Episode 8: Worrying and Racing Ahead

After being checked by the hospital, Sawa is told by her father to quit horseback archery. Sawa later reveals to Shiho that she was skipping meals as she was attempting to apply for a riding school, but wasn't accepted due to her weight and height. The ordeal leaves Sawa a bit shaken and emotionally fragile. With the vocal group hoarding the practise rooms, the choir club goes to Wein's house, where Sawa explains her troubles, reacting harshly when Wakana suggests she take a step back. The next day, as Naoko tries to get Konatsu to withdraw her application for use of the stage, Wakana explains what she learned by being able to sing with others, which reminds Naoko of Mahiru. Naoko decides to have the choir club participate in a commitee meeting to prove their growth. As the others send Sawa words of encouragement, she overhears her father as he pleas to the riding school to have them accept her. Encouraged by her friends, Sawa rushes on horseback to join her friends' sides at the commitee meeting.