Forest of Piano

- Season 2

(2019)

The names of those advancing to the second round of the Chopin competition are announced; Shuhei is shocked when Adamski fails to make the cut.

After Sophie Ormesson, Wei pang takes the stage; though deeply influenced by Ajino, he demonstrates a depth and pain not found in Ajino's playing.

Of the remaining 30 pianists, only 12 will advance to the final round; Shuhei takes the stage with just one goal in mind for his performance.

Lech Szymanowski performs with his sister, Emilia, in his heart; despite the hometown preference for a Polish contestant, Kai wows the crowd with his playing.

Once Kai finishes his performance, it is all up to the judges, but one judge argues against allowing Kai to advance and requests a complete recount.

After the results are announced, Kai catches Shuehi at a bad time; they have a painful conversation in a park the next day.

In the last round, pianists perform with an orchestra; rumors fly when Wei Pang doesn't show up as scheduled; Kai worries about Shuhei.

After reuniting in a practice room at the Chopin Academy, Kai and Shuhei take a morning walk through Warsaw; Kai's plans shock Shuhei.

A painful article about Wei Pang's past is published, but all he cares about is Ajino's opinion; before Pang takes the stage, they meet on the stairs.

Though Lech wants to win for his sister's sake, the final day is Kai's chance to show the world who he is and how far he has come with his performance.

Kai's performance is triumphant, but Lech has the final slot -- and hometown support; as he plays, he has a vision of his sister, Emilia.

The winners are finally announced to an electrified audience; Shuhei sheds tears of joy after hearing Kai's placement; Ajino receives shocking news.