Boys Gilding the Lily Shall Die!?

Nanryo High’s ensemble prepares for auditions as the Eastern Kanto Tournament approaches. Aikawa and Katagiri, first and second seat trumpets, fiercely compete for the prestigious first seat and the solo performance. Amid the rivalry, Aikawa realizes her feelings for Katagiri run deeper than expected. Meanwhile, oboe player Himeji struggles with the tournament coinciding with a writing competition she’s dreamed of winning. Crushed by the pressure, she considers drastic action until her classmate Hachijou steps in to help—but at what cost?With emotions running high, can Nanryo’s ensemble rise to the occasion, or will the pressure tear them apart?

Chihaya Katagiri has always been the first trumpet in her school's brass band — until Hibiki Aikawa transfers from a prestigious school and takes the spot. Despite initial suspicions, the two quickly become close; Katagiri admires Aikawa's talent and enthusiasm for playing the trumpet, and Aikawa is struck by Katagiri's grounded treatment of her abilities, as well as her love for music.As their feelings for each other grow stronger, their lives become more complicated with the stress of classes, other relationships, and the last competition of their high school careers drawing near.

The 7th volume in the musical GL manga series! As Katagiri debates music school, she finds her “kindred spirit” in Nagahiko Sera, a jaded trumpet player from Hakubishi High School nursing a grudge against “nepo baby” Aikawa. Meanwhile, Aikawa struggles with Katagiri and her own complicated feelings. A birthday date with Hiyuuga promises clarity, but will jealousy over Katagiri’s new friendship consume Aikawa first? As tensions rise, every heart remains out of tune...