Title: 2 Serenades
Author: belmione
Rating: NC-17
Genre: Romance
Status: One-shot (16k)
Fandom: Sound! Euphonium
Pairings: Reina/Kumiko, Kumiko/Asuka, Asuka/Kaori
Summary:
"If Reina is the grandeur of competition, playing at night in a heap of white ruffles on top of a mountain with fireworks in the distance, then Asuka is the stillness of a balmy morning just after sunrise, playing against the gentle whirr of cicadas and chatter of birds."
Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/11671605

I've thought about posting this here, but I always figured it wouldn't be to DLP tastes. But then I realized that if you enjoyed the show in its entirety, there's a good chance you'll enjoy this.

This is the epilogue we never got from the show. Exploring the dynamics of the main characters as they move to university and beyond, we get to see Kumiko grow up, mature, and maybe finally putting herself out there instead of always staying in the background as another face in the crowd.

The greatest draw for me in this fic was the characters. Asuka, Reina, Kumiko, they are all written remarkably well and true to their canonical selves. I can picture their banter and their interactions to look similar to what is described herein.

The fic gave me the continuation of the show I wanted; of college and the beyond.

5/5

 

Funny story. I binged both seasons after you guys mentioned this in the Best recent anime thread. It’s pretty good. I’d totally maybe try and read this if only there was one of those link thingies.

 

Y'all saw nothing.