Hibiki takes Todoroki to his mountain training temple to teach him how to play the taiko so that the Oni are better prepared to deal with the summer Makamou, which are resistant to stringed instruments. Unfortunately, the training seems to be too intense for Todoroki, who loses faith. Meanwhile, Asumu is assigned the whistle in his high school�s brass band and is not too pleased with not having the chance to play the drums.

When a powerful Makamou appears that is resistant to the Slaying Sounds of Ibuki, Todoroki, and Hibiki, the Oni struggle to find a measure to combat it while Ibuki also battles with Akira�s whereabouts since she departed with Shuki. Meanwhile, Asumu finds himself worrying about his self-worth after he is cut from the band as Kiriya grates on his nerves.