"This silence belongs to us... and every …" — Kousei Arima Quote

"Even though I'm bitter over losing, even though I'm depressed, even though my ankle hurts, and my eyes are smeared with tears...even though I've never felt worse...I wonder why the stars are sparkling like this. The scent of the music room in his hair. I can hear his slightly ragged breathing. His shoulder, wet with tears, is so warm. I am by his side. I wish time would just stand still."

— Tsubaki Sawabe · Shigatsu Wa Kimi No Uso

"Music is freedom."

— Kaori Miyazono · Shigatsu Wa Kimi No Uso

"Music speaks louder than words."

— Kousei Arima · Shigatsu Wa Kimi No Uso

"It's not just allies who support each other. From your enemies, you learn so much and gain so much. Until the day you meet again... Just knowing they exist helps you to withstand the loneliness. Those who compete, even if they're enemies, help each other out."

— Hiroko Seto · Shigatsu Wa Kimi No Uso

"I don't like this, I don't like this, I don't like this. Sure, I know that I have no right to be feeling this way. But I still don't like it! I just don't like it. We were always together. I was always by his side. During time of joy, and grief as well. But...I realize he's far away from me now... I'm not by his side...there's somebody else there... I don't like this! Look at me! Look at me, will you? Not with those eyes... Don't look at someone else!"

— Tsubaki Sawabe · Shigatsu Wa Kimi No Uso

"The piano is meant to be played like you're embracing it, right?"

— Kousei Arima · Shigatsu Wa Kimi No Uso