Haimiya Is Scary Cute Chapter 43

Kurose reflects on his painful past regarding piano practice and family expectations, remembering how a past choir competition went wrong when stage fright overwhelmed him. Flashbacks show him freezing at the piano during the performance, leading to harsh criticism from his peers and mother. Overwhelmed by pressure and feelings of inadequacy, Kurose eventually stopped playing piano entirely and turned to the guitar instead. The chapter delves into his lingering trauma and regret as he confronts the root of his anxieties.