In chapter 79 what was Natsu saying about Mittsu's situation?
Hi Anon-san. Thanks for the ask. Sorry for the delay. Also, I’m not a native speaker, so sorry for the mistakes in advance.
Kono Oto Tomare Chapter 79 - The Mittsu and Natsu confrontation scene
During group practice, Akira-chan-sensei notices the difference in playing skill between Mittsu and the others. She is surprised at the amount that Mittsu has lagged behind in just a week. Mittsu makes a plucking mistake and looks back at Sane. Then he looks downwards and feels really bad about it.
Akira-chan-sensei says “Stop! For now, up to this part (referring to group practice).” She says that this is also her first week and they will focus on individual practice. (I guess she intends to give individual reminders to everyone so that Mittsu wouldn’t feel like he is the only one making mistakes.) She starts by saying, “For now, Sakai-kun…” But Mittsu knows that he is the only one making the mistakes so he starts to interrupt Akira-chan-sensei and while looking like he’s about to cry, says “After all, I…right now, I’m pulling everyone down.”
Sane and Kota try to disagree with Mittsu and try to cheer him up. Mittsu lightens his expression a bit and looks at them. Natsu suddenly says “But, you can’t play it.” Mittsu reacts with “eh” and looks at Natsu. Someone says “Momo...” trying to call him but Natsu continues with “Senpai, you’ve been making the same mistake until now”. Sane and Kota look surprised and Kota says “Momoyan, what are you saying?”
Natsu says “I’m only telling the truth. Doing your best or whatever, he still can’t play it. If you’re aware that you’re pulling everyone down, it is strange obstinacy/stubborness. Isn’t it okay to use the easy musical score (referring to Takinami-sensei’s offer of making his part easier). Mittsu looks at him a bit wide-eyed. Sane gets angry and pulls Natsu’s shirt and says “Momoya, you…”
Takezou and Kota try to stop Sane by calling “Adachi-kun” and “Sane” respectively. Satowa, Hiro-senpai and Atsumu look worried on the sides.
Natsu, with a blank but straight stare at Sane, says “Encouragement on the surface only, will it change anything?” Sane, Chika and Kota, looking surprised, couldn’t answer. Mittsu, while forcing himself to smile, says “Sane, it’s okay. Thanks. Really. It is as Momoya says.” He says that he shouldn’t be too stubborn (regarding the use of the easier musical score) because everyone wouldn’t mind then he purses his lips in frustration. Atsumu sees it and seems surprised. Mittsu continues on to say, “For now, it is time for me to go home today”. Someone tries to say, “Eh, but…”
Chika holds onto Mittsu’s shoulder but Mittsu keeps his back to him and says “Sorry”. Chika is surprised and removes his hand from Mittsu’s shoulder. Mittsu is shown walking away from Chika.
Atsumu, while crying, says “Why? To say it that way…” while Natsu looks at him. Atsumu continues on to brokenly say, “Mittsu-senpai has been doing his best. All the other senpais…everyone… saying do your best with a smile on their faces… Why? For most of the club activities, Momoya-kun is not going…”
With his back facing them, Chika says “Yoshinaga, stop”. Atsumu is surprised. Kota looks introspective. Sane looks hurt. Hiro-senpai, Satowa and Akira-chan-sensei look worried. Chika looks at his hand and closes it into a fist in frustration. Takezou-senpai sees this and looks worried as well.