Ep. 17: Ryusuke pursues American release while Koyuki discovers Hiromi's connection to Momoko
Aired on January 27, 2005

Ryusuke aims to release Beck's album in America, but discovers it is already selling there. Koyuki purchases a Telecaster and encounters Hiromi at school, the same girl he saw at a doughnut store near his workplace. He later visits Saito and learns that Hiromi is dating Momoko. The episode also explores the history of Lucille.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Ryusuke mourns Erica Blige while Tanabe names the school band Ciel Bleu
- Ep. 14 · Mitty presents the Beck logo design while Koyuki suffers a high fever and dreams of a concert.
- Ep. 15 · Koyuki struggles with exams while rumors about Momoko and school changes unfold.
- Ep. 16 · Gordie confronts Eddie over stolen items while Beck catches a record agent's attention
- Ep. 17 · Ryusuke pursues American release while Koyuki discovers Hiromi's connection to Momoko
- Ep. 18 · Leon Sykes visits Tokyo and confronts Ryusuke at his home by the fishing pond.
- Ep. 19 · Ryusuke kidnapped by Sykes meets bluesman John Lee Davis and survives jam session
- Ep. 20 · Band members discuss Greatful Sound while Ryusuke plans to recruit Beck and Sykes for the event.
- Ep. 21 · Ryusuke proposes new songs while Koyuki creates a melody that inspires the band's next move