Ep. 17: Nodame completes her Moja Moja performance and fulfills her agreement with Etoh-sensei while R☆S Orchestra members focus on solo competitions.
Aired on May 18, 2007

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Nodame finishes performing her final Moja Moja song and proceeds to fulfill her obligations under the agreement she made with Etoh-sensei. At the same time, several members of the R☆S Orchestra pause their rehearsals to concentrate on their individual solo competitions. This break in group practice allows Kiyora, Kuroki, and Kikuchi to dedicate their time and effort toward preparing for these specific solo events. The episode highlights the shift in focus from ensemble work to individual artistic pursuits for these particular musicians.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Graduation recital at Momogaoka College of Music features Chiaki and Masumi performing classical pieces.
- Ep. 14 · Nodame visits Chiaki's family home and plays piano while he accompanies her on violin
- Ep. 15 · Chiaki's family supports his music while Nodame faces a new teacher and orchestra plans.
- Ep. 16 · Rising Star Orchestra begins rehearsals as Nodame and Etoh-sensei reach an agreement.
- Ep. 17 · Nodame completes her Moja Moja performance and fulfills her agreement with Etoh-sensei while R☆S Orchestra members focus on solo competitions.
- Ep. 18 · The R☆S Orchestra prepares for their inaugural performance in this episode.
- Ep. 19 · Nodame applies hypnosis to help Chiaki overcome his fear of flying after the concert
- Ep. 20 · Nodame progresses in Maradona preliminaries as R☆S Orchestra gains fame
- Ep. 21 · Nodame faces fever-induced memory loss while competing in the final round against time pressure.