Ep. 2: Chiaki moves while Rui pursues Auclair for lessons instead of Nodame

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Chiaki decides to relocate to a different apartment, causing significant distress for Nodame. Meanwhile, Rui makes earnest efforts to persuade Auclair to accept piano lessons from her. However, Auclair appears far more interested in instructing Nodame instead. Upon hearing Nodame play with notable smoothness, Rui begins to question her own abilities and effectiveness as a teacher. The situation highlights the shifting dynamics between the characters as Auclair’s preference for Nodame’s instruction undermines Rui’s confidence and efforts.