Ep. 4: Tanya feels jealousy over Kuroki caring for a girl entering the conservatoire and questions her future near graduation.
Aired on February 5, 2010

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Tanya experiences jealousy when Kuroki is assigned to look after a young Japanese girl attempting to enter the conservatoire. As she attempts to get closer to him, she begins to reflect on her own future. This introspection occurs as she approaches her graduation, prompting her to consider what lies ahead for her career and personal life. The narrative focuses on her emotional reaction to Kuroki's new responsibility and her subsequent self-reflection regarding her impending departure from school.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Chiaki's rising fame contrasts with Nodame's isolation as she enters a competition alone.
- Ep. 2 · Chiaki moves while Rui pursues Auclair for lessons instead of Nodame
- Ep. 3 · Rui plays Mozart after Chiaki's encouragement while Chiaki reunites with Vieira
- Ep. 4 · Tanya feels jealousy over Kuroki caring for a girl entering the conservatoire and questions her future near graduation.
- Ep. 5 · Tanya and Yu Long face expulsion after poor competition results while Kuroki surprises Tanya
- Ep. 6 · Chiaki cancels his Italy trip to help Nodame with difficult pieces
- Ep. 7 · Chiaki assists Rui with their concerto while Nodame processes her sense of betrayal
- Ep. 8 · Nodame proposes to Chiaki after their concert but faces rejection