Ep. 7: Chiaki assists Rui with their concerto while Nodame processes her sense of betrayal
Aired on February 26, 2010

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Chiaki provides assistance to Rui as they prepare for their upcoming concerto performance. Upon discovering this arrangement, Nodame experiences feelings of betrayal. She channels these emotions into her practice, using the resulting motivation to help her master a specific musical piece. The narrative focuses on the interpersonal dynamics between the characters and how Nodame transforms her negative feelings into a productive force for her musical development during this period.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 9 · Chiaki searches for absent Nodame who rehearses in London with Stresseman
- Ep. 10 · Nodame's Concerto Success and Disappearance While Chiaki Accepts His Feelings
- Ep. 11 · Nodame plays for children in Paris while Chiaki attempts to reconnect through music.