Ep. 13: Kousei performs Kreisler's Love's Sorrow alone at the gala concert without Kaori
Aired on January 16, 2015

On the day of the gala concert, Kaori fails to appear, leaving Kousei to take the stage by himself. The audience is surprised and murmurs about the unusual situation of the pianist performing without an accompanist. Undeterred, Kousei begins to play Kreisler's Love's Sorrow, a piece cherished by his late mother. The performance proceeds under these unexpected circumstances, marking a significant moment in the event as he delivers the music solo.
Episodes
- Ep. 9 · Emi performs passionately for Kousei while he confronts his mother's ghost before playing.
- Ep. 10 · Kousei's piano performance falters as he faces his mother's trauma.
- Ep. 11 · Kousei's performance concludes as Hiroko Seto comments on the emotional depth of his piano playing.
- Ep. 12 · Kaori Invites Kousei to Play Kreisler's Love's Sorrow at the Towa Music Competition
- Ep. 13 · Kousei performs Kreisler's Love's Sorrow alone at the gala concert without Kaori
- Ep. 14 · Kousei and friends visit hospitalized Kaori while Tsubaki struggles with changing feelings
- Ep. 15 · Tsubaki struggles with her feelings as Kousei plans to leave home for music school
- Ep. 16 · Kousei teaches Nagi while Kaori unexpectedly returns to appoint him as Watari's substitute.
- Ep. 17 · Kousei struggles to visit Kaori while Nagi shares her school experiences