Ep. 17: Kousei struggles to visit Kaori while Nagi shares her school experiences
Aired on February 13, 2015

Tsubaki invites Kousei to accompany her on a hospital visit to see Kaori, but he declines due to his inability to determine the appropriate behavior or conversation topics. His hesitation prevents him from taking action. Concerned by Kousei’s lack of motivation during practice sessions, Nagi attempts to support him by discussing her own school life. During this exchange, Kousei reveals his perspective that playing music holds significance when performed for the sake of others. This conversation highlights the internal barriers Kousei faces regarding his emotional connection to performance and his relationships with those around him.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 18 · Kousei and Nagi perform at the Kurumigaoka Junior High culture festival
- Ep. 19 · Kaori Chooses Surgery to Perform With Kousei After Hearing Their Duet
- Ep. 20 · Kousei retreats from hospital visit as Tsubaki notes his emotional hesitation
- Ep. 21 · Kousei retreats from music after witnessing Kaori's sudden health decline