Ep. 19: Kaori Chooses Surgery to Perform With Kousei After Hearing Their Duet
Aired on February 27, 2015

Following the performance of Kousei and Nagi together, Kaori decides to undergo surgery with the goal of playing alongside Kousei one final time. While she encourages Kousei to intensify his practice routine for his upcoming competition, she simultaneously engages in her own rehabilitation process. Her efforts are dedicated to recovering her ability to return to the stage, ensuring she can fulfill her desire to perform with him again despite her health challenges.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 22 · Kousei performs with soul to reach Kaori, supported by those around him