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I slept well.

Mom?

Huh?

Am I in some kind of landfill?

You’re in my room.

Where’s that voice coming from?

AlcoRuilic...?

Rui the drunk has a hangover.

Sky high!

bokura wa maiagaru kaze wo mitsuketa

We discovered the rising winds.

kanjiru kimi no melody

I can feel your melody,

kanadetara yume ga meguriau

and when you play, it feels like my dreams will come true.

maneita te no hane wo hirogete

Spread the feathers on your hands,

ima sugu ni oozora haruka e tobitatsu

and let us now take off to the distant heavens.

hora miorosu sekai wa

Just look, the world we're overlooking is now

Sky high!

Eat this, Nodame.

There's rice in the freezer, heat it up.

I got some work. I'll be busy for a while, so don't come near me.

Shin'ichi

Eat this, Nodame.

There’s rice in the freezer, heat that up.

I got some work.

I’ll be busy for a while so don’t come near me.

Chiaki’s gone again?

Canned food.

That bastard, I was going to get him to help me find a room.

I’ll have to get Yunlong—

Everyone has school today.

That’s why you got kicked out and ended up in my room.

Nodame-san, what are your plans for today?

I have practice.

Morning.

Good morning.

Morning, Theo.

That new resident conductor’s coming today, isn’t he?

A young Japanese guy, right?

Yeah, he’s young, but he’s supposed to be really good.

Right, Rolland?

Yeah, and he’s good-looking.

I called him the Black Prince during the competition.

Prince?

And he’s hot?

I can’t wait to see him.

I know.

Morning.

We don’t have much time. Hurry up and get ready.

He’s in a worse mood than usual.

I hope the Black Prince is going to be okay.

I wonder if he’ll hold up.

He’ll have to.

He’s the next resident conductor, after all.

Chiaki.

Good morning.

Welcome to Marlet, Chiaki-kun.

Nice to meet you.

I’m the one and only stage crew member, Theo.

Nice to meet you.

I’m Chiaki Shin’ichi.

Didn’t I meet you somewhere yesterday?

Right.

Morning.

I see you’re not wearing glasses today.

Good luck to you.

Chiaki, can I ask you something?

Don’t take this the wrong way,

but can you please try not to piss off the concertmaster?

Huh?

I heard you’re pretty outspoken for someone your age.

Okay? Please, we really don’t have time to argue.

My name is Chiaki Shin’ichi.

Starting next season, I’ll be the new resident conductor.

I’d like to introduce myself properly, but we don’t have time.

So instead, I’ll conduct.

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

A symphonic depiction of Goethe’s poem.

Excuse me.

Raise the tempo.

It’s fine as it is.

By the way,

there’s no reason to put so much emphasis on he sforzandos starting on rehearsal mark 20.

Now start conducting.

Does he know what I’m trying to do?

We have no time; don’t fight!

We have no time; don’t fight!

Take it from rehearsal mark 20.

Loosely, like the concertmaster says.

But make it more lively.

I thought we were looking for a room.

What’s with all the shopping?

I just couldn’t resist all the cute stuff they had out for Spring!

I’m going back to the States for a bit once I find a room.

I bought some gifts for my family too.

She’s rich.

Didn’t you get something too?

That ugly doll.

Gorota isn’t ugly. How rude.

I’m so tired.

Nodame-san, let’s take a break.

She’s not even listening.

Such a pretty park.

I wonder if Chopin walked past here.

He probably did.

I should’ve checked.

I got to see the house Berlioz lived in yesterday.

We were all watching the street performers of Montmartre,

while eating baguette sandwiches.

I had so much fun.

I never got drunk and spent the night at a friend’s house before either.

This is the free life in Paris.

It’s a wood yacht.

So cute.

Kids in Paris have such fancy toys.

The wind’s coming from this way.

It might sail if you point the yacht that way.

Let’s try it.

All hands to starboard!

Nodame-san.

There it goes.

Yay!

It’s going too far.

Shoot.

It’s okay, I can get it.

Lend me the stick.

A little more.

It’s okay, we can get it at the other side.

Watch the balance there.

Accelerate slowly and stay with the rhythm.

Let’s try again.

Okay grandpas, time’s up.

Wrap it up already.

We have a performance soon.

Come on.

A professional orchestra getting kicked out by a kid’s ballet.

You’ve got a lot to learn.

Welcome back, Senpai.

What the hell happened to you?

I slipped into a puddle.

You smell nasty.

Go take a shower already.

You’ll catch a cold.

About that,

I think I lost my keys in the pond.

So it was a pond.

You can’t play the piano; I’m using it.

I have to get ready for a concert.

When’s your concert? Where?

Tomorrow, at the Marlet Orchestra.

Tomorrow?

We only have one dress rehearsal before the performance.

Eat up, Senpai.

Made by your loving wife

I'll go to the concert when school's over.

I'll bring everyone along.

I borrowed some money from your wallet.

Eat up, Senpai.

Made by your loving wife.

I’ll go to the concert when school’s over.

I’ll bring everyone along.

Good luck, Nodame.

I borrowed some money from your wallet.

Site’s bringing everyone?

I guess there are still some people who have faith in me, even in Paris.

At least, one person does.

What the hell’s up with this omelette?

Chiaki, allow me to introduce you.

This is Alain Augers from the Wiltord Orchestra.

I called him to take the place of Nissan Toyota.

Nice to meet you.

Thanks for helping out.

I actually started at the Marlet Orchestra.

I’m sort of shocked at how the Marlet is now,

but I do owe it to them to do the best I can today.

Yeah, we believe in you, Chiaki.

Good luck.

People still believe in me, I guess.

We don’t have enough percussionists?

Yeah, the people who play celesta and triangle have some other work today.

I heard about that yesterday,

but didn’t you say you’d find someone?

I’m sorry, I forgot.

Do we absolutely need one?

Well what do you think, you idiot!

How about we get one of the strings to play triangle,

and have you play celesta?

Play and conduct at the same time...

Quit jacking around and make some phone calls.

Marlet has at least 200 associates, doesn’t it?

I couldn’t find a single performer that fit the bill.

The Horrors of Marlet Orchestra

I’ll handle the celesta.

But if you don’t find someone to play triangle

I’ll kill you.

Merci Beaucoup.

Allô?

It’s me.

Say that again, “it’s me”.

Nodame, when are your classes today?

Classes are over, I’m about to practice.

Could you come to the theatre right away?

I want you to play celesta for Boléro.

I’m going to go buy tickets for Chiaki’s performance.

How many people are coming?

Yunlong and Tanya.

I don’t need one.

What? Aren’t you going?

I’m going to be performing with them.

On celesta.

Kuroki-kun, come to Théâtre Blanc at seven o’clock tonight.

It’s going to be my first performance with Chiaki-senpai.

You have to come.

Our first stage performance!

Where is Theo?

Where are the scores?

What the hell is he doing?

He was making phone calls outside.

We’re missing performers or something.

How are we going to rehearse?

You can’t blame him. We can’t perform without enough musicians.

Stop that.

We’re getting the music.

Huh?

Now stand up.

Where’s the music case?

We don’t have time. Is this it?

I’ll have to trust them.

This orchestra and even the concertmaster.

Where’s the staff entrance?

Excuse me, I’m a staff member.

Nodame-san.

Over here.

The staff entrance is in the alley.

Why are you here, Rui?

Yunlong invited me to a concert.

And what do you know? It’s the Marlet Orchestra.

The orchestra that let me perform when I was 16.

So I thought I’d say hi.

Here’s the entrance.

Say hi?

You’re here to see Chiaki, aren’t you?

I’m here to—

Huh, you’re here already?

Wait — Song Rui!

Bonjour.

Hello!

It’s been so long.

Who were you again?

I’m Theo, the stage crew.

You wouldn’t remember me, I guess.

You performed in the first year that I worked here. Four years ago.

You’re such a success, Rui.

I know all about it.

Merci.

What brings you to Paris? Are you performing?

Non, Chiaki’s performing here tonight, right?

Oh right, celesta!

Chiaki must have asked you.

Celesta? Me?

Can you do it? Please?

This is going to be an awesome cameo appearance!

Song Rui playing celesta. Everyone’s going to love it!

Let’s go!

Bonjour, Chiaki.

Why are you here, Rui?

I came to take a peek.

You asked her to play celesta, didn’t you?

I don’t know what’s going on, but I’d be honored to.

It’ll be a good experience playing in an orchestra.

Please, can I?

I’ll do my best.

Song Rui on celesta!

Nice!

What are we playing?

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

You’ll be playing Boléro.

Hey, wait a second.

Rui!

It’s you, isn’t it?

What brings you here?

Monsieur Simon?

Long time no see. How have you bean?

Oh right, you’re at Madame Belle’s place right now.

I owe you a lot, Simon.

I’ve been meaning to thank you.

You’re here to thank me?

Yup.

I heard Chiaki’s conducting Marlet Orchestra, so...

I performed with Chiaki when he filled in for Stresemann.

Filled in? For Stresemann?

Yes.

You love Stresemann, don’t you?

Chiaki is one of his students.

He’s literally the sorcerer’s apprentice.

It’ll be fun.

A sorcerer’s apprentice is still an apprentice.

Let’s just hope he knows his magic.

I’m playing Boléro, aren’t I?

Playing? Playing what?

I’m playing celesta as an extra.

Wait a second.

I asked—

It's fine, it’s fine

Stop hiding. Get out here.

It’s fine, don’t worry about me.

Rui can play celesta.

But I asked you, not her.

I said it’s fine.

Can’t you take a hint?

We’re playing with Rui?

Nice!

Sorry.

Let’s start the dress rehearsal, Chiaki.

Huh, who was she again?

I’m Chiaki’s wife.

You’re married?

No I’m not.

I hope my husband isn’t giving you too much trouble.

Okay, dear, hurry up and begin the rehearsal.

Everyone’s waiting for you.

Would you like to watch in the audience, ma’am?

Boléro and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

And Spring by Schumann.

Huh? Weird.

There aren’t any pieces for piano.

Nodame said she’d be playing on stage with Chiaki, right?

Maybe the programme changed.

Maybe.

Isn’t the audience kind of small?

So it’s true that this place has gotten a bad reputation lately.

I wonder if Chiaki’s going to be okay.

Nodame said she’d be playing celesta.

Rui.

Rui’s on the celesta.

No way.

Where is the celesta? I don’t even see it.

Yunlong, are you hallucinating?

She’s there, I swear. Next to the harp.

Oh my. Chiaki, the next resident conductor, is conducting tonight.

My grandson’s playing too.

See? That’s my Rolland on the viola.

Gee, it must be hard working for two orchestras.

I hope everything turns out fine.

It’ll be fine tonight.

Rolland’s here.

And Chiaki too.

He’s a very talented conductor.

I’m sure they’ll make my beloved Marlet Orchestra shine again.

Ravel’s Boléro.

This piece was made to accompany a ballet.

Solo parts go in and out set to a Spanish dance rhythm, all coloring the same melody.

It’s the perfect piece to show off the beauty of the orchestra.

It’s also being the perfect piece to expose all of its flaws.

This orchestra’s skill range is way too wide.

A third of the members suddenly quit.

And now the orchestra’s without a foundation.

We haven’t had much practice.

Yet the substitutes are hardly worried.

We’re short a percussionist.

I have to mute the gong at the end myself.

I have to put down the cymbals really quick and hug it.

Here goes.

Applause mixed with laughter.

I remember this sort of thing happening before.

Here we go again.

Watch me climb to the top.

Senpai.

From Tokyo to Paris,

Tokyo et Paris

and from Paris to Tokyo,

Paris et Tokyo

there would always be music.

Et puis toujours la musique

And in Paris, we'll study together.

A Paris nous étudierons la même année.

We've known each other since childhood.

On se connait depuis l'enfance

We would go to the piano classes next door

On allait au cours de piano à côté,

in front of the marketplace,

En face du grand marché.

and we would play hopscotch and dodgeball

On jouait au square du quartier

in the neighborhood park.

à la marelle et au balle au prisonnier,

And then it was snack time.

Puis c'était le goûtér.

They were the best years of our lives,

C'était bien là nos plus belles années,

unaffected by worries.

Qu'aucun soucis ne pouvait altérer.

From Tokyo to Paris,

Tokyo et Paris

and from Paris to Tokyo,

Paris et Tokyo

there would always be music.

Et puis toujours la musique.

From Tokyo to Paris,

Tokyo et Paris

and from Paris to Tokyo,

Paris et Tokyo

there would always be music.

Et puis toujours la musique.

And in Paris, we'll study together.

A Paris nous étudierons la même année

How was your exam?

Perfect.

Now give me 20 seconds!