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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!

I’m Tanya.

18 years old.

Towel weight loss excercise?

Hello?

Oh, Mom?

What?

The car broke down?

Uh huh,

and we need to buy a new one.

You’ll have to make do with only half your allowance for the month, okay?

No way.

I can’t even pay my living expenses with that!

You don’t have school right now, do you?

Maxim just lost his job.

You’ll just have to live with it.

Brother lost his job.

My vacation money!

A car.

Nice!

Is it yours?

Is it new?

No, it’s used.

Why are you wearing a bikini?

Yeah, I’m hot right?

Do I turn you on?

Take care of your stomach.

Here, help me carry things.

Why me?

It’s heavy. What is this?

I’ve been treating you to dinner every day, haven’t I?

It’s time for you to do some work.

But no one’s left here. It’s lonely.

Besides, I cooked yesterday.

It’ll make a good diet.

Is Nodame at school today too?

What a girl. So much for the break.

Yeah, special lessons with her teacher.

She has recitals too.

You should be practicing as well.

Hey, are you going to Nodame’s recital?

I guess. I want to hear it.

Take me along too, then.

Huh?

Nodame’s going to be in a castle.

Let’s find a hotel nearby.

You’re going to be lonely by yourself, aren’t you?

You can have me in any way you want.

Monsieur Chiaki.

Tanya.

What naughty things are you saying while the wife is out?

I’m kidding, I’m kidding.

I’m just bored.

Why are you dressed like that?

What sort of role-play is that?

It’s not role-playing.

I was just trying on my bikini.

But I don’t think I’ll be able to go on vacation to Southern France anymore.

Huh?

You’re so lucky, being rich.

You don’t even have to think twice before buying a car.

Oh, that car in the driveway is yours?

You don’t even work.

Yes I do. I did a few times, anyway.

But Madame Seiko bought it for you, didn’t she?

I bought it.

Maybe I’ll go hang out at Frank’s place.

My phone’s ringing.

Allô?

Allô.

This is the Benoit family from St. Malo.

Am I speaking to Megumi-san?

Oui.

Has Auclair-sensei filled you in on the details of the recital?

Oui, Monsieur.

I’m looking forward to working with you.

We’d like you to be here by six the day before.

Will anyone be joining you?

Joining me?

Yes,

my husband and a friend.

Understood.

Well, I’ll see you soon.

Definitely a castle.

Thanks, Nodame.

It’s my recital.

You’re welcome.

St. Malo by the sea!

Road trip with Chiaki-senpai!

Vacation!

Sea?

Driver?

Hey, Nodame,

while we’re at it,

why don’t we bring along one more person?

Hook me up with a hot guy.

I’m going to be the odd one out if it’s just the three of us.

Come on, Miss Nodame, please?

Switzerland

St. Malo

Paris

I wanted to go to an area near Switzerland.

The sea...

it brings back dreadful memories.

Chiaki-senpai,

I know you’re disappointed that we can’t be alone...

No!

But it’s my first recital.

I’m going to try hard to make everyone happy.

You’re right.

I can’t wait for Megumi’s first recital either.

Maybe they’ll get married while they’re at the church.

Quit voice-overing!

Look outside, it’s really starting to look like a road trip.

Cows, look, cows!

They’re sheep.

It’s like a page from a picture book.

Hey, you want to drop by Mont Saint Michel before we head to St. Malo?

No.

That place is surrounded by water.

Huh? What’s up with that?

We’re meeting with him at noon.

We won’t have time to wander around.

Oh, right.

Meeting new people.

Dreams for my future!

Hey, he'd better be hot.

He’s from school, right?

He’s hot.

Does he have good prospects? Like Chiaki?

Of course, he’s a genius.

But he'd better not be poor.

Nodame, you idiot.

Wow, there’s a city inside the castle walls.

Where are we meeting up?

Just inside here.

There he is.

Where?

Kuroki-kun.

Megumi-chan, and —

This is Tanya.

This is Kuroki-kun.

C’est Glauque.

I told you so.

They’d never hit it off.

Yay, the sea!

I’ve always wanted to see a clear blue sea.

It’s small but it’s a nice beach.

I should have brought my swimsuit.

What’s wrong, Chiaki-kun?

Nothing.

I’m just sort of excited.

Hey guys,

let’s go to that small island over there.

Déjà vu

That’s Grand Bé island.

Nice, let’s go.

The tide’s going out, we can see the road.

You guys go ahead.

I’ll watch over the luggage.

What luggage?

Are you sick?

I know, you’re afraid of the sea, aren’t you?

No!

Of course not.

Let’s go then.

Let’s go.

The road’s still sort of underwater. It’s like Atlantis.

Nodame, take a picture.

Senpai.

What are they doing getting lovey-dovey over there?

Global warming is already bad enough as it is.

Damn it, that’s annoying.

What’s really

happening...

I can’t, let’s go back.

So you do end up like this, huh?

I was supposed to have a hot and wild time in Southern France this summer.

What’s up with this safe, peaceful vacation?

And the guy I was hoping to meet is gloomy.

Wow. Nice view.

Hey, what’s on the other side of this sea?

England?

Yeah, England.

Makes me think of the Age of Discovery.

St. Malo started off as a pirate town, right?

What’s this grave?

It’s the grave of the great French writer Chateaubriand.

He’s resting here facing the sea,

as if to stand guard for the town.

Huh? What’s that about?

Oh, I guess it’s a guy thing.

That’s why you guys wander off on boats whenever you see the sea.

It’d be so much more peaceful if you didn’t do that.

But you’re on a journey from Russia to study music, aren’t you?

It’s not a journey.

I don’t intend to go home.

I want to live outside Russia if I can find someone. In a city.

That’s why I want a foreign guy.

But not a poor guy.

I still like the town more than this kind of place.

Let’s go back to town.

Wait —

Where’s Chiaki-kun?

Look, it’s dry land!

I’m going to go check out that cliff.

You wait here.

No.

Forget about them.

Let’s go back to town.

Come shopping with me. Not that I can buy anything.

Look at these. Aren’t they cute?

Purple and shocking pink. Which do you like?

My eyes are twitching.

I’d say something with solid colors.

Huh?

I’m not asking about your taste.

I mean —

That top you’re wearing right now is a panther pattern.

And your skirt is tiger stripes.

I guess you like animals, but that’s just over the top.

He's honest

It’s sorta scary.

What the hell?

This isn’t tiger stripes, it’s zebra stripes.

I’m not taking any fashion advice from you.

I mean, why don’t you do something about yourself?

I don’t want you telling me about fashion either.

Whatever.

You have bad taste.

I don’t believe it.

You’re so rude.

That’s why you’re a loner.

Big guess

Look who’s talking.

You were like, “gloomy” right as we met. Who’s more rude?

You were rude first.

Huh?

You looked upset as soon as you saw me.

This is retarded.

Don’t worry, you’re not even my type.

I never meant that —

Lame.

I’m going to meet up with Nodame and have lunch.

Two kouign amanns please.

No fair, Nodame!

We might as well get a proper meal, no?

It’s fine, this is enough.

We had breakfast.

Plus there’s going to be a feast at the castle tonight.

A full course meal, I hope.

We gotta keep our stomachs empty.

You sure I can come too?

It’ll be fine.

I told them you’re my oboist friend. They were ecstatic.

Are they going to make me do something?

Probably.

They’re hosting a recital.

They must really like music.

Speaking of which,

they want me to play two Mozart pieces for the recital.

Why do you think?

Mozart?

The ex-royalty assistant likes Mozart, huh?

Oh god.

We’re literally court musicians this time.

Wow.

This sure is the Count of Bretagne’s family home, all right.

The historic Benoit family, huh?

Welcome, Madame Noda.

Benoit family head — Pierre du Benoit — Trading company chief

Royalty.

Cosplayer.

Allow me to guide you.

Only the master and his wife currently live here.

Their three sons have already grown up and left,

but they may appear at the party tomorrow.

Party?

Three sons?

We’ll serve tea in the garden and the salon whenever you’d like.

Feel free to explore outside.

This is you and your husband’s room.

We’re not married.

The princess’ room!

She’s happy. Oh well, I guess.

Queen-size bed!

Are you going to be on the right or the left?

Please let me know if you need anything.

Oh, right, is there a piano here?

I’d like to practice a little before dinner.

There’s one in the salon.

You’re welcome to use it.

Tomorrow’s the recital at the church.

She’s focused.

Is this an old piano?

It’s a Stein piano, like the one Mozart loved.

It’s amazing that they have one, even if it’s a replica.

So that castle lord is a big time Mozart fanatic after all.

I guess I’ll practice Mozart.

Do you still hate Mozart?

I don’t hate it.

In fact, I like it.

It’s fun.

But my teachers never say good things about the way I play it.

Huh?

My teachers all nag at me.

I sorta have trouble with it.

That’s your teachers that you’re having trouble with.

Try playing on this.

It’s a piano of Mozart’s time.

Stop it with that face.

Bravo. Piano Sonata No. 18 in D major, K. 576.

Said to be written for Princess Friederike in 1789.

Such a lively performance, like a fish out of the water flapping about.

Merci Beaucoup, your Honor.

Although, if I may say,

your tempo was a tad too fast.

Too fast?

Something like this?

Non! You’re ruining it, it’s too slow.

Just subtly slower.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

began piano at age three, composing at age five,

and wrote an opera at age twelve.

He was a superb genius.

His work was neither young nor old

for he could write only perfect music.

You understand, I’m sure.

The joy of immersing yourself in the radiant beauty of his work.

I’m sorry, everyone.

He always talks about the same thing.

It’s not the same thing. How rude.

He’s like this every year.

Whatever, Ma’am,

but is this what you mean by dinner?

No way, this is just an appetizer.

The main course is coming up.

I hope it’s good.

We have a lot more. Eat up.

I heard we’d be having Japanese guests over today

so I cooked rice.

It didn’t really turn out as I thought it would.

Do you like it?

What do they call this in Japan?

Let’s see, it’s a little like Zen temple food.

Buddhist monk rations

Oh my, Zen?

This is Zen!

Well said, Kuroki-kun.

I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s recital.

Fish-chan,

aren’t you going to have the wine?

It doesn’t look like you’re eating much either.

My stomach seems to be a little upset tonight.

Here you go, digestion pills.

Are you fine?

Yes.

Will there be many guests at the recital tomorrow?

Yes.

The master’s friends, and many people from the city.

Many people enjoy it every year.

I see.

Do I really need to play Mozart?

She must be getting nervous about the recital.

That’s sort of cute.

It must be a lot of pressure with all that Mozart shoved onto her.

I was dead worried all day that they might make me play.

I was about to pass out from the horrible food.

Nodame’s nervous, huh?

Why don’t you help her relax in mind and body tonight, Chiaki?

Speaking of which, I’m sleeping with Nodame tonight, aren’t I?

Why’s she on her knees?

Senpai,

read these books for me, please.

Huh?

Mozart’s letters.

The butler suggested I read them.

Have you read them?

I have,

but I’m not going to read that long thing.

I’m going to sleep.

Wait,

just some pillow talk.

Say what?

Read it yourself.

It’s French, isn’t it?

I can’t read it too well yet.

Please.

“February 17, 1770, from Milano."

"Here I am. Now you have me."

"Dear little Marianne, I rejoice from the bottom of my arse that you had such a frightfully good time."

See, this is why I didn’t want to read it.

Is that enough already?

Rejoice from the bottom of my arse.

Mozart’s awesome.

Oh man.

Damn it.

“On the 31st, I will send you the two minuets, the andante, and the last movement.

I wrote it in D because you prefer that key.”

D major.

The piece I’m playing.

Man,

she’s living it up despite what she says.

Tomorrow will be fine.

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

I should be prepared — in more ways than one.