I reach out my hands and gathered up...
the scattered music notes in the 88th scene.
I don't know how to put my feelings in words.
I put them in the music score as the days passed by.
When we come across...
at the third time, the feelings will ring out here.
Let me put it straight forwardly like a song.
I write all of them in a song.
This endless crescendo is so strong...
and reaching out to someone.
The melody is heading to the pianist on the stage.
It's the melody of everything about life.
It's the real face.
A whole new world...
has opened up before my eyes.
A new prelude repeats.
The "Concertmaster"
The Concertmaster is second in command of an orchestra
following the conductor.
He's the 1st violin.
The Concertmaster leads the orchestra,
establishes the bowing,
and when there's a solo, the Concertmaster takes it.
And the Concertmaster controls the precision timing
that can't be gauged solely by the conductor's baton.
He sends signals with his eyes and movements.
What's more, a good Concertmaster
is able to hone in like a radar on the conductor
and capture his expressive intentions...
for the music.
What's bothering him?
- Stop! Stop! - Here it comes!
Must be the horn this time. Or maybe the oboe.
- It's you, Concert Master! - Ouch!
What the hell were you doing!?
What do you mean? I was concentrating on your baton!
What good is that if you're not listening to the orchestra!?
And look at the score, too!
You trying to get the orchestra lost!?
But I was just...
Want to be relieved as Concertmaster?
No!
Do anything. But not that!
And Horn! You're way out of sync!
Blend your sound together more! And improve your pitch!
And cellos!
"Chuka Uraken"
It seems that they're practicing today. The S Orchestra, that is.
Now that Stresemann has quit the orchestra,
is there any purpose to letting it continue?
None whatsoever. Shall we dissolve it?
But Chiaki's conducting them, right?
Sounds interesting.
There you go again, Professor Tanioka.
Chiaki's a piano major, right?
Can he actually conduct?
I have a girl in my glass who's in the S Orchestra.
She's all revved up about outshining the A Orchestra.
And how is she?
She plays pretty recklessly.
I knew it. And they want to outdo the A Orchestra?
Let's dissolve it, okay?
But even Maestro Stresemann has been heard screaming
"Beat the S Orchestra".
Well then, let's have the maestro demolish the S Orchestra first,
then we'll dissolve them.
What?
Yes! That's what we'll do!
An orchestra like that, it's an embarrassment.
Okay, everyone!
That's enough for today's rehearsal.
What?
We'll rehearse again next week. See you then!
Excuse me but...
We've only rehearsed for 40 minutes.
Don't worry. Never fear. You're all so good.
But if you don't give us more direction...
I mean, there's little time until the concert.
I don't have much time, either! I've got an appointment!
Y_yes... Sir!
Good. Then you understand. See ya.
I've got a date with Tsuruko...
And this is supposed to be a"maestro"?
Please, Maestro!
If you have somewhere to be,
please at least let me conduct in your absence!
- And you are? - Oukouchi!
I'm a conducting major learning from you!
Ah, the conducting major, yes.
You let Chiaki serve as deputy conductor in the S Orchestra, right?
Let me conduct the orchestra, too!
- And in return, I get... - Huh?
When making a request of someone,
it's usual to give a gift of some kind, right?
Japanese tradition. Something to slip under the table.
"Under the table"?
Why would I allow a person who doesn't even know
that serve as my deputy conductor?
Go wave a chopstick in front of a mirror if you want to practice.
"Momogaoka Music Academy's 28th Annual Concert"
Wow, look at that!
Chiaki's photo is real small.
But I'll pin it up in my room, anyway.
No, I'm sorry but you can't enter the hall!
Why not? I can listen in on a rehearsal if I want to.
I'm sorry! But Chiaki said not to let anyone in.
Chiaki, huh!?
You are an A Orchestra spy, aren't you?
- I'm not a spy! - Spies always lie!
I'm not from the A Orchestra!
I'm Mamoru Oukouchi, conducting major!
You've no doubt heard of me.
I've had it!
Yuki! Wait!
I can't take any more of this!
You just can't, Yuki! You can't run away!
You're not the only one getting a tongue lashing from Chiaki.
But I just don't have any confidence.
Well, you should.
You've improved so much in the past week!
- Really? - Really and truly.
You're just a little tired today, that's all.
- I hate that Chiaki! - Wait, Mine! Don't quit now!
You've gotten so good!
The Concertmaster can't run off! What kind of an example is that?
I guess we're finished for the day.
I want to kill that Chiaki.
That guy's a monster! He's Bonaparte!
He's really, really ticking me off!
Hey, Mine. Stop your crying. You're the Concertmaster, right?
Who can blame him after all that was said to him?
Of course, it's all true. Mine, you poor thing!
There's a limit to what one can say!
Yeah, who made him an absolute power!?
Let's boycott him!
I guess Chiaki's made enemies of his own orchestra.
- He's failed as a conductor! - Failed!?
Here I thought he had to be pretty amazing
to get the maestro to leave the conducting to him.
But I'm guessing he bought the position.
Heck, I can pay bribe money, too.
The first quality of a conductor is some humanity,
something Chikai seems to sadly lack.
I can't wait for concert day!
Drat!
For people who can play that fast
why are they so lame with this one note?
Um... I noticed that you forgot to cook.
So I did.
- No, thanks. - Don't say that.
You've got to eat. Or you'll get sick.
Ta da! _
The rice and seaweed were sent from back home.
They're really good.
I've never screwed up rice balls.
Can one screw up a rice ball?
Oh, yeah! You wanna watch a video while we eat?
I just love this movie!
A movie?
You seem to have a lot on your mind.
So I thought this might be a good change of pace.
Okay, what exactly is she plotting here?
- Okay. - Something in this movie?
Here we go!
Purigorota! Friendly Adventures in Space!
Yipee!
Wow! Space sure is vast!
Yeah.
It sure is.
It's so pretty! This is my first time in space!
Gorota! That space candy I gave you lasts one hour per piece.
Don't forget to keep sucking on one. Or you'll die.
One piece, one hour. Got it.
- Hey, Gorota! - Huh?
You forgot your space candy.
Come on, you'll die if you don't suck on this.
Uh... right.
Thanks, Kazuo!
It's all your fault, Gorota!
Now, what're we going to do?
What do you mean? You did it, Kazuo!
If it's my fault, it's your fault!
Let Gorota fix it by himself.
In the meantime, we'll play baseball!
- I'm the pitcher! - I'm batter!
I guess that makes me catcher, huh?
Why me?
What do we do? Kazuo will be fly off into space!
We've got to save him!
But if we're not careful, we'll become space flotsam, too!
Use a mummy to capture a mummy, huh?
It's impossible.
Shall we pretend we didn't see it?
What are you saying? We've got to save him!
Gorota...
But if Gorota's gone, he can't bully you anymore. Think about it!
- That's right! - I'll be free!
Peace will return to the universe!
No! Kazuo gave me a "space candy", remember?
If he hadn't reminded me of that, I'd be dead by now.
Gorota, I'm sorry for everything.
That's okay, Kazuo.
I've learned something on this trip.
Whether in space or on Earth...
people cannot survive alone.
Without love and friendship, we can't survive.
No matter how many times I see this,
it never fails to move me.
You understand how KAZUO feels, right?
You're so alike!
Who're calling a "bully"?
Give me a break!
- See? You're Kazuo! - I'll roll you!
That's Kazuo.
You're alike.
- What's your point, uh!? - Graah!
Unbelievable! They've got it.
That garbage_y sound is gone.
The cellos, the horns
Today, they're all on.
They're following my direction, the score...
But what's happening?
The sound is gradually, subtly straying.
They're not watching.
"I feel woozy"
Chiaki!
I'm drunk on the sound.
Chiaki!
Wha? _
Space candy...
Aaah!
This happened because you only ate 3 of my rice balls!
You've got to eat these and then go to bed!
I've had plenty of those.
I just got a little drunk on the music, that's all.
It's all because of Mine's overreaction.
Drat, I ruined the rehearsal.
We've only one day left before the concert.
You weren't being sabotaged by the orchestra or anything like that, were you?
No way.
I suspected that initially.
...I forgot to watch your conducting.
- Me, too. - Forgive us.
They proved capable of playing today.
That was the S Orchestra's Symphony 3.
But was it my Symphony 3?
No, it wasn't.
Here, they're finally on the right track
playing like I want them to.
And yet, something's wrong. But what is it?
When did you learn that?
What do you mean?
I've been listening to the S Orchestra every day.
It's a lovely piece, isn't it?
As usual, she is playing inaccurately.
But it sounds incredible.
Just like what I heard in the hall that day.
The music surges up, frolics in the light
and presses near.
It's pure and innocent, uncalculated and individualized.
Wait, I see it!
All of them are just like Nodame.
The reason Stresemann chose all of them.
"Momogaoka Music Academy"
Say what!? You're changing the performance!?
Yeah. I'm sorry
but forget all we've done to this point.
Forget? But the concert is tomorrow!
We'll redo it all today.
Oh, come on! We've finally tight with this piece.
Why?
I'm sorry for conducting selfishly.
But I will do better.
I'm counting on you, Concertmaster.
I'm counting on you, Concertmaster...
All right, then!
I'm not sure what he means but let's do this!
Listen up. For the interpretation of this piece
I told you to express yourselves with just the music.
But feel free to go beyond that if you'd like.
So that Napoleon thing that Mine was trying to do?
Though I think it's silly,
I also think it's important to encourage an image
that'll help you feel the music.
Chiaki! Are you sure?
Well, no... not exactly how you did it.
But I thought of something else you could do.
- Shall we try it? - Yeah!
Okay then. From the top.
Okay, that should do it.
- Phew, we made it. - Just barely in time, too.
Well, good luck tomorrow, everybody!
He never let me conduct even once.
And even after I gave him his bribe.
"Complete Disinterest"
Gosh dang it!
Why does Chiaki get a chance when I'm the superior talent?
It's a packed house.
Is everybody ready?
Why're you all in T shirts?
Because you made us practice all night,
so didn't have time to go home and change.
If I could at least shower...
Where did you get the formal wear, Chiaki?
I brought it. I'm his wife, you see.
Screw this! I can't wear this!
S Orchestra! It's time to take your places on stage!
Oh my God! We're starting! What am I going to do?
Just take it easy.
The rehearsal was perfect. You're ready.
All that's left is the debut of the S Orchestra.
Just enjoy yourselves.
Chiaki...
This isn't good for my heart.
I know. They may be just a warm up for the A Orchestra.
But I just hope they don't prove an embarrassment.
I mean, they've already appeared in T shirts.
- Wha? _ - I don't believe it.
Is this really the "flunky" orchestra?
Look at that Concertmaster!
I didn't know that kid could play like that.
If these are the "losers"...
Oh no, are you asking to do what I think you are?
What the hell.
But if you're going to do it, do it here!
That's so cool!
Well, so much for expecting good marks on form.
But...
Correct me if I'm wrong, but are those smiles on their faces?
You're not wrong.
For what it was, this wasn't bad.
What a tacky performance!
What do they think we are children?
You think people will be fooled by gaudy grandstanding, huh?
- Chiaki, you big poser! - Hey, hey, hey, calm down.
What!? Oops!
You were at every A Orchestra rehearsal, right?
Uh... yeah.
And you know the piece, right?
Of course I do! Like the back of my hand!
- Then take my place. - What?
- I've developed a stomachache. - Huh?
I'm going home to bed.
And so the A Orchestra...
along with the name Mamoru Okouchi...
would go down that day in school infamy.
"Chuka Uraken"
Shall we let them continue, the S Orchestra?
No argument from me.
It's a good thing for Chiaki to have.
He's a very special talent.
And he seems to be having a good effect on the other students.
Like Mine.
He looks so defenseless.
I can't... I can't help myself!
Graah! Hooray!
Fool... I'll let that one slide. I owe you one.
Chiaki. I'll get you next time.
Love is painful.
I realised it when I was with you that night.
Because I know you...
more than everyone in the world.
Your casual attitude and tenderness...
make my chest feels constricted.
I am here. I am here. I am here right next to you.
Tell me why. Tell me why. Why are we merely "normal friends"?
I love you. I love you. No matter how much I love you,
you still don't get it.
You don't understand. I'm so in love with you.
My heart breaks day after day.
I can't sleep night after night.
The day when I first met you...
I wish if time can go back to that day.
I'm so in love with you.