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.
"Johannes Brahms, Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op.68"
Why is it?
You're overflowing with talent.
And you have so much passion for music.
So why do you shoulder a sense of despair?
Why?
Now... sing!
From minor to major!
A joyous chorale!
From "tragedy" to "hope and salvation"...
Sing! A song of jubilation!
Bravo!
Seiko mama!
Excuse me?
Are you Chiaki's mother?
Right?
Same old intense humidity of Japanese summers.
But it no longer feel so unpleasant.
- Chiaki? - What?
If you're hungry, here's pot_au_feu on the stove.
I know, but not this things
Today, I have a present for you.
Huh?
A reward for your concert's huge success.
Wha_!? Why should I have to get a "reward" from you!
- It's probably Gorota, anyway. - Just take a look.
The pocket watch from before.
What? You giving that to me?
I want you to look at it closely, like you did last time.
Look very closely.
Your eyelids are gradually growing heavy.
Your eyelids are so heavy...
you can no longer keep them open.
You can't fight it.
Let's see... next is... Oh yeah.
You are on an airplane, en route from Vienna to Japan.
You are 12 years old. You're seated next to your mother.
Shinichi doesn't remember this but...
There was a person who died in that accident.
Is there someone sitting to your right?
An old man who loves music.
He's holding a pamphlet from a Vieira concert.
"Vieira"
Next to him is his wife.
She says, "Let's go again next year."
They looked happy. I kept looking over at them.
And then...
- Everybody, please stay calm. - The landing gear's broken?
Stay calm! We will be landing shortly!
Tighten your seat belts, and lower your heads!
Dear!
What's the matter, dear?
Your medicine? Where's your medicine?
Shinichi!
I failed to reach the pills.
And I was the only one who knew.
Let's go again next year. To Vienna... together.
It's not your fault, Chiaki. You were only a child.
Neither you... in fact nobody... could've done anything.
You should know that by now.
It's all right now. Everything's fine.
You can ride in an airplane now. Give it a try.
God is calling you overseas. You must go.
When the timer goes off, open your eyes.
When you open your eyes, you will have forgotten
what you saw and talked about while under.
- You still spacing out, Kiyora? - Huh?
What's with your hand?
We need to quickly schedule an encore performance.
An encore?
We need to rehearse again. There's lots to do.
Can we really do another performance?
Well of course we can! Look at the newspaper!
That prickly critic, Ogawa, wrote about us!
He loved us!
Manabu Sakuma's been calling us, clamoring for another performance!
We made quite a bit of money, too. We've got to do it.
We've taken the first step toward an everlasting orchestra!
Just as I planned.
You're up for another one, right Kiyora?
Uh... yeah.
All right then, Dad! Let's start calling everybody!
A second performance? Sure thing. Count me in.
Yeah, fine. But let me do a cello concerto next time.
Damn, Chiaki still isn't picking up.
- Did you try his cell? - He's got it turned off.
What's he up to?
Maybe he's gone on a trip somewhere.
Why? What am I doing in a place like this?
Shin, are you sure you can do this?
You can now ride in an airplane. Give it a try.
And why do we have to go with you? I don't want to.
With you on an airplane? That's tempting fate!
I know. That's why we can't take Yuiko with us.
But you can take me!?
Flight 733 bound for Sapporo is now boarding.
Oh, they've started boarding.
Give it a try.
Oh... don't worry about him.
Walk on your own, please. This looks bad.
And why Hokkaido?
If you're going to go to the trouble, go to Europe!
Why not try Hokkaido first?
You gonna be all right, Shin?
I heard you suddenly stood up screaming and ran off a plane once.
It's all right.
I wonder... if Shin got on the plane.
I'm worried with just Toshihiko along with him.
Shouldn't we put him with someone
who could hold him down or quiet him if necessary?
Don't worry.
This is the first time Shinichi has volunteered on his own to fly.
I think this time, it'll be fine.
Did I fly up there in that sky?
I can go abroad. I can go anywhere.
Congratulations, Shin.
You rode in a plane, no problem.
Now what? Should we go home and raise a toast?
Or shall we spend the night here see some sights.
- Crab... - Huh?
I think I'll buy some crab to take home.
Crab... where do they sell crab?
Say what?
Go to Sapporo and bring me back lots of crab.
Sea urchin would be good, too.
Bring me back lots of presents.
"Chiaki, I will not come home for a few days."
"Please help me to water it."
"Love, Nodame."
Nodame?
I can hear it...
The overture to our love.
What, asleep again?
You ate too big of a breakfast! Now wake up!
- Where were we? - Preliminary round pieces.
Schubert or Beethoven, I don't care which one. Just play it!
Oh, that's right. A competition piece, right?
I'll chose this one.
- Schumann. - It's Schubert.
Oh you're right.
Are you really serious about this?
Of course I'm serious! I even practiced beforehand.
- I'll play it for you now. - Please.
Oh my God, she really did study it.
And yet... something's fishy.
I want to enter a competition! Please help me!
I'm glad to hear those words coming from her but...
why all of a sudden?
Phew...
"Phew"? She was all over the place.
How was that? Can I win?
Wh what? _ You plan on getting first place?
Yes, why?
Why? Why!?
You didn't even start taking your lessons seriously until very recently!
You think you can just take first place!?
Don't make light of the competition!
You haven't left much time to prepare.
I'm just entering you this year
so you can build experience for next year.
- Next year is too late. - Huh?
Who enters a competition to lose?
What's more, there's 2 million yen in prize money
at this Maradona Piano Competition!
And if you come in first,
you get a scholarship to study overseas!
I don't believe it. You're telling me that's your reason?
Unbelievable...
Nodame practicing at "Mr. Paper Fan's" "house."
Oh yeah. If you're looking for Nodame...
What's going on?
Well well...
Chiaki?
I thought so! It is you, Chiaki!
Long time, no see!
"Kaori Etoh, 38," "Paper Fan" "Etoh's wife"
Ms. Ka... Kaori.
You look as healthy and cheerful as ever.
What are you doing here?
Have you come to be my husband's pupil again?
Uh... no.
What are you carrying? Gifts?
What... these? Yes. I just returned from Hokkaido.
Here are some gifts.
Enjoy them with the whole family tonight.
Urg... wait.
Just drop in for a moment, Chiaki.
You don't have sit out here peeping.
Is your husband having another summer intensive session?
Oh, that! Yes, he is.
He's real excited about a student for once.
That student is entering the next Maradona Competition.
What!?
So until then, she's staying with us to train.
Isn't that admirable? She must be a really stellar student!
Nodame in a competition?
Hey... This is a Schubert sonata.
But I've never heard Schubert played like this.
Uh_oh. She's getting scolded.
Seems it not just the music that's a bit unusual.
It's a mess. She's not the type for a piano competition.
Sure, her technique and sound is amazing.
I understand "Paper Fan's" desire to put her in the competition but...
But can he really fix her faults?
It's all thanks to you, Chiaki.
See for yourself.
He doesn't have that stupid "paper fan" "anymore."
He finally quit using it, thank God.
After you dumped him as your teacher, he went into a deep funk.
And he came out quite changed.
He's finally awoken to some style.
Ms. Kaori... I wouldn't go that far.
I'll be going home now.
What? No, drop in for a moment!
He'll be so pleased!
No, I don't want to interrupt them.
But...
You'll never know until you try.
And if Nodame has really become serious about her piano...
maybe leaving her with "Paper Fan" isn't such a bad idea.
Her Liszt is amazing.
Schubert was a mess but...
We might make it just in time!
Kozo! Nodame! Dinner!
What is all this? Crab?
Where'd you get all this?
A very handsome man gave them to me.
What!?
I'm only joking. Chiaki. It's from Chiaki.
A present to his girl, huh?
- What? "Girlfriend"? - Yeah.
He's different, that Chiaki.
I wonder what he's got planned for the future.
"Congratulations for Your Flying!"
This dazzling voice...
will last forever.
The mark of summer...
carved on my shaking heart...
will last forever.
When our paths overlap,
I will close my eyes and feel you.
I will never forget you...
All the blue tears and stars...
in the sky.
Nowhere...
can they be disappeared.
A light shines suddenly.
This very light...
shines on my dream...
Somewhere...
I will never forget.