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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!

March

So you’re finally doing chamber music now, huh?

Who’s in the group? Any hot guys?

There is one.

He’s a virtuosic performer. Samurai boy.

Like Chiaki?

Hey, hook me up with him.

Hey, Nodame, look outside.

He’s hot.

Who is he?

Jean Donnadieu. He came in second place at the competition Chiaki was in.

Wow.

He’s a resident conductor for the Deschamps Orchestra now.

Isn’t that the orchestra Chiaki conducted a while ago?

Why isn’t Chiaki the resident conductor there? He was first place.

That’s a shame, Chiaki.

Deschamps Orchestra was looking for a new, young conductor.

So they had you and Jean conduct back to back,

and they chose Jean.

They chose Jean.

They chose Jean!

Shut up.

You gave your best shot at conducting,

Closet Jean Donnadieu fan

but they still chose Jean.

Quit laughing.

Just which firm are you with?

Deschamps Orchestra is a good, devoted orchestra.

I thought I did a pretty good job at the performance.

Don’t let it get to you, Chiaki.

That orchestra’s always had some really dull conductors.

They wanted a showy celeb-type guy like Jean.

That hurts me the most.

Cheer up, we’ve got good news for you too.

Roux-Marlet Orchestra.

They’re a time-honored orchestra based at the Théâtre Blanc in Paris.

They requested that you be the resident conductor there, so I obliged.

Obliged?

So I’m the conductor for this orchestra?

Oui.

I’ve never conducted or even seen them.

Stresemann was the music director there in his young days.

It’s an excellent orchestra with a fabulous tradition.

Stresemann was?

But why me?

The resident conductor?

Mr. Deprieste, the new music director, insisted.

He was at your debut performance.

Me? A resident conductor?

James Deprieste, the upcoming music director of the Roux-Marlet Orchestra.

He brought the Oregon Philharmonic Orchestra into the top ranks in America.

Successful conductor in Japan and the West.

I’ve been to one of his performances in Japan.

It was a superb night.

I get to work in the orchestra that he’s directing.

I’m home.

Smells nice.

Tasty meat stew.

Would you like to eat or take a bath, dear?

Let’s see, I’ll take a bath first.

Go back to your nest.

Just one bite...

Do you have school tomorrow, Nodame?

She’s always like this lately.

She never mentions it,

but studying at the conservatory must be tough.

I’ve got lots to study too.

I have an orchestra to take care of.

Théâtre Blanc

This is a classy hall.

Really European.

This is the orchestra’s home.

Roux-Marlet Orchestra has had a rich history since it was founded in 1875.

130 years.

I heard that a perverted grandmaster conducted here too.

You mean Milch?

Regular performance

Roux-Marlet Orchestra

Spain Capriccio

Rimsky-Korsakov

Such a lively piece.

Damn, they’re crude.

They’re all over the place.

The solos are supposed to stand out in this piece.

What the hell is this?

What’s wrong with this orchestra?

Maybe it’s “mass food poisoning day”.

I see.

That makes sense.

That must suck.

They must have all stuffed themselves with expired milk.

So they’re raising the tempo to finish quickly and get to the washroom.

Right, my ass.

That was bullshit.

I’m resigning my membership.

Me too, I’m switching to Deschamps.

I’m done with this place.

I’ve been a regular member for 43 years since Stresemann was here.

I can’t take it anymore.

Wait, Grandma.

Chiaki.

Rolland.

What a coincidence.

Or maybe not.

You’re becoming the regular conductor for the Marlet, right, Chiaki?

How did you know?

How didn’t I know?

I have friends in this orchestra.

Congratulations.

Then again,

it looks like you’ve got a lot of work ahead with this orchestra.

Apparently a bunch of members quit yesterday.

So they had extras today.

They were extras?

Today was a dress rehearsal.

I wonder if they even rehearsed.

One crazy orchestra, huh?

Why did so many members suddenly quit?

Sorry, I need to catch up with my grandma.

I’ll call you sometime.

Grandma.

All I know now is that the orchestra I’m dealing with is a crazy one.

Chiaki-kun? Regular conductor?

Oboe

Kuroki Yasunori

Wow.

I know.

Piano

Noda Megumi

But he’s sort of upset right now.

Is Chiaki your boyfriend?

Bassoon

Paul Dubeaux

Why?

Chamber group “Yakitorio” (Named by Paul)

Is there something wrong with the Marlet Orchestra?

It's has deadly force.

Deadly?

Huh...?

Sounds fun.

Anyway, there’s some time before he’s employed.

We gotta catch up and beat him.

The exam is in June. Let’s do this.

Vive le Yakitorio!

How are they so in sync?

Excuse me,

do you know where the washroom is?

Where is the washroom on this floor?

Washroom?

That way.

Thank god.

That milk must have been expired.

So Chiaki lives in Saint-Germain.

Fine, you want an autograph, right?

Happy?

Um, why are you here?

Allô?

Hey, Chiaki.

Guess who.

Rui.

Bingo.

What’s going on?

And you?

Are you strolling around shopping for dinner?

Chiaki.

I’m so glad you’re in Paris.

Rui.

I was going to go to your place.

Why are you in Paris?

A performance?

I’m studying here. At the Conservatoire.

No way.

I’ll see you there.

We can hang out and stuff.

I’m home.

Chomp

Chomp

What the hell are you doing? Trying to kill me?

What’s with that look?

I get it.

Definitely not the intelligent pretty type.

You stopped performing?

So now you came here alone to study?

I’m surprised your mom let you.

We had a huge fight.

Crying and yelling and everything.

I feel bad for my mom, but I’m happy that I did it.

I couldn’t take it anymore.

Rui.

Excuse me.

Please have some tea.

Merci, um, Megumi.

Oui, I’m Nodame. His wife.

Wifey smile

Wife?

My husband has told me a lot about you.

She has delusions. Just play along.

You sure you want to say that?

She’s your girlfriend, isn’t she?

I didn’t know you spoke French.

I’ve been studying since about a year ago.

But I’m not there yet.

I gotta get up to par by the time school starts.

One year ago?

Had she already decided to study abroad when we performed together in September?

Shoot, I’ve gotta head home.

I promised the lady hosting me that we’d go watch a ballet together.

You’re not living alone?

I’m still looking for a place.

There aren’t many good apartments that’ll let me play piano.

This is a nice apartment though, huh?

Are there any empty rooms here?

I don’t think so, not right now.

Besides, this place is filled with music students.

I bet it’ll be noisy.

Then are you free tomorrow?

Yeah, I guess.

Why?

Can you help me find a place?

Come on, please? Just one day.

I don’t know my way around Paris yet.

Sure, I guess.

Yay!

I’ll be here tomorrow morning.

You don’t have to come. Just call me.

Okay, I’ll call you.

Don’t forget about tomorrow!

Shin’ichi-kun, what did you promise her?

Nothing.

Stop it.

What are you doing this time? You pest.

It’s not fun watching you make out in the open.

I wasn’t making out.

You kissed her, you playboy.

That was just a greeting.

Japanese men don’t greet people like that!

And a Yamato Nadeshiko bites people?

That’s enough. Go to your room and practice.

This is getting messy.

Allô?

Morning, Chiaki.

Rolland.

Yeah, did I wake you up?

No, what’s up?

You can play violin, can’t you?

I guess.

Why?

Can you come downstairs with your violin?

I’m at your place right now.

Let’s go sneak into the Marlet Orchestra rehearsal and join in.

Me, an extra? No way.

It’ll be fine.

They called me up this morning too.

They don’t have enough violins.

I thought it might be a good opportunity for you to get to know the Marlet Orchestra.

That’s true, I’m really curious.

Thanks, but I’m going to be the regular conductor there.

They’re going to find out for sure.

I knew you’d say that.

So I brought Dad’s glasses and hard wax.

Chiaki?

Hey, Rui.

Can you leave right away?

I’m at your place.

Sorry, Rui.

Something just came up.

I’ll call you later.

I feel bad for Rui, but I really need to worry about myself right now.

Morning, Theo.

Thanks, Rolland.

I brought my violinist friend.

He’s an exchange student. His name’s Nissan Toyota.

Alias

Japanese, huh?

Welcome to Marlet.

You have the same name as my car.

I can’t pay you, but thanks for joining, Nissan.

Violins.

For two.

Are they serious?

They’re taking just anyone?

All right, Nissan. Ready?

Boléro. Nice.

I haven’t been in an orchestra since high school.

This is getting fun.

You.

Don’t get too cocky.

Morning.

Good morning.

That’s the concert master.

Everyone, I think we’re all set for members.

But I have some bad news.

Our conductor, Mr. Gerenek, cancelled the performance and returned to Poland.

He said he’s never coming back.

So that’s it for today’s rehearsal.

That’s just sad.

What should we do?

Is there another conductor we could call up?

How about Emmanuel?

He’s a great conductor.

In fact, I wanted him to be the next regular conductor.

But he’s in the States right now.

And he’s expensive.

Hey,

what about the next regular? Chiaki-kun?

Good idea.

That sounds good. Chiaki.

That won’t work.

There’s no way a kid could conduct off the bat.

We don’t even have time.

Chiaki could pull it off.

He won in that brutal competition.

That’s right.

You were in the Wiltord Orchestra with him during the competition.

Oui, oui.

He’s endorsed by the Wiltord Orchestra.

Besides, he’s going to be our next regular conductor.

It’s not a bad idea to meet him early.

Next regular my ass.

They didn’t even let us performers have any say when they hired him.

I don’t approve.

Unapproved

Unapproved

But the next music director, Mr. Deprieste, chose him.

They never told me Deprieste was going to be the new music director either.

Either way, we only have three days until the next performance.

Come on.

He lives in Paris, plus he’s young and cheap.

The next performance will be conducted by Chiaki Shin’ichi.

Override!

Override!

Okay, let’s get everything arranged.

Young, cheap conductor.

“My husband is seeing another woman.”

“That’s unforgivable.”

Everyone.

“That’s unforgivable.”

This’ll be useful.

I’ll bring some food over.

Hey, Nodame. You came home at a good time.

We’re about to have a party at Frank’s place.

You wouldn’t believe who’s here.

Hey, Nodame-san.

Huh, what?

You know each other?

Chiaki’s girlfriend, right?

I met her yesterday.

You’re a student at the Conservatoire too, aren’t you?

Piano, right?

I saw your music yesterday.

Yup, everyone here’s in Piano.

We’re all in the same school, except Yunlong.

But man, Chiaki’s a jerk,

bailing on Rui.

I thought you were with him today.

He said he had some urgent business.

So that’s why you were sitting in front of the apartment.

Poor you.

And so we all helped her look for a room.

Thanks, you guys.

I’m so glad I met you.

Sorry we couldn’t find a good apartment.

I’m going to help out until you do.

You are the aspiration of the Chinese people.

The star.

Thanks, Yunlong. You’re a great help.

What a waste, though.

It’s nice that you’re studying, but you could keep performing too.

Exactly.

There are some people at our school who do performances too, after all.

Oh, it’s fine.

I wanted freedom.

Meeting people,

making friends,

and excitement...

I’m not here just to study.

If it’s excitement you seek, I can be of service...

Oh stop it, Yunlong.

That’s messed up.

What are they making a racket about?

Allô?

Hi, Chiaki. How’ve you been?

Elise.

Not good.

I got some work.

Cheer up.

The Marlet Orchestra is eager to have you conduct.

The performance is in three days.

Eager?

As a substitute, no less!!

As a substitute, no less!!

As a substitute, no less!!

As a substitute, no less!!

So that’s that.

Got it, newcomer?

Go make yourself known.

I’ll fax you the details.

Shit!

That damn liar.

One more rehearsal.

And a dress rehearsal before the performance.

Worse, only one night to do three pieces.

I can’t just stand here.

Here goes.

This is the historical orchestra that Stresemann once held as his own.

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

As-tu bu du vin?

I knew you’d say that someday.