Nodame is in deep trouble as her train of thought is robbed at an unfortunate moment. She leaves the competition hall disappointed as well as Chiaki who had hoped she would goto Europe with him. The New Year's concert is around the corner and Chiaki has yet to inform the Rising-Star Orchestra of his pending departure from Japan as well as his replacement conductor, Matsuda. Sakuma also shares his reasons as to why he had helped Chiaki throughout his past 2 years starting from his Rachmaninoff performance. The pieces performed in this episode are Petrushka by Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky, Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune by Claude Debussy, Carmen Fantasy by Pablo de Sarasate, and Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche Op.28 by Richard Strauss.
Season: 1
Bespectacled Rabbit at the Open Campus
Soutarou is shocked to find out that Misaki was able to stay awake until the 24-hour time limit. As punishment, Misaki forces Soutarou to help Sakura, Shizuko, and the girls at the upcoming Open House's cafeteria.
Memories, Disappear
Excavation continues on the spaceship, which Sid hopes to keep secret from Luziana. Will meets Dianna (Kihel) and is brought into the Dianna Counter forces. Will and Poe fight the Suicide Squad and Militia forces. Sochie joins in, piloting the Turn A Gundam.
Lost love "I Love You!"
Miki suffers in silence as the four parents discuss the topic of Suzu kissing Yuu at the concert. Suzu asks Kei about his relationship with Miki.