The son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor. Unfortunately, his fear of flying grounds his lofty plans! As he watches other classmates achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi wonders if he should quit music altogether. Then one day he meets fellow student Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame. This oddball girl cannot cook, clean, or even read a music score, but she can play the piano in incomparable Cantabile style. And she teaches Chiaki something that he has forgotten: to enjoy his music, no matter where he is.
Chiaki and Rui's performance together was a shock to Nodame. It spooked her so bad she went and proposed to Chiaki – and then he shot her down. Milch invites her to join him in a performance, but after that, she disappears... Unawares, Chiaki and Nodame have drifted apart, but the tides of fate will come to assault them once more. A shocking new volume!