Chiaki (Hiroshi Tamaki) has just won the competition and being named the new conductor for the Le Marlet Orchestra which is a ragtag group of lackluster musicians with no unity or desire. When Chiaki asks Nodame to perform with his orchestra as celesta for Ravel's Bolero, she is besiNodame Cantabile - Play-Asia.comde herself with joy until circumstances lead to her giving way to gifted pianist, Rui (Yu Yamada). Nodame is crushed, but suppresses her shock.Will Chiaki be able to revive a broken down orchestra and launch his musical career? And what will become of Nodame and Chiaki's relationship?
