Nodame Cantabile (2006)

S1E9 Competition vs. Studying Abroad! A Relationship-Ending Decision

Under Nodame’s spell, Chiaki finds himself reluctantly boarding a plane to Hokkaido, swept up in her whirlwind influence. Meanwhile, Nodame throws herself into frantic preparation for a crucial competition—one that could unlock her chance to study abroad in Europe. As the pressure mounts, she struggles to focus, knowing this opportunity might be her only way to follow her dreams—and perhaps, to follow him.