Synopsis

A simmering rivalry ignites when Masumi Okuyama, the timpanist, finds himself consumed by jealousy over Nodame’s connection with Chiaki. His resentment manifests as relentless pranks, escalating a playful competition into something more fraught. To settle their score, Nodame and Masumi challenge each other to win Chiaki's affection on Christmas Eve. The episode features a jazz arrangement of Chiaki's composition, meticulously crafted by Nodame, Mine, and Masumi, providing a musical backdrop to t