The duo arrives at Chiaki’s family apartment in Paris, where they meet their new neighbors: Tanya , a Russian piano student, and Frank , a French student who happens to be a massive anime otaku.

Having finally overcome his fear of flying, Shinichi Chiaki moves to Paris with Megumi "Nodame" Noda.

The first episode of the Paris Chapter (Season 2) picks up immediately after the emotional finale of the first season.

Chiaki wastes no time and takes Nodame to watch an orchestra conducted by his mentor, Sebastiano Vieira . This serves as a stark reminder of the high level of competition and professionalism they must now face in Europe.