Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 2 (Nodame Cantabile #2)

THE COMPETITION HEATS UP

There�s a new kid in town, and Nodame had better be on guard. Her new rival plays timpani like a dream�and has the hots for Nodame�s crush, Shinichi Chiaki. Plus, a wretched old man has his eyes (and hands) on Nodame. It�s a lot to handle, for a girl who has trouble just keeping her room clean. . . .

Shinichi has his own problems. A famous conductor starts a new orchestra at school, and Shinichi finally gets his chance to conduct. But he soon discovers there�s more to the craft than just following notes on a page. Could this hard lesson unexpectedly turn his life around and change his destiny? Take a look into Nodame�s world and find out!