Isn't anybody interested in this drama? There's so little chatter here.
At the end of episode 5, it appeared that Nodame had resolved to take her music more seriously after realizing that she would have to if she wanted to have any real chance of hooking up with Chiaki. Episode 6 will be out shortly and we'll see if she does anything to back up this resolve. Whoever sees episode 6 first, please post comments asap.
There's plenty of opportunity for the writers to make hay with the idea that love has the power to transform, and I hope they don't waste it. Perhaps Nodame's improved piano playing will allow Chiaki to see past her stench and reciprocate feelings? Personally I prefer that she learn less piano and more hygiene, but that's why I'll never make it as a romance novelist.
As an aside, do share some of the dumb things you've done to try to improve yourself in order to attract somebody. What unspeakable crimes have you done in the name of love?