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Kids on the Slope

Season 1 · 12 episodes · Apr 13, 2012

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    Episode 1

    Moanin'

    Apr 13, 2012

    Kaoru Nishimi isn't too happy about having to move to Kyushu, but a chance encounter with a few locals changes his tune.

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    Episode 2

    Summertime

    Apr 20, 2012

    Kaoru quickly learns that jazz is not as easy as he thought, but gets encouragement from Sentaro and new friend Junichi. Later, Kaoru asks Ritsuko an important question.

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    Episode 3

    Someday My Prince Will Come

    Apr 27, 2012

    Kaoru decides to help Sentaro get with Yurika, while at the same time distancing him from Ritsuko. Their double date reveals far more history than Kaoru thought was there.

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    Episode 4

    But Not For Me

    May 4, 2012

    Jun gets a Christmas gig and asks Kaoru and Sentaro to join him. After an uncomfortable moment with Ritsuko, Kaoru's feelings toward Sentaro get the better of him.

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    Episode 5

    Lullaby of Birdland

    May 11, 2012

    After getting an answer from Ritsuko, Kaoru stops going to the record shop. He later finds out where his mother is, and Sentaro invites himself along on his trip to see her.

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    Episode 6

    You Don’t Know What Love Is

    May 18, 2012

    Second year starts, and Sentaro finds out he won't be in the same class as his friends. He meets a budding musician named Seiji, and their friendship makes Kaoru jealous.

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    Episode 7

    Now's the Time

    May 25, 2012

    Kaoru and Sentaro's friendship continues to sour. Ritsuko and Kaoru take part in the planning committee for the school festival, where Sentaro and Seiji's band will perform.

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    Episode 8

    These Foolish Things

    Jun 1, 2012

    Kaoru and Sentaro learn more about Junichi's painful past. Yurika confronts Junichi about a moment they shared in the record shop.

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    Episode 9

    Love Me or Leave Me

    Jun 8, 2012

    Sentaro and Junichi attempt to fix their friendship before Junichi leaves for Tokyo. Yurika tries to convince Junichi to take her with him.

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    Episode 10

    In A Sentimental Mood

    Jun 15, 2012

    Kaoru and Ritsuko's budding relationship is in peril when Kaoru questions Ristuko's feelings for him. Meanwhile, Sentaro is in danger of failing the school year.

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    Episode 11

    Left Alone

    Jun 22, 2012

    Kaoru keeps Sentaro from running away for good. Things are looking up as the pair team up with Tsutomu and Ritsuko to perform at the school festival, but soon tragedy strikes

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    Episode 12

    All Blues

    Jun 29, 2012

    Graduation day comes, and Kaoru, Ritsuko and Sentaro's paths diverge. A fateful meeting with a familiar face years later offers Kaoru a chance at reuniting with old friends.