Under the title, "Le plan sonore et les nuances" (The Sound Plan and Nuances) is stated as the theme of this piece. Andante. At a leisurely walking tempo, a cantabile melody is sung by the right hand. Although titled "Romance," this song lacks a romantic atmosphere; the title likely refers to a "story-like" quality. The right-hand melody, frequently employing chromaticism as seen in many other pieces in this collection, ascends and descends, conveying a sense of melancholy and wandering. In measures 1-6 and 23-26, savor the nuances of the sonorities created by the gradually shifting bass line while sustaining the note C in the left hand. Overall, perform with careful attention to the overall harmony, fully utilizing the dialogue between the left and right hands in a contrapuntal style.