The episode takes a bizarre, meta turn as Zenjiro gathers Sana’s friends—including Naozumi, Tsuyoshi, Hiroshi, Aya, and Hisae—all hidden behind masks to discuss the elephant in the room: .
The episode isn't just about looking back; it’s about moving forward.
: Naturally, the debate gets heated. Naozumi and Tsuyoshi go head-to-head arguing over whether Akito is actually good for Sana. Naozumi even brings up his Christmas call to Sana to prove he’s the frontrunner for her heart.
: The "secret meeting" ends abruptly when Sana and Akito show up themselves and clear out the intruders.
: We leave the episode with Sana receiving her new middle school uniform from Rei, brimming with her signature energy as she prepares for a brand-new chapter of her life. Why This Episode Matters
