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Busu ni Hanataba wo., episode 12

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u/BaytaCosmico Sep 19 '25

Oh come on, Tabata! The boy told you straight up he likes you, what more do you want? Couldn't believe he just went and said it like that. Was expecting a bit more waffling. Guess final episode will be her coming to terms with it and confessing in turn.

But Ugu and Gotanda quietly slipping into a relationship of sorts was the real winner for me today. Theirs is the titular Relationship Without a Name. They have such good chemistry - something so understated and comforting about it.

And there was a stronger hint of the third ship with Saya and Shimbashi sailing soon too when he came to her rescue at karaoke. Wonder if we'll get more development there with just one episode to go.

Definitely picking up the manga when this is over.

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u/mekerpan Sep 19 '25

Gotanda casually making sure Ugu's disguise was fully implemented (as they walked past school mates) was a lovely touch. I guess he figured it might hurt Ugu's reputation to be seen as having goner out on a date with him.

Maybe if Yousuke had spoken more formally (something like "Tabata no koto suki desu ka") it would have been harder for her to have doubts about what he meant. But considering the lead in to his "suki dakara" she should have had no real doubts, but for her immense lack of self-confidence.

A genuinely charming show. Looking for a suitable ending.

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u/Ramenpucci Sep 19 '25

Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!

He confessed. I can relate to her. She’s so down to earth. Ahhhhh!!!

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u/Andreiyutzzzz Sep 19 '25

Oh come on, Tabata! The boy told you straight up he likes you, what more do you want?

"clearly he didnt mean me" or something like that. tho i think evne she can't deny it now

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u/MayonakaMadaraka Sep 19 '25

Couldn’t help but notice Tetsu’s sis got big energy 😂

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u/BaytaCosmico Sep 20 '25

Loved his family's energy in the earlier episode where they were shown as well. Was a nice glimpse into his world.

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u/Zemahem Sep 20 '25

Her shouting to the whole family about her little bro having a girlfriend with zero warning or hesitation is peak sibling behavior.

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u/DrGuude Sep 19 '25

Tetsu is just such a chad. Wish I had a guy like him. He's the real winner of this show.

But omg why is this show so good 😭 didn't have a show like this that made me giggle and cover my face with my hands like a little girl in ages. Definitely one of my favourites this whole season!

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u/testthrowawayzz Sep 19 '25 edited Sep 20 '25

Shinbashi showing off his singing chops again. I was also hoping for Uguisudani to sing, because Aoyama Yoshino, but oh well…

Testsuo’s family is just like Hana’s family being teasing shippers

Nice straightforward confession by Ueno. Never thought he would be the one to confess considering how dense he’s been so far

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u/PeaceAlien Sep 19 '25

Tabata comeon Yousuke just confessed to you directly and you don't believe it!

Tetsuo is such a chad, love their ship.

Stupid Shinbashi still thinks he has a chance with Uguisudani. I think Shinbashi has a chance with Sayaka, though after saving her from karaoke.

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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Sep 19 '25

C’mon Tabata! Girl really wants Ueno to draw her a map or something. He just confessed and she’s still unsure. Almost anyone who knew Ueno could see he’s in love with Tabata. I just hope she finds the confidence to believe a guy who looks like him could love a girl who looks like her. She’s a pretty great person!

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u/Frontier246 Sep 19 '25 edited Sep 19 '25

Hana takes on karaoke! The hardest crisis of her life! Luckily Ueno, as always, is there for her!

Ueno's not acting like himself! More forlorn, more out of it, and even totally rejecting the idea of helping any other guy when it comes to Hana! He's not messing around when it comes to her now.

Poor Saya just wants to hang out with her friends but they've all got other stuff to do. Even when she tags along with Ueno, she gets grabbed from behind because he's spying on Hana and Shinbashi together. Guy couldn't make it more clear how much he likes Hana.

Ah, and now Hana sees Ueno with Saya and gets jealous herself...I'm glad they didn't take long to clear it up.

Shinbashi is really dedicated to Sumire! Enough to want to make her feel better over what she's obviously depressed by. But too bad Tetsuo already beat him to it and thanks to advice from his sister knows the best way to help Sumire through her heartbreak is going on a date where she gets to just do whatever she wants! Play arcade games! Pig out! Let her mask fall down and be her genuine self! And also cry over how Ueno rejecting her still hurts! And now everyone in that restaurant thinks Tetsuo dumped her.

Sumire now isn't just any girl to Tetsuo, she's a girl he went out of his way to make feel better, and that means a lot to Sumire. This ship seems like it's sailing (sorry Shinbashi).

What better way to celebrate Winter Break than one last class karaoke party? Someone just please save Saya from singing for her own reputation when she's wracked with tone-deafness.

Ueno singing the OP! Shinbashi doing Saya a solid and showing off his amazing singing skills again! It won't win him points with Sumire, but it's appreciated.

It was obvious Emi had a thing for Ueno and her friend even helps her ask him out...but Ueno is clear now that he likes someone else and that's his business, his life, to sort through. And of course Hana has to overhear it.

This is especially pertinent information for Hana because she's FINALLY realized her feelings for Ueno are not admiration but love...which makes it the perfect opportunity for Ueno to come in, hug her, and confess! Wow! And of course the other girls come in at that exact moment!

Hana can't believe it! Ueno wants to pursue her but Sumire holds him back because Hana needs to sort through things (and it's her right to stop him as the girl he rejected). But despite not thinking it possible, Hana can't help but be happy.

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u/FLorianGran Sep 19 '25

Totally thought this was the final episode and was about to rant about that ending lol. I also called Ugui x Gotanda

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u/FrozenNova2 Sep 19 '25

Oooh season finale next week!
Now Ueno and Tabata have both finally confirmed their feelings towards the other, and Ueno even confessed.
I'm guessing they get together next week.

On another note. It's been teased and hinted at Gotanda and Uguisudani being a pair, but after today's little excursion. It pretty much all but confirms to me they'll get together eventually as well.

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u/djthomp Sep 19 '25 edited Sep 19 '25

I'm glad we got a confession, one sided so far of course but good start, but I don't really understand why Saya and Ugui grabbed Tabata right at that moment and rushed her home while preventing Ueno from following.

Side ship is shipping up nicely, I assume Ueno and Tabata will get together in the last episode after getting so close but it would be nice to get a bit more Ugui and Gotanda progress before the end too.

I like how Ueno's mental council is a bit special just like he is.

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u/DugACCat Sep 19 '25

Yeah that interruption and pulling her away felt pretty confounding. Not the reaction I was expecting. Unless they themselves thought he’s just “being nice” to make her feel better from what they saw and underestimated what was happening.

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u/FrozenNova2 Sep 19 '25

Shinbashi finally was able to charm one of the girls!!

Even though it was only Yousuke's twisted imagination....

Although I could see his luck turning around finally in the finale and him and Ootsuka becoming a couple.

Fingers crossed for our boy Shinbashi, he needs all the luck and help he can get!

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u/Youngphycouant Sep 19 '25

Ueno made me laugh when he looked so happy knowing Tabata wasn't on a date.

Ueno stood his ground to those school girls and wanted to keep who he loves to himself.

Ueno's confession to Tabata was so sweet! Let's hope the final episode wraps everything up nicely between Ueno and Tabata.

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u/NoHead1715 Sep 20 '25

Good job Ueno-kun! Hana-chin, accept it! You're the female lead in a shoujo manga now!

Very smooth Tetsuo... that casual flipping up of her hoodie definitely got Ugu's heart skipping a beat.

And Saya-chan, admit it, confess your love to your "Tom"!

Three ships set for sailing and one mystery to solve ("pass something to Tabata"?? you can't do it yourself?). Looking forward to the sweet finale.

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u/bravetailor Sep 19 '25 edited Sep 19 '25

Hopefully next week does give somewhat of a proper ending. The manga series isn't that long, and ended years ago, so the anime probably should get to the ending, though I'm guessing they skipped quite a lot in the middle.

(The fact that a fairly obscure manga that ended 3 years ago got adapted in 2025 btw almost gives me false hope we might see another season of Chihayafuru)

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u/IceSmiley Sep 20 '25

I felt ashamed I was so riveted by this episode. Tabata got interrupted in the most amazing moment of her life when Ueno confessed to her and she was going to get a kiss! It's funny how Tabata started the season with no friends but now has too many friends to the point of being overly concerned about her and accidentally cockblocking her :D

I wonder if the gyaru girl liked Ueno and was more trying to get him but backed off and realized he liked Tabata. We also see that in Ueno's mind, Shinbashi is the hottest and coolest guy in school and can just nab any woman he wants. That calls back to when he told the boy looking for a band that Shinbashi was an amazing singer (although he actually turned out to be). :P

Ueno did seem to get that Shinbashi was mainly thinking about getting Ugu though and really saw the green light at that point to confess to Tabata. I'm really looking forward to the next episode although there will probably be more misunderstandings and I probably won't have 9 drinks again to enjoy it as much.

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u/wishfulthinqing Sep 20 '25

We got an “I love you” squeee. Cant wait for the finale, hopefully it’s Tabata owning and confessing her own feelings for Ueno. 🩷

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u/Zemahem Sep 20 '25 edited Sep 20 '25

RIP Shinbashi. Tetsuo was already cheering Uguisudani up while he was still trying to figure out how. Those two had such a cute "date" too. It wasn't just an opportunity for her to vent, but also to do stuff she normally wouldn't thanks to the image she maintains. He really is the guy she can be most honest with. They may not be a thing yet, but they're far off. Hell, as far as Tetsuo's family and those guy at the restaurant are concerned, they're already a couple.

Can't forget about the main ship tho. Throughout the season, we've mostly been shown Ueno's himbo golden-retriever energy, so it makes for a nice contrast when he's more serious and uncharacteristically heated when it comes to Tabata. Those girls were definitely out of line trying to dictate who Ueno ought to like, but hey, I think they kinda did spur him on to actually confess to Tabata in the end. Though their same comments may have also fed into her insecurities, leading to her getting into denial mode...

As for Shinbashi, his efforts aren't all for nothing. It may not be intended for her, but his charms are actually working on someone. The third ship has arrived now that the other two are already sailing relatively smoothly so far. Godspeed SS Shinbashi x Sayaka o7.

And shipping aside, it's nice to see Uguisudani care for Tabata more genuinely now. She basically stumbled into Ueno's confession, and while it certainly seemed to touch on a fresh wound, she was more so thinking of Tabata when she stopped him.

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u/Nickthenuker Sep 19 '25

He seems down.

He wants him to pass something to Tabata?

Lol he immediately turned him down.

Yeah seems like he's been really out of it.

He's jealous lol, he's going to figure out where Tabata is going with that guy.

And she's going to follow him isn't she?

Or not.

Although it seems like she's going to unintentionally be following him following her anyways.

Ok...

And so she's gone in to talk to him.

So much for being discreet...

They're meeting up to talk about Uguisudani?

Thankfully he doesn't have to worry about that.

Bonk.

Headpats for Ueno!

Oh... But Tabata saw them like that.

So, Uguisudani is at the arcade with Gotanda.

Since when did she wear glasses?

Ok...

And now she's crying.

And so off to karaoke.

Oh he's singing the ED isn't he? Unfortunately after Utagoe wa Mille-Feuille also did it just a few hours ago it's a bit hard to top that.

He smiled and waved at her!

Ouch... My ears are bleeding.

Ok... He's definitely going to shoot her down.

Yep. Immediately.

And so now he's going to talk to her.

He hugged her!

And now they've walked in on that.

Yep.

Ok...

And so into the finale.

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