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Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?

  • TV-14
  • 2025
  • 1 season
  • Animation, Comedy
  • 6.9

Childhood BFFs Himari and Yu’s vow of friendship hits turbulence when Yu reunites with his first crush in high school. Himari, who’s never known the fuzzy warmth of a crush, now must confront her feelings. Their shared dreams and peaceful days as a twosome gardening club are tested in this tale of love, flowers, and growing pains!

Episodes

12 episodes
  1. 1Anemone Flaccida and Queen of the Night

    24 minApr 4, 2025

    Yu has a passion for accessories. His best friend is his biggest supporter. But are they really just friends?

  2. 2The Hibiscus Hair Ornament

    24 minApr 11, 2025

    Yu ponders his next product, and Himari forms a plan to bring Yu and Rion closer together.

  3. 3Tulips and the Face of Love

    24 minApr 18, 2025

    Yu grapples with the reveal of Rion as his first crush, as his relationship with Himari begins to shift.

  4. 4Hydrangea and a New Seed

    24 minApr 25, 2025

    Himari's decision to break off her friendship with Yu causes a rift in their relationship.

  5. 5A Hunk and Morning Glory Yutaka

    24 minMay 2, 2025

    Yu reconciles with Himari, but finds himself at risk of failing classes.

  6. 6The Scent of Cherry Sage

    24 minMay 9, 2025

    Rion is determined to participate in the study group to try to get closer to Yu.

  7. 7The Cracked Crocus

    24 minMay 16, 2025

    The leak of Yu's identity as the creator of You leaves him juggling an uptick in orders from schoolmates.

  8. 8Zinnia and Where Passion Lies

    24 minMay 23, 2025

    After his work results in troubles at school, Yu contemplates quitting his craft in accessories.

  9. 9Love's Chocolate Cosmos

    24 minMay 30, 2025

    Ahead of summer break, Yu admits his feelings for Himari. Meanwhile, Kureha visits to offer Yu a deal.

  10. 10The Meaning Behind Sunflowers

    24 minJun 6, 2025

    Yu, Himari, and Rion look for inspo for Yu's masterpiece during summer break.

  11. 11Goodbye, Sunflower

    24 minJun 13, 2025

    With his decision to feature sunflowers, Yu works on his masterpiece to go head to head with Kureha.

  12. 12Flowers that Bloom Along the Path of Dreams

    24 minJun 20, 2025

    As Yu and Himari decide to part ways for their dreams, along comes Himari's day of departure.

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Series cast

Kikunosuke ToyaYu Natsume (voice)12 episodes
Sayumi SuzushiroHimari Inuzuka (voice)12 episodes
Yuka NukuiRion Enomoto (voice)12 episodes
Ko BonkobaraShinji Makishima (voice)12 episodes
Masaaki MizunakaHibari Inuzuka (voice)12 episodes
Hisako KanemotoSakura Natsume (voice)12 episodes
Ayaka NanaseMao Inoue (voice)4 episodes
Hina TachibanaAsumi Yokoyama (voice)4 episodes
Kaori NazukaKureha Enomoto (voice)4 episodes
Kazuyuki OkitsuSasaki (voice)4 episodes
Maki KawaseYumi Araki (voice)3 episodes
Akari TadanoSchoolgirl A (voice)1 episode
Miyari NemotoSchoolgirl B (voice)1 episode
Masashi NogawaClassical Japanese Teacher (voice)1 episode
Reiji KawashimaUpperclassman (voice)1 episode
Hana ShimanoSchoolgirl (voice)1 episode
Yuki ItoSchoolboy (voice)1 episode
Reo OsanaiBoy A (voice)1 episode

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