OverviewMai responds to the media, asserting that she is not the real identity of Touko Kirishima on Coming of Age Day. Nevertheless, the impact of the #DREAMING hashtag on the public discourse was immense, rendering her unable to dispel the rumors completely. By having Mai herself publicly state that she is not Touko Kirishima, Sakuta has fulfilled his promise with the Miniskirt Santa, and the two of them go out on a date. During the date, as they shop in Motomachi, there is not a single person who is able to perceive the Miniskirt Santa. In an attempt to find out more about her, Sakuta ends up hearing an unexpected name tied to Miniskirt Santa’s past… Our Take Picking up from the previous episode, this chapter delves deeper into the emotional and psychological turmoil surrounding Sakuta, Mai, and Nene, weaving a complex tale of identity, memory, and connection. As Nene’s behavior begins to blur the line between who she is and who she believes herself to be, Mai struggles with unease tied to her public image and the mysterious events unfolding around her. Meanwhile, Sakuta finds himself caught between concern and confusion, determined to uncover the truth behind a mystery that feels as personal as it is supernatural.Through quiet conversations, reflective moments, and subtle tension, the episode explores how people cope with being forgotten, misunderstood, or unseen. The dynamic between Sakuta and Mai remains the emotional anchor, offering moments of sincerity and warmth even as the tone grows increasingly unsettling. Visually, the episode’s soft lighting and surreal imagery heighten the contrast between comfort and dread, while the music underscores the fragile emotional state of the characters as they confront the unknown.Overall, this episode stands as one of the series’ most emotionally charged and atmospheric entries, skillfully blending heartfelt romance with haunting mystery. By focusing on Sakuta’s compassion, Mai’s quiet resilience, and Nene’s unraveling sense of self, it captures the pain of being forgotten and the desperate need to be seen without relying on heavy exposition. Balancing tenderness with tension, it sets the stage for a powerful and possibly heartbreaking finale—one that will challenge each character’s understanding of love, identity, and what it truly means to be remembered as the season draws to a close next week.