Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?

6.3
202523m

Production

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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!

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Official Trailer [Subtitled]

Seasons

12 Episodes • Premiered 2025

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1. Anemone Flaccida and Queen of the Night

6.0

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

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2. The Hibiscus Hair Ornament

6.5

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

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3. Tulips and the Face of Love

6.0

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

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4. Hydrangea and a New Seed

5.5

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

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5. A Hunk and Morning Glory Yutaka

8.0

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

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6. The Scent of Cherry Sage

8.0

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

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7. The Cracked Crocus

7.0

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

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8. Zinnia and Where Passion Lies

7.0

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

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9. Love's Chocolate Cosmos

7.0

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

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10. The Meaning Behind Sunflowers

9.0

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

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11. Goodbye, Sunflower

7.0

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

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12. Flowers that Bloom Along the Path of Dreams

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

Cast

Photo of Kikunosuke Toya

Kikunosuke Toya

Yu Natsume (voice)

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Sayumi Suzushiro

Himari Inuzuka (voice)

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Yuka Nukui

Rion Enomoto (voice)

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Ko Bonkobara

Shinji Makishima (voice)

Photo of Masaaki Mizunaka

Masaaki Mizunaka

Hibari Inuzuka (voice)

Photo of Hisako Kanemoto

Hisako Kanemoto

Sakura Natsume (voice)

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