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Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?

6.9/10 21 votes
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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!

Cast:
Kikunosuke Toya, Sayumi Suzushiro, Yuka Nukui, Ko Bonkobara
Language:
Japanese
Country:
Japan
Network:
TOKYO MX

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Season 1

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Still from Anemone Flaccida and Queen of the Night E01

Episode 1

★ 6.0

Anemone Flaccida and Queen of the Night

2025-04-04 · 24m

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

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Still from The Hibiscus Hair Ornament E02

Episode 2

★ 6.5

The Hibiscus Hair Ornament

2025-04-11 · 24m

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

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Still from Tulips and the Face of Love E03

Episode 3

★ 6.0

Tulips and the Face of Love

2025-04-18 · 24m

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

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Still from Hydrangea and a New Seed E04

Episode 4

★ 5.5

Hydrangea and a New Seed

2025-04-25 · 24m

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

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Still from A Hunk and Morning Glory Yutaka E05

Episode 5

★ 8.0

A Hunk and Morning Glory Yutaka

2025-05-02 · 24m

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

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Still from The Scent of Cherry Sage E06

Episode 6

★ 8.0

The Scent of Cherry Sage

2025-05-09 · 24m

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

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Still from The Cracked Crocus E07

Episode 7

★ 7.0

The Cracked Crocus

2025-05-16 · 24m

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

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Still from Zinnia and Where Passion Lies E08

Episode 8

★ 7.0

Zinnia and Where Passion Lies

2025-05-23 · 24m

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

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Still from Love's Chocolate Cosmos E09

Episode 9

★ 7.0

Love's Chocolate Cosmos

2025-05-30 · 24m

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

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Still from The Meaning Behind Sunflowers E10

Episode 10

★ 9.0

The Meaning Behind Sunflowers

2025-06-06 · 24m

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

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Still from Goodbye, Sunflower E11

Episode 11

★ 7.0

Goodbye, Sunflower

2025-06-13 · 24m

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

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Still from Flowers that Bloom Along the Path of Dreams E12

Episode 12

Flowers that Bloom Along the Path of Dreams

2025-06-20 · 24m

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

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Cast

Kikunosuke Toya

Kikunosuke Toya

Yu Natsume (voice)

Sayumi Suzushiro

Sayumi Suzushiro

Himari Inuzuka (voice)

Yuka Nukui

Yuka Nukui

Rion Enomoto (voice)

Ko Bonkobara

Ko Bonkobara

Shinji Makishima (voice)

Masaaki Mizunaka

Masaaki Mizunaka

Hibari Inuzuka (voice)

Hisako Kanemoto

Hisako Kanemoto

Sakura Natsume (voice)

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