- Episode 12: Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san 2nd Attack

The ice cream sequence was moved from an earlier point in the manga to the aquarium date.

Episode 12 of Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san 2nd Attack (titled "Fair's Fair") serves as the season finale, centering on the long-anticipated "first real date" between Nagatoro and Senpai at an aquarium. The episode marks a pivotal shift from purely playful teasing to a more earnest acknowledgment of their mutual feelings. Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san 2nd Attack - Episode 12

: In a scene exclusive to the anime, the two walk home together. Nagatoro proposes finishing what they started on their date—offering a choice between a hug or a kiss. They ultimately share a warm, tender hug, which is seen as a definitive milestone in their relationship. Thematic Analysis and Character Development The ice cream sequence was moved from an

The final scene’s tender hug is an anime-original addition, as this specific interaction did not occur at this point in the source material. : In a scene exclusive to the anime,