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

: A major theme of the season is Naoto (Senpai) gaining agency. In this finale, he takes initiative multiple times, such as protecting Nagatoro from the water and later countering her jealousy with a proactive offer to cook for her.

According to the Nagatoro Wiki , the episode adapts chapters 55, 88, 89, 90, and 91. Notable changes include:

: While she maintains her teasing persona, the episode highlights her increasing honesty and "meekness" when faced with Senpai's genuine affection. Her admission that the date was "the real thing" signifies a breakdown of the "just practice" facade. Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san 2nd Attack - Episode 12

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.

: A sequence involving ice cream leads to an accidental "indirect kiss" when their cones collide, a moment that Nagatoro initially teased him about but finds herself equally flustered by. : A major theme of the season is

: Back at school, a misunderstanding regarding Hana Sunomiya making lunches for Senpai leads to Nagatoro becoming jealous. Senpai resolves the tension by offering to make a bento for Nagatoro in return, demonstrating his increased confidence and consideration.

The ice cream sequence was moved from an earlier point in the manga to the aquarium date. Notable changes include: : While she maintains her

: The addition of characters like Hana Sunomiya (the "best wingman") and the subtle change in Yoshi—who stops Gamo-chan from interrupting a romantic moment—shows the growth of the surrounding cast in fostering the main couple's progress. Manga vs. Anime Differences