Ep. 12: Murai's childhood romance with Tanaka remains unrecognized by her

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The narrative reveals a past connection between Murai and Tanaka from their youth. During this period, Murai developed romantic feelings for Tanaka. However, Tanaka was unaware of the boy's true identity and did not realize that the person she interacted with was Murai. This backstory highlights a missed opportunity for mutual recognition in their earlier years, establishing a layer of unrequited or unacknowledged affection that defines their dynamic. The information is sourced from Hulu and Disney+.