: During a dolphin show, Senpai takes a proactive "cool" stance to protect Nagatoro from a splash of water, which she reciprocates by drying him off.
: 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. Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san 2nd Attack - Episode 12
: 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. : During a dolphin show, Senpai takes a
: Nagatoro maintains a tally of "points" for Senpai's performance, ultimately ending the date with a modest 50 points (out of 1,000), which she admits was actually "the real thing" rather than practice. : While she maintains her teasing persona, the