The episode concludes with Futaba and Kou walking home together. They make plans for a future date, ending the anime adaptation on a cliffhanger that suggests their relationship is finally progressing. Technical Details

While the anime ends here, the story continues in the Ao Haru Ride Manga , which spans 13 volumes and provides a complete resolution to Futaba and Kou's romance. AO Haru Ride Vol.3

In this episode, Futaba Yoshioka and her friends—Kou, Shuuko, Yuuri, and Aya—visit a fireworks festival together.

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