Episode 25— Dreams and Reality

As production begins on the *Reversi* anime, Mashiro confides in Miyoshi about his plan to propose to Azuki after the premiere, crediting her for coining their pen name, "Ashirogi Muto." Meanwhile, Azuki shares their plans with her mother, and Mashiro reads through his late uncle's diary, reflecting on his influences. Following the anime's successful debut, Mashiro proposes to Azuki in a heartfelt and symbolic manner, mirroring their first meeting, and they express their commitment to each other. The episode concludes with Hiramaru and Aoki's wedding, and a bittersweet closing monologue from Mashiro on the importance of chasing and achieving one's own dreams.