: After running into her middle school friend, Yumi—who originally abandoned her over a similar romance misunderstanding—Futaba realizes that hiding the truth is what actually destroys friendships.
: Futaba begins comparing herself unfavorably to Yuri, feeling that her "scruffy" tomboy persona is less attractive than Yuri’s more feminine style. Ao Haru Ride Episode 7
: Meeting her former best friend serves as a cautionary tale, forcing Futaba to decide whether to stay silent or come clean to Yuri. : After running into her middle school friend,