Geek Revolt writes "On “See ya” after talking to Kō’s new love interest (Igarashi), Ohana thinks that she’s the antagonist of this story. That’s taking things too far; she’s only confused, like most girls her age. Meanwhile, Minko and Tōru are eating everything they can find in Tokyo, for “research”. Just when you think you know where everything is headed, Hanasaku Iroha takes a detour."