Nana Episode 38 -

Shows a slight settling of her angst regarding Ren, admitting she loves him simply and purely. However, her desperate attempt to see Hachi is thwarted by "plot convenience" and the strict security of Takumi's building.

Is visibly angered by the sudden media attention and the paparazzi's intrusion into their lives. NANA Episode 38

Struggles with her choice to live with Takumi. Shin challenges her weak rebuttals about "accepting weaknesses," urging her to have conviction in the hard road she has chosen. Shows a slight settling of her angst regarding

Back at Apartment 707, Nana Osaki is confronted with the reality that Hachi has truly moved out. Meanwhile, the press prepares to release the scoop that will change both bands' trajectories. Character Dynamics Struggles with her choice to live with Takumi

Nana Osaki finally feels ready to reconcile with Hachi . She waits for hours outside Hachi's new residence in the rain, but the two narrowly miss each other. While Nana is waiting, Hachi is at a coffee shop with Shin.

The episode serves as a "breather" before a major conflict, as the "fuse is lit" for a media feeding frenzy. Tabloids have finally obtained a photograph of Nana Osaki and Ren Honjo together, effectively outing their relationship to the public and forcing BLAST into the spotlight.