Episode 12

**Disambiguation notice for Episode 12:**
*This article is about the anime episode. For manga chapter of the same name, see Chapter 34.*
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## Level 12

* Title Card
* Episode

## Episode Theme Song(s)

### Opening

**Gradation** (ぐらでーしょん, *Gura de ̄ shon*)

## Episode Credits

### Animation Director

* Daiki Imamura
* Runa Harano
* Mirai Watanabe

**“I like you. ”** (好きだよ., *Sukidayo.*) is the twelfth episode of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* anime series, produced by MADHOUSE Inc.

## Synopsis

Akane, who was now determined to confess her feelings to Yamada, reaches out to ask for advice from Momoko, the friend who consoled her after her most recent break up, and Rurihime, or rather Eita. As to not lose the momentum she got from that, Akane heads to Yamada’s apartment without any forewarning, but she had arrived just when he is rushing out of his home to get to cram school and can’t get herself to tell him how she feels.

They decide to meet again after he finishes his lessons but are then met with a sudden rainstorm. Along with the rainstorm, Tsubaki also makes a sudden and impulsive action, which ended up leading to Akane and Yamada’s plans to meet up being cancelled…

## Introduction

Akane recalls her initial encounter with Princess Ruri within the game, where the princess kindly offered to repair her damaged armor at a discounted rate while she strolled through the town.

## Plot

In the present, Eita openly admits his surprise at their unexpected meeting, anticipating that Akane might confess her romantic feelings for him. Akane promptly apologizes for any misunderstanding, and they proceed with their conversation. Momo observes their interaction from a distance until she suddenly informs Eita about Akane's romantic interest in someone. Playfully teasing Akane and suggesting that he should guess the person's identity, Eita expresses his pride in her ability to recover after her previous breakup. Nevertheless, Momo reveals that Akane still hesitates to pursue her love interest and remains uncertain about the reasons for her past breakup.

Akane explains that her true intention is to determine if she can improve any aspects of herself. Since Momo and Princess Ruri provided comfort during difficult times, she desires to be honest about her feelings for someone. Eita discloses that he has been acquainted with the person she likes for a considerable period and assures her that he is a genuinely good individual. Despite acknowledging his occasional denseness, Eita emphasizes the person's kindness and compassion. He believes that Akane possesses no flaws and appreciates her straightforwardness, which complements his straightforwardness. Encouraged and supported by Eita and Momo, Akane is determined to confess her feelings and proceeds toward his residence.

While Akane departs, Momo expresses her hope that Akane will not experience heartbreak. She then introduces herself to Eita and inquires about his relationship status.

On her way to Yamada's house, Akane ponders her affection for him. Although she cannot pinpoint when her feelings initially arose, she experiences joy whenever she witnesses his rare smile. She admits to previously pretending that he was just a friend but eventually realizes the futility of concealing her true emotions. As she arrives at Yamada's residence, she internally concludes that she genuinely likes him.

Akane shows up at Yamada's place, and he kindly inquires if she needs any assistance. Akane attempts to express her emotions, but her confession is thwarted by noisy neighbors passing by. Frustrated by her failed endeavor, Yamada informs her that he has to leave soon for cram school and suggests continuing their conversation to the station. Akane feels remorseful for disregarding his commitments, but he requests her to wait at the doorstep while he changes his clothes.

During their stroll to the station, Yamada inquires about the purpose of Akane's visit. However, Akane hesitates to confess her feelings due to the public setting. As she becomes disoriented and nearly gets hit by a car, Yamada promptly saves her by pulling her back. Feeling like a burden due to her prolonged hesitation, Akane postpones her confession and promises to return another time. Unexpectedly, Yamada takes her hand and leads her as they cross the street together.

Upon reaching the station, Yamada apologizes for not fully listening to Akane's intentions. He offers to call her later after he finishes cram school if it's important. Akane is thrilled by this prospect, and they bid farewell.

Meanwhile, at the cram school, Tsubaki ponders whether it will rain on their way back home.

After classes ended, Yamada was eager to head home but met with a heavy downpour. Okamoto approached Yamada and asked if they could share an umbrella, to which Yamada agreed. However, while Yamada was waiting for Okamoto, Okamoto discreetly approached Tsubaki, who was about to leave the classroom. He offered to give up his umbrella share with Yamada and give it to Tsubaki instead. Tsubaki reluctantly accepted the offer initially but later asked Yamada for the umbrella.

The rain was pouring as they left the Kawai school grounds, and Tsubaki took shelter under Yamada's umbrella. Tsubaki tried to start a conversation by mentioning a new game she had recently played, but Yamada seemed utterly uninterested. While they were walking, Yamada became captivated by a blonde girl resembling Akane, with a similar posture and hair. He followed the girl's movements intently, catching Tsubaki's attention, who then asked if he knew her. Yamada responded with a negative. A few moments later, Yamada suddenly decided to run towards the nearby station just a short distance away, and he handed Tsubaki his umbrella.

Tsubaki chased after Yamada as he was about to leave, but she slipped on the wet pavement, causing her glasses to break and leaving her with impaired vision. Yamada turned back to help her and returned her lost glasses. Concerned about her well-being, he asked if she was alright. Unbeknownst to Tsubaki, she unconsciously blurted out, "I like you," which left Yamada puzzled. Overwhelmed by her unexpected confession to her classmate, Tsubaki was in tears, and the two of them found themselves amid a torrential downpour. Tsubaki requested that, if only for today, Yamada could focus solely on her.

Meanwhile, Akane was asleep by her window, observing the rain cascading down when she received a text message from Yamada informing her that they couldn't talk that day, leaving her disheartened.

Yamada is currently at the Sasaki Residence for his regular tutoring session with Runa. While he is teaching Runa, Eita shows up and asks if anyone has confessed to Yamada, assuming it is Akane, even though he knows that Akane had planned to confess. However, when Eita brings up the confession, Yamada's mind drifts to someone else: Tsubaki, his classmate. He is uncertain how to respond to the confession he received from someone close to him and whom he considered a friend.

Lost in his thoughts, Yamada heads toward Akane's workplace. He tries to reach out to her along the way but cannot get through. When he arrives at Akane's workplace, he apologizes for not being able to hear her words the previous night when they were supposed to talk, as he couldn't make the call. Akane notices Yamada's melancholy tone and tries to lift his spirits slightly. She hints that what she wanted to say to him wasn't all that important and that she had already confided in her best friend, Momo.

## Post-credit

Tsubaki was getting ready to go out late at night, diligently brushing her hair. She dressed herself in a cozy brown coat and a long dress underneath. Her mother inquired about her destination, and Tsubaki mentioned she was meeting a friend briefly. Her mother advised her to return home immediately, and Tsubaki agreed to comply.

She then waited on the bridge, the designated meeting spot for her and Yamada. Right on time, Yamada arrived at the location where they were supposed to meet.

## Characters in order of appearance

**Akane**
**Ruri-chan**
**Eita Sasaki (anime)**
**Akane Kinoshita (anime)**
**Momoko Maeda (anime)**
**Akito Yamada (anime)**
**Yukari Tsubaki (anime)**
**Takeaki Okamoto (anime)**
**Saki**Bypasser
**Saki's Friend**Bypasser
**Runa Sasaki (anime)**
**Mom Sasaki**
**Shinohara**
**Tsubaki's Mother**Debut
**Tsubaki's Brother**Debut
## Footnotes

 The post-credit scene in this episode is an adaptation of the initial portion of Chapter 38 from the manga series. The remaining portion of the chapter will be adapted in the upcoming episode.