In Episode 38 of the NANA anime, titled ( Unmei no hikigane ), the emotional distance between Nana Osaki and Nana "Hachi" Komatsu remains a central theme as external forces begin to pull their lives into a public scandal. Key Plot Developments
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. 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. In Episode 38 of the NANA anime, titled
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. Shows a slight settling of her angst regarding
Is visibly angered by the sudden media attention and the paparazzi's intrusion into their lives.
Hachi meets with Shin, who advises her to stand by her decisions regarding her pregnancy and her relationship with Takumi. In a particularly moving moment, Shin tells Hachi he wishes he had been born as her child, a reflection of his own troubled family history.
The episode concludes with Nana appearing on the news, signaling that the private struggles of the characters are about to become a public spectacle. [Spoilers] NANA Rewatch: Episode 38 Discussion Thread