Season 2 Episode 8 of Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, titled “Make It Sound Nice,” sees Nene grappling with Shijima’s ultimatum and Tsukasa’s potential involvement as she and Amane watch a meteor shower. The episode, which premiered on March 2, 2025, delves deeper into the fabricated world created by Shijima and the emotional turmoil of the main characters.
Nene’s Doubts and Amane’s Truth
As Nene enjoys stargazing with Amane, she has a realization that Amane is Hanako. Nene pieces together recent events and suspects that Tsukasa and Shijima might be collaborating. Tsukasa wants to kill Hanako as revenge for Amane taking his life in the past. Nene reflects on the painting world, where Shijima, the Fourth Wonder, has trapped her and Kou. She confronts Amane for the truth. Hanako has been putting on a good show, but he realizes he’s living in a dream.
Kou vs. Mitsuba: A Clash of Desires
The episode shifts its focus to Kou and Mitsuba, with Kou relentlessly pursuing him. Kou reveals that after meeting Shijima, she informed them that the only escape from this fabricated world is by killing both Mitsuba and Hanako. He then asks Mitsuba if he was already aware of this truth. Mitsuba transforms into his Third Wonder form, admitting that the reason for trapping them there was to fulfill his wish of becoming human. Kou reminds Mitsuba of his true desire—to become human in the real world and urges Mitsuba to return home with him. Mitsuba counters Kou’s attacks, arguing that in the real world, neither of their wishes will ever come true.
