My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Episode 12: Marin’s almost-confession leaves fans heartbroken

Marin and Gojo as seen in My Dress-Up Darling anime
Marin and Gojo as seen in My Dress-Up Darling anime (Image credit: Cloverworks)

My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Episode 12 delivers a heartfelt yet bittersweet finale, balancing the joy of a successful cosplay photoshoot with the frustration of an unsuccessful confession.

CloverWorks ends the season on a high note visually and emotionally, but it leaves fans yearning for more from Marin and Gojo’s relationship. Marin Kitagawa is preparing herself to finally confess to Wakana Gojo. Throughout season two, Marin’s admiration and affection for Gojo have only deepened.

Marin is blushing, as seen in the anime (Image credit: Cloverworks)
Marin is blushing, as seen in the anime (Image credit: Cloverworks)

She’s been dropping hints, making bold remarks, and secretly planning when to open up about her true feelings. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Episode 12 makes it clear that she’s determined that today will finally be the day.

Gojo, ever focused and professional, innocently brushes her chin and cheeks while explaining the process. For Marin, though, every touch feels like electricity. You can almost see her heart pounding through the screen as she debates blurting out her feelings.


The “Coffin” cosplay showcase

Still from the anime (Image credit: Cloverworks)
Still from the anime (Image credit: Cloverworks)

The centerpiece of the finale is the highly anticipated cosplay meetup based on the horror-gothic game “Coffin.” As expected, the production values of the scene are breathtaking. The banquet setup, eerie decorations, and fake blood add just the right amount of theatrical flair to the already stunning cosplays.

But while everyone else is reveling in the spooky fun, Juju is absolutely miserable. Watching her trying to keep her composure in My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Episode 12 as Gojo theatrically splatters blood across a cake is comedy gold. Juju excuses herself, hiding in an upstairs corner as she is overwhelmed. Gojo follows to check on her, and here we get one of the most touching scenes of the episode.


Juju’s breaking point and sisterly resolve

Still from the My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Episode 12 (Image credit: Cloverworks)
Still from the My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Episode 12 (Image credit: Cloverworks)

When Gojo gently asks in My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Episode 12 why she pushed herself to join the “Coffin” event despite her clear discomfort, Juju finally admits the truth: she did it for her sister.

It wasn’t about her own enjoyment, fame, or maintaining a reputation as a big-name cosplayer. Instead, she simply didn’t want to disappoint Shinju or drag down the group. Even though it terrified her, she pushed through out of love.

It’s a subtle but powerful reminder of Juju’s character depth. Beneath her sharp tongue and cool demeanor is a fiercely protective older sister who will endure anything to support Shinju’s happiness. By the end of this sequence, Juju faints from the stress, but not before winning over viewers’ hearts once again.


The shocking truth about Akira

Akira and Marin as seen in anime (Image credit: Cloverworks)
Akira and Marin as seen in anime (Image credit: Cloverworks)

If Juju’s confession was heartfelt, the biggest shock of the finale came from Akira. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Episode 12 completely flips that assumption.

In a hilariously over-the-top sequence, Akira breaks down, blurting out that she doesn’t hate Marin at all; in fact, she idolizes her. Ever since seeing Marin’s Black Lobelia cosplay, Akira has secretly been her number-one fan.


A bittersweet almost-confession in My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Episode 12

Marin and Gojo as seen in My Dress-Up Darling anime (Image credit: Cloverworks)
Marin and Gojo as seen in My Dress-Up Darling anime (Image credit: Cloverworks)

With the cosplay event over, everyone begins heading home. Marin, still carrying her unspoken feelings, walks with Gojo one last time. Her inner “angel Marin” pushes her forward; this is her moment.

She starts: “Gojo-kun… can I ask you something?”

The tension skyrockets in My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Episode 12. The music softens. Fans everywhere hold their breath. Marin gathers her courage, ready to finally confess. But she falters.

Instead of saying what she truly feels, she chickens out at the last second and asks for a selfie. Marin isn’t quite ready yet, and Gojo, sweetly oblivious, just smiles and agrees. They take the selfie, both grinning ear to ear, and the season closes on that single, captured memory.


Final thoughts

It would be impossible to talk about this finale without praising the work of CloverWorks. Every frame of My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Episode 12 feels carefully crafted, from the eerie glow of the coffin banquet to the expressive comedy of Akira’s meltdown. As of now, there’s no official confirmation, but if there’s one thing this finale proved, it’s that fans aren’t ready to say goodbye just yet.

Edited by Nisarga Kakade