Tokyo Mew Mew Season 1 Episode 12 I've Been Exposed, The Cherry Petals Fall at the End of Spring

As Ichigo and Mint go on a cherry blossom viewing date, they are followed by a mysterious figure. When Ichigo tries to confront the person, she accidentally reveals her identity as a Mew Mew. The figure turns out to be a young girl named Ringo who is a huge fan of the Mew Mews and has been following them around for a while. She begs Ichigo and Mint to let her join the team, but they both refuse.

Meanwhile, a new Chimera Anima attacks the city, and the Mew Mews are called into action. During the battle, Ichigo's transformation is interrupted by Ringo, causing her to be exposed as a Mew Mew in front of everyone. This not only endangers her secret identity but also puts her family and friends in danger. Ichigo is devastated by the mistake and begins to doubt her ability to be a Mew Mew.

To make matters worse, her rival and former crush, Masaya, witnesses her transformation and confronts her about it. Ichigo tries to deny it, but Masaya is convinced that she is a Mew Mew. The two have a heart-to-heart conversation about the responsibility and danger of being a superhero, which helps Ichigo regain her confidence.

The Mew Mews regroup and plan their attack on the Chimera Anima, which is now larger and more powerful than before. With the help of a new Mew Aqua arrow, they are able to defeat the monster and restore peace to the city.

After the battle, Ichigo apologizes to Ringo for her harsh rejection and allows her to join the Mew Mews as a secretary. The two bond over their love for animals and Ichigo learns a valuable lesson about not judging others too quickly. The episode ends with the Mew Mews walking away from the cherry blossom trees, symbolizing the end of spring and the beginning of a new chapter.