Episode 12

And That's Why We Choose Our Irreplaceable Partners (だから私たちは、かけがえのない一人を選ぶ) is the 11th episode of the Harukana Receive anime.

Overview
Following an intense deuce, Haruka manages to successfully block Claire's spike, winning the match and the tournament. As Emily comforts Claire over their defeat, Haruka and Kanata receive a message from Narumi telling them to be happy with their victory. Later, as the gang celebrates with a barbecue, Emily and Kanata thank Akari for helping everyone stay together while Claire entrusts her and Emily's scrunchies with Haruka, urging her and Kanata to win the nationals in their place.