The Proposal
Episode 12 of Cherry Magic begins with Achi panicking on losing his magical power and Karan teasing him. But Achi soon realises that life is not different now. The new branch opens and they celebrate before Achi leaves.
Everyone missed Achi at HQ and they celebrate the last working day. Tanaka also ends the dating ban and Pai hugs Rock as she is happy for Karan and Achi which amuses Rock. However, he misses his friends and regrets giving up on his dream as an idol. Pai encourages him to keep pursuing his dream and cheers him as he dances.
What happens with Achi’s parents?
Achi takes Karan to his parents’ house but is nervous. His mom dotes on Karan but wonders why Achi brought him since he never brings anyone home. Achi confesses that they are dating. It is tense only for Achi’s mom to wonder why Karan chose her clumsy son. They bond by cooking and she tells them to visit often.
Karan loves Achi’s Northern accent and teases him. Later, he tries to call his parents to meet up but they are extremely busy and he is disappointed. As they leave, Achi’s mom hugs both of them. As they drive back, Karan tells Achi his mom might not be ready to accept he is gay and Achi promises to be by his side. Emboldened, Karan decides to go to his parents’ regardless.
Do Karan’s parents accept Achi?
Karan’s parents are cordial but they are accepting of their relationship. However, when a friend visits, they claim Achi is a friend to protect their son from gossip. Karan’s sister calls out their mom who has in actuality just been giving Karan freedom till he gets bored and falls back in line. He has compromised for them and now she should too.
His mom decides to talk to Achi and is happy that he cares for Karan’s happiness and lets him do what he likes. She accepts that it is not a phase and Karan tears up. His parents hug him and assure him that they are not disappointed or ashamed. She also posts about their relationship online.
Does Min debut?
Min’s team gets signed on as trainees but his company tells him to be careful about his personal life. He garners a lot of fans who spot him with Jinta and wonder what is going on. Min tells them they are dating and even Jinta is shocked. But the fans are more than fine with it. In fact, some even recognise Jinta as their favourite novelist and ask for his autograph.
At Jinta’s interview, they ask who the book is based on. He gives a hint by eating a cherry. It cuts to him and Rock meeting at Min’s debut showcase. His group’s name is Cherry Mania. As for Rock, he has ended up becoming a TikTok dancer and even has fans. Pai is happy for him and it is revealed she posted his first dance cover.
Do Achi and Karan get married?
Karan feels like a burden has been lifted after his mom accepts him and he thanks Achi for making him brave. He suddenly proposes but tells Achi he can say no, he just knows he wants to be with him forever. Achi teases that he expected Karan to propose with fanfare. But no matter how Karan would have asked, Achi’s answer is yes. Karan gives him a ring and turns out even Achi has a ring as he wanted to propose as well.
Jinta, Rock, Pai, Duj, Tanaka and everyone is invited to Achi and Karan’s wedding. Achi sings for Karan and is touched. He also believes that Karan’s magic power, love, is what landed them where they are.
How does it end for everyone?
As the wedding ends, Jinta is drunk and mind-reads Min wondering about a wedding of his own. Jinta suddenly shares that he will wait as long as Min wants and when he is ready he just needs to let him know. They joke that they are already engaged and for rings, they draw it with a pen on their finger.
Rock jokes that Pai must be the happiest out of everyone at the wedding. She wonders why he likes her since she is weird. He likes that she is serious about love and cares for everyone. Touched, she gives in and agrees to date him and he is delighted.
Elsewhere, Karan gets Achi a cherry cake and asks if he regrets losing his power. Achi says it made him feel special and a better person but he hasn’t lost anything because Karan makes him feel that way too. Karan says he would choose Achi over any power and they kiss at the end of Cherry Magic Episode 12.
The Episode Review
And with Cherry Magic Episode 12, one of the cutest shows of this year comes to an end. Honestly, it has been a great ride from the start and they came through in the end to give us a cherry-sweet ending. Everyone gets their happy ending and it all ends well.
By the way, how cute were both proposals and perfect for both couples? As for Karan’s, honestly, after all those grand gestures, this simple proposal may not feel very Karan-esque as Achi puts it. But it is the perfect proposal, it is stripped of embellishments, just genuine feelings. It is also the moment Karan realises that he wants to spend his life with Achi and that is what makes this proposal that much more special.
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