The episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai starts offevolved with Akshu keeping a receipt and teasing Abhi approximately his recent purchase. She playfully comments that he offered it at the manner. Abhi admits, "Actually, I forgot." Akshu responds, "I overlook things too; I'm forgetful." Abhi reassures her, saying, "You're now not susceptible, you are the nice." She counters with, "You're the nice, I'm not sufficient." They alternate candy words and decide to aid every different. Akshu then suggests they depart, and they head to an awards rite.At the awards rite, a lady broadcasts that the Best Student award is going to Abhir Birla. The target market applauds enthusiastically as Abhir expresses his gratitude and dedicates the award to his overdue father. Abhi arms Akshu a handkerchief, and Kairav holds Muskaan's hand, main to a touching moment. Abhir continues his speech, sharing how he overcame disappointment and dedicates his success to his mom and "docman." They percentage a heartfelt hug, and the crowd applauds.

As they leave the rite, Abhi teases Akshu approximately her riding conduct, but all of them share an awesome snigger. Their pals Manish and Manjiri invite them to join, but Abhir comes to a decision to go with them. Akshu apologizes for accidentally calling Abhi by way of his first name, however he brushes it off, emphasizing their friendship and co-parenting position. They promise not to fight, and Abhir insists they come home.

However, Akshu gets a smartphone name that leaves her visibly distressed. Abhi inquires about the state of affairs, and he or she sincerely says, "Come." Concerned, he appears at her.Akshu locations a trophy close to Abhinav's photo and talks to him, her eyes full of tears. Meanwhile, Abhi's family expresses their aid for the alternate they have made to be closer to Abhir. They see this as an possibility to bond as a family.

Later, Aarohi video calls Kairav and Akshu, and that they jokingly point out Aarohi's cooking talents. Akshu warns Kairav no longer to trouble Aarohi, and that they share a playful second before making a protracted wishlist for presents. Aarohi jokes about their frugality, and that they exchange "I love you" messages for Raksha Bandhan.The family discusses the importance of sibling relationships and recalls Maa's culture of sending items to an orphanage on Raksha Bandhan. Akshu and Kairav share their adolescence testimonies, bringing smiles to every body's faces. Manish asks what items they plan to offer, and Abhir mentions that they are "looting" him. Ruhi reveals she hasn't tied rakhi to Abhir but due to missing his award characteristic.

Abhi suggests that Ruhi apologizes to Abhir, and Akshu highlights how supportive Ruhi has usually been. Abhir decides to tie a rakhi to Ruhi as properly, emphasizing their dedication to taking care of every different.

As they put together for Raksha Bandhan, Akshu gets a troubling call approximately a dowry case. She stocks her issues with the circle of relatives, however they provide their assist. Abhi lightens the temper with a rap song and dance, but Muskaan, at the same time as looking at a rakhi, becomes emotional and talks to Abhinav's photo. She tearfully asks whom she ought to tie the rakhi to, and Akshu hugs her, each grieving their loss. Muskaan pleads for Abhinav to come back.