Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Maira sees Armaan in Abhira after spending time with her

In tonight's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai episode, Anshuman gently asks Maira if he too could be her friend. Maira cheerfully replies that he already is her friend uncle, reminding him how he had saved her from the "bad aunty." Abhira then sends Anshuman and Maira to the car and expresses her gratitude to Abhishek for his support. Abhishek warmly tells her he has seen her struggle to find her daughter and is genuinely happy that she has finally reunited with her. Abhira acknowledges his help. Later, Anshuman curiously asks Abhira about Abhishek , prompting her to share that she had sought his help to win Maira’s trust. Praising her idea, he then gently urges Abhira to let go of past grudges and consider forgiving Kaveri too, showing his support for Kaveri.

Meanwhile, Manoj drops Armaan at the bus stand, visibly worried about Sanjay going missing. He suggests searching for a little longer before involving the police. Armaan expresses guilt over the situation, admitting he didn’t expect Krish to behave so rudely with Sanjay. Kiara also criticices Krish for his attitude. Manoj, still upset, says Sanjay has already suffered a lot after losing his daughter and needed support, not disrespect. He reflects on how Sanjay may have made mistakes, but now life is giving him a harsh return through his own son’s behaviour.

Manoj then encourages Armaan to get on the bus, assuring him they’ll handle things there. Armaan admits to having made many mistakes and says he wants to set things right. Kiara, however, feels it's too late for that. Before parting, Manoj advises Armaan to look after himself, cherish the life and family he has found in Mount Abu, and call them whenever he feels the need.

At the Poddar house, Vidya and Kaveri grow increasingly concerned about Abhira. Kaveri advises Vidya not to interfere with the younger generation's decisions, warning her not to repeat past mistakes. Soon after, Abhira returns with Maira, who innocently remarks that she keeps coming and going. Vidya emotionally tells Abhira that she has finally brought her daughter home. Abhira shares that Armaan convinced Maira to return. As Kaveri prepares to leave, Abhira stops her by hugging her from behind. Kaveri thanks her for giving her another chance, and Abhira tells her that it was Maira's gesture of acceptance that moved her heart. The moment turns emotional as Kaveri, Vidya, and Abhira embrace.

Meanwhile, Maira curiously notices her teddy bear vibrating and is startled to discover a hidden mobile phone inside its belly. Upon checking, she hears an audio message from Geetanjali, instructing her to keep the phone a secret. Geetanjali calls it a special gift so they can stay in touch. Maira thinks about replying to the message but also feels the urge to tell Abhira the truth about the hidden phone. While she’s still unsure, Abhira walks in with a plate of fruits. Caught between being truthful and keeping her promise, Maira quickly hides the phone and silently feels guilty for not telling Abhira, remembering that Geetanjali had asked her to keep it a secret. Abhira notices Maira holding the teddy bear, but doesn't suspect anything. Back at Mount Abu, Geetanjali anxiously awaits Maira's message and briefly considers calling Abhira herself, fearing the worst. However, she calms herself, deciding to wait instead. Soon, her phone lights up with a message from Maira saying, "I love you and I miss you," bringing a bright smile to Geetanjali's face.

Abhira tries to feed Maira some fruits, but Maira insists she already ate with Geetanjali earlier. Abhira playfully insists, saying it's been a while, and convinces her to eat by turning it into a game of freeze and release. Maira then turns the tables and "freezes" Abhira, making her eat a piece too. The two burst into laughter, enjoying the light-hearted moment. Maira adorably points out that Armaan plays the same game, noting how similar Armaan and Abhira are.

The following day, Abhira prepares upma for Maira and tells her it's filled with healthy vegetables. Maira agrees to eat it but cheekily demands ice cream for breakfast. Abhira is shocked to learn from Maira that Armaan used to let her have ice cream, chocolates, kachoris, and pakoras. Furious, Abhira expresses her anger towards Armaan. However, Kaveri and Vidya suggest that Abhira should prioritise Maira's happiness for now instead of being too rigid.

Soon, Abhira receives a call from the court. Vidya and Kaveri worry about why they are being summoned. Abhira begins to stress about leaving Maira alone, but Anshuman steps in, offering to stay with her and play board games. Maira encourages Abhira to go with Vidya and Kaveri. Before leaving, Abhira briefs Anshuman about Maira's likes and dislikes. He gently assures her to remain calm and not worry.

At the court, Abhira, Vidya, and Kaveri unexpectedly run into Manisha, Kajal, and Manoj. The judge soon announces the hearing of the Poddar House case, and Krish is left stunned by the revelation.

Precap for the next episode:

In the precap, Kaveri acknowledges Armaan and Abhira's efforts after regaining the Poddar House. Abhira blames herself for Maira's emotional turmoil. As Armaan steps in to help strengthen the bond between Abhira and Maira, Abhira initially resists but eventually agrees when Armaan earnestly asks her to consider him a friend and allow his support.