Episode 56 marks a crucial turning point in the first season’s central love triangle. Following the events of the previous episode, Luna Valente finds herself in an awkward situation. To make Matteo Balsano jealous (or to simply move on), Luna has been pretending to have a date with her best friend, Simón Álvarez.
Un amor de mentira se vuelve real (A Fake Love Becomes Real) / La verdad sobre la cita (The Truth About the Date) Original Air Date: August 25, 2016 (Latin America) Soy Luna 1x56
However, the line between acting and reality blurs. During their "fake date" at a retro-themed diner, Simón realizes his feelings for Luna are no longer purely friendly. He tries to kiss her. Luna, surprised and conflicted, stops him, realizing she cannot force feelings that aren't there. Episode 56 marks a crucial turning point in