Daiki is welcomed into the house and goes on a quick grocery run to help prepare dinner. He meets Ryoko who has returned from her business trip in Sendai. After dinner KenKen has a talk with Michiko that takes a surprising turn. The girls discuss how they feel about the male roommates over some drinks.

The roommates welcome Michiko to the house and invite her to the roof to take in the amazing shoreline. They get to know her a little better and after a delicious dinner KenKen drops a bomb on us about his feelings for Ryoko. We also meet Daiki and it seems like there is a new energy in the house to start season 8!

The housemates say goodbye to Ippeichan, Frankie reflects on some of her early conversation with him and has an important conversation with her boyfriend. Tecchan lets the new roommate in and is shook!

Earth’s big day has arrived! Frankie collaborates on her upcoming show taking place in New York City, a very significant handshake happens and Ippeichan shares a big life update with the housemates.

Tecchan invites the housemates to the premiere of his stage show, Seina and Makun share a sad plate of spaghetti, Ryoko makes the trip to Wakayama and gets to see KenKen score, and the panel insists that there is more “trendy” on the way for us.

Ryoko and Kenya talk in the playroom. Earth anticipates a very large crowd for their next show. Frankie’s body art project goes really well and Ryoko plans a covert visit to Wakayama to cheer her crush on.

KenKen leaves again. The house comes together to help Earth promote their make-or-break show, Tecchan does three backflips… in a  row! Seina and Makun continue to struggle in the communication department.

KenKen talks to his coach about the challenges of balancing love and career. Frankie checks her phone while being confronted with feelings of neglect from her SO. Earth learns to laugh together again and what the hell is Tecchan up to these days?

Ryoko prepares a nice breakfast as KenKen sets off onto his next business trip. The symbology of the banana is palpable during an emotionally charged conversation between the comedian duo, Earth, and sweatpants be damned as Seina shows up for her dinner date with Makun wearing what she DAMN WELL PLEASES!

Love is in the air at the Terrace House. Both Makun and Seina confide in their friends about their mutual romantic feelings. KenKen returns from China and goes on a date with Ryokochan to a driving range. Tokui and Yama have a great exchange at the end that show Yamachan exploring his romantic/mysterious side.