Terrace House Matcha

A familiar face meets for dinner with Daiki to talk through his future career plans. MaiMai has some studio time where she discusses her public image. Miwako and Daiki get ready for Christmas and we’re brought into the fold regarding someone’s motivations for (possibly) leaving the house.

Everyone has voiced their feelings about MaiMai to MaiMai. Will this change the energy in the house, or possibly change her? Yosuke and Tecchan bond over dinner. Daiki expresses his true feelings about his transition from a lifelong career in championship fighting to being a daycare instructor.

The opening scene brings us to the boys’ room where Yosuke had just confessed his feelings via personal song. We get to see Rinati and Yosuke exercising their musical chops on stage. Later a familiar face meets up for a fun, catch-up dinner, and MaiMai’s intentions are questioned out loud.

What a bunch of interesting events. Yosuke drunkenly bombs jokes to the person of his affection. MaiMai’s character is questioned when attention is brought to the flowers Tecchan gave her for her birthday. Rinati and Daiki go to dinner and discuss matters of the heart.

Tecchan and MaiMai have a date that ends with Enoshima fireworks. MaiMai returns and shares her experience with Miwako and Rinati. A shared birthday party is thrown for Yosuke and MaiMai. Some playful actions might come back to bite someone.

Yosuke is preparing for his artist showcase, including a duet with Rinati. As they are practicing at the house, a surprise guest makes an appearance. MaiMai’s true personality is coming out and it’s much more direct than she had once claimed it to be. How will this change the dynamic with all of the housemates? The episode ends at the very beginning of MaiMai’s second date with Tecchan.

What an episode! Rinati and MaiMai further discuss MaiMai’s feelings towards Tecchan. Yosuke, Rinati, MaiMai and Daiki go to dinner and have an interesting conversation. All but Rinati attend MaiMai’s show and have another interesting dinner afterwards. Regardless of who is saying or doing, there are a lot of feelings in the house.

Maimai insists on going surfing so plans are made. Two housemates make progress towards their desired careers. We get to see a date and hear the unexpected outcome. What hopes will the future hold for the current residents of this new house?

The move to the new casa seems like it was a smooth transition! We meet a new housemate who makes music and has feelings. How will her presence affect the dynamic in the house? Things are looking exciting, even if there are a few awkward moments of silence along the way.

The intense conversation with Yosuke continues. Tecchan expresses what he really wants to achieve before his Terrace House experience is over and someone moves out. Yosuke and Rinati share a moment at Yosuke’s photography exhibit. What changes do we have to look forward to in Season 5?