Fire in His Fingertips 2: My Boyfriend is a Fireman Episode 8: I Used To Be a Childhood Friend Back Then, But Now I'm a Boyfriend.
Manga chapter 23-24
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
7.1
46 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
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← Prev: EP 7Next: EP →
Fire in His Fingertips 2: My Boyfriend is a Fireman Episode 8: I Used To Be a Childhood Friend Back Then, But Now I'm a Boyfriend.
Manga chapter 23-24
Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 7Next: EP →
OSHIMETER
7.1
46 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
EPISODE REVIEWS
smart001012345
yobuko_yuki_69
it made my night when Ryou stood her ground and finally stopped being stuck in the middle of those two guys and their ego trips
epona_265
the tension between the childhood friend label and being an actual boyfriend was the best part of this whole episode and it turned that transition into something much more grounded than the early episodes
keith_claes_165
you can see how much Rei still gets under Souma's skin and it makes their work collaboration so awkward to watch
toby_lvl22
the shift from being kids to actually dating felt so huge and Souma looks so good in those flashback scenes
lelouch_lamperouge
Souma claiming Ryou in front of Rei like that hit me hard because it makes the childhood friend dynamic feel so much more intense than before
iris_cannary_171
Everything about Souma fully embracing being the boyfriend instead of just the guy she grew up with was a huge step for them
susanoo_slayer_49
That ending felt a bit rushed and it would have been better with more depth on the transition from childhood friends to lovers but it was still a decent wrap up
yanari_yurei
I'm just so glad Souma and Ryou finally got on the same page and even though Rei tried to stir things up, it just made them stronger. I think their history as childhood friends gives them a bond that the ex could never touch and seeing them act like a real couple instead of just pining was the best part of the whole finale
kido_knight
Watching Ryou and Rei have to team up despite their past was such a weird dynamic but it definitely made the Souma moments later in the episode feel so much sweeter
flower_flute_499
I was worried the ex-boyfriend drama would drag on forever but this episode focused on the main couple and their history together which was exactly what I wanted
monk_maz_koshia_296
Her decision to pick her own path feels right, and Souma is definitely the boyfriend she deserves after all those years of just being friends
nianzol_nihility
Souma looking at Ryou like that makes it obvious he was always the one and Rei needs to just give up already
sunlitsonata
Why is this show so short and the constant presence of the ex hanging around the edges of every scene made it feel way too crowded
kaminari_chargebolt_126
Souma and Ryou are so much better together and seeing them finally act like a real couple after all that drama with Rei was the best part
animemaster99
My heart melted when they talked about being childhood friends because it makes their current relationship feel way more special to me than whatever she had with her ex
nia_teppelin
That Halloween date was so messy with Rei lurking around and trying to steal Ryo away from her actual boyfriend
tatsumaki_tornado
Watching Soma have to listen to that confession made me feel so bad for him but it was good to see them finally talking about the ex situation
lugia_305
The way Ryo opened up about her ex at Kedamaru Land was a big deal, since that whole situation was reaching a breaking point
otomachine_oto_497
Rei needs to back off and let them be happy together because he had his chance and he blew it a long time ago
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 7 left unresolved tensions and complicated feelings between the central trio hanging in the air, making this finale the direct payoff to that emotional buildup. As the final episode of the season, Episode 8 provides closure on the relationship arcs that have defined the series, particularly the push-pull between past bonds and present feelings. There is no next episode, this is where the season's threads are meant to land.
EPISODE REVIEWS
smart001012345
yobuko_yuki_69
it made my night when Ryou stood her ground and finally stopped being stuck in the middle of those two guys and their ego trips
epona_265
the tension between the childhood friend label and being an actual boyfriend was the best part of this whole episode and it turned that transition into something much more grounded than the early episodes
keith_claes_165
you can see how much Rei still gets under Souma's skin and it makes their work collaboration so awkward to watch
toby_lvl22
the shift from being kids to actually dating felt so huge and Souma looks so good in those flashback scenes
lelouch_lamperouge
Souma claiming Ryou in front of Rei like that hit me hard because it makes the childhood friend dynamic feel so much more intense than before
iris_cannary_171
Everything about Souma fully embracing being the boyfriend instead of just the guy she grew up with was a huge step for them
susanoo_slayer_49
That ending felt a bit rushed and it would have been better with more depth on the transition from childhood friends to lovers but it was still a decent wrap up
yanari_yurei
I'm just so glad Souma and Ryou finally got on the same page and even though Rei tried to stir things up, it just made them stronger. I think their history as childhood friends gives them a bond that the ex could never touch and seeing them act like a real couple instead of just pining was the best part of the whole finale
kido_knight
Watching Ryou and Rei have to team up despite their past was such a weird dynamic but it definitely made the Souma moments later in the episode feel so much sweeter
flower_flute_499
I was worried the ex-boyfriend drama would drag on forever but this episode focused on the main couple and their history together which was exactly what I wanted
monk_maz_koshia_296
Her decision to pick her own path feels right, and Souma is definitely the boyfriend she deserves after all those years of just being friends
nianzol_nihility
Souma looking at Ryou like that makes it obvious he was always the one and Rei needs to just give up already
sunlitsonata
Why is this show so short and the constant presence of the ex hanging around the edges of every scene made it feel way too crowded
kaminari_chargebolt_126
Souma and Ryou are so much better together and seeing them finally act like a real couple after all that drama with Rei was the best part
animemaster99
My heart melted when they talked about being childhood friends because it makes their current relationship feel way more special to me than whatever she had with her ex
nia_teppelin
That Halloween date was so messy with Rei lurking around and trying to steal Ryo away from her actual boyfriend
tatsumaki_tornado
Watching Soma have to listen to that confession made me feel so bad for him but it was good to see them finally talking about the ex situation
lugia_305
The way Ryo opened up about her ex at Kedamaru Land was a big deal, since that whole situation was reaching a breaking point
otomachine_oto_497
Rei needs to back off and let them be happy together because he had his chance and he blew it a long time ago
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