Episode 8 was a nice balance between the romantic tension and some quieter character moments. I liked seeing Rumi and Naori become more aware of each other’s feelings while still trying to compete for Jun in their own ways. Rumi sharing a familiar moment with Jun showed that their past relationship still means something, while Naori’s more direct approach made it clear that she isn’t planning to stay passive. I also enjoyed learning more about Naori’s friendship with Kamedake and how Shiena became connected to the group. The episode gave the characters some room to relax together, but the final moments made it pretty obvious that Naori is ready to take things more seriously.