Summary of Episode 8 of the drama "The Reason We Fall in Love"

The eighth episode of the drama series "The Reason We Fall in Love" (TV Asahi, Saturday 11pm), starring Kikuchi Fuma of the three-member group "Timelesz", will be broadcast on November 30th. As the story accelerates towards the climax, a major incident breaks out that tears apart the happy Kurosawa (Kikuchi) and Aoi (Kumada Rinka). At Kyo's (Saito Nagisa) suggestion, Kurosawa, Aoi, and Oshima (Yoshihisa Hajime) go on a double date together. While Aoi is enjoying herself, Kurosawa has mixed feelings as he is concerned about an email that says "transfer". On the way home, when Aoi happily talks about her plans for the upcoming Christmas, Kurosawa kisses her to cover her mouth. But that kiss is the countdown to their breakup! A major incident occurs that wipes the smiles off the two of them... Meanwhile, Sakamoto (Ryuya Shichigosankake) is having an exciting date at home with Ayaka (Hirona Yamazaki), who he finally falls in love with. They spend a happy time together, but suddenly, tears overflow from Sakamoto's eyes... The drama is a live-action adaptation of the manga of the same name by ma2, which won the grand prize in the adult romance category of the "2nd Minna no Oshi Romance Manga Awards" (2023). Set in an office, it depicts the "pure love of adults" that unfolds between three couples. The total number of views for the missed broadcast has exceeded 10 million (according to Video Research, measurement period: October 12th to November 28th), and it has become a hot topic.