The eighth episode of the drama series "We Are Worse at Love Than Pandas" (NTV, Saturdays at 9pm), starring actors Moka Kamishiraishi and Toma Ikuta, aired on February 28th, and the average viewership rating (according to Video Research, Kanto region, same below) was 3.9% for households and 2.3% for individuals.
The drama is based on the novel of the same name by Kazuaki Sena (published by Kodansha). It is a groundbreaking academic love comedy that teaches us how to live a happy life from the courtship behavior of animals. This is Kamishiraishi's first lead role in a terrestrial TV drama series.
In episode 8, Ichiyo (Kamishiraishi) is put in charge of the feature page for the first time and encounters unexpected trouble. Aria (Shishido Kavka), who is under suspicion of infidelity, finally confesses her secret. Meanwhile, Ichiyo stays the night at Tsukasa's (Ikuta) room. The frustrating love between the two begins to move forward...
