Overview: Former teacher Asuka takes a job as the dorm parent for a struggling group of young entertainers — one of whom used to be a student of hers.
Overview: Asuka resolves to gain more fans for 8LOOM. Meanwhile, the boys grow restless as they face the daunting challenge of securing a contract renewal.
Overview: As part of her strategy to make the 8LOOM members more self-reliant, newly appointed chief manager Kosaka declares that Asuka is no longer needed.
Overview: Hanamaki tells Dan to write a love song, but he's never written one before. Asuka goes on a mock date with him and learns about his complex feelings.
Overview: The boys get the chance to have a live performance broadcast on TV. But the day before the show, they learn that Takara has been hiding an injury.
Overview: As 8LOOM's popularity grows, the group books a performance at Dan's old high school. Eiji gets angry when Yukiya invites a former member to the show.
Overview: Dan and the boys plan a surprise for Asuka to show their appreciation for her. Later, they learn why she decided to quit her teaching job.
Overview: The 8LOOM members are thrilled to learn they will play their first nationwide tour. Dan asks an insecure Naru to direct the group's music video.
Overview: When Dan refuses to apologize to 8LOOM's fans, Hanamaki tells him to take a break from the group. Later, rifts begin to form between the members.
Overview: Asuka begins working as a dorm manager and teacher at an alternative school. Meanwhile, the boys make a difficult decision about their future.