The first part of the show concludes the Rec/Nino date that began in the previous episode. Then, Stella and Maria finally make their debuts in the second half of the show. You'd think more girls would help the show calm down, but...
It all begins with the incident in the confessional. Hoshi deludes himself straight into depression, and Rec's insensitive comments only exacerbate the situation. Later, study Rec's technique as he struggles to ask Nino out on a date.
Episode 8 is chock-full of excitement as Rec's secretaries arrive to check up on him. Rec presents the residents as his newly hired staff, causing even more problems for him.
The battle begins, father versus son, for control of Arakawa! Bearing the burden of the wishes of his newfound friends, Rec stands tall against his father's evil machinations! But what options does he even have? Also, Nino's nutiness is on a roll!
Has the Arakawa crisis finally come to an end? Who is that man in the shadows who swooped in to save the day? Mysteries abound! Meanwhile, Rec's determination to stand up against his father has brought him and Nino even closer.
Rec takes his first tentative steps as the sole teacher for the Arakawa residents. How will he overcome each obstacle?! Later, Rec navigates the minefield of P-ko's clumsiness, and P-ko's not-so-secret crush is revealed.
Rec the Maestro versus Hoshi the Rock Star. Who will take center stage in Nino's heart?! Later, the Tetsujin Twins take swimming lessons with Nino and her youthful swimsuit, and Rec begins to grow as an Arakawa resident.