There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... episode 8 release date and time, where to watch, and more

There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... episode 8 is set to release on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 1:00 am JST. The episode will air on Japanese television networks such as Tokyo MX, Sun TV, and BS11 before its global release.

The series is based on a light novel of the same name, released by Seven Seas. The manga adaptation is also being released in English for audiences to enjoy worldwide. Creator Teren Mikami published the first light novel volume under Shueisha's Dash X Bunko label in February 2020.

There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... episode 8 release date and time

Satsuki tutoring Renako (Image via Studio Mother)

There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... episode 8 is scheduled for release on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 1:00 am JST. Depending on viewers' location across the globe, the episode will air either at various times on Monday, August 25, 2025, or during the early hours of Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... episode 8 will drop shortly after its domestic release, so there will not be much delay from its original release.

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Daylight Time	09:00 am	Monday	August 25, 2025
Eastern Daylight Time	12:00 pm	Monday	August 25, 2025
British Summer Time	05:00 pm	Monday	August 25, 2025
Central European Summer Time	06:00 pm	Monday	August 25, 2025
Indian Standard Time	09:30 pm	Monday	August 25, 2025
Philippine Time	12:00 am	Tuesday	August 26, 2025
Japanese Standard Time	01:00 am	Tuesday	August 26, 2025
Australia Central Standard Time	02:00 am	Tuesday	August 26, 2025

Where to watch There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... episode 8?

There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... episode 8 will first air in Japan on television networks like Tokyo MX, Sun TV, and BS11. It will then drop the next day on AT-X, with repeat broadcasts on Thursdays (10:30 pm) and Mondays (6 pm).

For international viewers, There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... episode 8 can be found on streaming platforms like Crunchyroll, dAnime Store, Anime Times, and Lemino.

The episodes will then be available from the following Thursday of release on platforms like Anime Unlimited, Prime Video, ABEMA, Hulu, TELASA, Nico Nico, Bandai Channel, U-Next, and others.

There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... episode 7 brief recap

Titled No Freaking Way I'm Surviving This Mess, the episode began with a little unease between Renako and Satsuki at school. But nonetheless, the former asked Renako to wait for her after classes. After school, as Renako was leaving, Ajisai approached her and shyly hinted at a desire to hang out with her.

A flustered Renako stuttered to reply before Satsuki chimed in and pulled her away. The pair went to the library to study, where Satsuki made it clear that her heart belonged only to herself and that the kiss didn't mean much. Yet, there was a visible blush on her face the whole time.

The same night, Ajisai called Renako, and the two girls spoke about the existing tension between Satsuki and Mai. Ajisai felt that she wasn't doing enough and wanted to help Renako and Kaho solve the dispute. This was put into action the very next day as Mai announced that she would smooth things over with Satsuki.

Satsuki, Mai, and Renako (Image via Studio Mother)

Thus, after school, Mai took Renako and Satsuki to a traditional tea house, where they were given privacy. Off the bat, Mai gently pushed Satsuki to tell her what she had done wrong so she could make amends. But Satsuki was firm on holding onto her grudge.

Again, Mai was direct, stating that she felt Satsuki hadn't changed one bit (despite the dark-haired girl putting on a strong outward appearance). Satsuki didn't hold back either, stating that Mai herself had been spoiled her whole life and couldn't bear the smallest inconvenience.

The episode then proceeded to witness Mai state her intentions to marry Renako, and Satsuki opposed by putting forth that they were dating. To drive it home, she showed Mai the photograph of them sharing a kiss. That seemed to affect Mai greatly as she was taken aback.

Mai and Renako (Image via Studio Mother)

Ultimately, there was an impasse as to the next course of action, and Mai and Satsuki decided to settle things for good with Renako on the line. But Renako herself wasn't fine with the arrangement and added herself in on the bet - her victory meant that they would all be friends, and Mai and Satsuki would make up.

The test would be a First Person Shooter game. With that sorted, the next day, Satsuki dropped by Renako's house. She kissed Renako in the spot where she and Mai had been caught, wanting to confirm her feelings before requesting help with playing the FPS game.

What to expect from There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... episode 8? (speculative)

Satsuki and Renako share a kiss (Image via Studio Mother)

There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... episode 8 looks poised to kick off the bet among the three girls. Mai or Satsuki's win would mean Renako pairing up with them, and Renako's win would mean a victory for friendship.

Again, Satsuki staying over may tilt the odds in her favor, or may not, that is left to be seen. But what can be said for certain is that each competitor is stubborn and will put up a great fight before giving in - a hilarious watch, undoubtedly.