Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Episode 8 is finally here, and this week's episode was one of the most refreshing installments as the narrative shifted back to its college comedy. This was more interesting to watch, especially after an emotional ending of the Palau storyline. It is titled "Mixer Round 2," and most of the focus was on reuniting Iori with the Peek a Boo boys.
Most of the cast was into partaking in yet another disastrous mixer. Naturally, after spending a good amount of time in Palau, Iori and his friends are back at their university. Those who have been keeping up with the show knew that there was never going to be a peaceful conversation about their summer. The Peek a Boo Boys started to brag about their alleged romantic experiences, but these stories were so ridiculous that the group decided to use a lie detector.

It looks like a simple premise, but in Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Episode 8, this event ends up being a bizarre experiment. Basically, the invention by the professor is terrifying because those who lie need to endure physical punishment. In addition to that, it also has increasingly painful consequences.
The boys did not want to exaggerate how their summer went, which in turn meant that they kept on digging themselves into deeper trouble. Because of this, we got a handful of comedic moments because no one wanted to admit it, which then showed that they were willing to sacrifice themselves to prove that they were telling the truth.
Iori gets dragged into another mixer

The chaos continues when Iori is pressured into arranging another mixer. This time, the gathering includes several familiar faces, including Chisa, Aina, Nanaka, Azusa, and Sakurako. The situation in Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Episode 8 is immediately awkward because Iori already knows most of the girls. Meanwhile, his friends are far too confident about their chances with them.
The boys quickly start competing for attention, while Iori realizes that keeping the gathering under control is nearly impossible. Their exaggerated confidence and terrible attempts at flirting create some of the episode's best comedy.
The lie detector exposes Sakurako's secret

The lie detector eventually makes its way into the mixer, where the questions become much more personal. Instead of testing stories about summer vacation, the characters are asked about their romantic preferences. Sakurako is particularly interesting because the machine catches her when she claims that she is not interested in anyone present.
Her reaction strongly suggests that she may have feelings for someone in the group. Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Episode 8 does not give viewers a straightforward confession, but Sakurako's behavior provides plenty of room for speculation.
Iori makes a dangerous mistake in Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Episode 8

Iori manages to survive several rounds of questioning, but his confidence eventually gets him into trouble. In Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Episode 8, when asked about his attraction to the women around him, he admits that he can be interested in multiple people.
That answer immediately changes the atmosphere. Aina, who already has feelings for Iori, is understandably affected by his answer. Sakurako also appears to take notice. However, the biggest problem for Iori turns out to be Nanaka. The moment she realizes that Iori could be attracted to someone other than Chisa, he finds himself facing a punishment far worse than anything the lie detector could deliver.
Final thoughts
Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Episode 8 was an incredibly chaotically comedic installment. Especially with how the story used the concept of romantic tension around the main character to create funny moments. This show keeps on surprising fans with how unhinged it can become without the jokes becoming predictable or boring.