In Eccentric Romance Episodes 7-8, emotions soar as Seong Hun’s heartfelt confession leaves Jay reeling in disbelief. The unexpected reveal throws their friendship into awkward tension, and Jay starts distancing himself, opting to work on a cooking project with Gi Hyun instead. This stings Seong Hun, who ends up partnered with Seong Hui—who is scheming to boost his online following by aligning with Seong Hun.
While Jay seeks recipe help from Jin Wook, a jealous Seong Hun interrupts, causing Jay t be caught in a whirlwind of conflicting feelings. During a cooking session, Seong Hui, drops a bombshell by mentioning Jay’s cooking lessons with Jin Wook. Seong Hun panics, rushing to find Jay, only to discover that he’s not alone—Gi Hyun and Ji Won are also present, adding to his embarrassment as he pretends he just wanted to join the cooking session.
After the cooking, they play rock-paper-scissors, leaving Seong Hun and Jay as the unlucky ones who must stay behind to do the dishes. When Jay compliments Jin Wook’s cooking, Seong Hun can’t contain his jealousy, admitting his feelings. But Jay, overwhelmed, suggests they take a step back from each other.
As Ji Won waits for her bus later, she browses Seong Hui’s videos and stumbles on a disturbing clip, hinting that there’s more to Jin Wook than meets the eye. Meanwhile, Jay confronts Seong Hun, explaining that he needs space to process his emotions after Seong Hun’s confession. Though Seong Hun agrees, he requests that Jay not avoid him entirely and watch out for Jin Wook—not out of jealousy, but genuine concern.
The next day, Ji Won’s view of Jin Wook shifts after she watches Seong Hui’s footage capturing an intense moment where a man confessed to Jin Wook, only to be harshly rejected. Seong Hui retrieves his camera from Ji Won, promising her a meal, but his demeanor raises suspicions.
Seong Hun’s newfound popularity among female fans spikes thanks to Seong Hui’s videos, igniting jealousy in Jay, who regrets suggesting a separation. Feeling drained, Jay invites Gi Hyun out to a popular couple’s restaurant, leading Gi Hyun to suspect something is off between Jay and Seong Hun. Jay finds himself reminiscing about Seong Hun’s kind gestures and genuine companionship, especially when Gi Hyun’s picky behavior contrasts with Seong Hun’s generosity.
On his way home, Jay thinks he’s imagining Seong Hun nearby, only to realize it’s really him, prompting him to flee in a fluster. He bumps into Ji Won, who invites him for a drink and helps him sort through his tangled feelings, concluding he’s crushing on that someone. After a few too many drinks, Jay finds himself at Seong Hun’s apartment, knocking on his door. As Seong Hun lets him in, Jay confesses he’s missed him deeply and realizes just how much he really likes him. Their shared longing culminates in a passionate kiss, marking the moment their eight-year friendship transforms into something more.
In a twist, the epilogue reveals Ji Won hiding suspicious CCTV footage from Jin Wook, hinting at an unfolding mystery sure to add more intrigue to this unconventional love story.