The episode 7 of Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 starts with Shinichiro Yamamoto’s virginity becoming the subject of an absurd discussion at Izu University. What begins as an attempt to solve a personal problem quickly turns into an outrageous debate, with the students proposing increasingly ridiculous solutions. Their conversation eventually shifts toward biology, relationships, and whether losing one’s virginity is even necessary. The discussion becomes even more chaotic when Iori Kitahara’s relationship status is brought into the conversation.
The group begins treating Iori’s romantic life as another problem that needs to be solved. The situation quickly spirals into a mock trial, with the students examining his relationship with Chisa Kotegawa and questioning whether he actually deserves to have a girlfriend. Kohei Imamura attempts to defend himself by pointing out that he has a girlfriend, only for his explanation about his fictional anime relationship to make the entire situation even stranger.
Eventually, the attention turns back toward Iori and his own romantic problems. Instead of reaching any useful conclusion, the discussion proves once again that the students are much better at creating chaos than solving anything. The sequence sets the comedic tone for the rest of the episode while highlighting the ridiculous social dynamics surrounding Iori and his friends.
The story then moves into summer, with the members of Pab preparing for a special gathering. Since some of the older members are approaching the end of their university lives, they want to make the most of what could be one of their final summers together. The group decides to hold a yukata party featuring homemade takoyaki, drinks, and plenty of opportunities for everyone to make another unforgettable memory.
The food preparations begin with a variety of takoyaki ingredients, including cheese, sausages, shrimp, mentaiko, kimchi, avocado, and even sweeter combinations. What should be a simple summer party naturally becomes much more complicated once the Pab members get involved. Their enthusiasm for alcohol and reckless experimentation soon turns ordinary cooking into another dangerous competition.
After everyone changes into yukata, the group starts discussing the traditional clothing and what is supposed to be worn underneath it. The innocent conversation quickly becomes another embarrassing moment for Iori and the others. Before long, the party turns into exactly the kind of chaotic gathering the group is famous for.
The takoyaki itself becomes the next source of trouble. Instead of keeping the recipe simple, the group uses alcohol in the mixture, creating food that is far more dangerous than ordinary takoyaki. The cooking process becomes a spectacle, with the alcohol creating the possibility of flames and making the entire meal feel more like one of Pab’s experiments than a normal summer dinner.
When the food is finally ready, Chisa becomes involved in another embarrassing situation with Iori. She decides to embrace the fact that she is technically his girlfriend and attempts to act accordingly in front of everyone. Iori immediately becomes uncomfortable, while the rest of the group enjoys watching his embarrassment.
Chisa’s attempt to get closer to Iori leads to more teasing and another argument between the two. Their relationship remains awkward, but the episode shows that Chisa is becoming more willing to acknowledge their unusual connection. The others, meanwhile, are more interested in turning the moment into another joke and preserving evidence of Iori’s humiliation.
The party eventually develops into a drinking and eating competition. The participants have to consume the food and drinks placed in front of them, but the real trick is that the supposedly harmless beverages contain alcohol. As expected, the competition quickly becomes another test of endurance rather than a normal party game.
Despite the madness, the gathering accomplishes what the group originally wanted. Everyone spends time together, laughs, drinks, and creates another shared memory before the university years begin changing. The episode briefly moves away from its nonstop comedy to show that these friendships matter, particularly for the older members who know their student lives are approaching another major transition.
After the party, the story introduces the episode’s biggest development. Nanaka Kotegawa tells Iori about an opportunity connected to Dolphin, the diving shop. A new location has opened in Palau, but the shop needs temporary help. The position would last roughly two weeks, with accommodation and other necessities arranged for the workers.
Iori immediately sees the opportunity as a chance to combine work with his passion for diving. An overseas trip would also give him and Kohei valuable experience outside Japan. The offer becomes even more attractive because the job could help them progress toward their diving goals and potentially make obtaining additional certification and equipment easier.
The main challenge is convincing Kohei to join him. Kohei has his own priorities, particularly his beloved anime schedule, but the opportunity is too good to ignore. After considering the benefits, he agrees to accompany Iori. His only major concern is finding a way to keep up with his anime while working overseas.
The pair then learn that they have to meet at Narita Airport at 9 a.m. on Monday. Kohei initially misunderstands the situation, but Iori makes it clear that they are not simply traveling to another part of Japan. They are going abroad, meaning Kohei suddenly realizes that he needs a passport.
Iori already has his passport, but Kohei has to worry about getting his own travel documents ready. Fortunately, Nanaka confirms that many of the practical arrangements, including food, clothing, and accommodation, will be handled. The trip therefore becomes a realistic possibility rather than just another wild idea from the Pab group.
Iori’s final problem is his own passport. It is at his family home, forcing him to contact his younger sister, Shiori. He asks her to send the passport because he has suddenly decided to spend part of his summer abroad. Shiori immediately finds the request suspicious because Iori has not exactly been making frequent trips home during university.
Rather than simply mailing the passport, Shiori suggests that Iori come home and collect it himself. That creates an unexpected complication just as Iori and Kohei are preparing for their Palau adventure. Iori now has to return home before he can leave Japan, putting him face-to-face with the family he has largely avoided during his university life.
The episode closes with Iori realizing that his exciting overseas diving opportunity may require him to deal with a much more personal challenge first. After a summer filled with ridiculous parties, awkward romance, and drunken competitions, his next destination may be home rather than Palau. The prospect of seeing Shiori again adds an intriguing personal twist to the upcoming adventure.
Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Episode 7 delivers the series’ trademark combination of outrageous comedy, awkward relationships, drinking chaos, and diving adventures while also moving Iori’s story toward a new stage. The opening discussion about Shinichiro Yamamoto immediately establishes the episode’s absurd humor, while the summer gathering gives Iori, Kohei, Chisa, and the rest of the Pab crew another opportunity to create unforgettable memories. The yukata party and alcohol-filled takoyaki competition provide plenty of classic Grand Blue madness, but the episode becomes more interesting when Dolphin offers Iori and Kohei a temporary job at its new Palau location. The overseas opportunity gives both characters a chance to expand their diving experience, while Iori’s need to retrieve his passport from home creates an unexpected personal obstacle. The final tease involving Shiori adds a fresh layer to the story and makes the next episode especially promising. Overall, Episode 7 succeeds by combining the series’ wild comedy with genuine character progression and setting up an exciting new chapter for Iori and Kohei.
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