Review of episode eight of the anime series Goodbye, Lara was published on Anime News Network, which assigned a community rating of 4.4.

Episode eight depicts Lara, a mermaid princess, as she confronts a ticking clock that marks the limit of her remaining time.

Scenes include close-ups of clocks in Lisa’s house, a grandfather clock framing a view, a list of tournament dates, and a bubble of seafoam sliding down Lara’s cheek.

The narrative suggests that Lara’s time restarts after she begins a relationship with Luca, a human character.

Earlier scenes show Mari’s room containing a boxing clock, which the reviewer notes may symbolize the finite nature of Lara’s time.

The episode also references Andersen’s fairy tales, comparing Lara’s situation to characters such as the Little Mermaid and Sleeping Beauty.

Lara’s curiosity and determination are highlighted as possible means to break the passive role typical of fairy‑tale princesses.

Lisa creates a potion to extend Lara’s time, likening the matches in The Little Match Girl story to a temporary solution.

The review notes that Lisa views Mari as a threat rather than Luca or Mari’s brother, raising questions about motives based on gender expectations.

No definitive outcome is presented; the episode ends with Lara considering whether to return to the sea or pursue love.

The episode leaves the outcome uncertain, emphasizing the tension between destiny and personal choice.