Episode Title:
What We Want to Protect.
Episode Description:
With the first round resulting in a sweeping victory for the rebels, the second round begins with Kuga, Megishima, Mimasaka competing against Tsukasa, Rindou, and Saitou respectively. The theme ingredients are green tea for Kuga and Tsukasa, tuna for Mimasaka and Saitou, and cayenne pepper for Megishima and Rindou. Rindou decides to use alligator meat, revealing her specialization in rare, exotic ingredients. Megishima also takes advantage of his ramen specialization, intending to use char siu pork to create an "African ramen". In a flashback, it is shown that Megishima initially did not want to join the rebels, deciding to protect the local ramen shops in his hometown. However, he was convinced by Soma's determination, and joined the fight against Central. In the present, both Megishima and Rindou prepare to add cayenne pepper to their dishes.
