[SEKIMORI] Anyone who is unable to complete their dishes in an hour
will be summarily expelled from the academy.
(Frantic cooking)
(Hectic scarfing)
This is never going to end!
This is insane...
Fifty servings!
[MEGUMI] Sorry for the wait.
[ATHLETE] That look a long time, little girl!
Whoa! Delicious!
More! I want more!
I'm glad they seem to like it so much.
This has just the right amount of fat!
The rice is nice and fluffy!
I'm gonna need more of this yumminess!
Don't stop the food from comin' out !
Yeah!
I've GOT to work harder!
(Opening Song)
(Humming)
AHH!
Gaah!
[SOMA] Oh, sorry.
Ahh!
(Gasp)
Huh?
Watch where you're going!
Ah! Hmph!
Are you okay, Erina?
You didn't hurt anything, did you?
Don't touch me!
I can stand up on my own, okay!
I don't believe this.
I let my guard down, thinking I was alone.
And it had to be HIM of all people.
Please don't tell me he heard me...
So how are you?
I heard you humming. You must be in good spirits today.
What are you talking about?!
I was doing no such thing!
Dammit. He DID hear me!
I understand why you'd feel festive.
We're at a nice hotel with a hot springs.
I brought some cards for playing hanafuda and poker tonight if you wanna join us.
I am not feeling festive!
And you and I are not the same!
I know that everyone calls this the "training camp from Hell,"
but to me, it's just a tedious empty ceremony.
But however... I do wonder how long it'll take you to fail.
Being able to watch that would be mildly entertaining for me.
(Sigh)
Well that's not nice...
for someone humming and singing.
Urrgh!
Miss Erina!
Hm?
I'm sorry I'm late!
It took a little time trying to find my-
S-Soma Yukihira!
What in God's name do you think you are doing in here?!
Oh, I... just laid Erina on the floor...
Huh?!
(Evil snicker) Wha...
HUH?!
I know what you're doing! Don't say things like that!
Don't be like that.
You sounded like you enjoyed it.
What?!
Omigod! Do not listen to a word he says!
Get out of here. Just go away and take your stupid bath!
All right, all right, fine.
ｶI'm gonna get myself all squeaky clean! Splish! splash!ｶ
Are you sure you're really all right, Miss Erina?
I'm fine, Hisako.
You should probably take your bath before the crowd comes.
Yes Ma'am...
Oh, and I was able to get these from the front desk clerk.
Playing cards!
I don't ever play such frivolous games!
Um...
Huh? Okay.
But, uh, what about earlier?
[ERINA] Say, Hisako... I wonder if they have some playing cards here.
Huh?
You know, cards to play games with.
Uh. You want to play cards while we're here?
It only takes two people, right?
Well... SOME games.
I'll go ask at the front desk.
So I got you some cards.
I said no such thing.
Um... are you sure nothing's the matter?
Nothing at all!
Uhh...
Good grief!
What'd I do to her anyway, huh?
She's needs to adjust that attitude of hers.
Well, whatever.
At least I get to take a bath.
The first soak is all mine!
Ah-wha...
Oh? I see the first one's already here?
Doing a little stretching in the bath is part of my daily routine to quiet the mind.
[NARRATOR] At that instant, Soma had a thought:
I'm scared!
Which was quite unusual for him.
(Both laughing)
[NARRATOR] But, it lasted only a moment.
Man! You know I was kinda hoping I'd be the first one in here,
but I guess I was wrong, wasn't I?!
Hahaha! My apologies.
Well, you are the first one of the students,
so can be satisfied with that.
Hm... It would seem that we have discovered someone with some talent...
That would make it two years in a row now, wouldn't it?
Last year, too?
That's right, and we always hold the 50-serving challenge
in different hotel kitchens simultaneously.
That way it's clear to see who's the first to finish.
And each year, I'm usually out of the bath before the students ever show up.
But last year...
there was another who came in here having finished up this quickly.
[GIN] He's the current No. 7 chair on the Tohtsuki Council of Ten.
[SOMA] You gotta be kidding me.
He seemed like he was an unusually strong and unique character.
That's Isshiki all right...
Hm...
Hold on.
That means...
she made her fifty servings faster than me?
Now that's a surprise!
Now clearing the challenge first isn't all we are judging on.
but it definitely shows us your skills.
(Annoyed grunt)
Thank you very much. [CLERK] Yes Ma'am.
Ah, Hisako! Hang on a second.
I brought some cards for playing hanafuda and poker tonight if you wanna join us.
Nevermind, I don't need those.
O-okay...
[GIN] Erina Nakiri...
Granddaughter of the director of the Tohtsuki Academy.
Known as "The God Tongue."
She's driven the Academy's top instructors since she was just a baby.
It's okay.
(Cheers)
[GIN] She would eat only the most refined of baby foods.
As a child, she tasted multiple varieties of salt... blindfolded.
From Kagawa Prefecture.
(Gasps)
From Ishikawa Prefecture.
(More gasps)
This one is from Kochi Prefecture.
(Even more gasps)
[GIN] She could determine where they came from by taste.
There are endless stories that prove her abilities.
She is the "God Tongue."
And the fact she became the youngest member of The Ten
shows that her talents are backed up by genuine skill.
If all goes as planned, she'll become a culinary monster,
the greatest masterpiece in Tohtsuki Academy's history.
[GIN] But... for now she's just raw material.
Tohtsuki is an inhuman, demonic realm
where those of talent are gathered only to eat one another.
It's a long way down at this academy.
Sharpen your fangs, kid, 'cause you're gonna need them!
Yes Sir!
Soma Yukihira!
You may have be able to beat me this round,
but next time will be a different story- AAGH!
[TAKUMI] Ch-Chef Dojima!
Well, I've been here long enough.
See ya. Good luck.
[GIN] For what it's worth, your stay here has just begun.
Make sure to take good care of your body while your here.
Try to do your best tomorrow, okay?
Thank you. I plan on it.
(Takumi stammering)
Do you have any idea who you were talking to?!
Well yeah. Chef Gin Dojima.
How can you possibly...
Wait you already know that?!
What're you doing just happily shaking his hand
like it's nothing?!
[SOMA] Huh?
[GIN] Yukihira?
I've heard that name somewhere before...
(Chatter)
[YUKI] Man, I'm freakin' exhausted after that 50-course challenge!
I can't believe we were all able to make it through.
This is gonna go on for another four whole days?
The name "training camp from Hell" was no joke.
Still, now that we're getting to relax,
it kinda makes you want to get back out there and do it again, right?
You brought your little ducky?
Oh! Hehehe.
Well, I thought that I'd let him go on a trip too.
Uhh...
Oh My...
So, uh...What's going on?
[YUKI] Looks like the dumplings are ready.
Aren't they, Lady Ryoko. OW!
Perfectly plump and tender and ready to eat!
Oh, not you too.
Don't stare at me like that!
(Squeak)
Oh! He IS on a trip. Huh?!
I swear. You guy are the worst.
Ahhhh...
Okay, girls...
What do you say we get going?
Time to get back to our 800-a-night suite of pure opulence!
(Aahing)
Yahoo!
Ahah! Why don't you try it too, Megumi?
I dunno... This place is so upscale
I'm not sure if I can handle a bed that soft!
(Intense giggling)
Yuki, that's not very ladylike.
I know it's nice and all, but still...
[ZENJI] Hey, guys...
Oh, hey there, Zenji.
You look like you lost weight.
Have I really?
Then please listen to my tired, withered body.
Let's just call it a night.
We need to rest for tomorrow's challenge.
[AOKI and SATO] Knock knock! Who's ready to party?!
It's time to let loose!
Why do you knuckle-draggers always get together in MY room?!
All right!
What're we doing? What're we doing?!
A 100-round game of Rich Man, Poor Man!
(Both laugh)
Alright, you asked for it!
It's go time!
(Snoring)
[SHUN] They lasted 2 minutes, 51 seconds.
[RYOKO] The day caught up with them all at once.
[SHUN] I guess we'll just leave 'em till it's lights out.
You're not getting tired yet, Megumi?
I guess you always go to bed pretty early
so that you'll be ready for the next day, huh?
Yeah well... It's kinda weird, isn't it?
I'm exhausted, but I'm not that sleepy, y'know.
Well, it was a pretty stressful day, that's for sure?
It certainly was, too much so at times, but I'm not sure that's it.
I mean, I'm always so nervous during our class lessons...
And if I mess something up, I get really flustered about what I should do.
But today, you were there to support me, Soma.
You're welcome, Ma'am!
I feel kinda like...
Like maybe with you I've been getting just a little bit more confident.
The whole thing is getting my heart pounding.
[MEGUMI] Ah!
But wait! It's only because Soma told me everything that I was supposed to do.
I'm not trying to say that I'm great or anything!
You guys know I wouldn't do that! Right?
No, you got it all wrong.
If you hadn't gotten all of those ingredients,
we couldn't have made our perfect dish.
And you were able to prepare 'em flawlessly.
When you put your mind to it, just look at what you can do.
You should be more confident in yourself, okay?
Mm-hmm.
Sixteen whole cups!
Hm.
AHahaha!
[SOMA] High-speed revolution!
[RYOKO] Ooh! I want to try that!
There is it! There it is!
Let me try. Let me try! Let me try!
[MEGUMI] I want to spend more time with everyone.
I want to get better at cooking.
I'll do my best.
[KOJIRO] You are out.
Good morning.
I'm Kojiro Shinomiya from Tohtsuki's 79th.
Today's cooking challenge will be to make a dish of my choosing.
You should all have your recettes.
This is bullcrap! We had to get Chef Shinomiya?
I heard this guy sent more than 30 people home yesterday.
Plus, the theme he has us making today is a recipe he thought of himself.
[NARRATOR] A terrine with nine types of vegetables.
The multitude of vegetables gives it a beautiful, vibrant appearance.
Each of the nine varieties requires different preparation and heating techniques.
None of the vegetables' flavors can be overpowering or underwhelming.
And weaving those flavors together is an extremely difficult task.
To give you a chance, I've chosen one of my relatively easier recettes.
Unless you would prefer a more difficult dish.
Man, I wanna punch this guy's face in the face.
What's a "Recette"?
It means "recipe."
Ah!
[KOJIRO] Also...
in this challenge, you will not work in pairs.
(Gasp)
[KOJIRO] You'll each make your own dish.
Any exchange of tips or information is strictly forbidden.
Behind you, stacked in the back of the kitchen, are all the ingredients you may choose from.
Also, let me give you a piece of advice:
It would be sensible of you...
to consider everyone around you as an enemy.
(Shocked murmurs)
[KOJIRO] You have three hours.
Now then...
Begin.
(Frantic screams)
Hey! Get off me!
Shut the hell up! I'll kill you!
Get outta my way!
Ah!
(Whimpering)
[MEGUMI] Everyone is out for blood.
The tension level in here is even higher than yesterday.
But I can't get intimidated.
I can do this!
(Grunting)
Good.
Good!
Good.
Um, uh... This one!
[MEGUMI] I'm getting started pretty late, though.
Let's see, let's see if there's any cauliflower...
Uh... no.... uh... ugh...
They're all in pretty bad shape.
The only ones left have started oxidizing and their color is muddied!
If I try to cook them like this,
they'll foam up and the color will get even worse,
making the terrine lose its visual appeal!
Wh-what should I do?
I'll ask Soma!
Uh!
Any exchange of tips or information is strictly forbidden.
No, Megumi.
You cannot rely on Soma for everything.
But what am I going to do?!
How am I going to fix this?
I have to do this on my own!
What can preserve the cauliflower's color?
That's it!
[SCHOOLBOY] Hey, um, isn't that a bit different from the recette?
Oh, I guess it is different.
Hey, you two. Huh?
I told you not to exchange any tips or information.
Did you not hear me?
No, no! That's not what we were doing, Chef, I promise!
That's right, Sir! He was telling me I made a little mistake, that's all.
Thank you for giving me an example of what a tip is.
You two need to leave.
Get out of the kitchen. Right now.
Hmm...
(Scared chatter)
Do it again!
(Groaning)
Ah.
Lousy... you're done.
C-come on! I can do better. Gimme another chance.
Chef, please let me make it again!
Do you have the ingredients? Uh!
[KOJIRO] You have neither the ingredients nor the time.
If you're telling me you can make it regardless,
well then, young man, you are a better chef than I am.
(Disheartened sigh)
You are out.
Bye bye.
(Sobbing)
I'm Soma Yukihira.
Huh...
You pass.
Oh!
All done!
My nine-vegetable terrine!
And just in time.
Just look at you. You're the last one.
Um, I'm Megumi Tadokoro.
It's an honor.
[KOJIRO] Megumi Tadokoro...
You're out.
(Gasp)
Everyone, that concludes the challenge.
Those of you who did pass, prepare for your afternoon sessions.
U-um!
Um, Sir.
Can you please tell me what was wrong, um, with my dish?
Well. Your cauliflower was a little off,
so you used wine vinegar to boil it, is that correct?
Vinegar acts as a bleaching agent, so it preserved the color nicely.
The aftertaste of the vinegar accentuated the sweetness of the cauliflower.
The vegetables' sweetness and the slight acidity of the vinegar
created a perfect match, flavor-wise.
S-so then, why, Sir?
Who said you were free to stray from the recette?
Huh?!
This menu item is intended to let one enjoy
the harmony of the vegetables' sweetness.
Was there anything in the recette that said to accentuate the acidity? Hmm?
What you made was a different dish altogether.
If you put out a dish not to my standards, then of course you're going to fail.
Are you satisfied?
Well I am not very satisfied.
That was totally out of her control.
Because you had produce in there that had already turned bad.
[SOMA] Throughout these challenges, we're being treated as if we're your employees, right?
That being said, responsibility for inventory control lies at the top, with you.
Seriously... that fault lies with the chef...
You little brat.
Do you understand who you're talking to?
Well?!
It seems you do not, so I'll tell you this:
I purposefully included some substandard cauliflower...
to reduce the number of those who pass!
(Gasps)
[KOJIRO] Cauliflower is an ingredient that has multiple pitfalls.
It's prone to oxidation, bruises easily, and is difficult to cook.
Those who lost their cool and failed to be a decent judge of quality
have all been effectively purged...
As well as all the dolts who hesitated and didn't secure product.
Well yeah... that is exactly why Megumi came up with a great idea
to make up for lost time and instead of-
Be quiet! I am the master chef here!
You do not have the authority to try to question my decisions.
I cannot allow some peon to butcher my dish.
(Grunt)
Listen here, you little pissant.
If you're going to keep fighting me on this,
I will use my rights as head chef
to cut you loose along with your girlfriend?
(gasp)
What'd you say?!
Soma, that's enough!
I'm going to be just fine...
He's just going to make it so that you're expelled as well.
'Kay? I should just go...
What?! How can you say that right now?
Soma, it's fine.
Please, I don't want you to worry.
I'm good. I'll be okay.
Everything will be fine.
Um, excuse me, Chef.
There's just one more thing.
What is it, Monsieur Yukihira?
Do you have another complaint?
[SOMA] Well, not so much a complaint as a question.
Does that rule at Tohtsuki
still apply after a student has already graduated?
What are you talking about?
I'm challenging you.
(Gasp)
(Swish)
If I beat you in a Food War challenge,
will you take back your decision to expel Megumi?
(Ending Song)