Megumi competes against Kurokiba in the second match, where the two make ramen dishes using pre-prepared noodles. As both Megumi and Kurokiba make ramen using seafood based broths, Alice reminisces on when she first met him ten years ago. Kurokiba presents his Soupe de Poisson Ramen first, impressing the judges with a rich flavor made from crushed lobster shells. Despite the shift in the crowd's tone, Megumi concentrates on finishing her Kozuyu Chicken Soy Sauce Ramen, which draws out umami from scallops and simmered dried vegetables while also using a flavor-changing sauce.