Dojima and Joichiro meet coincidentally after many years. In the midst of their reunion, they are informed of Azami's takeover, and Azami is revealed to have been the 3rd Seat behind Joichiro and Dojima. The news of the takeover shocks the students and the public. Azami dismisses Hisako from her post as Erina's secretary, with Erina unable to object. Senzaemon meets with Soma, and Senzaemon reflects on Erina's childhood, and how she was brainwashed, abused, and isolated by Azami to polish her "God Tongue" into what it is today. This left her traumatized by his presence. Azami was exiled, but continued to gather support in other parts of the world. Although Soma seems unsympathetic about Erina's situation, he reiterates to Senzaemon his vow from when he first met Erina: to make her say his food is delicious. As Erina begins to despair in her room, Alice, Ryo and Hisako arrive to break her out of the Nakiri estate, and find refuge for her at Polar Star Dormitory. Upon learning about her past, the residents accept Erina as part of the dorm.