As the match continues, it is revealed that Satoshi and Nene are actually childhood friends. Officials from the World Gourmet Organization (WGO) arrive to be judges for the match. Jurio finishes first and presents his eel stew dish. Satoshi then presents his Hitsumabushi dish, which incorporates ingredients created by the Polar Star students. The dish easily defeats Jurio's, and Jurio is forced to apologize to the Polar Star residents. Nene then promises that she will challenge Satoshi in the next round, saying that she had always resented him due to his natural ability to excel at anything with little effort. However, Satoshi warns her that she will lose against Soma, as Soma brings out a wok and begins stir frying his soba, shocking everybody.