Soma steadily wins his way up and will be facing Asahi in the next battle! Erina’s concern for her mother makes her think that it would be best for everyone if Asahi won the competition. The reason for her doubt is because of a secret that everyone who possesses the God’s Tongue has. In the meantime, Joichiro returns to Japan and reveals to Dojima how he met Soma’s mother and how he became involved with Asahi.