Megumi goes up against Ryo in the second match, in which they must make a ramen dish using pre-prepared noodles. As both Megumi and Ryo decide to make ramen using seafood based broths, Alice recalls when she first met Ryo ten years ago. With the judges getting up close during the final stages, Ryo presents his Soupe de Poisson Ramen first, impressing the judges with a rich flavor made using 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.