Despite a close battle, Ryo is declared the winner, though Megumi is still praised for her efforts by the crowd. The next day, as Akira and Hisako face off in a hamburger duel, Soma meets the eighth contestant, Subaru Mimasaka, who joins him, Megumi, and Takumi in watching the battle. Hisako presents her dish, a soft-shelled turtle burger, but is defeated by Akira's kebab burger, which takes advantage of the burger's pickle aspect to enhance the flavor. Prior to the fourth match, Subaru provokes Takumi by insulting his brother, turning their match against each other into a Shokugeki.