The staff of Ringo's cooking show are having a meeting. They are deciding what to do on their New Year special episode. Ringo is still depressed about what happened to Kazuomi just to keep her secret. Watanabe tells them that Ayanna has called them about wanting to guest in the show so Watanabe decides it would be nice for them to have a cooking contest just like last year. Watanabe calls Ringo to decide what kind of food she decides to cook and dismisses the meeting. Ringo then thinks that she has been lying to the staff and the audience for she cannot really cook....how can I continue the show? Mahito notices that she is not in her usual mood.
At her house, Kazuomi brings in some bento boxes with different kinds of food for the New Year and asks Ringo to taste a sweet. Ringo who is playing a Playstation game, ignores him. Kazuomi then asks her if she had already thought of what to cook for the show. Ringo says that she has already decided. Kazuomi is surprised because Ringo didn't asked for his help and asks what will she cook. Ringo says that he should not worry. Kazuomi is puzzled by her remark. Ringo then says that if Kazuomi doesn't want to do something, he should not do it and he is really stupid. Kazuomi tries to explain but Ringo says he should not worry because she alone can do it. Kazuomi murmurs, really then left Ringo who is on the verge of tears. She thinks it is because I really hate it when Kazuomi is being troubled just because of her, so she has decided.
During the show, they introduce the judges and the contest. Kazuomi is watching the show at home. Ayanna was determined to win this year and when the contest started, Ayanna immediately prepares the food she will make. Everyone is puzzled that Ringo is just standing there, looking downcast. Mahito asks her what is the matter. Ringo says that she cannot and faces the camera to tell everyone that she is lying about being a genius cook and that she cannot really cook. She adds that even though, she really like working for the show and making delicious food for people and that she wants to quit from the show as her apology for the lie.
Ayanna shouts that she cannot do that because the contest has not yet ended. Mahito says to Ringo that she owes it to Ayanna and the audience to finish the contest so Ringo finally agrees. Mahito tells the audience that he will help Ringo since there isn't enough time. Mahito teaches her the recipe and it will be Ringo who will make it. Ringo picks up the whipping whisk and tells herself that this will be the last time she will cook and that she will try her best to make a nice Green Tea Pudding.
It is judging time. Ayana made some sweets in the shape of balls. She thinks that it was because she was defeated last year by Ringo with that kind of food. The judges had a bad impression after eating it and says that it tastes weird. Ayanna tries it and she also cannot believe the taste. Mahito asks her what she put inside the sweets. She said, tofu, chocolate and red beans. This made the audience gross out. The judges praise Ringo's Green Tea Pudding for blending well the green tea and milk which produces a nice taste. Mahito says that it is Ringo who won.
After the show, Ringo thanks Mahito for helping her but how did he know she didn't have any recipe. Mahito says that it was because she is acting weird and might not have thought of a recipe. Mahito then says that she should not quit because this show's co-host is only her. Ringo is about to protest when Watanabe tells them that they got a lot of calls from people asking Ringo not to resign. Ringo is surprised and hugs Watanabe. She aplogizes to Watanabe for lying then to Ringo's shock, Watanabe tells her that they knew she could not cook from the start. Mahito tells her that just from her actions, they already know. Watanabe explains that they like her because of her charm and her good personal relations. Ringo's knees grow weak as she falls on the floor, cannot believe that they knew all along. Everyone laughs as Ringo smiles and says that she will no longer quit. Meanwhile, Ayanna is angry because of her defeat.
Back at Kazuomi's house, Kazuomi fakes being angry with Ringo as to what had happened yesterday as Ringo is apologizing. Kazuomi says that Ringo did okay and she smiles. Ringo says hat she will try her best to improve her cooking so that one day, she will become a true genius cook and would make everyone say, 'Delicious!' because I have Kazuomi. Kazuomi finishes that it is because he is there to teach her, and isn't that like before. Ringo quietly asks if it is possible. Kazuomi says that there would be no teacher better than him so from now on, he will be strict with her so she has to do her best. Ringo smiles and gives Kazuomi a hug. Then she notices that Kazuomi had grown taller. Kazuomi whispers that Ringo has grown more beautiful. Ringo asks what is it. Kazuomi says nothing. Ringo asks again but Kazuomi changes the subject by saying they should go to the temple already.
Spring is coming. . . . .