Overview: The birthday bash for Adelaide brings praise and unforeseen challenges Mitsuha’s (Trina Nishimura) way.
Our Take: Mitsuha’s throwing a party for Viscount Reiner’s daughter. Beyond Mitsuha’s reputation, the episode makes us care for the young princess, Adelaide, in her commitment to her family above all else. It also simultaneously works as a motivation for Mitsuha in the respect she has for her.
Overall, the entire dinner is a fun romp. Mitsuha swaying aristocrats with refined cuisine and over-the-top stage plays provides plenty of bubbly entertainment. Overcoming the hurdle of foreign food is nothing more than a formality with it adding to a lighthearted tone.
What’s engaging is how Mitsuha deals under pressure, bouncing back after her successful spread runs out. It gives the opportunity to show off her quick wits in MacGyvering leftover ingredients to make French fries, and using common Japanese snacks to impress. With Adelaide’s party a hit, it will be fun to see what other offers come rolling in and the challenges they bring. On top of that, the look on her face when she racks in the gold will be well worth it.