Ep. 15: Hanabusa struggles with rose water pound cake while Ichigo learns about his late father's gift
Aired on January 17, 2010

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During the initial round of the Cake Grand Prix, Group A faces competitors from Salon de Marie, including third-year boys and a girl. While Ichigo, Kashino, and Andou successfully prepare their pound cakes, Hanabusa becomes frustrated because his rose water pound cake fails to meet his standards. He runs away in distress, prompting Ichigo to follow him. She listens as Hanabusa explains that the rose water was a gift from his deceased father, highlighting its deep personal significance to him. This emotional revelation occurs as the group prepares their entries for the competition, with Hanabusa sharing the sentimental value behind his ingredient choice with Ichigo.
Episodes
- Ep. 11 · The Sweets Princes recount their shared history and bond over madeleines
- Ep. 12 · Ichigo helps a depressed customer find joy during St. Marie's annual Christmas cake charity event
- Ep. 13 · Ichigo Stays at School for Practice and Meets Bandits During New Year's Festival
- Ep. 14 · Sweets Princes train Ichigo for the Cake Grand Prix preliminary exams
- Ep. 15 · Hanabusa struggles with rose water pound cake while Ichigo learns about his late father's gift
- Ep. 16 · Hanabusa's Rose Water Cake Idea Leads Team Ichigo to Victory
- Ep. 17 · Ichigo Investigates Hayami's Suspicious Behavior and Group F's Slacking
- Ep. 18 · Ichigo and the Sweets Princes discover the Kashino family owns the hospital after an accident.
- Ep. 19 · Ichigo faces a chocolate duel challenge from the Heiress for Valentine's Day