Ep. 28: Ichigo, Natsume, and the Princes
Aired on April 18, 2010
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Team Ichigo splits up for individual weekend training. Ichigo visits her uncle's shop but returns home first, discovering her parents distressed because Natsume considers quitting piano. To comfort Natsume, Ichigo offers a strawberry tart made by her grandmother during her childhood. The Sweets Princes arrive after their own plans fail and prepare a special cake for Natsume as well. This gathering brings the group together to support Natsume through her musical doubts, combining family history with the friends' shared affection for sweets and each other during their break.
Episodes
- Ep. 24 · The Chocolate Cake of Love Battle!
- Ep. 25 · Team Ichigo faces Team Koshiro in the Semi-Finals while dealing with a stolen cake design.
- Ep. 26 · The Heiress Empire's Nightmare: Kashino Joins Rivals
- Ep. 27 · Sweets Kingdom Examiner Demands Supplementary Exam for Card Deficiency
- Ep. 28 · Ichigo, Natsume, and the Princes
- Ep. 29 · Team Ichigo faces basic lessons and bond-themed competition pressure
- Ep. 30 · Team Ichigo studies cheesecake ingredients at a ranch while Caramel gets lost after being chased by a calf.
- Ep. 31 · Team Ichigo targets Heian era elegance against organic rivals in tournament round one.
- Ep. 32 · Team Ichigo visits a sweets festa to research for the Cake Grand Prix.