Unlike the other judges
in their dark suits,
his soon-to-be
employer is wearing
his signature
silk kimono.

Cool, he’s impressed with
Shota’s answers
and the tuna sushi,
made from different cuts
of the same fish.

But his best
is not good enough.
He’s lost the competition.

Still I remember things
working out for Shota.
He leaves his small hometown
to work and train at
one of the finest
sushi restaurants
in all of Tokyo.

There, he’s given
an unlimited supply
of ingredients
to hone his skills.

He must have thrown away
so much food
by the end of
each episode!

Sigh Wan
19/07/2024

Reworked 28.03.2026