The Sun vs the Blizzard!! The Ultimate Tart Showdown!

The Yakitate! 9 semifinals pit Kazuma Azuma against Yukino in a tart-making showdown featuring Tomiura's famous fruit. After witnessing Yukino dismiss a local grower's harvest, Kazuma vows to prove the value of fresh ingredients, setting the stage for a contest where technique and quality are tested in equal measure.