Ep 4. Love, Spices, and Boxed Lunches

In Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts season 1 episode 4, titled Love, Spices, and Boxed Lunches, the students of Class F are tasked with making boxed lunches for their homeroom teacher, Kouda. The catch? The teacher has a strict preference for spicy food, something that proves to be a challenge for many of the class members who struggle with even basic cooking skills.

Yuuji, the class representative, takes charge of the project and enlists the help of the more skilled cooks in the class. Meanwhile, the resident genius, Akihisa, sets out to create a new invention that will make the cooking process easier. His invention ends up backfiring spectacularly, leading to a hilarious sequence of events that results in a spicy disaster.

As the deadline for the boxed lunches approaches, the class members become increasingly competitive, vying for Kouda's favor with elaborate and creative dishes. However, when the teacher finally tries their creations, he is unimpressed with the lack of spice and declares no winner.

In the midst of the chaos, a romantic subplot develops between Yuuji and the shy, but talented cook, Minami. Yuuji is impressed with Minami's culinary skills and her dedication to making the perfect spicy dish for Kouda. The two share a sweet moment after the lunch-making contest is over, hinting at a potential relationship in the future.

Overall, Love, Spices, and Boxed Lunches is a lighthearted and comedic episode that showcases the students' quirky personalities and their willingness to go to great lengths to please their teacher and impress each other. With its blend of humor, romance, and cooking hijinks, this episode is a fun and entertaining addition to the Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts series.