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Tatsuya Serizawa systematically dismantles the illusions of the industry with his cold, calculated aesthetics. In this 20th volume, he transforms the 'taste of dreams' into a mere commodity through rigorous science and aggressive marketing. As foolish men stake their lives on a bowl of noodles, they find themselves pitted against Serizawa's ruthless logic. This is not a story about heartwarming meals, but a brutal exploration of culinary capitalism and the piercing reality behind every successful bowl. It is a war of pride where only the most calculated survive to claim the top.

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The core of this volume revolves around the expansion of Serizawa's chain, 'Ramen Seiryubo.' Serizawa treats his former apprentices' dreams as mere pawns, deconstructing their idealistic flavors for profit. A group of independent young chefs challenges him, preaching customer satisfaction through excessive service and reckless ingredient costs, but Serizawa dismisses them as shallow. He exposes them to the cold reality of food costing, turnover rates, and the scientific manipulation of taste buds. The young chefs confront him, expecting a passion-filled duel, but find only a man obsessed with data-driven perfection. Serizawa crushes their idealism by proving that their love for ramen is merely self-indulgence. In the climax, the clash in the kitchen becomes a lesson in cold, professional cruelty that forces the challengers to either quit or evolve. It is a stark reminder that in this industry, the distance between art and commerce is defined by those who are willing to sacrifice their soul for the perfect equation.
Author河合単
Publisher小学館
VolumeVol. 20

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