Ep 13. Sorry for the Wait!! Meron Meron with Melon Bread!

Sorry for the Wait!! Meron Meron with Melon Bread! is the thirteenth episode of the first season of the anime series Yakitate!! Japan. The show follows the story of Kazuma Azuma, an ambitious young baker who dreams of creating a national bread for Japan.

In this episode, Kazuma and his team at the Pantasia bakery are facing a tough challenge. With the deadline for the Yakitate!! 9 bread competition looming, they realize that they have only two days left to come up with a new bread that will impress the judges.

The team is feeling the pressure, and tensions are high as they try to brainstorm ideas for their new bread. Kazuma's mentor, Tsukino, suggests that they try experimenting with fruits as a way to create a unique flavor.

Kazuma takes the idea and runs with it, deciding to create a bread that combines the sweetness of melon with the tartness of a citrus fruit called meron. He calls his creation "Meron Meron with Melon Bread."

However, the team soon realizes that they are missing a key ingredient for their bread - high-quality melon. And with only hours left before the competition, they are running out of time to source it.

In a desperate move, Kazuma and his friend Kyosuke set out into the city in search of the perfect melon. They visit several stores and markets, but are unable to find what they need.

Eventually, they stumble upon a small fruit stand run by an elderly woman who has a reputation for selling the best melons in town. But when they arrive at her stand, they find that it has been closed for the day.

Undeterred, Kazuma and Kyosuke decide to wait outside the stand all night, hoping that the woman will show up in the morning. As they wait, they share stories and reflect on their passion for baking.

The next morning, the woman arrives and agrees to sell them her best melon. But as they take it back to the bakery, disaster strikes - the melon falls off the cart and is ruined.

With no other options, Kazuma decides to use a lower-quality melon for their bread. As they bake, they worry that the judges will not be impressed by the taste.

But when they present their bread at the competition, the judges are blown away by the unique combination of flavors. They praise Kazuma and his team for their creativity and innovation, and award them the top prize.

Sorry for the Wait!! Meron Meron with Melon Bread! is a heartwarming episode that showcases the power of perseverance and passion for one's craft. It also highlights the importance of taking risks and trying new things in order to achieve success. Fans of Yakitate!! Japan will love the episode's humor, drama, and mouth-watering bread-making scenes.