In an exclusive unaired episode from the Blu-ray collection, Yuusaku surprises the class with a lavish bento, sparking Ryuuji's insecurities about his own culinary creations. Determined to outshine Yuusaku, Ryuuji becomes fixated on besting his extravagant bentos, going to extreme lengths like bringing a rice cooker to school. However, a gesture from Taiga, offering him some salty onigiri, enlightens Ryuuji to the essence of bento-making: it's not just about flavor, but the emotions and care infused into each dish.