EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Episode 5's allergen-free bread challenge, Episode 6 raises the competitive stakes by bringing the fight directly to St. Pierre's main branch, deepening the central bakery rivalry that drives the early portion of the series. This episode serves as a bridge between the initial establishment of Azuma's talents and the upcoming televised bread duel, making it a key setup chapter. At episode 6 of 69, the series is still firmly in its world-building and rivalry-establishing phase, introducing important antagonists and competitive frameworks that will carry forward.