WARNING, THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CONTAIN SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES IT ALL BEGINS Monday night on TF1! If you don’t want to understand anything, don’t read!

On Monday, February 20, everything starts here…

Ethan worries those around him

In the locker room, Jasmine and Axel are thrilled to be both inducted in seconds. Ethan, he has a bad time and doesn’t tell his friend, saying that his dessert was technically better. To make amends, Axel suggests that she re-make the dessert and have them taste it so they can give each other their honest opinions.

That’s why two friends cook together in the studio. Ethan then realizes that Axel’s dessert is well balanced, and Axel admits that Ethan’s dessert is much more technical. Axel directly checks with his uncle that there was no lack of objectivity in choosing him. Teissier explains that for a taste festival, he doesn’t need a second talented technique, but a second creative. However, he feels that Ethan lacks any originality or emotion in his cooking. Ethan is deeply troubled by these remarks.

Later, Constance herself picks Ethan up from the institute grounds because he failed a drug test. The young man admits that he forgot, and then claims that he doesn’t have time for it during the day. He even gets aggressive by saying that Tessier has nothing to do with him or the drug business anymore.

In class, Ethan dwells on Tessier’s harsh words and continues to demean himself, truly experiencing the lack of respect the institute director has for him. At the same time, chef Armand asks him questions about the dish he has prepared and emphasizes its originality. Exhausted, Ethan leaves his classroom.

It doesn’t take long for Axel to join him outside and notice that Ethan is on the verge of an anxiety attack. The latter admits that these days she completely loses confidence in him. He even forgot the screening test. Axel then suspects her of taking drugs again, which further infuriates and angers her friend. Alarmed by his behavior, Annabelle intervenes in the discussion to find out what is going on. Ethan sends him to drop off his luggage, and Axel explains that he’s trying to recover from his run-in with Tessier.

After a while, Ethan is called to the management office. As Miriel tries to understand what she’s going through, Teissier gets straight to the point and tries to find out if she’s been drugged again. But Ethan claims to be clean. He dares to say that his behavior is due to pressure and lack of respect from Teyssier. The latter explains that he just wanted to shake him up, so that he could find his source in the institute. He then encourages Ethan to continue with the drug tests because he knows he has the strength to resist and it will be beneficial in the long run. Disturbed by Tessier’s attitude, Ethan joins Axel and Solal in the student lobby and feels much calmer.

In the evening, Ethan overhears a conversation between Tessier and his mother at the Economat. Tessier states that he wants to protect Ethan from Annabelle. He replies that he never needed Emmanuel when Ethan was born and still does today…

Ambre and Livio discover a roommate

Gaitan and Salome wake up side by side after spending the night together. While Salome hopes to return to her room so as not to arouse suspicion among their roommates, Livio knocks on the door to remind her of their athletic training with Amber. As Livio goes straight inside, Salome hides in the basement. Gaitan claims he is not in good enough shape to run. But Livio and Amber insist. Until Salome comes out of hiding to protect the withdrawal.

Later, at the Institute, Louis meets Salome. He confirms to her that he was the one who ran over Charlene out of pure revenge. He then makes a bet that Salome will soon return with Thomas because she will get tired of the withdrawal. But Salome argues otherwise.

Masters students will attend a new module taught by Chef Listrak. The latter entrusts them with the bankruptcy menu of a fictional restaurant. This is an elegant little brasserie in Strasbourg that serves Alsatian specialties. Thus, he assigns the students to take the menu to fix the restaurant. They have until the next day to make proposals.

After graduation, Salome has an appointment with Gatan in the Marais Salant. This leads to a very beautiful view, perfect for watching the sunset. Salome is possessed. As the pair enjoy a romantic moment and are about to kiss, they are interrupted by messages from Livio and Amber, respectively, who observe them from afar and suggest action.

Theo misunderstands the secret cook

In Double A’s kitchens, Theo prepares a new dish to meet the Valentine’s Day lunch box. Judah tastes it to give his opinion. He likes the idea of ​​candied fennel, which looks like aniseed candy. He also mentions that the locker room is very charming. Theo admits that he is ready to know the identity of his correspondent. Judy then warns him: sometimes the confrontation between fantasy and reality can be risky. But Theo is especially confident.

Meanwhile, Kelly and Jasmine ask Anais about the history of lunchboxes during lunch. Anais tells them that the story ended on Valentine’s Day. He has no regrets. Even if the concept amused her, she didn’t want it to turn into any form of flirting, especially in Lysandro’s absence. Anais adds that if she ever gets a new lunchbot, it will be her last because it will stop responding to her.

Later, David shakes hands with Deva on double A after serving. Behind the counter, he finds the lunch box Theo left behind. He opens it and discovers the dessert as well as the note accompanying it. This one offers its recipient to reveal his identity. That’s why David believes that the lunchbox does not belong to anyone and eats dessert with Deva. Then she suggests washing up and putting the lunch box back in its place as if nothing happened.

As she prepares to move to the double room A, Judy sees Deva putting the lunch box back in its place. He immediately warns Theo to reveal his identity. The young chef admits that he did not expect this and hides his disappointment.