Michael and his family go to Osaka, which with its gaudy neon lights and people always on the go, presents an energetic vibe altogether different from Kyoto. While Lissen is left to buy some souvenirs, Michael and his 2 boys go in search of places serving the local specialties: Okonomi-yaki (savory pancakes) and Tako-yaki (octopus balls). They can't decide which of them to eat. A strange old lady appears and more or less drags them to her establishment, which offers both dishes!
大阪へとやってきたマイケルたちは、ド派手なネオンやせわしない人々など、京都とはまるで違うエネルギッシュな大阪の空気に圧倒される。土産を買いに行くリスンと別れ、マイケルはアスガーとエミルを連れお好み焼きとたこ焼きを食べようと店を探し始める。どちらを先に食べようか迷っていると、不思議な老婆が現れ、マイケルたちを自分の店へと半ば強引に誘う。着いてみれば、そこはお好み焼きとたこ焼き両方を出す店だった!