In the episode of “Ici tout commence” airing October 21, Penelope confronts Antoine about a ring she found, revealing her doubts about their relationship. As Antoine prepares to propose, he decides to delay after sensing their disconnect. Meanwhile, the students engage in an OZ challenge, with rising tensions leading to confrontations. Jude struggles with leadership but ultimately finds a way to unite his brigade. Carla feels overlooked but reconnects with her mother, Rose, over cooking lessons.
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On Monday, October 21, in Ici tout commence…
Antoine Breaches Penelope’s Trust
While in the park, Penelope confides in Jasmine and Billie about the argument she had with Antoine regarding the OZ challenge last Friday. They haven’t communicated since, despite plans for a romantic getaway. Penelope expresses her feelings of disconnect with Antoine and mentions discovering a ring in his coat pocket, feeling that marriage is premature. Billie suggests she have a heart-to-heart with Antoine before he makes a proposal.
In class, Jim and Souleymane encounter the new OZ challenge that involves choosing someone and candidly sharing their thoughts with them. Only the first five students to complete this task will receive points. Souleymane takes the opportunity to film himself reflecting on how he misjudged Jim before they became friends.
Later, Penelope runs into Antoine at the park and tries to connect with him again. He apologizes for his earlier reaction, attributing it to stress over the OZ challenges. Penelope reassures him by explaining how the application works and reading the day’s task. She admits that balancing her studies with being the girlfriend of the deputy principal is quite challenging, and Antoine responds supportively. She makes him promise not to disclose this to Delobel, which he agrees to.
Subsequently, Antoine meets Souleymane and shares the details of his dispute with Penelope, revealing his plan to propose over the weekend. Although he has been contemplating it since summer, he senses a growing disconnect and decides to delay his proposal.
In the afternoon, Gaspard realizes he has one last opportunity to complete the OZ challenge and gain points. During class with chef Listrac, he bravely voices his opinions about Léonard. As Léonard remains indifferent, Gaspard resorts to stirring emotions by criticizing Maya, which provokes Léonard to confront him aggressively. Headmistress Listrac steps in to break up the fight, resulting in both receiving a three-week dishwashing penalty.
Afterward, Olivia immediately informs Delobel and Antoine about the situation. The director expresses concern over the students’ potential gambling habits. Olivia highlights dangerous behaviors she’s observed, including students cooking with their eyes closed while using a slicer. Antoine confirms that the students have indeed developed an obsession with the OZ app that prompts them to tackle various challenges.
Meanwhile, Léonard finds Gaspard in their boarding school room and proposes a new challenge: whoever finishes the week ranked highest on OZ gets to keep their room permanently, while the other must vacate. Gaspard happily agrees to this wager.
Later, the students gather in the amphitheater where Head Delobel announces a ban on the OZ app in the Institute. Any student caught engaging with the game will be expelled immediately. Penelope then catches Antoine’s evasive expression and realizes that he has compromised her trust…
Jude’s Struggles with Leadership
At the Atelier, Jude and his team are busy developing his cabbage concept. However, Enzo notices that Jude is struggling to establish authority and often resorts to shouting and insulting his team members instead.
In the afternoon, Jude shares his cabbage dish with Enzo, who appreciates it and believes in the concept. However, he suggests that Jude needs to find a more constructive approach to assert himself without resorting to insults.
Jude later returns to the Atelier to apologize to his brigade for his earlier behavior. He inspires them by allowing them to contribute an original recipe for their cabbage dishes that will be credited in their names. Mehdi, Emi, and Quentin agree to stay up all night working with Jude to perfect their recipes for the next day.
Rose Unintentionally Upsets Carla
Carla joins Rose and Clotilde for lunch at the café, only to discover that her mother has been taking cooking lessons with Marc Leroy. Clotilde offers to help with cooking as Carla declares she can’t assist with hopeless situations before leaving the conversation.
At the studio, Clotilde provides Rose with a cooking lesson, and Constance drops by to taste the dishes. Constance praises the preparation, boosting Rose’s confidence, as she feels Carla is dismissing her efforts. Constance suggests that Carla might actually be hurt to find out last.
Later, Rose encounters Carla in the park and brings her a savory cheesecake made during cooking class. Excitedly, she expresses her desire