Why SouMegu makes sense
There have discussions within the fanbase of Shoukogeki no Soma as to who Soma should end up with? Megumi ,or Erina? So I thought I’d share my thoughts on the topic. Personally, I think Soma should end up with Megumi.
in the beginning of the series, Megumi was one assignment away from being expelled from the academy, and Soma was the one person who was able to get her through how hard they worked together. Then we get to Shinomiya, and this of course is pretty crucial. We know that that Soma and Megumi become great friends after their initial team up, but this was honestly the first hint. Megumi was about to fail on her dish because Shinomiya noticed the difference in taste with her dish despite it being good. It needed to follow his guidelines which is where Soma came in to back her up, and at first she tells him it’s okay to just let things be, but that’s not the case.
He was willing to put everything on the line just so she keep her spot during the Training camp arc. Soma was the character that breaks Megumi’s timid ways and finding the courage she needs to stand on her own.
This is something she even brings out after the Prelims come to an end, and it’s Soma that mentions that she had the strength to do it on her own. Even complimenting that her food is great, and that he likes her cooking. Which is where we get the obvious hint that Megumi holds some feelings for Soma.
Thus we come to the scene at the cooking class that Soma and Megumi teach which was sadly skipped in the anime, but it shows how indicative her thoughts are on Soma.
The statement from her mother does get brought up that was established early on that you must think of someone dear when putting your heart into cooking, and in thinking about her immediate thought went to Soma. This also shows that her feelings towards Soma are of more than that of friends.
You can almost say that coincides with what Soma’s father said to him in the first chapter, to meet a woman that will make you want to give all the food you make to her. Megumi does fit the bill on that account. Now could this also apply to Erina? It’s possible I can definitely say that.
Soma’s case is actually quite similar when it comes to Megumi. Perfect example would be Chapter 84:
He spent endless hours in the kitchen preparing a unique dish for the main tournament. The dude never really shows it, but you can tell how much stress it puts on him. Megumi is the only one who overs him tea yet also not disturbing him because of how focused he is. Soma can tell just how thoughtful she can be to him to which ends up being the case. You can see the smile on his face when noticing the note sitting against the wall with the glass.
It even shows with Chapter 130:
and again in Chapter 229:
Also, when you really think about it Megumi has gone to lengths to help Soma at most crucial moments like he has done for her. Instead of helping out her dormmates, she decides to help Soma in his contest against Terunori:
It’s just been shown time and time again that these two support one another, and if you ask me they’re just compatible. Here’s the other thing I wanna say to the Sorina Shippers, I do see the hints and I can see that possibly becoming a thing especially with the recent chapters. However, SoMegu has been on this steady development trend for a longtime, and it’s going to get brought up again. I have no doubt that, but for the time being let’s just see how everything plays out.
