The episode opens with Mahadev reassuring Saraswati that she can teach Apollena to embrace their traditions and there’s no need for concern, as Apollena is smart enough to learn quickly. Saraswati is taken aback when Rastogi arrives with her friends, who reveal that they learned about the wedding from the neighbors rather than from Saraswati herself. Rastogi expresses her intention to meet the new daughter-in-law of the house, and Saraswati greets them warmly. However, Rastogi quickly adds that they want to see how Apollena will fit into the family.
Mahadev sees through Rastogi’s facade, accusing her of being there not to celebrate, but to humiliate. Rastogi denies this, claiming it’s simply a friendly visit, but voices her interest in seeing Apollena complete her rasoi rituals to determine if she knows how to cook. Saraswati informs them that Apollena is in her room, which Rastogi uses as an opportunity to criticize Apollena, suggesting she would not be facing such humiliation if Shlok had chosen Irani instead, asserting that Irani would have performed the rituals beautifully.
Irani arrives and greets Saraswati, mentioning she anticipated Apollena would prepare kheer for them, only to be met with snacks instead. This embarrassment stings Saraswati, prompting her to excuse herself to fetch Apollena. Irani, smug, whispers to her mother about how she can further humiliate Saraswati, confident that Shlok will grow frustrated with Apollena’s lack of cooking skills and turn back to her.
Meanwhile, Apollena is getting ready for college and informs Shlok that she has an important lecture to attend. Saraswati interrupts, insisting she must complete her first rasoi because guests are present and will likely ridicule her. Apollena, determined, refuses, explaining that Shlok has made the mess in their room and he should learn to clean up after himself. She argues that it’s a basic responsibility, and when Saraswati implies she didn’t raise Shlok properly, Apollena stands her ground.
Saraswati continues to pressure Apollena to cook quickly and hand over her outfit, but Apollena remains defiant, insisting that she needs to attend her lecture. Frustrated, Shlok demands that she cook, leading Apollena to vent her frustrations to Mahadev, who reminds her that no one defies Saraswati in their household. He agrees, however, that she can go to college once she finishes the rituals.
Irani, overhearing Shlok’s conversation with Varun, grows suspicious and confronts him. He apologizes but leaves quickly, fueling her belief that Shlok is not really interested in Apollena. Meanwhile, Girdar is deep in thought, and Madhu tries to snap him out of it, urging him to focus on their son, Neil. Girdar expresses his lack of trust in Neil, who overhears and tells Madhu he will prove himself despite what his father thinks.
Later, Apollena discusses the situation with Vaishali, and Shlok suggests she attend her lecture through a video call while cooking. As she starts her cooking, Irani sneaks in, adding lemon juice to the milk and texting Shlok to come and help. She tries to prevent Shlok from assisting Apollena, but Shlok looks for alternative ways to support her. During this time, Apollena discovers a method to make a sweet treat, unaware that Irani has switched the sugar bottle for salt.
**The episode ends.**