The story begins in Food Wars, when Alice took him home.

Chapter 129 Yukihira Joichiro

Why did you suddenly get off at this stop?

Carrying two suitcases, she got off the car and looked at the somewhat desolate street scene. Kikuchi Sonoka asked with some confusion.

The stop where the two got off the train was located in the old town on the outskirts of the city, and it was not very prosperous.

"I'll take you to a nice shop; it might be helpful for you when you open your own shop in the future."

Bai Yuan didn't offer much explanation, but instead looked around at the station entrance and grabbed a passerby: "Excuse me, do you know where the Xingping Restaurant is?"

"Xuanping Restaurant? What an old-fashioned name, I've never heard of it."

However, I know a really good Western restaurant! I wonder if you'd be interested…”

The girl looked somewhat displeased when she was suddenly approached.

But the moment she turned around and saw Bai Yuan's face, all her displeasure turned into joy and shyness.

The reason is simple: he's too handsome.

"Sorry, I have a girlfriend."

Looking at the incessantly chattering woman in front of him, Bai Yuan felt a bit overwhelmed. He then pulled over Kikuchi Sonoka, who was watching the commotion, and stood in front of her to shield her.

"Yes, that's how it is."

Suddenly being acknowledged as his girlfriend, Kikuchi Sonoka's heart skipped a beat. She then took two steps forward with her head held high and met the eyes of the girl who had approached Shirai.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, I have to take my leave now!"

Seeing the aggressive Kikuchi Sonoka, a fleeting look of embarrassment crossed the girl's face, but she still forced a smile and ran away after saying those words.

"Hehe, having me along is actually quite useful, isn't it?"

Seeing that she had worked her magic and driven away the girl who was trying to flirt with Shirai, Kikuchi Sonoka revealed a smug expression.

Then she turned to look at Bai Yuan, her eyes practically screaming "Praise me!"

"Indeed, my little orchard fruit is the most useful!"

Knowing that the girl was hoping for praise, Bai Yuan smiled and patted Kikuchi Sonoka's head.

"So what do we do now? Should we still go look for that Yukihira Restaurant you mentioned?"

I couldn't get directions, and the map navigation didn't show up for this kind of small street shop.

Their plan to explore the restaurant had reached a stalemate, and they stood there for a long time without taking any action.

"Go, why wouldn't you go?"

As Bai Yuan spoke, he dragged the two suitcases placed by the roadside, feeling their weight, and couldn't help but marvel at how organized girls were.

Alice Nakiri is the same; one of her suitcases weighs more than two ordinary people's.

If he hadn't exercised regularly, he probably wouldn't have been able to lift it.

"I'll take this."

Seeing that both of Bai Yuan's hands were occupied, Mujichi Yuanguo ran forward and snatched the other box.

After all, these things belonged to her, so naturally she couldn't just push them all onto Bai Yuan.

Having a boyfriend can indeed help share stress, but you can't put all your stress on him, otherwise he might end up as your ex-boyfriend.

"Then you can take it."

Seeing the proactive girl, Bai Yuan didn't refuse and followed her, dragging his suitcase.

"Okay! Let's go! Let's find the mysterious little shop!"

Raising her hand high, her face beaming with excitement, Kikuchi Yoko said energetically.

I don't know how much time had passed, but it was already dusk outside.

After a long day of work, single people in apartments who can't cook, students who have no one at home after school, and elderly people with mobility issues start looking for food.

A restaurant called Yukihira changed its "Closed" sign to "Open" at five o'clock.

"Welcome, Grandma Sanhe. Is it the same as usual today? If you have trouble walking, you can call to order and I'll deliver it to you."

Seeing the elderly woman slowly making her way into the shop with a cane, the red-haired boy in an apron immediately went up to her and helped her into the shop.

"Why go through all that trouble? I'm just having some leg problems, it's not like I can't walk anymore. A little exercise is good for me."

Besides, food tastes best when it's piping hot! By the time you bring it to me, it will have already gone bad, so it's better not to eat it at all!

As usual, a bowl of tempura fish noodles, with the tempura served on a separate plate and the sauce as usual.

"Tempura noodles, right? Okay."

After glancing at Soma Yukihira who was helping the old lady into a chair, Joichiro Yukihira, who was preparing food in the kitchen, peeked out and called out.

Then they started working on it in the kitchen.

The dishes displayed on the shop wall and the side dishes they prepare daily are the most frequently ordered dishes by these regular customers on the street, with new items added occasionally.

This is because the main guests of Yukihira Hotel are all from the surrounding neighborhood, and very few outsiders come here.

This is a popular restaurant that serves the local community!

"Yukihira is open! It's so punctual, opening at six o'clock every night without fail."

"Joichiro, one tonkatsu set meal, please!"

A few minutes after the store opened, a sound came from the doorway, and a portly man walked in, shouting loudly to the kitchen as he went.

"Okay, wait a moment."

As Yukihira Joichiro fried tempura, he shouted something to the outside. His nimble and skillful movements perfectly showcased the beauty of cooking.

"Joichiro, give me a beef rice bowl!"

"I also want beef rice bowl, and fried dough sticks as well."

"Jiro, bring me today's signature dish, Yukihira-ryu Honey Grilled Eel Rice. This is a new dish developed by Soma, isn't it?"

"A dish newly developed by Soma? I'd better try it and see what it's all about! I'll have one too!"

With the opening of the Yukihira Hotel, a steady stream of guests began to enter from outside.

The first thing everyone did upon entering was to greet Joichiro Yukihira, followed by small talk with those around them, their bodies, weary from a long day, finding healing in that moment.

"Squeak~"

"Welcome! What would you like to order?"

The door opened again, and Soma Yukihira, who had just finished serving the guests, stepped forward to greet them while carrying the plates.

At this moment, a ribbon was tied around his head, fluttering slightly in the wind. Because he had been moving back and forth in the store, there were already water stains on the ribbon.

"Kid, bring me one of everything from here to here."

He followed Soma Yukihira to an empty table and sat down, placing his luggage at the far end of the table.

The man took the menu from Soma Yukihira, glanced at it briefly, and then returned it to him, asking him to order one of everything.

He hadn't had breakfast yet, so his stomach was empty, and he could enjoy the restaurant's food to his heart's content.

"From here to here? Isn't this all the food we have in our house?"

Our portions are quite large; one meal is usually enough to feed a grown man all day. If you'd like to try some, you could consider ordering the sample versions of each dish; that would save you a significant amount of money.

As the man ordered all the dishes on the menu, Soma Yukihira frowned slightly. Then, he kindly pointed to the dishes marked "Sample Pack" below the main dishes, which were priced at one-third of the regular version and had a significantly smaller portion.

This also gives first-time customers a chance to try it out. If they like the taste, they will naturally order a full meal again.

"No need, we can eat this little bit. Just cook it normally."

Shaking his head, the man rejected Soma Yukihira's suggestion, saying this.

"Oh well.

"Dad, one of everything on the menu."

When his advice failed to be heeded, Soma Yukihira gave up and turned to call out towards the kitchen before going to attend to the other guests.

"Teacher Bai Yuan, this shop looks ordinary and is located in such an inconspicuous corner. Why did you come here specifically?"

That's right, the two people who entered this restaurant were Shirabuchi and Kikuchi Sonoka.

As Yukihira Soma went to entertain other guests, Kikuchi Sonoka, who was sitting opposite Shirabuchi, got up from her seat and sat down next to him.

He asked with a curious expression.

Such a remote shop should have no connection with Bai Yuan. Could it be that the owner of this shop is a friend of his?

Do you know who owns this shop?

Instead of rushing to answer Kikuchi Sonoka's question, Bai Yuan picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and slowly spoke as he looked at her.

"Who? Mr. Bai Yuan, is your reason for coming here related to the owner of this shop? Could it be an old acquaintance of yours?"

Kikuchi Senka voiced her doubts, and hearing his words confirmed her suspicions. She then looked toward the restaurant's kitchen.

Because it's a small restaurant that values ​​maintaining good neighborly relations, the kitchen at Yukihira Restaurant isn't completely enclosed.

From where they were sitting, they could clearly see the busy figure in the kitchen. It was a middle-aged man with dark red hair and a stubble beard, but with regular features and quite handsome.

Beside the middle-aged man was the boy who had just served them, a young boy with red hair and a youthful face.

If nothing unexpected happens, the two are likely father and son.

"That's right, do you know the 69th class of Totsuki Academy graduates?"

While fiddling with the teacup in his hand, Bai Yuan suddenly asked a question.

"I know, the 69th issue, that's an incredibly powerful competition."

"The highest-scoring graduate in Totsuki's history is the first seat of the 69th class, who is now the head chef of Totsuki Resort, Gin Dojima."

I heard that after graduation, he turned down offers from 800 top restaurants across the country, choosing instead to work at Totsuki Culinary Resort. At the time, this caused a sensation and represented the pinnacle of success for all Totsuki graduates!

When Dojima Gin was mentioned, Kikuchi Sonoka's face showed an expression of admiration.

Almost every student who enters Totsuki Academy has heard of the 69th class of graduates, because of Dojima Gin.

"Dojima Gin was the best graduate of the 69th class, but not the most outstanding."