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

"This is just a tiny, insignificant part of Chinese pastries; it cannot be included in the whole."

"That's what Alice Nakiri corrected me on the spot."

"Alice is right. Pastries can be categorized by shape into cakes, biscuits, dumplings, pastries, buns, dumplings, rice dumplings, noodles, and strips. This is just one of them."

After wiping his hands with a towel, before officially making the Dragon Head Pastry, Bai Yuan overheard their conversation and couldn't help but offer an explanation.

China has a very rich culture of pastry making, and if you include all types of pastries in the category of "crispy pastry," you'd probably get criticized.

"By observing a single spot, one can know the whole leopard; by seeing a single leaf, one can know that autumn is in full swing. Even from such a small category, one can fully appreciate the brilliance of Chinese pastries!"

Erina Nakiri said from the bottom of her heart, her eyes filled with admiration as she looked at Shiro Awakening, who was an omnipotent being in her eyes.

Compared to China, Japan's noodle dishes are somewhat weaker. Although they have all of the above, they are not proficient in any of them. The only relatively famous one is wagashi (Japanese sweets).

Currently in Japan, there are only two wagashi (Japanese sweets) masters whose skills have reached the level of Special Grade Four Star. As for more skilled pastry chefs, they are unheard of.

The dragon head pastry that Hakugen taught Alice Nakiri to make is probably something that no one in Japan knows how to make, because its shape is so difficult to master that it would take at least three to five years to learn.

"There's not much to say about shaping; it's mainly about practice. The more you practice, the better you'll get."

While Erina Nakiri was trembling with fear, Shiro Awakening had already begun making it. He started with Yuan Yuan Su as a base and kept adding small parts to it until he finally created a majestic and imposing dragon head.

The dragon head was majestic, and just by being placed there it exuded an awe-inspiring power, causing Erina Nakiri to instinctively take a step back, her legs feeling weak.

"Is... this really just dough?!"

Taking a step back, Erina Nakiri, slightly dazed, murmured, somewhat unable to believe what she was seeing. Was this really not a real dragon?

"I've been out of practice for too long and I've become rusty. I could have done better before. Now I've lost my focus and energy. No, I need to start over."

However, Bai Yuan was not satisfied with the dragon head in front of him and simply discarded it aside before continuing to work.

This time, Erina Nakiri didn't lose focus. Instead, she stared intently, her lips slightly pursed, her large eyes filled with eagerness to learn.

"When frying pastries, the oil temperature is very important. This time, we used the deep-frying method for the dragon head pastries. We put them in the oil at a medium-low temperature and then slowly raised the oil temperature."

Bai Yuan explained it in great detail, and Nakiri Erina and Nakiri Alice listened with great interest, their faces showing thoughtful expressions.

It's clear that besides the initial preparations, the subsequent frying process also requires a lot of effort. Just frying these dragon head pastries requires at least dozens or even hundreds of experiments to determine the most suitable time and heat.

"This is the dragon head pastry for plating. It needs to be flamboyant and domineering, and can leave a deep impression on people at first glance in order to serve its decorative purpose."

Place the dragon head pastry at the head of a long, narrow plate, then quickly chop some vegetables and make a simple cold dish, which is then placed on two plates.

"This one is 18, and the one next to it is 1118."

Will it taste better this way? No, it will only be more expensive.

"Place the two plates of cold dishes in front of Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri for comparison," Shirabuchi teased humorously.

"If it was made by Teacher Bai Yuan, even the price of this dish should be increased by four or five zeros, and as for the ones next to it, it wouldn't be unreasonable to add another zero!"

Despite Bai Yuan's teasing, Nakiri Erina remained serious, first pointing to the plate of shimmering cold dishes, then to the side.

If you can spend tens of thousands of dollars to enjoy culinary delights, there must be plenty of people in the food industry willing to do so.

"You little rascal, I love hearing you say that."

Erina Nakiri's words made Bai Yuan burst into laughter. He never expected that this girl could be so sweet-talking. Is this still the tsundere from the anime?

"This is a decorative type, requiring a bold and imposing appearance that leaves a deep impression at first glance, so that people will order this dish again next time."

Desserts require fillings to make them flavorful, but because of their small size, they require more delicate handling; a single mistake can ruin the entire dish.

As they spoke, Bai Yuan began to act.

The dough seemed to come alive in his hands, quickly opening up, wrapping it with pre-fried mung bean paste, then closing it and sticking it to the dragon's head.

From the dragon's head to its smallest teeth and whiskers.

Every detail must be polished; this reflects Bai Yuan's high standards for himself.

"Because it's filled with stuffing that's already cooked, the frying time is a little different from before. It's two minutes shorter, and the taste is better."

As Bai Yuan explained, he deep-fried the prepared red bean dragon head pastries. Before long, the mane on the dragon head pastries bristled, displaying an arrogant posture.

"Alright, try it. The difference between the one with filling and the one without is huge."

Seeing the dragon head pastry sizzling in the oil, Bai Yuan seized the opportunity to scoop it out and place it on a bamboo sieve to cool. Then he said to the two of them.

However, no response was received.

This made him turn his head in curiosity.

But when the two sisters looked at the dragon head in the bamboo tray, the hair on their entire bodies stood on end. Their legs, which were already a little weak at the sight of the dragon head, now knelt down on the ground.

Alice had seen it once when she was a child, and now that she is a master chef, she has a high tolerance for delicious food, so she could tolerate it.

But Erina Nakiri was different. At this moment, her face was flushed, a tear appeared at the corner of her eye, her legs were unnaturally tightly crossed, and there was a ring of water stains on her white pants.

"Pfft."

Seeing this, Alice Nakiri chuckled, which made Erina Nakiri blush even more, the blush spreading all the way to her ears.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but found he had nothing to say, so he could only bury his head deeply, making the situation even more awkward.

"Alright, when you first met Dragon Head Pastry, you weren't in much better shape than Alice. You both wet your pants, so don't laugh at each other."

Seeing Erina Nakiri looking like she wanted to disappear into a crack in the ground, Alice Nakiri was still laughing, and Bai Yuan didn't hold back in exposing her secrets.

"No way, I did much better than Erina the first time!"

Seeing the strange look in Erina Nakiri's eyes, Alice Nakiri's expression froze for a moment, and she could no longer smile. Her face turned red visibly.

"The pot calling the kettle black"—it's no better than neither side.

Bai Yuan had no intention of indulging her. It was wrong to mock others. As he spoke, he stepped forward and extended his hand to Nakiri Erina, his face showing no trace of mockery, only a gentle warmth.

"Teacher Bai Yuan..."

Looking at the large hand reaching out to her, Erina Nakiri's face showed emotion. She reached out her hand, felt a little shy and pulled it back, but finally mustered up her courage and intertwined her fingers with his, and he pulled her up.

The warmth from her palm made Erina Nakiri's heart race, and she finally stood up with his help, covering her wet hands with them.

"Let me surround you. There are no outsiders here, so there's no need to be shy. Try the food, and then go take a nice hot bath."

Seeing the girl's uneasy appearance, Bai Yuan took down the apron hanging next to him and wrapped it around her waist. His nonchalant manner warmed Nakiri Erina's heart.

"I'm going to wash my hands first."

Bai Yuan's words, "There are no outsiders here," filled my mind.

Clearly, the other party didn't treat her like an outsider, and for some reason, she seemed a little happy.

After washing her hands, Erina Nakiri returned to her original position. Alice didn't eat first, but waited for her to eat together. At the same time, she picked up the dragon head pastry, did some mental preparation, closed her eyes, and bit off the dragon's upper chin in the direction of its mouth.

"Crispy, fragrant, and the sweetness of red beans spreads in my mouth—it's an absolutely amazing taste!"

Opening her eyes, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but admire the dragon head radiating light in her hand.

The soft, smooth texture and sweet taste of the red bean paste contrast sharply with the crispy crust of the Dragon Head Pastry. Despite its ridiculously numerous layers, you can taste the red bean paste in every bite, leaving no part untouched.

It feels like being immersed in an ocean of red bean paste, your whole body filled with sweetness, and when you come to your senses, you find yourself soaring into the blue sky.

That's right, it's about flying into the blue sky!

The dragon roared and soared, carrying her into the boundless sky, then swooped down, and feeling the biting wind around her, she grabbed the dragon's horns.

However, even though she had grabbed the dragon's horns, it did not diminish her excitement; the feeling of plunging down was incredibly thrilling.

"What boundless pride!"

Erina Nakiri blushed, feeling the biting wind in the air and the stimulating sensation from top to bottom. Involuntarily, she grabbed Bai Yuan's arm like a drowning fish.

Her body went weak under the intense stimulation, and her face turned slightly red. Fortunately, Bai Yuan reacted quickly and caught her steadily.

"Let's rest for a bit before taking a shower."

"Ah."

Noticing that Erina Nakiri was not in a good state, Bai Yuan helped her to a chair and said with great consideration.

Beside him, Alice Nakiri was in a similar predicament, so he did the same to her, helping her to sit down in a chair with an innocent expression.

Chapter 151: Assessment of Transfer Students.

"Although the food is delicious, its destructive power is equally astonishing!"

"that is……"

Slightly panting, Alice Nakiri sat on a chair, pressing her hands against her legs as she spoke wearily.

Bai Yuan's cooking is good in every way, but the side effects after tasting it are too great, making people want to release their emotions and everything about themselves.

This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but the problem is that there's a third wheel here, preventing Alice Nakiri from fully enjoying herself and forcing her to restrain herself to the extreme.

"Never mind, I'm going to take a shower first. Erina, do you want to come with me?"

Because she wasn't feeling well herself, feeling sticky and uncomfortable, but considering that someone else was in a worse situation, Alice Nakiri looked at Erina Nakiri next to her and invited her.

"Eh?"

"It's not like we haven't taken a bath together before, why is your face so red? It's making me a little shy."

Upon seeing Erina Nakiri, Alice paused for a moment, unsure how to respond. She couldn't resist teasing her, playfully scratching her as she spoke…

"Where are you grabbing! You pervert..."

Feeling the hands groping her body, Erina Nakiri's face visibly flushed red, and she hurriedly slapped the hands away.

Then came another round of playful fighting, leaving Bai Yuan's mouth dry. When he came to his senses, the two had already left, and his silvery laughter echoed from the bathroom.

After spending this time together, Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri's relationship has improved significantly, and they are no longer as hostile as they were at the beginning.

Bai Yuan deserves credit for this, but Alice's desire to coexist peacefully with Erina is even more significant, given that Erina has completely outclassed Alice in terms of skill.

People don't harbor strong hostility towards an opponent who is far weaker than themselves unless that opponent has done something truly unforgivable.

Clearly, Erina Nakiri did not do that.

After taking a bath, Erina Nakiri ate a meal at home before reluctantly saying goodbye to Shirabuchi. She left Alice Nakiri's house, looking back every few steps, feeling a deep emptiness in her heart.

"I wish I could live here."

For some reason, this thought popped into Erina Nakiri's mind.

Then her face flushed and her eyes became somewhat evasive: "I just wanted to learn cooking from Teacher Bai Yuan more conveniently and quickly, I had no other purpose."