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

Soma Yukihira witnessed all of this and became curious about the taste of the dish. He decided to make a copy when he got back.

Now he was certain that the girl in front of him was very capable.

I really want to have a match with her.

The thought popped into his head and then became unstoppable. However, now was clearly not the best time, so Soma Yukihira closed his eyes, intending to avoid seeing it altogether.

"My dish is ready."

Just then, another male voice rang out. Turning his head, he saw that the person who had just mentioned the competition was Ueno Sugi. At this moment, he was holding a bouillabaisse plated in the same way as Tadokoro Megumi. Yukihira Soma's eyes couldn't help but show some complicated emotions.

Because he didn't know how to make the bouillabaisse, he wasn't much of a help this time. In a sense, his contest with Ueno Sugi became a contest between Tadokoro Megumi and Ueno Sugi.

However, judging from the other person's expression, they didn't seem to care much about this.

Yes, Ueno Sugi just wants to compete with strong opponents; who the opponent is doesn't matter at all.

After realizing that he was not important to Ueno Sugi, Yukihira Soma felt a little uncomfortable for some reason.

He came to Totsuki with the intention of trampling everyone underfoot, but now it seems that no one takes him seriously.

It seems we'll have to show our teeth a little.

"Ueno? Your progress from last year to now is also extraordinary. Let me see how much you've improved after a winter break."

Looking at the man in front of him, Roland Chapel spoke.

This kid was also a bottom-of-the-class student before, but after returning from the midterm exams, he suddenly entered a period of rapid growth in strength.

Even among the 50 students who remain, he can now be considered one of the best.

"Please taste it."

Ueno Sugi spoke a phrase in French fluently, while placing his dish in front of Roland Chapel. He glanced at Tadokoro Megumi out of the corner of his eye, his eyes gleaming with fighting spirit.

He recognized the girl with the blue braids, not because she was very strong, but because she always followed Teacher Bai Yuan.

Over the past few months, he had seen her enter Bai Yuan's house many times, staying for an entire afternoon each time, clearly receiving special treatment.

"Your bouillabaisse has a rich flavor; you must have used quite a few ingredients."

“That’s right, I selected a few to let their flavors blend in the soup.”

Roland Chapel scooped a spoonful of soup into her mouth, savoring its flavor, and then turned her gaze to Ueno Sugi's kitchen counter.

Crabs, turbot, bream, red snapper, and red snapper...

The other side dishes are pretty much the same.

No wonder it tastes so delicious; it turns out it uses so many high-quality ingredients.

"It's so delicious!"

Roland Chapel thought to himself, then picked up the bowl and took a sip, savoring the umami flavor that made his eyebrows tremble, and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

This feeling is like being immersed in the ocean, surrounded by playful fish.

Megumi Tadokoro brought out the best flavors of the three types of fish and seafood, while Sugi Ueno made the soup exceptionally delicious by releasing the flavors of a large amount of seafood.

It's really hard to compare which of the two is stronger or weaker. The only thing we can compare now is the deeper flavor and the experience that the dish brings.

Roland Chapel took a sip of the fish soup from both sides, and for once, he showed a serious expression. Then he closed his eyes and began to savor the soup.

Megumi Tadokoro's fish soup is very mild, giving people a gentle and reassuring feeling.

Ueno Sugi's fish soup gave him a sense of competition, a struggle for the flavor of the soup base, and the free spirit of all things under the frosty sky.

Two completely opposite experiences.

"Odadoka's is better."

After comparing the two, and after hesitating and remaining silent for more than ten seconds, Roland Chapel came to a conclusion.

"why?"

Ueno Sugi frowned slightly, not thinking that his bouillabaisse, made with many high-end ingredients, was inferior to Tadokoro Megumi's.

"In terms of taste, the two of you are actually evenly matched, but if we compare the story behind the bouillabaisse, Ueno, you have no reason to lose."

Roland Chapel's voice came through, this time his tone was incredibly firm, the brief hesitation was just him preparing his words.

"Bougainvillea is a dish made by fishermen in Marseille, France, after they have sold the better-looking fish, using the fish that are not so good in appearance."

Of course, over time, bouillabaisse has evolved into various flavors due to different ingredients, and using high-end ingredients is certainly one example.

Roland Chapel's voice rang out once again. As the head of the French cuisine department at Totsuki Culinary Academy, he had a deep understanding of French cuisine.

"But one thing remains unchanged: drinking this soup will give you a feeling of home; this bowl of soup should bring you warmth."

Your soup only gives you a rush of heat; all sorts of flavors battle fiercely in your mouth, leaving absolutely no sense of peace or comfort.

Roland Chapel glared at Ueno Sugi and pointed out the biggest problem with his cooking.

Long ago in Marseille, fishermen's children hoped that their fathers would bring back some fish when they returned home, so that their mothers could make them a bowl of steaming bouillabaisse—that was the feeling of home.

Ueno Sugi's cooking has deviated from the original intention of bouillabaisse.

This is a fatal flaw.

"I see."

Upon hearing Roland Chapel's explanation, Ueno Sugi showed a thoughtful expression; he never expected that he would be defeated here.

The feeling it brings to people is a heartwarming and comforting meal.

I seem to have been too focused on the taste of the food, and thus neglected everything else.

"Go back and study hard. But this time I can only give you an E grade. When you can make a bouillabaisse with the taste of home, I will give you an A grade."

Roland Chapel patted Ueno Sugi's shoulder, his eyes filled with encouragement, but his words were ruthless.

"I understand, thank you, Professor Shaper."

A bitter smile appeared on his face. He never expected that he would not only fail to get an S grade, but instead get an E grade. This was truly a cruel twist of fate.

The key point is that he really couldn't refute it.

Bouillabaisse.

Go back and make another hundred dishes, until you can make them feel like home!

Chapter 159: The Entrance Examination and the Current Situation of Transfer Students.

"You're excellent; you deserve an S grade this time. Come to think of it, this is the first time I've met you. What's your name?"

Looking at the girl who was trying to look cool with her hands in her pockets, the teacher in charge of the classroom asked.

He was sweating profusely. When did Totsuki recruit such a little monster?

"Huang Mei, a student who just transferred here today."

Looking at the secret recipe for fire placed in front of the teacher, Huang Mei smiled sweetly and then introduced herself generously.

Similar scenes unfolded across Far Moon, where the astonishing abilities displayed by the transfer students shocked the school's teachers and students.

Before the Totsuki students have fully matured, these outsiders are the absolute ceiling of the first-year students at Totsuki, invincible powerhouses!

"This is... this is a top-grade dish!"

A slightly incredulous voice came from the eighth cooking room, and several people in the same classroom as Alice Nakiri were equally shocked.

They stared intently at the tempting aroma of the food in front of the teacher, some even picking their ears, wondering if they had misheard. How could such a thing be?

After a winter break, how did Alice Nakiri suddenly become able to cook top-tier dishes?!

"Well, since our skill levels are about the same, I took some time during winter break to take the master chef exam, and now I can consistently produce master-level dishes."

Seeing the shocked expressions of those around her, Alice Nakiri's vanity was greatly satisfied, and she then spoke casually.

"Stable production..."

"Premium cuisine?!"

The people at the scene exchanged glances, their shock turning into disbelief, and finally into numbness, freezing them in place.

If you only occasionally make a top-quality dish.

That only means that she is one of the best among the first-class chefs, roughly equivalent to the top three seats in Totsuki Culinary Academy.

But even the First Seat of Totsuki Academy wouldn't dare to say something like consistently producing top-tier dishes!

Regardless, after today, the news that Alice Nakiri is a top-tier chef will spread throughout Totsuki Culinary Academy at an astonishing speed.

I just don't understand why she suddenly revealed her true abilities when she usually hid them so well. What exactly happened? Or did she simply decide she didn't want to act anymore?

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

Having created a top-grade dish, the S-rank evaluation undoubtedly belonged to her, and no one else had any intention of competing for it. So, Alice Nakiri chuckled lightly, turned around and left the classroom without lingering.

There was no special reason for her sudden display of strength; she simply wanted to show her strength and not let the new transfer students look down on Totsuki.

The sudden influx of six top-tier chefs is undoubtedly a powerful force to be reckoned with in Totsuki Culinary Academy.

Because they were unaware of the details of the distant moon and out of reverence for Master Bai Yuan, they were only now displaying a gentle and refined demeanor.

Once they learn the truth about Totsuki, although they won't say it outwardly, who knows what they'll really think? They'll definitely look down on them.

As a member of the Nakiri family and one of the nominal heirs of this academy, she felt she should do something to uphold the dignity of Totsuki Academy.

Therefore, she demonstrated her strength today.

"Damn it, what's wrong with this school? Does it have to be this huge?!"

With a dried squid tentacle dangling from his mouth and a bucket in his hand, Soma Yukihira walked toward his dormitory, his eyes gradually turning lifeless.

He had been walking all afternoon, and now it was getting dark, but he still hadn't found his dormitory.

"Why haven't we reached Polar Star Lodge yet? The sun is almost setting."

Looking at the simple map in his hand and the introduction to Polaris Dormitory, Soma Yukihira couldn't help but complain, and walked forward quickly while thinking about it.

"I'm exhausted, and it's so cold. I'm starving, and I can't keep going just by eating dried squid. Speaking of which, there are such extravagant buildings everywhere, and some of them I have no idea what they're for. It's quite fitting for this rich school. I guess every facility here is pretty amazing."

In other words, my dorm room might actually be super luxurious? I'm starting to look forward to it.

Looking around at the extravagantly designed buildings, Soma Yukihira suddenly realized that there were advantages to being big, and immediately smiled.

At the same time, the flyer slipped from his hand and was blown away by the wind.