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

"Is that... Lord Chuangzhen ahead?"

However, at that moment, a voice that was both unfamiliar and somewhat familiar rang out, and Soma Yukihira turned his head upon hearing the voice.

"You're Tadokoro-kun, what a coincidence, we meet here."

Upon seeing the girl with blue braided hair, Soma Yukihira turned around, raised his hand in greeting, and then realized that the form in his hand was missing and was being held by an orange-haired girl with a bun next to her.

"It might not be a coincidence. Are you going to Polaris Dormitory too?"

Looking at the contents of the list, Yoshino Yuuki showed a hint of surprise, then smiled and said to Yukihira Soma.

"Yes, do you know where Polaris Dormitory is? I've already told you, so you're not planning to go there too..."

Upon hearing Yoshino Yuuki's words, Yukihira Soma was stunned for a moment, but quickly recovered and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

He had traveled so far, much of it a wrong turn, but since he had met them here, it meant they were not far from their destination.

"You're quite clever. Polaris Dormitory is just ahead. We're also residents of Polaris Dormitory. Please take care of us in the future."

Ryoko Sakaki smiled at the boy in front of her and revealed their identities.

As members of the Polar Star Dormitory, barring any unforeseen circumstances, we'll likely be spending the next three years together, so building a good relationship beforehand is essential.

"Hello, I am Soma Yukihira."

Having thought of the same thing, Soma Yukihira gave the group of people in front of him a friendly smile and said his name.

"Since we're going to the same destination, let's go together."

Tadokoro Megumi's gentle voice rang out, and she took two steps forward, acting as a guide.

"I think so too."

Soma Yukihira scratched his head and accepted her kindness without hesitation.

"Speaking of which, didn't you guys finish class a long time ago? Why are you only going back to the dorm now? Oh, I get it, you must have gone down the mountain to play for a while, singing karaoke? Girls seem to like that."

As if he had thought of something, Soma Yukihira asked the question that had been bothering him. Megumi Tadokoro, Yuuki Yoshino, and the others exchanged glances and smiled mysteriously.

"We didn't go down the mountain; instead, we went to find our master to learn cooking."

Tadokoro gave the answer, and thinking of Shiro's handsome face, her heart beat faster and a smile appeared on her face.

Is it still common for people to secretly become apprentices in Totsuki Academy?

Yukihira Soma was puzzled; he suddenly realized that this school seemed a little different from what he had imagined.

It involves both teacher instruction and the traditional Chinese apprenticeship system...

"No, it's just that we've received so much instruction from him that we consider ourselves his nominal disciples. He only ever had one true disciple."

As if she had thought of something, Tadokoro Megumi's smile faded, replaced by a faint sense of disappointment. Fortunately, everyone felt the same way.

"It's already lucky to be able to follow him around, how could I dare to hope to become his disciple?"

Ryoko Sakaki said this with feigned nonchalance, but she was also a little disappointed. After all, they had been following Bai Yuan for half a year, and during this time they had said more than once that they wanted to become his disciples, but he had always refused.

The reason is that taking care of one child is already tiring enough, and I don't want to add more burden to myself.

He clearly takes care of them every day...

"He may not have the title of master, but he does the work of a master. Whether he likes it or not, he is our master in our hearts."

Yoshino Yuuki spoke the words that Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko had in their hearts, and when they thought of that tall and imposing figure, they couldn't help but feel a sense of longing.

"This is it."

Seemingly realizing she had said too much, Yoshino Yuuki pouted, then pointed to the detached but retro old building in front of her, her expression delighted.

After hearing her words, Soma Yukihira looked up at the building in front of him.

Ancient vines, old trees, and crows at dusk.

As the sun sets, crows caw, and vines entwine around the tall villa, creating a unique scene of decay. The entire villa exudes an eerie and terrifying atmosphere, hardly resembling a place fit for human habitation.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and catch up!"

As Megumi Tadokoro pushed open the creaking iron gate, Soma Yukihira took a deep breath and stepped inside, as if entering another world.

"Don't overthink it. Although our place looks a bit run-down, it's actually quite nice inside, and everyone here is very friendly. You'll have a great time here."

Seemingly sensing Yukihira Soma's hesitation, Yoshino Yuuki patted him on the shoulder with a smile, then strode forward to open the door.

"Wow! So much smoke! It must be that kid Ibu again. Only he would smoke in an empty room!"

As soon as she opened the door, the thick smoke made Yoshino Yuuki frown. She waved her hand vigorously to clear the smoke before speaking.

"Hey kid in room 208, stop using an empty room for smoked dishes! Or I'll slice you off piece by piece and smoke you out!"

As if in response to Yoshino Yuuki's guess, an aged but powerful voice came from the loudspeaker hanging on the roof.

"You must be Soma Yukihira, the transfer student who wants to move into the dormitory? I'm Fumio Oomido, the dormitory manager. I'm also known as Maria the Polaris, Mrs. Fumio. Please address me that way."

An old woman exuding a terrifying aura walked down the corridor, looked at the red-haired boy in front of her, and introduced herself with a slightly cheerful tone.

"I've entered the den of weirdos again! No, at least the people around me look pretty normal."

Looking at the old woman in front of him, Soma Yukihira swallowed hard, then looked at the people behind him. Is this what they call harmony and friendliness?!

"By the way, what ingredients did you prepare?"

Looking at Yukihira Soma, who was only carrying a shovel, Oomido Fumio asked with some curiosity, licking his lips as he spoke, looking very expectant.

"Ingredients? What are they for?"

Upon hearing her words, Soma Yukihira showed a surprised and doubtful expression.

"As is customary at Polaris, there's an entrance test. Yukihira-kun, you weren't unprepared, were you? Well, it certainly doesn't seem like you were prepared."

Yoshino Yuuki looked at Yukihira Soma with a puzzled expression. She thought that he must have gone down the mountain to prepare ingredients before arriving so late.

There isn't one?

"Simply put, anyone moving into the dormitory must prepare a dish, and only those dishes that are deemed acceptable will be allowed to move in. Mrs. Fumio will be in charge of the review, and participants are allowed to bring their own ingredients."

Ryoko Sakaki's voice rang out from the side, briefly explaining the check-in process for the Polar Star Dormitory to Soma Yukihira; these procedures should all be written on the form.

He looks like a careless guy.

"I've never heard of that, and they didn't prepare any ingredients at all."

Soma Yukihira frowned and shrugged, indicating that he hadn't brought anything and was genuinely clueless about it.

"That means you'll lose without a fight. We won't let you set foot in the Polaris Dormitory without you showing your skills."

Oomido Fumio crossed her arms, a smug look on her face. Even though this person was brought back by Megumi and the others, she was not prepared to make any concessions.

"Wait, I remember there were seven transfer students in total, right? There should be six besides me. Did they all pass the test? I can borrow some ingredients from them."

As if he had just thought of something, Soma Yukihira changed his previous dejection and looked up at Fumio Oomido, his voice filled with excitement.

No matter what dish you make, there's always some leftover ingredients, right? Perhaps that's where his life lies tonight.

Oomido Fumio's words were quite clear: if you fail the test, you'll have to sleep outside.

Just kidding, this is April! You could freeze to death if you're not careful!

"What do you mean seven people or six people? The academy only notified us that you are the only student moving in, and unfortunately, the kitchen only has leftover scraps."

Fumio Oomido frowned slightly. If her memory served her right, there should only be one new student here. Are there many transfer students?

"I can use what's left over, right?"

As if he had grasped the key point of the conversation, Soma Yukihira looked intently at Fumio Oomido.

"What did you say?"

Soma Yukihira's words shocked Fumio Oomido, whose face then darkened. Was this guy treating the cooking test like a joke?

You think you can make a dish that will satisfy Fumio Oodou with just some scraps? Dream on!

"Alright, I'll show you what I've got!"

With a serious expression, Soma Yukihira spoke earnestly to Fumio Oomido, word by word, indicating that he was about to enter a serious state.

"Let us be the judges too. We're also curious to see what kind of dish this guy who spouted nonsense at the opening ceremony can serve up."

Upon hearing Soma Yukihira's words, Yuuki Yoshino, Megumi Tadokoro, and Ryoko Sakaki exchanged glances before stepping forward.

"This detached villa is really nice. Everyone has their own room. I thought it would be one of those dormitories where four people squeeze together."

"Me too! This is amazing! It's exactly where I've always dreamed of living!"

the other side.

Compared to Soma Yukihira, who had to take an entrance exam, the other six transfer students received much better treatment.

They not only have detached villas, but also no dormitory supervisors, ensuring a high degree of freedom.

This is also a sign of Totsuki's respect for those with exceptional talent, and even more so, a sign of respect for Shirai Abyss, since he was the one who brought these people here.

"We probably benefit from Professor Bai Yuan's influence. I've never heard of a school where students can live in villas."

Zhang Chen's voice was filled with emotion, but even more so with excitement, after all, this would be their home from now on.

"I want to choose a room first! Wang Jing, you'll stay next to me."

Liu Yu said excitedly, then grabbed Wang Jing, who was staring blankly to the side, and led her to the second floor to choose a room.

"Let's go pick out our rooms first, then we'll come down and meet up later to set some rules for staying here. Without rules, there can be no order, so we can avoid chaos."

Seeing the two disappear in the blink of an eye, Ning Feng's expression was somewhat helpless. Then he turned to look at the remaining four people, and his tone became more cheerful.

Arriving in a foreign country, it's impossible not to feel a little nervous. Now, they've all been grouped together and are even living in detached villas, which can be considered an excellent start.

"Next is the competition for the Elite Ten title. As long as you can become one of the Elite Ten of Totsuki Culinary Arts, you can become a formal member of the Dark Cuisine World."

This is a privilege that even many top-tier chefs don't enjoy!

Huang Mei's eyes were filled with excitement; this was exactly what she had come for.

Teacher Baiyuan once sent a message that as long as she could become one of the Elite Ten of Totsuki, she could directly become a formal member of the Dark Cuisine World.

Of course, with her talent, she could join sooner or later. What she really wanted was for Bai Yuan to look at her with new eyes; that was what would bring her joy.

"Indeed, the entrance examination for the Dark Cuisine World requires passing the difficult test personally set by the president, which is even more difficult than obtaining the special grade qualification."

As if remembering something, a look of shock flashed across Zhang Chen's face, then he shook his head vigorously, trying to forget about it.