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

Looking at the lively Yoshino Yuuki, Mito Ikumi lazily stretched, her face full of comfort and ease. This feeling couldn't be more pleasant!

"Indeed, it wasn't very noticeable in the morning before the sun rose, but now that the sun is shining brightly and it's warm and cozy, it's incredibly comfortable!"

Erina Nakiri had put on sunglasses at some point, and the sea breeze blowing around her made her hair flutter slightly, revealing her perfect profile. She looked like the most sacred goddess in the world.

"Who should go first? Since Yuuki is so proactive, you can go first."

Seeing the watermelons laid out, Bai Yuan volunteered to host the event.

He drew a starting line on the sand with his foot, then stood aside, silently took out a white cloth from his pocket, and looked at Yoshino Yuuki.

The starting line is exactly fifteen meters away from the watermelon, which is the standard range for this game.

"At this distance, there's no way it could have missed!"

Judging from the distance between her and the watermelon, Yoshino Yuuki took the baseball bat handed to her by Shirabuchi, covered herself with a white cloth, and stood on the beach, ready to set off.

"Stop, stop, stop! You haven't even spun around yet."

Seeing that Yoshino Yuuki was in a hurry to leave, Bai Yuan and the others immediately stopped her.

The essence of the watermelon-smashing game on the beach is to spin around blindfolded until the person is almost dizzy and disoriented in the dark before proceeding.

During this process, those around the blindfolded person may give instructions, but whether those instructions are correct is another matter.

"Eh…"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Yoshino Yuuki stuck out her tongue. She had originally wanted to back out, but unfortunately, everyone present was shrewd and didn't give her the chance.

With that in mind, Yoshino Yuuki stopped wasting time and silently counted the number of spins before starting to spin around in the center of the crowd.

"One lap, two laps... ten laps."

"We can set off now!"

Soon, Yoshino Yuuki spun around ten times, wobbling as she held the baseball bat. She stood there for a long time, looking like she was about to fall, making people wonder if she could still do it.

"Yuuki, walk straight ahead!"

In the darkness, Yoshino Yuuki, whose consciousness had become somewhat hazy after spinning around, resolutely strode forward after hearing Tadokoro Megumi's voice.

"Xiao Hui is lying to you. There's nothing there. The right way is to go back!"

Ryoko Sakaki's voice followed immediately, causing Yuuki Yoshino to hesitate, and her originally decisive steps became hesitant.

Which of these two is lying?!

"You two are so mean, you even lied to your best friends!"

"Yoshino-kun, listen to me. Turn right about thirty degrees and walk straight ahead for about ten steps. That's the watermelon you're going to smash!"

Alice Nakiri's seductive voice rang out from the side, joining the game of deception, which made Yoshino Yuuki's already confused expression even more bewildered.

"So where is it?! Why are all your answers different..."

Realizing that no one at the scene could help her, and that everyone's words could be true or false, she now had no choice but to take a gamble!

Thinking of this, Yoshino Yuuki gripped the baseball bat tightly, her palms sweating, and various thoughts raced through her mind. Finally, under the command of Nakiri Alice, she strode forward.

That way, they won't be stuck in hesitation and indecision, and even if they fail in the end, it will be the malice of strangers, and it has nothing to do with Xiaohui and the others!

"That's right, this is the spot! Just walk about seven or eight steps forward..."

Seeing Yoshino Yuuki follow her instructions and grip the baseball bat tightly, a wicked smile appeared on Nakiri Alice's face, but she tried her best to keep her voice relatively calm.

Seeing that Yoshino Yuuki had embarked on a path of no return, Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko repeated their directions, but this time Yoshino Yuuki seemed not to hear them and even quickened her pace.

"Two, three, four, five... Ouch."

As she stepped forward, calculating numbers in her mind, Yoshino Yuuki tightened her grip on the baseball bat, just as she was about to raise it to get a feel for it, when she bumped into a warm embrace.

Because she didn't know there was someone in front of her, Yoshino Yuuki bumped into someone very hard, and even her chest was squeezed out in an amazing arc.

Her waist was tightly embraced, and warm breath came from her nose.

"Teacher Bai... Bai Yuan."

The white cloth covering her face was torn off, and looking at the handsome face in front of her, as well as the watermelon that was more than ten meters away, Yoshino Yuuki finally realized what was happening.

"Hey hey hey."

At the same time, a girl's soft laughter reached his ears, and turning his head slightly, he saw Alice Nakiri covering her mouth and chuckling not far away.

Then she looked at the places that Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko had pointed out to her, and none of them were correct.

Great opportunity, but not a single good person among them!!

She glanced at the others with a subtle expression, then looked at the man in front of her and found herself still in his arms, being held tightly by him. Yoshino Yuuki's face instantly turned red.

"Is everything okay?"

Feeling the softness pressing against his chest, Bai Yuan was in a great mood. He then gently patted Yoshino Yuuki's head and asked softly.

"Haha, it's alright, cough cough, who's next?"

As she spoke, Yoshino Yuuki, her face slightly flushed, pushed Bai Yuan away, trying her best to remain calm, but her heart was beating so fast that she couldn't calm down for a moment.

"Let me do it."

Seeing the white cloth strip in Yoshino Yuuki's hand, Nakiri Erina volunteered to step forward, took the cloth strip from her hand, and blindfolded herself.

The familiar darkness enveloped her, and the surrounding scenery vanished. This time, Erina Nakiri did not panic. Instead, she calculated the distance in her mind, closed her eyes, and started spinning around. After counting to ten in her mind, she stopped and headed straight for the watermelon.

Just as the people around her were about to offer a hint, they realized that Erina Nakiri didn't need it at all.

With graceful movements, she stopped right in front of the watermelon, then raised the baseball bat and brought it down steadily.

"boom."

All eyes were on Erina Nakiri, and a crisp sound rang in their ears. Then they saw her easily smash the watermelon.

Red watermelon juice spilled out, soaking the yellow sand. The crowd was initially surprised, then cheered and rushed forward.

"Lady Erina, you are amazing!"

The speaker was Hisako Shinto.

At this moment, she was looking at Erina Nakiri, who had removed the cloth strip from her face, with starry eyes, as if she were looking at a god.

"Have you trained specifically for this? How can you be so precise!"

Her voice was filled with surprise, and even Yoshino Yuuki forgot her embarrassment just now. She ran forward and looked at the broken watermelon on the ground, then raised her head and looked intently at Nakiri Erina.

"No, I smashed it based on my intuition. But in a sense, I can say that I owe a lot to Teacher Bai Yuan."

As she spoke, Erina Nakiri looked at Shirai Abyss not far away.

"Thanks to Teacher Bai Yuan?"

Everyone present was surprised and turned to look at Bai Yuan, their faces full of doubt.

"That's right, to be precise, it's all thanks to the training these past few days."

Not only was their sense of smell trained, but their other senses were also improved to some extent.

Thinking about the blindfolded training she had been undergoing, Erina Nakiri's lips curled up slightly. She then picked up a watermelon from the ground, broke off the larger pieces, and made sure everyone got a small slice.

"Is it thanks to the special training?"

Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's words, the people around her exchanged glances, their expressions revealing a deeper understanding.

Although it was only a week-long intensive training program, the targeted training, which progressed from light to heavy, still proved to be very rewarding for them.

In that case, it makes sense that Erina Nakiri possesses such abilities.

"One serving for everyone, come and share it."

The seafood platter looks almost ready; the aroma is already wafting out!

After dividing the watermelon, Erina Nakiri called everyone forward.

At the same time, an unusually strong seafood aroma wafted through the air. Looking up, they saw Bai Yuan taking a seafood platter out of the clay stove.

As the foil wrapping the seafood platter was removed, a golden light burst forth, instantly attracting the attention of everyone on the beach.

"Try it, this is the fruit of your labor. Seafood that you caught yourself tastes even more satisfying."

Seeing the girls coming from the beach, Bai Yuan divided the seafood platter into equal portions and greeted them.

"The high temperature and sealed environment of the earthen kiln can quickly lock in the moisture and freshness of seafood."

"Shrimp, crab, shellfish and other ingredients release their most primal ocean flavor during the braising and roasting process."

"Every bite is bursting with the sweetness of seafood, as if the taste of the ocean is exploding in your mouth!"

As the first to sit down and savor the food, Alice Nakiri peeled the shells off the mantis shrimp that had been grilled over charcoal on the sand, dipped it in the minced garlic on the side, and put it whole into her mouth, her face filled with indescribable satisfaction.

"The charcoal burning inside the earthen kiln and the high-temperature clay give the seafood a subtle smoky aroma."

Sniffing, Erina Nakiri walked over from a short distance away as she spoke.

The aroma is not strong or pungent, but rather gentle and profound, blending perfectly with the freshness of the seafood to create a complex and captivating flavor.

Chapter 255, First Match of the Semifinals: Erina Nakiri vs. Soma Yukihira

"Because it's cooked using a braising and grilling method, the seafood is heated evenly at high temperatures, making the meat extremely tender and juicy. With one bite, the seafood juices seem to explode on your tongue!"

Excitement was written all over Mito Ikumi's face.

It was seafood, but it gave her the feeling of eating a top-quality steak. The rich juices were so irresistible that she couldn't stop eating it!

"Moreover, because of the enclosed cooking environment, the flavor of garlic fully permeates every inch of the seafood, intertwining with the seafood's freshness to create a rich and layered taste."

Savoring the profound flavor on her tongue, the unique taste of garlic sauce made with spiced oil, Tadokoro Megumi looked at Shirai Awakening not far away as she spoke, her eyes filled with admiration.

It's amazing that they could make such delicious food under such rudimentary conditions.

As expected of Teacher Bai Yuan, she easily accomplished what they couldn't!

"Wow, that's amazing! When will I ever reach Professor Baiyuan's level...?"

Even using the most ordinary ingredients and seasonings found in a typical home kitchen, the simple and unpretentious approach yields top-notch culinary delights that are irresistible!

Erina Nakiri's face turned very red. She wanted to stop and speak clearly, but she couldn't help but stuff the seafood on the plate into her mouth until the seafood juices dripped from her lips and she couldn't stuff any more in.

This made his tone unclear. The garlic sauce made with spiced oil has a particularly unique flavor, and when paired with fresh seafood, it is irresistible!

"If Brother Bai Yuan can cook these seafood, then it's worth the journey we've taken!"