Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

A teenage girl is at the age when her heart is just beginning to flutter with romantic feelings. Being treated like this will surely stir up ripples in her otherwise calm heart.

This is why they are easily deceived by blond-haired men.

However, this kind of thing can be too much or too little. Newly formed feelings should not be watered by heavy rain, but should be nurtured slowly and steadily until they grow strong and resilient before they can go further.

This was also Bai Yuan's strategy: to plant a seed in the hearts of the girls and let time nurture it until it sprouted—this is what is meant by feelings growing over time.

If you're in a hurry to reap the rewards, you'll only end up doing more harm than good, and even if you do get what you want in the end, it won't be what you actually want.

"I see. Teacher Bai Yuan is so kind. Let's jump together then. I feel less scared with you by my side."

As expected, Tadokoro Megumi nodded, let go of the pillar, and came to Shirai Awakening. A faint blush appeared on her face, and her heart was enveloped by something called a sense of security.

Afterwards, Bai Yuan also put on a full set of safety equipment and stood on the edge of the bungee jumping platform.

Tadokoro Megumi was opposite him, breathing heavily with her eyes closed.

"Are you ready?"

After standing there for a while, watching Tadokoro Megumi's breathing gradually stabilize, Shirayuki tentatively asked a question. The next moment, Tadokoro Megumi hugged him.

A soft sensation swept over him, and a reassuring scent reached his nose, making Bai Yuan inwardly praise it, though his face remained perfectly normal.

"Um..."

She responded with a faint murmur, and this time Tadokoro Megumi hugged the pillar even tighter than before, showing that she was truly afraid.

"3, 2, 1, go."

Bai Yuan could sense her fear, so he reached out and gently patted her back, his voice soft as he counted down, giving her an exceptionally strong sense of security.

The next moment, the two jumped off the bungee jumping platform.

Feeling the biting wind around her, Tadokoro Megumi's heart was pounding, but she felt no fear. The warmth from her chest and the strong, steady heartbeat of Shirobuchi told her that she was not alone.

"If you want to yell, just yell it out. Sometimes it's better to let out your anger."

Looking at the calm-looking Tadokoro Megumi in front of him, Bai Yuan reached out and patted her, saying with considerable insight.

"what!"

"what!"

So the two of them started shouting and yelling in mid-air, releasing their daily stress and allowing their souls to be uplifted.

Especially Megumi Tadokoro.

Looking at the water's fluctuating surface, feeling the sense of being on the verge of destruction and then reborn, everything in the world seemed to fade in her eyes.

She suddenly understood why Bai Yuan insisted on bringing her bungee jumping.

It turns out that you really can be reborn the moment you jump!

"Thank you, Professor Bai Yuan."

As the speed of the bungee jump gradually calmed down, Tadokoro Megumi sincerely thanked Shiroyuki. Her rapidly accelerating heartbeat caused her to experience a suspension bridge effect, and she became madly in love with the man in front of her.

"It's what I should do. If you really want to express your gratitude to me, then get stronger."

Upon hearing Tadokoro Megumi's words, Bai Yuan smiled and said that the main purpose of everything he did was to make her stronger.

"I will become stronger, and I will attend all of Bai Yuan's classes!"

I will no longer be swayed by the words of those useless people, because I know that only Teacher Baiyuan's attitude matters!

"Eh?"

Hearing Tadokoro Megumi's words, Shiro felt that something was a little strange, but oh well, at least he had successfully cured Tadokoro Megumi's problem of being influenced by others.

As for the rest, let's slowly heal it during this midterm exam!

After several days of planning, Bai Yuan has already written out the outline for the midterm exam. Nakiri Alice tried to steal it, but he ended up giving her a good scolding.

He and Tadokoro Megumi are currently outside, while Nakiri Alice is most likely in his room, searching for the assessment outline that he has on his person.

"By the way, Professor Bai Yuan, I heard that this year's midterm exams have changed from previous years, extending from three days to a month. Do you have any ideas?"

Currently, only three people know that Bai Yuan is the chief examiner: Nakiri Erina, and given their personalities, they would never gossip about it.

So, at this moment, Tadokoro Megumi asked with an innocent look on her face.

Because the midterm exams, which had remained unchanged for over a decade, were suddenly reformed, and Bai Yuan, as a teacher at Totsuki Academy, might know something about it.

"I don't know, they didn't tell me. But this assessment is very strict, which is why I brought you here to adjust your mindset."

Their gazes subtly drifted into the distance. At that moment, the two were being rapidly pulled back; being upside down for an extended period could easily lead to oxygen deprivation in the brain.

"Very strict..."

Worry appeared in Tadokoro Megumi's eyes.

"Don't worry, with your abilities, as long as you perform normally, you will definitely pass smoothly. I can guarantee that."

"Yes! No matter what, I will do my best this time. Even if I fail in the end, I won't regret it, because I tried my best!"

Tadokoro Megumi nodded seriously. At this moment, she felt that as long as Bai Yuan was behind her, she was an omnipotent being!

"Tomorrow is the start of the midterm exams. After you get back to the dorm, take a hot shower, get some rest, and remember to lock the door."

As the bungee jumping rope reached the top, the two returned to the platform. After removing their bungee jumping equipment, they headed back the way they came.

"Hmm? Got it."

Although she was puzzled as to why Bai Yuan suddenly brought this up, Tadokoro Megumi nodded and looked forward to tomorrow's midterm exam.

She wanted to prove to Bai Yuan that his choice was right, and that Tadokoro Megumi was indeed a very skilled chef, just as he had thought!

At this moment, the sun is gradually setting.

Because they were on a mountain, the two saw a very beautiful sunset.

P.S.: The midterm exam chapter is about to begin, which is also the first transformation journey for the Totsuki Clan. I'm looking forward to seeing Soma sweating profusely after arriving at Totsuki, hehe.

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Chapter 102 The terrifying elimination system, the hellish midterm exam!

"Xiao Hui, where did you run off to?"

Come quick, come quick!

The gate to the Polar Star Dormitory opened, and Tadokoro Megumi appeared at the entrance.

Yoshino Yuuki, with her sharp eyes, saw this and immediately waved to her. Finally, thinking that she was too slow, she took two steps forward and pulled her over.

"Yuuki, Ryoko, are you looking at tomorrow's midterm exam?"

At this moment, everyone except Tadokoro Megumi is gathered in the Polar Star Dormitory's main hall.

On the dining table was a planning booklet, the cover of which read "Midterm Assessment Plan, A New Chapter in the Celebration of Love and Friendship."

The handbook introduces the midterm assessment to help students prepare in advance, otherwise chaos can easily occur on the day of the assessment.

"That's right, you need to be prepared. This midterm exam has been drastically altered and is no less challenging than the high school's residential training program!"

In some ways, it's even worse than the residential training program in high school. It's practically a hellish midterm exam!

Yoshino Yuuki handed the plan to Tadokoro Megumi with a serious expression, while Tadokoro Megumi took the plan and began to examine it.

[Dear students of the Far East Junior High School]

This midterm exam will adopt a brand-new points-based elimination system. After the exam, those who rank below 50th in the overall ranking will be expelled from school.

This assessment will cover various aspects, including the sky, the ground, the sea, and the mountains.

The comprehensive assessment covers twenty-six cooking methods, including stir-frying, quick-frying, braising, deep-frying, and boiling.

The examinee will be scored based on their performance. During the examination, examinees can ask questions to the invigilator at any time, and the invigilator will answer any questions they have.

I wish all students the best of luck in this assessment.

above.】

Although it was only a few lines long, it revealed a chilling cruelty: of the more than one thousand elementary school students, only fifty remained.

"This is the competitive education of Totsuki Academy. The selection of the unpolished gems that the academy's headmaster mentioned is about to officially begin."

A handsome young man standing nearby spoke up, his voice magnetic.

If you ignore the fact that he's only wearing a loincloth, he would be a handsome and charming young man who could easily captivate countless girls.

"How was it like last year, Isshiki-senpai? Was it as strict as it is this year?"

Daigo Aoki, with his black hair, clutched his head in anguish. Only fifty out of a thousand people could survive—what a cruel hell this was!

"No, only a dozen or so people were eliminated in last year's midterm exam. The exam content was mostly cooking that we had learned in class. As long as we met the judges' requirements, we could pass smoothly."

Shaking his head, Isshiki Satoshi recounted last year's situation. Although it was also a rigorous assessment, it was nothing compared to this year's.

"That's a reform that only started this year! Ugh! Why is this happening? Even competition shouldn't be this fierce!"

With his dyed yellow hair and slicked-back style, Sato Shoji spoke with a face full of resentment, slamming his hand against the wall as he spoke, his expression extremely ugly.

"Even high school residential programs aren't this extreme! Last year, over a hundred first-year students passed their entrance exams..."

Yoshino Yuuki muttered to herself, even with her good mindset, she couldn't help but feel nervous in this situation.

Only students ranked in the top 50 can pass, so how many of them will actually make it to the top?

"Aren't there still fifty people who can stay? If that's the case, then let's do our best to be one of those who stay!"

A crisp sound rang out, pulling everyone out of the abyss of despair.

Looking in the direction of the voice, they were astonished to find that it was Tadokoro Megumi who was speaking. The people in the Polar Star Dormitory couldn't help but open their mouths wide, somewhat unable to believe that she had said those words.

"We're doomed! The assessment was too harsh; Xiaohui has lost her mind."

Among them, Yoshino Yuuki had the strongest reaction. She suddenly opened her arms and hugged Tadokoro Megumi tightly, her expression filled with heartache.

"It's not broken at all. I sincerely believe that. Everyone will pass the test safely and come back together!"

Tadokoro Megumi pushed Yoshino Yuuki with a little force, but found that she couldn't push her away no matter what she did. She said with a bit of helplessness and mixed feelings.

It seems she usually acts too timid, otherwise she wouldn't be seen as mentally unstable when she says these things.

"I'm sure of that too. Everyone from Polaris Dormitory can come back here with a smile."

Isshiki Satoshi spoke up at this moment, with an extremely cheerful smile on his face. He had seen everyone's efforts and was sure there would be no problem!