Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

"Then there's no need to say it!"

"I will definitely stay!"

"My goal is to become a graduate of Totsuki Academy. It would be terrible if I couldn't even pass this kind of test!"

Daigo Aoki, Shoji Sato, and Zenji Marui stood together, encouraging each other with determined expressions in their eyes. They were sure they would succeed!

"Yes, they will stay."

Ryoko Sakaki nodded with a smile, as if affirming herself, and muttered something to herself.

As everyone became more active, the tense atmosphere dissipated considerably.

"Absolutely! We're the Polar Star Faction, the kind of people who can stop babies from crying! Let's all work hard to pass this mere midterm exam!"

Yoshino Yuuki raised her arms high, her whole being ignited by the atmosphere. She absolutely refused to believe that she would be eliminated so easily!

"That's the spirit! Leave the housekeeping to me and Aunt Wenxu, let's all do our best."

Isshiki Satoshi put his hands on his hips and twisted his body slightly as he spoke, causing his loincloth to sway from side to side.

"it is good!"

"It's on fire!"

For a moment, the scene was filled with cheers from the members of Polaris Dormitory, and their hearts, which had been frightened by the terrifying number of fifty people, were briefly soothed.

"But Tadokoro-kun, you're in such good spirits. I never expected you to say something like that."

Seeing Tadokoro Megumi's normal expression, Isshiki Satoshi was somewhat surprised, because based on her usual personality, she should be very afraid of this kind of test.

Normally, Tadokoro Megumi would be lying on the ground trembling, or at least extremely withdrawn, instead of being as calm as she is now.

"Yeah! I was really startled just now. I thought you had been possessed by something, and that you said something so out of character."

Yoshino Yuuki looked at Tadokoro Megumi with some concern.

She was naturally happy that the other person had become better, but the change came too suddenly, making her feel like they were a completely different person.

"I wasn't possessed; I just suddenly understood what I should be doing now, and that there are still people who have high hopes for me!"

Thinking of the man who embraced her in the sunset, Tadokoro Megumi reached out and pressed her hand to her chest, feeling the rapid beating of her heart, and looked up to say this.

"It's good that you understand this. With your abilities, Xiaohui, as long as you can overcome your nervousness, passing this test won't be difficult."

Isshiki Satoshi nodded, his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at Tadokoro Megumi.

"That being said, the terrifying elimination rate is still chilling."

Xiaohui, Liangzi, we have midterms tomorrow, let's sleep together tonight!

As Yoshino Yuuki spoke, she stepped forward and tugged at Sakaki Ryoko and Tadokoro Megumi, her face showing a pitiful expression. This was likely the last time they would see each other.

Although he spoke with great enthusiasm that he was certain he would pass the assessment, a 5% pass rate didn't seem high at all.

This is a thought that everyone shares.

However, in this atmosphere, no one brought it up, because if morale dropped, it would be even less likely to pass the assessment.

"Okay, but I need to take a shower first. I've been outside all day and I'm covered in sweat. I feel sticky and uncomfortable."

Upon hearing Yoshino Yuuki's words, Tadokoro Megumi nodded and did not refuse.

"I also want to take a shower, let's do it together! Ryoko, do you want to come?"

As she spoke, Yoshino Yuuki looked at Sakaki Ryoko beside her. Come to think of it, the three of them had never taken a bath together before, which was a precious memory.

"I'll just forget it..."

"Let's do it together! Don't be shy!"

"Eh..."

"Then it's such a happy decision!"

Yoshino Yuuki clapped her hands excitedly, and Sakaki Ryoko could only nod, though she felt a little ashamed deep down.

"We will definitely succeed!"

After the initial excitement subsided, Yoshino Yuuki grabbed Sakaki Ryoko and Tadokoro Megumi's hands and spoke to them with an extremely serious expression.

"Yes, it will definitely pass!"

Tadokoro Megumi nodded as well, her expression resolute.

"You two, hurry up, it's almost time for the boys to shower."

Ryoko Sakaki urged him on, her face flushed slightly, clearly unable to be as emotional as she had hoped.

"Here it comes! Hehe."

"That's about it. Please don't forget the items you need to bring. I've already packed them for you, so you can take them with you and set off tomorrow."

Holding the reference documents in her hand, and looking at Erina Nakiri, who was leaning back in her chair with her eyes closed, Hisako Shinto said softly.

"We're leaving tomorrow morning, and the meeting time is 6:00 AM, right? Hisako, thank you."

I'm really looking forward to it! The assessment rules were personally set by Teacher Bai Yuan. Only fifty out of a thousand people can pass smoothly. It's a cruel hell!

Alice, let's have a proper competition during the midterm exams!

Below the midterm exam brochure is a photo of Alice Nakiri, with Erina Nakiri's eyes filled with vengeful desire, determined to trample her underfoot.

"Fifty people were ultimately approved? That's even stricter than in previous years."

"No problem, I'll stake on Aldini's name, I, Takumi, will definitely pass the test!"

Takumi Aldini pinned the midterm assessment plan to the wall with a dart, his eyes burning with passion.

He is never afraid of competition because he is confident that he will be the last one standing!

"Onii-chan, let's do our best together!"

Beside him, a chubby young man with a fleshy face said this.

"Yes, Isami, we must pass this test together!"

"call."

In the pitch-black kitchen, a hot-dressed, wheat-skinned young woman exhaled a long breath.

The cleaver in his hand slammed into the cutting board in front of him.

"Fifty people qualified, and with my abilities, it shouldn't be a big problem. I hope to achieve a high ranking."

Speaking of which, has Erina-sama been taking Chinese cooking classes lately? I'll go check on her when she gets back from the assessment.

"To have someone go there every day, they must be a very capable teacher."

Looking at the chopped beef in front of her, Mito Ikumi picked up the project plan that was placed on the edge of the cutting board, her face slightly moved.

"Lady Erina, Lady Erina, hehehe, this time I'm going to make sure you taste my soup, this time I'm going to make sure you taste my soup!"

At Totsuki Academy, research classrooms are filled with all sorts of strange ingredients.

A girl with long black hair and red eyes was stirring the ingredients in the pot, which emitted a strong, pungent smell, but she looked completely enjoying it.

"If I get a higher score than you in the test that fifty people passed, will Lady Erina give me a second glance?"

Hisako! You despicable bastard! You stole my Erina-sama!

"I'll stab you to death! I ...!"

"One thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine, two thousand."

Exuding incredible heat, Kurokiba Ryo was doing push-ups in the cramped room to build up his stamina and have more energy for cooking.

"The midterm exams are finally getting interesting."

"You're such a worry, I don't know how you're going to manage after I'm gone."

Covering Shiomi Jun, who was asleep while doing research, with a blanket, the dark-skinned boy Hayama Ryo's face was filled with helplessness.

What will happen without him during this month-long midterm exam period?

"Only fifty people are qualified? If we fail, we won't be able to stay in Totsuki, so we must pass this test."

Looking at the brochure in his hand and then at Shiomi Jun on the sofa, Hayama Akira muttered to himself.

"Brother Bai Yuan, who are you talking to on the phone?"

Looking at Bai Yuan, who was sitting on the balcony, holding his phone and smiling.

Alice Nakiri, wearing a thin nightgown, was sitting on the sofa, her long, slender, white legs swaying back and forth. She felt inexplicably uneasy.

Why is this guy making a phone call while avoiding her? And with that smiling face, it's obvious the person on the other end of the line isn't a man.

Now, seeing Bai Yuan hang up the phone, Nakiri Alice immediately got up and ran to the balcony, asking casually.

"It's a secret; you'll find out tomorrow."

Looking at the girl in front of him, who was full of curiosity, Bai Yuan didn't say anything directly, but kept her in suspense.

"Hey, do we still have secrets between us? That was your new love interest, wasn't she? I understand. After all, you've been alone in China for so long, it's not surprising that you have a few women around you, so there's no need to hide it. I didn't say I wouldn't accept them!"

But clearly, this answer did not satisfy Alice Nakiri. At this moment, the girl couldn't help but pout and said in a muffled voice.

He's changed; he's become secretive.

It wasn't like this before. Before, if anything happened to her, I would share it with her first and only...

"What are you thinking about? I'm talking to the proctors who will be coming tomorrow. They just got off the plane and asked me about the meeting point for tomorrow."

Seeing Nakiri Alice's inexplicable jealousy, Bai Yuan was truly baffled. Too lazy to hide it any longer, he raised his hand and tapped her head hard to stop her from overthinking.

"Proctors? You mean the proctors for the midterm exams? By the way, aren't you planning to use teachers from Totsuki Academy...?"

Alice Nakiri's eyes held a hint of doubt, yet she asked with curiosity.

"All you do all day is daydream. As for those guys from Totsuki, I'll use some of them, but most of them are unqualified."

Some of them are only at the highest level, and some are even below that. Their upper limit is fixed. The only useful thing is their teaching experience. I will let them take the stage as the second proctor for the assessment.

This midterm exam was less of an assessment and more of a training exercise; those who adapted best would stay on.

"I see..."

Bai Yuan made a slightly speechless remark, then walked over to the sofa and sat down. Nakiri Alice followed closely behind, a thoughtful expression on her face.