Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

"Where are you looking, Professor Bai Yuan?!"

Noticing that Shirai Abyss had automatically locked onto a certain spot, Erina Nakiri's face visibly flushed red, and she took two steps back.

"I'm ignoring you now, I'm going back first, be careful on the road."

After saying this, Erina Nakiri suppressed the flutter in her heart, turned her back, smiled slightly, and then quickened her pace to leave.

Hisako Shinto, who had been standing to the side, handed a box to Shirabuchi as Erina Nakiri turned to leave.

"These are some herbal cookies I baked last night. You can take them with you on the way as a snack. If you don't need them, you can just throw them away."

After hastily finishing her sentence, Hisako Shinoto, without waiting for Shirai to say anything, turned around with a slightly flushed face and ran towards Erina Nakiri: "Erina-sama, wait for me!"

"I will savor it."

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Bai Yuan shook the cookie box in his hand a few times, a smile appearing on his face, before leaving the foot of Mount Totsuki.

He only carried the Seven Star Sword on his back; he didn't take anything else with him, or rather, he didn't want to take anything. He could just buy whatever he needed.

His purpose in leaving Totsuki this time was to travel around Japan, sample the local cuisines, and absorb the best aspects of their cooking.

Compared to China, Japan is not very large. A two-month vacation is enough for him to travel from south to north. Hopefully, he will encounter some great food.

"Teacher Bai Yuan! Over here!"

Just as Bai Yuan arrived at a nearby tram station, preparing to randomly choose a city as a starting point and then travel along the tram line to various cities to play.

He saw a familiar figure at the tram stop. The figure looked around and immediately went up to him with an excited smile on its face.

"What are you doing here? Are you heading home? Congratulations on your successful graduation. What are your plans for the future? As one of the Elite Ten of Totsuki Academy, you shouldn't have trouble finding a job anywhere."

Pointing to the tram station, the two began chatting as they walked inside.

“I’m planning to open my own Western-style restaurant, but before that I need to understand the standards and tastes of Western-style restaurants in my country, so I have to embark on a journey to study and learn from them all over the country.”

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's question, Kikuchi Yoko spoke up, but unlike him who was traveling light, she had two extra suitcases in her hands.

“Your attitude is good. For us chefs, we should travel around instead of staying in one place and sticking to what we’ve learned so far.”

But I remember you graduated a week ago, right? What are you doing here...?

Graduates leave a week earlier than current students, so Kikuchi Sonoka should have left long ago, instead of still being here now.

"Didn't you say you were going to travel to Japan during winter break? I think we have the same goal, so why don't we travel together and look after each other?"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's question, Mujichi Yuanguo blushed, inwardly cursing him for being such a blockhead and clueless about romance.

The girl was standing at the station entrance; wasn't she obviously waiting for someone?

"I see, then let's go together."

Bai Yuan wasn't truly unaware of the other person's thoughts. Upon hearing what Kikuchi Sonoka said, he agreed to her invitation without much hesitation.

Traveling can be lonely, but having a pretty girl as a companion can be a joyful thing.

Especially since this guy has already graduated, it will be hard to see him at school in the future, and he won't have time to go on a graduation trip after he starts working. This is probably what is called a graduation trip.

"Give me your luggage, I'll help you carry it upstairs."

They decided to travel together. Seeing that Kikuchi Sonoka was carrying two suitcases, Bai Yuan naturally took the handles and then put them in the car.

"We must win over Teacher Bai Yuan this time!"

Instead of rejecting Bai Yuan's thoughtfulness, she gazed intently at his retreating figure, her fists clenching slightly as she made up her mind.

Although the two expressed their feelings for each other and did many things that only boyfriends and girlfriends would do, they never took the final step.

This made her a little anxious.

Because her friend told her that if a girl isn't attractive to a guy, the relationship definitely won't last.

So, in the month before graduation, she tried her best to create opportunities for the two of them to be alone, but she didn't know if Bai Yuan had a problem in that area, because even though she took such initiative, he remained unmoved.

This was the most outrageous incident.

She finally mustered up the courage to put on the apron that was known as a male killer and invited Bai Yuan to her home for guidance.

As it turned out, he only glanced at her a few times before getting absorbed in cooking, and nothing happened between them all afternoon!

"The scenery is really nice. Even without any specific purpose, it would be great to go out and have some fun like this."

After placing their luggage at their feet, they found empty seats because it wasn't rush hour and there were few passengers around.

The seat faces a window, offering a view of the outside scenery.

"Indeed, I really enjoy traveling. I wish I had decided to be with you back then. I overthought things, and now I only have regrets."

Following Bai Yuan's gaze, Kikuchi Sonoka's eyes softened, the scenery outside the window was soothing, and her words reminded her of the past.

I wish I could go back a year and tell my past self that following Bai Yuan was far more promising than staying in Yuan Yue, and that I could find happiness there!

If she had stayed with Bai Yuan instead of returning to Yuan Yue, she might have become a top-tier chef by now.

Compared to the title of a master chef, the first seat of the Elite Ten is really not worth mentioning.

"Let's not dwell on the past. What matters is the present. Aren't we doing just fine as we are? Let's enjoy our graduation trip to the fullest."

As they spoke, Bai Yuan reached out and put his arm around Mujichi Yuanguo's waist. Since they had already established a relationship, his actions were very natural.

This is also the most frustrating point: they act like a loving couple in every way, yet they can't seem to take that final step.

Think of this...

"Teacher Bai Yuan, am I really that uncharming?"

Suddenly, Kikuchi Sonoka turned her head to look at Bai Yuan and asked this question.

"Why do you ask this suddenly?"

"Because you never touch me. I'm already 18 years old this year. In every respect, I'm old enough to be an adult!"

When she said this, Kikuchi Sonoka's face turned red, but taking advantage of the atmosphere, she still mustered up the courage to voice her doubts.

"Or is it that you, Teacher Bai Yuan, are not good at that? Do you need to go see a doctor?"

Swallowing hard, Kikuchi Sonoka uttered words that she would deeply regret a month later.

"Let's wait a month."

A month from now, even if you beg for mercy, it won't be enough. Not even the King of Heaven can save you!

Upon hearing Kikuchi Sonoka's provocative words, several veins bulged on Bai Yuan's forehead, and he squeezed the handle of his suitcase until it was deformed.

"I'm getting off at the next stop; I'm going to meet someone very interesting."

Looking at the station name, Bai Yuan's expression shifted slightly. A red-haired figure appeared in his mind, and an interested look appeared on his face.

Chapter 131 Yukihira Joichiro

Why did you suddenly get off at this stop?

Carrying two suitcases, she got off the car and looked at the somewhat desolate street scene. Kikuchi Sonoka asked with some confusion.

The stop where the two got off the train was located in the old town on the outskirts of the city, and it was not very prosperous.

"I'll take you to a nice shop; it might be helpful for you when you open your own shop in the future."

Bai Yuan didn't offer much explanation, but instead looked around at the station entrance and grabbed a passerby: "Excuse me, do you know where the Xingping Restaurant is?"

"Xuanping Restaurant? What an old-fashioned name, I've never heard of it."

However, I know a really good Western restaurant! I wonder if you'd be interested...

The girl looked somewhat displeased when she was suddenly approached.

But the moment she turned around and saw Bai Yuan's face, all her displeasure turned into joy and shyness.

The reason is simple: he's too handsome.

"Sorry, I have a girlfriend."

Looking at the incessantly chattering woman in front of him, Bai Yuan felt a bit overwhelmed. He then pulled over Kikuchi Sonoka, who was watching the commotion, and stood in front of her to shield her.

"Yes, that's how it is."

Suddenly being acknowledged as his girlfriend, Kikuchi Sonoka's heart skipped a beat. She then took two steps forward with her head held high and met the eyes of the girl who had approached Shirai.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, I have to take my leave now!"

Seeing the aggressive Kikuchi Sonoka, a fleeting look of embarrassment crossed the girl's face, but she still forced a smile and ran away after saying those words.

"Hehe, having me along is actually quite useful, isn't it?"

Seeing that she had worked her magic and driven away the girl who was trying to flirt with Shirai, Kikuchi Sonoka revealed a smug expression.

Then she turned to look at Bai Yuan, her eyes practically screaming "Praise me!"

"Indeed, my little orchard fruit is the most useful!"

Knowing that the girl was hoping for praise, Bai Yuan smiled and patted Kikuchi Sonoka's head.

"So what do we do now? Should we still go look for that Yukihira Restaurant you mentioned?"

I couldn't get directions, and the map navigation didn't show up for this kind of small street shop.

Their plan to explore the restaurant had reached a stalemate, and they stood there for a long time without taking any action.

"Go, why wouldn't you go?"

As Bai Yuan spoke, he dragged the two suitcases placed by the roadside, feeling their weight, and couldn't help but marvel at how organized girls were.

Alice Nakiri is the same; one of her suitcases weighs more than two ordinary people's.

If he hadn't exercised regularly, he probably wouldn't have been able to lift it.

"I'll take this."

Seeing that both of Bai Yuan's hands were occupied, Mujichi Yuanguo ran forward and snatched the other box.

After all, these things belonged to her, so naturally she couldn't just push them all onto Bai Yuan.

Having a boyfriend can indeed help share stress, but you can't put all your stress on him, otherwise he might end up as your ex-boyfriend.

"Then you can take it."

Seeing the proactive girl, Bai Yuan didn't refuse and followed her, dragging his suitcase.

"Okay! Let's go! Let's find the mysterious little shop!"