Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

Looking at the more than one hundred people standing on the playground, all of them stood ramrod straight, their muscles bulging high, they were all absolute elites of Totsuki Academy.

And the average ability of this year's first-year students even exceeds that of the second-year students.

After that rigorous midterm exam personally designed by Teacher Bai Yuan, these guys made rapid progress in the days that followed.

Furthermore, under Bai Yuan's strict tutelage, their basic skills have improved significantly, and almost all of them have the potential to become first-class chefs before graduation.

In other words, by the time these students reach their third year, almost every one of them will be at the level of one of the top ten. It's not impossible for them to occupy all the top ten spots in the third year, which would be quite a remarkable achievement.

Of course, it all depends on Bai Yuan, whether he is willing to train new talents. If he is, the positions of the Ten Outstanding Talents may still change.

Erina Nakiri glanced furtively at Bai Yuan standing beside her and thought to herself.

The current strength of this generation is entirely due to Bai Yuan's support. In other words, as long as he is willing, the future of Tougetsu will only get stronger and stronger.

How terrifying is it that one person could influence the fate of an entire Totsuki Academy, and even several generations to come?!

"Finally, I would like to introduce some students who have been admitted from other schools and are starting their studies today."

"The transfer students are now going up on stage to speak."

I glanced at Kawashima Rei on the podium. She was a cute girl with a pink ribbon in her hair, and the official host of Totsuki Academy.

I never expected that she would survive the hellish midterm exams and stand here. She truly deserves to be a character who is emphasized in the original work.

With many thoughts swirling in his mind, Bai Yuan heard footsteps approaching and watched the young men taking the stage one after another, but his expression remained largely unchanged.

On stage, the young men and women exuded absolute confidence as they looked at the trainees below and quickly introduced themselves.

Chinese people are relatively reserved. Even though they have overwhelming strength, they prefer to hold back their power.

So, after all that introduction, it's no different than not introducing them at all, because people don't have a deep impression of them.

At most, when we meet, I'll say something like, "Oh? You're that transfer student, right? What's your name again? Oh yeah, I remember now..."

At this moment, deliberately draw out the sound until he says his name.

That's the situation.

Bai Yuan shook his head inwardly. After all, they had only been in the Dark Cuisine world for a year, and he had been a hands-off manager for a while, which was why they were so reserved in their behavior.

I thought someone who wore such outlandish clothes to the transfer student assessment would have a very flamboyant personality.

Bai Yuan let out a long sigh, realizing that he had made a wrong judgment.

But that's okay, there's still plenty of time to change them slowly!

Just as he was getting bored, raised his hand to yawn, and prepared to go back to sleep for a while.

A red-haired boy came up.

"Then I'll just say a few words, just a couple of sentences. My name is Yukihira Soma."

To be honest, I think this school is just a stepping stone. Although I didn't expect to get in, I won't lose to some guys who have never even met a customer.

As for what I want to express, well, in short, now that I've been admitted, I'm going to reach the highest point.

Please take good care of me for the next three years.

His arrogant remarks, just like in the original work, show that the Medicine King is still the Medicine King after all. Even his encounter with me did not change him in any way.

He continued to launch a sweeping attack on the entire Totsuki clan.

However, it differs from the original work.

Most of the students in the audience watched the stage calmly, with only a few clenching their fists. No one made any extreme moves.

Clearly, the words of a mere transfer student could not affect their hearts at all.

A chef should let his skills speak for themselves.

"Phew, I managed to say it without my tongue getting tied."

While patting his chest to catch his breath, Soma Yukihira saw the group of people who had arrived at the back lounge before him. He raised his hand to greet them, and the others nodded in response. Then he saw Bai Yuan surrounded by the group: "Teacher Bai Yuan, and the examiner from the transfer student assessment, you're all here."

"I was really startled; how dare they say such treasonous things."

Ning Feng stepped forward, patted Yukihira Soma on the shoulder with a complicated expression. Did this guy even know that those in his class were all students of the White Abyss Leader and had received the best education?

Saying these students are no good is, in a sense, a slap in the face to the leader of Baiyuan.

"A young man who isn't reckless isn't a true young man. Not everyone is as cowardly as you. I have high hopes for you, young man."

Liu Yu rolled her eyes cutely, her voice ringing out next to Ning Feng. As she spoke, she reached out and patted Yukihira Soma's shoulder. When he looked over, she immediately gave him a thumbs up, looking very impressed.

"Arrogance should be linked to strength. This kid is at most a second-class chef. I didn't dare to say anything so arrogant. How dare this guy?"

Zhang Chen made a blunt critique, then stopped abruptly and turned his gaze to Leader Bai Yuan, who hadn't uttered a sound from the beginning.

"Everyone who was promoted from the junior high school has received the most advanced culinary talent education. How dare you, a chef from a small restaurant, talk about reaching the top? That's too arrogant of you."

As the surroundings quieted down and everyone focused their attention on her and Bai Yuan, Erina Nakiri finally spoke.

He then looked at Soma Yukihira with some dissatisfaction, because he knew what kind of path everyone had taken to get into higher education, so he was very annoyed.

He was furious that Soma Yukihira treated them with such contempt.

"Three years of junior high school."

The scene fell silent, and no one dared to say anything more. Soma Yukihira turned his gaze to Erina Nakiri next to Shiro, his back ramrod straight.

"what happened?"

Erina Nakiri was puzzled.

"I first held a kitchen knife when I was three years old, and for the next twelve years, I lived in the kitchen."

Soma Yukihira didn't continue, but his meaning was clear: this one sentence encapsulates twelve years of experience—can you handle it?!

"Twelve years? That's quite an achievement. But for me, the time spent learning to cook doesn't mean anything; the skills I have are what matter."

Just as Erina Nakiri was at a loss for words, Shirobuchi's voice suddenly rang out.

When it comes to cooking, the shorter the time spent in the field, the greater the achievement, which is a true testament to exceptional talent. It's not something that can be achieved by simply spending more time on it.

Of course, he did not doubt the potential of the boy in front of him.

After all, he was chosen as the protagonist in the original world.

The morning school opening ceremony has ended.

Eight in the morning.

"Jingle Bell."

The school bell rang, and the students entered the classroom in an orderly manner. Although it was only the beginning of the semester, it did not mean that they could ignore the lessons.

However, due to the significant reduction in student numbers, the number of students in each class has been reduced to six, so that all teachers can have work to do.

The shift from large classes to small classes allows teachers to focus their energy on fewer students, a change that is undoubtedly more suitable for elite education, which is not a bad thing.

now.

Inside the teaching building.

The Third Culinary Lab.

"Let's get straight to the point. Starting today, classes will be taught in separate classrooms. Today, we'll cook according to the groups on the list in your hands. Do you all understand?"

"A variety of ingredients are laid out on the table," the staff member in charge of the classroom said, glancing at everyone present.

"I understand."

The group responded in unison, and Tadokoro Megumi looked at Yukihira Soma, who was in the same group as her, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

She remembered this kid; he had made some outrageous remarks at the opening ceremony that morning, and he was the kind of guy who had infuriated the students who had just entered the first year of high school.

They clearly climbed to the advanced division by crossing hell and stepping over countless corpses, how could they be so looked down upon by a mere outsider who just arrived in Totsuki?!

This is absolutely intolerable! Uncle can be tolerated, but Aunt cannot!

"This is the first time I've ever cooked in class since I started taking cooking classes in home economics."

Soma Yukihira tossed an onion into the air and caught it again, a sigh on his face. Cooking in class was quite novel for him in every way.

"You're the boy who spouted nonsense at the opening ceremony, right? Let me introduce myself. My name is Ueno Sugi, and I'm a first-year student at Totsuki Academy."

Because there were only six students in the class, Soma Yukihira's red hair stood out, and given what he had said at the opening ceremony, Ueno Sugi took two steps forward and extended his hand to him.

Soma Yukihira.

"I know."

With their hands clasped together, Ueno Sugi suddenly exerted force, and Yukihira Soma took a deep breath and countered with all his might. Their muscles bulged high, and for a moment they were evenly matched.

"I'm really looking forward to your cooking."

Ueno Sugi let out a light laugh as he released his grip, then waved to Yukihira Soma before turning and heading back to his seat.

"What a weirdo."

Soma Yukihira clicked his tongue and uttered this sentence. Then he looked at the blue-haired girl next to him and found that she was also looking at him. The group assignment list from before involuntarily came to mind.

"Um, you're Tadokoro-kun, right? My name is Yukihira Soma, you can just call me Soma."

Scratching his head, and remembering that the other person was a teammate he would be cooking with later, Soma Yukihira greeted him, preparing to say something to at least get to know him.

"Soma-kun, nice to meet you."

Upon hearing Soma Yukihira's voice, Megumi Tadokoro gave a generous smile, but did not approach him, instead maintaining a distance of one meter.

"Please give me some advice."

Soma Yukihira nodded. Because the other party treated him well, he also behaved very politely. At the same time, Roland Chapel's voice rang out.

"Attention."

Good morning, young apprentices.

Looking at the young students in front of him, Roland Chapel walked to the podium with a blank expression and then greeted them.

Good morning, Ms. Chapel.

"Oil...tea?"

The five students nodded and responded in French, while Soma Yukihira looked puzzled and repeated Roland Chapel's words in Japanese.

"From the moment you step into the kitchen, you take on the responsibility of making delicious food. This has nothing to do with experience or position. In my classes, dishes that don't get an A will get an E. Please remember that."