Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

It's really hard to compare which of the two is stronger or weaker. The only thing we can compare now is the deeper flavor and the experience that the dish brings.

Roland Chapel took a sip of the fish soup from both sides, and for once, he showed a serious expression. He then closed his eyes and began to savor the soup.

Megumi Tadokoro's fish soup is very mild, giving people a gentle and reassuring feeling.

Ueno Sugi's fish soup gave him a sense of competition, a struggle for the flavor of the soup base, and the free spirit of all things under the frosty sky.

Two completely opposite experiences.

"Odadoka's is better."

After comparing the two, and after hesitating and remaining silent for more than ten seconds, Roland Chapel came to a conclusion.

"why?"

Ueno Sugi frowned slightly, not thinking that his bouillabaisse, made with many high-end ingredients, was inferior to Tadokoro Megumi's.

"In terms of taste, the two of you are actually evenly matched, but if we compare the story behind the bouillabaisse, Ueno, you have no reason to lose."

Roland Chapel's voice came through, this time with unwavering certainty; his brief hesitation was merely a preparation of his words.

"Bougainvillea is a dish made by fishermen in Marseille, France, after they have sold the better-looking fish, using the fish that are not so good in appearance."

Of course, over time, bouillabaisse has evolved into various flavors due to different ingredients, and using high-end ingredients is certainly one example.

Roland Chapel's voice rang out once again. As the head of the French cuisine department at Totsuki Culinary Academy, he had a deep understanding of French cuisine.

"But one thing remains unchanged: drinking this soup will give you a feeling of home; this bowl of soup should bring you warmth."

Your soup only gives you a rush of heat; all sorts of flavors battle fiercely in your mouth, leaving absolutely no sense of peace or comfort.

Roland Chapel stared at Ueno Sugi and pointed out the biggest problem with his cooking.

Long ago in Marseille, fishermen's children hoped that their fathers would bring back some fish when they returned home, so that their mothers could make them a bowl of steaming bouillabaisse—that was the feeling of home.

Ueno Sugi's cooking has deviated from the original intention of bouillabaisse.

This is a fatal flaw.

"I see."

Upon hearing Roland Chapel's explanation, Ueno Sugi showed a thoughtful expression; he never expected that he would be defeated here.

The feeling it brings to people is a heartwarming and comforting meal.

I seem to have been too focused on the taste of the food, and thus neglected everything else.

"Go back and study hard. But this time I can only give you an E grade. When you can make a bouillabaisse with the taste of home, I will give you an A grade."

Roland Chapel patted Ueno Sugi on the shoulder, his eyes filled with encouragement, but his words were utterly merciless.

"I understand, thank you, Professor Shaper."

A bitter smile appeared on his face. He never expected that he would not only fail to get an S grade, but instead get an E grade. This was truly a cruel twist of fate.

The key point is that he really couldn't refute it.

Bouillabaisse.

Go back and make another hundred dishes, until you can make them feel like home!

Chapter 161 Entrance Examination and the Current Situation of Transfer Students

"You're excellent; you deserve an S grade this time. Come to think of it, this is the first time I've met you. What's your name?"

Looking at the girl who was trying to look cool with her hands in her pockets, the teacher in charge of the classroom asked.

He was sweating profusely. When did Totsuki recruit such a little monster?

"Huang Mei, a student who just transferred here today."

Looking at the secret recipe for fire placed in front of the teacher, Huang Mei smiled sweetly and then introduced herself generously.

Similar scenes unfolded across Far Moon, where the astonishing abilities displayed by the transfer students shocked the school's teachers and students.

Before the Totsuki students have fully matured, these outsiders are the absolute ceiling of the first-year students at Totsuki, invincible powerhouses!

"This is...this is a top-grade dish!"

A slightly incredulous voice came from the eighth cooking room, and several people in the same classroom as Alice Nakiri were equally shocked.

They stared intently at the tempting aroma of the food in front of the teacher, some even picking their ears, wondering if they had misheard. How could such a thing be?

After a winter break, how did Alice Nakiri suddenly become able to cook top-tier dishes?!

"Well, since our skill levels are about the same, I took some time during winter break to take the master chef exam, and now I can consistently produce master-level dishes."

Seeing the shocked expressions of those around her, Alice Nakiri's vanity was greatly satisfied, and she then spoke casually.

"Stable production..."

"Premium cuisine?!"

The people at the scene exchanged glances, their shock turning into disbelief, and finally into numbness, freezing them in place.

If you only occasionally make a top-quality dish.

That only means that she is one of the best among the first-class chefs, roughly equivalent to the top three seats in Totsuki Culinary Academy.

But even the First Seat of Totsuki Academy wouldn't dare to say something like consistently producing top-tier dishes!

Regardless, after today, the news that Alice Nakiri is a top-tier chef will spread throughout Totsuki Culinary Academy at an astonishing speed.

I just don't understand why she suddenly revealed her true abilities when she usually hid them so well. What exactly happened? Or did she simply decide she didn't want to act anymore?

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

Having created a top-grade dish, the S-rank evaluation undoubtedly belonged to her, and no one else had any intention of competing for it. So, Alice Nakiri chuckled lightly, turned around and left the classroom without lingering.

There was no special reason for her sudden display of strength; she simply wanted to show her strength and not let the new transfer students look down on Totsuki.

The sudden influx of six top-tier chefs is undoubtedly a powerful force to be reckoned with in Totsuki Culinary Academy.

Because they were unaware of the details of the distant moon and out of reverence for Master Bai Yuan, they were only now displaying a gentle and refined demeanor.

Once they learn the truth about Totsuki, although they won't say it outwardly, who knows what they'll really think? They'll definitely look down on them.

As a member of the Nakiri family and one of the nominal heirs of this academy, she felt she should do something to uphold the dignity of Totsuki Academy.

Therefore, she demonstrated her strength today.

"Damn it, what's wrong with this school? Does it have to be this huge?!"

With a dried squid tentacle dangling from his mouth and a bucket in his hand, Soma Yukihira walked toward his dormitory, his eyes gradually turning lifeless.

He had been walking all afternoon, and now it was getting dark, but he still hadn't found his dormitory.

"Why haven't we reached Polar Star Lodge yet? The sun is almost setting."

Looking at the simple map in his hand and the introduction to Polaris Dormitory, Soma Yukihira couldn't help but complain, and walked forward quickly while thinking about it.

"I'm exhausted, and it's so cold. I'm starving, and I can't keep going just by eating dried squid. Speaking of which, there are such extravagant buildings everywhere, and some of them I have no idea what they're for. It's quite fitting for this rich school. I guess every facility here is pretty amazing."

In other words, my dorm room might actually be super luxurious? I'm starting to look forward to it.

Looking around at the extravagantly designed buildings, Soma Yukihira suddenly realized that there were advantages to being big, and immediately smiled.

At the same time, the flyer slipped from his hand and was blown away by the wind.

"Is that... Creation Master in front of us?"

However, at that moment, a voice that was both unfamiliar and somewhat familiar rang out, and Soma Yukihira turned his head upon hearing the voice.

"You're Tadokoro-kun, what a coincidence, we meet here."

Upon seeing the girl with blue braided hair, Soma Yukihira turned around, raised his hand in greeting, and then realized that the form in his hand was missing and was being held by an orange-haired girl with a bun next to her.

"It might not be a coincidence. Are you going to Polaris Dormitory too?"

Looking at the contents of the list, Yoshino Yuuki showed a hint of surprise, then smiled and said to Yukihira Soma.

"Yes, do you guys know where Polaris Dormitory is? I've already told you, so you're not planning to go there too..., are you?"

Upon hearing Yoshino Yuuki's words, Yukihira Soma was stunned for a moment, but quickly recovered and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

He had traveled so far, much of it a wrong turn, but since he had met them here, it meant they were not far from their destination.

"You're quite clever. Polaris Dormitory is just ahead. We're also residents of Polaris Dormitory. Please take care of us in the future."

Ryoko Sakaki smiled at the boy in front of her and revealed their identities.

As members of the Polar Star Dormitory, barring any unforeseen circumstances, we'll likely be spending the next three years together, so building a good relationship beforehand is essential.

"Hello, I am Soma Yukihira."

Having thought of the same thing, Soma Yukihira gave the group of people in front of him a friendly smile and said his name.

"Since we're going to the same destination, let's go together."

Tadokoro Megumi's gentle voice rang out, and she took two steps forward, acting as a guide.

"I think so too."

Soma Yukihira scratched his head and accepted her kindness without hesitation.

"Speaking of which, didn't you guys finish class a long time ago? Why are you only going back to the dorm now? Oh, I get it, you must have gone down the mountain to play for a while, singing karaoke? Girls seem to like that."

As if he had thought of something, Soma Yukihira asked the question that had been bothering him. Megumi Tadokoro, Yuuki Yoshino, and the others exchanged glances and smiled mysteriously.

"We didn't go down the mountain; instead, we went to find our master to learn cooking."

Tadokoro gave the answer, and thinking of Shiro's handsome face, her heart beat faster and a smile appeared on her face.

Is it still common for people to secretly become apprentices in Totsuki Academy?

Yukihira Soma was puzzled; he suddenly realized that this school seemed a little different from what he had imagined.

Is it a combination of teacher-led instruction and the traditional Chinese apprenticeship system...?

"No, it's just that we've received so much instruction from him that we consider ourselves his nominal disciples. He only ever had one true disciple."

As if she had thought of something, Tadokoro Megumi's smile faded, replaced by a faint sense of disappointment. Fortunately, everyone felt the same way.

"It's already lucky to be able to follow him around, how could I dare to hope to become his disciple?"

Ryoko Sakaki said this with feigned nonchalance, but she was also a little disappointed. After all, they had been following Bai Yuan for half a year, and during this time they had said more than once that they wanted to become his disciples, but he had always refused.

The reason is that taking care of one child is already tiring enough, and I don't want to add more burden to myself.