Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

"After all, there is an incredibly dazzling sun ahead. Although I know that the closer I get to the sun, the more I will be burned, I still can't help but want to go over and stand shoulder to shoulder with it!"

Thinking of Bai Yuan's imposing figure, Huang Mei's eyes shone. He was someone she could follow for life, someone of extraordinary significance to her.

"In that case, let's continue practicing."

Seeing Huang Mei's dissatisfied expression, Li Wanwan pouted, poured all the flour off the scale, and then gestured for her to proceed.

"No, it's hard to improve my super-touch perception any further. Now I should focus on the main theme of this session. My opponent is Sister Liu, and it's going to be a tough battle."

Fish, just fish alone, there are so many dishes that can be made with it; we must choose one that can bring out the full power of our super-tactile abilities!

Upon hearing Li Wanwan's words, Huang Mei waved her hand to refuse, and then expressed her own thoughts. At this moment, the fish she had bought that morning was still in the refrigerator.

"That's fine..."

Looking at Huang Mei, who had taken the fish out of the refrigerator and placed it on the cutting board, Li Wanwan murmured something, then said, "Let me help you."

"it is good."

Polaris Dormitory, Kitchen.

Megumi Tadokoro and Soma Yukihira each occupied a corner of the kitchen, with various ingredients laid out on the counter, as they were researching their own themed dishes.

"Yukihira-kun, what dish are you planning to cook?"

Tadokoro Megumi ran her hand through her hair and looked at Yukihira Soma. She was completely at a loss, so she looked to him, trying to find inspiration from him.

"I've tried all kinds of rice-based dishes, including rice bowls, fried rice, and even rice crusts. They taste pretty good, but I haven't found any that I'm particularly satisfied with."

Upon hearing Tadokoro Megumi's voice, Yukihira Soma, without even looking up, recounted his recent attempts.

He tried all sorts of rice-related dishes, and they all tasted pretty good, but none of them truly satisfied him.

"Your theme is rice, so the focus should be on showcasing the flavor of the rice, not the surrounding side dishes. The results of the first round of eight matches have already proven that you can win by perfectly presenting your theme."

Sensing the confusion in Soma Yukihira's words, Megumi Tadokoro pondered for a moment before offering a solution, which was the best approach based on the other person's theme.

“What you say makes sense. My previous research mostly focused on side dishes related to rice, and I didn’t pay much attention to the rice itself.”

Since that's the case, let's start with steaming rice and conduct an in-depth study of rice!

Pinching his chin, pondering the meaning behind Tadokoro Megumi's words, Soma Yukihira suddenly clapped his hands, his eyes lighting up as he revealed a look of sudden realization.

"It's better to have a clear theme like yours, so you don't have to worry about it. Unlike my theme, which has too many options, I still haven't decided on one."

Compared to the other person's very clear theme, the theme she drew this time was cold dishes, which covered an exceptionally wide range, causing her a lot of distress.

Her opponent is Ryo Kurokiba, a dockside chef from the Nordic coast who is very skilled at seafood cooking.

The cold dishes prepared this time will most likely be based on fish, shrimp, and crab, and will have a strong flavor.

Seafood, with its rich umami flavor, is incredibly delicious even without much cooking.

If you pair it with a flavorful sauce, you can easily make top-notch food.

Faced with such an opponent, instead of openly confronting the impact of his cooking, it's better to find a way to utilize...

"Brother Bai Yuan, what did that old man say to you?"

After seeing off Zhou Tai and his two grandsons, Bai Yuan returned home, where he was greeted by the curious gaze of Nakiri Alice.

"This matter is still very uncertain and unclear. I also promised him to keep it a secret, so I won't tell you."

Bai Yuan placed his coat on the sofa and, remembering Zhou Tai's earlier instruction to keep it a secret, did not reveal the content of their conversation.

"Okay, then let me know when you're ready."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Nakiri Alice didn't delve into the matter further. She reached out and hugged his arm, glancing awkwardly at the room.

Zhou Yuyu's appearance today inexplicably made her feel a sense of crisis.

The best way to eliminate her sense of crisis is for Bai Yuan to reassure her with love.

"As compensation, I will satisfy you tonight."

Seeing through the girl's thoughts, Bai Yuan bent down and put his arm around Alice's knees, lifting her up with a little effort.

"It just so happens that I learned some new positions online, but unfortunately, no matter how hard I practice alone, I can only get the form right. This kind of thing still needs two people together, so I'm counting on you tonight!"

Looking at the handsome face in front of her, Alice Nakiri blushed quickly. Although they were an old married couple, she would still feel shy whenever she saw Bai Yuan.

Especially when doing this kind of thing.

Although he usually appears very outgoing, he feels involuntarily ashamed when he is honest with someone, and this contrast is something that Bai Yuan likes.

"Don't worry, with me here, you can have whatever position you want. Who knows, we might even discover some new things!"

With a wicked grin on his face, Bai Yuan then tossed the already prepared Nakiri Alice onto the bed and began practicing her positions.

A week has passed in the blink of an eye.

Everyone underwent rigorous special training and finally returned to Totsuki.

Between the moon and the sky.

"Good morning, dear viewers! It's time for the Summer Selection Tournament, which we've all been waiting for. This round is the semi-finals, where elites gather!"

"Dong dong dong."

The deep, resonant drumbeats began, each one seemingly capable of shaking the soul, causing the heart to race uncontrollably and the face to flush with excitement.

"What an exhilarating moment!"

The audience was much larger than in the first round, and the air was thick with a fierce fighting spirit. All eyes were on Kawashima Rei.

"Today's match is between Soma Yukihira and Jing Wang. Both are transfer students with very strong skills. The theme is rice, which is familiar to everyone. Let's see what surprises these two contestants can bring to everyone!"

Kawashima Rei heated up the atmosphere with her impassioned tone.

She was the host of the competition and was also part of the atmosphere-building team before the competition started, responsible for engaging the audience.

"Here he comes, Soma Yukihira has entered."

As Soma Yukihira slowly walked through the contestants' tunnel, carrying a high-speed blender, spotlights shone on him, and cameras locked onto his figure.

Faced with all this, Soma Yukihira remained unmoved, his steps steady without faltering, his face bearing a solemn expression of certainty.

"In the first match of the Summer Selection Tournament's semi-finals, Soma Yukihira must have made ample preparations."

Let's see if he, from a humble diner, can once again create a miracle and defeat the formidable dragon from the East!

Seeing Soma Yukihira appear on his screen, Rei Kawashima stepped forward, took the microphone, and began to introduce his background, while also introducing the next contestant.

"Then, the second one is Wang Jing, a top genius from the East who obtained a first-class chef certificate at a young age!"

This time, she will once again showcase the charm of Eastern cuisine for us!

In the contestant passage across the street, Wang Jing appeared. The young girl's face was tense, and she remained serious and without a smile throughout the host's introduction.

"A genius chef from the East. As a culinary superpower, China's chefs must be incredibly skilled. This is going to be a fierce battle!"

"That girl is a Hui Muslim. She once stood out in the Ningxia region's junior chef competition and achieved a top-three finish."

She's said to have very unique insights into halal cuisine; I'm really looking forward to her cooking.

As the audience saw Wang Jing's face on the big screen, they immediately started discussing it, with those who knew her background explaining it to those around them.

After all, before joining the world of dark cuisine, Wang Jing was already a well-known genius, but compared to a master chef, her fame only circulated in a small circle.

However, now that spectators from all over the world have gathered here, there are bound to be a few knowledgeable people who recognize Wang Jing's identity. These people have high expectations for her, and some even shout encouragement for her.

This must be what is known as the fan effect.

"In addition, the judges are all graduates of Totsuki Academy, and all five of them are among the Ten Outstanding Individuals."

The camera moved quickly, finally focusing on the judges' panel. This time, the judges were all outstanding graduates of Totsuki Academy, the highly anticipated former Elite Ten.

All eyes of the audience were on them, their faces filled with a faint fervor.

Having watched so many of Totsuki's matches, they were deeply impressed by these individuals who had become the Elite Ten, and so they started chatting among themselves.

"I am Gin Dojima, the head chef of Totsuki Culinary Resort. This time, the judges will conduct a rigorous evaluation. The first match of the semi-finals is between Soma Yukihira and Jing Wang. Let the match begin!"

Holding the microphone, his voice went from calm to impassioned, and the last sentence was almost shouted. Dojima Gin waved his hand forcefully and announced the start of the match.

At the same time, the gong was struck, producing a crisp and loud sound, which completely heated up the atmosphere at the scene!

"what!"

"Ah!"

"Go on!"

The audience cheered continuously, their faces beaming with excitement as they raised their arms and shouted to encourage the athletes.

"It's a great stage, even attracting more people than local junior chef competitions."

Hearing the cheers from below the stage, Wang Jing couldn't help but murmur to herself, her body becoming hot as she strode over to her cooking station.

The judges' panel is arranged from left to right.

"The first judge is Hinako Inui, the second seat of the 80th generation of the Ten Masters, who is currently the head chef of the Japanese restaurant Kiri no Ya.

The woman next to her is Fuyumi Mizuhara, the second seat of the 79th generation of the Elite Ten, who runs the Italian restaurant Ristorante F.

The man in the middle is the most outstanding graduate of Totsuki Academy, the first seat of the 69th class of the Elite Ten, Gin Dojima, who is currently the head chef of Totsuki Resort.

The last two are the second seat of the 88th generation of the Elite Ten and the first seat of the 89th generation of the Elite Ten, respectively, who had some interaction with you, teacher, in China, namely, Kakuzaki Taki-senpai and Kikuchi Sonoka-senpai.

Sitting next to Bai Yuan, Nakiri Erina gently introduced the five judges present to him, all of whom she had met to some extent.

As soon as he finished speaking, he realized that Bai Yuan wasn't listening at all. He looked up at the judges' table and saw that Kakuzaki Taki and Kikuchi Sonoka were greeting him.

"Isn't the atmosphere between you two a little strange? It's a bit too ambiguous."

Seeing Kikuchi Sonoka flirting with Shirai, Kakuzaki Taki's expression was subtle, feeling that the other party had gone a bit too far.

Because she graduated early, this was the first time they had met since she came to Yuanyue from Baiyuan. However, since she already knew he taught here, she wasn't surprised to see him.

only...

When did Kikuchi Yoko become so familiar with Hakubuchi-sensei?

"Is it weird?"

Hearing Kakuzaki Taki's words, Kikuchi Sonoka tilted her head in confusion. Since they were boyfriend and girlfriend, she felt that her reaction was normal.

"Of course it's strange! Normally, no student would flirt with a teacher!"