Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

　Fortunately, Alice Nakiri was behind her and caught her quickly, preventing her from falling and allowing her to continue watching everything in the bathhouse on the other side.

　"Lady Erina actually..."

　Her voice held disbelief, as if she were seeing things. She looked again, only to see that the once high and mighty Lady Erina had now fallen to the mortal realm...

　Such a scene was undoubtedly a huge shock to her. She didn't want to watch it, but for some reason, her hand gripped the bamboo partition tightly, her body became numb, and her attention was focused on Bai Yuan.

　It would be impossible for her to say that she had no illusions about Bai Yuan at all.

　From the initial training in dark medicinal cuisine to their later close daily interactions, Bai Yuan always showed interest in her, and their interactions were always incredibly ambiguous.

　This subtle influence

　This made Hisako Shinto believe that she belonged to Shirabuchi, and that she would have no problem with him taking things further whenever he wanted.

　However, as more and more girls surrounded Bai Yuan...

　Aside from punishing her for making mistakes in cooking, Bai Yuan had no further interaction with her, and their private cooking sessions disappeared.

　Isn't this a form of neglect?

　Now that Erina Nakiri and Hakubuchi have finally gotten married, and she witnessed it firsthand, it has truly been a significant shock to her.

　So, should I confess my feelings?

　Since Shirabuchi-sensei was already with Erina-sama, wasn't she essentially stealing Erina-sama's boyfriend?!

　Hisako Shinoto, Erina-sama's loyal secretary, simply couldn't do such a thing; it was too despicable!

　However, so many of them are Professor Baiyuan's girlfriends. Miss Alice, Xiaohui, and even the graduated senior, Mujichi—this womanizer has unknowingly caused so many outstanding young women to fall for him; he's truly a heartbreaker!

　If she's not by Erina's side, what if she gets bullied by other girls in the future? Anyway, Shirayuki is already such a womanizer, so adding her along probably won't be a problem...

　My mind was filled with all sorts of thoughts. When I came to my senses, my body was shaking violently. I looked down and saw that it was Leah. Her golden hair was evenly draped over her body. The girl pouted and said, "What's wrong with you? You can't even hear me when I talk to you."

　The girl's voice was clear and melodious, like a silver bell. Looking at Hisako Shinto, who had been occupying the spot for a long time and refused to give it up, a subtle hint of dissatisfaction flashed across her face, but she still held back.

　"Ms. Leah...is there something you need?"

　Upon hearing Lia's words, Hisako Shinoto was initially startled, but quickly regained her composure and asked what she wanted to see her about.

　"Of course it's because you've been up there for too long. I also want to see what's going on in the bathhouse across the way."

　"No... okay, please..."

　Seeing Lia's slightly puffed-out cheeks, as if she was angry, Hisako Shinoto was about to refuse when she remembered that Lia was also Shirabuchi's girlfriend and her teacher. She had no reason to stop her and no right to refuse.

　There's another reason to become Teacher Baiyuan's girlfriend.

　With that thought in mind, Hisako Shinto climbed off Mito Ikumi and Yoshino Yuuki's shoulders.

　At that moment, Lia also stood up. Because of her petite stature, the pressure on the two of them was greatly reduced, and they could concentrate more on listening to the sounds coming from the bath next door.

　"Wow, my God, you can actually do that!"

　As soon as she arrived in front of the bamboo partition, Lia covered her mouth in surprise upon seeing the scene before her, and her previously nonchalant attitude instantly turned serious.

　She can use these poses and movements on Bai Yuan in the future. He will definitely be very surprised then. Just thinking about it makes me excited!

　Time passes minute by minute.

　Because they had stayed in the hot spring for too long and were feeling a bit dizzy, the girls gradually came out of the hot spring and returned to their respective rooms.

　Erina Nakiri was no exception. After spending more than an hour in the hot spring, she had fallen into a state of blissful tranquility. Her fair and rosy face was filled with contentment. At this moment, all she wanted to do was take a good nap to digest the day's gains.

　I never imagined that something like that could be so enjoyable.

　No wonder Alice Nakiri often stays in Shirobuchi's room and doesn't come out; now everything makes sense!

　"But... to actually use my God Tongue to do that kind of thing, what a pervert."

　She opened the door to the room and leaped onto the hotel bed, feeling the coolness wash over her from all sides. The residual heat from the hot spring was rapidly dissipating, clearing her mind again. Then, Erina Nakiri remembered the things she had done in a daze under Shirobuchi's instigation.

　A slight bitter taste lingered on her tongue, a sensation that drove her somewhat mad. So she buried her head in the blankets, trying to stop savoring the memory and stop thinking about such a shameful thing.

　However, her heartbeat, which had returned to normal, suddenly accelerated when she thought about this, and she was unable to calm down in the short term.

　"Ugh! How could I have agreed so easily?!"

　The more she tried to forget, the more she couldn't. The God Tongue's superb sense of taste became a flaw at this moment, making Erina Nakiri remember that taste firmly and find it unforgettable.

　"We absolutely cannot agree to this!"

　What's done is done, and Erina Nakiri can only hope for next time. No matter what, she absolutely cannot agree to something like this again!

　"Bang bang bang."

　Just then, there was a knock on Erina Nakiri's door, which startled her. She thought it was Shiro Awakening coming over again, still unsatisfied. She shrank back and didn't know what to say. After a long while, she finally said to the door, "Come...come in."

　The next moment, the room door opened.

　Hisako Shinto appeared at the door, wearing pajamas and holding a pillow in her arms. She looked somewhat conflicted and shy.

　"Hisako, what's wrong with you...?"

　Upon seeing Hisako Shinoto suddenly appear, Erina Nakiri's expression changed from hesitation to surprise. She then got up from the bed and walked over to her.

　"I'd like to sleep with you tonight, is that alright, Lady Erina..."

　"So suddenly? I'm fine, but is something bothering you? Or is there anything you don't understand about cooking? You can ask me anything."

　Looking at Hisako Shinto, who was hugging a pillow and looking shy, Erina Nakiri reached out and hooked her chin, adopting a superior posture. Her eyes were full of tenderness as she looked at her, completely different from when she was with Shirobuchi.

　"Actually, there's something I want to tell Erina-sama, but I'm a little worried that you'll be angry."

　Hisako Shinoto carefully chose her words, somewhat hesitant to look Erina Nakiri in the eye.

　After thinking for a long time at the hot spring, she decided to pursue Bai Yuan.

　However, before doing this, she felt it was necessary to explain things clearly to Lady Erina.

　"It's windy outside, come in. Say whatever you want, I definitely won't get angry."

　Seeing Hisako Shinto's appearance, Erina Nakiri, who had already become a wife, keenly sensed that something was wrong. So she went over, closed the door, took her hand, and led her to the bed, where they sat down together.

　A brief silence fell over the room.

　Hisako Shirato had her head down, seemingly preparing something...

Chapter 254 Erina Nakiri's Embarrassing Reminiscence

　"I've realized I might actually like Professor Shirayuki..."

　After a moment of silence, Hisako Shinoto took a deep breath.

　Then, without any preamble, she directly expressed her feelings.

　"So that's how it was..."

　To everyone's surprise, upon hearing her words, Erina Nakiri showed no surprise whatsoever, and instead nodded gently.

　"What?! You already knew? Was all of this within Lady Erina's expectations? Aren't you angry at all, Lady Erina...?"

　Seeing Erina Nakiri's calm reaction, Hisako Shinoto was the one who was stunned.

　Sitting next to Erina Nakiri, his face full of struggle, he finally looked up at her and asked.

　"Of course I'm not angry. Teacher Bai Yuan is so outstanding, and he usually does all sorts of intimate things with you that only couples would do. It's perfectly normal for you to like him."

　Ultimately, it all comes down to Teacher Bai Yuan's problem!

　Erina Nakiri shook her head, held Hisako Shinto's hand tightly, and said, "If you like her, just go for it. There's no harm in trying. Besides, Hisako is so beautiful, even prettier than a star. If I were Shirai-sensei, I would never refuse you. All you need to do to succeed is confess your feelings."

　At that moment, Erina Nakiri suddenly understood Alice Nakiri back then.

　Back then, Alice Nakiri made countless promises to her, saying that as long as she could take the initiative a little, Bai Yuan would be more than happy to take her into his harem. So that's what she felt back then.

　Having spent a long time by Bai Yuan's side, I have gained a thorough understanding of his temperament and character, which is why I was able to draw conclusions or formulas that can be applied to a certain type of person.

　As long as you spend some time by Bai Yuan's side, receive her careful guidance, and are punished by her with a ruler, it's impossible for her to refuse your confession.

　Because Bai Yuan had already conducted a screening process when he took her in.

　Those who remain here now are all women he finds attractive, with good figures, and most importantly, they are serious about cooking and have a certain talent for it—potential harem partners he can date!

　I must say, he's a very understanding man.

　"Just one confession away..."

　However, Hisako Shinto did not think so.

　Looking at Erina Nakiri, who was speaking with such certainty, she blushed deeply, biting her lower lip with an unusually hesitant expression.

　"Don't think I'm exaggerating, but it's normal for you to have doubts. After all, I didn't believe it myself at first, but after getting to know him better, I found that he really is that kind of person."

　Reaching out and grasping Hisako Shinoto's hand, Erina Nakiri spoke sincerely.

　She has always considered Hisako Shirato her only friend.

　If Hisako Shinto marries someone else in the future, they will only be able to get together once in a long time. I don't want that to happen!

　In that case, marrying Bai Yuan would be the best choice for her.

　They can still live together then, just like they did during their school days.

　Furthermore, although Bai Yuan is a womanizer, he is indeed very gentle and responsible towards every girl, making him the best person to entrust one's life to.

　"I..."

　Hisako Shinto still hesitated, even though Erina Nakiri spoke with absolute certainty, as if things were very simple.

　But Hisako is just Hisako, not the much-anticipated Erina...

　"If you can't muster the courage, then take it slow. We still have plenty of time."

　Seeing Hisako Shinto's extremely conflicted expression, I thought back to how I was at the beginning.

　Erina Nakiri immediately realized that she was being a bit too hasty; these things should be done step by step.

　After all, even she wouldn't dare to confess her feelings to Bai Yuan directly.

　Instead, after going through various tests and experiencing the boy's sincere care, she finally expressed her feelings at the hot spring.

　"Let's take it slow, there's no rush for these things."

　However, it seems there are a lot of girls here who like Teacher Baiyuan.

　Seeing that Erina Nakiri had finally relented and was no longer being asked to directly express her feelings.