Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

　The entire conversation took place in front of the elevator, and the girl, for some reason, just stood at the door and wouldn't come in.

　"Of course!"

　As Erina Nakiri spoke, she and Hisako Shinoto got into the elevator together.

　Soon, the elevator arrived at the top floor. Ignoring Alice Nakiri, Erina Nakiri stepped out of the elevator and went straight to the kitchen that Shirai had prepared for her.

　"You're one minute and twenty seconds late. Did you oversleep?"

　As I pushed open the door, Bai Yuan's voice rang in my ears.

　A handsome and tall figure came into view, looking out at the city. The sunlight shone on his face, making him even more handsome.

　However, because of what happened yesterday, Erina Nakiri was unable to look him in the eye for a moment.

　"No, I ran into Alice in front of the elevator, which delayed me a bit."

　Yesterday I went into the wrong bathroom, all because of her, and you didn't even warn me!

　Thinking back to when she entered the bathroom, Shiro Akimoto's expression remained unchanged, which made Nakiri Erina somewhat annoyed.

　"Is that so? I thought you came in to reward me because you saw how hard I've worked. It turns out that's not the case. What a pity."

　Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's words, a hint of regret crept into Bai Yuan's voice.

　The other person's sudden appearance at his bathhouse yesterday really startled him. He thought the other person was being considerate of his tiredness after a long day, and since they were planning to come over in the evening anyway, they came a little earlier than expected.

　Unexpectedly, it was Alice Nakiri who did it.

　That guy is really tight-lipped; even after what happened to him last night, he still didn't say a word.

　"What reward?! Even if it were a reward, it would just be a delicious meal. Who rewards people with something like that..."

　Hearing Bai Yuan's words, Erina Nakiri blushed even more.

Chapter 255 The Sea! The Sea! Swimsuits in the Sunlight!

　"Okay, I won't tease you anymore.

　Actually, I noticed it yesterday, but I didn't say anything because I saw that you didn't resist and even seemed to be looking forward to it.

　We've been dating for so long, but there's been hardly any progress. Aside from cooking, you don't even dare to make eye contact with me. Everyone who knows us knows we're a couple; others might think we're strangers.

　As Bai Yuan spoke, he pulled a black lace ribbon from his pocket. Upon closer inspection, it appeared to be the same ribbon from yesterday. It was enough to completely obscure the view in front of him, instantly reminding Nakiri Erina of the fear of being dominated by darkness.

　"Do I have to wear this today too?"

　Erina Nakiri swallowed hard, then hesitated.

　The feeling of being imprisoned in darkness was far from pleasant. She could endure it for a short while, but being trapped in continuous darkness while fully conscious was truly maddening.

　"If you already know the answer, close your eyes and then extend your hand."

　As she spoke, Bai Yuan had already arrived in front of her, and a pleasant sandalwood scent wafted from his nose. This scent was the same as the one she had smelled at the hot spring yesterday, causing Erina Nakiri's heart to race involuntarily.

　"Do they even have to tie your hands?"

　Erina Nakiri hesitated for a moment, but still asked the question.

　Blindfolding her was understandable, but tying her hands and making her sit in a chair unable to move was really beyond her comprehension.

　Yesterday was the same; she couldn't struggle even if she wanted to.

　"It's not impossible that you might tear the ribbon off in your emotional state, so please bear with it for now."

　He tied Erina Nakiri's hands tightly and watched her twist her body slightly, but unable to break free. A wicked smile appeared on Bai Yuan's face.

　Such a scene is truly captivating.

　The girl looked anxious and uneasy because her eyes were blindfolded and her hands and feet were bound.

　You should definitely try it when you have time! Your body should be more sensitive in this situation.

　"Teacher Baiyuan, when do we start...?"

　Sitting in the chair, unable to move, a hesitant voice came from Nakiri Erina's mouth, bringing Shirobuchi back to his senses from his daydream. He then strolled over to the kitchen counter.

　"It's already started, so sniff the air and savor the aroma of the food!"

　Seeing Erina Nakiri get into the zone, Shirabuchi spoke with a serious tone as he prepared the ingredients.

　After her initial panic, Erina Nakiri quickly regained her composure.

　"The flavor of this dish...is from onions, garlic, ginger..."

　The intensive training lasted for seven days, with three days in the hotel and four days outdoors.

　The group first went to the countryside to source ingredients locally and learned a lot about local rural cuisine.

　Then we went to the streets and alleys to experience those century-old shops.

　At first, Erina Nakiri and the others didn't care about these dishes, thinking that it was impossible for some country folk to make top-notch food, and there was no need to learn them.

　But all of this changed after they tasted the strangely flavored dish.

　Although the cuisine wasn't top-tier, the flavor was truly unique; it was her...

　We haven't experienced the deliciousness we've tasted.

　The flavor immediately captivated everyone present, leaving them mesmerized by the delicious taste.

　On the seventh day, the special training was called off and replaced by a trip to the beach.

　The reason for this is that the training was arduous, and they needed to relax properly.

　It's impossible to drag your tired body to the competition venue.

　The summer sun shines on the golden sand, and the waves gently lap against the shore, making a pleasant sound.

　Many of the girls were visiting the beach for the first time, looking around with obvious excitement.

　Wow! The ocean is so beautiful!

　Yoshino Yuuki opened her arms wide, welcoming the sea breeze, her face beaming with a bright smile. She wore a yellow two-piece swimsuit with a playful and cute ruffled design, and her fair skin seemed to shimmer in the sunlight.

　"Yuuki, wait for us!"

　Behind her came Tadokoro Megumi's voice, along with the dull sound of running. She was wearing a light blue one-piece swimsuit, a conservative yet elegant style, the hem of which swayed gently as she ran.

　At this moment, her braids had been untied, and her long hair was being blown about by the sea breeze, revealing her delicate face.

　"Look, there are seashells over there!"

　Ryoko Sakaki pointed excitedly at the beach, wearing a daring bikini whose vibrant red color made her skin appear even whiter. She bent down, picked up a seashell, and her eyes were filled with joy.

　"Fuzhou is rich in seafood. You can find a lot of razor clams in the mud and sand, and clams on the beaches along the coast. There may also be small octopuses and crabs. Look carefully, and we'll use these for lunch today."

　Watching the scantily clad girls hopping and skipping on the beach with seemingly endless energy, Bai Yuan, wearing swim trunks and sunglasses, scanned their fair skin back and forth.

　"Eh, are we cooking again today? Teacher Baiyuan is so clueless about romance!"

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Yoshino Yuuki stopped in her tracks, a look of regret appearing on her face. She then stomped her foot and huffed in his direction.

　"Relax today, I'll cook for you, but you'll have to find the ingredients yourself."

　"Is this what they call beachcombing? I've only seen it on some video websites, this is my first time experiencing it in person."

　Erina Nakiri picked up a shell from the ground that had no meat inside, her face filled with curiosity.

　Although she went to the beach many times for work, she was always in a rush and would often go back as soon as she finished her work.

　This is the first time I've ever been able to go beachcombing so freely and without any restrictions!

　"Didn't you make it past the midterm exam?"

　Seeing Erina Nakiri's excited expression, Alice Nakiri couldn't help but complain.

　"That's just a river at best, what does it have to do with the sea!? Hisako, let's go."

　"Yes, Lady Erina!"

　Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Erina Nakiri rolled her eyes slightly, then grabbed Hisako Shinomiya's hand and strode forward.

　Soon, the two arrived at the boundary between the sea and the beach. The clear, slightly cool water rippled gently on the girl's fair toes, and her face was filled with great excitement.

　"Let's go too, Brother Bai Yuan."

　Having lived by the sea since childhood, Alice Nakiri is extremely knowledgeable about where to find razor clams.

　It would be quite boring for her to go beachcombing alone, so she decisively reached out her hand to Bai Yuan.

　"Ah."

　Bai Yuan did not refuse and placed his hand on hers.

　At this moment, Alice Nakiri is wearing a white lace swimsuit, which retains both the innocence of a young girl and a touch of maturity.

　With her snow-white skin and white hair, it could be said that she was a white territory from head to toe.

　"Logically speaking, such a solid color scheme shouldn't look good, but you managed to pull it off with your good looks. You're truly a beauty."

　With admiration in his eyes, Bai Yuan couldn't help but grab Nakiri Alice's slender arm and pull her into his arms. He then boldly kissed her on the cheek, followed by her lips.

　"Wow, that's so sudden."

　"But I'm so happy! If you like kissing, let's kiss forever!"

　Suddenly being pulled and forcefully kissed by Bai Yuan, Nakiri Alice was somewhat surprised, but joy followed.

　"It's so beautiful, I can't help myself. Let's go beachcombing."

　"Uh-huh!"

　As reason gradually returned, Bai Yuan patted Nakiri Alice's head, somewhat surprised by his own actions just now.

　This was an unintentional act, but he didn't notice the joy in Alice Nakiri's eyes.

　A kiss from your loved one, accompanied by heartfelt praise, can truly make her happy all day!

　Meanwhile, the Polaris trio had already walked a considerable distance.

　"Look! There's a little crab here!"

　Yoshino Yuuki crouched down and carefully used a shovel to clear away the sand. A small crab scrambled out in a panic, and she quickly caught it with a bucket, a triumphant smile on her face. "I caught it!" she exclaimed excitedly, holding up the bucket to show off to Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko, who were following closely behind.

　Seeing how easily she had made her catch, Ryoko Sakaki ran to a group of rocks to look for snails that might be living on them.

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