Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

As if he had thought of something, Bai Yuan looked at Nakiri Alice's small face and said.

"Another round of special training?!"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Alice Nakiri's smiling face instantly turned ugly.

She had finally returned to Totsuki and had only rested for two days when Bai Yuan told her she had to undergo special training again...

Who can she complain to?

Chapter 295 On-site training begins, the antagonistic pairing

"Don't complain. This is something you have to go through to become the Chief's wife. Don't you want to be the Chief's wife and stand by my side forever?"

Bai Yuan patiently guided her; he was just worried about how to motivate Nakiri Alice, and now this ethereal leader's wife was the best way to motivate her!

But he was telling the truth.

He will definitely stand at the top of the culinary world in the future. If Alice Nakiri, as his wife, is weak, people may not say anything to his face, but they will definitely talk about her in private.

He can shut one or two people up, but he can't shut everyone up.

Either do nothing, or do it to the best of your ability.

This is the path that Alice Nakiri will take next, overcoming all obstacles until she truly becomes a towering figure, capable of standing alone!

"Of course I do!"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Alice Nakiri spoke with a resounding voice, clenching her fists as she spoke, making a cracking sound.

At that moment, her eyes were blazing with fury, clearly ignited by his words.

"Then work hard, strive, and make yourself stronger."

Looking at the girl who sat upright on his lower abdomen, revealing everything to him, Bai Yuan slowly raised his hand and stroked her fair face.

"Yes, I will become very powerful."

Feeling the warmth of her cheek, Alice Nakiri held onto Shiro's hand, preventing him from letting go easily, while her eyes revealed an unyielding tenderness.

"Alice, although this is a bit sudden, I might do something unreasonable right now to give you a heads-up. I hope you won't be angry."

Seeing the girl's pure and alluring appearance, Bai Yuan's heart skipped a beat for no reason, and an infuriating thought surfaced in his mind.

"Unreasonable behavior? We've already gone this far, what unreasonable behavior could possibly make me angry? I'm a little curious. Do what you want, I won't blame you, after all, it was my own request."

Hearing Bai Yuan's words, Nakiri Airi didn't care at all. She even swayed her body slightly, placed her fingers on his body, and her eyes became more charming.

"Snapped."

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Bai Yuan raised his hand without hesitation and slapped her face with just the right amount of force, producing a crisp sound the next moment.

Suddenly slapped, the girl turned her face away in surprise, feeling the stinging pain on her face. A strange sense of satisfaction welled up inside her, but she still looked at Bai Yuan, waiting for his explanation.

"Yeah, I couldn't help myself when I saw your expression, so I hit you."

The throbbing in his heart subsided, and Bai Yuan looked away, not daring to look at her. In this atmosphere, he simply couldn't bring himself to raise his hand without bringing it down.

That bewildered, pitiful expression is enough to evoke a man's protective instincts.

"It's okay, can we try again?"

Just when Bai Yuan thought that Alice Nakiri would be angry or even say some harsh words to scold him, he looked up and saw a smug face.

Of course, that's not the point; it's what Alice Nakiri said next.

"what?"

"Do I need to spell it out for you? Could you please raise your hand and give me another slap? I think I'm starting to like this feeling!"

Seeing Bai Yuan's astonished face, Nakiri Alice became a little anxious. She placed her hands on his chest and scratched him slightly, while blushing as she spoke to him.

"What attribute did you unlock?"

Now that his inner turmoil had subsided, Bai Yuan had returned to normal, and there was a hint of surprise in his eyes as he looked at Alice Nakiri.

"It's all your fault! You suddenly hit me, which made me unlock some strange feeling. If you hadn't hit me back, I would have gotten angry!"

Hearing Bai Yuan's sarcastic remark, Nakiri Alice blushed with embarrassment.

The feeling just now was too mysterious. After a brief mental blank, an intense sense of comfort welled up from the depths of her heart, causing her body to spasm uncontrollably.

"Snapped."

"Yes, that's the feeling, but it feels much weaker than the last one..."

Feeling a faint stinging sensation on her face, Alice Nakiri was initially delighted, but soon her brows furrowed slightly before she expressed her feelings.

Bai Yuan's attack just now was truly amazing; it made her feel numb all over and almost made her faint.

The second one, while it still stirred something within her, was far less intense than the first, and seemed rather subdued.

"It's like a surprise."

The effect of surprise is greatest when you are completely unprepared, but when you are prepared, the effect of surprise is greatly diminished, so it's normal that you feel the effect is worse.

Lowering his hands and leaning back on the pillow, Bai Yuan looked at the girl in front of him who was covering her face and seemed to be feeling something, and began to analyze the situation rationally.

Even when he played for the second time, he didn't have the same feeling as before.

"Alright, too bad. Then you can try to find more opportunities in the future, you don't need to ask me, you can just call."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's explanation, Alice Nakiri showed a regretful expression, but the feeling surging deep within her body made it impossible for her to remain calm.

So she placed her hands on the edge of the blanket and pulled it over her head with a little force, a hint of shyness in her eyes.

"Okay, but you can't get angry."

"I won't be angry! Also, it's getting late, turn off the lights."

"Understood, I'm starting!"

"What are you starting?!"

"You know what I'm talking about, and you're already prepared, aren't you? Some places are already on high alert."

"Even so, don't say it like that, it's kind of embarrassing!"

Two weeks after the start of the school term.

Shiomi Research Institute.

"They're using basil pesto here..."

Holding a carefully prepared snack in his hand, and looking at Kurokiba Ryo sitting opposite him, and Hayama Akira standing with his arms crossed, Yukihira Soma began to introduce the snack with a serious expression while eating.

"I can make something even tastier than this."

Taking a bite of the dish that resembled a hand roll, Kurokiba Ryo slightly raised his eyes and looked at Yukihira Soma, saying nonchalantly.

"All you guys know is eating..."

Beside him, Hayama Akira, leaning against the window, looked somewhat speechless. These two guys, Yukihira and Kurokiba, came all this way so early in the morning just to eat?!

"By the way, Shiomi-senpai, you mentioned Stagiaire earlier... right?"

What is that?

Upon hearing Hayama Akira's voice, Yukihira Soma seemed to suddenly remember something, swaying slightly as he looked at Shiomi Jun standing to the side.

"Originally, Stagiaire meant trainee in French."

This is a course for first-year high school students who are sent out to conduct research at various culinary sites.

The locations you'll be stationed at range from upscale restaurants to food manufacturers and even public institutions—a diverse range—allowing you to experience a real-world, hands-on environment, which is also part of the formal curriculum.

Upon hearing Soma Yukihira's question, Jun Shiomi pondered for a moment before explaining the meaning of Stagiaire, which was also the information she had received yesterday.

The field trip for this semester has been brought forward, and these guys will be setting off one after another within a week.

Giving them a heads-up beforehand, so they can be mentally prepared, seems like a good option.

"That's easy."

Thinking back to his childhood days working at a port restaurant, Kurokiba Ryo's face became more relaxed, as he felt no pressure at all.

His relaxed demeanor also attracted the attention of several people nearby.

"Anyway, I don't think there are any professional chefs over there who are better than me."

Facing the gazes of those around him, Kurokiba Ryo leaned back on the sofa with his arms outstretched, looking like he was the strongest in the world.

"It's not as simple as you think!"

Shiomi Jun clenched his fists slightly, his expression one of displeasure.

"No matter which training location it is, it is because of trust in Totsuki Academy that they accept trainees."

If you cause any damage to Totsuki's reputation, you might even be fired on the spot.

Perhaps feeling that Kurokiba Ryo's attitude was too casual and worried that he might cause trouble, Shiomi Jun stood up, his expression becoming exceptionally serious.

"Yes, that's exactly how it is at this school."

The image of an academy constantly climbing towards the top of the pyramid flashed through his mind, where falling behind even slightly would result in being ruthlessly abandoned. Soma Yukihira pondered this, rubbing his chin.

"Working in someone else's kitchen, does that mean you get to be in contact with the outside world?"

Soma Yukihira lowered his head and muttered to himself.

School life is repetitive. It's exciting for the first few days, but it gets boring after a while.

"So as long as you don't cause any problems and do your job properly in a timely manner, you're considered qualified?"

With a gentle expression, Hayama Akira looked at Shiomi Jun and asked the question that everyone present was curious about.

"The standard for qualification is to leave behind significant and visible results during the training period."

With the rules of previous field training sessions in mind, Shiomi Jun stated the conditions for passing the test.

"Significantly visible...results?"

Soma Yukihira fell into deep thought. He was completely clueless and could only take it one step at a time.

a few days later.

A noisy commercial street area.

"Was the initial training location a pair-up? I wonder who my teammate is this time. I hope they won't hold me back."