Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

Alice Nakiri responded that this was too much to ask and that she could not comply.

The little girl was heartbroken for a long time because of her rejection, but now it seems she has accepted reality?

"Okay, since you're the first customer of our new product, we'll give you a free meal this time."

Remembering how much the little girl loved cream puffs yesterday, Alice Nakiri gently packed the new cream puffs and handed them over.

"Really? How lucky!"

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, the little girl was initially incredulous, but then a happy expression appeared on her face.

Because of her young age, her allowance was very limited, and buying expensive cream puffs for two consecutive days had already emptied her savings.

Now that Alice Nakiri is willing to give her a free meal, it's like sending charcoal in snowy weather!

"Tell me your thoughts after you finish eating."

"it is good!"

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, the little girl obediently stayed to the side, her eyes filled with admiration as she looked at her.

That gaze was like the way Alice Nakiri looked at Shirabuchi when they were children.

"Give me one too, Alice."

Beside her, Erina Nakiri had been watching Alice Nakiri the whole time, and naturally noticed that she was studying the new cream puff.

Now that rose cream vanilla cream puffs have been introduced, she feels the same intense curiosity.

"Thank you for your patronage."

"What's wrong? Am I going to charge you?"

Seeing Alice Nakiri's outstretched hand, Erina Nakiri raised an eyebrow.

"Even close brothers should keep clear accounts. Besides, if I give you a free copy, my revenue will be reduced by one copy."

This ebb and flow needs to be carefully calculated.

Alice Nakiri looked completely at ease and stated her theory, leaving Erina Nakiri speechless for a moment, but she still handed her 500 yen in the end.

"If it's not good, I'll ask for a refund!"

As they spoke, Erina Nakiri took the cream puff he offered and took a big bite...

"It is made primarily with vanilla seeds, with a trace amount of rose extract."

This blending method retains the rich, classic flavor of vanilla while adding layers of complexity with the delicate floral notes of rose. Is this to avoid the two aromas clashing...?

As she savored the vanilla aroma on her tongue, Erina Nakiri had this thought in mind, before turning her gaze to the rose vanilla cream flowing from the center of the round puff pastry.

Compared to custard, this cream has a richer, smoother flavor, almost like Dove chocolate.

As for the taste and texture of the outer shell, it was not much different from yesterday's almond puff pastry.

"The rich, creamy aroma of cheese and the vanilla flavor of vanilla seeds dominate, intense yet not overpowering. In addition, the milky base notes present a warm woody scent. The vanilla base notes reveal a delicate and unique rose fragrance, neither too sweet nor too powdery, like a rose with morning dew, appearing and disappearing."

Meanwhile, the little girl who had received the rose vanilla cream puff earlier closed her eyes.

She suddenly found herself in a pasture where herders were collecting milk, and the air was filled with the aroma of milk.

Suddenly, a gentle breeze swept by.

The vanilla seeds growing by the roadside emitted an alluring fragrance. Using this fragrance, the young man in the cowboy hat raised the rose in his hand to the blonde, blue-eyed girl and made a heartfelt confession.

"Your smile is like the stars in the sky, will you marry me, my love!"

"It would be an honor, and I would gladly accept."

As a burst of cheerful music began, the atmosphere became incredibly lively. A couple embraced tightly, and the little girl smiled like an auntie upon seeing this.

Is this what a confession is?

Such thoughts crossed the little girl's mind, and then she couldn't help but cover her face, which was clearly hot, indicating that she was shy.

It was clearly just an illusion, yet it gave her that feeling.

This rose vanilla round puff is absolutely amazing!

at the same time.

Many people tasted the rose and vanilla round puff pastry, and their faces all showed a happy expression.

Those who have been in love immediately recalled their happiest moments, while those who have never been in love imagined a handsome prince charming in their minds.

"Next up is caramel sea salt..."

Seeing the reactions of everyone present, Alice Nakiri nodded with satisfaction and then began researching the next type of cream puff.

"Alice is really amazing. She can quickly develop new dishes even in this kind of environment."

Beside her, Hisako Shinoto looked at Alice Nakiri with an expression full of reverence.

She simply couldn't do that.

It's not that I lack the ability to withstand pressure, but rather that medicinal cuisine requires time to develop and is difficult to improve in a short period of time.

Medicinal cuisine is mild and slow-acting, and cooking a single pot takes several hours. It's impossible to innovate and experiment extensively in a short period of time like Alice Nakiri.

"I need to work hard too!"

"After I get back, I'll improve the braising recipe, making it more fragrant and rich in flavor. That might attract more customers..."

Looking at the long queue in front of Shirayuki's stall, Hisako Shinto's eyes were filled with envy.

Because they sell pre-made braised food, it's difficult to demonstrate the cooking process, which is why they don't attract customers who want to watch a good show.

With this in mind, Hisako Shinto put even more effort into selling the product.

In her spare time, she would also listen attentively to customer reviews. Although not many people tasted the food on-site, she still heard several objective comments.

"Although this medicinal braised dish has a very unique medicinal aroma, the overall taste is still a bit too strong, which masks the flavor of the braising sauce and the ingredients themselves."

"When ingredients of different natures are combined, their essences can create a wonderful fusion, but there are also inevitable conflicts between them."

Ultimately, it comes down to the chef's skill. A skilled chef can naturally blend flavors by adjusting the proportions.

"I think it would be better to make them separately."

"That depends on the situation..."

Some of the people who had bought the braised food stood around the stall, tasting the medicinal braised food while making comments and complaints. Their voices reached Hisako Shinto's ears clearly and were secretly memorized.

Although their assessments are highly individualistic, they do have some merit.

After returning home, I made some minor improvements based on their suggestions. If the taste improved, I would officially launch it. If it was not satisfactory, I would try other methods.

Time passed little by little, and the sky turned from bright to dark.

"I'm very sorry, we're almost out of ingredients, so we'll be closing for today. Could the last customer please tell the next person that they don't need to queue anymore?"

Although the amount of ingredients prepared was double that of yesterday, the number of pots used for cooking also doubled.

With a constant stream of customers and a continuous flow of food being sold, Baiyuan's cooking cycle was not much shorter than yesterday; it's just that the queue moved forward much faster than yesterday.

In other words, it allowed more people to enjoy his cooking.

"what?"

"What a pity, I wanted to buy another one."

"At least I got to eat today, so it wasn't a wasted trip!"

"Boss, what time will you set up your stall tomorrow? I want to come early to queue up. Remember to stock up on plenty of ingredients! It would be even better if we could sell a few servings each!"

"That means it's only 7 p.m., and some people haven't even started eating dinner yet, and you're already finished. Isn't that a bit too weak?"

As soon as Bai Yuan finished speaking, a flurry of discussion broke out at the scene.

Some complained that Bai Yuan didn't prepare enough ingredients, others criticized him for closing up shop so early, and still others even asked him when he would set up shop the next morning, turning his freelance job into a fixed-time job.

"I feel everyone's enthusiasm. I can't guarantee when I'll set up my stall tomorrow, but I'll try to get there as early as possible."

While frying pork tenderloin, Bai Yuan responded to the customers on site, appearing to be forcing a smile.

Because of the summer heat, the number of people out and about in the evening is three times that at noon, which means that the square is busiest at night.

Unfortunately, he couldn't wait until then.

"You three continue, I'll take care of some work matters."

After serving the last group of customers, Bai Yuan moved his stall to the narrow alley behind the stall, then jogged up to the three busy people and spoke to them.

"Okay, walk slowly."

Hisako Shinohara, standing in front of Shirai, answered without looking up. At that moment, all she could see was the braised pig's ear on the cutting board, which she was slicing into thin slices at an angle.

As Bai Yuan's stall closed, the surrounding customers gradually dispersed and gathered in front of Nakiri Erina and the others' stall, where a new long queue quickly formed.

There is no other reason.

With Bai Yuan's departure, the stalls of Nakiri Erina and others immediately became the most delicious in the entire place, naturally attracting many diners.

Are you coming back to our house today?

Compared to Erina Nakiri and Hisako Shinoto, who need to cook all the time and cannot concentrate on their work, Alice Nakiri seems much more relaxed.

Seeing that Bai Yuan was about to leave, he took the opportunity to ask him something.

"I've been here long enough. I'm going to see Xiaohui today."

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's question, Bai Yuan revealed his itinerary without hesitation.

Although competing against all three at the same time gave him a great sense of satisfaction, as their shared boyfriend, he had to make sure they were all treated equally.

If one lingers in the beautiful and gentle world and forgets the other girls around him, he will definitely end up with a broken harem and girls who are distracted and disloyal.

"That's true. Then you should go find her quickly, and we can handle the rest."

Looking tenderly at the man before her, Alice Nakiri wasn't too surprised by his answer. If Bai Yuan didn't choose this path, he wouldn't be himself.

"Yes, and Alice, don't just focus on the filling. The outer crust is also very important. Only when the crust and filling are perfectly combined can the cream puff be a complete dish."

Before leaving, Bai Yuan glanced at the various new cream puffs in Nakiri Alice's cabinet.

The variety of options has increased significantly compared to yesterday.

However, the quality fluctuates, with no stable level.