Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

Bai Yuan didn't rush to call her, but instead sat on the edge of the bed thinking about why Nakiri Erina hadn't gotten up yet.

No matter how tired you are, ten hours will definitely make you feel almost fully recovered.

"He's probably... definitely sleeping in!"

After a moment's thought, Bai Yuan came to a conclusion, and a look of sudden realization appeared on his face.

However, figuring out how to wake him up has become a major problem.

As everyone knows, Erina Nakiri is a rich girl from a wealthy family, and she is generally grumpy when she wakes up.

How can you wake her up without her getting angry?

Normally, Erina Nakiri would wake up naturally when she heard noises around her, so she had never been bothered by it. She never expected that she would have to go through such trouble now.

I should have called Hisako over earlier.

As Erina Nakiri's personal secretary, she definitely knows how to wake Erina up.

Bai Yuan gently stroked Nakiri Erina's silky skin with his fingers, trying to attract her attention and wake her up with some movement.

"Well..."

"It actually works..."

Seeing Erina Nakiri's slightly shifting expression, Shirabuchi showed a look of surprise.

He was just trying it out casually, but he got excited when he saw Erina Nakiri actually make a move.

Without hesitation, he intensified his movements, even adding his other hand to the mix.

On the other side, Erina Nakiri, still asleep, had a slight frown on her brow.

For some reason, a giant slime suddenly barged into her dream, shattering her peaceful and tranquil life. The slime's eyes suddenly flashed red the moment it saw her, and then it frantically jumped and rushed towards her.

She could dodge if she just jumped.

But, for some reason, a large amount of sticky mucus extended from the slime's body and attacked her frantically, capturing her in no time.

The next moment, his clothes were corroded.

A tingling, numb sensation attacked from all parts of my body.

This gave her goosebumps all over her real-world body.

"do not want!"

A voice, tinged with fear yet also with a hint of coy reluctance, escaped from Erina Nakiri's lips.

A thin layer of sweat appeared on the girl's forehead, and her breathing became rapid, but she soon discovered the culprit that had made her like this.

Baiyuan.

"Teacher Bai Yuan, can you tell me what you're doing!?"

Their eyes met, and Erina Nakiri immediately sat up.

She hugged the pillow to her chest to cover her body, while biting her lower lip and looking at Bai Yuan, who had just withdrawn his hand. The girl's voice was filled with turbulent emotions.

"I didn't do anything, just woke you up."

Bai Yuan awkwardly touched his nose and explained why he did that.

"Is this how you wake someone up?!"

Bai Yuan was initially quite happy to see that Nakiri Erina had woken up, but seeing her slightly angry face, he felt a little uneasy.

Wasn't this a gentle way to wake him up? Could it have backfired...?

Thinking of this, Bai Yuan moved closer to where Nakiri Erina was.

"What...what do you want to do?"

Seeing Bai Yuan suddenly approach, Erina Nakiri's questioning words faltered, her heart inexplicably quickened, and her voice lost its previous arrogance, becoming somewhat trembling.

“I was worried that you would be angry if I suddenly woke you up, so I used touching your body to wake you up. Therefore, it was my fault that you had a nightmare, and I apologize for that. But it is your fault that you have been lying in bed until now and you won’t get up no matter how I call you.”

Now I'll change my clothes and go out for breakfast. If it's too late, Hisako and I will eat it all.

Looking into Erina Nakiri's eyes, which were somewhat moved, Bai Yuan's voice was clear and cold.

He briefly explained why he did it and apologized, then threw away the pillow she was holding to open the door, then leaned down and kissed her forehead before leaving the room gracefully.

"Wow...so manly!"

As the room door closed, Erina Nakiri, who had slightly raised her body, slowly slid down, a look of relief on her face. Her fingers gently touched the spot on her forehead where Bai Yuan had kissed her, her expression filled with a hint of ecstasy.

She hadn't blamed Bai Yuan in the first place, and now that he had explained, she naturally felt relieved.

"Wasn't that a bit too childish?"

I never imagined I'd do something so indecent in my daze. I should leave these kinds of things to someone else in the future; it's far too dangerous for a man and a woman to be alone together in a room.

Bai Yuan covered his eyes after leaving the house, clearly feeling a little embarrassed.

His actions just now were out of necessity. Erina Nakiri was clearly a little angry, and it would take a long time to comfort her through proper channels, by which time the food would probably be cold. So he took a different approach and explained his reasons for doing so in a slightly forceful tone.

A moment later, the sound of changing clothes came from the room, and Bai Yuan also arrived at the kitchen.

"Teacher Bai Yuan."

Hearing Bai Yuan's footsteps, Shinoto Hisako turned her head to greet him, then turned her gaze back to the pot of lobster soup in front of her.

"It's almost ready to be taken out of the pot."

Bai Yuan glanced at the boiling soup pot in front of him, sniffed the aroma wafting through the air.

"it is good!"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Shinoto Hisako turned off the heat without hesitation, moved the pot to a damp cloth, and then used cheesecloth to filter out pure lobster broth.

The clear lobster broth flowed into the bowl like a gentle stream, releasing a rich and savory aroma.

At the same time, both Shirai Awakening and Hisako Shinto closed their eyes and savored the extremely rich and delicious flavor.

"Is this the broth made from black tiger prawn shells and lobster shells? It's so fresh! Such a pure and delicious flavor!"

Hisako Shirato's voice was filled with emotion, and the intensely savory flavor made her face flush. Anyone who didn't know better would think that Shirai had done something to her in the kitchen.

"All that's left is to reduce the juice and combine the ingredients."

Looking at the perfectly presented shrimp soup in front of him, Bai Yuan strolled to the stove, set up the iron pot, and began to reduce the sauce over high heat.

Before long, the shrimp broth was concentrated into a rich sauce.

A deep, rich flavor is released from it, revealing an exceptionally rich aroma.

Once the sauce was ready, Bai Yuan took the iron pot to the lobster and egg mixture that had been assembled earlier, placed the lobster head (which had been reserved beforehand) at the front of the lobster meat, made a simple design, and then poured the hot and rich lobster sauce over it.

After being drizzled with lobster sauce, the dish comes to an end.

Bai Yuan picked up the shrimp paste he had prepared earlier and placed it on top of the lobster as a garnish and to add flavor.

"Finish."

The moment the spoon left the lobster, the dish seemed to reach a critical point; a dazzling golden light burst forth from the plate of lobster and roe.

The pristine white kitchen was instantly bathed in gold.

Neither Shirabuchi nor Hisako Shinto were surprised by this scene.

As the golden light falls, a faint golden glow lingers on the surface of the lobster's roe.

"What beautiful food! I almost don't want to eat it!"

Looking at the dish in front of her, Hisako Shinoto exclaimed from the bottom of her heart.

The orange-yellow lobster and white onsen egg are drizzled with a golden-red sauce that shimmers with light.

If I hadn't seen the cooking process of this dish with my own eyes...

Hisako Shinoto would definitely think this is the work of some master artist, and that it shouldn't be on the dining table, but should be in an exhibition hall!

"What are you cooking? It smells so good!"

Hisako Shirato wasn't the only one captivated by the rich aroma; Alice Nakiri, who had just returned from outside, was as well.

She could smell the aroma emanating from the house from outside the door, so she quickly opened it and saw the dazzling golden light shining from the kitchen, which made the aroma even more enticing.

"Shrimp and egg stir-fry, and your favorite congee with preserved egg and lean pork, that should be about right."

As Bai Yuan spoke, he sniffed and found a delicate fragrance amidst the rich aroma, naturally judging its doneness to be the perfect time to turn off the heat, let it cool, and serve!

"Okay, I'll go wash my hands and get ready to eat."

As they were talking, Alice Nakiri put the cream she had just bought from the supermarket into the refrigerator, then quickly washed her hands and came to Shirayuki, wanting to help him take the things out.

Bai also saw through her intention and naturally placed a damp cloth on both sides of the casserole containing the preserved egg and lean pork congee, placing it on the edge of the stove to indicate that she should take it herself.

Hisako Shinto, seeing this, very perceptively grabbed her bowl and chopsticks and followed.

As for Bai Yuan, he opened the steamer, took out the grilled shrimp and egg dish, and placed it on a tray to sit with the lobster and egg dish.

the other side.

Erina Nakiri frowned as she looked at herself in the mirror.

She then quickly took off her dress and changed into ordinary chef's attire.

She's just not suited to these flamboyant outfits; she looks so embarrassed in them...

"That's settled then. After dinner, I'll set up my stall. If I don't set up my stall for half a day, I'll probably be overtaken on the leaderboard. Those guys are really something else."

Looking at herself in the mirror, Erina Nakiri opened the door to her room without hesitation, and then smelled an extremely strong fragrance.

"Gululu."

Right then, her stomach started growling loudly from hunger.

"Lady Erina, go wash your hands, it's time to eat!"

After walking through the not-so-long corridor, Erina Nakiri saw a table laden with a sumptuous breakfast.

Hisako Shinto stood in front of the dining table looking conflicted, but her expression instantly turned into a smile when she saw her come out.

"it is good."

Erina Nakiri nodded slightly in agreement, and then went into the bathroom to wash up.