Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

"Because the place where I fell was sandy, my coccyx is in relatively good condition."

Of course, the risk of a bone fracture cannot be ruled out, but the possibility is very small. I can heal it with my internal energy, and there shouldn't be any problems.

As a form of internal energy cultivated within the human body, internal strength has a wide range of applications, and it is often more effective than medicine in healing minor injuries.

"I'll cook you a medicinal meal tonight; it should be fine after a little nourishment."

After placing his hand on Ryoko Sakaki's buttocks for a moment, Bai Yuan channeled his inner energy into them, quickly relieving her pain.

Ryoko Sakaki felt a chill from Shiro's hand, and her face flushed red with embarrassment.

Teacher Baiyuan was clearly treating her.

However, she experienced strange sensations because of this treatment.

This feeling is so strange!

Ryoko Sakaki closed her eyes, not daring to look at Shiro's face, for fear that he would notice something was wrong.

A ripple stirred deep within her heart, and a strange seed took root and sprouted, but she dared not utter a word of it, for fear of being considered a pervert.

"Teacher Bai Yuan, I feel I'm almost fully recovered. Is there any need to continue?"

A slightly suppressed voice came from Ryoko Sakaki's throat, her hands gripping the floor tightly.

Such a shameful experience...

It would be fine in private, but on the beach, being stared at by so many people like a rare animal was devastating for her.

If this were to happen in front of everyone...

Ryoko Sakaki dared not continue thinking about it, her muscles tense, afraid that if she wasn't careful, her body would react in an unexpected way.

"Then go back and rest first. Don't participate in the next volleyball match to avoid any real problems. You'll take care of her, Yuuki."

After glancing at Ryoko Sakaki's general condition and concluding that she was alright, Shirai gently patted the spot where the girl felt ashamed, then stood up gracefully and said to Yoshino Yuuki, who looked worried.

"Yes! I will take good care of Ryoko."

Yoshino Yuuki nodded firmly in response.

She had seen Ryoko Sakaki's efforts and naturally couldn't blame her for a small setback; on the contrary, she felt quite sorry for her.

After all, the opponent was fighting with all their might for a victory that was almost impossible to win.

"Erina, Hisako, Little Meimei and Miyoko.

"Warm up a bit, loosen up your muscles to avoid straining your muscles during exercise. Your next match is volleyball."

Although she fell hard, Ryoko Sakaki was not actually injured because it was sandy.

At most, the buttocks will be jolted, causing pain and some discomfort, but the actual impact is not significant.

Everyone looked concerned, so if he said something like that, it would be a bit awkward for Ryoko Sakaki.

So he deliberately gave ambiguous answers, telling Yoshino Yuuki to take Sakaki Ryoko back to her room to rest, and that it would be much better to tell everyone later that everything was alright.

"clear."

"Come right away."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's call, Nakiri Erina and Shinoto Hisako also turned their attention away from Sakaki Ryoko and looked at their opponents.

Mito Ikumi and Hojo Miyoko.

Both of them had excellent figures, with prominent curves, defined abs, and slender yet muscular arms, making them look like formidable experts.

They must be someone who exercises regularly.

"Lady Erina, I never expected to run into you here."

Once upon a time, Mito Ikumi also worked under Nakiri Erina, and was an insignificant member of her team.

However, this identity naturally disappeared after she joined Bai Yuan's harem, and both of them wisely refrained from mentioning it again.

"I didn't expect to be your opponent in the first round. Let's give it our all from now on. I won this victory without holding back."

Looking at the girl in front of her, whose childishness had faded and whose sharpness was now fully revealed, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but recall the scene when the two of them first met.

At the time, Mito Ikumi was very young and not very tall. The first thing he said to her was, "My name is Mito Ikumi, the only daughter of Mito Beef. I like to associate with strong people, and of course, I am also a strong person. I hope to work under your command."

Then, after a series of tests, Mito Ikumi, who showed exceptional talent in beef cooking, successfully became her subordinate, handling many dirty and tiring tasks for her, and was one of her capable assistants.

Some research clubs that were already on the verge of collapse were brought down by Mito Ikumi's challenge, and were forced to announce their closure.

By occupying the premises of these research societies, she rapidly expanded her influence and truly solidified her position as the tenth seat of the Ten Outstanding Individuals.

“I would have done the same even without you saying so.”

Looking at Erina Nakiri, Ikumi Mito's expression was somewhat complicated.

After all, he was the first master she had ever served, and he had even personally cooked a feast for her. There was a master-servant relationship between them.

Even Mito beef has taken a step further with the help of Erina Nakiri.

She has received a lot of praise from her family for this.

"That's good. Teacher Baiyuan, please blow the whistle!"

Upon hearing Mito Ikumi's words, Nakiri Erina said no more and immediately told Shirabuchi to blow the whistle, as she couldn't wait to start the match.

Former subordinate, now adversary.

Although she felt a little conflicted, it didn't mean she would go easy on him.

"Okay, I'll satisfy you."

Seeing Erina Nakiri's fighting spirit, Shirabuchi nodded, picked up his whistle and blew it, and the battle officially began.

The ball landed in Erina Nakiri's hands the next moment.

This was Mito Ikumi's decision, a way of showing consideration for her former employer. Hojo Miyoko had no objections, since she didn't think she would lose.

"Hisako, you serve the first ball."

With a short, powerful "bang," the volleyball landed in the area where Mito Ikumi and Hojo Miyoko were.

The two exchanged a glance, then Mito Ikumi stepped forward, knocked the volleyball away, and threw it back, while Hojo Miyoko jumped up in perfect coordination.

The next moment, she clenched her fist and knocked the volleyball down from mid-air.

"call out--"

The powerful strike caused a subtle deformation on the surface of the volleyball, moving at an extraordinary speed that was difficult for the naked eye to detect.

Upon seeing this, Erina Nakiri's expression changed slightly, and she rushed forward to save the situation.

Because of her quick reaction, she managed to save the volleyball before it hit the ground, and a look of relief appeared on her face.

The volleyball, touched by her fingertips, soared high into the air, but couldn't quite find its way to a specific spot. Fortunately, Hisako Shinoto had already started following the ball's movements.

Yes, she believed that Erina Nakiri would catch the ball.

It stems from the trust that has developed between master and servant over many years.

"Go, Hisako!"

Lying on the sand, Erina Nakiri saw Hisako Shinoto leap high into the air, with the volleyball that had just been hit hovering in front of her.

An excited look appeared on her face, and then she raised her arms and shouted.

Hisako Shinto also slammed the ball down hard at her shout.

"You think you can score points like that? That's far too simplistic of you."

Seeing Hisako Shinto leap high into the air, Miyoko Hojo, who was already waiting on the other side of the net, sneered. She then positioned herself at the spot where the ball would land after the opponent's shot and gently returned the ball, just barely clearing the net.

However, because there was no one at the net, there was absolutely no chance of catching the ball.

Even though Erina Nakiri noticed and rushed forward desperately to touch the ball, she was just a hair's breadth away from it and could only watch as the volleyball landed smoothly.

"hateful!"

Looking at the volleyball landing in front of her, Erina Nakiri showed a look of unwillingness. It was only ten centimeters away, less than ten centimeters away!

If only she had pressed her foot just a little harder.

Maybe we can reach it!

Clenching her fist and slamming it heavily on the ground, with an expression of unwillingness on her face, Erina Nakiri took two deep breaths and slowly stood up from the ground.

"Win the next goal!"

Erina Nakiri suddenly became very calm as she tossed the volleyball in front of her to Yuuki Yoshino and stood beside Hisako Shinodo as she spoke.

"Yes, Erina-sama."

Seeing Erina Nakiri's eyes, Hisako Shinoto immediately realized that she was angry, so she also perked up and prepared to win a point no matter what.

"coming!"

As the volleyball flew towards her, Erina Nakiri quickly hit it into the air, and Hisako Shinoto also swiftly hit it the moment it took off.

Mito Ikumi, who was prepared, followed suit and returned the ball with a similar combination play.

However, this time Erina Nakiri was noticeably more composed. She didn't hesitate as she watched the ball fly towards her and hit it into the sky again, which was then struck by Hisako.

This happened repeatedly, back and forth.

Neither side was willing to give in. If Erina Nakiri and Hisako Shinoto lost again, they would be eliminated. Ikumi Mito and Miyoko Hojo only needed one more point to win.

Both sides have reasons why they cannot back down.

Thus, a tug-of-war was born.

Because their strengths were roughly equal, neither side could deliver a decisive blow, so they could only keep attacking back and forth to ensure they didn't lose the match.

This is undoubtedly very physically demanding.

However, neither side paid much attention, as the rewards were substantial, and each was determined to win no matter what.

"That was quite impressive."

Watching the large and small balls swaying in the air, creating waves of flesh that were incredibly impactful, Bai Yuan remained expressionless, but couldn't help feeling a surge of emotion within him. At the same time, he felt even more strongly that holding the competition was the right choice.

"I knew you didn't just want to hold a volleyball tournament. Oh, I see."

Noticing Bai Yuan's gaze fixed on the group jumping on the beach volleyball court, Alice Nakiri, standing beside him, couldn't help but speak up, saying something similar to what Hisako Shinoto had said earlier.