Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

That's right, I just happened to be passing by!

Upon hearing Zhou Yike's somewhat teasing words, the boy she called Mu Bai blushed instantly and then hurriedly began to explain.

"Tsk, it was just a guess at first, but seeing your reaction just now, I'm absolutely certain that you were indeed eavesdropping outside!"

Seeing the boy blush with nervousness and try to make excuses but only managed to come up with a ridiculously clumsy one, Zhou Yike couldn't help but chuckle.

"No!"

"Yes, yes!"

"You two go out and have some fun. Don't bother me here. I'm going to study these people's cooking videos and send you the information later."

Looking at the two people chattering and making a ruckus in the room, Mu Hong rubbed her aching temples and then waved for them to leave.

"Okay, Sister Hong."

"I know, sister."

Upon hearing Mu Hong's words, Zhou Yike and Mu Bai exchanged a glance, then tacitly left the room, preparing to go downstairs for a stroll by the sea.

Although they are rivals in ordinary times, they are also close and tacit teammates when facing other strong students from other schools.

"Have I entered the cafeteria?"

Looking at the girls' swimsuits of various styles in front of him, Bai Yuan was dazzled and couldn't take it all in at once, so he couldn't help but sigh.

"Brother Bai Yuan, could you please wipe the drool from the corner of your mouth when you say that?"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Nakiri Alice couldn't help but retort, then reached out to wipe the drool from the corner of his mouth, showing no sign of disgust.

"Huh? Really? Hahaha."

Bai Yuan just smiled awkwardly, wondering to himself that it wasn't the first time he'd seen their swimsuits, so why was he still acting so shy?

If you didn't know better, you'd think he'd never been in contact with girls before!

"No way, I'll definitely get my face back later!"

Feeling the slightly amused gaze from Alice Nakiri, and the subtle glances from the other girls, Bai Yuan couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Although he lost face here, the bathroom is his domain, and he will regain all his dignity there!

"Let's go into the bathroom."

As he spoke, Bai Yuan headed towards the bathroom. He was wearing swimming trunks and waved to Alice Nakiri and the others beside him before quickening his pace.

Soon, the eleven people entered the bathroom.

The bathroom was not very large, only about twenty square meters, with the bathtub taking up half of the space, making it feel extremely crowded when everyone was standing together.

Bai Yuan glanced around and then went to the bath to fill the tub with water.

"Actually, it's quite big, much bigger than the bathroom in Polaris Dormitory. The bath can fit at least six or seven people at the same time, while the others can shower on the side."

Looking at the scene before her, Yoshino Yuuki had a look of emotion on her face before she began to adjust the temperature.

Warm water flowed down and splashed onto her fair skin, and Yoshino Yuuki immediately showed an expression of enjoyment. At this moment, the others also crowded around her.

"However, having more people also has its downsides, namely that there aren't enough showerheads, and the water system doesn't allow for a second showerhead."

Looking at the showerhead in front of her, which could only be used by one person, Alice Nakiri complained.

In this situation, at most two people would lean together while washing, but that would create a somewhat ambiguous atmosphere, making Bai Yuanshang probably have to lean on each other halfway.

"Indeed, it's really stupid that only one person can shower at a time, and everyone else can only stand by and watch."

Erina Nakiri also spoke up from the side, and as she spoke, she came to the edge of the bath, reached out and played in the water that was already above her palms, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

The others, having nothing else to do, moved chairs over, found a place to sit, and started chatting about cooking, since there was nothing else to do anyway.

Since we were in the bathroom preparing for a bath, no one brought their phones in. At this moment, it was quite enjoyable to gather together and chat with people we knew.

Bai Yuan stood in front of the bathtub, looking at the scene before him with satisfaction and smiled. Then he sat down in the bathtub, the warm water seeping into his swim trunks and spreading upwards.

calves, thighs, down to the lower body.

At the same time, Hisako Shinoto, Ikumi Mito, and Miyoko Hojo came over carrying six large bags of boxed milk.

Seeing the water spreading in the bathtub, they all stepped forward and poured the milk from the bag into the bathtub, instantly turning the bathtub white with a large amount of milk.

"I'm in."

Looking at the milk bath in front of her, the depth of which was indiscernible, with layers of rose petals spread out within, Leah's eyes lit up. Ignoring the others, she rushed into the bath first.

Seeing her so excited, Bai Yuan was worried that she might fall, so he naturally pulled her into his arms, and the two of them occupied a small corner of the bath.

As her soft body touched his arm, accompanied by a faint warmth, countless girls' gazes, filled with envy and jealousy, swept over them.

"So cunning!"

"You actually ran away! I want Teacher Baiyuan to carry me too!"

"I'm going to take a shower first. Teacher Bai Yuan, please remember to hug me later. I've been looking forward to it for so long."

As Leah entered the bath first, the other girls immediately shouted in dissatisfaction, clearly expressing their displeasure at Leah's sneaking in.

"Opportunity naturally comes to whoever is quickest."

"Boss Bai has been in the bath for so long, and you guys haven't made a move at all. I thought none of you wanted to be the first, so I went up."

In response, Lia simply spoke indifferently, while nuzzling her head against Bai Yuan's chest. Her extremely affectionate and obedient appearance was just like a golden retriever kitten seeking its owner's attention.

Bai Yuan affectionately patted her head in response.

Then I realized that she might be uncomfortable taking a bath with her hair down, so I naturally took a hair tie from the table next to me and skillfully tied it on her.

Before long, a neat high ponytail was tied up. Seeing the girl's surprised look, Bai Yuan gently patted her shoulder and gave her a thumbs up.

"What you said isn't wrong..."

As soon as Leah finished speaking, the girls in the room fell silent.

Although I don't want to admit it, I have to admit she's right. Since no one else is taking the initiative, it doesn't seem strange that she is.

"Alright, let's all take a bath together, there's no need to argue about the order."

There's still plenty of time. Anyone who wants a hug can come over later. We'll hug you until you get too hot to hug anymore. Everyone will have a chance.

Seeing that the atmosphere was becoming somewhat awkward, Bai Yuan understood that it was because there were too many girls in the bathroom, and the atmosphere would be skewed by their conversations.

After a moment's thought, he patted Lia on the shoulder and said something. The other girls immediately started chattering excitedly in response.

"I'm going in first!"

Mito Ikumi stood at the front of the group of girls, her bath towel loosely tied around her chest, her eyes shining slightly with anticipation.

She was the first to dip one foot into the water and immediately exclaimed with satisfaction, "Just right, not too hot, not too cold!"

Miyoko Hojo appeared cautious, first touching the water with her toes, testing it again and again, and only allowing the warm water to wash over her feet after confirming that the water temperature was not too hot.

Her slightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, turning into a faint smile, clearly feeling reassured by this warmth.

"ah!"

"Eh!"

"I go!"

Yoshino Yuuki was the most lively. After turning off the shower, she jumped into the pool before anyone else could react, splashing water all over Tadokoro Megumi, who hadn't even gotten in yet. Even the other girls in the bath were affected, letting out exaggerated screams.

"Yuuki, slow down! This pool isn't deep. What if you get hurt?!"

Tadokoro reproached her playfully, but she wasn't angry.

She stepped one foot into the water to feel the temperature, then waded into the water. As the warm water flowed over her body, she let out a very soft moan, as if she had relieved herself of the day's fatigue.

Others entered the bath one after another. Surprisingly, the bath, which looked like it could only accommodate seven or eight people, could actually fit eleven people because everyone was sitting. The girls on the outer side had to press their bodies tightly against the edge of the bath.

"This feels so good! Taking a bath is the best thing ever!"

Yoshino Yuuki rested her head on the edge of the bathtub, her expression revealing a hint of intoxication.

Water is a magical medium; it removes the shackles of gravity.

My body became light, as if I were no longer flesh and blood, but a wisp of waterweed or a feather, able to float at will.

With the slightest movement, the water flow created gentle resistance, transforming into countless invisible hands that provided the gentlest massage, giving her unparalleled enjoyment.

"That's right, a bath after a long day is the most relaxing!"

Beside her, Alice Nakiri's face was also filled with enjoyment. A bath towel had appeared on her head at some point, and her fair shoulders were exposed above the water, making her look exceptionally alluring.

The soft sound of water lapping against the pool walls, the even breathing of the people around, and even the hum of blood flowing through the body all contribute to a tranquil white noise.

All complicated thoughts were pushed away and isolated.

Their sense of smell was filled with a moist, faintly milky aroma. This scent entered their nasal cavity and reached their brain, bringing a primal sense of security and comfort, and calming their inner feelings involuntarily.

Thoughts began to drift aimlessly, both clear and hazy, like light and shadow swaying in water.

Worries faded, anxieties were diluted by water, and only a pure, almost instinctive joy remained in my mind. The sense of time vanished; a moment felt like eternity...

“So sleepy…”

Feeling the warmth spreading through her body, Alice Nakiri couldn't help but yawn. The fatigue grew stronger, and she was on the verge of collapsing against the pool wall and falling asleep...

However, just as Alice Nakiri closed her eyes, a pair of sneaky little hands appeared at her waist without her noticing, precisely targeting the most ticklish soft flesh on her side, and then retreated as quickly as possible.

"Hey! Erina, what are you doing!?"

Alice Nakiri's voice suddenly rose in pitch, and her body trembled violently uncontrollably.

As her movements became larger, a large splash of water rose around her, while Erina Nakiri giggled beside her, her eyes filled with the joy of a successful scheme.

"I didn't do anything, I just bumped into it by accident."

When confronted by Alice Nakiri, Erina Nakiri feigned innocence, but the smile in her eyes betrayed her true intentions.

"You said it was an accident? I'm too embarrassed to call you out! It was clearly intentional!"

Hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Alice Nakiri blushed and scolded her. She then moved her body to try to scratch Erina Nakiri, but because Hisako Shinoto was blocking her way, and the bathtub itself was not large, Alice Nakiri could not reach her no matter how hard she tried.

Because of the excessive force, their skin pressed against Hisako Shinoto, causing the girl, who had been expressionless, to suddenly blush and become somewhat afraid to meet her gaze.

She wanted to keep the other party away, but considering that it was Erina Nakiri who provoked the other party first, and that speaking up at this time might be misunderstood as being an accomplice, Hisako Shinoto decisively kept quiet and bore everything alone.

"You wait for me!"