Crossover Anime: Starting with a Fusion of Master Chef, a Top-Tier Master Chef

Lin Youshu's assessment was: Anyone with hands can do it!

However, even if an average person could make this dish, they wouldn't be able to replicate its unique flavor.

One of a kind in the whole world!

"Is it easy to do?"

Touma didn't know what to say.

Looking at the corn fish that resembles a work of art, I feel that this dish should be found in high-end restaurants in Ginza, where it should cost at least 100,000 yen per serving!

Tonight's dinner feels so luxurious!

"And then there's this one—"

Lin Youshu introduced the second dish: "I call it the Supreme Honey Glazed Char Siu!"

"Honey-glazed char siu is a dish from my hometown. The skin is crispy and the meat is tender and juicy. With a slight modification to the sauce I spread on the surface, I dare say that you can't find better char siu in all of Japan!"

Touma is a pure carnivore; all kinds of delicious meat are her favorites.

Many upscale restaurants in Tokyo serve honey-glazed char siu, a small dish that is quite expensive.

The dish Lin Youshu made was exquisite in both color and appearance, far surpassing the WGO three-star restaurant. The enticing aroma made her almost unable to resist.

I want to eat it!!!

Lin Youshu said, "The third dish is longevity noodles with stir-fried beef. Our family has a tradition of eating longevity noodles on birthdays, which symbolizes longevity and good health. So I made one for you, just for the birthday person!"

Legend has it that the custom of making longevity noodles began with Emperor Wu of Han.

An ancient Chinese physiognomy book states that the longer the philtrum, the longer the lifespan.

Since "face" is a homophone for "noodles," people use eating noodles to express their wish for longevity.

This custom has been continued to this day.

Stir-frying is a cooking technique that aims to bring out the aroma of the base ingredients and seasonings, thus enhancing their fragrance.

Lin Youshu used a stir-frying technique to simmer a pot of rich and fragrant broth to make longevity noodles. Adding slices of beef dipped in sauce made it an absolutely divine dish!

This bowl of longevity noodles may not look particularly appealing, but its aroma is definitely the strongest among all the dishes on the table!

Touma felt that her stomach was about to burst.

Hungry!!!

"The last dessert is called Sea Coconut Jelly."

Lin Youshu smiled sheepishly: "I made it on a whim. The main ingredients are white jelly powder and coconut milk. Apart from looking a bit nice and tasting a bit better, there's not much else to it."

A more aesthetically pleasing version involves adding coconut milk to a pale blue, transparent white agar powder dyed with butterfly pea flowers and sculpting it into a rose shape with clearly defined petals.

"Tastes better" refers to a refreshing taste and the optimal level of sweetness for consumption.

"You call this not having many highlights?"

Touma remained silent.

Each of these dishes is quite complex.

Lin Youshu was able to finish today's dishes within the usual cooking time, which clearly shows that he had thought about it carefully beforehand.

Thinking of this, Touma felt even more moved.

I stared at the dishes on the table for a long time, and suddenly felt a little reluctant to eat them.

Especially desserts!

Her favorite food is sweets, not to mention the beautifully presented sea coconut jelly that Lin Youshu specially made.

Among all the high-end restaurants in Japan, it seems that none of them can match this level of dessert.

Undoubtedly a work of art!

Do not!

Every dish is a work of art!

Just thinking about how Lin Youshu had started planning half a month ago to celebrate her birthday, and how he had specially prepared such a delicious meal that was impeccable in color, aroma, and taste.

Touma's last line of defense completely collapsed.

Forget being arrogant and aloof, forget feigning strength, forget keeping everyone at arm's length...

At this moment, they were completely vulnerable!

No one had ever been so kind to her, not even her mother, Touma Yoko!

At first, the two were just ordinary classmates.

In Touma Kazusa's eyes, Hayashi Yuuki was no different from any other passerby; he was an insignificant existence.

However, her life trajectory changed from the moment she ate that egg fried rice!

Later, in order to give herself a reason to live, she moved into his house.

After a period of time, living under the same roof day and night, she gradually got used to each other's presence and began to accept Lin Youshu, treating him as a friend, and even someone more important.

At this moment, the emotions that had been building up for so long suddenly burst forth.

Touma Kazusa could no longer hold back, and large tears fell onto the back of her hand in front of her. She quickly wiped them away, afraid of being discovered.

"Yes, I'm sorry..."

It was so embarrassing to lose my composure in front of him.

Touma even wanted to escape back to her room.

"Why are you crying? It's your birthday today, you should be happy."

Lin Youshu handed over a tissue and gently comforted him.

A girl who lacked family warmth from a young age and had obvious personality flaws always makes people feel sorry for her.

a long time.

Once Touma's emotions stabilized and he returned to his normal expression.

Lin Youshu smiled and said, "Alright, let's eat. Let's see how it tastes!"

Touma finally snapped out of her daze and focused her attention on dinner.

Yes, today is her birthday!

This is the first time someone other than her mother has celebrated her birthday with her!

Chapter Thirty-Eight: The Real Gift! Touma's Transformation! (Please collect, give flowers, comment, and rate!)

The rich and noble corn fish is ready to be enjoyed.

Sweet and sour, incredibly refreshing!

The fish is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The broth makes your taste buds dance, as if you're walking barefoot on cotton-like clouds, bouncing back and forth among them.

Before Touma could savor the experience any longer, the honey-glazed char siu took her to the hilly and mountainous region of the south.

Wandering through the shrubs of varying heights, a gentle breeze caresses your face, the leaves rustle softly, and you can faintly smell the fragrance of leaves and wildflowers.

As for the stir-fried beef noodles...

Just one sip of the soup is enough to feel the rich, steaming aroma bursting in your mouth. You're instantly enveloped in a feeling of bliss, every pore on your body opening up to breathe in the fresh, sweet air.

So cool!

"How about it?"

Lin Youshu watched as she kept picking up food with her chopsticks, her mouth never stopping, but she didn't say a word. He couldn't help but ask.

Touma paused, swallowed the food, and looked at him with a puzzled expression: "Why would you doubt your own cooking skills?"

amount……

Lin Youshu was speechless. After a long pause, he finally blurted out, "No, I mainly want to hear your evaluation. Compared to before, are there any differences?"

Evaluation? Different?

Oh, you want to hear compliments, right?

Touma suddenly couldn't help but laugh, which startled Hayashi Yuuki.

However, before she could take a second look, Touma's smile faded, and she said calmly, "My assessment can be summed up in two words: delicious!"

After saying that, he continued to deal with the food in front of him.

ha? That's it?

Lin Youshu stared at her.

I spent half a day racking my brains to make this amazing dish, and you think you can just dismiss me with two words?

Even if you're just going through the motions, you shouldn't treat people like this.

Touma couldn't stand being stared at and glared at him angrily.

Why is this person like this?

Like a little kid!

After thinking for a moment, I said, "The fish is amazing, the best fish I've ever had. The char siu is fantastic, far superior to anything I've had in high-end restaurants. The noodles are also far better than any other noodles I've ever eaten, including Japanese ramen and pasta. Compared to what you made before, the taste isn't too different, but the overall experience is much better. In short, I'm very satisfied, thank you."

As he continued, Touma's feelings became complicated, but then he suddenly smiled.

This was far more stunning than that fleeting chuckle from before.

From the bottom of my heart!

Lin Youshu stared in disbelief, not even wanting to blink.

In the end, Touma felt uncomfortable under his gaze and looked away, asking, "Aren't you going to eat with me?"

Lin Youshu snapped out of his daze and said with a smile, "Of course!"

At this moment, there was finally some festive atmosphere.

Her earlier tears broke down the barriers of her previous aloof image, and she finally let go of her pretense to show her true self in front of Lin Youshu.

Compared to usual, she was less aloof and stiff, and more charming and delicate, which is typical of a girl her age.