After three years of dormancy, the Gourmet Tyrant was born.

Did this cause a change in the course of subtle events?

“Xuan Yu-kun, I drew number 12, and I’m lucky enough to be grouped with Ryoko.”

Tadokoro Megumi made a special trip to Lu Xuanyu's side to tell him about this.

Before class, the group formation rules for today's class were posted on the blackboard.

We need to draw lots to form groups ten minutes before class starts.

Students with the same number are automatically grouped together.

Megumi Tadokoro is not in a group with Soma Yukihira!

It seems my guess was completely correct.

"Being in a group with Ryoko is great! What's with that expression? You seem unhappy?"

Lu Xuanyu asked the question knowing the answer already, wanting to hear Tadokoro Megumi say it herself.

Sometimes, directly pointing out a girl's thoughts can actually hinder the relationship from getting closer.

No, no.

"I'm so happy to have Ryoko and her team with me."

"It's just that some courses are grouped... It's a little strange not being able to be in a group with Xuan Yu-jun all of a sudden."

"I'm sorry, Xuan Yu-jun, I can't be there to help you today."

Tadokoro Megumi looked up at Lu Xuanyu and found him staring at her with a smile on his face.

"Eh?"

"Am I... am I superfluous?"

"Xuan Yu-jun is now one of the Ten Heroes..."

"How could I possibly need the help of an average student?"

"I just...just..."

Before Tadokoro Megumi could finish speaking, Lu Xuanyu had already placed his hand on the top of her head and gently stroked it.

"Don't talk nonsense. I need your help no matter what."

"I heard that today's teacher is Roland Chapel, the 'Chef Who Never Smiles'."

"It is said that in his class, any dish that cannot be rated as A will be marked as D."

"How are you? Are you scared?"

Lu Xuanyu asked curiously.

Tadokoro Megumi's large eyes were filled with determination. She shook her head and said softly:

"I feel anxious and nervous every time I go to class."

"Now, I am no longer afraid of facing academic challenges."

“Lord Xuanyu, didn’t you say that…”

"Treat every dish on the table with care, whether it's in the classroom or in a restaurant."

"I will try my best to get an A!"

It's not just the details of the plot that are different!

Even every girl who had come into contact with Lu Xuanyu underwent a tremendous change.

Tadokoro Megumi's confident remarks prompted Lu Xuanyu to give her a thumbs up.

After she left, Lu Xuanyu took his number ball and started looking for his companions.

Cooking station number 22 is in the last row of the classroom!

You have to walk through the crowd to get there.

"Lu Xuanyu, what number did you draw? It wasn't number five, was it? Am I that lucky?"

[Lu Xuanyu: "Sorry, it's not number five."]

"Xuan Yu Jun, what's your phone number? Could I have it? I have a dish I'd like you to try, and I'd like your feedback!"

[Lu Xuanyu: "I'll definitely write to you next time."]

"Lu Xuanyu, is he really alive? My God, we're actually in the same classroom!"

[Lu Xuanyu: "Yes, yes, he's alive, still breathing."]

"The newly appointed ninth seat of the Ten Outstanding Talents, Young Master Lu! Amazing! He's so strong, yet he still comes to class. Is he that ambitious?"

[Lu Xuanyu: "Lacking ambition, just bored and idle."]

"Xuan Yu-jun, could you sign your name for me? I didn't bring a notebook, so could you sign it on my arm instead?"

[Lu Xuanyu: Find me after class.]

"..."

I walked from the front row of the classroom all the way to the back.

Like a celebrity meet-and-greet, the crowd kept trying to strike up conversations with the people.

We studied under the same roof.

A harsh rejection makes one seem aloof and heartless.

Responding too readily makes one seem weak-willed and lacking in class.

After becoming famous, mastering social situations is also a skill.

"Found it, cooking station number twenty-two!"

"My teammates for this game are..."

Lu Xuanyu leaned on the shoulder of the last passerby and finally saw his teammates who had been waiting there.

Short blond hair, green eyes, and smooth brown skin.

What's most striking is her astonishingly large bust, paired with her daring Western-style attire.

Mito Ikumi!

Nickname: Meat Charm!

He is skilled in all kinds of meat dishes and is an expert in meat cuisine.

During junior high school, he had already gained considerable fame through his own abilities.

"Little Meat Charm, long time no see."

"What a coincidence, we're actually in the same group, what a coincidence..."

Lu Xuanyu unexpectedly walked to the kitchen counter.

"Well, long time no see."

“I watched your duel with the ninth seat of the Ten Outstanding Individuals yesterday.”

"So you're this amazing? Were you deliberately hiding it from me all along?"

"Why did you do that? You're so strong."

Mito Ikumi responded to Lu Xuanyu, but never met his gaze, deliberately avoiding him.

Talk about it.

The two were old acquaintances.

As for how familiar we are with each other...

Mito Ikumi is "the 32nd of the 66 rumored girlfriends"!

.......

14. First day of school: The true face of cooking monsters! [Seeking flowers and ratings!]

Lu Xuanyu did not answer Mito Ikumi's question directly.

If we talk too much about this issue...

There are many contradictions, and it doesn't make any sense at all.

Therefore, when discussing this matter, Lu Xuanyu's consistent approach was to bring them into his own thought process.

"Meat Charm, so... is it because I only have a 'C grade' level that you broke up with me?"

Lu Xuanyu had an innocent expression on his face.

"Shit!"

"We weren't even together!"

"Those are all shameless acts of tabloid news agencies taking photos and fabricating stories!"

Why are you getting so into the role?