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

"It's not a competition for us, so what's the point of us being nervous?"

"Think about it another way: wouldn't it be a happy thing no matter which side wins?"

Lu Xuanyu's unusual angle startled Erina.

It seems... that makes sense.

.......

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The audience seating area at Polaris Dormitory.

Seeing Tadokoro Megumi and Hisako's serious expressions, Hojo Miyoko analyzed and said:

"Xiaohui chose Japanese yakiniku, a dish she's good at, a relatively home-style meal."

"For her, it's all second nature; she always manages to make excellent improvements and reinventions in this type of dish."

"Judging from the texture of the meat and the thickness of the slices, it doesn't seem to be grilled on an iron plate, but rather cooked over charcoal!"

Mito Ikumi added in agreement:

“Miyoko, you’re right. Charcoal-grilled meat is much more complicated in terms of cooking process and controlling the heat!”

"Lord Xuan Yu once told me that the unique flavor of charcoal fire is a double-edged sword."

“If you are certain that you cannot control the flame, choosing an iron plate is actually a safer option.”

"It's obvious that Xiaohui chose the more difficult step!"

Tadokoro Megumi dared to do this entirely because of her confidence in her own abilities.

Even in the tense atmosphere of the semi-finals, you still have to push yourself harder and harder.

It is clear that Megumi Tadokoro is no longer a young girl seeking safety and security.

Those around Lu Xuanyu are often influenced by him to some extent.

Because Lu Xuanyu is someone who dares to break the rules.

It always manages to be at the forefront of taste, giving people so many amazing experiences.

"Lean meat, codonopsis, astragalus..."

"It seems that Hisako Shinto is still going to make medicinal cuisine!"

"It should be ginseng and astragalus lean pork soup!"

Marui Zenji adjusted his glasses and immediately figured out what Hisako wanted to make.

"Oh?"

"Marui, do you even know anything about medicinal cuisine?"

Soma Yukihira looked at Zenji Marui in surprise.

I've never heard him say anything specifically about what kind of cooking he's good at before.

But whenever he critiques someone else's cooking, he can always speak eloquently and logically.

Failing to advance to the semifinals was a significant blow to Soma Yukihira.

After experiencing the bitterness of defeat, he also realized the insignificance of his own strength.

There is still so much for me to learn in Totsuki!

"Don't underestimate Marui, he's a PhD in the field of taste theory!"

"Between the medicinal soup and the roasted pork, the roasted pork must be the better choice in terms of taste, right?"

Is it really a good thing to stubbornly stick to the cooking methods you're good at?

After seeing this, Ibuzaki Shun began to analyze it.

"Ibuzaki, haven't you also been specializing in smoked dishes?"

"If it were a different kind of nourishing medicinal soup, the taste and texture might be quite different."

"But I think Hisako Shinto must have her own unique ideas for improvement."

"Black-boned chicken and red dates are not ingredients in this medicinal soup recipe at all."

"Xiaohui isn't the only one who wants to challenge her own limits; Shinto is doing it too!"

Judging from the atmosphere of the cooking session, the duel between the two was a perfectly evenly matched contest.

It requires more than just the culinary knowledge you've acquired since enrolling in school.

Furthermore, they need to improve their sense of taste through their own accumulation of knowledge and experience.

Who will ultimately emerge victorious remains to be seen!

……

Two hours later.

The process then moved into the stage of tasting and reviewing the food by both parties.

Lu Xuanyu also got up from his seat and went to the outermost seat on the side of the screen.

In fact, Lu Xuanyu had his own assessment before the competition began.

Knowing roughly what the outcome will be.

However, when it comes to actually facing the situation, we still need to consider the feelings of the losing side.

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"Let's go wait in the lounge."

"Now, whichever of them it is, they probably need us by their side."

Lu Xuanyu looked at Erina.

Erina understood his words perfectly and immediately began to move accordingly.

Megumi Tadokoro!

Megumi Tadokoro!

Megumi Tadokoro!

……

As the five slips of paper bearing names were unfolded one by one, the first round of the duel came to an end.

A score of 5 to 0 clearly demonstrates who decisively showcased their unique qualities in the cooking process.

... ..... 0

After a round of applause, Megumi Tadokoro and Hisako Shinoto went to the lounge together.

"Plop, plop!"

"Plop, plop!"

"..."

Even after seemingly preparing myself mentally multiple times, when I saw the final result...

Hisako couldn't help but shed tears.

"Xiao Hui, you are indeed more outstanding."

"I'm sorry, I have no objection to the result."

"I just feel very unwilling..."

Like Tadokoro Megumi, she has tasted the bitterness of failure.

Especially considering that even when he gave it his all, he still lost to his opponent.

Only then will you realize your true weakness and inadequacy, and feel resentful.

Normally, Tadokoro Megumi would gently comfort her crying friend.

This time, however, she did not stop Hisako from venting her emotions.

"Fei Sha!"

As tears blurred her vision, Erina appeared at the door of the lounge.

"I'm sorry, Lady Erina, I lost..."

Hisako walked up to Erina, like a child who had done something wrong.

This time, however, Erina opened her arms and embraced her.

……five.

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"Hisako, today you showed me a different side of yourself."