Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　Upon hearing Yoshino Yuuki's words, Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko both raised their hands with high morale, their faces showing confident expressions.

　Meanwhile, in several other places.

　Kurokiba Ryo sweats under the waterfall, while Hayama Akira searches for fragrance in the mountains.

　After the teacher assigned the task, every student did their best to get a higher score.

　·

　·

　"So, given the limited resources, how exactly can we create a dish that will satisfy that person?"

　Mito Ikumi glanced at Shirayuki, who had moved a deck chair and was sunbathing in front of everyone with an extremely relaxed expression, and fell into deep thought.

　Creating delicious food under barren conditions is by no means an easy task, especially since seafood cooking is not her forte...

　She put her finger to her lips and bit down. The slight pain cleared Mito Ikumi's mind a little, and then she looked at the river.

　"At least we need to decide on the main ingredients first."

　Standing still would only be a waste of time, so Mito Ikumi jogged to the river, intending to gather the ingredients first before considering anything else.

　"Lady Erina, what is she doing..."

　Arriving at the river

　Surrounded by the flowing water, Mito Ikumi watched Erina Nakiri, her pants pulled up, barefoot, wading in the water, with a hint of confusion. Then she noticed the object in her hand, gleaming in the sunlight!

　"These are... snails and blood clams."

　I see. Fishing is too difficult, so they choose this kind of easily obtainable ingredient.

　Although it takes a long time, it's infinitely better than fishing, which is time-consuming and doesn't even guarantee a harvest!

　She sat on the ground, took off her leather boots and placed them on the shore, then slowly took off her ankle-high socks, revealing her small and delicate tan feet.

　As she took off her socks, Mito Ikumi clearly felt someone watching her, which made her put on a fierce look and turn her head sharply, wanting to warn the impolite person.

　When she turned her head to look, she found that the person staring at her was Bai Yuan. Her eyes cleared instantly, and she even smiled at him.

　So it was Teacher Bai Yuan watching her. He must be curious about what she was cooking, since he seemed so fond of her earlier!

　You must perform well later!

　Thinking of Bai Yuan who had clearly called her name just now, a feeling of being recognized grew in Mito Ikumi's heart, filling her with energy.

　"Indeed, fair skin and dark skin look completely different, but someone like Meat Charm should only be considered to have wheat-colored skin..."

　As he watched Mito Ikumi slowly descend into the water, Bai Yuan had this thought in his mind: he inexplicably felt a desire to grab her and play with her.

　It's not that it's perverted.

　It's just a consideration of different types of girls and their physical characteristics.

　·

　·

　"hateful!"

　Seeing the fish splash water all over her face, Mito Ikumi's face showed anger. She then stomped her feet hard on the water, creating a large splash.

　This guy dares to provoke her like that!

　"You can't be so hasty when fishing."

　Alice Nakiri, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but chuckle when she saw this.

　"Huh? You make it sound so easy. This guy is so slippery, how could you possibly catch him in one go!"

　Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Ikumi Mito was immediately angered, but remembering that she had been near Shirai earlier, she refrained from swearing.

　However, the resentment hidden in her voice still revealed her dissatisfaction with those words. This guy was truly ignorant and fearless!

　"You can't catch fish; you have to let them swim to you on their own."

　Hearing Mito Ikumi's words, Nakiri Alice was not angry. She simply put her hand in the water and waited for the fish to swim towards her hand.

　"Swimming over by itself? What fish is that stupid!"

　Mito Ikumi didn't hold back in her criticism.

　The next moment, the fish in the river, seemingly unaware of Alice Nakiri's hand, leisurely swam towards it.

　Watching this scene, Mito Ikumi couldn't help but hold her breath and watch with great tension. She was both hoping that this method would catch fish, and afraid that she would catch them easily and become the clown.

　"See, it's here!"

　After waiting for a few minutes, her hands remained still in the water, like a rock, until a fish swam between her hands. Then, Alice Nakiri quickly pierced the fish's gills with her fingers and lifted it up.

　"How could this be?! They caught him so easily!"

　Looking at the lively fish in front of her, which was firmly held in Nakiri Alice's hand, Mito Ikumi's face was full of disbelief.

　"It's that easy. The key is to find the right method. Only with the right method can you achieve twice the result with half the effort; otherwise, you'll only achieve half the result with twice the effort."

　Because Mito Ikumi was favored by Hakubuchi, Nakiri Alice took extra care of her when they were actually cooking.

　"I see, I've learned a lesson."

　Regardless, Alice Nakiri taught her how to fish, so Mito Ikumi meant it sincerely.

　"I have no use for this fish, so I'll give it to you. I hope you won't let Brother Bai Yuan down and will cook a dish that satisfies him."

　She tossed the fish in her hand to Mito Ikumi. Watching the fish trace an arc in the sky, the girl panicked and opened her arms to hug it tightly.

　"Eh..."

　However, the fish was very active and frantically thrashed in her arms, which made her look flustered. She then forcefully threw the fish onto the shore.

　"Thank you, but I still want to rely on myself."

　Gasping for breath, she was clearly exhausted from being tossed around by the fish. Although she knew it would be difficult to catch live fish on her own, Mito Ikumi had no intention of accepting Alice Nakiri's gift.

　Since Bai Yuan set the requirement for the contestants to obtain ingredients, there must be a profound meaning behind it.

　So no matter how difficult it is, she will make sure she has enough to eat by herself! If all else fails, she will consider other ingredients rather than accepting handouts!

　"I think I understand why Brother Yuan values ​​you so much. You're really different from those good-for-nothings."

　Seeing Mito Ikumi's unwavering gaze, Nakiri Alice was suddenly moved and spoke from the bottom of her heart.

　"Of course, how can those trash compare to me? Not only them, but even you and Lady Erina, I will find a way to surpass them!"

　Thinking of how much Bai Yuan had valued the two of them just now, Mito Ikumi suddenly clenched her fist and said, her eyes filled with seriousness.

　"Quite ambitious! But with your abilities, you might not even be as good as your secretary."

　You passed, keep up the good work!

　"This guy..."

　Watching Alice Nakiri wave goodbye with a flourish, Mito Ikumi gritted her teeth.

　Because of her attitude, it was clear that she didn't take her seriously.

　"Just you wait, I'll make you all look at me in a new light!"

　Mito Ikumi clenched her fists and threw herself into catching fish once again.

　After Alice Nakiri walked away, she did not leave the river, but moved to a shallower spot to continue catching shrimp and crabs.

　Because Bai Yuan had just made raw marinated fish slices, Nakiri Alice changed her theme to shrimp and crab sashimi.

　Shrimp is served as sashimi. Crab roe forms the base of the sauce, which is then marinated with salt, sugar, vinegar, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce.

　As for how she obtained these seasonings, Alice Nakiri took the shrimp, crab, and fish wrapped in her clothes ashore. She glanced at the students who had returned empty-handed, a businesslike smile on her face.

　"Fish, shrimp, and crab. We'll replace the seasonings with salt, sugar, vinegar, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Don't miss out!"

　When faced with a problem, she tries to find a solution; Alice Nakiri is never a rigid person.

　"I want it! Please save me a portion! I'll trade you scallions, ginger, and garlic!"

　"Exchange the hammer! What they want are salt and sugar, those seasonings! Please exchange with me, I brought salt, I only need one fish!"

　"Maybe she needs everything? Onions, ginger, and garlic—these three essentials are used in almost every dish! How do you know she doesn't need them?!"

　"Trade with me, trade with me! I have everything you want, just give me two crabs!"

　"Hurry up and tell me, how exactly do you want to change it!"

　Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's call, many people gathered around, their eyes greedily fixed on the fresh fish and shrimp laid out in front of her.

　At the same time, he asked what price he would have to pay.

　If this girl hadn't been highly regarded by Bai Yuan, they would have snatched her away! After all, she's just a little girl; she doesn't seem like the type to protect such 'wealth'.

　"Damn it, if I don't get a high score I'll be expelled. The materials I brought are only enough for my own use. Since it's a competition, shouldn't snatching things be part of the competition too?!"

　There are timid and cowardly people, but there are also radical and extreme people. Especially under such high pressure, people are most likely to go crazy!

　Suddenly, a strong man pushed through the crowd and rushed forward, reaching out to grab the fish from Alice Nakiri's stall.

　Because he was moving so fast, no one around him had time to react. By the time someone did, the man had already reached the stall.

　"It's so ugly."

　Looking at the crazed man, Alice Nakiri seemed to have expected it all along.

　She gave a disdainful smile, suddenly stood up, and the burly man who had been charging forward suddenly felt dizzy.

　The next moment, a powerful force struck him, and he was forced to the ground.

　"Is anyone else trying to steal it?"

　Having followed Bai Yuan for so many years, Alice Nakiri has learned a few self-defense techniques. Even if the enemy is larger than her, she can easily defeat them with a skillful deflection.

　At this moment, she looked at the bewildered students in front of her with a smile and said calmly.

　"Pain Pain Pain Pain!"

　At the same time, the burly man under her command let out a painful scream, struggling violently but to no avail, being held down tightly, which brought Alice Nakiri's intimidating power to its peak.

　This caused those who were itching to grab the items from the strong man to stop in their tracks.

　"Hey!"

　On the other side, Erina Nakiri placed the collected cockles and some snails in a basin and soaked them in clean salt water to speed up their process of expelling sand.

　Place a frying pan on a grill rack, add some olive oil, heat it up, then add sliced ​​garlic and chopped onions, and sauté over low heat until fragrant.

　Next, add an appropriate amount of white wine, bring to a boil, then add chopped cilantro and continue cooking for a few minutes to allow the sauce to fully blend the flavors of the various ingredients.

　"Luckily, I brought a clay pot and various medicinal herbs. With the local fresh fish and herbs produced around here, I'm sure I can make the most perfect fish soup!"

　Beside her, Hisako Shinto deftly processed the fish in front of her, arranging them into different categories on an iron plate in preparation for cooking.

　Her idea was to make a fish bone soup, slice the fish meat into thin pieces, add various medicinal herbs, and cook a pot of fish porridge to soothe the nerves and nourish the stomach.

　However, due to limited resources, she could only use a wooden frame to suspend the clay pot, thus keeping it balanced during the cooking process.

　Clean the prepared fish bones thoroughly, removing any blood and impurities with a knife. Slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. Add a small amount of oil to a frying pan and pan-fry the fish bones until golden brown on both sides.

　The fishy smell of fish bones is quickly removed during the frying process, and at the same time, frying can also enhance the aroma of the soup.

　After completing this step, put the fish bones directly into the casserole, then add medicinal herbs such as cardamom, yam, dried ginger, and dried tangerine peel, and add enough water.

　After bringing the water to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam. Then add ginger slices, scallion segments, and cooking wine to further remove any fishy smell. Turn the heat to low and simmer slowly, skimming off any remaining oil during the process.

　This process involves rinsing the rice thoroughly and soaking it in clean water for a period of time to allow it to fully absorb water and expand.

　Clean the fish thoroughly, removing bones and impurities. Slice the fish into thin slices and marinate briefly with sesame oil to enhance the flavor and lock in moisture.

　Slice the ginger and chop the scallions.

　Silk is ready for use.

　After the preliminary preparations were completed.

　It involves waiting for the fish soup to turn white, allowing the aroma of the medicinal herbs to fully infuse into it, which takes about an hour.

　However, the time allotted for the cooking was more than enough.

　"finished!"

　Place the food in front of you into a plate and quickly mix it evenly.