A/N: Hello, I do hope you like this chapter and will continue reading. I may not be able to update next week because I'm supposed to be looking at houses in Virginia over Spring Break, I'm also going to be visiting my new College so I won't be able to write very often. I am so sorry about that.
Disclaimer: I do not own Shokugeki no Souma or its characters nor do I want to
Chapter Eleven: Legumes
Soma's POV
"If you lose you'll take back her job" I smiled playing the role given to me. He said the word brings back memories and I'm sure it does. He mentioned how both parties have to consent.
He said he wasn't going to before Gin came by. He told Shinomiya not to be too hasty which I agree with.
Scene Change: Office
We were in someone's office when Hinako said that Megumi's Dish was delicious. She started calling Kojiro names for not passing her before he grabbed her by the head. I went over to her handing her an Ice Pack.
It helps with what he did to her head which she thanked me for. Gin said he doesn't have any trouble with the task given to Megumi.
He does however think that she deserves some credit for dealing with the matter the way she did. Shinomiya-Sensei however does not think that way. Hinako said she thinks Megumi's methods have merit.
This put them at an impasse that made me snicker. Shinomiya wasn't happy with any of us now.
"I'll oversee the Unofficial Shokugeki for you Soma-San since that's what you intended" he told me making me smirk. Shinomiya and Megumi however were shocked. "It'll be similar to a Street Fight in this sense so it can't conflict with the Camp Schedule" he continued.
"After the Afternoon Tasks are done both parties will face each other" Gin said. This angered Shinomiya so he started to argue.
This however was shot down when Gin glared at him to accept the Shokugeki. He said that if I win he'll take back her expulsion. "Actually I…" I tried to tell him but he interrupted me.
"'…Will be expelled with her when I lose' I was about to say that" he told me. "Don't worry about it Megumi-Chan! Soma-Sama! You won't lose" Hinako said excitedly.
"Meet us in the Annex's Basement after today's events" Gin told us. He wants to see our 'mettle' apparently. "Of course Gin-Sensei but you know I can't lose this" I told him.
"Of course I know that, I also know you're a huge risk taker" he smiled. It made me smile as well before we left the room.
Scene Change: Hallway
Heading to where our Afternoon Tasks will be held I told her we should focus on them. I turned to her when I felt hard eyes on me. She was glaring at me, hard.
She yelled at me calling me stupid. She asked how I was stupid enough to make that insane of a challenge.
Her dialect came out when she spoke though. She said I had passed and now I may not be able to. She's an idiot.
She was on the ground, hugging her knees, crying over something that's over and done with. I'm a stubborn person when it comes to what I love.
Crouching down I smiled dumbly. "You let your dialect out sometimes don't you?" I smiled making her yell again. She asked what that has to do with now.
Standing straight again I reached out a hand. "What's crying going to do about something that's already over?
We'll be late for the Session if we don't hurry so come on" I told her. She grabbed my hand making me smile. She said I'm always helping her but she does nothing in return.
"Staying here is where you're supposed to be here, now, and later. Do your best in the Annex Basementand you'll be doing more than enough" I smiled.
Time Skip: Sunset
Walking down the stairs to the Basement I smiled. When we reached the Annex Basement Kitchen Gin explained. He said it wasn't going to be used for the Camp so we can use it without interruptions.
I pulled Megumi closer to the Table by the arm surprising her. I don't know why she was surprised though.
Then again she may not know she'll be the Lead Chef instead of me. I noticed the Alumni's earlier so it wasn't a surprise her eyes were drawn to them. Megumi asked about them but Gin asked me to explain.
"They're here to serve as Judges for your Shokugeki" I told her. She didn't seem to notice I said 'your' instead of 'my' or 'our' though I wasn't surprised.
Donato asked what Chappelle will do when he finds out. Hitoshi said he'll tear their heads off. Fuyumi says she's going to run and blame it on Kojiro.
Gin said we'll use the Ingredients on the Tables but the Main Ingredient has to be Vegetables. The Time Limit is two hours.
Gin said there was one more thing making me smile. He said that Megumi will be the Lead Chef. This surprised Megumi.
"Will you explain why Soma-Sama?" Gin asked making me nod. Turning to her I smiled.
"You didn't want me to keep saving you Tadokoro-San. Everyone at Totsuki proves their worth at some point. You have to do it here so you can at least prove you have what it takes with the last grueling challenge" I told her.
"Don't call it that Soma-Sama, you complete it just fine with thirty minutes left" Gin told me jokingly. "Just don't tell them about this, especially her" I told him eyes glowing.
"I'm not that mean Soma-Sama but I do wish you'd tell me why you don't like her" he told me. I shook my head and he gave up before going to Megumi. Shinomiya said that he knows what he's going to make asking if he should start now.
Gin didn't see why not and told him to go right ahead. I was worried for Megumi because she was shaking, if only slightly.
"I feel for you Yukihira-Kun" Kojiro said making me sigh. "And what at all do you think I feel right now? I believe in Megumi to not get us expelled" I told him.
He scoffed saying that Megumi's a half-wit so it's not gonna happen. She was shaking even more now when Shinomiya looked at her.
"Tadokoro-San!" I said about to go over to her. Gin told me I can't alter her Recipe or do anything at all to it or to her decision. "You think I don't know that?
It's an order isn't it?" I asked going over to her. "Put your hands together Tadokoro-San" I told her.
They weren't in a ball anymore but that won't work. "Do it Megumi-San!" I exclaimed getting through to her. She finally did it before I clapped my hands together with hers' in the middle.
This shocked many of the Chefs. "Dad taught me this when I was younger.
I was so nervous I was on the verge of blacking out. Hurts like Perdition when you're younger and you can't do it alone but works like a charm" I grinned. "Dad used to say that you should put everything you have on one Plate.
Don't worry about what the other guy is making. Who cares if Shinomiya-Sensei cultivated his Skills in France?
You're not him. You're you and that's all a Chef should be" I told her. "But I can't do things that'll be as good as Shinomiya-Sensei's" she told me making me shake my head.
"Those Rice Balls at the Dorm's Fields were yours. They were great!" I smiled.
She seemed to finally understand. I told her to take her time before I sat down. When I was sitting down Shinomiya turned on the Stove.
He said it wasn't a surprise we haven't started cooking yet making me grin. "You haven't tasted her cooking so don't act like a jerk before it's over" I told him.
Megumi said she knows what she's making making me smile in response. "I know and I'm glad you chose what you did" I smiled. "Really?!" she asked making me nod.
"Of course, it's really interesting for you to choose that of all things" I told her grinning. "We're going to do just fine Tadokoro-San.
I held the fort in Yukihira Diner as number two, then again there was only my dad and I" I told her. She started giggling making me smile. "Tadokoro Diner is open one day only okay?" I smiled.
She hesitantly said 'okay' as I tied my Headband on. "Ready Chef Tadokoro-Sama?" I smiled getting to work.
She said she was before telling me to prep the other Ingredients. She was going to prep the Tomatoes so I did as ordered. It's no different from taking orders sent to me by members of the GCA.
Megumi realized something too late so I was glad I was told to prep the other Ingredients. I gave her the Shoulder Cut telling her that I also got the Tendons out.
"Should I work on the Chicken Liver or the Fatback?" I asked easily. She told me the Liver making me smile. She asked if the mold was ready making me nod.
"Of course, I just have the Pâté left. The Vegetables will be Sautéed in twelve seconds" I smiled stirring what I mentioned.
"This how you want it chopped right?" I asked showing her the Pot. She nodded making me smile again. It feels like I'm working at Yukihira Diner but an alternate version of it.
Gin said we should be finishing up. I placed down the Plates when Megumi said we should start plating.
Shinomiya was first, he placed down a Chou Farci which made me grab a Pen. I didn't have anything to write on so I started to use the back of my Apron. That was until Gin gave me one.
"For your Seshat's Archive" he told me making me nod thanking him. Chou Farci is a Dish made in French homes.
It's a Cabbage Leaf stuffed with finely chopped Meat and Vegetables. It's similar to a Western Cuisine known as a Cabbage Roll. I wasn't surprised when Hitoshi said that it's not the normal stuffing of Pork and Onion.
It had Jidori Chicken Breast that was Butterflied. The Vegetables were Morels, Asparagus, and Frois Gras Sautéed in Beef Fat.
They were also intrigued by the Mousse-like Paste. Gin said the most fearsome Ingredient however is the Savoy Cabbage, or Crepe Cabbage. He heated the Cabbage to optimal temp at each step.
Blanchir and Vapeur were the steps that heat the Cabbage but in English it's Blanching and Steaming. Same words, different Language.
They loved the food of 'The Magician of Legumes'. He showed France that Vegetables can be just as good as Meat so it's not a surprise. Gin seems to like dresses from what I see in my head though.
A/N: Hello, I finished writing this at 8:09 P.M. on March 19, 2017.
I do hope you like this chapter and story and will continue reading, see you next time.