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Sumiredori Shopping District is known for many things: Night festivity, Friendly atmosphere as well as relaxing ambience. If you ask the locals what ties this place together, they will no doubt answer "Restaurant Yukihira." At the aforementioned restaurant, we could see a handsome young teenage boy making preparations to open the stall. There was one problem however…

"Haa…Oi Soma, it's supposed to be your off day today. Tomorrow's the entrance exam. Don't tell me you thought it was today…" Joichiro said after waking up.

"Don't tell me you have forgotten Oyaji? Today's the day Erina-chan and Alice-chan are coming to visit. It's been so long since I last saw them." Soma said.

Scratching his head, Joichiro finally clicked that it has been around 6 years since the trio last seen each other. 'No wonder he is so excited'.

"Ho…your girlfriends are finally coming to visit you eh. Just don't make a ruckus that will alarm the whole neighbourhood would you." Joichiro can't help but tease his son.

"Shut it Oyaji! They are not my girlfriends yet…" Soma said in embarrassment. 'Not yet at least. That will all change today.' Soma added in his mind.

It has been six years since Soma left Japan with his father on a journey to improve his cooking. Absorbing vast experience and cultures of other countries really benefited Soma not only in terms of his cooking but also physically and mentally. Within those years, Soma grew into a devilish handsome young boy. Flaming red hair, golden eyes filled with determination as well as the scar on his eyebrow are enough to earn attention everywhere. What about his physique you ask? Let's just say that he is urm… 'packing'.

Throughout the ventures that he and his dad did country by country earned him the nickname 'Lucifer'. Soma thought amusingly to himself that his nickname does not shy away from his dear friends. 'Lucifer, God, Hero. Sounds like an isekai anime if I have ever seen one.'

Holding onto the latest letter that Alice and Erina wrote to him, Soma began reminiscing back to the day that Senzaemon told them about Totsuki Academy.

Flashback

"How about enrolling into Totsuki Academy?"

"EH?!"

"Senzaemon-dono yo… you can't just drop a bombshell on them like that. I haven't even consider letting Soma join Totsuki yet."

"Joichiro, you yourself should know that Totsuki is the perfect place for him to hone his skills. You yourself did the same thing there."

"What is Totsuki Academy?"

"Hmm? Hasn't Joichiro told you about it Young Soma? Totsuki Academy is Japan's most prestige cooking school. Your father was once a student there boy." Senzaemon replied.

"En en~~~ Ojii-sama is also the president of the school as well Soma-kun." Alice chirpily added in.

"Nani?! Your grandfather is the principal of a cooking school that my father was once a part of?! Soma shouted in surprise.

"That's not all you know…Saiba-sama was known as the best chef that ever appear in the academy. Many chefs now may not know about him but only chefs that were in those generation know the might of Saiba Joichiro otherwise known as Ashura." Erina told Soma the information she heard from her grandfather.

"Ano…I think you broke Soma-kun Erina." Alice said as she taps Erina on the shoulder.

Erina turned around and saw Soma rocking back and forth at the corner with dead eyes muttering: "Is that the Tou-chan I know…Is that really Tou-chan… Where is he now"

"I heard that kiddo. Can't you do the explaining Senzaemon-dono… I really don't want the hassle of explaining everything." Joichiro said tiredly. All he got in response however was Senzaemon casually stroking his beard.

"Argh...fine. Let me get a drink before starting alright?" Joichiro bemoaned as he poured a drink for himself.

Taking a long sip, Joichiro started: "Totsuki Academy is a place where all the ones that are striving to become chefs gather. No matter what country or what status you are, you are always welcome into Totsuki Academy."

"Hmm…Sounds simple enough. You just got to you know…cook." Soma replied nonchalantly.

"Ho… simple is it Soma? You better don't let your guard down if you enter this place." Joichiro said as the tension in the room is suddenly magnified.

Soma, Erina and Alice could swear that they just saw a demon mask behind Joichiro. If that's not enough, they could sure feel the pressure radiating from him.

"Totsuki is not as simple as you kids think. Once you are accepted into the academy, you will know how difficult it is for lacklustre chefs that paid their way in. You can be expulsed for many reasons like failing a class more than 5-times, failing training camp, failing stagiaire and even festival booths. That is a place for only determined chefs and not make-believe chefs."

The trio were silent after hearing this piece of information. Joichiro sigh as he had to be harsh on the three as he really wants to prevent the three from walking down the same path he did. However, he was pleasantly surprised after hearing what the trio said in response.

"Training camp?! Festival booths?! That sounds like a lot of fun. Maybe we can sell something together Erina-chan Alice-chan."

"Of course. I'm well suited to be the head chef, aren't I?"

"Mou, I wanted to be head chef. You both should support me."

The trio's conversation was interrupted by a broad laughter. Senzaemon could not help to laugh in amusement that the three treated his academy as a playground. 'They really are gonna change the culinary world.' He thought proudly to himself.

"Heh, looks like you kids have already made up your mind huh. You three better aim for the top 3 seats in the academy after this." Joichiro said.

"Hmm? Seats? What are those?" It was again Soma who asked the question.

"Young Soma, like every other school we have a prestige spot for students that excel more than others. In Totsuki Academy, we give them the title Totsuki Elite 10. The seats are reserved for students that have proven themselves throughout the Academy and in competitions. Your father was the 2nd seat as he won almost every competition including the Autumn Elections."

"Huh? Tou-chan was only the second seat? You're weak Tou-chan haha… Ouch!" Soma said in pain as he father knead his head.

"You are getting quite loose nowadays huh Soma"

"Ah, get off me baka Oyaji."

While the two were still grappling with each other, Senzaemon asked Erina and Alice if they wanted to enrol into Totsuki now. Senzaemon was surprised to hear that they rejected it without hesitation as they said they wanted to enrol after proving their own abilities.

"Ojii-sama, we ae delighted that you have offer us the chance to study in the academy. I was planning to consult Otou-sama to bring me to his lab to study the latest technology for cooking." Alice said to the surprise of the others.

"You're leaving Alice/Alice-chan?" Alice turned around to see Soma and Erina looking at her with teary eyes.

"Nono, not now. I was planning to learn more from your father and grandfather before leaving to Denmark. I want to learn more ways of cooking and how tastes can be changed." Alice said with passion.

"Alice, you really know how to push my buttons alright. Saiba-sama, Ojii-sama, I would like to learn from both of you as well. I know that having the god's tongue gives me an edge over others but I don't want to take it from granted. I too want to learn my own speciality." Erina said with fire in her eyes.

"Come on Tou chan, lets have another cook off!" Soma said excitingly.

"You three better prepare yourselves since I won't be holding anything back." Joichiro said with his Ashura aura leaking.

"I should call Gin…I'm too old for this." Senzaemon said as he prepared to dial Gin's number but he was pulled along his sleeve by his two granddaughters before the call can go through.

Laughing fondly at the memory, Soma look at the gift he prepared in front of him. Looking at them reminded Soma how tough it was for them to separate after learning what there is to learn with his dad, Senzaemon and Dojima Gin. Alice decided to follow his dad to Nakiri International to learn more about her own cooking while Erina was trained by Ebisawa Riko, a colleague of his dad and gin. 'A former fourth seed and the best female chef in the history of Totsuki huh...' Soma could only wonder to himself how formidable his two friends will be after they have finish their training.

"Heh, looks like I will have a good battle with them. I'm looking forward to it." Soma said as he recalled the travelling and training he did with his father. Remote places to luxurious cities, culture to culture. It's a miracle that he was able to jam those knowledge into himself.

Gently holding onto the two small boxes, Soma placed it in his pocket in hopes for the perfect timing to cement their relationship.

"Ding" the world seemed silent to Soma as he heard the sound of the restaurant door open. Slowly turning his head, he saw two women that could only be described as enchanting to him. The same case could be said to the two women. They never imagined that their dear friend would grow into someone that captivating to them. The trio stood in silenced as they eyed each other up and taking in their new appearance.

Looking at Erina, Soma could see that Erina had grown remarkably through the years as it could be seen with how she carry herself. Her appearance alone is enough to attract unwanted attention as her large breasts and plump butt makes it impossible for men to not treat her as an eye-candy. One thing that's stopping others from moving closer to her is her purple amethyst eyes and her dignified aura. To others, she may be seen like an Ice Queen that spares others no thought but in Soma's eyes, they will always hold endless gentles and warmth.

Diverting his attention to Alice. He could not deny that she has also grown into a beauty that rivals Erina as her large breasts and firm buttocks are things that he never wants other guys to get close to. She could be said is the exact opposite of Erina as her personality had not change since they were children. Her ruby red eyes and happy-go-lucky attitude are sure to make her the primary target for others.

If you could say the girls were diamonds, then Soma is a gem of a catch to them. There's nothing much that needs to be elaborate is there? Just look at him…Showing off his firm muscles with a sleeveless shirt while gazing at them with his golden absorbing eyes. The girls begun ticking off their list inside their brain: 'Height Body Soma Soma Soma ✓. Important things need to be repeated thrice.

Soma was the first to break the silence as he opened his arms widely with his unchanging grin. Alice and Erina saw that as their opportunity and dive right in to his waiting arms. The long-awaited reunion they dreamed off has finally come. The three greedily basked in each other's scent as they never want to be separated again. The same thought came to their mind 'I won't ever let him/her go, today is the day'.

'Heh, those three really are too compatible with each other. Let's just hope Soma won't give me any grandkids anytime soon. Our kid has really grown up, Tamako.' Joichiro thought in his mind as he left the restaurant to give them their private time.

Once he left the restaurant, he caught sight of a teenager around Soma's age looking at the restaurant. The boy looked to be deep in thought as he stared at the restaurant for a good while and failed to notice Joichiro presence. 'He's not bad this kid, Soma would have a hard time against him if he did not undergo his training.' Joichiro thought to himself as he caught the scent of seafood coming from the tall teenage boy.

Oblivious to Joichiro walking right past him, the boy was deep in thoughts regarding this place that his 'Ojou' told him. 'A street restaurant huh, looks like we indeed are quite similar Yukihira Soma. However, does your skill match up to what I have heard.' The boy said as he adjusted the headband of his wrist and walked in to the restaurant.

Walking inside, he could see that the place indeed has a unique ambience radiating from it. He was starting to get more excited as his 'inner self' was slowly emerging. Scanning the room for people, he saw his 'Ojou' hugging with her cousin and a male. 'That must be Yukihira huh… Let's get it on already.'

Sensing someone's presence behind her, Alice turned around and saw the boy blankly staring at her. "Oh, your finally here, what took you so long Ryo-kun?" Alice said as she went and addressed the boy.

"You're the one that told me to come in after 5 minutes, Ojou." Ryo replied disinterestedly.

"Did I? You should have said so earlier then." Alice said as she playfully hit Ryo's elbow.

Alice as ever was ignorant to the atmosphere and introduced her aid to Soma. "Soma-kun, this is Ryo-kun. He was like a lost puppy in Denmark so I took him in as my aid."

"Etto, Alice. I don't think Soma-kun is listening right out." Erina told Alice as she pointed at Soma facing up to Ryo.

"Alice's aid huh? Do you have what it takes to be her aid?" Soma said as his intimating aura begins to leak out.

Ryo was stunned for a second as this was the second time he ever felt this threaten by another chef. The first was obviously Alice. Ryo began to untie the headband of his wrist and tied it around his head.

"Not bad, you feel like a completely different person when you put on the bandana." Soma said as his looked at the 'transformed' Ryo.

"Let's get this small talk out of the way and get down to business." Ryo said feistily.

Seeing his response, Soma smirked slightly and began untying his own headband that is wrap around his wrist. 'He did not cower when I look at him directly huh, this should be a good match'. Soma thought to himself as he finished tying his headband.

"All right, lets get this sta…Before Soma could finish however, he received a bonk on his head by Alice.

"Mou. What are you doing baka Soma?" Alice said while pouting.

"Uh…You…were…him…close…so…" Soma stuttered as he was thinking of excuses.

That did not last for long though since Alice gave him the "puppy eyes" the strongest female skill known to mankind. Looking at those eyes, Soma could only sigh tiredly and tell them the truth. "I saw you acting clingy with him so I thought I would challenge him to a Shokugeki to show you both how much I have improved."

"So…you're just jealous" Alice said smugly as she saw Soma turned his red face away from her.

"You know Erina has an aid as well~~~" Alice said nonchalantly.

"HUH?!" Soma said as he immediately faced Erina.

"It's a girl though hehe~"

"HUH?!"

"Oh sheesh, just calm down and stop teasing him Alice. You don't want Soma-kun to have a short-circuit the day before his transfer exam, would you?" Erina said while trying to defuse the situation.

"Mou, your no fun Erina. Soma's reactions are the best~~~"

When the situation seems like it is under control, "So, you're not into girls Erina-chan?" Soma asked seeking for confirmation.

"OF COURSE NOT YOU IDIOT!" Erina exclaimed loudly.

"SHUT UP! I CAME HERE FOR A SHOKUGEKI, NOT A SOAP OPERA!

Thus, the restaurant descended back into chaos. It's just a normal day at the Yukihira Restaurant.

"Mou, you really should have given him a chance Soma-kun. Ryo-kun was extremely excited when he heard that we were gonna visit you today. He did 100 push ups before coming here as well." Alice told Soma.

"I don't think doing push ups help in cooking whatsoever…But you really have improved Soma-kun. Kurokiba-kun may not have shown his true skills at school but I know he has the skills to be in the top 5 first years with how many cooking battles he does with Alice."

"He's quite good. If we didn't have the training we did, he may well be better than me or Alice-chan." Soma said as he thought back to the battle he just had

"HOW?! HOW DID I LOSE? YOU BOTH ARE BIAS TOWARDS HIM!" Ryo exclaimed loudly as he just saw Erina and Alice announced Soma as the winner.

"Acqua pazza huh? Not bad from a seafood specialist" Soma said as he tried Kurokiba's dish.

"WHAT WAS THAT?! NOT BAD?! GIVE ME YOUR DISH" Kurokiba demanded as he took a bite out of Soma's dish.

Immediately he was transported into the depths of the ocean, where he can see many varieties of fish like Halibut, Sea Bass and Black Cod constantly swarming towards him leaving him blinded. Once he was able to open his eyes, he saw Soma sitting on top a throne with one hand on his chin looking down at him with his signature smirk. Kurokiba tried his best to get closer but he was stopped by the array of "guards" in front of him. It was like a signal to him that 'you are still not yet worthy'.

Jumping back to live, everyone was silent as they waited for Kurokiba's response after finishing the dish. After a few seconds, Kurokiba just mutter out: "Hmph, I could make it much better"

The trio just sweat dropped after hearing what he said…'You really do have no shame huh' The trio thought as they look at the empty dish.

"You listen here Yukihira, I will not admit defeat here. You may have bested me this time, but when the Autumn Selections come, I will challenge you again. Make sure you'll be there" Kurokiba said as he grabbed his tools and slowly walked out of the restaurant.

"Mou, always acting cool even when you have lost. He really hasn't changed since I first saw him. I wonder what he his expression is like when he finally wins against me, not like it would happen though hehe~~"

"Same could be said when you finally beat me eh Alice" Erina said smugly which earned a stinky-eye from Alice.

Ignoring the two, Soma said as he looked at the now closed door. "I gotta say I enjoyed that battle. Its been a while I face someone similar to my age, the last time was when I faced some twins in Italy. Kurokiba, if you're listening, that was a great match, come challenge me anytime you want."

Unbeknownst to Soma, Kurokiba heard what he had just said and smiled before removing the bandana off his head.

"Hmm maybe~~~ Mou, lets don't worry about the what ifs and tell me what the dish you make this time. I never thought you would make a seafood dish against Ryo-kun."

"I thought it was best to challenge someone with their speciality and well… I wanted to show off to the both of you…" Soma said as he scratched his cheeks.

"Moqueca huh? Looks like your journey around the world has really helped you Soma-kun. I didn't expect you to know dishes like this" Erina said.

"Wait until you see what I have in stored for our battles princesses. To tell you the truth, I would have not known this dish if my dad didn't drag me to Brazil for the FIFA World Cup. He literally dragged me from Italy all the way to Brazil." Soma said tiredly.

"Hahaha, that sounds just like Joichiro-san. Well, I hope you won't disappoint me when it is our chance to battle Soma-kun~~~." Alice said as she scooped closer to Soma.

"Hmph, you're not far off from your father Soma-kun. You just dragged me and Alice out of the restaurant to the Cinema to watch a romance drama movie." Erina said as she too slowly moved closer to Soma.

"Do you not like romantic films Erina-chan? I know Alice-chan loves to since she picked the film we are going to watch." Soma asked with concern.

"I should have known it was Alice's idea…It's not like I hate it or anything…it's just not that realistic to me." Erina said.

"Mou~~ why can't you just be honest Erina~~~" Alice said as she has a smug expression on her face.

Erina felt worried seeing her cousin's expression and it was proven true as Alice told Soma her secret hobby.

"Don't listen to her Soma-kun, Erina has a full shelf of Shoujo Manga in her room. Hmm, lets see: Horimiya, Tonikkaku Kawaii, Oregairu and…"

"STOP BAKA ALICE! Uuu…my dignity ruined…" Erina said sadly.

"Haha~~~ its good to see you enjoying things that we teenagers like as well. Manga, movies, games. It doesn't make you less mature in fact, it just makes you cuter." Soma said honestly.

"Ooo…that's really not fair you big baka." Erina said as she lightly pinch Soma.

The whole journey was filled with the bantering of the trio as they talk about each other's new-found entertainments and hobbies. Once they reached the cinema, it was an easy decision to let Soma sit in the middle with both Erina and Alice sitting either side of him and resting their heads on his shoulders. The trio did not change their posture throughout the whole movie as if it was natural for them.

"The movie was better than expected considering it was Alice who chose it." Erina said once the credits have been rolled."

"Bleh~~~ you can't fool me Erina. I saw u wiping your eyes when the girl disappeared into the sky." Alice retorted back.

"Hmph, don't act like you were not crying when they met again three years after the incident. You were almost about to scream when the officer prevented the boy from going to the shrine." Erina argued back.

"Haha, the movie really reminded me of us" Soma interrupted suddenly.

Seeing the confused faces of the girls, Soma continued and said: "Meeting you both unexpectedly, getting caught up in some unfortunate situations. Doesn't that sound familiar?"

"Hehe~ when you put it like that. It really does sounds like us. You both got me to thank for listening in to Ojii-sama conversations."

"I still think that's a bad habit of yours Alice…But I will admit if it wasn't of your shenanigans, we would have not met and things would have turned out very differently. So…Thank you."

"Erina is thanking me?! Aww…come here Erina~~~" Alice said as she lunged towards Erina.

Desperately holding off her clinging cousin, Erina asked Soma: "Hmm it's getting quite late, guess we better head back then. Tomorrow's your entrance exam, right? I'm the judge just so you know.

"Just what I wanted~~~Time to finally satisfy that tongue of yours. Mind if we stop at somewhere before going back to the restaurant?"

"Hmm? Where do you have in mind? I could call our driver to fetch us there." Erina said.

"Nah, let's just walk there. It's close by as well." Soma said as he leads the way.

Following behind Soma, Alice and Erina could see that Soma has been deep in thoughts. Deciding to break the silenced, Alice asked: "You've been awfully quiet Soma-kun, is something wrong?"

However, Soma did not seem to hear them as his mind was consist of thoughts like: 'Will they like it? I hope its not too early. Is think the right spot? I should have given it more thought'

Unable to bear it anymore, Alice went in front of Soma to try and garner his attention. "Mou Soma-kun are you listening?"

"…Huh? Sorry, what were you asking." Soma said apologetically.

"MOU! Is there something worrying you? You can talk to us about it you know." Alice said with concern.

"Something worrying me? Haha…nope…nothing at all...What makes you think that?"

"Yup, you're definitely lying. We both known you long enough to remember that you always stay quiet when you are worried about something." Erina said.

"Its really nothing serious, you guys don't have to …" Before Soma could finish however, Alice gently grasp his hand and linked it with hers.

"Soma-kun…there's no point in telling us not to worry. If something happens to you when we have the chance to stop it, how do you think we would feel? Do you know how painful it will be for us to see the one we cherished above any other get hurt in front of us?" Alice said while tightening their fingers.

"I have already lost Otou-sama and Okaa-sama, Soma-kun. I don't think I will be able to live on anymore if you disappeared from my life. So…please…if there's anything we can help, please do tell us." Erina said while linking her fingers with Soma.

'What am I doing…This was supposed to be the best present for them and I made them worried…Really…Yukihira Soma… You really can't live without the two of them. Get your fucking act together and fulfil the promise you made to never make them sad.' Soma thought as he was disgusted of himself.

"Erina-chan Alice-chan, I'm sorry for making you both worried about me. I was just occupied with thoughts of whether you will like the surprise I have in stock for you both. I was just wondering is this the best I can offer the both of you?"

"YOU BIG BAKA!" Erina and Alice said loudly as they both flick Soma's forehead with their fingers.

"Who do you think we are?! Do you think that we are gonna be upset with you for preparing a surprise you think that is not good enough for us?! If that's what you are thinking about then you are sorely mistaken Yukihira Soma!" Erina said angrily.

"You really are a baka. BAKA BAKA BAKA, you think we would not appreciate the surprise you have install for us for the day we met up after 6 years?! How idiotic can you be?! Of course we're gonna like it no matter what. You baka." Alice followed up.

"Oh wow… this was the first time that you both have scolded me. Guess I really have earned this one haha…" Soma said.

"Hmph, you better make sure you make it up to us." Erina said.

"Of course I will, let's get going then." Soma said as he took hold of their intertwined hand and lead them to a very special place for them.

Reaching the place, Alice and Erina thought it looked familiar. They both could not help but sense a nostalgia of sadness and guiltiness flooding them as they wander deeper into the place. Once Soma stopped, they finally knew where this place is. This place is 'their' mother's burial.

"How have you been Kaa-chan? I'm sorry I'm late in visiting you. Been travelling and training all around the world with Oyaji. I'm really grateful to Grandpa for coming here every year to send my letters to you. Let me fill you in that I will be enrolling into Totsuki if I pass the entrance exam who Erina-chan will be the judge off.

By the way, look who I have brought here with me Kaa-chan. It's been 6 years since I last saw them. Erina-chan and Alice-chan really have mature, I just know that their cooking skills have improved to a monstrous level. I'm really looking forward to competing against them. More importantly, your son's gonna be a man right now so watch over me alright?" Soma said as he gently touched the headband on his wrist.

Once he was done talking, Soma turned to face Erina and Alice. Captivated by the intensity of Soma's eyes, Erina and Alice knew what was bothering him the whole day. This was why Soma was so nervous.

"Alice, Erina. You both know that I'm not an expert on romance so bear with me here. "Erina, it still pains me that everyone still thinks of you as someone who is cold and insurmountable when deep down you just want to be treated as someone normal. God's tongue recognition, God's tongue mission, just screw all of that. You are not a tool to anybody, not a prize for anybody, you are just Nakiri Erina. My irreplaceable childhood sweetheart.

"Alice, you were always so bubbly and happy that it brightens up my mood every time I see you. You were like the spark that always keep me going. The grit and determination you shown me to prove that you are not just a shadow to Erina really inspires me. I may have confidence and guts but does it matter without an end goal? Thanks to you, I can safely say that my cooking is dedicated to only both of you. Nakiri Alice and Nakiri Erina."

"Alice, Erina. I know this is very selfish of me but I really can't choose between you two and I won't choose between you two. You both are too precious to me, would you both be my girlfriend?" Soma asked as he took out the two small boxes in his pocket.

Before Soma could opened it however, both Alice and Erina stopped him. "Soma, there's no need for that. It's not the present that counts, it's you that matter to us." Erina said.

"En en Erina's right you know, we don't care what others thinks about us. All we want is to be with you, Soma. If anyone's gonna called us for it, they will have to face severe consequences you know~~~ I'm not a Nakiri for nothing eheh~~~." Alice added on.

"So…does that mean you both are ok with being…"

"Smooch"

"?!"

"Mou…Okaa-sama, you really should look at Soma. When did he become such a worry rat? I don't want my boyfriend to worry about everything~~~.

"Looks like we will have to keep our eyes on him huh Okaa-sama? He really is an idiot. An idiot that have captured our hearts."

'I have mellowed out huh…Hehe…You both better be ready to taste this new squid dish I made.' Soma thought as he was annoyed for being called mushy by his now girlfriends.

After finishing paying their respects, Soma and the girls decided to head back to the restaurant in hopes of filling their empty stomach. "So…who's cooking?" Erina asked.

"Of course it will be me" Both Soma and Alice said at the same time.

"You kids wont be cooking anything, just come on it would you. I could hear you from a mile away you know." Joichiro said as he opened the door.

"Oyaji?"

"Papa?"

"Ojii-sama"

"What are you all doing here?" The three asked.

"Joichiro told me that something interesting has happened and judging from your hands, I can say it was a great success huh." Senzaemon said as he teases his granddaughters.

"Atta boy Soma, two girlfriends huh…Just make sure to don't give me grandkids this early." Joichiro followed up.

"My kawaii Alice-chan…with Soma-kun…grandkids…I won't allow it~~~" Nakiri Sōe just cried comically.

"Haha…sorry for my baka Oyaji, Erina Alice." Soma said to his blushing girlfriends as they were embarrassed by being seen by their seniors.

"Less standing around and fill us on the details wont you?" Joichiro said as he motions the kids to the table full of food.

Sighing tiredly, the trio knew that they were in a storm of embarrassment.

After finishing dinner, Erina and Alice have already decided to stay over beforehand and the trio went up to Soma's room to get some shuteye for tomorrow not before Joichiro went and brought up some pills for them which lead to Soma immediately slamming the door on him.

"This darn Oyaji, what is he thinking…"

"Hehe~~ you two really have gotten closer since you went on your training huh Soma~.

"I can see that Saiba-sama is really doting on you Soma."

"Doting on me? More like annoying me every second of the day…" Soma said as he jumped on the bed.

"Ara? Getting onto the bed so already? I did not think you were that eager~~~ Soma~~~" Alice said as she blew onto Soma's ear.

"Always with the teasing huh Alice. Don't cowered when Soma actually loses control and jump on us" Erina said as she too got onto the bed.

'Hehe, payback time." Soma thought to himself as he suddenly pinned both of his girlfriends on the bed and looking down predatory at them.

"Gulp…Ano…Soma? Isn't this a bit too early?"

"Soma?! We can't do this on the first day."

The girls whimper felt on deaf ears as Soma leaned in closer to them. Erina and Alice closed their eyes and braced for what happens next but what Soma only did was smirk at their expressions.

"Who were the ones that said I was acting too mellow huh?" Soma said as she kissed both of the girls on the forehead.

Sensing the contact, the girls opened their eyes to see Soma with the biggest shit-eating grin they ever seen.

"SOMA!"

Both of the girls immediately pulled him down and use the pillows to smack him, Soma did retaliate which resulted in the first official 'fight' between the trio.

After 15 minutes of brawling, the trio lay down on the bed with Erina and Alice using Soma's shoulders as a pillow. "Haa…that was fun… We should do it more often…"

"That…that was our victory Soma…looks like they are other areas for you to improve on before beating us."

"Hai princess…Erina…Alice…I really love you. I did not say it in earlier, but I am deeply in love with the both of you.

"Hehe~~~ we know Soma-kun, we know. We love you as well."

Giving each other one last kiss before drifting off to sleep, they could not help but wonder if there was something amiss. Well whatever.

"Ring~~~Ring~~~"

"Ugh…Hello?"

"Erina-sama?! Is that you, Erina-sama?! Where have you been, you were supposed to arrive 30 minutes earlier for the transfer students entrance exam."

Groggily looking at the clock, Erina suddenly realise that the three of them did not set any alarms after their pillow fight yesterday.

"Tell the driver to come to this location right now Hisako, I will be there in 15 minutes."

"Hai. Wakarimasta Erina-sama."

"Now that's done with…GET UP SOMA, ALICE! WE'RE GONNA BE LATE!"

Shocked by the sudden shout, both Alice and Soma woke up to see Erina pointing to the time on her phone.

"Ah shit… You won't fail me for being late right? Erina?"

Not giving Soma a reply, Erina dragged her still sleepy cousin to the bathroom to wash up.

"Heh, there really is not a dull moment with those three." Joichiro said as he was outside the room.

After 10 minutes of intense preparations, the trio managed to get ready just as the driver arrive at the front door. They immediately boarded the car that is set to Totsuki Academy. Once arriving at Totsuki, they could see a girl with short pink hair standing outside waiting for their arrival. She immediately dashed towards the car feeling relieved.

"I'm glad you make it in time Erina…sama?"

"Hmm? Yo"


It just wouldn't be a story without me leaving you guys on a cliffhanger am I right? BTW. Next week I will be celebrating CNY so i'll probably be having a break for the occasion. The next chapter will greatly differ from the anime so I hope you guys really like this twist.

The next chapter will probably be on the 16/17th. Here's a sneak peek for you guys as well.

PS: "Its you! Do you know how much I have suffered because of you. I guess you really can see the uses of befriending the god's tongue"

: "Lets cut the chit chat old man. If its a Shokugeki you want, then a Shokugeki you will get." #said as an intense aura began flooding the place.

Hehe~~ who is the 'old man' 'why is he here'? You guys just have to wait and see.