Sup Guys~~~ Its been another two weeks or even more since I last updated and I'm sorry for keeping you guys waiting for that long. Basically, I was busy hanging out with friends for the past week and neglected this story for a bit~~ But don't you guys worry as now I'm fully gung-ho in continue this story. Judging from the reviews, it seems that you guys are happy with me making some adjustment with the food so I'll be continuing to do just that and one thing I really need you guys help with is..."Please help me think of a club name haha" My naming sense is shambolic just to let you know. One more thing I would like to say is a massive thanks to everyone that had followed and favorite my story. I never expected a concept before sleeping would attract 220+ followers and 170+ favorites.
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"Miss me, darling?" Yue asked as she turned and look at her daughter.
Ikumi immediately hugged her mother affectionately in which she reciprocated. "I thought you were busy in Italy, Mama. Have you finish your research there? Why didn't you tell me that you were back?
"My my, such a worrying daughter I have here. Darling, in situation like these, there's a more appropriate term to use right?" Yue said as she patted Ikumi's head.
"…Welcome back Mama, I really missed you." Ikumi said as she buried herself further into her mother's embraced.
"That's right darling, its ok to prioritize your feelings over others. Didn't I tell you that before? You were always acting tough when you are left in a spot of whose feelings to follow, that's why you put out an arrogant façade when in front of people to show that you are strong and independent. It really takes a toll of your mentality isn't that right Erina-chan?" Yue said as she looked at Erina for confirmation.
"It really does, Yue-sama. Ikumi-san, I too have gone through stages where I prioritized my duties over my own feelings.
"Erina-sama…" Ikumi could not believe her ears. She thought that her graceful Erina-sama could make anything possible.
"Many here think that the god's tongue and Nakiri Erina are one in the same. But in reality, it is not. God's tongue is just a title given by others and a hollow shell that just robotically follows her given duties. There are no such feelings of consideration given if the God's tongue failed her tasks. Thus, where will the brunt of criticism go? Naturally, it will all be directed towards the person who possesses the god's tongue: Me: Nakiri Erina. The god's tongue can never make a mistake they say, you have the duty of revolutionizing the culinary world they say. But, where will it be the time when it is my said?
Erina's voice was not loud but the weight it carries reached everyone in the arena. Some of the students felt pity while the majority felt it was a way of making excuse. They are probably thinking things like:
'If I have the god's tongue, then dreams been damned.'
'What have you got to say, you are already at the top.'
'Cheh, unappreciative towards your gift. If it was me, I would have already gain full control over the culinary world.'
Ikumi however has none of those thoughts in mind. She felt guilty for not realizing that her inspiration was suffering the things she herself is experiencing. Trapped within the cycle of people's expectation and inner conflict.
"Erina-sama…I…" She wanted to apologize but Erina stopped her as she gazed directly at her.
"Ikumi-san, I'm not saying this to let you feel guilty about yourself. I'm also not saying this to earn any sympathy or expecting others to understand me. I'm just telling you as someone who has experience the same things you did.
"…How are you still able to smile… How are you still able to cook …" Ikumi asked as she did not understand how Erina was still enjoying cooking.
Hearing her question, Erina turning lovingly to her two lovers. "It was all thanks to the constant persistence of a pair of idiots. Even now they are still sticking to me without any intention of leaving.
Everyone turned to face the direction that Erina was looking at and they saw Alice puffing out her cheeks and Soma grinning at Erina.
Erina's smile blossomed even more and said: "And I won't have it any other way. To them, I'm just Nakiri Erina. Their friend, rival and most importantly lover.
Everyone's head were moving like a machine that has run out of oil 'Clang Clang' and slowly switch their attention between the trio.
"…"
"…"
"NO WAY! It's a lie, right?!"
"Oi, Slap my cheeks for me!"
As usual when the trio are present, the place would turn into pandemonium and chaos.
Ignoring the crowd that is still escaping reality, Erina slowly walked over to Ikumi's kitchen and took a bite out of her dish.
"Ah…" Ikumi gasp as she tried to struggle out of her mother's embrace to stop Erina from trying her dish but her mother gently held onto her and gestured it was fine.
"Not bad…You have improved a lot Ikumi-san. Compared to the first dish that you served me, this is filled with your own grits, goals and motivation. There are still places that you can improve but as a certain redhead told me: 'Mistakes are the stepping stones to success.'
"Erina-sama…" Ikumi was on the verge of tears as her inspiration told her that she has improved and she did it her own way, her own speciality.
Erina then walked over to the mother daughter duo and look directly at Ikumi in the eyes and said: "If I can be your motivation just like Alice and Soma are to me then this will be where we start over, Ikumi." Erina said as she held out her hand.
Ikumi was stunned as she looked towards the outstretched hand of Erina. She could not believe that Erina has forgiven the troubles her family has given her, even now they were in opposite fractions battling against each other. Her guilt was beginning to resurface as she felt she did not deserve this chance. Her mother obviously felt her worries and told her softly: "Ikumi, you have sacrifice your feelings for a long time now. Now it's the time you decide for yourself."
Ikumi turned to look at her mother as her worry was still present. Exasperated by the stubbornness of her daughter, her mother softly gestured her to look at Erina. Ikumi turned back to look at Erina and this time she finally made contact with her eyes. Her worries were immediately dispelled as she saw the reflection in Erina's eyes. They were filled with sincere, it was a signal to her that they should let bygones be bygones.
"Mou~~~ Why are you taking so long Nikumi-chan. Erina's hand is gonna get cold you know." Alice said which earn a slight twitch of the eyebrow from Erina.
While Soma was holding himself and Alice from laughing, Soma turned to said: "It was a great match, I have lots of fun competing against you. Let's cook in the same kitchen one day, Nikumi."
Ikumi turned back and look at her mother one last time while saying: "Arigato Mama"
Releasing the hold on her daughter, Yue saw Ikumi embarrassingly shook hands with Erina as tears of happiness were slowly ticking down. She also saw Alice and Soma slowly moving towards them in which her daughter snapped to stop calling her Nikumi. Smiling that her daughter has finally decided to do what she wants, she mutter a soft thank you towards Erina.
"Now, I think its about time for you to explain yourself Satoru. What happen to you while I left the CEO seat in your hands when I travelled to Italy for research?" Yue demanded as she stood and looked towards her fuming husband.
"WHY?! I was so close Yue! How could you let my fruition come to waste?!" Satoru said with pure anger.
"…"
Seeing that Yue had no intention of saying anything, Satoru continued to blabber out his plan in regards to making the Mito family the best-selling meat company in the world as well as replacing the Nakiris as the pinnacle of the culinary world.
"I just needed one more step and it was given to me on a silver platter! I would have succeeded if it wasn't because of that useless daughter of ours! She failed! Against a commoner as well! Don't you see what a failure she is?!"
"…"
"Are you not gonna say anything Yue?!"
"…Why...? Our business is already one of the top in Japan and I can understand why you want to make it International but it takes patience and trust. We have already drafted a long-term plan and we have also send higher ups overseas including myself to research on what can be provide. But one thing I don't understand is why do you want to dethrone the Nakiris?
"Hahaha, all dynasties must come to an end. Don't you know that the Nakiris influence is gradually getting thinner? With the disappearance of the former god's tongue, their hopes now only lie on their immature daughter who has chosen to forge her own path and not follow the legacy that her predecessor has built on. If only it wasn't for the luck of that brat of having the Nakiris helping him or the incompetence of our daughter, we would have been on equal footing with them by now." Satoru exclaimed.
"Oi old man, who is allowing you to talk down to my girlfriend like that huh?" Soma said as his directed his glare towards Satoru.
"Mou~~~Reminding Erina of Oba-san, I really want to punch him. I can, right~~~?" Alice said as she was smiling chillingly at Satoru.
"Calm down you two." Erina said as she took hold of both of her lovers clenched fist and held them gently.
"It is true that Okaa-sama has left me without telling me anything and it is also true that I have diverted myself from the 'supposed' path I should have taken. But, I regret nothing. I want to be remembered as Nakiri Erina, not as the god's tongue of another generation." Erina said calmly.
"Absurd! How can you possibly think of achieving that?! You're just dragging down your own legacy by fooling around!" Satoru said angrily.
"It's simple really, I want to build a culinary world where diversity exists. There are no correct or proper ways of cooking, there are also no fixed and perfect recipes. Every dish can be modified or alternate by the chefs as those are their sweat and tears. That is why I will remove the logic of 'the god's tongue words are always right' with some help of course. Erina said with pure confidence and determination.
"…" For once, Satoru was stunned into silence.
Similarly, the crowd were also drawn in by Erina's declaration. One way to perceive her words was 'All the dish you make are your own, whether you succeed or fail it doesn't matter as you pile up experience from one dish to another.' Some may perceive her words as "I won't reject any of your cooking as it carries your own unique identities which I the god tongue is unable to replicate."
While everyone was busy in thought, a sudden clap was sounded. Then, another clap followed right after. Turning their attention towards the sound, everyone could see that Soma and Alice were applauding Erina. Then, someone in the stands started to clap as it signals the beginning of a chorus of applause for the bravely and determination shown by Nakiri Erina.
Giving a loving glance towards her pair of lovers, Erina could see they were happy and proud for her. In truth, it wasn't easy for her to stand as the centre of attention throughout this fiasco. Stating out her goals was one thing but differentiating herself from her title was another. One thing is for sure however, this was the starting point of her own legacy. The legacy of Nakiri Erina "The Eclipser".
'Tap tap' Feeling a tap on his shoulder, Satoru turned around and saw her wife looking at him. "You can see how selfless and self-sacrificing her goal is. To dispatch one's title for the benefits of something greater, that is a sign of a true leader."
"How…Why…" Satoru struggled to comprehend how her philosophy will work.
"Take a closer look beside her." Yue said as they both saw Urara handling the one currently beside Erina a mic.
"Etto…I'm still really not used to speaking in front of everyone. The last time I did this was at your party Alice." Soma said as he looked fondly at Alice.
'Grr' You could hear the crowd getting irritated as they have front row seats to their flirting.
"Well, I'll just keep things short. Truth to be told, I would have enjoyed a normal enrolment but a Shokugeki to start isn't bad either. Well what I'm getting at is, you guys will all be great nourishments for me when I finally challenge Erina and Alice. Do well to entertain me."
"Haa…here he goes again." Erina said tiredly.
"Hehe~~~Your speech was almost identical Erina~." Alice said while poking fun at her cousin.
"Another two things that I like to say is that now I'm here, I'm gonna take the top seat. Everyone at the Elite 10 watching this, you guys are lucky that I'm not in the same generation as you.
"You do know I'm in the Elite 10, right?" Erina said beside him which earn a grin from Soma. Erina felt a bad premonition and it was proven true as Soma held both her and Alice to his side and exclaimed: "These two princesses are mine."
"…"
It took only a second as the crowd were now entirely fed up by the arrogance of the transfer student.
"…Argh! I had enough! Don't get too cocky transfer student!"
"Don't let me get a hand on you Rookie!"
Ignoring the crowds' reaction, Soma turned to her two lovers and grin smugly: "Phew, almost mess my speech there."
"You really are a reckless idiot…But, I don't hate how it sounded." Erina said with her classic tsun voice as she softly pinch Soma's cheek.
"Ma~~~how bold Soma, how should I reward you~~~" Alice purred as she whispered at Soma ears which earn a twitch from Soma.
Giggling at the interaction of the trio, Yue turned to Satoru and said: "We were once like that you know? Telling everyone our hopes and dream of building the empire that we have today. Even when everyone doubted us, our passion never wavered. There was always something that prevented us from straying away from our dream. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about."
"…"
"Sa…to…ru" Yue said as her voice became increasingly menacing.
"…Trust huh…" Satoru muttered out softly.
"Looks like you finally clocked that brain of yours. Yes, she has immense trust or you can say blind trust in others especially those two." Yue said as she looked at the clinging trio.
"Believing in them one day they will be able to defeat her, believing in them one day they will stand alongside her and lastly believing in her generation of chefs to be able to propel her ideal culinary world."
"…Was I in the wrong? I just wanted more for our company, I just wanted to improve our status." Satoru said as he slowly began to reflect on his actions.
"Satoru, I can neither say what you did was correct or wrong. Your ideals just happen to clash with Erina-chan. However, does the dream you envisioned have me and Ikumi in it?" Yue said as she left Satoru to think and walked over to her daughter and friends.
"…Haa…I see… What was I thinking…? Making Yue fly back here just to babysit me, forcing Ikumi to follow me and most importantly making both of them worry and disappointed." Satoru said as he looked up and wondered where it had all gone wrong.
"Hmm? Mama!" Ikumi said as she saw her mother walking over towards them.
"It's great to see you smiling again darling, I think it thanks to your new friends here." Yue said as gave a small bow towards the trio.
"It's nothing worth thanking us for, Yue-dono." Erina said
"Your speech was inspirational Erina-chan, yours were not far off as well Soma-kun." Yue said to the surprise of everyone there including Soma.
"Uh…thanks…Yue-san?" Soma asked
"Nono, your memories need some refreshing Mr. Lucifer." Yue said as he teased Soma about his nickname.
"Lucifer?" Ikumi asked confusingly.
"Hahaha~~~Neh what is she saying Soma or should I say Lucifer-sama~~~hehehe~~?" Alice asked while laughing heartily.
"Pfft…its…hehe… not polite to laugh… Alice." Erina said as she was trying to hold back her laugher.
Slightly irritated by having his chunni nickname known by his lovers, Soma turned and faced Yue directly and began to wonder how she knew his nickname.
"Should I have worn my hat Lucifer-san?" Yue said as she hinted at Soma.
"…OH! You're the customer from Trattoria Aldini!" Soma said as he finally remembered.
"Mou~~~ you can recognize someone from their clothing and not from their face? Pervert Lucifer~~~" Alice said as she continuously teased Soma.
"You're not gonna let this go ever are you…?"
"Nope~~~"
"Erina, I would love to hear what kind of movies Alice watches."
"?!"
"I'll be delighted to tell you all about her collection of sappy romance films"
"?!"
"Should we leave Mama…" Ikumi said as the atmosphere was turning sweeter and sweeter.
"I hope I can one day see you flirt with someone like that, darling."
"MAMA!"
Ignoring her blushing daughter, Yue said towards Soma: "It's been 5 years, Soma-kun. I see you have improved a lot since your battle with Aldini."
"Well what can I say…Just the thought of them getting better than me fires me up." Soma said as he glanced towards the teary Alice clinging at the smug looking Erina.
"Heh, I bid you good luck in your awaited battle with them then."
"I'm looking forward to it more than anyone, hmm? Why is the old man looking here?" Soma said he saw Satoru continuously glancing at them.
"Ha…I'll go get him."
"?"
Seeing Yue walking back towards Satoru. The four let out a surprise sound as they say Yue smack Satoru on the head. "OOH?!"
"Ok, now stop being so emotional and say what you want." Yue said as she dragged Satoru towards them.
Looking at Satoru, the trio grinned as they saw who was the real one in charge of Mito house which resulted in a cough from Satoru.
Swallowing his pride, Satoru bow towards the trio and apologize: "I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused."
Silenced filled the air as the arrogant and egoistic Mito Satoru was apologizing for everything he had done.
"Hmph, about time you apologize. I was gonna smack your head if Yue-san did not." Alice said while folding her arms.
"I really want to beat you up for everything you said towards Alice and Erina, but I supposed I could let it slide since Nikumi gave me such a great battle."
"There's wasn't any trouble at all. In fact, I gain more benefits from this encounter. Don't worry about the CEO seat as well since I was gonna give it to Ikumi depending on her performance. Safe to say, she passed it but just barely." Erina said as she gave a look towards Soma.
"I thank you for your consideration…"
"...Ikumi…"
"Otou-san…"
"I…"
"You know, I don't hate you Otou-san. I'm also not angry with how you treated me. Maybe some part inside me may loathe you but the majority was to try and impress you, to try and make you proud of me. Arigato Otou-san for forging a path for me, arigato for your constant guidance and care. But, I'm gonna be selfish now and follow my own path, my own dreams."
"En…Thank you Ikumi…You really are the prize jewel of the Mito family." Satoru said as his eyes begins to water.
"Mama, I'm still not good enough for the CEO seat so I'm gonna return it to you. When I graduate from Totsuki Academy, I'll come and passed your test." Ikumi said with conviction.
"Of course, darling, I'll be expecting great things from you. Heh, even when you get older, you still need us to remind you to get to class."
"Class?" The four asked as they looked up and saw everyone had already left the arena.
"Erina, Alice, Yukihira!" A figure suddenly emerged from the door and called out to Erina.
"Hisako/Hishoko/Arato?"
"Good day to you Yue-dono, I beg your pardon but it seems that my lady has submerged herself too deeply in the conversation to forget her class. May I have permission to excuse her?"
"Still so uptight aren't you Arato-chan, well maybe not since you and Erina-chan look much closer now. Guess we'll take our leave here, goodbye darling and best of luck. I'm looking forward to the next chapter of the "Culinary Trinity." Yue said as she and Satoru bid their goodbye and head for the exit.
"Please don't mention anything about the nickname..." The trio said tiredly as an image of a teasing white-haired woman popped into their heads.
"Good morning young apprentices, hmm I see there are indeed some students missing from this class. No matter, if a chef can't maintain their punctuality then they have already failed from the start. Your task today requires you to pair up with someone and today's menu is beef bourguignon.
'Ojou is running late…Guess I'll have to pair up with someone different." Ryo thought as he lazily walked around looking for a partner.
"Awawa…uuu…"
"Look at that failure over there, I heard she got the worst grade on the internal entrance exam."
"I wonder how she even got into this school, she doesn't even deserve to be here."
'Hmm? Seafood?' Ryo thought as he walked towards a blue haired girl who is busy writing the kanji person on her hands.
"Ooh, it looks like Nakiri Alice's aid is gonna have a talk with that failure over there. Serves her right! This school doesn't need incompetence like her."
When the girl looked up he saw an imposing figure standing next to her. "You…me…partner."
""EEH?!"
BAM! "Looks like we're right on time guys! Uh… maybe not…" Soma said as he opened the door loudly and met the eyes of a stern old man.
The sudden noise interrupted the class as they looked and saw the infamous transfer students as well as the fame Nakiri princesses and her aid.
"Erina-sama and Alice-sama are in this class?! There's no way we can cook a better dish than them!"
"Ah…how majestic and graceful looking Erina-sama is."
"You idiot, Alice-sama looks better and way friendlier!"
"What did you say?!"
The representatives of the Nakiri Erina and Nakiri Alice fanbase were prepared to have a brawl until Chapelle-Sensei silenced them with a stern glare.
"Good day to you Roland Chapelle-Sensei" The girl trio greeted politely.
Following their example, Soma raised up his hands and greeted: "Sup teach"
"You got guts kid. I'll excuse you four for being late due to your battle with the meat master Mito Ikumi but I'll expect you to make a dish that is worthy of an A in to prove that was not a fluke" Chapelle said challengingly to the four.
Adjusting the headband on his wrist, Soma replied confidently: "Hold on to your seat teach, your dish is coming right up."
As the four make their way to their kitchen, students began opening a path for them as seem it was natural. The students face was filled with appreciation for the girls while anger and jealously were directed to Soma. While walking, Alice and Erina found some familiar faces in front of them.
"Ryo-kun/Tadokoro-san"
"Ojou…/Nakiri-san…"
"Slap…Slap…Slap…Mou mou~~~ Why didn't you come and get us. Your mistress was gonna be late for class you know. Slap…slap…slap…" Alice bemoaned as she continuously slapped Ryo's shoulder.
"My bad Ojou…"
While the bantering was happening at the other end, Megumi was busy worrying about Erina "Wawa, are you alright Nakiri-san? Did you get hurt? Sensei told us to leave when everyone was preparing to charge at the transfer student."
"Tadokoro-san, you still cared about others more than yourself huh." Erina exasperated as she softly pet Megumi's head.
"Oi oi…why is the failure acting so friendly with Erina-sama…Don't tell me they know each other?!"
"No way, right? There's no way the worst and best first year know each other! This is not some kind of romance manga you know!"
While ignoring the commotion surrounding them, Alice puffed out her cheeks in displeasure: "Mou! You never treated me like that, I'm your cousin and sister in love you know!"
"Hmm? I treat you both the same though?"
"Obviously not! Neh Soma~~~ Erina is bullying me again~~~" Alice whined as she dragged Soma towards the front.
"Its refreshing to see you getting teased Alice" Soma said which earn a kitty barrage by Alice. "By the way, is she your friend Erina?"
"Of course, she was the first student I recommended to join the school you know."
Ignoring the crowd going 'EEH?!', Soma was amazed and said: "That must mean she has a lot of talent, right? I'm Yukihira Soma, I hope to have a match with you someday Tadokoro.
"Nice to meet you Soma-kun. I'm really not that great… I'm just a pumpkin chef, Nakiri-san gives me too much credit." Megumi said as her expression darken.
Just as Erina was about to comfort her, Chapelle informed the class that there was just 40 minutes left before the verdict. Megumi immediately panicked as she thought this was the end for her but she was caught off guard by what Soma said next.
"Yosh, lets have a battle between us Alice, Erina. Whoever wins gets to request the other to do anything they want."
"Tch tch~~~ don't get too overconfident Soma~~~ The fact you just beat Nikumi-chan doesn't mean you can beat me." Alice said as she wagged her finger challengingly.
"Hmph, you two better prepare to carry out my request then since there's no way I will lose." Erina said as she flipped her hair.
Everyone immediately left as the intense aura suffocated them while poor Megumi was caught in the crossfire. "Uwawa…"
"Tadokoro-san, Tadokoro-san…Tadokoro-san!"
"?!"
"Looks like I finally manage to get to you, what are you spacing out for. Is everything alright?"
"Nothing…Nothing is wrong Nakiri-san."
Throughout the chaos, somehow the team was decided as Ryo-Alice, Soma-Hisako and Erina-Megumi. So, how did this happen? Ryo was dragged off by Alice while Soma patted Hisako on the back which resulted in her chasing after him thus leaving Erina is the same spot with Megumi.
Giving a suspiciously glance at Megumi, Erina narrowed her eyes towards the now shaking girl. Deciding to leave it for later, Erina asked her to help prepare the ingredients.
"But…Nakiri-san, we only have 30 minutes left. There's no…" Before Megumi could finish her words, Erina pointed towards her two lovers.
Megumi saw that the two pair were relax…well one pair looks like it had everything under control while the other was busy arguing about the ingredients.
"Do they seem like they have given up? Tadokoro-san, before we are students…we are chefs. There's no way a chef would back out before serving their dish, can I count on you? The sous chef chosen by me to help support me?"
Captivated by the words of Erina, Megumi strongly nodded as she went and prepared the ingredients.
"Next pair!"
"Oagariyo/Værsgo~~~/ Bon Appetit/"
When Chapelle called out to the next pair, he was surprised to see three dishes in front of him. What was even more surprising was that the dishes were exactly the same.
"Come on…innovation was supposed to be my thing." Soma bemoaned lightly.
"Tsk tsk Soma~~~I'm a Global innovator am I not hehe~~But it is strange that Erina took this approach as well."
"Of course, I would. It was the only thing left that could help finish this dish in time. If I have a choice, I would have use different ingredients like wine or yogurt."
Yes. In some miraculous coincidence, the three managed to make the completely same dish which uses honey to help tenderize the meat. However, this was not enough for them to stop their rivalry.
"Well it doesn't matter since I'm gonna be the one winning" Soma said confidently
"Says who?!"
"Heh~~~Prepare to taste the 'special dish' I have in store for you two~" Soma said as his smile became crooked.
"Etto…I think you're in tough luck Yukihira… since Chapelle sensei is…" Hisako interrupted the trio as she pointed at Chapelle who had already fainted with a smile on his face.
"Ooh? What happen to teach and why is Tadokoro on the floor as well?" Soma said as the representative of the group.
What basically happen was that Chapelle hesitantly took a bite from Soma's first, he was astounded and his expression immediately melted into a smile. Then, he quickly took a bit out of Alice which resounded in him being speechless as there was an additional ingredient in the beef which was garnish made of mushroom. While Chapelle legs were beginning to wobble, he took a bite out of Erina's dish and he was immediately knock out by the perfect harmony of the dish served with glazed onion garnish.
If you're wondering how Tadokoro fainted, well it was because she saw Chapelle fainted and thought the dish she prepared with Erina had some problems in it which was impossible to think if you have a calm mind in which she does not.
"Get that thing away from me this instance Yukihira Soma!"
"Don't you dare give Erina some of your 'delicacies' Yukihira! Her palate won't be able to handle it.
"Come on its not that bad, its not even close to the top 10 worst dishes. I won so you all should give it a try."
"I was on your team though?!"
"Who said you won?! Sensei gave us all an S rank and he immediately ran away when we pestered him who won."
"Mu~~~If that thing gets anywhere near me, I'll place your nickname on the front page of the Totsuki magazine."
"?!...Sorry ma'am"
While the four were busy bantering with each other, Megumi woke up from the ruckus cause by them. When she started suspecting her surrounding, she felt that someone was carrying her and look down. To her surprise, she saw Ryo carrying her on her back.
"Kuro…Kurokiba-kun?! Where…where am I and why am I on your back?"
As a man of a few words, Ryo lazily replied: "You fainted"
To no one's surprise, Kurokiba was nominated by the others as the only other male in the group to carry Megumi as they departed towards their next destination.
Seeing that Megumi had woken up, Erina explained what had happen to her instead of Kurokiba. The three pairs earned the first S rank dish in Totsuki history and they are now headed to the dorm that she is currently residing in: 'Polar Star Dormitory'
"Nakiri-san, are you gonna be staying at Polar Star?"
"Hmm? Yup, since Sensei was a residence before. I'm also curious about what so special about the dorm."
"Is it not an excuse to just cuddle with Soma everyday~~~?" Alice as usual found things to tease about her cousin.
"! Of course not!"
"Hmm~~~Don't worry Soma~~~I'll be in your room every night to keep you company~~~" Alice said as she linked her arms with Soma.
"Uuu…."
Smiling wryly, Soma held out his hand for Erina in which she embarrassingly obliged while burying her head on his shoulder.
"But still, I did not expect the both of you to stay at Polar Star. Guess the Polar Star will have another golden generation huh."
As they continue chatting and walking, they reach what seems like an abandoned dorm as the exterior looks like a run-down western styled co-ed dormitory. Seeing the trio standing still, Megumi immediately tried to explain that the dorm looks way better inside but she was beaten to the punch by Soma.
"OOH?! So, this is where Oyaji mastered his craft? Yosh, let's go inside already."
Once they opened the creaked door, they saw animals running down from the stairs and smoke filling the air.
"…"
"HEY ROOM 208! Should I turn you into Smoked Chips?! And ROOM 116 Stop bringing animals into the dorm! Cheh, unreasonable youngsters."
"…"
"Oh? Are you five here to take the exam? Its rare that the Polar star has that many students transfer in and its even rarer to be graced by the likes of both the Nakiris and their aid. I'm this place Dorm mother, Daimidou Fumio. Now hurry up and get your ingredients prepared."
"I knew that there was something we have forgotten…Sensei did mention there was a need to prepare your own ingredients."
"My apologies Erina-sama! I should have investigated this more throughout!"
"Why has Hishoko-chan reverted back to before? Ma~~~ it won't be a big deal."
"How annoying."
"Then you all lose by default, you can't enter this dorm if your skills are unchecked. Even if you are from the Nakiris."
"Hey, did you guys hear that? Fumio-san is challenging us to provide a dish. There's no way we're backing out of it, now right?" Soma said as he looked challengingly to the group.
Everyone has a smirk on their face while left Fumio-san worried if she had awoken some slumbering beasts.
Leading them towards the kitchen, Fumio mentioned that they have until tonight to make a dish that could satisfied her. Leaving the group to their own devices, Fumio stood at the corner at the kitchen and saw they were busy investigating the leftovers. 'There's hardly anything left in the kitchen. Even if they talked a big game, there's no way they will be enough for the five of them."
"Yeah, this will be enough. Hmm~~am I the first one to finish preparing my ingredients? Heh~~~guess I'll be finishing when we left off."
"YUKIHIRA! I WAS HOLD BACK BY OJOU THIS AFTERNOON SO DON'T EXPECT ANYTHING OF THE SAME WHEN I FIRST FACE YOU!"
"Bad Ryo-kun Bad! Should I remind you of our head to head again~~~?
"Let's just ignore them Hisako"
"Yes, Erina"
With all the commotion coming from the kitchen, you would expect a party to be there but instead it was a demon den as the five of them were clashing to make the dorm mother eat her words.
"Yosh, Oagariyo Fumio-san. Let me present to you: "Soma style: Improvised Mackerel Burger Meal".
"?! A mackerel burger? Get off your high horse kid, how many students do you think I have interview before. There's no way an improvised dish like this will be able to…
'! It's too delicious! But how?! A hamburger made with canned mackerel should have a strong raw smell! What about this egg soup then? How is it so high in quality?! A soup is defined by the stock but I was sure there was no stock left in the kitchen!'
"Heh, delicious right? I told you guys that my squid taste good."
"I never thought your foul delicacies could be useful in time in these…"
"Mu…what is with snakes and squids in your family Soma!"
'This boy who I thought was just an overconfident brat managed to create such a high-quality meal with just leftover ingredients…Who is this kid…I…I can't stop eating!"
"OK Soma come over here for a bit~~~"
"?"
"Called it a six sense of something but if we did not drag you here, you would end up losing something very precious." Erina said as she pointed at the pan Fumio was smooching.
"!" Soma immediately dove his lovers embrace.
"Yoshi yoshi~~~ there's no need to be afraid Soma~" Alice said as she comforted him with slight pats on the head.
"Hoh, looks like you really did 'WIN' a prize huh Soma." Erina said which earn a glare from Soma.
"OI OLD HAG, HURRY UP AND EVALUATE MY DISH BEFORE IT GETS COLD!"
So, with another casualty falling victim to their dish, Fumio groggily gave each one of them a key before fainting. Coincidentally, Soma was given Room 303 which was where his father used to live in while Kurokiba was given Room 307 which was the former room of Dojima Gin. Erina and Alice were given Room 301 as it was the most spacious room in the dorm and it was where Ebisawa Riko used to live in. Elsewhere, Hisako was invited by Megumi to stay together in her room as the only remaining room in the dorm was a former resident to someone she deeply loathed.
"DAMN IT/GRRR" So…Why was the sound of what people make when having an arm-wrestling match residing in the top floor of the dorm? Well it was because Soma and Ryo were busy carrying the queen-size bed order by Alice into Soma's room as the result of Soma and Ryo getting into the bathroom when it was the girl's time to bathe.
"Mou~~~if Soma really wanted to see our bodies, he could ask when we are alone~~~Don't you think so Erina~~~"
"Haa…You say this but I bet you'll be the first one to get fully embarrassed and hide behind me."
"NAH~~~Muri muri (No way) ~~~"
"Thanks for letting me bunked in the same room as you Megumi-san and also letting us join in when it is your time to bath."
"En, there's no need to thank me Arato-san. I just felt like something was wrong with you three when you were given that key by Fumio-san"
"You really do have a talent for picking up on things. Tadokoro-san, how about we tell you about our worries and you tell us about your worries."
Seeing the caring expression of the trio, Megumi dismiss her intention of rejecting them and gave a nod.
After Erina gave a brief rundown regarding her past where her mother went missing and how she was almost brainwashed by his father, Alice also talk about the days where she was just a shadow to Erina and how people took advantage of her to try and get close to Erina.
"My family also told me what had truly happened to Erina, I could only blame myself that I was not with her when she needed someone the most."
"Hisako…"
"That's why it is always wise to talk about your problems with someone Megumi-san. Just like how you noticed something was off about us, we also notice something was off with you."
"Arato-san…" Deciding to let everything out of the bag, Megumi confessed that she was indeed having issues with cooking. She would always crumble when there was pressure on her. She would always act reserved when others invite her to cook together as the fear of her messing up could cause problems for others.
"I really have let everyone down…haha-ue…everyone at home as well as you Nakiri-san."
"…"
"Am I really going to be a flunk? I am right? Since there's no way a troublemaker can be allowed in the kitchen. Did you know I was super glad to be paired up with you Nakiri-san? But in the end, I was just relying on another person rather than on my own."
Without saying anything, Erina stood up from the tub and leaned forward towards Megumi.
Thinking that she was about to be hit by Erina, Megumi involuntary closed her eyes in brace for the impact. What touch her was indeed Erina's hand but it was gently brushing off the tears that had escaped from her eyelids.
Feeling the gentle touch, Megumi could not hold back her emotions and unleashed it in full burst. Seeing Megumi tear up, Alice and Hisako also gently embraced her in hopes of smothering her fragile emotions.
After successfully calming Megumi down, they heard Soma knocked on the door and telling them that they were invited to a welcoming party by the residence at Room 205. Tilting their heads in confusion, the girls quickly began to wash off and get dressed.
"How did this happen Soma? I remember sensei mentioning that parties were abundance during her times but I did not expect the spirit of partying would carry through." Erina asked as Soma was combing her hair.
"Some weird senpai tried to open the ceiling above our bed but I managed to stop him by chucking my knives at him."
"Eeh~~~a senpai that even Soma think is weird~~~Maybe I should call someone to renovate the room tomorrow~~~"
"That's not a bad idea Alice, make sure there's a shelf for my manga as well."
It seems that somehow the Nakiris belonging were prioritized more than the Senpai's life but it is fully justified to fight off an intruder right…Right?
While making their way downstairs, Soma asked Erina what her plans for Megumi was. It seems Soma had somehow caught gist of what they were talking about. Starting with a pinch to Soma's ear, Erina explained that she would like Megumi to showcase how her stage fright occurs. It's best to rectify where you are weakest after all.
Giving both of her lovers a half crescent smile, Alice told them to lean in as she whispers her plans to the both of them.
After reaching the room, they were invited inside by Hisako who accompanied Megumi and Kurokiba first as Alice took too long to get ready. Inside the room they could see a boy with spectacles throwing a tantrum on why it is always his room that host parties, a girl with amber-colored hair tied neatly into two buns on the sides of her head playing with her fingernails, a boy with medium unkempt auburn hair that looks like a R-18 main character, two delinquents grappling against each other, a young man with curly, medium-length brown hair that is wearing nothing but a naked apron and a girl with waist-length fuchsia hair serving them drinks that are definitely not alcohol. What a normal group of students~~~
As the introduction went underway, the first question that arise from everyone lips were whether what Soma said in the arena was true. Maybe it was due to the alcohol just maybe…Soma leaned in and peck Alice and Erina cheek as proof which resulted in howls from the onlookers. Next, it was the girls turn to be asked as to how this 'forbidden' relationship came to be. After giving them a minor explanation, the onlookers all went 'Kya Kya' and switch their target to the remaining two aids. Seeing Hisako overwhelmed and Kurokiba getting increasingly irritated just serves as toast to this welcoming party.
While they seemed to be carried away by the atmosphere, the group did not forgo that Megumi was still quiet. It seemed that her confidence had really taken a dent. Deciding to kick their plan into motion, the trio nonchalantly filled the empty cups of the residents repeatedly as they were busy munching on the treat Soma cooked.
It did not take long as the continuously eating and drinking knocked half of the residents down as it seems only Isshiki, Megumi and the five were awake.
"My~~ this was a rather eventful welcoming party. Let me once again welcome you five to the Polar Star Dorm. Best regards to all of you" Satoshi said with ever light tone
"Best regards to you as well 7th Seat Isshiki-senpai." Soma said nonchalantly as well.
"Now then, I really want to face someone in the Elite 10 who has a higher rank than Erina. Would you do the honors senpai?" Soma asked as he stretched his limbs.
"How fortunate, I was looking forward to facing you as well Soma-kun. I heard what you said in the opening ceremony and aiming for the top spot is Totsuki is not as easy as you think." Isshiki said as he removed the band covering his hair.
"Uwawa…Soma-kun and Isshiki Senpai are facing off…"
"You're also be facing someone Tadokoro-san." Erina said as nonchalantly as Soma.
"EEH?!"
"Hehe~~~you'll be facing Ryo-kun~~ so send each other your best regards~" Alice said cheerfully
Seeing the glare Kurokiba gave her, Megumi immediately cowered and began writing the kanji 'person' on her hands.
"Attention attention~~~ now we'll be having a friendly face off between Soma and Naked Apron senpai as well as Wolf Ryo-kun and Rabbit Megumi-chan~~"
"Why are you commentating…"
"What are those nicknames…"
Both Erina and Hisako immediately tsukkomi as Alice was enjoying herself and got carried away.
"Umu~~~ The main ingredient with be Spanish mackerel and the theme is Ano…the story of you? Erina, Hishoko and Me will be the judge~ so~~just make the food good or else Erina will throw up"
"I will not!"
"Do it properly and stop calling me Hishoko!"
Ignoring the bantering around them Soma and Isshiki confidently square up against each other while Megumi was trembling as smokes were coming off from Kurokiba's mouth.
"Start~~~" With the signal, three of the four chefs immediately got to work as they already have envisioned the dish they were going to make.
"Umu~~~ it looks like Soma and Apron senpai is making a Japanese cuisine~~"
"So, we're sticking on commentating huh… Argh Fine! It seems that Soma is preparing an Onigiri and Isshiki-Senpai is making a puree out of spring cabbage? Interesting."
"Isn't it unusual to use puree in a Japanese dish?
"Hmm, although they both are making Japanese cuisines. They have both incorporated some French techniques in making their dish. Soma is using poêlée which is a type of sauté, he is using this method by constantly adding olive oil to remove the bad smell of the mackerel."
"Hmm~~~Apron senpai is making use of an Original from France where he pressed, blend and sieve the cabbages to a creamy paste. It looks like they both are trying to recreate the feeling of spring~~~"
"Hmm, let 'see what the other pair is up to…"
"OI CHIBI!
"?!"
"IS THIS A JOKE?! I WAS EXPECTING SOMEONE INTERESTING WHEN I SMELT SCENT OF SEAFOOD LINGERING FORM YOU BUT I GUESS YOU'RE JUST A DISSAPOINTMENT AFTER ALL"
"…"
"CHEH, I WAS EXPECTING A GREAT BATTLEFIED BUT I GUESS YOUR WAY OF COOKING IS TRASH AFTER ALL."
"…What did you say…"
"I SAY YOUR WAY OF COOKING IS TRASH AFTER ALL. THE WAY YOU ARE RAISED IN A LUKEWARM ENVIRONMENT MAKES YOU BLIND TO THE FACT THAT FOOD IS POWER. THE ONLY THING THAT IS NEEDED IN COOKING IS MAKING EVERYONE SUBMIT, ANYTHING ELSE IS JUST HALF-ASSED TRASH."
"That's…"
"HUH?!"
"That isn't true! At the very least, everything I have absorb so far aren't trash at all!"
"Isn't this too much of a risk? I mean her confidence is already rock bottom." Erina asked worryingly
"Erina, there are only two ways for someone to be able to face themselves. One way is recognizing it themselves while the other one is when one's policy get criticized by a polar opposite personality." Soma said as he learned this from Gin.
"En~~~there's no one better for the job than Ryo-kun. Believe me Erina~~~"
Giving a nod of gratitude towards the smiling Alice, Erina zeroed in on the dish prepared by the duo. She could instantly see the difference between the two as Megumi was focusing more on vegetables while Kurokiba was focusing on the impact his food brings.
"Come to think of it what is Megumi-san speciality?" Hisako asked as she has no clue whatsoever.
"If Tadokoro-san can fulfil her full potential, she should be in the Elite 10 by now" Erina said to the shock of her aid.
"En~~Its thanks to you all that Tadokoro-chan has finally took her first step in expanding from her small garden." Isshiki said as he served his dish to the trio as well as Soma.
"Its delicious! I can feel the windy breeze of spring as well as a torrent of flavor."
"A dish which perfectly utilizes spring seasonal ingredients. As expected of Isshiki-senpai."
"Hmm~~~Being able to create this delicate dish together with just a second of thought. It seems you are much better than your ranking suggests Apron-senpai~~~"
"It's delicious Isshiki-Senpai, but don't you think you are holding back too much on me?" Soma said as he instantly knew that this was not his best.
"I could say the same to you Lucifer-kun." Isshiki retorted with a smiling face
"UGH! Hey! Don't you three dare laugh!" Soma said as he presented his dish to the four.
"Oagariyo! Soma style: Mackerel Onigiri Chazuke!"
"Hmm? You use salted kelp tea? Isn't this far too common Soma-kun?" Isshiki asked as he was not familiar to the twist Soma takes on the dishes.
Looking around he could see the girls had already begun to dig in, so he grab a small piece of rice and mackerel with the chopsticks and dug in. "…Its delicious!"
"Now I see why you use poêlée in this dish, it helps to emphasize the main ingredient of the dish. It allows the juicy mackerel meat to gush out from every bite."
"You know the gourmet critiques will be killing you over this dish you know? But a free way of cooking suits you the best. It was delicious Soma."
"Mmm~~~ Poêlée is best used on ingredients with thick skin and mackerel is perfect for you to utilize this cookery~~~Its delightful~~~"
"This dish just screams spring vitality itself! I could picture the exact moment that the snow melts and the flowers bloom to signal the start of spring with this dish. Its amazing Yukihira!"
"Osomatsu!"
"OI YUKIHIRA! JUST TO LET YOU KNOW I COULD MAKE THIS DISH BETTER THAN YOU!"
"Oi Kurokiba! That was my fill!"
"Ano…Soma-kun if you don't mind, you can have this…I made enough for everyone." Megumi said as she presented her dish first.
"OI CHIBI, DON'T TRY TO STEAL A MARCH YOU HEAR!" Kurokiba said as he too presented his dish.
Looking at the dishes in front of them, the group gave out a sound of admiration. 'Hoh, they really want to prove their points against each other huh'
Megumi presented a Grilled Mackerel with Salad while Kurokiba went for a more dynamic dish which is Mackerel Escabeche.
Deciding to taste Kurokiba's dish first to, the group dug in and was instantaneously assaulted by a straight punch to their brain.
"Mou~~~ You could have cut down on the vinegar and spices Ryo-kun~~~. But, it is delicious regardless as the white wine and raisins help balanced out the taste."
"Escabeche huh, originally a dish from Arab but it seems it could only be found in places such as Spain and Portugal now. It should not be surprised from the Seafood master himself"
"Escabeche are usually served as a Tapa(appetizer/snack) but I appreciate the fact you made this dish since it clashes directly with Tadokoro-san's dish."
"OOH? This is delicious Tadokoro! How could I eat it without feeling full though"?
"Etto… I added in capsicum as well as zucchini into the salad. I thought it would be best to serve ingredients that helps you all in digestion since its been a long day for you all."
"Angel~~~she's an angel! How could you scold her Ryo-kun!"
"Uh…It was you that design this plan Alice." Hisako tsukkomi.
"You didn't lose any of it Tadokoro-san. The same care you have for your customers, the hospitality you provide to them is something that we can never hope to replicate. It's a trait that only belongs to you."
"Nakiri-san…"
"Being clumsy and troublesome doesn't make you a failure. Just look at how far those two have come." Erina said as she did not mention any names.
"HEY!" However, he naturally hot-headed lovers dove right into her trap.
"You are not a failure; the failures are those who do not recognize you. When they do not recognize you at your weakest, they have no qualification to stand with you when you're at your strongest. So, believe in me, believe in the people believing in you and most importantly believe in yourself. You are a great Chef, Megumi."
"Erina-san…Uuu…" Megumi could not hold back her emotion and tightly hug Erina.
While the others were desperately holding back Ryo from interrupting the moment, Ryo took off his bandana and walked towards Megumi.
"Oi Tadokoro Megumi."
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"That dish was not bad" Kurokiba said as he left to turn in for the night. But if you looked closely, you could see a grin sprouting from him.
"A…Ano…Kurokiba-kun. Your dish was amazing, I may have yet to reach that level… but…but I hope to one day face you again with my own way of cooking."
Stopping for a second after hearing what Megumi said, Kurokiba continue walking without turning back. 'Heh, interesting'
Seeing that Kurokiba had left, Megumi left out a sigh as the pressure she felt from the battle subsided. "Uuu...kowaii…I felt like I was a prey…"
"Heh, good job Tadokoro. Shall we have a match now?" Soma proposed excitingly.
'BONK!' "Hehe~~~Don't mind us~~~Soma drank too much earlier so I'll bring him back to our room~" Alice said as she dragged the dizzy Soma to their room.
"Alice! What are you planning to do?! I'm sorry Megumi, Hisako. I have to go check that Alice won't do something envi…ahem…dangerous to Soma" Erina said as she chased after her lovers.
"Don't you both worry, I'll do the cleaning since you all are my adorable Polar Stars Kohai." Isshiki offered.
"Arigato, Isshiki-Senpai." Both Megumi and Hisako send their regards and went back to their room.
'Golden generation? No…they are the Jewel Generation.' Isshiki thought as he often heard another Elite 10 member telling him how fun this year was gonna be.
"The Next Day"
"… Bang…Bang…"
"Ugh…Who is it?"
"Erina-sama?! Is that you, Erina-sama?!"
"Hisako?"
"Erina-sama! You have 30 minutes left until your Shokugeki with the Chanko Nabe Research Society!"
"…Déjà vu...?"
That's a wrap~~ I hope this chapter was enjoyable to you all! I left some foreshadowing in this chapter so keep you eyes peel and spot where they are~ I'll be looking forward to what your guesses are.
Next chapter will cover the establishment of a new club(Suggest names for me pls~~) and the long awaited training camp~~
Next chapter will probably be on the 15/16th of March but no promises if I am late since things do happen.
Teaser? (Erina's voice) It can't be helped
"Ano Senpai...Does that Totsuki rule applied to Alumni as well?"
"What are you talking about"
"Shokugeki. Since I will win, that means you will be force to take back xxx expulsion"
