Soma enters the dorm deep in thought as he approaches the kitchen where he sees everyone tasting each other's dishes and having fun.

Soma: Hey guys, what are you doing?

Megumi: Welcome home, Soma-kun.

Ryoko: We're just comparing our dishes after Marui proudly said he knows more about cooking than any of us.

Marui: What I meant by that is the science about food, theories and all, I didn't say I can cook better than any of you.

Marui spoke in annoyance, "Well, at least we're having fun, right?", all of them responded with a "yes" or a "you know it" except for Ibusaki who was silent.

Megumi: Join us, Soma-kun.

Satoshi: Yes, Soma-kun why not prepare for us what you served at the finals if you are okay with it.

Soma pushes back the doubts he had earlier in order to have fun with his friends for a while. "BLUE Finals Specialty, coming right up.", Soma said with a bright smile.

While Soma was cooking, Satoshi starts a conversation, "Any plans for next week? we don't have classes since the 1st years have some activities coming up, and that means all teachers are going to be absent for us.".

Yuki: Not much, we can finally relax though so that's a good thing. Anyone planning on going back to their hometown?

Everyone looked at each other, "So no one? Nice! We can spend time with each other.". "And we don't have a single homework to worry about so that's pretty awesome", Daigo added with a smile before getting hit by Shoji. "We have to make a poem for Literature dumbass." Daigo then looks at him with a face of realization, "Oh right. That."

Soma: Well, why don't we try doing that so that we don't do it last minute?

Everyone looks at Soma with dumbfounded expressions, "Coming from you? Mister buzzer beater throws his paper at the teacher's table?"

Soma: *chuckles* Well yeah, I hope this can be some sort of a distraction so I can relieve some of the stress I'm getting.

Megumi concerned, "Why? Anything happened recently?"

Soma: Nah, just…. it's nothing.

Megumi just looks at her best friend/crush worrying about him, "Well if you say so."

Everyone continues to chat until Soma finished cooking.

Soma: BLUE Finals Specialty, dig in.

Just one bite from the dish and everyone is left amazed at the boy.

Everyone found themselves in a flower field of roses and sunflowers, the sun is up and they are playing with each other, they are all having fun without a care. As the sun sets they gather and lie down on the field, they talk to one another, they laugh, some get teased, but that was fun too. As the night approaches, they look at the heavens and the full moon, finally going to sleep with a wish that the tomorrow will be the same as that day. With each bite, they continue living in the fields, more flowers continue to bloom in the day, more stars appear at night, and the moon continues to change, the cycle continues. A never ending fantasy that filled them with great joy and warmth. They have never tasted such a dish of this calibre, this dish made them realize of everything this boy has accomplished, the warmth they felt is the same warmth felt by everyone in Totsuki, he is the personification of a burning passion who has managed to melt the heart of even the ice princess, Erina Nakiri.

Soma: You guys quickly ate my dish huh? Well, how was it?

They are left speechless at the dish. It was delicious, one of the best they had in their lives. After a few seconds of silence, the third year composes himself.

Satoshi: Soma-kun, this dish, let me be honest, for me, this dish can only be described in these words.

Satoshi inhales deeply, "IT WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS SOMA-KUN!", as he hugs Soma without a warning and everyone follows him as they cry.

Ryoko: That brought us at a rollercoaster of flavors and emotions Yukihira.

Everyone nods in agreement with her.

Megumi: It isn't much coming from us but it is without a doubt delicious Soma-kun.

Soma: Thanks Tadokoro, my friends saying my food is good will always bring a smile to my face. *flashes a bright smile*

Megumi just smiles at him too.

Soma: Look at the time, well I guess we could consider that our dinner and head to bed, good night everyone.

Everyone cleans up the kitchen and dining area and head to their respective rooms.

Soma: So what should I make next? And what should I write about that poem thing?

Meanwhile at the Nakiri Mansion

Erina sits on her bed as Hisako tells her about her schedule this week.

Erina: Thank you Hisako, you may leave now.

Hisako: I almost forgot, we have no classes next week due to the 1st year activities.

Erina: What about my schedule next week then?

Hisako: Surprisingly vacant, you have a week off Erina-sama.

Erina: Finally, some rest, I need it to relieve some of the stress I'm getting recently.

Hisako: What is it that troubles you Erina-sama?

Erina pauses and wonders if she should tell Hisako. Hisako tilts her head in confusion as Erina finally responds.

Erina: I will tell you some other time Hisako, let me just think about it for a while.

Hisako looks at her worried but responds with a "okay" then leaves.

Erina wonders, "I wonder if Yukihira is okay? He seems to be acting different as of late, I don't know how to describe it, is he just tired. Does he hate me or something?". Her thoughts continue, "Wait why do I care?", she thought as if trying to ignore something, "Wait…. Why do I care?", she repeats her thought but this time wondering why does she actually care about him because one moment he finds the man absolutely annoying, the next is as if he doesn't want to lose the boy. She sighs as she chooses to sleep to forget her dilemma.

Boring chapter? haha sorry, I'm setting something up in the next chapters so... till next time and stay safe :)