Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

Knowing Erina Nakiri's personality, Shirai didn't really blame her; he just felt that her personality was bad.

It's fine for him to be by her side now, but he'll inevitably suffer when he's alone. It's better to take advantage of the early stage and correct their behavior as soon as possible.

Ahead, Xiao Zhou also heard Bai Yuan's voice reprimanding Nakiri Erina.

She was amazed that someone who could make a 98-point dish would listen to a man so much that he didn't even dare to utter a word of rebuttal. The teacher in front of her was not to be underestimated!

She is also a chef, but because she is not very skilled, she can only be a guide here. But she knows the pride of a chef.

They will only obey those who are more powerful than themselves; otherwise, no matter how old they are, their words will simply go in one ear and out the other.

This is especially true for the most skilled chefs.

To be honest, she actually envies those guys who can dedicate their youth and sweat to the competition.

In her view, such contestants are free, unrestrained, and unconstrained, and only such people can go far in the field of cooking.

However, when she saw Erina Nakiri remain silent and show an expression of satisfaction when faced with Hakugen's accusations, her opinion changed.

Even the best chefs will still obey the orders of an even better chef, unless they become the best in the world, they are always in the learning process.

"Sir, this is the suite that the organizers have prepared for the top eight contestants."

After walking for about 5 minutes, Xiao Zhou stopped and led Bai Yuan and the others to a room with the number two on the door.

He took out his key and opened the door for them, then stood sideways in the doorway and gestured for Bai Yuan to enter.

"The decor looks pretty good, but can a house like this really accommodate 10 people?"

Looking at the exquisitely decorated suite in front of him, Bai Yuan's expression showed a hint of doubt.

Although the suite looks luxurious, a closer look reveals that the interior space is not very large, making it difficult to accommodate so many people at the same time.

"Because the space on the eighth floor is not large, and rooms need to be allocated to eight teams, each suite is only equipped with eight rooms, so some people need to share rooms in pairs."

其实这样也是件好事，毕竟接下来的比赛除了1v1的单人对决，还有2v2和4v4，提前住一起也可以培养默契度。”

Seemingly noticing the subtle expressions on the faces of the people in front of him, Xiao Zhou quickly tried to cover it up.

If we follow the idea of ​​fostering camaraderie, having those responsible for teamwork share a room would make the room more than adequate, instead of cramped.

"There's nothing we can do about the limited number of rooms, so I'll just have to make do and share a room with Brother Bai Yuan."

While the people around her were still stunned, Alice Nakiri suddenly stepped forward and hugged Bai Yuan's left arm, a sly expression on her face.

"I've already made an appointment with Professor Bai Yuan. If I get a high score, I'll share a room with him tonight. Now's the perfect opportunity!"

Hearing Alice's words, Erina Nakiri pouted in dissatisfaction.

Of course, she made these things up, but for some reason, she just wanted to be with Bai Yuan all the time, being sweet and loving all the time.

"You were in the same room before you set off, and now you want to be together again? Isn't that a bit too greedy? Besides, your score isn't high either, at least not as high as mine."

Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's rather selfish words, Alice Nakiri immediately complained in annoyance, shaking Bai Yuan's arm as she spoke.

Yesterday it was you, today it's you too, so why don't you just take Bai Yuan as your own!

"I..."

Erina Nakiri was at a loss for words and could only stand there silently, her face flushed. In the end, it was Shirai who stepped forward to help her out.

"If you want to, then come on over! You're sisters by blood, there's no need to argue over something like this."

He gave Hisako Shinto a look, signaling her to see Xiao Zhou out, then closed the door and began to gently lecture the Nakiri sisters.

"Hmm... I don't really know why, but whenever I see Alice, I always feel like saying something. It's okay if I don't say anything, but I just want to say something..."

Faced with Bai Yuan's stern gaze, Erina Nakiri lowered her head, her expression slightly guilty.

After all, this was her making trouble out of nothing. Maybe this is what is called incompatibility. They should have a good relationship based on blood ties.

"Me too..."

Beside her, Alice Nakiri remained silent.

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that she and Erina Nakiri don't have any deep-seated grudges. Their bickering is just because they bicker so often that they can't stop.

For them, it always feels strange not to tease each other; it's a feeling that's hard to put into words.

"You two are really something. It's decided that I'll go with the others tonight, and you two will sleep in the same room. You two will also participate in the doubles match tomorrow."

Since he had ample firepower, Bai Yuan didn't bother with any strategic maneuvering and simply made the decision for Nakiri Erina and Nakiri Alice.

He suddenly realized that his intervention could not save the two sisters' relationship, and might even cause them to compete for his affections, so he could only let them process their emotions on their own.

If you're not on the same page, even the best cooking skills won't guarantee victory in a two-person duel.

It's much easier to make a dish flawed than to make it perfect.

"Eh?!"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Alice Nakiri and Erina Nakiri were stunned for a moment, then exclaimed in unison, their faces showing disbelief.

The opposing team actually let two top singles players compete in doubles? Is that reasonable? That doesn't make sense!

Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri were internally screaming, but their faces remained expressionless.

Because they knew that once Bai Yuan made a decision, nothing would change it.

"It seems I'll have to ask for your guidance, Erina."

"Each each other."

The two, unusually, did not argue but smiled at each other, though the smiles were somewhat bitter, clearly reflecting their sorrow at their current predicament.

However, since they had only themselves to blame, there was nothing they could say.

"Who will Teacher Bai Yuan be with tonight?"

Upon hearing that Bai Yuan had rejected both Nakiri Erina and Nakiri Alice, Tadokoro Megumi immediately asked expectantly, her big eyes filled with anticipation.

His expression was as if he were saying, "Keep me company tonight! Keep me company! Keep me company! Keep me company!"

"This is a rare opportunity! Megumi, Yuuki, Ryoko, why don't you guys give it a try together?"

Feeling the intense gaze of Tadokoro Megumi, Shiroyuki suddenly turned to look at Yoshino Yuuki and Sakaki Ryoko, who also had expectant expressions on their faces.

Since he's already tried the Nakiri sisters' rice bowls, he might as well give the Polar Star Trio Donburi a try.

However, it depends on whether they are willing or not, since many people cannot accept this and feel it is too shameful to be with someone they know.

Of course, many people also like it, after all, this experience is very exciting and makes people unable to resist indulging in it.

"Together" refers to...

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Yoshino Yuuki looked bewildered, tilting her head in confusion.

Ryoko Sakaki had already understood everything. Her face was flushed red, and her eyes were filled with embarrassment and anger as she looked at Shiro. How could this guy do this!

Although they have a good relationship, it's still a bit embarrassing to talk about doing that kind of thing together. How are they supposed to get along after this...?

"Of course we'll go to the room to sleep together. Is there even a question? If you don't want to, that's fine too. I know everyone has different ideas, so I won't force you."

Upon hearing Yoshino Yuuki's words, Bai Yuan was momentarily stunned, thinking she was pretending not to understand, so he spoke frankly.

"Let's sleep together...!!"

After Bai Yuan's prompting, Yoshino Yuuki finally realized what was happening, and her face visibly turned red. In the end, she didn't even dare to look him in the eye.

It's understandable that he wanted her to come to his room at night.

It's understandable to invite them to discuss cooking issues together.

But asking them to go to the room together to do unspeakable things was really beyond her comprehension!

A strong sense of shame welled up from the depths of her heart, and Yoshino Yuuki's breathing became rapid. Her mind raced, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.

To be honest, Bai Yuan hadn't contacted her alone since they returned from the yacht trip.

It all felt like a dream, and she still doesn't feel like it's real.

But now Bai Yuan is suddenly asking them to come together, isn't that a bit too sudden?

Her brain couldn't process so much information at once, so she could only turn her head to look at Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko.

At this moment, both of them had somewhat conflicted expressions.

They didn't mind, after all, they were very good sisters and often took baths together, so they knew each other's bodies very well.

Going to Bai Yuan's room together would at most be a little embarrassing...

The problem is, they don't know what other people are thinking.

If they agree while the other disagrees, then the one who disagrees is the one being pressured by words.

This feeling is not pleasant, so it's difficult for them to express their thoughts to Bai Yuan face to face. It's fine if everyone agrees or rejects, but they're afraid that disagreements might lead to awkward situations.

"You guys go back and discuss it. I'm not in a rush. After all, there's still some time before evening. If you can come over, then come over. If not, just send me a message."

I'll probably go to bed early tonight, since I have a match tomorrow.

Sensing the conflicted looks in the three girls' eyes, Bai Yuan understood their thoughts and spoke softly.

If you can't decide in front of everyone, you can go back to your room and discuss it properly.

"Let's take a bath first. We've been working so hard for so long, and we're all covered in sweat."

Hearing Bai Yuan's words, Tadokoro Megumi breathed a slight sigh of relief, then clapped her hands and suggested that they discuss the matter with everyone in the bathroom.

"Agreed! I feel so tired, I need to take a bath to relax!"

Yoshino Yuuki raised her hands. She had actually wanted to take a bath earlier, but she felt that the atmosphere around her was a bit strange, so she hesitated to speak.

"Then let's go together as a group of three. I saw there's a public bathhouse over there, probably built to foster team spirit."

Ryoko Sakaki was equally excited. The bathhouse was the place where one could open up most of their heart. If the three of them went together, they would definitely be able to resolve Shirai's invitation tonight.

Their idea was either all three of them going together, or none of them going at all.

After all, leaving only one person behind would be too pitiful. Eating alone isn't a good option either, since everyone is more comfortable with one-on-one interaction.

"We're going back to rest now. We'll call someone to bring our luggage over later. You don't need to worry about things at home, Brother Bai Yuan."

Looking at Tadokoro Megumi and the other two heading to the bathroom together, Nakiri Alice said dejectedly.

I should have never argued with Erina Nakiri. She should have been the one in Shirayuki's room tonight!

There's a subtle sense of regret.