Food Wars!: I Became a Fantasy Ingredient Supplier

"Basil leaves have a fragrant aroma, and their flavor is somewhat similar to fennel. When mixed with garlic and tomatoes, they create a unique taste and enhance the overall flavor. That's why they taste so delicious!"

After saying that, Hinako Inui couldn't help but tightly grasp Megumi Tadokoro's hands: "Megumi Tadokoro, why don't you come and help out at my shop?"

"Someone as lovely as you would be wonderful if you could come to my Mist Cuisine Restaurant!"

As soon as these words came out.

Tadokoro Megumi remained stunned for a long time.

She quickly withdrew her hand, shook her head, and replied softly, "No, senior, I'm just a freshman with terrible grades. How could I possibly earn your high regard?"

Chapter 93 Cherish each other

night.

very quiet.

Just as the accommodation and training program was in full swing...

Far away in Paris, France, at a five-star hotel called "Ritz," Senzaemon Nakiri, the supreme commander of Totsuki Culinary Arts, unexpectedly encounters Joichiro Saiba.

Think back to those days.

As the strongest chef in the 69th generation.

Together with Gin Dojima, he ushered in the golden age of Polar Star Dormitory.

She even fought for resources for the Polar Star Dormitory through food battles, and her cooking skills far surpassed those of her peers.

Especially after the selection of "The Blue" players, he and the young master's gang who came to cause trouble launched a "team food war" and single-handedly crushed their opponents of 50.

It can be said.

How spirited and ambitious Seiichiro Saiba was back then!

His ability to blend flavors and techniques from around the world to create an unprecedented culinary style always fills the commander-in-chief with admiration and emotion whenever he thinks about it!

……

"Caibo".

"It's been many years, and you've become much more composed than before."

Finally, the commander-in-chief suppressed his complex emotions, looked at Seiichiro in front of him, and said calmly.

"You've aged considerably. Perhaps you've exhausted yourself over the years for the sake of the entire Nakiri family and the future of Totsuki Academy?"

After finishing speaking.

The somewhat disheveled Seiichiro Saiba personally poured a drink for the commander-in-chief.

The sake in the glass.

Upon closer inspection, it is pure and clear, like a bright mirror.

A unique aroma, which could be described as mellow, fruity, or refreshing, wafts over and soothes the soul.

After that, Senzaemon picked up his sake cup and took a small gulp.

Entrance.

I only felt that it was slightly sweet.

It has a strong stimulating effect, but it is also extremely refreshing.

Fragrant, elegant, stable, and with a long-lasting aroma... This wine maintains a dry feel throughout, without any other off-flavors.

……

"Whoo~"

Senzaemon, reeking of alcohol.

Then, he looked at Saiba Joichiro with satisfaction and said, "This sake is truly mellow and fragrant, with a delicate and elegant aroma. You didn't brew it yourself, did you?"

"Ok!"

Upon hearing this, Cai Bo simply nodded.

Then, he also took a small sip of sake.

"Now you are also capable of creating such enchanting and heartwarming things!"

The commander-in-chief's eyes flickered, a hint of appreciation in his bright eyes, and he murmured.

then.

Seiichiro Saiba, though a true genius.

But when people always focus their attention on Seiichiro Saiba and place all their hopes on him, that expectation of being the center of attention eventually turns into an unprecedented pressure.

This caused Saiba Joichiro to gradually develop psychological problems, and he was never able to find an outlet for his emotions.

finally.

He could only resort to pranks.

He often cooks terrible food and forces it on his juniors. He even accepted a 1v50 food battle after being selected as a contestant in "The Blue".

Clearly, his unusual behavior was a way of relieving this pressure.

But before The BLUE competition began, this pressure finally reached an unbearable point. Ultimately, Joichiro Saiba's passion for cooking was completely extinguished, and he lost the motivation to continue exploring and developing, leaving him no choice but to drop out of school.

At the same time, he also began to question whether "innovation" is equivalent to "happiness".

After dropping out of school.

Ichiro Jou travels all over the world.

He eventually returned to Japan, opened a restaurant, and changed his surname from "Saiba" to "Kohei".

During this period, his culinary style gradually shifted from subversion to "warmth." In numerous duels with his son, Soma Yukihira, although he remained undefeated, he gradually realized that conveying feelings was more important than "innovation."

Ultimately, he shifted his focus from pursuing the ultimate cooking techniques to emphasizing the original flavor of ingredients and emotional expression!

……

And then there's the incident of Seiichiro Saiba dropping out of school.

This had a significant impact in the days that followed.

among them.

Dojima Gin, as Joichiro's best friend.

It was after the team food battle of 1 vs 50 that Joichiro's strange behavior was first noticed, so he was able to express his understanding after Joichiro made the decision to drop out of school.

Meanwhile, Nakamura Azami, a junior at the Polar Star Dormitory who greatly admires Joichiro, attributes Joichiro's loss of self entirely to "problems in the culinary world" and begins to devise a plan to reform Totsuki Culinary Arts!

Ah!

Of course.

There was another unlucky guy, who was:

Shiomi Jun.

As a junior student at Polar Star Dormitory at the time, Shiomi Jun was the biggest victim of Joichiro's terrible cooking.

Because of frequently eating horrifying and unappetizing food, it eventually caused me great psychological trauma!

……

Maybe.

It was an old friend I met.

This made both the commander-in-chief and Seiichiro recall the past.

For Seiichiro, after dropping out of school years ago, he began to travel the world, during which time he found the woman "worth all his cooking," and gradually came to understand the true meaning of cooking.

This experience is undoubtedly a memorable growth experience!

But in the eyes of the headmaster, Seiichiro Saiba's withdrawal from school was a deep sense of helplessness and regret.

“Some things can only be truly reflected upon after experiencing them, and of course, I am no longer the same person I was back then!” Then, Seiichiro Saiba raised his glass and took another sip of his drink.

"General Commander."

"I'm curious, how did you find this place?"

Then, Shiroichiro voiced his doubts.

"Your return to the culinary world has already caused a sensation! And knowing that you're in Paris, France, I can roughly guess that your target is Ye Chen, right?"

The commander-in-chief had a deep, penetrating gaze.

At this moment, Saiba Joichiro put down his wine glass and did not hide or lie: "Yes, it was for him."

"What a pity!" The commander-in-chief sighed upon hearing this. "Right now, he is at the Totsuki Resort in Japan as an examiner, not in France, during the Totsuki accommodation training program."

"Is that right?"

"That's a real pity. It seems we're not meant to be for the time being."

Jōichirō's lips curled slightly, and he gave a wry smile.