Food Wars!: I Became a Fantasy Ingredient Supplier

The way this student prepared the white asparagus.

This stands in stark contrast to the fervent enthusiasm for white asparagus.

With just the first bite, Shinomiya completely understood that Tadokoro Megumi had already figured out the nature of white asparagus, and that she paired it with this special Dutch sauce in order to follow the French culinary principle of "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication"!

That unique rich soup experience comes from this special sauce, which perfectly embodies the French culinary philosophy.

The deeper the flavor.

The subtle sensations are all found in the mouth and nasal cavity.

The dish doesn't have that fancy, elaborate feel. It just uses some tender white asparagus, a few slices of carrot, scattered around the edges, and sprinkled with Esperette chili powder. The main ingredient, asparagus, is always the highlight, but it's not monotonous at all!

soup!

It's very thick!

But it doesn't taste cloying.

Moreover, the various aromas of the vegetables constantly linger around the mouth, like a cup of fine tea with a rich and mellow flavor.

The special Hollandaise sauce, in particular, not only enhances the umami and texture of the asparagus soup, but also, with its sweet and sour flavor and hints of egg and milk, makes the entire asparagus soup dish even more flavorful.

……

Atmosphere.

At this time, the feeling of oppression began to grow stronger.

As Shinomiya savored the memory, he couldn't help but recall the scene from Tadokoro Megumi's dish: not long ago in France, he went to Ye Chen's small restaurant alone and enjoyed tomato stewed beef brisket and wonton noodles.

Well, Tadokoro Megumi's cooking is definitely far inferior to Ye Chen's, but her cooking is equally imbued with human warmth.

At last.

I glanced at Tadokoro Megumi briefly.

With an unusually calm expression, Shinomiya Kojiro simply wrote "Pass" on her report card, indicating that she had passed the test.

"I...I passed again?"

Upon seeing this, Tadokoro Megumi found it hard to believe.

Immediately afterwards, she reached out and gently pinched her cheek. Only after feeling the pain did she realize that she was not dreaming.

Yes!

Her cooking.

He actually gained the approval of the Fourth Palace.

……

"It tastes bad."

"It tastes really awful."

"Too much salt was added, and the heat wasn't controlled properly either; the meat even got burnt!"

"Ugh... Ptooey, this dish is absolutely terrible."

As dusk fell, Hinako Inui, who was still judging the students' cooking, finally sighed repeatedly.

While the culinary lab boasts a few brilliant talents, it's mostly filled with mediocre individuals! Although the purpose of each resident training program has always been the same:

The primary focus is on eliminating new students.

however.

more.

They still want to use this brutal competition to discover those extremely talented geniuses.

From the perspective of these examiners, they could have completely refused the invitation from Totsuki Academy to serve as examiners for the training camp. However, in the end, Kojiro Shinomiya and the others wanted to use this opportunity to poach some geniuses from Totsuki Academy.

thus.

In the midst of his busy schedule.

They are still willing to temporarily set aside their own careers to serve as examiners for this residential training program.

……

Subsequently.

With the assessment concluded.

Those students who passed the test gathered in the main hall of the Totsuki Palace.

After a full day of work, their faces were etched with fatigue, and they were all listless—and this was only the first day. As a result, these students experienced firsthand the terrifying nature of this residential study program.

"Xiao Hui."

"It's really you!"

"Wow... That's great! I didn't expect you to pass all the assessments on the first day of the residential training program so smoothly."

"In this way, we can stay together for the time being and can't be separated."

among the crowd.

Yoshino Yuuki kept peeking out from both sides.

She seemed to be searching for her fellow residents of Polaris Dormitory who had participated in the residential training program with her.

Then, when she finally found Tadokoro Megumi, she was overjoyed and rushed over. Immediately, to Tadokoro Megumi's astonishment, she opened her arms and hugged the soft-bodied Tadokoro Megumi tightly.

Finally.

She was crying her eyes out, tears streaming down her face.

Those who knew about it cried tears of joy upon learning that Tadokoro Megumi, who had ranked at the bottom of the class, had actually passed all the tests. Those who didn't know would have thought the two were about to face a life-or-death separation!

……

"Yoshino, I...I'm fine."

"Although I was very nervous during the assessment, and my legs were shaking uncontrollably,... as long as I think of you all, I become full of confidence!"

Looking at Yoshino Yuuki, who was crying her heart out in his arms, Tadokoro Megumi could only reach out and pat her shoulder, and laugh.

"what?"

"Are you really not nervous anymore?"

Suddenly, Yoshino Yuuki stopped crying. She stared blankly at Tadokoro Megumi and then said, "I knew it! Megumi, I knew you had great potential. As long as you can get a little serious, you can definitely survive this residential training program."

"Hehe, maybe there's an element of luck involved too?"

Tadokoro Megumi, however, hurriedly waved her hand.

"alright!"

"We're all boarding students at Polaris Dormitory, so don't be modest."

"Hehehe... I finally passed all the tests today. We should be able to stay at Totsuki Palace later. I heard the rooms here cost tens of thousands of yen a night!"

"I have to enjoy this luxurious hotel room to the fullest."

Say it.

Yoshino Yuuki wipes away her tears.

He excitedly rubbed his hands together repeatedly; his ability to change his expression was simply unparalleled.

The thought of a delicious dinner, a clean bathroom, and a spacious, comfortable room—things she would soon enjoy—made her feel incredibly happy!

……

"Actually"

"I think the environment at Totsuki Palace is not as good as the Polar Star Dormitory!"

"The various decorative styles here seem luxurious, but they are full of the smell of money, which I don't really like."

Tadokoro Megumi blinked and said calmly.

"Yes!"

"We had so much fun when we were at Polaris Dormitory."

Yoshino Yuuki unconsciously scratched the back of her head, then thought of Isshiki Satoshi in her mind and murmured, "I wonder what Senpai and Granny Fumio are doing now?"

"I've only been away from them for a day, but I already miss them terribly."

"Ugh!"

"Never mind, never mind."

"Whether it's the Polar Star Dormitory or the Far Moon Palace, I'm just so tired right now, I just want to find a place to rest!"

Finally, Yoshino Yuuki sighed deeply.

……

"Cough cough!"

"Congratulations to everyone for successfully passing all today's tests and assessments."