Food Wars!: I Became a Fantasy Ingredient Supplier

In Hisako's heart.

She, however, never felt any regret.

……

Just as Hisako was lost in her memories.

Erina's bright, sparkling eyes finally showed a flicker of emotion. She turned around, stared at Hisako for a few moments, and then gently asked, "Is there something you need from me so late?"

Hisako, not daring to be negligent, smiled and said, "I saw that the young lady's room was still lit, so I wanted to come in and take a look."

Erina nodded, then took light steps to stand in front of Hisako and gazed at her intently.

"Miss."

Why...why are you looking at me like that?

Hisako asked nervously.

"What is your ideal?"

Erina withdrew her gaze and asked calmly.

"My ideal? Of course, it's to serve you, Miss, for the rest of my life, just like this." Hisako scratched the back of her head and continued to laugh.

"Don't you want to become the world's most accomplished expert in medicinal cuisine?"

Upon hearing this, Erina was surprised and doubtful, but for a moment, she was also deeply moved.

"That kind of thing is dispensable! Even if it makes me the strongest expert in medicinal cuisine, the price is that I can't be by your side, Miss Erina. What's the point of that for me?"

Hisako replied sincerely.

……

Erina paused, taken aback.

She then sighed softly, her tone filled with helplessness: "For me, my mother's anorexia is an insurmountable wall, standing in the way of my pursuit of culinary perfection!"

"Therefore, my ideal is to create exquisite dishes that have never been seen before in the entire culinary world!"

"Correct!"

"Something that can shock..."

"Even more so, delicious dishes that can conquer the most discerning tongue of God!"

“Young lady, I…I believe that one day you will do it,” Hisako said with a smile, encouraging him.

"Yes, but since I met Ye Chen, he has made me gradually realize that true cooking should not only be a sensory enjoyment, but also a way to convey emotions and provide healing power."

"I was just thinking about what it would be like if one day I could create a dish that would amaze even the God Tongue."

"But this dish can't bring happiness, so..."

"What's the point?"

Erina, said.

……

The stringent requirements of the Tongue of God.

It makes every dish that the chef has carefully prepared seem pale and powerless.

Even the exquisite and noble dishes she personally prepared, which were already enough to amaze the world, still had shortcomings and regrets in the face of the God Tongue!

Rare ingredients from around the world.

Culinary skills or techniques passed down for thousands of years.

even.

They are willing to challenge tradition.

In the vast ocean of cuisine, we try to find that glimmer of light that can touch the tongue of God and, in turn, the soul.

In short, no matter how hard she tries, it seems like she can't see a glimmer of hope on this path!

however.

Ye Chen's cooking.

But it showed her a different path.

She knew that if she wanted to open the door to healing, let her mother Managi rediscover the joy of food, and also reach unprecedented heights in her culinary journey...

Ye Chen is a guide and mentor that I must learn from!

"Ugh!"

"What on earth should I do?"

"Should we stick to Father Azami Nakiri's culinary philosophy, or...?"

……

"Young Miss, there are some things I'm unsure whether I should say?"

Seeing Erina lost in confusion and pain, Hisako mustered her courage and asked.

"Ok?"

"Say it!"

Erina paused for a moment, then said.

"Through Ye Chen, I truly witnessed what a world-class chef is, and what true strength and excellence are."

"No, no, don't misunderstand. I'm not infatuated with him or have some particularly rare fantasy ingredient for him, that's why I dare to say that." Hisako waved her hands hastily, then said seriously, "Many times, the food made by top chefs isn't necessarily better than that of ordinary people!"

"The difference lies in the appearance, carving, knife skills, heat control, stir-frying, and other things."

"But in my opinion..."

"It's more about the ingredients and more refined cooking methods!"

"but."

"My first encounter with Ye Chen."

"I can see that he never treats cooking casually or compromisingly; he only respects the ingredients and pursues the ultimate exploration of flavor!"

"This chef doesn't seem to be handling ingredients; he's creating art!"

"He only needs to stand in front of the kitchen counter."

"I can tell that there's no delicious food he can't conquer!"

……

"Oh?"

"That's what you think?"

As Hisako recounted her story, Erina raised an eyebrow slightly, a thoughtful expression gradually appearing on her face!

"In fact, this world is not lacking in genius chefs who have dreams and are passionate about cooking, but... chefs who can inspire you with such a powerful charisma are extremely rare!"

"No, in my opinion, you probably can't find a chef like him anywhere else in the world."

Hisako, her eyes gleaming, said.

……

The next day, early morning.

Ye Chen, who was serving as the examiner, walked to the second cooking classroom.

His gaze swept around first, and finally settled on a frail figure.

The girl had striking blue double braids. She was focused on her own little actions, her fair palms repeatedly writing the character "人" (person) before swallowing it.

"Tadokoro Megumi?"

Ye Chen withdrew his gaze, a slight thought stirring within him!

Seemingly sensing his presence, Tadokoro Megumi looked up.

Immediately, a hint of curiosity and nervousness appeared in those clear, watery eyes.

……

"Hey?"

"Is he the examiner from France?"

"I wonder if his evaluation criteria will be stricter than those of the other examiners? If I don't get a passing grade this time, I'm afraid I'll end up like everyone else, forced to drop out of school!"

"Oh my God!"

"Please, let me..."

"No!"

"It's impossible for me."

"Please, may this examiner have mercy and let me pass this lesson's assessment easily!"