My Pokémon Story of Seasons

Chapter 94 A-Rank Cuisine

At this moment, Tong Hua was not disturbed by the other party's preemptive victory and praise. With the help of Tian Wu Ni, the cake base had quickly cooled to the appropriate temperature.

"Everyone, let's make the final sprint!" Tong Hua whispered, his hands moving swiftly.

He sliced ​​the cooled cake base horizontally into three even slices.

Foam Squirrel immediately handed over the whipped homemade light cream, which exuded a rich milky aroma. Tong Hua skillfully spread a layer of cream evenly on the first slice of cake.

"Mini Fries, Strawberry!"

"Fufu!" Mini Fufu, carrying a bowl of bright red, freshly washed and drained Grade B strawberries on her head, precisely handed them to Tong Hua.

Tong Hua cut each large, sweet strawberry in half and spread them densely over the cream layer, then covered it with the second cake base, repeating the steps of spreading cream and spreading strawberries, and finally covering it with the top cake base.

The frosting of the entire cake was done quickly and precisely. Tong Hua used a spatula to evenly cover the outside of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.

Create a simple and smooth shape.

"The final step!"

Tong Hua took out some of the reserved strawberries and, together with Foam Squirrel and Sweet Wuni, delicately decorated the top and sides of the cake with strawberries.

A giant strawberry cake, complete and exuding a fresh fruity aroma and sweet milky fragrance, is finally finished!

Without excessive embellishment, it exudes a simple yet alluring beauty, especially the bright red strawberries, which look particularly tempting against the backdrop of white cream.

"It's done!"

Tong Hua let out a long sigh of relief and raised his hand in greeting.

The staff immediately stepped forward and carefully cut and plated the generously portioned strawberry cake, then served it to the judges and audience.

Unlike the intense impact of the meat pie, the arrival of the strawberry cake was like a refreshing breeze.

The sweet but not cloying milky aroma and the fresh, tart scent of strawberries instantly captivated everyone's sense of smell.

Tong Hua's face was filled with excitement because he saw the quality displayed on the cake's information panel.

[Strawberry Cake: Quality A, a cake carefully baked with fresh strawberries and special cream, with a delicate and pinkish appearance.]

[Effect: Friendship Boost - Large, greatly increases the friendship between a Pokémon and its Trainer. (Only applies to Pokémon.)]

It invigorates and uplifts the spirits of the consumer, leaving them feeling happy and energized for up to 24 hours.

[Review: A dish born from a festival miracle, shared with you, a delicious taste of spring.]

Recommended processing method (alchemy).

Tong Hua was shocked to learn that it was actually an A-grade dish.

Although it was listed as a quality B in the recipe guide, the description in the review suggests that perhaps it was the atmosphere of today's festival, along with the heartfelt effort put in by the cook and their Pokémon, that allowed this dish to transcend its original limitations and reach a higher level!

In other words, this is a limited-time dish that can only be made today!

Moreover, this effect matches the atmosphere of today very well.

"It's finally here! I've been waiting for so long!"

Old Jack, who loves sweets, looked at the cake in front of him, a mix of white and bright red, and excitedly picked up a fork.

The fork easily sliced ​​off a piece; the cake base was soft and fluffy, the cream smooth and creamy, and the strawberries bright and juicy. When this harmonious bite was placed in the mouth—

In an instant, everyone's expression froze. Then, an unbelievable surprise and an indescribable joy and energy blossomed within them.

"Ooh hoo!"

Old Jack couldn't help but exclaim, and his chewing slowed down involuntarily. The wonderful sensation in his mouth made him reluctant to swallow Tutu.

In the audience, Jessica also got a piece of cake, which she shared with the Rapidash next to her.

"Hmm...—"

The incredibly soft cake base melts on the tongue, carrying a gentle aroma of eggs and milk.

Each strawberry is plump and perfectly sweet. With a gentle touch of your teeth, its sweet and slightly tart juice bursts forth instantly.

It's absolutely addictive!

"It's so delicious!" Jessica exclaimed, then suddenly realized that the surroundings were eerily quiet, and quickly covered her mouth, looking slightly embarrassed.

Everyone was captivated by Tong Hua's strawberry cake, and with each bite, a wave of joy washed over them.

The silence that swept through the entire venue did not last long, and was soon broken by an even more rousing chorus of praise.

"My goodness! This feeling is amazing!" A middle-aged man wiped his eyes, smiling somewhat embarrassedly. "Why do I feel so happy while eating?"

"Me too! I feel so warm inside, and everything looks so pleasing to the eye!" His companion next to him nodded repeatedly, unable to stop smiling.

The children reacted most directly, jumping for joy and tugging at their parents' clothes, saying, "More! More!"

The fiery horse beside Jessica nuzzled her affectionately with its head, neighing happily, and their relationship became even closer.

On stage, the three judges exchanged glances, each seeing the shock and unbelievable joy in the other's eyes.

Old Jack cleared his throat, trying to regain his authority as the main judge, but his slightly upturned lips and shining eyes betrayed his inner excitement.

"Ahem! Next, we'll move on to the voting. Please line up and vote at the designated area."

While all the audience members went to vote, Tong Hua and the Pokémon on stage also took a break to enjoy the food.

Why wouldn't you eat a cake you made yourself?

Fortunately, having learned from the previous experience with the mushroom soup, Tong Hua made extra portions this time, ensuring enough for herself and her Pokémon.

"Oh my god—."

"Terrifying—."

Sweet Wuni and Foam Squirrel watched Tong Hua cut the cake with longing eyes, their drool practically dripping onto the ground.

"Come on, let's eat together."

Tong Hua smiled and distributed the reserved cake to everyone. The Pokémon immediately sat in a circle on the stage and couldn't wait to enjoy it.

"La-wah." The two Celebi also quietly appeared, and were able to enjoy the cake together under everyone's cover.

"Milky!" The big milk tank held its portion in its large palms, licking it in small sips, a happy smile on its face.

The thought that its own milk could be used to make such a delicious cake makes it feel extremely proud.

"Ahhh~!" Sweet Wuni ate the fastest, her mouth covered in cream. She squinted her eyes, happily swaying her body, her twin ponytails bobbing up and down.

"Squeak! Squeak!" The foam squirrel ate with extra care, holding the cake in its tiny paws and taking small, precious bites, occasionally letting out satisfied cries, its tail held high and swaying gently.

Tong Hua carefully picked up a small piece of strawberry while holding Mini Fu and brought it to her lips: "Fu~"

Salt Stone looked at everyone curiously; he was probably the Pokémon with the most peculiar eating habits among all the Pokémon present.

After all, he has no mouth and can only absorb nutrients by soaking himself in food.

Drinking water is fine, but it's really a bit difficult when it comes to solid food. The worm and the forest tortoise sitting on the outermost side gently lowered their heads and chewed slowly, their calm eyes revealing obvious pleasure.

These strawberries were all grown thanks to the hard work and dedication of everyone on the ranch.

The forest turtles, in particular, receive exceptionally meticulous care. Being able to share this achievement with everyone at this moment makes all the hard work feel worthwhile.

"Game..." The forest turtle let out a low, satisfied hum, slowly chewing and savoring the sweetness of the strawberry blooming in its mouth.

Tong Hua scooped up a large spoonful and put it in his mouth. The soft cake, the rich cream, and the bursting strawberries—the perfect taste blended in his mouth, and then a wonderful feeling of joy gently enveloped him.

The slight fatigue from cooking continuously vanishes instantly, replaced by a deep sense of satisfaction and happiness.

Watching his companions enjoying their meal, his heart was filled with a warm and fulfilling feeling.

"Thank you for your hard work, everyone."

Tong Hua said softly, reaching out to pat the little heads of all the Pokémon in turn, "Without everyone's help, we wouldn't have been able to make such a wonderful cake."

"Terrible!" "Oh my!"

"Fufu~" "Miru~" "Koukou".

"Game." "Worm."

"La-hua!"

The Pokémon cheered in unison, their eyes sparkling brightly.

Ten minutes later, the voting ended, and the moment to reveal the champion had finally arrived.