Can you handle my Hikigaya's cooking?

Marui: "So, you are really a genius..."

Hachiman quickly shook his hands in denial: "Absolutely not! I just memorized the recipe in my head."

Yoshino: "You might as well lie to us. I feel like my dignity has been hurt..."

Ryoko: "Xiaohui, don't you feel a shock in your heart?"

"Ahaha...haha, after all, I've always been the last one...so this kind of thing is nothing new to me." Tanomo Kei said helplessly.

Isshiki smiled again, and that unique tenderness was exactly his recognition of Hachiman's strength: "In this way, perhaps your school life will become extra exciting in the future."

Ibusaki: "Speaking of which, this also brings a very strong fighting force to our Polaris Dormitory. At least when facing others seizing territory, we have the ability to fight back."

When Hachiman heard about seizing territory, he even doubted his ears for a moment. After all...isn't this a school?

Perhaps seeing Hikigaya's confusion, Isshiki also spoke up:

"In Totsuki Academy, everything is governed by cuisine. In other words, all conflicts and disputes are resolved through cuisine."

"As long as the three conditions are met, you can initiate the conditions on the other party. Although the Polaris Dormitory is located in a remote area, it is also subject to plunder because of its huge area."

At this point, the atmosphere in the room seemed to have lost its vitality and became heavy in an instant.

Ibusaki: "Normally speaking, with Isshiki-senpai here, the other party wouldn't dare to offend too much, but things at Totsuki Academy haven't been peaceful lately, and the other party was able to initiate a 3v3 fight to start a food battle."

Marui also shook his head: "Not only that, because we are one of the Ten Elites, there are some food battles that Isshiki-senpai cannot participate in, so... our fighting power is seriously insufficient, and a lot of our territory has been snatched away by others."

Tadokoro Megumi: "Come to think of it, it's because our cooking skills are so poor that we've dragged down Senior Isshiki."

Isshiki: "No... Since we are all members of Polaris Dormitory, we can't say such things. And I believe that we will be able to restore the glory of Polaris Dormitory in the future."

Ryoko: "That's true... But if we continue to be robbed, we will even have less space to live..."

Chapter 29: The Ten Greatest and Food Wars, the Tradition of Totsuki (Third Update!)

This was the first time Hikigaya heard about the reduction in dormitory size since he entered the dormitory.

However, judging from everyone's expressions, this should not be a rare occurrence.

After all, from what Tanomo Megumi said, Polaris Dormitory covers a large area, so it is normal for it to be targeted.

only..

"What are the Ten Greatest and Shokugeki?"

Since entering this school, Hachiman has heard these two terms more than once, but even now, he has not figured out what they mean.

Compared to Hachiman's confusion, everyone's eyes were focused on Hikigaya in even greater disbelief.

Ryoko: "Hikigaya, you really entered this academy without knowing anything."

Yoshino: "I can now feel more and more that you are a guy who just became a chef..."

Ibusaki: "Well, after all, in the culinary world, there is basically no one who doesn't know the existence of the Ten Great Masters. If you don't even know this, it proves that you have only recently become a chef. Anyway, Marui, you should explain it."

Marui: "Why me... But... since it's for my future new roommate, I'll just accept it reluctantly."

"Let's start with the Ten Elites. The [Tetsuki Ten Elites Council] is a committee composed of the top ten students in the school. Many affairs of Totsuki are directly discussed and decided by the Ten Elites. It is not an exaggeration to call it the Totsuki Student Council, which is the highest decision-making body of the school."

"From the perspective of the entire school's organizational chart, his position is second only to the commander-in-chief. Of course, even the teachers in Totsuki Academy have to obey the arrangements of the Ten Elites."

Listening to Marui's introduction, Hachiman quickly thought of Teacher Shepper this afternoon. This means that he had already revealed some information when he came in.

Yoshino on the side quickly added: "It is said that several decades ago, when the dormitory was still full, people from the Polar Star Dormitory were often selected into the top ten."

Ryoko: "There were even times when the top ten spots were occupied exclusively by students from Polaris Dormitory."

Hachiman: "No wonder... this dormitory is so big."

Marui: "Well, you will know more in the future. After all, every time Granny Wenxu talks about this, she can't stop talking."

When they talked about this, everyone smiled at each other in self-mockery. After all, compared to the past, they were now even suppressed by other students.

Hachiman thought of Erina Nakiri whom he met this morning. If he was not mistaken, that guy must be one of the legendary Ten Greatest Ones.

'It's normal for someone so young to have climbed to the top of the Ten Greatest People and be valued by everyone...'

As he thought about this, he remembered the girl who was being watched during the lunch break. Her name seemed to be Yukinoshita Yukino.

From what people around her said, she was said to be just a transfer student, but she already wanted to get her hands on the throne of the top ten.

Before Hachiman could continue thinking, Isshiki beside him spoke up:

"Hikigaya, have you ever thought about your dream of coming to this school?"

"Dream..." For some reason, the first thing that came to Hachiman's mind was the words of his younger sister Komachi. At that time, she promised to join this school after graduation. As for his dream as a forward, as a brother...

"Protect Polaris Dormitory and provide a good dormitory for my sister who is about to enter school. If possible, I hope to build a [Hikigaya Hotel] in Totsuki Academy."

Listening to Hikigaya's so-called dream, everyone fell silent again.

Ryoko: "Hikigaya, you have a sister complex, right?"

Hachiman: “That’s not the case…”

Isshiki: "Having a dream is enough, but if you want to build your own building in Totsuki Academy, you must first become one of the Ten Best, and then win the Food Wars."

Marui: "Yes, the so-called food war is the best way to resolve conflicts in Totsuki Academy."

Isshiki: "There are three conditions for starting a food battle..."

"First, recognize the official identity of the competition."

"Second, there are an odd number of adjudicators."

"Third, the two opponents must agree on the conditions for victory or defeat."

"As long as these three points are met, you can challenge anyone in this academy."

"When facing all enemies, you should conquer them with food. This is the traditional one-on-one duel of Totsuki. This is Shokugeki."

After Isshiki's explanation, Hachiman finally understood everything and finally realized what kind of place this so-called Totsuki Academy was.

Now it seems that it's no wonder that my dad wanted to send me to a place like this... I'm afraid that for Komachi, this is definitely a place where she can hone her cooking skills.

Marui: "Isshiki-senpai, you forgot to mention one thing... Both parties in the Shokugeki Contest must pay the same price. For example, if Hikigaya wanted to challenge Isshiki-senpai, one of the Ten Elites, and take his place, then even expulsion from school would not be possible."

Although I knew the value of the Ten Elites, I didn't expect the price would be so high.

Isshiki also continued to add:

"Indeed, the value of the Ten Elites is very high in Totsuki Academy. Many people want to climb to this position even if they risk everything."

Hachiman, who understood this academy more and more, finally understood something that he had not been able to understand before. However, having said that, he still had no fighting spirit.

Maybe that's just his personality. Instead of going through the trouble of continuing to climb up, being able to graduate normally and complete high school credits is his simplest requirement.

...

On the other side, Erina Nakiri, who had just finished a busy and tiring day, was stretching lazily at her desk.

"Da da..."

"Please come in."

Nakiri Erina didn't even need to use her eyes to know who the person was who came to see her at this time.

Hisako was still holding a pile of documents, with a distressed look in her eyes: "Lady Erina, it's so late and you're not resting yet."

Erina shook her head disapprovingly: "The work of the selection committee is not yet completed. I want to try my new dishes later. I don't have much time to rest. Hisako, you know that many people are eyeing the position of the top ten."

Hisako's expression was still distressed, but she didn't say much: "Okay... Lady Erina, I brought you a document, I wonder if you are interested in reading it."

Erina's eyes finally stayed on her own documents, and she asked disapprovingly:

"What is it?"

"Hikigaya Hachiman's...admission notice."

Chapter 30: Mito Arrives, Polaris Dormitory in Crisis (Fourth Update!)

As if alerted by something, Erina's hand just stopped in mid-air, and for a moment she was unable to continue to focus on the documents she was processing.

Her usually proud face reacted instantly. Thinking of what happened this morning, she became quite angry.

"Huh? How did he get in? Didn't I fail him?"

Hisako shook her head: "I'm not sure, but he also attended Totsuki's class in the afternoon and received high praise from Mr. Shepper."

Erina clenched her fists, clearly very unconvinced: "This guy..."

Hisako leaned close to Erina's ear:

"Erina-sama, if you care about her, I can help you keep an eye on him for a bit."

"So-and-so-so-so-so-so-so...who cares about him!" With an unconcealable blush, Erina's words became intermittent.

Hisako: "I thought you were quite interested in him, Erina-sama, but if that's the case, then there's no need to continue paying attention to him."

Erina: "Yes, everyone should continue to pay attention to him. But he must have used some connections to get into Totsuki. This is the worst possible situation for Totsuki Academy! Hisako, find out more about him."

"Besides, the Polaris Dormitory will be occupied by someone sooner or later anyway, so why not let us go first? If it weren't for Isshiki Megumi-senpai guarding it, though...it doesn't matter. Let Mito fight in my place. You know what I mean, Hisako."

Hisako's expression can only be described as extremely subtle. For her, who has been with Erina since she was a child, how could she not understand Erina's thoughts?

"of course."

...

"Hey, good morning, Hikigaya!"

Hachiman, who was still lying in bed, was suddenly awakened from his hazy dream.

And the voice from Isshiki continued to come:

"I need your help with something. Can you come down after you change your clothes?"

"oh oh..."

Finally sitting up, Hachiman finally understood the use of this strange sound tube. Last night in Marui's room, he was curious about what this thing was used for, and now...

This saves even the phone bill, but it seems to be a one-way call.

Just as he was rubbing his eyes subconsciously, he heard a strange sound coming from the ceiling.

"Kacha..."

"Good morning, Hikigaya-kun!"

"Hey, don't show up on my ceiling like nothing happened... Are you Spider-Man? No... It seems that locking the door is useless..."

It was the first time for Hachiman to be away from home in many years. When he moved into the dormitory, he was a little uncomfortable with this strange way of greeting.

If he didn't like sleeping naked and reading pornographic magazines in bed, he would have rebuilt the ceiling no matter what.

In short, under Isshiki-senpai's unique calling service, Hachiman can no longer turn a blind eye.

It was still dark, but Yoshino, who was traveling with us, seemed quite energetic.

"Ya hello! Hikigaya!"

"Oh, hello."

I have to say that she is really a lively girl. Even at this point in time, she looks very energetic.

Yoshino patted Hikigaya on the shoulder, then acted as a guide and took Hikigaya directly to the backyard of Polaris Dormitory.

"Excuse me, where are we going?"

"Of course I'm going to the backyard to pick vegetables."

“It’s incredible that they even make their own ingredients.”

“Hahahaha, of course. Good ingredients are the starting point of good cooking. This is our motto.”

As the two were talking, Hachiman obviously discovered that there were more than just the two of them. Ibusaki, Ryoko, Senior Isshiki and Marui, who was extremely tired yesterday, had all arrived here early and started their work.

only...

Senior Isshiki was only wearing a simple apron at the moment, which was sparkling brightly under the sunlight. Combined with the sweat he was sweating on, it was a very dazzling picture, leaving the two speechless for a moment.

Hachiman: "Isshiki-senpai, you have this kind of habit..."