Can you handle my Hikigaya's cooking?

The most important thing is that in addition to the four raw herbs, combining turmeric with fennel, cumin and other spices into medicinal food requires hundreds, if not thousands, of attempts.

"89 points!"

Hisako Arato's score has been released. As Erina Nakiri's follower, the score she got is definitely enough to be the best in the field. If it weren't for the appearance of a monster like Yukinoshita, it would have been absolutely possible for her to get first place in the end.

The longer the time goes, the more people's dishes will lose their taste due to the passage of time. This is also one of the challenges of the assessment. Many people are already feeling flustered and hope that their names can be called sooner.

For such a crisis, there are very few options to choose from, either put it in a boiler to keep it warm, or refrigerate it directly, but other than that...

Even the best chef has no other solution.

Yukinoshita seemed a little worried about such trouble, but after thinking about it carefully, the conflict in her heart disappeared and she focused all her attention on the judges.

After Feisha finished cooking, the entire screen seemed to come to a standstill again. Only the scores of the four people remained on it without any change.

until..

"The next ones to come on stage are our brothers from Italy. The first one to come on stage is Yong Isami!"

Just as everyone imagines, his dishes are still made in the style of Italian cuisine, using a smooth egg to wrap the essence inside, making it extremely mysterious.

Teacher Anton:

"This is what is called Italian pizza. It is a dish made by folding pizza dough in half and wrapping the filling inside. In different parts of Italy, it is baked or fried according to local characteristics."

"Of course, mozzarella cheese or pizza toppings are usually used as fillings, so..."

As a global idol, he has tried almost all the cuisines in the world, but...

When she peeled open the egg, she was still surprised by the curry inside. After all, no one had ever tried such a dish, adding Italian bread to curry and eggs.

Hoshino Ai: "That's great, it's completely different from what I thought before, so let me try it."

With just one bite, the tomato bursts out of the filling. It's a curry dish, but the first thing you remember is the tomato.

This is not acceptable. Under normal circumstances, this dish is completely off topic and will be considered unsatisfactory even if it tastes good.

Just as the judges were about to give their scores, a smell of curry several times stronger than before instantly filled their mouths.

Hachiman: "I see... This egg bread is just curry made with tomato juice. After putting tomatoes in the pot and heating it, a lot of juice will definitely be cooked out. Finally, add the sour spices, which can completely neutralize the unique taste of tomatoes brought earlier."

Yukinoshita: "I have to say, this is a really bold attempt..."

Hachiman: "I feel like your words are a little hurtful since you got 95 points."

Yukinoshita: "Well, the competition isn't over yet. At least I don't think I'll be ranked first so easily."

Hachiman was a little speechless. It was not easy to get 96 points. If he wanted to surpass Yukinoshita, he had to get more than points, which meant that one of the judges had to give full marks. It was not easy to get such a score.

Isami scored 87 points!

Isami, who had been chasing his brother, finally got a great score. From then on, the scores of the top five contestants were completely released.

Apart from Yukinoshita who led the field with 95 points, the other four players were Hisako, Isami, Mito and Marui.

but...

The game is not even halfway through.

Because the players that really matter to everyone have not appeared yet.

Even the ninth seat of the top ten is highly anticipated by Ye Shanliang, a true spice master. His appearance will surely set off the entire venue.

Next player...

The Italian brothers' older brother, Takumi.

Completely different from his younger brother Isami, what he presented was still traditional Italian cuisine, and it was pasta that has been passed down from the past to the present.

Hachiman:

"Green peppers and mushrooms in the bacon? Curry sauce instead of ketchup."

Yukinoshita: "Not only that, the pasta is also made of fettuccine, but other than that, there's nothing else that stands out."

Yawata shook his head. If he only relied on his eyes, he could only capture this much information, but...

As long as you smell the air carefully, you can clearly smell the rich aroma of chicken and beef. This dish is not as simple as it looks.

Yes, maybe it was because after eating the food from his brother Isami, the judges did not feel repulsed by his own food, even though it was just a simple pasta dish.

Judge Anton: “No, that’s not right!”

Pasta is just a very simple delicacy in Italy, and many people even regard it as fast food, but...

This pasta is completely different from traditional pasta.

"This is dark soy sauce, which is mainly produced in the East China Sea area. It is more fragrant and lasting than ordinary soy sauce, and the same is true for sweetness. It even has the effect of cheese."

Hoshino Ai: "Huh? Why does this noodle have three layers?"

Driven by her curiosity, she quickly picked up the noodles at the bottom. It was this unintentional action that revealed the biggest secret of this dish.

Takumi: “Yes, the outer layer is added with turmeric, and the middle layer is added with Parmesan cheese. The combination with dark soy sauce and cheese creates such a rich flavor.”

The cheese inside has a creamy taste that can only be felt after chewing, and it is gradually spreading. With such a good compatibility, you can also feel the aroma of curry. It can be said that this is a new chapter in Italian and Japanese cuisine.

Takumi, 90 points!

"Hey, look, there's actually someone who can surpass Erina-sama's assistant Hisako!"

"What's going on? Is this venue A cheating?!"

"Something is wrong. Something is very wrong..."

"Hayama Ryo-san hasn't appeared yet..."

"Another 90-pointer...this is too abnormal."

"That's awesome, Takumi!"

Enjoying the light from the stage, Isami standing aside just stood by his side as usual.

Yes, as his younger brother, he has only been playing the role of a pursuer, but no matter how hard he tries, he can hardly catch up with his older brother Takumi.

This time...it didn't work out.

only...

Takumi patted his shoulder:

"Isaami, you are really amazing."

For Takumi, being able to watch his younger brother move forward step by step and finally surpass himself is also his wish as an older brother.

One day, they will both understand this and make a qualitative leap.

Due to Takumi's outstanding performance, Marui has been announced to bid farewell to this competition, but... as a member of Polaris Dormitory, he has not failed yet.

Because the next person to appear is Tadokoro Megumi.

She was still so flustered, and under everyone's gaze, she kept wandering between her stove and the stage. She seemed to become more uneasy under the strong light.

Tension, anxiety, fear, uneasiness, all kinds of emotions weighed on her, which had already declared her failure. Even before the food was served, she had already been deducted points by the judges.

However, looking at Tanomo Megumi like that, Hachiman couldn't remain indifferent.

Hoshino Ai: "That child is very cute."

When everyone was no longer paying attention to her, Hachiman appeared beside her and gently patted her palm.

"Tadokoro-san, when you don't know what to do, just look to the side of you. Marui-san is cheering you on."

To be honest, Hachiman himself didn't really like the feeling of being stared at, but if he left Tanshoki alone, the end result would definitely make him regret it. It was precisely because he didn't want to continue to stagnate that when he reacted, he had already walked in front of Tanshoki.

Hachiman: "Now, just take a deep breath and do what you should do. You should know that you have been studying curry for a month ago, and it must be for today."

Perhaps he was infected by Hachiman's expression, or perhaps he was encouraged by Hachiman's words, but no matter what it was, Tanomo Kei only felt that his body became very light, and the sounds outside the world gradually became extremely empty. Only the boy in front of him was the one he had always wanted to catch up with.

From that day on, I decided to move forward no matter what.

Erina: "The aura that girl exudes has become a little different."

Tsuna: "Even if this guy who I have never heard of overcomes his previous fear, he will never be able to surpass the people on the current list. No matter how you look at it, he is just here to make up the numbers."

Isshiki: "No no, Tsuya-san, Odano is amazing. I felt that the first time I ate her cooking."

Tsuya: "Isshiki, you are not talking nonsense anymore, are you?"

Isshiki: "When have I ever lied to you, Tsuya-kun, hahahaha."

Erina also became silent. Although she had never paid attention to this girl, but... after seeing Hikigaya's comforting words, for some reason, she also became expectant.

After all, what kind of answer can such a girl who has no sense of existence give?

It had no special features from the beginning, whether in terms of taste, cooking, or even appearance, it was definitely not an advantage.

When she brought out her dish, except for the four judges including Hoshino Ai, all of them had only two words in their mind for a moment.

ordinary.

Of course, Hoshino's love feeling can only be described in two words.

cute.

Tadokoro Megumi:

"Well, I made [fish soup curry]."

"Please, judges, take your time to enjoy..."

'That's good. Let's try and make mistakes step by step...'

Hachiman, who was standing in the audience, was just impressed that there were people in this world who imagined themselves just like him, but had a completely different mentality.

Yukinoshita: "I always feel that you, Hikigaya-kun, are particularly concerned about her?"

Hachiman: "Ahahahaha, this must be an illusion."

Chapter 83: The finale naturally has its advantages

Until the moment she went on stage, Tadokoro Megumi was still doubting herself. After all, she was a candidate for expulsion not long ago, but her life trajectory changed so drastically after she met Hikigaya that day.

After witnessing that each dish with such a high degree of completion could only get a score of less than 40 points, her legs began to tremble with nervousness. To be honest, although she had been encouraged by Hikigaya again and again, when faced with real difficulties, she was still the kind of person who couldn't move forward without encouragement.

If you rely on others so much, you will definitely fail in the end. You are very clear about this, but you still can't do anything.

Sensitive and kind, simple and clumsy, these can be said to be her shortcomings but also her strengths. In the end, they will only become a double-edged sword that constantly prevents her from moving forward. Even now, she doesn't know when she will be able to be truly independent, without relying on anyone, and be able to help the guy who has been helping her, but...

Maybe, there is nothing wrong with relying on others.

Just like now, it is precisely because of the motivation he gave that Tansuo can stand here without hesitation, even though most of the responses he faces are doubts, misunderstandings, and suspicions, he still stands here.

【Anglerfish soup curry】

This is her cooking answer.

Anton: "If I'm not mistaken, this is a hot pot dish with anglerfish as the main ingredient. It is a specialty dish that has been passed down from generation to generation by fishermen in Fukushima Prefecture."

"But I've never heard of monkfish paired with curry. In fact, I'm looking forward to it."

Tadokoro Megumi: "Please enjoy, judges..."

There is no exaggerated spice flavor, nor is there a large piece of meat. At least in the eyes of Hoshino Ai, this is just a dish that cannot be simpler. In Totsuki Academy where there are so many delicious foods, this dish looks like something provided by an ordinary restaurant.

However, even so, she still thought Tadokoro Megumi was cute.

When all the judges had no confidence in this dish, perhaps they finally reacted as the anglerfish meat slid into their stomachs.

"I see. So this is why we chose the anglerfish."

"The most distinctive feature of the monkfish soup is that the monkfish liver is slowly fried in a pan until it melts, and then miso and wine are added as the soup base. Of course, she also added spices to make it more in line with the theme of this time, and created the so-called [liver curry miso]."

Hoshino Ai: "The taste began to permeate, it was an addictive taste, the sticky liver paste and spices seemed so harmonious at this moment."

"Especially after the dish just now, this advantage is fully utilized. Even if it is full of human touch, it is completely justified!"

Anton: "The soup base is mainly made from the body, skin, and fins of the anglerfish. No, that's not right... it's daisy pumpkin, Tachikawa burdock, and red radish."

Although the curry combination relies on the suggestions given by Hachiman, in addition to this, if you want to make your best dish, it is also necessary to choose the ingredients you are most familiar with. At least in the view of Tadokoro Megumi, these are the ingredients from her hometown and the ingredients she has been eating since she was a child. There will be no problem in choosing these ingredients.

It was very difficult to neutralize the sweetness and astringency of vegetables. After all, the theme is curry, and it is even more difficult to highlight the flavor of curry. However..

Because of Hikigaya's existence, after Tadokoro Megumi put forward her idea, Yawata quickly improved the base of curry and quickly came up with the optimal solution by using different spices.