Can you handle my Hikigaya's cooking?

He thought he had arrived at the classroom early, but when he opened the door, he found that the students inside had already started practicing their cooking skills...

"By the way, isn't it lunch time..."

Hachiman entered the classroom without being noticed by others, perhaps because his presence was not strong, so everyone was doing their own thing. In this case... he couldn't stay idle any longer. Before the teacher came, Hachiman wanted to use eggs to make the Benedict eggs that Erina had just made.

The seemingly simple dish actually contains too many details. Hachiman went over all the scenes that had just occurred to him in his mind, and then after making sure that there was no problem, he gently cracked an egg.

"Kacha..."

The egg white and egg liquid were quickly separated, and all the steps were carried out in an orderly manner. With his strong insight and learning ability, Hachiman was able to almost perfectly imitate the Benedict eggs that Erina had just made.

"3 minutes and 24 seconds..."

It was the same dish, but the time taken to make it was completely different, more than three times that of Erina. Not only that, the delicacy and appearance were far inferior to her dishes.

Hachiman shook his head and looked at the food in front of him. He just felt that he had no idea if he could survive in this school.

Even if she was lucky enough to pass the entrance exam, competing with them in cooking in a school full of geniuses would be a death wish, at least that's what Hachiman saw.

Just as Hachiman was thinking about this, a student slowly walked up to the podium, glanced at the time briefly, and said to everyone with a smile:

"Excuse me, students. According to the arrangement of the Ten Elites, we will have classes in separate classrooms starting today."

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Hachiman wouldn't have believed that there was a person who was so familiar that he couldn't be more familiar appearing before his eyes.

"Hayama Hayato."

Since he didn't notice him when he entered the classroom just now, Hachiman guessed that he probably came in while he was cooking.

However, I really didn't expect that I would meet my former junior high school classmate again here. Although they are classmates, Hachiman has basically no connection with him. After all, this guy is a naked punk, and punks should explode.

Perhaps he heard Hachiman's subconscious call, or perhaps he noticed his surprise, Hayato Hayama also walked down from the podium and said with a smile:

"Hikigaya-san, why are you here too?"

'Idiot, why don't you ask yourself.'

"For some special reason..." If Hachiman didn't know that Ye Shan was also in this school, he would never come in.

Hayato Hayama still had that smile on his face, but he just spread his hands and said:

"So, you are the new transfer student, right? What a coincidence that I can see you here. But let's talk about the past after class, since the teacher will be here soon."

"There's no need to reminisce about the past..." Hachiman simply nodded without any expression.

Hayato Hayama still had a smile on his face, as if he would not change no matter who he was facing. This hypocrisy really made Hachiman feel sick.

"According to the arrangement of the Ten Elites, today's classes are all conducted in groups. Tansho-san, if the ranking is arranged, you will be grouped with him."

Hearing her name being called, a girl with two blue pigtails shyly walked out from the crowd with a worried look on her face.

"Yes..."

"It's really hard for you to team up with me, but... that old man actually didn't lie to me."

Hayato Hayama: "Today is still a cooking practice class, Tadokoro-san, keep up the good work."

After hearing this, Tansho Kei became even more worried and nervous. She put her hands on her thighs as if her whole body was trembling, and stammered out a word:

"Yes..."

After a brief encouragement, Hayato Hayama gave Hachiman a smile and turned away, then went to continue grouping the other students.

"This guy, wherever he goes, he's the leader of everything... Tsk, damn, he's such a jerk."

After hearing what Hikigaya said, Tadokoro seemed a little curious and asked:

"Hikigaya-san, do you also know Hayama-san?"

"Of course, this guy is my junior high school classmate. So, how do you know my name..."

Chapter 17: Hard work will not betray yourself, but it will betray your dreams

Hachiman didn't remember that he was such a famous person, and he actually called his name correctly before they exchanged names. It was really a miracle, a miracle.

Tansho Kei just smiled faintly: "Didn't Hayama-san call you just now? So I remembered it."

Hachiman began to recall how Hayama had called his name just now. Was that true? How disgusting.

"Like what Hayama said, I'm a transfer student, so I'll leave anything to you, Tadokoro-san."

"Huh?" Being asked so suddenly, Tansho felt that the pressure on him had increased, and even his tone began to become hesitant:

"Hikigaya-san, how did you know my name?"

"I say, this guy is an idiot..."

"Ye Shan also called your name just now. If I can't call you that, I will try to be careful." After all, he understood that the girl was disgusted with people like him, so Hachiman didn't say too much. After all, today, it was just a simple cooperative relationship.

Hearing Hikigaya's answer, Tadokoro Megumi became even more flustered. She kept waving her hands and denied hastily:

"No, no, that's not what I meant... I just forgot... Maybe Hikigaya doesn't know, but in Totsuki Academy, if you get too many E grades in practical classes, you will be expelled... and I only have one last chance left." When saying this, Tadokoro Megumi's expression was obviously a little self-deprecating.

Hikigaya found it a little unbelievable, but since the entrance exam was so strict, it was normal for the school to have such rules and regulations. It was just... at such a difficult time, he encountered such a troublesome existence as himself. Hikigaya did feel a little sympathy for the girl in front of him.

In this case, Tansho Kei slowly looked at Ye Shan and said with some emotion: "Even after studying in this school for three years, I am not as good as Ye Shan who joined as a transfer student. It's really too bad..."

Hachiman: "Is that Hayama guy very powerful?"

Tanosuke Megumi nodded naively and said, "In Totsuki Academy, we have spent almost the past three years studying everything from conditioning theory, nutrition, public hygiene, cultivation theory, business management, and most importantly, practical cooking to enable us to successfully enter the higher education. However, as a transfer student, Hayama has surpassed us so quickly." When she said this, Tanosuke Megumi's expression became increasingly gloomy, showing her disappointment in herself.

Hachiman listened to what Tanomo Megumi said and quickly thought of the girl in the crowd just now, Yukinoshita Yukino. If he remembered correctly, she also started learning these in the first year of high school, but now she is dubbed a genius.

This school is really amazing.

Tadokoro Megumi continued, "Mr. Hikigaya may not know that among our first-year students, 812% are stepping stones for the 76% of students. Last year, among the freshmen, only were promoted to the second year, and only a handful were able to graduate."

The more Hachiman listened to what Tanomo Kei said, the more he realized that this school was even more cruel than he had imagined. No wonder his unreliable father wanted to send him here.

Hachiman also replied subconsciously: "It's too much like this damn society, where the fittest survive in the natural selection. I guess the incompetent and the mortals will be ruthlessly discarded."

If it was Komachi who came here, maybe she could survive, but if I want to graduate safely... I'm afraid I'll have to work hundreds or thousands of times harder.

Just when Hachiman came to his senses, he found that Tanomo Kei, who had just stood beside him, now had a ferocious look on his face. He fell to the ground and wrote the word "人" on his palm, then swallowed it, repeating this action over and over again.

Even to an outsider, it was enough to understand how nervous she was, but Hachiman was a little helpless.

"If you are so nervous, don't say those things. You are such an idiot. However... in order not to drag her down, it seems that I need to do my best."

Hachiman: "Will swallowing the word '人' as if it were the murderer of your father help relieve your tension?"

Tansho Kei still raised her head with an innocent and pitiful look, then nodded to Hikigaya.

"I hope the teacher this time won't be too strict. As long as you get a C, and not... a D, you won't be expelled."

Hikigaya shook his head: "I don't deny your idea, but... since we live in this academy where the fittest survive, then... it's useless to keep praying to others or to God. Those who are going to be eliminated will eventually be eliminated."

“Efforts will never betray you. Although dreams may betray you and hard work may not necessarily lead to the realization of your dreams, the fact that you have tried hard is enough to comfort yourself.”

"Since the world is like this, we might as well try our best to reach the last step. That will be enough."

Shaken by Hikigaya's words, a hint of determination slowly appeared on Tadokoro Megumi's face.

If you pray for others every time you are on the verge of death, then one day you will step into it. Only by believing in yourself can you truly escape.

No matter which teacher it is, no matter what kind of test questions she faces, she will face them with joy.

She finally stood up, and the expression on her face was completely different from just now. The slight blush and the strong eyes seemed to show her determination.

"Thank you, Hikigaya-san. We will definitely pass it."

"Yes."

Although it was the first time the two met, and they had only known each other for less than an hour, a strange feeling emerged in Tanomo Megumi's heart. The young man in front of her seemed to be there to save her and help her cheer up.

At this moment, a sudden mocking voice came from behind Hikigaya. It was the mockery from two male classmates.

"Eh? You are not a student of our school, right? How can you come to our classroom to attend classes?"

"Hahahahaha, even the Ten Elites of Totsuki don't know. I estimate that it won't be long before you pass the transfer student entrance exam. Even if you pass it by chance, you will be eliminated soon."

More and more students gathered together, and the discussion became noisier.

"Yes, yes. Every year there are a few students who come in midway, but in the end their fate is the same."

“Now that I think about it, it’s true…”

Chapter 18 A teacher who can’t laugh?

The sudden public opinion made Tadokoro Megumi a little overwhelmed. She looked at Hikigaya worriedly and said:

"Since Hikigaya-san was able to pass the entrance exam, he must be very talented. It's just... it's just... I don't know much about this school."

Hikigaya was obviously a little surprised that he didn't expect that Tanosho-san would speak up for him in such a situation. After all, he knew human nature too well. Even someone who was called a close friend might turn against him in an instant.

Hikigaya, who understood this, was too lazy to get into trouble with anyone, but Tanomo Megumi's actions did make him feel a little unbelievable.

It was obvious that they had just met and were not even classmates, let alone friends. He had no gratitude towards her and she had no need to help him. But even so, she still chose to stand on the side of a stranger at this time.

A classmate continued with disdain: "Tano, you still have the mood to worry about others, why not worry about yourself? If I remember correctly, after this exam is over, you can pack up and go home, hahahahahahahaha."

Faced with the ridicule of her classmates, she became more and more at a loss. Her already hesitant words became even more choked, and she looked like she was about to cry.

Hikigaya sighed softly. Now that the other party had stood up to speak for him, he couldn't just leave it alone.

Then, he also showed a disdainful smile: "Although I don't know where you guys get your confidence from, but your class monitor Hayato Hayama is also a transfer student to some extent. Since everyone thinks that transfer students should drop out, then it seems that you will be expelled soon, classmate Hayama."

By diverting the focus of firepower, Hachiman successfully passed the spearhead to Yeshan, but for him, Hachiman did not feel any pressure at all.

And Hayama still had that indifferent smile on his face, as if he knew Hikigaya's character very well, and didn't say anything.

The people who were noisy just now also quieted down at this moment. After all, if they denied the transfer student Hayato Hayama who joined in the middle, wouldn’t it be the same as denying themselves? After all, their current cooking was not good enough to compare with a transfer student.

Hachiman did not go out to vent his anger on behalf of Tanomo Kei. The reason for this was that he did not want her to continue to be involved. After all, after ending this cooperative relationship, she would immediately get rid of this troublesome relationship.

So...it's just a simple partnership.

Just as Hachiman was thinking this, he didn't know that Tanomo Kei's gaze had been fixed on him for a long time.

At the same time, Hachiman also noticed that the two people who had just started the trouble seemed to be looking at them with ill intentions. If they didn't try to be on guard, something might go wrong later.

The classroom fell into an unprecedented silence. Of course, it was all thanks to Hachiman, but he didn't think there was anything wrong with it. On the contrary, this kind of environment allowed him to analyze the current situation more calmly.

Just when the classroom was extremely quiet, a middle-aged man with blond hair who looked to be nearly fifty years old slowly walked into the classroom.

"Good afternoon, young apprentices."

"Good afternoon..." All the students greeted in unison.

His expression was serious, and he just looked at everyone in the classroom. Then, those heavy words came out:

"From the moment you step into the kitchen, you take on the responsibility of making delicious food. This has nothing to do with experience or position. In my classes, all dishes that don't get an A will get an E."

"Please remember, this is my teaching."

.....

"what?!"

"No!"

"How is it possible... that's A... I've never been A..."

"It is said that ingredients that are rated A are among the best in Totsuki Academy."

"Hahahaha, it's okay. It's not a big deal for us to get an E. But someone will be in trouble."

Listening to everyone's words, Hachiman asked with some confusion:

“Is it hard to get an A?”

Perhaps she had already made up her mind, or perhaps it was because of Hikigaya's encouragement, but there was no discouragement on Tadokoro Megumi's face. Facing Hikigaya's question, she tried to remain calm and said: