Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　"That means I'm not playing with her!"

　Erina Nakiri nodded in agreement, then came to Shiro's side, as if she were to form an alliance with him.

　"Heh, man."

　Seeing the two of them standing together in perfect harmony, Alice Nakiri chuckled softly, then came to Bai Yuan's side and started fooling around with him.

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　half an hour.

　The three of them felt tired and stopped.

　Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri supported Shiroyuki's shoulders, using him as a support, and took deep breaths to calm themselves down.

　The boy was dazzled by the up-and-down movement of his chest, but he had to maintain a calm demeanor.

　Aloofness is a man's best disguise.

　"I came in a hurry yesterday and something like that happened, so I didn't have time to show you around the Nakiri family home properly."

　The Nakiri family manor is very large, with beautiful scenery and a great variety of things; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a small city.

　Let me show you around today.

　After some playful banter, Erina Nakiri had a thin layer of sweat on her forehead. Looking at Shiro Awakening, who was still smiling at them, she said with a slightly flushed face.

　Compared to Alice Nakiri, who rarely goes home, she knows the Nakiri family very well and is perfect to be a tour guide!

　"Okay, but let's go have breakfast first."

　I've been boxing for over an hour since I got up, and I'm quite exhausted and hungry.

　“The Nakiri family has a chef who is in charge of breakfast. It’s also the time when the cafeteria is open now. Come with me.”

　Seeing Shiroyuki rubbing his stomach and complaining of hunger, Erina Nakiri took two steps forward and volunteered to lead the way.

　If outsiders were to see the once aloof and arrogant Erina Nakiri in such a humble state, they would be utterly astonished and display an expression of disbelief.

　After all, Erina Nakiri was the apple of Senzaemon Nakiri's eye from birth, and was being groomed to be the next head of the family.

　Basically, apart from the core members of the second faction, everyone who sees her has to respectfully call her "Young Miss," and she can easily get whatever she wants.

　And yet this very person was so respectful to a young man.

　Even when they are eating at a restaurant, they will proactively pull out a chair for him.

　"Who is that person? How could Miss Erina treat him like this?"

　"I don't know, he looks quite young, could he be her boyfriend?"

　But even if he were her boyfriend, it wouldn't be to this extent, would it? Could it be that Miss Erina is love-struck?

　"No, the white-haired girl next to him seems to be Miss Alice. She only comes back once a year, and she's with that boy. They look very close."

　"Didn't you say that Erina and Alice didn't get along? They seem to be doing alright."

　Seeing what was happening before their eyes, the restaurant staff couldn't help but start discussing it.

　They were all veterans who had worked for the Nakiri family for many years and were very familiar with the family's personnel structure, so they naturally recognized the two young ladies.

　That's why they were so shocked.

　These people who are usually so high and mighty are now doing the same work as them. Just who is the one being served?!

　"Do we have something on our faces? Or are we just not doing enough work? Get back to work!"

　Perhaps it was because too many eyes were on her, but Erina Nakiri frowned. She didn't like being talked about or watched, so she spoke with a cold face.

　"I'm sorry, Miss Erina!"

　Upon hearing her words, the servants present broke out in a cold sweat. Then, each of them bowed their heads and shouted in unison to her.

　"Let's have a meal, Professor Baiyuan."

　Seeing that the people around her had dispersed and dared not focus their attention on her anymore, Erina Nakiri personally took the breakfast from the servant's hand and placed it in front of Shiroyuki, saying to him kindly.

　After Alice Nakiri's counseling last night, Erina Nakiri's gaze toward Shirabuchi has changed somewhat.

　Although she was still unsure of her own feelings, she subconsciously wanted to move closer.

　She didn't know why she could control her temper with Bai Yuan; perhaps it was because he was a strong person, possessing a charm that captivated her.

　Humans are naturally drawn to strength, and she was no exception. In particular, she was as docile as a kitten towards Bai Yuan, the pinnacle of the culinary world.

　But in front of outsiders, she remains a high and mighty princess, and anyone who dares to offend her will be dealt a fatal blow without mercy!

　Such a contrast.

　This made Bai Yuan secretly very pleased.

　"Your breakfast chef is quite skilled."

　After glancing briefly at the imposing Erina Nakiri, Shirabuchi turned his attention to the dishes on the table in front of him and couldn't help but offer a compliment.

　The breakfast served at the restaurant is a traditional Japanese breakfast.

　A bowl of rice, a bowl of miso soup, and a plate of grilled fish—a simple combination that completes the breakfast.

　Bai Yuan praised the fancy grilled fish, which used three kinds of fish: sea bass, sea bream, and salmon.

　Sea bass has tender flesh and a delicious flavor. Sea bream has firm flesh and a subtle sea taste. Salmon is rich in oil and has a full-bodied flavor.

　During the grilling process, each fish releases its unique flavor, which complements the others, creating a distinct and layered texture.

　"This grilled fish is the chef's specialty. I have to have a serving every time I come back. It's already reached the top grade."

　Erina Nakiri said with a hint of pride, "Most of the chefs here have more than ten years of experience and are veterans among the top chefs."

　Some of the dishes he is particularly good at have reached the top-tier level.

　This fancy grilled fish is one of them.

　"Cut the selected fish meat into appropriately sized pieces or slices, and then marinate it with a special marinade. The marinade includes soy sauce, rice wine, honey, ginger slices, garlic cloves and other seasonings, which can enhance the flavor while removing the fishy smell and adding aroma."

　He picked up a piece of sea bass, put it in his mouth to taste, then picked up a piece of sea bream, and then salmon. Bai Yuan closed his eyes and savored the flavors as they blended together, then nodded.

　Grilled sea bass has a slightly charred and crispy skin, while the flesh inside remains tender. Grilled sea bream has firmer and chewier flesh, while retaining its freshness and original flavor. Grilled salmon has a slightly charred skin, while the inside remains smooth and rich in oil.

　They're delicious on their own, but trying all three types of fish at the same time...

　The tenderness of the sea bass and the elasticity of the sea bream complement each other, making the texture more complex and varied. The rich aroma of the salmon is the finishing touch, adding a rich fragrance and moist texture to this fancy grilled fish.

　Furthermore, during the roasting process, these umami flavors blend together, creating a unique and indescribable delicious experience.

　"Perhaps this cooking method can be applied to other dishes, such as meat dishes, mushrooms, or soups, as it brings out the flavors of the combined ingredients..."

　Thinking of this, Bai Yuan stood up from his seat, pulled aside the puzzled Nakiri Erina, and excitedly walked towards the kitchen.

　Chapter 145 Three Lively Fish Slices, Bai Yuan's Enlightenment

　Who made that fancy grilled fish outside?

　Bai Yuan strode into the kitchen and shouted menacingly at the busy chefs inside.

　The chef here doesn't just serve one person, but is responsible for the meals of the entire Nakiri family.

　Therefore,

　From 5 a.m. to 10 a.m., they cannot stop working and must stay in a constant state of cooking to ensure that everyone has food to eat.

　They can only finish their workday after 10 o'clock when the chefs taking over the shift arrive.

　In terms of time, this job is not difficult, but in terms of the number of people served and the scope of service, it is really busy.

　This caused everyone to be on edge, afraid that their cooking might go wrong and delay the process.

　Bai Yuan's shout startled the chef in charge of making the grilled fish, causing him to nearly drop the seasonings. He paused for a few seconds before looking at Bai Yuan.

　"It's me. How can I help you?"

　Although the boy in front of him was very young and he had never seen him before, he still showed a respectful expression, which was his way of survival.

　If you don't know the visitor's background, try your best to show respect.

　Especially in this large family, any young master or young lady is someone he can't afford to offend, so he has to act with extreme caution.

　"It's nothing, don't be nervous."

　Realizing that he had acted too hastily and startled the man, Bai Yuan gently waved his hand to tell him not to be nervous, and then looked at the food in front of him.

　"I just wanted to ask, how did you come up with the idea of ​​combining three different types of fish into one dish?"

　"what?"

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, the man's expression clearly froze for a moment, obviously not expecting him to have come for this matter, and he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

　However, curiosity followed: who exactly was this guy, why was he at the Nakiri's house, and why did he enter the kitchen without any hindrance?

　"Uncle Inukai, please tell Professor Shirabuchi."

　He's been incredibly excited ever since he tasted the fancy grilled fish, and he's shown a great interest in your dish.

　Just as the man was hesitating, Erina Nakiri's voice came from the doorway, with Alice Nakiri by her side.

　Both of them looked surprised. They glanced at the man, then at Bai Yuan, before speaking.

　"Miss Erina."

　The man called Inukai-san looked up when he heard Nakiri Erina's voice, then quickly bowed his head and greeted her respectfully.

　"Master Bai Yuan is a very skilled chef. He is very interested in your cooking methods. You can talk to him about it and maybe he can give you some advice, which will greatly benefit your cooking skills."

　Beside them, Alice Nakiri also spoke up.

　She wasn't surprised by Bai Yuan's actions, because that's just the kind of person he is; he's always willing to ask questions if he encounters sufficiently excellent techniques.

　"A skilled chef? He's only twenty years old. How skilled can a chef that age be? He's probably just a first-class chef."

　"If you want to learn my signature dish, just say so. I've worked at the Nakiri family for so many years; it's not like I'm not going to teach you. Why pull this stunt?"

　Inukai Nobuo inwardly complained, but on his face he maintained a respectful expression, and then began to explain to Shirobuchi and the two people standing behind him.

　"The development of this dish actually stemmed from an accident."

　Thinking about what happened back then, Nobuo Inukai's eyes suddenly went blank as he began to reminisce about the past.

　"Accident?"

　A thoughtful expression appeared on Bai Yuan's face. He wasn't surprised by what Bai Yuan said; indeed, many delicious dishes were born from accidents.

　"Yes, that's right, it was an accident."

　This happened when I first started learning to cook.

　I was young at the time and couldn't distinguish between different kinds of fish. As a result, I used the wrong fish when cooking and was severely scolded by the teacher. In order to teach me a lesson, I was punished by not being allowed to eat that night.

　I was going through puberty then, a time when I was growing rapidly. If I skipped a meal, I would be so hungry at night that I couldn't sleep.

　So I got up in the middle of the night and sneaked into the kitchen, wanting to make something to eat.

　Because it was done secretly, I felt uneasy, worried about being discovered by the chef, and there were only a few pieces of fish left in the refrigerator.

　To save time, I simply marinated and seasoned the fish pieces and put them all into the oven.

　When I took it out of the oven, I found it tasted unexpectedly delicious!

　Thinking of his younger self, Nobuo Inukai's face was full of nostalgia. He had indeed done a lot of foolish things back then, but that period was the happiest time of his life.

　"So you wrote down the fish you used back then, kept trying, improving and developing it, and finally created this dish?"

　"I guessed," Alice Nakiri said.

　"No, I didn't know what kind of fish it was back then, so after I ate and drank my fill, I went to sleep and forgot about it."

　Later, after my culinary skills improved, I participated in a cooking competition. Since the competition theme was fish, I remembered the dish I had accidentally made years ago. Relying on my remaining memory, I began to experiment, making over a hundred dishes in one night.

　"I see. It seems that obtaining this dish was quite a difficult process."

　Hearing Inukai Nobuo's words, Nakiri Erina nodded slightly. Such a spirit of dedication is truly worthy of being the chef of the Nakiri family!

　"No, through dozens of attempts, I have recreated an even more delicious grilled fish dish than before."

　Nobuo Inukai shook his head and revealed the true origin of the dish.

　"Can you finish what you're saying all at once?"