Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　The others were scattered throughout the hot springs, seemingly unconcerned...

　Seeing that Erina Nakiri's face had visibly turned red, Hisako Shinoto carefully explained.

　At the time, Lady Erina was busy with important matters and it was too late to change the subject. She was afraid that speaking out suddenly would disturb her, and even more worried that it would leave her with psychological trauma, so she didn't say anything.

　After all, talking about it won't solve the problem; it will only make things awkward for both of them. So, it's better to just let things be and tell Erina Nakiri later.

　"Alice! It really is her! That wicked girl!"

　Upon hearing Hisako Shinto's words, Erina Nakiri said through gritted teeth. Although she had expected it, she still couldn't help but feel angry when she heard who the instigator was.

　Even if Bai Yuan orchestrated all of this, she wouldn't feel anything, since the two of them had long been a couple, and it was normal for him to want to take things further.

　But Nakiri Airi

　Silk, but that guy is the only one who won't do it. I'll not be a gentleman if I don't avenge him!

　"I apologize, Lady Erina, for not informing you sooner..."

　“It’s alright. Although I don’t know the specifics of the situation at the time, I know you would never harm me. The decision you made must have been the best one based on the circumstances.”

　Seeing Hisako's face full of self-reproach, even though she was initially somewhat dissatisfied with her, all her dissatisfaction vanished upon seeing her expression.

　Hisako has been by her side since she was a child, and her loyalty to her is beyond question.

　After something like this happened, I must have thought of a solution, but the situation was too bad at the time, so I didn't tell her in time...

　Thinking of this, Erina Nakiri gently ruffled Hisako Shinoto's fluffy, soft hair and said in a gentle voice, "You're not the one who made the mistake, so there's no need to blame yourself. You've already tried your best, so leave the rest to me."

　Various plans were brewing in Erina Nakiri's mind, and although she knew that Alice Nakiri was doing this to give her a push, she did ultimately benefit from it...

　But that doesn't stop her from getting revenge!

　"Go to sleep, there's special training tomorrow."

　A constant sense of shame rose from the bottom of her heart, then returned to calm. The intense emotional fluctuations made her feel tired, and with the softness of the bed, Erina Nakiri soon felt sleepy, her eyelids uncontrollably fluttering up and down.

　"Okay, I'll go turn off the lights."

　Hisako Shinto was about to stand up when Erina Nakiri grabbed her arm and pulled her back into bed with a strong force.

　"You can turn off the bedside lamp. Goodnight."

　Holding Hisako Shinoto in her arms like a life-size doll, and adjusting her position for comfort, Erina Nakiri wore a satisfied expression.

　"Erina... goodnight, my lady."

　As the lights dimmed, the girl closed her eyes and fell asleep instantly. Looking at her exquisitely beautiful face, Hisako Shinoto's gaze softened. She whispered something to her before closing her eyes as well.

　The last time we slept together like this seems to have been back in junior high.

　Moreover, Erina-sama back then was not nearly as clingy to her as she is now, holding her in her arms and feeling each other's heartbeats even through their pajamas. Although they were lying together, there was a large gap between them.

　The appearance of Teacher Bai Yuan has really changed Erina-sama a lot...

　If I end up with Teacher Bai Yuan in the future, could the three of us lie together?

　Teacher Bai Yuan was in the middle, and they each had their arms around him on either side...

　With this thought in mind, Hisako Shinoto also felt sleepy. After struggling for a few moments, she finally closed her eyes and soon fell into a deep sleep.

　She had a very shameful dream.

　In my dream, Erina Nakiri in the hot spring transformed into her.

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　Good morning, Erina. How was your day yesterday?

　As dawn broke, Erina Nakiri, with her hair tied in a neat high ponytail, wore the same uniform training clothes.

　After leaving the room, she and Hisako headed towards the elevator, where they saw Alice Nakiri greeting her from inside.

　"Alice! You bastard!"

　Seeing that familiar figure, the girl smiled faintly, which made Nakiri Erina a little angry.

　"What Alice? How have you become so disrespectful?"

　Have you forgotten our bet? When you see me outside, you have to call me Alice-neechan, dear Erina-neechan. Besides, getting angry first thing in the morning isn't good for your skin.

　Seeing Erina Nakiri's expression change from calm to furious, and knowing that she knew about yesterday's events, Alice Nakiri couldn't help but smile, then put her hands on her hips and spoke.

　"Alice... Sister, why did you scheme against me like that yesterday!"

　Although she was very unwilling, a food battle is a food battle, and the conditions for the winner are absolute. At this moment, Erina Nakiri chose to abide by the bet, but her hostile gaze remained unchanged as she looked at Alice Nakiri and said angrily.

　"Of course, it's because you guys haven't made any progress at all that's making people very anxious."

　Isn't this great? It's a one-step solution. It's just really unexpected that Erina would be so bold and surprisingly sassy.

　There are some moves that even I might not dare to make.

　Thinking of the scene she witnessed yesterday, Alice Nakiri said meaningfully.

　"What?! It's all Teacher Bai Yuan's fault! He clearly said we couldn't do that!"

　Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Erina Nakiri's mind automatically conjured up the embarrassing scenes from the hot spring the previous night. Even though she brushed her teeth before bed and upon waking, the feeling still lingered...

　"Don't put all the blame on Teacher Baiyuan."

　If you really resisted that kind of thing, Teacher Baiyuan wouldn't have let you try it. However, you did do it, which proves that even if you had a rebellious heart, deep down you still looked forward to it.

　After all, you couldn't see a single trace of grievance on your face at the time.

　Nakiri Airi bluntly exposed Nakiri Erina's lie, her smile widening even more. This girl was still trying to shift the blame onto Shiro Awakening.

　As someone she spent every day with, no one knew Bai Yuan better than her!

　"I..."

　Erina Nakiri was exposed in public by Alice Nakiri.

　Feeling somewhat ashamed and indignant, and knowing that he couldn't win an argument with the other person, he decisively shut his mouth.

　"What do you mean, 'you'? Do you want to go up? If you do, hurry up and get on the elevator."

　As she spoke, Alice Nakiri yawned.

　The entire conversation took place in front of the elevator, and the girl, for some reason, just stood at the door and wouldn't come in.

　"Of course!"

　As Erina Nakiri spoke, she and Hisako Shinoto got into the elevator together.

　Soon, the elevator arrived at the top floor. Ignoring Alice Nakiri, Erina Nakiri stepped out of the elevator and went straight to the kitchen that Shirai had prepared for her.

　"You're one minute and twenty seconds late. Did you oversleep?"

　As I pushed open the door, Bai Yuan's voice rang in my ears.

　A handsome and tall figure came into view, looking out at the city. The sunlight shone on his face, making him even more handsome.

　However, because of what happened yesterday, Erina Nakiri was unable to look him in the eye for a moment.

　"No, I ran into Alice in front of the elevator, which delayed me a bit."

　Yesterday I went into the wrong bathroom, all because of her, and you didn't even warn me!

　Thinking back to when she entered the bathroom, Shiro Akimoto's expression remained unchanged, which made Nakiri Erina somewhat annoyed.

　"Is that so? I thought you came in to reward me because you saw how hard I've worked. It turns out that's not the case. What a pity."

　Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's words, a hint of regret crept into Bai Yuan's voice.

　The other person's sudden appearance at his bathhouse yesterday really startled him. He thought the other person was being considerate of his tiredness after a long day, and since they were planning to come over in the evening anyway, they came a little earlier than expected.

　Unexpectedly, it was Alice Nakiri who did it.

　That guy is really tight-lipped; even after what happened to him last night, he still didn't say a word.

　"What reward?! Even if it were a reward, it would just be a delicious meal. Who rewards people with something like that..."

　Hearing Bai Yuan's words, Erina Nakiri blushed even more.

　Chapter 253 The Sea! The Sea! Swimsuits in the Sunlight!

　"Okay, I won't tease you anymore.

　Actually, I noticed it yesterday, but I didn't say anything because I saw that you didn't resist and even seemed to be looking forward to it.

　We've been dating for so long, but there's been hardly any progress. Aside from cooking, you don't even dare to make eye contact with me. Everyone who knows us knows we're a couple; others might think we're strangers.

　As Bai Yuan spoke, he pulled a black lace ribbon from his pocket. Upon closer inspection, it appeared to be the same ribbon from yesterday. It was enough to completely obscure the view in front of him, instantly reminding Nakiri Erina of the fear of being dominated by darkness.

　"Do I have to wear this today too?"

　Erina Nakiri swallowed hard, then hesitated.

　The feeling of being imprisoned in darkness was far from pleasant. She could endure it for a short while, but being trapped in continuous darkness while fully conscious was truly maddening.

　"If you already know the answer, close your eyes and then extend your hand."

　As she spoke, Bai Yuan had already arrived in front of her, and a pleasant sandalwood scent wafted from his nose. This scent was the same as the one she had smelled at the hot spring yesterday, causing Erina Nakiri's heart to race involuntarily.

　"Do they even have to tie your hands?"

　Erina Nakiri hesitated for a moment, but still asked the question.

　Blindfolding her was understandable, but tying her hands and making her sit in a chair unable to move was really beyond her comprehension.

　Yesterday was the same; she couldn't struggle even if she wanted to.

　"It's not impossible that you might tear the ribbon off in your emotional state, so please bear with it for now."

　He tied Erina Nakiri's hands tightly and watched her twist her body slightly, but unable to break free. A wicked smile appeared on Bai Yuan's face.

　Such a scene is truly captivating.

　The girl looked anxious and uneasy because her eyes were blindfolded and her hands and feet were bound.

　You should definitely try it when you have time! Your body should be more sensitive in this situation.

　"Teacher Baiyuan, when do we start...?"

　Sitting in the chair, unable to move, a hesitant voice came from Nakiri Erina's mouth, bringing Shirobuchi back to his senses from his daydream. He then strolled over to the kitchen counter.

　"It's already started, so sniff the air and savor the aroma of the food!"

　Seeing Erina Nakiri get into the zone, Shirabuchi spoke with a serious tone as he prepared the ingredients.

　After her initial panic, Erina Nakiri quickly regained her composure.

　"The flavor of this dish...is from onions, garlic, ginger..."

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　The intensive training lasted for seven days, with three days in the hotel and four days outdoors.

　The group first went to the countryside to source ingredients locally and learned a lot about local rural cuisine.

　Then we went to the streets and alleys to experience those century-old shops.

　At first, Erina Nakiri and the others didn't care about these dishes, thinking that it was impossible for some country folk to make top-notch food, and there was no need to learn them.

　But all of this changed after they tasted the strangely flavored dish.

　Although the cuisine wasn't top-tier, the flavor was truly unique; it was her...

　We haven't experienced the deliciousness we've tasted.

　The flavor immediately captivated everyone present, leaving them mesmerized by the delicious taste.

　On the seventh day, the special training was called off and replaced by a trip to the beach.

　The reason for this is that the training was arduous, and they needed to relax properly.

　It's impossible to drag your tired body to the competition venue.

　The summer sun shines on the golden sand, and the waves gently lap against the shore, making a pleasant sound.

　Many of the girls were visiting the beach for the first time, looking around with obvious excitement.

　Wow! The ocean is so beautiful!