Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　"So what? I was one of the first to follow Brother Bai Yuan. I was playing in the mud next to him when he was still wearing open-crotch pants, flicking his..."

　Do you expect me to make it up to you for all that time?!

　Looking at the eloquent Erina Nakiri, Alice Nakiri played her own unique Joker with a playful expression, a Joker that could never be surpassed.

　"That really can't be fixed..."

　Hearing Alice's words, Erina Nakiri felt a little discouraged. Her childhood friend was Alice's greatest support and someone that no one else could replace.

　"What do you mean by 'I was with you when I was wearing open-crotch pants'? I was way past that age when I met you, okay?"

　"But you, at that age, still slept in late. I remember it very clearly. One time you clearly peed your pants, but you insisted on blaming me, the one who slept with you, and Nora laughed at me for it all day!"

　"You still remember something from so long ago?"

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's account, Nakiri Alice suddenly felt a little guilty.

　"Such a huge scapegoat! How could I possibly forget being shoved like that onto my head!"

　Hearing Bai Yuan blatantly expose her shortcomings, Nakiri Alice blushed a little, but she really couldn't refute it, after all, these were her glorious achievements.

　"When exactly did you two meet? To be honest, I don't know anything about Professor Baiyuan's background. Is he Chinese? Why is he in Denmark?"

　Hearing the two talk about their childhood, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but feel a bit curious about how the two of them had developed this kind of relationship.

　Relationships between people require effort to cultivate. A few years ago, Alice Nakiri was just an ordinary little girl, and logically speaking, it would have been impossible for her to have any interaction with Bai Yuan, a skilled chef.

　But the two of them still managed to cross paths.

　It's impossible that Shirayuki-sensei is a pervert who took the initiative to teach and raise Alice Nakiri as a child because she was cute.

　"Actually, I'm also very curious. Brother Bai Yuan, since you have such skills and are popular wherever you go, why did you end up in such a state?"

　"And you possess so many culinary skills that seem otherworldly; I've never seen them in anyone else before. You're the first person to have shown them to me."

　Ignoring Erina Nakiri's question, he used it as a springboard to inquire further about what happened before Shirayuki met her.

　Compared to the various interactions between the two, Bai Yuan's origins are the beginning of everything!

　"It's a secret for now. I can tell you something: I have a very interesting past, but I can't tell you now."

　"When you can create dishes that glow, I'll tell you about my past."

　Meeting their probing gazes, Bai Yuan simply chuckled and shook his head.

　His origins have always been a mystery, as if he suddenly appeared in this world.

　When they first met, Leonora Nakiri used all her connections to investigate for a long time, but still couldn't find out where he came from.

　It was as if it appeared out of nowhere.

　"Teacher Bai Yuan, you wouldn't happen to be the young master of some reclusive family, would you? The kind who received elite education from a young age and is incredibly powerful."

　But one day, he was framed by a villain and ended up in Denmark under the protection of those around him. All those who were protecting him died while trying to save him.

　That's why you were penniless, got beaten up when you tried to find a job, and then all those things happened after you met me.

　Watching

　With feigned mystery, Shirai Abyss revealed the answer she had been pondering for a long time.

　Only in this way can Bai Yuan's origins be justified. And only those reclusive families could possess so many formidable culinary skills.

　"..."

　"Could I have actually been right?!"

　Seeing Bai Yuan suddenly fall silent, Nakiri Alice raised her voice a few decibels, filled with obvious excitement, but instead received a sharp rap on the head.

　"You've read too many novels."

　"Ouch! That's not how it's supposed to be! That hurts!"

　Alice Nakiri let out a startled cry of pain.

　"You big dummy!"

　Bai Yuan looked at the girl in front of him speechlessly, but no matter how she thought about it, she could never have imagined that he had actually transmigrated from another world.

　Compared to such answers, the stories of reclusive families seem much more reasonable, but unfortunately, Bai Yuan cannot tell them now.

　It wasn't that I didn't trust him, but rather that his identity absolutely could not be exposed.

　The matter was accomplished in secrecy. Keeping the time travel a secret was far safer than telling someone and asking them to keep it a secret.

　Wait, how did the topic veer off to this?

　Suddenly, Bai Yuan remembered that their initial topic was who he should spend the night with, but somehow the conversation turned to the mystery of his past.

　This isn't good...

　"You two stop arguing. I'll go keep Erina company first, and then sleep in your room later. That way, we can both be satisfied. What do you think of this suggestion?"

　As he spoke, Bai Yuan's gaze swept across the two sisters' faces, finally settling on Nakiri Alice's face, where he noticed she looked conflicted.

　"I want to go first, I can't stand it anymore. How about you go with Erina later?"

　Her shapely, straight thighs twitched slightly as she finished speaking, her cheeks flushed bright red, and her voice betrayed a deep sense of embarrassment.

　If they were alone, Alice Nakiri certainly wouldn't act this way; she might even boldly seduce him. But with Erina by his side, her sense of shame arises.

　"Has it come to this?"

　Looking at Alice Nakiri's appearance, with her big, watery eyes as if she had been bullied by a bully, Bai Yuan displayed a pitiful and endearing demeanor.

　"After all, you haven't come to see me for the past few days, and I was already at my limit. After today's stimulation, of course I couldn't hold back anymore!"

　With her pearly teeth slightly biting her lower lip, Alice Nakiri's voice was tinged with annoyance and resentment. She had said that the reward was not to share a room with Bai Yuan, but Bai Yuan really ignored her request. It was simply too much!

　Who would leave their girlfriend alone in an empty room every day? She was like a waiting stone, waiting for Bai Yuan in her room every day, hoping for his arrival.

　However, Bai Yuan was like a heartless and ungrateful scumbag, completely misunderstanding her loneliness. Yesterday, he even walked past her house to Tadokoro Megumi's place, letting her listen to her decadent music all night.

　Don't get me wrong, this hotel has excellent soundproofing.

　It was only because Tadokoro Megumi's voice was too loud, and because she pressed her ear against the wall and closed her eyes to listen, that she could hear some of the noise coming from the other side.

　"Then I'll stay with you for now. Give me the key to Erina's room, and I'll come find you later."

　Alice Nakiri blushed, looking exceptionally charming. Bai Yuan swallowed hard, feeling his heart race and wishing he could immediately grab his gun and go into battle.

　"Here you go. Be sure to come over later, I'll be waiting for you!"

　Because they had experienced the rain together, Erina Nakiri, while still a little shy about that kind of thing, was no longer as bashful as she had been at first.

　At this point, she dared to boldly express her demands.

　Bai Yuan was deeply moved by this.

　He put the key that Erina Nakiri handed him into his pocket, then picked Alice Nakiri up by the waist and strode towards the room.

　He opened the door, pushed it open, entered, closed the door, and locked it from the inside—the whole process was completed in one smooth motion, leaving Erina Nakiri outside the room dumbfounded.

　How many times does it take to reach such a high level of proficiency!

　Thinking of this, Erina Nakiri became somewhat unhappy again. She had only enjoyed it once, so why should others be able to take endlessly from her?

　I must prepare well tonight; I can't afford to give up so easily like before.

　Having just fought Alice, Bai Yuan's stamina is definitely not up to par. Today, we must show him who is the strongest!

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　Returning to her room from the corridor, Erina Nakiri turned on the heater and went straight to the bathroom, quickly changing her clothes and taking a hot shower.

　After a quick cleaning, Erina Nakiri stood in front of the bathroom mirror and carefully brushed her teeth to remove any lingering odor from her mouth.

　After brushing her teeth, she looked at herself in the mirror, placed her fingers on her chest, and looked at herself with a complicated expression. Her mind was filled with images of Bai Yuan.

　Eat the marrow to know the taste.

　That's exactly the current situation.

　Without hesitation, Erina Nakiri stepped barefoot out of the bathroom, opened the wardrobe, and looked at what she had prepared for this...

　The clothes she brought on her trip left her with a deep sense of conflict on her face.

　She suddenly realized that she didn't seem to have many clothes suitable for wearing at night. The only one she had was a sheer nightgown made of silk, which felt cool to the touch. It was her favorite nightgown, and it helped her, who had trouble sleeping, to get a good night's sleep.

　Is it inappropriate to use clothes I wear to bed here?

　In addition, there are two chef's uniforms and more than a dozen casual outfits in the wardrobe. The overall style is neutral and obviously not suitable for evening wear.

　"Or call me Hisako..."

　Erina Nakiri looked at the nightgown with a hesitant expression, then thought of Hisako Shinoto.

　I was just about to take out my phone to call her and ask her to help me buy a few outfits suitable for tonight's battle, but I hung up immediately after dialing the number.

　"Forget it, it's not good to ask her for help with this. Even if she doesn't ask any questions, she'll definitely know why I bought these things. That would be too embarrassing!"

　I closed my eyes and lay on the bed until the phone rang beside me.

　Seeing that the contact name was Hisako Shinto, Erina Nakiri belatedly realized that she had already dialed the number, so she picked up her phone.

　"Ah, it's nothing, I pressed the wrong button."

　"It's nothing, really."

　"Okay, you should get some rest tonight too..."

　"Good night."

　After dealing with Hisako Niito on the other end of the phone, Erina Nakiri put down her phone and then stood in front of the wardrobe, putting on the thin nightgown.

　Strangely enough, she felt extremely ashamed at this moment, even though she usually wore a perfectly normal nightgown, and she stood in front of the mirror with her toes digging into the ground.

　"That should be about right, enough to give Teacher Baiyuan some insight..."

　Because her life has consisted solely of cooking since childhood, Erina Nakiri rarely dresses up. The only cosmetic she brought here was a lipstick, and it was a common, widely used shade.

　Now she picked up the lipstick, pouted, and clumsily drew a bright red lip on herself, then felt it was too ugly and washed it off with water.

　"That's fine! I'm naturally beautiful, I don't need to use these things to beautify myself. My beauty alone is enough to fascinate Teacher Bai Yuan!"

　Looking at her radiant reflection in the mirror, Erina Nakiri smiled confidently. Wouldn't she be absolutely captivating to Shiro Awakening?

　She wants to reach the pinnacle of her culinary journey, and she also wants to win Bai Yuan's heart. With success in both her career and love life, what could be more satisfying than this!

　"But waiting around isn't going to work, and it's getting late, so I might as well get some sleep first. I'll be better able to fight once I've recovered my strength..."

　After taking a shower, the heat in her body subsided considerably, and she naturally felt quite sleepy. Erina Nakiri raised her hand and yawned, looking rather languid.

　She did it right away, especially after changing into her nightgown, which was her usual bedtime pose.

　So she lay down on the bed and soon fell into a deep sleep.

　About three hours later, Bai Yuan opened the door from the outside and saw Nakiri Erina fast asleep on the big bed. He was stunned.

　This guy didn't even wait for himself to fall asleep.

　He tiptoed to Erina Nakiri's bedside, a helpless smile on his face. He then lifted the covers, slipped inside, and pulled her into his arms before closing his eyes.

　Since she was asleep, he wouldn't deliberately wake her up, have a passionate encounter, and then let her fall asleep again.

　Moreover, the battle with Alice Nakiri had made him a little sleepy. The girl in front of him smelled nice because she had taken a bath before bed, which was very helpful for falling asleep, and Bai Yuan quickly drifted off to sleep as well.

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　"It's already morning. Didn't you wake me up when you came over yesterday?"

　A voice, tinged with surprise and a hint of reproach, rang in Bai Yuan's ears.

　When he groggily opened his eyes, he saw a girl sitting upright, her nightgown hanging naturally by the bedside, with a slightly annoyed expression.

　"Is it because you were sleeping so soundly that I didn't want to wake you up?"

　Rubbing his eyes, Bai Yuan sat up and answered the question fluently. Then he looked out the window at the birds chirping, his expression showing a hint of weariness.

　This is the expression of someone who has just woken up.

　"Do you know how much I'm looking forward to it? Looking forward to you coming over tonight, and then we'll get to... "

　The words caught in her throat. Her upbringing prevented Erina Nakiri from uttering the remaining few words, while Shirabuchi could speak them naturally.