In the blink of an eye, the sun had set without anyone noticing. As the last bit of sunlight disappeared, Hachiman was finally woken up by Senior Isshiki's intrusion.
Isshiki: "Hikigaya, it seems lively today too. Want to come take a look?"
Just like usual, Isshiki Rui was casually hanging from the ceiling, wearing a calm smile.
Hachiman: "Could you please not appear on my ceiling so easily..."
Isshiki: "Hehe, anyway, hurry up and come, Hikigaya."
After Hachiman urged her, Isshiki left his room. After Hachiman got dressed, he went to the front of the Polar Star Dorm's hall again.
Just as he'd imagined, the lively scene Isshiki was talking about was the daily cooking showdown between the two since Erina arrived. Erina's impulsive nature made it understandable, but...
Hachiman leaned close to Yukino's ear and asked, clearly puzzled:
"You're getting worked up too, and it's not the first time. It's weird..."
Normally, Yukino wouldn't compete for victory. When someone tried to make things difficult for her, she would just use her unique personality to fight back. Something like this... even after having partnered with her so many times, he had never seen it before.
Erina: "Oh? Yukinoshita, are you scared?"
Yukinoshita: "Before you say that, you need to look at who your opponent is. Some things can be conceded, but some things can't. Please understand that, Miss Erina."
The two of them stood with their arms crossed, smiling faintly. They weren't showing any scary expressions, but they were radiating a terrifying atmosphere.
Ayase, who had been observing from the side, seemed to have noticed something first and secretly said to Komachi:
"Komachi, isn't this the legendary battle of women... It's so scary!"
Komachi: "Hahaha, no way. How could my brother cause something like this... Wait... you're not my brother! Quick, who are you?!"
Hachiman: "Alright, alright, stop messing around."
Ryoko: "Does this mean they're really going to have a showdown today? It was delayed because of busy work the past few days, but now, nothing can stop it..."
Hachiman: "Why do I get the feeling you're so excited, Ryoko?"
Ryoko: "Of course! The most powerful guy in the first year is undoubtedly him, but who is better between the two talented girls of this generation is very important, okay!"
Hachiman looked at the others. At this moment, their expressions were exactly the same as Ryoko's, as if they were really looking forward to this battle.
Erina glanced at Yukinoshita's chest again, but proudly raised her head: "Hmph, I've already won!"
Yukinoshita didn't show any fear as if it was the first time she'd been looked at like that, but directly responded:
"Some people prefer my taste more! Miss Erina."
Isshiki Rui: "Then, I announce! Nakiri Erina, formerly of the Elite Ten, versus Yukinoshita Yukino, the second daughter of the Yukinoshita family, now... begin!"
As Isshiki Rui's words fell, the two clearly entered a serious state. Even Hikigaya had to sigh, isn't it just a normal sparring match? Is it really necessary to be so serious?
As if they were intentionally trying to ruin this match, less than three minutes later, Akira's knocking came from outside the door.
Tadokoro Megumi: "You guys continue, I'll open the door."
The atmosphere, which had just been so excited, suddenly became quiet.
Hachiman: "It's too late for that."
Because of what happened today, everyone knew what would happen next. As expected, after opening the door, Nakiri Azami was already waiting for a long time. Seeing his appearance, Hachiman was sure that he had been eavesdropping on their conversation outside the door the whole time.
Not only that, but Hisako was clearly by Nakiri Azami's side. Although he didn't know if it was a coincidence or if she was brought by Nakiri Azami, Hisako's expression seemed to be full of worry.
Nakiri Azami: "Hello, I just happened to be in the area. You wouldn't mind if I came in, would you?"
Hachiman didn't answer directly but looked at Hisako, who gave him a look of pleading at the same time.
'Wow, it's completely turned upside down...'
Seeing no information, Hachiman just glanced back at the silent Erina. After confirming that she wouldn't be forcibly taken back, he nodded slightly:
"Please come in, Mr. Nakiri Azami."
Even though she was already prepared, Erina's eyes were still filled with fear when she saw the imposing Nakiri Azami. The pot lid she had been holding tightly fell inadvertently.
"Clang... clang clang..."
With the sound of the pot lid falling to the ground, the entire Polar Star Dorm fell silent again.
However, Nakiri Azami didn't care at all. He just looked around and finally sighed:
"This place, nothing has changed at all..."
Yoshino was a little incredulous but forcefully covered her mouth: "Could it be..."
At the same time, Grandma Fumio also came out, saying with some helplessness:
"I'm speechless with you, Nakamura."
Ryoko: "Nakamura?"
Mito: "No way..."
Hachiman: "It seems, from what you just said, Mr. Nakiri Azami, you were also from the Polar Star Dorm in the past."
Nakiri Azami chuckled twice and then said:
"That was in the past. My name is Nakiri now. Let's forget about reminiscing about the old days."
Nakiri Azami's gaze fell on Isshiki, and his expression revealed involuntary admiration:
"Isshiki, you really are amazing. It's a pity you didn't join me. To be able to launch such a desperate counterattack at the end and even let the whole thing escape my control, I have to say, even I am impressed by you."
Isshiki just chuckled twice and said somewhat perfunctorily:
"Mr. Nakiri Azami, I'm also quite interested in you. In fact, I know that you, who became the third seat in the first year and the first seat in the second year, actually have cooking skills that are still admired today. However... I really can't understand why you developed the current Central system."
Nakiri Azami didn't bother to be patient but continued:
"Didn't I say it before, Isshiki? Central cuisine is absolute because there are very few things in this world that can truly be called cuisine. The more I climb to the peak of cuisine, the more I understand this."
Hachiman: "Can I ask what your goal is?"
Nakiri Azami: "Goal? Naturally, it's to conquer Totsuki and then, through Totsuki, make all the unqualified restaurants in this world disappear. Finally, to advance the progress of cuisine in this world."
Hachiman: "What a grand idea."
Nakiri Azami: "Right? In fact, I also think highly of you, Hikigaya Hachiman. As long as you..."
Hachiman: "No, that's impossible."
Nakiri Azami: "Oh?"
Hachiman: "Although I just won the Food Wars, which allows me to barely survive within this system, your views and mine are too far apart. No matter what, I can't accept it, and..."
Looking at Komachi, Hachiman's past memories flooded back like a tide. Those were from the past 'Hikigaya Restaurant'. He could be sure that even if the food there didn't have the taste of Totsuki Academy's cuisine, the emotions it conveyed were definitely incomparable. And there are many, many such shops in this world.
Nakiri Azami: "That's a pity. I thought you would choose to join."
He turned his gaze back to the somewhat timid Erina. An intense energy, like that of a wild animal, burst out from his body and just stared straight at Erina.
"Erina, I should have told you, your cooking isn't for places like this. As the owner of a 'God Tongue', your..."
Before Nakiri Azami could finish speaking, Hisako rushed out, forcefully suppressing the fear in her heart and glared at Nakiri Azami:
"What do you know about Erina?!"
Nakiri Azami: "Of course I know. She is my daughter."
Hisako: "What a joke! Your daughter?! Have you ever considered her your daughter for even a second since she was born? I see, she's just a tool for you to dominate Totsuki. Even now, you still want to use such a clumsy excuse to tear open Lady Erina's wounds. Impossible!"
Nakiri Azami wasn't impatient but remained calm. His tone wasn't affected by Hisako at all, and he turned his gaze to Erina:
"I don't need to say anything more. Erina, you should know. You, who interacted with him as a child, should know best what true cuisine is like."
Of course, Erina knew. As soon as Nakiri Azami said this, her body shivered uncontrollably. That was someone she admired the most. His cooking was a miracle no matter how you looked at it.
Seeing the incomprehensible look on the faces of the Polar Star Dorm members, Nakiri Azami just opened his arms, revealing a very enjoyable expression: "He is the senior I respect the most. His cooking is imaginative yet meticulous. He is undoubtedly a genius. Even now, his cooking is deeply etched in my heart, continuing to warm my heart with the most beautiful memories. Saiba Joichiro!"
"His skill and sensitivity are so high that they are fundamentally different from the general public. Even Dojima Gin, who was the first seat at the time, was nothing more than that in my opinion. But... only him!"
Komachi was also a little dumbfounded. After all, hearing her unreliable old man's name still made her a bit surprised, especially since she didn't know much about it.
She asked Hachiman with some confusion:
"Onii-chan, is the Joichiro that Mr. Nakiri Azami is talking about our unreliable dad?"
This time, the entire dormitory fell silent again. However, Erina's incredulous gaze, Yukinoshita's shocked eyes, and the excitement in Nakiri Azami's eyes seemed to have ignited the last fuse of this topic.
Hachiman: "Although it's frustrating, I guess there's no mistaking it. It's our dad, Saiba Joichiro."
Komachi: "Saiba?"
Yoshino: "As expected of siblings, their reaction to hearing that surname is exactly the same."
Ryoko: "That's true..."
Ayase: "It feels like there are a lot more big shots I haven't heard of."
Hachiman: "Idiot, this isn't the time to be saying this, is it?"
While complaining to them, he focused his gaze on Nakiri Azami. However... he didn't notice that Erina was gradually approaching. After finally realizing, he saw Erina grabbing his clothes tightly.
"Hikigaya... what did you just say?! Mr. Joichiro... is really your dad?!"
Her movements became a little flustered as she quickly took out her phone and removed the photo from the back of her phone case:
"Look again, is your dad like this?"
"Huh? Erina's little girl version?"
"Idiot, I'm not telling you to look at that!" Erina's face was a little red, but the anxiety in her heart couldn't stop for a moment.
Hachiman: "Without a doubt, he's my dad."
Erina: "So that's how it is... so that's how it is..."
Although he couldn't understand why this father and daughter were so obsessed with his dad, he understood one thing. In a way, the reason things developed to this point was definitely related to his unreliable dad who dropped out of school halfway, after all, he had left such a strong psychological imprint on his juniors, just like Shiomi Jun back then...
Nakiri Azami's face became a little excited. Compared to his calm behavior just now, this was the first time Hikigaya Hachiman had seen him show his own emotions. However, even so, he kept his tone as calm as possible and looked at the two of them:
"Senior Saiba's son and daughter, Hikigaya Hachiman, Hikigaya Komachi."
Hachiman: "Although I didn't expect the two of you to know each other, I have to sigh at this time, the world is really small."
Nakiri Azami: "It seems that this is the only thing that has to be believed... how much is coincidence, and how much is planned?"
"You should understand, Hikigaya Hachiman, this has to do with you too. The great changes I'm starting at Totsuki Academy, all of this is to save the cooking world that made Senior Saiba fall."
Erina: "To let, Saiba, fall?"
Hachiman: "Speaking of which, even now, I still don't know why my dad chose to drop out at that point..."
Nakiri Azami: "That's right, it was at that time that Senior Saiba became disappointed with everything at Totsuki Academy, which is why he left here. And now, that salvation is about to begin. I'm really lucky to be able to let Saiba Joichiro's son and daughter see this scene, see this sight. So, look forward to it!"
After saying this, Nakiri Azami turned around and left without any hesitation.
Komachi: "Brother, what did Nakiri Azami mean?"
Hachiman: "Who knows... that smelly dad always tells us to find the answer on our journey. It seems... we're getting closer and closer to the final answer."
"No matter what Nakiri Azami said, what I know is that that smelly dad definitely wouldn't end his cooking career like that. Because after that, he still dedicated his life to cooking, raising the two of us into cooks. So... now that we understand Nakiri Azami's motives, our resistance now has a goal!"
Senior Isshiki followed and said to Nakiri Azami, who was being helped into the car:
"Mr. Nakiri Azami, our resistance will continue until the very end."
...
Knowing Joichiro's identity, Erina's thoughts clearly became extremely shaken. Now that she knew, she understands the anomaly had been existing on Hikigaya Hachiman's body coming from, despite joining the school at the day where he was no one special, how was it that he could improve from then so fast , and now, With the addition of an even better sister , a dad that knew everything was inevitable.
Yukino knew of Joichiro. Reportedly, he was Snow family's first candidate to be scouted but at that time, he left the cooking industry, in a certain way, gave Snow family a huge slap in face.Even in future, mentioning this thing will be seen as a scandal
But it someone like this, Yukino couldn't help but admire.
The is just just like a rogue...
But now, the thing that needs to be noticed is completely not this, in the upcoming Team Food Wars, they must choose ten candidates as fast as they can,to make the final resistence in the upcoming "Isshiki Rules"
Because in the school, they are still dealing with those student associations challenging from time to time, so in certain ways, it gives The Polar Star Dorm, the rebellious troops some time.
And When they come back to deal with 'Isshiki rules', will be the day of final battle, now there is no need to say more to, it is to split up the time and fight against it
In order to find ten candidates able to deal with Ten Elite, From now onwards, Polar Star Dorm will begin in truly hell mode
Only the true battle could decide the winner, and the same goes to Polar Star dorm, In order to make the final free cooking, everyone needs to fight with all their strengths.
Of course, Isshiki has also requested to The expelled chef, from girls, who are named Natsume and Kyuya, didn't until the end, comply with Isshiki's Request because couldn't accept the current cuisine enviroment, until the very end, he decided to leave this place alone, as for Kyuya, he is happy to help Everyone in polar star dorm.
Megumi's Vegetable, Ryoko's wine brewing,Yoshino's livestock study,Marui's KnowLedge theory,Ibusaki's Smoked Meat,Mito's beef,Takumi Brother's italy cooking,Kyuya's China Cuisine,Kurokiba's Sea food cuisine,Alice's chemcial cuisine ,and even Yukinoshita's sweets,Erina's'God Tongue',and Hikigaya Brother sister's Terror Learning capablities, all Shown in the fights
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"Don't worry, One day it will."
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Hachiman :"Iroha you are already tall enough ... If much then you are gonna transform into giraffe?"
Ayase's expression became meaningfull from slowly Revealing Smiling
"Senior Could it be said that this you like height more?"
Hachiman:"No, normally speaking i wish to be shorter than me."
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