It's just that he needed to taste the dishes quite a few times, probably a hundred or so times to fully acquire all of the opponent's techniques, which wasn't as convenient as the other party who could use it as soon as they got the knife.
But he was more durable than him. For a man, durability is the most important thing!
"Then come here, I have VIP seats here."
Looking at Hoshino Sora, who was suddenly in a daze, not knowing what he was thinking about, Erina Nakiri stepped forward and took his hand, then pointed to the VIP audience seats at the very top.
"What's up, not avoiding it now?"
Hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Hoshino Sora immediately stood up, then asked jokingly. In his impression, the other party had always disliked being intimate with him in front of outsiders.
Perhaps she felt that it would damage her dignified image.
"There's no need to avoid it. Moreover, our relationship is well-known. Just don't do anything out of line. Let me remind you again, this is a competition venue, no messing around!"
Looking at Hoshino Sora, Erina Nakiri seemed to have thought of something, and her face straightened as she reminded him while going upstairs.
"Got it. Do I look like someone who can't tell the difference between what's important and what's not? Small gestures can be done in private. I won't let you lose face in front of everyone."
Hoshino Sora said with a smile. Although he liked to see Erina's adorable expressions when she was embarrassed, that didn't mean he couldn't tell the difference between what was important and what wasn't. In such a public competition, under the watchful eyes of everyone, he absolutely couldn't do anything that would damage her reputation.
"I still trust you on that. I was just reminding you."
Nodding, what she said just now was merely a reminder. Subconsciously, Erina also believed that the other party wouldn't do something to embarrass her in public.
Even though he really liked playing a certain kind of game...
Thinking of this, Erina Nakiri's cheeks quickly flushed, and some strange images also appeared in her mind. It had to be said, this guy was truly her nemesis!
Making her, who was originally sacred and dignified, become defiled...
Although she didn't dislike it.
"What a rich aroma! By the way, can't we be judges? So much delicious food, I'm hungry, I want food!"
Smelling the aroma wafting in the air, Hoshino Sora shifted his gaze from the contestants below to Erina Nakiri, his eyes revealing a hint of longing.
"You can, but the audience below is already full, simply put, there's no spot for you. I'll notify the contestants to make two extra portions and send them up, but they won't participate in the scoring."
"Scoring or not doesn't matter, I just want to taste the gourmet food!"
Sitting in the special viewing area, Erina Nakiri thoughtfully brought a stool for Hoshino Sora. The two sat side by side, one on the left and one on the right. To outsiders, they looked like a perfect match, a match made in heaven!
"Quick, look over there, look over there! Hoshino, Chief and Nakiri, Chief are really a perfect match! A talented man and a beautiful woman, their temperaments and statuses are quite similar, they're simply a match made in heaven! I'm melting!"
"Exactly! Hoshino, Chief and Erina-sama, they are a divine couple who have been together since their first year!"
"I'm so envious! How can there be such perfect people in the world?!"
For a time, more people's attention was focused on Hoshino Sora and Erina Nakiri than on the dishes at the venue. Discussions were constant, and many men and women showed envious expressions.
"The participating students are all focused on their cooking."
"Can the strong contenders from all grades truly create the top three soups?"
The cameras in the sky swayed back and forth among the many contestants. Kawashima Rei and Sasaki Yua excitedly provided commentary. Time passed minute by minute, and Hoshino Sora also watched attentively.
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