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Ryūga's classmates were extremely envious whenever they saw him always accompanied by Nakiri Mana.
However, they did not dare to gossip behind his back.
Nakiri Mana had an outstanding background, and her personal strength was considered the best in the entire class. The students who secretly admired her could only keep their feelings buried in their hearts.
As for Ryūga, although his previous test scores had always been at the bottom of the class, after the incident that occurred during the last theory lesson, no one dared to underestimate him anymore.
It was also worth mentioning that teacher Richard had praised Ryūga's talent.
Who knew how much power this young man was still hiding inside him?
Even Nakajima, who had long secretly loved Nakiri Mana, couldn't help but suppress his frustration in his heart whenever he saw Nakiri Mana accompanying Ryūga to the library every day.
After class ended that day, Nakiri Mana went straight to Ryūga.
"Ryūga-kun, would you like to go to the library together?"
Ryūga shook her head.
"Nakiri-san, I won't go to the library today. I have some personal matters. I'll go tomorrow..."
"You have personal matters? Alright then... I'll head back now... see you tomorrow, Ryūga-kun!"
"See you tomorrow!"
When the students in the class saw that Ryūga had refused Nakiri Mana, they were furious and envious.
If Nakiri Mana had invited them, they would have accepted the invitation no matter how important their plans were. But Ryūga, in fact, firmly rejected Nakiri Mana's invitation...
It's true what they say — comparisons steal joy!
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Nakiri Mana was also curious to know what Ryūga would do regarding his personal matters.
After all, she had seen Ryūga's effort and dedication over the past few months, and whatever happened, Ryūga would never let it interfere with his studies.
Now, Mana Nakiri finally understood how Ryūga possessed such vast knowledge... because he spent all his time buried in books, studying hard; how could he not know so much?
Any girl would be attracted to an ambitious man, and Nakiri Mana was no exception.
She greatly admired Ryūga's effort.
At the same time, she wanted to see with her own eyes just how far Ryūga could go.
Although theoretical knowledge was very important, what people truly looked forward to was the taste of the final dish prepared by the chef.
Transforming theoretical knowledge into tangible dishes was no easy task...
After Nakiri Mana left the classroom, Ryūga packed up his books and returned to the Polaris Dormitory.
When Saiba Jōichirō saw Ryūga return, he ran toward him excitedly.
"Ryūga-kun, can you help me?"
"Help? What does senior Jōichirō want me to do?"
Saiba Jōichirō put his arm around Ryūga's shoulder and led him to the kitchen.
"This is a new dish I just created. I'd like you to try it and give me your opinion..."
On the dining table, a beautiful dish was quietly placed.
A captivating aroma filled the air, and as Ryūga took a light sniff, he immediately felt refreshed.
"Is senior Jōichirō making Snowflake Fish Fillet?"
"It smells so good!"
When Saiba Jōichirō heard Ryūga's praise, he smiled and said:
"Today, an arrogant person on campus tried to challenge me. Since I'm as his senior, I naturally had to teach him a lesson. This is the dish I presented during the duel. Although I managed to defeat him, I still feel that there are some flaws in the dish, but I can't pinpoint them right now. So I made another one when I got home. Ryūga, try it and tell me what you think..."
After hearing Saiba Jōichirō's words, Ryūga did not refuse.
He picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of the dish, and placed it in his mouth.
It must be said that Saiba Jōichirō was truly strong.
After being given the title of "Asura," Ryūga felt that Saiba Jōichirō fully deserved the name others had given him.
This snowfish fillet was a masterpiece in every sense, from the choice of ingredients to the method of preparation. Although the breadcrumbs coating the fish slices had been fried until golden and crispy, the fish meat still retained its soft and tender texture.
With just one bite, the fragrance of the cod seemed to spread through the mouth.
Ryūga felt a rich aroma flowing between his teeth.
What Ryūga found most creative was...
In fact, Saiba Jōichirō had poured his special sauce over the surface of these fish slices.
The sauce, made by blending fresh mint juice and lemon with other seasonings, was so delicious that it ignited one's appetite instantly.
No wonder he felt refreshed and invigorated when he had smelled that aroma earlier. The menthol in the mint was what produced the scent when heated, constantly stimulating his sense of smell.
Ryūga put down his chopsticks and said to Saiba Jōichirō:
"Senior Jōichirō is truly amazing; this dish is incredibly delicious!"
"Using mint and lemon to enhance the texture of the snowfish fillet makes its flavor richer. The student who lost to senior Jōichirō today certainly wouldn't feel wronged..."
Saiba Jōichirō scratched his head and said:
"Any other suggestions? I just want to hear your thoughts on this dish, Ryūga-Kun!"
"I always feel there's a flaw in this dish, but I can't identify it exactly!"
"I also plan to discuss this with Gin and the others later..."
Before Saiba Jōichirō could finish speaking, Ryūga slowly uttered a few words.
"It's the mint!"
"Mint?"
Saiba Jōichirō was slightly surprised.
"What do you mean? Ryūga-kun, are you saying the flaw in my dish is the mint?"
Ryūga nodded.
"I think that if the scent of the mint in the dish could be neutralized, its overall quality would be higher!"
"The most outstanding feature of the snowfish fillet prepared by senior Jōichirō is the sauce made from the blend of mint and lemon!"
"But this also adds a flaw to the dish, which I believe is the flaw that senior Jōichirō was referring to..."
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