Under Marui Zenji's enthusiastic welcome, everyone walked into the room together.
"I am truly sorry, my humble abode is a bit too simple."
Marui Zenji knelt on the floor, saying very nervously.
"It's alright, I'm the one disturbing you."
Erina Nakiri, on the contrary, felt a bit embarrassed.
Then she casually sat down on the floor and surveyed the room. To be honest, this was her first time participating in such a commoner's gathering. Usually, the banquets she attended were for culinary elites or business elites, and the venues were always lavish, high-class restaurants.
"Alright, then, the banquet officially begins!"
Isshiki Satoshi announced.
However, the atmosphere in the room was a bit subdued, and Aoki Daigo and the others were somewhat silent.
Mainly due to Erina Nakiri's presence.
Whether it was being the Elite Ten's Tenth Seat, the dream girl of all the male students, or the Nakiri family's young lady, these identities placed immense pressure on them.
In contrast, Yukihira Soma, Yuki Yoshino, Ryoko Sakaki, and others were quite relaxed.
"Oh my, what's wrong with everyone?"
Isshiki Satoshi couldn't help but ask with a smile.
"I...I'm sorry, if it's because of me, I'll leave right away."
Erina Nakiri stood up a little awkwardly, saying apologetically.
"There's no such thing, Miss Erina."
Tadokoro Megumi quickly pulled her back.
"That's right, come, try this drink I brewed from rice."
Ryoko Sakaki poured Erina Nakiri a glass of the drink.
"Ah, thank you."
Erina Nakiri quickly thanked her, then took a sip, a slight surprise in her heart—it was delicious!
Afterward, the atmosphere finally gradually opened up, and Aoki Daigo and the others returned to their usual state; the room became very lively.
Although she had never attended such a gathering, seeing everyone so boisterous, Erina Nakiri was inexplicably infected.
"Is this what it feels like to have friends?"
She murmured to herself.
"Erina, how does it feel?"
Satou turned his head and asked.
Erina Nakiri's face flushed slightly, and she turned her head, feigning disdain, "It's just so-so, noisy and boisterous."
"Everyone has their drinks, right?"
Isshiki Satoshi stood up, raised his glass, and said, "Let's welcome our two new students to the Far Moon family."
"Welcome!"
Everyone raised their glasses together and drank.
Next, the atmosphere became even more lively.
"Come, here's some fried assorted vegetables made with freshly picked vegetables from the backyard."
Aoki Daigo placed a plate of fried assorted vegetables in front of everyone and said.
"Wow, it's so delicious!"
Everyone started eating, and Yukihira Soma was especially enjoying himself.
"Miss Erina, how's the taste?"
Aoki Daigo asked with an expectant look.
Erina Nakiri picked up her chopsticks, delicately tasted a bite, and then said, "Hmm, it was fried for half a minute too long, which ruined the freshness of the vegetables. Furthermore...those were the thirty-two shortcomings."
Aoki Daigo's expression instantly froze.
The room also fell into a dead silence.
Erina Nakiri also realized something, her face flushing, and she said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I'm used to it."
"I've noticed, Erina, you're really good at ruining the mood."
Satou couldn't help but retort.
Erina Nakiri was both shy and annoyed, gritting her teeth, she said grumpily, "None of your business! I don't know how to get along with people, are you satisfied now?"
"How amazing!"
"Yes, as expected, she truly lives up to being the God Tongue."
At this moment, everyone finally reacted, exclaiming in admiration.
"I never thought the God Tongue would taste my cooking; I feel like I'm on fire!"
Ryoko Sakaki clenched her small fists, saying excitedly.
"Next, please taste my dish."
"Opportunities to have the God Tongue taste your food are rare!"
Looking at everyone's enthusiasm, Erina Nakiri was surprised, "You all..."
Before long, several plates of dishes were placed in front of her.
Erina Nakiri found it both amusing and helpless, saying, "You should ask Satou to taste them."
"No, I want Miss God Tongue to taste them."
Marui Zenji said excitedly.
Yuki Yoshino also nodded; for them, this was a rare opportunity to find out their shortcomings!
Normally, they wouldn't have the chance to ask the God Tongue to taste their food.
Erina Nakiri said somewhat helplessly, "He is also a God Tongue, so he should be able to meet your requirements."
The room instantly fell silent, and everyone looked at Satou with shock.
"He's also a God Tongue?"
Aoki Daigo asked in disbelief.
"Does Far Moon have a second God Tongue?"
Yuki Yoshino scrutinized Satou from head to toe, looking as if she really wanted to pull out his tongue and study it.
"Satou-kun, you're amazing!"
Tadokoro Megumi also exclaimed.
Isshiki Satoshi gazed deeply at Satou, a hint of unconcealed surprise in his eyes.
He lowered his head and chuckled softly, "Two God Tongues? How interesting."
"God Tongue? Is that impressive?"
Yukihira Soma asked with a bewildered expression.
"Of course it is!"
Yuki Yoshino shouted at him, "This is a chef's dream talent!"
Next, at Yuki Yoshino's request, Satou tasted her dish, Braised Duck with Radish.
"How is it?"
Yuki Yoshino asked expectantly.
"Hmm, it highlights the flavor of the duck meat, but some aspects aren't done well enough, such as adding the radish at the wrong time..."
Satou pointed out the flaws one by one.
Yuki Yoshino nodded continuously like a pecking chick.
Next, Satou tasted other people's dishes and helped them identify their flaws.
"Thank you all for your hospitality. In return, I'll also prepare a dish."
Erina Nakiri suddenly stood up and said.
"Oh? We get to taste Miss Erina's cooking?"
Everyone immediately became excited; being able to taste the God Tongue's cooking was something so many people envied!
"Satou-jun."
Isshiki Satoshi suddenly said seriously, "I'm also looking forward to tasting the flavor of your God Tongue, too."
Erina Nakiri's heart skipped a beat. Was this a test from the Seventh Seat, Isshiki Satoshi?
Had Isshiki Satoshi already started paying attention to Satou's existence?
Satou nodded and said with a smile, "Okay, no problem."
"Of course, in return, I will also present my dish."
Isshiki Satoshi stood up, then took off his clothes and put on an apron.
Erina Nakiri: "!!!"