"That's right! Satou, you've gone too far!"
Yoshino Yuuki also chimed in.
"Hey, did you hear? That transfer student wasn't even selected for the Autumn Election."
"Isn't that obvious? The winner of the Autumn Election will become the next Elite Ten member, but that guy has already been internally designated as an Elite Ten member, hasn't he?"
"You're right, after the third-year students graduate in the future, he'll definitely become an Elite Ten member smoothly. It's truly infuriating."
The students nearby also said with envy and jealousy.
At this moment, Satou was also contemplating which of his companions he should choose.
His gaze swept across the faces of Yukihira Soma, Tadokoro Megumi, Yoshino Yuuki, and others. Among these people, in terms of strength, Yukihira Soma was definitely the strongest, and Satou knew that he eventually entered the top four. Logically speaking, Yukihira Soma was the best choice; he didn't even need Satou's guidance to smoothly obtain the highest reward.
However…
He glanced at the trembling Tadokoro Megumi and ultimately decided to choose Tadokoro Megumi.
After all, Megumi was his partner.
Moreover, Tadokoro Megumi's strength was not weak, and she had great potential. In the end, according to the plot, she also successfully passed the preliminary round and entered the top eight.
"Megumi, come to my research society after class later."
Satou said.
"Hmm?"
Tadokoro Megumi was startled but still nodded, saying, "I understand."
After class, Tadokoro Megumi came alone to the door of Satou's research society clubroom.
At this moment, she felt very anxious.
"Why did Satou call me alone? Could it be… could it be a date?"
Thinking of this, Tadokoro Megumi's cheeks flushed slightly, and her heart beat rapidly.
Through their past interactions, she had already developed a slight fondness for Satou.
But…
"But isn't Satou very close with Erina Nakiri?"
Just as she was hesitating, the clubroom door suddenly opened, and Satou appeared outside. Seeing Tadokoro Megumi, he smiled slightly and said, "You're here?"
"Mm."
Tadokoro Megumi, with a red face, nodded lightly and then walked in.
The vast clubroom was empty.
"Could it really be a date?"
Tadokoro Megumi's heart suddenly began to flutter.
"If Satou wants to be with me, should I agree? But Mom said girls shouldn't casually date just anyone, and Satou and Erina Nakiri…"
Satou looked strangely at Tadokoro Megumi, who had flushed cheeks and a bewildered expression, and lightly coughed, saying, "Megumi, the Autumn Election is about to start soon, isn't it?"
"Mm."
Tadokoro Megumi quickly came back to her senses and nodded.
"In the time to come, I will guide you so that you can achieve better results in the competition."
Satou said.
"Satou, you're going to guide me alone?"
Tadokoro Megumi was slightly stunned.
So it was just about guiding her cooking?
Although a little disappointed, Tadokoro Megumi felt more gratitude. As expected, Satou cares about me and is willing to spend time guiding me alone.
Thinking this, Tadokoro Megumi's gaze towards Satou became even more moved.
"Thank you, Satou! I will definitely work hard!"
She bowed deeply to Satou and said.
"Mm."
Satou nodded.
Satou was confident in helping Tadokoro Megumi enter the top four within such a short time because he knew the topic in advance.
The system's minimum requirement for the mission was the top sixteen, but in fact, the Autumn Election did not have a top sixteen; this should refer to the score ranking.
However, according to the plot, Tadokoro Megumi eventually passed the preliminary round on her own and entered the top eight.
So for Satou, the most important thing was to help Tadoro Megumi pass the quarter-finals!
If Satou remembered correctly, Tadokoro Megumi's topic in the quarter-finals should be ramen.
Thinking of ramen, Satou remembered someone. If he could help, it would be better than him.
"I'll take you somewhere."
Satou smiled slightly and said.
"Go somewhere?"
Tadokoro Megumi was slightly startled but still followed behind Satou.
"Mm, just follow me."
Satou's face showed a mysterious smile, then he took out his phone and made a call.
Subsequently, Satou took Tadokoro Megumi to a small commercial street not far from Far Moon.
On the street, there was a small ramen cart with a few customers eating ramen.
"Satou, why did you bring me here? To eat ramen?"
Tadokoro Megumi was a bit confused. If they were going to eat ramen, there was no need to go to such a cheap place, right?
Moreover, this ramen cart didn't look like it had anything to do with delicious food at all?
Just then, a burly man wearing a knitted hat walked out of the ramen cart.
As soon as Tadokoro Megumi saw this man, she immediately covered her mouth, too surprised to speak.
"Me… Megishima Senior?"
This person was none other than Far Moon's Third Seat, Nagi-no-ki Touko!
"Megishima Senior, why are you here? Is this your shop?"
Tadokoro Megumi was horrified. She couldn't connect this street ramen cart with the dignified Third Seat of Far Moon.
Eizan Etsuya, also an Elite Ten member, had partnerships with hundreds of high-end restaurants, yet Nagi-no-ki Touko was pulling a ramen cart and selling ramen on the street?
No one would believe it if she told them!
"Oh? It's you."
Nagi-no-ki Touko was also slightly surprised to see Satou.
"Megishima Senior, I finally found you."
Satou also let out a sigh of relief. He had put in a lot of effort to get Nagi-no-ki Touko's whereabouts from Senior Kobayashi.
Don't let Nagi-no-ki Touko's position as Third Seat deceive you; he once pulled his ramen cart and sold ramen all over Japan, simultaneously helping various ramen shops rescue them from the brink of closure.
Probably no one would have thought that the owner of this ramen cart, respectfully called 'Young Master' by all ramen shop owners in Japan, was the leader of all grassroots ramen shops in Japan!
"Is there something you need?"
Nagi-no-ki Touko asked.
"I have something I'd like to ask Megishima Senior for help with."
Satou said with a smile.
"I owe you a favor. Tell me, I'll try my best to help you."
Nagi-no-ki Touko said. Satou had guided him at Kuga Terunori's research society, and he had always remembered that favor.
"I hope you can teach this girl ramen."
Satou said with a smile.
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