At this moment, many people were holding a meeting in the Principal's office.
"Regarding the graduation rate, our school's has been declining for three consecutive years. There are even several students who have been held back for three years and still can't graduate. This is unacceptable for a renowned institution like ours; it will only become a laughingstock for other schools."
The speaker was a middle-aged man with black-rimmed glasses, a receding hairline, and a stout build. He was the Vice Principal of this school.
"So, Vice Principal, what do you suggest?"
Sitting in the main seat was a kind-looking middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses.
"I believe we should expel those underperforming students. Anyway, with their current level, they won't be able to graduate successfully and will only drag down the school's graduation rate. Since that's the case, it's better to just expel them directly. This way, we can reverse the trend of declining graduation rates for three consecutive years."
The Vice Principal said.
"Wouldn't that be too harsh? Expelling those students would be a major blow to their lives."
A female teacher hesitated, speaking with a hint of reluctance.
She was a teacher of Japanese cuisine, surnamed Mutou.
"I actually agree with the Vice Principal. Rather than letting them waste time in school, it's better to let them find other paths."
Another handsome male teacher, surnamed Mitaka, who taught French cuisine, smiled slightly and said.
The Principal pondered for a while, then said, "In that case, which students do you, Vice Principal, think should be expelled?"
"There's a student named Satou. He's been taking leave for over ten consecutive days, his attitude is terrible, and his middle school grades were always at the bottom. I think he definitely won't be able to graduate. Rather than that, it's better to just expel him."
The Vice Principal said.
"Is that so? Where is he?"
The Principal frowned and asked.
"I've already had someone call him over."
The Vice Principal said.
At this moment, Satou walked in.
"Speak of the devil, and he appears."
The Vice Principal looked at Satou, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.
Satou glanced at the Vice Principal. In fact, this Vice Principal had been displeased with him for a long time, often causing him trouble.
This wasn't just directed at him, but at all underperforming students; he wished they would drop out.
Satou had heard the Vice Principal's earlier words about wanting to expel him. In fact, he was planning to go through the withdrawal procedures himself, but being expelled like a pest seemed a bit unpleasant?
The Principal nodded and asked kindly, "Student, may I ask why you've been taking leave for over ten consecutive days?"
Satou thought for a moment and decided to tell the truth, "Because I feel that this school can no longer teach me anything."
Time was one factor, but the main reason was that he genuinely couldn't learn anything new at this school.
Perhaps some of the teachers present weren't even as skilled as him in cooking.
However, upon hearing his words, everyone in the conference room started to laugh.
The Vice Principal, even more, laughed in anger and said coldly, "I told you, students with such a terrible attitude and who don't know their place are better off being expelled directly."
Even the Principal frowned. He had originally wanted to give Satou a chance, but he didn't expect him to say something like that.
"Wait a moment, this child's parents passed away when he was young, and he has a difficult life, so he often takes leave to earn money."
At this moment, Satou's Homeroom Teacher also followed him in and quickly explained for Satou, "Please, Principal, don't expel him. Give him a chance."
"So that's how it is."
The Principal suddenly understood, and his gaze towards Satou softened considerably.
"Yes, and this child is very talented. He was previously invited to be an apprentice chef at Kagurazaka-ya."
The Homeroom Teacher quickly said.
"What? Invited to be an apprentice chef?"
"That amazing?"
The other teachers were also surprised; this was quite an impressive achievement.
"But as far as I know, you haven't been working there for a long time, have you? You must have been fired, right?"
The Vice Principal smiled coldly and said, "He just happened to make a high-level dish by chance; after a while, his true colors will definitely be revealed."
"Is that true, Satou?"
The Homeroom Teacher couldn't help but be surprised. She had thought Satou had been working there all along to earn money.
"That's right, I'm indeed no longer an apprentice chef there."
Satou nodded and said.
A hint of disappointment flashed in the Homeroom Teacher's eyes. Could it really be as the Vice Principal said, that he was fired?
The Vice Principal, however, showed an expression of 'I knew it'.
"It's just as the Vice Principal said."
Teacher Mitaka shook his head and said, "Since he himself said he can't learn anything more, I think it's better to expel him?"
He hated braggarts the most, and in his mind, Satou had already become one of them.
The Principal hesitated for a moment. At this point, Izayoi Tsuki walked in and said, "Father, are you going to expel Satou-kun?"
"We're just discussing it."
The Principal said. In fact, he was still more inclined to give Satou a chance.
"Why are you expelling him? Is it because he took leave?"
Izayoi Tsuki frowned and asked. In the morning, she had heard that the Vice Principal wanted to see Satou. After listening for a while outside the door, she realized they were actually discussing expelling Satou.
"That's only one reason."
The Vice Principal said, "His expulsion from Kagurazaka-ya already indicates that he is not suitable to continue staying at this school."
"Expelled? No, Satou is currently an honorary chef."
Izayoi Tsuki frowned and said.
"What? An honorary chef?"
Everyone present was greatly startled.
The level of an honorary chef is much higher than that of a regular chef. They usually only have a name at high-end restaurants and occasionally come to prepare a few dishes.
Generally, those who can be honorary chefs at high-end restaurants are famous chefs.
But now to say Satou is an honorary chef, isn't that too exaggerated?
"That's indeed correct."
Izayoi Tsuki said, "Moreover, Hana-yama'in is also his fervent fan; she has to eat his dishes every day."
"Hana-yama'in? Is that the famous food critic?"
The Principal asked blankly.
The others were also dumbfounded. Such an achievement, they couldn't even imagine, and yet a student has achieved it now?
Are you kidding?
"Yes."
Izayoi Tsuki nodded and said, "Are you still planning to expel him?"
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