Shokugeki: Start with an izakaya, making everyone cry

Chapter 213 Valentine’s Day gift, full of love

Hustle.

tension.

Two simultaneous atmospheres solidified at this moment.

All the contestants' faces were almost full of exhaustion, but their eyes shone with pride.

In the game, there are losses and losses, but they all know that they have tried their best, so no matter what the result is, they should leave the game with a "winner" attitude!

At noon, the weather was a bit hot.

Returning to the Jiexinglio dormitory, Yoshino Yuki straightened the wine glass, raised her head slightly, and drank it all in one gulp.

Then, those bright eyes became misty.

"Woooooooo..."

"Xiao Hui, tell me, in what way am I inferior to others?"

"In the preliminary round, my braised chicken was pretty good and I scored 88 points, but the result..."

At this moment, she couldn't hold herself any longer. She lay in Tadokoro's arms and spoke with bitterness and tears.

……

It is said that when I was just born.

Every child is the same, a blank slate.

However, compared to the gentle and gentle Tadokoro, Yoshino Yuki is more lively and cheerful.

A girl like her should be very lovable, but without the "heroine" aura, Yoshino Yuki obviously doesn't have much sense of existence!

Well, if two animals were used to describe the two of them, then Tadokoro would definitely be a pure white and well-behaved rabbit.

She, on the other hand, is a jumping deer.

Tell the truth.

This preliminary contest.

There are a lot of things to like about Yuki's braised chicken dish.

But unfortunately, in this autumn selection, there were many contestants who were better than her, so she was quickly dismissed.

Facing the cries full of sorrow, Tadokoro Megumi felt confused and innocent.

Originally, several dormitory students in the entire Pole Star Dormitory were qualified to participate in the autumn selection. However, now the only ones who have successfully entered the quarterfinals are her and Yukihira Soma!

Therefore, facing Yoshino Yuki, she didn't know how to comfort her.

……

"Yuji."

"You've done very well."

"In previous autumn selections, only the top four from the two major divisions AB can advance."

"The level of competition is definitely more intense than the last residential training event. In other words, you were eliminated not because of your poor strength, but because there are too many people who are better than you."

Isekui sipped her sake lightly, then glanced at her briefly, and then comforted her.

"I'm just not willing to give in!"

"My braised chicken is obviously made from the freshest ingredients. Even the chicken is made from Tianchao's unique three-yellow chicken, and I feed it myself."

"It turns out that in the B division, the curry dishes made by people like Takemi, Mimasaku Subaru, and Alice are more terrible than the last!"

"Ugh!"

"It might be good if we are assigned to Division A."

As she spoke, Yoshino Yuki's tears fell again.

……

"Section A is supervised by Erina."

"Judging from the list of contestants and the entire competition, I think even if you get there with your braised chicken dish, you still won't be able to make it into the top four!"

Seeing that Yoshino Yuki didn't seem to give up, Isshiki Hui said truthfully.

"I understand the truth."

"Originally, I didn't have high expectations. I just didn't expect that even Xiaohui could advance smoothly."

After wiping her tears, Yoshino Yuki focused her eyes on Tazoe again.

When I thought about how her angler fish curry hot pot dish had impressed the two curry queens, I couldn't help but feel a little jealous and even more curious.

To know.

Tian Suohui has always been timid and afraid of getting into trouble.

Every time I encounter such an important competition occasion, I will panic.

But during this period, let alone Yoshino Yuki, any boarding student in the Pole Star Dormitory will find that her progress is quite rapid.

And being able to win the fourth place in Division B of the preliminary round was beyond everyone's expectations.

"Just came on."

"I'm still a little nervous."

"Senior Isekhui, you can definitely see it when you're standing next to the judging table. I can't even hold a kitchen knife steady."

"But then for some reason, I could always think of the owner Zhang of the izakaya in my mind, his handsome face and tall back, and the food he cooked..."

"Then my heart will slowly calm down and I will no longer be afraid."

"Oh."

"Yeah."

“That anglerfish curry hot pot dish.”

"I went to an izakaya before, and owner Zhang even cooked it for me!"

"I always feel that he can predict the future and tell me the answer in advance every time, which has benefited me a lot."

"He...he is simply the most important person in my life."

At the end of the sentence, Tazoe's eyes were filled with deep admiration and love.

Perhaps she really had a feeling of admiration for Zhang Fan, but she was shy and did not dare to express it in front of the world.

……

"I knew that you have made rapid progress these days, and you have always been related to him."

Hearing this, Yoshino Yuki's eyes rolled around, and then she came closer, gently touched Tadokoro with her arm, and said jokingly: "What? Do you think Zhang Fan is your prince charming?"

"Huh? There's nothing... nothing!"

Tian Suohui's face turned slightly red.

"Hehehe, I think you must be thinking about spring."

Raising an eyebrow, Yoshino Yuki said again.

But being teased like this by her, Tian Suohui no longer refuted, but her little face turned even redder with embarrassment.

……

Chunguoting Western-style restaurant.

Taki Kadozaki, who was wearing a chef's uniform, was hiding in a corner, leaning his head slightly.

She secretly looked at Mukuchiengo who was busy in the kitchen, as if making desserts, and couldn't help but feel doubtful and puzzled in her heart.

But it was obvious that Mu Jiuzhi was measuring some materials.

Finally, she prepared cocoa powder, coconut oil, honey, powdered sugar, and stevia liquid.

Then slowly add hot water to the bowl, pour the coconut oil into the pot, stir constantly, then use a whisk to scrape the honey into the pot, and add vanilla extract.

Stir them into the melted coconut oil until completely dissolved and reduced to a thin syrup.

"Taki, what are you doing hiding on the other side of the door?"

"If there's nothing else, come quickly and help me hold the baking screen."

Suddenly, Kukuchiengo, who was making chocolate, looked back at Taki Kadozaki, who was secretly watching. Seeing that she still had a puzzled expression on her face, she waved her hand and said.

"cut!"

"That's great. What kind of dessert can you make?"

"You are a master of French and Italian cuisine, not a master of desserts, okay?"

Kadozaki Taki was startled, then turned his head and said disdainfully. But even though she said that, she obediently came to Mu Jiuzhi and helped hold a baking screen.

"Haha, didn't he take you in?" "So I thought about making some desserts as a way of thanking him?"

After Mujiu Zhiyuan finished speaking, he couldn't help but reveal a happy smile on his face.

"Oh!"

Kadozaki Taki nodded.

She originally felt that she was desperate now, but Zhang Fan kindly gave her a job so that she could have a place to go temporarily. She really owed him a little favor!

But seeing Mu Jiuzhi's satisfied and happy expression, her gratitude and goodwill towards Zhang Fan disappeared again.

"Thank you?"

"Why are you so nice to that bastard?"

"How can the business of the entire izakaya be so prosperous without us two busying ourselves?"

"I would say that it is only reasonable that he should thank us in turn!"

"Okay!"

"Don't be stubborn."

"We all know in our hearts that there will definitely be great turmoil in the culinary world in the future."

"Can you ensure that this Chunguotei restaurant will continue to operate like this and not be closed down due to the late-night waiter incident like your Taki·Amarillo restaurant?"

Mujiu Zhiyuanguo said emotionally while slowly placing the cocoa powder on the baking screen.

……

"did you mean."

"Is their next plan to completely wipe out all the famous restaurants in Neon Country?"

Hearing this, Kadozaki Taki was stunned.

Logically speaking, the fact that late-night cooks can quickly spread their influence to the entire Western Europe in the shortest possible time is enough to explain:

It shouldn't be a problem if they want to conquer the Neon Country in the East!

"Not sure."

"But in my opinion, there is a high probability that this kind of thing will happen."

Mu Jiuzhi's face became cautious and serious, and then she continued: "So, when the times change in the future, the only person we can rely on is Zhang Fan!"

"I understand, but...but you don't have to be so nice to him, right?"

Pouting, Kadozaki Taki felt a little unhappy.

"Okay, Taki, you can take the baking screen away."

Kadozaki Taki, who was stunned for a moment by Kikuchichienka's delicate preparation technique, finally came to his senses and hurriedly removed the baking screen.

……

In the impression.

Mu Jiuzhiyuanguo doesn't have any long-term insights.

Her only goal in life is to run the Spring Fruit Pavilion restaurant well, strive to be recognized by the WGO Food Organization, and win the honor of a two-star restaurant!

Although she now helps out at the izakaya every night, she has always maintained her innocence mentally.

Of course, on the other hand.

Taki's fate had a great impact on her.

After all, a Taki·Amarillo restaurant that had been in business for two years closed down.

This is a particularly scary thing for anyone.

"It's done in a decent way."

"Yuan Guo, why didn't I realize that you are very accomplished in desserts before?"

At this time, Kadozaki Taki looked at Kikushiengo in front of him, and he couldn't help but sigh slightly at how skilled he was at making chocolate.

……

"what?"

"French cuisine also has a lot of desserts, okay?"

"And it is also the leader in the entire Western pastry world. It is exquisite, elegant, and has a sense of nobility. Its elegance is often surprising."

Hearing this, Kikushiengo scratched the back of his head, and then looked at Taki with a strange look.

"I'm not going to discuss the connection between French cuisine and desserts."

"I'm just curious, why don't you make chocolates in other shapes, but just make this kind of love chocolate that represents the love between men and women?"

At this time, Kadozaki Taki probably thought of something, and said in surprise: "Wait, if I remember correctly, today seems to be Valentine's Day. Are you going to ask Zhang Fan..."

"what?"

"Is today Valentine's Day?"

Mujiuzhienguo looked at the unfinished chocolate on the table and was suddenly startled!

"Okay, I almost got deceived by you. Sure enough, I am interested in Zhang Fan in my heart."

"Tell me, do you want to confess your love to him today?"

Looking at Kikushi who was stunned on the spot, Kadozaki Taki clenched his fists in anger.

"This... is not... I never thought that today is Valentine's Day, and the reason why I made heart-shaped chocolates is just because there are only heart-shaped molds now."

"Taki, I really have never had any bad thoughts about him!"

After being asked this question by Kadozaki Taki, Kikuchi Sonogo started to blush and feel hot, and her heart was jumping like a panicked deer.

"is it?"

Kadozaki Taki was still dubious in the end.

On the other hand, Mu Jiuzhi was in a hurry and continued to work on what he was doing.

She poured the warm chocolate into a heart-shaped mold, and then put the molds filled with warm chocolate into the refrigerator to refrigerate.

Wait until the chocolate is completely set before unmoulding.

Finally, the loving black chocolate that symbolizes love is completed!

……

"It looks very nice."

The blushing Kadozaki Taki next to him said coldly.

Then, when I thought that these chocolates were all made by her, I couldn't help but want to reach out and taste one: "Ahem, can I eat it now?"

"Okay." Mu Jiuzhiyuanguo nodded.

Hearing this, Kadozaki Taki couldn't wait to pick up a piece of black chocolate and chewed it carefully.

The taste was indeed a bit bitter at first, but after that brief bitterness, a rich sweetness hit the tip of the tongue. And this sweetness slowly spread to the deepest and deepest place in Kadozaki Taki's heart!

Then, she took a deep breath and began to feel the lingering taste between her lips and teeth.

"Yes, bite it gently."

"The aroma in your mouth and the crunch of nuts are really completely different!"

"Although it is a bit bitter, as long as it is paired with the crispiness of the walnut kernels, the slight bitterness of the walnuts will perfectly blend with the sweetness of the chocolate, achieving a perfect balance!"

……

There are different levels of chocolate.

And good quality chocolate, in addition to smelling fragrant and sweet, is also delicate and charming in the mouth.

When you open your mouth and bite it, there will be a crisp sound immediately, and it will slowly melt lightly between the teeth. At the same time, the taste is extremely smooth, and the aroma of cocoa also flows between the teeth, but there will be no residue left.

Obviously, from all aspects, the chocolate made by Mujiuzhi can definitely be called:

excellent work!

However, listening to Kadozaki Taki’s words.

The expression on Mujiuzhi Yuanguo's face did not seem to be very happy, nor was he very excited.

She just calmly put all the chocolates into a hardcover box, and then came out of the kitchen carrying the box.

When Kadozaki Taki behind him saw this, he was stunned again!

"Hey!"

"And he said it wasn't for Zhang Fan."

Looking at the figure hurriedly leaving, Kadozaki Taki could only sigh deeply.

(End of this chapter)