The newcomer was Erina Nakiri, around sixteen or seventeen years old. She had long, golden hair that reached her waist, wore a white shirt and a blue school uniform jacket. Her long, shapely legs were eye-catching beneath her pleated skirt, and her outfit was full of youthful charm.
But there was a contrasting element to her slightly arrogant and pretty face, making her even more alluring.
The old man beside Erina was Senzaemon Nakiri, her grandfather and the headmaster of Totsuki Culinary Academy, where Erina studied.
"Alright, alright, I knew you'd say that. Everything's ready."
Han Yu nodded, feeling both amused and exasperated. Why did this girl have to latch onto him? She wanted to compete with him in Culinary Skills all the time, even more competitive than a boy.
Erina was a major character in the Shokugeki World, a world where food and chefs were paramount. In Han Yu's Yūjian Restaurant, she received the most frequent comment from regular customers: "Just a tiny bit short of Han Yu, just that little bit."
This, in turn, fueled Erina's competitive spirit. She came to Han Yu every day, wanting to engage in a "Shokugeki". If it weren't for her good looks, Han Yu would have gotten tired of it long ago.
Han Yu looked at the old man beside her and smiled, "Mr. Senzaemon, welcome."
Senzaemon Nakiri chuckled and patted the slightly sulky girl beside him. He then said to Han Yu, "Mr. Han, we're causing you trouble again. Please don't mind."
Han Yu smiled and shook his head. He stared at Erina Nakiri for a moment, until she blushed, before turning to the other customers in the restaurant.
"Today is another day of trials. You all need to be on your toes and give your best scores. Don't let little Erina cry again."
His words caused a wave of laughter from the regulars in the restaurant. Even Senzaemon couldn't help but laugh.
But this laughter was good-natured and without any sarcasm, so Erina didn't get angry or feel uncomfortable.
"Alright, what's our bet this time?"
Han Yu asked. Every Shokugeki could have a bet, and the winner could demand the loser do something they had previously agreed upon, no matter how unreasonable. As long as the loser agreed to the bet and started the competition, they had to do it.
Erina said, "I haven't decided yet. Let's just say it's within your capabilities for now."
The reason she sought a Shokugeki with Han Yu was because she hadn't won against him many times. In her world, Erina Nakiri's cooking skills were already considered top-tier among their generation.
Yet, she had never won against Han Yu. Therefore, Erina came to challenge Han Yu in a Shokugeki every time, without exception.
"Alright, my conditions remain the same. If you lose, you'll teach me one of your dishes, deal?" Han Yu said with a smile.
Erina said, "Of course, no problem! Let's get started quickly!"
Han Yu agreed with a smile. When it came to food, his taste could be very discerning. To avoid the situation of "put your money where your mouth is," Han Yu actually enjoyed cooking, especially in this foreign land. If he wanted to taste authentic hometown flavors, he had to do it himself.
"Haha, it's not a wasted trip this time. Erina is also cooking, looks like we're in for a treat."
"Yeah, yeah, hurry up! If you need any ingredients, just say the word. Even if it's dragon meat, I'll bring you one."
Ultron watched those people laughing heartily. He didn't think they were just boasting. Their world was different from this Marvel world; they actually had dragons, and they were all people who stood at the pinnacle of their world.
If Han Yu wanted some precious ingredients, like dragon meat, they could actually get them.
Erina Nakiri snorted in her usual tsundere manner and, familiar with the kitchen, headed towards it. Han Yu followed closely behind.
"Are these guys really waiting for the boss's cooking? Could it be that his usual skills aren't the full extent of his abilities?"
Ultron was puzzled as he watched them. They were all chattering amongst themselves, yet they kept glancing towards the kitchen. The tapping of feet and hands on the ground or tables revealed their underlying nervousness.
Han Yu's skills were indeed good; his dishes would sell well. But to make these culinary gods so eager, what kind of ordinary dish could it be?
In the kitchen, Han Yu glanced at Erina Nakiri, who was intensely focused on her cooking. Her dedication to her craft was truly captivating.
Sensing the gaze beside her, Erina Nakiri looked up and met Han Yu's eyes. She huffed, turning her head away to continue cooking, as if Han Yu had annoyed her.
Han Yu chuckled and shook his head, used to her attitude. Although she had a tsundere personality, her approach to cooking was incredibly serious. She poured her heart into every culinary battle. Facing such a dedicated Erina Nakiri, Han Yu couldn't afford to be anything less than serious himself.
That's disrespectful to your opponent and irresponsible to yourself.
"Come on! I haven't cooked seriously in a long time!"
Han Yu's eyes sparkled. His serious demeanor transformed his aura, making him seem like the sun, radiating light onto everyone around him.
Erina Nakiri secretly glanced at Han Yu. The admiration in her eyes was greater than when Han Yu looked at her. She hadn't expected to find someone her age whose appearance and skills met her standards, even surpassing them.
Ever since she met Han Yu, Erina was completely won over by his cooking, though she always stubbornly refused to admit it.
"I must win this time!" Erina thought, discarding her distracting thoughts and focusing on her own cooking.
An hour and a half passed. Both Han Yu and Erina's dishes were finished. He waved his hand, and sets of bowls and chopsticks flew to everyone's tables. Everyone's eyes lit up; this meant the dishes were ready!
Ultron and the others didn't understand their excitement, thinking, "It's just a meal. They clearly aren't ordinary people, yet they act as if they've never eaten enough."
When the kitchen curtain was lifted, the unique aroma of the ingredients slammed into Ultron and the others' faces like a giant slap. Their previous thoughts vanished.
"What is that smell? It's incredible!"
Ultron said in disbelief. As a super robot, he could simulate flavors based on online reviews, even if he hadn't tasted the food himself. He was a foodie in his own right.
"The food we usually eat can't compare to this at all."
Quicksilver swallowed hard, not hiding his eagerness. Even before seeing the food, the aroma alone made his mouth water. If the food was served, he feared he wouldn't be able to resist the delicious scent and would just want to rush forward and devour everything.
Among the three shopkeepers, Wanda was the only one who appeared a bit more reserved, but even her expression couldn't hide her excitement. Her gaze was fixed on the kitchen; the aroma was something that most people couldn't resist.
"It seems you haven't eaten Han Yu's cooking. Since you're his employees, I'll let you taste it first this time," Emperor Yan Xiao Yan said with a smile, amused by their expressions.
"Taste it first? What do you mean? Aren't we eating together?"
Quicksilver, Wanda, and Emperor Yan Xiao Yan were all puzzled by this statement, wondering what "first to taste" meant.
"I have no objections," Poseidon Tang San nodded, agreeing.
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