Alice Nakiri's face was beaming with an auntie-like smile, her mouth curved upwards significantly. She had no intention of yielding her spot to Shinohiru, who wanted to contend for the position.
"Ah, I'm going to die of impatience!"
"Then just lie on me. It's not like we haven't done it together before, why act so shy?"
Hearing the shouts from behind, Alice looked back, a little speechless. They were both girls, and they had slept and touched each other in the same bed. Was there really a need to act so shy?
"It seems this is the only way now."
Hearing Alice's words, Shinohiru, who had been wondering if it would be rude to lie on her, acted and quickly pressed her ear against the door.
The next moment, her face turned from white to red, and she leaned forward to hear the movements inside more clearly, her large eyes darting around lively.
"What are you two doing?"
Because Hoshino Sora's room was the second one from the staircase, the situation at the door was clearly visible from the staircase. Mito Ikumi, who had just showered and was coming upstairs, looked at the two 'piling up' and asked with a hint of confusion in her voice, stepping closer as she spoke.
"Huh? Nothing."
Hearing Mito Ikumi's voice, Shinohiru lost her balance and almost fell, but fortunately, she quickly hugged Alice Nakiri, then looked up and tried to brush it off with a slightly trembling voice.
"Mito, would you like to come over and listen too?"
Compared to her, Alice Nakiri simply raised a hand and pointed to the door, then extended an invitation to her.
"Are you eavesdropping? This... wouldn't this be a bit bad...?"
Looking at the two excited girls, Mito Ikumi's face instantly flushed. She suddenly wondered if she had been eavesdropped on when she was with Hoshino Sora.
"Yumeko has listened to us countless times already, this time it's our turn! Do you want to come and listen? I can give you my spot."
Alice Nakiri said righteously, then pressed her ear against the door again. Hearing the sounds from inside, the curve of her mouth widened even more, and she gestured for Mito Ikumi to come forward.
"This..."
Looking at Alice Nakiri's enthusiastic invitation, Mito Ikumi stood still, hesitating for a moment, as reason and curiosity fought in her mind.
Finally, because the number of 'accomplices' was too many, after some struggle, she joined in, taking over Alice Nakiri's position and pressing her ear against the door.
"You actually like being stepped on by girls? I have to say, you're truly a pervert, you've hidden it too well! But I..."
"Is this how you give gifts?"
"There... no... wait... I was wrong!"
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"Phew, that was amazing."
"Hah~ It's almost dawn, let's go back to sleep."
Shinohiru yawned, forcing her sleepy eyes open outside the room.
"You're right, I didn't expect such a quiet girl to... Tonight was truly a worthwhile trip."
After staying up all night outside the room, all three were tired to varying degrees. The most excited among them was Alice Nakiri, who even began planning her next intimate interaction with Hoshino Sora.
Next time, she'd buy a small whip, hmm, and wear leather boots, then...
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Yōbi Dormitory, afternoon, three o'clock.
"What is this? I feel like my body is full of power!"
Clenching her fists, as if she had endless strength within her body, Yumeko Jabami looked excitedly at Hoshino Sora on the bed. Last night, he had revealed the secret to her, saying the gift would directly affect her body.
Could this be it?!
Thinking of this, Yumeko Jabami closed her eyes. She could clearly feel her senses becoming much more acute than usual, which also meant that her cooking skills had improved significantly!
"This is the gift I gave you. It's called Gourmet Cell. It can strengthen your body and enhance your five senses by tasting delicious food. The more advanced the food you eat, the faster the Gourmet Cell evolves."
Looking at the bustling Yumeko Jabami in front of him, a hint of nostalgia appeared in Hoshino Sora's eyes. When Alice Nakiri and Erina Nakiri first received this thing, their expressions were the same as hers.
It was a joy and excitement that came from the bottom of their hearts!
Clearly, their attitude and passion for cooking were the same.
"The most important thing for a chef is the five senses! That means this thing can greatly increase the upper limit of my talent! Allowing me to create more refined dishes. Thank you, Hoshino-kun."
Her words were filled with irrepressible excitement. Towards the end, Yumeko Jabami looked at Hoshino Sora, who was smiling at her from the bed, and enthusiastically hugged him while giving him a passionate kiss.
"You're welcome. This is a gift that every one of my wives will receive. It's an investment from me to all of you."
"So, they all have Gourmet Cell?"
"That's right, I gave one to everyone."
"No wonder, no wonder they've improved so quickly recently! I see! I'm starting to get excited, Hoshino-kun. Once I fully master this ability, please have another Shokugeki with me!"
By the end of her words, fierce fighting spirit burned in Yumeko Jabami's eyes, and she sincerely invited Hoshino Sora by grabbing his hand. She eagerly wanted another Shokugeki!
That's right, after acquiring the Gourmet Cell, she felt she was capable again!
"Yumeko is truly a battle maniac. I promise you, if you want to challenge me, just come at me, but before that, you need to get approval from the Shokugeki Management Bureau."
He reached out and rubbed Yumeko Jabami's head, suddenly recalling the craziness of last night.
This girl's combat power was truly terrifying. Even though it was her first time, she was more insane than all the girls he had experienced, as if she had some obsession to defeat him in other ways.
Unfortunately, in the end, she was still defeated and fled in disarray.
"If I remember correctly, this afternoon should be the match against Yukihira Soma. He's another tough opponent, I'll have to give it my all."
Thinking of the message the Shokugeki Management Bureau sent him yesterday, Hoshino Sora couldn't help but murmur, but there was no trace of fear on his face. He knew that the stronger the enemy, the more excited he became!
"Before you lose to me, you're not allowed to lose to anyone else!"
Hearing Hoshino Sora's words, the image of Yukihira Soma appeared in her mind. That guy was good at making cheap ingredients incredibly delicious, and his dishes had the distinct characteristics of a small diner.
Although he had a very personal style, such limitations were also significant, meaning it was difficult for his dishes to be presented in grand settings.
However, during his time studying at Far Moon, Yukihira Soma had already corrected this flaw. Now, the dishes he made were quite grand, with a significant improvement in level and style.
"Don't worry, if I were that easy to defeat, I wouldn't be the Ten Elite First Seat of Far Moon."
Hoshino Sora said with a smile, his eyes sparkling with an unusual light.
He could be said to have taken everything from Yukihira Soma: his seat, some of his social connections, his fame, making him, who should have shone brightly in Far Moon, become obscure.
It couldn't be considered completely obscure; after all, he also won the position of Elite Ten Seventh Seat, had some supporters in Far Moon, and also had his own social connections.
Takumi, Kurokiba Ryo, Hayama Akira, the members of Polar Star Dormitory, strictly speaking, there wasn't much change from before, except that Erina Nakiri became his wife.
Hmm, the protagonist's role also fell upon him.
"I believe you!"
"Soma Yukihira, to what extent have you grown now?"
With his arm around Yumeko Jabami's shoulder, Hoshino Sora murmured, his gaze also shifting towards the window. The weather was excellent at this moment, very suitable for a duel.
No matter how much you grow, I will defeat you!
Closing his eyes, enjoying the warmth of the moment, Hoshino Sora thought with unwavering determination in his heart.
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