Food Wars: My adoptive mother is Nakiri Managi Chapter 042

Gradually.

In Erina’s mind.

She transformed into a mermaid, beginning to freely shuttle through the shimmering seawater.

The God’s Tongue continuously analyzed these flavors, dissecting them one by one, then reassembling them into vivid images.

Tranquility!

Mystery!

These were the secrets of the deep sea.

But under the “mermaid” Erina’s graceful swim, they appeared even more vibrant.

Her figure was graceful and elegant, her pure white scales shimmering under the deep-sea light.

It was as if her classic blue and white school uniform had undergone a magnificent transformation, clinging tightly to her exquisite body.

Tsundere, noble, solitary…

These words were also perfectly embodied at this moment!

However, when Erina awakened from this oceanic journey, she found herself still sitting at the dining table, with the unfinished Red Snapper Cream Ramen in front of her!

…

“Still not good enough.”

“Teppei Fujiyama’s cooking, as it stands, hasn’t improved much.”

“Although the deliciousness of the red snapper and chicken was fully extracted, excessive simmering and over-seasoning resulted in an overly thick broth, masking the natural flavors of the ingredients and affecting the overall flavor balance!”

“Also, the choice and pairing of side dishes failed to harmonize with the rich broth of red snapper and chicken.”

“In short, this bowl of ramen.”

“My evaluation is two words: disgusting!”

After speaking, under Hisako’s gaze, Erina unceremoniously threw the bowl of ramen into the trash can.

Although she deeply knew that every dish carried the bounty of nature and the chef’s hard work, even this “failed work” was no exception.

However.

In Erina’s perception.

Delicious was delicious, and disgusting was disgusting.

No matter how much a broken stone was carved, it could never become a dazzling gem!

And in the entire culinary world, a chef’s reputation and achievements were often closely linked to their dishes. A negative evaluation from an authoritative judge, such as: WGO Executive, Erina Nakiri…

Their few words were enough to plunge a chef’s career into a trough instantly.

Hmm!

Undoubtedly.

Even a seasoned head chef like Teppei Fujiyama could not escape Erina Nakiri’s strict scrutiny.

This evaluation would be like a sharp blade, precisely severing the confidence and pride Teppei Fujiyama had built up over a long time, and it was a complete denial of his current culinary work!

For Teppei Fujiyama, such a blow was undoubtedly immense.

He might begin to question his own cooking skills, wondering if he was truly suited to continue on this path?

But Erina naturally didn’t care about any of this!

…

“Next.”

“Are there any other tasks?”

Erina asked.

Hisako smiled, her eyes revealing concern and respect for Erina.

She shook her head and replied, “Young Lady, today’s food tasting task has been successfully completed! You can rest a bit and enjoy a leisurely morning.”

Erina nodded slightly upon hearing this, a hint of satisfaction and anticipation flashing in her eyes.

She knew that her pursuit of cooking was endless, but occasional relaxation was for better progress.

“Alright, that’s how it will be for now.”

“However, I already have a new culinary concept in mind. After I rest, we’ll start developing it.”

Erina said, a confident smile appearing on her face.

“Going to develop a new dish again?”

“It’s only been a week since the last new dish you developed, Young Lady, to become the Tenth Seat of the Elite Ten!”

“Ah!”

“I’m really looking forward to it!”

Hisako’s always lively eyes instantly lit up upon hearing this.

Then, she unconsciously licked her slightly dry lips. This small action revealed her deep trust and longing for Erina Nakiri’s cooking.

“What’s wrong?”

“You’re so happy just hearing that I’m going to develop a new dish?”

Seeing this, Erina couldn’t help but cross her arms over her chest and softly murmured.

“Huh?”

“This… that…”

Hisako quickly came back to her senses, retreating repeatedly.

“You, you’re truly greedy. If you want to taste my new dish, just say so boldly. It’s not like I won’t agree!”

Erina Nakiri, seeing her so timid, couldn’t help but roll her eyes in annoyance.

“Young Lady, I’m so… so sorry.”

Hisako’s small face immediately flushed with a hint of red, and she replied shyly.

But at this moment, she was even more eager to see how the upcoming new dish would once again bring amazement and shock?

…

“By the way, Young Lady.”

“I heard that Totsuki Academy has a new lecturer, and it seems that he will personally be in charge of the first cooking class at noon.”

Just then, Hisako suddenly remembered something and couldn’t help but continue.

“New lecturer?”

“When did he arrive?”

Erina was stunned when she heard this!

It was almost graduation now, and she hadn’t heard of Totsuki Academy hiring any cooking lecturers!

“He just arrived last night, supposedly the Director himself appointed him as a Totsuki lecturer.”

Hisako told Erina.

“Grandpa?”

“Just one night?”

“He… he… what exactly does he want to do?”

Erina then fell silent, not quite understanding Director Senzaemon Nakiri’s actions.

After all, Totsuki Academy, as a academy in Japan’s culinary world, had always been extremely strict in its selection of lecturers. Not only were exceptional cooking skills required, but also profound theoretical knowledge and unique educational philosophies.

It was no exaggeration to say that the strength of the faculty directly affected the future growth and achievements of Totsuki students!

Therefore.

She couldn’t help but start thinking.

Was there an untold story or consideration behind such a hasty decision?

“Could it be… that the new Totsuki lecturer possesses unknown culinary talent?”

Erina secretly speculated, then shook her head, trying to dispel this doubt from her mind.

She didn’t want to easily question the decisions of her elders, but as the Young Lady of the Nakiri family, full of passion and dedication for cooking, she couldn’t ignore the potential impact this change might have on the academy.

“Forget it.”

“Instead of guessing wildly here, it’s better to see it with my own eyes.”

“Hisako, arrange it. We’ll both attend this cooking class at noon!”

Finally, Erina turned to Hisako and said.

“I don’t mind, really.”

“But Young Lady, you’re an Elite Ten member. Theoretically, you don’t need to attend classes; you just need to manage other affairs within the academy.”

“It’s fine!”

“It’s just one class.”

Erina finished speaking, her gaze tightened, and her expression became complex!

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