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Bab 254: Chapter 252: Perfect Cuisine

At that moment, Erina, Ryoko, and others approached.

"Sui, is your dish finished?" Erina asked, knowing that the dish he was preparing was exceptionally challenging.

"Not yet, but it'll be done soon," Sui replied. Due to the time needed to marinate the salmon, the rest of the preparation hadn't taken much time.

"We've all passed. You should work hard too, Sui," Ryoko said with a smile, brushing her hair behind her ear.

"Mm," Sui nodded in response.

"I didn't expect Erina's score to be so high," Sōma laughed, then turned to Eishi Tsukasa. "So you're Tsukasa-senpai, the first seat? Impressive. How about a shokugeki sometime?"

Eishi Tsukasa blinked in confusion before asking, "Who are you?"

"I'm Sōma Yukihira, a first-year student. How about it, Tsukasa-senpai? Interested in a competition?" Soma grinned as he removed his headband.

"Not interested," Tsukasa replied calmly. Though approachable and modest, the pride in his culinary skill was undeniable. In his eyes, only a select few at Totsuki were worthy of his serious attention.

Feeling the cold rejection, Soma awkwardly scratched his head.

At this point, Sui realized his dish was ready and removed the salmon toast from the oven. The soft bread was now topped with fragrant pieces of roasted salmon and a perfectly cooked egg. The sweet aroma of the bread mixed with the savory scent of the salmon, creating a harmonious blend. To finish, Sui added a touch of French yogurt and a few drops of lemon juice.

"This smells incredible! It must be that transfer student's cooking again!" someone nearby exclaimed.

"What's he making this time?"

Curious students turned to watch Sui. The rich scent of the toast, combined with the attention from Eishi Tsukasa, Rindō and others, piqued their interest even more.

Even Tsukasa looked intrigued.

"Hey, Sui, let's talk for a second," Rindō said, pulling at Sui's sleeve playfully.

Sui glanced at her sideways. He knew exactly what she wanted without needing to ask.

"No," Sui refused outright. Chef Chapelle hasn't tasted it yet, how could I let you have the first bite?

Seeing him reject her before she even finished her sentence, Rindō pouted in frustration.

"Sui, you weren't like this before! You used to be so nice to your senpai," she said, pretending to be hurt.

Sui was speechless. "... If there's any left, you can have some."

"Really?" Rindō's eyes lit up as she playfully patted Sui's shoulder. Flashing her sharp canine teeth, she teased, "You really are a good kohai. Now go quickly! It'll get cold and won't taste as good."

Are you more concerned about the taste for yourself? Sui thought to himself. Shaking his head, he brought the salmon toast to the front of the room.

"Chef Chapelle, please taste it," Sui said.

"Is this your dish, Sui?" Chapelle asked, recognizing the student. He had been observing Sui's cooking with interest throughout the class.

Without hesitation, Chapelle cut into the toast with his knife and fork. As the blade sliced through the egg, the yolk flowed over the salmon and bread, creating an enticing visual.

Chapelle's eyes lit up, and he eagerly took a bite.

The pear bread, dried of its moisture, was soft and sweet. The roasted salmon was tender and flavorful, and the half-cooked egg added richness. The combination of the different textures and flavors was unexpectedly harmonious. The sweetness of the bread enhanced the savory taste of the salmon, while the saltiness of the salmon elevated the bread's sweetness in turn.

What stood out most was the touch of yogurt, which cut through the richness of the dish and added a refreshing note.

"Exquisite," Chapelle murmured, a smile of pure delight spreading across his face. There was no doubt in his mind—this was the best dish he had tasted in the class.

The bread, in particular, amazed him. He had never tasted anything like it.

"Sui and Megumi's team: 100 points."

A stunned silence filled the classroom.

It took a moment before the students realized what had happened, and when they did, the room erupted.

"A perfect score? Is this for real?"

"Does this mean he's even better than Tsukasa-senpai?"

"No way, Tsukasa-senpai is still stronger—he's a third-year."

Chef Chapelle glanced at the remaining salmon toast, a hint of reluctance in his eyes. He truly wanted to finish it, but knowing that he had to taste other students' dishes, he refrained.

"This dish is exceptional. However, the highest score for a first-year is 100 points, so that's all I can give you," Chapelle said with a smile.

"So, what would it score if judged by third-year standards?" Sui asked, curious about how his dish compared to Eishi Tsukasa.

"By third-year standards, I'd say around 95 points," Chapelle answered after a moment of thought.

"Thank you, Chef," Sui nodded and then returned to his station with the remaining toast.

Although Sui had outscored Eishi Tsukasa in this instance, he knew that the first seat hadn't been cooking at full strength—he had treated the exam lightly. The same could be said for Rindō and Erina. To them, this was just a routine test.

Of course, Sui hadn't given it his all either. French cuisine wasn't his specialty, and his victory was largely due to his creative use of pear bread as an ingredient.

Still, Sui speculated that while he hadn't yet surpassed Eishi Tsukasa, the gap between them was not that large. It wouldn't be long before he could officially claim the title of the best.


Bab 255: Chapter 253: Cuisine that Surpasses Everyone

As Sui returned to the stage, Ryoko, Yoshino, and the others were amazed. They hadn't expected that the dish Sui prepared would earn a perfect score from the notoriously strict Chef Chapelle.

"Sui, you're incredible," Yoshino exclaimed, giving his shoulder a playful pat.

"The gap between us keeps getting wider and wider," Sōma added with a frustrated smile. If things kept up like this, when would he ever be able to catch up to Sui?

Even Erina and Rindō were slightly taken aback by the fact that Sui had earned a perfect score.

"No, Megumi and I made this dish together," Sui said modestly. "She contributed a lot as well."

"Sui, please stop teasing me. I was just helping," Megumi blushed, feeling both embarrassed and pleased by his words.

At that moment, Rindō's eyes were glued to the remaining food on Sui's plate, her tongue sliding across her lips.

"Sui, let us taste this so-called 'perfect' dish," she demanded.

Yoshino joined in, patting Sui's shoulder again. "Yeah, let us try it too!"

Even Erina looked eager to taste it.

With a small smile, Sui cut the remaining bread into bite-sized pieces and handed them out.

"Wow, this is amazing!" Ryoko exclaimed after her first bite, her face lighting up with surprise. It was the best bread she had ever eaten.

"Yeah," Sōma nodded repeatedly. He realized that at his current level, there was no way he could produce something like this.

"Sui, your concept is brilliant," Erina praised him. "Most people, when cooking breadfruit, would aim to emphasize its sweetness. But you went in a completely different direction by adding savory flavors, similar to meat floss bread. That way, the sweetness of the breadfruit is enhanced even more."

"And the yogurt is the perfect touch," Tsukasa chimed in. "It balances out the richness of the salmon and bread, bringing the two together harmoniously. I wouldn't have thought that such a challenging ingredient could be handled so masterfully."

He was genuinely impressed by his first-year kohai. Even for someone of his skill, this dish would have been a challenge.

"It's delicious," Rindō said, patting her stomach with satisfaction. The only complaint she had was that there wasn't enough.

Suddenly, she perked up. "Hey, how does this compare to your dish, Eishi?"

Her question immediately piqued everyone's curiosity. Was Sui's dish, which earned full marks for a first-year, better than Eishi Tsukasa, which had scored 93 by third-year standards?

"Is that really necessary?" Sui scratched his head, already knowing the answer.

"Yeah, it seems a bit unfair," Eishi Tsukasa added, looking slightly embarrassed.

"What's the harm in it, Eishi?" Rindō pressed. "Go get your dish—there must be some left, right?"

Unable to refuse her insistence, Tsukasa reluctantly brought over his own dish.

The students' eyes lit up at the sight of it. After all, this was the cooking of Totsuki's first seat. It wasn't every day they got a chance to taste such a masterpiece.

"If you don't mind, please help yourselves," Tsukasa offered generously.

The dish he had prepared was a French-style fish fillet. He had seasoned sea bream with fennel, white wine, thyme, salt, and pepper, then roasted it in the oven until it was 70% cooked. He followed up by adding a paste of tomatoes, cream, and eggs, topping it off with a slice of crab meat before baking it to perfection.

Even Sui couldn't resist sampling a piece—it was his first time tasting Tsukasa's cooking.

The fish was fresh, tender, and fragrant. With each bite, the flavor of the sea bream danced on the tongue, its natural taste presented flawlessly without unnecessary embellishment.

"This is incredible!" Megumi gasped, unable to hide her shock. The fact that Tsukasa had made such a dish in under an hour was unbelievable.

"Is this the ability of the first seat? He's too strong!" Sōma's eyes widened as he realized the vast gulf between himself and Eishi Tsukasa.

"But compared to Sui's dish, it's still just a little bit lacking," Rindō said, smacking her lips.

"Agreed," Erina nodded. Between the two, Sui's dish had the edge.

"Wait… does that mean Sui-kun just beat Tsukasa-senpai?" Megumi asked, covering her mouth in astonishment.

Ryoko and Yoshino were equally stunned.

However, Erina, Rindō, and a few others remained calm. They understood that this wasn't a definitive victory. No one was putting in their full effort during a simple test like this.

Even so, they couldn't help but be impressed that Sui had managed to cook something that surpassed Tsukasa—even if it had been a more casual creation on Tsukasa's part.

Sui knew the same. His victory today was partly due to the fact that Tsukasa wasn't giving it his all, and partly because Sui had cleverly used pear bread as a key ingredient. 

Still, even though there was a gap between them, it had shrunk considerably. Sui knew it wouldn't be long before he officially surpassed the first seat.

"This year's freshmen are really something else," Eishi Tsukasa said with a laugh. He didn't mind the result at all. In fact, he turned to Sui and asked, "Sui, would you be interested in becoming my assistant? You've got a lot of potential."

"Thanks, but I'll pass," Sui replied with a smile. Tsukasa had a habit of inviting others to be his assistants, a reflection of his quiet confidence in his own skills.

And just like that, the final French cooking class came to an end. The question of whether Sui or Eishi Tsukasa's dish was better became a hot topic of conversation among the students.

Most believed that Eishi Tsukasa's cooking was superior, while a few leaned toward Sui's.

But the debate didn't last long. Soon, it became known that Erina, Rindō, and a few others had tasted both dishes and rendered their judgment.

When word spread that Sui's dish had come out on top, the students were left speechless.

For as long as anyone could remember, Eishi Tsukasa had been the undisputed top student at Totsuki. But now, a first-year had created a dish that surpassed his?

It was almost too incredible to believe.


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