The whole team gathered. "Who will be the leader?" A girl named Candice asked, expecting to be chosen.
"Can we have Jimmy as the leader? He's a second-year student at our school. He's been representing our school in other competitions as well." Luisa said, confident in her choice.
"I'll be happy to be the leader if all of you agree with it," said Jimmy with confidence, knowing that he had 'credentials.'
"I agree. How about you, Beauty, Justin?" Candice asked, her lips secretly twitching.
"I don't mind," replied Beauty.
"Same here," added Justin.
"Good, that settles it." Jimmy started to give his ideas without delay. He recommended an all-Filipino menu. Candice suggested adding a Chinese or Thai dish instead. The three culinary students had been talking non-stop about their ideas.
Seeing that too much time had passed, Justin interrupted the discussion, "People, time is running out. Just decide, Jim. You're the leader anyway."
*Chicken Satay - a grilled meat dish on a skewer or stick. It is marinated in peanut sauce. Well known dish in Southeast Asia.
*Pan Seared Scallop. A scallop is a meat of a shellfish. Seared means cooked.
*Daifuku Mochi - A famous Japanese rice cake with red bean paste inside.