I Am Not Great Cook

"Next, we just need to wait for people from Totsuki to come over, and then you should be able to return to Totsuki."

Mutou Judai looked at Erina in front of him and spoke slowly.

Hearing Mutou Judai say this, Erina couldn't help but glance at him.

"You're not going back, are you..."

Erina originally wanted to ask a question, but after these words came out, they gradually became a statement of certainty.

Because she had gained a deep understanding of Mutou Judai during this time, and she was very clear that Mutou Judai himself didn't want to become a chef. Moreover, compared to being a chef, his talent in fighting could obviously bring him a better future.

Plus, he was a bit lazy...

So Totsuki...

"Totsuki isn't really suitable for me... If you're pursuing higher realms in culinary arts, then this current class at Totsuki does seem to have quite a few impressive people, but I... you understand."

Hearing Mutou Judai say this, Erina finally confirmed it.

However, she just nodded about this.

"Mm... But I'm one of the Elite Ten, so I have much more time than other students, and your house isn't that far from Totsuki either. I can still manage to cook for you daily."

When Erina said this, Mutou Judai slowly smiled.

"Then I'll be waiting~"

"Hmph... suit yourself! After all, I originally lost to you, and I still haven't won against you in a Shokugeki, so don't think you can avoid me just by not returning to Totsuki!"

"Since that's the case, shall we exchange email addresses?"

Mutou Judai smoothly said this, and although Erina was blushing, she didn't say anything at the moment, just silently lowered her head and handed her phone to Mutou Judai.

Okuya Ken and Himuro Ryo, who were still drinking in the distance, looked at Mutou Judai and Erina's side and were lamenting youth.

Even though Mutou Judai and Erina had never verbally admitted it, and Erina was even denying it, in their eyes they had already assumed Mutou Judai and Erina were a couple.

And it wasn't just them—when Dojima Gin and Shinomiya Kojiro, who pushed the door and entered Great Universe Bar, saw Mutou Judai and Erina chatting and laughing, they also felt these two's relationship seemed somewhat unusual.

However, they had no right to interfere in this, nor would they.

Dojima Gin just planned to report the matter to the Director after returning, then walked toward Mutou Judai and Erina with Shinomiya Kojiro.

"Erina."

With his voice, Erina's gaze looked over.

"Chef Dojima and... Chef Shinomiya. How did you come here?"

Erina was somewhat surprised, and Mutou Judai also looked over.

"There was no choice... After all, you caused such a big commotion here and stole so many customers that the exams at Totsuki Resort have to be postponed by a day for re-examination..."

Dojima Gin said this with a light smile.

And it wasn't just to Erina—he also nodded to Mutou Judai.

Shinomiya Kojiro stood expressionlessly behind Dojima Gin.

When seeing the combination of Mutou Judai and Erina, he instinctively recalled that unforgettable taste from before...

For a moment, he even felt a bit nauseous, which made his already unpleasant expression even worse.

"So, about expelling me..."

Erina looked at Dojima Gin, who became serious at this moment.

"If you were expelled at school, then expulsion is expulsion. Even if you're from the Nakiri family, the Director won't break this precedent."

He said this first, then his tone gradually softened.

"However, expulsions at the resort are all preserved in application form, and will only be processed together after the exams end. In such circumstances, there is indeed room for negotiation."

"And Erina, what you've currently done gives you such qualifications—but compared to such methods, there's a more direct way to silence others, right?"

Saying this, Dojima Gin stepped aside and pushed Shinomiya Kojiro forward a bit.

"Since Shinomiya expelled you, then have a Shokugeki with Shinomiya. As long as you win, then Shinomiya's previous expulsion applications for you and Mutou beside you can naturally be withdrawn."

Dojima Gin had thought about this proposal for a long time.

Actually, according to Nakiri Senzaemon's thinking, never mind Erina being expelled at the resort—even if Erina really had problems at Totsuki itself, he would undoubtedly shatter the precedent.

That old man was a typical daughter-con and granddaughter-con. Even this "Golden Age" that Totsuki was organizing was something he single-handedly promoted for his daughter's and granddaughter's God's Tongue.

But the current situation's main issue wasn't just Erina and Mutou Judai's side.

Thinking this, Dojima Gin glanced at the expressionless Shinomiya Kojiro.

—This guy's problems were equally significant.

So he would facilitate a Shokugeki, then ensure Erina's victory while also making Shinomiya Kojiro wake up.

Dojima Gin had planned everything.

And Erina, just as he had planned, although somewhat conflicted, after thinking for a while, was still planning to nod.

After all, although she wasn't confident about having a Shokugeki with Shinomiya Kojiro right now.

But since the problem had reached this point, she wouldn't back down.

But just as Erina was about to nod, Mutou Judai suddenly smiled and spoke.

"A Shokugeki... Chef Dojima, Chef Shinomiya, you see I'm also a member of the expulsion duo. Since we're having a Shokugeki, how about letting me have a Shokugeki with Chef Shinomiya~"

"You..."

Erina looked toward Mutou Judai, while Mutou Judai winked at Erina.

Seeing Mutou Judai like this, Erina stopped talking.

Dojima Gin noticed the small interaction between Mutou Judai and Erina, then looked toward Mutou Judai.

"It's possible, but if you lose..."

Before Dojima Gin could finish, Mutou Judai directly spoke.

"Don't worry. If I win, then let Erina return to Totsuki. If I lose, then you can directly approve my expulsion application."

Hearing Mutou Judai say this, Dojima Gin still wanted to say something, but before he could speak, Mutou Judai looked at Shinomiya Kojiro and directly spoke.

"However, if the opponent is Chef Shinomiya, I completely can't see any possibility of my failure."

One sentence directly blocked Dojima Gin's side.

And Shinomiya Kojiro was even more angered, frowning and looking at Mutou Judai sharply.

"I'm really being looked down upon severely... One match or two matches, I don't mind! Anyway, I already promised Dojima-senpai. If you want a Shokugeki, then bring it on."

Regarding Shinomiya Kojiro's words, Mutou Judai just smiled and didn't mind.

And Shinomiya Kojiro was even more infuriated by Mutou Judai's attitude, with all his attention focused on Mutou Judai.

So only Dojima Gin noticed that after Erina saw the Shokugeki between Mutou Judai and Shinomiya Kojiro was established, her face showed not worry, disdain, or indifference, but rather... a strange expression, even with a bit of sympathy?

This gaze wasn't directed at Mutou Judai!

But rather... at Shinomiya!?

Noticing this, Dojima Gin was stunned for a moment, then slowly revealed a light smile.

—A man recognized by God's Tongue.

Then this Shokugeki might be quite a show.

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