Chapter 6: The Official Start of Cohabitation

"This…"

Sui found himself in a bit of a dilemma. From his predecessor's memory, he was already attending high school here, so if he transferred to Totsuki, it would be difficult to balance both.

As if reading his thoughts, Nakiri Erina couldn't help but ask, "Which school are you attending here?"

"It's also a culinary school," Sui replied.

In Japan, high schools are divided into general and vocational tracks. Sui was attending a vocational high school, one with a strong reputation for its culinary program. The school had cooperative agreements with many restaurant businesses, allowing students to transition into the workforce directly after graduation.

Although the world he was in wasn't like *Food Wars* where chefs held elite social status, being a chef was still a well-respected and lucrative profession in this world.

A trace of disdain appeared on Erina's face. "Then you might as well transfer to Totsuki. You're wasting your time in that kind of second-rate school."

She wasn't entirely wrong. The culinary standards of the *Food Wars* world were undeniably higher than in this one, and Totsuki was the top cooking academy in Japan. Attending Totsuki would undeniably open more doors for Sui.

However, there was one key issue—Totsuki's diploma wouldn't hold any value in this world.

Totsuki might be famous in the world of *Food Wars*, but no one here had even heard of it.

"Host, please agree to this," the system chimed in at that moment. "Only in the world of *Food Wars* world can you trigger side quests and gain rewards."

"Side quests?"

Sui suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, what is the ultimate mission in *Food Wars*?"

The system responded: "The Ultimate Mission in *Food Wars*:

1: Become one of Totsuki's Elite Ten.

2: Successfully 'conquer' Erina Nakiri.

Completing either task will grant you the key to enter the next world."

Sui: "…"

Conquering Erina?

His eyes darted toward the tsundere girl beside him. Although only fifteen, she already possessed a flawless figure comparable to that of an adult. With her angelic facial features and her dignified yet haughty demeanor, she was truly top-tier.

Even if it meant death, it might be worth it!

Sui began calculating how many years of jail time he might face if he forcibly made a move.

"What are you thinking about? You still haven't answered me," Erina said, frowning with visible impatience.

"I was thinking about how to make no losses in ten years and a huge profit in five."

Sui blurted out without thinking.

"What do you mean by no losses in ten years and huge profits in five?" Erina asked, intrigued.

"Ahem, nothing."

Sui cleared his throat, snapping back to reality. Forcing a move wouldn't exactly count as successfully conquering her, right?

"Well, I guess I can attend Totsuki," Sui finally agreed.

"That's more like it."

Seeing Sui agree to enroll in Totsuki, Erina's mood lightened. "I'll handle your admission procedures tomorrow. You'll likely be able to attend the day after. You've already passed the entrance exam."

As the heir to the Nakiri family, she had the power to make things happen.

Erina then opened the bathroom door, preparing to return to her world.

"Wait a second," Sui called out.

"What now?" Erina stopped and turned, her voice laced with impatience.

"Uh... about the tuition fees..." Sui hesitated before continuing, "Can I pay them later?"

Erina's forehead instantly tightened with frustration, black lines almost visible on her face. She gritted her teeth and snapped, "I'll pay for you! See you the day after tomorrow!"

Before Sui could respond, Erina slammed the bathroom door with a resounding "bang."

Sui could only shrug. In truth, he had wanted to say they'd be meeting much sooner than she thought.

——

An hour later, Sui was soaking in the large bathtub, letting out a satisfied sigh.

The bathroom was massive, about ten square meters, almost the size of a small swimming pool. His previous bathroom was tiny and barely big enough for a simple shower. This, on the other hand, was pure luxury.

It still carried a faint trace of Erina's scent, probably lingering from when she used it. All the shower gels and shampoos were women's products, but Sui didn't mind.

Just then, the bathroom door creaked open, and Erina stepped out from her room.

She was dressed only in pink lingerie—just a bra and panties, revealing her graceful and well-developed figure. Her curves were on full display, especially her bust, which looked as though it might spill out at any moment. A cute strawberry pattern adorned her panties.

Yawning lazily, Erina was just about to begin her nightly routine.

Then she noticed Sui in the bathtub, and he was staring at her.

Ten seconds later, a deafening scream filled the room, nearly bursting Sui's eardrums.

Erina quickly covered her chest with both hands, her face flushed crimson. "You... you pervert! What are you doing here?!"

"Taking a bath, obviously," Sui said flatly. "Isn't that normal before going to bed?"

Erina was on the verge of exploding. "I mean, why are you bathing in *my* bathroom?!"

"Well, my bathroom seems to have disappeared, so I'll have to use yours from now on," Sui said casually, raising his hands as if to say, "What can you do?"

"You're going to be sharing a bathroom with me?!" Erina's voice nearly broke as she heard this.

She couldn't imagine sharing a bathroom with a strange man. Just the thought made her feel faint.

At that moment, she regretted her earlier decision to bring Sui to Totsuki. What had she been thinking?

"Looks like we're roommates now, Erina. Please guide me from here on out," Sui said with a mischievous grin.

"I refuse! You think I'll actually live with you? In your dreams!" Erina screamed.

As she screamed, she noticed Sui staring at her intently. "I must admit, your choice of underwear is quite cute."

Erina's face turned an even deeper shade of red, almost as if she might start bleeding from the embarrassment. She frantically covered her panties with both hands and shrieked, "You shameless pervert! You bastard! Beast!"