【Chapter 032】 Memories

In fact, everyone felt that Kobayashi Rindou-senpai wanted to avoid suspicion. As we all know, Katsudon should be eaten while it was hot. Once delayed for a little time, the meat quality and taste would be less.

Actually, Rindou had no intention of avoiding suspicion at all. She didn't mean to make it difficult for her boyfriend. She just didn't want to eat other food after trying Shijun's food.

She had a lot of confidence in her boyfriend.

Picking up a piece of golden pork chop, Rindou's eyes showed a hint of approval. Yukihira Sōma's Katsudon, just looking at the appearance, was extremely well done.

The sauce attached to the surface was constantly steaming. Rindou knew that part of the rich sauce had been completely absorbed by the rice.

With a light bite, the gravy melts in her mouth, constantly stimulating her taste buds.

"Well, it's delicious! It's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; delicious, and some yam powder is added to it to increase the stickiness of the bread flour. It's a very creative approach."

Rindou praised for a while, Yukihira Sōma's cooking level was indeed very high.

"Oh my God, I didn't expect Yukihira's cooking to be so good. The whole pork chop was soft and juicy, but there was no burnt feeling of deep frying."

There was a hint of surprise in Sakaki Ryoko's beautiful eyes.

Suddenly, there was a feeling in her heart, as if a rich fragrance was pouring over her whole body starting from the top. The whole person seems to be filled with soft and smooth butter, but it didn't feel greasy at all.

"And these seaweed shreds should be processed many times to ensure the crispness of the seaweed shreds while maintaining the umami."

Tadokoro Megumi exclaimed involuntarily, she also thought Yukihira Sōma's cooking was amazing.

Rindou nodded in agreement. But she could predict the end result. If she hadn't tried Shijun's cuisine before she would praise this dish.

However, at the moment she always felt that Yukihira Sōma's pork chop rice was a little less interesting.

The three stopped their chopsticks after tasting some pork chops, seaweed, and rice.

After all, there is another one.

Rindou and Megumi couldn't wait for Shijun's cooking.

Tadokoro Megumi picked up Shijuna's bowl of tonkatsu and gently picked up one of the pork chops. She felt a little weird that even after a long delay, the pork chop was still steaming hot.

Surprised, she took a small bite.

'Pfft~~~' Tadokoro Megumi didn't think of this texture after some delay.

This piece of meat was so soft on the inside, except the thin layer on the outside thwt was relatively crisp.

It was like, when it was touched slightly by her teeth they exploded directly in her mouth.

Followed by a bursting momentum deliciousness like waves hitting the cliff, it instantly spreads on the tongue taste buds.

The essence of pork as if concentrated in one point, constantly stimulates the taste buds. The pleasure caused by the supreme delicacy seems to never stop.

Soft and silky pork, Sweet and rich gravy, Multiple refreshing sauces, Fresh umami like the sea breeze.

Tadokoro Megumi slowly closed her eyes and immersed herself in this delicacy in public. As if she was unaware of everything around her, she muttered to herself:

"Shijun's bowl of Katsudon is really delicious. I even remembered the unique taste of my hometown in port city!"

Sakaki Ryoko's expression wasn't much better at this time. Her pretty face was flushed red as if she was completely intoxicated by the delicious food.

Now she only feels a strong fragrance resounding in her mouth, constantly stimulating her appetite. She had even forgotten about judging, and began to eat on her own.

Not long after, when she finished eating the whole Katsudon, she couldn't help but let out a burst of emotion:

"Ah~~~ I feel so nostalgic, this is the atmosphere of the country, I feel a little homesick."

Rindou-senpai put down her chopsticks with a smile, and said slowly: "It's very authentic Hokkaido flavor, I can't think that Shijun also has a deep research on Japanese cuisine!" (Note: Google wise; Katsudon originates either from Shinjuku or Osaka, though)

That's right, she tasted a strong Hokkaido flavor from this Katsudon. The feeling of the sea breeze blowing in hrr face still reverberates in her heart to this day.

"You two, you should already have your own judgment." Rindou-senpai asked with a smile.

Although it was not a regular Shokugeki, she still had to avoid suspicion in terms of results.

Leave the decision to two first-year freshmen first, and no one would made irresponsible remarks. She didn't want anyone to think that Shijun was invincible with her by his side.

Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko looked at each other and said in unison, "The winner of this competition is Shijun!"

Although they were a bit sorry for their roommate in the same dorm, Shijun's cooking was indeed better.

"What? I lost completely?" Yukihira Sōma really didn't expect it.

When the three of judges had eaten Shijun's Katsudon, they instantly made a decision without hesitation. It made him feel a little unbelievable.

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"What? Can't believe it? Fortunately, I made an extra bowl, come and try it?"

A smiling Shijun came to Yukihira Sōma with a bowl of tonkatsu.

"When did you make an extra bowl?" A shocked expression appeared on Yukihira Sōma's face again.

He had been keeping an eye on Shijun's movements before. He thought he was trying his best to catch up with the opponent's speed.

He didn't expect Shijun to make an extra bowl. Yukihira Sōma subconsciously took the rice bowl that Shijun handed him.

There was only a little residual warmth on the bowl, and the pork chops on top of the rice looked a little cold. After all, it had been left for ten minutes, and Yukihira Sōma expressed understanding.

Picking up the pork chop, he started to eat.

He seemed to hear a crisp sound. The sound of his teeth crunching the crispy katsu lingered in his mind. The hot gravy gushed out suddenly, filling hid mouth in an instant.

But at this time Yukihira Sōma completely ignored the heat in his mouth. He was completely addicted to such a delicious taste.

The freshness of seaweed and the plumpness of pork were intertwined, as if to compose a moving melody.

He couldn't help but recall the smell of home. It's like going back to Yukihira Restaurant, where he competed with my father every day in cooking. (Note: ugh, the food seemed to always bring their hometown memories?)

It seems that he had experience of depression when he was constantly failing, and his his fighting spirit come the cheer his up.

Yukihira Sōma had no idea. That a dish, could actually made people felt as if they hasd relived their lives all over again.

At this moment, he already knew that he had completely lost. At least for now, Shijun skill was far better than him!