"I have tasted the dishes from both sides, and my heart has reached a verdict." "Alice Nakiri and Erina Nakiri's 'Dragon Through a Tiger's B
"I have tasted the dishes from both sides, and my heart has reached a verdict." "Alice Nakiri and Erina Nakiri's 'Dragon Through a Tiger's B
"I have tasted the dishes from both sides, and my heart has reached a verdict."
"Alice Nakiri and Erina Nakiri's 'Dragon Through a Tiger's Belly' flexibly combines pig's large intestine, eel, and pork belly, utilizing the respective characteristics of the ingredients to create an unparalleled, exquisite taste."
"And Nakiri Kaede, Nakiri Sui, and Nakiri Ranye, your 'Cyclone Crispy-Skinned Pork Belly' interprets the flavor of pork belly to the extreme."
Looking at the five people standing before him, Dylan spoke slowly.
These two groups of contestants.
One side utilized the characteristics of different ingredients to combine them, while the other used spices to interpret a single ingredient to its utmost.
Both sides perfectly showcased their individual strengths, while also integrating their respective advantages into the dish, elevating its flavor.
It could be said that they had perfectly fulfilled the theme.
"The final winner is..."
Exchanging a glance with Senzaemon Nakiri and Nakiri Sen'uemon, and looking at the blank paper before him, Dylan picked up a brush and dipped it in ink.
"Dragon Through a Tiger's Belly."
Almost simultaneously, the three wrote down their answer, then held up the papers to show the crowd the characters written on them, announcing the final result.
"Great, we won!"
This made a look of disbelief appear on Nakiri Kaede's face, while Alice Nakiri and Erina Nakiri high-fived, showing the expressions of victors.
"Why?"
Although he wanted to keep this question in his heart, he found he simply couldn't, so he asked in a hoarse voice.
"Your dish was very delicious, but it only utilized one ingredient: pork belly. Although you continuously added spices to make the pork belly's flavor more delicious, you were only making a 'single-core' dish. The upper limit of its flavor was already set. And Alice and Erina's 'Dragon Through a Tiger's Belly' combined the essences of pig's large intestine, eel, and pork belly, allowing them to fuse with each other. Although they didn't specifically polish any single area, the combination of flavors within it gave the dish a quantum leap in improvement."
Comparing the flavors of the two dishes, although both were Special Grade, there was still a gap between them.
Alice Nakiri was able to pass the Guangzhou Special Grade Chef Examination, her skills already approaching One-Star Special Grade. Coupled with the help of Erina Nakiri's God Tongue, the standard of this dish had impressively reached One-Star Special Grade.
As for Nakiri Kaede's team of three, although they all gave it their all, the huge gap in skill was not something that could be bridged by a sudden burst of power.
What's more, Alice Nakiri, in order to teach these three cousins who had insulted her Dylan-nii a lesson, had also given it her all, performing beyond her usual level. Thus, the gap between the two sides had actually widened.
"Single-core, multi-core..."
Hearing Dylan's words, Nakiri Kaede fell into deep thought, then lowered his head and muttered to himself. He seemed to have suddenly understood something.
However, while he accepted it, Nakiri Sui and Nakiri Ranye on the side found it a bit hard to accept.
"Are you saying that Alice and Erina's dish is superior to ours?"
Nakiri Sui spoke with some hesitation. Although she knew she shouldn't doubt Dylan and her two grandfathers, she was very unwilling to accept it.
As an Elite Ten member who had graduated from Tōtsuki several years ago, she had her own pride. To be defeated so easily by a junior five years younger than her was something they simply couldn't accept!
"Taste it and you'll know. Since you don't believe what I say, then let the dish speak for me and explain everything."
Hearing Nakiri Sui's doubt, Dylan wasn't angry. He just pushed the plate in front of him forward and handed her a pair of chopsticks for her to taste.
"Gulp..."
Looking at the not-so-much-left "Dragon Through a Tiger's Belly," Nakiri Sui swallowed, then picked up the chopsticks, took a piece, and put it into her mouth.
Tiger's roar, dragon's cry!
After closing her eyes.
Such a scene appeared before Nakiri Sui's eyes!
On the clouds in the sky, a massive green dragon was circling, roaring at a giant white tiger. And the white tiger, not to be outdone, let out a roar that made the mountain forest tremble.
Neither of them would submit to the other. In an instant, the great dragon and the giant tiger clashed in the void.
The two fought fiercely in the air. At times, the great dragon had the upper hand, its fire and lightning weaving into a terrifying net.
At other times, the giant tiger counterattacked, its sharp claws and fangs glinting with a cold light, forcing even the great dragon to temporarily avoid its sharp edge.
Such a magnificent and grand scene for a moment dazzled Nakiri Sui. Her heart pounded like thunder, and her whole being was plunged into shock.
"Ah!"
A slightly complex sound escaped her lips, accompanied by a trembling in her legs. Nakiri Sui's legs gave way, and she slumped to the ground, the lapels of her clothes falling open, revealing the light pink inner wear beneath.
This was proof that the Nakiri family found something delicious!
"We lost."
Clutching her chest, a hint of gray despair appeared on Nakiri Sui's face. After working so hard for so long, to now be surpassed so easily by a junior.
How could she be reconciled to this!
"If I also..."
Looking at the ever-composed Dylan, and Alice Nakiri who was fluttering around him like a butterfly among flowers.
A thought appeared in Nakiri Sui's mind.
If she also offered herself to him, could she learn the same techniques?
"Young lady, you are becoming attached to appearances."
Looking at Nakiri Sui's ever-changing gaze, how could Dylan not understand her thoughts? He shook his head and stood up from his seat, walking towards the outside.
"I, attached to appearances?"
Dylan's words left Nakiri Sui confused, while Nakiri Ranye on the side showed a strange expression, then leaned over and whispered a few words in her ear.
"Master Dylan."
The moment Dylan left the room, Erina and Alice followed right behind him, staying by his side, one on his left and one on his right.
"Take me to my room."
Looking at the two who had followed him, Dylan rubbed the bridge of his nose and spoke with some fatigue.
"It's already been prepared for you. Follow me."
Erina Nakiri nodded, then led the way in front. Before long, a sliding door in front of them opened, and the three of them arrived at a spacious guest room.
The interior of the guest room adopted a Japanese-style layout. In the center was a large tatami mat, beige in color, soft to the touch, and easy to clean.
In a corner of the room was an alcove, with a simple wooden shelf inside displaying a few decorative items. It was also an excellent spot for admiring the scenery outside the window.
As for the furniture within, it was mainly in a simple Japanese style.
Low wooden tables and chairs, storage cabinets, etc., with smooth lines and harmonious colors, gave a warm and inviting feeling.
"The lighting is quite good, and I like the layout too. I can tell the person who arranged it was very thoughtful."
Looking at the warm and comfortable guest room before him, Dylan nodded and said with some emotion.
"I just tidied it up a bit..."
Hearing Dylan's words, Erina's face turned slightly red. She didn't mention that she had spent several hours cleaning and arranging the room after hearing the news in the afternoon.
"Alright, it's getting late. Erina, you can go now. The two of us need to rest too."
Taking out the bedding from the wall closet with practiced ease and placing it in the middle of the room, Alice Nakiri said while looking up at the bewildered Erina Nakiri.
"Huh? Your room is upstairs, next to mine."
Erina Nakiri was full of confusion, then stated the location of Alice's room: upstairs from this room, right next to hers.
That was also where Alice Nakiri stayed every time she came home. Although she hadn't been back for over a year, she shouldn't have forgotten, right?
"Hmph hmph hmph, Erina, you completely don't get it. We're a couple. Of course, we have to stay together the first time we come home!"
Hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Alice Nakiri let out a triumphant hum. She said as she put down the bedding in her hands, her hands on her hips, full of smugness.
"What?! You two are staying together!"
Hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Erina Nakiri's eyes widened, as if in disbelief, but she immediately reacted:
"A couple? Since when!?"
"Hahaha," Erina Nakiri took two steps forward, coming before the two of them, her gaze sweeping back and forth between Dylan and Alice Nakiri, a look of betrayal and constipation on her face.
"A few days ago, I guess. After all, we've known each other for so many years. The atmosphere was just right at the time, so it was only natural for us to confirm our relationship."
Meeting Erina Nakiri's somewhat questioning gaze, Dylan's expression remained unchanged as he simply explained how the two of them had gotten together.
Of course, considering there were parts not suitable for children, Dylan appropriately censored them.
Looking at Dylan and Alice Nakiri standing together, seemingly very much in love.
Erina Nakiri felt a sudden pang in her heart. She steadied herself with a nearby chair, but on the surface, she maintained her composure to look normal.
"Even if you are together, you're not married, not even engaged. You definitely can't stay in the same room!"
As if thinking of something, Erina Nakiri took another step forward, blocking the two of them, her arms crossed in a gesture of refusal towards Alice.
"What century's feudal thinking is that..."
Hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Alice rolled her eyes speechlessly, then took two steps back to Dylan's side and very intimately hugged his arm.
"Anyway, it's just not allowed! Go back to your room with me! Grandpa will definitely scold you if he finds out."
Erina Nakiri's face was very red. She didn't know why she was meddling in these things, but at this moment, she just didn't want these two to be alone in a room.
"Alright, I'll go up with you. As compensation, let me sleep with you tonight."
"As long as you go up, I have no problem!"
Beside her, Alice Nakiri, who had been pulled along, looked at her with a thoughtful expression, then pouted at Dylan and left with Erina Nakiri.
"What's the situation? Why are you looking at me like that?"
Dylan, however, scratched his head in confusion, watching the two of them leave. He then went forward to close the door and silently picked up the bedding from the floor.
Spreading out the bedding on the floor, he quickly took off his heavy clothes, turned off the lights, and lay down, falling asleep not long after.
On the other side, the two who had left Dylan's room walked shoulder to shoulder.
"Erina, you like Dylan-nii, don't you?"
Because only the two of them were present, Alice Nakiri's words were very direct. She looked into her eyes as she spoke, but was met with Erina Nakiri's complete denial.
"What! Like Master Dylan? How is that possible! Although he's handsome, his cooking skills are good, he's very gentle, and he's very good to me, I don't like him! At most, at most, I just respect him very much!"
Hearing the words from the person beside her, Erina frantically spoke, her eyes darting around, not daring to look directly at Alice, her heart beating furiously.
"But your face is so red when you say this, and you don't seem to have a fever. Besides, I only said one sentence, do you need to reply with so much?"
Watching Erina Nakiri frantically trying to clear her relationship with Dylan, her voice even sounding strange, Alice Nakiri pinched her chin and said with a slight tease.
"I just wanted to make it clearer to you that I have no improper thoughts about Master Dylan. Don't misunderstand..."
"It's okay."
Watching the rapidly speaking Erina Nakiri, Alice Nakiri's voice suddenly rang out, interrupting the words she was about to say.
"Huh?"
Hearing her words, Erina Nakiri was briefly stunned, then let out a surprised "eh?".
"I never mind if there are other people around Dylan-nii. His charm is simply too strong; he will attract all kinds of girls wherever he goes. It's too difficult for me to keep him by my side alone, and I don't have that ability. It's better to share than to block, so I gave up."
Thinking of the gentle-looking, stunningly-figured Kikuchi Sonoka, Alice Nakiri shook her head, then took the stunned Erina Nakiri's hand.
"If you have those kinds of thoughts, there's no need to hide them. As your older sister, I will fully support you. you just need to pursue him with confidence."
As she spoke, Alice Nakiri patted Erina Nakiri's shoulder.
Instead of letting Dylan's side be filled with women she didn't know, it was better to let Erina Nakiri take her place. They could help each other and better lock his heart.
"I... I don't know what I'm thinking..."
Hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Erina Nakiri lowered her head and said in a small voice, her large eyes filled with confusion.
Alice Nakiri suddenly told her all this, and she didn't know how to answer, let alone understand her own feelings.
"It's okay. I didn't know at the beginning either. It was only as I slowly grew up that I understood that this kind of emotion is called 'like'."
Looking at Erina Nakiri's muddled appearance, Alice Nakiri thought of her younger self.
"We still have a long time. There are still three years of getting along in the future. You can use these three years to properly clarify your own feelings!"
Thinking of the upcoming three years of high school, a slight smile appeared on Alice Nakiri's lips.
"I said it just now, we'll sleep together tonight. The last time we slept together seems to have been ten years ago? I don't remember too clearly, but never mind."
Stopping in front of a room, Alice Nakiri proactively pushed open the door, at the same time taking Erina Nakiri's hand.
"It's okay, I didn't know at the beginning either. It was only as I slowly grew up that I understood that this kind of emotion is called 'like'."
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