Next, everyone tasted Kashiwagi Shoko's dish.
"Now, let's begin the voting to elect the new Elite Ten."
Azami Nakiri put down his knife and fork and said indifferently.
"Well then, I'll go first."
He smiled and said, "I think Shiratsu Rindo's dish is more outstanding. Both in taste and technique, it has reached the standard of the Elite Ten.
As for Satou's dish, it still appears a bit raw in some places, and the handling isn't very good.
Therefore, I recommend Shiratsu Rindo more."
Satou raised his eyebrows, an 'I knew it' expression on his face.
Shiratsu Jurio, beside him, looked very happy.
"But I clearly feel that Satou's dish is superior. Even I'm not confident I could make such a dish."
Eishi Tsukasa said with a serious expression, "So I think the one more suitable for this position is Satou."
"Is that so? It seems there's a divergence of opinions."
Azami Nakiri smiled, "It's truly regrettable that my opinion and Eishi Tsukasa's couldn't align.
What about everyone else?"
"I also believe it belongs to Satou's dish."
Isshiki Satoshi said with a beaming smile.
"I think so too, the skill gap is too big.
Isn't that obvious?"
Kuga Terunori rested his cheek on one hand and said lazily, "Anyone with normal taste buds should be able to tell, right?"
That last sentence was clearly expressing his dissatisfaction to Azami Nakiri.
"I also believe Satou is more qualified for the Elite Ten position."
Erina Nakiri also spoke at this moment.
"In that case, it's… four to one."
Seeing Satou's score far ahead, Tadokoro Megumi genuinely smiled, "That's wonderful."
Azami Nakiri's brow subtly furrowed, but he still smiled and said, "What about the others?"
"I also think Shiratsu Rindo's dish is very good. I recommend Shiratsu Rindo for the Elite Ten."
Eizan Etsuya smiled and said indifferently.
However, just then, a cheerful voice suddenly rang out from the doorway.
"Ah! I finally made it."
Kobayashi Rindo walked in from the doorway, carrying large bags.
"Rindo, you're late."
Eishi Tsukasa couldn't help but laugh, "The selection has already begun."
"What? It's already started? Does that mean I missed out on delicious food?"
Kobayashi Rindo's face showed an expression of annoyance, then she saw Satou, and her eyes immediately lit up! "Hey, hey, junior, this is the bat meat I told you about last time! And this is dried scorpion, and and…"
She walked over and patted Satou's shoulder, then shoved all the large bags into his arms, "There's lots of delicious stuff inside!"
As she spoke, she licked her tongue, seeming a bit reluctant to part with them.
"Uh, thank you, senior."
Satou was a bit speechless. Although he wasn't interested in these… strange ingredients, Kobayashi Rindo had specially brought them for him, so he was still grateful.
"Hey…!!!, junior, how are things going now? Don't worry, Big Sister will protect you."
Kobayashi Rindo patted Satou's shoulder, looking like a protective big sister.
"Uh, currently, Satou and Shiratsu's score is four to two. Besides… Head Chef Nakiri, Eizan also supported Shiratsu."
Tadokoro Megumi said somewhat weakly from the side.
"What?! Damn it! Eizan, how dare you not choose my junior! Quickly retract your decision!"
Kobayashi Rindo was furious upon hearing this, revealing her two sharp little canine teeth, and gripping Eizan Etsuya's hair, she shouted in a huff.
Eizan Etsuya's face was grim, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "Lin Longdan, isn't that a bit much to ask?"
"Is it Kobayashi Rindo? The decision has been made; it's impossible to retract it.
Please stop fooling around."
Azami Nakiri glanced at her, somewhat displeased.
"Hmph!"
Kobayashi Rindo then let out a soft snort and reluctantly released her grip.
"My result is also Satou.
I won't be like Eizan."
Nene Kinokuni adjusted her glasses and said calmly, though she was mocking Eizan Etsuya, by doing so, she also mocked Azami Nakiri, which made the latter's face turn somewhat grim.
Subsequently, Saito Soumei and Akikubo Momo also made their choices, both selecting Satou.
"With this, Satou has officially become one of the Elite Ten!"
Eishi Tsukasa stood up happily, "This is truly wonderful!"
"Ah, Satou has become one of the Elite Ten.
That's impressive!"
Yukihira Soma scratched his head; although he felt a little regretful, he was equally happy for Satou.
"Junior! You have to treat me to a welcome dinner tonight!"
Kobayashi Rindo patted Satou's shoulder and laughed, her two small canine teeth sparkling.
"Hmm… if this happens, won't I be unable to have children?"
Alice Nakiri was a little unhappy, pouting her small mouth and muttering softly.
"Alice, what are you muttering about?"
Erina Nakiri walked over and asked curiously.
"Nothing, I'm talking about babies."
Alice Nakiri said, puffing out her cheeks.
"Babies?"
Erina Nakiri was taken aback.
Azami Nakiri was silent for a moment, then he calmly glanced at Satou and left directly.
Today's outcome indeed exceeded his expectations.
He truly hadn't expected Satou's strength to be so terrifying; the dish just now had given him an immense shock, even Eishi Tsukasa's cooking, by comparison, was merely so-so.
This made him feel a sense of crisis.
"Now that Satou has become the Third Seat, we can draw with them in the Elite Ten Council."
Erina Nakiri walked over and said.
"That's right, as long as we get one more to our side, we can take Far Moon back from his hands."
Satou nodded.
"Hey!!! Junior, we're having a celebration party at Erina's place tonight to celebrate you becoming one of the Elite Ten; I can call Momo and the others over."
Kobayashi Rindo leaned in and smiled slightly.
Satou's eyes lit up; this was indeed an opportunity to get closer to them, "Thank you so much."
"No problem, didn't I say it? Your senior will look after you!"
Kobayashi Rindo smiled triumphantly.
In the evening, a party was held at Erina Nakiri's mansion, partly to celebrate Satou becoming one of the Elite Ten, and also to welcome Kobayashi Rindo.
Akikubo Momo was also dragged over by Kobayashi Rindo.
"I say, Rindo, why is your welcome party being held at Su Pian and Erina's place?"
Akikubo Momo said somewhat unwillingly.
"Phew, because it's lively with many people!"
Kobayashi Rindo giggled.
As soon as the two reached the door, Akikubo Momo was attracted by the Happiny standing at the entrance.
"So cute."
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