One by one, robes resembling those of the FFF Brigade fell off, revealing young chefs dressed in strange outfits, peculiar attire, and carrying various inexplicable tools.
"Well, well, isn't this Saiba? It's good to see you again. It seems like this will be a good day for revenge."
Looking at the man who appeared before him, Yukihira Soma narrowed his eyes and spoke in a sarcastic tone, which made Hoshino Sora look sideways, revealing a thoughtful expression.
It seemed that while he and his wives were honing their cooking skills at the Dimensional Restaurant, there had been some conflict between Yukihira Soma and Saiba Asahi. It should not have involved Erina, after all, Erina's beloved is him now.
Various thoughts surfaced in his mind. After the selection round, Hoshino Sora immediately took Erina Nakiri into the Dimensional Restaurant, where they stayed for about ten days.
To the outside world, Erina had simply disappeared for more than ten days, but she had made good arrangements for things after her departure, and no chaos occurred during that time.
Of course, this was not forced by Hoshino Sora; it was Erina Nakiri's request.
Knowing what she would face next, Erina Nakiri decided to seclude herself in the Dimensional Restaurant for intense training, diligently honing her culinary skills until the day before the competition began.
"Is that so? Good luck."
Carrying a small bag of luggage, Saiba Asahi yawned and walked towards the 'castle', his face full of laziness, showing a completely indifferent attitude.
"Huh? Hey, wait, where are you going? The trial is just about to begin!"
Looking at Saiba Asahi, who was walking forward with a disdainful expression, Yukihira Soma's expression was somewhat startled. He raised his hand, wanting to stop him, but didn't know what capacity to do so in.
"His starting point is further ahead than yours. WGO has given seed rights based on achievements. If nothing unexpected happens, he should go directly to the Third Gate. By the way, I'm going directly to the First Gate."
"However, WGO's calculation method is not very rigorous, so you don't need to pay too much attention to it. After all, they are all older than each other, and naturally participated in more competitions, so it's normal to have good records."
"Eh, you're a seeded player too?! How cunning!"
Seeing Yukihira Soma and Tadokoro Megumi's bewildered expressions, Hoshino Sora slowly explained that because he was a WGO-nominated contestant, he could go directly to the First Gate.
"That's right, but it's not just about age for achievements. Look at these people outside, which one isn't twenty-three or twenty-four? To put it bluntly, everyone left here has only met the minimum standard for participation."
"Yukihira Soma, if you want to get revenge on me, come to the Tenshukaku! You should at least easily pass the First Gate, after all, you're that guy's son. Really, poor me, I'm about to cry."
"Farewell, Yukihira Soma, and Hoshino Sora."
After taking a deep look at Hoshino Sora, who was standing beside Yukihira Soma, Saiba Asahi waved his hand and then strode towards the special passage provided by the organizers for seeded contestants.
"Wash your neck and wait! Watch me defeat you!"
Looking at the arrogant Saiba Asahi, Yukihira Soma put his hands on his hips and said sternly, his face full of seriousness and confidence. He would not be discouraged by a temporary failure.
"How youthful. Hoshino-kun, shouldn't you strike a pose and give a speech?"
"Please, I'm past the age for doing such childish things."
"What, what? Are you implying that I'm childish?!"
"No, it's your imagination."
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