"Hey, is it really okay for someone like this to be a judge?"
Yukihira Soma couldn't help but ask.
"Are you doubting my standards?"
Ann's eyes narrowed slightly as she asked.
"Ah, no, not really, it's just that I always feel like you look down on ordinary cooks like me."
Yukihira Soma rubbed the back of his head and said.
"Absolutely not!"
Ann stood up, spread her hands, and revealed a sweet smile, "Although I do treat you like an idiot…"
"Cough, cough, although you indeed don't have a single star, this has nothing to do with the cuisine you make. Whether you are a famous chef or a chef with no value like you, in any case, as long as it's cuisine that has been made, I will give an absolutely objective and fair evaluation."
Although her smile was beautiful, her tone gentle, and carried a hint of encouragement, Yukihira Soma always felt that the way she looked at him was like looking at a piece of trash.
"She just called me an idiot, didn't she?"
He turned his head and asked 08.
Tadokoro Megumi gave a forced smile. Although the other party's tone was always gentle, she truly didn't seem to take any of them seriously.
"Alright, let's start the audit quickly. My time is tight."
Ann asked Kujo Eisuke, "I heard you are a Far Moon graduate, right?"
"Yes, that's right."
Kujo Eisuke nodded.
"I remember the last restaurant I tasted also happened to be opened by a Far Moon graduate, the shop name was Fog, and the head chef seemed to be Hinako Inui."
Ann revealed a sweet smile on her face.
"Hinako Inui?"
Yukihira Soma and the others couldn't help but exclaim, as they still had a strong impression of this gentle and beautiful guest Instructor.
"Oh? Do you know her? She is indeed a talented chef. Her restaurant has successfully received a two-star evaluation. I hope this restaurant won't disappoint me either."
Ann sat down in her seat and said with a smile.
"Head Chef, what should we do?"
The other chefs in the restaurant looked at Kujo Eisuke.
Kujo Eisuke's expression was serious, and he said, "Although the time is ten days earlier than usual, the Far Moon student just now has already pointed out our flaws, so perhaps we can give it a try."
Everyone nodded solemnly.
Although there was no time to practice, at this point, they could only bite the bullet and go for it.
"Let's watch the show for a bit."
Yoshino Yuuki said.
Everyone nodded, as they had nothing else to do anyway.
So they sat down at the table, enjoying desserts while watching the excitement unfold.
Ann also sat quietly in her chair, calmly flipping through the thick stack of books, waiting.
About an hour and a half later, Kujo Eisuke brought out a dish.
"Please taste it. This is our signature dish, French Lemon Chicken."
He said in a deep voice.
Ann closed her book, looked at the dish in front of her, and nodded.
Satou gave Kujo Eisuke a questioning look.
Kujo Eisuke's face showed an unpleasant smile.
Although Satou had pointed out all his flaws, correction required time and practice; it wasn't possible to fix them immediately after they were pointed out.
But now, time didn't allow him to practice, so he could only bite the bullet and go for it.
At this moment, Ann had already begun tasting.
She delicately cut the chicken, then sniffed it, a sweet smile appearing on her face, and then took a bite.
Everyone in the restaurant watched nervously.
Even Satou was like this.
If he hadn't guessed wrong, helping the opposing restaurant overcome its difficulties should refer to the WGO audit. If they could successfully receive a one-star evaluation, then Satou would have officially completed his mission.
"Oh?"
Ann's face showed an expression of joy, and she said softly, "The sweet and delicious chicken, paired with the aroma of lime, truly makes for a good dish."
Hearing this comment, Kujo Eisuke and the others all showed happy expressions on their faces. It seemed that this dish had received the other party's approval!
"Then, may I ask, Governor, can our restaurant receive a one-star evaluation this year?"
Kujo Eisuke quickly asked.
"Although this dish is indeed good. But…"
Ann smiled slightly, then suddenly changed her tone, "No."
The atmosphere in the restaurant instantly dropped to freezing point.
Before, everyone was very happy, thinking that this time there would be no problem, but the blow of reality was like a bucket of cold water poured over their heads, and everyone's hearts turned cold.
"W-why not?"
Kujo Eisuke asked with a grim expression, "Before, didn't you say this dish was good?"
"It's acceptable, but you used a bit too much honey, making the entire dish overly sweet. Additionally, it was marinated for too long, making the flavor too strong…" Ann pointed out several flaws in one breath.
"Damn it." Kujo Eisuke's face was extremely grim. When he was cooking, he had replaced the regular mustard with honey mustard. However, honey mustard itself contains honey, so the amount of other honey used should have been reduced, but he overlooked that.
"How strict." Tadokoro Megumi exclaimed in admiration.
"Yeah, I guess I'll just stick to running my small family restaurant." Yukihira Soma nodded repeatedly.
"Miss Official, please give us another chance." Everyone in Kujo Restaurant knelt on the ground, pleading.
"My time is tight. I have three more restaurants to review next, so that's it. You'll have to wait until next year." Ann wore a gentle smile, but her words were devoid of emotion. Then, she somewhat laboriously picked up the book on the table and stumbled towards the restaurant exit.
Satou also felt a headache coming on. Had it really not been completed? If so, wouldn't his mission be ruined?
"Wait a moment, Miss Official." Kujo Eisuke was still making a last-ditch effort.
But Ann didn't even glance at him.
"Excuse me, your name is Ann, right?" Satou could only step forward and ask.
"Do you have any further instructions?" Ann turned her head, looking at him with emotionless red pupils.
"If I make a dish that satisfies you, could you please reconsider your evaluation?" Satou asked.
"Not interested." Ann coldly refused, "I don't have that much time."
"Then what if it's a new dish created based on this one?" Satou quickly followed up.
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