According to the original plot, Senzaemon Nakiri's underwear only suddenly burst open after he walked off the stage.
However, after Tadokoro Megumi studied ramen with Nagi-no-ki Touko, her ramen skills improved by leaps and bounds, producing an even more perfect soup base.
Tasting this light, long-lasting, and mellow ramen, all the judges couldn't help but smile blissfully.
"I can barely control my expression of happiness!"
"The sour chicken sauce further highlights the fresh sweetness of the vegetables, and paired with the delicate soup base, it's like a symphony, intoxicating."
Senzaemon Nakiri's face remained impassive, but he was very shocked inwardly.
"Is this girl called Tadokoro Megumi? It seems she possesses immeasurable potential."
He murmured to himself.
Subsequently, Senzaemon Nakiri, holding a giant brush taller than himself, walked to the large white paper, pondered for a long time, and hesitated to make a move.
"Is the winner finally going to be decided?"
Below the stage, all the students were intently focused.
"Megumi should be able to win, right? This time the theme just happens to be ramen; you know, she's been practicing ramen with Megishima-senpai for the past few days."
Yuki Yoshino said.
Ryoko Sakaki and the others also nodded, secretly glancing at Satou, wondering if he had known the topic beforehand.
But the topic was only drawn yesterday, so logically, Satou couldn't have known.
Just then, Senzaemon Nakiri on the Shokugeki stage opened his eyes, wielded the giant brush, and wrote the three large characters "Tadokoro Megumi" on the white paper!
"She actually won."
Erina Nakiri said with a hint of surprise, apparently not expecting that timid girl she remembered could enter the top four!
"No way? That dead last actually made it to the top four?"
"Yeah. This is too surprising."
The other students also looked incredulous.
You see, Tadokoro Megumi entered high school as the last-place student from middle school, and now, in a flash, she's a top-four contestant?
Many people looked at Satou, believing it was because of him.
On the Shokugeki stage, Tadokoro Megumi was stunned for a moment, then felt genuine joy.
"That's great, I finally won."
She sighed in relief, feeling a sense of satisfaction.
"Damn it."
Ryo was furious, clearly unwilling, not expecting himself to lose.
"Hey, let me taste your ramen."
He yelled at Tadokoro Megumi.
Tadokoro Megumi was startled by him, then timidly brought a bowl of the dish in front of him, "Please enjoy."
Ryo took a bite, and the unexpected mellow umami instantly captivated his body.
"Indeed, it's stronger than mine."
He gritted his teeth, saying unwillingly.
"Damn it, Ryo-kun is too useless!"
Alice Nakiri pouted, looking displeased.
Satou smiled at her.
"I know!"
Alice Nakiri stomped her foot, then blushed and quietly barked a few times, "Woof woof woof."
"Alice, I must say, your barks are very realistic."
Erina Nakiri couldn't help but say with a laugh.
"Erina, you're so annoying!"
Alice Nakiri cried out in exasperation.
However, suddenly, she seemed to remember something, glanced at Satou, and her expression turned triumphant again, she snorted lightly and turned to leave.
Erina Nakiri was a little puzzled, saying, "Why did Alice suddenly become so triumphant?"
"I don't know."
Satou said insincerely.
"Hmph, Erina, let you be smug, you still don't know I slept with your man, do you?"
As she walked into the corridor, Alice Nakiri's lips curled into a triumphant smile, feeling that after all these years, she had finally won against Erina Nakiri once.
But then, her face fell, and she muttered to herself, "If Mom finds out I slept with sister's man, she'll definitely kill me. Forget it, I won't tell Mom. But if I pretend this never happened, wouldn't I be at too much of a loss?"
"That's it, I'll do this!"
Alice Nakiri suddenly thought of something, her eyes lit up, and then she laughed triumphantly.
At this moment, Tadokoro Megumi walked off the Shokugeki stage.
As soon as she walked down, she threw herself into Satou's arms, happily exclaiming, "That's great, Satou! I finally won!"
Erina Nakiri's forehead subtly twitched with a vein, and she lightly coughed beside them.
Tadokoro Megumi then noticed Erina Nakiri was also present, and her face immediately turned crimson, she quickly lowered her head and stepped out of Satou's embrace.
"Megumi, you're truly amazing!"
Yuki Yoshino praised from the side.
"Mm. It's mainly Satou's credit. Actually, I'm also very surprised; I didn't expect this topic to be ramen."
Tadokoro Megumi secretly glanced at Satou, but quickly lowered her head again, saying softly.
Even now, she still found it incredible that the topic was coincidentally ramen.
"Since the competition is over, let's go first."
Erina Nakiri said.
"Mm."
Satou nodded.
As soon as they left, Yuki Yoshino stuck out her tongue and said, "Miss Erina seemed a bit jealous just now."
"After all, I was too rude."
Tadokoro Megumi said awkwardly.
"I say, Megumi, aren't you too spineless? If you like Satou, why don't you just snatch him from Miss Erina?"
Yuki Yoshino offered a mischievous suggestion.
"What nonsense are you talking about? I… I don't like Satou, and how could I possibly snatch him from Miss Erina?"
Tadokoro Megumi's face instantly turned bright red as she said in a flustered tone.
"In love, everyone is equal, you know, Megumi, you also have a chance."
Ryoko Sakaki smiled slightly and said.
"I also have a chance?"
Tadokoro Megumi was stunned for a moment.
Upon returning to the mansion, Satou received a message from the system.
"Host has completed the mission to help a companion enter the top four, receiving one advanced ingredient gift package and one kitchen utensil gift package. Would you like to open them?"
"Open them."
Satou said.
"Congratulations, Host, you have unlocked the ingredients Nairuo Tu and Frozen Wild Buffalo."
Satou was stunned for a moment and asked, "Can ingredient gift packages yield two types of ingredients?"
"Yes, there's a small chance of yielding two or more types of ingredients."
The system explained.
Then Satou opened the kitchen utensil gift package.
"Host has opened the kitchen utensil gift package and received the Seven Star Sword - Breaking Army."
Subsequently, a giant kitchen knife appeared in his hand.
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