After class that day.
"Host has accumulated ten daily gift packages. Would you like to open them?"
The system prompted.
"Why only ten?"
Satou couldn't help but say.
But after thinking about it, he had been very busy these days; whether it was moving or helping Nagi-no-ki Touko save her ramen shop, he had taken a few days off.
And he had also helped Erina Nakiri take on many taste-testing jobs.
"Then open them."
Satou said.
"Host opens daily gift package, cooking level +1."
"Host opens daily gift package, cooking level +2."
"Host opens daily gift package, obtains one Cheese Rabbit."
…
"Host opens daily gift package, obtains one pound of Cream Matsutake."
"Host opens daily gift package, obtains two Almond Cabbage."
"Host opens daily gift package, cooking level +2."
This time, with ten consecutive daily gift package openings, in addition to cooking levels, Satou also obtained three ingredients; although they were all ones he had received before, it was still a good harvest.
With this increase in cooking level, Satou's current cooking level had reached sixty-four, making another significant improvement.
"Oh, by the way, the notice for the practical training has been released. Did you receive it?"
At this moment, Erina Nakiri also returned and asked.
"Mmm, I received it."
Satou nodded and said, "Can I not participate?"
Erina Nakiri's forehead immediately filled with black lines; she gritted her teeth and said, "No, you can't. The school's intention is for students to experience the outside environment, not just stay in an ivory tower."
"Alright."
Satou nodded; from this perspective, encountering powerful chefs from outside would indeed be very helpful to him.
After all, the culinary level in Shokugeki no Soma was definitely higher than in his original world, and wanting to meet more chefs, this was indeed a good choice.
"So, where will we be interning?"
He asked.
"That's hard to say."
Erina Nakiri said, "It can be anywhere from high-end restaurants to food manufacturers, and even public institutions. However, no matter where it is, they accept Far Moon interns because they trust Far Moon; if you don't perform well, you will be expelled."
"The internship is for two people, right?"
Satou asked, "If it's the two of us, that would be great."
Erina Nakiri's face immediately flushed; she also really wanted to be assigned with Satou, but that depended on the opportunity, and even as an Elite Ten, she couldn't interfere.
"Then, let's prepare over the next few days."
Erina Nakiri said, then went upstairs.
As soon as she left, Satou received a new task.
"Host has received a new task.
Task description: Please pass the practical training test with excellent results.
Task reward: Choose one between an A-grade ingredient gift package and three B-grade ingredient gift packages.
Task time: Within one month."
"An A-grade ingredient gift package?"
Satou's eyes immediately lit up.
This was the first time he had received a task with an A-grade ingredient gift package as a reward, so no matter what, he had to participate in this practical training.
Soon, a few days passed, and it was time for the practical training.
"Satou, you must come back early. I will miss you every day."
Thor, wiping away tears, reluctantly said goodbye, like a woman seeing her husband off to war.
Satou was a bit speechless; it wasn't like he wasn't coming back alive.
"Satou, come back soon."
Kanna said in her naturally blank tone, then walked over and hugged Satou.
Although Kanna usually had a naturally blank expression, she was clearly very reluctant inside.
"Mm, I know."
Satou smiled slightly and said.
Then, he dragged the suitcase Thor had packed and walked out.
Erina Nakiri was already waiting for him in the living room.
"By the way, Erina, where is your training location this time?"
Satou asked.
"It's at Kanda Soba Shop in Ki no Kuni."
Erina Nakiri said.
"Then it's not the same place as me."
Satou looked at the notice and said regretfully.
He had already called Alice Nakiri earlier, and her internship location was also different from his. He still remembered how angry Alice Nakiri was at the time, clamoring to go with him.
"Yes, it is."
Erina Nakiri also nodded regretfully.
At this moment, the car arrived.
"Then I'll go first. Work hard during your internship."
Erina Nakiri smiled slightly and said caringly.
"Mm, I know."
Satou nodded.
As soon as Erina Nakiri left, he also got into the special car the Tsundere had specially prepared for him.
More than an hour later, the car finally stopped.
"Is this the place?"
Satou got out of the car and, following the address on the notice, found the place where he was to intern.
It was a Japanese-style restaurant, and its name was "Kirinoya."
"Kirinoya? That name sounds a bit familiar."
Satou muttered to himself.
Then, he saw a woman wearing traditional Japanese clothes, with fair skin, delicate features, and a gentle demeanor, walk out of the restaurant.
Seeing Satou, she paused, then smiled slightly, "Oh my, you must be this year's intern, right?"
"Hello, Instructor."
Satou bowed. He hadn't expected that this internship location would be at Hinako Inui's Kirinoya; no wonder the restaurant's name sounded familiar.
"Oh my, I'm no longer a guest Instructor for the residential training, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me senior."
Hinako Inui covered her mouth and laughed, "Satou."
"Eh? Senior knows me?"
Satou couldn't help but ask.
"You were the top student in the residential training, so of course, I remember you clearly."
Hinako Inui said with a smile, then gently greeted, "Please come in."
"Thank you."
Satou nodded, walked into the shop, then remembered something and asked, "By the way, has the other intern arrived yet?"
"Not yet."
Hinako Inui said.
Unexpectedly, just then, a timid voice suddenly sounded from outside the door, "Excuse me for disturbing, I am this year's intern."
Satou felt the voice sounded a bit familiar, and then he saw a blue-haired, cute-looking girl walk in somewhat timidly.
"Eh? Megumi?"
He couldn't help but say.
"Eh?"
Tadokoro Megumi froze for a moment, then, like a puppy finding its owner, she threw herself into Satou's arms and started sobbing, "Waaah, Satou, I thought I'd never see you again."
Satou: "..."
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