On the second day, although Satou increased the price of the admission tickets, the number of customers who came to make reservations did not decrease at all; instead, it increased.
In desperation, Satou could only decide to offer dishes at noon.
Today's ingredient theme was tuna, and the exquisite taste, surpassing the world's most premium tuna, once again caused a huge stir among the customers.
The customers present had all tasted the most delicious bluefin tuna, but at this moment, they were shocked to discover that even the most expensive bluefin tuna belly meat could not compare to the tuna they were currently eating.
In these past few days, Satou's restaurant's revenue had consistently been first in the Near Mountain Area, and even ranked first in the entire School Festival.
It could be said that Satou's restaurant had long become the most dazzling restaurant at the School Festival, even overshadowing Eishi Tsukasa's restaurant.
In Tokyo's culinary circles, Satou's extraordinary cooking skills and rare, delicious ingredients also caused a huge sensation.
Countless socialites wanted to taste his dishes.
By now, in the high-end culinary world, the biggest and most popular daily topic was what kind of dish Satou had made yesterday and what rare ingredients he had used.
It could be said that being able to taste Satou's dishes had now become a way to show one's status.
In the black market, the price of a single seat was even speculated to be one million Japanese Yen, but even so, very few people were selling them.
On this day, after cleaning the restaurant, Satou and the others, as usual, wanted to go to Erina Nakiri's restaurant for dinner.
"Let's not eat at Erina's place today; I'll take you all somewhere else to eat."
Kobayashi Rindo smiled slightly and said, "I always feel bad eating your food for free."
"Huh? Rindo-senpai, you feel bad too?"
Satou asked in surprise.
Kobayashi Rindo, without a word, directly clamped Satou's head under her armpit and grumbled, "Little junior, are you mocking me?"
"No way."
Satou said speechlessly, his entire face pressed against Rindo-senpai's ample chest, almost unable to breathe.
"Rindo-senpai, you're treating us to a meal? Where are we going to eat?"
Tadokoro Megumi also asked in surprise.
"We're going to Tsukasa's restaurant."
Kobayashi Rindo smiled slightly and said, "Call Erina to come along."
Subsequently, Satou called Erina Nakiri, and everyone went to Eishi Tsukasa's restaurant for dinner.
Eishi Tsukasa's restaurant was not far, and they arrived quickly.
It was exquisitely decorated, like a palace.
Walking through a hallway covered with luxurious carpets, they arrived at the dining area.
The restaurant was dimly lit, with only three dining tables.
Soft, soothing piano music flowed through people's hearts like a clear spring.
In the center, a beam of light shone on the kitchen counter, where Eishi Tsukasa, dressed in a pristine white chef's uniform, was preparing a dish.
"So… such a high-class feeling.
I never thought I'd be able to taste the First Seat's cooking."
Tadokoro Megumi was so intimidated by the atmosphere that she trembled slightly.
Miyoko Hojo was also a little nervous.
"However, the dining environment is indeed very beautiful and elegant."
Erina Nakiri nodded.
"Hmm, everyone, don't be nervous; just relax."
Kobayashi Rindo casually sat down in a chair, crossing her legs, and said very ungracefully.
Satou couldn't help but glance at her.
"Damn it, what kind of look is that?"
Kobayashi Rindo angrily pinched Satou's cheek and snapped.
Satou was speechless for a moment.
Soon, the dishes were served.
Eishi Tsukasa's restaurant was different from other establishments; there was no menu, and what dishes could be tasted each day was decided by him on that very day.
This was because his philosophy was to convey his feelings to his guests through his cooking.
Today's theme was autumn.
The first dish was sakura shrimp.
After tasting it, everyone's expression changed; the plump shrimp seemed to come alive, dancing on their tongues, exquisitely delicious, with the flavors of autumn wafting over them.
"Amazing! Is this the First Seat's skill?"
Miyoko Hojo was greatly surprised, tasting Eishi Tsukasa's cooking for the first time.
Satou was actually also tasting Eishi Tsukasa's full-effort cooking for the first time; previously, they were just casual creations.
He secretly nodded, indeed worthy of being the First Seat.
However, his current skill level should not be below his.
"As expected of Miss Erina and Miss Alice, they are still so composed."
Tadokoro Megumi said to Erina Nakiri with great admiration.
"Eh?"
Erina Nakiri was also slightly startled and glanced at the equally calm Alice Nakiri.
Only then did she realize that her and Alice's reactions were too subdued.
"Well, it's certainly delicious, but I feel Satou's dishes are even more delicious."
Alice Nakiri said with a grin.
Erina Nakiri suddenly realized that because she frequently tasted Satou's dishes, her palate had unknowingly become incredibly discerning.
The First Seat's dishes, which were usually unattainable, could no longer evoke much surprise from her.
Of course, Satou's ingredients were one aspect, but his own culinary skills should not be underestimated either; at least in her opinion, he was no longer inferior to Tsukasa-senpai.
This made her feel somewhat complicated; she never expected that Satou had improved so much without her realizing it.
Eishi Tsukasa, as usual, finished cooking and then habitually left the counter, wanting to hear the guests' evaluations.
His restaurant had always been very popular, and reserving a seat in his restaurant was not an easy task.
Today, too, it was full of customers.
However, to his disappointment, although some customers were praising how delicious today's dishes were, more customers were discussing another topic.
"What was the dish at that restaurant today?"
"I heard it was tuna sashimi sushi.
My friend who ate there at noon said the texture surpassed the world's most premium sashimi.
It's just a pity I couldn't get a reservation."
"Yes, there are too many people reserving every day, and too few seats.
I haven't been able to get one for two consecutive days, and the price on the black market is said to have been speculated up to one million Japanese Yen."
"Tomorrow is the last chance, right?
I wonder if that person will still open a restaurant after the School Festival."
"Yes, I'm also troubled by that."
Although those customers did not name the restaurant, Eishi Tsukasa still knew they were likely referring to Satou's restaurant.
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