"And most likely, you will even be demoted in stars by our WGO."
"What?"
"De… demoted in stars?"
Upon hearing this, Mujiuzhi's face instantly changed.
Not being able to successfully advance to a two-star restaurant this year had puzzled her for a long time.
Now, hearing that this Spring Fruit Pavilion Restaurant might even be demoted in stars, she suddenly felt as if the sky was about to collapse!
Although there is more than one reason for a restaurant to lose its star rating.
However, food should be considered the most important criterion for executive officer evaluation, so when a restaurant's overall cooking level declines, the WGO will demote these restaurants.
And if a restaurant is subjected to a star demotion, the impact is huge.
It's basically a death sentence, not far from bankruptcy.
"What?"
"Is this matter so disheartening to you?"
"Actually, the WGO's restaurant evaluation work for this year has already ended."
"If your Spring Fruit Pavilion is to be demoted in stars, it will have to wait until the new round of evaluation work begins next year, and then it will be determined based on the situation."
Seeing Sonoka's face filled with disappointment, Nagiri Mana's eyes rolled around slightly, and she said softly.
"One year?"
"Do I… do I still have hope?"
With that, Sonoka sighed deeply in resignation.
Perhaps in her heart, this Spring Fruit Pavilion Restaurant, which she had painstakingly managed, was truly about to close!
"Yes, you still have hope." Mana affirmed.
"Huh?" Mujiuzhi looked up at Nagiri Mana, startled.
"There is someone who can solve your current predicament. As for what to do and how to change yourself through him?"
"I think, without me answering, you already have the answer in your heart!"
…
Polar Star Dormitory at night appeared even more desolate, even more lonely.
In the first-floor hall, a cool evening breeze blew in through the windows.
Then it swept up the light pink curtains, continuing to waft over Yukihira Soma's face.
"Sōma, what are you thinking about?"
Isshiki Satoshi, behind him, patted his shoulder and asked.
Sōma came back to his senses and said, "I'm just thinking about what kind of beef would be best for beef bowl."
"You're still agonizing over it?"
"I watched the entire competition."
"Actually, there was nothing wrong with the fatty beef trimmings you used at all!"
"It just goes to show, Mito Ikumi is not simple either."
"Her ability to use the caramelization reaction of white wine and sugar, and the brewing principle of mirin, to fully bring out the original flavor of a5 grade beef, is surprising enough."
Isshiki Satoshi said lightly.
"Senpai, then do you have a solution?" Sōma nodded, then asked.
"Of course, I do. It's simply that in the processing of the beef, it needs to be further…"
Isshiki Satoshi was about to share his experience with him.
However, at this moment, the news department within the academy began distributing flyers for the "Practical Training activity" to every part of Totsuki Academy, including Polar Star Dormitory!
…
"It's finally here."
"Sōma, go notify everyone to gather here."
Isshiki Satoshi, who had received a flyer from Hayatsuda Mitsuru, a member of the news department, merely glanced at it a few times before turning to Sōma and saying.
"Alright, I'll go notify them now."
Yukihira Soma was somewhat displeased by this sudden turn of events!
But seeing Isshiki Satoshi's smile gradually fade, his expression very serious, he vaguely felt that something had happened, so he quickly got up and ran upstairs to notify everyone.
Soon, all the Polar Star Dormitory residents gathered together.
"Everyone, the Practical Training activity is finally approaching!"
"If nothing unexpected happens, it will be held at Far Moon Resort in about a week."
Isshiki Satoshi, placing the flyer on the table and looking around, merely said lightly.
"What?"
"It's starting?"
Hearing this, Yoshino Yuki was a little incredulous.
And Tadokoro Megumi, beside her, was full of panic, trembling all over with fear!
Although she had experienced the first assessment after the school year began, she also knew deeply that what she was about to face was an even greater storm!
More than anyone, as the bottom-ranked student, she perhaps was even more unwilling to face this Practical Training activity.
However…
What's meant to come, will eventually come.
No matter how you try to escape, it's useless!
…
"I want to ask, is it a practical activity similar to a wilderness trial?"
Sōma, as a transfer student, asked curiously.
"Yes!"
"You can understand it that way."
Isshiki Satoshi nodded and continued: "Of course, this training activity is not as wonderful as you imagine."
"Taking my own year as an example, the content of various trainings and the evaluation criteria were very strict."
"By the time the training ended, the elimination rate reached an astonishing 50%, and at that time, at least a few of my classmates were forcibly expelled!"
"It's over, it's really over!"
"Half of the students will be expelled."
"Then someone like me, who ranks last, is definitely hopeless."
Tadokoro Megumi immediately trembled all over, her face even paler.
Mom, those elders back home, and Sosuke's Restaurant… This time, I'm really going to disappoint you all completely.
I… I have let you down!
Feeling weak in her limbs, Tadokoro Megumi began to feel a sense of dizziness.
Afterward, she immediately collapsed into Yoshino Yuki's arms, as if losing consciousness, continuously muttering a few words.
"No, how can someone like me possibly survive this Practical Training activity?"
"Nine times out of ten, I'm going to be expelled!"
"Megumi!"
"You… you need to pull yourself together!"
Seeing Tadokoro Megumi weak and dazed, Yoshino Yuki was instantly frightened.
She quickly hugged her tightly around the waist, then reached out to gently pat her cheek, seemingly trying to wake her up in this way.
"Actually, it's not that scary."
"After all, half of the students survived, didn't they?"
"As long as everyone works hard to do everything well, I believe everyone can pass successfully and return to Polar Star Dormitory."
Isshiki Satoshi, with a faint smile on his face, encouraged: "In short, everyone, work hard. While there's still a week, quickly improve your culinary skills."
"I really wouldn't want to see Polar Star Dormitory lose any member after this Practical Training activity ends!"
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