"Yes, I came here when I was young."
Satou said.
He had a good impression of this old man, feeling that his gaze towards him was very kind, like looking at his own junior.
Of course, this should be how he treated all students.
"Are these your results for this year?"
Takahashi Airi frowned and asked, "Have you won any awards in any competitions?"
The Principal couldn't help but look at Satou.
Satou was a bit speechless and said, "No."
"Without even competition rankings, it seems impossible to prove how excellent they are, right?"
Takahashi Airi said indifferently, "As expected, you still haven't produced any presentable results."
The Principal and others were also shocked, "Satou, have you not participated in any competitions?"
The Principal asked softly.
"No."
Satou answered honestly.
"Although Satou hasn't participated in any competitions, he is an honorary chef at Kagurazaka-ya, and each of his dishes can sell for over 20,000 yuan."
The Principal quickly said, "And that famous food critic also highly appreciates him."
"Honorary chef? Over 20,000?"
Takahashi Airi's delicate brows furrowed, clearly not believing it much.
One must know that to become an honorary chef of a high-end restaurant, one must at least be a leading figure in a certain type of cuisine, which is impossible without decades of hard work.
She didn't believe that Satou, so young, was an honorary chef at Kagurazaka-ya, and as for dishes selling for over 20,000, that was even more impossible.
Even she herself couldn't reach such a level; she had, after all, won top places in the All-Neon Youth Chef Competition.
"Is that so? That's really impressive."
Takahashi Fumio, however, said with a smile.
"Grandpa, do you really believe it? Maybe the Principal deliberately fabricated it, just to smoothly get next year's funding."
Takahashi Airi clearly didn't believe the Principal at all.
"How could that be?"
The Principal quickly said.
"I believe Principal Izayoi Tsuki would not do such a thing."
Takahashi Fumio smiled slightly and said, "Then, may I ask these two students to prepare a dish for this old man to taste?"
The Principal and Vice Principal looked eagerly at Satou.
Satou was a bit speechless; he had originally wanted to leave immediately, as Erina was still waiting outside.
However, the Principal was the class president's father, and the chairman had already spoken to this extent, so it was hard to refuse.
"Of course, no problem."
Izayoi Tsuki quickly said.
"Mhm."
Satou nodded.
"Satou, next year's school funding depends on you. Please be sure to use your full strength to satisfy Mr. Takahashi."
The Principal requested.
"I understand."
Satou said helplessly.
At this moment, Takahashi Airi suddenly asked, "Wait a moment, are these two the student representatives of your school?"
"Yes, what's wrong?"
The Principal asked somewhat strangely. Among all the students in the school, Satou and the other person were indeed the most outstanding.
"What about the girl with the golden hair?"
Takahashi Airi asked. She was asking about Erina Nakiri, because the other party's appearance and temperament had left a very deep impression on her.
She didn't believe that the other party would just be an ordinary student.
"The girl with golden hair? We have quite a few in our school. Which one are you referring to, Miss?"
The Principal was even more bewildered.
"It's that very beautiful girl."
Takahashi Airi said.
The Principal and others were still a bit confused.
"Oh, are you asking about the girl wearing a floral dress and red high heels?"
Izayoi Tsuki asked, then glanced at Satou.
"Yes, that's her."
Takahashi Airi was immediately delighted and quickly said.
"Huh? Little Tsuki, do you know that girl?"
The Principal asked in surprise.
"Yes, she's Satou's girlfriend. But she's not a student of this school."
Izayoi Tsuki nodded and said.
"She's his girlfriend?"
Takahashi Airi was startled, sizing Satou up and down. Could he really be very capable? Otherwise, he wouldn't have gained that girl's approval, right?
Satou was also a bit strange. Did this guy know the Tsundere?
Afterward, he and Izayoi Tsuki walked out of the Principal's office.
Erina Nakiri was still waiting outside.
"Sorry, please wait a little longer. If you're tired of waiting, why don't you come to my classroom and sit for a while?"
Satou said apologetically.
"It's fine, I'll wait for you."
Erina Nakiri shook her head.
"I'm really sorry."
Satou apologized again. He hadn't expected so many things to happen.
"It's fine."
Erina Nakiri smiled slightly.
Satou reached out and stroked her head, saying, "It'll be over soon."
Being stroked on the head by him in front of everyone, Erina Nakiri's face immediately flushed, feeling both shy and happy.
"Is this the legendary head pat?!"
"What's their relationship?"
The boys from other classes immediately gaped.
"Let's go quickly."
Izayoi Tsuki said calmly.
Afterward, the two went to make the dishes.
He thought for a while and decided to make that dish.
In less than an hour, the two had finished the dishes and returned.
"Is it finally ready?"
Takahashi Fumio smiled slightly, saying expectantly.
On his lap, a small table had already been set up, equipped with tableware and cutlery.
"This is pan-fried salmon."
Izayoi Tsuki said.
After being encouraged by Satou, she had been practicing diligently every day, and her skill had improved very quickly. She really wanted to take this opportunity to see how big the gap between herself and Satou still was.
Takahashi Fumio tasted a bite, his eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly, "Good, it's a very excellent dish."
Hearing his daughter receive praise from the chairman, he was also very happy.
Takahashi Airi also couldn't help but taste it, saying rather coldly, "From a student's level, it's indeed good, but it can't be considered particularly outstanding."
"I apologize, my granddaughter isn't very good with words."
Takahashi Fumio apologized with a smile.
"I'm telling the truth."
Takahashi Airi said unhappily.
The Principal and others then remembered that this difficult-to-please young lady was also present, and they all began to get headaches, hoping that Satou's dish was really worth 20,000, as Izayoi Tsuki had said.
"This is Twice Cooked Pork, please taste it."
Satou brought over his dish and said.
"Twice Cooked Pork?"
Takahashi Airi immediately frowned, saying displeasedly, "Don't you know that my grandfather cannot eat spicy or heavy-flavored dishes?"
Satou was stunned for a moment, then remembered that the other party was an eighty or ninety-year-old man and should eat light dishes.
He had indeed not thought of this point.
"Apologies, Mr. Takahashi, please have a taste. It won't disappoint you."
He said, because he used fantasy ingredients in this dish, which had the effect of replenishing physical strength, making it very suitable for elderly people with weakened bodies. He had made it specifically for this purpose.
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