Beside them, Rindo's snake-like eyes were slightly widened at this moment, exuding an oppressive aura that made everyone feel stifled.
Kuga Terunori couldn't help but tremble.
He quickly and sensibly sat back down, and Eizan Etsuya also obediently shut his mouth.
"In any case, I hope that as Elite Ten members, you all act with discretion."
"If things get a little too excessive, it really gives me a headache!"
Seeing that Rindo had finally intimidated everyone present, Eishi Tsukasa could only wipe the cold sweat from his forehead and once again spoke helplessly.
He thought back to when he first took the First Seat. If he had known the pressure would be so immense and the work so heavy, he definitely would have handed the position over to Rindo!
"Sigh!"
"Next."
"There's another matter that needs to be discussed by everyone, and that is…"
"The new students' Practical Training."
After Eishi Tsukasa finished speaking, his gaze became somewhat sharp, clearly indicating that this Practical Training event was the important topic of this meeting!
…
Just as Shaper Instructor Roland Shaper said in class, there are many things that these instructors cannot teach.
Therefore, in order to improve students' comprehensive abilities in various aspects, Totsuki Academy annually holds Practical Training activities shortly after the start of the semester, in conjunction with Far Moon Resort.
And this event is also one of the most important plotlines in the entire "food wars!: shokugeki no soma" world!
Of course, improving students' abilities is one aspect.
The main purpose, in fact, is to use this training activity to re-screen those new students who successfully passed the entrance examination.
As the General said, 99% of people are pawns to hone the 1% of people.
Therefore, this is also why the assessment content of the Practical Training is often very strict every year.
Taking this year's Practical Training activity as an example, several Totsuki graduates will also be invited to serve as examiners. This requires these Totsuki new students not only to make delicious dishes but also to receive the graduates' approval!
Although it is full of various challenges, for many students, it is also a rare opportunity.
After all, the Practical Training activity is the first reshuffle faced by first-year high school students after admission.
So, those underperforming students, those who are just making up the numbers, will naturally be ruthlessly eliminated.
However, conversely, those strong and excellent students are often able to show their skills, providing a stage for their future success!
…
On a starlit night, everything appeared hazy.
At this moment, in the first-floor hall of Polar Star Dormitory.
Sōma brought a bowl of beef rice bowl he had just made to Oomido Fumio.
The slightly reddish beef, not overcooked from being stir-fried for too long, looked tender and juicy.
Paired with soft, glutinous rice, vibrant green scallions, smooth egg liquid, and flavorful broth, the entire beef rice bowl felt very authentic and looked excellent!
"Sōma, this is the third rice bowl."
Oomido Fumio sighed, glancing at the beef rice bowl from the corner of her eye.
"Fumio Grandma, the competition is tomorrow morning, so please taste it again and see if there are any problems with the improved rice bowl?"
Seeing this, Sōma could only put his hands together and bow, pleading with Fumio.
"Oh dear!"
"I can't do anything with you."
Oomido Fumio first picked up the ceramic bowl.
She gently sniffed it when it was close to her nose, and finally nodded with slight satisfaction.
It must be said that this rich egg aroma, sweet rice aroma, and the continuously emanating rich fatty beef aroma… If only judged by aroma, Fumio could give it a perfect score.
Then, she took a bite and began to savor it carefully under Sōma's watchful gaze.
The large pieces of imported grain-fed beef brisket, with a good balance of fat and lean, were incredibly satisfying to eat, not at all like the cheap processed meat found elsewhere!
Moreover, the small mushrooms were delicious, the carrot was soft and sweet, and the onions and beef complemented each other. With various meats and vegetables combined, the taste was surprisingly sweet and savory.
"How is it? Has it improved?" Sōma asked anxiously.
"Hmm, you added some Sichuan peppercorn powder in here, didn't you? It removes fishiness and is very fragrant."
"Under the effect of the Sichuan peppercorn, the refreshing, tender, and smooth beef and the soft, glutinous rice perfectly blend together, reaching a nearly seamless realm."
"Oh?"
"Wait a minute!"
Oomido Fumio swallowed and fell into thought.
Afterward, she looked at Yukihira Sōma as if she had realized something: "I didn't expect you to add some dried plums."
"Yes, I secretly added some dried plums to this beef rice bowl!"
Yukihira Sōma replied without denying it.
Beef itself has fat, and when paired with rice to make a rice bowl, it becomes high in calories and fat, making people feel full easily if they eat too much.
Considering that Oomido Fumio had already eaten two bowls of rice bowl, she must have felt a bit greasy.
Therefore, he added some dried plums that can regulate gastrointestinal function.
In addition, the sour plum aroma of the dried plums can make the entire dish taste sweet and sour.
Just a small bite, and that overwhelming sourness would come in waves.
Chewing carefully, the intense sourness, tenderness, aroma, sweetness, and other different textures and flavors interacted, constantly stimulating the body's instinctive reactions.
"Not bad, it's a very good idea that you thought of using dried plums."
"To neutralize the greasiness of the beef, it's definitely a very good method."
Finally, Oomido Fumio put down her chopsticks and stopped tasting his dish.
Although she didn't want to discourage Sōma internally, knowing how important tomorrow's competition was, she could only speak truthfully: "The rice, mushrooms, onions, carrot, and so on, are all handled very well."
"Only… the beef is still a bit lacking!"
"Beef?"
Sōma was stunned.
"Don't underestimate beef. Only when the quality of the beef reaches its most delicious state…"
"Can all the shortcomings and flaws of this beef rice bowl be completely filled in."
Oomido Fumio said with a serious expression.
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