"Ding-dong!"
"Another announcement."
"All new students participating in the Practical Training…"
As everyone entered the lobby of Yue Yuan Li Gong, the hotel's broadcast began to sound.
So, everyone followed the rules and went to find their dormitory rooms.
Although the judge for this year's entrance and transfer student assessments was Kobayashi Rindo, the Second Seat of the Elite Ten, whose judging standards were much stricter than in previous years.
Even so, the total number of first-year new students enrolled in Totsuki this year was a staggering 1023.
Over 1,000 people, densely packed in the lobby of Yue Yuan Li Gong, was naturally somewhat intimidating and oppressive.
"Oh no, oh no."
"How… how is the atmosphere around so strange?"
Tadokoro Megumi, standing in the crowd, had never seen such a scene.
Her hands and feet were sweating from nervousness, and her pretty, cute cheeks gradually turned pale.
Finally, she could only do as she did last time.
She repeatedly wrote the character "people" (person) on her palm, then made a swallowing motion to relieve her tension!
…
Suddenly, Gin Dojima, the Chef Director of Far Moon Resort, appeared on the podium.
All the lights instantly converged on him, making him the most dazzling presence in the entire venue!
And his appearance naturally caused a sensation throughout the hall.
"Oh my goodness!"
"Am I seeing things?"
"That… that must be Senior Gin Dojima?"
"Yes!"
"It's him."
"The legendary graduate with the highest score in Totsuki Culinary Academy's history, and the goal all Far Moon students aspire to surpass!"
"Oh my God, I'm so lucky to witness his presence."
"Wow, I'm so excited!"
"I never thought that he… he would be present at this Practical Training!"
Everyone was boiling with excitement, clamoring, expressing deep reverence for this legendary figure.
"Quiet, no shouting!"
Sensing that the fervent situation was about to spiral out of control, Gin Dojima could only grab the microphone and shout loudly.
Finally, when the atmosphere in the hall became silent again, he continued: "First, welcome all new students. I am Gin Dojima, a graduate of the 69th class!"
"This is Far Moon Resort, usually open to the public."
"But the 6-day, 5-night Practical Training is still being held here this year."
"So during this period, the entire resort will be closed and out of operation, and all resources here will only serve this training activity."
"In short, this will be your starting point, and possibly your end point."
"I hope you all work hard and strive to pass this training activity. I wish you all success in your endeavors!"
…
In the junior high section, the difficulty of courses and the grading by instructors are very lenient.
However, once in the high school section, even the initial entrance examination, the assessment standards become extremely strict.
Therefore, everyone actually knew that this Practical Training was nothing more than an official reshuffling.
Who can survive?
Who will be eliminated and forcibly expelled?
Individual fates, of course, cannot be predicted or judged.
But they all knew in their hearts that only by giving their all would they have a chance to survive, otherwise, all their efforts would be in vain.
"Next, I'll have a few judges come out so you can get to know them."
"Well, they once went through the Practical Training just like you, but they successfully graduated after various rigorous trainings at Totsuki Culinary Academy."
"And they began to make their mark in the culinary world, gradually becoming well-known and excellent chefs!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire venue erupted again.
It should be known that Totsuki graduates represent that they once stood at the pinnacle of Totsuki.
The achievements they made are something many students may never reach in their lifetime.
Therefore, upon hearing that the assessors for this Practical Training were all former Totsuki graduates, many people showed expressions of astonishment and excitement.
Shinomiya Kojiro!
Fuyumi Mizuhara!
Hinata-ko!
Guan Shou Ping!
Donato Gotoda
…
Following that, these assessors appeared one by one.
"Hiss~"
"They are indeed all graduates!"
"Shinomiya Kojiro, Hinata-ko, Fuyumi Mizuhara, these people are all culinary celebrities active in food magazines!"
"Wuwuwu…"
"I never dreamed."
"That I would have the opportunity to interact with these stars of the culinary world."
"Oh no, are all these seniors going to be the assessors for this Practical Training?"
"Yes! With them as assessors, I'm afraid many people will fall into their hands."
"It seems I can't hold back my true skills!"
Shinomiya Kojiro, who had just appeared, had sharp eyes and was scanning the ant-like crowd below.
Then, his eyes flickered a few times, and he picked up the microphone, stepping forward first and shouting: "That one with dark brown short hair, and no glasses, yes, you!"
"I now declare you disqualified. You must be repatriated to Totsuki Culinary Academy immediately for expulsion!"
"What?" The student named by Shinomiya couldn't help but be stunned.
He was terrified, but also confused: "Why? The training hasn't even started yet? You… you're going to disqualify me?"
"You used hairspray."
"Chefs, by nature, have many taboos."
"One of them is not to use items with a strong stimulating scent, such as perfume or hairspray."
"This will affect and interfere with the chef's sense of smell, leading to incorrect judgments about the dishes!"
Shinomiya Kojiro said coldly.
Upon hearing this, the student's face immediately turned ashen.
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