Regarding the understanding of a subject,
if one lacks breadth, it's easy to draw shallow conclusions due to self-imposed limitations.
Although Sōma followed Jōichirō and his cooking skills were deeply influenced by him, far surpassing his peers.
However, due to his long-term seclusion in Yukihira Restaurant, his vision was not very broad. This can be seen from the original plot, where he often "collapsed" at the beginning.
Of course, as the "protagonist," he also has his own halo!
Jōichirō once commented that Sōma's talent was mediocre; indeed, he didn't have Erina's God Tongue, nor Hayama Akira's divine sense of smell.
But not having these superpowers doesn't mean he lacks other talents, for example:
He possesses a particularly strong adaptability.
And this ability always allows him to turn danger into safety during critical moments!
Hmm!
Simply put,
if one doesn't focus on theoretical knowledge but only on practice,
Yukihira Soma might just be a "learning god" who surpasses academic achievers.
…
The night air was slightly fresh and humid.
With a deep breath, one could almost feel the peace and tranquility that belonged only to the night.
While the Polar Star Dormitory residents, Rindo, and other diners were enjoying their meals and drinks at the Izakaya, in another location, the Japan branch of the WGO Gourmet Organization!
At this moment, in a clean and tidy bedroom,
on a fragrant bed, lay a beautiful mature woman.
Both the thin silk nightgown she wore and the aura between her brows sufficiently indicated her noble status.
However, her beautiful face was flushed, almost dripping with blood.
"Hoo!"
"Mmm… mmm mmm… ah…"
Upon closer inspection, her breathing became more rapid, and she felt increasingly hot all over.
Feeling extremely uncomfortable, she quickly unbuttoned one or two buttons of her nightgown, revealing her snow-white skin underneath.
Then, her hazy eyes sparkled with intoxicating light, and she even bit her pink lips, enduring that inexplicable sensation.
"Annie!"
"Is it… is it not ready yet?"
"Hurry… hurry up… I… I really can't hold on any longer!"
Her voice was weak, presumably due to malnutrition caused by not eating for several days.
"Coming, coming."
"Mana-sama, I'll give you the injection now."
Just as Nagiri Mana was gradually losing consciousness, hurried footsteps began to approach.
Finally, Secretary Annie brought the medical kit.
Then she took out an imported nutrient solution from it and skillfully injected it into her body.
As every drop of nutrient solution began to circulate throughout her body via her bloodstream, the originally frail Mana seemed to regain vitality, actually getting up from the bed full of "vigor."
"This is great!"
"As expected, only when the body is weakest, a little imported nutrient solution feels the best."
Closing her eyes deeply, feeling her physical strength rapidly recovering and her whole body filled with power, Nagiri Mana said contentedly.
Afterward, once the effect of the nutrient solution wore off,
she slowly opened her eyes, sighed, and said, "Sigh! I thought I could last longer, but after only a few days of not going to the Izakaya, my body is failing again."
"Even my God Tongue has become restless, constantly wanting… wanting to taste Sosuke's Comet Fried Rice and Live Ice Sea Bream Mountain!"
At this moment, it was clear that Nagiri Mana was already missing Sosuke and longing for his cooking.
Especially when she thought back to the last time at the Izakaya, when she had a huge appetite and ate three whole plates of Live Ice Sea Bream Mountain, her stomach completely bloated.
And that unprecedented feeling of fullness, that sensation that she still recalled, was simply driving her… almost mad!
"Mana-sama."
"If that's the case, then shall we go to the Izakaya tonight?"
Finally, perhaps discerning Nagiri Mana's thoughts, Annie thoughtfully asked.
"Go!"
"Go now!"
"Alright, Mana-sama, I'll go arrange it now."
With that, Annie withdrew.
…
"Steep the tea leaves in hot water, then filter to obtain concentrated tea juice."
"Then, mix the concentrated tea juice with solid-state liquor, along with white sugar, citric acid, honey, etc., to get tea wine!"
At the Izakaya, Sosuke told Sakaki Ryoko another method for brewing tea wine.
"Shopkeeper, this extraction method…"
"How does it compare to the traditional fermentation method?"
Sakaki Ryoko pondered for a moment, then looked at Sosuke with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
"When making this tea wine through extraction, problems such as unclear, cloudy, dull, and insufficient tea aroma often occur."
"At the same time, the extraction time and the temperature of the tea water are also issues that should be noted."
"If the time is too long or the temperature is too high, the tea liquid will become cloudier, or even turn sour, while if the time is too short, the tea's aroma and color will not be fully extracted."
Sosuke explained.
And Sakaki Ryoko, listening, raised her head, and inadvertently met his gaze.
Her heart fluttered slightly, and she quickly lowered her head.
…
The atmosphere inevitably felt a bit awkward.
But just then, two familiar customers finally arrived at the Izakaya; Nagiri Mana, supported by Annie, entered the Izakaya.
With a beautiful forehead and moth-like eyebrows, skin like ice and snow, her features might not be as delicate as her daughter Erina's, but she possessed a unique charm, especially the mature allure between her brows, which was very captivating.
Whoosh!
A blast of cold wind.
Suddenly swept through the dining area inside the Izakaya.
This sudden anomaly made Isshiki Satoshi, Yukihira Soma, the Polar Star Dormitory residents, Rindo, and others present, sense danger.
Suddenly, the atmosphere of the entire restaurant instantly turned icy cold!
And everyone eating there felt increasingly suppressed, even the timid Tadokoro Megumi trembled slightly, her face somewhat pale!
"Who on earth is this person…?"
A drop of sweat slowly slid down Isshiki Satoshi's cheek.
Feelings of tension, fear, and unease welled up in his heart, causing him to murmur in a low voice.
"What a rare guest, isn't this Nagiri Mana and Annie?"
Seeing the two of them, Sosuke quickly revealed a faint smile and took the initiative to greet them.
"Sosuke, hurry, hurry… I want to eat Live Ice Sea Bream Mountain!"
The moment she saw Sosuke, Nagiri Mana reined in her terrifying aura, instead pulling Sosuke's hand, her eyes blinking, her tone full of pleading.
"Alright, it just so happens I also want to test the power of that Chef's knife, so let it be as you wish."
Sosuke paused, then gently shook off her hand and turned back to the cooking station.
Next, after preparing the sea bream ingredients, he took out the Beichen Tianlang Blade. However, the moment this knife was taken out, Nagiri Mana's gaze flickered, as if she sensed something.
"Eh?"
"This knife…"
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