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Chapter 31 - Chapter 31: Let’s Have a Shokugeki! Mito Ikumi

"Yo, Isshiki-senpai, long time no see."

The smile on Isshiki's face was gone. Facing the aggressive Mito, his eyes stayed calm as he looked at her.

"What brings you here, Mito?"

Mito's eyes wandered around Polar Star Dorm, as if she were saying goodbye to something. She let out a small sigh and spread her hands.

"Since I'm here, I'll get straight to the point."

"I'm here on behalf of Lady Erina. The goal is to take over this Polar Star Dorm. Such a big dorm, and for years it's only housed a few people—it's such a waste."

"But Lady Erina isn't heartless. She'll arrange new places for you all to live. As for Polar Star Dorm, it'll be turned into a new storage building for ingredients."

Tadokoro Megumi: "What…"

Marui: "Mito, you've gone too far. You even dare to go after Polar Star Dorm?"

Mito casually folded her arms under her chest like a cow's udders, her eyes full of disdain.

"Well, I'm just here to give you the notice. What you think doesn't matter to me. Lady Erina, as one of the Elite Ten, has already submitted the approval. Hahaha, enjoy your last moments here."

Hearing this, everyone looked like they'd been struck by lightning, their happy faces completely gone.

Hachiman: "Um… Isshiki-senpai, aren't you one of the Elite Ten too?"

Pain flashed across Isshiki's face. For him, losing Polar Star Dorm was just as unacceptable. But… because he was one of the Elite Ten, he couldn't act on this matter.

Nearby, Ibusaki explained:

"They're targeting that loophole in the rules. If Erina herself came, Isshiki-senpai could challenge her to a food war. But…"

Isshiki raised his hand, cutting Ibusaki off, and took a deep breath.

"Each of the Elite Ten has their own private dorm and ingredient storage. I'm no exception. But compared to those cold buildings, I like it here. Still, if Erina sends Mito instead, then we don't meet the conditions for a proper food war."

Looking at everyone's faces, Hachiman could tell Polar Star Dorm had probably faced this kind of threat before. Even if they fought back, once something like this is lost, it's gone for good.

Ibusaki: "Let me challenge her in a food war."

Marui: "No way. The opponent is Mito. If you do it, you'll get expelled."

Yoshino: "Then let me do it."

Ryoko: "I think I'd have a better chance against her cooking."

Tadokoro Megumi clenched her hands tight. She wanted to help everyone, but right now she didn't even have the strength to take that first step.

She didn't want Mito to destroy this place. But if she joined with her bottom-rank skills, once she lost, Polar Star Dorm would still be doomed.

The more she thought about it, the more it hurt.

"I know it sounds arrogant… but let me do it."

The moment they mentioned Erina's name, Hachiman had a feeling. After all, he might have made her angry yesterday. Maybe this whole attack on Polar Star Dorm was payback because of him.

If he just turned a blind eye… if he buried this like a lie in his heart, he'd never forgive himself.

Tadokoro Megumi: "But…"

Hachiman: "I've only been here one day. Just think of it as me failing the entrance test. And honestly, I'm not even sure I'll become a chef. Even if I leave this school, I'll find a way to live."

For Hachiman, if he caused the trouble, he had to fix it. That was normal. But this time, the fate of the whole Polar Star Dorm rested on him. If he failed, the dorm would be torn down, and everyone would be moved to new housing. If that happened…

"Are you all still willing to place your last hope on me?"

Isshiki patted him on the shoulder:

"Hikigaya, I believe in you."

Ryoko: "Well, since we already held a welcome party for you, I already see you as part of the Polar Star Dorm. So… Hikigaya, please bring us the win."

Marui: "I'll give you all the help I can during this time."

Yoshino: "If you need any ingredients, I can get them."

Ibusaki: "Looks like I got left out, huh."

Tadokoro Megumi still looked unhappy with herself, and guilty that Hikigaya had to fight in her place: "More than... Hikigaya-kun..."

Hachiman: "Well then..."

Mito: "So, you've made up your minds. You really want to beat me even after losing Isshiki-senpai? Amazing... truly amazing."

Hachiman: "I've been denied since yesterday, so honestly, I'm used to it now. But as for what the result will be... that's hard to say."

Mito: "Tch, just a guy who talks big. Those dead fish eyes of yours are as rotten as this Polar Star Dorm that's about to die."

Hachiman: "Hey, hey, that's definitely a personal attack..."

Mito: "Shut it! You want to save all this through a food war, right? If it's in your name, then if you lose, not only will Polar Star Dorm be demolished, but you'll be expelled too!"

Hachiman: "Well, I've already accepted that. Honestly, it's the first time in so many years that so many people believe in me. Feels strange. For Komachi's future, as her big brother, I can't just let Polar Star Dorm disappear... Mito, if you lose, then from now on Polar Star Dorm can't be demolished or taken over for any reason. And also..."

He slowly lifted his head, his gaze sharp enough to tear through all of Mito's defenses, leaving her legs trembling for a moment.

"You have to join Polar Star Dorm, and work in the garden as labor."

Yoshino: "Uh... so he's turning Mito into free labor? I mean, that's fine, but wow, that's insulting."

Meanwhile, Mito's face clearly showed her anger. Facing this loud-mouthed Hikigaya, she was determined to crush him completely...

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