It was a complete wardrobe malfunction, no, even more exaggerated than a wardrobe malfunction; all his clothes were shattered.
It was truly incredible.
Old Woman Fumio had only ever seen this kind of situation with Nakiri Senzaemon. She never expected Yukihira Soma to experience it too.
At this moment, her heart was extremely excited. As the dorm manager of Polar Star Dormitory, she had always hoped that Polar Star Dormitory could once again lead Totsuki Academy.
It was just a pity that the previous batches of students weren't ambitious enough.
She had no other choice.
But this current batch was different.
Based on the cooking skills Tadokoro Megumi displayed in the kitchen earlier, a position in the Elite Ten was almost a certainty, the only difference being sooner or later.
Adding in the original Elite Ten member, Isshiki Satoshi, if Yukihira Soma and the others worked a little harder, recreating the achievements of Gin Dojima's era was truly not a dream.
However, everyone was captivated by the aroma of the dish and didn't notice this detail.
Before Liu Ming could stop them, they had already started tasting.
"Oh~"
"Mmm."
Alluring sounds emanated from their mouths, echoing continuously through the dining hall.
It was simply too delicious.
That brutal impact, that wild explosiveness, constantly eroded their willpower, causing them to involuntarily sink into the illusion constructed by the deliciousness.
They didn't want to break that wonderfully extreme feeling at all.
"Megumi, quickly go to their rooms and get their clothes. Otherwise, there's going to be a problem later," Liu Ming hurriedly reminded her.
"Oh," Tadokoro Megumi responded and quickly ran out.
She had always stayed in the kitchen before, so her impression of the effects of special dishes wasn't very deep, which was why she forgot about this particular incident.
Isshiki Satoshi also began to taste.
He took a small bite, and his expression immediately changed.
The taste of this Mapo Tofu truly surpassed the Mapo Tofu made by Kuga Terunori.
It could even be said that the two were completely incomparable.
If Kuga Terunori's Mapo Tofu was primarily about spiciness and numbing, then Tadokoro Megumi's Mapo Tofu was composed of several flavors: spicy, numbing, fresh, fragrant, and hot.
Furthermore, each flavor could blend with the others, creating new taste sensations, dozens, even hundreds of variations, constantly assaulting the taste buds on the tongue.
Because it was a comparison of the same dish, the difference between the two was too obvious.
Perhaps this was the authentic Mapo Tofu in Chinese Cuisine.
Isshiki Satoshi truly didn't expect Tadokoro Megumi's progress to be so immense in just one Summer Vacation.
It seemed that what Liu Ming said earlier about Megumi's goal being the Elite Ten wasn't just empty words; she truly had the ability.
Watching everyone immerse themselves in the ocean of deliciousness,
Liu Ming and the others also began their meal.
Old Woman Fumio certainly lived up to her reputation as the old dorm manager of Polar Star Dormitory.
Her cooking skills were quite good.
Even with ordinary ingredients, she made them quite delicious, and even Thor and Elma, the two picky eaters, ate very happily.
Half an hour later, Liu Ming and Tadokoro Megumi woke everyone up.
As time was running out, it was time for them to head to the competition venue.
After waking up and seeing their disheveled appearances, Sakaki Ryoko and the other girls couldn't help but feel awkward, quickly returning to their rooms to tidy themselves up.
Soon, everyone left Polar Star Dormitory.
Along the way, the way everyone looked at Liu Ming had undergone a world of change.
Even though the dish just now wasn't made by Liu Ming,
this only made Liu Ming seem even more abnormal.
How long had Tadokoro Megumi been with him? Just one Summer Vacation, and her cooking skills had improved to such an extent.
If circumstances had allowed, they would all have wanted to apprentice under Liu Ming.
Originally, they had been worried that Tadokoro Megumi would lose this Shokugeki, but now it seemed their worries were unfounded.
That was cooking skill comparable to the Elite Ten; they wondered when they would be able to reach that level.
Seeing their companions, with whom they had always been together, improve so quickly, they were truly shocked.
Throughout the journey, everyone's thoughts were scattered, each lost in their own reflections.
Even Yukihira Soma, who had always clamored to challenge Liu Ming, fell silent.
The gap was too obvious; no matter how much he didn't want to, he had to admit that he couldn't compare to Tadokoro Megumi now.
He hadn't expected to encounter such a strong peer just a few days after starting at Tootsuki Academy.
He felt a little lost, but more than that, he felt motivated; he wouldn't give up just like that.
In this silent atmosphere, time flew by, and soon everyone arrived at the venue for this Shokugeki.
At the entrance, Tadokoro Megumi separated from them.
She had to use a special aisle to enter.
Upon entering the venue, they found that many students had already gathered there.
They were all discussing animatedly.
However, most of the comments were negative towards Tadokoro Megumi.
Some said Tadokoro Megumi overestimated herself.
Some said Tadokoro Megumi was arrogant and conceited.
Some asked why Tadokoro Megumi, a bottom-feeder, hadn't been expelled yet.
She was clearly just a country bumpkin, shamelessly clinging to Tootsuki.
Some even said this was Tadokoro Megumi's last act of madness, and that she, this disgrace to Tootsuki, would never be seen at Totsuki Academy again.
One after another, harsh words continuously entered everyone's ears.
As Tadokoro Megumi's good friends, how could they remain indifferent?
One by one, they loudly retorted.
However, their numbers were too small; facing opponents dozens of times their size, they couldn't even make a ripple.
Yoshino Yuuki was so anxious that tears were about to fall.
Sakaki Ryoko also looked worried.
Marui Zenji pushed up his glasses and said with a heavy tone, "The situation is a bit bad. Megumi's cooking skills have indeed improved greatly. However, under such a hostile environment, I'm worried she might underperform."
"Then what should we do?" Yoshino Yuuki's expression grew even more anxious.
It was practically like fighting an away game.
Liu Ming's eyebrow couldn't help but twitch. Although he believed that Tadokoro Megumi, after his training, wouldn't be affected by such a small matter.
However, if they were merely booing, he wouldn't say anything, considering it a bit of pressure for Tadokoro Megumi.
But the words they were saying were truly too unpleasant, and Liu Ming simply couldn't tolerate it.
He turned his head to look at Thor, who was already angry but holding back, and said, "I'll leave it to you, but don't make too big a scene, or this Shokugeki won't be able to proceed."
Thor nodded with a cold face, then slowly walked a few steps forward.
Elma reached out, but then lowered her hand. She didn't stop Thor. If it weren't for the dragon regulations, she probably would have acted herself.
To dare to speak about her friend like that, they deserved it.