This training camp would not change because of this Food War.
Unbeknownst to them, another day passed.
After all the students completed their day's assessment, before they could return to their rooms to rest, the hotel's broadcast suddenly rang out.
It was Gin Dojima's voice.
After everyone gathered in the lobby, Gin Dojima announced news that made them collapse.
Early tomorrow morning, there would be a different kind of challenge.
They had to create a breakfast with eggs as the theme, to be enjoyed by the arriving guests, and that breakfast not only had to be novel but also full of interest.
Facing such a difficult challenge, unless they were extremely confident in themselves, everyone would probably be delayed for a long time by this matter, even having to use their rest time.
"What a challenge full of malicious fun. Who came up with it?" After the students left the lobby, Liu Ming looked strangely at Gin Dojima on the stage.
"Ahem, how can it be considered malicious fun? Doing this can give them very good training," Gin Dojima quickly explained.
Liu Ming glanced at him. No need to guess; this idea must have been his.
The two chatted for a while and then parted ways.
After Liu Ming walked out of the lobby, he found Tadokoro Megumi standing by the door, seemingly waiting for him.
"Megumi, don't you need to prepare?" Liu Ming asked curiously.
"Master, have you forgotten? I have a small food stall in your restaurant," Tadokoro Megumi explained with a smile.
Liu Ming also remembered that he had once given Tadokoro Megumi a task to make some takeout food to build her confidence.
And at that time, Tadokoro Megumi chose buns, which eventually became very popular.
"So you're planning to make buns tomorrow?" Liu Ming asked.
"Yes, I plan to make the one you taught me last time. I think it will be very popular," Tadokoro Megumi said, nodding in agreement.
"In that case, why don't you come and hang out with me? Anyway, the people in your dorm are probably still busy, and you don't have anything to do alone."
Liu Ming thought about it. After all, Tadokoro Megumi's strength was there, and he wasn't worried that relaxing would affect her performance.
"Can I?" Tadokoro Megumi's face lit up with joy as she asked happily.
"Of course you can. Let's go together." Liu Ming finished speaking and led her towards the top floor of the hotel.
Tadokoro Megumi looked at the luxurious decorations in the top-floor room, and outside the room, looking out, those wisps of starlight, she unconsciously became mesmerized.
What a beautiful view.
"If Yuuki and the others knew, they'd be dying of envy," Tadokoro Megumi said excitedly.
"I originally thought about inviting you all to come and play, but I was afraid you might slack off because of it, so I didn't mention it."
"However, on the last day of the training camp, you can bring them over. There'll be no need to worry about any impact then."
Liu Ming saw that Tadokoro Megumi seemed to really like the place, so he offered this suggestion.
"Really?" Tadokoro Megumi's eyes sparkled.
"Of course. It's just me here. It'll be livelier with you all around," Liu Ming said.
Just like that, as the two chatted back and forth, time unknowingly passed.
....
Early the next morning, the students who had survived arrived at their respective assigned venues, each with a heavy heart, and found their cooking stations.
This was a competition, one that everyone would participate in.
Those with strength were all revving up, ready to make a big splash.
In Venue A, as soon as Tadokoro Megumi stepped in, she felt waves of intense gazes.
Just as Liu Ming had said before, although that Food War wasn't public, rumors quickly spread.
Learning that Tadokoro Megumi, who was once a bottom-dweller, had actually won against Kojiro Shinomiya, the other students became even more curious about her, and similarly, more fearful.
And those with strength felt a surge of fighting spirit towards her. Although this wasn't a Food War, it was still an opportunity for competition.
Feeling these intense gazes, Tadokoro Megumi adjusted her clothes, feeling a little uncomfortable.
She looked around and noticed many familiar faces in Venue A.
Yukihira Soma, who was in the same dorm as her, Takumi, whom she had competed against once, and even Erina was here.
From their gazes, Tadokoro Megumi felt a hint of battle intent.
"For Master's honor, I will absolutely not give up," Tadokoro Megumi secretly cheered herself on, then walked towards her cooking station.
Since the theme was eggs, Tadokoro Megumi made some changes to her recipe.
She added eggs when kneading the dough, and before frying, she also brushed egg yolk on the outside, making it golden and shining like gold.
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a first-class texture.
Twenty minutes later, the doors of the venue slowly opened.
A large group of guests, big and small, old and young, like a family, walked in from outside.
As soon as they entered, they walked towards the various cooking stations.
Compared to others, Tadokoro Megumi's dish seemed a bit plain.
An oval shape, golden yellow on the outside—wasn't it just a fried bun?
Although its appearance was elaborate, it was too monotonous, and eating fried food so early in the morning, wasn't it too greasy?
Therefore, no one was interested in her dish, leaving her cooking station empty.
However, Tadokoro Megumi didn't seem to mind at all and continued her work, placing one plate after another of golden buns on the counter.
But she wasn't the only one in Venue A in this situation, just like Yukihira Soma.
Because he was making omelets, if they weren't eaten in time, the outside would collapse, greatly affecting their appearance.
Therefore, quite some time had passed, and only a few servings had been eaten at his station.
In the monitoring room, Gin Dojima's brows furrowed.
He roughly understood the reason for Yukihira Soma's situation, but he completely couldn't understand Tadokoro Megumi's side.
He knew that Liu Ming was skilled in Chinese Cuisine, and as Liu Ming's apprentice, it wasn't surprising that Tadokoro Megumi chose buns for breakfast.
However, what he didn't understand was why Tadokoro Megumi chose to make fried buns, and such an ordinary-looking fried bun at that.
There were clearly better choices.
"Mr. Liu, aren't you worried?" Gin Dojima looked at Liu Ming on the side.
Liu Ming yawned. He had woken up too early and felt a bit sleep-deprived.
He said calmly, "What is there to worry about? If Megumi went all out from the beginning, would anyone else stand a chance?"
Gin Dojima raised an eyebrow. He immediately became curious and asked, "Is there something special about that fried bun?"
"Hehe," Liu Ming seemed to think of something amusing and couldn't help but laugh. He smiled and said, "That is a very interesting bun. You'll find out soon."
Hearing him say that, Gin Dojima became even more curious, even feeling an urge to go and see it for himself.