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[3rd Person's Point of View]

Yesterday after Joichiro and Soma's fight you went back home to spend your vacation. You helped you Mom and Dad on their restaurant.

It was already night time and your family's restaurant is now closed. You were on your room while playing on your phone then your Mom and Dad came inside you room.

"(Nickname) your vacation lasts for a week, right?" your Dad asked leaning on the wall.

"Yes, why?" you asked then looked at them.

"I talked with your dad, we'll temporarily close the shop and spend time with you." your Mom said then sat beside you.

You beamed, "Really?" then she nodded. "When do we leave?" you asked excitedly, which made them look at each other then laugh.

"We'll leave tomorrow." your Mom said which made me you cheer. That night, you wrote it on your journal. You couldn't sleep because you were too excited.

--- TimeSkip ---

"Where are we going today Dad? Mom?" Lizu asked while playing on his phone.

"We're going to eat dinner!" your Dad said while driving.

"Dinner? But it's still noon." You said looking at your watch; It was still 4 noon.

"We're going somewhere first." Mom said smirking which made me sweat-drop.

After an hour you arrived at some kind of clothes shop. Your mom called a lady who later assisted you. You stopped at the ladies' section.

"(Reader)-san please wear this." She said while showing you a (color you prefer) dress. You wore it and thought that the length was just right, it covered your knees.

"Wow! You look pretty (Reader)-san!" The lady exclaimed so you smiled at her then looked at your reflection. "This is a royal blue lace dress." she said. "It's a kind of a high-waist with v-neckline dress." she added so you looked at her through the mirror.

"You seem to know what kind of dress I'm wearing." you said then she smiled.

"Of course, my son is the designer who made that." she said pointing at your dress.

"Oh, that's so nice." You said and gave her a smile.

"Let's go (Reader)-san, they're probably waiting for you." She said as she led you to a door.

"Aren't you coming in with me?" You asked raising a brow. She shook her head so you shrugged. When you opened the door, you squinted at the blinding lights that met your eyes.

"The other contestant has entered! The daughter of the famous Yamaguchi Kazu-sama, Yamaguchi (Reader)-san." a guy announced then you heard people clapping.

"Huh?! What the hell's going on?!" you asked while looking around you. You were in a kitchen-like stage; the cameras and people were everywhere.

'What have I gotten myself into?' you thought surprised.

"Oh no! Someone's a bit grumpy." the guy who was holding a mic said which made the audience laugh.

"You look stunning tonight Yamaguchi-san! What can you say before we start the match?" he asked then held the mic towards your mouth.

"Wait.. what match are you talking about?" you asked which made them all gasp.

"Huh? Your father didn't tell you?" the emcee asked.

"Should I be asking you if he told me?" you asked obviously irritated. The audience then laughed while the emcee sweat-dropped.

"You see that guy over there?" he said pointing at a big bulky man with a blonde hair. "That is your opponent. He is the son of Mune-san! The owner of a famous mall." he added.

"What's this? Are you shooting some kind of comedy show?" you asked then the audience laughed again while the emcee clutched to his chest; pretending to be in pain.

"Oh, my goodness! You poor soul don't know me?" he asked then was about to dramatically introduced his self so you cut him off.

"I don't actually want to know." you answered so the audience laughed again. "So, based on what I observed this is a cooking show?" you asked then he nodded. "If I win what will be my prize?"

"Oh that! Mune-san bet his famous mall!" he said so you nodded. "And your father bet your family restaurant!" he added.

"Hah?! What the-? For real?" you asked then the emcee nodded. "Wait, can I excuse myself for 2 minutes?" you asked, he then looked at you confused but agreed later on.

You went back to the clothes room and looked for men's clothing. There were no casual clothes anywhere, only tuxedos and suits. You sighed and took a (choice of color) tuxedo;

You tied your hair into a (ponytail/ bun / twin tails/ my hair's short) then hurriedly went back to the kitchen-like stage.

The audience then let out an amazed gasp.

"Wow! If you were a guy, all the girls would definitely fawn all over you." the emcee said. "Now, let's meet the judges." he said as the judges then entered the stage. There were 2 girls and a guy. The two girls then approached you.

"Ooh~ you're hot." the girl with a purple hair and sky-like orbs looked at you while licking her lips.

"Say what's your name?" the other girl with pink hair and amber orbs said while hugging you right arm.

'Uh should I take this advantage to my side?' you asked the system.

"{Yes, it'll increase your skill level and stuffs.}" the system replied.

'What stuffs?' you asked the system again but it refused to reply.

"Oh! What's this? Is Yamaguchi (Reader)-san experiencing harem?" the emcee said which made the audience say 'ooh'.

/* I'm sorry in advance. RIP (Reader)-chan /* Warning! The next part will be cringey. / *I warned you. /

You pulled the purple girl close and hold her chin then wrapped your arms on the pink girl's waist.

"I'm Yamaguchi (Reader). You both look like a goddess; May I have the privilege to know your names?" you asked which made them, and the other girls in the audience squeal.

"I'm Ayato Ray." the purple-haired girl answered.

"I'm Ayato Nami." the pink-haired girl answered.

"We're twins." they added in unison which made the audience gasp.

"They're twins? / They don't look alike. / But kYahh Yamaguchi-san is so hot! / If only she was a guy, I'd date her!" the audience said.

"Ray-chan and Nami-chan~ You have pretty names but would you let me call you Mine?" you asked then all the girls squealed including your mom which made you sweat-drop.

"Ahhh please call me baby, Yamaguchi-san! / No, call me darling! / Ah my daughter is so handsome! / I'm melting!"

"Yamaguchi (Reader)-san is stealing the spotlight and the ladies' attention!" the emcee gasped, "Anyways~ Let's now begin, Judges please go back to your seats."

"Aww / Boo." Ray and Nami whined but then sat on their chairs.

"The topic will be pasta! You have an hour to finish the dish." the emcee said. "Let the match..." then a bell rang. "Begin!" he yelled so you then quickly grabbed your ingredients and started to move.

"Hah! It seems like your father have high expectations on your skills." your opponent said which you completely ignored. "But don't worry, I'll let you suffer a minor loss." he then laughed,

"You'll lose your face and won't have the guts to cook or step into a kitchen again." he added.

You continued to ignore him as you followed the procedures of the system. You were now making the sauce first.

"Oh! Yamaguchi (Reader)-san ignored Mune Ken-san." the emcee gasped.

"Oh? Someone told me that in the kitchen you should move your body not your mouth." you said which made the Mune guy irritated; the emcee gasped; and the audience laugh.

"Hah! I'm going to crush your dish! You hear that?" he yelled which made you shrug.

"You'll shut it or I'll slit it?" you asked tilting your head.

"Scary!! / But cool! / No! Yamaguchi-san is hot. / Oh I totally agree!"

--- After an hour ---

"The first to serve the dish is Yamaguchi (Reader)-san!" the emcee announced as you placed the plates with lid in front of the judges.

"Enjoy~" you said as you opened the lid to reveal your dish.

"Let's see what Yamaguchi (Reader)-san served!" the emcee said then looked at the dish you served.

"Wow! It's so fabulously made!" Ray beamed. "(Reader)-san's dish are two-kinds of pasta in a plate!" Nami said as she twirls her fork.

"Exquisite!" the other judge said. "Let's try the white one first!" he said as they put the white-carbonara inside their mouth in unison.

"Fuwahh~ the noodles aren't soggy!" Ray said as she smiled and eats more. "It isn't hard too! Is this like half-cooked?" Nami asked while smiling at you; You smiled.

"What is this crunchy texture?" the male judge asked as he continued to chew.

"Oh! I added enoki mushrooms instead of shiitake." you said while putting your index finger on your chin.

"I heard that in Korea they often eat this with their meals." the male judge said.

"It also blended in because of its white color! I didn't notice it!" Nami said.

"Yes (Reader)-kun's so sugoi!" Ray said as she looks at you with hearts on her eyes.

'Uhh.. Am I that handsome?' you asked yourself.

"How did you thought of the enoki mushroom idea?" the emcee asked you.

"Uh, I thought of my friends." you said as you thought of Megumi and Isshiki. "Back in school I have friends who both excels in vegetable. I also heard that enoki mushroom is good for health." you said which made them all say aww.

"I thought of you so I cooked something healthy." you said then held Ray and Nami's hands which made the girls squeal.

"Then what is this red one?" the male judge asked so they all took a bite of it in unison... again. "It's spicy but.. this bacon is it smoked?" he asked so you nodded.

"Yes, one of my friends excels in smoking foods so, I kind of used that idea." you said then smiled.

"I love its spiciness and saltiness!" Ray exclaimed. "Yes, it blends together!" Nami said as they continued to dig in.

"Thanks." you replied when they finished their food.

"The judges seemed satisfied by Yamaguchi (Reader)-san's dish!" The emcee announced so the audience clapped.

"Go beat the shit out of that guy Onee-chan! / Yeah! You're so cool and handsome Yamaguchi-sama!! / KyaHH notice me please!" they all yelled.

"Alright! Mune Ken-san is going to serve his dish." the emcee said while Mune walked holding his dish.

"Heh! I bet mine tastes better." he said then purposely bumped onto your shoulder.

"Ugh.. It's not as beautiful as (Reader)-kun's." Ray said disappointedly.

"Who cares of the appearance just eat it." Mune said which made Nami roll her eyes.

"Ugh... Is this really spaghetti?" Nami asked looking kind of disgusted by the dish.

"Yes, got a problem with that?" Mune asked so Nami glared at him.

"Then, let's eat it." the male guy said as they dig in. But after then they placed their forks down.

"Umm what's the matter judges?" the emcee asked.

"Let's skip to voting, I lost my appetite." the male judge said which made Mune yell.

"Hah? What the heck do you mean? You haven't commented on my dish yet!" He protested so you approached the judges.

"May I have a taste?" you asked which made all the girls screamed. You cried to yourself mentally, 'I was just asking for a taste!'

"Taste mine! Yamaguchi-san" Ray said while holding her fork out to me.

"Don't make (Reader)-kun taste something horrible like this." Nami said which made Ray agree.

You stopped but then held Nami's chin. "But I was looking forward to be fed by you~" you said as you cringed by your words.

The girls then squealed when Nami took her fork and made you eat the spag. "Hey! Unfair!" Ray exclaimed. You didn't like the rough texture of the sauce on your tongue.

When Ray noticed your reaction, she gave you a glass of water which you quickly drank. "Thank you." you said and smiled at her.

"Kyahh! / Yamaguchi-sama smiled! / Ahhh my panty's gonna drop!" the girls said which made you sweat-drop.

'I just smiled what does that have to do with your panties?' you thought again.

"You're flirting with them that why they didn't like my dish!" Mune yelled.

"Please calm down!" the emcee said. "Yamaguchi (Reader)-san what are your thoughts after eating his dish?" the emcee asked.

You crossed your arms. "You made 5 mistakes, want to know all of them?" you asked but he glared at me. "First, the noodle was soggy." you said as you raised an index finger.

"Second, the sauce was kind of rough?" you said then raised another finger. "Third, the meat was under-cooked."

Mune got pissed and pushed you. "Shut the f-ck up b-tch! How does your two-kinds-of pasta tastes then?" he asked so you went to your station and gave him a plate of it.

"Here I made an extra one." you said. He took it harshly and take a bite. "So?" you asked then saw him crying. "Wait why are you crying?"

"This dish is awesome!" he said then continued to dig in.

"Well, we all saw it! But let the judges cast their votes." the emcee said as you watched the judges vote for your name.

"And there we have it! Yamaguchi (Reader)-san is the victor!" the emcee yelled as cheers erupted from the crowd. You bowed and said thanks.

"{Congratulations! Skill Level: Very Good}"

"{Congratulations! You unlocked new routes!}"

"{Congratulations:

Yukihira Soma's Interest: Very High

Hayama Akira's Interest: Very High

Kurokiba Ryo's Interest: High

Ibusaki Shun's Interest: Very Good

Aldini Takumi's Interest: Very Good

Aldini Isami's Interest: High}"

'Just what do you mean by Very Good?' you asked the system.

"{There are levels in each characteristic.}"

"{Very Low – Low – Good – Very Good – High – Very High}"

Your current profile is being load...

Name: Yamaguchi (Reader)

(Reader)'s Popularity: ??? (Reader)'s Intimidation: High

(Reader)'s Charm: Very High (Reader)'s Skill Level: Very Good

(Reader)'s Talent Level: ???

--- Dining Hall ---

"Onee-chan you were so cool today!" Lizu said as he stuffs his mouth with steak. You smiled and ruffled his hair.

"Thank you for winning!" your Dad said which made you frown at him.

"Gee dad you didn't even inform me. But you quickly made it up by treating us into this fancy dinner!" You said then took a sip of your iced tea.

"Dear, aren't you going to change clothes?" your Mom said then looked at your tuxedo. You held her hand and smirked at her.

"Then my lady, why don't you change my clothes for me?" You asked which made your Dad glare at you.

"Ah my daughter is so handsome~" your Mom said then squealed. You laughed before letting go of her hand.

"You're stealing my wife away from me, go quickly change into a dress!" your Dad said which made all of you laugh. The emcee and the judges from a while ago approached you; a bunch of cameras still following them.

"This is our victor for today! Yamaguchi (Reader)-san!" he said while looking at the camera. "Yamaguchi (Reader)-san what can you say to other chefs who's having a hard time out there." he said.

"Etto.. Well continue to learn and discover new things. Believe in other chefs and help each other." then you smiled. "Also, we all feel frustrated every time we lose but don't let it get you down. Stand up and continue to fight until you reach your goal." you said which made them clap.

"{Congratulations:

Ibusaki Shun's Interest: High

Aldini Takumi's Interest: High

}"

'Wait, how?' you asked the system.

"{WOW – Words of Wisdom}"

The system replied which made you chuckle. "Thank you so much for that inspiring words!" the emcee said while wiping his tears.

"Eh? Why are you crying?" you asked.

"Oh, don't mind me please! I was just touched by your words of wisdom." he answered. Ray and Nami clung onto your arms.

"(Reader)-kun your dish tasted nice!" Nami said which made you smile. "But I was wondering what your lips tastes like." she said then licked her lips.

'Eek no!'

"Yamaguchi-san~ why don't we spend this night together? Just you and me?" Ray said then bit your ear. You blushed, not expecting her to do that in front of the camera.

"I would like to spend my time with the both of you, but I have some urgent business to do." you said then smiled.

"Holy Broccoli Yamaguchi (Reader)-san refused the daughters of Ayato-san!" the emcee shrieked.

"Aww~ That's okay!" Ray said. "Don't forget to visit us here!" Nami said so you nodded. You sighed a relief when they were both gone.

"My onee-chan is famous to both girls and boys!" Lizu said which made you sweat-drop; your Mom and Dad laughed.

After you all went to hotel, you took a hot bath.

{Your Point of View}

I wonder why dad and mom wanted to separate rooms. They were in the next hotel room while Lizu stayed at me. Meh, the Yamaguchi's rich anyways so whatever.

I was wearing my bath robe and currently brushing my hair when I heard Lizu talking to someone.

"Onee-chan someone's calling your phone." he yelled on the living room. So, I went out and walked to him.

"Video call?" I asked but he shook his head.

"He said he's your boyfriend. I'm going to tell dad." Lizu

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