9 - #70 Shokugeki Don

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[Your Point of View]

*** phone ringing ***

"Osu?" I answered then yawn.

;(Reader)-chan I'm coming to pick you up.

It was Alice. "Polar Star Dormitory." I answered then hanged up. I took a bath and tied my hair into a (ponytail / twintails / braid / bun).

I wore (favorite color) tops partnered with (2nd f/c) ripped jeans. I wore my (3rd f/c)-laced watch to cover my left wrist. I yawned while coming down the stairs.

"Oh? Where are you going all dressed up?" Isshiki asked me eyeing me from head to toe.

"Ah, Alice invited me to go out." I answered then we heard a knock on the gate. Isshiki opened it, revealing Alice in her purple dress and Kuro in his (favorite color) tee paired with (2nd f/c) trunks.

Alice and Isshiki looked at my clothes then back at Kuro's. "Err-- Why are you wearing the same color as me?" I asked Kuro.

"Ah.. Then I'll remove it." Kuro said then removed his shirt revealing his fair skin and...

"Damn.." I slapped my mouth for saying that out loud. I can't help but look at his perfect body, 8 packs gad!

"Ara Ara~ (Reader)-chan Ryo-kun's eyes are up here." Alice said teasingly I looked away blushing.

"Geez!! Forget it, just wear that." I said and pulled Alice outside. "Where's your car?" I asked her.

"Ara, it's outside the gate." she said.

"Hah?! Then... we're going to walk around Totsuki?" I gulped when I remembered Kuro's bod- I mean clothes.

"Yes~ We're going to show that the both of you wore matching clothes." Alice said poking my sides.

"H-hey, stop! But I guess it's better than him walking around naked." I mumbled but Alice heard it. She then laughed mockingly.

"Ara~ (Reader)-chan's a bit possessive." She said which made me blush even more.

"Ojo, (Nickname)." Kuro called out to us. We then looked at him.

"Saa~ Let's go!" Alice said and went between us then pulled me and Kuro.

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It was embarrassing, having everyone looked at us. Gladly we were already in the car.

"Where were you last night?" I asked Alice. She was between me and Kuro.

"Oh! I went shopping with Papa, Ryo-kun didn't tell you?" she asked.

"Ah yeah he told me, that's why I was asking." I sarcastically answered. Alice then laughed.

"(Reader)-chan you see, I was shopping with Papa yesterday then I saw a dress." She then huffed her cheeks. "But it didn't look good on me." she stared at me. "Then
I remembered you, that dress would look perfect on you!" she said and clapped her hands.

"Ah! we're here." she said then I felt the car stopped moving. Kuro and I followed Alice from behind. Honestly Kuro and I looked awkward while Alice was happily skipping.

She then stopped in front of a shop. "Welcome back Nakiri Alice-sama." the staffs greeted her bowing.

"Ah~ Can you bring me the outfits Papa reserved yesterday?" The staffs replied yes and excused their self.

Alice giggled and pinched my cheeks. "I can't wait to see you wearing them." she said. After some minutes the staffs came back pushing a rack full of clothes.

"Finally!" Alice said and clapped her hands. She took a pair of clothes and gave them to a lady then she pointed her finger at me.

I have a bad feeling about this. "Let's go Yamaguchi-sama." She said and pulled me into one of the dressing room.

She removed my clothes and changed them into the clothes Alice chose. "It's done Yamaguchi-sama." She said as she pushed me towards Alice and Kuro.

Kuro looked at me, his eyes were widening which was very rare to see. Alice clapped her hands with a big grin on her face. "Wahh!! It really suits you!"

Honestly, I felt awkward.

"Alice, what are you planning? Making me wear this, it's so embarrassing." I said blushing. She then looked seriously at me.

"I'm not planning anything. Please don't doubt me (Reader)-chan, I just want to be your friend." She said looking straight to my eyes.

I was about to say something but Kuro cut me off. "You look great on that." Kuro said boredly, but his eyes were looking straight at mine.

"I know right? She looks great right Ryo-kun?" Alice said while hitting Kuro's shoulder.

"Alice, Kuro.." they stopped and both looked at me. "Thank you." I said and smiled. Alice smiled and hugged me.

"You should wear that at Totsuki especially when you're cooking alright?" Alice said so I shrugged.

After we spent more time together, they sent me back at the dorm. I entered the dorm tiptoeing, hoping they wouldn't notice me.

They were in the cafeteria but then
this four-eyed saw me and pointed his finger at me.

"Ah! Look it's (Reader)-chan." he said then they all came rushing to me. Bombarding me with questions.

"(Reader)-chan where have you been?

(Reader)-kun did you hear that Soma's going to have a Shokugeki?"

"(Reader) what are you wearing?

Yamaguchi you look cool in that!

Yamaguchi-san it fits you perfectly!"

"Wait you guys, one question at a time." I said sweat dropping. "First, I went out with some of my friends."

"Second, I know Soma's Shokugeki with Nikumi because I was there when Soma challenged her."

"Third, my friend bought this dress for me." I said then inhaled. "Lastly, thank you for the compliment. Any more questions?" I asked.

They laughed and some even clapped. "Nice one (Reader)-chan."

"That dress makes you more intimidating." Yuki commented.

"Did you guys eat? I brought food." I said changing the subject.

"YES!! / FREE FOOD!!" they yelled, I laughed and placed the plastic bags on the table.

After we talked to each other I went to my room and wrote stuffs in my journal. Isshiki then went inside my room again using the ceiling.

"Did you enjoy?" He asked, I nodded and told him everything. "That's great." he said and gave me a pat on the head.

"Oyasumi Nasai Senpai." I said and laid on my bed. Senpai then turned the lights off and covered me with a blanket.

"Oyasumi (Reader)-chan." Was the last thing I heard before drifting off to sleep.

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I woke up for no apparent reason. I looked at my phone and saw it was exactly 3 am. I shivered at the thought, they said it was the devil's hour.

I yawned and decided to drink coffee. I was on my way to the kitchen then I saw the light was still on. It probably is Soma.

I tiptoed and tried not to make any sound. When I was behind him, I blew an air on his neck.

I then laughed at his surprised reaction. He was looking at me flustered while his hand was covering his nape.

"Phew~ (Reader)-chan you scared me." He said still blushing but sounded tiredly.

"Still thinking of how to beat Oniku?" I asked while looking for a cup. I took out coffee and sugar out of the cupboard.

"Yeah, hey (Reader)-chan can you taste this for me?" He asked then pushed a don towards me. I took a spoonful of it and savored it.

"Hmm, it tastes great but I feel like something is missing." I looked up the ceiling trying to remember what he added on the don.

"I'm already thinking what that thing is. I already tweaked the sauce a bit it even paired with the meat." Soma said.

"Ah, right. Plum?" I asked.

Soma then beamed, "Yeah, I was thinking about that too. Wait for a while." He said then started cooking. I found a kettle so I decided to boil water.

[ 3rd Person's Point Of View ]

You sat on the chair and rested you chin on your hand. "Soma-kun, when I'm gone will you still remember me?" you blurted out without thinking.

You saw him stopped and looked at you. "Why? Are you going to leave?" He asked so you decided to seize the moment.

"Mhmm... Far away from here." you replied before letting out a yawn.

"What do you mean?" Soma chuckled awkwardly. "Don't tell me that you've really seen the future." He then continued what he was doing.

You laughed, "I did but only Isshiki-senpai believes me." He then handed you the new don he made.

"Ah, so that's why you and Isshiki-senpai were quite close." he said then sat across of you. You laughed at his comment.

"Yeah, ah you're allowed to think that I'm crazy." you then took a spoonful of the new don in front of yoy. It tasted great so you couldn't help but finish it all.

"This don is amazing Soma-kun." you beamed changing the topic.

"Really?" he asked, so you nodded. "Glad you liked it!" he said and pulled off his bandana. You stood up and turned the stove off. You poured some hot water in the cup.

"You should take a rest Soma-kun." you said while stirring you coffee. Soma suddenly yawned.

"Hey (Reader)-chan." he called out so you replied with a hmm. "Do you have a prediction of tomorrow then?"

"Hmm~ Let's see. Ah, Erina will be there." you said. Soma looked surprised but still waited for your next sentence. You took a sip of your coffee and sat beside him.

"The judges, 2 guys and a woman." you said. "The woman, after eating your dish will ask you for seconds. She's sitting in the middle." you added then smiled at him.

"Oh~ Really?" he asked yawning. You placed your cup down and stood up.

Soma looked at you; surprised when you carried him. "H-hey (Reader)-chan what are you--" you shushed
him then went inside his room and placed him on his bed.

"You didn't have to carry me." He said which made you giggle.

"Take a nap, I'll wake you up an hour before the Shokugeki." you said then he nodded.

You went back to the kitchen and drink your coffee. After drinking, you washed the dishes, went outside and started stretching. The air was cold but refreshing.

"Ohayou (Reader)-chan." Shun greeted groggily then yawned. You looked back at him and smiled. He had a bed head standing up which made you chuckle.

"Ohayou Shun~ You're up so early." you greeted while wiping your sweat.

"Mmm... Why are you already awake?" he asked you then started stretching too.

"I woke up at 3 am, then I couldn't sleep anymore." you replied and inhaled the fresh air.

"I see." was the only thing he said. "Today is Yukihira-kun's Shokugeki with Mito-san." he said so you nodded.

"Why aren't you worried? He'll get expelled if he lost."

"I'm not worried because I'm certain he'll win." you said and smiled at him. Shun kept quiet while staring at your (eye color) orbs.

"Well, I'll help Fumio-san cook breakfast. Later." you said then waved at him before going inside. You met Fumio-san coming out from her room.

"Ohayou Fumio-san! I'll help you out today." she then smiled.

"Arigatou."

"Oh right, I boiled some hot water a while ago. Would you like some tea or coffee?" you asked her.

"Tea please." she said so you happily obliged, prepared her tea and placed it on the table.

-

-- TimeSkip: Shokugeki ---

You looked at your (favorite color) knife case and opened it.

It had 2 compartment and was filled with different kinds of knife. Just in case someone dares to go block your way, they'll be useful. You took a small knife before closing it.

"Did you get any sleep, Yukihira?" Konishi asked, Soma nodded.

"Yeah, thanks to a certain someone." Soma said then glanced at you who was currently talking to Megumi.

"S-S-Soma-kun, d-don't get too nervous, okay?" Megu stuttered as she approaches Soma. Poor Megu.

"F-for times like this, you can write the 'man' character on your hand." She even demonstrated it, you went outside and took a lollipop out of your pocket.

Yoy opened it and tucked it inside your mouth. "Kyapi~" Urara said as she strikes a peace pose. You cringed while playing with the knife, twirling it around your fingers.

"Kyapi!!!" probably her fan club, yelled.

"Now, the first to enter is the Meat Master." Urara announced as the huge screen from above displayed Mito's name. "Mito Ikumi!" Urara yelled.

When Mito entered, cheers enveloped the whole stadium.

"Here comes the other contestant! The famous transfer student." Urara yelled again, "Yukihira Soma-kun." The huge screen from above displayed Soma's name. But the crowd just boo-ed at him which made you annoyed.

"Hey, what's up with this huge crowd?" Konishi asked Soma. You walked up to the stage, while playing with the knife on your hand.

"H-hey! Who are--" Urara froze as she completely saw your face. "Eep-- Yamaguchi-san." she said trembling with fear, you snatched the mic from her hand.

"Uh, testing. Ehem.." you glared at the students who were still boo-ing at Soma. "If you all don't shut the f*ck up, I'll s*it your throat." you said threateningly which made them stop.

"Thank you very much." you said then returned the mic to Urara. You then walked back to Soma, Megu and Konishi.

"Damn, you're really scary Yamaguchi-chan." Konishi commented so you smiled at him and then went to a nearby wall to lean.

Murmurs started to erupt when they saw Nakiri Erina came to watch the Shokugeki. Soma looked at you, probably remembering the first sign you told him.

"There will be three judges. The theme is don and the main ingredient is meat!" Soma looked at the judges then looked back at you surprised.

You smiled and gave him a thumbs up which reassured him.

"...Let us proceed!" Urara yelled. "Contestants, to your stations! Everything is at stake in this battle of the palates!"

"Let the Shokugeki.." there was a pause for a second. "...begin!" then the bell rang. Soma and Niku started to cook. You looked around to spot the Polar Star.

When you saw them, you threw a lollipop at them causing them to look at you. You waved at them, Yuki and Ryoko waved back while the others sweat-dropped.

The heavenly smell of the butter enveloped your nostrils so you focused on the on going match.

Everyone has their gaze at Soma, probably waiting and expecting that he'll bring out a more advanced and worthy meat that'll.clash with Mito's A5 meat.

"Cheap?" Mito uttered.

"Discount?" Urara mumbled sweat dropping.

"I was lucky! They happened to be on sale." Soma said then laughed. You thought they were all going to keep silent but then they started shouting and even threw things at Soma.

You got angry so you threw your knife at the huge screen from above. The crowd went silent as they look at the screen crack slowly.

"Who wants to go first?!" you yelled which made the Polar Star, Soma, Megu and Konishi sweat-drop. No one uttered a word which made you smile.


--- TimeSkip brought to you by: Nikumi's jiggly meat ---


"We'll now begin the judging! Mito-san's dish will go first." Urara announced.

"Mine's a Roti Don made with A5 wagyu beef!" Mito said as she placed the dish in front of each judge.

"Roti is French for 'roast'! It's often used to denote dishes cooked in the oven!" Urara explained.

"The slice meat is like a flower. I'm honored to see such a beautiful don." the lady judge commented.

"Itadakimasu." they said in unison and then after tasting her dish, the judges commented.

"Well, sh*t." Konishi mumbled.

"The crowd seems to think Mito-san won." Megumi worriedly said. You laughed so they looked at you, checking whether you're still good.

"Let's have the judges evaluate Yukihira-kun's dish next!" Urara announced.

"Look at the judge in the middle." you told them pointing at the woman.

"What about her?" Konishi asked.

"After she eats Soma's dish she'll ask for seconds." you said as they looked at you confused.

"Well it looks more promising that what I thought. / Guess we'll give it a try." the judges said. They took their first bite together then paused for a minute.

Afterwards the judges shoved the foods inside their mouth rapidly. "I can't stop eating." the lady judge commented.

"It sure does feel like I can eat this forever! / This hint of acidity.. Could it be?" they stopped eating, asking Soma for confirmation.

"Yes, the trick's on the rice." Soma said then held a jar of plum. "I mixed handmade pickled plum paste into the don's rice. It's refreshing plum-flavored rice." he explained.

"Man, I'm already done!" / "How about seconds? Can we have seconds?" The lady judge asked. Soma, Konishi and Megu looked at you shocked.

You took the lollipop out of your mouth with a 'pop' sound and smiled at them. "What a surprise! The victor is Yukihira Soma!" Urara yelled.

The crowd were both amazed and shocked. You looked at Erina to see her disappointed face which made you giggle.

Soma did and said his signature line. "Glad you enjoyed it!" you walked towards him and the blushing Mito then crouched down.

"Oi Iku-chan you should grow your hair long. You'd look cute in a ponytail" you said and pat her head.

"Stop calling me weird nicknames." Mito yelled while still blushing.

"I look forward to working with you!" Soma said then gave her a thumbs up.

"By the way, a pink ribbon would look cute on you." you added which made her blush more.

"W-what did you say?!! Baka!!" Mito yelled before running away.


"Yukihira, Tadakoro!" the guy you had a Shokugeki called out. Soma and Megu looked at him and the men that was following him. They bowed 90 degrees.

"We are sorry for what we did! We're not going to repeat it again." the guys said.

"Ah! uh... Uhm... It's f-f-fine!" Megu replied stuttering, didn't know what to do.

"Osu!" Soma said grinning as the guys looked up, they met your gaze. They shivered and hurriedly ran off.

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You were sitting on your chair while Soma sat on your bed. You were writing on your journal when he finally talked.

"So, it's really true." Soma told you while running his hand through his hair.

"Soma you don't really need to bother yourself thinking useless stuffs about me." you replied while still focusing on your journal.

"How can I not let it bother me when what you said came true." he said groaning, he stood up and went behind you.

"What are you doing?" he asked then rested his chin on your shoulder.

'(Reader) smells like vanillas and strawberries...' Soma thought smiling.

"I'm writing a journal and are you still going to ask more question?" you asked him then

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