Food Wars: Life Cookbook

At this moment, An Dojima couldn't tell whether he was nervous or excited. He froze in front of the kitchen, not knowing what to do.

However, the long-term kitchen life still made him passively find the rhythm. He skillfully prepared everything he had practiced.

Gradually, An Dojima came back to his senses. He began to concentrate on the first dish of the day, the starter [French baked snails].

Today, An Dojima was very wrong, his heart was beating very fast. Even the system's talent effect could not stop the memories that surged in An Dojima's mind. This may be the manifestation of what Gin Dojima and others called willpower. But at this moment, An Dojima had no time to take care of all this.

Soon the starter was ready, and An Dojima rang the bell to signal Isshiki Hui to serve the dishes. Then he started the finishing work of [Seafood Soup].

The busier he was, the more restless he felt. Every dish served seemed to tell An Dojima that he was one step closer to the death penalty.

But An Dojima still didn't stop, trying to control his slightly trembling hands, and the love in his mind surged and flowed. Dojima An seemed to have grasped something and felt nothing.

He numbly pressed the bell for serving. He began to cook [Seared Scallops]. Thinking of Erina Nakiri's happy expression after eating the food, Dojima An was full of energy. Thinking of Erina Nakiri's sad expression, Dojima An's mood also became low. His emotions fluctuated with his memories.

At this time in the restaurant. Erina Nakiri was nervously looking forward to it. Today she was wearing a blue evening dress. For the first time in her life, she dressed herself up like an exquisite doll. She scooped up a spoonful of seafood soup. As expected, it was her favorite taste. The chef's carefulness or partiality was fully reflected in these two dishes. Each dish was adjusted according to Erina Nakiri's taste.

It was not difficult for Erina Nakiri to taste the carefulness of the cooking and the tension that was about to overflow. It was obviously a salty soup, but Erina Nakiri felt a hint of sweetness. It came from the chef's heart. She was looking forward to the future development even more. After all, you can't let a girl speak first in such a matter! Nakiri Erina thought to herself. But she couldn't suppress the smile on her face.

Isshiki Hui, who was standing by, didn't know why, and felt that the restaurant was filled with pink bubbles. Maybe it was because of the decoration. Looking at the fruits of his and Kuga Teruki's labor in the restaurant, Isshiki Hui sighed. The process is still long, let's wait.

Today's main dish finally came. [A5 Wagyu beef ribs]. It was served with the prepared drink [grapefruit sparkling water].

This also means that the meal is halfway through. Dojima An's heartbeat became stronger. The tension lingered in his mind. He began to memorize the method of making the next main dish. [Slow-cooked steak with black truffle]

Marinate the M9 grade sirloin steak with garlic, sea salt, and olive oil, vacuum it at 58 degrees for 25 minutes, and then take it out and fry it. Pickle the radish slices and lettuce slices for later use, put the ingredients into a plate, squeeze in the sauce and serve.

He recited while doing the operation. He was afraid that any mistake in the operation would cause the quality of the dish to decline.

Then it was time for the second half of the production. At this time, Dojima An's brain was blank. His mind was not on the food at all, but on what to say and how to say it in a confession. Fortunately, as vegetables, this step is the simplest to operate.

After ringing the bell again to serve the dishes, Dojima An sat on a chair and rested for a while. The purpose was to let his brain come back to his senses. It seems that he is too nervous, Dojima An said to himself, and Dojima An, who came back to his senses, stood up and prepared to deal with the dessert.

The tension was partially eliminated, but his heart was still lingering with love for Erina. At this time, Dojima An realized that he seemed to have unconsciously used some special chef's methods. Use food to convey his will.

And the system prompt sound that he ignored rang again.

"Ding~ Congratulations to the user for obtaining the emotion - love (residual)."

Only for the loved one can there be a chance to use it automatically. It cannot be self-adjusted.

Dojima An looked at the newly added things in the panel, love? Dojima An smiled. He stood up and devoted himself to work again.

In the front hall, Erina Nakiri tasted the dishes. It can be seen that these two dishes were more nervous than before. As a chef, he is a little unqualified. The carving of the dishes is not even like Dojima An's usual level. But the willpower in it is more obvious than the previous dishes. Pulling Erina Nakiri into the chef's mind. Feeling Dojima An's nervousness, excitement and happiness.

In the back kitchen, Dojima An began to make desserts.

First, the chestnut puree is made into mousse. Pour the chestnut mousse into the mold, freeze, demould, and then sprinkle it on the surface. Finally, the chestnut mousse cake, violet sponge cake, raspberry protein slices, mint leaves, raspberries, and red currants are served on a plate. 【Lost Stone】is done.

Dojima An ran to the back room to take a shower and change clothes.

When Dojima An came out, he also put on a suit. He held a bouquet and a custom-made ring in his hand.

Dojima An walked slowly towards the restaurant with a nervous heart. He was going to face his princess. Even though he was not a knight.

Dojima An stood in front of the door. It was just an ordinary door, but it seemed to weigh a thousand pounds at this time. Dojima An stood in front of the door, breathing in, exhaling, and relaxing. After a while, he stretched out his hand and pushed the door open.

Nakiri Erina stood in the middle of the restaurant, like a dazzling gem, attracting Dojima An's attention. I don't know why, it's a face that I can see every day, but it looks different at this time today. Dojima An didn't even dare to look into Nakiri Erina's eyes.

Looking at the boy in front of him who grew up with him and was fearless, he now stood there with his eyes only daring to look at the floor, his hands on his sides, and his fingers unconsciously tapping his legs. Maybe Dojima An himself didn't know that he had this habit when he was nervous. It was Erina Nakiri who discovered it accidentally.

Dojima An walked forward and mustered up the courage to look into Erina Nakiri's eyes. However, when he saw Erina Nakiri's slightly smiling eyes, he immediately deflated.

"Erina, I, I..." Dojima An suddenly didn't know what to say. He had rehearsed for so long, but now the person was standing in front of him. Instead, he couldn't say anything.

Isshiki Hui hid in the corner, looking at Dojima An like this, and couldn't help but support his forehead.

Finally, Dojima An still said that sentence, "Erina, I like you, are you willing to be my girlfriend?" Dojima An breathed a sigh of relief. Although it was different from the previous rehearsal, he said it anyway.

"No." Erina Nakiri said.

All of a sudden, Dojima An's head buzzed. The world began to spin.

Then Erina Nakiri's words pulled An Dojima back from hell.

"Who confesses without giving flowers?" Erina Nakiri turned sideways and put her hands behind her back, but her eyes were still secretly looking at the flowers in An Dojima's hand.

"Oh, oh, oh. Here, there's this." An Dojima hurriedly handed the flowers to Erina, and also handed over the ring in her hand.

Erina Nakiri stretched out her hand, motioning An Dojima to put it on her.

An Dojima was stunned again, this, this, this, which finger should be worn on this.

Isshiki Hui in the corner was almost dying of anxiety. He stretched out his left hand and raised his middle finger to An Dojima, motioning An Dojima to wear it here.

An Dojima saw Isshiki Hui's action and put the ring on.

"Well, stretch out your hand." Erina Nakiri said after touching the ring.

After helping Dojima An put on the ring, Nakiri Erina asked again: "What did you say just now?"

Dojima An said blankly, "You, are you willing to be my girlfriend?"

"Of course I am willing, silly." Nakiri Erina said with a smile. The warm smile dispelled the haze in Dojima An's heart.

Dojima An hugged Nakiri Erina into his arms, smiling foolishly, not knowing what to do.

Seeing this, Isshiki Hui quietly slipped away. Leaving time and space for the young couple who had just confirmed their relationship.