"Congratulations...Miss Shiranui Ayako!" Mr. Mano handed the letter of introduction to Ayako Shiranui in front of everyone.
But Shiranui Ayako's expression was a little complicated.
"Tch, lucky guy!"
That's right, it's just luck.
Because after Bailiyuan, Mr. Mano was not interested in other people's dishes. After all, he was almost full after eating a whole bowl of soba noodles. Even the tastes of the other four judges seemed to be affected, so naturally they couldn't Probably giving too high a rating.
This situation is known as "flavor retention" in the culinary world!
Generally speaking, it refers to using pungent or special flavors to influence the taste of diners, thus causing taste interference to the food that diners will taste later, thereby lowering the evaluation.
If it is used to interfere with the taste of other people's dishes behind, it is called "taste blocking".
If it is to leave a taste that complements the taste of the food later, it is called "taste collaboration."
The former is simple and crude, while the latter requires superb cooking skills.
But no one could figure it out, how could a bowl of bland soba noodles cause a taste blockage?
No one thinks about dirt.
In fact, the taste blockage of that bowl of soba noodles not only affects the taste, but also affects the psychology.
Before Bailiyuan, there was only Momo Fujii who drove the steamroller, and then there was Ayako Shiranui who was the first to bring out the dishes. After all, the sashimi making speed is indeed faster.
Shiranui Ayako always felt that her victory was a bit unviable, but she didn't feel too guilty. After all, she was a descendant of the ninja family. As long as she could win, the process was not important.
but……
Shiranui Ayako looked at Baili Yuan who was chatting with Mr. Miyamoto and Fujii Momoka, and frowned in thought.
Baili Yuan who can make that kind of buckwheat noodles is definitely not an ordinary person.
but……
"The final winner is me!"
Shiranui Ayako took the letter of introduction, turned around and left amid the envious or jealous eyes of others.
…
The exchange meeting came to an end and everyone was ready to leave.
Many people left during the day, and only a few people stayed. However, this was usually because they had no cars and were preparing to leave the next day.
The hotel became deserted again.
The foreign population in Yanye Town is not large, so there are not many people who stay in hotels. In order to attract foreign tourists and promote the city's economy, Yanye Town is also constantly carrying out construction projects. Most of the mountains next to it have been destroyed, and they are preparing to build a paradise. .
Mr. Mano stood in front of the window of the hotel room, looking at Hikono Town in the night, and suddenly wanted to go out for a walk.
Wearing a cane, Mr. Mano walked alone on the street. There were not many people on the street at this time.
During this time, Mr. Mano has been thinking about the taste of the bowl of soba noodles that Baili Yuan made for him.
After eating that bowl of soba noodles, other foods seemed to have lost their flavor.
"What an amazing cooking skill."
Logically speaking, given the other party's cooking skills, Mr. Mano should have given the other party a letter of introduction, and he did so. After the competition, he specifically went to Baili Yuan, but he was rejected.
The reason for rejection is also simple, because he has to go back to work.
“I cook not to gain fame or fortune, but to do what I love to do.”
These are Bailiyuan's exact words when he rejected Mr. Mano.
Very simple and very sincere.
Mr. Mano couldn't refuse.
In this regard, Mr. Mano could only sigh.
At this time, a soba noodle stall in the distance attracted his attention.
Because the slogan shouted by the bald stall owner was a bit strange.
“Who the hell buys soba?!”
"Soba noodles?" Mr. Mano pursed his lips, "Go and try it. People like Baili choose an ordinary life. Maybe this ordinary roadside stall also has surprises."
…
Bailiyuan and the other two rushed back on what was called the last train. Although it was already dark, they could wait at the port for a while and take the earliest transport ship back to the base.
There is also a dedicated rest room at the port, so the three of them did not worry.
"Senior Baili, why did you reject Mr. Mano's letter of introduction?" Momoka Fujii asked with some confusion. She was holding a backpack in her arms, which she bought in Hikono Town.
"Fujii, don't take this kind of thing too seriously. With Baili's abilities, he will definitely have a place in the future culinary world." Mr. Miyamoto said for Bailiyuan.
"I just think it's too much trouble." Bailiyuan scratched his head.
Fujii Momoka didn't ask any more questions, but she still felt a little pity.
"It would be great if I was the one who got the recommendation letter." Fujii Momoka fantasized, but fantasies are just fantasies after all.
At this time, the bus suddenly stopped and braked sharply.
"what happened?"
The passengers started talking.
The driver in the driver's seat also explained.
"There's someone ahead."
"Is there anyone?"
Some passengers came out and looked outside.
A figure stood in front of the bus.
The driver got out of the car.
"Hey, it's very dangerous. What are you going to do...uh!"
The driver was kicked away by the figure. He was really kicked away. Then he hit the bus and fell to the ground.
The passengers screamed.
Bailiyuan's expression changed.
Although the driver is not dead yet, his breath has become weak just now. If he is not treated in time, he will have to wait for death.
Some passengers bravely got off the bus, and Bai Liyuan and Mr. Miyamoto followed.
And Fujii Momoka was asked by Mr. Miyamoto to sit in the car.
Fujii Momoka is holding her backpack, ready to open it at any time, because it contains her transformer!
Bailiyuan first came to the driver's side, and then while others were not paying attention, he briefly treated the driver to ensure that the driver would not die.
"Hey, who are you?"
"Yeah, why are you hitting people!"
someone shouted.
Although the other party just kicked the driver away, now that there are many of them, they are naturally bolder.
The figure standing in the darkness also walked into the light of the car lights.
This is a figure with a rabbit head, hair on its body, and a pair of blood-red and monstrous eyes.
"Ah! What is this?"
Someone was startled.
"Wearing a doll costume?"
"Damn it!"
"Wait, that's not a human!" Bailiyuan shouted.
After hearing Bailiyuan's words, the others were stunned for a moment, and then laughed.
"What else can it be if it's not a human being?"
"I think he's just a villain in a doll suit!"
"It's a weirdo! The Victory Team has announced the existence of weirdos that have appeared in the city before, and there is more than one weirdo!" Bailiyuan explained.
After hearing Bailiyuan's words, Mr. Miyamoto's expression changed and he pulled out two kitchen knives.
As a chef, it’s normal to carry two kitchen knives with you.
However, Mr. Miyamoto's actions shocked the others.
"Everyone stay back, weirdos are dangerous, they are Kamen Rider's enemies!" Mr. Miyamoto shouted.
