The Shokugeki preparation phase.
After taking some time to revisit several hot-blooded manga, Arato Hisako felt increasingly certain of herself...
First, she would use her strengths to attack his weaknesses. Even if Doma-senpai was called the Sixth Heavenly Demon King of the culinary world, he couldn't possibly be proficient in every cuisine, could he? She was the current heir to a family of medicinal cuisine specialists. When it came to medicinal cuisine alone, Arato Hisako believed that even Erina-sama was a step below her.
Second, the Shokugeki wager hadn't driven Doma-senpai into a corner. Under those circumstances, the villainous boss would often let his guard down. That was her chance!
Finally, there was her desire to save Erina-sama. As long as she held on to that feeling, she, Arato Hisako, would surely claim the final victory. Miracles existed in this world!
With timing, terrain, and human harmony all on her side, how could she possibly lose?
If the dream was Utaha Kasumigaoka, then reality was probably Eriri...
When the Shokugeki ended.
All three judges cast their votes for Sogo Doma.
Arato Hisako: "..."
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No, impossible. Wh-why was this guy even so skilled at medicinal cuisine? Wasn't he just a chef who'd started halfway through life?
And what happened to the sudden power-up? What happened to the miracle?
She'd been deceived. There were no miracles in this world at all...
Seeing Arato Hisako's utterly dejected face, Sogo Doma thought about it. Since she would be taking care of his little sister afterward, he decided to comfort her. He held up his index finger and thumb with only a tiny gap between them, then suddenly said in Chinese, "Secretary, it looks like there's still just a tiny little gap between you and me, like this gap between my fingers. So don't