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The instant Lalami's Poffin entered their mouths,
Professor Rowan, Professor Oak, and Nurse Joy Yukino found it almost simultaneously incredible.
It was almost exactly like the one made by Lalami's late teacher, Poffin Master Miwa.
Blue emerged from his memories.
"You could even say there wasn't the slightest difference."
When Miwa was alive, this flavor of Super Rich Poffin had been her specialty.
Miwa had been humble and gentle, and the Poffins she made seemed to carry those same qualities.
After Miwa passed away, Professor Oak had thought he would never taste it again.
But now, Lalami had done it.
She had proven to everyone
that Miwa had been right to choose her.
Professor Oak could not help saying with feeling,
"Miwa chose the right apprentice. You've put your heart into this."
Professor Rowan nodded in agreement.
"Miwa certainly had a good eye."
Nurse Joy Yukino had been close friends with Miwa.
She knew about the doubts Lalami had faced
after Miwa took her on as an apprentice.
"I love it."
Nurse Joy Yukino awarded another ten.
This was not just recognition of Lalami's hard work
and the Super Rich Poffin she had made,
but also of precious memories and friendships from years past.
Lalami scored 9.2!
It was an exceptionally high score, and it also meant Ge Li had lost his chance to advance to the finals.
But the competition was not over yet. After rinsing their mouths, the five judges each took another small piece of Li Wei's Poffin.
After one bite, Professor Oak remained speechless for a long time, overcome with emotion.
Professor Oak could not remember how long it had been since he had felt this way.
Lalami's Super Rich Poffin had brought back memories, but this Super Rich Poffin...
filled him with