[Original single heroine] [Original foreign academy] [Original competition] [Cutting the final season]
“I want to become someone who can make food that brings people happiness.”
At the age of five, Akamatsu Ryo made this vow.
Thirteen years later, the boy from Hokkaido stands at the top of Totsuki Academy as the First Seat of the Elite Ten. In his third year, he leads Totsuki's team to victory in the Global Culinary Academy Championship.
It all began when he went to France at the age of ten and met her at the Astruc estate.
“Why is your Japanese dashi so clear?” Eloise Astruc asked curiously.
“Because I want you to taste the real meaning of umami.” Ryo held out a bowl of wanmono to her.
From strangers to friends, from friendly competition to understanding, five years spent side by side brought the hearts of two people who loved cooking ever closer.
On the night before they parted, Eloise said with tears in her eyes, “I'll be waiting for you at Lancel.”
“No,” Ryo said, shaking his head, his gaze unwavering. “We'll meet again at the greatest competition in the world. And when we do, I'll beat you fair and square.”
Years later, when Totsuki and Lancel meet in the final, and Ryo and Eloise face each other across the competition floor, the promise they made as children finally gets its chance to shine.
The story begins in childhood, detailing the protagonist's reasons for wanting to become a chef and his growth process. The protagonist isn't portrayed as having any special talent; it's a slow-paced, everyday growth narrative. The romance with the female lead seems good so far, but the synopsis suggests they'll separate later, one going to Totsuki Academy and the other to Blue Sky. I was hoping for a school romance! 😢
It's quite well-written. It doesn't jump directly into the main plot, but instead starts from the protagonist's childhood, which retains a lot of freedom and allows for a better grasp of the protagonist's character. The appropriate use of Japanese nouns adds to the reading experience, and the descriptions are very detailed. Overall, it's a great read! 👍👍👍
It's a great read, and the main character is portrayed very well. I'm really looking forward to the rest of the story.
It's pretty good; at least the writing is passable, and the plot is well-written.