After hearing Satou's words, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but secretly chuckle, saying, "Everyone must hate you to death for sending Mimasaka Subaru."
"Yes."
Satou nodded, thinking that having Mimasaka Subaru as a subordinate was indeed very useful, at least in situations like this, he could be put to good use against those freeloaders.
"But speaking of which, Erina, it seems we haven't made much progress these past few days."
Satou suddenly said.
Aside from the night he asked her to be his girlfriend, when she didn't refuse, the Tsundere wouldn't let him into her bedroom on the other days, which made Satou quite frustrated.
It seemed Erina Nakiri was indeed thin-skinned.
"Pro... progress? What progress?"
Erina Nakiri's heart skipped a beat, and she stammered.
"Didn't you not refuse last time?" Satou asked.
"That... that's because, after thinking about it, we haven't known each other for very long, have we?"
Erina Nakiri's face immediately flushed, and she mumbled, "At least we should take it one step at a time, shouldn't we? Like getting parental approval first or something."
Satou was speechless, thinking that Erina Nakiri's heart was indeed too naive, so he said, "Didn't you say we're going to get married later?"
Erina Nakiri thought about it and realized it was true. She had already given her first time to him, and they had talked about getting married later, but she still felt it was a bit too fast.
"If that's the case, then that's fine, but you need to win against me in cooking."
Erina Nakiri said.
"Then let's start now."
Satou said.
"Oh? You want to compete with me? Of course, no problem."
Erina Nakiri smiled slightly, feeling relieved at the same time.
In her opinion, although Satou had defeated Eizan Etsuya, it was only because Eizan Etsuya had underestimated him. If they competed again, the outcome would be uncertain.
And she had made great progress these days, surpassing Eizan Etsuya in strength. It was simply impossible for Satou to win against her.
In short, she would stall for a while first.
Next, the two went to the kitchen, preparing to each make a dish.
"The theme is pork, right?"
Satou suggested.
"No problem."
Erina Nakiri agreed without thinking.
Then, the two began to cook.
Before long, two dishes were completed.
Satou made red braised lion head, and Erina Nakiri made Sukiyaki Sauce Grilled Pork Rolls.
"Then let's start tasting now. If you win, I can let you sleep in my bedroom tonight."
Erina Nakiri smiled slightly, clearly full of confidence in her cooking.
"Alright, you go ahead and taste first."
Satou also smiled. If the Tsundere knew his true strength now, she would definitely be greatly surprised, right?
Erina Nakiri first tasted her Sukiyaki Sauce Grilled Pork Rolls, then took a sip of water, and began to taste Satou's red braised lion head.
This red braised lion head was tender and juicy, full of chewiness. With one bite, the meat juice flowed out, making it very delicious.
Erina Nakiri's God Tongue immediately began to work, trying to find out which of the two dishes was superior.
However, the final result was that Satou's dish was even better!
"This... how could this be?"
Erina Nakiri was immediately startled. She clearly remembered that when she first met Satou, his cooking level was only equivalent to an excellent first-year student at Far Moon, far from the level of the Elite Ten.
Although he had made great progress these days, at most he was only approaching or reaching the lowest level of the Elite Ten, while she had also made rapid progress these days, already far beyond the Tenth Seat.
But she actually lost?
Although she only used eighty percent of her skill in this dish, she still couldn't accept it!
"How is it, Erina? Do you need my help to taste and see which dish is better?"
Satou asked with a half-smile.
"No need!"
Erina Nakiri gritted her teeth, very unwilling. This was the first time someone her age had won against her!
She tasted the two dishes again, but the result told her that Satou's dish was still superior.
"How is it, Erina? Can you tell me the answer now?"
Satou looked at her amusedly.
"Of course... of course my dish is better."
Erina Nakiri stammered, her cheeks flushing as she remembered what she had promised earlier.
Satou took the two dishes, tasted them separately, and said, "But it seems my dish is clearly better."
"Alright, I get it! I'll keep my promise!"
Erina Nakiri cried out, both shy and annoyed.
After taking a bath, Satou came to Erina Nakiri's bedroom.
When Erina Nakiri saw him enter, she couldn't help but panic.
"I... I'll go sleep in the living room downstairs."
She said softly, her face red.
"Erina, are you trying to escape?"
Satou asked.
"Of course not!"
Erina Nakiri's cheeks were flushed with shyness as she argued.
"Hmm, then let's go to sleep quickly."
Satou smiled slightly and said.
Erina Nakiri bit her silver teeth, suddenly wanting to rush out of the bedroom, but she was pulled back by Satou.
"Let go of me! You bastard, I will never give in!"
She struggled desperately, trying to escape from Satou's "clutches."
However, everything was in vain.
"Don't struggle, it's useless. You won't escape tonight."
Satou couldn't help but laugh as he pressed the struggling Tsundere onto the bed.
"Next time, I definitely won't lose again!"
Erina Nakiri gritted her teeth, both shy and anxious.
...
The next day.
Satou walked out of the Tsundere's bedroom.
Erina Nakiri followed behind him, her golden hair messy and she looked a bit listless because she hadn't slept well last night.
"Oh, Erina, didn't you sleep well last night?"
Satou couldn't help but ask.
As soon as this was mentioned, a blush appeared on Erina Nakiri's fair face, and she started grinding her teeth again, glaring at him, thinking that she hadn't slept well because of him!
However, the two of them had been up late last night, yet this guy was still energetic; his physical condition was truly terrifying.
Next, the three of them, including Hisako Arato, went to the teaching building.
"Well, Satou, we're going to class now."
Hisako Arato waved and said.
"Mm." Satou nodded, then remembered something and asked, "By the way, Erina, are we still having a cooking battle tonight?"
Erina Nakiri gritted her teeth, especially unwillingly, "Of course! Tonight, I absolutely won't lose to you!"
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