America.
In a bustling city, there was a vast estate.
It was surrounded by towering walls, like an independent small world, completely isolated from the outside.
The Renaissance-style stone building was four stories high, covering an area of over 10,000 square meters, with 200 rooms.
In short, every detail exuded nobility, no, the scent of money.
And at this moment, in a spacious hall.
Kita Shuji, invited by Nakiri Azami, was holding a wine glass, the liquid within shimmering invitingly under the light.
Then, he tilted the glass slightly, and a rich aroma of wine wafted up, the scent of grain mellowed by time.
As the Shopkeeper of the most influential Kita Gourmet Club in Japan, Kita Shuji quickly discerned something from the aroma of the wine, and couldn't help but take a small sip!
The wine, sliding down his throat, brought a warm, slightly tipsy feeling.
This warmth spread down his esophagus, quickly diffusing throughout his chest.
"Phew!"
"As expected of 82-year-old Lafite, the taste is truly perfect."
"I never thought the BOSS behind the Nakamura Trading Company, which has recently emerged in America, would be you, Nakiri Azami!"
Exhaling a cloudy breath of wine, the stout Kita Shuji's gaze sharpened, staring directly at Nakiri Azami sitting opposite him.
"Nakamura, that was my former surname."
Nakiri Azami, likewise, slowly put down his wine glass and replied calmly.
Kita Shuji understood upon hearing this; everyone knew he had married into the Nakiri family back then, and Nakiri was not his original surname.
At the same time, he was secretly surprised, realizing that these people from the Nakiri family were indeed not to be trifled with.
Totsuki Culinary Academy.
WGO Gourmet Organization.
Nakiri International Research Institute.
Nakamura Trading Company.
These entities that influenced the entire culinary world from behind the scenes always had the shadow of the Nakiri family!
"Since the beginning of this year, our Nakamura Trading Company has developed very well in America; not only is the solely invested 'Fun Foodie Gourmet' variety show number one in ratings,"
"But even our Square Culinary Academy achieved an impressive top-six finish in the recently concluded All-American Culinary Competition!"
"Here, we have no opponents."
"Therefore, I now want to actively expand into the Asian market."
"And as the Shopkeeper of Japan's largest gourmet club, Kita, you are the person I most want to cooperate with. I wonder if you are willing to cooperate?"
Without any hesitation or pretense, Nakiri Azami spoke directly.
"Azami, do I still have room to refuse?"
Kita Shuji, being self-aware, could only respond helplessly.
After all, anyone who wasn't a three-year-old child could understand from his words that Nakiri Azami was about to stir up a storm in the entire culinary world of Japan, no, in Totsuki Culinary Academy.
That's why he suddenly shifted the focus of Nakamura Trading Company to Asia!
Nakamura Trading Company has had an extraordinary influence in recent years.
Firstly, members of this trading company must be wealthy to qualify, so they firmly control the entire North American food industry.
As the Shopkeeper of a club, Kita Shuji naturally found it difficult to contend.
What's more.
Choosing to cooperate with Nakiri Azami.
It might not necessarily be bad, nor necessarily detrimental to the club.
In short, no one knew what Nakiri Azami and Kita Shuji discussed on this quiet night, but it was foreseeable:
A new storm has appeared!
Since being permanently expelled from Totsuki Culinary Academy by the General over 10 years ago, Nakiri Azami had been wandering around the world.
Finally, he came to America to develop; on one hand, he indeed wanted to re-emerge in the culinary world and continue to implement his ambitions and plans!
On the other hand, he also wanted to use the trading company platform to secretly develop his influence, preparing for a future Totsuki coup to successfully take over Totsuki Culinary Academy.
Then, he would consolidate the resources of Nakamura Trading Company and the Nakiri family to control the entire culinary world.
"Joichiro Saiba Senior!"
"The path you couldn't complete, let me finish it."
After Kita Shuji left, Nakiri Azami came to the window, looking at the night sky outside, and muttered to himself.
He once believed in the system of Totsuki Culinary Academy, and even after Joichiro Saiba's mindset completely collapsed and he was forced to drop out, he worked even harder.
He became the Second Seat of the Elite Ten as a first-year high school student.
Then, as a second-year student, he became the First Seat of the Elite Ten.
At that time, he had reached a height that even Joichiro Saiba could not achieve, single-handedly carrying the banner of Totsuki!
Even in the end, in order to completely change the status quo and Totsuki, he married into the Nakiri family at all costs, but just as he was about to achieve great things, Nakiri Mana chose to leave home.
In his helplessness, he had no choice but to let a seed named "hope" sprout anew on Nakiri Erina.
But his extreme education of Erina directly aroused the General's dissatisfaction.
Ultimately, he was expelled from Totsuki.
Knock knock!
A brief knock on the door broke his reverie.
Nakiri Azami snapped back to reality and said faintly, "The door isn't locked, come in."
Then, a secretary wearing glasses rushed in with a report document: "Chairman, it's bad, dozens of our Nakamura Trading Company's chain restaurants have been destroyed one by one by a group of masked Midnight Chefs."
"Midnight Chefs?"
Upon learning the situation, Nakiri Azami couldn't help but frown deeply.
Immediately after, his eyes flickered, showing no sign of panic: "It seems my plan needs to be moved up."
Then, a hint of excitement and anticipation began to show in his eyes.
Erina.
Our father and daughter will soon meet again.
Haha, I'm really looking forward to it!
At 2 AM, the Izakaya closed.
Because Kuguchi Sonoka still had to run her Chun Guo Ting Restaurant during the day, Sosuke had her go home early to rest.
Tadokoro Megumi also chose to leave shortly after finishing her Sapporo Miso Ramen.
After all, she still had to return to Polar Star Dormitory at Totsuki to catch up with Yoshino Yuki, Sakaki Ryoko, and the other dorm mates.
"Shopkeeper, when you're free in the future."
"We will definitely come to this Izakaya again."
"At that time, will you still entertain us with delicious curry dishes like tonight?"
Before leaving, Chitose Natsume asked Sosuke with a hint of reluctance in her eyes.
Originally, their time was very tight, and they just wanted to return to HUB Foods early to rest.
But Sosuke's Japan curry rice was unexpectedly good, so much so that they still had no intention of leaving even when it was closing time.
To be precise, a chef who is both handsome and capable like Sosuke truly makes these Curry Queens' hearts flutter!
"No problem."
"An Izakaya, after all, naturally has the rule of allowing customers to order freely."
"At that time, let alone curry dishes, even if you ask me to make something else, I will do my best to meet your requests."
Sosuke smiled and replied.
"Good, your word is enough."
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