Chapter 4
*In the club room
(Japanese)(Kuro)
"By the way Vinny, what do we need to practice?"
(Japanese)(Vinny)
"The first thing that we need to practice is your riding skills, first Track Stands—practice balancing without moving; it helps at stoplights and improves control. Second Smooth Pedal Stroke—Learn to pedal evenly (no stomping); fixed gears teach fluid motion. Third Stopping Technique—Practice using your brake and controlled back-pressure on pedals. Fourth Cadence Control—Get used to high RPM pedaling since you can't coast downhill. Fifth, One-Hand Control—Practice riding one-handed safely (for signaling). Sixth Slow Riding—Master riding at low speeds without wobbling. This will be essential for your riding to keep you safe. After we practice your riding skills, we are moving to fitness. You will be doing this thing every single day, firstly leg strength & endurance training—fixed gears are great for building power, but supplement with squats, lunges, or sprints. Second, Flexibility—Stretch hamstrings, calves, and hips to avoid stiffness. Third Daily Commute Practice—Start with short rides and slowly increase distance. Fourth Night Riding Prep—Use front/rear lights and reflective gear for safety."
(Japanese)(Haruto)
"I'm getting dizzy; there are too many things Vinny is saying right now."
(Japanese) (Shin)
"*sigh* What Vinny is saying is that we need to practice is our riding skills, and we need to do some workouts for our strength and endurance."
(Japanese) (Haruto)
"Okay, I think I get it somehow."
(Japanese) (Vinny)
"We will meet later tonight at exactly 7pm at Ren's store."
(Japanese) (The 3)
"Yossh!!"
The four of them then proceed to go to class as usual, and while in class, Vinny is thinking of something.
Vinny also wonder what kind of bike suit them the best
(Japanese)(Vinny)
(I wonder what kind of bike do they need that is both cheap and easy to handle. Maybe I should just let them get what they want and try some bike's for themselves and see where their more comfortable with.)
While Vinny is thinking of what bike they should buy he suddenly think of something else
(Japanese) (Vinny)
(I wonder how the others are doing right now. Will they join in on the next stage? If I remember correctly at the bottom the winner will not only take price money, medal, and some trophies they also will be given the ticket for the biggest street race in the world.)
(Japanese)(Vinny)
(Not only that but whoever wins this competition can also pick anyone as their new teammates. Will I make them win to race once again there?)
After that moment Vinny then noticed Akari on the other side of the classroom; once again, Vinny's world just froze. After a while, Vinny snaps out of it.
(Japanese) (Vinny)
(What was that just now? Am I dreaming again while wide awake again?)
(Japanese) (Teacher)
"So class, now we will be cooking by group."
(Japanese) (Vinny)
(Huh?)
The teacher then set up groupings for each student; luckily, Vinny got grouped up with Shin, Kuro, Haruto, and Akira. Vinny then went to his group.
(Japanese) (Vinny)
"So we get paired up again; looking forward to working with you guys."
(Japanese) (Haruto)
"Alright, we are a team again!! "
(Japanese) (Shin)
"Shut your noisy ass up, will you!"
(Japanese) (Haruto)
"Akira, look, look, Shin is being a meanie again."
(Japanese) (Akira)
"Will the two of you knock it off? And I am also looking forward to working with you as well."
(Japanese) (Kuro)
"Alright, let's cook, guys!!"
All of the students then proceed to the cooking area to prepare
(Japanese) (Teacher)
"So everyone listen up, we have here some beef stock. For today we will be making ramen. You guys can also make side dishes like karaage or anything you like to cook for extra points."
(Japanese) (Vinny)
"Oh, it's a little challenging. Are you guys ready? "
(Japanese) (The 4)
"….."
(Japanese) (Vinny)
"Don't tell me you guys never get to cook something? Hahaha."
Vinny then broke into a small laughter, then went silent.
(Japanese) (Vinny)
"Wait, you guys seriously don't know how to cook!? "
(Japanese) (The 3) (Less Akira)
"ehehe…"
(Japanese) (Vinny)
"Akira?"
(Japanese) (Akira)
"Ehe~😋"
(Japanese) (Vinny)
"You guys have got to be kidding me…*sigh*"
(Japanese)(Vinny)
"Alright let's do this, sensei can I use sake for a side dish I will make!?"
(Japanese)(Teacher)
"Sure I guess as long as you guys will not drink it"
Vinny then proceed to cook like a pro, he first start with the main dish the ramen, he firstly prepare the ingredient that he will be needing like , ½ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sake, 1 tsp sugar, 1 clove garlic (grated), 1 small piece ginger (grated) for the seasoning base then for the toppings he get the Soft-boiled ramen eggs (ajitama), Sliced brisket or shank (from the broth), Menma (seasoned bamboo shoots), Green onions, finely sliced, Nori (seaweed)after he get's the freshly made noodle that the teacher/school provides for them, on what is Vinny making is a traditional Gyūkotsu Ramen. After he prepare the ingredients he then proceed with the steps (Credits to chatgpt for this ingredients and step by step procedure) He proceed to do all the thing listed down below Prepare the Beef Bones
Place bones in a pot of cold water and bring to a boil.
Boil for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse the bones.
🔑 This removes blood & impurities → cleaner broth.
2. Start the Stock
Refill pot with fresh water, add blanched bones, beef brisket/shank, onion, ginger, garlic, leek, carrot, dried shiitake, and kombu.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
Skim off scum/foam during the first hour.
3. Simmer for Flavor
Let simmer 6–8 hours (minimum 4 if short on time).
Add water as needed to keep bones submerged.
Remove kombu after 30 minutes, shiitake after 1–2 hours (so they don't overpower the flavor).
4. Strain the Broth
Remove bones, vegetables, and meat.
Strain the broth through a fine sieve.
(Optional) Slice the beef brisket/shank and keep as topping.
5. Make the Tare (Seasoning Sauce)
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, grated garlic, and ginger.
Simmer gently for 5 minutes, then cool.
This is your salty umami base that balances the broth.
6. Cook the Noodles
Boil ramen noodles separately (follow package instructions).
Drain well — don't cook them in the broth or it'll turn starchy.
7. Assemble the Ramen
Add 2–3 tbsp of tare into each serving bowl.
Ladle in hot beef broth (about 1–2 cups). Stir to mix.
Add noodles.
Top with sliced beef, ramen egg, menma, green onions, and nori.
🍜 Final Touch
Taste and adjust saltiness with more tare or a splash of soy sauce.
For richer flavor: drizzle with a little beef fat or sesame oil before serving.
The other is astonished by the performance Vinny made.
(Japanese) (Akira)
"Wow I didn't know you can cook this well!!"
(Japanese) (Kuro)
"How did you even learn this!?"
While Vinny are making karaage
(Japanese) (Vinny)
"well my parents are not always around and even if they did they are bad at cooking so I made a choice either I will be hospitalize by the way they cook or I will cook myself"
(Japanese) (Haruto)
"I feel bad for you brother"
(Japanese) (Vinny)
"Thanks, Sensei we are done now,
The teacher proceed to Vinny's group and test the food Vinny made, the teacher look surprise on how good the food he made even the side dish taste good.
(Japanese) (Vinny)
"Sensei tries some cold beer with it"
The teacher then see heaven after every bite, the group then get a total of 100 point and the were exempted for the upcoming long quiz with that
(Japanese) (Akira)
"Wow thank you; you save our butts there hehehe"
(Japanese) (Shin)
"We owe you one"
(Japanese) (Haruto)
"Can I have some?"
The group then laughs
To be continue…