However, this speed was clearly not keeping up with the rate at which customers were picking up their orders. Furthermore, as time passed and the aroma spread, the number of customers continued to increase, with more and more people crowding in.
"Give me one!"
"I want two, no, three!"
"Don't push me! I'm so hungry, just give me two first!"
"You brat, are you watching me step on you?! Give me five, I also need to get some for others."
The crowd was chaotic, various voices intertwined, and everyone held a handful of money to pay for their dishes.
Excitement, obsession, eagerness, all sorts of emotions spread through the crowd, and this group grew larger and larger. Soon, an extreme division formed on the entire beach.
The crowd was either on the left or on the right, with very few people in the middle. A rich aroma permeated the entire beach. However, the few shops that Far Moon students had opened early were deserted.
In front of Xingye Restaurant.
After customers who bought the dishes opened their boxes, the rich aroma exploded from their standing point, wildly spreading in all directions, thereby attracting more people and making those nearby even more eager.
This was different from Soma Yukihira's dishes. Soma Yukihira's dishes, to put it bluntly, only had one flavor. Although the aroma was very rich, resistance would increase after smelling it for a long time, and the effect would weaken.
But Hoshino Sora's dishes were different. Because they were random dishes, you never knew what dish was in your bento box before opening it.
However, no matter what the dish was, every portion was incredibly delicious!
"Holy cow, super luxurious Peking duck rice! This crispy skin?! I love it, I love it! The skin is crispy, the meat is tender, and the oil oozing out blends with the white rice, it's absolutely amazing, I swear!"
"Look at mine, numbing spicy chicken with rice, I think that's what it's called. The Sichuan peppercorns and rice blend perfectly. One bite fills your mouth with fragrance. This is even better than that fried noodles just now!"
"Mine here is even better!"
As one bento box after another was opened, different aromas converged in the air. The people around them had gathered together at some point and began to compare their bento boxes.
Some people who had not yet bought a bento box felt even more excited seeing such rich and delicious dishes. The 2000 Japanese Yen price was a bit expensive, but it was definitely worth it!
One should know that if Far Moon wasn't holding its final exam, these would be dishes they would never eat in their lives. Being able to spend 2000 Japanese Yen to eat such top-tier dishes, they were the ones who should be secretly laughing!
At this moment, many people regretted why they didn't have an extra stomach, uncooperatively feeling full after just one portion. They could only watch enviously as others slowly enjoyed the gourmet food, occasionally making sounds like 'Tsk, ah, nice.'
Time passed little by little, and more and more customers gathered on the beach. The scene was divided into two major factions: one was Soma Yukihira's fried noodle dishes, and the other was Hoshino Sora's random dishes.
At least, the other shops currently had few customers, with only a few who didn't want to queue coming to spend.
Looking at the two bustling places, the leaders of Far Moon's other shops stood together. Facing such strong Elite Ten members, they had to discuss a countermeasure.
"So, what do you all think about this? The Elite Ten have snatched all the customers. We simply cannot make dishes that can compete with them. To be precise, the customer traffic on the beach is simply too low."
"How about we go cause trouble at their stalls? Otherwise, we won't be able to pass this final exam at all."
"No, we are chefs, not bandits. How can we do something so outrageous!"
"Then what do you suggest? Although failing the final exam now doesn't mean expulsion, this accumulates into our regular performance. If our regular performance scores aren't enough, we won't even be qualified to participate in the advancement exam."
"Otherwise, we'll talk to them tomorrow."
At a certain shop on the beach, a dozen people were chattering in discussion. They were all leaders of various small teams. They felt a deep sense of crisis regarding the strength of Hoshino Sora and Soma Yukihira.
"My master said he would close the shop once he earned enough money, so he wouldn't make everyone fail the final exam. You are judging a gentleman by your own mean standards."
Looking at the chattering crowd, Hojo Miyoko, who had been sitting in the corner of the room and hadn't spoken, finally spoke up. She couldn't stand it anymore; these guys were all secretly plotting something bad.
"Really? Did Hoshino Sora really say that?"
"What's there to lie about? My master's word is his bond. He also knows that if he keeps the shop open, you won't have business. To be considerate of you, that's why he chose to close the shop."
Hoshino Sora had specifically told Hojo Miyoko this at noon. He came here more to play in the water, and one day of running the shop was enough.
"If that's true, then with only one Yukihira Diner, perhaps we can still manage to cope a bit."
It's hard to say. The other party is also from the Elite Ten, and the people around him are even more outstanding, definitely not much weaker than Hoshino Sora.
As soon as these words came out, the scene fell silent again.
No matter what, when the boat gets to the bridge, it will naturally straighten. I don't believe Far Moon will let so many of us students fail all our exams.
Exactly, and this isn't our problem either.
Just wait. Anyway, our group is almost ready. We can open tomorrow. If we really can't make money, then so be it. Or maybe we can open in the middle of the night and stagger our hours with them?
I think that method could work...
Everyone started discussing countermeasures, one after another, while also sighing in their hearts, the Elite Ten are truly terrifying!
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