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This story has been fan-translated by Mystery Shop. This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. |
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| Cafeteria - Judging Venue | ||
| Master Chef – Jade Version ～Let’s Make Tofu Hamburger Steak 1～ | ||
Jade  |
Chef, Lilia-san. I appreciate your utmost cooperation today. | |
Lilia  |
Umu. I’m a regular student of the Master Chef class. If you run into any problems, you can ask me anything anytime. | |
| Chef Ghost | Well, Lilia-kun has never once earned credits in the class though… | |
Jade |
Whatever do you mean? | |
| Chef Ghost | All the chefs are wary, since he only cooks strange dishes.
By comparison, Jade-kun, you’re usually stationed in the kitchen of the Mostro Lounge, correct? If you’re making dishes on a regular basis, I’m sure you have the basics down… I bet if it’s you I can teach without worrying. | |
Jade |
Oh, no, I still have so many shortcomings, I’m ashamed to say.
I only wish to learn from the chefs who create delicious meals every day, as well as the experienced Lilia-san. | |
| Chef Ghost | Awa～! So humble～!
Such a breath of fresh air for a chef’s heart. I’m counting on you! | |
Jade |
Yes. Thank you very much. | |
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| Kitchen | ||
| Chef Ghost | Now, let’s start cooking. The challenge is Tofu Hamburger Steak～! | |
Jade |
Understood. First, I suppose I should start by draining the tofu. | |
| Chef Ghost | Oh, as expected of Jade-kun. You know exactly what kind of ingredient tofu is. | |
Jade |
Yes, I’ve used it in the past when we created a vegetarian menu for the lounge. | |
| Chef Ghost | I see. Then, can you wrap it gently with a cloth to absorb the rest of the water on its surface and place it on the strainer? | |
Jade |
Understood. | |
| Chef Ghost | Good, nice and polite! Next let’s mince the onions. The skin is already peeled. | |
Jade |
I understand. | |
| Chef Ghost | Oh, what safe and smooth knife skills! Did you practice at first at the lounge as well? | |
Jade |
It’s not something that I was practicing, per se…
I was quite fascinated by them, and while I was attempting to cook, by the time I realized it, I was used to handling knives. | |
| Chef Ghost | Fantastic～ Now, let’s fry the minced onions. | |
Jade |
Got it.
The stir-fry length… let’s see. Let’s go with soft instead of crunchy. Even in the lounge, for those who dislike onions, we fry them long enough until they don’t have to be bitten into. | |
| Chef Ghost | Okay, once the onions are stir-fried, let’s let them cool down a little bit. …So tell me, why is someone who is accustomed to cooking like you taking the Master Chef course?
This is a place to learn the basics of cooking. But as far as I can see, you’re able to do the basics well, Jade-kun. Honestly, isn’t there no need for you to take this Master Chef class? | |
Jade |
Rather than learning the basics, I took this course to learn applied skills.
I belong to a wonderful club called the “Mountain Lover’s Association.” The activities of the club are quite diverse, but collecting wild plants and mushrooms is one of the enjoyable aspects of the “Mountain Lover’s Association.” On my hikes, I can cook the freshly harvested mountain vegetables on the spot. Although I can make them delicious enough just by frying them… As someone who usually works in a kitchen, I still wish to cook dishes that utilizes the most out of each ingredient, as well as cook with better recipes. | |
| Chef Ghost | I see, there are many various types of mushrooms out there. If you’re committed to it, I bet there’s a ton of options there. | |
Jade |
You understand! I’m overjoyed that you comprehend it.
However, there is a limit to the equipment and ingredients that I can bring into the mountains, and I can’t know ahead of time the amount and types of food I’ll be able to harvest. That is why I wished to increase my cooking repertoire, so that I would be able to think of cooking methods according to the situations I find myself in. The dishes that I make at the Lounge are decided ahead of time, so… I decided to attend the course because I thought if it were the Master Chef class, I would be able to learn various recipes and cooking methods. | |
Lilia |
Fumu. How thoughtful! Your ambitions are admirable. | |
| Chef Ghost | Wah! Lilia-kun, since when did you get here! Don’t scare me. | |
Lilia |
Kufufu. I was hiding my presence, yet I was so impressed by Jade’s aspirations that I’m afraid I unwittingly let out a few words. | |
Jade |
Thank you. You are too kind. | |
| Chef Ghost | Goodness. Can you even afford to be looking away from your station? Alright, time for the next part, Jade-kun. Let’s knead the meat～
Place the minced meat, eggs, bread crumbs, salt and pepper and knead steadily until it is sticky. | |
Jade |
Understood. Then, first we start with the eggs… | |
| Chef Ghost | Oh, you can break an egg with one hand, how cool～! As expected of Jade-kun. | |
Jade |
If you continue to praise me quite so much, I’m afraid you’ll make me blush. | |
| Chef Ghost | All you have left to do is to mix the tofu and onions into the meat and then bake. Once it starts baking, you’ll just have to prepare the garnish… | |
| [explosion sounds] | ||
Jade |
Oya? An explosion from over where Lilia-san is… it seems like purple smoke is rising from his pot. | |
| Chef Ghost | …Haah. Looks like it’ll be difficult if I don’t head over and help Lilia-kun.
Since you’re good at cooking, Jade-kun, I can leave you without worry. Can I ask you to finish it up by yourself? | |
Jade |
Yes, please leave it to me. | |
| Chef Ghost | Yeah yeah! Alright, if you have any questions, call me over. Thanks～ | |
Jade |
Please, take care.
… Fufufu. Now, this is where the real fun begins. | |
