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[ Her response comes as a bit of a surprise; is this a common custom to ask the chief to try their own dish before the jury does? Mitama blinks in surprise, but it doesn't last long, as she has full confidence in her creation. ]

Why, don't mind if I do!

[ Without hesitation, the girl grabs a spoon and takes a bit of the dish to try. Unlike some other ~~weaklings~~ people, she shows no signs of disconcert as she chews and swallows the abomination of a dish, and in fact seems rather pleased with it. Once done, she claps her hands together in joy. ]

Mmm, exquisite~ The texture is especially nice, even better than I expected it to be...!

[And at times like these Juri can't help but look at the other girl and think what the hell is she seeing. Mitama somehow manages to give her massive heebee jeebies, the hair on the back of her neck standing up. In some, very distant way, she reminds Juri of certain Anthy Himemiya. A girl she would like to forget very much.

A n y w a y,]

Good that your own cooking is satisfactory for you. However, there is something I would like to point out regarding your philosophy.

[Crossing her arms, she leans back on her chair.]

You mentioned that just about 'anyone can simply follow a recipe to recreate a decent dish'. But that is where you are wrong. Following a recipe requires a reading comprehension, ability to think ahead not to mention to a skill to understand the vision of the original chef. It takes hard work to be able master even a simple dish -- which you have failed to do. I don't know if it's your arrogance or ignorance that has blinded you but the food you have served us is inedible and will be disqualified from the competition.

[ Oof. That is a harsh assessment, and although this isn't the first time she has heard a similar opinion, it still hurts. There aren't many things she takes personally these days and she will get over this soon enough, too, but for the time being, this might be one of the most difficult times she's faced while here in Aldrip.

Her usual playful attitude disappears for once, and the girl's expression shifts to disappointment. She really thought she had it this time! And although the other girl's words were quite damaging to her confidence, she's still not going to go down without a fight. ]

Aw, you can't say that! Not when you haven't even tried it yourself.

[ Surely, she can't just disqualify her based on the looks alone...? ]

I believe that the state of my co-judge will tell me enough.

[The poor dude is keeling over the table next to her! But fine, she picks up the knife from the table and begins to dissect the dish in front of her, cutting it and moving bits and pieces of it on the plate as if to inspect it.]

The chicken here seems to be still partly raw and you have dropped the eggshells into the food. And by neglecting to cook this thoroughly you are placing us at the risk of catching a salmonella.

It's highly irresponsible of you to serve us this health hazard.

[ Mitama blinks, looking over to the other member of the jury... his reaction is similar to how people react after eating her cooking, so she doesn't see it as anything out of the norm, even if she'd prefer they showed some more enthusiasm. ]

Oh, it can't be that bad...!

[ She even resisted the urge of adding paint to it to make the color more vivid this time! Which is a massive improvement that came at no small cost, if you ask her. She feels a little proud of that one, even if Juri continues to criticize her work. ]

But if you still have some reservations, I can offer you a dessert to try instead!

[ Yes, it's this abomination of a cheesecake. So that's where all the ketchup for the omurice went... but at least it seems properly baked and it's just the decorations that are unsettling...? ]

[tf mitama you really are out there to kill someone are you not.

......

Juri just casts a cold, unimpressed look at the poor cake and then raises her gaze back up to Mitama.]

You can't believe we would accept anything from you after such poor display less than a minute ago?

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