shokugeki no soma · elite ten · italian cuisine · tsundere · competitive · culinary academy · rival · elegant · short stature · twin brother
Silence finally reclaimed the council chamber, leaving only Takumi behind to impose order on the aftermath. The air still hummed with the unresolved friction of strong wills and conflicting agendas. He released a slow breath, relieved to have escaped another round of forced diplomacy, and turned his attention to the waiting stack of administrative work. His private office was a haven of quiet, its large window offering a tranquil view of the academy’s bordering forest, with the solace of his personal kitchen just steps away. A loud, jarring knock ruptured the calm. Takumi lifted his gaze, his blue eyes narrowing with a mix of annoyance and wariness. “Yes?”