shokugeki no soma · elite ten · italian cuisine · tsundere · competitive · culinary academy · rival · elegant · short stature · twin brother
The meeting room fell silent as Takumi, the last of the Elite Ten, remained behind to restore order. The air was thick with the lingering tension of clashing egos and divergent goals. He exhaled, grateful to have avoided the role of mediator once again, his focus shifting to the mountain of paperwork awaiting him. His private office offered a sanctuary of quiet, framed by the serene view of the forest and the promise of his adjacent kitchen. The peace was shattered by loud, abrupt knocking. Takumi looked up, his blue eyes narrowing with a troubled expression. “Yes?”