食戟のソーマ 32 [Shokugeki no Souma 32] Quotes

“The scent of the spicy squid is almost too much to handle!"
First we start with bite-size chunks of squid sautéed in some olive oil and squid ink...
Once the flavors have fully melded together, in goes a generous splash of white wine to flambé them!
Then some cabbage and onion for sweetness! Tomatoes for a little zing!
And finally... the secret ingredient!
"What the heck? Look at that giant needle!"
"You're not going to use that on the food, are you?!"
We convinced a local restaurant to let us have their huge pile of leftover shrimp heads and seafood shells. By boiling it all down, we infuse all their savory umami goodness and richness into olive oil...
... making a big batch of Hayama's special red olive oil! Using a cooking injector, we inject a dose right into the yolk of a soft-boiled egg, aaand...
PLOOP”
― Yuto Tsukuda, 食戟のソーマ 32 [Shokugeki no Souma 32]

“My Deep-Fried Pork Cutlet with Fondue Lunch Set is ready to eat!"
A Lunch Set?! With fondue even?!
Wow, that's, um... a really Soma thing to make!
"So I'm assuming the cheese is a dipping sauce? And it's in this little pot?"
"Yep, you got it. Go on and give it a good dunking."
"Here we go...
huh?
It's black?! Wait a minute, isn't this supposed to be cheese?!"
Mmm! Sooo gooood! It's so light and tender! The crunchy outer shell practically melts in your mouth the second you bite into it!
And the sauce is mellow and rich, melding together with the cutlet in indescribable deliciousness!
"Wait... what is this sauce?!"
"At a glance, it looks like tonkatsu sauce- the plain old black paste that always goes with pork cutlets. But it's really a black cheese sauce!
I made an eggplant puree from chunks of eggplant I grilled over a brazier until their skins were charred good and black. Then I took that puree, rich with the unique aroma of charcoal grilling, and blend it with cheese!"
"Ah! Now I see! The soft flavors of cheese and chargrilling work together, lingering in the mouth as a light but rich aftertaste!
That's how you managed to give such a refined and elegant deliciousness!”
― Yuto Tsukuda, 食戟のソーマ 32 [Shokugeki no Souma 32]

“A chef of your caliber, princess, is practically guaranteed to be invited."
"Yes. What of it? The BLUE is a brilliant stage where the best of the best shine.
Not a place where certain lawless criminals would ever be found."
"Easy now, princess. Retract your claws and listen.
See, this year's BLUE is gonna be a little different. The Top Organizer who has run the event for years... is on record of having said..."
"The purpose of the BLUE...
... is to gather promising young talent from around the world in order to determine who the greatest chefs to shoulder the upcoming generations will be."
"Accordingly, inviting chefs from only the usual culinary world is insufficient! If Noir are not allowed to participate, the BLUE will not be fulfilling its mission statement!
"Which means?"
"Exactly what you're thinking.
This year's BLUE will be a true and equal free-for-all...
... between the Culinary World and the Underworld...
... to determine who the First Seat of the next generation will be.
I'm going to be there, of course.
And...
Right on that glorious stage, you and I shall pledge our vows to each other!
The crowd of guests watching us will be greater than any wedding ceremony ever held!
The next BLUE is being held this summer.
I can already tell this'll be the best summer vacation yet.”
― Yuto Tsukuda, 食戟のソーマ 32 [Shokugeki no Souma 32]

“It's okay, princess. You don't have to be afraid. I didn't invite you here so I could do anything untoward to you. I promise.
See, all I want is to tell you my story. And after you hear it, there's something else I want to say to you. Telling you at the Institute just wasn't going to work, y'know? Besides, I figured showing you my castle would help it sink in that what I'm saying is the truth.
Oh! On a side note, this is the guy who brought you here. Good work on the kidnapping."
"I'm only too happy to do anything you ask, Asahi."
"Okay! What say we get to the meat of things, hm?
I challenge you to a Cook-Off. If I win...
... I want you to swear you'll be my bride."
"You're challenging me?"
"I totally meant to do it the old-fashioned way at first, y'know?
But turns out you're way more innocent about romance than I expected.
So I figured challenging you to a Cook-Off would get the point across quicker.”
― Yuto Tsukuda, 食戟のソーマ 32 [Shokugeki no Souma 32]

“Yukihira."
"Yo. So, uh, what're you doin' out here, Nakiri?"
"Hm? Oh, nothing much. Just enjoying the night air. What about you?"
"Huh? Me? Um, I was, uh... wait, why did I come out here again?"
"Hee hee! Really? Forgetful much? *giggle*"
"Y'know? You should laugh more often. You're prettier when you do."
"W-WHAAAAA?! I expect such talk from Yoshino, but now you of all people?!"It's just that I'm so used to seeing you looking all scowly or snapping in anger all the time, y'know?"
"Ugh! Enough of this already. You're the last person I want to hear any of that romance nonsense from, Yukihira. We're students. Our job is to study- to cook! We're too busy with important things to bother with trivialities like love!"
"Yeah, you said it! Eesh! I mean, right now I've gotta focus on passing this darn test."
"Oh, I'm sure you'll be all right, Yukihira. You can overcome every obstacle put in front of you. You always have... and you always will."
"Heh heh! You got that right! And once that's outta the way, I'll get right back to challenging you!"
"Bring it on. Come at me with all that you have, and I will crush you as I always do."
"Nya ha haha! You haven't changed a bit! Even now that you're Dean, you're still the old you."
"Wha?! O-of course I am! Who else would I be?”
― Yuto Tsukuda, 食戟のソーマ 32 [Shokugeki no Souma 32]

“There has been a time or two when I haven't been able to escape having tea with him. For someone so young, he knows a lot. I sense incredible esprit and joie de vivre from him. Each time, I came away feeling that the time I spent conversing with him was well spent."
"Ooh, that's a good sign!"
"Oh yeah! Come to think of it... hasn't Yukihira been chasing you around too?"
"Yo, Nakiri! I brought you 30 new recipes I'm working on!
Taste 'em and lemme know what you think!"
"What?! I'm not eating all of that!"
"Yikes. There's nothing romantic or princely about that."
"You're telling me! He could certainly stand to learn a thing or two about manners from Instructor Suzuki."
"Oho, what's that? You're admitting there's something about Mr. Suzuki that you like?"
"Ah! Manners are not the same thing! First off, I doubt I'm ready for anything like... like romance or dating. What about you, Tadokoro? Is there anyone that you, um... like?"
"M-me?! Um... I-I'm not sure. I don't know much about romance."
"There! See? I'm not the only one behind!"
"Ooh, so you haven't found your first love yet?"
"Wow, really? But you have to have an idea of what your type is, right? What's your ideal man like?"
I have admired Chef Saiba for some time. Would that count as a first love, I wonder?
"I'm not certain this counts as, er... first love... but I do have a picture of what I would consider ideal. First... he would have to be passionate about and fully devoted to cooking.
He would never grow complacent or lose the desire to improve himself. And, um... I-I wouldn't mind if he had a little bit of a wild and dangerous side. Someone who could do things and creating dishes far beyond anything I can imagine. I would truly respect someone like that...
And I think I might like to date such a gentleman too."
Wait...
But isn't that like...”
― Yuto Tsukuda, 食戟のソーマ 32 [Shokugeki no Souma 32]

“I have brought a beautiful bouquet of flowers for you today, m'lady. Will you do me the honor of accepting them? Though, of course, when held up against your radiant beauty, my princess...
... even lovely flowers such as these...
... are reduced to mere garnishes that only highlight your exquisiteness even more."
"Er! I-I-Instructor Suzuki!"
"So, yeah! Anyways... staying cooped up inside battling paperwork all day will wear you out. I brought along a handful of snacks...
... so how about we have ourselves a little tea break, hm?"
"Ah! I-Instructor Suzuki, please! You must cease coming here every day like this!
I-I am the foremost executive and leader of this Institute! I cannot in good conscience accept such personal gifts! Kyaaa!"
"Miss Erina!"
"Whoops! You okay?
Princess...
There.
You had a cheese stick stuck in your hair.”
― Yuto Tsukuda, 食戟のソーマ 32 [Shokugeki no Souma 32]

“It's chantilly sauce . It's a light, airy sauce with a texture similar to whipped cream.
I started with unsweetened heavy cream that was whipped until fluffy, and then I folded in some finely minced shallots and their juices.
After that I added some chopped fresh tarragon, minced leek and some capers...
... before adding a dash of hot sauce and black pepper to give it a little kick.”
― Yuto Tsukuda, 食戟のソーマ 32 [Shokugeki no Souma 32]

“Then there's the secret ingredient I added to the chargrilled eggplant puree- black garlic!
I mixed all that together and added it to the fondue...
... giving the sauce a flavor so addicting you can't wait to stick the next bite into your mouth”
― Yuto Tsukuda, 食戟のソーマ 32 [Shokugeki no Souma 32]

“All this is necessary for the sake of that one special woman...
... to whom I will devote the whole of my cooking."
"...?"
"The First Seat on the Totsuki Institue's Council of Ten... the chef who holds that position is one of the most important people to the future of the culinary world...
right?"
Ah. For all his annoyance earlier, he looks like he can't feel insulated at that.
"Now, who do you think the most important woman is in the culinary world?"
"Hm?"
"I'm sure you could make a case for many different ladies, but to me there's only one choice...
The heir to the Nakiri Family- a family that has commanded the Totsuki Institute for generations...
... and bearer of the Divine Tongue itself...
... Dean Erina Nakiri!
If I'm going to make the greatest woman of the culinary world mine...
... then I have to be the greatest man- otherwise I won't be worthy of her. Don't you agree?"
"What?!
Um! Then you're saying..."
"Erina Nakiri...
... will be my bride."
"WHAT?!"
"I'm just gearing up to start my courtship now, though.”
― Yuto Tsukuda, 食戟のソーマ 32 [Shokugeki no Souma 32]

“I bet you have a girlfriend or two, eh?"
"Huh? Uh... no!"
"Why not?"
"Why not? W-well, uh... I guess I'm just not, y'know... ready for all that romance stuff? It's a lot to handle..."
Oh my gosh, he's actually getting the better of Soma?
"Aww, aren't you a shy one? But, y'know? For someone who's taken the First Seat, that just won't do. I tell ya what! As a special favor, I'll give you a little advice- a trick to becoming a better chef."
"A trick?"
"See...
you want to find that someone special. One who means so much...
you'll want to give her the best food you've ever made.”
― Yuto Tsukuda, 食戟のソーマ 32 [Shokugeki no Souma 32]