#ch.92

Hey guys, back again with another chapter of Shokugeki no Soma. This chapter was surprising I won't lie. So let's get into it.

Chapter 92: Firestarter

The ending of the chapter was really surprising. I wrote in my previous post that this route is a possibility and it actually occurred. Before that, let's have a quick re-run of the sequence leading up to it.

Kurokiba is impressive in his forte (Hayama - Aroma/Spices; Aldini Bros. - Italian; Kurokiba - Seafood). The first part of Kurokiba's dish left Hayama impressed but the second part shocked Hayama. I loved the illustration of Judge Tsunozaki's reaction - the prey (Tsunozaki) being captured by the hunter. Although I am little disappointed that Doujima didn't have his usual overreaction.

I thought the chapter would end of a cliffhanger, maybe just before the judges reveal their vote, but seeing it was only page 11, I release a sigh of relief. Hinako and Mizuhara votde for Hayama while Doujima and Tsunozaki voted for Kurokiba, leaving Kikuchi with the decider. She was undecided and rightfully so, Hayama and Kurokiba have 'Elite Ten' potential.

The rule in 'Shokugeki' is that if a winner cannot be decided, a match is conducted once more on a later date. However, because it is the Autumn Election and VIPs and judges are busy, it is impossible for a rematch. And the kicker - Doujima suggests that both Hayama and Kurokiba move into the finals; making it the first ever three-way cook-off in Autumn Election history. Just seeing it actually happen is just... wow. Also on a side note - some tell Kurokiba to calm down.

So, Final Round: Kurokiba vs. Yukihira vs. Hayama... who will win?

Feel free to message me what you guys thought of this chapter.

Look at this little cutie shimmy up the pole like a little koala.

･ﾟ(≧///ヮ///≦)ﾟ･♡ 

Tentacle Entanglement

True Class E lacks in numbers and manpower which tend to be essential in a power sport like Boutaoshi. But what they lack in power they make up for GREATLY with their tactics.

By cleverly observing certain loopholes within the game’s rules, they were able to use their own pole to their advantage and easily pin down the first unit of Class A before they can even take down their wall of defense.

And how appropriate for Isogai and the boys to name the formations after their teacher who continues to be their pillar of support and motivation to exceed.

A Difference in Strength

After seeing Asano’s American ally’s “lunch,” it’s not surprising that he increased the disadvantage for the boys in Class E who attempt to take on his offense unit first.

And while the difference in their strength seems insurmountable after seeing the way he deflected their classmates like tissue paper, they can do nothing but watch and believe in them as the Boutaoshi game continues.

Besides, for all we know, that little risk they took may just be part of their grand strategy in the long run of things…

Language Sieve

Unlike Asano, his classmates are not quite as adept in the art of language as he is, and clearly aren’t even able to hold a natural conversation with their foreign teammates; much to their irritation.