Devotion (Shokugeki No Soma X Male OC) [Discontinued]

Chapter 11: The Magician From The East

Soma was standing in front of Kojiro after challenging him to a Shokugeki.

Kojiro: Shokugeki. That word brings back memories!

Yusuke: (What's that idiot thinking? He'll be up against Shino-senpai, an alumnus, and a former first seat of the Elite 10 no less.)

Kojiro: A Shokugeki involving an opponent who's not currently a student is not without precedent. But it does require the consent of both parties, doesn't it? Sorry, but I have no intention of accepting the challenge. No matter how hard you try, Tadokoro Megumi's expulsion is final-

Dojima: Well, let's not be too hasty.

They look to see Dojima next to the door with Hinako behind him.

Dojima: You seem to have quite the interesting situation developing here, Shinomiya.

Hinako: Huh?

Kojiro: Dojima-San?

(Later)

They all gathered at an office. Hinako was trying out Megumi's terrine.

Dojima: Hmm, I see.

Hinako: Tadokoro Megumi-san's dish is delicious! 

Hinako started pestering Kojiro.

Hinako: Why not let her pass? Shinomiya-senpai, you're so stubborn! Mule! Narcissist! Pose!

Hinako gets suddenly grabbed in the head by Kojiro.

Kojiro: Be quiet, Hinako.

Hinako: S-S-S-Sorry.

Kojiro lets her go and she was holding her head in pain.

Hinako: Ow...

Kojiro: Dojima-san, I believe I have been given full discretion for this task.

Dojima: Of course, Shinomiya. I have no complaints with regard to the nature of the task and your evaluation criteria. However, she did try to deal with the situation at hand. Don't you think her courage might merit a certain degree of consideration?

Kojiro: No, I don't. Not in the least.

Hinako: I do!

Dojima: Hm, it seems we have a tie vote. We are at an impasse.

Kojiro: You guys...!

Dojima: I have no choice. I'll oversee the unofficial Shokugeki. Think of it as a street fight.

Kojiro: .....?

Yusuke: Wait, let me join, too.

Dojima: Hm?

Yusuke: Let me partake in the Shokugeki along with Soma. I can't just stand by and watch from the sidelines, I wanna do my part, too.

Megumi: Yusuke-kun...

Kojiro: *Sigh* I thought you were smarter than this, Yusuke-kun.

Dojima: Very well. However, we cannot have it interfere with the camp schedule. Once all the afternoon tasks are complete, the three of you will face Shinomiya.

Kojiro: Hey, wait a minute, Dojima-san! Why do I have to participate in a farce like that?