Chapter 732: Start of the Renovations

Chapter 732: Start of the Renovations



Delicious Food Fan Club, Yukihime High School, Elffire City

Afternoon, Monday, March 22nd

After another day of classes, the afternoon was reserved for students to dedicate themselves to their clubs. The excitement in the air was almost palpable as the various clubs around Yukihime High School eagerly began investing in new projects. With the successful conclusion of the first edition of the club festival the previous week, the clubs that had earned the most were flush with resources, and the school buzzed with renewed energy.

However, no club felt the weight of victory more than the Delicious Food Fan Club. Crowned as the grand champion of the festival, the club had been granted its most coveted prize-an entire infrastructure renovation of their outdated kitchen facilities, courtesy of the student council. For years, the Delicious Food Fan Club had endured makeshift setups, outdated equipment, and cramped spaces that barely allowed for the culinary masterpieces they dreamed of creating. But today marked the beginning of their long-awaited transformation. The renovation crew, wearing crisp uniforms, was already busy dismantling the old kitchen as the club members stood nearby. Olly, the club president, was watching with eager eyes, a broad smile plastered across his face. His arms were folded, but there was a bounce in his posture that betrayed his excitement. Around him, the other club members-about fifteen of them—were equally giddy, some whispering to each other, others pointing to where the gleaming new equipment would soon stand.

"You think it'll really be ready in two weeks?" One of the club members, Kaoru, asked, his voice filled with hopeful skepticism.

Olly nodded confidently. "They promised. Besides, the student council's been on top of this since day one. I heard Aurora, the vice president, made sure every detail was ironed out with the construction crew. This is happening, guys."

A collective cheer rose from the group, and Olly couldn't help but let out a satisfied laugh. He had fought for years to bring attention to the club's dilapidated state, submitting request after request to the student council. But every time, the cost of a full renovation had been deemed too high. It wasn't until their victory at the festival that the dream became a reality. The sound of hammers clanging against metal and the steady thrum of power tools filled the room as the workers carefully removed the ancient stoves and ovens that had been the bane of the club's existence. The space, which had once felt cramped and suffocating, was slowly being stripped down to its bare bones, preparing for a complete overhaul. The new layout had been meticulously designed, taking into account the club's needs for both functionality and creative freedom. Stainless steel countertops, advanced cooking ranges, a spacious pantry- everything they needed to elevate their culinary creations.

"I can already picture us here," said Mari, the club's best pastry chef, her eyes glowing with anticipation. "Just imagine, we'll have a convection oven! No more unevenly baked cakes."

"Are we still planning on that opening event?" asked Ryo, one of the club's newer members. He had joined just after hearing about the kitchen renovation and was already excited about what was to come.

"Absolutely," Olly replied. "Once the kitchen's ready, we'll invite the whole school to the grand opening. We'll cook up some of our best dishes, and showcase what we can do, we have to commemorate this big occasion, we can even invite alumni students who were part of our club as well."

Ryo nodded enthusiastically, the same excitement mirrored in everyone's faces. The entire atmosphere felt electric-there was something about watching their dream unfold in real time that made the moment feel almost surreal.

The construction crew was now tearing out the flooring, replacing the old tiles with something more modern and practical. The students had been involved in every aspect of the redesign, from choosing the materials to deciding on the overall aesthetic. The new kitchen was going to be a blend of sleek, modern elements with just enough warmth to make it feel inviting. It wouldn't just be a place to cook; it would be a sanctuary for creativity.

"We'll need to start brainstorming ideas for the grand opening event," Olly said, glancing at Mari and Kaoru. "I'm thinking of a tasting menu-small plates that really showcase our skills. What do you guys think?"

"A tasting menu sounds amazing," Mari agreed. "We could do a mix of savory and sweet dishes, something that highlights the new equipment. I can already imagine the desserts I could make with a proper kitchen."

Kaoru chimed in, "And I've been working on some fusion recipes that could be perfect for this. We should make it a real experience for people-something they won't forget."

Olly nodded, feeling the adrenaline of their shared vision. Everything was falling into place. For the first time in years, he felt like the club was getting the recognition it deserved. It was a validation of all their hard work and dedication. But more than that, it was the promise of what was to come-a future filled with possibilities they had only dreamed of before.

As the afternoon slipped away and the renovations continued, the Delicious Food Fan Club gathered around, their chatter filled with excitement and anticipation. In just a few weeks, their kitchen would be reborn, and they would finally have the tools they needed to take their culinary creations to the next level.

And when that day came, they would be ready.