"But thank you from the bottom of my heart. He even came out to see me off. I guess my hard work is worth it. I met good people like the chefs."

"What... .. I don't know if I should say it."

The night felt short and the sun rose quickly.

Most of the eliminated chefs often returned to their country in a real hurry.

Bacon, of course, says to pull out of the competition just because he's dropped out.I didn't do anything.

Chefs were able to use all their hotel rooms for free until the end of the competition, as were other supplementary facilities.

He even stayed with other chefs and was able to appear on the pitch.

Of course, I had to watch where the camera angle wasn't set.

However, all those considerations were nothing short of poison for the eliminated chefs.

"I wanted to stay as long as I could, but now that I think about it, it's hard."

"Is the restaurant all right?”

"Anyway, I left my hands on the table even if I had enough empty space because of the competition schedule. Well, you have to think it's a good thing. There's time left, so let's find our original intentions."

Jamie was in Los Angeles, where his workplace and restaurant was near the venue.

That's why he didn't have to go far back even if he was eliminated, but he chose to leave far away to another country without any hesitation.

The reason was simple.

'Staying in the hotel will only scratch your pride. It's the same with the other chefs. If you come to the conference hall and ask for an interview...….’

For most chefs in the competition, the moment they were eliminated was like a hammer and a gong that smashed their pride.

Besides, where are these just chefs?

I have no intention of disparaging others, but at least most chefs who stand here and participate in the competition are so-called "world classes."

Top chefs with Michelin 1 and 2 stars were everywhere when they looked around, and the chef family, like Tanaka, continued their noble moves from their father.

There were even chefs with only three restaurants with their heads.

In other words, they are not kneeling anywhere.

So, of course, pride went up in the air.

Once you reach the sky, you break it. There was not much in the world that humans hated more than that.

"Good-bye."

"What, can you show me off a little better? I'm so sad to say goodbye.

"Haha, is that so? I'm just upset. I can't believe you're leaving like this."

When Tanaka gave a brief greeting, Jamie made a gesture as if he was disappointed.

A slight wince soon scratched his head with an awkward smile.

Jamie seemed to be relieved in an instant when he said he was disappointed.

One day, checking the electronic display at the airport, patted Jamie on the back.

"It's time for you to go. The flight time will be up."

"Oh, my God. Time flies. Maybe it's too bad."

"Me, too. I'd be very upset if Chef Jamie wasn't there to cheer me up every day."

Jamie clasped the hand of the day.

Then he tried to smile.

My eyes were a little swollen, maybe because I was having a hard time last night.

I tried to cover it with cosmetics, but it didn't seem easy.

And my voice is a bit hoarse. Overall, I was heartbroken whenever I saw him who became very emaciated.

But Jamie seemed to have made up his mind a little bit.

"Chef Haru, Chef Tanaka. Do your best. I hope you're doing as well as I can, so you two can hold hands and go to the finals!""Thank you, Jamie."

"That's the way it should be. In the finals, no matter what."

Haru and Tanaka greeted Jamie with a nod.

I was told to board the plane quickly at the airport.

Jamie said he was going to Northern Europe.

He said he would meet his former teacher there again because he first learned cooking when he went abroad to study.

"And Chef Haru."

Stretch!

Jamie, who was holding Haru's hand, gave him strength and pulled him close.

One day stuck to Jamie's side by side. Then he whispered in a very small voice.

Keep your mouth shut, so that only two people can hear you in this complicated airport.

"Be careful of Tanaka."

Jamie left that one word.

With a serious expression that I only showed at the competition hall.

Looking into Haru's eyes, and above all, above all.

Then Haru replied.

The same was true of him.

Without any embarrassment, Tanaka watching from behind with a voice that he couldn't doubt.

"I know."

"……What? But how?"

Rather Jamie was surprised. But one day, I put my finger on my mouth and made a hissing mouth shape.

"Don't worry."

"Well, yeah. All right. I'm so relieved about everything. Hahaha!"

Jamie laughed out loud at the end on purpose.

Tanaka, who tilted his head to see what he was talking about, smiled at him.

With a loud noise, the plane carrying Jamie left like that. It was dawn when the sun just came up.

Three of the four eliminated chefs said they left Los Angeles before sunrise.

"Well, shall we go back?”

"Oh, Chef Haru. Let's have breakfast before then. I'm starving. I woke up early in the morning.”

"Sounds good. Is there anything you want to eat?"

"Um... I think hot soup would be good."

"Kk, did you drink last night? It's hangover soup. Totally."

"Hahaha."

Sharing a silly joke with Tanaka, he ate as if nothing had happened and returned to the hotel.

Hours later, Bacon called all four remaining chefs together.

And much earlier than expected, the theme of the semifinals was announced.

"Dessert"

“…….”

No one was expecting this subject.

There are only three days left.

The chefs' backs were chilled.

* * *

After listening to the topic presentation and coming back to the hotel.

In due course, Haru discussed his future plans with Choi Han-seok.

It's literally a showdown from the semi-finals.

All the surviving chefs are ridiculous strongmen, and if they win here, it's the final.

It's a dream product. Michelin restaurant, every chef's dream.

That's a ridiculous opportunity to get Adam's last consultation at no cost.

The reason was simple.

Winning this Grand Prix was like a reputation you couldn't afford.

Adam was involved in such a chef and it wouldn't be a matter of getting an investment.

'So you have to survive.’

Therefore, the answer is one.

Win. No matter what happens, far away.

Come on, let's get this straight. Who are the chefs that survived now?

"First of all, Tanaka and I. And one from France and one from Germany."

What about them?

"One runs two Michelin one-star restaurants in France. One is Heathrow, one is a food designer."-Who is Germany?

"He doesn't have Michelin, but I heard he owns a ridiculously famous restaurant in Germany. At the same time, he is a famous food stylist on the air."

It's not easy at all.

After hearing Haru's explanation, Choi Han-seok shook his head with a frown.

To be honest, the theme of the semifinals was dessert, which was completely beyond expectation.

Also, the great luck was seriously bad.

You know France is a country known for dessert, right?

"Of course. Starting with macaroons, there are many cakes that come from there."

- Besides, I heard that German chef is a food stylist. Dessert is the basic scent of a food stylist. I can tell. I'm sure he's had some flour on his hands. I'm sure.

Desserts were so different and difficult that they were treated completely differently from ordinary dishes.

Of course, the recipe is ridiculously complicated.

Dessert techniques, completely different from cooking, were required a lot.

"Of course, it's not that I haven't made a lot of desserts…….”

I know how good you are, but honestly, it's time for reality. We can't hand over the Korean restaurant kitchen. You know what I mean?

"I don't know how."

Basic bread, cakes, macaroons, or shaved ice. These things could be made for a day.

However, the difference in experience was simply heaven and earth.

The kitchen of heaven on the table had a great limit.

There was an incomparable gap between professional bakeries and patissiers.

Maybe the semifinals are harder for Haru than the finals.

"Well, I don't think it's just me."

Are you talking about Tanaka?

"You and Chef Tanaka have the same experience of dessert."

One day, to be honest, I couldn't quite understand the management.

You know that if you do this, the fairness between Haru, Tanaka, and other chefs will be completely destroyed.

I couldn't guess what on earth he was thinking of for dessert.

But whining doesn't change anything. I had to use my brain.

First of all, bread doesn't answer. Do you agree?

"That's what I thought the first time I heard the topic.”

Do Asians bake bread between France and Germany?

It was a wild goose chase. It was simply not worth thinking about.

So you have desserts like candy and jelly?

"Most of the food we know as dessert is Western……. The East is a very poor dessert."

It's a little hurtful, but you have to admit what you have to admit it.

In terms of dessert, if anything else, the East is definitely behind the West. There is a difference in weight class difference.

"Don't you have an idea? Chef."

Don't talk to me for a second. We need to be able to show Korea properly. No bread or jelly. Then what you can do among the remaining things...….

"Ha... my head is about to explode. I just want you to cook. It's been a while since I wanted to cook like this. That's a strange thing to say."

Choi Han-seok and Haru put their heads together and struggled for a long time, but nothing suitable came out.

Time goes by without a hitch.

Eventually, the reaction came from Haru's side first.

My stomach growls---.

Hm?

"Well, it's already six, isn't it? I'm a little hungry."

Eat something if you're hungry. People need to eat to think. You know that, right?"I know, I know. I need to greet the kids later at night, so I'll go get something simple. I've been eating Western food lately, so Korean food like warm kimchi stew and miso soup...….”

I was craving Korean food.

Suddenly, such thoughts crossed my mind.

"Huh?"

What's wrong?

"Just a thought. Dessert must be...… doesn't have to be sweet, does it?”

What are you talking about?!

Choi Han-seok opened his eyes wide with surprise.

One day I forgot I was already hungry.