Hyouka - Volume 03 - The Kudryavka Sequence - Welcome to KANYA FESTA! (1)

Rice. I can make that anytime!"
Oh no, you don't really have to say it so clearly.
Beside the makeshift kitchen counters was a podium, where The Cooking
Club's president walked on and began to explain the rules. With a loud voice,
he began to introduce the participating teams.
"We have a total of five teams who've entered the tournament, but as we only
have four counters, only the first four teams to apply get to compete for the
Wild Fire Cup.
"And now, the teams themselves. Entry No. 1: Team Ajiyoshi!"
It was a team with three third year male students. I took a glance at them and
noticed two of them had quite long fingernails. Could it be that they rarely
cook?
"Entry No. 2: Team Fata Morgana!"
It was the team Fukube-san's friend was in. One of them looked quite calm
and reserved. Perhaps he's the chef's son from Miraku.
"Entry No. 3: Team Astronomy Club!"
Huh? It seems there's another club who thinks just like Fukube-san did and
participated. One of their members waved both her arms to greet the
audience... We've met her before—it was Sawakiguchi-san, who was dressed
in her usual chignon hairstyle. Oh, she even threw a kiss to the audience. She
seems like a tough opponent.
"Entry No. 4: Team Classics Club!"
Fukube-san pumped his right fist into the air. I was at a loss for what to do,
but still, I decided to bow respectfully to the audience around us.
"The rules have been well explained in advance. Each team is to make three
dishes. Ingredients are available in the basket in the centre of the field on a
first-come-first-serve basis. We often get cases of participants only getting