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[ In the kitchen of 1493, Souma takes a step back from where he's set up his phone to record himself. His headband is still around his wrist at the moment, but he's definitely already got an apron on in preparation, so he looks like someone that's ready for a throwdown with Bobby Flay right now. Which is strangely appropriate, given the fact he's about to ask for challenges from the community as well as give an offer. ]

Hey, everybody! I'm Yukihira Souma, and since I've been here for about a month now and this place seems like it's pretty American, United States-style, I figured I'd make an offer to the community before Thanksgiving rolled around. Food's a pretty big deal for any holiday, y'know, and as a chef I'm all about food. But I know that there's gotta be people that either don't know how to make Thanksgiving staples, or they just don't really know how to cook beyond the basics. [ Or at all, don't give people so much credit, Souma, two of the people you live with can't cook for shit. ] So, if anybody was interested...

[ He puts his fists on his hips, grinning big. Ignore the fact he doesn't usually cook Thanksgiving food, he's great at improv and learning on the fly. ] I've got a decade of cooking experience from working in my family's restaurant, and I'd be happy to give cooking lessons! For the holidays, and year-round, depending on how much practice you want to get in.

If you'd like me to prove myself as a good cook, since I can't really give you a resume or anything here, just tell me what your favorite food is and I'll make it for you! [ Then, he pauses, looking thoughtful before he resumes like an idea's dawned on him. ] Or, hey, even if you don't want cooking lessons... Let me know what your favorite food is, everyone, and I'll serve it up for you, Yukihira style! If you can't pick, then just tell me whatever comes to mind and I'll make it all. It'd definitely help keep me in top form while I'm here, since I don't have any of my culinary classes here. The HOMEC ones don't really cut it compared to Toutsuki's rigorous training.

[ It's free food, who could turn that down? ]

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Even if it's something ridiculously complex?

You can't get better at something if you don't have a challenge! And if the ingredients are hard to find, I'll do my best to find or replicate them.

I like that dedication.

If you wanna get anywhere in the culinary world, dedication is definitely one thing you've gotta have.

I'd say that's true for anything.

I bet, but I never got into sports or any other competitive hobbies. [ (thinking) ] My brother here plays volleyball, though, so maybe I'll check it out.

[ perks up at that ]

Who's your brother?

Ah, Shouyou!

[ Picks up his phone to show him. Hinata has, and I quote, 'looked up like a bloodhound' at the mention of volleyball from where he's stuffing his cheeks. ]

Oh!

I know him, we're from the same world.

[ This, in Souma's mind, results in Iwaizumi being a friend of his now. Congratulations, Iwachan. ]

Really? He told me he had friends here, but it's nice to meet one!