Draw this in my style: NRC Master Chef Judges version ✨
Hey there, long time no see…! It's been a very long time since I wanted to draw the judges from the Master Chef event so there it is. Their facial expressions are chef’s kiss and I thought it'be be fun to do it in my artstyle so TA-DAAA.
While drawing, I noticed that Azul's hair was on the wrong side so I corrected it. Same goes for the magical pens that are on the wrong side on the reference. Guess I love these silly and controlling fishes too much to not care.
Here is a close-up of their faces and I definitely had so much fun drawing them in my style.
I might turn these illustrations into cards to collect and draw more characters from Twst like that. Just an idea but that could be fun... I'll think about it.
I'll try to do something for Azul's birthday as I saw his groovy and fell for his evil expression... Please Azul, never change.
The last of Masterchef Event is now finished in JP version, and there’s a voiced story between Headmaster Crowley and the Ghost Chef. They comment on all the Students who participated and what kind of chefs-in-the-making they are.
It follows with Crowley voicing over the amazing shounen-ish flamey opening of Masterchef Series as an ending.
Final kudos to the Headmaster saying that it’s ended… or perhaps not.
Some honourable mentions :
BEST SKILLS : Trey, Jamil & Floyd ;
CAME FOR OTHER REASONS THAN LEARNING HOW TO COOK : Malleus & Cater ;
CAN’T HELP BUT ADD THEIR OWN ARRANGEMENTS TO THE RECIPES : Kalim, Lilia & Jade ;
Master Chef ― Riddle Version
～Let’s Make Cabbage Rolls 1～
Riddle: Peel off the outer leaves of the cabbage and cut off the stems… Alright, I've finished the recipe up to this point.
Riddle: Next is parboiling. Once that is completed, I take the cabbage leaves and roll the meat up inside.
Riddle: There is nothing on the recipe stating what size leaf to use…
Riddle: Should I cut them into handkerchief-sized square with scissors?
Riddle: No, wait. If I were to take into account the different thickness of the leaves, it may be more prudent for uniformity to align them by their weight in grams...
Ghost Chef: Riddle-kun, what's the matter?
Riddle: Chef. Perfect timing, there is something I hope you could help me with.
Riddle: Should the cabbage leaves be of uniform shape and weight?
Ghost Chef: There's no need to align them perfectly. You can adjust when you're rolling them.
Riddle: I see. Then, I shall leave the cabbage leaves as is. May I ask another question?
Ghost Chef: Of course! What is it?
Riddle: I would like to know the volume of water necessary to parboil. This also is not specified in the recipe.
Ghost Chef: You just want enough to cover the cabbage leaves. There's no need to measure it out too precisely.
Ghost Chef: Now, go ahead and start the next step in the process while waiting for the pot to boil!
Riddle: Yes, sir.
Ghost Chef: Now then, time to make the meat filling. First, we'll mince some onions!
Riddle: Mince the onions… If I recall, that should result in 1-2 millimeter squares. Alright, I'll measure the size with a ruler…
Ghost Chef: STOOOOOOP!
Riddle: ? What is it, Chef?
Ghost Chef: It'll be OK just as long as they're fairly small in size. You don't need a ruler. Besides, they'll change shape as it cooks, anyway.
Riddle: I-Is that right? But the sizes should be as uniform as possible…
Ghost Chef: You were measuring everything down to the milliliter. Riddle-kun, you're a very cautious fellow, aren't you～?
Ghost Chef: By the way, why did you decide to take this Master Chef course?
Riddle: I believed that, as a Housewarden, I should be the best at not only academics, but also cooking.
Riddle: Also…
Riddle: In order to become more independent… I thought it would be best to start gaining experience in earning a paycheck.
Ghost Chef: Mhmm. Looking to the future is always a good motive!
Ghost Chef: Then Silver-kun, what about you?
Silver: Why did I sign up for Master Chef? Riddle invited me.
Silver: "Cooking requires concentration. This could be good practice to help you keep from dozing off."
Silver: …Is what he said, and so far, it seems he was spot on. Moreover, I had always been considering improving my cooking skills.
Ghost Chef: But it looked like you have some experience cooking, yes? You didn't seem to have any issues using the cooking equipment.
Silver: I do not know if I can state to have experience.
Silver: I do very basic cooking; simply cook with salt and pepper… That is why I would like to increase my repertoire.
Silver: I would like to provide more delicious meals to my father in return for him raising me.
Silver: In addition, similar to Riddle, I also was drawn to the premise of the paycheck.
Silver: If I can start saving up money, I would be less of a burden on my father in the future.
Ghost Chef: Sniffle… Silver-kun, you are such a devoted child!
Riddle: …Uuuu…
Silver: Hm? What is it, Riddle?
Riddle: Krk… Weeh!! I-I can't stop crying…
Ghost Chef: Ah! Riddle-kun… Did Silver-kun's story just now move you to tears!?
Ghost Chef: Yes, yes, I understand! I completely understand! I also could feel the tears start to well up…
Riddle: N-No, sir. That isn't it! Yes, it was a touching story, but that isn't the reason for these tears…
Riddle: The…
Silver/Ghost Chef: The?
Riddle: The onions are hurting my eyes～～～!!!
Ghost Chef: Wait, that's why you were crying!? That was so misleading!!
Silver: I've had the same thing happen to me before. Are you alright, Riddle?
Riddle: I-I'm not alright! What can I do to stop this from happening!?
Silver: Ah, wait, Riddle. You shouldn’t rub your eyes…
Riddle: Wah! It got even worse… I-It stings～～～～!!!
Ghost Chef: Oh, Riddle-kun! Your meat filling is looking good.
Ghost Chef: Er, I was worried when you started crying earlier, but it looks like you've made it to this point with no other issues.
Ghost Chef: Okay! Time for the next step where we roll the meat into the cabbage leaves.
Riddle: Ah, no, I haven't finished adjusting the sizes of the four meat portions yet! I just need to adjust them a little more…
Ghost Chef: It'll be fine! Once you wrap them in the cabbage, you won't even notice it.
Ghost Chef: Besides, the longer you take, the less fresh your ingredients will be.
Riddle: Hmm. It does rub me the wrong way, but… I understand. I shall do as you say, Chef.
Riddle: Now I wrap the boiled cabbage around the meat filling. The recipe said to "wrap it tightly," so…
[rip]
Riddle: Aaah! I pulled it a little too much and the cabbage ripped!
Ghost Chef: Oh dear, now the filling will spill out from the seam.
Ghost Chef: Here you go, try again with another cabbage leaf.
Riddle: Urgh…! I'll definitely wrap it up well this next time!
[Kitchen]
Master Chef ― Riddle Version
～Let’s Make Cabbage Rolls 2～
Riddle: The next step says… "Cook the cabbage rolls for 20 minutes"
Riddle: I'll place the cabbage rolls in the pan, add water, consommé, salt, and pepper, then turn the heat on…
Riddle: Alright, done.
Ghost Chef: As long as you remember to skim off the excess oil from time to time, this shouldn't be too difficult a step.
Ghost Chef: Now then, Riddle-kun. While we watch the pan, how about we discuss your day?
Ghost Chef: How was taking the Master Chef course?
Riddle: Let me think… Compared to how I saw Silver cooking beside me, I could tell that I still have much to learn.
Riddle: In addition, despite having perfectly memorized the recipe, there were still some difficulties when I attempted to put the process into action.
Ghost Chef: Ah, yes, there's definitely minute details or measurements that tend to be left out of the instructions, that's true～
Riddle: Right. That drove home even harder the realization that proper understanding only comes through experience.
Silver: I suppose that means that even someone who excels in his studies, like you, still requires extensive training in order to complete the Master Chef course.
Riddle: That's right. There are still many things out there that I do not have the know-how, or have never done, in addition to cooking.
Riddle: Today was a good opportunity to come to that realization.
Ghost Chef: Aaah, I never grow tired of seeing young ones like you strive to improve yourselves!
Ghost Chef: Riddle-kun, I will be looking forward to seeing you continue growing!
Ghost Chef: Now, your cabbage rolls should be nearing completion. We should bring them out to the judge to try.
Riddle: Yes, sir!
[Cafeteria – Judging Venue]
Riddle: Alright, time for me to bring my finished cabbage rolls to the judge's table.
Riddle: The assigned judge to taste my dish is…
Riddle: Wait, Malleus-senpai!?
Malleus: Ah, Rosehearts. I see, you are cooking today.
Riddle: Y-Yes.
Riddle: I present the cabbage rolls that I made. Please give me your honest critique.
Malleus: …Well, well. These cabbage rolls seem to differ in size by quite a bit.
Malleus: You could imagine they are parent and child sized rolls, from the way they look side-by-side.
Riddle: Urgh… That's… completely true…
Malleus: Well then, I shall give them a taste.
[bite, chew, chew…]
Riddle: (I measured the ingredients out just as the recipe stated. Looks aside, I cannot imagine that there is any errors with the flavor…)
Riddle: …How fares it?
Malleus: It is not inedible. However…
Malleus: This dish was made by someone, namely you, who constantly achieves the highest marks of all sophomores.
Malleus: I must admit, I was ecstatic to see what sort of fantastic creation would be served…
Malleus: Yet both the flavor and plating are mediocre. Perhaps my expectations were a tad too high.
Riddle: …!
Riddle: …Thank you for your honest feedback.
Riddle: …......
Ghost Chef: Now, now! You did great for your first Master Chef!
Ghost Chef: Riddle-kun, if you want to get better, I'll be happy to teach you anytime.
Ghost Chef: Please, come try this course again sometime!
Riddle: …Yes, Chef. Thank you for coaching me today.
Riddle: …It seems I still have much to learn before I can hold my head high as a chef.
Riddle: However, I can't just quit here simply because I've hit a roadblock.
Riddle: One day I, Riddle Rosehearts, will also be the best chef in this academy!
