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Yūki Yoshino is a first-year Tōtsuki Culinary Academy student residing at Polar Star Dormitory. Petite in stature, she possesses teal eyes and amber hair typically tied in two side buns, reaching her chin when loose. She dons Tōtsuki’s seasonal uniform and a black-trimmed white chef’s coat for cooking tasks. During events like the Autumn Election semifinals, she wears a happi coat over her summer uniform while supporting peers.
Her personality blends cheerfulness, competitiveness, and fierce loyalty. She exhibits a bright, contagious smile but shifts rapidly through mood swings—from worry to anger or sadness. Yūki enjoys gossiping and teasing friends, using the affectionate suffix "-cchi" for favored individuals like "Erina-cchi." Deeply protective of Polar Star’s unity, she once slapped Sōma Yukihira for risking expulsion in a reckless Shokugeki to save Megumi Tadokoro. She reacts negatively to comparisons with more developed peers due to self-consciousness about her physique.
Yūki entered Polar Star before Sōma’s arrival. Her escaped animals caused chaos during his orientation, earning a reprimand from dorm matron Fumio Daimidō. She later participated in welcoming Sōma and witnessed his duel against Satoshi Isshiki. Her culinary focus centers on wild game, earning the moniker "Little Red Riding Hood of the Forest of Wild Beasts." She raises rabbits and boars, aiming to create a proprietary Polar Star chicken breed. Her expertise minimizes gamy flavors while enhancing natural richness, often featuring whimsical nature-inspired plating.
At the Tōtsuki Friendship and Rapport Training Camp, Yūki prepared 50 dinner meals after exhausting daytime tasks. During the breakfast buffet challenge, she rallied from initial despair, testing dishes for eight hours without sleep to serve 200 guests. She felt palpable relief when all Polar Star residents survived the camp. In the 43rd Autumn Election, she secured a spot among the 60 participants after initial disappointment at not being an early selection. She led cheer squads for Megumi and others during the tournament.
During the conflict against Azami Nakiri’s Central regime in the Advancement Exams, Yūki aligned with rebel forces opposing culinary restrictions. She is listed among characters challenging the regime in "The Fourth Plate" season.
Her relationships emphasize camaraderie. She shares close bonds with Ryōko Sakaki and Megumi, often celebrating or supporting them. Yūki values Polar Star’s collective spirit, striving to unite the 92nd Generation throughout their academy tenure.