Megumi Tadokoro, a first-year student at Tōtsuki Culinary Academy, hails from a modest port town in Japan’s Tōhoku region. Her childhood centered on supporting her mother at their family ryokan, Shōkeien, where she cultivated a love for cooking and mastered traditional methods like suspended cutting to perfect the inn’s signature goosefish dish. This foundation ingrained a culinary philosophy rooted in hospitality, striving to craft dishes imbued with comforting nostalgia. Plagued by crippling stage fright and demophobia upon entering Tōtsuki, she languished at the bottom of her class, teetering near expulsion. Frequent errors born of anxiety earned her the moniker “class dunce.” A pivotal partnership with Sōma Yukihira during a practical exam shifted her trajectory, as his unorthodox approach and steadfast support bolstered her self-assurance. Gradually shedding reliance on others, she proved her mettle in high-pressure contests like the Autumn Election and Régiment de Cuisine, displaying newfound independence. Her cooking blends precise technique with adaptive ingenuity, spotlighting regional produce and homestyle warmth. Specializing in vegetable-centric fare and heritage recipes, she employs subtle enhancements like Monte au Beurre to elevate flavors. Training under Kojirō Shinomiya during the Régiment de Cuisine sharpened her ability to translate hospitality-driven cuisine into competitive arenas, evident in her apple-themed showdown against Momo Akanegakubo. Though her dorayaki faltered due to overpowering bitter confiture, the battle underscored her strategic growth and ability to synthesize rigorous mentorship into her craft. Outside the kitchen, she displays fierce focus in table tennis, adopting a determined “Hopping Hare” stance during matches. Personal rituals include tracing the kanji for “person” on her palm to quell nerves and slipping into a Hokkaido dialect under stress. After securing the Elite Ten Council’s 10th seat post-Régiment, she embarked on global culinary expeditions, refining her skills. This ascent marked her transformation from a hesitant novice to a poised leader capable of motivating peers. Her bond with Sōma Yukihira evolves from one-sided dependence to reciprocal collaboration, with her keen observational prowess allowing her to integrate his inventive methods without sacrificing her identity. Mentorship under figures like Shinomiya further demonstrates her aptitude for merging disciplined training with tradition, fostering a balance between innovation and heritage. Physically distinctive with long dark blue braids, a petite stature, and a floral hairpin, her post-graduation single braided ponytail mirrors her matured self-assurance. Noted measurements include a 79cm bust, 55cm waist, and 81cm hips.