Clearly, Kitano, who had figured out her temperament, was very good at flattery. King Halo's horse ears, adorned with their blue covers, twitched slightly. She was clearly very pleased.
The two of them naturally sat down at the same table. But he didn't rush to eat. He knew very well that with her personality, if she didn't have business with him, she would have just ignored a "stranger" like him.
However, after a long while, neither of them had moved their chopsticks. Perhaps made a little uncomfortable by his knowing gaze, she finally, suppressing her embarrassment, turned her head away with a slight blush and said faintly:
"You must be very proud of yourself right now, you jerk."
"So many Uma Musume are making a move just for you. Even a first-class me has to compete with them. For a trainer of your level, this should have been impossible."
She had tried to make her tone sound as normal as possible, but the moment she spoke, a subtle sourness leaked out.
Besides, that wasn't what she wanted to ask. The question that had been lingering in her mind was about the scene in the morning when T.M. Opera O had kissed his hand.
Yes, it wasn't just Rice Shower who was bothered by it, but also the self-proclaimed prim and proper King Halo. But she couldn't bring herself to be as bothered as Rice, who had mustered the courage to question Opera O. The words on the tip of her tongue had turned into something else.
And she found it strange. Why did she care about this? It wasn't like she liked this guy. Why was she being as petty as a jealous, second-rate Uma Musume?
So what if he really has something going on with that Opera O? It has nothing to do with me.
Nothing to do with me... at all...
Thinking this, in front of him, her horse ears suddenly drooped listlessly. Now, even he, who thought he knew her temperament very well, was at a loss.
What's wrong? Why does she suddenly look so sad? What's with this ojou-sama?
"Um... student King?"
"Hmph, it doesn't matter if you're proud. A third-rate trainer like you will definitely not end up with a good charge anyway!"
She immediately pushed aside her sadness, not letting anyone see her weak side. But her personality, which tended to say the wrong thing when she was trying to act strong, made her reveal her true thoughts.
The moment she said it, not just Kitano, but even some of the surrounding Uma Musume smelled a subtle hint of jealousy. Instantly, many pairs of eyes suddenly turned to her, their gazes filled with a green light of surprise and curiosity.
Even Kitano sensed something. He looked at her with a peculiar gaze, feeling that this young lady's attitude... was a bit strange.
Why does this sound like something she would say in our later stages of getting along in the previous loop?
Could it be... there's something strange about this loop? Does she... remember?
Just as he was feeling suspicious, and as her face turned visibly red from her own words, the person to break the stalemate finally appeared.
"Ah! Found you! You really were here!"
With a childish, cheerful, and sweet voice, Tokai Teio, who had been inspired by Symboli Rudolf and was searching everywhere for him, finally found her target. At the arrival of this rising star, everyone present recognized her immediately.
"Tokai Teio..." King Halo, freed from her predicament, was also surprised why she would be looking for him. Before anyone could react, Teio had already dashed to his side, her eyes shining.
"You're Trainer Kitano Ryuichi! That's right!"
"I'm Tokai Teio! I've decided, I'm joining your team! I'm going to be your assigned Uma Musume!"
"?!"
Completely caught off guard, upon hearing these words, the chopsticks in King Halo's hand clattered to the floor. She stared at the beaming Tokai Teio with utter disbelief, her expression one of absolute shock.
Midsummer. The chirping of cicadas was loud. The green of the sun-drenched grass was incredibly vivid.
Just like the color of the clothes King Halo was wearing right now, shining brightly with green.
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