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Xiao Hai Wan: [Today's race, my siblings and I watched it together in front of the TV~]
Kazu: [That's great... It must have been lively, right?]
Xiao Hai Wan: [Yes, because I'm also from Tracen Academy, the children all supported the President uniformly~ They stood in front of the TV, excitedly cheering her on, they were so cute~ ( ´ ▽ ` )]
Kazu: [I can definitely imagine that scene.]
Kazu: [I heard there was a concert after the race? It's a shame I couldn't see it...]
Xiao Hai Wan: [Eh? Asama-kun didn't see it? The President and the other two sang "Winning the Soul" together, and Contestant Bizen Nishiki even seemed to cry while singing.]
Kazu: [Was the atmosphere that good? It's a pity I didn't see it — I was dragged off to do hard labor at the time.]
Xiao Hai Wan: [What a coincidence?]
Kazu: [Well... I was working, after all. Although it's a bit of a shame, there'll be another chance, won't there?]
Xiao Hai Wan: [Hmm... Maybe there will be an opportunity later.]
Kazu: [Right, I think so too.]
Kazu: [Ah... Now that I think about it, the President is really amazing! To actually win this race!]
Xiao Hai Wan: [Yes, the Satsuki Sho trophy is actually so big, it truly lives up to being a Classic Triple Crown race champion.]
Kazu: [Indeed, looking at that makes one exclaim, "This is the weight of the Triple Crown."]
Xiao Hai Wan: [It is~ ( ´ ▽ ` )]
Kazu: [Speaking of which... I wonder, Xiao Hai Wan, seeing this, are you also aspiring to this?]
Xiao Hai Wan: [Huh? Why would you say that? ( ' ▽ ' )]
Kazu: [Hmm... How to put it... It's just, I'm also thinking about this question, is Xiao Hai Wan also longing for such a victory?]
Xiao Hai Wan: [Hmm... ( o'ω`o ) Probably not?]
Kazu: [Eh...? This, shouldn't it be what every Uma Musume aspires to? A championship race that only happens once in a lifetime...?]
Xiao Hai Wan: [That's what they say... But compared to that, I prefer other things, you know?]
Kazu: [Other things...?]
Xiao Hai Wan: [Such as children, taking care of others... ( ´ ▽ ` )]
Xiao Hai Wan: [I really hope someone can rely on me. That kind of thing is actually more appealing than racing~]
Kazu: [Uh... Then why did Xiao Hai Wan become a contestant in the first place?]
Xiao Hai Wan: [Hmm... I like the feeling of being watched?]
Kazu: [What do you mean... I don't quite understand.]
Xiao Hai Wan: [When the contestant and Trainer rely on each other, if the Trainer can look at me properly, it makes me very motivated.]
Kazu: [Rather than becoming a contestant, you actually want to be the one to take care of others!]
Xiao Hai Wan: [Exactly! If Asama-kun is willing to rely on me, I'd be very happy! ( ´ ▽ ` )]
Kazu: [(Sweat)]
Xiao Hai Wan: [You really don't need to be shy~]
Kazu: [Leaving that aside, sometimes I truly marvel, if I'm not careful, I'll be doted on by Xiao Hai Wan...]
Kazu: [But I'm supposed to be Xiao Hai Wan's Trainer. If I slack off, that would be troublesome.]
Xiao Hai Wan: [Although it's a bit of a shame... But I'll wait for Asama-kun!]
Kazu: [Then at that time, I'll definitely say "Please take care of me" again.]
Xiao Hai Wan: [Yes~ ( ´ ▽ ` )]
Creek: "However, if Asama-kun wishes to achieve that honor, I will definitely do my best to fight for it!"
Kazuo: "Rather than wanting to be a champion myself... I actually want to win honors with Xiao Hai Wan, because that's what's most meaningful..." (Read)
...Kazuo: "Huh? Xiao Hai Wan?"
Creek: "...Sometimes, Asama-kun is truly indescribably cunning..."
Kazuo: "Huh?"
Creek: "But, I'm really happy... Thank you, Asama-kun."
Kazuo: "Is that so? Though I didn't do anything."
Creek: "It's enough just to have you by my side." (Read)
...Creek: "Speaking of which, I made umeboshi onigiri with the children today~"
Kazuo: "Oh~ Really? Do you have a picture? I want to see what they look like!"
Creek: "[Image]"
Creek: "Although everyone's shapes were different, we had a lot of fun. It's been a long time since we made something together (´▽｀)"
Kazuo: "Wow, what is this? Is this salmon onigiri!? Why does this one look so much like a fried shrimp tempura!"
Kazuo: "They're really quite cute."
Creek: "wwww. Yes, after we finished, the children took them to the elderly, and they ate them while laughing and saying, 'What is this?!' After all, it was the children's heartfelt effort. Both those who made them and those who ate them had happy expressions."
Kazuo: "That's so nice... Looking at this makes me a little hungry. It's really hard to resist seeing this late at night."
Creek: "That may be true, but Asama-kun, you can't eat instant noodles again tonight!"
Kazuo: "No, no, I won't."
Creek: "Hehe~ Now I'll show you the onigiri I made with my own hands! Ta-da!"
Creek: "[Image]"
Creek: "(*ω<)☆"
Kazuo: "They look so delicious!!"
Creek: "I'll make them for you when I get back!"
Kazuo: "Xiao Hai Wan-sama!! orz"
Creek: "Yoshie Yoshie! ヽ(o'▽｀o)"
Kazuo: "But we've talked enough for now, I need to get back to my book."
Creek: "Good luck! I'm going to rest too. Asama-kun, don't stay up too late!"
Kazuo: "Mm, I know."
Creek: "Then, goodnight."
Kazuo: "Goodnight." (Read)
...Creek: "Asama-kun, why did you change your profile picture to the onigiri I made?"
Kazuo: "...Aren't you asleep?"
Creek: "Hehe~ This time it's really goodnight."
Kazuo: "Mm, goodnight." (Read)
...Creek: "By the way, after the holiday, I want to give Asama-kun a surprise."
Kazuo: "So, are you not sleeping tonight? (Laughs)"
Creek: "(´▽｀)"
Kazuo: "(´▽｀)"
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