After the fourth race, in the spectator stands, a graceful green figure stood next to Rudolf.
"Miss Tazuna."
"Good afternoon, Rudolf."
The two greeted each other.
"Thank you for your trouble last time. I haven't had a chance to thank you properly."
"Last time?"
"For recording Chiya's condition."
Only then did Rudolf remember.
"It was nothing," she smiled. "But why did you specifically ask me to score Trainer Chiya? Is there a trainer evaluation coming up?"
Of course, Rudolf knew there wasn't. She was just very curious about the words 'The Fujiwara Chiya Development Plan' she had glimpsed that day. Who had written them? Was it literal, or was there another meaning?
"It's not an evaluation. I have some personal matters."
"I see. It's probably not convenient to disclose to outsiders."
"If possible, I'd prefer as few people know as possible."
Hearing this, Rudolf nodded. It would be rude to press further, so she shifted her attention from Chiya back to the track.
"Do you have any Horse Girls you're keeping an eye on, Miss Tazuna? There are many strong new students this year. It's no exaggeration to say this is the strongest generation in years."
Rudolf herself had already spotted no less than ten students worth noting. In previous years, that number would have been about half.
"A child to watch..." After thinking for a moment, Tazuna said, "Fujiwara Shirayuki, I suppose."
"Fujiwara Shirayuki, Trainer Chiya's sister. Indeed, that child has a lot of potential."
Just from the training, Rudolf could feel that her talent far surpassed her peers. It wasn't just talent; her experience was also far beyond that of other new Horse Girls. According to her, her timing for acceleration was based on instinct, which showed how strong her adaptability to the track was.
"And you, Rudolf? Are there any children you're keeping an eye on?"
"Tokai Teio," Rudolf answered without hesitation. "That child is very strong and has great talent. She's currently training under Trainer Nase, and her abilities are being brought out. I have high hopes for her."
"Tokai Teio... that child who's always running to the student council office." Remembering her, Tazuna clapped her hands. "You and that child seem to have a very good relationship."
"Yes, you could say that."
From the moment they met, she had been clinging to her, calling her 'President, President.' Rudolf was helpless against her and could only let her be.
"Speaking of which, it seems that child has a race with Shirayuki."
"That's right. It's the very next one."
The fifth mock race.
"I wonder which of them will win."
"It's truly exciting."
But it will probably be Teio.
I think it might be Shirayuki.
Although they didn't say it out loud, their gazes conveyed their thoughts.
On the track, Shirayuki looked at Special Week, who was holding her hand and shaking it back and forth.
"I've been looking forward to racing with you, Shirayuki-san! Running is definitely the fastest way for Horse Girls to become friends," she said excitedly.
"Indeed. Losing a race but becoming better friends with your opponent... as a trainer, it's hard to understand that way of thinking..."
If he lost a game, he wouldn't have much goodwill towards his opponent. But for Horse Girls, this theory didn't seem to apply. Many were both rivals and friends, maintaining very good relationships. Shirayuki didn't understand how this strange friendship was maintained.
Now, as a Horse Girl herself, she finally had the chance to experience it all. Only by understanding their hearts and their thoughts could she become a better trainer.
"Trainer?"
"Ah, I mean, a better Horse Girl. I've also been wanting to race with you, Spe-chan."
As fellow transfer students, the two of them had talked quite a lot. It could be said that her first friend in the class was Special Week.
Although it was really strange for a man in his twenties to befriend a middle school girl, Shirayuki was also trying her best to adapt to her identity. She called Special Week by the nickname her friends used, 'Spe-chan.'
"I see! Then let's have a good run in this race! I've never run with people my own age back in the countryside. Today is the first time."
"The first time?"
"Yeah!"
"Then how did you get chosen by a trainer?"
"While I was training with the instructor, a trainer called out to me and said I had a lot of potential and asked if I wanted to sign with her. So I did."
"That simple?"
"Yeah! I was so happy! A trainer wanted me just a few days after I transferred."
"Spe-chan," Shirayuki looked like she was about to cry. "I've lost you..."
"Eh...? What's wrong? I'm right here," Special Week was startled and quickly patted her head to comfort her.
"I hate that I couldn't grasp the opportunity right in front of me."
Shirayuki had never thought that Special Week would be so easy to fool, just following someone after a few words. If she had known, she would have run over and signed a contract with her.
Unfortunately, there were no second chances. Special Week was already another's Horse Girl. Of course, she could try to poach her, but that would ruin her relationship with her colleague. Poaching was something she should avoid if possible.
Unless she couldn't resist.
"My, my, what are you two doing over there?"
As Shirayuki was regretting her choices, a leisurely voice floated over. Turning their heads, they saw a Horse Girl with short green hair, her hands lazily behind her head, her sky-blue eyes looking at them.
It was their classmate, Seiun Sky.
"Talking about regrets."
"Regrets? Shouldn't you just let the past be the past?" Seiun Sky scratched her head.
"It's not that easy..." Shirayuki sighed. "By the way, Sky-san, didn't you not sign up for the race? How did your name suddenly appear on the list?"
"I didn't want to, but my trainer forced me to. This is the misfortune of being a Horse Girl..." she said with a helpless look. "Oh well, I'll just run slowly. I'll definitely take a good nap when I get back."
As they were chatting, a brown-haired girl with a ponytail suddenly cut in.
"Hehe, excuse me! You're Fujiwara Shirayuki, right?"
"Yes, and you are?"
"I'm Tokai Teio," she said, bouncing over. "I've heard about you from the President, Fujiwara Shirayuki-san. A very promising child. The President praised you to no end, she even mentioned your name to me four times!"
She puffed out her chest and said to Shirayuki, "Race me, Fujiwara Shirayuki! Let's see who can win the President's favor!"
Just as she issued her challenge, the announcer's voice cut in.
"Mock race, group five, 1800-meter mile race! All contestants, to the starting gate—!"
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