Rice Shower was a horse girl who competed with Mihono Bourbon at the same time. Mihono Bourbon still remembered that at that time, Rice Shower had not found a trainer like she had. Before participating in the first leg of the classic triple crown, the Satsuki Sho, Rice Shower was still an ordinary horse girl.
Mihono Bourbon still remembered that G2 Yayoi Sho, where she won first place with an undefeated record, while Rice Shower in that race was only sixth, lost in the crowd.
But after that race, Mihono Bourbon saw Kitano Ryuichi, who was usually very calm except for training, say to her with a serious face for the first time:
"Did you see that child? Bourbon, that is the strongest rival you will face in your future undefeated triple crown."
"Rice Shower. Engrave this name into your very bones. In the future, she will definitely surprise all of us."
"If there is anything that stands in the way of your dream of an undefeated triple crown, then it will only be her. So, Bourbon, from today on, treat Rice Shower as your hypothetical enemy and train hard."
—That was what Kitano Ryuichi said to her when she first met Rice Shower. That was the first time Mihono Bourbon had seen such a serious expression on Kitano.
It was also the first time she felt that her Master's gaze was not on her. And when she realized that, for the first time, a negative emotion called "jealousy" appeared in her heart.
That was also the first time Mihono Bourbon went all out to be ready to face Rice Shower's challenge at any time, and she paid attention to Rice Shower's improvement at all times, and then improved herself again and again.
However, Mihono Bourbon's hostility was obviously misunderstood by Rice Shower because her expression didn't show much. Rice Shower was happy that she finally had a "friend" who paid attention to her, and after a while, she really liked the feeling of training with Mihono Bourbon.
And after that, it was a matter of course that Rice Shower, encouraged by several companions, mustered up the courage to submit an application to Kitano, hoping to join Kitano's team and become his charge horse girl.
When Rice Shower shyly submitted the application she had prepared to Kitano, that was the first time Mihono Bourbon felt what cardiac arrest was really like. At that moment, she had difficulty breathing, her whole body was cold, and she almost thought she was going to die.
—If it weren't for the fact that in the end, a speechless Kitano politely declined Rice Shower's application with a gentle attitude, and even encouraged her to continue running without making Rice Shower too sad, Mihono Bourbon felt that she really would have died.
...Getting off topic, but having said so much, in Mihono Bourbon's heart, the concept of "Rice Shower is a great enemy" can be said to be deeply rooted. And from her "life experience," she had thoroughly identified Rice Shower as a great enemy, in every sense of the word.
To the point that now, when Mihono Bourbon sees Rice Shower, she will subconsciously react, such as becoming vigilant, or moving a little closer to Kitano, as if she is afraid that Rice Shower will snatch her Master away.
"Rice Shower-san." And after seeing Rice Shower, Kitano also unconsciously showed a smile. After all, she was also one of his past charge horse girls. When Kitano saw Rice Shower, his mood would improve a few points.
Of course, Bourbon didn't know that after Kitano finished that short cycle with her, in the next cycle, he became Rice Shower's trainer.
Actually, in that cycle, Kitano really wanted to pull Rice Shower into the team, but it's a pity that at that time, he really didn't have much energy. Just Mihono Bourbon's training was already enough to make him feel strained. Plus a Rice Shower, Kitano already felt that he couldn't teach Rice Shower well, and he didn't dare to recruit Rice Shower into the team when his own time and energy were insufficient.
Of course, there was another reason, that is, Kitano knew very well that if he still couldn't change anything, then Rice Shower would break Mihono Bourbon's undefeated triple crown in the future—this was not a good thing for either Bourbon or Rice Shower. If the two girls were in the same team, it would probably be even more awkward to meet in the future.
After all, although in the anime, Bourbon encouraged Rice Shower, but in his cycle at that time, Bourbon had always regarded Rice Shower as a rival from the beginning. Rice Shower's goodwill was unilaterally directed towards Bourbon.
Kitano had also asked Bourbon several times about her feelings for Rice Shower, and Bourbon's answer had always been: "She is my strongest opponent. Mihono Bourbon will definitely defeat Rice Shower and take the undefeated triple crown."
—With that, how could Kitano dare to pull Rice Shower into the team when he knew the future? He didn't want the relationship between the two horse girls in his team to become so awkward and subtle. That would make him unable to bear it first, and Rice Shower and Bourbon would also be hurt.
So in the next cycle, Kitano sought out Rice Shower. He wanted to compensate this child for her wish, but he didn't expect that in the end, he still couldn't change anything...
"Rice Shower-san, what can I do for you?" Kitano put these emotions away and still asked Rice Shower with a smile.
"There is something..." And Rice Shower was a little hesitant at first. After all, the conversation with T.M. Opera O before had thrown Rice Shower into some confusion, but because of this, Rice Shower finally made up her mind.
Don't run away, Rice Shower. This is the closest step you've ever been to "happiness." You must take it.
Go for it, oh!
A small figure of Rice Shower in her heart was constantly cheering for her main body, and the slightly retreating Rice Shower also mustered up her courage again and said to Kitano:
"Kitano Trainer, Rice Shower saw Kitano Trainer's post on the forum."
"Rice Shower... was very moved. Kitano Trainer is willing to pay attention to an ordinary horse girl like Rice Shower. The way you encourage everyone to work hard and move forward is really—really super cool!"
Having managed to say words that were very embarrassing for Rice Shower, but now with her eyes closed, Rice Shower didn't show any signs of retreating. Her horse ears, which were longer than most horse girls', were also constantly shaking, representing Rice Shower's inner anxiety at this moment.
"Rice Shower, Rice Shower was still a little hesitant before, but now, Rice Shower wants to tell Kitano Trainer one thing!"
"Rice Shower has decided to participate in the selection trials! Rice Shower wants to win first place in the selection trials and then become Kitano Trainer's first charge horse girl."
"Rice Shower is an unlucky child. Maybe Rice Shower will bring trouble to Kitano Trainer, but Rice Shower has already made up her mind. I hope Kitano Trainer can accept me, accept a plain child like me to have a chance to compete! Please!"
Rice Shower was very nervous and anxious. She was afraid that Kitano would reject her, because she was a child who would bring misfortune. An ordinary trainer, upon hearing that a horse girl like her wanted to join the team, would probably avoid her like the plague, lest it affect himself or his other charge horse girls.
And now, Kitano Ryuichi was the only trainer Rice Shower had met who was least likely to refuse. And Rice Shower had a hunch that Kitano Ryuichi was the one she was looking for, the trainer who could change her misfortune and bring her happiness.
And facing the bowing Rice Shower in front of him, Kitano was slightly stunned, and then let out a relieved smile:
"...Rice Shower, everyone has a chance for fair competition. You don't need my permission. As long as you want to do it, you can do whatever you want."
"No one can stop you from participating in the selection trials, I can guarantee that. It's just..."
"—Just that, Mihono Bourbon will not give up the position of the first charge horse girl."
And just then, next to Kitano, Mihono Bourbon's figure suddenly stood out. Her height was much taller than Rice Shower's. She looked down at Rice Shower, her pupils flashing with a hint of coldness.
"If Rice Shower-san wants to occupy this position, you must defeat me. And I will absolutely not lose."
"Oh... oh..." And Rice Shower also let out a small cry of fear, obviously a little scared by Mihono Bourbon's aura.
But the next moment, it was unknown what supported Rice Shower to muster up her courage. Rice Shower's pupils flashed with a hint of determination, and she tried to reply:
"Rice Shower—is not afraid! Even if the one in front of me is Mihono Bourbon-san, I will not be afraid!"
"...Then let's see."
Mihono Bourbon also narrowed her eyes slightly, a rare expression on her face. In mid-air, her gaze collided with Rice Shower's, and the tense atmosphere was like a confrontation.
Rice Shower, is it you who stands in my way again this time...
But, I will not lose. I will absolutely not give Master to you.
Once, I always regarded you as a rival, and I have never lost to you.
This time, if you are still the one blocking my way, I will still defeat you.
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