Luo Cheng immediately returned to Tracen Academy and rushed to the student council. He wanted to know the conditions for signing a contract with a horse girl, and the one who could answer him was naturally the student council president, Symboli Rudolf.
If Fine Motion was a treasure Luo Cheng had to seek out, then Rudolf and the other well-known horse girls were like daily treasure chests, always in the same place. People only go to fixed locations to open treasure chests when they have nothing else to do, which, coincidentally, was the case for Luo Cheng every day.
Opening the door, Luo Cheng saw the famous legendary horse girl, Symboli Rudolf, sitting in the center of the student council room. With her silk-like, brownish-gold hair, a crescent-moon streak of white on her forehead like an emperor's, and sparkling purple eyes radiating authority, Rudolf gave off a strong sense of pressure as the only undefeated Triple Crown winner in Japanese horse racing history. Luo Cheng had felt this way at first, but his impression of Rudolf had changed from authoritative to firm.
Rudolf's waist and thighs were full and perfectly toned. When he touched her, her skin felt so soft he felt like his fingers were being sucked in, followed by a delightful bounce back. Despite years of sun, rain, and countless difficult races, her body was as soft as a baby's. When she sweated, her skin had a smooth glow and a sweet scent. Rudolf's skin was sweet. Maybe because of the contrast, Luo Cheng found her breathing more enchanting than anyone else's—a deep, smooth sound that was almost seductive.
When Luo Cheng entered the room, Rudolf's beautiful purple eyes looked up.
"Good evening, President Rudolf," Luo Cheng greeted her.
Seeing who it was, Rudolf's face broke into a gentle smile that was at odds with her serious image. She stood up, invited Luo Cheng to sit on the sofa, and poured him a cup of tea. She sat beside him, their shoulders touching.
"Is there something you need, Trainer Luo Cheng? It's quite late."
"I have a question for the student council president," Luo Cheng said, leaning closer to her as he drank his tea. "If I want to sign a contract with a horse girl, what are the conditions? Do I just have her sign and give it to the chairman, or are there other requirements?"
"Didn't you sign one with Teioh, Trainer Luo Cheng?"
That was an initial condition of the game; he hadn't actually signed it himself. Of course, he couldn't say that, so he made up a lie. "I thought there might be a difference for a second contract."
Rudolf stirred her tea with a spoon, took a small sip, and explained, "The process is the same. After it's signed, you give it to the student council. We'll talk with the instructor and transfer the student's management rights to you. If you have a student you're interested in, you can give me the contract, and I'll handle the paperwork."
"I see." Luo Cheng nodded. "And what if I want to sign a contract with a horse girl who already has a trainer?"
"...Who?"
"You," Luo Cheng said. "What if I wanted to sign a contract with you?"
Rudolf raised her eyebrows slightly. After a moment of surprise, she smiled, amused. "In that case, we can handle the transfer as long as both the trainer and the horse girl agree. But Trainer Luo Cheng, I think it's better not to do that. My trainer is retiring next year, and I'm his last horse girl. I want to see him off."
"I understand," Luo Cheng said.
"It won't be too late to transfer my training rights to you after he retires. But even if you become my trainer, I can't compete in regular races since I've already moved on to the Dream Trophy. Training me would just be a burden for you."
"That's okay. I just want you," Luo Cheng replied.
He wanted both the in-game Rudolf and the real one. Having Rudolf on his side would also mean having the student council, which would make things easier for him. Even without the game's permissions, being close to Rudolf would let him do whatever he wanted at Tracen.
"I'll let my trainer know in July next year."
That's it? Not only had he mastered life, but he was also quickly mastering this horse girl game. Luo Cheng was sure that her easy agreement was due to their high "favorability" rating. He couldn't remember the last time he checked Rudolf's favorability, but it was probably in the high 70s, maybe close to 80.
After confirming the contract details, Luo Cheng left the student council, deciding to sign with someone else the next day and see how things went for the rest of the month.
After Luo Cheng had left the room, Rudolf sat there, looking at the tea he had left behind. After some hesitation, she carefully picked up the cup. Just as she was about to drink it, Tokai Teioh ran in.
"President!" she called out in her adorable, high-pitched voice. She sat next to Rudolf. "I went out with my trainer today! He bought me a new pair of shoes!" Tokai Teioh chattered on about her day. Rudolf gently stroked her head and awkwardly put the teacup down.
Leaving the building, it was already dark outside, and students were heading back to their dorms. It was time for the night owls to become active.
Who should I find to keep me company tonight? Every night, he would randomly bring someone to his room, like opening a mystery box. In this isolated world, Luo Cheng had nothing to do but spend time with the horse girls.
Seeing a dark figure in the distance, Luo Cheng walked toward her.
"Huh..." A soft sigh came on the evening breeze. Luo Cheng took the girl back to his dorm. As they entered the building, the light fell on her face, and Luo Cheng finally recognized her.
She had skin so pale it was almost transparent, golden eyes that held a faint glow, and long black hair that was so thick it looked like night itself. It flowed down her back, covering most of her body.
Manhattan Cafe... I picked someone I know.
She was one of the few horse girls he had a maxed-out favorability with. While Yayoi Akikawa and Hayakawa Tazuna's favorability was for convenience, Cafe's was purely his personal preference. Luo Cheng loved girls with long black hair. Her flawless body and cascading black hair made her look like a finely crafted work of art, and her body was so delicate he was afraid she would break if he touched her. He held her carefully.
Seeing the confused look on Cafe's face, Luo Cheng was stunned for a moment.
"Trainer Luo Cheng... This is the trainer's dorm, isn't it? Why did you bring me here?" Cafe asked in a soft voice.
"To sleep with me."
"Sleep... with you?" Cafe's star-like golden eyes blinked, and she held his hand a little tighter.
"Yes. You can also choose the second option: just talk with me. What do you say, Cafe? Tell me something. I'm a little different today."
Luo Cheng looked at her.
"...Trainer, it's a beautiful night. Let's take a walk outside and enjoy the breeze. I also have a few things I'd like to say to you."
In the game world, Cafe always looked calm. Luo Cheng had only ever seen her as a beautiful doll that fit his preference. But now, she simply gave him a smile, and he was completely captivated.