Fujiwara Shirayuki's appearance was so bizarre that it made Fujiwara Chiya forget that she wasn't just his alternate avatar or a puppet, but an individual Horse Girl.
Being an individual Horse Girl meant she had to eat, dress, and live normally. She needed to attend classes every morning and sleep every night.
I was careless!
Chiya clutched his head.
He hadn't expected all these troubles to come with her transfer. Originally, he thought she would just need to train with him and participate in races. Now, she had to become a proper student and live out every day at Tracen.
In other words, I finally graduated from college and became a working adult, only to have to go back to school again?
Is there anything more painful in this world... I hate classes.
"What's wrong, Trainer Chiya? You look a bit troubled."
Seeing Chiya lower his head with a pained expression, Hayakawa Tazuna thought he was dissatisfied with the school's arrangements and asked with concern.
"Um... does she really have to attend classes?"
"Well, of course. Without attending classes, she won't have grades. If her grades aren't satisfactory, she'll have to take make-up exams. In serious cases, she might not even be allowed to participate in training. So, trainers also need to keep an eye on their Horse Girls' academic performance."
"That's true, grades are important..." Chiya covered his face. "What about the student dorms?"
"What about them?"
"Does she have to live in the student dorms? Can't she live with me?"
Hearing this, Hayakawa Tazuna's expression changed slightly.
"Trainer Chiya," she said, stepping closer. "I don't know how close you and Shirayuki are, but after becoming adults, people can't stay together like they did as children. Everyone has their own privacy and their own life. Interactions between the opposite sex are no longer as innocent as they used to be."
"So, it would be somewhat inappropriate for Shirayuki to sleep in the same room as a young man in his prime. Not to mention, you live in the male staff dormitory."
Even though Tazuna was half a head shorter than him, standing before her, Chiya felt like he was facing a giant, the pressure making it hard to breathe. Her meaningful smile, in particular, made his legs tremble.
"What Miss Hayakawa says is very reasonable, but..."
Fujiwara Shirayuki is actually me! Are you telling me I have to sleep in the girls' dorm?
As a decent young man with a normal moral compass, how could Chiya do something so shameless! He strongly condemned the act of using his transformation to comfortably enter a girls' dormitory. And it wasn't just sleeping; these girls might even bathe together if they were close friends, and he would see everything.
"But what?" Tazuna asked. "Is there a reason why Shirayuki can't live in the girls' dorm?"
"Of course... not. Please, by all means, let Shirayuki live in the girls' dorm. I'm sure she will get along wonderfully with her friends," Chiya said with a perfectly straight face.
That's right. Letting Shirayuki sleep with me or by herself would be too irresponsible. Since she is a student at Tracen, she must fulfill her duties as a student. Going back to her dorm on time every day is the right choice for her.
Chiya thought with such righteous clarity.
"I-is that so? I'm glad you understand."
His complete one-eighty in attitude caught Tazuna off guard.
"Then, Miss Hayakawa, which dorm room will Shirayuki be in, and who is her roommate?"
Chiya was eager to know about the student he would be spending the next three years with. With any luck, he might even be able to recruit her.
"Mejiro Dober."
Hayakawa Tazuna said her name.
"Mejiro... Is she from the Mejiro family?"
"That's right."
I've hit the jackpot...
Chiya rejoiced inwardly.
The Mejiro family was a prestigious name in the racing world. Not only did they hold a prominent status, but nearly every generation of their family had produced a winner in Graded Races. In addition to their excellent genetics, the Mejiro family also had unique training methods that helped Horse Girls better adapt to long-distance tracks.
He believed that this Mejiro Dober must also be a long-distance specialist. Recruiting her to the team would be a huge asset.
Long-distance, a famous family... Graded Race victories are just around the corner.
This year's trainer ratings will definitely have a spot for me!
"Hehe, hahaha—!!" Chiya let out a booming laugh.
"Um, Trainer Chiya," Tazuna tapped his shoulder. "When you laugh like that, you should really check if anyone is around."
"Ahem, sorry, I lost my composure."
"That's not what I meant," Tazuna shook her head. "It's good for young people to be energetic. It's best to maintain a cheerful and optimistic attitude every day."
But if you're too over-the-top, people might think you're strange. I hope he keeps that in mind.
"Yes, my apologies."
"But..."
Tazuna looked at the young black-haired man before her.
"Compared to a few days ago, you're in much better spirits, Trainer Chiya. Is it because your sister is here?"
"My spirits?"
"Yes." Tazuna looked at him with gentle eyes. "In the days after your contracts were terminated, you looked very tired and were always absent-minded. You looked like you were sick."
"Y-you noticed, Miss Hayakawa...?"
Of course, she did. How could she not notice an expression like that?
"I was thinking of asking the Chairwoman to give you a few days off to go relax and clear your head... but seeing you so full of energy now, I'm relieved."
With that, Tazuna smiled. Seeing her motherly, affectionate smile, Chiya felt his heart being stolen away.
No, Fujiwara Chiya, Miss Hayakawa is just doing her job. Don't flatter yourself into thinking she has any special feelings for you!
One of life's three great delusions: 'She likes me.'
Slapping his cheeks, Chiya forced himself out of his fantasy and cleared his throat.
"I'm sorry to have worried you, Miss Hayakawa. I've already decided to lead my team to victory. Those setbacks are just trials for me. I will overcome all challenges and eventually become a senior trainer."
"Yes, I believe so too."
Looking into her clear, green eyes, Chiya felt his face grow warm.
"W-well, I'll take Shirayuki to get her supplies now. I won't disturb you any longer."
"See you tomorrow, Trainer Chiya."
Hayakawa Tazuna stood on the track, waiting until his figure disappeared before she left.
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