Rice Shower sped past Fujiwara Shirayuki. Her speed increased, her body pulling further and further away, until she finally stopped after crossing the finish line.
Clutching her chest, Rice Shower opened her small mouth, panting heavily.
She had just used her mock race speed.
Did I overdo it a little? She glanced behind her.
It took a full five seconds for Fujiwara Shirayuki to catch up.
After another glance at her, Rice Shower hurried over to Fujiwara Chiya.
"Onii-sama, how was... Rice's time?"
Checking the stopwatch in his hand, Chiya praised her, "Excellent. If you keep improving like this, you'll definitely be able to win a Graded Race. No, not just a Graded Race—even the Triple Crown is within your reach."
"Really? Does Onii-sama really think so?!"
"Of course. I saw it long ago. You have a heart that's second to none."
"That's wonderful! I'll keep working hard. I hope Onii-sama will continue to guide my training..." Rice Shower lowered her head, making her request.
"Of course. Leave it to me."
Meanwhile, Fujiwara Shirayuki also returned to Chiya's side.
Although she was interrupted by Rice Shower, it seemed this body had excellent potential. From Chiya's perspective, he could see that Shirayuki's leg movements were superb—her form was fluid and powerful. She was a rare talent.
In that case, training himself wasn't a bad idea.
He could use his own eyes to observe his body, judge if his movements were standard, and see where improvements were needed. Then, he could use Shirayuki's body to experience the improvements from the change in posture firsthand.
She's the perfect model for a trainer!
The experience he could gain in an hour might be more than what other trainers learn in a day. Chiya felt that becoming a senior trainer was just around the corner.
The speed and strength tests were complete. Next was flexibility. Shirayuki sat on the ground and began to stretch forward.
It was a bit difficult on her own. Looking at Rice Shower next to her, Chiya said, "Rice, go help Shirayuki with her stretches. After that, we'll practice hill climbs."
"Help Shirayuki-san... Yes, I understand."
Rice Shower's eyes flickered for a moment, then she walked over to Shirayuki.
Meanwhile, Chiya called over Gold Ship and Meisho Doto, who had finished their warm-ups, to proceed with the next phase of training.
"Shirayuki-san..."
The perspective shifted to Shirayuki. Rice Shower's soft hands were pushing her back from behind.
"Yes?"
"How long have you and Onii-sama known each other?"
"A day."
"A-a day? Not a year?"
"No, one day. It hasn't even been a full day, actually. I only just met him this morning."
"Is... that so?" Rice Shower seemed to find it hard to believe. "But for just one day, you and Onii-sama seem to be very close."
"How can you tell?"
"Because every time Onii-sama is about to speak, you've already started moving. So I thought your relationship must be very close."
What incredible powers of observation!
Shirayuki was secretly impressed. She didn't think such a subtle action would be noticed by Rice Shower.
"Well, if you're talking about being close, I suppose we are. We're related by blood, after all."
Of course, that was a lie. It wasn't certain if they were blood-related at all. Who knew if this body was created out of thin air or separated from Chiya's own? For now, the only thing he could confirm was that their consciousnesses were linked.
"Um, what do you think of Onii-sama, Shirayuki-san?" Rice Shower asked casually.
Hearing a question about himself, Shirayuki immediately perked up.
"I think he's a wonderful person. Although my cousin seems carefree on the surface, he's actually very thoughtful and empathetic. He can't help but help others when he sees them in trouble. He's a very kind-hearted person. If there were a standard for what a man should be, then without a doubt, that standard would be my cousin."
The feeling of praising himself through someone else's mouth was incredibly satisfying for Chiya.
"Y-yes, I also think Onii-sama is a wonderful person. He's gentle, considerate, and was willing to help me when I was abandoned. He's a very good person..."
For some reason, Rice Shower's smile as she said this seemed very forced.
Did I overdo the praise?
"O-of course, he has his flaws too. For example, he eats very slowly, likes to sleep in in the morning, and sometimes, when he feels lazy at night, he goes to bed without even changing his clothes, and then goes to work the next day looking sloppy."
However, Shirayuki's attempt to balance things out didn't improve Rice Shower's expression. Instead, it took on an even more indescribable quality.
Huh? Did I go too far with the criticism this time?
This is so hard to please.
"Um, Shirayuki-san, I have to go train now. Onii-sama told me to do hill climbs, so... I'll be going!"
Without waiting for a reply, Rice Shower quickly ran off.
Watching her leave, Shirayuki put a hand to her forehead.
I have a feeling I messed up somehow.
...
"Trainer Chiya, how are things going?"
In the afternoon, after training was over, Hayakawa Tazuna came over and asked.
"Miss Hayakawa." Seeing her serene face, Chiya's fatigue instantly vanished. "Pretty good. Everyone trained very seriously today."
Perhaps his motivation tactic had worked. Faced with a truckload of carrots, Gold Ship and Meisho Doto had put in some extra effort. As for Rice Shower, she was a bit quiet today, but she trained more seriously than anyone.
"That's good to hear. And how is Shirayuki?"
Tazuna specifically mentioned her name.
"As for her... although it was her first time running, I feel she has great potential. With proper training, she will definitely become an outstanding Horse Girl."
This wasn't just him boasting; he genuinely thought so.
"Is that right?" Tazuna touched her cheek, a happy smile on her face.
"I'm relieved to hear you say that. I spoke with Shirayuki this morning at school about finding some seniors to help with her training. Does Trainer Chiya know about this?"
"I do. Shirayuki already told me."
"They'll be at the training grounds tomorrow at one in the afternoon. I'll be counting on you to direct them, Trainer Chiya."
"Leave it to me, Miss Hayakawa."
Chiya puffed out his chest.
"And also..." Tazuna looked at the white-haired girl on the training grounds. "Her class and dorm room have been decided. She can pick up her things later, and she'll be able to attend school normally starting tomorrow."
"..."
Huh?
Class and... dorm room?
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