The relationship between Teio and Rudolph was very good.
At least, that's how Tokai Nature saw it.
And after withdrawing her gaze from the two of them, Tokai Nature sat back down on the stool.
Sitting on the stool, Tokai Nature didn't feel well.
Although she could feel that she still had energy left, and her physical condition was still good.
But... the girl, slightly raising her hand and looking at her palm, just fell silent.
Clearly, as time gradually slipped away, Tokai Nature's control over her body became increasingly weak.
Tokai would probably wake up again after a while.
Noticing this, Tokai Nature simply took a deep breath, then placed her gaze on the restaurant.
There weren't many customers in the restaurant.
This was also why Tokai Nature could still sit down and rest.
And Rudolph Symboli saw Tokai Nature sitting down to rest; she was the only person in this restaurant who currently knew about Tokai Nature's situation.
Therefore, even when communicating with Teio and Mochizuki, a certain amount of Rudolph Symboli's attention was focused on Tokai Nature.
Rudolph, watching Tokai Nature, silently withdrew her gaze after seeing her just sit down to rest, and looked back at Teio and Mochizuki in front of her.
And Tokai Nature, who didn't notice Rudolph's gaze, was still resting.
But soon, the sound of the door opening forced Tokai Nature to stand up.
"Welcome~"
The accustomed words came out of her mouth.
And then... she saw the person who pushed open the door.
"Shizen~"
Along with these words, the Triple Crown Uma Musume wearing a small top hat walked directly into the restaurant.
After fully entering the restaurant, Representative Chiaki just turned her head and glanced in Rudolph's direction, then refocused her gaze on Tokai Nature.
Yesterday, after roughly guessing the situation Tokai Nature was facing...
Representative Chiaki decided to come over.
Although she thought Tokai Nature might not have that much to do with her.
But... since they were both Shizen, it would be better to come and take care of her.
With this thought, Representative Chiaki sat down in front of Tokai Nature: "Does the shop need help?"
Asking this, Representative Chiaki looked at Rudolph.
She knew Rudolph was sitting there because of Tokai Nature's arrangement, so she didn't ask further, and... noticing that the other party was communicating with Teio and Mochizuki, Representative Chiaki felt it wasn't appropriate to go up and disturb them.
That's why she sat in front of Tokai Nature.
Facing Representative Chiaki's question, Tokai Nature just shook her head: "No."
"I see~"
Representative Chiaki, who received the reply, just looked at Tokai Nature.
Sitting opposite Tokai Nature, Representative Chiaki could see more details.
Looking at Tokai Nature's face, Representative Chiaki could realize that the other party seemed to be trying her best to hide her fatigue, but if one were to focus a little attention on her, it would quickly become apparent.
"What's wrong?"
As if noticing the other party's gaze, Tokai Nature posed this question to Representative Chiaki.
Facing Tokai Nature's question, Representative Chiaki just shook her head, then looked back in Rudolph's direction.
At this moment, Rudolph was also looking at Representative Chiaki.
The two of them only exchanged glances for an instant, then both withdrew their gazes.
As if there wasn't much they needed to communicate between them.
But... "Chiaki is here, I need to talk about Tracen with her. You two, don't cause trouble for Shizen."
Rudolph Symboli, admonishing the two like a father, stood up again, then walked over and sat down next to Representative Chiaki.
After sitting down, Rudolph looked at Tokai Nature: "Two coffees."
"Okay, just a moment."
After receiving this response, Rudolph looked at Representative Chiaki: "Will Maruzen also come later?"
"Yes, after all, we've always communicated here."
Saying this, Representative Chiaki placed her gaze on Rudolph, then continued: "And will continue to be here."
"I see..."
Rudolph did not give an appropriate response to Representative Chiaki's words; she just looked at Tokai Nature.
After the other party placed two cups of coffee in front of her and Chiaki, and sat back down on the stool, Rudolph finally turned her head to Representative Chiaki: "It's pretty good."
Rudolph picked up the coffee, made this response, and took a sip.
Then, she frowned slightly.
Representative Chiaki, of course, knew what Tokai Nature's coffee tasted like; otherwise, she wouldn't have watched Rudolph drink it without warning her.
But... Rudolph didn't speak. She just held the coffee cup with both hands and looked at Representative Chiaki again: "Are you here to explain that matter this time?"
"Yes, it's about the matters you'll take over after you return."
Saying this, Representative Chiaki looked at the coffee on the table.
Rudolph's expression made Representative Chiaki have the illusion that the coffee actually tasted quite good.
But thinking of this, Representative Chiaki suddenly recalled Rudolph's frowning expression after drinking the coffee earlier, and then came to a negative conclusion.
Representative Chiaki, having reached this conclusion, simply looked back at Rudolph, then continued the conversation from earlier:
"After all, what you did before can be categorized as a mistake, and Tracen indeed has a batch of equipment that needs to be replaced, so..."
The meaning in Representative Chiaki's words clearly indicated Rudolph's path back.
But... "It's not enough, this is just for external consumption."
Saying this, Rudolph Symboli finally put down her coffee cup: "For those families who have already sided with the other party, this explanation is not enough."
The direct and simple words pointing out the problem made Representative Chiaki fall silent.
She knew that Rudolph had enough prestige to win back some fence-sitters.
But merely that would indeed not be enough, because it would be impossible to win back the families and some Uma Musume who had already sided with the other party.
So, Representative Chiaki was silent for a moment, then spoke: "You know who is needed, right?"
Both Representative Chiaki and Rudolph knew that unless another family of basically equal standing to the Symboli Family was added, otherwise... "I know, so I'm waiting for her to persuade the other party."
Saying this, Rudolph picked up the coffee cup again, then took another sip.
"Are you alright? I mean, mentally."
Looking at Rudolph's face, slightly distorted after drinking the coffee, Representative Chiaki asked the same question as she had in the past.
Facing this question, Rudolph just shook her head: "I know what I'm doing."
Rudolph Symboli continued: "This is something that must be done."
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