Zero also informed Trainer Okino and everyone about training with many teams for a long time to come, and no one objected. On the contrary, everyone was very interested.
However, there was no need for a special welcome, as it was just a change of training venue. Zero, as the host, just needed to go out and greet the other team members when they arrived.
And this matter had just been decided, and if nothing unexpected happened, it would officially be implemented around March.
Today was another day off, and today Zero and Teio were out having fun.
You might remember the decision made back then: "The best performer each month gets to spend a day alone with Zero." They had all spent time with her before, and this month's best performer was Teio.
Perhaps she was completely ignited by Zero's performance at the Arima Kinen at the end of last year. Although she still acted like a child and liked to be pampered, her enthusiasm was noticeably higher than ever before.
"Hey, hey, Z-chan, where are we going to play?" But during her time off, she still acted like a child.
"It depends on where you want to go, you know?" Zero just looked at Tokai Teio with a slight smile.
Speaking of which, that shop seemed to have just opened at this time. Should she take Teio there? She would definitely like it.
"Eh~ But I suddenly can't think of anywhere to go~"
Well, at least her carefree demeanor was as always.
"In that case, I know a good place I can take you to."
"Eh? A good place? What kind of good place?"
"A place that will give you an unprecedented experience~"
An unprecedented experience... Could it be! Tokai Teio's little mind imagined a scene.
"Z-chan... Is... is this really okay?"
"What's not okay? Come with me!" Zero directly pulled Tokai Teio towards that place.
They walked through nearby alleys, turning several corners, until they reached the target shop.
"Z-chan... Do we really have to go in here?" Looking at the shop name, Teio's body trembled slightly, and she even spoke a little incoherently.
"Is that even a question? We're already here. Don't be so nervous, you'll get used to it." Zero pushed Teio into the shop from behind with a mysterious smile.
"Welcome... Eh? Teio?" Emperor, dressed in a butler's uniform, was a bit surprised to see the newcomers.
"..." Teio didn't respond.
"She fainted." Zero looked at Teio's drooping face and replied to Emperor.
"..."
As for why Miss Emperor was here... In fact, it wasn't just her. There was also Maruzensky, who loved to join in the fun, Air Groove, who followed Emperor closely, and Representative Chiaki, who Maruzensky had tricked into coming by some unknown means.
Yes, tricked into coming.
The few of them were not here to play or experience life, but simply... to earn money.
Because the academy's funds were insufficient, the Student Council's funds were also running low. So, Maruzensky suggested that everyone contribute some money to supplement the Student Council's funds, and it was unanimously approved. The result was... Zero and Maruzensky immediately pulled out a sum of money and fully paid their share, while the others looked at each other.
They didn't have much pocket money left.
Emperor simply hadn't asked her family for money, and in this situation, it wasn't really appropriate to ask her family; she couldn't bring herself to do it. Air Groove's money was always kept at home, managed by her mother. The situation with the others was basically similar.
Oh, right, Representative Chiaki simply spent money lavishly, so at this point, she only had her living expenses left.
As for Ling and Maruzensky... both of them are rich ladies... emmmm... Ling is a rich loli.
So, a few people decided to go out and work to earn some money. Ling happened to see Teio's part-time job location, so she decided to let Teio come and relax, and also to watch Teio make a fool of herself.
Teio, who knew exactly what Ling was thinking, twitched her eye slightly, but as a waitress, she couldn't make a scene.
At the very least, as a waitress at this establishment, she had to do her best. As Teio, she couldn't cause trouble or let others look down on her.
Besides, Rigil had hosted cafes during past events like the Grand Thanksgiving Festival, so this level of work was nothing. Rei Zai wants to see me make a fool of myself? How could that be!
So, Teio cleared her throat and switched into business mode.
"Then, I will lead you two to your seats." Her posture and tone were polite and humble, she bowed slightly, one hand behind her back, the other gesturing for them to follow.
"Ah, are there any less crowded seats?" Ling was only there to watch Teio make a fool of herself, not to cause trouble, so she naturally followed the normal procedure.
"Of course, I will lead you two inside now."
After waking Teio up with her tail, the two small figures, both under 1.5 meters, followed Teio to a seat further inside.
"Here is the menu. Please ring the bell over there when you have decided what you would like to order." After saying this gently, Teio went to attend to other customers.
Seeing Teio leave, Teio finally breathed a sigh of relief. She hadn't dared to even breathe loudly just now.
"As expected of Z-chan! You have excellent taste!" Then, her eyes sparkled as she returned to her usual self.
"Uwaaah... to be served by the Student Council President like this..." Her face was flushed, and her eyes sparkled, much like someone who had eaten candy and was wriggling on the bed.
Only Ling felt a little sour.
Tsk, I'll have Spica and Sirius host a cafe event too then, to show you how amazing I am!
When it came to this, Ling knew much more than Teio. After all, she had learned these kinds of skills long ago.
Emmmm... it was to prevent her from being unable to run or having no money due to unexpected circumstances after coming to the big city, so she learned them in advance to earn money if necessary.
I can reveal a little in advance here: later, the two teams did indeed set up a cafe during an event and attracted far more customers than Rigil, but Ling couldn't show off her impressive skills in front of everyone... because she was in the back kitchen.
Why be a waitress? Go cook (not really).
Teio's family was actually a prestigious one, but her usual carefree and childlike demeanor made everyone overlook this. Therefore, she wasn't fazed by the high prices on the menu that would have made Little Special extremely uncomfortable.
Perhaps today was truly Teio's lucky day. As she drank the coffee served by Teio herself, she discovered the words [Grand Prize] at the bottom of the cup.
So she dragged Ling and Teio, who was wearing a butler's uniform, to take several photos, making many other Uma Musume guests envious.
There was no helping it; Teio, serving as a waitress in a butler's uniform, was simply too attractive to her fangirls.
After saying goodbye to Teio and the others, Ling also gave Teio a special treat, letting her experience a virtual race device.
"Oh oh oh oh! I can run with the Student Council President!"
Watching Teio run happily, Ling smiled slightly, but her hands on the table were tightly clenched into fists.
Alright, Teio's training will be increased by a billion more tomorrow.
Teibo, oh Teibo, you should know what it means to invite disaster by speaking carelessly...
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