Two Horse Girls Delivering Takeout

"Eh? Who's here...? And the Trainer's phone..."

Kitasan Black blinked in confusion.

Anjing Zhen glanced at the incoming call notification on his phone.

"It's the delivery I ordered.

"A Sauce Carrot Steak Set, a bestseller for Horse Girls, just for you.

"Is that alright with you?"

Seeing Kitasan Black nod blankly, her expression shifting to one of embarrassment and anxiety—clearly feeling guilty about him spending money on her—Anjing Zhen shook his head.

"If it's fine, go open the door. Don't keep them waiting."

"This... alright then."

As Kitasan Black went to open the door, Anjing Zhen turned back to the race footage and his computer, preparing to continue his data analysis, when he suddenly heard a shriek from the doorway.

"Eh—? Senior Oguri Cap?! And Senior Aoba Recall?!"

Hearing those two names, Anjing Zhen instinctively looked toward the entrance.

The door was open; inside stood Kitasan Black, her tail puffed up in surprise, while outside stood two Horse Girls who seemed startled by her reaction.

One Horse Girl had long silver-gray hair and light blue eyes, wearing a restaurant delivery uniform with "Gray Hut" printed on it, holding a delivery box in her hand.

The other had short brown hair, cyan eyes, and a white headband tied around her head with the kanji for "Dream" written in traditional script right in the center.

The brown-haired Horse Girl was also in uniform, though it was a police uniform; she held her police cap in her arms and tucked a file folder under her armpit.

"Good evening to you both. I am Anjing Zhen. May I ask...?" Anjing Zhen walked toward the door.

Although he addressed both of them, his gaze was primarily fixed on Aoba Recall, who was dressed in her police uniform.

"See, Senior Oguri? I told you I wouldn't lead us the wrong way."

After smiling at the silver-haired Horse Girl beside her, Aoba Recall turned to Anjing Zhen and saluted.

"Greetings, Trainer Anjing. I am Assistant Police Inspector Aoba, in charge of this district. Here is my identification."

After showing her police badge, she continued:

"Commissioned by President Tokai Teio, I have brought the settlement application from the driver involved in the previous traffic incident. I hope you can take a look at it.

"As for this one..."

She gestured toward the silver-haired Horse Girl beside her.

"Trainer Anjing has surely heard the great name of this senior of mine. She is... how should I put it..."

With a hint of amusement, she hesitated.

The silver-haired Horse Girl spoke up with a cold, indifferent expression.

"My apologies. Although I have been attending school here for many years, I still struggle with the directions."

"There were many delivery orders today, and since I happened to be at the shop, I helped out with a few.

"As a result, I lost some time because I didn't know the way. I am very sorry."

She bowed deeply.

Aoba Recall nodded with a helpless, amused smile and spread her hands.

"Yes, that's exactly it.

"So, would it be alright if she stayed inside for a moment? I still need to guide her afterward.

"Please rest assured, Trainer Anjing, it won't take long. We will leave as soon as you have reviewed the settlement papers."

Hearing this, Anjing Zhen felt a secret sense of amusement.

He was quite familiar with both Horse Girls, especially the silver-haired one dressed as a delivery worker.

32 starts, 22 wins, Horse of the Year, Hall of Fame inductee, the "Monster of the Gray Coat," Oguri Cap.

Beyond that, she was also one of the investors in the "Gray Hut" restaurant chain. He often saw her at the branch near the academy, and she frequently appeared on various gourmet programs.

One could say this delivery work was just a whim, but because she came from the countryside and rarely wandered around after transferring to Central Treisen Academy, she still seemed unable to adapt to a massive city like Tokyo, often getting lost while making deliveries.

She had delivered here a few times before, always arriving late; it was simply a case of her being hopeless with directions. There was no doubt that arriving on time today was entirely thanks to Aoba Recall accompanying her.

Aoba Recall was also an exceptionally outstanding Horse Girl. Unlike Oguri Cap, who excelled at mile to middle distances, she specialized in short distances and was regarded as the "First Champion of the Short-Distance Front" in the professional courses required for assessment.

"No problem at all. Please, come in."

As he retreated from the entryway into the living room and stepped aside to welcome them, Anjing Zhen asked:

"Would you two like some tea, or perhaps another drink, like milk?"

"No need to trouble yourself, Trainer Anjing. We will be leaving shortly."

After waving her hand with a smile to decline, Aoba Recall took out the stack of documents from under her arm.

She glanced around, and her gaze quickly settled on the television, which was still playing the race footage.

"Oh? Is this..."

"Daily Crown."

Opening the delivery box, she took out two portions of food and placed them on the coffee table, while Oguri Cap glanced at the television.

"It should be the 64th edition."

"The 64th, then the winner is..."

Watching the eleven Horse Girls galloping in the Race Footage, Aoba Recall's gaze quickly locked onto a figure with short black hair, and she uttered the same name as Oguri Cap.

"Eishin Flash."

Following this, Aoba Recall turned to look at the excited Kitasan Black beside her, then looked at Anjing Zhen, smiling as she handed over a document.

"It seems Trainer Anjing is currently guiding this...?"

"Ah! Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself!"

Kitasan Black bowed quickly.

"My name is Kitasan Black, please take care of me, Two Seniors!"

"Kitasan Black... a freshman who just enrolled this year? Working so hard even after school, I have high hopes for you, student Kitasan Black."

Seeing Kitasan Black nodding repeatedly, Aoba Recall began to survey the room.

"However, school rules do not allow students to stay overnight off-campus, let alone in a trainer's single room."

"Please keep that in mind, student Kitasan Black."

As she spoke, she gave a dashing smile.

"Student Kitasan Black should be aware of these things; sorry about that, I was a Disciplinary Committee Member at the academy, so I tend to be a bit particular about these matters."

"It's no problem, Senior Aoba! And I'll be heading back right after eating here!"

Kitasan Black said hurriedly.

"That's good then."

Nodding with a smile, Aoba Recall looked at Anjing Zhen.

Anjing Zhen had already finished reading the settlement agreement and felt there were no issues; after signing it, he saw Aoba Recall looking over and handed it to her.

"Is there any problem with this?"

Taking the agreement and browsing through it carefully, Aoba Recall bowed:

"There are no issues. Thank you for your cooperation, Trainer Anjing. We shall take our leave now."

She turned her head to look at Oguri Cap.

"Senior Oguri, let's go... what are you looking at, Senior Oguri?"

"Nothing."

Moving her gaze away from the computer and several sheets of paper filled with data on the coffee table, Oguri Cap looked coldly at Kitasan Black.

"You haven't scheduled your Debut Race yet?"

"Hai, hai! Yes, Senior Oguri Cap!"

Feeling somewhat nervous, Kitasan Black nodded repeatedly.

"Mn, do your best."

Revealing a faint smile, Oguri Cap walked toward the entrance with Aoba Recall, waving at Kitasan Black.

"Not being able to control your power isn't a very big problem; my first few races after my debut were the same."

"Besides, your trainer seems to be very capable. With his help, you will have an excellent result in your Debut Race."

"Do your best."