The Feeling We Experience Every Day

Anjing Zhen watched Kitasan Black's nervous yet expectant expression as she tried her best to do everything right, and he could clearly sense just how seriously she took the role of "Assistant Trainer."

Especially her analysis just now—her angle of approach, the logic of her explanation, even the rhythm of her occasional pauses to think—was, just as Agnes Tachyon had joked before, somewhat overlapping with his usual manner.

He could not help recalling what she had said earlier: "I just want to understand you more, A-Zhen. I want to get closer to the world you live in." It was as if someone had gently plucked at his heartstrings, sending faint yet distinct ripples through them.

The feeling warmed his heart, accompanied by a sliver of indescribably complicated emotion.

But he quickly reined in that momentary distraction, pressing all his surging thoughts back down into his heart and switching into a purely Trainer mindset.

Now was not the time to dwell on such things.

With that thought, he gave Kitasan Black an approving nod and spoke evenly.

"You've got the overall direction exactly right, Little Kita."

The praise immediately made Kitasan Black's eyes shine brighter. Then, without pausing, he pondered briefly before habitually rising to his feet and walking toward the whiteboard, preparing to analyze things more deeply.

Almost the instant he came to a stop, Kitasan Black seemed to understand his intentions and handed over the erasable marker she had been holding.

He accepted it with complete naturalness, his movement smooth and without the slightest delay, then began writing and drawing on the whiteboard.

"However, details determine success or failure."

As he spoke, he wrote down several words on the whiteboard.

"Senior Oguri Cap's adaptability to Kasamatsu's dirt track in her early days was phenomenal."

"And the data shows that