Subtle Psychology

A receptionist stood at the front desk alongside a middle-aged man. A manager's badge hung from the man's chest as he quietly confirmed something with the receptionist.

Hearing the question, he immediately answered with a concerned expression, "Yes, yes! One is the riverside at Kasamatsu Park. A lot of Horse Girls like to run there, especially the stretch of road that the legendary Miss Oguri Cap was said to frequent. The other is the training grounds at Kasamatsu Treisen Academy, or the track at Kasamatsu Racecourse itself. Those are usually the main places."

Agnes Tachyon nodded, a flash of understanding passing through her eyes. She then turned and began assigning tasks. "In that case, we'll split up and look. There's no need to call the police just yet. Ordinary police officers might not even be able to run as fast as us, and we can move around much more easily.

"Spring and Autumn Equinox is still young, so she'll stay at the hotel under Sister Mirei's care.

"Daiwa, go check the academy training grounds. I'll head to the riverside. As for the racecourse—"

She looked at Anjing Zhen and Kitasan Black. "If Almond Eye came out to train extra because she couldn't accept the result, that's the most likely place. Anjing, Little Kita, you two know her best, and you're the most suited to talk her through it. I'll leave the racecourse to you."

No one had any objections to her clear and logical arrangement.

Kikou Mirei remained at the hotel with Spring and Autumn Equinox to wait for news, while everyone else set out at once.

Just as Anjing Zhen and Kitasan Black stepped out of the hotel entrance, Agnes Tachyon called after them. She then turned and quietly gave Daiwa Scarlet a few instructions.

Daiwa Scarlet looked puzzled