Detective... No, Reporter Almond Eye and Little Reporter Spring and Autumn Equinox

The situation Anjing Zhen described perfectly matched everyone's impression of Kitasan Black. For a moment, a chorus of approving light laughter rose through the office.

Almond Eye laughed for a while too, then quickly moved to Kitasan Black's side and reassuringly patted her arm. In an earnest tone, she said, "That's right, Senior Little Kita! Just leave this kind of behind-the-scenes work to Little Bun and me! You're our most important ace! Your battlefield is the official track, and what matters most right now is focusing on training and getting yourself into peak condition! We'll work hard to become an important force in helping you win!"

Kitasan Black thought it over and felt that the two of them had a point. She really should be concentrating most of her energy on training, and besides, the idea had only come to her on a whim.

So she stopped insisting. Her slight disappointment instantly vanished, and she puffed out her chest again, her trademark full-of-vigor smile blooming across her face as she nodded firmly. "Mm! I understand! Then, Almond Eye, Little Bun, I'll leave the investigation to you! I'll give it my all on the training grounds! Everyone, let's work hard together for the Osaka Hai!"

Over the following days, the team's training progressed steadily under Anjing Zhen's guidance, and their preparations for the Osaka Hai entered a more specialized stage.

Their foremost task remained fine-tuning the new running style. They also gradually added training specifically tailored to Hanshin Racecourse, especially its right-handed turf track, its long finishing straight, and the heavy track conditions that spring rain might bring.

Considering the distance between Tokyo and Osaka, the team also planned their pre-race acclimatization trip in advance, ensuring that Kitasan Black could face the April 2 race in her best condition.

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