Tetsu Bird Soar

Satomi Megami looked at her two elder sisters, then toward the scattered figures on the distant track, seeming somewhat hesitant. "I—I can go? The people attending this kind of open training should all be really formidable seniors or direct competitors, right? Wouldn't I—be too presumptuous, disturbing Senior Kita's proper training arrangements—"

Satono Diamond handed the flyer back to Megami. Her tone was as calm as ever, but the meaning behind her words was clear and firm. "If you want to go, go. There's no need to worry so much. Opportunities to observe up close—or even personally experience—the presence, pressure, and attention to detail of top racers at a competitive pace are rare. It will benefit your growth."

"Exactly!" Satono Crown smiled and patted Megami on the back encouragingly. "Don't overthink it! You know what Little Kita is like, don't you? If she said anyone, then she truly means anyone is welcome. Go without worry. Think of it as broadening your horizons. Even just experiencing the atmosphere at the edge of the highest-level racecourse would be good!"

Encouraged by one elder sister's steadiness and the other's liveliness, the hesitation in Satomi Megami's eyes gradually faded. She clenched the flyer in her hand and nodded firmly, her voice quiet but resolute. "—Mm! I understand! I'll go!"

Having finished distributing flyers in those places, Almond Eye continued peeking around the Academy's main road, searching for faces who might be interested or whom she felt ought to be informed.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up as she spotted two figures not far ahead.

"Ah! Senior Deep Impact!"

It was Deep Impact. She was walking unhurriedly down the tree-lined path, with a Horse Girl Almond Eye had never seen following closely beside her.

The girl looked brimming with energy, her eyes sparkling and her face filled