A short while later, at a Japanese-style restaurant near Nakayama Racecourse.
After popping a piece of cod sushi into her mouth and savoring it blissfully, Tokai Teio let out a contented hum before sighing with feeling.
"No matter when I come here, the sushi at this place is just amazing."
She then looked at Anjing Zhen and Kitasan Black beside her.
"So you ran into Snowdrift Chairwoman and Little Anzu..."
"Yeah. I wanted to invite Little Anzu to the celebration dinner, but she went back with the Chairwoman."
After speaking regretfully, Kitasan Black grew curious instead.
"Still, I never expected the Chairwoman to be Little Anzu's elder..."
She had met the Academy Chairwoman in the racetrack administrative hall, and had seen her at the freshman welcome ceremony when school began.
Though it had only been a brief opening speech, Yukishiro Sakuya's icy demeanor and concise manner of speaking had left a deep impression on her.
She had not seen her at the Academy afterward, having heard that she had gone abroad on business.
During this chance encounter, while once again sensing that same temperament and style, she was also surprised by her relationship with Little Anzu.
Judging from their tone and attitude, they really did feel like an elder and a junior.
"It would be more accurate to call her a senior."
Tokai Teio ate another piece of sushi and corrected Kitasan Black.
"Like Akikawa Chairwoman, Snowdrift Chairwoman's family has tremendous influence in the industry. Her parents and other elders have connections with many families.
"So, either she or her family must be quite close with Little Anzu's family."
"I see..."
Kitasan Black nodded in understanding, then said excitedly, "Oh, right! The Chairwoman said my performance in the Satsuki Sho was wonderful too!"
"It really was wonderful—though I would have