On the evening of the Tenno Sho Spring race day, a grand performance was naturally held at Kyoto Racecourse.
When Gold Ship appeared at center stage, the long-awaiting audience unanimously waved their glow sticks, giving their all to match Next Froniter.
Like Winning the Soul, this song was exclusive to the three races: the Tenno Sho Spring, Tenno Sho Autumn, and Arima Kinen.
Having sung the song to its end alongside the seniors onstage, Kitasan Black's eyes shimmered with longing. Unable to restrain herself, she shouted loudly over the noise of the stands.
"Tenno Sho Spring... alright! This day next year, I'll sing this song here too!"
The Horse Girls around her were startled at first, then burst into laughter.
"You're already thinking about the Tenno Sho Spring..."
Seated behind Kitasan Black, Vodka Senior smiled and rubbed her junior's head.
"That's quite the ambition, but don't forget—you need to finish running the upcoming Japanese Derby first."
Hearing the reminder in her senior's words, Kitasan Black nodded repeatedly.
"Of course! Once I'm back at the Academy, I'll train seriously.
"But before the Tenno Sho Spring, didn't you say I should set my sights high, like Little Anzu? That's why I said it.
"And besides..."
She suddenly scratched her cheek a little shyly.
"Teio-senpai... doesn't seem to have ever won a Tenno Sho trophy.
"If I can win one... then I could say I've surpassed my senior, even if only a little, right?
"If I think that way, Teio-senpai... won't she think I'm being too full of myself?"
"Teio would love for you to think that."
Before Vodka could respond, Daiwa Scarlet, who was also seated behind Kitasan Black, said with a smile:
"Though she should be the one telling you this herself, she's said she's always been wondering how to put