After a while, following the message from Special Week, Anjing Zhen arrived at Central Treisen Academy's cafeteria. Before he had even begun looking around, he and Kitasan Black spotted Special Week waving to them from afar.
"Hey—Little Kita, Mr. Anjing, over here, over here!"
Following the sound, Anjing Zhen waved back alongside Kitasan Black and soon noticed the Horse Girl standing beside Special Week.
Her chestnut-colored long hair fell to her waist like silk, with a white diamond-shaped blaze at her bangs.
A blue bow with red patterns was pinned to her right ear.
Her eyes were blue as well, gentle like a shallow sea beneath the sunlight.
As they approached, the Horse Girl bowed politely and spoke softly.
"Good evening, Mr. Anjing Zhen and Kitasan Black. I'm Special Week's friend, Grass Wonder. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Before Anjing Zhen could react, Kitasan Black greeted her with easy familiarity and eagerly held out her hand.
"Mm-hm! I've often heard Special Week Senpai talk about you! I've watched so many of your races from back then too. You were amazing, Senpai!"
"Is that so... Special Week often talks about Kitasan Black too."
Bowing once more, Grass Wonder smiled and shook Kitasan Black's hand before turning to Anjing Zhen.
"She often mentions you as well, Mr. Anjing. She says you're an exceptionally capable Trainer, and I wholeheartedly agree."
"You're too kind. I still have a great deal to learn..."
As he exchanged pleasantries, he naturally reached out to shake Grass Wonder's hand. But the moment his palm touched hers, Anjing Zhen paused slightly, and his hand lingered for an unconscious moment before withdrawing.
"...Is something wrong, Mr. Anjing?"
Rather than taking offense at his somewhat discourteous behavior, Grass Wonder merely looked mildly surprised.
"It's nothing... I'm probably just hungry. I