The race had obviously been intense, and staff members had already run onto the track to assess the situation.
Hearing Anjing Zhen's words and seeing the state of the track, the Horse Girls exchanged glances. Tokai Teio, who had remained silent until then, finally spoke.
"Trainer Yasui, you should go ahead. We'll follow shortly. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but if we all go see Little Kita together right now... I think she'd feel a lot of pressure."
Anjing Zhen nodded without saying much, then turned and headed down the rear corridor.
Watching his back, Mejiro McQueen tilted her head toward Tokai Teio and asked softly, "Teio, what exactly is he...?"
Tokai Teio fell silent for a moment.
"I can't guess what he's thinking. There have been cases of trainers guiding G1-level Horse Girls right from their debut, but to react to the rudeness of falling short at the last moment like that... it's as though he's raced in countless competitions alongside us. Honestly, I've never met a trainer like him."
"Neither have I," Mejiro McQueen said after thinking back. "But... that shouldn't be a bad thing for Little Kita."
"Of course it isn't," Tokai Teio said, perking up. "I'd even say I'm completely certain now that he's a perfect fit for Little Kita. McQueen, I think it's time we discussed overseas races with him and Little Kita. What do you think?"
Before he even reached the Infirmary, Anjing Zhen spotted Kitasan Black stepping out of it at a glance.
Kitasan Black saw Anjing Zhen as well. Instinctively, she smiled and took a step toward him.
But her expression quickly stiffened. Her gaze shifted aside, and her steps came to a halt.
Noticing the girl's reaction, Anjing Zhen walked over and spoke in a low voice.
"How is it? Did