Standing in the grandstand and watching the track, Anjing Zhen unexpectedly felt the same drained weakness he used to experience after intense training.
But more than that, he felt refreshed and exhilarated by the entire race.
He took a deep breath. The weakness gradually faded into fatigue, and the tension and excitement he had been holding finally found release.
As though every pore in his body had opened, he applauded along with the remaining spectators, fully enjoying the pleasant atmosphere after the race.
His gaze swept across the track. Special Week, El Condor Pasa, and Grass Wonder had gathered together, looking serious one moment and chatting and laughing the next.
Though he had no idea what they were discussing, and though they had been fiercely competing against one another on the track just moments ago, the smiles in their eyes and at the corners of their lips all revealed their friendship.
Perhaps... that was what made Horse Girls different from people. Or perhaps it was their bond? They fought like it was a battle to the death on the track, yet got along so well off it... Anjing Zhen silently thought.
He looked elsewhere and saw the two Mejiro sisters talking as well. Mejiro Dober wore a stern expression tinged with helplessness, while Mejiro Komei looked as though she had only just caught on. The stark contrast between their expressions was rather amusing.
Elsewhere, Stay Gold and Machikane Fukukitaru walked side by side. Stay Gold was scratching her head sheepishly, while Machikane Fukukitaru smiled as she removed the small pack attached to the back of her Victory Outfit, and then...
She pulled out a glass orb the size of a soccer ball.
Holding the orb in one hand, she spread the fingers of her other hand over it and waved