After a day of training, the lingering rays of the setting sun washed Central Treisen Academy's training grounds in a warm orange glow.
Since the academy had not yet opened for the term, most of the campus restaurants were still closed. Trainer Yasui suggested that they eat at Gray Impression, the restaurant run by Oguri Cap, and Kitasan Black and Little Anzu naturally agreed without hesitation.
The three arrived at the restaurant, and as soon as they pushed open the door, the familiar warm yellow lighting and the aroma of food hanging in the air greeted them.
It was just about mealtime, so there were not many guests in the restaurant yet. Just as they were about to find a table, Trainer Yasui's gaze was drawn to one in the corner.
Satono Crown and Satono Diamond were seated there, exquisite dishes spread across the tabletop as they ate and chatted softly.
Beside them sat an elegantly poised Horse Girl.
After taking a closer look, Trainer Yasui quickly recognized her as Satomi Megami, whom he had seen on the Simulation Race entry list earlier.
As if noticing Trainer Yasui's gaze, Satomi Megami looked over curiously, and Satono Crown and Satono Diamond soon noticed them as well.
"Little Kita? Trainer Yasui?"
Satono Crown was the first to rise, greeting them warmly. "What a coincidence! Are you here to eat too?"
Satono Diamond and Satomi Megami also turned toward them, smiling as they rose and offered their greetings.
Trainer Yasui hurriedly responded with a polite smile. "Yes. Training ended late today, so we thought we'd come here for something to eat. I didn't expect to run into all of you."
Having unexpectedly run into her friends, Kitasan Black had already excitedly dragged Little Anzu over to greet them.
"What a coincidence, Crown-chan! Diamond-chan,