Anjing Zhen finally understood, and the other Horse Girls wore looks of realization as well, their expressions gradually giving way to delight.
Just then, a Horse Girl in a hood with chestnut short hair fixed a burning gaze on Kitasan Black and suddenly spoke excitedly.
"I understand what Diamond classmate meant!"
As she spoke, she rushed before Kitasan Black like a gust of wind, grabbed her hand, and shook it vigorously, her voice brimming with earnestness.
"Please, Kitasan Black, run a race with us!
"With a Kikuka Sho Horse Girl like you as an example, I—I'll definitely learn so much! I'll definitely shock my Trainer and Senior T.M. Opera O!"
"Huh? Ah..."
Caught off guard by the sudden enthusiasm, Kitasan Black froze for a moment. Then, a glimmer of excitement flashed through her eyes, and she nodded eagerly.
"Run a race together? Of course, no problem!
"Trainer, what do you think?" As she spoke, she turned toward Anjing Zhen, her eyes filled with anticipation.
"Well—"
As Anjing Zhen instinctively opened his mouth, he glanced at the hooded Horse Girl. Just as he was about to ask about her, Agnes Tachyon's intrigued voice sounded from beside him.
"Oh? It sounds like—you know Senior T.M. Opera O?"
"Yes!"
Fanatical admiration instantly filled the hooded Horse Girl's face as she nodded vigorously.
"It was because of Senior T.M. Opera O that I became a Horse Girl! My dream is to run races as brilliant as hers! And Senior supports me a lot!
"It's just—"
After declaring those ambitious words, her tone shifted. Somewhat embarrassed, she tugged at the brim of her hood.
"I'm still working hard right now, and I still have—well—a long way to go—"
Watching the Horse Girl, Agnes Tachyon stroked her chin, her interested gaze becoming more contemplative.
Meanwhile, Kitasan