So when Mikki Rocket heard T.M. Opera O's assessment of Kitasan Black and Almond Eye, her heart filled with envy and anticipation.
Not every Horse Girl could become a legend, yet there were quite a few seniors worthy of such a title.
But no matter what others said, in Mikki Rocket's heart, Senior T.M. Opera O would always be the most legendary of them all.
It was after witnessing the other's breathtaking races that she had resolved to become a Horse Girl herself, running step by step until she reached where she was now.
She knew every race and report concerning T.M. Opera O, from before her debut to her retirement and even now. She knew well that, in many people's eyes, her idol was passionate to the point of flamboyance, possessed astonishing career achievements, and was also extremely strict in training—so strict that she could even injure herself.
For example, in her Debut Race, Senior T.M. Opera O had entered as the overwhelming favorite, only to lose in second place. A post-race examination had revealed an injury, caused precisely by excessively demanding training.
And that training had not come from her Trainer. It had come from T.M. Opera O herself.
Because she understood this so well, when she saw her senior look her way, her heart pounded even harder. She both hoped to hear praise and feared that her mistakes would be pointed out—or worse, that she would be criticized and rebuked.
Yet when she heard that unexpected question and met those eagle-sharp eyes, it was as though an electric current had struck her. Her entire body jolted stiffly.
"I... I..."
After stammering twice, she noticed that the gaze upon her had grown not only sharper, but more imposing as well. She unconsciously drew in her neck, lowered her