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"Those two really are full of energy."
Ayano Aoe spoke as she watched Gold Ship lift his legs high.
It had to be said that Gold Ship really did not get along with the newly arrived Epiphaneia.
She had seen this happen several times already.
Fortunately, they were quite far apart, with a fence between them.
"It's mainly because Gold Ship is rather domineering, while Epiphaneia refuses to back down. That's why they've never gotten along very well."
Koichi explained from beside her.
As for their relationship, that certainly was not something he could resolve as a jockey.
Fortunately, though, they only ever argued and never actually fought.
"I heard you recently bought a broodmare from a ranch?"
Ayano Aoe narrowed her eyes.
She was very interested in the broodmare Koichi had bought.
Only after their conversation that day had she learned that the broodmare had never been entered in a breeding stock auction. Koichi had specifically sent Megumi Mitsumori to buy her.
"She's already at our ranch, but she's still quite wary of her surroundings. Now isn't a good time to visit her."
Koichi naturally did not deny it.
Buying and selling horses between ranches was perfectly normal. Besides, their ranch was still expanding, so they certainly needed broodmares.
"Sasaki, I heard she's one of Sakura Bakushin O's offspring? We have several broodmares with the same bloodline at our ranch, you know~"
Ayano Aoe narrowed her eyes.
Weren't we his best business partners?
If Koichi wanted to buy one, their ranch could sell him one.
"Haha. I just didn't want to take up your time, Young Lady. Next time, definitely."
Koichi awkwardly rubbed his head.
He understood her meaning perfectly well.
What she was really asking was this: since they were clearly his best business partners...
Why