"Are you trying to eavesdrop on something?"
When Megumi Mitsumori saw Gold Ship come out, she turned and smiled.
Although Gold Ship had caused her plenty of trouble, he was still her favorite racehorse.
Unfortunately, no matter how well she treated Gold Ship, he simply refused to pay her any attention.
Hmph-
Gold Ship snorted, ignoring his trainer.
He had only come out because he was bored and had nothing to do.
After Gold Ship emerged, One-Way Passage poked his head out from the neighboring stall too.
The two then stared at each other across the partition.
"Ship, do your best this week. One-Way Passage will be racing with you too."
Koichi walked over and greeted him.
Trainer Futawatari's strategy was probably still to have One-Way Passage follow Gold Ship.
After all, that was what One-Way Passage did best, but his recovery really wasn't looking all that promising.
Only when Koichi came over did Gold Ship turn his head.
This would be his first time bringing his best buddy to work with him.
"Give it your best."
Koichi patted him, then took out two carrots.
Still, if Gold Ship failed to outrun One-Way Passage in the upcoming race, he would surely know how embarrassing that was.
This could serve as a little extra motivation for Gold Ship.
Whether he understood was his own business.
"I feel like the main reason Ship likes you is that you're always bribing him."
Megumi Mitsumori spoke from beside him.
Since Gold Ship was her favorite racehorse, she naturally wanted to get along with him.
They still had a long time ahead of them together.
"Isn't it perfectly normal for a racehorse not to get along with his trainer? You can't force these things. If that's what you think, you can try bribing him yourself."