Hokkai Ranch
Neigh-
Gold Ship neighed excitedly when he saw his paddock.
Finally, I'm back!
Even if his paddock had changed by the time he returned.
Neigh-
Then Gold Ship spotted One-Way Passage next door.
The two hadn't seen each other for a while.
"Stop fooling around. I haven't taken your reins off yet."
Mirai shot him a glare as she spoke.
He had nearly launched into a high step.
"Go on, have fun."
Mirai patted the horse blanket on Gold Ship's back.
Although Gold Ship had already grown his winter coat, wearing a horse blanket would certainly keep him warmer and help him adjust to the weather in Hokkaido.
Neigh-!
Gold Ship performed a high step, then ran toward One-Way Passage.
Your emperor has returned!
After all that training and racing, he could finally run happily around his own turf.
Best of all, he hadn't seen Epiphaneia during this stint of pasture rest. That was mainly because Epiphaneia had been moved elsewhere for pasture rest, leaving his paddock here vacant.
Neigh-
One-Way Passage answered from beside the fence.
Grey-coat energy rising!
He had been resting for quite a while anyway. His schedule for next year was still under discussion, so he could spend the coming days enjoying pasture rest with his good friend.
"You two have fun. I'll go get you some grass."
After securing the fence, Mirai hurried toward the stable.
Their ranch still had plenty of grass sent by fans. Today was the perfect chance to let Gold Ship enjoy some and share it with One-Way Passage.
Soon, Mirai returned carrying a cardboard box.
Neigh-!
At the sight of the box, Gold Ship immediately tried to bite it.
There's something tasty in there!
"Stop that. I haven't even opened it yet."
Mirai pushed Gold Ship away with