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While they were out shopping, Koichi idly browsed his phone. All sorts of news stories were now dominating the horse racing headlines.
Saki Ikegami had already worked out pretty much everything they needed to buy. Aside from the gifts Koichi personally chose for the people closest to him, she arranged everything else.
The gifts would be suitably impressive while still making their recipients happy.
Koichi was delighted to have such a capable agent.
While he browsed his phone, he occasionally ran into fans who wanted a photo with him. Most had come for the race and had never expected their idol to deliver so spectacularly, winning it outright.
Koichi did not turn them down, even though he was not a jockey who particularly enjoyed promotional activities.
The fans who had supported him all along made him very happy, so a quick photo and a chat were certainly no problem.
Besides, he had nothing else to do while sitting there.
"Jockey Sasaki, will you be racing back home next week?"
"Yes, I'll be riding at Hanshin Racecourse as usual next week."
Koichi nodded.
The main event coming up was the Osaka Hai, which had not yet been upgraded. Unfortunately, he had not secured a ride in it.
He would still ride in the other races over those two days as usual.
"Could we take a photo together, then?"
"No problem."
Koichi stood up and gave a faint smile.
After they took the photo, the young man continued.
"Jockey Sasaki, I bought two racehorses this year specifically because of you. I hope you'll be able to ride them."
He had decided to enter the