Satsuki Sho nears; Rice and Tanhoiza intensify training with 5x Shinzan irons. Minamisaka adjusts for stayers—higher weight isn't always better. Rampage leaves it to him; she's no stayer.
"What to do next..."
Arc de Triomphe rematch with El Guutsu looms. May-June races possible for prep, despite overseas focus. Victoria Mile or Kashima Memorial likely.
"Predecessors' records matter now..."
'92 classic gen—rare overseas bids, rarer wins. Her Dubai triumph hailed for that. Sirius Symboli thickest record.
"Muttering, Tyrant?"
"Imagining next conquest—avenging you, Sirius-senpai. Grateful?"
"Brat."
Cigar-puffing Sirius glares. They click, but she dodges—Rampage chats freely with "Granny" Sue, instant leak risk.
"Picturing Europe, getting sappy? Undefeated Tyrant."
"Mind your business, winless loser-senpai."
"Loser...? Retract that."
Rampage swallows laugh—recalling it'd enrage. Sirius fumes anyway.
"One win don't swell your head. Dubai ain't Europe."
"Know. Sue-chan briefed me."
"Then—"
"Spit it."
"Race anywhere. That's us. Won't tarnish you."
"..."
"Your two years shine now. Losses teach. Juniors build on 'em."
"Tch, knew you'd say that."
"Naturally. Not senile."
Sirius's data priceless; pioneers' always are. Hers too, for future.
"Sue-chan said: Your feats even Rudolf couldn't match. I'll use 'em in Europe."
"Granny... Tch, say that to my face..."
"Love Sue-chan, huh?"
"Damn right!! Can't hate her... Rather... adore her..."
Face down, cursing, ears/tail wag happily. Loves Granny's affection, evaluation—but can't yield. Pressure-averse, yet grateful for constant watch.
"Enough! Don't tell Granny!!"
"Yeah, sure..."
Jabbing finger: Don't!!! Rampage hesitant.
"Won't... but Senpai, behind you."
"Huh!? Behind what!?"
"See for yourself."
Furious whirl—blood drains, face flames. There: smiling President Symboli Rudolf; teary-eyed, hands clasped, sparkling Sue-chan (Speed Symboli).
"G-G-G-Gran..."
"Swear, pure coincidence. Unrelated."
"Agreed. Granny had business; en route to Canopus dorm, chatting freshman lecture. Spotted you."
Words breeze past Sirius's ears. Rigid, crimson—Sue charges, hugs fiercely.
"See-chan!! You feel that way?! Thought you hated me~ ♪"
"C-Can't hate Granny!!"
"Right~ You're sweet~ Let's meet, talk lots~ ♪"
Grasping shy grandson's truth, doting Granny erupts—past restraint (Rampage, Rudolf, Teio) gone. Cheek-rubs endless. Rudolf whispers:
"Granny, students watching. Back to mansion? Chat there..."
"Great idea♪ See-chan, let's go♪"
"Y-Yes... G-Granny."
Regret vibe, but Sirius's steps lighten following.
"Miracle..."
"Totally."
"Would've snitched sans Sue-chan."
"Didn't you promise silence...?"
Pulls voice recorder from pocket, plays: Sirius's confession crystal.
"Planned play for Granny—'self-defense essential' topic, fake accident."
"Grudge against Sirius?"
"Nah. Fixable family—better harmony."
"Can't argue you."
Her words wildcard here. Wants family peace—deletes recording.
"Lecture? I'll join, speak."
"Appreciated. Newbies thrilled."
"Live too."
"Fine, no stream."
"Tch."
"Hey."
"Kidding."
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