"Of course I do!"
Here it comes, she's hooked. The curve of Agnes Tachyon's lips grew wider and wider. But this was also a case of fishing with a straight hook; one dared to cast the line, and the other really dared to bite.
"You do I happen to be researching projects related to horse girl growth... and I'm missing a cute guinea... volunteer experimenter. Would you like to join?" Agnes Tachyon almost blurted out "guinea pig," but the preceding words were all true. "If the experiment is successful, not only will you grow taller and get a better figure even your constitution can improve."
It was the tone of someone luring a child. Hakki knew that the probability of such a thing succeeding was minimal... but it was definitely not impossible. Agnes Tachyon was a horse girl full of infinite possibilities. Anything could happen with her. If given enough time, perhaps Agnes Tachyon could really create a modern-day Eclipse...
"No way. Although I look forward to that kind of thing, pursuing such unearned gains like a pie falling from the sky will not have a good result. So I refuse!" Hakki's expectant expression suddenly changed. She turned her head away coldly and was about to leave, but was pulled back by Agnes Tachyon again.
She moved closer, her breath warm. "I know that, of course~ So let's take it slow. Experiments are always accompanied by failures and setbacks. How can there be a success in one go?"
"I refuse. Who knows what effects a failed potion will have..." Hakki nimbly dodged Agnes Tachyon's hand. The thought of a potion that made you glow for a week sent a shiver down her spine.
"Hey, hey! I guarantee that won't happen!" Seeing Hakki run away, Agnes Tachyon couldn't help but sigh softly. However, her keen perception as a genius horse girl told her that this ash-haired horse girl, whose name she hadn't even asked yet, had a problem with her legs. It wasn't an injury like a fracture, but a condition that could be treated. Wasn't this right in her area of expertise? Agnes Tachyon felt even more confident that she could handle this little ash-haired girl who had delivered herself to her doorstep.
"Interesting... then let's show some sincerity first," she hummed cheerfully. Just as Agnes Tachyon took a step, her legs suddenly went weak and she had to lean against a nearby tree trunk. She had almost forgotten that she had come out to find food at the cafeteria. Encountering the little ash-haired girl had made her completely forget about her empty stomach. When Cafe was busy, she would sometimes forget about Agnes Tachyon, and perhaps a few days later, a horse girl would find the starved-to-death Agnes Tachyon in the laboratory.
After escaping Agnes Tachyon's clutches, Hakki leaned against the railing of the training grounds, panting heavily. Her already low stamina, after being frightened by Agnes Tachyon and then sprinting, had almost made her run out of breath. Hakki stuck out her tongue, her feet dangling. After all, she was too short, and her stomach resting on the railing propped up half her body.
"I encounter terrifying horse girls wherever I go. This Tracen is too scary. Hah." Her feet landed back on the grass. Hakki's stamina was weak but recovered quickly. After a short rest, she started jogging on the training grounds. It wasn't strenuous exercise, but her not-yet-fully-recovered knees still ached like ants nibbling at them. After just two slow laps, Hakki left the track because of her knees and sat cross-legged on the central lawn.
"Hakki-san, I've understood everything you told me last time! You were right, a turn is a straight line, and a straight line is a turn. This is simply a new truth in the horse girl world!"
"Hmm? Ah... huh?!"
King Halo, who had suddenly appeared behind her in a bright red tracksuit and holding a sleeping kitten, was a huge contrast. Hakki was so startled that she scrambled a few steps on the turf with her short legs before looking up.
"You really believed that stuff?!" A little thought would tell you it couldn't possibly be true! King Halo, are you really that single-minded about straight lines?!
Hakki was once again embroiled in a debate with King Halo. It was easy to fool people, but much harder to pull them out of the pit. In the end, the instigator gave up on her redemption and instead asked about matters concerning her short-distance debut. King Halo was also generous, sharing all the experience she had accumulated on the short-distance track with Hakki. But in summary, King Halo's secret seemed to be just two words.
Sprint!
It was as good as not asking.
"Sigh, the day passed so quickly... but it's much more relaxing than being cooped up at home playing games," Hakki said, standing up in the evening glow. King Halo had just been called away by her trainer, and she could still hear the meow of the cat in her arms. Hakki calculated the time and figured it was time to go back to the dorm.
As she passed that same small path again, at the same familiar spot with the same familiar force, Hakki's clothes were grabbed.
"I finally got you, little filly~" Agnes Tachyon showed a healthy smile, holding a test tube in her other hand. The fluorescent green liquid inside, which even gave off a faint glow, was also swaying.
"Eeeek—!! Help! A horse girl is trying to harm another horse girl—!" Hakki screamed without thinking, but at this moment, she was on a remote path. Her cries went unanswered.
"Shh. This is just medicine to treat your leg ailment. I saw just now that you have a little problem, so I casually whipped up a special medicine," Agnes Tachyon said, letting go of Hakki. She dared her to run. After all, Tachyon was confident she could catch her right back.
"?! You're talking nonsense, how could I be sick! Senior Agnes Tachyon, you can't just baselessly accuse me of being sick!" Hakki panicked. She never expected to be found out so easily by Agnes Tachyon. Because if Agnes Tachyon reported that she had a problem with her legs and the school doctor couldn't find anything... she might be suspended from racing for observation! Cutting off someone's livelihood is equivalent to taking their life!
Oh my, she's panicking Still too young So easily tricked. Agnes Tachyon continued to shake the test tube, feeling very pleased in her heart. "Ara, my judgment is never wrong~ Of course, I won't tell the student council."
"The price is... I become Senior Tachyon's little guinea pig, right!" Hakki felt that either choice was a loss, but refusing Agnes Tachyon seemed to be the bigger loss.
"That's called a volunteer experimenter. I guarantee on my honor of winning the Satsuki Sho that there will be no problems. If you drink this tube of medicine, it will definitely be good for your legs," Agnes Tachyon said with certainty, bringing the test tube to Hakki's lips.
"What if there's an accident... who will guarantee it?" Hakki took the test tube with both hands and swallowed. To be honest, it took a certain amount of courage to drink Agnes Tachyon's potion.
"It's all on me!"
"F... fine. But in the future, I want an experimental subsidy... I won't do it for less!" Hakki closed her eyes and gulped down the potion.
Agnes Tachyon nodded with great satisfaction. "No problem. Money is not a problem!"
"Yuck!" Bitter, astringent, sweet, sour, and a little spicy. Hakki bet that even green juice tasted better than this. But it was effective. After drinking the medicine, she felt a warmth in her knees, as if she had soaked them in warm water.
"Eh? It seems to have some... effect," Hakki bounced a few times. The discomfort in her knees had almost completely disappeared.
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