The next day, Rudolph and Tokai Shizen arrived together at the Symbol Family's training ground.
This was the place Rudolph mentioned for a short run.
Standing on this long-unvisited grass field, Rudolph Symboli did not show much nostalgia. She simply turned her head to look at Tokai Shizen, who was sitting in the chair where the Trainer or observer should have been.
Looking at Rudolph, who had turned her head to look at her, Tokai Shizen simply waved her hand, then returned her gaze to the grass field.
Only Rudolph stood on the grass field.
As for Representative Chiaki and Maruzensky, they had not yet appeared.
Noticing this, Tokai Shizen simply cast her gaze into the distance.
She didn't know how long she would have to wait here.
And just as Tokai Shizen was unclear, Rudolph also didn't know how long she would wait.
After all, it was possible for those two to suddenly not show up.
Knowing this, Rudolph, however, had no intention of returning to Tokai Shizen's side. She simply stood on the training ground, waiting for the two of them to arrive.
And so, the two waited from noon until three in the afternoon.
Maruzensky finally arrived.
Looking at Maruzensky, who entered unhurriedly, Rudolph, standing on the grass, said nothing.
Maruzensky, noticing Rudolph's position, simply looked around, then discovered Tokai Shizen asleep on a wooden chair, an umbrella propped up, and a drink placed beside her.
Seeing Tokai Shizen being cared for to this extent by Rudolph, Maruzensky simply walked to Rudolph's side:
"Have you been waiting long?"
"About four hours."
A few words made Maruzensky turn her head to look at the other party.
"This time, Student Council matters held me up. Today was supposed to be Chiaki's turn to handle things, but…"
Listening to Maruzensky's words, Rudolph didn't care what had delayed her.
Instead… "Was Chiaki on duty today?"
"Yes, she was. Why?"
"Then let's wait a bit longer. She should be arriving soon."
Rudolph's words made Maruzensky fall silent.
Maruzensky was unaware of the encounter between Representative Chiaki and Rudolph.
After all, Representative Chiaki was the one who arrived later.
So… "You invited Chiaki too?"
"Hmm, some things are better resolved all at once."
As she spoke these words, Rudolph's gaze never left Tokai Shizen.
For both Tokai Shizen and Tokai, Maruzensky and Representative Chiaki were, after all, a relatively dangerous situation.
So… it's better to resolve it as soon as possible.
Thinking this, Rudolph finally returned her gaze to Maruzensky: "Do you want to start now?"
Rudolph's words were still the same as before, almost becoming a completely equal exchange.
But in such overly simple, and tonally unchanging words.
Maruzensky felt a hint of urgency.
As if Rudolph wanted to rush and resolve this matter.
Noticing this, Maruzensky simply looked back at Tokai Shizen.
The only person who could make the current Rudolph care so much was Tokai Shizen. Maruzensky, having understood the key point, turned her head to look at Rudolph.
She knew that perhaps Tokai Shizen's time was running out.
Noticing this, Maruzensky simply spoke to Rudolph: "Now…"
Before she could finish her sentence.
Rudolph turned her head.
This overly abnormal action made Maruzensky look over as well, and then she saw Representative Chiaki, who had changed into sportswear.
Representative Chiaki's appearance also made Maruzensky swallow the words she was about to say.
And when Representative Chiaki walked in front of the two, Rudolph spoke: "Chiaki."
"…Hmm."
After a long wait, the response finally came again.
And noticing this, Rudolph Symboli simply returned her gaze to Tokai Shizen.
Because of the gradually weakening control over her body.
Therefore, Tokai Shizen could… Understanding this, Rudolph Symboli now spent almost all her time on Tokai Shizen.
And now… this gaze also made Representative Chiaki realize that Tokai Shizen was also present.
Looking at Tokai Shizen, who was sleeping in the chair, Representative Chiaki opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but couldn't utter a word.
And Representative Chiaki, who said nothing, simply withdrew her gaze and returned it to Rudolph.
The act of not disturbing Tokai Shizen's sleep made Maruzensky look at the other party.
If it had been before, Representative Chiaki would have gone straight over.
But now… "Did you bring her?"
The moment she heard this question, Maruzensky felt that Representative Chiaki seemed to have changed nothing.
And Rudolph simply nodded: "Yes."
"I see…" Saying this, Representative Chiaki sighed slightly, and then spoke again: "You need to apologize to her later."
"…?"
These words made Maruzensky turn her head to look at the other party.
"Chiaki, what did you do?"
"Just something that requires an apology."
Saying this, Representative Chiaki walked to Rudolph's side.
Her words also made Maruzensky see the Uma Musume who had just won the Triple Crown in the past; at that time, she didn't mind falling behind.
Because she believed she would win, unlike the previous anxious state.
Noticing this, Maruzensky simply felt a sigh of relief.
Because she knew that perhaps Rudolph's return had brought Chiaki back a little from her abnormal state of mind.
And Representative Chiaki did not notice Maruzensky's gaze. She just looked at Rudolph: "Shall we start now?"
"Yes, let's resolve this before she wakes up."
Saying this, Rudolph Symboli paused briefly, then stood between the two of them.
Then, she took a coin from her top pocket.
She looked at the coin in her hand, simply sighed, and then took a starting posture:
"Weather is clear, track condition is good, two thousand meters…"
To be honest, Rudolph hoped Tokai Shizen would call the start, but now, with Tokai Shizen asleep, she didn't want to disturb her.
So… she could only use a coin for a simple decision.
The next second, accompanied by the sound of a fingernail hitting the coin.
Then, the coin spun continuously in the eyes of the three.
Finally, it landed on the ground.
None of the three moved.
As if it had been decided from the beginning.
Looking at the two standing on her left and right, Rudolph simply changed from her starting posture back to a standing one: "Have you all withdrawn?"
"No."
"Now, we need to apologize first before we can stand on the racecourse."
Rudolph was at a loss for words at the responses of the other two.
After all, she had made up her mind from the start, but Maruzensky and Representative Chiaki… After a moment of thought, Rudolph, as if understanding something, smiled: "Let's go, we'll go to Shizen first, and after she wakes up, everyone will apologize to each other properly."
"After the apologies, we'll stand here again."
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