"You guys are hiding in the club room secretly eating a big feast!"
At this time, Vodka, Daiwa Scarlet, and Special Week also arrived at the club room. Smelling the aroma, they immediately condemned them.
"Count me in!"
Special Week joined in quickly.
Daiwa Scarlet and Vodka immediately rushed over after putting down their school bags.
After all, that bento box looked very expensive at a glance, not to mention the sushi inside.
[Mejiro McQueen] originally thought everyone would calm down after arriving, but she hadn't expected the scene to become chaotic like this.
For a moment, she felt shame for being a member of this team.
"Aren't you going over to eat? In the lower layer of the box are limited-edition desserts~"
Tokai Teio uttered words like a devil.
And at this time, [Gold Ship]'s quick eyes and hands directly opened the lower layer of the box. Seeing that layer of high-class desserts below, she exclaimed.
[Mejiro McQueen]'s breathing accelerated rapidly at this moment.
She was already somewhat tempted seeing everyone eating and drinking over there.
Now seeing the fatal temptation of desserts.
[Mejiro McQueen]'s shield was directly pierced, taking direct damage.
By the time she came back to her senses, she found she had already joined the line.
And standing behind them, Tokai Teio revealed a benevolent smile.
Nice scenery. Enjoying food should be this fulfilling. Moreover, this is your comfort meal; what you have to accept next is my special training plan.
Yesterday, after returning to the villa, she mentioned to the President that she could provide assistance for [Tokai Teio]'s training.
And after the President's consideration, the President suddenly suggested that since she was going to train [Teio], she might as well include the members of Team Spica together.
After all, the otherworldly Horse Girls appearing so far were all from Spica, indicating their potential was huge.
And regarding this suggestion and request from the President, Tokai Teio chose to adopt it.
Since this wasn't a difficult thing for her, and it was also interesting, why not agree?
I wonder what reaction McQueen and the Demon King would have if they knew about this.
Tokai Teio wanted to invite those two over to spectate.
Being the Trainer of the other 'them' right in front of their faces—just thinking about that scene felt interesting.
"Tsk! Why are you still here? Didn't you receive the notification? The race is about to start."
Just then, a violent voice suddenly intruded, interrupting the harmonious dining atmosphere in the Spica club room.
The Demon King walked in with a cold face.
She first glanced at the Spica members who stopped their movements, but her gaze didn't stay on these guys for a second longer.
"Do you like playing house with these idiots that much?"
"...Don't say such harsh words, Demon King. Besides, to you, everyone except yourself is an idiot, right?"
"Hmph! As long as you know you're an idiot. Anyway, I came over just to notify you: don't fail to display your strength in the race because you're too relaxed."
After all, if they lost, she would have to face McQueen in a rage state.
She couldn't even imagine what McQueen would look like in that state, but it must be terrifying.
"Meaningless worry. But you're so serious; does this race have some inside story I don't know?"
Tokai Teio felt the Demon King's attitude was a bit off.
Something must have happened between her and McQueen. Was it because the Demon King registered for the team race without authorization?
That must be it.
So what exactly happened that caused the Demon King to be so nervous?
"You don't need to care. In short, just don't drag us down in the race!"
The Demon King wouldn't admit she was afraid of McQueen getting angry.
This kind of thing absolutely couldn't be said, even to her own clone!
Not to mention, she originally felt these clones of hers were actually independent personalities, so she couldn't say it even more.
"...Then no need for you to worry."
Tokai Teio's attitude toward the Demon King was also unfriendly.
For her, who had a personality like the sun, having this attitude was a very rare situation.
But who told Gold Ship to bully her right when she was born? This is called holding a grudge.
"That's good."
Gold Ship didn't care about Tokai Teio's attitude toward her either.
Because the current Tokai Teio wasn't in her eyes either.
After reminding Tokai Teio to take the upcoming race seriously, Gold Ship left.
She currently had absolutely no mood to stay and play with everyone.
[Gold Ship] here felt puzzled.
Because she felt the Demon King's attitude was very wrong. That Demon King would actually treat a race so seriously?
"Hehe, Teio-sama, can you reveal a little bit about what race you guys were talking about just now?"
When [Gold Ship] actively approached Tokai Teio, the others also pricked up their ears to listen carefully; even the food in their hands wasn't so fragrant for a moment.
"Want to know?" Tokai Teio asked with a faint smile. "Do you all want to know too?"
"...You won't charge us an intel fee, will you?!"
[Gold Ship] instantly became alert.
"That I won't. It's just that there's something I originally planned to tell you after you finished the big meal, but looking at it now, it seems I have to tell you in advance."
"What is it?"
[Mejiro McQueen] looked at Tokai Teio doubtfully.
The corners of Tokai Teio's mouth turned up.
She went to the small blackboard, took down the original training plan, and then pasted a new training plan up.
"Starting today, I am the supervisor sent to your side by the Student Council. Next, you must complete the special skill training plan above. If you haven't completed it by the designated deadline, we will temporarily suspend all official activities of that member until she completes the remedial course!"
In an instant, the members' moods fell from heaven to hell.
[Tokai Teio] couldn't help asking: "Wait a minute, does suspending activities mean our races will also be stopped?!"
"Mn, that's right. Although I sympathize with you who have to participate in the Japanese Derby next, there's no choice. This is Lord President's order; you only have the choice to obey."
Tokai Teio unhesitatingly gave the 'credit' to the President.
"...Such a thing!"
[Tokai Teio] wanted to protest, but thinking of the words the President said when scolding her in the Student Council earlier, the words of protest reached her lips but couldn't come out.
If she refused this matter, the President would be even more disappointed in her, right?
Clearly both are 'Tokai Teio,' but I am inferior to her in every aspect.
Strength as a Horse Girl, ability as a Student Council candidate, plus complete defeat in cooking skills.
In this situation, if she couldn't even do her best in training, how could she make the President continue to value her?
"You wouldn't refuse, right? One must know the President said, if it's [Teio], no matter how difficult the training is, she will definitely complete it."
Everyone who was originally waiting for [Tokai Teio] to flare up first instantly felt bad hearing this. This guy, as expected of a 'Teio' too, completely grasped [Teio]'s weak point!
"Wait a minute, did you get our Trainer's consent for this kind of thing?"
"Wait a moment."
Tokai Teio directly dialed Okino's phone.
"Ah, the enhanced special training plan? The Student Council President told me about this, and I agreed. Miss Teio's guidance is rare; you must all study seriously!"
Okino sounded completely like he had picked up gold when going out, because this matter was indeed a great joy for him.
After all, a Horse Girl of Tokai Teio's level personally guiding his team members—he didn't dare to dream of such a good thing.
And the Student Council President also said the main content of this special training was guidance on skills.
If it were other training guidance, he might have had a little opinion.
But if it's guidance on skills, then he can only raise both hands and feet in support!
After hanging up the phone.
[Gold Ship] said with an expression of "I can't stand it": "This guy even said 'Miss Teio'; completely can't count on this guy."
"The matter is just as you heard. Or do you have any dissatisfaction with this arrangement?"
Tokai Teio looked at [Gold Ship].
"None!"
[Gold Ship] answered quickly.
Although she didn't want to undergo special training at all, she also knew clearly that this opportunity was rare.
[Mejiro McQueen] said: "We have no objection to special training, but can that punishment be lighter?"
She was speaking up for [Tokai Teio] out of loyalty.
Because [Tokai Teio] was the only one with a race in the near future.
"No. Ultimately, why do you think the spots for this special training fell on your heads? The answer is simple: because among current competitors, only your team has members who have truly stepped into the world of the Zone. Although some Horse Girls in other teams have touched this door, they are currently still staying outside the door."
Tokai Teio had done prior investigation before saying these words.
The level of this world is too low, so much so that some powerhouses have only touched the Zone but haven't truly stepped in.
And [Mejiro McQueen] and [Tokai Teio] of Spica basically mastered this power prematurely because of the influence of them, the outsiders.
"You might think you entered this realm because you are geniuses, right? But regrettably, according to my understanding, a big reason you could enter this realm so early is due to external factors. But this situation is an act of overdrawing potential for you. For example, you, [Mejiro McQueen], how long can you last in the ZONE state? And after this race ends, can you maintain your physical condition unaffected for the next few days?"
[Mejiro McQueen] fell silent.
The answer was obvious.
No.
After using the ZONE, she would be in a state where she absolutely couldn't race for at least three days.
"And you, [Tokai Teio]. Let alone the ZONE, you haven't even mastered your own special technique, the [Teio Step], completely, have you?"
[Tokai Teio] wanted to refute upon hearing this.
But seeing that face identical to hers, she couldn't say anything instantly.
Because the other party also knew the Teio Step, and a stronger Teio Step at that.
So her situation couldn't possibly be hidden from the other party.
"Wait a minute, that seems to have nothing to do with us, right?"
Daiwa Scarlet pointed at herself and asked.
"I don't know any ZONE."
"Hm? That's right. You can withdraw from this special training. As long as you feel it's okay to be left behind, please do so."
"Ugh..."
Daiwa Scarlet was perfectly persuaded.
She indeed felt unwilling about the current situation.
Vodka looked at her speechlessly. This kind of thing, just use your brain to think and you'll know the answer; why must you ask it out loud to humiliate yourself?
[Gold Ship] was surprisingly quiet.
She seemed to want to become stronger too, so she tacitly accepted participating in this special training early on.
Special Week took the opportunity to eat more than half of the bento.
As for special training, she felt she just had to obey the Trainer's arrangement, so better eat first.
"It seems none of you have opinions, so this matter is decided."
"Wait a minute. It's true this matter is decided, but it has nothing to do with what I wanted to ask at the beginning, does it?"
[Gold Ship] saw the topic was about to end and hurriedly reminded Tokai Teio of the initial topic.
"What exactly is that race you and Demon King-chan talked about? You don't intend to bring out a special training to divert my attention and just muddle through like this, do you?"
Lord Gold Ship doesn't fall for this move!
And the others came back to their senses at this time.
They had indeed almost forgotten about this matter just now.
Meeting everyone's curious gazes, Tokai Teio was silent for a while before smiling and giving an answer: "No, it is related."
"Don't you want to see a higher realm? There will be a race later; the opponents are powerhouses from different worlds. Maybe there will be other versions of you and me inside. I plan to take you to see this race, to let you see that higher realm for you."
Hearing this, everyone stared at her with shining eyes.
[Gold Ship] said excitedly: "For real? You really want to take us to that kind of place?!"
"Of course it's true."
"When do we leave!"
Gold Ship grabbed her outing equipment in the blink of an eye.
"Not that fast. And as a participating competitor, I also need to go back and prepare first. So that's all for today; see you tomorrow."
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