After receiving a call from Speed Symbol.
Sirius Symboli visited Tokai Roman once again.
Tokai Roman's residence was a rental apartment of about sixty square meters.
One bedroom, one bathroom, including an open-plan kitchen, and the absolutely essential Japanese bathroom and bathtub.
To be honest, the size of the house was somewhat beyond Sirius Symboli's expectations.
She had expected Tokai Roman's living place to be larger.
"Thank you for what you did earlier, Sirius."
After placing a glass of water in front of Sirius Symboli, Tokai Roman sat down opposite her.
"It was nothing."
Sirius Symboli paused briefly after saying this, then spoke again: "I came here this time for something else."
"It's about the Tokai Family."
"The Tokai Family…" She turned her head to look at the only bedroom, which was the room Teio was currently in.
After confirming the situation there, Tokai Roman returned her gaze to Sirius Symboli: "Is something wrong with the Tokai Family?"
Her words carried a hint of worry.
She was very concerned that something might go wrong with this matter, as it also affected her and Tokai Teio's destiny.
"Don't worry about that. The Tokai Family is gradually declining. The reason I came is to confirm something with you."
Sirius Symboli was silent for a moment after saying this, then spoke again: "The Tokai Family has a secret recuperation area, do you know about it?"
"I've heard of it."
"Well, simply put, we originally planned to return the property rights of that building to Tokai Shizen, but she said it could be given to you."
A secret recuperation area.
And consulting Tokai Shizen beforehand.
Both points made Tokai Roman feel that something was a bit off about this matter.
So, she looked up at the other party.
Clearly, Tokai Roman had realized the crux of the problem.
Looking up and directly at Sirius Symboli, Tokai Roman pondered how to articulate the truly important part of this question.
After carefully considering her words for a long time.
Tokai Roman finally posed the question: "Is it, Shizen…"
Her words were cut off by Tokai Roman. She stared at Sirius Symboli, hoping for a positive answer from her.
Sirius Symboli, stared at by Tokai Roman, nodded.
No words, just an action, provided a more direct response.
Looking at her, Tokai Roman wanted to burst out in anger, saying something like she didn't need such a place.
But a hint of anger stopped before it could escape her lips.
She opened her mouth: "Is it Shizen's decision?"
Suppressing her initial anger, Tokai Roman looked at the other party and asked the most important question.
"Yes."
"Then…"
Unlike the Tokai Shizen of the past, Tokai Roman, who had been completely forced into a corner by life, could not understand her sister's decision.
"Then…"
Words of agreement were stuck in her throat.
Looking at Tokai Roman's conflicted expression, Sirius Symboli spoke again:
"The Symboli Family will proactively bear the renovation costs and related taxes for that place. You don't need to worry about that."
Saying this, Sirius Symboli took out the key to the mansion from her jacket pocket: "The geographical location is here."
Sirius Symboli took out a map from another pocket and placed both in front of Tokai Roman.
After doing these two things, Sirius Symboli stood up: "I should go."
Seeing Sirius Symboli stand up, Tokai Roman also rose; she needed to see her off.
After seeing Sirius Symboli off, Tokai Roman walked to the bedroom door, listening to the movement inside.
Tokai Teio had not yet woken up.
Standing at the bedroom door, Tokai Roman heard no sound. She knew that Tokai Teio was tired from playing, so she didn't have much energy left to make a fuss.
So, Tokai Roman leaned her head against the door.
She still hadn't used the bank card Rudolph Symboli had given her.
And now, Tokai Roman had to think about this.
Because her sister's reminder made Tokai Roman understand that while relying solely on her prize money could allow Tokai Teio to grow well.
If she wanted Tokai Teio to grow into an excellent Uma Musume, that amount of money alone wouldn't be enough.
Thinking about this, Tokai Roman, after a long period of contemplation, finally looked up.
"So… that's why you entrusted Teio to me…"
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After recovering from her cold, Rudolph Symboli came to the Shopping Street alone.
She came to the Shopping Street not to do anything specific, but just to see the place she once lived.
So, she walked towards the depths of the Shopping Street.
Soon, Rudolph Symboli arrived at the restaurant entrance.
Unlike before, another person was standing at the restaurant entrance.
Rudolph Symboli recognized her; she was the winner of the Autumn Tenno Sho, Tamamo Cross.
Looking at her standing at the restaurant entrance, Rudolph Symboli was silent for a few seconds before speaking: "Are you a regular customer?"
"Who are you?"
Turning her head to look at Rudolph Symboli, Tamamo Cross seemed a bit surprised: "President?"
"Yes, it's me."
Next to her, Rudolph Symboli posed the next question: "Standing at the restaurant entrance, do you want to eat something?"
"…Mm, I promised the owner that if I won the race well, I'd come here."
Hearing Tamamo Cross's slightly downcast words.
Rudolph Symboli just turned her head to look at Tamamo Cross.
Her expression was more somber than her spoken words.
Tamamo Cross's expression left Rudolph Symboli at a loss for words, because she knew who the culprit of this matter was, but… after a long silence, Rudolph Symboli finally responded: "Perhaps, there won't be an opportunity for now."
"No opportunity?"
"Her health isn't good, so she's recuperating abroad now." Rudolph Symboli said this, turning her head away.
Rudolph Symboli's words did not comfort Tamamo Cross.
In fact, Tamamo Cross's expression was even worse than before: "Recuperating, huh…"
Seeing the change in her expression, Rudolph Symboli didn't know what to say, as she wasn't good at comforting others.
She could only stand there, at a loss, not knowing what to say.
After a long while, Tamamo Cross finally looked up: "President, thank you for telling me this news."
"No, it's nothing."
Rudolph Symboli's response did not improve Tamamo Cross's expression.
In fact, she just forced a smile: "Thank you, I'm heading back now~"
Saying this, Tamamo Cross turned and ran off.
Rudolph stood rooted to the spot, wanting to say something, but in the end, nothing came out.
Bounty Notice
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