The victor of the Arc de Triomphe was Tony Bianca.
Her victory could be said to be extremely hard-won, with the struggle continuing until the last hundred meters of the race.
But fortunately, Tony Bianca held onto that slight advantage and ultimately secured the victory.
After her victory at the Arc de Triomphe, Tony Bianca immediately received an invitation from Japan.
They hoped she could participate in this year's Japan Cup.
However, compared to going to the Japan Cup, after the race was completely over and just before heading to Japan, what Tony Bianca was looking forward to more was... "Could I have this set meal, please?"
"Of course, no problem."
The waiter who said this left Tony Bianca's side.
Just like Moonlight Madness, Tony Bianca had fallen in love with it after tasting it that day.
After all, there aren't many restaurants that specifically adjust their flavors for Uma Musume.
Most of the time, they cater to the general taste of Uma Musume, not specifically for a racing Uma Musume.
Coupled with Tokai Shizen's skill level, so... after a brief meal.
Tokai Shizen once again came before her.
"Is there something you need?"
Looking at her slightly anxious and wagging tail, Tony Bianca asked this question.
Facing the question she posed.
Tokai Shizen's voice was cautious: "Um, Miss Tony Bianca, you're going to participate in the Japan Cup, right?"
"Yes, I've been invited. This will probably be my last time here before going to Japan." Tony Bianca nodded, simply looking at Tokai Shizen.
Tokai Shizen's slightly lowered head, combined with her already short stature, made it even harder for Tony Bianca to see the expression on her face.
Tony Bianca, without revealing her own expression, was silent for a few seconds before speaking: "Is there something you need my help with?"
"Um, Miss Tony Bianca, you wouldn't mind, would you?"
"If it's just a small favor."
"I see..." At this point, Tokai Shizen took out a letter from behind her: "Um, could you give this to Tamamo Cross, who will be competing in the Japan Cup?"
Looking at the letter in Tokai Shizen's hand, the expression on Tony Bianca's face froze for a moment.
Hardly anyone used letters anymore in this era.
Because the internet was far more convenient than letters.
Even on the other side of the earth, as long as there was internet, one could connect.
Therefore, seeing the letter in Tokai Shizen's hand, the girl's face showed a hint of surprise.
"Um, if it's too much trouble, then never mind."
Seeing Tony Bianca's delayed response, Tokai Shizen was about to put the letter back in her hand.
"No, it's nothing, I'm just curious about the letter. After all, in this era, using a mobile phone is more convenient."
After casually making a few excuses, Tony Bianca extended her hand towards Tokai Shizen: "Why does Miss Sous Chef use letters?"
"Even if you send a thousand text messages, the distance between people won't shorten by a centimeter."
After handing the letter to her, Tokai Shizen spoke again: "Thank you."
"No, it's nothing, just a small favor."
After responding, Tony Bianca simply said the following to Tokai Shizen: "I hope to taste the improved set meal next time I come."
"Yes, I will work hard."
After giving this response, Tokai Shizen turned and walked towards the back kitchen of the restaurant.
Watching Tokai Shizen leave, Tony Bianca didn't say much. She just lowered her head and looked at the letter in her hand.
The sender's name was on the letter.
"Tokai Shizen, Japanese, huh..."
Putting the letter away, Tony Bianca stood up: "It's time to go."
Subsequently, everything proceeded as usual until closing time.
Returning to the mansion, Tokai Shizen still saw the two people, Speed Symbol and Tokai Mochizuki.
She finished dinner as usual.
She put Mochizuki to bed on the second floor as usual.
Finally, after the day was over, Tokai Shizen finally welcomed the night's rest.
Looking at Tokai Shizen, Speed Symbol asked a question: "You'll probably be resigning soon, right?"
"Yes, I'm preparing to in about two months."
"What are you planning to do next? I can support you too~"
She said this playfully.
"I plan to open a family restaurant nearby, the kind that closes once the ingredients are sold out."
Tokai Shizen's response disappointed Speed Symbol a little.
This was natural.
Because the response she wanted to hear was Tokai Shizen agreeing to her playful words.
After all, Tokai Shizen's current life was indeed a bit too tiring.
But Tokai Shizen's response was still... However, Speed Symbol only felt disappointed, as for anything else... she turned her head to look at Tokai Shizen.
Tokai Shizen, deep in thought, didn't notice Speed Symbol's gaze.
Because of the professionalization of Uma Musume, even older Uma Musume would still maintain their youthful appearance.
Therefore, Speed Symbol still saw Tokai Shizen's soft profile, tinged with a hint of melancholy.
Looking at Tokai Shizen's profile, Speed Symbol finally withdrew her gaze: "Regarding opening a shop, do you need sponsorship?"
"If it's not directly buying the land, then definitely not, after all, my current salary also..."
At this point, Tokai Shizen didn't continue speaking.
The sous chef's salary was very high, especially with Tokai Shizen's two consecutive popular set meals.
So if it was just simply renting a storefront to open a shop, Tokai Shizen truly wasn't worried about that aspect.
Hearing Tokai Shizen's unfinished words, Speed Symbol simply withdrew her gaze: "It's good to open nearby. There are quite a few Uma Musume around this area. If you open, it will probably be very popular... right?"
With uncertain words, Speed Symbol finally looked at Tokai Shizen: "A restaurant that closes when the ingredients are used up every day will also be easier on your body."
"Hmm, that's true, and when Mochizuki goes to kindergarten, I can pick her up."
"No!"
"Huh?"
"I'm picking up Mochizuki!"
Speed Symbol's outrageous words made Tokai Shizen look at her.
"I'm her great-grandmother, picking her up should clearly be my job!" Speed Symbol said with a hint of pride on her face.
Seeing Speed Symbol's response, Tokai Shizen withdrew her gaze: "Alright, alright."
Tokai Shizen's response made Speed Symbol emit a sound completely unlike what an elderly, or rather, middle-aged or elderly person could make:
"Yay!"
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