Something's not right, very not right!
Trainer Okino was standing shoulder to shoulder with Tojo Hana, striking a very intimate pose with the help of a staff member in a mascot costume.
Tojo Hana's face was also a little flushed at this moment, but she still didn't say anything.
"Okay ~ 3, 2, 1, Cheese ~!"
Click
A photo was taken.
"Oh oh oh! You two look great in the photo! So, everyone, once again, congratulations to this new couple!" The mascot clapped, although the mascot costume couldn't make much sound.
The surrounding onlookers also clapped along, looking at the two with congratulatory and relieved eyes.
Trainer Okino and Tojo Hana naturally arrived at the amusement park after a while, but after the ticket taker received their tickets, everything changed.
The ticket taker suddenly shouted:
"Couple's exclusive ticket!"
Then a large group of staff members in mascot costumes rushed out and led the two inside.
Upon closer inspection, the height of that silver-haired girl looked familiar. If she put on the classic hat and earmuffs, wouldn't it be Gold Ship!?
Damn it, they got him.
But it also has to be said, nice assist!
After all, a blushing Tojo Hana was really rare.
[Plan proceeding smoothly, prepare for the next step] Gold Ship received the notification.
"Well then, you two, there's also 'Lover's Sweet Afternoon Tea' at this moment. Please follow us ~" The staff member said with an exaggerated tone, leading the two to a dessert shop inside the amusement park.
At this point, the implementation was basically foolproof. The followers, except for El Condor Pasa who was too full and had to be carried away, Grass Wonder who followed without worrying about the other party, and the trio of Gold Ship, Daiwa, and Vodka who were disguised as staff, were once again all gathered. Also present were the duo of Oguri Cap and Tamamo Cross.
Hmm? Oguri Cap?
Ah, she saw Narita Brian and Hishi Amazon surrounded by many children, and in the end, she couldn't resist her maternal instincts, so she went to join them and take care of the children.
Narita Brian and Hishi Amazon were inexplicably popular with children.
This was another plan. The danger of Oguri Cap's maternal instinct outburst was known to all. Once, during an outburst, even Hishi Amazon, after being hugged by her, turned into a baby who could only say "challenge, challenge, challenge" and was taken care of by her.
Yes, the most terrifying thing about Oguri Cap was not just her maternal instinct, but that her excessive maternal instinct could even temporarily destroy a person's mind, causing their mental state to regress to that of an infant!
Upon learning that Oguri Cap's maternal instinct outburst was approaching again, Narita Brian and Hishi Amazon immediately agreed. Relying on their ability to attract children, they gathered children and then lured Oguri Cap to release her maternal instinct.
This way, another unstable element was also gone!
When Little Special, Suzuka, and Teio asked what Oguri Cap's maternal instinct outburst was, Zero and Oguri Cap both looked like they couldn't bear to recall it.
"Don't talk about it, don't make us remember, absolutely don't try to understand." Zero
"Ugh… I don't want to experience Oguri Cap like that again…" Oguri Cap
"I'm really scared of her…" Tamamo Cross
Seeing the three seniors looking extremely terrified, the other three also felt a chill.
"By the way, Z-chan, can Trainer and the others really make it?" Special Week also looked a bit wistful about the two's relationship.
"Ah, today, there's over a ninety percent chance it won't happen."
"??? " x5
"? Is something wrong?"
"No, no, senior…" Tokai Teio couldn't help but wipe away a cold sweat.
"Why won't it happen? They're so close right now?" Special Week
"Yeah, then why go to all this trouble?" Tamamo Cross
"It's fine for these two to stay like this for now. The hope for them to take the next step lies with you, Little Special." Zero pointed a finger at a bewildered Special Week.
"Eh?"
"There's a reason why the two of them haven't been able to take the final step until now. And Little Special, you, who transferred at this special time, will be the final chess piece to break the deadlock."
"Eh!?"
"So, Little Special, whether it's your debut race or your classmates you'll meet in the future, you have to win beautifully, okay?"
"Eh eh eh eh eh eh!?!?!"
Unbeknownst to them, time approached evening. The plan was executed perfectly. Trainer Okino and Tojo Hana had a heart-pounding date, and the Uma Musume also happily enjoyed watching the two's sweet moments.
The goal for this time was also achieved. The main purpose was to further their relationship to avoid any irreversible situations when they actually confessed. As veterans of both teams, everyone knew that it was still a bit early for the two to get together directly.
Later, Zero took the Uma Musume who participated in the plan to her house for a small party, celebrating the successful completion of today's operation.
After the party ended, everyone went home, except for Little Special, who had a race tomorrow, and stayed here.
"Z-chan, are you still awake?" A knock came from the door.
"Ah, not yet, please come in."
Click.
The one who opened the door was naturally Special Week in her pajamas, her face a little uneasy at the moment.
"What's wrong, can't sleep in a strange bed?"
"A little, but… I'm a bit nervous…" Special Week pursed her lips, her expression a little downcast.
Seeing her expression, Zero naturally understood her situation. She sat up from her bed and patted the spot beside her, signaling Special Week to sit down.
As Special Week sat down, a sudden force from the side startled her.
"Eh?!"
Zero directly pulled Special Week's shoulder, making her lie down on her lap.
Knee... Knee pillow!?
Special Week was surprised at first, then she blushed and secretly rubbed Zero's thigh a few times.
Rei-chan's thigh is so comfortable to lie on, it's very elastic. Is this the leg of a top Uma Musume...? She felt a caress on her head. Rei-chan must be stroking her head!
"So, what do you want to ask?"
"Eh?"
"You must have something you want to ask if you came back to me, right?" She heard the other party's light chuckle.
"...Mm..." Thinking of tomorrow's debut race, Special Week's expression darkened again.
"Rei-chan... no, Senior, what were you like before your first debut race?"
"Oh? You're asking me that? www" Hearing the question, Zero was surprised, then giggled.
"Mo! I finally managed to ask!" Special Week puffed out her cheeks.
"But you know, I didn't actually get to run my first debut race, did I?" Zero gently said, poking the other party's puffed-up cheek.
"Eh?" But isn't Rei-chan the Undefeated Triple Crown? Special Week turned her head slightly, looking at Zero in surprise.
"Hehe, because that debut race was [not run] instead of [lost]."
"But since you asked, I'll answer properly." Her gaze was a little nostalgic.
"The me back then was a pretty terrible person compared to now."
"Eh? How terrible?"
"Probably the kind where you might have disliked me after our first meeting?"
"How is that possible! No matter what Rei-chan is like, Rei-chan is Rei-chan!"
Pfft, is this kid flirting with her? She shook her head, shaking off the impossible thought.
"The me back then..."
PS: It's quite absurd. I took a bus to buy groceries and ended up transferring twice to the same bus route. The reason? The first bus hit a taxi in front, and the second bus was hit by a taxi behind it. Fortunately, both collisions weren't very forceful, only the car's hood had some issues, and no one was hurt.