Participating in the Arima Commemoration counts as a success

"It doesn't matter, it just so happens that I didn't have lunch."

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"I made a mistake. I originally planned to skip work and go out for fun, but I was accidentally caught by Junchuan, so I was brought back to process the documents." Akikawa Yayoi said a little embarrassed.

"...Understood." Legend thought about the Green Devil's character. This kind of thing seems to be common sense, "Do you want me to bring you some fresh food?"

"Please, let's eat this roast chicken together." The chairman smiled slightly, showing his cute little tiger teeth.

"..."

The chairman picked up the documents on the table and threw them at his feet. The table instantly became wider.

After unpacking the delicate packaging and putting on the provided gloves, the two horse girls began to enjoy their lunch.

"It's delicious! I've also heard about the roast chicken in this store. It's crowded every day, and the supply exceeds demand. It's also some distance away from Treson. I've tried to taste it many times but failed to get it. How did you buy it? "

The meat is fat but not greasy, charred on the outside, tender on the inside, juicy and smooth, and has an excellent taste. Once you taste it, you will know that it is the best among roast chickens.

"Huh? Oh, I bought that store." Golden Legend replied casually.

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"Speaking of Chairman, what do you want from me?" Golden Legend glanced at the Chairman who was enjoying his meal, and fed a piece of meat to the drooling little greedy cat next to him.

"It's actually nothing to do with the entertainment. It's just that there are some things that require you to come here." The chairman said.

"?" Legend didn't understand.

"It's about Satsuki Shang, and it has something to do with Derby."

"...What happened? I don't remember that I need to go to the chairman's office after winning the Satsuki Prize? Is it because of my grades?" And aren't you careless?

"Think too much. There is no problem with your results. You have set an unprecedented record. There is no doubt about it." The chairman shook his head. "The problem is the child behind you."

Golden Legend turned around and saw no one.

"...I mean those who are behind you in the Satsuki Award Ranking."

"Oh, what happened to them?"

"They retired."

"Huh?" Legend blinked.

"Overdraft! The body was exhausted and exceeded its limits, causing serious hidden injuries. Although it does not affect daily life, it is no longer possible to run on the field." The chairman was concentrating on eating roast chicken, and his expression could not be seen clearly.

"……Because of me?"

"Ma Niang was born to run. Chasing light is instinctive, so you don't need to worry about it. Including you, five people have broken the record of Satsuki Shou... A game worthy of being recorded in history, this may be considered a price. Bar."

"……Feel sorry."

"I'm sorry! You won the game with your strength. If you apologize for this, where will it put them?"

Golden Legend opened his mouth but said nothing.

"Don't worry! They haven't blamed you. You can go and see them when you have the chance. They asked you to come this time just for show. After all, the Horse Association is here to talk about this matter. Really, it seems that last time The lesson is still not enough." The chairman sighed and tore into another chicken drumstick.

"That's right, ah, Chairman, that chicken drumstick is mine!"

"It's so presumptuous that it's all in my mouth. How can it still be yours?"

"Hey, how can you be so unreasonable?"

"You're talking nonsense! I'm not a horse girl!"

Open the fan and write "Misfortune comes from the mouth".

"...You are so rude."

"Proud! What can you do to me?" The chairman put his hands on his hips triumphantly.

"Yes, it seems that the chairman is very proud." A somewhat sinister voice sounded.

"Inevitable! I am the chairman! The master of Treson." Without seeing the golden legend winking at him crazily, the chairman opened his fan again.

There are four big words in the letter: "I am the only one who respects me".

"Then Lord Master, have you finished your work?"

"No! Who can work for a serious person?" the chairman said confidently.

"Oh~" A pair of hands placed on the chairman's shoulders.

The chairman was excited and saw a golden legend sitting in front of him.

The chairman, who had just reacted, turned around and saw Miss Junchuan, who was smiling like a flower. There was no smile in her eyes at all.

"Shun Chuan?"

"I'm here, Chairman."

"..." The chairman smiled freely, "Don't touch my face."

A hand pressed on the chairman's head, and Golden Legend faintly heard an unpleasant sound coming from the bones.

"Classmate Legend, can you make some space for me and the chairman?" Miss Junchuan said to Legend with a smile.

"..." The oppressed and speechless Legend nodded frantically, immediately stood up, picked up the chairman's kitten and prepared to run away.

"That's right." As soon as Legend reached the door, Junchuan Rein stopped her.

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"I'll send the information about the retired children and their current locations to your mobile phone. Just do whatever you want."

Junchuan said with a gentle smile.

"...Thank you." Legend bowed and walked out of the office.

The moment the door closed, Legend heard a faint cry.

Golden Legend held the kitten in one hand and opened his phone with the other hand, and saw the information sent by Junchuan Reins.

"...Go and have a look." Legend whispered.

"Meow." The kitten meowed as if in agreement.

"Ha." Legend smiled, walked to the window in the corridor, and looked at the sky.

I don't know what I was thinking.

"Ah, by the way, my roast chicken is still in there."

"Meow." The kitten licked its paws, as if mocking something.

Chapter 94 Sunny

Raindrops were falling on the windowsill.

Tapping on the window, it sounds poignant and beautiful.

The sky always gives people a sad feeling, as if the sound of rain is crying for you.

The cafe plays soothing music and is accompanied by warm lights, creating an atmosphere that is completely opposite to the cold scenery outside the window.

Golden Legend was sitting by the window, staring out the window blankly.

"Please drink, you're welcome." A cup of coffee was placed in front of Legend.

Turning around, he saw that the Manchester City Teahouse was sitting opposite the legend, raising his glass and taking a sip.

"It's so late, Sister Tea House, why are you here?"

Don’t you only work the morning shift?

Golden Legend asked doubtfully.

"I heard the sound of rain, and I always thought you would come, so I came here in advance."

"...This cup of coffee seems different from the previous ones."

"It's made to my liking."

"Well..." Legend pushed the coffee cup towards the tea seat, but was pushed back by the tea seat.After repeating it two or three times, the legend gave up.

Teahouse said nothing, she was waiting for Legend to speak.

"I went to visit some, um, classmates today."

"Those retired students?"

"……You knew already?"

"You guessed it. After all, the Gaoyue Shangzhi incident has attracted quite a lot of attention."

And I know what kind of person you are.

The cafeteria calmly took another sip of coffee.

"It's not your fault, everyone thinks so."

"Maybe, but in the final analysis, it's still because of me." Legend lowered his eyebrows.

"You want to complement them?"

"I went to visit them today." Legend whispered, "I was prepared to be blamed and retaliated."

"and then?"

"They were very surprised and received me very happily, every one of them." Legend smiled, with a bitter smile, "The ones who welcomed me arrived, praised my strength, and talked happily with me about the Gaoyue Appreciation, and then Wish me luck in winning.”

"Although there are some complaints and sad emotions, they are not directed at me."

Legend turned to look out the window again.

"Obviously, it was because of me that they withdrew from this stage."

"I can feel their love for the game from their words. They would train hard and carefully choreograph the dance for the winner's stage, but just like that, it was interrupted."

because I.

"No horse girl would give up her dream of running so easily, but reality does not make everyone realize their wish." The coffee shop picked up a spoon and stirred the coffee. "It is precisely because a horse girl is one in a million that she looks so dazzling. And only in this way can she be so dazzling. Qualify to become someone else’s dream.”

"One horse takes the lead, but ten thousand horses are in vain, right?" For the first time, Golden Legend realized how heavy these eight words were.

"But, isn't it too cruel for them?" Legend was a little confused.

"Having dreams is why life becomes cruel." The cafeteria drank the remaining coffee in one gulp, "But it is precisely because of dreams that our world is so beautiful."

"...Are you comforting me?"

"Who knows?"

"Oh, what a dream." Legend's tone became very complicated.

The horses who ran hard with dreams lost to a talented person with no dreams. This may be the unfairness of reality.

This may also be why Legend feels guilty.

If it wasn't for me...

"Although I don't know what you are thinking, I think you have almost given up that inexplicable arrogance."

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"What they need is not your inexplicable pity. They are determined to pursue you even if it may lead to retirement."

"..."

"Don't look down on them. Haven't you seen them? Their consciousness and their emotions are always there. These are not things that can be turned a blind eye."

Legend looked at the coffee in front of him, his face reflected in the cup.

She suddenly remembered what these retired horse girls said when they said goodbye.

Although the content is different, the meaning expressed is surprisingly consistent.

[Please continue to walk towards your dreams. 】

She recalled the words of her recognized white nemesis.

[Since you have won, then bear the unwillingness and expectations of the loser and continue to win. 】

"...That's right." Legend smiled with some relief. "It seems that there are more reasons not to lose."