“Go, Xiao Te! Go, Seiun! Go, El Condor Pasa!” Uralala was familiar with all three, so she could only cheer for them equally.

Watching the situation on the track, Lu Jue became increasingly nervous.

If it came to the final sprint, Special Week was stronger than Seiun Sky. But at this moment, Seiun Sky was in the lead with a certain distance advantage, so the outcome was hard to say.

...

The race entered a white-hot stage, the last 200 meters to the finish line became the deciding arena, and the audience held their breath, all clenching their hands in suspense.

“Special Week is closing in on Seiun Sky! At the same time, El Condor Pasa on the outside is charging forward!”

Crossing the finish line—!!!

“The winner of the Japan Derby is—Special Week!”

After a few seconds of silence, the venue erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers. In this fierce chase, Special Week won the race with her Golden Last Leg.

After a brief cheer, the announcer's voice rang out again, “Second place... will now be determined by screen replay.”

Hearing this, everyone was stunned, but the replay had already begun on the big screen.

“After confirmation by multiple judges, Seiun Sky and El Condor Pasa crossed the finish line simultaneously! They both claimed second place! Third place goes to King Halo!”

Even Lu Jue had not anticipated this extremely unlikely outcome.

However, just as he expected, El Condor Pasa had indeed touched that realm.

...

On the other side, Silent Suzuka had left the stands at some point and was now embracing Special Week.

“Xiao Te, you did it. I’m happy for you.”

“Thank you, Silence Suzuka!” Whether she won or lost, Special Week always shed tears.

El Condor Pasa stood alone for a while, taking a long time to recover from her defeat. “Four consecutive wins, ended just like that…”

She looked towards Special Week, quietly clenching her fists. “Xiao Te, I’ll race again. Next time, I’ll definitely be the one to win.”

Seiun Sky glanced at the lively celebration team, choosing not to disturb them, and instead walked into the entrance passage early.

Her back did not appear lonely; instead, it was somewhat graceful—she was not that fragile to begin with.

Seiun Sky walked into the exit passage with her head down, clenching her fist, then releasing it.

When she was sandwiched by Special Week and El Condor Pasa, it felt like two mountains constantly closing in, threatening to crush her into a meat patty.

Although she struggled in the crack, she could feel herself getting stronger little by little in such an environment… This feeling was too wonderful.

“Oi! Watch your step, be careful not to bump into someone and get scammed.”

It was meant as a warning, but when Seiun Sky reacted, her forehead directly hit the chest of the person in front of her. “I still lost~”

Lu Jue stroked her head, “Do I need to wait for you at the old spot tonight?”

“Hmph, I won't cry again~”

Lu Jue chuckled. He could feel Seiun Sky's relieved and carefree emotions, and he wasn't joking as he said gently, “This is the best you can do right now. That’s enough.”

“Mm.” Seiun Sky smiled sweetly and responded softly.

...

After the Winning Live, Lu Jue drove a car full of Uma Musume to a shopping mall for hot pot.

While the ingredients were still simmering in the hot pot, all the Uma Musume were already salivating.

“Are you all starving?” Lu Jue scooped up the cooked food first and placed it into each of the four girls' plates.

“Let's eat!” x4

After saying grace, all four eagerly started eating, while Lu Jue continued to add other dishes for them.

“So hot!” The meatball she had put in her mouth was spit out by Uralala, and she fanned her burnt mouth with her small hand.

“Idiot, you just scooped it out, do you think it wouldn't be hot?”

“Hmph…” Uralala pouted and blew on the meatball, “It’s Trainer’s fault for not reminding me!”

“Then do you want me to blow on it before feeding it to you? Should I peel this shrimp for you before you eat it?”

Lu Jue said grumpily, but then he felt Seiun Sky's strangely eager gaze. “What are you looking at? Do you really have the nerve to ask?”

“Well~ it’s just performing on an empty stomach after the race~ it’s just a little tired~ it’s just…”

“Stop, stop, I’ll peel it for you, I’ll peel it for you.” How did Lu Jue not realize that Seiun Sky also had a touch of 'little green tea' quality about her?

He prepared a freshly cooked shrimp, dipped it in sauce, and was about to put it into Seiun Sky’s bowl.

Who would have thought that she would intercept it prematurely, swallowing half of Lu Jue’s finger along with it.

“It’s delicious~” Seiun Sky chewed, showing a look of enjoyment, actively ignoring Lu Jue’s expression.

Immediately after, the sound of three sets of chopsticks and bowls being put down was exceptionally crisp.

“Ah—” Uralala opened her mouth wide, unable to speak, only pointing inside with her index finger repeatedly.

Feed me, feed me quickly.

“Do you need a tooth pulled? Or do you want to show your tonsils? Really, what a gaping maw…” Lu Jue grumbled, then put the prepared shrimp into her mouth.

“Trainer, I’m also tired after a whole day… Can I…?” Special Week looked at Lu Jue timidly.

With Seiun Sky setting a good example, she, though shy, dared to express her feelings directly.

“Yes, yes, you and Seiun both worked hard today~” What else could Lu Jue do but spoil them?

Finally, it was Silent Suzuka’s turn.

Whether she asked or not, the other three had already been fed, so naturally, she couldn't be left out.

However, Silent Suzuka didn't seem to appreciate it; even though she had already put down her chopsticks, she still acted tsundere.

Lu Jue held the shrimp to her mouth, but she turned her head away. “Not eating?”

“I don’t need you to feed me…”

Seiun Sky had just finished eating and was in a playful mood. “Trainer, if Silence Suzuka isn’t eating, then I’ll eat it.”

Silent Suzuka immediately panicked, turning her head to bite half of the shrimp, afraid that Lu Jue would feed it into Seiun Sky’s mouth again.

How did Seiun even think of these things… I want to learn so badly.

No! I can’t apprentice under her… There must be better guidance in books.

Unfortunately, most of the knowledge she currently possessed taught about what to do during and after, not so much before.

“One each, exactly right, no more feeding from me, okay? I’m starving too, I’ve been so busy serving you all, I haven’t had a single bite.” Lu Jue retracted his hand, preemptively declaring a closed-door policy.

At this moment, Seiun Sky, who was sitting next to Silent Suzuka, leaned in and whispered, “Sorry, Silence Suzuka, I thought you wanted Trainer to feed you mouth-to-mouth.”

“Mouth-to…” Silent Suzuka froze for a moment.

The white steam rising from the hot pot seemed less dense than the invisible hot vapor above her head.

Too, too, too embarrassing…

Should I really apprentice? No, no.

...

(Thanks for yesterday's gifts)

(Oh, please, generating power with love, please, please, this is really important to me ╭(╯ε╰)╮)