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"The victor has been decided!"

"Special Week finished first, while the other three competitors finished almost simultaneously... Wait! It seems there's been a slight unexpected situation on the field."

The large screen began replaying the recent events.

"We can see that Super Creek just knocked her donut off her plate and into Oguri Cap's bowl."

Super Creek: Sorry~ /(ㄒoㄒ)/

Oguri Cap: Oh, I didn't notice at all. (=_=)

"After review by the judging panel, the final winner should be Oguri Cap!"

The host announced the result and handed the grand donut plushie prize to Oguri Cap.

Oguri Cap, with her big belly, then gave the donut plushie to Tamamo Cross, "Here you go."

"Xiao Li, you're too good to me!" Tamamo Cross cried profusely while hugging Oguri Cap.

"It's fine, I just wanted to eat donuts."

On the other side, Special Week, with her white belly sticking out, returned to Silent Suzuka and Seiun Sky.

"I failed, I told you I couldn't do it~"

Silent Suzuka comforted her, "Xiao Te, isn't it already a win to eat so much for free?"

"You're right, now that you mention it. Actually, I'm a bit tired of eating them. I still prefer the sweetness of Trainer's tofu pudding."

Seiun Sky teased, "Hmm, are you missing Trainer's tofu pudding, or are you missing Trainer?"

"Tofu pudding, it's tofu pudding!" Special Week stammered her explanation, then pouted, "Seiun, really."

The three were chatting happily when, unexpectedly, Oguri Cap walked over.

She came to find Special Week, "A worthy opponent."

"Ahaha... Oguri Cap, you flatter me." Special Week chuckled awkwardly.

"By the way, was the tofu pudding you just mentioned made by Teacher Lu?"

"You heard that?" Special Week could only nod, "Yes, he is our Trainer."

"I see, I've always heard that Teacher Lu's cooking is excellent." Oguri Cap seemed thoughtful.

"Where did you hear that, senior?"

"Grass Wonder."

Grass Wonder: Settle the advertising fee.

"It's Xiao Cao again." Special Week's mouth twitched. She suddenly remembered Lu Jue's plan, "On the last day of the festival, Trainer's restaurant will be open to everyone. Oguri Cap, you can go and try it."

"Oh, thank you."

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The evening festival was no less bustling than during the day, especially since there were also some entertainment activities at night.

"You all worked hard today." After a day of toil, Lu Jue's side had successfully completed their task.

"To taste such delicious food, very worthwhile." Taiki Shuttle finished her meal first, licking her lips with her small tongue, still wanting more.

"Want to eat it often? Then come to 'Dream'." Lu Jue didn't even bother to hide his intentions, since Tojo Hana wasn't around anyway.

"That might not be good. I need to talk to Coach Tojo."

"Say whatever you want, just don't mention I said it. Just say you feel that Trainer Lu's guidance is more suitable for you, and you prefer the atmosphere in Trainer Lu's team..." While poaching, Lu Jue also didn't forget to boast triumphantly.

"When I first met Mr. Lu Jue, I always thought he was a very serious person." Eishin Flash also ate very quickly.

"Haha, am I not now?"

"As long as Mr. Lu Jue is happy." Eishin Flash packed up her dishes and stood up.

"Xiao Ai, sit for a bit. I'll take them over together later." Lu Jue stopped Eishin Flash, "Are you going to your part-time job again?"

"Yes." Eishin Flash didn't sit down. She had very little time to rest.

"That's too tiring."

Lu Jue felt a little pained, because Eishin Flash didn't slack off during work either, standing and greeting customers for almost an entire day.

Of course, the other three Uma Musume were the same.

Because guests came in waves, the pre-set time slots were mostly fully booked. Not to mention them, Lu Jue also hadn't rested the entire day.

"It's not tiring, I'm still so young, this is just a small hardship."

Saying it wasn't tiring was, of course, a lie.

She had two very young younger sisters at home, and if she didn't share the burden, her mother would have to bear the family's heavy load alone.

"Alright."

Lu Jue later asked Nu Tao about Eishin Flash's family matters that she was unwilling to discuss. Although he generally understood, he wouldn't bring it up casually.

But facing such a filial, ambitious, diligent, and hardworking girl, Lu Jue truly wanted to help her, he just hadn't thought of a good way.

Wealth disparity certainly existed in this world.

This made him think of Mejiro McQueen, who came to the restaurant in the morning.

A young lady like Mejiro McQueen, like the moon in the sky, was a princess who would appear in teenage daydreams, or a shooting star streaking across the sky.

And Eishin Flash, what Lu Jue saw in her was... how should he describe it, the earthy scent of human life? It's not that she was bad; on the contrary, such a girl was too good.

"Well then, everyone, enjoy the evening festival atmosphere. I'll be leaving first."

"Wait, Xiao Ai." Lu Jue suddenly called out to Eishin Flash, but his words weren't ready, so he stammered a bit, "Uh, if you... no, if I can... if you..."

Eishin Flash looked at Lu Jue's clumsy appearance and laughed, "If I have any difficulties, and you can help, then I'll come to you?"

Her emotional intelligence was also very high; she easily understood the meaning behind Lu Jue's words.

"Ah, yes." Lu Jue nodded awkwardly.

To avoid making the other person feel pity or charity, he struggled to craft the right words and hadn't expected Eishin Flash to say it directly.

"If Trainer Lu really wants to help me, why don't you come to the coffee shop where I work during your free time, and then... buy me coffee, and ask me to chat with you as a customer."

She accepted his intention but also gently declined in a playful way.

"Okay, I'll go when I have time." Lu Jue nodded with a smile.

Eishin Flash waved goodbye. When she reached the door, she suddenly turned back, "Trainer Lu, you looked so cute just now!"

After saying that, she left without looking back.

Lu Jue was stunned, thinking that the other party was really straightforward. The last time he was caught off guard was when Seiun Sky suddenly kissed him on the cheek.

Behind him, Rice Shower had also heard the conversation and somewhat agreed—it wasn't just the superficial kind of cuteness describing someone's appearance.

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