Japan's Golden Week is in May each year.
It's still a long way from then, which is why Mejiro Sanfeng's meeting was scheduled for that time.
Because Mejiro Sanfeng still needed a little time to do some things.
Unlike most Uma Musume at Tracen Academy,
Mejiro Sanfeng, even during competition periods, never completely abandoned her academic work. So, in this situation, Mejiro Sanfeng is basically already in the process of graduating from Tracen Academy.
That is, she's on long-term leave.
Therefore, she actually has a lot of free time every day to do what she wants.
For example, to go and have a good chat with Rudolph, for example... "Hello there~"
Mejiro Sanfeng, sitting across from Tokai, greeted Tokai.
Looking at Mejiro Sanfeng sitting across from her, Tokai frowned slightly: "Is the young lady of the Mejiro Family so leisurely?"
"Something like that, I guess?"
Saying this, Mejiro Sanfeng shifted her gaze slightly, then continued, "After all, there aren't many things in the Mejiro Family that I specifically need to do~"
After saying this, Mejiro Sanfeng picked up the menu Tokai had placed in front of her.
Compared to the previous time, Tokai's menu was almost completely unchanged.
But the sharp-eyed Mejiro Sanfeng still noticed an additional dessert on the menu.
"Could you make me one of these yogurt muffins?"
Pointing at a certain dessert on the menu, Mejiro Sanfeng looked at Tokai.
Looking at the dish Mejiro Sanfeng ordered, Tokai simply nodded: "Okay, it'll be ready soon."
After hearing this response, Mejiro Sanfeng placed the menu back in front of Tokai.
Soon, a yogurt muffin was placed in front of Mejiro Sanfeng.
Looking at the yogurt muffin in front of her, Mejiro Sanfeng thought for a few seconds before speaking: "Oh, by the way, you must already know about my situation, right?"
"Mm."
After a casual reply, Tokai placed the knife and fork in front of Mejiro Sanfeng.
Looking at the knife and fork Tokai placed in front of her, Mejiro Sanfeng continued, "So, what's your decision now?"
"Are you planning to help me?"
"Or..."
Cutting off a small piece of muffin with the dining knife and spearing it with the fork, Mejiro Sanfeng continued, "...refuse?"
Hearing Mejiro Sanfeng say this, Tokai turned to look at Mejiro Sanfeng: "I'll help you."
"Eh? You're still going to help me, even though I used such a method to deceive you?" After eating the muffin on her fork, Mejiro Sanfeng continued, "I thought I'd have to use money to solve it."
"...Can I refuse now?"
Watching Tokai choose to go back on her word so decisively.
Mejiro Sanfeng was stunned for only a second before realizing what the 'worried about money' written in Tokai's profile meant.
So, after realizing this, Mejiro Sanfeng merely glanced at the scone in front of her, thought for a few seconds, and then spoke: "So, I just need to pay?"
"There are specific conditions."
Saying this, Tokai shifted her gaze slightly.
Tokai's averted gaze, not daring to look at her, made Mejiro Sanfeng narrow her eyes. She looked around, thought for a few seconds, and then continued: "Alright."
"Hm?"
"I can pay you, but in return." Saying this, Mejiro Sanfeng picked up another scone: "Can you explain why you want to help me?"
Mejiro Sanfeng's question made Tokai's gaze return to her.
It was the first time she had looked at her directly, at such close range, able to focus all her attention on the other person.
Only then did Tokai notice that Mejiro Sanfeng was much better than herself.
Whether it was her face, her height, or her overall demeanor.
In short, everything was much better.
Compared to Mejiro Sanfeng, Tokai seemed less attention-grabbing.
And thinking about how she had shattered the marriage of such a person...
The expression on Tokai's face changed only slightly.
Then she responded: "Because I caused this."
"Is that what you think?"
For a moment, Mejiro Sanfeng felt a little subtle.
Because she hadn't realized that Tokai would decide to spend Golden Week with her for such a reason.
"Um..."
And the subsequent response made Mejiro Sanfeng even more incomprehensible.
But... looking at the other person, Mejiro Sanfeng felt that perhaps she didn't necessarily need to understand.
Thinking this, she just remained silent for a few seconds, then shifted her gaze back to Tokai: "So, you're that type of person."
"What?"
Completely unaware of what Mejiro Sanfeng had understood, Tokai just turned her head to look at Mejiro Sanfeng, her eyes full of confusion.
Seeing Tokai's expression, Mejiro Sanfeng simply cut a small piece of scone with yogurt, then brought it to Tokai's front.
"?"
"Want some?"
"No, I can make my own."
Saying this, Tokai pressed Mejiro Sanfeng's hand down, then continued: "Why did you suddenly bring that up?"
"Because I find you quite interesting."
"What's interesting?"
"This matter actually has nothing to do with you, does it?" Saying this, Mejiro Sanfeng looked in another direction: "You weren't involved in the decision-making at all, from start to finish, yet you say it was your fault. That's quite interesting, isn't it?"
Saying this, Mejiro Sanfeng put the yogurt scone into her mouth.
Afterward, she said with a very happy expression: "As expected of a chef who went from apprentice to sous chef at L'Ambroisie in just half a year, the standard is truly high."
Mejiro Sanfeng's words revealed a lot of information.
For example, she had already thoroughly investigated Tokai.
For example, she knew what Tokai had done in France.
However, Tokai ignored that part, as the other person didn't seem to have much ill will.
At least for now, she just seemed like an Uma Musume who liked sweets.
So, Tokai responded: "As long as you like it."
"Are you using my taste as a reference, planning to let the Uma Musume of Tracen Academy try it too?"
"Sort of." Saying this, Tokai's gaze returned to Mejiro Sanfeng: "Want some more?"
"No need, I still have to manage my figure." After casually refusing Tokai, Mejiro Sanfeng continued:
"Miss Yayoi, why can you still treat others like this? What you've encountered has been quite disheartening, hasn't it?"
"I don't know."
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