The next day, Tokai Shizen once again boarded a plane, a plane bound for Okinawa Island.
The things Tokai experienced, the establishment of Shadai, the matters of Tracen, and the remnants of the Tokai Family.
Compared to Tokai and Mochizuki, Tokai Shizen was well aware that even if Mochizuki skipped grades and became a Trainer, considering Japan's seniority system.
Mochizuki had a certain probability of not being chosen by Tokai Teio.
Of course, there was a greater possibility that she wouldn't even be selected into Central Tracen Academy.
Although Tracen wasn't exactly like that, compared to Mochizuki and Tokai, Tokai Shizen still hoped for an extra layer of insurance.
Although it was possible to directly have Representative Chiaki or Maruzensky forcefully ensure Mochizuki became a Trainer.
But... "Shadai seems to be planning to establish a new Uma Musume school..."
Recalling the news Tokai had seen on TV a few days ago, Tokai Shizen, sitting in the waiting lounge, took out her phone and began searching for related content.
Soon, she found relevant news.
[Currently in discussions with Tracen Academy.]
Seeing the end of this message, Tokai Shizen already roughly understood their intentions.
"Are the terms not yet agreed upon...?"
Saying this, Tokai Shizen put down her phone.
Tokai Shizen, who was unaware of this matter, simply shifted her gaze in another direction.
This kind of thing was completely beyond the reach of both Tokai and Tokai Shizen.
It was precisely because of this that Tokai Shizen was completely unaware of the situation there.
So she also didn't know how Maruzensky and Representative Chiaki were doing.
She could only continue with her life.
Not long after, the sound in the waiting room rang out, meaning it was time for Tokai Shizen to board the plane to Okinawa.
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Standing in the corridor outside her apartment, Rudolph Symboli, wearing only a large T-shirt and warmed by the sun, yawned.
Today was Saturday; she didn't need to go to work. After all, she wasn't in the service industry, so a normal two-day weekend was basically guaranteed.
And sunbathing outside her apartment was Rudolph Symboli's recent way of resting.
Since there weren't many tenants in this apartment building, Rudolph Symboli being able to come out in just a T-shirt was thanks to the fact that she was the only occupant on the entire floor.
Living this kind of life, Rudolph Symboli occasionally wondered if she should find some hobbies or interests.
After all, she didn't have that much free time before.
But now, once she stopped, she gradually began to notice these problems she had previously overlooked.
Looking at the distant sky, Rudolph Symboli's eyes flashed with an emotion that was hard to describe.
"I wonder about Shizen..."
Just by uttering that name, Rudolph Symboli shook her head.
She knew Tokai was doing very well now; beyond that, she didn't need to know too much, she just needed to understand this one thing.
Hypnotizing herself in this way, Rudolph Symboli turned around, intending to return to her apartment.
And as the door closed, Rudolph didn't notice.
Another set of footsteps echoed between the stairs.
Rudolph Symboli didn't do much after walking back into her room.
She simply played some noisy music on her phone player.
All my friends have gone away
I need myself to sing this song
But you always passed away
But It seems to be okay
All my wish and powers
They would take me to the gate
Listening to some music, sitting in this extremely monotonous room, Rudolph Symboli merely yawned.
Originally in Tokyo, she didn't have the habit of taking naps.
After all, with so many things to do every day, she couldn't even manage to take a nap.
But now... shifting her gaze slightly, Rudolph Symboli looked towards the bed.
Looking at her bed, Rudolph Symboli shook her head; although she was gradually getting sleepy, for now... she decided against it.
Thinking this, Rudolph Symboli looked at the stack of books in the corner of the low table.
Most of the books in the stack were magazines, but of course, there were also other types of content, such as... "One Hundred Easy Home-Style Dishes."
Looking at that book, Rudolph Symboli was silent for a moment, then took the book in her hand.
The book in her hand had hardly been opened a few times since she bought it.
Because most of the time, Rudolph wouldn't cook for herself; she mostly ate fried chicken bento boxes bought from the supermarket for two hundred and one yen.
For an Uma Musume, this was actually quite a subtle dietary state, as Uma Musume need to consume a considerable amount of green food every day.
But for Rudolph, none of this mattered.
Anyway... a knock on the door, Rudolph could only put down the book she had just picked up and stood up again.
Then, after opening the door, someone she hadn't expected appeared before her eyes.
Looking at the person dragging a suitcase, Rudolph Symboli paused for a second, then... "Tokai? How did you..."
"Cut the chatter, this apartment you picked is pretty good. Living on the eighth floor with no elevator, it's great for exercise."
Listening to these sarcastic remarks, Rudolph Symboli was stunned; she had never heard such words from Tokai before.
"What are you staring at me for? Aren't you going to let me find a place to rest? I think you're really being silly."
Pointing at Rudolph, Tokai Nature slightly pushed Rudolph's body aside, then, relying on her small frame, slipped in from the side of the doorway.
Rudolph, who still completely didn't understand what was happening, had already seen Tokai Nature, carrying a suitcase, slip into the room.
"Your music taste is alright, but I think you need to change your equipment, and your phone needs to be repaired or replaced; it's been cracked for how long now?"
Listening to these slightly critical remarks, Rudolph Symboli turned her head to look at Tokai Nature.
Tokai Nature, dragging a suitcase, was standing right there.
But Rudolph always felt that it wasn't Tokai, but someone else.
A phantom that had disappeared.
Rudolph Symboli opened her mouth, looking at the other party, but didn't know what to say.
Because those unfamiliar yet somewhat familiar words made Rudolph fall silent.
Clearly, she had already guessed who the other party was.
But she didn't dare to speak.
But... looking at her, who had already picked up the empty bento box and turned to look at herself... Rudolph Symboli opened her mouth, then uttered the name: "Tokai?"
"You're awake, humans are extinct ~"
Listening to the other party's words, which carried a hint of acknowledgment, Rudolph Symboli felt her heart stop for a moment.
Then... she walked forward and embraced Tokai Nature: "Shizen..."
Listening to the other party calling her name like a child, Tokai Nature's expression also stiffened for a moment.
Then, she put down the bento box in her hand and gently embraced the other party:
"I'm right here."
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