I only have one year to live, so I must become a legendary horse girl!

Gotham Carol pondered this problem blankly for a long time. Even though it suddenly stood still because the balance was too strong, Gotham Carol still couldn't figure it out.

This is the first time we meet, Miss Zhuo Fu?

Uh... that should be correct, right?

Confessing on the first meeting? That's too bold even for a French horse girl.

Gotham Carol tried very hard to stay calm. She confirmed one thing over and over again before she was sure of it.

This was definitely the first time she and Zhuo Fu met, not counting the content in the game.

What's going on? Could Miss Zhuo Fu be a reincarnated being or something? Then Gotham Carol would have to wonder if it was in the real world or the literary world of a third-rate novel.

Besides, if this wasn't their first meeting, why would Zhuo Fu, who had just been around the prominent family, show such curiosity?

"Well, I like you, Gotham Carol-senpai."

"Um, like, yes, which kind?"

To be honest, Gotham Carol felt his face getting a little hot, maybe because of shyness, but it was a little unlikely.

The bigger factor is... becoming famous.

"If you like it, then you like it. Can't Zhuo Fu like Gotham Carol?"

"So what kind of love is that—?!"

However, during the repeated tugs of war, Gotham Carol looked at Zhuo Fu's clear eyes and suddenly realized something.

Right now, Zhuo Fu is still a little kid who probably doesn't even understand what love is, right? In other words...

Maybe it's an emotion similar to longing?

The more Gotham Carol thought about it, the more she felt that this was reasonable, so she mustered up the courage to approach the young foal who spoke so shockingly.

"Are there many kinds of likes? Um... I'm really looking forward to Carol Senior's competition... or something like that."

"This is admiration, not liking."

Gotham Carol breathed a sigh of relief, then patted his chest to calm down.

What? It turns out it’s just this serious. Well, it’s okay, not a big deal.

"Then, how can I fall in love with Carol Senior?"

"Of course it is…wait, what did you say?"

Gotham Carol took a rare breath, then took a half step back and looked at Zhuo Fu, who had an innocent face and was completely unaware of what strange things she had said.

What do you mean by "how can you fall in love with me"? No, no, what's so good about me that you have to fall in love with me just for saying such words and having such thoughts.

"Of course, I'm talking about how to like Carol Senior?"

Zhuo Fu felt that what she said was not serious enough, and even repeated it again. This repetition made Gotham Carol even more at a loss.

"So, what's the reason?"

"The reason...? Zhuo Fu hasn't thought about it yet."

The French pony showed a confused expression for the first time, as if he had never thought about this question before. Or rather...

She just hasn't thought about this problem at all!

Gotham Carol, who no longer had the energy to complain, could only grin helplessly and sigh with a headache.

Fortunately, since Zhuo Fu herself couldn't figure it out, it must be just a child's whim. Maybe this enthusiasm wouldn't last long. After a while, as she grew up, she wouldn't have such thoughts anymore.

According to the general logic of people, there should be no problem with this kind of thing.

But even so, Gotham Carol made a list in his mind and raised Zhuo Fu's danger level to the highest level.

By the way, who is Zhuo Fu’s “neighbor”?

It is the light diamond inside.

These two are still little now...Are all your little pony girls so scary and outrageous?

"Listen carefully, Zhuo Fu. If you just want to watch my matches, you don't have to like them. Your feelings should be more of admiration, right?"

Gotham Carol said this very seriously. She put her hands on Zhuo Fu's shoulders and bent down slightly. They were usually together, and then, of course, in such a serious conversation, they were very close to each other.

The eyes of Gotham Carol are focused and gradually clear, but what is in Zhuo Fu's eyes?

Whether it is this longing or liking, in short, those who have been fascinated by it for a long time are now supporting each other in the open space.

The Gotham Carol suddenly took over the entire world that Zhuo Fu could see.

"The relationship between two people is limited. After all, if you admire me, then you can probably be considered a fan. And if you want to run on the field together, then you are a rival."

Gotham Anthem says a lot, but to describe it, it means...

Stop it, Zhuo Fu. It is impossible for me to be the object of admiration, the goal of love, and the pinnacle of pursuit for your senior friends at the same time.

Besides, if it's the latter few, shouldn't you be admiring the prominent families you often see around you?!

Gotham Carol did not explain, but just kept telling Zhuo Fu that it was not me, it was not me, and it definitely could not be me.

And what was Zhuo Fu’s reaction?

She nodded, not quite understanding, then grabbed Gotham Carol's hand and placed it against her cheek.

"In other words, if I want to compete with Senior Song on the field, then I can't like it, but can only yearn for it, pursue it, and work hard?"

"Well, that's not wrong. Anyway, you don't feel like it, Zhuo Fu."

As an adult who considers himself a serious person, Gotham Carol gave such a serious advice.

It’s not that I like you, Zhuo Fu. Or rather, I don’t like you now, I can’t like you now. I want to pursue you now because of my longing for you.

This is just the pursuit of victory or defeat. As a horse racing girl, is it really the Gotham Ode that Zhuo Fu longs for, rather than the Gotham Ode on the field?

Does she really like Gotham Anthem, rather than seeing a target worth challenging and, because of her horse girl's chasing nature, she urgently wants to rush onto the track and compete with this person she thinks is powerful and become her opponent?

This is reasonable!

Zhuo Fu didn't answer, she just nodded blindly, and then felt Gotham Carol's skin with her fingertips.

But, when I say I can’t like something, I mean I can’t like it now, right?

Well, before Zhuo Fu debuted and defeated her senior Gotham Carol, couldn’t I like her?

Or will expressing such liking not be accepted, but instead be stubbornly regarded as admiration?

Zhuo Fu didn't know why she had such thoughts, but!

But among Uma Musume, isn’t rivalry one of the closest relationships?

Zhuo Fu thought to herself, and she couldn't help feeling happy.

What Songge-senpai said just now means you've agreed that we can become rivals, right? In other words, before becoming rivals, this feeling was called longing, and being rivals on the field was about the pursuit of victory or defeat. But when the rivalry ended...

Can I start liking Carol Senior now?

Zhuo Fu felt that there was nothing wrong with her idea, and it was even perfect.

Seeing Zhuo Fu's mood suddenly improve for no apparent reason, Gotham Carol was completely puzzled. Worried, she asked several times, but each time she got a reply like "Zhuo Fu is just looking up to Senior Carol now". Unable to find the reason, Gotham Carol temporarily gave up thinking.

Well, even if there are some subtle deviations in Zhuo Fu's understanding, as she grows older, those subtle and strange ideas will gradually become blurred and lose their shape as time goes by.

As a former office worker who experienced childhood and was gradually twisted into a completely different person, Gotham Carol feels that there is nothing wrong with his thinking.

People always change. Zhuo Fu seems to be very obedient and well-behaved. She knows what is the right thing to do and just needs to wait and grow up.

Safety, safety~

Thinking of this, Gotham Carol didn't say anything more. She let go of the pony and walked a few steps with her back turned. As a result, she didn't see Zhuo Fu, who had a strange expression on her face because her hands were away from her cheeks and shoulders.

Of course, Zhuo Fu did not show such feelings. She just stood there with all her strength. It was at this time that Zhuo Fu, who was casual by nature, learned a skill for the first time without anyone teaching her.

Watching and waiting for the right time to hunt.

It's not the right time yet. Right now, I can only admire it. Songge-senpai, now...

I can only admire your descendants.

I really wish time would pass faster, so I can grow up, rush onto the field, become an opponent, and then...

I'm here to end this longing.

Chapter 80, Are You Awake? The Dusk Song is All Over the Ground

Zhuo Fu is really well-behaved, obedient and sensible.

After that inexplicable thing that started and ended inexplicably, and then inexplicably seemed as if it had never happened.

Gotham Carol was surprised to find that, apart from what had just happened, Zhuo Fu was actually quite worry-free.

After finishing the conversation just now, while waiting for the discussion between the Brave Dancer and the Noble Family, Gotham Carol and Zhuo Fu naturally fell into a situation where they had nothing to do. What was the final choice?

Answer: I just run around while having a chat.

Of course, Gotham Carol did not show its strength to a considerable extent. After all, no matter how famous the little guy next to him will be in the future, he is still a rookie compared to him now.

The two of them could even chat about something else while running slowly.

And Gotham Carol began to curiously ask Zhuo Fu why she saw her game.

And then the answer I got...

At first, it was just because she looked very similar to Bo Mu Liuge.

But it was not until she watched the whole journey from Shinma Musume to the end of Yasuda Kinen that Zhuo Fu was won over by her shocking running and unrestrained attitude.

What might cause confusion?

Will arrogance and insolence really attract many horse girls?

Answer: What if such arrogance and insolence are directed towards a region with which one has “grudges”?

Well, this is a long story, but it can be summarized in a short way. In short, it is...

Zhuo Fu is actually also a fan of Bo Mu Liu Ge.

Then I got so excited when I saw Gotham Anthem humiliating Japan like that!

Gotham Carol was silent, she swore silently in her heart——

Whenever I bring up this topic with others, I will go to Mejiro Castle to attend the dance.

Oh no, it turns out I was so famous and had so many fans in my previous life.

Even after so many years, the next generation of horsegirls will still admire my legend, and will be so angry at me for being treated unfairly that they will become my fans just because someone else seeks revenge?!

Is this reasonable?

The mood of Gotham Ode is both happy and sad, with laughter and tears intricately intertwined. It is simply the most profound and unquestionable chaotic color in the world!

However, after avoiding this topic, nothing happened between the two that would have left the listeners silent and laughing.

It was not until some time had passed that the noble family was taken away by Zhuo Fu, leaving behind only the brave dancer who had anticipated this and the first ruby ​​who looked a little tired.

"How's that feeling, kid?"

"Uh, uh... unpredictable?"

Gotham Carol has completely lost track of Zhuo Fu's mood and thoughts, and she actually always feels that she has overlooked something.

It's like some habitual thinking loopholes...

The same experience cannot be applied to people with different growing environments, not to mention that some people are born not to be office workers... or something like that.

Why would I think of such a thing?

Gotham Carol didn't know, but after Zhuo Fu left the Brave Dancer's house, she finally found some free time.

The brave dancer seemed to have never been in a bad mood since she learned the news from the astronomer. She was laughing now and hadn't stopped laughing for the whole day.

However, after once again facing the Gotham Anthem's unintimidating rage, the legendary horse girl pretended to restrain her expression, then looked at her watch and the sky, and put forward a new suggestion.

"Why don't we eat at home tonight? How about we go out for dinner and explore Paris?"

The brave dancer paused deliberately, and then said something mysterious to everyone that might seem a little strange if they paused at the same time.

"After all, this is everyone's first time in Paris, right?"

Gotham Carol blinked. She naturally had no objection. After all, although she had been to Paris to participate in the Arc de Triomphe Grand Prix, at that time she was only focused on the competition. She was as crazy as a strong person who was about to develop a magnetic field. Obviously, she had no intention of wandering around.