Why was I assigned to be a horse girl?

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Time slipped away quietly amidst the trivialities, and by the time Qin Fukuto returned to the apartment carrying large and small bags, night had already fallen, and the clock hands steadily pointed to seven o'clock.

The elderly people in the neighborhood had already finished dinner and were leisurely walking their dogs under their umbrellas. Fei Tu Hu Po's stomach was growling with hunger, and she kept shouting that she wanted to eat and then rush home, which Qin Chui Tou couldn't stop her from doing.

The elderly people passing by looked at each other in bewilderment upon seeing this scene, their expressions strange.

I've only ever seen people unable to hold back aggressive dogs when walking them, but how come there are people who can't even hold back their girlfriends when walking them these days?

As soon as she entered the house, Hitotsu Amber rushed to the kitchen, ready to show off her skills, saying she wanted Kotobuki Toru to taste her cooking.

Kotobuki Toru had secretly guessed that Hitoko Amber's cooking was probably just the kind of "white people's food" or "poor people's food" from Europe and America, where all sorts of ingredients were simply washed, thrown into a pot and cooked, and the taste relied entirely on seasonings.

Unexpectedly, when the little maid, Hitotsu Amber, was cooking, she actually knelt upright at the table with a focused and serious expression, looking just like a master chef.

In no time, Fei Tu Hu Po had prepared a large table full of delicious dishes: tempting scrambled eggs with tomatoes, fragrant braised tofu with scallions, tender and flavorful stewed beef with potatoes, and rich and delicious carrot and mutton soup. The staple food was colorful mixed grain rice.

"Come and try it! This seems to be the first time I've ever cooked for you."

Fei Tu Hu Po picked up her newly bought ceramic spoon, scooped up a spoonful of mutton and carrots, and gently poured it into the black ceramic bowl.

Carrots and mutton float gently in the glistening broth, making one's mouth water just by looking at them.

Kotobuki Toru's eyes were full of surprise, "Actually, I didn't even know you could cook..."

"Hehe~ After all, you always order extra food without saying a word when you order takeout before, so I can also get a free meal."

Fei Tu Hu Po held the bowl with both hands and handed the mutton soup to Qin Chui Tou with a smile.

Kotobuki Toru quickly reached out his hands to take the bowl. Just as he was handing it over, Kotobuki Toru's fingertips inadvertently touched the back of Hitobuki Amber's hand, which was as delicate as mutton fat jade. The delicate touch made Kotobuki Toru feel a little dazed.

Now, this Scarlet Amber actually has a really virtuous and capable wife vibe!

Fei Tu Hu Po blinked and urged, "Why are you looking at me? Try it."

"oh oh."

Kotobuki Toru seemed to wake from a dream, picked up the soup bowl and took a big gulp. The juicy and tender mutton paired with the soft and sweet carrots melted instantly in his mouth, and the warm feeling spread all the way down his throat to his stomach, making Kotobuki Toru hum softly.

"Wow, that's really good... I feel like I've come back to life."

Judging from the spots, one can see the whole leopard. Since even the soup made by Scarlet Amber tastes this good, it's enough to show that she has a very good taste and grasp of cooking. Therefore, her other dishes should not be too bad either.

Then Kotobuki Toru tasted another bite of the beef in the potato stew. The beef brisket, which had been stewed for a long time, was incredibly tender and had a perfect flavor, which further confirmed Kotobuki Toru's earlier thought.

Kotobuki Toru then gave Hitoko Amber a thumbs up and praised her, "You're amazing! I was worried that your skills weren't good enough and that we'd end up ordering takeout, but now I don't have that concern anymore."

Fei Tu Hu Po sat down at the table opposite Yu Qin Chui Tou, and poured a big spoonful of scrambled eggs with tomatoes onto her rice. "Hey, don't underestimate me. When I used to live alone, I cooked for myself to save money. I even did some research on nutrition to avoid overeating myself."

"That's really impressive. I think your skills and stamina are even better than those of professional maids."

Holding the bowl, Fei Tu Hu Po's eyes darted around mischievously as she said, as if joking, "Hey~ why don't you hire me?"

"Okay, 100 yen a day."

“Hehe.” Fei Tu Hu Po rolled her eyes at him.

However, these words did stir a ripple in Kotobuki's heart. If she could really have a girl like Hitoko Amber as her maid, it would be worth any price: beautiful, obedient, and not very smart are all pluses in a man's eyes. Having someone like that as a maid would be like having a goddess.

Even if she weren't a maid, Hitoko Amber would actually be the kind of person who is very suitable for managing a household. She has experienced hardship and poverty in her past life, and she can take care of herself and knows how to manage a household.

Of course, Kotobuki Toru knew perfectly well that Hitoko was just joking. After all, she was now an active horse girl with a bright future ahead of her, and the achievements she could gain from participating in competitions were far better than being a maid.

After dinner, Hitotsu Amber kept her word and didn't let Kotobuki Toru do any chores. She took care of everything herself, from clearing the dishes to washing and cleaning, which gave Kotobuki Toru plenty of free time to finish his thesis.

When it was almost nine o'clock in the evening, when Hitotsu Amber sat back down at the table, Kotobuki Toru felt a little embarrassed. "Um, I always let you wash the dishes over there, but I never do it. It just feels weird."

"Huh? Aren't you writing your thesis? Good luck graduating!"

With her slender elbows propped on the table and her chin resting on her palms, Hitotsuki looked at Kotobuki with a beaming smile. "You teach me, help me win the Satsuki Prize, and I'll stay by your side and help you graduate smoothly..."

"Isn't this what a partner is all about?"

Qin Fukito felt as if a gentle hand had touched his heart, sending a tingling sensation through him. How could a normal trainer, a normal man, resist such sincere and heartwarming words from Ma Niang?

Moreover, the more Hitoko Amber said this, the more Kotobuki Toru felt embarrassed to let her suffer alone.

After thinking it over, Kotobuki Toru reached under the table and, after a little probing, easily grabbed Hitoko Amber's right foot.

Fei Tu Hu Po's hand, which was covering her chin, trembled slightly. "Eh, what's wrong with you?"

"Your foot has been walking all day, and the muscles must be under a lot of strain. All I can do now is massage it to help you relax."

As Kotobuki Toru spoke, he gently massaged the feet using the professional techniques of a hoof trimmer. “Perfect timing. Sometimes when you’re writing a paper, you get stuck. When you’re stuck, you just need to think, and your hands are free anyway… so I’ll give you a foot massage while I’m at it.”

Kotobuki's technique is as professional as a fascia knife. Hitobuki has jumped tens of thousands of steps a day on one leg. It would be a lie to say that her muscles are not sore and her feet are not stiff.

As Kotobuki Toru massaged her feet, a wave of comfort shot straight from the soles of her feet to her heart. Her tired little feet felt as if a warm current had been injected into them. Under Kotobuki Toru's massage, Hitobuki Amber's little feet, which were wrapped in black silk stockings, gradually became round and soft, as if they had really become a little rice cake.

Fei Tu Hu Po originally wanted to put on a brave face and say a few stubborn words, but the zither playing was so comfortable that no matter how stubborn she was, her body betrayed her.

If Kotobuki really stubbornly refuses to massage my feet, then I'll be at a huge loss...

To distract herself, Hitoko took out her horse racing textbook and started studying diligently while Kotobuki Toru massaged her feet. The room was quiet, with only the sound of their breathing audible.

So the two of them spent two or three hours in silence.

For the first time, Fei Tu Hu Po felt that time could fly by while reading... By the time she came to her senses, it was already midnight.

Fei Tu Hu Po's face flushed slightly. She immediately pulled her foot away from Qin Fuki Tou's hand and gently tapped the table to remind him, "Hey, stop, stop! It's already twelve o'clock!"

"Eh?" Kotobuki looked up, turned on her phone, glanced at it, and exclaimed in surprise, "It really is... I don't think I'm sleepy yet, I think I can sleep a little longer..."

"No, you're very tired today, you should get some rest."

No, I didn't.

You're tired!

Hitoko's tone left no room for argument. Compared to Kotobuki, a contemporary young person who unconsciously stays up late with the motto "The five minutes before bed are my happiest four hours," this enchanting beauty's sleep schedule was as stable as a soldier's...

I go to bed on time and never stay up late.

Helpless, Kotobuki could only relax his grip, save his documents, and clear the table. "Go get your bedding and stuff, I'll tidy up the table."

Hitotsu Amber frantically opened the compression bag containing the bedding and comforter. Kotobuki Toru's massage really worked; after massaging for so long, her feet felt completely comfortable and relaxed...

However, Hitotsu Kohaku also noticed something interesting. Kotobuki Toru usually twirled his pen while biting his nails when he was thinking, but after she agreed to let him massage her feet... Kotobuki Toru stopped twirling his pen.

Once you start thinking, you reach out and massage your feet, relax your toes, and it looks like a great way to relieve stress.

Perfect timing! Qin Chuitou has found a way to relieve stress, and I can also enjoy myself. What a wonderful thing!

When the compressed cotton inside the quilt was released from its compressed state and began to absorb air and expand again, Kotobuki Toru had already tidied up the things on the table and placed them neatly in the corner of the wall. At the same time, he stood the small table up and leaned it against the wall of the passageway.

"Here... this is yours, you can lay it yourself."

After saying that, Hitotsu Amber stuffed a slightly larger roll of bedding into Kotobuki Toru's arms, and then chose the side closest to the supplies, especially the pile of snacks, and unfolded the single-person bedding roll.

Kotobuki Toru reminded Hishiko Amber while lying on the ground unfolding and smoothing her bedding. "You... won't sneak snacks tonight, will you? Even though racehorse girls have the protection of a goddess, eating too many snacks will still cause cavities in your teeth."

"No, I'll brush my teeth after I eat!"

"You...you didn't deny that you sometimes sneak snacks, right?"

Fei Tu Hu Po said matter-of-factly, "The book says that a horse won't get fat without night grass. What's wrong with me having some grass at night? You'd better make your bed..."

Kotobuki Toru knew he couldn't stop a fat horse from stealing food, so he could only continue making the bed and then asked, "There's only one bathroom here, right? Who wants to go first when we're washing up?"

“Hmm…” Fei Tu Hu Po thought for a moment, pointed to herself, and volunteered, “I’ll go take a shower first.”

Beautiful girls take showers every day.

This was Kotobuki's advice, so the cast on Hitoko Amber's foot was the kind of expensive medical waterproof cast that wouldn't affect the injury at all, even while taking a shower.

"What do you mean? You don't want to clean the bathroom?" Kotobuki Toru nodded. "Sure, I'll do it. The bathroom floor is slippery, so don't slip and fall."

"No, although cleaning the bathroom is indeed a hassle." Hito Amber thought for a moment, "But what I'm thinking is that there's no heater in this bathroom... so it will be very cold, and since the horse girl's basal body temperature is relatively high, she will use even hotter water to take a bath. After I'm done bathing, the bathroom will be warmer~ Will you be more comfortable when you take a bath?"

Qin Chui was so embarrassed that he wanted to kneel down and apologize to Fei Tu Hu Bai Shi: "I was being petty... I didn't expect you to be so thoughtful."

"Well, because I don't know what to do either... I've never had family, and I've never lived with anyone like this before. I have no idea how a normal person should act. I can only do whatever comes to mind. If I do anything wrong, TouTou, please remember to tell me."

After saying that, Hitotsu Kohaku disappeared into the bathroom, leaving Kotobuki Toru standing there silently. After a long while, Kotobuki Toru patted his face and said, "I'm so damn stupid..."

But then I thought, just because Hitoko had no family before doesn't mean she won't have any in the future. It's just that she's missing a family member, right?

That myself...

Inside the bathroom, rustling sounds filled the air. Qin Chuitou sat outside, his mind swirling with a myriad of thoughts, various ideas surging like a tide.

From initial excitement, she gradually calmed down, and by the end, her eyelids were drooping and she was almost asleep when Fei Tu Hu Po finally came out of the bathroom.

Her entire body shimmered with a dewy glow, and a milky mist seemed to rise from her head. She wore a white silk nightgown, a gift from a noblewoman. The nightgown was loose and comfortable, swaying and clinging to her body as she bounced lightly, perfectly outlining her graceful curves.

Even though Kotobuki Toru's aesthetic threshold and resistance to charm had been raised quite high by Hitokohaku, he was still a little stunned to see Hitokohaku's completely unguarded, youthful and languid appearance.

The current Scarlet Amber is like a freshly baked, steaming hot, soft and sticky rice cake, making you want to take a bite.

"Go wash up quickly, and remember to clean up afterwards."

"okay."

Qin Chui responded and hurriedly took advantage of the fact that the temperature in the bathroom had not yet dissipated, grabbing her change of clothes and rushing into the bathroom.

But as soon as Kotobuki Toru stepped into the bathroom, he was instantly enveloped by the unique scent of Hitoko Amber. The humid air and the alluring fragrance intertwined, creating an extremely ambiguous atmosphere... which completely stunned Kotobuki Toru, who had already become accustomed to Hitoko Amber's scent.

The temperature, humidity, and fragrance all reminded Qin Chuitou that this bathroom had been used by Fei Tu Hu Po just a few minutes ago. Qin Chuitou had never experienced such an environment before.

This almost caused Kotobuki and Kotobuki to go berserk... and they almost did something to betray Hitobuki.

However, Kotobuki Toru persevered in the end thanks to his excellent willpower. A rinse with slightly cool water and a rendition of "Little Sparrow Loves to Take a Bath" dispelled his distracting thoughts, and he passed away peacefully...

Next, I cleaned the bathroom after use. While the room was still damp, I wiped down the showerhead and faucets, wiped the watermarks on the walls to prevent mold, and cleaned the hair from the drain to prevent blockages.

As the saying goes, details determine success or failure. Qin Chui Tou paid close attention to every aspect when cleaning, and that's why he even discovered something while cleaning the drain.

Hitoko's hair is really good. She only lost two or three strands of hair during this shower. With hair like that, you could probably pull Hitoko's hair hard without any problems.

Even more surprisingly, when Kotobuki Toru casually examined the drain while cleaning it, it seemed that the fur on Hitotsu Kohaku's body really was just hair...

Thinking of this, Qin Chuitou blushed and quickly ran back to take a bath.

By the time she finished everything, it was almost 2 a.m. Kotobuki Toru dragged her exhausted body into the bedroom, where Hitoko Amber was already fast asleep, wrapped in her blankets.

Even though the space under the covers was larger than a single bed, Hitotsu Amber still hugged her pillow and curled up into a small ball, looking like a small animal trying to keep its body temperature in the rain during extremely bad weather.

Kotobuki Toru slowly sat down on the bed next to Hitoko Amber, a strange protective instinct welling up from the bottom of her heart.

As a trainer, I've been able to legitimately be Hitoko's friend and family member for the past few years, but what about after that?

After that, even though other people will accompany Hitoko Amber for the rest of her life... why can't that person be herself?

After thinking for a moment, Kotobuki gently stroked Hitoko Amber's back through the blanket.

Goodnight, Amber...

Goodnight, TouTou.

Kotobuki Toru was lost in his own sentimental thoughts when he was suddenly startled by Hitoko Amber's unexpected voice, almost jumping up. "Wow, you're not asleep?"

"Because I'm a light sleeper. How can I sleep when you're making all that noise in the bathroom?"

Fei Tu Hu Po turned over, still wrapped in the blanket. "Go to sleep already! What were you spacing out about? You were making me so nervous..."

Why are you so nervous?

"I'm scared, I'm scared of you..."

"fear me?"

Fei Tu Hu Po stuck out her tongue: "I'm afraid you'll steal my snacks."

"I'll buy more after I eat this."

Kotobuki Toru almost spat out a mouthful of blood. The sentimental feelings he had felt for Hitoko Amber vanished instantly. He abruptly pulled up the blanket and slammed down on the floor with a thud, saying irritably, "Go to sleep... You've been up so late."

"Uh-huh."

A few minutes passed, and in the quiet room, Kotobuki Toru suddenly felt an itch on his neck, as if a feather was gently brushing against him. He turned his head and saw that Hitobuki Amber's eyes, which faintly glowed with gold even in the darkness, were staring at him without blinking.

"Uh, why aren't you asleep again?"

"Can't sleep."

"Why don't you turn around and play on your phone? The way you're staring at me makes me feel all creepy."

Fei Tu Hu Po chuckled lightly: "Tch, it's not like you can defend yourself against a sneak attack."