I'm in Teresin, dedicated to playing badly

With practiced ease, Shinji Kitahara switched to the game interface, pretending to be in the middle of a fierce battle. After a while, he leisurely got up and unceremoniously patted the weeds that had gotten on his butt.

"Okay, let's go."

While Kitahara Shinji was playing games, Tokai no Tei didn't leave. Instead, he was whispering something to Eclipse. After Kitahara Shinji got up, he followed him.

A moment later, the group arrived at the chairman's office and signed a contract symbolizing their relationship.

then......

"Um, Shinji Kitahara, where are you headed?"

By the time the Emperor of the East Sea came to his senses, the three of them were already standing at the gate of Treson.

“Going home,” Kitahara Shinji said matter-of-factly.

The Emperor of the East Sea glanced at Kitahara Shinji, then at the solar eclipse, and spoke with some uncertainty.

"Hey, this is only your first day here, and you just signed the contract. Aren't you going to explore the academy a bit more?"

"There will be plenty of time to shop around later."

"Shouldn't we test their various physical abilities? That way, we can better prepare the training plan when we get back..."

"There's no need. I've known her since we were kids, and I know her character very well."

Shinji Kitahara shrugged: "Moreover, one of the conditions she agreed to take my place was that I was not allowed to interfere with any of her actions in any way, let alone order her to do anything."

"...What?" The Emperor of the East Sea blinked.

"What I mean is, she can train if she wants to, and she can skip training if she doesn't want to. As long as she doesn't say anything, I'll just pretend I never signed her as a representative—is that right, Eclipse?"

Shinji Kitahara looked at the solar eclipse, and the latter nodded slightly before speaking.

"I'm not used to being controlled by others."

this......

The Emperor of the East Sea gradually became confused.

She had seen all sorts of racehorse girls and trainers: some who trusted each other like siblings and sailed together on the track; some who were so attached to each other that they got married right after their three-year relationship ended; and some who, after their relationship broke down, were forced to jump ship in a basement.

But she had never seen two people like this before.

Trainers who can get into the Treson headquarters are the best among trainers. Even if they are not arrogant, they will at least have a strong desire to improve.

As for the female runners who entered Treisen, they were all incredibly energetic. They already loved running, and after entering this hall of fame dedicated to running, they didn't slack off at all; many of them would even secretly train extra on their own.

But these two...

Shinji Kitahara practically had "I'm giving up" written all over his face.

While the solar eclipse may appear normal, it is only superficially normal; in reality, it has already been staged.

One doesn't want to manage, and the other doesn't want to be managed; these two are a perfect match.

The Emperor of the East Sea watched the two who were about to leave, his eyes twitching slightly.

But just as she was about to watch the two leave, she suddenly remembered something and spoke up.

"Wait a minute, Kitahara trainer."

Shinji Kitahara's heart skipped a beat, a bad premonition rising within him, but he managed to maintain a calm expression and turned his head away.

"What's wrong, Emperor of the East Sea?"

"that......"

The Emperor of the East Sea hesitated for a moment: "Could you be my trainer?"

Kitahara Shinji: "...?"

Dude, are you mentally okay?

I've already arranged it like this, why are you still targeting me? Do you have some kind of phytoesthesia constitution?

The Emperor of the East Sea could probably guess what he was thinking, and quickly offered an explanation.

"It's like this, President Rudolph achieved the Three Crowns without a single defeat, and I want to prove myself. I'm also confident I can win the Three Crowns without a trainer, but she keeps insisting I find one. She says if I don't, she'll arrange one for me, and without a trainer, I can't participate in the competition, so..."

So you just want to find someone to just give up and not care about you, right?

Shinji Kitahara never expected that he would actually succeed by accident, and he was filled with regret, wishing he had been a little more diligent.

Even so, he did not intend to accept the invitation from the Emperor of the East Sea.

What a joke! That's the Emperor of the East Sea.

If he agreed to her trainer's request, it would basically mean he was halfway into the basement. He was still young and not ready to settle down in the basement so soon.

but......

"I heard from Eclipse that you became a trainer for the money, right?"

The Emperor of the East Sea raised his head, his azure pupils seemingly burning with cyan flames.

"All I want is to win. If you agree to be my trainer and don't interfere in any of my affairs, I'll double my share of the prize money."

The moment the words left his mouth, the Emperor of the East Sea's outstretched hand was grasped.

Shinji Kitahara had a serious expression and spoke earnestly.

"make a deal."

Chapter Three: But without money, nothing is possible.

"I'm stupid, really."

On his way home, Shinji Kitahara's eyes were vacant.

"I only knew that money could make the devil turn the millstone, but I never thought that one day I would fall into it myself."

She had clearly made up her mind that she would not approach or become a trainer for any horse girls until Eclipse graduated.

But after the Emperor of the East Sea spoke, he was shamefully tempted.

Besides their base salary, Trainer Treson's main source of income is the prize money from the races she competes as a horse girl.

Once a female horse wins a race, a certain percentage of her prize money will be distributed to the trainer as a way to incentivize the trainer to work harder.

As one of JP's top racehorse girls, Tokai Teio's prize money is also among the highest, and the amount allocated to trainers is not small either. And if that were doubled...

To put it simply, if the Eastern Sea Emperor were to remain under his name, even without double the distribution, it would be enough to cover his and the Eclipse's expenses for the rest of their lives.

Of course, he also knew that the Emperor of the East Sea could not remain under his name forever.

Once she proves her abilities, or if some accident happens one day and she can no longer run away, that will be the day he loses this source of income.

But that works too!

Given the Emperor of the East Sea's capabilities, even if it's just for a year, no, just half a year, it would save him several years or even more than a decade of hard work.

Tempted by the huge reward, he shamefully succumbed.

Moreover, she told him to leave her alone, which means he doesn't need to have any contact with her at all. There are no opportunities to gain her favor, such as training or guidance. As long as he manages things properly, the probability of him ending up in the basement is almost zero.

All you have to do is lie at home and wait for the money to be deposited into your account. Is there a better job in the world?

However, there was still something he needed to clarify.

"Solar eclipse".

"Ah."

"Wasn't it you who instigated the situation with the Emperor of the East Sea?"

Suddenly, out of nowhere, the East Sea Emperor appeared. He just happened to need a trainer like him who was just giving up. Then, he 'coincidentally' heard that the Emperor had a fondness for money and offered him the most precise price that the Emperor couldn't refuse.

Too many coincidences, and then they're no longer coincidences.

Eclipse maintained its calm expression: "I didn't arrange anything. I just heard she was troubled by the trainer issue, and since I happen to know someone like that, I mentioned it to her briefly."

That's not just a minor matter; it's more like they gave her a plan specifically designed against her.

Shinji Kitahara couldn't help but complain inwardly, then took out his keys and turned the doorknob to the apartment.

Pushing open the door, he entered and expertly sprawled on the sofa, while Eclipse naturally walked into the kitchen.

"What are we having for dinner tonight?" he asked.

“Carrot salad, and stew,” she replied.

Yes, they are living together.

Unfortunately, he and Eclipse were not lovers.

As for their specific relationship, it's not accurate to say they're very close; they've simply been each other's only family since childhood.

In fact, if it were just Shinji Kitahara, his previous salaries would have been more than enough to cover his expenses, but unfortunately, he also had to support Eclipse.

Horse girls, although their physical strength is three times that of an average person, also have enormous energy expenditure. Even horse girls who don't exercise much still eat about twice as much as an adult.

Moreover, some of them are particularly voracious eaters, such as a certain one that is especially fat, a certain one with a small chestnut hat, and another one... the solar eclipse.

When Shinji Kitahara first saw her appetite, he was amazed. After she entered puberty and began to become more mature, her appetite increased like a rocket. She didn't need any expensive food; one meal could cost him half a day's income.

He did consider sending her to a local school in Teresa to eat in the cafeteria, in order to ease the financial burden on the family.

But firstly, she herself was unwilling, and secondly, the meals at the local Tressen cafeteria were only subsidized, not completely free...

As for the idea of ​​having her become a racehorse girl to compete and earn prize money, he had actually thought about it and discussed it with Eclipse, but she seemed somewhat resistant to it and proposed that he become her trainer.

Although Shinji Kitahara was slacking off, he wasn't truly slacking off, and it wouldn't force her to do something she didn't like.

Moreover, he had never heard of the name Eclipse in the game. It was probably just a random, talentless female character who would get crushed in the arena.

I hope that instead of earning the bonus, I end up eating more due to training, which would increase the burden on my family.

But now there's no such concern.

"Trexon headquarters..."

Slumped on the sofa, Shinji Kitahara gazed into the distance.

Although the underlying issues may be painful, the free self-service cafeteria that is unconditionally open to employees and students is truly appealing.

With the problem of food solved and a considerable income gained, as long as I can manage to get through these next few years, I can do whatever I want without worrying about money anymore...

The only drawback was probably the unexpected encounter with the Emperor of the East Sea.

The East Sea Emperor is at the top of all the dangerous horse girls he listed. She is the kind of person you should avoid talking to if possible. The only three heavyweights on the list are Rudolph Symbol, Grasshopper, and Hikari.

As for those he could contact, he had actually identified a few people with whom he could communicate, and in the event of absolutely no other options, he could invite them to serve as his representatives.

For example, twin-turbo, Aili Digital, and Golden Ship.

These three are all heavyweights, corresponding to 'idiot', 'pervert', and 'alien' respectively. Although they are not easy to deal with, they are surprisingly a mudslide, or rather, a breath of fresh air in the strange book.

It's a case of two negatives making a positive.

However, now that he already has two people in charge, one of whom is the Emperor of the East Sea, there is no need for him to risk going to find them again.

As he was thinking, the food was ready. While eating, he suddenly remembered something.

"Speaking of which, Eclipse, I don't think I've ever seen you lose—I mean, in a race."

"Why should I lose?" Eclipse asked rhetorically.

That's not how it's said, is it?

This question interrupted Shinji Kitahara's train of thought, and he silently began to eat, reminiscing as he ate.

Thinking about it carefully, Eclipse seems to be much stronger than the average random horse girl. Although she has very few matches, the results depend on her mood.

When she's in a good mood, she's slightly bad; when she's in a normal mood, she's quite bad; and when she's in a bad mood... it seems like she's never in a bad mood.

Ah, forget it. I'm not counting on her to make money anyway, so why think about all this nonsense?

"Shinji."

After we finished eating, the sound of a solar eclipse suddenly rang out.

She stood in the kitchen, washing dishes with one hand and pointing to the air with the other, then spoke.

"Do 3,000 push-ups before going to bed at night, and you are required to finish them within 30 minutes."

Why are there so many today?