I'm in Teresin, dedicated to playing badly

But she still gritted her teeth and persevered.

"No, no..."

Shinji Kitahara smiled.

"Alright, I won't make things difficult for you. As long as you can stay silent for five minutes, I'll let you go."

Alice nodded through gritted teeth.

Then I realized that I had overestimated my ability to cope.

"No, no, please spare me! You can do whatever you want, even let the horse jump over you, just let me go..."

A minute later, looking at Alice, who was slumped in the chair like a puddle of water, panting heavily and with a flushed face.

Shinji Kitahara maintained his smile and calm expression.

"To tell or not to tell."

He paused, then added.

"You don't need everyone, just tell me the information you have about the little ones."

Feeling the touch on my legs, listening to his lowered demands.

Alice's resolve began to waver.

"I......"

She opened her mouth, but before she could say anything, the door was pushed open.

"...A tea house?"

"Hayako, Trainer Kitahara, what are you doing...?"

The teahouse by the door blinked.

But before Shinji Kitahara could explain, the teahouse door closed.

Then, she threw herself into Shinji Kitahara's arms, looking at him with shining eyes.

"Can you take one with me?"

She kicked off her shoes, revealing her small feet encased in stockings, and stepped on Kitahara Shinji's legs.

A light scratch.

It makes a rustling sound.

"I want too."

Chapter 319: My Dear Kitahara Trainer

In short, despite some minor frictions that occurred during the process, Shinji Kitahara managed to extract the information he wanted from Alice.

In other words, who exactly are the members in the group right now?

Yamato Akaki has already seen it; Vodka and Yamato Akaki are basically linked, so it's not surprising that he's been added.

but......

Why are Satomi Hikari and Kita Genko in there?

He didn't really provoke either of them, did he?

At first, they would chat with Ma Niang at the clothing store when they had nothing to do, and Ma Niang would look after the children when she was taking a break...

Later, whenever I encountered difficulties, I would call on him for help, and he always went to my aid after I became his trainer...

I acted as their tour guide during their visit to Tressen, trying my best to fulfill their various wishes, and in my spare time, I would give them little surprises as needed...

I just did what I'd be doing when taking care of a child.

How did they end up joining in?

And they both acted perfectly normally the whole time...

After thinking it over and over, Shinji Kitahara still couldn't figure out why those two guys were included.

You can't exactly claim to have some kind of innate Mara Mint Holy Body, can you? That would be too far-fetched.

Shinji Kitahara shook off the pink halo on his hand and raised his head.

Why don't we go and have a chat with them?

Even if I joined that group, it doesn't necessarily mean I'm interested in him... right?

Shinji Kitahara tried to convince himself that this was possible.

But before he could believe it, a green horse girl came to his door.

Is Mr. Shinji here?

With a smile, Hikari Satomi pushed open the door to Shinji Kitahara's newly applied-for, private office.

This was something he applied for when he talked to the chairman about Surugawa Tesuna.

His purpose wasn't entirely to avoid the girls in the dormitory; it was mainly because of certain documents about the black market that he didn't want the kids to come into contact with.

"A light drill..."

Looking at the familiar green horse girl in front of him, who showed no unusual behavior.

Shinji Kitahara's expression shifted slightly.

No matter how he looked at it, the diamond in front of him was just a cute little angel.

Although her body has grown a bit faster since she started to transform into a more traditional form, she doesn't look like a Dangerous Species at all...

"Did you encounter any problems?"

He greeted her with a normal expression as much as possible.

"I've heard some things."

She sat down opposite Shinji Kitahara with a smile, her posture elegant and befitting a young lady of high birth.

“I’ve heard some news that Trainer Kitahara has now taken over the Symbol House.”

"Well, that's what happened."

Shinji Kitahara nodded.

Although this matter was not made public, the families of the Da Ma Niang clan have connections, so there must be people who know about it.

And he also knew what they were worried about.

"If your family members are worried, please pass on the message that I am only acting as an agent, and that I will not be working for a symbolic household after retirement..."

"Yes, the mother mentioned it, I will pass it on."

Satomi Hikari smiled and opened his mouth, his arms crossed in front of his chest.

"Personally, I don't really care about this matter, but I heard something else, and that's why I came to see you..."

"You're investigating the 'black market,' right?"

Shinji Kitahara's expression turned serious.

"Where did you hear this news?"

He didn't try to play dumb, because he knew very well that the drill wouldn't be fired without a purpose.

"This is not something you should be involved in."

“I knew you would say that, so I didn’t investigate it too deeply.”

Hikari Satomi nodded, looking obedient.

"However, it would be quite difficult for a symbolist to take action against URA, wouldn't it?"

Before Kitahara Shinji could speak, she added a sentence.

"It's just speculation based on scraps; I have no evidence and haven't conducted any in-depth investigation, so you can rest assured about that."

After all, only a large horse girl family or a URA would be capable of doing something like this and still be able to cover it up.

If it were a large family, with Shinji Kitahara's current power and prestige, he would have already been able to close the net.

"What do you want to say?"

Shinji Kitahara looked at her.

Satomi Hikaru smiled.

"If the Satomi and Kita families were also willing to help, dealing with the 'black market' would be easier, right?"

Can you represent the Satomi family?

"Not only the Satomi family, but I've also convinced Koki."

Satomi Hikari blinked, his smile innocent and naive.

"After all, who could refuse the friendship of a trainer with the ability to overturn the entire world of Uma Musume?"

"...Just friendship?"

Shinji Kitahara was a little surprised.

"Yes, it's just friendship."

Hikaru Satomi nodded and said earnestly.

"Without any strings attached, as long as you have our friendship, the Satomi family and the Northern family will do everything in your power to handle this matter."

This time, Shinji Kitahara is at a loss.

Although the horse hunting incident was of a heinous nature, large families always have to consider their own interests when making decisions.

I'm not surprised he's willing to help, but he only asks for verbal friendship...

"Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Shinji Kitahara did not doubt Hikari Satomi's words.

If it were any other little pony, even if it were the Emperor himself, he would think the Emperor was bragging or joking.

But Hikaru Satomi...

You know that, right? That's the Hikari Satomi!

"What's inappropriate about it? Do you expect me to produce a marriage contract for you to sign before I help you?"

"...You found out?"

"Miss Alice said it in the group chat immediately after the incident."

Satomi Hikari smiled, then sighed.

"I never expected to be exposed in this way."

"...Is there anything about me that you like?"

"No."

Satomi Hikari stared at him and said sincerely.

"What I like is everything about you, whether it's your appearance, abilities, personality, or experiences."

Shinji Kitahara's lips twitched.

"May I ask when it started? It was when we were strolling around Treson Academy..."

"It started before you even knew me."

Satomi Hikari looked at him.

“I’ve been following you ever since before you came to Tressen, and I’ve always wanted to meet you, but I’ve always been disappointed.”

"If you had come to Tressen a year later, I probably would have 'coincidentally' met you and become your mentor."

this......

Hearing Satomi Hikaru's candor, Kitahara Shinji felt a chill run down his spine.

This feels a little scary...