Why was I assigned to be a horse girl?

"Um... I know it's okay to wear safety shorts, but I still want to ask, are there any requirements for wearing kimonos or anything like that?"

Even though it's allowed to wear underwear with a kimono, Hitoko still doesn't really want to wear one. She doesn't have any kimonos in her wardrobe... Compared to ordinary clothes, kimonos are definitely a luxury item in terms of price.

Since stepping into Central Tresson, Amber felt that the urgency that had been weighing on her had completely disappeared. The free accommodation and three meals a day provided a peaceful and comfortable life that made her feel a little lazy without realizing it.

Although she had applied for a job as a food delivery rider, she hasn't worked a single shift yet... and she's really short on money.

Of course, given the lady's haughty and dorm-daddy personality, if I told her I didn't have a kimono yet, she would definitely whip up a few for me...

However, it's never a good thing to always take advantage of others.

"Of course, if you don't even want to wear a kimono, you can wear casual clothes too."

Ryu Nishizaki nodded: "Tokyo is an international metropolis now, you can wear whatever you want when visiting shrines..."

"Then I'll just wear casual clothes!"

Hitoko Amber quickly made a decision, "I'll just consider this a small goal for myself... As for kimonos, I'll buy one when I've truly become an excellent racehorse girl and won the Triple Crown, and I'm qualified to wear one then."

"Wow~" Kotobuki Toru clapped his hands in admiration. "That's really ambitious... I hope I can see it."

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Chapter 155 I'm afraid that Fei Tu Hu Po will fall into becoming a bad woman

After settling their luggage, Nishizaki Ryu led Kotobuki Toru to the administration building. On a normal workday, the administration building would definitely not allow racehorse girls to enter. However, there have been many racehorse girls and trainers arriving at Central Treisen in the past few days, and everyone hopes to have a thorough tour of the school.

Therefore, the administration building, like a trainer's dormitory, was temporarily opened to racehorse girls.

"Hehe, how about it? I picked this spot for you! It's right behind me, this area has a great location, this is my workstation!"

Nishizaki Ryu first showed off his workstation, which was placed near the aisle with a nameplate that read "Nishizaki Ryu - Senior Trainer".

Ryu Nishizaki has clearly been working at this station for many years. His desk is covered with cute little keychains shaped like carrots, horseshoes, honey sticks, and so on, which were probably gifts from Saima Musume...

Kotobuki could tell from these ornaments that when Nishizaki Ryu pretended to be angry and embarrassed and said that he wasn't considered family by Uma Musume, it was definitely just humility and a way to lower her guard!

This guy's relationship with Saima Musume is definitely not bad!

"Look, your desk is right behind me."

Qin Chui's workstation was in a good location, right next to the window, offering a view of Tressen's technologically advanced smart greenhouse garden. The fully automatic mechanical roof opened on sunny days, revealing delicate flowers that shouldn't be in this season, especially with the surrounding snow, making it even more breathtaking. The cucumbers grown by the horticulture department's Ma Niang were also incredibly vibrant, their lush green color seemingly dripping with moisture under the sunlight... I wonder what kind of cucumber-growing tips they have.

On Kotobuki Toru's desk was a nameplate that read: "[Kotobuki Toru - B-Rank Trainer]".

"Comparing the two brand names, it feels like yours is unreliable. From now on, when people walk by, they'll point to Nishizaki Ryu and say he's a senior trainer, but when they point to you, they'll just say 'this B'..."

Kotobuki shrugged and laughed nonchalantly, "No problem. As the saying goes, 'Heaven's movement is ever vigorous; so should a gentleman constantly strive for self-improvement.' I will climb up step by step! Besides, aren't you all quite welcoming to me? You've given me so many gifts even before I've arrived."

Although today is only Kotobuki Toru's first day at Central Tressen, his desk is already piled high with letters.

This looks like a welcome letter for a new colleague. No wonder he's a trainer at Central Tressen; his professionalism is impeccable! No complaints!

"Really."

Fei Tu Hu Po, on the other hand, was very curious. She picked up a letter printed on A4 paper, unfolded it, and began to read it.

"Kotobuki Toru, once you pass the entrance exam for Treson, you'll be considered a trainer at the Central Training Center. Competing against your team wouldn't be considered bullying you. Let's find a time to have a showdown at the top of Treson... Oh, this is a challenge."

Hibiki Amber flipped through the "challenge letter" several times, and finally added quietly, "But this trainer doesn't seem to have left a name... Are all the trainers in Treson this cute?"

Ryu Nishizaki blushed, sat back down at his workstation, looked at the desk, and didn't say anything.

Then Kotobuki Toru looked at several letters and petitions on the table, most of which were from colleagues who had come to issue challenges... Their tone was quite intense, and their words carried a faint hint of jealousy.

It's clear that everyone is still upset about signing Hitotsu Amber, and it's evident that the Treisen Freshman Tournament is far more prestigious than a typical G3 tournament...

Besides the challenge letters, many envelopes also contained business cards, probably because some Central Tressen employees who had attended the Kotobuki family dinner recognized them.

Maybe she wants to become a familiar face so she can get a discount when buying clothes at Venus? Or maybe she simply wants to make friends with wealthy people...

Unfortunately, it's no use recognizing him now. His credit cards are frozen, all he has is Treson's salary card, and he's not even a college student who hasn't graduated yet. He'll deny everything else to the death!

In particular, Fei Tu Hu Po must not know about her family background...

Of course, she had already been honest with herself. She had been honest with him when she first accompanied Fei Tu Hu Po to buy running shoes. Her words were so explicit that any smart person could understand them.

At that time, there was no real bond or friendship between me and Hitoko Amber. At most, I was just an emergency contact and a college student who offered advice.

Therefore, not only did he have little understanding of Hitotsu Amber's deeper personality, but he also spoke without much restraint, saying whatever came to mind.

However, since Hitoko didn't believe him, he just stopped talking for fun...

But as he spends more time with Hitotsu Kohaku, Kotobuki Toru is becoming increasingly hesitant to speak.

Given Hitotsu Amber's somewhat self-conscious yet proudly hidden inferiority complex, what if she suddenly discovered... that there was an almost insurmountable chasm between her trainer and herself?

That sense of helplessness and powerlessness is something many young people entering society can't handle, and they end up giving up... let alone Fei Tu Hu Po.

One's mindset and moral compass can truly crumble into pieces!

Kotobuki Toru is very worried about this, and the only solution at present is... to quickly help Hitoko Amber win more races, become a popular top racehorse girl, and successfully build her confidence.

Wait until the time is right, then lay it all out, apologize, and tell the truth...

Now, Kotobuki Toru only hopes that this secret can be kept until the day when Hitoko Amber's mindset is stable.

Can it be maintained until that day?

It will stay that way!

At this moment, Fei Tu Hu Po spoke up: "Speaking of which, Tou Tou, judging from your expression just now, I feel like you're hiding something from me..."

"No? You're just being overly sensitive!"

Kotobuki Toru quickly stuffed the pile of business cards into his desk drawer, then rubbed his stomach, changing the subject, and said, "It's already this late, I'm hungry, let's go eat!"

Upon hearing that they were going to eat, Hitotsu Kohaku disregarded the strange and awkward feeling she had just had—the instinctive sensation that Kotobuki Toru was watching her, and at the same time, as if he was hiding something from her—and immediately smiled and said:

"Okay! Let me tell you, I've thoroughly explored the 9th canteen in this short time, and I know a place with really delicious tempura!"

Nishizaki Ryu raised his hand, "I know a good spot in Cafeteria 1, but tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and based on my many years of experience, the buffet tomorrow has a better selection! We can eat less today..."

Fei Tu Hu Po clenched her fist slightly: "I want them all!"

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Chapter 156: No kimono, but a cool hat!

the next day.

It could also be said to be the last day of Hitoko Amber's first year as a Uma Musume (horse racer).

Early in the morning, the streets were mostly filled with trainers, with only a very few disciplined racehorse girls appearing on the campus streets. Even the grass track, which usually requires booking two days in advance, was empty today.

Most of the racehorse girls considered that they might stay up very late today, so they made peace with themselves and decided to sleep in late in the morning, or even not get up or go to school at all...

Let's sleep until we naturally wake up.

But Hitotsu Amber is a self-disciplined and diligent person; for her, not getting up by eight in the morning is already considered a sin of laziness.

So early in the morning, while the other racehorse girls were still dreaming and enjoying their food, Hitoko Amber had already carefully and quietly climbed out of bed...

The lady was wearing a woolen tail cap to protect her tail, and her chest rose and fell slightly as she hugged the pillow, looking like she was sleeping soundly.

On the other side, Gao Shangjunyi, wrapped in a quilt, curled up into a ball against the wall, also looking very comfortable while sleeping.

Great! I didn't disturb anyone's rest...

Fei Tu Hu Po thought to herself.

But the moment Hitoko Amber stepped barefoot onto the ground, her soft soles made no loud noise as they touched the wooden floor, only a soft "tap-tap" sound like a kitten landing. Yet, the two horse girls in the dormitory opened their eyes at the same time.

"Hey... Amber, why are you up so early again today? It's still evening..."

"Fat rabbit, I'm begging you, please sleep in a little longer today... It's the last day, can't you just make peace with yourself?"

Fei Tu Hu Po looked helplessly at her two sleepy-eyed roommates who were still forcing themselves to sit up. "You two go back to sleep. I'll bring you breakfast later."

The noblewoman stopped struggling and fell back onto the bed with a thud, drifting back into a dazed state: "Then I'll break first, and you'll die sooner... Buy some sesame cakes and release them for me..."

Gao Shangjunyi remained firmly dangling from the bed railing, like a tattered rag: "Ugh... Amber, mix spaghetti with No. 54 cement..."

The two of them once again fell into a restless state of sleep.

However, it seems that the two of them won't wake up anytime soon, so I can happily go back to the infighting!

After changing into her running shoes, Fei Tu Hu Po ran down from the dormitory with laughter and cheerful voice.

Similar to herself, Kotobuki Toru also got up quite early and replied to messages instantly, so Hitoko Amber arranged to meet him in front of the training ground.

Upon meeting, Kotobuki Toru handed a beautiful little box to Hisakohaku with a smile, "Here, this is your Christmas and New Year's present. Since it's an early gift, you can use it early."

"Wow~ This is the first time I've received a New Year's gift from the orphanage in addition to their New Year's supplies! I'm so happy and touched."

Of course, even if Hitoko didn't speak, Kotobuki Toru could tell from the girl's body language that she was happy, swaying from side to side like a dog that had just received a big bone.

Fei Tu Hu Po held the small box, her eyes crinkling with delight. "By the way, can I open it in front of you?"

"Of course, I also want to see if it fits. If your head is too pointed to wear it, we can try other styles."

Kotobuki Toru then led Hishiko to the flowerbed by the roadside. As he watched Hishiko unwrap her gift, he said with a touch of emotion, "This is the first time you've received a New Year's gift, and it's also the first time I've ever given someone a New Year's gift with my own money."

"Oh, is that so? You used your allowance from home to send gifts before?"

"Pretty much. As for the money I used to buy you the gift, I used the scholarship I just received. My advisor is a nice guy; when he heard I had started working, he immediately approved this year's scholarship for me..."

"Wow... this is the treatment of a top student! Tou Tou, you're amazing!" Hitoko Kohaku gave Kotobuki Tou a thumbs up. "How much is your scholarship?"

"That's exactly 5 yen, I'll use it all to buy you a gift."

"Wow! Is this... really that expensive? This hat is more expensive than my phone..."

Upon hearing the price, Fei Tu Amber's previously destructive gift-opening actions subsided, and she became extremely careful, as if afraid of damaging the packaging box.

However, Fei Tu Hu Po was still a little embarrassed: "Speaking of which, is it appropriate to use your scholarship money, which is so meaningful, to buy me a gift? Logically speaking, shouldn't it be given to Dad... um, your dad, forget it. Shouldn't this money be used to buy gifts for other family members?"

Kotobuki looked at Hitoko Amber in silence for a moment, then smiled and said, "We're going to fight together for another two years. We're not family, but we're closer than family. Why can't I give you something?"

Since Hitotsu Amber truly considers her family, she has to reciprocate first, no matter what...

Although her older sister always scolded her for being slow-witted, and it's true that she was slow-witted, if she really felt Hitotsu Amber's feelings, she couldn't just be a block of wood.

And that was his response.

Fei Tu Hu Po immediately started shedding pearls, rubbing her sore eyes as she thanked him, "Waaah~ Good brother, forever! If I ever break the law again, I'll come to your house and find you... so you can report me and get the reward."

"Um... thank you."

As Fei Tu Hu Po unwrapped the gifts, she kept dropping small pearls until she finally pulled out a black duckbill wool hat with a horseshoe-shaped logo piece hanging from the brim.

It looks... actually similar to the hat that the tsundere heroine Asuka often wears in the anime "Evangelion". It's the kind of unisex hat that looks cool and stylish on girls and looks great on boys.

"Wow, he looks really handsome."

Fei Tu Hu Po eagerly pressed the hat onto her head.

Designed for horse girls, this woolen hat has a very soft crown and no metal frame. It is held up solely by the horse girl's head and hair. In addition to being loose, there are two protrusions on the top of the head specifically for placing the ears, making it very comfortable to wear.

Hitotsu Kohaku was very satisfied with the gift. She slightly brushed aside the bangs that were blocking her face and began to excitedly jump around in front of Kotobuki Toru, shaking her head, just like a rabbit.

"With this hat, I can post updates on social media to prove that I'm different from those glamorous bloggers who sell their bodies! I'm different!"

"How is it? How is it? Isn't it cool?!"

"She doesn't seem cool... but she looks quite lively."

Even a cool hat can't hide your silly charm!

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Chapter 157 We got our marriage certificate!

Throughout the day, Hitoko Amber would show off her stylish hat to almost every familiar racehorse girl she encountered.

"Hey, Amber, are you free? If you are, could you help me move some tour guide flags?"

"Senior Xiaoxi, how did you know I had a new hat?"

"Hey... what a pretty hat, Amber, you look so cute in it."