Why was I assigned to be a horse girl?

"Hey!! TouTou, can you please stop looking at me with that 'I've got it' expression while you're spitting out nosebleeds?! You're bleeding all over the floor!"

"what?"

Kotobuki Toru suddenly felt a bit dizzy.

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An hour later, in Venus's dance studio.

Narcissus looked at the late Hitotsu Kohaku with a displeased expression, and at Kotobuki Toru, who was leaning against the sofa with a slightly pale face.

"No way, in just half an hour, Kotobuki trainer, you're already almost dead? You look like you're about to die. It's just blacksmithing and customizing a horseshoe, and you're such a weakling. Did you get boosted by drugs?"

Narcissus's rating of Kotobuki Toru dropped drastically in an instant. As a dance expert, body shape expert, and professional designer, Narcissus's eyes were like X-ray vision and calipers. Even if Kotobuki Toru was wearing clothes, Narcissus could clearly see that Kotobuki Toru's figure was very beautiful.

But I didn't expect this kid to be all show and no substance, all show and no substance. He's already not up to par after just one hour... What will happen to him in the future?

Judging from his appearance and physique, his apprentice was not the type to be easily fooled... Due to her personality and soul, Ma Niang could not harm humans or kill people, but Ma Niang's waist and hips could, capable of both breaking bones and sucking marrow, making her a super invincible hero's tomb.

Kotobuki touched her philtrum area: "Actually, I just had a nosebleed because the temperature in the workshop was too high and the air was too dry... My body temperature was a little high."

Hitotsu Kohaku, completely unaware of Kotobuki Toru's condition, nodded in agreement, "That's right, that's right, I can testify. Toru was probably overworked. He was doing well with his blacksmithing, and then it was my turn. I had just touched the hammer and struck a few blows when Toru started spitting blood, almost spraying it on my leg..."

Kotobuki watched the interaction between the two without saying a word... However, her younger brother was indeed a bit too hot-blooded. This young man, who had grown up eating ginseng and deer antler since childhood, was indeed easily excited and hot-blooded. He would get furious at the sight of a pretty girl...

Of course, his legs were spared, but Kotobuki's nosebleed sprayed quite a bit into the steel ingots, mixing with the molten iron.

It is said that in ancient times, people would sacrifice themselves to feed their swords, jumping directly into the forge in order to forge better weapons. I wonder if my horseshoes might also provide some kind of bonus.

Kotobuki waved his hand, quickly interrupting everyone's discussion: "Let's not talk about that now... While watching Amber forge iron just now, I think I had a little bit of immature inspiration! An inspiration for the final battle outfit!"

Narcissus became interested: "Oh?"

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Chapter 192 Inspiration – The Nine-Tailed Fox

Narcissus knew a thing or two about the case of the lyre being played through, after all, the other person's name was still registered in the designers' register.

For all this time, Nassi had only ever treated this young master as a nobody who was just hanging around at the company to gain seniority...

However, during this time Narcissus had a certain change of opinion about Harpie. He had previously thought that this kid was just a good-for-nothing who only knew how to play with the beautiful bodies of racehorse girls.

And now, the evaluation is "A tiger sister has no dog brother, this kid really has some skills"... The attitude has undergone a huge 180-degree change.

However, its taste remains to be seen.

"However, Trainer Tohru, why don't you tell us your idea first?" Narcissus still asked Kotobuki Tohru with curiosity.

Because creativity is inherently boundless, different people can come up with different ideas from different perspectives. These ideas collide with each other, and the fleeting brilliance that emerges from the collision of different aesthetics and concepts becomes the prototype of a great work. The more outstanding the designer, the better they are at capturing these inspirations and turning them into physical objects.

Kotobuki Toru shook his head, feeling as if he were still floating on clouds. Taking advantage of this feeling, Kotobuki Toru quickly voiced the flash of inspiration he had just had: "I think it would be better for Amber's first outfit to be red, the same color as her hair... Also, Amber's bust size is quite supermodel-like, so the visual focus can be shifted downwards."

Narcissus nodded in agreement, "Indeed, this girl has a very stable lower body; she's clearly a fat steed."

Sitting on the sofa, Fei Tu Hu Po's eyes widened awkwardly, and her face instantly flushed with a sun-like blush. She became very reserved, shifting her cushion on the sofa, unsure whether to sit or stand. "Big sister, is this what everyone usually focuses on? I only ate a little bit more than usual, why is it such a big deal? Does everyone dislike horse girls who have gained weight?"

Kotobuki smiled but didn't say anything... Rather, it's more accurate to say that men are most powerless against a figure like Hitoko's. If you look up and stare at the swaying jelly-like breasts in her chest, and your eyes show even a hint of infatuation, you're likely to be secretly photographed by passersby and then sent to the police station to be locked up.

If you look down at the road and accidentally see the beautiful girl's swaying rear cushioning pad, that would be a pure accident... Moreover, large breasts are everywhere, and they are very likely to be padded, but a beautiful and full rear cushioning pad is a rare sight, and it is 100% natural.

Narcissus reached out and scribbled a few strokes on the paper, sketching out a dress with an irregular hem, longer in the front and shorter in the back, giving it a dynamic look and revealing his masterful style.

"The design I've prepared is a red fishtail skirt. Red and white go very well together, and fishtail skirts are quite common in the final outfits. It's a sure thing."

But it was merely a safe answer; Narcissus's plan was to wait until the deadline and, if he still had no inspiration, then deliver this piece...

Kotobuki rested his hands on his knees, looked down at the first draft on the table, and nodded slightly. "Miss Nana truly lives up to her reputation as a master; her work is exceptional..."

"Disgusting! Don't try to lick my boots, I won't fall for that!"

Narcissus waved his hand dismissively, signaling Kotobuki to get down to business: "Speak your mind, or shut up... If you have any objections, just let your subordinates handle it and we'll see what happens!"

"Well, I guess I'll start with courtesy before resorting to force."

Qin Fukito picked up the pen on the table, wielding it like a sword, and began to scribble fiercely across the drawing. The steel ball at the tip of the pen spun rapidly, almost drawing out sparks... It didn't look like he was modifying the design at all; it looked more like he was cutting and destroying it.

Seeing Kotobuki Tou's actions, Hitobuki Amber was a little worried. She reached out and tugged at Kotobuki Tou's sleeve, saying, "Tou Tou, you're pretty ruthless here. Do you want to take another look?"

If Kotobuki Toru's taste is truly awful and a complete mess, then my winning outfit might really be ruined... There are indeed quite a few female characters in the world whose winning outfits are incredibly ugly, causing their popularity to plummet.

Of course, even if the final outfit designed by Kotobuki Toru is ugly, I would definitely wear it myself.

Disliking something because it's ugly or something like that is not even on Hito Amber's shortlist!

Before Kotobuki Toru could say anything, Narcissus spoke up first, reminding Hitoko Amber: "Little Amber, don't bother him. I think Mr. Toru has some ideas."

"Huh? Really?" Hitotsu Kohaku tilted her head and looked at Kotobuki Toru's design from a different angle, but she still couldn't understand the meaning of Kotobuki Toru's actions. "He's just drawing some cutting lines, right? He's cut the skirt off. It'll be revealing if you wear it."

“But that’s the creativity.” Narcissus’s eyes gradually brightened. When Kotobuki’s cutting line reached a certain point, she instantly understood Kotobuki’s intention. “I get it! Wagami! This is the legendary sense of fragmentation, right?”

Kotobuki scratched his head. "I don't really understand the adjectives used in your designer circle lately, but I think this design looks pretty good."

"That's a really great idea."

Seeing that the two had reached a level that she couldn't reach, Fei Tu Hu Po got anxious and slapped the A4 paper with her hand. "I'm the one wearing the final outfit, okay? I don't understand anything you're saying!"

"Oh, right!"

Kotobuki looked at the bewildered Hitoko and pondered what method she should use to explain things in a way that would help Hitoko understand better.

Then, he rolled up the design on the table into a tubular shape like a skirt, and tore off the front hem of the paper skirt. "This is the fishtail skirt template that Nana designed for you. It's short in the front and long in the back, so it will sway like a whale's tail when you take a picture."

Fei Tu Hu Po nodded: "It's fine, why did you change it?"

"I thought your tail was really pretty just now." Kotobuki Toru complimented Hitoko Amber, and then started tearing the paper skirt vertically along its descent. "So I think you could have a few more pretty tails, like a goldfish."

The torn skirt swayed and fluttered, blowing open as Qin Fuyu spoke, looking just like a fighting fish's tail or a ribbon from a ribbon-cutting ceremony, gently swaying in the breeze.

Fei Tu Hu Po imagined what it would look like if the dress were made into a physical form and she wore it; the large hem would sway as she ran.

It should look quite glamorous.

"Hey... did you get your inspiration from goldfish? Not some other animal?"

"Well, some of the inspiration also comes from the ancient nine-tailed fox... well, mainly because I think your tail looks quite like a fox's tail."

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Chapter 193 The Decisive Battle: Be Bold!

After Toru Kotobuki finished explaining, Narcissus immediately expressed his agreement with Toru's suggestion: "The tail of a horse girl is very different from that of a fox... As a professional designer, I cannot agree with your statement that the two tails are similar, but I think your idea, Toru Trainer, is fantastic!"

After receiving approval from the top designer, Kotobuki Toru continued to express her ideas all at once: "Remove the function of the skirt and cut it into pieces to be used as decorations... Design the clothes to be similar to a tight-fitting sportswear or a mini dress, and add the element of a flowing tail at the waist, hips, and tail. Four on the left, four on the right, plus Kohaku's own tail, that makes exactly nine."

"I vote for the mini-skirt. Since you'll have to wear safety shorts anyway, the shorter the skirt, the better!"

Seeing the two suddenly become excited, Fei Tu Hu Po didn't know whether she should join in the revelry or advise them to calm down a bit.

Judging from Narcissus's words, his decisive outfit must be a very rare style...

"Can it...can it work?"

"That's definitely going to work!"

The noblewoman, who had been practicing her meditation and concentration skills, finally couldn't sit still any longer. She rubbed her legs, which had gone numb from sitting cross-legged, and crawled over to Hitotsu Amber on the sofa. She patted Hitotsu Amber's shoulder and said, "Young man, you need courage and creativity! Think about it, the ultimate goal of a racehorse girl is to reach a unique place that no one has ever reached before. If you wear a unique winning outfit, wouldn't it be even more effective?"

Fei Tu Hu Po looked at her best friend, with whom she ate and lived, her eyes sparkling: "Is...is that so?"

The lady nodded, "Anyway, it's not me wearing it... When I suggest others wear it, I usually cheer them on and offer my support."

"You wretched woman! Let's go practice on the track!" Fei Tu Hu Po immediately challenged the noblewoman, wanting to express her dissatisfaction on the track.

But the noblewoman waved her hand, ignoring Hitoko Amber's challenge, and explained, "Actually, my final outfit is quite unconventional, you know. It's the one I wore during the first shrine visit."

Fei Tu Hu Po tilted her head, recalling the magnificent gown the noblewoman wore during the New Year: "That... that tight-fitting dress that made your breasts look big and your legs look thick, right?"

The noblewoman's face flushed red and then paled, but she could not refute it and nodded.

"It's that one... but I'd rather say that even a modern aristocrat like me constantly seeks breakthroughs and changes. Back then, I even got into a fight with my family's elder, the horse lady, just to shorten the skirt! That's my pursuit of new things."

Gao Shangjunyi also agreed with the lady's words: "If you choose an ordinary, unremarkable outfit for the final battle, I will feel sorry for you. As a horse girl, you should never be afraid to try new things! Of course, this does not apply to socializing with unfamiliar people."

The two friends each had their own perspectives, but what they had in common was that they both directly suggested that you give it a try...

Well, let's give it a try!

Having already experienced something as absurd as being assigned to be a racehorse girl, wearing a creatively designed final outfit to compete is a piece of cake for me!

"I'll give it a try!" Fei Tu Hu Po gritted her teeth, slapped her hand on the A4 paper, her eyes brimming with tears. "Then I'll leave it to you two!"

"A straightforward person! I like that!"

Narcissus took out his phone and dialed: "Hello? Is this the purchasing department? I need some fabric. Shu brocade from China, Nishijin weaving from Kyoto, and laser fabric from Paris, give me ten meters of each first. The Shu brocade from China can be a little less... What? Too expensive, too mixed, so we don't have any? Don't you know what it means to combine East and West, to connect the past and the present... You can use all these fabrics! What? I have to write an application? I have to submit a report? I'm not doing this anymore!"

A few seconds later, Narcissus put down his phone, turned to look at everyone with a helpless expression, or rather, mainly at Kotobuki and Kotobuki Toru. He blinked, looking as seductive as a brothel madam begging for a tip.

"Gentlemen, every moment is precious, but unfortunately, there are treacherous people above me who are obstructing my work and not providing me with supplies. It's not that I don't want to work."

Qin Chui looked left and right, and had no choice but to say, "Just call it back, and say I'm a friend of your boss... see if you can make an exception."

Having received the imperial decree, Narcissus dialed the purchasing department again, his smile sly and sinister: "Hey, it's me again! Miss asked me to pass on a message to you. She has a good relationship with our boss, so she hopes you can make an exception... Miss is Miss, you ask which horse girl? Miss Hibiki Amber, and trainer Kotobuki Toru, is that right? Good!"

After hanging up the phone, Narcissus wore a smug smile: "Perfect! It has to be the boss's... best friend, that's a lot of influence!"

Scarlet Amber was astonished by Narcissus's efficiency. "They've already obtained the materials?"

Of these fabrics, Hitokohaku had only heard of Nishijin-ori, a hand-woven fabric that is considered a national treasure of Japan. In the Japanese myth "The Crane's Gratitude," the crane, who transformed into a peerless beauty, used the fabric it had woven itself to repay the protagonist who saved it. The fabric was shiny, subtly fragrant, and moonlight would slide off it like water.

This is the Nishijin weaving.

Hundreds of years ago, only royalty and nobles were qualified to order such fabrics... Even poor people like Hitokohaku only heard about Nishijin-ori for the first time from the text "The Crane's Gratitude," where the teacher mentioned it casually. Otherwise, Hitokohaku might never have known that such a fabric existed in the world.

As for Shu brocade from China... Fei Tu Hu Po had never heard of it before, and judging from Narcissus's words earlier that "there can be less Shu brocade from China," the price of this fabric should be at least as high as, if not lower than, that of Nishijin-ori.

These decisive outfits made of fabric are probably worth more than one's own life and fortune!

Originally, Hitotsu Amber was still hesitant about the three-year agreement she had signed with Venus, but now she felt like she had gotten a good deal!

"Now that we've got the fabric, I'll get busy... Trainer, this is the idea you came up with, so I hope you can check on the progress regularly and help me see if there's anything that needs optimization."

Kotobuki Toru nodded: "I still need to help Hitoko Amber make horseshoes during this time, so it's no problem, I'll come and check on you often."

I can also add some of my own design ideas to this final battle outfit!

Kotobuki Toru still remembers the humiliation of selling his running shoes at rock-bottom prices! As the saying goes, revenge is a dish best served cold, and this time Kotobuki Toru is determined to design a winning outfit with Narcissus that will shock all the audience!

Sensing the sudden surge of excitement in the room, Fei Tu Hu Po realized that she hadn't participated in anything, so she immediately raised her hand and asked, "Then, is there anything I can do?"

"Just go and win the game! Don't forget, this final outfit was designed in advance, but you're only qualified to wear it on the field if you win a G2-level match!"

Hitoko nodded vigorously, eager to put on her final outfit!

Fight!

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Chapter 194 Can you pat my head? I want to experience the joy of horse racing too!

In early March, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, is an economically significant city that wouldn't be considered a second-tier city in Japan. However, it is a famous horse racer city and a tourist destination, attracting visitors day and night.

Nakayama Racecourse, one of Japan's four major racecourses, is located here.

Walking through the bustling and not-so-spacious streets, Kotobuki Toru observed the quaint wooden buildings around him, looking for souvenirs to bring back for his superiors and seniors, while also helping Hisa Kohaku enhance her knowledge about horse girls: "Nakayama Racecourse is located here, so where are the other three major Japanese racecourses?"

Hitotsu Kohaku followed Kotobuki Toru, shuffling along, and reluctantly replied, "Tokyo Racecourse, Hanshin Racecourse, and Kyoto Racecourse... By the way, Toru, it's embarrassing for me to ask you this in the street. You're acting like a teacher examining a child."

"Isn't this what I'm doing, an investigation?" Kotobuki Toru didn't deny his purpose at all, and continued to raise the temperature, like a stubborn old gentleman.