The next day, ten o'clock in the morning, at the airport lobby.
"Polaris, you just finished your race yesterday, and you're already leaving today?"
Looking at the blue-haired Polaris Glacier in front of her, Maruzensky spoke, a hint of worry in her eyes.
The schedule for such back-to-back races meant the rest period was simply too short.
It was truly hard not to worry about whether her body would encounter any problems.
"Sorry, Maruzensky, I need to go to the racecourse in Paris first to check out the situation."
Polaris Glacier smiled; she knew about the other's concern, but she also knew her own physical condition was unusual.
"Polaris, your strength is immense. I believe you can showcase your unique style there."
Rudolph Symboli, who had accompanied her, also spoke up at this moment:
"I don't think you need any other words, so I'll just wish you a smooth victory."
"Huhu, thank you, Rudolf."
There was still quite some time before the plane took off. She was preparing to board early, so she still had time to chat a bit more:
"By the way, Rudolf, are you planning to participate in this year's Takarazuka Kinen?"
The Takarazuka Kinen, coincidentally, was scheduled for the same day as the French Derby.
"Yes, I plan to participate."
Rudolph Symboli nodded, then continued:
"Actually, after sending you off, Polaris, I'm going to inspect the Hanshin Racecourse."
I heard they're planning to replace the turf there today.
"Is that so? Will Maruzensky accompany you?"
"No, my older sister's mother is coming to Japan, so I need to clean the house first."
Maruzensky said, a troubled expression suddenly appearing on her face.
Perhaps... she was surprisingly bad at tidying up her own living space?
After chatting a few more sentences, Polaris Glacier bid farewell to the two and boarded the plane with the Head Maid and others via the jet bridge.
Switching perspective, we arrive at the hospital ward.
Mihono Bourbon was leaning back in bed, while Sirius Symboli sat on a round high stool by the bed, peeling an apple.
"I remember Sirius Symboli once said that she planned to go abroad in June according to her family's arrangements."
"Huh? When was that?"
Sirius Symboli put a peeled apple slice into Mihono Bourbon's mouth, then lightly snorted:
"Go abroad for what? The most important thing now is to prepare for the Kikuka-shō (菊花赏), right?"
"I haven't fully mastered my domain yet; I need to firmly grasp that feeling and gain more insight."
"I have absolutely no more thoughts to spare for overseas matters."
Mihono Bourbon listened, chewing with her mouth, her throat moving as she swallowed the apple slice:
"That's right, the most important thing to focus on now should be the Kikuka-shō (菊花赏). I must challenge Polaris again."
"Ah, next time, it will be the two of us together."
At this point, Sirius Symboli seemed to recall something:
"Speaking of which, you and I haven't officially competed in the same race yet."
Mihono Bourbon also realized this, and the two looked at each other, both breaking into laughter:
"The Kikuka-shō (chrysanthemum appreciation) has suddenly become incredibly significant."
Although competing for first place with Polaris Glacier was very difficult, the second place position was not one to be easily given up.
"Sirius Symboli, I will definitely be the one to win."
"Hmph, that's not necessarily true."
The two Horse Girl looked at each other, flames appearing in their eyes, their fighting spirits intertwining.
