I'm in Teresin, dedicated to playing badly

Thinking this, Shinji Kitahara couldn't help but glance at Alice, who smiled back at him.

"What's wrong? Trainer Kitahara, no, trainer."

She kept smiling and continued speaking.

"Are you trying to test my various qualities first? There's no need for that. I have very precise data here."

As she spoke, she took a stack of documents out of her white coat pocket and handed them to Shinji Kitahara.

Shinji Kitahara didn't refuse, since he didn't want to cause trouble if he could save himself some trouble.

But after flipping through only a few pages, looking at the content and analysis displayed in the materials, he frowned, and after flipping through a few more pages, he simply stopped reading.

Seeing his performance, Alice looked puzzled.

"What's wrong, trainer? Can't you understand?"

"No, I can understand it."

Shinji Kitahara shook his head, then waved the documents in his hand.

"But these data are incorrect, or even significantly biased, and cannot be used as a basis for training."

"impossible."

When it came to her professional field, Alice immediately became serious.

"These are all results I have tested and calculated repeatedly, so there's no way they could be wrong. If you really don't understand, I can explain them to you."

"There's no need for that. I can point out a few obvious deviations to you right now."

As he spoke, Shinji Kitahara pulled out a document with a simplified human anatomy from the data, then pointed to a spot on the upper left side of the right knee. After showing it to Alice, he spoke again.

"Follow me and do this movement."

After he finished speaking, he slightly bent his right leg and turned it to the side, making a movement that looked a little strange, but was not difficult.

Alice was confused, but since she had chosen him as her trainer, she had no choice but to follow along, though she thought to herself that his illness seemed more serious than she had initially thought.

"hiss--"

The intense pain interrupted her thoughts.

The instant he completed that movement, excruciating pain shot through the spot that Shinji Kitahara had marked earlier, accompanied by a severe feeling of weakness.

"You see."

Shinji Kitahara had an expression that said he had expected this.

"I'm not saying the data is wrong. In fact, I often like to use data to speak for myself. But the premise of relying on data is that you must at least be able to confirm the accuracy and reliability of the data you are relying on."

Although the pain was intense, it came on and went quickly.

A few seconds later, Alice regained her normal expression, but there was a hint of doubt in her eyes.

How did you determine that?

"It's very simple, just look."

Shinji Kitahara shrugged.

“I know you probably won’t believe this explanation, but I’m telling the truth. If you still don’t believe me, I can point out a few more things that are wrong.”

"......No."

Alice knew very well that the move was a running motion that wasn't very common, but was occasionally used when cornering.

It's just that it's not commonly used, so she didn't include it in her tests.

Without Shinji Kitahara's reminder, although the chances were slim, if she had used that running style on the track, judging from the situation just now, there would have been a 99% chance of an accident.

At best, they'll lose the race; at worst, they'll suffer broken bones, or even be trampled by the horses behind them that can't stop in time, leading to an even more serious situation.

Having confirmed this, she looked at Kitahara Shinji with even more interest and surprise, thinking that no wonder the Emperor of the East Sea chose him as a trainer; he certainly seemed to have some skills.

"Trainer, are we going to do a test next?" she asked.

However, upon hearing her words, Shinji Kitahara immediately shook his head firmly.

"No, I'll wait until Monday."

"......Why?"

Shinji Kitahara replied matter-of-factly, "Because we're on holiday right now."

What a joke! How could a slacker like him possibly work overtime during the holidays?

Admittedly, the trainers at Treson headquarters were all incredibly excited.

Not to mention weekends, even on public holidays and annual leave, I would choose to train with my teammate, hoping to win with more effort and sweat—though it might be forced upon me.

This is why, even though Treson has plenty of holidays and a very relaxed schedule, the trainers are still incredibly busy every day and don't even have time to exercise.

But what does that have to do with Shinji Kitahara?

He initially came to Tressen with the attitude of just getting paid, and didn't really crave victory or fame.

His ideal life would be to get through these three years peacefully, avoid a pelvic fracture, and unlock permanent residency in the basement.

As for his attitude towards the job of a trainer, it's not that he doesn't respect it. After all, no matter how much he slacks off, he still has to do his job and at least be worthy of the salary.

But he would absolutely not touch anything else, such as involution, voluntary overtime, or getting into an improper relationship with someone he was in charge of and thus getting himself into trouble.

So he readily refused Alice's test request and prepared to go out shopping as planned.

Despite being rejected, Alice wasn't angry; in fact, her interest only grew stronger.

In fact, if Shinji Kitahara hadn't rejected her last time, she wouldn't have come looking for him today.

When she was in the infirmary, she just felt that this person was different from ordinary people and was a rare experimental subject, so she wanted to recruit him to her own account and use him as a guinea pig for drug testing.

But after being rejected, she became even more interested in him, and after completing her experiment, she began to look up and pay attention to information about him, and the more she looked, the more incredible it seemed.

But now, based on the abilities he had just demonstrated, she suddenly realized that he might be much more interesting than she had imagined.

Even all the information she currently possesses may only be the tip of the iceberg, making her increasingly interested in Shinji Kitahara.

She blinked her red eyes, rested her chin on her hand, and began to speak with great interest.

"I was just about to go out to buy something, so why don't we go together—no, never mind, I suddenly remembered I have something to do."

Halfway through her sentence, she suddenly noticed the solar eclipse to the side and immediately changed her mind.

Although she was very interested in Shinji Kitahara, it looked like a young couple going out on a date, and she wasn't so tactless as to be that clueless.

Shinji Kitahara also noticed her gaze and could roughly guess what she was thinking.

But he had no intention of explaining, after all, this woman was far too dangerous, and he didn't want to spend even a second longer with her.

but......

"We're not in that kind of relationship."

Eclipse suddenly spoke, looking at Alice and speaking earnestly.

"And I'm worried he might try to touch me inappropriately on the street. If you're not too busy with your own thing, could you come with me?"

Kitahara Shinji: "...?"

No, how could you have the nerve to say that?

Chapter 30: Perhaps Too Much for You

In short, because of the eclipse's sudden appearance, the original duo became a trio.

Alice seemed to be in good spirits, chatting with Eclipse the whole way.

Eclipse seemed to be in a better mood than before. Although she didn't talk much, she responded to most of Alice's words and would occasionally answer a few questions.

The only one who was unhappy was Kitahara Shinji, who was walking at the front. Listening to the chatter behind him and thinking about the gloomy future ahead, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, wondering what sins he had committed to always end up like this.

While Kitahara Shinji was sighing and complaining, the three of them arrived at their destination without incident.

Next comes shopping.

Because she needed to leave the school and to avoid causing widespread panic, Alice changed out of her signature white lab coat, which was a rare occurrence for her.

She wore a purple off-shoulder sweater and black trousers, with a faint smile on her lips. Compared to the Frankenstein monster she had seen before, she looked like a completely different person, even exuding a more alluring charm.

As for solar eclipses, they remain perpetually black.

From the earmuffs on her head to the stockings on her feet, everything was black, only the shades varied. It should have been a very ordinary outfit, but combined with her delicate face and unique temperament, it had a special charm.

Add to that Shinji Kitahara with his long face in front, and this unusual combination is bound to attract the attention of passersby.

Many people mistook them for well-known racehorse girls and approached them for autographs and photos, but of course, they were all refused.

Amidst the commotion, the three walked around the shopping street, stopping at several supermarkets along the way. Now they had several bags in their hands, each containing their own necessities.

Among them, the one from Alice was the least, but also the most expensive. It contained something ominous that one could tell just by its scent from the black sealed bag.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. She could get most of the experimental materials from Treson, and she could also ask someone to buy the rest for her. The only things she could buy herself were those that were not convenient to report to the school.

The bag containing the eclipse was medium-sized and mainly contained incense, toiletries, tail care solution, and other small items that might be needed in daily life but not in the dormitory. All sorts of things were gathered into a rather large bag.

As for Shinji Kitahara...

Folders, notebooks, writing tablets, sets of pen refills, various odds and ends...

Most of the items were things the trainers needed, a small portion were things he lacked in his dormitory, and various men's clothing. All of them filled two large bags, and he also had a large writing board tucked under his arm.

Eclipse originally wanted to help him share some of the pressure, but Shinji Kitahara refused because he knew that the next part was the main event.

clothing store.

Moreover, it's a special supply for Ma Niang.

Due to their physical differences, horse women and human women have different requirements for clothing quality, so they cannot be sold in the same place. This has led to the formation of a specialized industry chain and various brands.

However, the store that Shinji Kitahara brought them to was not one of those well-known brand chain stores. Not only was the location somewhat remote, but compared to the glamorous shops on the street outside, it even looked rather shabby.

"Um, guinea pig... trainer."

Looking at the dilapidated shop in front of her, Alice frowned and couldn't help but speak.

"If you don't have enough money, I have some extra funds I can lend you. You should understand the importance of clothing and its impact on the horse girl's health. Even if you don't have enough money..."

"You'll find out when you go in."

Shinji Kitahara didn't bother to explain and simply led them inside.

Unlike the dilapidated exterior, the interior of the store was quite nice, even surprising Alice.

Under the warm light, several rows of display cases stood silently, with various horse girl costumes arranged in categories. Just by looking at the luster of the surface, you could tell that they were not ordinary goods, and the materials used were not those commonly found on the market.

"Here we go again, you brat."

Behind the counter, an elderly woman with wrinkled skin looked up at Shinji Kitahara and spoke in an annoyed tone.

"You've made a fortune in Tresson, haven't you? Well, I'm not giving you a discount today."

“Sure, anyway, the Treson cafeteria is free, so I can spend as much as I earn now.”

Shinji Kitahara shrugged.

"And I have indeed received a lot of care from you, Mother-in-law, over the years, so it is only right to give back."

"Just a couple of compliments and the brat's getting all cocky."

The elderly woman laughed and scolded, then spoke.

"Forget it, you should save some money. With your personality, you probably won't last long in Tressen and will be kicked out soon. Don't come crying to me about being poor later—go pick out your own things."

After saying that, the elderly woman lowered her head again and began to deal with the clothes in her hands, no longer paying attention to Kitahara Shinji.

After they finished talking, Alice curiously poked Eclipse and asked in a low voice.

"Who is that?"

“An old lady who helped us before used to live in the countryside and made clothes for horse breeders. She was very skilled, but because it was all handmade, the output was not high. In addition, she didn’t like to be famous, so few people knew about her.”

After giving a brief explanation of the solar eclipse, he and Shinji Kitahara started picking out clothes.

While they were picking out clothes, Alice couldn't resist browsing the store out of curiosity.

Looking left and right, her fingers occasionally tracing the surface of the clothes, feeling the texture that was completely different from those mass-produced branded products, her eyes gradually began to change.