I'm in Teresin, dedicated to playing badly

The reason he came here was simply because he suddenly remembered that the last time the Emperor of the East Sea was scolded by Rudolf (actually, Rudolf told him some of the truth), he had comforted her here while holding her.

According to others and his own deductions, the child may have encountered something recently and was in a bad mood, so he might have come to this place to stay, so he came to take a look.

but now......

Seeing the figure still huddled in the distance, Shinji Kitahara did not hesitate and walked straight over.

Perhaps hearing footsteps, before Kitahara Shinji even got close, the Emperor of the East Sea raised his head and looked in the direction where Kitahara Shinji was.

Then, the East Sea Emperor, who had originally intended to appear calm, froze completely upon seeing who it was.

"Trainer... San?"

Upon seeing Kitahara Shinji suddenly appear before him, the Emperor of the East Sea stammered.

"You, how did you get here...?"

"I was looking for you, and I thought you might be here, so I came to check."

As he spoke, Shinji Kitahara walked over to her and handed her the honey drink he had been carrying all the way.

"I was planning to go to your dorm to check on you, but you weren't here. I feel a bit cold now... Let's find a warm place to drink later."

With that, Kitahara Shinji sat down next to the Emperor of the East Sea.

As for the Emperor of the East Sea, after receiving the honey drink, he didn't rush to drink it. Instead, he secretly glanced at Kitahara Shinji out of the corner of his eye before speaking in a low voice.

"So, Trainer-san, is there something you need from me?"

"There are some things I'd like to discuss with you, mainly about the upcoming matches."

Shinji Kitahara nodded, and then spoke.

"But let's not talk about that now."

With that, Shinji Kitahara took off his coat and draped it over the Emperor of the East Sea before speaking.

“You’re out in a place like this, dressed so lightly. Look at your face, it’s all white from the cold. Why don’t you go back inside… Put these on first, they might help.”

After being draped with clothes, the Emperor of the East Sea was stunned for a moment.

After realizing what was happening, she tugged at the hem of her clothes, feeling the warmth of Kitahara Shinji emanating from it, and couldn't help but turn to look at Kitahara Shinji.

"And what about you, trainer?"

"I?"

Shinji Kitahara smiled.

"It's okay, I've been moving around for a while and I'm still warm, so I don't need this for now."

Despite Kitahara Shinji's words, the East Sea Emperor remained silent for a few seconds, looking at the thin clothes left on Kitahara Shinji's body, before reaching out to take the clothes off and returning them.

"Trainer, horse girls are much stronger than humans, this little bit of cold won't bother you..."

"You can wear it. After all, if I catch a cold, I'll just stay in the dorm for a few days at most, and it won't have any impact. But if you catch a cold because of it, then it will delay your training... Wear it, I'll be fine."

However, despite Kitahara Shinji's words, the Tokai Emperor still insisted on returning the clothes to Kitahara Shinji.

After a while of this stalemate, and seeing that the two were about to freeze if they continued to refuse, Kitahara Shinji suddenly remembered something and opened his arms to the Emperor of the East Sea.

The Emperor of the East Sea was momentarily stunned when Kitahara Shinji opened his arms.

When she realized what Kitahara Shinji meant, a blush appeared on her face, which had become somewhat pale from the cold.

Although her emotions were extremely complicated due to various events, after hesitating for a moment when she saw the outstretched arms in front of her, she still moved her feet and curled up little by little.

Very warm.

After curling up in Kitahara Shinji's arms, the East Sea Emperor was like a cat that had snuggled into a warm nest in winter. He quickly melted into Kitahara Shinji's embrace, his face slightly flushed as he rubbed against him, gently inhaling the wonderful scent he hadn't seen in so long.

As for Kitahara Shinji, after she crawled in, he first draped the garment over her body, making sure there were no gaps that might expose her and make her feel cold.

He held her with one arm, gently patting her back, and placed the other hand on her head, skillfully rubbing her hair.

a long time.

After sensing that the kitten in his arms was gradually relaxing, Shinji Kitahara slowly spoke.

"emperor."

"......Um."

She buried her head even deeper, and her body tensed up slightly.

Then, Shinji Kitahara's voice rang out again.

"Can you tell me what exactly happened?"

After a pause, Shinji Kitahara lowered his head, looked at the kitten in his arms, and spoke sincerely.

"I'm not pressuring you. If you really don't want to answer this question, that's fine too."

"But seeing you like this, I'm really worried."

"If you really don't want to tell me the reason, then just tell me what I can do to help you."

“I am your trainer, Emperor.”

"Trust me, okay?"

A cool breeze rustled through the woods and along the path.

As the words fell, a wisp of snow slid off a branch and fell to the ground.

The child in his arms, after hearing his words, clutched at his clothes with both hands, buried his head in his chest, and remained silent for a long time before finally giving his first direct response.

"......fraud."

"......What?"

Shinji Kitahara was stunned for a moment.

Then, the Emperor of the East Sea raised his head and looked directly into his eyes.

It's clear that after raising her head, she was trying hard to put on an angry expression.

But looking at the face so close to him and feeling the warmth emanating from him, the Emperor of the East Sea, despite his best efforts to remain angry, softened in the end and even looked somewhat adorable.

However, despite not being able to get angry no matter what, the East Sea Emperor still held her breath as much as possible and then said the words that had been dormant in her heart for a long time.

"Trainer-san is a big liar!"

After saying that, she hardened her heart and bit down on Kitahara Shinji's neck.

"and many more--"

"hiss--"

Chapter 239: What brings you here?

The moment the Emperor of the East Sea bit into Shinji Kitahara's neck, his mind went completely blank.

She didn't know why she did this, just as she didn't know how she should feel about Shinji Kitahara.

Ever since she returned from the Symbolist family, the hair of Shinji Kitahara that she found in Rudolf's room has been a thorn in her heart, causing her an indescribable pain whenever she thinks about it.

Later, she even subtly inquired with others to confirm that Shinji Kitahara had not stayed at the academy that night, but had been with other people, and that no one knew his whereabouts.

Combined with the fresh hair found in Rudolph's bed crack, if you say there's nothing between them, not even Little Chestnut Hat would believe it, let alone her.

Concealment, deception, betrayal...

To the Emperor of the East Sea, who had never experienced any malice before, these actions were already despicable enough.

Not to mention, the two people she trusted most were the ones who did this.

Should she be angry? Perhaps she should, since they did lie to her.

But the question is, on what grounds should she be angry?

Although Rudolf didn't say it explicitly, the chairman surely noticed that Rudolf liked Trainer Sang, and therefore had some reason to be angry.

As for Shinji Kitahara, his blockhead nature is obvious to everyone, and his attitude towards her remains as clear as ever—it's the kind of affection and care a trainer has for a horse girl.

In this situation, even the Emperor of the East Sea himself did not feel that he had any right or qualification to criticize him.

Moreover, strictly speaking, she wasn't even a horse girl in his team.

Feeling wronged, sad, and confused...

For nearly two months, she not only avoided Shinji Kitahara, but also didn't go to see Rudolph much. However, Rudolph was in a bit of a mess due to various circumstances, so he didn't notice her situation.

But Shinji Kitahara noticed it.

And it wasn't just his attention; she also noticed his care for her over the past two months, as well as his attempts to ask her questions and help her.

If only Kitahara Shinji wasn't so dense, if only he had even the slightest chance of knowing her feelings, if only he hadn't been so good to her...

At least she would have a reason to be angry with him.

But there was no Danfan.

So she was even more upset and didn't know how to face him anymore.

Just then, he appeared, his attitude unchanged, wanting to take good care of her regardless of his own needs, his concern in his words and worry in his eyes undisguised.

Then, perhaps because of a sudden relaxation of mindset, or perhaps because of Shinji Kitahara's question.

But in short, the moment his question fell, it was like the last straw that broke the camel's back, collapsing the dam in her heart. All the grievances and sadness she had accumulated poured out, causing her consciousness to blur for a moment.

By the time she came to her senses, she had already bitten Kitahara Shinji's neck.

"Trainer..."

Seeing Kitahara Shinji gasp in shock after being bitten, the Emperor of the East Sea's gaze became flustered.

"I...I didn't mean to...I..."

The Emperor of the East Sea offered an explanation, seemingly at a loss for words.

But before she could explain for even a few seconds, her voice stopped.

Before she could finish explaining, a hand covered the back of her head, gently pulled her into an embrace, and gently rubbed it.

"Yes, it's alright. I believe you are a good child, Your Majesty."

After calming the emperor down, Kitahara Shinji touched the spot where he had been bitten with his other hand. After confirming that there was no real damage, just two rows of teeth marks, he didn't pay any more attention to it.

As for horse mothers, especially small ones, there are too many of them who like to bite when they get emotional. He's long been used to it.

After holding the Empress and comforting her for a while, and feeling her trembling gradually subside, Kitahara Shinji spoke again.

"So, Your Majesty, can you tell me why you think I'm a fraud?"

After a moment of silence, feeling the warmth surrounding her from all directions, the Emperor of the East Sea hesitated for a few seconds before finally mustering his courage and speaking slowly.

“Trainer, when I visited the president’s house, I found your hair on her bed in her bedroom.”

"Moreover, it smells very fresh."

Shinji Kitahara's body stiffened.

What? His hair? In Rudolph's bed? And it's still very fresh?

How can this be?

He hasn't had any contact with Rudolph recently, let alone said he slept in her bed, how could that be...etc.

Shinji Kitahara suddenly paused.

Wait, at some point, he probably, it seems, did indeed sleep in Rudolf's room for one night.

Even though they were sleeping on the sofa instead of a bed, hair is relatively light, so it might fly onto the bed, or it might have stuck to each other during their fight...

Upon realizing this, Shinji Kitahara instantly understood the whole story and guessed the reason for Teibo's recent unusual behavior, then wore a wry smile.

"Your Majesty, you don't think there's something going on between me and the president, do you?"

"...Isn't it?"

The Emperor of the East Sea raised his head, his eyes reddening, and spoke with a pitiful expression.

"Even after things have come to this, you're still hiding it from me, pretending nothing happened..."

Well, upon hearing her say that, Shinji Kitahara did admit that it was indeed easy for people to misunderstand.