After seeing that storefront, Representative Chiaki had been thinking about it constantly.
However, the decision of whether to purchase it still had to wait until Maruzensky arrived to be discussed.
But Maruzensky was still unable to discuss the matter due to the dorm manager.
Therefore, Representative Chiaki, sitting on the sofa, merely turned her head to look at Tokai Shizen, who was holding the baby. "Shizen, if you were given a storefront, what would you plan to do?"
"..."
After turning her head to glance at Representative Chiaki, Tokai Shizen returned her gaze to her child. "I don't know."
Representative Chiaki knew that Tokai Shizen probably already knew what she wanted to do, which was why she said she didn't know.
Because she felt that it would be better for Representative Chiaki to decide such things.
And seeing Tokai Shizen's reaction, Representative Chiaki thought for a few seconds before speaking, "Anyway, it's just a hypothesis. If I were to decide, I'd probably consider a Western restaurant or a simple fast-food place."
"So you like that."
"After all, Shizen, your cooking is quite delicious."
After saying this, Representative Chiaki reached out and lightly teased the child in Tokai Shizen's arms, then spoke again, "But considering your health, perhaps a snack shop or something similar would be better."
"After all, that way there would be some income. Although it might not be much, it should still be enough."
Listening to Representative Chiaki describe the future, Tokai Shizen merely smiled and didn't say much.
She knew what Representative Chiaki wanted to do, but the other party hadn't officially proposed it yet, so under these circumstances, Tokai Shizen wouldn't expose it.
And looking at the smile on Tokai Shizen's face, Representative Chiaki simply leaned her head on Tokai Shizen's shoulder, then spoke again, "Tokai."
"Hmm."
"I..." After a slight hesitation, Representative Chiaki still didn't say the words.
Although she was free, she also knew that if she were to make that request now, Tokai Shizen would definitely agree, and such agreement might not be out of Tokai Shizen's own free will.
Thinking of this, Representative Chiaki was silent for a few seconds, then shifted her gaze away from Tokai Shizen. "Speaking of which, that Shopping Street is quite close to Tracen Academy. If a shop were opened there, I could visit you often later."
Hearing these words, Tokai Shizen opened her mouth.
A hint of worry appeared on her face.
Noticing Tokai Shizen's reaction, Representative Chiaki realized that she seemed to have said something she shouldn't have.
After all, the fact that Rudolph Symboli served as the Student Council President at Tracen Academy was something almost every Uma Musume knew.
And if that Shopping Street was near Tracen Academy, then that meant...
Realizing this, Representative Chiaki was silent for a second before continuing, "But you don't need to worry. That person won't appear on the Shopping Street. Normally, she only moves between Tracen Academy, the dorms, and the Symbol Family, basically a three-point line, with not many other needs."
Saying this, Representative Chiaki paused for a moment.
"Besides, if she really comes to find you, aren't I here too?"
Listening to Representative Chiaki's words, Tokai Shizen merely nodded.
But she still didn't respond.
Clearly, she was still worried about this issue.
But unlike what Representative Chiaki thought, Tokai Shizen wasn't worried about herself; she was worried about Representative Chiaki and Maruzensky instead.
After all, the Symbol Family was the largest family here at the moment. If one were to look at it by era, perhaps the SS bloodline of later generations could challenge the Symbol Family, but before the appearance of the SS bloodline...
Uma Musume basically meant the Symbol Family had the final say. After all, the Seven-Crown winner was indeed the pinnacle of Japanese Uma Musume at the time, the pinnacle until Almond Eye appeared.
So, Tokai Shizen was worried not about herself, but about Representative Chiaki.
Listening to Representative Chiaki's words, Tokai Shizen merely adjusted her expression slightly, letting a hint of a smile return to her face.
Then she spoke again, "But it's just a hypothesis, isn't it? It hasn't even been decided whether to buy it yet."
Saying this, Tokai Shizen turned her head to look at Representative Chiaki. "So, discussing it so much isn't actually very useful."
Listening to Tokai Shizen's words, Representative Chiaki didn't say much.
She could tell that Tokai Shizen wasn't happy about this matter.
Because Tokai Shizen's ears were slightly flattened.
This indicated that she was not in a good mood. Representative Chiaki, noticing this, merely nodded, "You're right. Since it hasn't been bought yet, there's not much to worry about."
Unlike before,
Representative Chiaki didn't dwell on Tokai Shizen's worries.
She chose to be understanding.
It was a choice like Maruzensky's, a choice she wouldn't normally make.
Listening to Representative Chiaki's slightly awkward change of subject,
Tokai Shizen didn't say much, only continuing along Representative Chiaki's words, "Speaking of which, Chiyo O's debut race is coming soon, isn't it?"
"Hmm, I remember. Her debut race is probably around August, so there are still four months."
Tokai Shizen simply nodded at this, "It might be good to go watch the race then."
"You're going to watch Chiyo O's race?"
"Yes." Saying this, Tokai Shizen looked at Representative Chiaki, and looking at her, Tokai Shizen spoke again, "After all, she's helped me a lot. It wouldn't be right if I didn't even go to her debut race."
Representative Chiaki just nodded at Tokai Shizen's words, "But speaking of Uma Musume, who do you favor, Tokai?"
"Among this year's Uma Musume?"
Seeing Representative Chiaki's expression return to normal, Tokai Shizen feigned thought before giving her answer, "If I had to pick one, it would probably be Tamamo Cross?"
"Tamamo Cross?"
Hearing this unfamiliar name, Representative Chiaki looked completely bewildered.
After all, she truly couldn't remember who Tamamo Cross was.
Though, this was also normal, because the current Tamamo Cross was still being beaten down in dirt races. If her performance continued to be poor, she might even switch to steeplechase.
So, it was only natural that Representative Chiaki didn't remember her.
Watching Representative Chiaki's reaction, Tokai Shizen simply smiled, "Her current performance isn't very good, but later on…"
"Later?"
"She'll probably get better, but she might also keep losing."