The next day, Tokai arrived alone at the school gate of Tracen Academy.
Then, she saw the person waiting for her.
A person in a black suit.
Looking at the other person, Tokai just tilted her head.
The other person, however, walked directly in front of Tokai, "Is this Miss Tokai?"
"...Hmm, it's me."
To the other person's question, Tokai just nodded with a slight worry.
Clearly, she didn't trust the other person.
After all, it was just someone she had just met.
Noticing Tokai's slightly wary look, Kashimoto Riko fumbled in her suit and found her identification: [Tracen Academy Acting Academy Head].
Looking at the word "Acting" on the identification, Kashimoto Riko just sighed, then turned it towards the other person: "In that case, can you trust me?"
Acting Academy Head.
Looking at such identification, Tokai once again looked up at the other person: "May I ask, why..."
"Because that facility is built on the land purchased by Tracen Academy, that's why you're asked to come here."
Saying this, Kashimoto Riko rubbed her head with a troubled expression: "At the time, I suggested building it directly underground at Tracen Academy, since Tracen Academy has purchased quite a bit of land."
"But never mind, let's go there first."
Kashimoto Riko sighed as she said this, then turned around, "Just follow me."
It wasn't long before the two of them had walked a short distance.
Tokai had already roughly understood why she had complained so much.
After all… seeing Kashimoto Riko sit down to rest for the eighth time in a three-kilometer walk, a subtle change appeared on Tokai's face.
Because she realized that this person's physical strength was so poor that she might not even be able to compare to her own sickly state.
Kashimoto Riko, who was being stared at by Tokai, simply blushed, "I'm just not good at sports."
It was clear that she was aware of her own many shortcomings.
So Kashimoto Riko merely continued to explain, "There's only a short distance left, I don't need…"
"Um, do you need me to carry you on my back?"
"…"
These few words plunged Kashimoto Riko into complete silence.
It was clear that she didn't know how to respond to Tokai.
But after several seconds of internal struggle, Kashimoto Riko, who knew her own physical limitations, finally nodded, "Then, I'll trouble you."
Then, with Tokai's help, the two of them finally arrived at what looked like the entrance to a mountain hiking trail shortly after.
Looking at the warning sign placed at the entrance, with the two large red characters for "Danger" written on it.
Tokai turned her head to look at Kashimoto Riko, who had just been put down but still had a slight blush on her cheeks, "Um, is it this way?"
"Yes, this is it. Also, don't tell anyone about what just happened."
Saying this, Kashimoto Riko bypassed the danger warning sign and walked directly into the entrance of the hiking trail.
And then, after another short walk, Tokai's vision was illuminated.
Looking at the space where all sorts of equipment could be described as complete, Tokai turned her head to look at Kashimoto Riko.
Kashimoto Riko didn't say much; she simply spoke in a businesslike manner, "Let's go. Next, you need to give a statement. Of course, the person who kidnapped you will also go with you for a second confirmation."
Seeing Kashimoto Riko's businesslike demeanor, Tokai simply nodded, then continued, "Um, your blush hasn't completely faded yet."
"…Then wait for me a moment."
"Oh, okay, okay."
Soon after, once her complexion had completely returned to normal, Kashimoto Riko continued to lead Tokai forward.
Before long, the two of them arrived at the door of a room.
And at this moment, Tokai saw who was sitting inside through the open door.
Mejiro Sanfeng… different from how she had appeared in their many previous meetings.
Now, Mejiro Sanfeng sat on a fixed, one-piece metal chair.
Her hands and feet were completely cuffed, preventing much movement.
Even, there were two Uma Musume standing behind her.
Looking at such protective measures, Tokai simply took a deep breath, then sat down opposite Mejiro Sanfeng.
The two sat on opposite sides of the table, without many words; they simply looked at each other in silence.
Until the first question came, from Kashimoto Riko, who had already entered work mode.
"Miss Yayoi, is it true that Mejiro Sanfeng kidnapped you?"
"…Mm."
And upon seeing Tokai's response, Kashimoto Riko, who was recording the incident at another table, looked at Mejiro Sanfeng.
Facing her gaze, Mejiro Sanfeng nodded.
And this inquiry continued for half an hour until everything was completed.
However, after the inquiry, Tokai only asked Kashimoto Riko one question:
"Um, may I ask for what reason was she…?"
"Well, although the main reason is kidnapping, essentially, it's still caused by the Uma Musume's inherent possessiveness."
Kashimoto Riko's response was very direct.
This answer made Tokai freeze for a second; she realized the crux of the matter: "Possessiveness?"
"Yes, and you are also an Uma Musume, so you should know more about what possessiveness is than I do. Therefore, some key points won't be explained. Simply put, if possessiveness causes harm to others, regardless of whether the harm is severe or not, the person will be brought here for permanent detention and imprisonment."
Kashimoto Riko's words clearly explained why Mejiro Sanfeng was here.
But, at the same time, Kashimoto Riko's explanation also made Tokai fall silent.
It was clear she had thought of something.
Noticing this, Mejiro Sanfeng simply looked at Kashimoto Riko, "Can we talk alone?"
"I regret to say, not…"
The Uma Musume behind Mejiro Sanfeng directly gave a response, but before she could finish, Kashimoto Riko stood up, "That applies to those we catch, but she surrendered herself, so she has the right to make this request."
Kashimoto Riko's rebuttal was not thought up on the spot or casually fabricated.
Instead, it was true.
Because for Uma Musume who can recognize their possessiveness early on and actively seek them out, the subjective judgment is that they can still be saved, at least they can recognize the problem of possessiveness.
Therefore, there are indeed some lenient regulations in this regard.
Thus, Kashimoto Riko stood up, "You have one hour."
Having said this, Kashimoto Riko had already walked to the door.
And the two Uma Musume who had originally stood behind Mejiro Sanfeng also left the room.
After seeing both of them leave.
Mejiro Sanfeng's gaze returned to Tokai, and she spoke, seeing the slight worry on Tokai's face, "It seems you've already been attacked by an Uma Musume with possessiveness."
The question received no answer.
Mejiro Sanfeng also knew why the question went unanswered.
Because Tokai was worried about surveillance.
And from this, it could be inferred that the Uma Musume with possessiveness that Tokai encountered was likely someone close to her.
Thinking of this, Mejiro Sanfeng merely sighed. As someone who had once turned back from the edge of the abyss.
Therefore, she understood many things, and so… she spoke again. Although she was probably the person who had caused the most harm to Tokai, she still intended to remind Tokai:
"Be careful of those people. If you truly encounter danger, then go find…"
Mid-sentence, Mejiro Sanfeng's voice stopped.
After a brief silence, Mejiro Sanfeng, with her head bowed, uttered the name that, for Tokai, could be synonymous with disgust.
"Rudolph Symboli."
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