Yuzao Cross, huh… I’ll remember that.
Polaris Glacier nodded, then gave a simple self-introduction as per etiquette: “I’m Polaris Glacier. You don’t have to be formal; just call me Polaris. I mainly came here to meet you this time.”
The gray-haired Horse Girl in front of her hadn’t begun her full development yet. Although her figure was a bit slender, she looked quite lively and confident.
As for the talk of being a good prospect… she indeed possessed a unique temperament not found in ordinary Horse Girl, and her future performance could indeed be anticipated.
“Polaris, huh? I’ll make sure to remember your name and face too. By the way, you…”
Yuzao Cross’s words were cut off by an exclamation from beside her:
“Polaris Glacier?! Is it *that* Polaris Glacier?! The one who dominated junior races, known as Han Hime?!”
A young woman with long green hair, who seemed to be Yuzao Cross’s Trainer, widened her mouth slightly, looking utterly astonished.
It was fine that Yuzao Cross didn’t know, but as her Trainer, she had specifically researched Han Hime’s dominance and her special identity.
“Nice to meet you, Miss Polaris Glacier. It’s an honor for Kumi and me to meet you!”
She suddenly bowed deeply, speaking the entire sentence at a rapid pace.
“Eh?! Komiya-san, what’s suddenly wrong with you?!”
Yuzao Cross was also surprised by this, feeling somewhat confused.
But she quickly realized the meaning of the words just spoken. Her gaze towards Polaris Glacier unconsciously softened, accompanied by intense curiosity and bewilderment.
“You two were training just now, weren’t you? It was rude of me to interrupt. If possible, would you allow me to treat you to dinner later?”
Polaris Glacier said softly, her noble lady persona fully activated.
“Um… um…”
Upon hearing this, Komiya-san didn't respond immediately. Instead, she looked at Yuzao Cross, her expression hesitant.
“No, I can’t. My mom is waiting for me at home.”
Yuzao Cross closed her eyes and shook her head, then opened them and replied:
“It wasn’t easy for Mom to find a place willing to take us in, and to let me train at such a wonderful facility. I’d feel bad if I didn’t spend time with her.”
“So, I’m sorry, Polaris. Let’s do it another time when there’s an opportunity.”
“Hoho, I see. I understand.”
Polaris Glacier, having been refused, smiled faintly and didn't mind. She turned to glance at the Head Maid, who had been quietly standing beside her, and blinked slightly:
“Then, let’s leave it at that for now, Yuzao Cross. Can I call you Kumi?”
“You can, Polaris. You look older than me.”
Yuzao Cross smiled and agreed. Although there were many things she didn’t understand, Komiya-san would probably explain them to her later, right?
“Then… see you next time.”
After exchanging contact information, Polaris Glacier left with the Head Maid.
Watching their figures gradually recede, Komiya-san visibly let out a huge sigh of relief:
“Phew… that scared me.”
“So what exactly happened? Why were you so scared, Komiya-san?”
“Even though Polaris seemed very imposing and had an extraordinary aura, her tone and attitude were still friendly, right? I didn’t feel any malice. There’s no need to be scared to that extent, right?”
“Kumi…”
Komiya-san took a moment to compose herself, then suddenly reached out and placed her hand on Yuzao Cross’s shoulder, saying earnestly:
“Hey, Kumi, let me ask you a question.”
“If a Horse Girl competes in six races within four months, with four of them being major stakes races, and wins each race by a huge margin of over 15 lengths, what would you think of her?”
“Huh?! Komiya-san, are you dreaming? How could such a monster exist?!”
Yuzao Cross’s first reaction was disbelief. What did six races in four months mean?
And four of them being major stakes races, winning each by over 15 lengths?
Komiya-san didn’t reply, just silently stared into Yuzao Cross’s eyes.
The latter gradually realized something was amiss, her expression slowly turning incredulous. She couldn’t help but ask in a weak voice:
“Is that true? Is Polaris really that strong?”
Komiya-san still didn’t reply, only nodded heavily.
“Is that so? Polaris is such a monster? That’s truly chilling.”
Yuzao Cross gave a strained smile. So she had just been talking to such an existence? By the way, why did she come looking for her and Komiya-san?
There were other Horse Girl in the nearby training grounds, but she didn’t hesitate at all, walking directly towards them.
“Kumi, that’s not all. This private training center is even named after her. Do you know what that means?”
“Huh? But isn’t this where that impressive-looking lady…”
At this point, Yuzao Cross clearly paused.
That lady…
Not only took her and her mother in, allowing them to live in a comfortable big house, but also let them use this amazing facility for free…
Even ensured that the uncle who once taught her received the best treatment…
The super impressive lady, specifically named this training center after Polaris?
“Ah, ah! Speaking of which, that lady did mention it!”
As if suddenly remembering something important, Yuzao Cross clutched her head and let out a strange cry.
“It’s her daughter! Polaris is that lady’s daughter! She specifically mentioned wanting to support her daughter’s races more!”
“Sigh, Kumi, have you finally understood?”
Komiya-san sighed slightly. It was such an important matter, yet she had forgotten it due to the long time and her daily excitement about coming here to train.
“But it’s truly surprising that Polaris is that lady’s daughter.”
Thinking about it that way, today’s meeting must have been pre-arranged.
“I feel so bad for calling her a monster just now, and I even refused to have dinner with her. Everything feels terrible.”
“It’s okay, Kumi. As long as you find time to talk properly, there won’t be any problems.”
At this point, Komiya-san also seemed to remember something. She quickly pulled out her phone and purposefully tapped the screen several times.
Then she held it in front of Yuzao Cross, saying:
“Look, she has a race next Sunday. We can go watch it, right?”
Upon hearing this, Yuzao Cross’s ears twitched slightly. She looked up and saw that what was displayed on the screen was indeed Polaris Glacier’s race announcement.
No, it should be Han Hime’s race announcement.
【Han Hime will compete in the G3 Desert Royal Cup next Sunday! Polaris Glare's chilling aura will sweep through the Tokyo Racecourse!】
“Han Hime… Is that Polaris’s title? That’s pretty good.”
A flicker of light passed through Yuzao Cross’s eyes as she looked up at Komiya-san:
“Okay! Komiya-san, let’s go watch next week!”
Not only to meet Polaris again, but also to witness her monstrously terrifying strength firsthand.
“Mhm, it’s conveniently at the Tokyo Racecourse, very close and convenient.”
The two exchanged glances and both smiled, thus setting their plans for next Sunday.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
“What do you think of that child, Young Lady?”
In the car returning to the manor, the Head Maid suddenly spoke.
“Potential… I can only say that for now.”
Polaris Glacier leaned back in her seat, closing her eyes slightly as she replied:
“She hasn’t fully developed yet, after all, and I haven’t seen her run, so it’s hard to give an evaluation.”
She paused slightly, a smile appearing on her lips:
“I quite like her personality, and her way of speaking too. It’s very distinctive.”
She remembered it was called Kansai dialect, right?
“Young Lady, that’s actually a very high compliment. I’m sure Madam will be happy to hear it.”
To capture the Young Lady’s interest, it was indeed the right decision to sponsor Horse Girl.
“Is that so?”
Polaris Glacier looked at the street outside the car window, thought for a moment, and then asked:
“Where is Mother, and what is she doing now?”
She had heard about Mother from others more than once, but her impression of her had never been very deep.
“Well… Madam should be on a plane to England right now.”
The Head Maid smiled, slowly saying:
“As for what she’s going there for… it’s most likely still something related to Horse Girl.”
“If you’d like, Young Lady, you can call Madam tonight.”
Gone to England?
Polaris Glacier’s eyelashes trembled slightly, and her mind uncontrollably surged with thoughts.
“Okay, I will.”
In the end, she only said it faintly, then completely closed her eyes and remained silent.
Back at the manor, after dinner and bathing.
At ten o’clock at night, Polaris Glacier sat on the edge of her bed, holding her phone, and for some reason, nervously dialed a number.
“Beep—beep—”
The ringtone sounded for less than a moment before the call was answered, and a woman’s voice came from the other end:
“I’m in a meeting right now. I don’t care who you are, you have one minute to say what you need to say.”
Unexpectedly, it was a very serious and cold tone, conveying an absolute authority that brooked no defiance.
Upon hearing this, Polaris Glacier first paused, then took a deep breath and softly called out:
“Mother, it’s me, Polaris Glacier.”
“……”
After her words were conveyed, the other party seemed to fall silent. She waited for several breaths but heard no reply.
“Let’s end here for today. Anything else can wait until tomorrow. You may all leave now.”
The phone seemed to have been moved away, and only faint sounds could be heard. It wasn’t until almost two minutes later that the normal sound resumed:
“Mommy’s here, Polaris. Do you have something you want to tell Mommy? No need to rush, take your time.”
Unlike the previous seriousness and coldness, the voice coming from the other end of the phone now was like melting snow in spring, conveying warmth and tenderness.
Polaris Glacier pressed one hand against the quilt beside her, gripping it slightly harder. Her mind was momentarily blank:
“Actually, there’s nothing much I want to say. I just wanted to try calling Mother… calling you, Mom.”
“Hoho, but Mommy has a lot of things she wants to hear from you.”
She paused slightly.
“How have you been lately? Are your races fun? Have you made friends at the academy?”
“Are the Head Maid and Kumi taking good care of you? Do you like the racing outfit I made for you?”
“Are you able to control Polaris Glare's chilling aura that comes from your body now? How is your mastery of the domain? Have your favorite foods changed?”
“How’s your full development progressing? How tall have you grown? Have your breasts developed?”
“And also…”
“Wait! Mom, wait! There’s too much, I can’t even remember it all, let alone reply!”
To be honest, Polaris Glacier had never been so flustered in the past few months. Her head was spinning.