"In short... although the president has woken up, she doesn't seem to be able to be discharged for a short period of time."
"Mm, it feels like she has only recovered the minimum of her abilities. It can only be said that she can still get out of bed and knows how to wash up and change clothes, but even so, it's very difficult. She still spends most of her day resting in bed."
And in the hospital room, the charges who had been strictly forbidden from entering the day before had regained their freedom of movement on this day. It's just that, unlike what Tokai Teio and most of them had thought, they had not really witnessed Rudolf waking up.
And even the news that "Rudolf is awake" was relayed to all of them by Agnes Tachyon and Manhattan Cafe when they were leaving the hospital room. However, before Teio and the others could all enter the room to check on her and him, Tachyon had stopped all of them and said with a relaxed smile:
"But now, the Emperor is probably not suitable to meet you all. Mmm... you understand. The just-awakened Emperor is relatively weak. She probably doesn't want too many people to know about her in this state."
"So everyone, why not be patient and wait until tomorrow when the president has recovered a bit more before coming to visit her? She needs to rest now and is not suitable to be disturbed."
"What about Kitano?" And at that time, Gold Ship, who was the only one who seemed to have a different focus, suddenly raised the matter she was most concerned about, her eyes sharp and her tone cold as she said:
"He has taken care of the president all night. His body is so weak. He should get some rest."
"That's right, let alone Rudolf. That guy really needs to rest. His body can't be delayed."
"That's right... we should let him step back and rest well. That's the most crucial thing."
And the moment Gold Ship said this, it was quickly echoed by many of his charges. Among them, the wishes of Tamamo and Ardan were the strongest. But what no one had expected was that when Tachyon heard these words, she also showed a bitter smile and took the initiative to explain:
"—I'm sorry, although I know what you're saying is right, we can't agree with your point of view."
"Please forgive me for not being able to explain the reason, but the current Emperor seems to be inseparable from him. But please rest assured, I believe this Emperor will definitely not let him be on tenterhooks again. They will both get the best rest."
"For the time being, let me and Cafe, the two who woke up the Emperor, and the doctors of the Mejiro family be responsible for taking care of their daily lives. How about that?"
"Please rest assured. Although Cafe and I are not very good at taking care of people, if it's just looking after them, there will definitely be no problem."
And Tachyon seemed to feel that her words might not be able to eliminate everyone's doubts and unease. After all, considering her reputation, almost everyone regarded her as a dangerous person. Therefore, on this basis, she chose a reason that no one could refute and said softly:
"Besides, even if something unexpected happens to the two of them, my potion can save them more timely. Does anyone have any objections?"
"..."
As expected, when she brought out her professional knowledge as a mad scientist, Gold Ship and the others were completely speechless. And as she had instructed, everyone also gathered again early the next morning and only then saw him and the others who had been watching over her all day in the hospital room.
However, what was somewhat unexpected was that when they came to the hospital room, they found that he was actually packing up the bed that had been laid on the floor. And what surprised him a little was that among the personnel this time, Gold Ship was surprisingly missing.
"Didn't she come with you?"
"I don't know. I didn't see her this morning. She's not answering her phone or emails." And Nakayama Festa also shook her head. Now all her attention was focused on him. Looking at his face, which was a little more haggard than yesterday, she couldn't help but feel a little heartbroken.
And just like her, his charges all had the same feeling... it's just a pity that they didn't know he had used a year of his life to treat her yesterday. This complexion was already the result of a full night's rest. Otherwise, they would probably have carried him back and forced him to sleep on the spot.
"Before, when Tamamo and I were passing by the training ground, we seemed to have seen her—ah, Kitano, open your mouth. I made this myself. Ah~"
"Ah... thank you, Oguri Cap."
And at this time, Oguri Cap, who had been the least restless of the group yesterday, was holding a large bento box. While feeding him with a spoon, she answered his question. "She seems to have been training hard since early in the morning. Tamamo and I went to ask her, but she said that with you all here, there was no need for her to go. So she didn't come this time."
"Hey... it seems she wants to work hard to make you happy in the Japanese Derby," Special Week, who was speaking on the side, was also holding a well-prepared get-well gift. This was a supplement she had chosen for Suzuka. One bag was for Rudolf, and the other was for him. And the bag they had prepared for him was obviously much larger than the one for her... I wonder if they had gotten the object of their visit wrong.
"Gold Ship is training seriously? That's really rare. Even under me, she seemed to be completely unwilling to do extra training."
Getting this news, he was also a little surprised. But besides the surprise, it was more of a feeling of relief. He had a strange feeling of "my naughty daughter has grown up and knows how to share her parents' worries," and also nodded in approval.
Of course, he did not forget to turn his head and ruffle her hair, answering softly:
"Festa, you have to learn from her these few days. The Japanese Derby is only a month away. You can't fall behind."
"The Japanese Derby is fine. I don't plan to lose at all." And faced with the haggard but still concerned about him at the first moment, her mood at this time was also not sure whether it was warm or sad. Although she did not know about his "life return" ability, she also knew that the reason why Gold Ship was working so hard was also to win more time for him.
After this day, she knew very well that his time might have been lost a lot... but as long as they won the Japanese Derby, they could greatly make up for the life he had lost. This was her and Gold Ship's most urgent task now.
And speaking of the Japanese Derby, which she was determined to win, but even Tokai Teio, who had come to visit Rudolf but had actually noticed his haggardness, had chosen not to interrupt. Instead, she silently took out a cup of the normal-flavored honey drink she had prepared for him and her and took the initiative to hand it to him.
"Trainer Kitano, this is my favorite honey drink. I specially prepared a normal sweetness for you and the president."
The "prince" was clearly not sure how to send a friendly signal to people, so all aspects seemed a bit clumsy. But she still insisted on conveying her goodwill to him for the first time, saying softly:
"You worked hard yesterday. Drinking something sweet is good for relieving fatigue."
"Also, what you did yesterday for the president... really, thank you very much..."
When she said the latter part, for some reason, a strange sourness welled up in her heart. It was not the sourness of jealousy, but a feeling of wanting to cry. Although Tachyon had claimed to the outside world that it was her medicine that had woken her up, she still had a strong feeling—his companionship was the key to waking her up.
Especially at that time, when she heard that she had woken up, the big stone that had been hanging in her heart finally fell. She was finally unable to pretend to be strong and cried her heart out in the corridor.
At that moment, she felt that her constantly aching heart had finally calmed down. The uneasy and fearful feelings that the other voice in her heart had been constantly transmitting had also completely dissipated. The feeling of wanting to cry from the bottom of her heart was more like a cry of relief that a sense of security had returned to her side.
She knew that she was very afraid of losing the president, even more afraid than she had imagined. Therefore, she was also sincerely grateful to him for waking her up. And even in her heart, for the first time, she had the thought of "why not just let them win the Japanese Derby."
On one side was her "only" trainer in her dream, and on the other side was him, whom she was genuinely grateful for and had a high affection for in reality. Which one should she focus on? This made her a little confused...
However, before she could be confused for too long, his action of taking the honey drink from her hand made her come back to her senses. And she saw that after he had taken a light sip, he also said to her gently:
"The sweetness is just right. Thank you, Teio. I'm also looking forward to your performance in the Japanese Derby."
Speaking of which, he seemed to have predicted the thoughts she might have, and his tone was a little more solemn as he said to her, "But you'd better not hold back in the Japanese Derby because of today's events. A race must be won fair and square. Otherwise, even if they win, I don't think Festa and Golshi will be happy."
"Is... is that so..."
And being戳中d by him, she also couldn't help but blush. The doubt in her heart also disappeared in a flash, but her pounding heart showed her unusual mood.
Why... does he always seem to be able to say what's on her mind? Is he that good at reading people? Or is it that her compatibility with him is that good, that she is very suitable to be his contracted horse girl?
It's a pity... the trainer I'm waiting for is not him. Otherwise, I really hope to be his charge.
She also couldn't hide her regret. After all, besides not being dedicated to her, he really met all her requirements for a trainer in every aspect.
But the promise between her and her trainer, his last wish... she had to achieve it.
She also made up her mind again in her heart. But for some reason, she always felt a faint pain in her chest, and a particularly anxious voice was always saying something to her... what on earth was going on?
However, her thoughts now were only known to her. Festa and the others were now more worried about the health of him, who was staying in the hospital to take care of the president.
And yesterday, since she had known that he had driven everyone out of the hospital room and was alone with Rudolf, she, who had been feeling a palpitation, also took the initiative to stand up and ask gently:
"By the way, Trainer Kitano, if the president's condition has stabilized, does it mean you can go back to Tracen to rest today?"
"I see you seem to have become much more haggard. If possible, my sister and I, and everyone else can watch over her here. You can take a good rest for a while."
"—Ardan is right."
And on the other side, Mejiro Palmer was also peeling an apple on the side, casually turning her gaze to him. And her full spirit did not look at all like a person who had not gone home yesterday but had stayed in the hospital with him, Tachyon, and Cafe all day.
However, it was precisely because she had been watching all day that she knew that she should get him out of here as soon as possible—don't get me wrong, she didn't hate him. In fact, as someone who had witnessed how bad his complexion was yesterday, she knew very well that he had worked too hard because of Rudolf's matter. Her perception of him could be said to be quite good.
Of course, not to the point where she would break her promise and fight with her sister over a man... but it had already made her feel that he was a "good friend" she could trust—it's just a pity that he didn't know this.
But the reason why she wanted to get him out of here quickly was because she knew very well that now, although everyone seemed to be very閒, and were more concerned about his situation, but that was because Rudolf had not woken up yet. Otherwise... everyone would immediately focus on her situation...
Although, it's not the physical condition, but probably the mental condition...
"Before Rudolf wakes up, it's better for you to go back quickly. Otherwise, it will be troublesome."
"...I'll try again."
And he also opened his mouth. Faced with his arm that was still being unconsciously held by her, he also, after a moment's hesitation, tried to break free from her restraint, and also prayed in his heart that she would not notice...
But unfortunately, before he could act, she on the hospital bed finally made a move. She slowly opened her hazy eyes, revealing a pair of obviously recovered spirit, particularly bright eyes.
"President?"
And seeing her awake, Tokai Teio also immediately leaned forward. She didn't even notice his expression of extreme helplessness, and with unconcealed joy, she said to the awakened her:
"President! You're finally awake! I was so worried yesterday!"
"Do you feel okay, President? Are you uncomfortable? Everyone and I brought get-well gifts. Do you want to eat?"
"..."
However, faced with her beloved disciple's series of questions, there was not a trace of expression on her face. She just turned her gaze to his face on the side, and her face clearly showed a bit more joy.
The next moment, he saw her open her arms and, under everyone's gaze, said in an unprecedentedly spoiled and slightly weak voice,膩膩:
"Luna... hug."
"...Eh?"
For a moment, the hospital room fell into a deathly silence. Except for him and Palmer, who had known this situation long ago, all the horse girls, the moment Rudolf spoke, looked at each other strangely. Everyone's face was filled with the confused expression of "did I hear that right just now?" but they also found that the other party's face was also like this...
And he, with a troubled expression, faced the Rudolf who had opened her arms to him. After a moment of hesitation, he asked tentatively:
"Rudolf... this occasion, so many people, is not very appropriate, right?"
"—Luna wants Kitano to hug."
However, Rudolf, who had been rejected by him, as if stimulated by something, almost instantly had tears in her eyes. Under the horrified gazes of everyone, she emphasized again as if throwing a tantrum, and said in a very dissatisfied tone:
"Just like when we were little, can't we just hug casually? Luna wants Kitano to hug me and get me out of bed."
"Also, I've said it many times. You have to call me Luna. If you call me Rudolf again, I'll be angry. We were so close when we were little!"
Her blunt words seemed to expose a lot of topics at this moment, and also made C.B., Special Week, Suzuka, Oguri Cap, and Invincible, all of whom had understood something from her words just now, immediately cast their gazes on him with renewed vigor.
And in contrast, Tamamo, Tokai Teio, Ardan, and Festa, who did not quite understand her words, looked at each other in a daze and subconsciously repeated:
"...Luna?"
"Childhood?"
"Close?"
"—Everyone, as you can see, our Emperor seems to have had her brain damaged."
And at this time, Mejiro Palmer, who knew the past of him and Rudolf, finally couldn't sit by and do nothing. Under everyone's gaze, she glanced sideways at Rudolf, who showed not a trace of acting or flaws, and finally announced helplessly:
"She is still very fragile now, so fragile that it seems her brain can't make judgments. Please treat her as a ten-year-old child for now."
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