Polaris Absolute Speed ate this meal with great satisfaction; it was arguably the most satisfying meal she had had in recent days.
After devouring all the dishes that had been served earlier, she went back for several more servings, to the point where the chef took notice of her.
After that, whenever she approached, the chef would proactively start serving her food, with a strange look of challenge in his eyes, as if his profession had been challenged.
Sirius Symboli and Miho Shinzan witnessed the entire process, their expressions completely numb; they watched Polaris Absolute Speed’s stomach, which showed no signs of swelling, and gradually fell into contemplation.
The surrounding Uma Musume also occasionally glanced over, their eyes filled with unconcealable shock.
It’s unclear who started it, but after asking Polaris Absolute Speed if she minded being on camera and receiving an affirmative answer, people began taking photos and videos with their phones and uploading them to JRA Friend Circle.
Some even egged her on, predicting how high the stack of serving plates could get, while others, with friendly intentions, came over to try and get to know Polaris Absolute Speed, asking her how she managed to eat so quickly and elegantly, and so on.
“What’s going on?
Why is everyone gathered in one spot?”
When Maruzensky and Symboli Rudolf, who had just finished handling documents, arrived at the cafeteria, they saw this somewhat chaotic scene.
Noticing the Student Council President’s arrival, the Uma Musume immediately hushed, and the crowd quickly dispersed, retreating to the side, revealing the blue-haired Polaris Glacier at the center of the commotion.
Polaris Absolute Speed also noticed the change in atmosphere and turned her head back in confusion, her chopsticks still holding a half-eaten croquette.
“Polaris?!”
Maruzensky was the first to speak; she gasped when she saw the exceptionally high stack of plates on the table in front of Polaris Absolute Speed.
However, she quickly recovered and, smiling, let out a sigh of relief:
“So that’s what it is.
These children gathered together made me think something had happened.
Polaris is really popular.”
As she spoke, she glanced at Symboli Rudolf beside her, signaling with her eyes, hoping she would say something to clear up the misunderstanding and, incidentally, deal with the current awkward atmosphere.
Unexpectedly, Symboli Rudolf didn’t respond; instead, she looked at Polaris Absolute Speed with a thoughtful expression, muttering something under her breath.
Maruzensky felt puzzled and leaned in closer to listen carefully, realizing she was saying:
“Strange, how did she do it?
How can she eat so much food and her stomach remain the same?”
This question wasn’t just Symboli Rudolf’s; almost all the Uma Musume present had the same thought.
How did she do it?
This is too unusual!
“Isn’t that the Emperor?
What, you even have to control how much one eats?”
The one who finally broke the awkward silence was not Polaris Absolute Speed, nor Maruzensky, nor Symboli Rudolf herself, but Sirius Symboli, who had stood up at some point.
At this moment, Sirius Symboli was like a startled cat, her ears perked up, her arms crossed, glaring at Symboli Rudolf with an unfriendly expression.
Hearing her voice, Symboli Rudolf also came back to her senses.
She looked at Sirius Symboli, then at Miho Shinzan and Polaris Absolute Speed, who were sitting at the same table as her, and then smiled and said:
“What, isn’t this Sirius?”
“Polaris Absolute Speed has just arrived at the academy, and as the Student Council President, I naturally need to take good care of her.
I wouldn’t restrict her just for eating a bit more, after all, the cafeteria allows you to eat as much as you want.”
“If that’s the case, then why don’t you hurry and get some food?
Are you standing here to display the Emperor’s authority?” Sirius Symboli wagged her tail, her gaze shifting slightly.
Seeing this, the smile on Symboli Rudolf’s lips widened slightly, and she said nothing more, signaling Maruzensky with her eyes, and the two walked towards the other side.
Maruzensky smiled and waved at Polaris Absolute Speed before leaving, and Polaris Absolute Speed nodded slightly in response.
After the Student Council President moved away, the surrounding Uma Musume also did not gather around again, instead dispersing.
However, everyone secretly remembered that very hungry blue-haired Polaris Glacier named Polaris Absolute Speed.
“Polaris, how much longer are you planning to eat?”
After sitting down again, Sirius Symboli reminded her, somewhat exasperated; if this continued, it would truly feel endless.
Miho Shinzan also cast her gaze over, her tail wagging slightly, growing a little impatient.
Polaris Absolute Speed had just finished her last croquette at that moment.
Hearing this, she put down her chopsticks, wiped her mouth with a tissue, and replied:
“I’ll stop here for now.
I’m pretty much tired of most of the cafeteria’s dishes.
I probably won’t eat for this long next time.”
She paused, took a breath, and then stood up.
“Let’s go.”
It was three o’clock in the afternoon.
When the bell rang for class to end and the teacher made an announcement, the Uma Musume left the classroom one after another.
The three, Polaris Absolute Speed, who had already agreed to do a parallel run, also went together to the training ground behind the teaching building.
Incidentally, Trainer Kumi also came; she was called over to be the referee.
When she learned that her young lady was going to do a parallel run with other Uma Musume again, her excitement also soared, and she even brought a tablet computer, saying she wanted to collect more data and so on.
And Symboli Rudolf, who had received the news from who knows where, was also standing on the side at this moment, arms crossed, looking as if she was inspecting.
Maruzensky naturally followed along; in fact, being able to see Polaris Absolute Speed run again, even if Symboli Rudolf hadn’t come, she would have definitely come.
Under the influence of these two “big figures,” Uma Musume gradually noticed this side, and the news spread through word of mouth without them realizing it.
“Is that…Polaris Absolute Speed, the junior?
The one from the cafeteria.”
“Yes, she is!
Is she going to run a training race?
Even President Rudolph is here; it looks very interesting.”
Regardless of the reactions of other Uma Musume, the three of them, Polaris Absolute Speed, had all changed into their athletic wear and were doing warm-up exercises.
“Polaris, in this parallel run, I will use all the strength I currently possess.
You must also give it your all.”
Sirius Symboli stretched her leg, but her gaze was not on Polaris Absolute Speed; instead, it was directed towards Symboli Rudolf.
“I will.
In fact, I will always give my all against any opponent.” Ice gradually condensed in Polaris Absolute Speed’s eyes, and Chilling Aura was already brewing around her.
“That’s even better.”
Miho Shinzan quietly glanced at the two.
Being a person of few words, she didn’t force herself to assert her presence, as for Uma Musume, many emotions can actually be conveyed through running together.
“I will too, give it my all.”
Soon, the three were ready and stood behind the starting line marked on the grass.
Trainer Kumi stepped forward and briefly explained the race rules:
“Running one lap around the training field counts as finished.
My position is the finish line.”
She paused, raised a hand, and loudly signaled:
“Ready!”
Each took their pre-run stance, Chilling Aura around Polaris Absolute Speed was already fully charged.
“Three!”