[player]I really want to see Hideki and Silver Snow perform together...
[Hideki Akechi]I can make that happen if that's what you want.
[player]Yeah!
Only after hearing Hideki's reply do I realize that I spoke my thoughts out loud.
[player]Um, would it be too much trouble?
[Hideki Akechi]There's a special training grounds in the stud farm, so it should be okay as long as I let the workers know. But even a private performance can't be too casual, so can I ask you to wait for me at the training grounds so I can prepare with Silver Snow?
[player]I accept your request. I'll see you in a bit then!
Fully aware that Hideki is an out-and-out perfectionist, I am not surprised by what he is thinking. I come to the side of the training grounds and wait with great anticipation for the free performance.
Almost as if our hearts are connected, I look at the entrance immediately when the training ground broadcast changes to background music. Hideki enters the training grounds on Silver Snow like prince charming in fairy tales and approaches me slowly.
Dressage really deserves to be called equestrian ballet. Silver Snow moves with the rhythm of the music, completing the change gallop, backward walk, half-pass, piaffe, etc., one by one... Instead of following Hideki's instructions, it's more accurate to say Silver Snow is moving autonomously.
It's so elegant! That's the only thing I can think of. Hideki and Silver Snow become one in my eyes. The horse is the rider's assistant, and the rider is an extension of the horse. The connection between the two is soft but inseparable.
After the music ends, Silver Snow finishes the performance with an amble. Enthusiastic applause breaks out in the entire training grounds, which is the best reward for Hideki, Silver Snow, and the performance itself.
[???]Tsk, he's still as skilled as ever. Just you wait and see, it won't be long until I become a champion too!
I hear a sullen voice behind me, which is the only discordant factor in the cheering around us. Judging from the tone, this person should know Hideki. I turn around to see who the speaker is.
However, too many people have been attracted here by the equestrian performance, so I can't identify the speaker at all.
[Hideki Akechi]What are you looking at?
[player]Oh, nothing. Hideki, your performance with Silver Snow is out of this world! I don't know how I can describe it. In short... it was brilliant!
Hideki accepts my praise graciously and nods his head in thanks.
[Hideki Akechi]I'm glad you like it.
[player]Of course I like it. I don't think anyone can not like such an amazing performance.
[Hideki Akechi]If you like it, I can perform for you again in the future, but I'll make some advance preparations next time to give you a performance that belongs only to you.
[Shadow Conqueror]*Neigh—*
On the green grass under the bright sun, Hideki, who is leading a white horse, extends an invitation to me. I don't think anyone would say no, and I won't either.
[player]Okay... it's a promise then.
Everyone present starts smiling, and our joyful emotions are accurately conveyed by Silver Snow's neighing.
The sun is so nice today, and the wind is so gentle.
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