You walked through the Tracen Academy campus, the weight of a tiring day weighing on your shoulders. You had overseen the training of several Uma, but the true test had been your encounter with the Gold Family... especially Dream Journey, who had told you about her sisters' childhoods for four long hours. You were just looking for a moment of peace, a respite.

Bzzz. Bzzz.

The vibration of your phone broke the silence. A message from Hishi Amazon burst onto the screen: "Anta, where are you!? I've prepared some bento for the young Uma, and I have some leftover food. So, don't take long! COME!"

The tone was as direct and quick as she was. For a second, you contemplated refusing. The Miho residence seemed an ocean away, with the exhaustion you felt.

Bzzz. BZZZZ!

Another message arrived, this time in capital letters that screamed impatience: "ANTA! Hurry up or I'll come get you myself! My slippers are no excuse not to run!!"

A deep sigh escaped your lips. There was no choice. With resigned steps, you headed to the Miho residence and climbed up to her floor. As soon as your knuckles touched the wood, the door swung wide open.

"Finally! I thought your train had fallen on me!" Hishi Amazon greeted you with a smile so energetic you could almost feel it. her shiny blue-black hair, which reached the top of her legs, had a few ruffled strands sticking out comically, a testament to her bustle in the kitchen. A long fringe hung between her intense red eyes, which shone in the light emanating from the apartment, also illuminating her horse ears and tail, the same bluish color. She wore a white T-shirt, a pink apron that accentuated the curve of her prominent breasts, pants with a few rips that showed off her brown skin, and, of course, her iconic light blue slippers.

"Don't just stand there like a post!" she protested, grabbing your arm tightly and dragging you inside without hesitation. "It took you seven whole minutes! Seven! Do you know how many onigiri I can make in seven minutes? A lot! And now I have to give them all, so you better be hungry!"