( She held the tip of her hat after that comment, just choosing to remain quiet after it. )
Eh? Oh right, that would be pretty strange wouldn't it? Usually a trainer is watching from the sides.
( Cheval would continue making her way to the tracks, just turning around —
Jeez, learn some confidence... It's odd that our first training session will be both of us running, huh?
[ She giggled, following Cheval to the track fields. ]
( It feels like she's making a bit of a mistake putting her trust in her... b-but she'll try! )
M-Mm. I'm sorry ahead of time if something happens though. 💧
[ She flicked her tail normally, once again checking out her figure. ]
Hmmm... Before we do solve this issue, I want to try running while I'm like this. That shouldn't be a problem at least, right?
( It's kind of embarrassing with how close her trainer is right now... )
U-Uweh?! Protect you? I'm not really good at that kind of stuff, you really shouldn't trust me with doing that sort of thing T-Trainer!
Crap...
[ She whimpered, huddling close to Cheval. ]
I don't know how to be like her, I'm gonna need you to protect me in-case someone tries to call for me.
Crap..!
[ Her tail flicked fervently. ] So this is what it's like to have a body of an Uma Musume, huh..? Physically strong, I feel like I could break through this wall...
I suppose you could call it a particular sense... I'm not sure.
( Placing a finger on her chin to think a little. )
Maybe you drank something that was an experiment of Tachyon-san's?
Ah.
( She was a little worried from earlier that Reimu might deny the offer, there was always that creeping concern in her that the worst case might happen but she seemed relieved upon hearing her accept the offer to be trainer. )
...
[ she smiled. ]
...Well, how could I say no to a face like that?
[ she extends her hand out to her. ] I'd be more than glad to be your guide. We both have a lot to learn, so let's walk down this road together.
M, Mm! I can't really think of who else to ask and... if you're willing to encourage someone like me then I can't think of anyone else to be my trainer...
So... If it isn't a problem. I would like if you were my trainer.
[ Her reaction was definitely out of left field, so seeing that it startled her, Reimu settled down with a deep breath. ]
W-Wow, sorry um...
Ahem.
[ Reset... inhale... exhale... and... ]
M-Me? Really?
( ... Did.... Did she say something wrong? This pause right now is really unsettling. )
Ah, uh- !!!
( Cheval was taken off guard by her yelling in utter shock, her tail and ears sticking up as a result. )
EEHH?!