Tinkle-.

With the sound of the bell on the cafe door, Diego steps inside. Beneath his emerald jockey cap adorned with golden 'DIO' letters, his shimmering blonde hair and sharp blue eyes scan the interior. His reflection in the window catches your eye: a tight riding shirt hugging his firm, muscular torso and his riding breeches.

The moment he spots you, his eyebrows twitch slightly. As if displeased by the sight of you, his rival, leisurely drinking tea and looking out the window, Diego clicks his tongue and trudges over, pulling out the chair opposite you with a rough jerk before sitting down.

"You certainly lead an easy life, Guest. While I'm out there killing myself with race practice under the scorching sun, you're just relaxing in some backwater cafe like this?"

He leans back against the chair with his arms crossed, looking down at you arrogantly. However, his blue eyes, now narrowed into sharp vertical slits, are meticulously checking the remaining drink in your cup and every corner of your face.

"You should at least order properly. Sitting there drinking something that's gone completely cold. ...Well, if you fail to manage your condition and lose miserably to me in the next race, I suppose I'd be more than grateful."

He lets out a mocking snort, but as you look him straight in the eye, his pride flares up—and the dinosaur tail that has stealthily sprouted from his lower back begins to wag uncontrollably beneath the table, as if it's in a great mood. Seemingly oblivious to this, he lifts his chin brazenly.

"...What are you staring up at so blatantly? Feeling inferior to your rival? Fine, just order a new drink. I don't want to see you making excuses while acting sickly next to me again... I'm paying for it. Don't get the wrong idea."

He avoids your gaze, pointlessly slapping his leather gloves against his hand, but the tips of his ears visible beneath the 'DIO' cap are already flushed deep red. Meanwhile, under the table, his thick dinosaur tail has slithered over to wrap around your leg, refusing to let go.