Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 13 I want to challenge the classic triple crown
Looking at the comments on the phone, envy flashed through his mind again. Satomi Mitsuzuan then glanced at the total number of fans and was stunned.

"310 fans... doesn't seem like a lot..."

"Hmm? Guang Zuan-chan, what did you say?"

Once again immersed in the joy of having just obtained a competition account, Beibu Xuanju buried his head in his phone and did not hear clearly what his roommate said.

After hesitating for a moment and shaking his head, Satomi Mitsuzumi said with concern:

"Nothing... I mean, since Xiaobei now has a trainer and a tournament account...

"As for the next phase of your career, Xiaobei... or your trainer...

"Have you ever considered this?"

The fingers sliding on the phone paused, the excitement on his face slowly subsided, and Beibu Xuanju's expression gradually became solemn.

In fact, in addition to being roommates, Kitagawa Genju and Satomi Mitsuzumi are childhood sweethearts.

The two knew each other when they were very young. They attended the same elementary school and when they were about to enter adulthood, they were admitted to Central Tresen Academy together.

However, after knowing each other for such a long time, Satomi Mitsuzu had the impression that her friend had rarely shown such an expression.

Oops, did I ask something I shouldn’t have…?
Satomi Mitsuzu clenched her fingers nervously.

There was silence in the room for a while.

"I made a decision……"

Contrary to his usual lively and energetic self, Northern Xuanju took a deep breath as if he had made a great decision.

"I want to challenge the classic triple crown."

Satomi Mitsuzumi's eyes widened instantly and her mouth opened slightly.

In the Shining Star Series, G1 events are of the highest standard and have the fewest number, with only 25 events in total each year.

Among these 25 top-level competitions, three are particularly special.

The year when horse racing girls fully entered the traditional style was called the "Classic Year", and was later collectively called the "Ancient Horse Year".

Gaoyue Appreciation, Japanese Derby, Chrysanthemum Appreciation.

Only Uma Musume from the Classic Year race can participate in these three special G1 limited events.

For this reason, these three events are also known as the "Classic Triple Crown".

In other words, every Uma Musume has only one chance to compete in her lifetime.

Every year, there are about 10,000 horse girls in Japan who can pass the assessments of the various Tresin Academy.

The Classic Triple Crown only happens once a year, and there is only one champion for each event.

To win any of these three G1 events, it is no exaggeration to say that their strength is one in a million.

However, Satomi Mitsuzu remembered clearly that his good friend was still melancholy and confused a few days ago.

Sadly, many trainers told her she would be better off running shorter distances.

What makes me confused is that I don’t know what to do.

The classic triple crowns are 2000 meters, 2400 meters and 3000 meters, all of which are middle- and long-distance events. If you focus on short distances, you will definitely not be able to win them.

Her friend's dream since childhood was to step onto the stage of the Classic Triple Crown like her idol. Faced with the conflict between reality and dreams, Mitsuru Satomi asked herself that if she were in his shoes, she would also feel melancholy and confused.

However, in just a few days, my friend suddenly made up his mind and set his sights on the battle front that all horse girls dream of.

...Is it because of her trainer?
Suddenly having this idea, Rimi Mitsuzumi pondered it for a while and became more certain.

After I surprisingly told her that I had found a trainer that day, my friend has almost never felt sad or confused again.

Or rather, he forgot all that and was completely immersed in the joy of being a trainer.

But my friend hasn't come back since school this afternoon.

While having dinner in the evening, my sister told me that she had trained in the dance hall for the whole afternoon, and the trainer was in charge of the guidance.

Satomi Mitsuzu was deeply impressed by the trainer who was a little too young.

Passing the Central Training Exam at the age of 18 was unheard of. It caused a sensation a few months ago and people still occasionally mentioned it in school.

However, from the gossip she'd heard, it seemed the trainer wasn't planning to start as an assistant like her predecessors, but instead wanted to sign a contract as a horse girl right after her debut. In the past, Satomi Kozumi would have considered that a bit of a fantasy.

When it comes to training, knowledge alone is not enough; sufficient experience is also required. Her sister and others also think so.

So when she first heard that her friend's trainer was this person, she was a little worried to be honest.

Now it seems that this trainer is indeed a little unusual.

Not only can you teach your friends those strange gestures and sitting postures.

During dinner, my sister also said that the special training in the dance hall in the afternoon seemed to be very interesting.

Regardless of the effect, Northern Black Horse seemed to be enjoying the training and was obviously adapting to the new training method.

This is quite impressive, considering that it is already difficult to adapt to the training methods of being a horse girl, let alone being able to do it right from the start.

This shows that the trainer's ability is as outstanding as his test results.

Since my sister thinks that trainer is extraordinary, perhaps...

After thinking for a while, Satomi Mitsuzumi spoke tentatively.
"Xiaobei, the Classic Front...was it recommended by your trainer?"

"Ah? Hehehe, no..."

Like a soap bubble being popped, as soon as Satomi Mitsuzumi opened her mouth, Northern Xuanju, who had been hesitant just now, suddenly smiled foolishly and scratched his head.

"The trainer simply asked me what makes a great horsewoman and whether I had considered what kind of races I would like to run in the future.

"Hey, Hikari-chan, do you still remember my dream when I was admitted to Central Academy?"

When his friend suddenly changed the subject, Mitsuru Satomi was stunned for a moment and nodded.

"Well, you want to become a miraculous horse girl like Emperor Senior."

"Yes, Senior Emperor..."

Beibu Xuanju nodded with a look of longing and hesitation, and fell silent.

“That’s what I told the trainer at the time.

“The trainer asked me how I understood miracles.
"I suddenly didn't know how to answer."

Not knowing how to respond, the black-haired, red-eyed girl began to mutter continuously.

“I suddenly understood what the trainer was asking.

“Excellence, brilliance, miracles, these are things that are impossible to pin down.

"As a trainer, I should pay more attention to things that can be seen and touched rather than these intangible things.

“I don’t understand what he’s been doing these days, especially today, for my training.

“But whether it’s watching my training, adjusting my pace, or running a lot of numbers, it’s all visible and tangible.

"As his horse girl, I should also think about things that can be confirmed.

“I don’t know if I’m outstanding or not, but it’s clear from game to game.

"And Senior Emperor's miracles were achieved through running through one game after another. In that case..."

She took a deep breath.

“I will start with the Classic Triple Crown, just like my predecessors.

“No matter what others say, I trust my trainer, he said he would help me achieve my dream.

“I also believe in myself and won’t let my trainers down.

"I won't disappoint the fans who have been supporting me since then."

After a moment of silence in the dormitory, soft applause broke out.

"Diamond-chan..."

Looking at her friends who were applauding her, Kita no Xuanju was surprised to see that Satomi Mitsuzumi took out her mobile phone with a smile, and after clicking a few times, an interface for following her event account appeared.

"I believe in you too. I believe you won't let me, your fan, down, Xiaobei."

(End of this chapter)