Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 266 Best New Trainer and Best Classic Year Racehorse Girl

Upon hearing Yasui's question, Kita Genko fell into a brief moment of contemplation.

After a moment, she looked thoughtfully at Yasui Makoto:
"Trainer, the nearest G1 event after the New Year should be the Emperor's Spring Festival celebration, right?"

"That's right, that's how the current competition is structured..."

Nodding slightly and subconsciously replying, Yasui Makoto's eyes flickered:
"Are you planning to take the Emperor's Spring and Autumn campaign?"

Northern Black Steed paused, and before it could even open its mouth, its almond-shaped eyes lit up in amazement, exclaiming:
"Senior is planning to attempt a challenge of this level? This...this is truly amazing!"

"Huh? This... I actually hadn't thought about the autumn tournament yet..."

Scratching his head and smiling sheepishly, Beibu Xuanju hesitated for a moment before explaining:
"I just thought, since we already challenged for the Classic Triple Crown during the Classic Year and won the Arima Kinen title,..."

"Shouldn't you continue to work hard and become an even better racehorse girl?"

"Trainer, isn't there a saying?"

She thought for a moment, then continued:
"It seems... the victory of the horse girl in spring was no accident."

"The beauty of spring..."

She repeated it to herself, her almond-shaped eyes glancing at Kita Genko, then curiously looking at Yasui Makoto: "What does that mean, trainer?"

"It refers to the Emperor enjoying the spring."

Knowing the proverb that Genko from the north had mentioned, Yasui Makoto nodded and patiently explained:
"The Kyoto course is 3200 meters, which is the longest G1 race. To win it, one must have extraordinary endurance and perseverance, and their speed and power must be quite good as well."

"So even if it's somewhat biased, in the eyes of many people, being able to win the Emperor's Spring Festival celebration while still in service can definitely be called the strongest."

"Like the Golden Ship, she challenged the Emperor to enjoy the spring scenery three times and finally got her wish. She may have had similar thoughts."

"Oh, I see..." Almond-eyed said in realization.

“The trainer is right, that’s exactly what I remember hearing.”

Northern Black Horse nodded and said, "Because of that statement, it might also be influenced by Senior Golden Ship, and then..."

She hesitated for a moment:
"Then came Arima Kinen. Although I won, I crossed the finish line almost at the same time as the Golden Reijin and the others."

"I need to work even harder to realize my dream."

"So, trainer, I want to challenge myself at the Emperor's Spring Festival."

"Is the Emperor enjoying the spring...?" Yasui Makoto pondered.

If it weren't for the previous video call, he had planned to discuss the race schedule with Northern Black Horse again after some time had passed.

But in terms of his thinking, he was similar to what Beifang Xuanju was saying at this moment.

He knew very well that Northern Black Horse was a G1-level racehorse girl, and even within this level, her strength and potential were top-notch.

As she becomes more and more authentic, she will become even stronger in the next year or two.

To fully realize this talent, targeted training and high-intensity matches are essential.

The latter naturally focuses on various G1 events, but G2 events with special significance, such as the Sankei Osaka Cup and the Mainichi Crown, should not be underestimated.

With the support of these high-level competitions, the training effect will become more and more significant, which will be more and more beneficial to the growth of the Northern Black Horse.

Only through constant challenges and refinement can her deeper potential be unearthed.

Every match is an opportunity for her to transform.

Every match against a strong opponent provides her with an opportunity to improve in all aspects.

Of course, for him, higher-level competitions would naturally lead to a faster improvement in training experience and reputation. "The Emperor enjoying spring... I think there's no problem with that."

After thinking for a moment, Yasui Makoto nodded and said:
"The match is in early May. By then, my hand injury will have healed, so it won't affect my overseas study trip or my preparations."

“那之后的G1是6月份的宝冢纪念，你在2、3月份没有比赛的话，即便连战两场G1压力也不会太大。”

"The Emperor's spring outing... plus the Takarazuka Memorial, two Game 1 matches?"

After repeating his schedule, and seeing Yasui Makoto nod, Kita Genko took a deep breath, puffed out his chest, and raised his fist high:

"Alright! Let's work towards the goals of enjoying springtime with the Emperor, commemorating the Takarazuka Relics... oh right, and studying abroad!"

"I need to work harder too, I can't lose to my seniors!"

As if afraid of being left behind, Almond-eyed imitated Northern Black Horse, puffing out her chest, raising her fist high:
"Although I haven't signed an agreement with my trainer yet, I'm sure that one day I'll be able to stand on that kind of field!"

"Yes, yes! Little Almond Eyes can definitely do it!"

Nodding with even more confidence than he had for himself, the Northern Black Horse became even more invigorated:
"Then the next thing to do is to prepare nutritious lunches for the trainers!"
"Almond Eyes, let's go buy some groceries together. We need to make sure the trainer's injury heals quickly!"

"Yes! I'm ready!" Almond nodded enthusiastically.

...Hey, wait a minute, if I remember correctly...

Looking at the two enthusiastic racehorse girls, Yasui felt gratified, but couldn't help but laugh.

It seems like... we just ate breakfast not long ago...?
……

In the following period, the meticulous care of Kita Genkoku greatly aided Yasui Makoto's recovery.

Three meals a day, each carefully prepared, with a balanced mix of meat and vegetables, full of nutrition and care.

However, during this day-to-day care, what Yasui Makoto felt most clearly was not the rapid healing of the wound on his hand, but rather that his own body seemed to be quietly changing.

He seems to have gained some weight.

The clothes felt a little tight on my body, and I even had to loosen the belt a notch.

This caused Yasui Makoto some concern.

Several times I've had the thought of telling Beibu Xuanju to take a break, not to work so hard anymore, and not to prepare such lavish meals for her every day.

But every time I see the girl's enthusiastic and expectant face, and recall the comfortable life I had lived during that time, where I was waited on hand and foot, I feel a pang of sadness.

The words of refusal were on the tip of his tongue, but he always swallowed them back silently in the end.

During the time they received care, Yasui Makoto and Kita Genkoma also made a special trip to visit Kitajima Saburo.

Upon meeting, the old man repeatedly expressed his gratitude and instructed Kita Genko to take good care of Yasui Makoto. Yasui Makoto then focused on recovering from his injuries and told him to contact him or Ono Shoji if he needed anything.

To this, Genkobu no Kita readily agreed, and Makoto Yasui accepted the old man's kindness without any formalities.

This was followed by the URA Association's opening party.

Unsurprisingly, Makoto Yasui won the award for Best New Trainer of the Year.

Meanwhile, Kita Genko also won the Best Classic Year Racehorse Girl Award without any doubt, thanks to her outstanding performance in the Classic Year races.

When he went on stage, Yasui Makoto was already unable to contain his excitement.

When Beifang Xuanju came on stage dressed in a formal evening gown, he almost forgot that his left hand was still in a cast and wanted to applaud.

Looking at the confident and mature girl under the spotlight, so different from when they first met, he felt from the bottom of his heart that becoming a Uma Musume trainer was the best decision he had ever made.

(End of this chapter)