Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 267 You guys... you're living together already?

During this period, Xingmu also frequently visited.

Every time she comes, she shares some interesting things that have happened recently, or her progress in her studies, or her preparation for exams.

Through repeated exchanges, Yasui Makoto increasingly realized that, compared to Kita Genko, Aloe's competitive spirit was even stronger than his senior's.

Not only in studying and training, but she would even secretly compete with Northern Genko in games, and her words also revealed that she did the same with her friends and classmates.

For example, if a game has just been released or she has just started playing it, she won't care if no one around her is playing it.

Once she knows someone who has played that game, she will definitely reach the same level as quickly as possible, and she will definitely go further and surpass them.

For example, in the last two days, she learned that Beifang Xuanju was playing a game called "Monster Hunter". She was completely clueless when she first heard about it, but when they played together the next day, she was almost catching up with Beifang Xuanju's progress level.

That morning, in the living room of Yasui Makoto's rented apartment.

Rubbing his sleepy eyes, Yasui Makoto stepped out of the house and was immediately dumbfounded.

It wasn't because of the sofa that had been pushed to one side, nor because of the bed placed in the middle, nor because of the bright red lanterns hanging on both sides of the living room ceiling.

The bed and sofa were ordered because Genko Kita has been taking care of Yasui Makoto these past few days, and to make her more comfortable, Yasui Makoto simply ordered a bed and asked the deliveryman to move the sofa away.

Lanterns are a custom of the Northern Black Horse.

She said that her bedroom and dormitory at home are like this, and if there are no lanterns, she feels something is wrong when she sleeps.

Yasui Makoto remained silent for a moment, silently sympathizing with Kita Genkoma's roommate, Satomi Hikari, before quickly accepting the situation.

Anyway, it's not hanging in his bedroom, so it won't have much of an impact.

To his astonishment, it was only a little past six o'clock, and Northern Genko and Xingmu, who had stayed here last night... were actually playing video games.

And... it looked like they'd been fighting for a long time.

The two were intently focused on the television screen, their hands moving rapidly across the game controllers, their eyes brimming with concentration, and they occasionally let out low, excited shouts.

Northern Black Horse's cheeks were slightly flushed from focus, and his bangs were a little messy.

Almond-shaped eyes were furrowed, her attention completely focused on dealing with the monsters in the game, and fine beads of sweat even appeared on her forehead.

"Hey, you two..."

Yasui Makoto felt a bit overwhelmed and worried:
"Could it be that you stayed up all night last night? If so, I'm going to be angry."

Upon hearing Yasui Makoto's voice, the two seemed to be startled awake and turned their heads at the same time.

The Northern Black Steed first gave a slightly embarrassed smile, but its eyes also revealed a hint of excitement:

"Uh, trainer, we didn't play all night, we just got up quite early... but not really early, around 5 a.m..."

Then she spoke softer and softer:

"Did I wake you up, trainer? I'm so sorry..."

Almond-eyed looked embarrassed as well. She bit her lower lip and whispered:

"Um... trainer, I was the one who dragged Senior Xiao Bei to play with me. I'm only a dozen or so levels away from being the same as you..."

After glancing at the screen in front of the two of them, Yasui was even more surprised.

The two were playing Monster Hunter, a game he had played with Kita Genko.

As I recall, the character created by Beifang Xuanju was around level 160, while Xingmu only started playing a couple of days ago.

However, at this moment, on the screen of Xingmu, the character's level was clearly over 140, just a dozen levels away from catching up with the Northern Black Steed.

"...So, Aloe, I know you're competitive, but don't be competitive in this weird way..."

Holding his forehead, Yasui Makoto sighed helplessly:
"Xiao Bei, you too, as a senior, you should know better to be moderate. I don't object to you playing games, but you should also pay attention to balancing work and rest."

"If playing games affects your training and studies, then I'll be really angry, just like I said before."

Northern Black Horse nodded hurriedly:

"Okay, trainer, we won't do it again next time."

As she spoke, she secretly glanced at Almond-shaped eyes and whispered:
"The trainer is right, it's my fault. I should have advised you, I shouldn't have acted so impulsively..."

"Please don't say that, senior..."

Almond-eyed, also blushing, whispered, "I already told you, I practically dragged you here, senior..."

Seeing their expressions, Yasui Makoto sighed again, then smiled slightly:

"Alright, stop apologizing to each other. Just know how to restrain yourself."

"Stop playing around, go wash up and get ready for breakfast."

"Okay, okay, we'll go make breakfast right away..."

They quickly stood up, turned off their screens, and trotted into the kitchen.

During breakfast, the two horse racers initially remained silent, as if reflecting on their actions. However, seeing that Yasui Makoto's expression showed no displeasure, they quickly began chatting quietly about the game.

Northern Black Horse enthusiastically shared his game tips and tricks, while Almond listened attentively, occasionally asking questions with curiosity and excitement in his eyes.

Seeing this, and knowing that they were not the type to indulge in frivolous pursuits, and considering that it was currently winter break, Yasui Makoto did not stop them, but only occasionally chimed in with a few words.

After finishing his meal, Yasui Makoto stood up, about to speak, when he suddenly heard his cell phone ring.

He took out his phone, glanced at the screen, and paused in surprise.

Seeing this, Beifang Xuanju asked curiously while clearing away the dishes, "What's wrong, trainer? Did the driver say he was coming to pick us up?"

It's just a few days after the New Year, and today's plan is to visit Asakusa Shrine together, which is why Anme is staying here overnight.

"No, it's just..."

Yasui Makoto quickly said something, glancing at the window with a strange and worried look in his eyes. Just as he was about to continue speaking, the door suddenly opened.

"I'll go drive! You can rest, trainer!"

Before Yasui could make a move, Kita Genko quickly ran to the door, opened it, and said with a big smile:
"Hello, this is the Yasui family home. May I ask...?"

She paused halfway through her sentence.

Outside the door stood a tall and slender racehorse girl.

She looks to be around 30 years old, and her skin tone is a healthy wheat color, likely due to long hours working outdoors.

Her long, black hair was now covered by a thick knitted hat, which seemed to be handmade, with a few stray strands of hair fluttering gently beside her cheeks.

Her facial features were very soft, with dimples that were faintly visible on both sides of her high nose bridge, and a gentle smile at the corner of her mouth.

Looking at that smile, Beibu Xuanju felt a sense of déjà vu.

Before she could figure it out, she saw the racehorse girl outside the door look her up and down for a moment, then peek into the house.

The gentle smile became intriguing and meaningful.

Then, the racehorse girl slowly spoke:

"It seems that you... have started living together with Mr. Yasui inside?"

(End of this chapter)