Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 278 The Prosperous Girl with the Kansai Dialect

Hokuto Genko had come to observe his opponents' training, but he hadn't expected to encounter such a heated debate right from the start. He secretly glanced at Yasui Makoto, his eyes showing a hint of bewilderment, as if asking how to deal with the situation.

Yasui Makoto returned a reassuring look. After all, it wasn't the first time he had witnessed the racehorse girls of the Golden Family. Such arguments... were, in a sense, commonplace.

After calming down the Northern Black Horse, he quickly looked toward the training ground.

Unlike the full-scale facilities at Treson Academy, this place only has two 500-600 meter grass and sand running tracks, as well as a lawn area for physical training.

Surrounding the starting point of the grass track were five female racehorses, four of whom looked very familiar.

The goldsmith's face flushed red, and the veins on his forehead bulged slightly. He was about to refute the gold ship again.

Golden Ship stood with his hands on his hips, his eyes wide open, staring directly at his opponent without flinching.

The two were on the verge of a fight, as if they were about to start sparring on the training field at any moment.

Meanwhile, Dream Journey and Zhongshan Celebration, one looking helpless, continued to act as peacemakers, while the other continued to fan the flames with great interest.

Amid this tense yet comical atmosphere, the last racehorse seemed completely detached from the world, unaffected in the slightest.

She stood quietly with her hands at her sides, her figure graceful and elegant.

Beneath her neatly trimmed bangs were a pair of bright yet serene eyes.

Her waist-length cherry-red hair was smoothly tied into a long side ponytail, swaying gently in the breeze, with a faint shimmer between the strands.

Her posture was elegant and poised, every subtle movement was perfectly executed, and her whole being exuded the noble air that only the elite could possess, as if the surrounding noise had nothing to do with her.

Faced with the heated argument among her seniors, she simply listened quietly, occasionally nodding slightly, as if she were thinking about something.

His gaze was instantly drawn to the racehorse girl, and Yasui Shinko secretly pondered to himself.

She looks... about the same age as Almond Eyes. To remain so calm in such a noisy environment shows remarkable composure. Wang Ziding...

The racehorse girl with an extraordinary air about her was none other than Wang Ziding. Northern Black Horse, who had also noticed her, nodded, his eyes full of approval, and said:

“Trainer, Wang Ziding looks… very composed.”

"Hmm, he does seem to be a calm and collected person. However..."

Yasui Makoto pondered for a moment: "Her usual performance and the competition are two different things. As for her specific situation on the field... we'll have to see how she performs in training first."

The two were not speaking loudly. At this moment, Takatoshi Imanami shook his head helplessly and walked towards the runway with Golden Journey.

As he approached the still-arguing goldsmith and the gold ship, the old man raised his voice with a strong booming voice, attempting to restore calm to the scene:
"Alright, stop arguing!"

"Let Wang Ziding do today's training first, and we can discuss your ideas later."

"Also, we have guests today, so come and see them first... Honestly, you've forgotten even the most basic manners."

Upon hearing this, the Gold Master and the Gold Ship, though still somewhat unconvinced, immediately stopped arguing, and Dream Journey and Zhongshan Celebration also ceased their respective "actions".

Several female racehorses, along with Wang Ziding, all looked at Yasui Makoto and Kita Genko.

"Wow! Xiao Bei, and An Jing too!"

First, she cried out in surprise and delight. The golden ship rushed over like a gust of wind, its face beaming with a bright smile, and said loudly, "Long time no see!"

Subsequently, the Gold Master, Dream Journey, and Zhongshan Festival also stepped forward to politely greet Yasui Makoto and Kita Genko.

After the greetings, Golden Ship's eyes darted around, then suddenly lit up, and he excitedly suggested:

"Since Xiao Bei is here, let's try a different training method today!"

As she spoke, she looked at Wang Ziding, then at Jinlang Longli, and continued, "Grandpa, how about we arrange a race?"

"Little Dingxiang usually just trains and runs with the rest of us, she's probably tired of it by now."

"Running alongside Xiao Bei, this new senior, will definitely be a rewarding experience, what do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Takatoshi Imanami's previously helpless expression instantly brightened.

The goldsmiths, as if discovering a new continent, all stared at the golden ship, exclaiming in unison:

"It's amazing that you... could still think of such a normal training method?!"

"Hey, hey, hey, do you think that in your eyes..."

The golden ship immediately became displeased, put its hands on its hips, and retorted with dissatisfaction, "Am I usually that strange?"

Yasui Makoto's heart also stirred, and his eyes lit up.

If such a race were to be arranged, it would not only be an excellent opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Wang Ziding's strengths and characteristics.

For the Northern Black Horse, this is undoubtedly a good challenge and training opportunity.

After all, the strength of the Golden Master and the Golden Ship is undeniable. Even if they have trained together many times before, another training session will surely allow her to gain a lot from the experience.

Thinking this, he subconsciously looked towards the northern Black Steed.

Then she saw that her own racehorse girl also had a gleam of eager anticipation in her eyes, clearly feeling that this was a rare opportunity.

At this moment, Wang Ziding, who had been silent until now, took a few steps toward them, bowed slightly, and said in a soft Kansai accent:
"It is an honor for us to run alongside Senior Northern Black Steed."

Despite speaking in the Kansai dialect, her tone and manner were extremely gentle.

It lacks the straightforwardness of typical Kansai dialect; instead, it complements her elegant and composed image, adding a unique charm.

"Then it's decided."

Without concealing his purpose, and having discerned Beifang Xuanju's feelings through his eyes, Yasui Makoto stepped forward and said:

"Xiao Bei and I came here just to find out about Wang Ziding's situation, but running together would naturally be of great help to both of us."

"We will do our best to provide analysis and assistance for the upcoming matches."

Upon hearing this, the racehorse girls from the Golden family all nodded, while Takatoshi Imamichi smiled with satisfaction:

"I had heard from A-Chuan and the others that Mr. Yasui was a very straightforward person, and now it seems that they were right."

Then, the old man readily and decisively pointed to the training ground:

"Okay then, two and a half laps around the perimeter is about 2000 meters, so we'll run a 2000-meter race on the grass."

"In this mock match, everyone should play according to the requirements of the official match and give it their all."

"Pay attention to controlling the pace and allocate your energy reasonably."

As he spoke, his gaze swept over each of the racehorse girls in turn, finally settling on Wang Ziding, his eyes filled with expectation:
"Little Dingxiang, you should seize this opportunity and learn more from Senior Xuanju of the North."

"We will do our best."

Still speaking in his distinctive Kansai dialect, Wang Ziding bowed respectfully and said, "I will not disappoint Grandpa, nor will I disappoint Mr. Yasui or the senior from the Northern Region."

(End of this chapter)