Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 30 A Special Song
"Yeah, that's what the trainer said at the beginning."

Nodding, Northern Xuanju felt embarrassed.

“My training results weren’t that good, so even though I won my debut competition, I didn’t have that many fans.

"I was secretly worried about this and told Guang Zuan-chan about it, but I didn't dare disturb the trainer because he was usually too busy.

“It turned out that the trainer had already thought of all this and even wrote the song for me.

"Such an amazing song. Once it's finished and posted to the competition account, I'll have no problem getting followers for the next competition!"

The Satomi sisters all nodded, and Satomi Mitsuzumi thought:
"It sounds like this song needs some music or something. Xiaobei and the trainers have to train regularly, so they probably won't have enough time, right?"

"Well, so I would like to ask grandpa and others for help." Beibu Xuanju nodded.

"Is this so...?"

Satomi Mitsuzumi said in surprise, "But Xiaobei, didn't you say before that your grandfather and the others wouldn't interfere with your affairs at the academy?"

"Yes, and this is what Senior Emperor specifically reminded me of."

Beibu Xuanju scratched his cheek.

“My family is different from Crown-chan and Diamond-chan’s families.

“My family has never been involved in competitions. Although we are well-known in the music industry, the two things are completely different.

"If my grandfather and his friends come to support me, their disciples, students, friends, and fans will definitely come and follow me regardless of whether they watch the game or not.

"Did I win it through competition, or did I get it because of grandpa and the others?

“So, the only people who know about my debut are some of the elders in my family, and the rest of us probably don’t know yet.

“But I’ll definitely let them know about me through the competition later!”

The Satomi sisters looked at each other unconsciously and saw the strangeness and admiration in each other's eyes.

They had discovered long ago that Kita no Xuanju had absolutely no idea of ​​her family's fame and status in the music industry.

Putting aside other things, her grandfather's status in the industry alone is not something that can be described as "okay".

It is no exaggeration to say that if someone says what Japanese songs are, the entire industry's textbooks will have to use that definition.

However, in Beibu Xuanju's words, his grandfather "just" sang well and had many students, friends and fans.

At the same time, this friend never thought of relying on the influence of his family.

If that were the case, her current fan count would not only be the highest among active actors, but would definitely be at the top.

This determination to rely entirely on one's own strength is truly admirable.

“But this song is different.”

When the Satomi sisters exchanged glances, Kitagawa Genju continued:
“It was written to me by the trainer and was to get enough fans to attend the fight.

"The trainer told me that the number of fans you can gain through this method is limited, and if you exceed the limit, the association will no longer recognize you.

“But it doesn’t matter, it’s enough for me to participate in the conditional race next month.

“I think this kind of thing should be no problem.

"Grandpa and the others would definitely be happy to help. They've said they wanted to do something for me a long time ago, but I just never agreed."

Hearing Kitaguchi Xuanju talking about the competition, Satomi Kozuna showed an expectant and envious look, while Satomi Huangguan smiled warmly.

"With this song, Xiaobei, there will be no problem for you to play in the next game.

"I looked at your race schedule. After the Conditional Race next month, there's the Spring Championship, and then the Gaoyue Sho.

"It looks like we'll meet in the first match of the Classic Triple Crown, Xiaobei."

Satomi Mitsuzu was stunned for a moment and was hesitating whether to say something to soften her sister's words that sounded like a challenge.

Northern Xuanju was also stunned and turned back to the stage.

Picking up the two microphones on the podium, she held one in her hand and extended the other to Satomi Crown.

"Xiaobei, what are you doing..."

Not only Satomi Crown, but also Satomi Kozuna didn't understand what Kita no Genju was trying to do.

"'Winning the Soul', Crown-chan must have practiced that, right?"

""Winning the Soul"..."

Satomi Kozumi still didn't understand, but Satomi Crown smiled confidently. Walking towards the northern Xuanju, Satomi Crown took the microphone.

"Of course I've practiced! I'll definitely sing this song on the three winners' stages this year!"

Without giving in, Northern Xuanju immediately said:
"Of course I will, and I will stand in the middle!"

"That's not necessarily true, Xiaobei. The one standing in the middle must be me!"

"Then we'll wait and see, Crown-chan!"

"Of course!"

As they talked back and forth, the two horse girls looked at each other without flinching.

Finally, in tacit understanding, the two of them looked at Satomi Hikari.

"Then I'd like to trouble Guang Zuan-chan/my sister to help me order this song!"

Nodding silently, Satomi Mitsuzumi searched for the song that her friend and sister mentioned on the jukebox.

"Winning the Soul", this song is very special.

There are a total of 10 central-level competition venues directly managed by the URA Association, with 104 competition days each year and approximately 12 events per competition day. Each game has a corresponding performance on the winner's stage that night.

If local competitions are included, the number of performances more than doubles.

And out of tens of thousands of performances every year, "Winning the Soul" is only played three times.

This song is exclusive to the Satsuki Sho, Japan Derby, and Kikuka Sho. It is the winner's stage song exclusive to the classic triple crown. Only the horse girls who stand at the top of their generation are qualified to perform on stage.

The one standing in the center is undoubtedly the horse girl who won the classic triple crown.

Mitsuzu Satomi had actually practiced this song before, so when the passionate and uplifting prelude sounded, she couldn't help but hum along with the two horse girls on the stage.

At the same time, she was secretly envious in her heart.

It's so nice, sister and Xiaobei...

But it doesn't matter, next year, I will be like them...

Also challenging the classic triple crown...

……

More than an hour later.

"Hey! It's really fun to sing a song!"

Coming out of the KTV, Northern Xuanju excitedly said, "Thank you, Crown-chan and Diamond-chan, thank you for singing with me!"

"What's there to thank me for?... Then Guang Zuan and I will go back first. See you on Monday... Okay?"

Waving his hand casually, Satomi Crown's eyes moved and he looked behind Northern Xuanju.

"That figure... looks like Qi Cao-senpai?"

Kita no Xuanju and Satomi Mitsuzumi also looked over.

Seeing the back of a horse girl with short black hair, Satomi Mitsuzumi looked at her for a while and nodded.

"Oh yeah... Is Qi Cao-senpai coming here to shop today too?"

"Maybe the university department isn't busy today."

After making a guess, Satomi Crown looked towards Northern Xuanju.

"Then Xiaobei, let's...Xiaobei, do you have something to ask Senior Qicao?"

"Ah...ah? Ah, no..."

He withdrew his gaze, was stunned for a moment, and then Northern Xuanju looked back again unconsciously.

Next to the horse girl with short black hair, there is also the back of a horse girl.

But it's not black hair, but long brown hair with some gradient.

"……nothing."

Looking away again, Northern Xuanju smiled and waved to the sisters inwardly.

"Then I'm going back to the dorm. See you on Monday, Crown-chan and Diamond-chan!"

(End of this chapter)