Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 353 After the Dubai World Cup Ended
After the competition, at the same ice rink in the Dubai Mall, Beifang Xuanju looked around and pointed enthusiastically at the rink:

"This is the place I was talking about. The trainer took me there that day, whoosh ...
"I have absolutely no idea how he did it, or when he practiced it. Anyway, he led me through a lot of really difficult moves!"

"I feel like they're about on par with professional athletes at sports meets on TV. In short, they're incredibly amazing!"

She said a few words excitedly, then shook her head regretfully:

"I don't know how to describe it. I wish I had recorded it and shown it to you. The trainer was really, really... incredibly amazing!"

"After he took me ice skating, the whole venue, the people outside, Xiaoxingmu, and I were all stunned. It took a long time for them to react."

"Then came a burst of applause and cheers, just like when we won the game!"

Amazed once again, she only regretted not studying Chinese literature harder, as she was simply too at a loss for words to describe everything she experienced and felt at the ice rink that day.

These past few days, whenever she closes her eyes, or even dreams, she can recall the scene from that day:
A little surprised and at a loss, Yasui Makoto nodded blankly and extended her hand in response to his invitation.

Then I saw a familiar face on the other side, with a confidence that was both familiar and strange.

Then, the smooth, clear sound of the ice skates cutting into the ice made her feel as if she were flying high in the sky, even though she was dancing on flat ground. She experienced a dreamlike figure skating experience, or rather, ice dance.

She was a little flustered at first, and couldn't help but tense up all her muscles. In her panic, she grabbed Yasui Makoto's shoulder.

At that moment, she felt that the contraction and relaxation of the muscles in her palms were no less than what she felt on the field.

Next, a textbook-perfect turn and lift, and she soared into the air with effortless grace.

She felt that the ice surface had transformed into a flowing galaxy, while the chandeliers and the flashlights that had started shining at some point had become a sky full of stars.

She felt dizzy and as if she were in a dream, and throughout all of this, Yasui Makoto steadily supported her waist, which made her feel incredibly safe.

In particular, one night she dreamed that she completely relived the ice dance from that day.

When she woke up the next day, she was in a daze and felt that everything was like a flowing ice surface, and she couldn't help but want to stand on it and slide a few steps.

She shared this unprecedented experience and excitement with everyone she knew as soon as she returned to the hotel that day, and has been sharing it ever since.

"so……"

Standing beside Kita Genko, watching its excited and engrossed expression, Funako Shinko curiously looked towards the ice rink, then glanced around:
"Isn't Coach Yasui coming today? I've heard you talk about that ice skating trip recently, and I'm quite interested in it. I was even thinking that you two could give a live performance."

As he spoke, Bu Nao Zhengang's expression was filled with undisguised elation.

Standing beside the Northern Black Steed, Thunderous Roar, with a somewhat complicated and dazed expression, nodded in agreement upon hearing Unyielding Steel's words:
"I'm also a little curious, very curious about what it would be like for Coach Yasui to lead Koki in skating."

As she said this, her expression became increasingly complicated and dazed. She spoke of curiosity, but her voice trailed off with a hint of sadness.

Upon hearing her words, both Beifang Xuanju and Bu Nao Zhen Gang were taken aback, then looked at each other and saw the helplessness in each other's eyes.

The Dubai World Cup was organized similarly to the match days in Japan, with the events concentrated in one session, and all of them have now concluded.

In the Dubai Grass Tournament, Unyielding Steel successfully won a move, but an unexpected incident occurred in the Dubai Sima Classic, which was filled with thunderous applause.

From preparation to the start, from the opening to the middle game, everything was fine. But in the final game, amidst the thunderous clapping, an unexpected iron fell—the horseshoe dropped.

The importance of horseshoes to racehorses is self-evident, especially when they are sprinting and can reach speeds of 17.8 meters per second or even higher. The pressure on their legs is naturally extremely high, and horseshoes are essential for cushioning.

Besides cushioning, horseshoes also play a role in balancing and stabilizing.

Even disregarding the positive effects, having a shoe with horseshoes on one foot and not the other will inevitably affect rhythm, pace, and track awareness due to the uneven weight distribution between the two feet.

Despite the iron falling incident, the Thunderous Roar ultimately secured two wins, a rather impressive result.

But it was precisely because she was still able to finish second after the fall that her regret over missing the championship was even more intense, and that she still looked like she couldn't let go of it when she came out to rest and relax.

Both Northern Genko and Unyielding Shinko understood this, and words of comfort and encouragement began to be given from the end of the match. Roaring Thunder was not the type to be easily discouraged.

The two looked at each other for a while, unsure of what to say.

However, after a moment of silence, Ming Shengdong paused, then looked at his two friends and burst into laughter.

"Sorry, I accidentally said something discouraging again..."

"Let's not talk about that anymore. Now that the match is over, let's prepare well for the next one."

As she spoke, the complex and bewildered look on her face vanished, replaced by determination and fighting spirit in her eyes:
"My next match is the Takarazuka Memorial. If I can win, I can go to the Arc de Triomphe and have another match with Yoko."

"We can continue to compete in the Japan Cup later."

"Of course, even if I don't win the Takarazuka Memorial and can't participate in the Arc de Triomphe Prize, I can still participate in the Japan Cup, which means I will definitely have the opportunity to compete against her."

She suddenly looked at the black steed to the north and said solemnly:
"Speaking of which, I have to thank Xiao Bei. If you hadn't won against Ronghouzaijue before, she might not have considered participating in the Japan Cup."

In the Dubai Sima Classic, the team that won the championship, surpassing even the thunderous roar, was Rong Houzaijue.

After winning the match, Ronghouzai did not become complacent. Instead, just like Mingshengleidong now, he solemnly stated at the post-match press conference that he would consider participating in this year's Japan Cup.

At the time, many reporters and fans believed that this one of the strongest female racehorses currently in Europe made her decision at the press conference because she recognized the rival, the one she was competing with.

However, only some people who watched or knew about the previous grass practice matches, especially those who participated in games like "Thunderous Roar," understood.

The decision to postpone the decision was partly due to the resounding success of the campaign, but more so because they had lost to the Northern Black Horse in that highly competitive practice race.

"Huh? This, this..."

The Northern Black Steed hadn't expected the thunderous roar to mention him, and for a moment, he instinctively chuckled foolishly and scratched his head.

"Haha, I don't think I did anything special, so there's no need for Narumi-chan to thank me..."

Ming Sheng Lei Dong chuckled and changed his words:
"Then consider it a thank you for your comfort and encouragement these past few days; otherwise, I might have remained depressed for a while longer."

Then he looked at the indomitable steel: "Of course, thank you very much, steel."

(End of this chapter)