Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 475 Why not just go on a run to vent my frustrations?
A few days later, on a sandy path along the beach in Atami City on the Izu Peninsula.

The soft white sand, carried by the sea breeze, brushed against the sandals of Yasui Makoto, Kita Genkoma, and Alimee.

From the moment they set off down this path, or rather, from their meeting point in Tokyo, Kita Genko's enthusiastic voice never stopped.

She recounted her match against the Tokai Emperor to Yasui Makoto and Aloe Vera over and over again, her excitement growing with each retelling:

"...When we first entered the final bend, I thought the senior wasn't paying attention, but when we got to the downhill, the senior suddenly surged up!"
"Ah Zhen and Xiao Xingmu, you didn't see it. Just like back in the race, one second they were several horses away, the next second, whoosh—! They were right in front of you!"

"To be honest, I was super flustered at that time because I felt like I was running too smoothly ahead, and I didn't have time to react."

"I'm afraid of making a mess of things and losing face in front of my seniors..."

"but!"

She suddenly twitched her ears and her tail began to swirl rapidly:
"It is precisely because I am afraid of losing face that I will never admit defeat!"
"Then I sped up as fast as I could, ......"

"Then I should cross the finish line around the same time as my senior! At least that's how I feel, and my senior said so too!"

A sense of pride gradually rose in her voice, and her crimson eyes shone even brighter:

"And she also said that I... might surpass her in the future!"

She gestured wildly and swayed her whole body, attracting frequent glances from passing tourists.

After recognizing her, some people quickly took out their phones and cameras with surprise and took pictures from a distance.

On their way there, Yasui Makoto and Alimee occasionally chimed in with their enthusiastic comments.

But having listened all this way, the former had already pretended to confirm the training camp situation and pulled out the training manual issued by the academy, while the latter's expression gradually became awkward and stiff, his eyes darting around as if looking for someone to ask for help.

There was no way around it; it wasn't that she didn't want to respond to Beifang Xuanju, but rather that she had been in this excited state for several days.

According to her, that match against the East Sea Emperor was a dreamlike experience.

It wasn't just the competition itself, but more importantly, the praise from his idol, who said he had a chance to surpass her.

This kind of praise is undoubtedly a super powerful incentive, making Beibu Xuanju feel like he's fully charged and ready to make a big splash on the track at any time.

Unfortunately, there were no competitions scheduled from July to early September, so she channeled that enthusiasm into her desire to share at this moment.

With the excited sounds of the Northern Black Horse still filling his ears, Yasui Makoto pretended to check the contents of the training manual, when he caught a glimpse of Almond-no-Miko's gaze.

Seeing the pitiful look in the little guy's eyes, which seemed to say, "Trainer, please save me! I'm so tired of hearing this," he couldn't help but think to himself:
"So, how about we pack our bags later... and have Xiao Bei go find someone to run a race to vent her frustrations?"

I initially thought it was just a subconscious idea, but after thinking about it for a while, it seems... it's not entirely impossible.

He had not only heard about that seemingly casual match from the Northern Black Steed, but the Emperor of the East Sea had also specifically mentioned it to him.

A few days ago, when he went to the student union to confirm his intention to live together, the president specifically kept him behind and explained carefully:
"Although the method is a bit rough, I believe more than you trainers that for us racehorses, running is the most effective and best way to understand each other."

"That's why I asked Xiao Bei to go for a run."

"In my experience, her current competitive ability... is undoubtedly approaching the peak of her career step by step."

"So what she needs to specifically improve next, besides her experience in various competitions, is her deeper understanding of the field. "I believe these are no problem for you, Yasui. So, maintain your current training pace, and for the international G1... I think your chances are quite high."

These analyses and evaluations coincided with what Yasui Makoto had thought, and with the affirmation of a legendary racehorse girl like Tokai Emperor, he felt even more confident about the upcoming training camp arrangements.

As Yasui Makoto gradually immersed himself in thinking about the upcoming training, the three of them arrived at the gate of the hotel where they would be staying for the training camp, amidst the joyful chatter of Kita Genkoma.

The two large wooden doors are carved with exquisite wave patterns. Stepping through the doors leads to a spacious courtyard filled with various tropical plants.

A winding pebble path leads through the courtyard to the hotel lobby.

The lobby is decorated in a simple yet grand style, with several uniquely designed chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. On one side is a huge floor-to-ceiling window through which you can see the boundless sea.

As soon as I entered the lobby, a familiar voice came from one side:

"Oh, what a coincidence, Yasui-kun, and also Kita and Apricot."

Looking in the direction of the voice, it was Alice, whom I had met not long ago.

Unlike her previous image of always wearing a white coat and holding red tea, this racehorse girl was dressed very enthusiastically today.

The dress features an irregular hem and is covered with colorful tropical floral patterns, making it seem as if you are wearing an entire garden.

She also wore a hand-woven straw rope bracelet on her wrist, inlaid with several small, round seashells that shimmered in the sunlight streaming in from the window.

Yamato Akaki next to her was dressed similarly, in a light blue chiffon dress and matching bracelet, which made her, who usually looks capable and enthusiastic, appear more gentle and graceful.

"We just checked in. Did you come straight here after getting off the Shinkansen?"

As he explained and inquired, Yamato Akaki walked over with a smile, flipped his hand, and handed two straw rope bracelets to Kita Genko and Almond.
“I saw it by the roadside on the way here. I thought it was pretty, so I bought it for you as a souvenir.”

"Wow! Thank you, Yamato-senpai!"

"Thank you, senior. It is indeed very beautiful!"

After waving with a smile, Yamato Akaki naturally led Kita Genko and Apricot Eyes to the front desk.

Seeing this, Yasui Makoto followed along with Alice, and Yasui Makoto responded:
"I came directly here. After all, the academy has schedule requirements, and I have to report to the training camp affairs team later, so there was no delay in between."

"It's still the same rigid and methodical approach. The academy hasn't changed at all over the years."

With a nostalgic tone, Alice's voice gradually shifted to one of anticipation and eagerness:
"However, if I remember correctly, the affairs team usually doesn't interfere with the specific training; after the reporting, it's time for independent activities."

"What exactly were the training tasks you assigned to Xiaobei and the others today?"

"Specific tasks...?"

Asking a question in return, Yasui Makoto shook his head:

"There's no specific task. Today's plan is mainly to adapt to the environment. Training will officially begin tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)