Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 495 "Autumn Three Crowns" Route?
As she bombarded him with questions, Fumiko Otona's pen slid across her notebook, her eyes gleaming with curiosity as she stared intently at Genko Kita.

The imposing aura unique to professional journalists made Beifang Xuanju unconsciously shrink back.

In the past, when faced with similar media interviews, it was usually Yasui Makoto who handled the situation.

She had noticed a few times that whenever she was going to attend a press conference or reception, her trainer would always spend a lot of time preparing and drafting his answers.

What questions can be answered, what questions should be avoided, what attitude should be used, and what tone of voice should be used...

While preparing all of these, we will also help her draft some answers.

With Yasui Makoto's answers, when faced with questions, she only needed to make sure she could respond, and then simply say a few words recalling the content from her prepared notes.

Moreover, most of the time, her answers were just things she already knew how to say, such as "I will train hard" or "Thank you for your support," and there was nothing difficult about them.

With Yasui not around, she was left to face Otomi Futsuko's questions alone, and for a moment she was at a loss.

So, besides training, Ah-Zhen also has to deal with these kinds of difficult things...

If he were here...

Wait, we can't always rely on A-Zhen, and...

Unconsciously tilting his head, he saw Almond Eyes and Rocket Meet beside him. Just like adjusting his breathing rhythm during a game, Northern Black Horse breathed a sigh of relief without making a sound.

Feeling much calmer, she quickly thought it over and prepared to decline the unexpected interview with Fumiko Oto.

However, as soon as she opened her mouth, perhaps because she had calmed down and was able to think about the other person's question, the words she had just heard echoed in her mind for a moment. She couldn't help but feel a pang in her heart, and subconsciously frowned slightly, muttering to herself:
"'The demon in the mansion'...?"

Almond and Miki Rocket were also caught off guard by Otome Fuyuko's interview, but seeing Kita Genko standing in front of them with a calm demeanor, the two were not too nervous, but were just curious about the interview questions.

"Fuzhong..."

Hearing the Northern Black Horse's murmur, Almond Eyes tilted her head, trying hard to recall:
"That's the Tokyo racetrack, right? And 'the monsters of Fu'... I think I heard the trainer mention them? It was when we were analyzing the data for the Emperor's Autumn Viewing Racetrack..."

"But... what exactly was it...?"

"It should be... related to the Emperor's autumn appreciation."

Like Xingmu, after recalling the events, Miqi Rocket's expression suddenly changed, and she hesitated for a moment:

"I heard it from the trainers, and... the seniors have also said it."

"It's probably something like a curse?"

"A curse?"

Her almond-shaped eyes widened slightly, and she subconsciously moved closer to the Northern Black Steed.
"No way? A curse... that sounds kind of scary..."

Seeing the panicked expressions of his two juniors, Beifang Xuanju quickly composed himself, reached out and gently ruffled the hair of the almond-shaped-eyed boy, then patted Miqi Rocket on the shoulder:

"Okay, okay, it's not that scary. Don't scare yourselves."

As if drawing courage and inspiration from comforting her junior, she turned to look at Fumiko Otana, already having an idea of ​​how to respond:
"How about this, reporter Otsuki, right?"

"That's right, your memory is excellent."

With a simple compliment, Otome Shizuko's pen never stopped moving, her eyes shining as she said:
Are you planning to accept this interview?

“Uh, this…” Beifang Xuanju pointed somewhat awkwardly to the notebook in the other person’s hand:
"Aren't you already conducting an interview right now...?"

Then, her expression turned serious, and she tried hard to recall the relevant rules of the Shining Series:

"But you should know, right? To conduct an interview, you generally need to apply for and obtain an interview permit. May I see your permit?"

"Huh? This..."

Just like the infection, Otome Futsuko and Kita Genko were both in an awkward situation.

She does have an interview permit, but not from Northern Genko.

As a reporter for the monthly magazine "Flash," the situation during the racehorse girls' training camp is the most important thing for her these past few months. Not only her, but every reporter in the newspaper has a corresponding task.

The Shining Series doesn't have many events in the summer; the main events start in the fall.

For example, Mainichi Crown, known as the "strongest G2", the first match of the "Autumn Triple Crown" - Emperor's Autumn Appreciation, the International G1 Japan Cup, etc., are all autumn events.

However, the purpose of the training camp is precisely for these great rewards. In other words, by understanding the training and preparation during this period, one can learn about the future racing plans of each racehorse girl as soon as possible.

In this way, as long as one obtains firsthand information, it becomes a matter of course to write a report that generates enough buzz.

However, as Kita Genko said, an application and permit are required to interview racehorses; otherwise, trainers have the right to refuse any form of interview on the grounds of "affecting training."

Therefore, she and her colleagues were trying to obtain interview permits and find opportunities in every possible way.

She had calculated that today would be a day off for many horse racers, and with a plan to try her luck, she went to various famous tourist attractions to see if she could "catch" one or two celebrities.

To my utter surprise, we encountered the superstar Northern Black Horse at our very first stop, so we couldn't possibly miss it.

So, feeling awkward, she quickly thought it over and decided that even if she had to bite the bullet and be shameless, she should at least ask a few questions.

"I'm very sorry, but I... I did not have your permission to interview you."

After honestly admitting it, before Kita Genko could speak, Otome Futsuko quickly put the notebook back into her handbag and gestured with her hands free:
"But I just wanted to ask a few simple questions, it won't take long..."

She quickly glanced at the three racehorse girls below, noticing they were all dressed casually, and an idea formed in her mind:
"This won't interfere with your dates or sightseeing plans. Is that alright with you?"
"Besides... the three of you were just talking about 'the monsters in the manor,' right? I should know quite a bit about this. How about we treat it as casual conversation?"

When asking for permission to interview Fumiko Otona, Genko Kita simply didn't want a long and complicated conversation that would disrupt his travel plans.

She didn't seem to be making a big fuss about meeting the reporter, and she even put away her notebook and pen. She felt that a simple chat wouldn't be a problem.

"That's it..."

Nodding, she recalled and pondered for a moment:

"That works too. I remember you were asking about the upcoming matches, right?"

"Yes, that's right!"

Seeing the unusual movement of the northern black horse, Otome Fueko's eyes lit up, and she nodded vigorously:

"Are you really going to pursue the 'Autumn Triple Crown' route?"

(End of this chapter)