Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 587 "Ideal Type"

Seeing that the topic was about to veer towards the exciting running and racing, California Shining quickly called a halt:

"Stop, stop, stop! This is a time for romance, not a tactical discussion, Xiao Bei!"

As she said this, she realized with some frustration that when it came to matters of the heart, the Northern Black Horse was probably as slow as Thunderclap, far less interesting than the High-minded Junyi over there.

Realizing this, she looked at Shuangjiang for help, only to find that Shuangjiang just shrugged and gave her a helpless look that said, "This child is hopeless."

Just then, Rong Houzaijue, who had been observing gracefully, spoke softly, casually steer the conversation to another topic:
"Feeling... is indeed a very abstract thing. Perhaps... asking it in a different way would make it easier to understand?"

She looked at the northern black steed, her voice gentle yet guiding:
"Xiao Bei, have you ever thought about... well, what's called your 'ideal type'?"

"...Huh?" Northern Genko was taken aback. "What... is this called 'ideal type'?"

A flicker of surprise and helplessness crossed his eyes, but after a moment's hesitation, he sighed very lightly, then smiled and said:
"That's... how it is."

"If you imagine that in the future you need to choose a special person, someone you trust and support, someone you'll face any difficulties with and never separate from..."

She paused here, her gaze lingering meaningfully on the Northern Black Steed:

What kind of person do you hope the other person will be?

This question was clearly easier for Beifang Xuanju to understand than the abstract concept of "feeling." As soon as she finished speaking, she showed a look of realization, pinched her chin, and her crimson eyes flickered slightly as she seriously began to think about it.

Seeing this, Rong Houzai's eyes flashed with a light, and he unconsciously leaned his body slightly towards the northern black horse.
Not only her, but all of them from California Shining showed varying degrees of surprise and anticipation as they moved closer. Even Gao Shangjunyi poked his head out of the water and blinked at them.

"Hmm... ideal type? Someone I've always been with..."

Unaware of the change in the surrounding atmosphere, Beifang Xuanju murmured, unconsciously raising his fingers and counting:

"First of all... you must be very reliable! You must be as trustworthy as a rock, able to guide me when I am lost."

"Hmm, and then?" Rong Houzaijue curled the corners of his mouth and asked casually.

"Then... you have to be very serious, extremely focused and persistent on your goals, and have a determination that won't waver easily."

"And...and what else?" This time, it was California Shining who couldn't wait to ask.

"Also... be gentle, but being serious is also fine. It's just that... although you may seem a bit serious at times, you are actually very caring and attentive to many details."

"Oh! Yes, that's it... cough, I mean, is there anything else?" Shuangjiang exclaimed, quickly lowering her voice and pretending to be nonchalant as she asked the third question.

"Other? Well... having foresight? It means... not being satisfied with the current achievements, always looking towards higher and farther goals."

This time, without anyone asking or urging him, the Northern Black Horse took the initiative to add:

"Even... well, the stubbornness and rigidity are quite good; they make it feel very real..."

She spoke one point at a time, her eyes growing brighter with each word, completely oblivious to the meaningful glances exchanged between Rong Houzaijue, California Shining, Shuangjiang, and others around her, as well as the increasingly intense, almost barely suppressed smiles on their faces.

Baofa opened his eyes at some point and looked at her with great interest.

Gao Shangjunyi seemed to have completely forgotten his shyness, poking his head out of the water and listening curiously.

Ming Sheng Lei Dong nodded, looking bewildered, as if to say, "Hmm, that makes sense." Wan Lai Zheng Ming, on the other hand, tried to add a solemn march background to Bei Chu Gen Ju's "ideal type declaration" using her violin player.

Suddenly, meeting everyone's gaze, Beifang Xuanju clapped his hands, splashing water everywhere, and a bright, honest smile bloomed on his face: "Eh? I get it! So, this is...!"

"who is it?!"

Almost in unison, California Shines, Frostfall, and even Rong Houzaijue couldn't help but lean forward slightly, waiting for that anticipated name.

Gao Shangjun held his breath, and the thunderous roar and the cacophony of sounds subconsciously ceased their movements.

Amidst everyone's expectant gazes, Beifang Xuanju happily scratched his head, his voice loud and certain:
"Isn't that the emperor from our predecessors?!"

There seemed to be a shattering sound coming from the bathtub, but Beifang Xuanju just smiled and started counting on his fingers again, his eyes sparkling as he matched each item:

"Look, Senior Emperor is super reliable! He's the student council president!"
"And she's incredibly serious and focused; her goal is to become the invincible Uma Musume!"

"She is also very gentle, and she often comes to watch my matches to cheer me on!"
"In terms of foresight, she has been paying attention to the Shining Series and trying to provide more competition opportunities for everyone!"

"She can be stubborn, too. Once she's made up her mind, no one can change it... Wow!"

"This isn't...it matches perfectly!"

The more she talked, the more she felt it made sense, and her smile grew brighter and brighter, filled with...admiration.

thump! thump! thump!
The moment Beibu Xuanju finished speaking, three thuds sounded simultaneously.

California Shining lay flat on its back and fell into the water.

Shuangjiang, clutching her forehead, collapsed.

Even the most elegant and composed Rong Houzaijue finally couldn't maintain her composure and let out a very slight, almost sighing "ah" sound. She gracefully raised her hand to cover her face, her shoulders trembling slightly.

As if she had completely given up struggling, she let herself sink into the water, leaving only a few strands of hair floating on the surface.

There was no extreme reaction to the outburst; he simply said, "Today's match was so tough, I'm tired and sleepy," and lay down by the pool, peacefully closing his eyes.

Glug glug glug—

Gao Shangjunyi quickly retreated underwater again, releasing a series of bubbles.

Ming Shenglei continued nodding, his face conveying a sense of "complete confusion about the situation, but feeling that everyone seemed very excited."

Wanlaizhengming looked around, scratched her head, and started fiddling with her violin again. She looked down, and with a karate chop, the music echoing in the bathtub turned into a rousing cheering anthem for the Shining Series.

Looking at the group that had been "completely wiped out" in an instant, Beifang Xuanju blinked his innocent and confused big eyes:
"...Huh? What's wrong with everyone? Did I say something wrong? Isn't that how the Emperor-senpai should act?"

There was no response, and she scratched her head, about to ask again, when she heard a noise at the entrance of the bathhouse.

She glanced over instinctively and saw it was Xingmu, who had run halfway there earlier saying she was going to get some drinks.

"Um... Senior Xiao Bei?"
Standing at the doorway, she peeked out, her almond-shaped eyes looking innocent, and said:
"The trainer told me to go over once I'd had enough soaking, as he needed to check on my muscle recovery."

After seeing the situation inside the bathroom, she tilted her head in confusion:

"Eh...? Seniors... what's wrong?"

(End of this chapter)