Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 635 Adjustment Record
Upon hearing this, Yasui Makoto was slightly taken aback once again.

His gaze then unconsciously drifted to the occasional glimpse of his father's busy yet composed back at the kitchen doorway, and he heard his mother's cheerful voice.

The corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up slightly, eventually forming a knowing smile, and he nodded gently: "Mm."

The Yasui couple seemed to cook together at home often, and they were very efficient. They hadn't been chatting in the living room for long when the dining table was filled with all sorts of delicious-looking dishes.

Besides Nagoya's signature miso pork cutlet, crispy golden tempura, and flavorful stewed dote-ni, there are many other tempting home-style dishes, with steam and aroma filling the air, making your mouth water.

The atmosphere at the dinner table quickly became lively thanks to the energetic and cheerful Meiling.

While she kept serving food to the girls and warmly urging them to "eat more, don't be shy," she naturally steered the conversation toward her son.

"Xiao Zhen... well, when he was little, he was different from other children."

Meiling continued picking at her food, pretending to reminisce:
"While other little boys were running around and playing outside, he was already incredibly mature."

"I'm either in the school library, or I'm at home reading, or I go to the city library and stay there quietly all day."

"It's gotten to the point where the aunties in the neighborhood keep asking me, 'Isn't your little one a bit too quiet? He doesn't seem like a boy at all.'"

These words immediately drew gasps of amazement from the girls, who unconsciously looked at Yasui Makoto, trying to reconcile the image of this always calm and reliable trainer with that of an "overly quiet" little boy.

At this moment, Meiling changed the subject, her tone filled with pride:

"However, Xiao Zhen is not just a bookworm who only knows how to study."

"He made up his mind to become a trainer a long time ago, saying that 'to train the best racehorse girls, one's own physical fitness and sports knowledge must be excellent,' so he would go to exercise whenever he had free time, running, swimming, ball games... he was good at everything!"
"He has several boxes full of his trophies, medals, and certificates at home, and I've carefully stored them all in his bedroom."

"If you're interested later, he can take it out and show it to you!"

"Wow! That's amazing!" Northern Black Steed exclaimed immediately, his eyes sparkling.

Almond Eyes and Spring and Autumn Equinox nodded vigorously, their faces filled with admiration and curiosity, both expressing their eagerness to see.

As Yasui Makoto listened to her mother's "revelation," she simply shook her head slightly, a helpless smile playing on her lips. She didn't interrupt, seemingly already used to her mother's boastful sharing.

When the conversation inadvertently turned to the fact that Genko in the north was learning about trainer knowledge and wanted to try being an assistant, both Misuzu and Yasui's father gave her admiring looks.

"Want to be a trainer's assistant? That's a great idea, Xiao Bei."

Having previously smiled and silently observed the guests while eating, Yasui Hirokazu, unusually, put down his chopsticks and said in a gentle voice:

"This path is not easy; there is a lot to learn, and it is also very tedious."

"Yes! I know, but I want to try!" Beifang Xuanju put down his chopsticks, sat up straight, and nodded vigorously.

The conversation then naturally turned to the roles of Alice and Yamato Akame in the team.

As always, Misuzuki took the lead, smiling as she inquired about their work.

Upon hearing that Alice Soko focuses on sports science analysis and cutting-edge rehabilitation technology, while Yamato Akaki delves into physical training and injury prevention and management, Yasui Hirokazu, who had been eating in silence, thoughtfully raised his head. His gaze lingered on the two of them for a moment, as if weighing something, before he returned to his usual silence and continued eating.

After the meal, everyone helped clean up the dishes. Yasui Hirokazu carefully wiped his hands with a towel and turned his gaze back to Alice and Yamato Akaki.

This time, he spoke in a more explicit, suggestive tone:

“If your research focuses on medical and health care… I used to work as a trainer in local areas for many years, and I still have some notes and case records from that time in my study.”

His tone was calm, with the deliberate caution characteristic of a professional:
"It records the unique characteristics of some local competitions, as well as training adjustment experience and health management experience accumulated for different venues, climates and long competition schedules."

He paused briefly, seemingly choosing a more precise wording:

“Some viewpoints and recording methods may seem outdated now, but I have spent some time comparing them. Local racetracks, due to differences in environment, race system, and the growth path of female racehorses, sometimes encounter different types of cases, focus on injury prevention, and even emphasis on rehabilitation methods compared to the mainstream situation at the central racetrack.”

"Perhaps... there will be some unexpected reference value in it."

He looked at Alice and Yamato Akari, his tone still restrained: "Would you two be interested in taking a look around?"

Upon hearing this, Alice's eyes lit up, her gaze suddenly sharpening, sparkling with the excitement of discovering a new continent:
"Oh? First-hand health data and adaptation plans from long-term tracking of local competitions? Ku ku ku... This is exactly the scarcest field sample when building a more complete exercise physiology model and prediction system!"

"Especially the records of adaptive adjustments in different regional environments... I couldn't ask for more!"

As she spoke, a playful smile curved her lips, and she glanced thoughtfully at Yasui Makoto beside her.

Yamato Akagiri immediately showed great interest, sitting up straighter and responding earnestly:

"Thank you very much for sharing! Local experience often contains practical wisdom for dealing with special climates, venues and emergencies. These contingency strategies, which are based on long-term practice, are very valuable for us to improve our pre-competition preparation and risk management system."

The two got up as they spoke, preparing to follow Yasui Hirokazu to the study.

As Yasui Mako passed by, the meaningful glance from Alice and the knowing look on Yamato Akaki's face made Yasui Mako pause for a moment, and then he immediately understood what was going on.

His father's seemingly ordinary sharing was perhaps a way of quietly and professionally supporting him and his team.

Beside him, Kita Genko's eyes lit up instantly, and his gaze toward Yasui Hiroichi's back was filled with excitement and admiration.

As he walked toward the study, Yasui Hirokazu seemed to open up a bit more when the topic turned to his professional field.

He added as he walked, his tone taking on a more discussion-oriented tone:

"For example, the Kasamatsu track is rainy in spring, and the clay track changes a lot in terms of softness and hardness. This poses a different challenge to the grip of the horseshoes and running shoes and the load on the ankle joints. The weight and materials need to be adjusted accordingly."

"For example, the area around Nagoya is hot and humid in summer, and athletes who travel long distances to participate in the competition are prone to acclimatization problems and loss of appetite, so the nutritional supplementation and electrolyte balance plan needs to be fine-tuned."

“I’ve jotted down these trivial details, especially the key data, in bits and pieces back then. We can discuss them in detail later.”

(End of this chapter)