Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 650 The stronger the opponent... the better!
Yasui's words surprised everyone, especially Chunqiu, who had just learned about the glorious achievements of those seniors, whose mouth was wide open.

Almond-shaped eyes widened slightly, and her mouth opened slightly unconsciously, as if she was intimidated by the lineup she was about to face.

After her initial surprise, Alice frowned slightly, crossed her arms, and spoke with a hint of disbelief:

"It's just an event, why is everyone mobilized all at once? This scale of personnel... is a bit exaggerated."

Northern Black Steed also recovered from his initial shock, nodding repeatedly in agreement, his crimson eyes filled with worry:

"Wouldn't this lineup be too much pressure for Almond? And... wouldn't it be too strict and too difficult for the other players?"

After his initial surprise, Yasui Makoto quickly calmed down, shook his head slightly, and rationally analyzed the situation:
"It shouldn't be an exaggeration."

"After all, this is an exhibition match, which is more about showcasing and interacting. Compared to the intensity of the competition, the entertainment value and the amount of buzz it generates are probably the priorities of the organizers and the seniors."

"Therefore, the impact and attention brought about by the legendary players who were once known as the 'Three Strongest of Generations' coming together to compete on the same stage is undoubtedly the greatest."

After explaining, he changed the subject and acknowledged the concerns of Alice and the others:
"Of course, you're right. With legendary strength and competitive aura like Oguri-senpai and the others, even if they haven't officially competed for many years, just standing on the same starting line would bring immense psychological pressure and competitive intensity."

Upon hearing this, both Kita Genko and Eliseko immediately showed expressions of understanding.

By this time, Almond Eyes had completely recovered from her initial shock.

She took a deep breath, and the expression she had when she first heard the list of opponents had vanished, replaced by an unusually firm determination.

Just now, that familiar hesitation and trepidation that subconsciously arises when hearing the name of a powerful opponent tried to surface again.

But she immediately realized that once was enough; she had already experienced that feeling at the registration desk, and after that... there must never be a second time!
Moreover, having already made up her mind to make everyone remember the name 'Almond Eyes', she cannot back down from any competition, not even events or tournaments.

What surprised her even more was that after realizing these things, what filled her heart at this moment was no longer hesitation or apprehension, but rather an unprecedented and indescribable excitement!

This intense excitement made her tremble slightly, not out of fear, but from the rush of blood and the trembling of her nerve endings.

"...It's alright, Koki-senpai, Yasui trainer."

With an unusual excitement, Almond-shaped eyes suddenly spoke, her voice clearer than usual, carrying an barely suppressed thrill:
"The stronger the opponent... the better!"
"In fact, it is precisely because they are Oguri Hat-senpai, Super Little Bay-senpai, and Inari-senpai that I must run with all my might!"

"Only in this way can we truly...test where our limits are!"

This sudden declaration, along with the almost overflowing high fighting spirit, startled everyone, and then their faces showed varying degrees of surprise and admiration.

Alice was the first to react. She looked Almond-shaped eyes up and down with interest for a moment, then let out her signature soft laugh:

"Kukuku... Not bad eyes, very spirited. It seems that a strong opponent has completely ignited this little guy's fighting spirit."

Then a playful glint flashed in her eyes as she looked at Yasui Makoto beside her, her tone carrying an obvious hint of mockery, as if she were ready to watch a good show. She then changed the subject:
"Then it's up to you, Yasui, to plan your strategy and tactics. Your opponents are those three legends. Even you, you'll probably feel a lot of pressure when devising a countermeasure, right?"

Upon hearing this, Yamato Akaki couldn't help but find it a little funny. He was about to say something to defend Yasui Makoto, such as "Yasui-kun will definitely have a way."

Misuzu, who had been watching with a smile the whole time, suddenly spoke up:
"Wait a minute, Soko."

She interrupted with a smile, but her gaze fell on the Northern Black Steed: "Have you forgotten something?"

Alice was taken aback. Following her gaze, she noticed that Kita Genko's expression had become somewhat solemn and serious, clearly indicating that he had entered a focused state.

“Our temporary ‘trainer’ today isn’t Xiao Zhen, you know…”

Misuzu, drawing out her words, smiled and pointed to Genko in the north:
"...It's Xiao Bei!"

Everyone was taken aback at first, then they all laughed, and the atmosphere immediately became much more relaxed.

Northern Black Steed took a deep breath and nodded vigorously. Although his face still showed some tension, his eyes had become firm.
"Yes! I will do my best to help Almond and Komatsu prepare and analyze!"

At the same time, Yasui Makoto forwarded the email from Shining Glory to Kita Genkoma. Kita Genkoma quickly took out his phone to check, made a few operations, and then looked up:
"I've confirmed my participation! The email also said there's a special preparation room for us here, let's go together!"

……

Following the instructions in the email and asking the staff in charge of the event along the way, the group quickly found the preparation room.

Pushing open the door, I found that the layout and furnishings were not much different from the preparation room of Central Teresen Academy, only slightly smaller in size, but the equipment was complete.

Misuzu walked in, looked around, and a nostalgic expression appeared on her face:

"Ah... I really miss those days."

As she spoke, she naturally walked to the head of the rectangular tactical table in the center of the room, lightly brushed her fingers across the surface, and said with a smile:
"Back in my day, I would sit right here, preparing my tactics for a match like this."

She then pointed to the stadium map hanging on the wall:

"Then Xiaozhen's father stands in this position to analyze and provide guidance."

These words surprised everyone, and their gazes couldn't help but shift back and forth between the still smiling Misuzu and the slightly helpless Makoto Yasui.

"Eh...?"

The northern black horse was the first to cry out in alarm:

"So... you knew Uncle when you were still working, Auntie? And... and you were in a relationship as a trainer and a racehorse girl?"

Misuzu nodded, but a hint of doubt appeared on her face:
"Really? Eh? Didn't Xiaozhen tell you?" She looked at her son.

Yasui Makoto certainly knew about this, but at this moment he unconsciously glanced at the Northern Genko beside him first.

The reason I haven't mentioned it isn't complicated; I just feel that the past of my parents' generation is irrelevant to the current training and isn't a major event that needs to be specifically mentioned.

However, upon returning to Nagoya, he vaguely sensed Kita Genko's subtle and almost imperceptible feelings. When he heard his mother talk about the past so naturally, he couldn't help but connect his parents' meeting with his own relationship with Kita Genko, who was also a "trainer and racehorse girl." A strange feeling stirred within him.

(End of this chapter)