Uma Musume no Nama no Nichijou (Horse Girl), First and foremost

The situation on the field can change in an instant, and the outcome of a race may not be certain until the finish line or even until the final decision.

That's the charm of Uma Musume (Horse Girls) racing.

While observing the condition of the field, the newly radiant figure curiously asked the golden Victory beside him:

"Huh? Golden Victory senior, why is the commentator for this match also a student?"

"Oh, the student council members are responsible for explaining the competition."

Golden Victory pointed to the horse girl in the distance, who was wearing a student council badge in the broadcasting area. At that moment, the horse girl was enthusiastically giving a commentary on the race using a microphone.

"After all, they are still rookies. Considering that the atmosphere of the competition must be gradual and the selection process is more about selecting outstanding seeds, the school usually does not arrange for official commentators to be responsible for the commentary."

The conversation ended abruptly there; the pure white horse girl did not provide any further details.

For example, the job of a commentator, and the fact that different levels of competitions require different commentators.

While ordinary female racehorses might choose to ignore the commentary on the track, this is not a problem for top female racehorses.

On the contrary, compared to ordinary racehorse girls, they are more powerful and proactive in absorbing external information.

To ensure fairness, in G1 or a few G2-level high-reward events, the Horse Girls Association usually arranges for professionals who know how to stir up the atmosphere without revealing too much information to provide commentary.

The purpose is to prevent certain special racehorse girls from obtaining information about situations that cannot be directly observed from the field of vision through various means.

For example, a winner who would stop at nothing to achieve victory...

The conversation was brief, but the race was equally brief.

After the second bend, the qualifying round had reached the final straight.

The third-ranked Emperor of the East Sea suddenly slowed his pace as he ran along the bend, and his body became unusually light as he trembled slightly.

It was as if she wasn't racing on a track, but dancing.

President!

I look very mature today, don't I?!

Feeling smug, the petite girl easily overtook the two racehorse girls ahead of her on the outside lane while turning a corner.

The Emperor of the East Sea swept across the green grass at incredible speed, creating his own gust of wind as he effortlessly raced towards the finish line at a pace that no one else could match...

"Cross the finish line!!!"

The moment the Emperor of the East Sea reached the finish line, cheers erupted from the crowd.

The waves of victory roared almost to the heavens in the open field, the sound even moving those outside the field.

Even though the victory of the Emperor of the East Sea was a result that everyone present had already guessed.

However, when the other party actually achieved such an achievement, everyone still couldn't help but cheer loudly.

"The winner is number three racehorse girl! Tokai Emperor!!!"

After the race, unlike other racehorse girls who need to slow down and catch their breath, she does not.

As the victor, the East Sea Emperor remained composed and began waving to the surrounding crowd, expressing his gratitude to the audience and supporters.

She even started dancing in response.

Her lively eyes were so captivating that it was impossible not to be infected by her vivacity, and she let out a loud roar as a way to release the surging passion in her chest.

For example, shouting the victor's name.

"Emperor of the East Sea! Emperor of the East Sea! Emperor of the East Sea!"

"Little Glory, what do you think?"

After watching the match, Golden Victory didn't immediately approach the contestants' area like the trainers, horse girls, or even some academy staff. Instead, she first asked the newly emerged Radiant about her thoughts on the match.

"Hmm... I feel like this racehorse girl called the Emperor of the East Sea isn't that strong, but that's a bit contradictory."

In her mind, if there were no other strong people to compare her to, then she should win with an overwhelming advantage.

Even though the actual abilities of the racehorse girls participating in the selection are stronger than the current Shining Brilliance, as a racehorse girl who has spent time with Oguri Hat and Fujimasa March, her perspective is naturally very broad.

Besides, the pure white horse girl next to her had already shown her that overwhelming victory.

In short, even though this was the opponent's third time winning the selection tournament, the newly emerging Radiant could not sense the opponent's strength.

Hearing this, Golden Victory couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

"It's normal to feel that way, because this junior actually held back during the competition."

"Huh?! They're letting the water out? Really? You're kidding!"

Hearing this about the brand new glory is a bit hard to believe.

"After all, this is a competition among peers. If I end up handing over the victory to someone else because of this behavior, wouldn't that be too arrogant?"

"Moreover... I really couldn't tell that the Emperor of the East Sea had gone easy on me just now."

Looking at the petite horse girl who was full of confusion, Golden Victory nodded in response.

"Yes, if it were just a sudden loss of speed or a mistake in movement, anyone who follows horse racing could see that her behavior was clearly throwing the race, not to mention the other horse girls running on the same track as her."

"Therefore, people who choose to let others win are usually extremely confident in themselves, wanting to avoid being discovered by others, and are certain that they will ultimately win, which is why they engage in such behavior."

Hearing Golden Victory's explanation only made New Glory more confused.

"But how... how exactly can this be done?"

"Well, as for the detailed performance of holding back, it's probably just that the timing of the technique was obviously wrong."

"Perhaps it's because she herself is well aware that even without sprinting to accelerate, she could very well win the race by simply running normally, but that would also be seen as arrogance."

"So she chose the technical error option."

"In this way, even if a few people discover it later, they will at most think that it is the result of the East Sea Emperor's lack of trainers."

After all, who would think that much?

Are we convinced that this young, lively, and energetic genius horse girl will inevitably choose to go easy on her in the race?

"I understand."

"So, she did this to prevent the other female racehorses from being discouraged... by throwing the race?"

"Bingo! But this junior is actually quite lucky. If it were a racehorse girl with a score of 75 or higher who is good at hiding her strengths, she would probably pay the price for this move."

"Of course, it's also possible that this East Sea Emperor can clearly recognize the strength of her opponents. In that case, when she encounters an evenly matched opponent or one who cannot hold back, she should still be serious."

"Why? This is just a qualifying round, right? Losing won't count in the records, will it?"

Why...?

Upon hearing the question from the newly radiant brilliance, the pure white horse girl's smile gradually broadened.

"I recognized her eyes; she's a racehorse girl just like me."

"The true strongman who is invincible."

"A competitive racehorse girl who only allows herself to win and not allow others to win."

As he spoke, Golden Victory prepared to set off towards the direction of the East Sea Emperor.

"Therefore, she is lacking a suitable trainer."

"Hey! Then it can only be me!"

Chapter Fifty-Three: Give Me an Answer, Imperial Treasure!

At this moment, the Emperor of the East Sea is somewhat reluctantly declining invitations from trainers who have extended invitations before.

Many of these people showed their sincerity in various ways.

For example, they might use gifts or promise various benefits, and there are many who casually mention winning the undefeated classic triple crown or even entering the international rankings of legendary racehorse girls.

However, the Emperor of the East Sea could clearly tell from the tone of these people that they were exaggerating, or rather, that they themselves were far more involved than the trainers.

In short, she didn't really like this feeling...

On the field, the East Sea Emperor was certain that he would become the so-called focus.

Outside of the racetrack, however, she simply wants to become a racehorse girl student who can continuously improve and grow.

To have a student life and spend time with the president I respect.

More trivial matters and arrangements are handled by the trainers, allowing them to continuously improve and grow in this environment.

It might seem naive, but it's something that naive and romantic girls really yearn for.

Thinking of this, and seeing these trainers whom she had investigated beforehand and confirmed had no possibility of future interaction with her.

The Emperor of the East Sea declined for the third time.

"Um... I'm sorry, I don't currently have any intention of collaborating with any specific trainer."

"It's not that I'm dissatisfied with you all, it's just that my trainer partner is crucial to my future racing career, so I have to consider it carefully. I hope everyone can find a suitable horse girl partner."

But just as the Emperor of the East Sea refused, and just as everyone listened to the horse girl express her wishes...

A voice, seizing the opportune moment, precisely inserted itself into the conversation.

Its connection between dialogues is so seamless that it can even be described as seamless.

This also made the stranger's voice sound extremely abrupt and obvious when it was heard at the scene.

Within a range where the sound can be clearly heard, it's almost impossible to ignore her.

"So, as your trainer, would you like to consider me?"

Many people harbored doubts about the person's identity, and even more so, questioned him.

But when they turned their heads to look at the newcomers...

Everyone, or rather, the crowd she had to pass through before getting close to the Emperor of the East Sea.

As if by divine intervention, the crowd spontaneously parted to the sides.

Even if a few people look confused, they can only follow the crowd when they see the choice of the majority.

Soon, a path was cleared between the East Sea Emperor and Golden Victory, allowing her to pass through easily.