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

"By the way, Glorious, why didn't you stay in the stands with Miss Golden Victory and the others first?"

Even though she was part of Kasamatsu's group, Kitahara felt she shouldn't be there.

Even Golden Victory, in order to avoid suspicion and prevent others from finding fault, has chosen to leave the players' preparation area. It seems that New Glory has no reason to stay here either.

This is something he wants to figure out; if someone finds fault with him, it could cause trouble for Golden Victory.

"Me? Maybe it's because they didn't pay much attention to someone like me who isn't even a racehorse girl? So they naturally forgot about me."

Everyone: "?!"

Seeing the surprised expressions on everyone's faces, the newly radiant figure quickly changed his answer:

"Ah! Just kidding! I was just joking! I already registered as an assistant staff member back then."

As she spoke, she walked to the side with a confident smile on her face.

The chestnut-haired horse girl picked up her suitcase, which was almost as big as herself, that she had placed aside.

"So, as a member of Kasamatsu's team, of course I have to make a contribution."

Shining Glory took out two pairs of running shoes from his suitcase.

The size and the horseshoes underneath seemed to be slightly different in the eyes of the people.

"These are racing shoes specifically designed for the Kasamatsu Racecourse, as well as for Oguri and March."

She paused, then carefully examined the shoes the two were wearing and added:

"Hmm... I'll change the insoles you usually use for running later, which should greatly reduce the adaptation time. After you finish your warm-up before the race, you should be fine."

"If it really doesn't work, I can help you replace it immediately, but I have more faith in my own abilities."

In the field of shoemaking, Xinxin Guanghui has shown its own unique brilliance.

Strange to say.

The real core members of Kasamatsu's group right now are not any of the racehorse girls participating in the race or the trainers who train the racehorse girls.

This seemingly insignificant racehorse girl, now shining brightly, has been using her abilities to continuously change everyone's attitude towards this matter from the very beginning...

As the two racehorse girls changed their shoes and tried them on, their trainers, Shibasaki and Kitahara, began discussing the tactics for the upcoming race.

"I won't go into the details of the venue since I'm familiar with it... no, perhaps I should mention it."

"Compared to being unfamiliar with the venue and having a different nature from the Central Turf, this is definitely a disadvantage for Central Racehorse Girl Tamamo Cross. On the contrary, it is undoubtedly an advantage for Oguri Hat and March."

"But it would be too hasty to decide the outcome based solely on such conditions."

"According to the statistics in the data, Tamamo Cross's habitual running style is to chase from behind, which is different from our racehorse girls."

"In other words, the opponent is very likely to accelerate at the last corner and use that as a key to try and win."

"So we can consider interfering with Tamamo Cross's judgment, for example, by starting a sprint early to disrupt her rhythm and prevent her from making the best judgment during the match."

However, Kitahara questioned Shibasaki's answer and judgment.

"Hmm... I feel it's hard to say about chasing after someone."

"Even Central Racehorse Girl still has to face the disadvantage of the track. If she wants to make a final sprint on the dirt, she must have a certain degree of mud adaptability or be familiar with the track itself."

"So I feel that Tamamo Cross is very likely to change her running style in order to make sure that she can make full use of the advantages she has as a Central Race Horse Girl."

From their trainers' perspective, they were facing an unfamiliar field, not a grassy area they were familiar with.

In this situation, using a chasing strategy to try and catch up with the leader in the final burst and win seems like a gamble.

After watching the two racehorse girls trying on shoes, Shibasaki nodded and gave his assessment.

"Although I don't want to say it like this, compared to the formidable strength of Tamamo Cross, Oguri Hat and March are actually on the odd side."

To win by surprise, to achieve victory through unconventional means.

If this point is not fully utilized beforehand, it is highly likely that the party that takes the legitimate path and employs open strategies will be defeated.

"And there is another important event, which is the Golden Youth Race, a competition that takes place over a distance of 1,600 meters."

"Considering that the Kasamatsu circuit is 1,100 meters long, this is not an advantageous situation for us."

"Because the other side is very likely to try to adapt to the venue in this short period of time, and thus widen the gap in conditions between the two sides."

They had actually studied the Tamamo Cross even before that, after watching the Naruo Memorial Match.

As local trainers, the information they can obtain is mostly the records they kept after watching the competition; they are powerless to do anything else.

Therefore, the content provided by Golden Victory can be of some help to them.

Of course, this also includes information about other local horse race girls.

Even though these female racehorses are secondary opponents in this race, and even though their presence has a very limited actual impact on the race.

But the problem is that this is a competition between six female racehorses.

In the ever-changing arena, the impact that any individual can have is undeniable.

Perhaps this is unnecessary and meaningless information for Tamamo Cross, who came to the away game with a strong attitude of tearing down their signboard.

However, it is indeed a very important part for those who must seize any advantage they may have.

Ultimately, the two discussed most of the existing proposal.

Oguri Hat and Fujimasa March were focused on getting used to the new shoes on their feet, while Shining Radiance explained the shoe's features and confirmed the wearer's feedback on the details.

"So, in the end, it's still the same answer, right?"

After reviewing the existing information, the two trainers conducted another analysis.

But the conclusion they ultimately reached was somewhat amusing.

"Yes... in the end, it still comes down to each person's own ability."

"After all, this is the result of competition between the two sides, so let's not think about the absurd idea of ​​having our own racehorse try to help the other one."

It cannot be done, not even thought about.

After all, the racehorse girls present, who are the judges, are all top-tier racehorse girls from the central government, or even above them.

Let alone such behavior, it would be a pipe dream to try to hide anything from them, even if such thoughts were to arise.

"Indeed, only a fool would do something like cheating in front of those important figures."

"But I still have a feeling that you bastard Shibasaki, there's something you haven't made clear, right?"

Hearing Kitahara's doubts and speculations, Shibasaki raised an eyebrow and retorted:

"Hmph, aren't you the same? Anyway, what we're all hiding is, frankly speaking, just the secret weapon that Miss Golden Victory arranged for them, isn't it?"

"In that case, let's stop with these probing moves and let's see who's the best on the field."

"Well, that's true. Anyway, I'm sure Oguri Hat will win!"

"Heh, I just want to see your surprised faces when the march wins."

The two trainers, Oguri Hat and Fujimasa March respectively, naturally had great confidence in their racehorse girls' ability to win...

"How was it?"

"Hmm...it feels even more comfortable than usual, thank you, Glorious!"

As she spoke, Oguri Hat grabbed the other person and hugged them warmly.

Feeling the soft yet firm body of the horse girl in front of him, along with the gradually spreading body heat and the faint fragrance emanating from her body.

Suddenly, Guanghui's face turned red.

"Waaaaaah! Um, March! How was your try-on experience with March?!"

"Oh? I can do it. You truly deserve to be the talent that the boss of Golden Victory specially selected."

Wearing shoes, the elegant and beautiful woman in silver immediately revealed a gentle smile.

"After this match, Golden Victory..."

I'm leaving it in your care, all new and radiant.

There's also a chestnut hat.

Fujimasa March did not say these words aloud.

Her pride wouldn't allow her to say those things.

Even the moment these thoughts flashed through her mind, they were completely banished.

Because of her, she is also a participant in this competition!

After changing their shoes, all that remained was to try and adapt within a set timeframe, while their respective trainers provided final tactical advice.

In the remaining time, after finishing his discussion with Shibasaki, Fujimasa took the initiative to approach Oguri.

"Wait, Oguri Hat, I have something very important to tell you."

"what's up?"

Having just finished discussing with Kitahara, Oguri Hat, who was pondering how to achieve her goal, suddenly met Fujimasa's gaze.

It was an extremely sharp and powerful gaze.

Unlike the ferocity that comes from vigilance in the past.

To Oguri, Fujimasa's gaze right now seemed full of determination.

"Go ahead."

Looking at his archenemy, Fujimasa took a deep breath.

She spoke out about a thought that had been buried deep in her heart for a long time.

"Golden Victory's leader encountered difficulties, but she did not use this as a condition to train and help us. However, I think we should repay her after accepting her kindness."

“Oguri Hat, you arrived later than me to receive training from the Golden Victory boss, but I also believe that you are definitely not the kind of ungrateful guy.”

"Golden Victory needs help; they need our help on the central stage."

Oguri Hat: "..."

Hearing this, she felt somewhat conflicted.

She was right; I am not the kind of ungrateful person.