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

No, they're not quite the same.

A subtle, isolated vibration, emanating from behind, sent an irresistible shiver through the body like a harbinger of impending doom...

Faced with her increasingly panicked emotions and increasingly exhausted physical strength, Oguri Hat, who had caught up later, angrily snatched away her current ranking!

"Pink Commander has been overtaken by Oguri Hat! Oguri Hat is still on the outside track! Oguri Hat has overtaken Hot Love and moved into second place! Oguri Hat is still speeding up!"

"The game has reached a critical moment!!!"

"Oguri Hat Chasing After Him! Fujimasa March of Escape!"

"The battle between two stunningly beautiful racehorses! The outcome will be decided in the final 300 meters of the uphill race!!!"

The standings changed too quickly on this crucial slope!

The commentator's speaking speed became difficult to control, so he could only skim through his mind and filter out the important information he saw before telling the audience the current situation.

Fortunately, the female horse racers behind them now appear to have lost their chance to compete for first place, so his commentary naturally focuses on the outcome of Oguri Hat and Fujimasa March.

At this point, Oguri Hat could clearly see the figure of Fujimasa March.

Little Chestnut Hat could sense even the way she took steps while running and the way she walked, and even the sound of her heavy breathing carried by the wind.

I have enough energy! My legs are fine too!

Then chase after them!

Without hesitation, he put even more effort into his steps on the slope, just to catch up with the enemy in front of him.

Then surpass her!!!

"Oguri Hat is currently two horse lengths behind Fujimasa March, while Oguri Hat is now one horse length closer to Fujimasa March! Half a horse length!"

Her speed was incredibly fast, allowing her to catch up with the group in a short time and even quickly approach the top spot. However, the price she paid for this was equally significant.

Oguri Hat noticed that her physical strength was declining.

Strangely, the pace of the Fujimasa March remained consistent throughout.

She did not speed up her pace because of the venue or the opponent who was about to catch up.

"Exceeded..."

A moment of confusion crossed my mind.

But Little Chestnut Hat's steps never stopped.

The next moment, the chasing reeds and the fleeing reeds...

In the remaining stretch of the race, the dynamics between the chaser and the runner have shifted!

"Oguri Hattori has caught up with Fujimasa March! Oguri Hattori has surpassed Fujimasa March! Oguri Hattori has taken first place! Oguri Hattori is currently in first place!"

"Oguri-kasa is now gradually moving from the outside lane to the inside! Can Fujimasa March catch up with Oguri-kasa? Or will Oguri-kasa turn his initial starting mistake into a successful comeback and win the championship?"

"The stage for winners! Who will claim the victory in the Zhongjing Cup? The answer will be revealed in these final 250 meters!!!"

He saw a racehorse of the same color as himself overtake him and take first place.

Even though his physical strength had declined considerably, surprisingly, Fujimasa remained completely calm in the face of these challenges.

All the accumulation is for the crucial moment.

Prepare for an outbreak.

Then sprint!!!

"Let's sprint! The Fujimasa March has begun its sprint!"

"With no obstacles on the outer lane ahead of her on the uphill section, Fujimasa sprinted off!!!"

But right after the narrator finished speaking...

The other horse, with its long hair, seemed to be in sync, and also made a sprinting motion from behind!

Like two arrows released from a bow, their silvery-white silhouettes stood out starkly against the green track.

The match is about to conclude.

Chapter Seven: Banning the Second Sprint (Bonus Chapter)

The tactics that Golden Victory taught Fujimasa March were actually quite simple.

That means not trying to contest for position on the inside in the final crucial moments.

Because the pressure created by this is definitely not enough.

She chose to forcefully adapt to the grassland terrain, using the friction of the grass roots to catch up with her opponent from the outside with minimal mistakes!

She chose to practice sprinting intensely on uphill sections, aiming to make her leg power generation and running incredibly smooth, putting even greater pressure on her opponents.

The grass is in good condition today, and the weather is good.

The feeling of running on it was distinctly different from the sand track where she usually competed.

But in these ten days, no, to be precise, it should be nearly a week.

The vines were desperately trying to adapt to the grass, running hard on it, confirming with each step the presence of every blade of grass they trod.

She has challenged slopes of 30 degrees, 45 degrees, and even 60 degrees, using them for weight training and sprint training.

They put in enough effort and relied on their strong physique.

This racehorse has indeed adapted to the grass and conquered the slope in a short period of time.

"This training is more about making you clear about your own abilities."

"Most of the most popular high-stakes races in Japan today are on grass. If you can't adapt to grass, then you'll naturally miss out on these races."

She didn't want to be looked down upon.

She wanted to defeat him!

Oguri Hat, who thought there was no one ahead and he could just focus on running straight to the finish line, was caught off guard when the Fujimasa March accelerated.

Little Chestnut felt as if her heart had been struck a light but firm blow, and she received a message from head to toe.

She is coming!

Her body reacted instinctively, followed by the steps she had already taken.

Nerves gradually tighten...

Then sprint!

This was her reflex-like sprint!

"Oguri-hat is sprinting too! There are still 200 meters to go until the finish line! Both of the horse girls have started sprinting!"

The adaptation period was a bit too short, and my legs would occasionally protest against the discomfort under my feet.

But it was only during the sprint that Oguri realized that it wasn't the unfamiliar grass that made it difficult for her to move.

Conversely, after changing into new shoes and replacing the horseshoes with grass-specific accessories.

Little Chestnut Hat felt that she was perhaps more suited to grass than sand.

Seize the opportunity, then determine the tactics to win the game...

Oguri Hat always believed that all he could do in this team was run.

Then she will run as hard as she can to repay her teammates for their efforts!

Thank you, new brilliance.

And Kitahara.

Thank you too, March...

The sprint of the Fujimasa March indirectly helped Oguri Hat overcome her unfamiliarity with the grass.

As the leading racehorse girl, she knew that the grass ahead was all intact and unfamiliar.

Little Chestnut's first sprint across the grass was surprisingly successful.

However, the distance between the two horses did not seem to change at all due to their sprint!

"Oguri Hat is in first place now! Fujimasa March is in second place and is gradually moving to the outer edge! It seems that he is preparing to overtake Oguri Hat directly from the outer edge!"

"The runaway Oguri Hat! The pursuit of Fujimasa! The rivalry between the two Uma Musume girls! Who will emerge victorious?!"

The competition between the two racehorse girls has reached its final stage!

Two hundred meters.

150 meters.

One hundred meters!

Within these distances, Fujimasa March remained close to Oguri Hat, with the two separated by less than a horse's length.

But just as the race had only one hundred meters left, Oguri's push-off suddenly began to slow down...

At the same time, she lowered her body, and her whole body compressed like a spring in a very short time!

My heart is pounding!

There was no one ahead.

There is only the finish line!!!

Fujimasa's eyes widened as he watched the man about to take his first step.

She could even vaguely see the future where that illusory figure in the reeds had already crossed the finish line.

That would also mean another defeat for me in the future.

Do not......

You bastard...

No! Give it to me! Don't use this method again!

Surpass me!!!