Uma Musume Girl, I'll tell you about my Santa Hat special move too?

Deng.

On the stage, a third beam of pure white light shone towards the direction of the stardust illusion.

This seemed like a signal, waking the stardust illusion that had been immersed in memories.

...The winner's performance has begun!

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Chapter Fifty-One: I, Reproduce!

Although the seven-person training match had ended, the audience showed no signs of leaving.

Ultimately, these spectators who can take time out of their work hours to watch the race are basically hardcore fans of Uma Musume, so how could they possibly miss the next highlight: the winner's stage!

The feeling of not being able to catch one's breath in the previous matches made the audience feel incredibly excited. Almost every minute and every second was a spectacular contest, with all the players giving their all to fight for victory.

In the final sprint, Stardust Illusion and Tree Express unleashed an unimaginably fierce competition, as if the two had completely burned themselves out, putting all their energy into the final sprint.

The wind and thunder gathered in the arena, helping Stardust Illusion to victory, and the match had completely ignited the passion of all the spectators.

Still buzzing with excitement, they crowded around the venue, eagerly anticipating the surprise that the victorious Stardust Illusion would present.

What songs will she sing?

What kind of brilliance can you radiate when you stand on the stage?

What did her winning outfit look like?

Everyone was filled with curiosity about the winner's stage of this racehorse girl.

Stardust Illusion... What kind of performance will this racehorse girl, who summoned gales and thunder on the track and shattered Victory Shot, bring on the stage?

Deng.

A spotlight shone on the completely dark stage, illuminating the girl standing on the central platform.

The previously bustling audience fell silent abruptly, everyone's attention drawn to the incandescent light. They straightened their gaze and looked towards the center of the stage.

Thump, thump.

Immediately afterwards, the second and third lights passed by, causing Stardust Illusion, who had already changed into her final outfit, to slightly raise her head and look around. Her blood-red eyes gleamed under the light.

On the stage, Stardust Illusion also saw that the number of spectators was almost no less than that during the previous competition.

Everyone's attention was drawn to her; this was a stage that belonged only to her.

As Stardust Illusion thought this, everything before him seemed to slow down.

The scene of seeing the Emperor of the East Sea surrounded by the audience on stage seemed to flash through her mind again.

I couldn't help but think to myself, "How dazzling! Like the morning star..."

I seemed to hear a "whoosh" sound.

The stardust illusion was no longer confused; it was completely overwhelmed by the music that was about to be performed.

If I weren't going on stage, I wouldn't be so concerned about the performance, but now that I'm already standing here... I must hold onto the glory that belongs to the victor!

I've finally caught the starlight!

Standing atop the high platform, Stardust Illusion involuntarily stretched out her right hand slowly, and the surrounding stage environment began to change according to her will.

A serene prelude played by wind chimes resounded on the stage, followed by a chilling declaration from the stardust illusion:

"The song's name is 'Reset'... no, it's 'Reset' (Reproduction)!"

Thump, th ...

Countless stage lights illuminated from all directions, accompanied by the sound, and lined up in two rows before her as the stardust illusion gradually converged. She sang as she slowly walked forward.

"As long as... run out."

"Look, you can hold it in your hand."

"That ticket to tomorrow that I once let go of!"

The moment Stardust Illusion opened her mouth to sing, all the worries that had been troubling her backstage were swept away.

She was now completely immersed in the song, which seemed to resonate in her heart and evoke memories of stardust illusions.

That was during my debut race, in the last 200 meters of the course.

Looking at the Emperor of the East Sea ahead, the distance between them seemed within reach; that was her ticket to victory.

However, at that moment, Stardust Illusion hesitated for a moment.

Moreover, this brief moment transformed into an insurmountable chasm between the victor and the vanquished, completely separating her from the Emperor of the East Sea.

She handed over the victory to someone else.

However, it was that failure that truly awakened the Stardust Illusion.

"Right here, we shall set off—!"

"Reset once again to reclaim something!"

The image that flashed through my mind was of myself losing the match and asking Oguri Hat and Rokuhei to train me.

That figure chasing desperately on the training field, that unwavering dedication even when training to the point of vomiting.

...What peaceful life, what obsession with the strong.

These are actually words that Stardust Illusion used to deceive himself after time travel.

After suddenly being transported away from her familiar world, she, who had been feeling down, discovered her own pursuit for the first time.

We met, we had an encounter.

From that day on, she was completely reborn!

If she had to pinpoint what she craves right now, it would be... to shine!

It's the feeling of winning in front of everyone and standing on the field, being the center of attention, the feeling of becoming the brightest star!

She was willing to do anything to seize every opportunity to shine.

Whether it's training to the death, forcing yourself to become stronger in desperate situations, or even... performing the winner's song on this stage.

The Stardust Illusion, now singing its heart out, has realized just how greedy it truly is.

Even now, as it sings, Stardust Illusion's inner self is shouting.

They were shouting for her to firmly capture everyone's attention and become the person everyone longed for!

From this day forward, I will never let go, whether it's in a competition or on the winner's stage.

This is her performance as the victor, and it is also... her declaration of war to all her opponents!

"This vast world belongs to me!"

"Take it back once again, Reset!"

"The power to move forward makes me feel fuller!"

"Let's take that first step once again!"

That was the view seen while running through the undefeated battle; the skills honed through training were on full display in this match, and Stardust Illusion stole everyone's attention with its Great Escape.

[Those were the sweat shed while overtaking the leading three in training races. Even when temporarily behind, Stardust Illusion's eyes could only see the finish line; it was a view she would never give up to anyone.]

At this moment, her desire for victory was no longer concealed, and her pursuit of brilliance was rekindled.

After seeing her own heart clearly through the song, Stardust Illusion felt that everything before her eyes was clearer than ever before.

From now on, she will never run away from anything that will lead her to victory.

This stage for the winners is where she will be reborn.

—I will reproduce!

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Chapter Fifty-Two: The Revue of Confession!

What--!

What's this--!!!

The pink-haired racehorse girl, Alice Digital, stood in the crowd, staring blankly at the figure on the stage.

Her hands instinctively touched her throat, trying to relieve the feeling of suffocation, but to no avail.

The dazzling performer on stage had completely captivated her.

Alice Digital felt as if the other party had taken away control of her body, and she had become a complete puppet of Miss Stardust Illusion...

How can she be so cool and so beautiful?!

Alice Digital realized that just looking at this level of winners' stage was almost enough to make her faint.

At first, she was just looking forward to seeing what kind of performance it would be.

As a die-hard fan of Uma Musume, Alice Digital loves nothing more than scenes of Uma Musume shining brightly.

She's watched almost all of the live performances by Uma Musume, if not all of them, but she's seen at least a good portion of the types of videos available.

Before the lights came on, Aili Digital even had time to talk with the staff member next to her about what song might be next.

"It must be the legend of the horse jumping, right? This song is the easiest because it's the most widely known."

As Aili Digital was saying this, the sound of headlights flashing repeatedly came from beside their ears:

[Ding!]

[Ta-da!]

"As long as... run out."