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

Right in front of me was a fleshy face with a bewildered expression.

The culprit that just caused the itching on the tip of my nose was the girl's pale purple hair.

"McQueen?"

She asked, puzzled, and then tried to straighten up.

The girl whose name was called seemed to realize what was happening. She quickly stepped aside and watched as the Stardust Illusion sat up from the sofa.

The two men locked eyes, and a fleeting look of panic crossed McQueen's face.

Stardust Illusion, not yet fully awake, rubbed his eyes, and a moment of silence fell between the two.

"Um, Stardust, why are you sleeping in my room...?"

McQueen, his cheeks still flushed, was the first to speak.

Her tone was slightly flustered, and as if she had thought of something, she quickly added:

"I was just trying to wake you up, and you just happened to open your eyes!"

"Good morning."

Stardust Illusion calmly greeted him, then explained, "I wanted to leave after you fell asleep last night, but I found the front door was locked, so I ended up sleeping here."

"The door was locked?... That must have been Grandma's doing."

McQueen's expression was strange upon hearing this, but he immediately identified the suspect:

"Grandma, how could she do such a thing? It's just too... cough, too much!"

"It's not a big problem. Actually, the beds in the dorm aren't as comfortable as your sofa."

As he spoke, Stardust Illusion stretched and then put his coat back on.

"Actually, that bed is more comfortable, and I wouldn't mind sleeping together..."

Although McQueen wanted to say that, he was too embarrassed to say it in the end and could only chuckle twice.

After Stardust Illusion changed his clothes, McQueen, wearing slippers, ran to the wardrobe, took out a spare set of toiletries, and handed it to him.

"McQueen, how did you sleep last night?"

Stardust Illusion carried these things toward the restroom and casually asked a question.

"Yes! It works really well. I haven't felt this relaxed in a long time!"

McQueen immediately flashed a bright smile and replied in this way.

Chapter 113 What level are you in that you're running a race with me?

Training time always seems to fly by, and before you know it, it's time for the competition.

Considering that everyone in the exchange team has been under a lot of stress lately, after discussing with the other trainers, Wangzu decided to take advantage of the Stardust Illusion competition day and give everyone except the newly joined outstanding trainees a day off.

Toyama Scarlet, Miura Bourbon, Mejiro McQueen, Draco, and the five members of the Noble Family specially came to this arena in Kyoto with Stardust Illusion to cheer her on in her first public match of the year.

"Ah—found it! The legendary [Second Generation Oguri Hat] contestant, Stardust Illusion!"

Just as I stepped off the Shinkansen station gate, two reporters, one old and one young, rushed up to Stardust Illusion.

"I'm Kawashima, a reporter from Tokyo Uma Musume Special Edition. There's still some time before the race. Would it be possible to take a moment to conduct a brief interview with you?"

The older-looking reporter was the first to ask a question.

His attitude was fairly sincere, and he clearly understood that stopping a contestant for an interview at this time was actually quite impolite.

However, among the contestants in this competition, only this Stardust Illusion has never left Central Teresen Academy even once this year.

This also meant that even if their magazine wanted to conduct an interview, they couldn't find the time and place, so they had no choice but to resort to this last resort: waiting for the interviewee at the exit of the Shinkansen station.

"..."

Stardust Illusion did not immediately answer the reporter's question; instead, she turned her questioning gaze to her trainer.

"Just say a few words to them, Stardust." Toyama Scarlet waved her hand, not paying much attention. "Cooperating with the promotion will boost your popularity, which is something you want, right?"

"As for us, let's go to the venue and find a good spot first."

Toyama Scarlet had no intention of waiting, since although she was a trainer, there was not much need for her to come into contact with the Stardust Illusion on the day of the competition.

Today, all she has to do is stand in the stands, watch Stardust Illusion's game, and cheer for her along with the others.

“Then… Stardust, I’ll stay and keep you company,” McQueen said after a moment’s hesitation.

"Zhuofu must stay too!"

Upon hearing McQueen's words, the young girl Zoe quickly responded.

During their exchange and learning period, Zhuo Fu's innocent and carefree personality was very popular, and she quickly became friends with the Japanese horse racing girls.

However, even though everyone became closer to her, Zhuo Fu still most wanted to come into contact with the Stardust Illusion.

This was the stronger one who had defeated her.

Although she didn't know what had happened between McQueen and Stardust Illusion, it was clear that the two had become much closer after Stardust Illusion returned from his vacation.

Correspondingly, Zofu had to reduce the time she spent in contact with the stardust illusion.

She had originally wanted to pester the other person to run with her a few more times, so that she would have more experience to challenge her next time...

It's all McQueen's fault!

"You two, stop causing trouble."

The nobleman stretched out his hands and dragged McQueen and Draco forward, their immense strength leaving them both completely unable to resist.

"Master, I want to stay with Stardust a little longer...!"

"My lord, why..."

The two's feeble protests caused no change whatsoever, and they could only obediently be pulled away from their spot by the noble family.

Meanwhile, in a limousine parked by the roadside, the young lady of First Ruby was sitting in the back seat looking out the window.

She wore a gorgeous dress, the wine-red base tone and the large bow holding up her hair made her look as vibrant as a jewel, perfectly matching the temperament of a ruby.

At this moment, this young lady doesn't look like she's about to participate in a competition at all; rather, she looks like she's about to attend a grand banquet. She even has light eyeshadow on her face.

Through the car window, she watched Zhuo Fu, who was hugging a member of the noble family and acting coquettishly, without saying a word.

But in his eyes, there was a hint of envy and helplessness that was barely perceptible.

The butler beside her, a young woman in a kimono, turned her gaze further afield to the Stardust Illusion being interviewed by reporters.

The woman in the kimono muttered dismissively:

"That's the 'Second Generation Oguri Hat' that's been all over the media lately, but an opponent of that caliber isn't even worthy of being an enemy of our glamorous clan—"

"Okay, that's enough."

Ruby frowned slightly, interrupting him, and disagreed with his view.

In her view, whether it was Stardust Illusion, or Megumi McQueen, Drow, and the Noble Family who had just passed by, they all possessed what they had given up: authenticity and happiness.

However, she had no choice but to abandon her own ideas and become a perfect heir for the sake of the prestigious family name.

"Young Miss, you don't need to worry. The strategy for this match is absolutely foolproof."

The woman in the kimono saw that the first ruby ​​had closed her eyes to rest, and assumed that she was worried about the upcoming match, so she comforted her in a relaxed manner.

"According to intelligence, Stardust Illusion is still using that outdated perseverance training method... and the results you get from 30 minutes of training are completely different from theirs, Miss."

"Furthermore, we have already grasped the weaknesses of Ikuno Dedus and Stardust Illusion... This match will be the starting point for our Magnificent Clan to begin their ascent to the pinnacle!"

Will it really go that smoothly?

The First Ruby did not refute the other party, but such doubts still flashed through her mind.

In the races she had watched, every runner was giving their all to win, and even the Great Sun God never thought he would definitely win.

Now, the butler of the glamorous family makes him feel at ease?

They have no idea what a competition is all about.

However, Ruby couldn't bring herself to say those words.

As the sole heir of the magnificent clan, it is her natural duty to abide by the family's requirements.

No matter how unreasonable the request may be, there is no option to refuse.

She was already used to this kind of thing.

Because the First Ruby possesses the strongest bloodline of the Magnificent Clan to date, a dreamlike combination.

If something is unreasonable, just let it go; if there are any oversights, just make up for them yourself.

Iron Lady Dodrus, Oguri Hat II Stardust Illusion…

She hadn't been to Treson Academy for almost half a year, but she had never neglected her training within the family.

This not only helped Ruby regain her form from last year, but also gave her a stronger physique through this scientific training method.

Although I am very sorry, I, the number one Ruby, have a reason to win this match!

"Let's go."

The young lady calmly gave her instructions.

The luxurious limousine suddenly started up and slowly drove away from its original position, speeding towards the racetrack.

With one hand gripping the back of Zhuo Fu's neck, the noble family member who had just torn her off seemed to realize something at this moment.

A slight smile played at the corners of her lips as her gaze slowly followed the direction the car had gone...

"Master, what are you looking at?"

"I'm being lifted up in mid-air," Zhuo Fu asked curiously.

"Nothing much... just a poor guy."

A look of disdain flashed in the eyes of the noble family.