I only have one year to live, so I must become a legendary horse girl!

"Be kind to your health. If you skip a lap, it won't be a big deal. Or... let's run this far together later."

Evening had actually arrived, and the sun's rays dimmed. Mejiro McQueen did not respond immediately under the turned-on light. She stood there silently, and after a long time she turned around as if she had come to her senses.

"No, if she were here, she wouldn't want me to push myself so hard before the game."

Sister Liuge is the one who least trains. Every day she just does what she has prepared according to the original plan.

Even with just this kind of basic training, Sister Liuge was able to reach the pinnacle of the world despite being physically unwell, but...

But Mejiro McQueen couldn't do it.

She couldn't do it no matter what, she wasn't as strong as Sister Liuge!

In fact, every time he ran, or every time he competed, Mejiro McQueen felt that he was the loser, because he was in front of his eyes that no one could see, even Phantom Liuge was unaware of.

Before the eyes of someone only Mejiro McQueen could perceive!

She could see the figure of the leader in the race, who had widened the gap to an incalculable point, or even to the point where he was completely unable to catch up.

The silver-white legend that would give her a gentle smile and hug her.

In fact, Mebaike McQueen had thought countless times about what Sister Liuge would say if she saw him now. She would probably hug him helplessly and reproachfully, and then act like a spoiled child and not let go until she agreed that she would not force herself anymore, and then she would go back to the room hand in hand with McQueen.

Well, before McQueen agreed, Sister Liuge’s expression would be just like the person in front of her, and the same as this person who looks exactly like Sister Liuge.

But she is not her, she can't be her.

Mejiro McQueen didn't want to deceive himself.

"Don't make that expression. We are rivals, aren't we?"

"Rivals, huh? Well, Ms. McQueen, could you please satisfy my curiosity? There's something I'd really like to know your opinion on."

Want to know my development anyway? Inexplicable.

But after a slight hesitation, Mejiro McQueen nodded in confusion. She herself didn't know why she couldn't refuse from the bottom of her heart.

Maybe it’s because the person in front of me looks so much like Sister Liuge except for the hair color.

Well... never mind, it's just a small question, so just answer it. There won't be any loss or other accidents.

"I want to know, for you, what is it like to be a horse girl, or to run on the track?"

"What on earth are you running for?"

What are you running for?

Mebai McQueen tilted her head, then without even a second's hesitation, she blurted out—

"I'm running to chase the figure that I can never catch up with. Even if it's only for a moment, I want to defeat the person in my memory. I want to stand shoulder to shoulder with her."

"Running side by side on the field."

Who could that person be in my memory? It's so hard to guess... or rather, it's so hard not to guess.

Gotham Carol felt bitter in her heart. She didn't know how ugly her expression was right now. She could only be thankful that it was not broad daylight yet, so the feeling on her face might not be seen so clearly.

"So, what does running mean to you, and why do you have such a desire?"

"Please, please tell me. This kind of thing is very important to me. It's really important."

Please tell me no matter what... This is my most solemn plea.

It was inexplicable... Mubai McQueen frowned. She really couldn't understand why the person in front of her showed an expression of self-blame and even guilt when she was asking about her running.

How I hope to run has nothing to do with you, right?

Forget it, the previous questions have been answered, and the following content... After all, McQueen, what has happened that has made you so stubborn and reckless now?

"Probably, probably when I was very young. At that time, the only horse girls I could see were Gaofeng-san and Aldan-san, who had just debuted. At that time, I thought they were the best horse girls in the world."

"Uma-Musume, running on the track is such a wonderful thing, isn't it? The cheers of the fans, then the all-out competition, and the heart-warming victory!"

A confused look appeared on Mubai McQueen's face, and she herself suddenly realized something.

So, in the beginning, I was fascinated by Uma Musume in order to get more people's recognition and cheers, to enjoy the wind in the stadium and to chase everyone's smiles?

So, why has it become like this?

"Anyway, I felt at the time that the glory of the Mejiro family and the reputation my two sisters had earned would inevitably be passed down to me, and that at that time I had to work hard to achieve results worthy of the Mejiro name."

"To live up to the name of Mejiro, and to live up to the honor that my two sisters have passed on to me by their achievements."

only…

"Then, when I thought my debut would be coming soon, I found out that I actually had a distant cousin."

What was Sister Ryuka like when she first arrived at Mejiro Castle?

To be honest, I don’t have much impression of Mejiro McQueen. I just remember that he was very different from the ones who came later... Maybe Sister Liuge is actually the type who is very shy?

McQueen, who was still a child at the time, believed this and always believed this firmly. But when was the first formal communication?

It was when Sister Gao Feng asked her to bring the cake to eat with Sister Liu Ge that McQueen clearly realized something.

Sister Liuge is actually very gentle, or rather, she likes her sister very much. After all, when no one else is willing to speak, she will give up her persistence because of McQueen's uneasiness.

Why was Sister Liuge unwilling to communicate more with everyone at that time?

By now, Mejiro McQueen knew it clearly because she saw the bloody end and burning on the Arc de Triomphe at the end.

Was it because of unwillingness or shyness? No, on the contrary, in Mejiro Maku's eyes, it was precisely the most gentle, yet the least gentle, protection of others.

What was Sister Liuge's mood like? Or, why did she choose to resist all communication at the beginning?

In order not to hurt others, as long as you don't establish any bonds, as long as you don't have an overly close relationship with anyone, even if you die on the field, it won't make people around you sad, right?

But this is precisely the greatest disregard for kindness, the greatest disregard for Sister Liu Ge herself.

If you always resist communicating with anyone and stay alone, you won't get any help even when you are sad, painful, or even when you have any physical discomfort, right?

What kind of mood did Sister Liuge have when she made such a decision?

Mejiro McQueen could not get the answer after all, but she knew one thing in her heart.

After Sister Liuge's thoughts were shattered by the warmth of their family love, she must have been living in the contradictory struggle and panic of not wanting to die but being able to see the arrival of her death more clearly?

But where can we vent our feelings when we can’t express them?

On the stronger side to win the victory.

What is Mejiro McQueen's latest and final understanding of running and racing?

Yes…

It turns out that running is such a heavy thing that it would make people risk their lives rather than accept failure.

From that day on, Mubai McQueen changed completely. She could not understand Bo Mu Liuge's feelings, but she wanted to pursue the honor that no one could inherit after becoming world-famous, so she left the Liuge Championship.

Only she, only she... can be the final winner of the Japan Cup.

She is the Augustus after Caesar!

"Anyway, in the end, I realized one thing: I had to win no matter what. Running is something that's enough to make people risk their lives for perseverance, so...so even if it's just to chase the figure I want to walk shoulder to shoulder with, Gotham Ode."

"I will defeat you in the Japan Cup, and I will prove to everyone..."

She is the creator of the glory of Mejiro Castle, and McQueen is the successor.

Running in front of Mejiro McQueen...

But it’s Mejiro Ryuka!

The atmosphere fell into silence. After saying that, Megumi McQueen turned and left. She left in a very elegant manner, but Gotham Carol lowered her head and fell into complete silence.

[Hey, what do you think, the culprit who completely changed your sister's mind about running, huh?]

Sunday was quiet.

"Didn't I tell you to call... Well, it seems like you can just ask whatever you want to know. This is such a long-awaited serious occasion..."

You said, if I could use my strength beyond my limit even if I had to run to death like the Arc de Triomphe did, would Sister Aldan and the others be worried?

"Isn't that obvious, little idiot? But what are you going to do? Do you really want me to reveal your inner thoughts?"

Sunday was a quiet day, and she had somewhat amusedly put away her usual playful demeanor. Although she followed Gotham Carol for fun, but...

But even now, this child still needs a qualified guide.

Do you have what it takes to have a quiet Sunday?

Well, if there is no answer, then there is no answer. After all, I am the only one present here, so even if you don’t listen to me, it’s still my turn. It’s too late now, little fool. Your next decision will be influenced by me no matter what.

whee.

"That's true... I'm just worried, that's all."

[Then why not try to trust the people around you? You just need to do what you think is right, or...]

[Isn't that little guy just now the real reason why you returned to Mejiro Castle? ]

Sunday Tranquility's cold hands wrapped around Gotham Carol from behind. She hugged the warm person in her arms wantonly and exclusively, enjoying her heartbeat, breathing and everything she could feel at the moment.

【You need to understand, what is your true mood? 】

[Or, what was your original idea? ]

The original idea was... just to defeat McQueen, right?

But now, now...

"Now, even if it means risking everything, I want McQueen to see..."

"See the true strength of Bo Mu Liu Ge."

This is a response to her obsession and the efforts she has made along the way.

Chapter 118, the last day.

"Chew, chew, chew. Are you saying that for McQueen, you're going to use all your strength?"

"Ah, that's true. So, you'll be facing me at my best now, huh?"

Little Chestnut was still working hard on his food, while Gotham Carol was looking at Equinox running with his little sister in the distance, and feeding the greedy pony girl beside him.

"It's okay. Even so, I still hope you give it your all. Or rather, it would be better for me if you give it your all, right?"

Oguruma didn't really come here to win the Japan Cup. She came here to perform a serious Gotham ode in the Japan Cup.

As expected of Oguruma, he can say such words so seriously even when facing a strong opponent.

To say that Gotham Anthem is very strong is definitely not narcissistic.

After all, even without counting the fact that he is the Dusk Song, Gotham Carol has already won enough honors to prove his strength.

But since Xiaolimao didn't have any doubts, then why should she have any more room for hesitation?

Or rather, she had already made up her mind.

The day before the Japan Cup was about to be held, several horse girls on the field were doing their own things.

It was quite surprising to meet Oguruma here and at this time. She also came here to familiarize herself with the grass field of the Japan Cup.

In fact, Oguri is a frequent visitor to the Japan Cup, or rather, she has participated in the Japan Cup several times, but has not achieved very good results here.

Although, it was a pity that Oguruma lost when he came in second.

But this will also be a pity, right?

So this time she is going to take on the Japan Cup challenge again with the participation of Gotham Carol. It is possible that she wants to make another attack.

Of course, Gotham Carol thinks that Lumao Idiot doesn't have such an idea. She probably just thinks that if she wants to challenge Gotham Carol, the Japan Cup would be the most suitable stage.

The Northern Black Horse and the Spring and Autumn Equinox are frequent visitors these days.

A week before the Japan Cup, the two of them would appear near the stadium every day, and then enter the stadium together with Gotham Anthem, which would refresh at about the same time.

By the way, while the East Sea Emperor did not participate in the Japan Cup competition at all, Northern Xuanju completely changed its team.

Supporting the Emperor's daughter's nemesis is actually supporting the Emperor's daughter in disguise! Moreover, these two people did such intimate things at the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Ceremony.

Even if two people appear at the same time in future matches, I will still just push Kou Ya!

This is probably the state of Northern Black Horse in the eyes of Gotham Anthem. He is like a throbbing warrior with a roaring engine.

Many people are well-behaved during the spring and autumn equinoxes.