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After all, if he really wanted to, Eclipse would still be hanging around him every now and then wearing a pair of black stockings, and her leg shape and allure were no less than Alice's. If he really wanted to make a move, she definitely wouldn't refuse if he just asked.

Not to mention refusing, in the past, when she heard at school that teenage boys had certain sexual urges, she even took off her worn stockings and gave them to him, saying he could use them as he pleased—but he refused.

What truly made him hesitate was the 'nursing work' that Alice mentioned.

The term "caregiving" can have many meanings in the outside world, but in the context of horse girls and trainers, it generally refers specifically to the care and maintenance of the horse girl's legs and gait. Methods include, but are not limited to, diet, medicated baths, massage, etc.

Since racehorse girls rely on their legs for a living, the care of their legs and feet is naturally of paramount importance. As a result, the care skills that have emerged have gradually become a basic skill that trainers must acquire, and Shinji Kitahara is certainly skilled in this as well.

So why hadn't he used it before?

One reason is that he wants to minimize contact with the female horses under his name, especially since nursing work requires close care. If he is exposed and asked to do so, the speed at which he can gain favor with them is much faster than with other women.

On the other hand, it's because of his nursing work, well...

That's a bit outrageous, and it's outrageous based on his own standards.

The general nursing skills of trainers involve increasing nutrition through dietary combinations, followed by medicated baths and massages to help relieve fatigue after training. More skilled trainers may even be able to cure mental fatigue and enhance training.

But his situation is a little different.

For some reason, he was quite obsessed with this research for a period of time, and had discussions and exchanges on this topic with trainers in various places during his travels.

However, this is not something that can be learned simply by listening to theory; it requires even more practical experience than training.

Although many female horsemen had expressed that they would not mind letting him practice, he was somewhat hesitant in this regard, so after much deliberation, his attention finally settled on Eclipse.

She didn't care about the eclipse, since she didn't mind contacting Shinji Kitahara, or even going deeper into it. Besides, this was essentially a free experience, so she had no reason to object.

But as time went on, the situation slowly began to change subtly.

At first, Eclipse quite enjoyed being cared for by him.

In particular, he made rapid progress, and he could feel significant improvement almost every time he received a massage. The comfort he experienced also increased, and various effects such as relieving fatigue and relaxing the mind were also significantly enhanced.

But gradually, as his research into nursing work deepened, Shinji Kitahara began to have some wonderful ideas, and the scope of nursing was no longer limited to the legs and feet, but expanded to the entire body of the horse girl.

At that time, Eclipse was unaware of the seriousness of the problem and still did not take his various operations to heart.

Because she felt that it was just nursing work, after all, what kind of trouble could it cause?

Then one day, after a nursing job, she noticed some changes in herself and immediately stopped Kitahara Shinji from doing her nursing work. After that, she never dared to let him do whatever he wanted to her again.

At the time, Shinji Kitahara did not realize the seriousness of the matter, thinking that the eclipse was just shy and did not take it to heart.

Furthermore, because he was engrossed in his research, he did not intend to stop even though the eclipse had passed.

Moreover, there happened to be a very safe and suitable woman by his side at the time. After much hesitation, he finally couldn't resist his desires and made his move on her.

Here I need to first talk about his research direction.

There are many skills in the game Uma Musume Pretty Derby, but they can be roughly divided into three categories.

One type is acceleration skills, which involve increasing one's speed through breathing, techniques, or judgment.

One type is recovery skills, which involve using breathing techniques and rhythm control to recover physical strength and enhance endurance during the race.

The last one is the Red Technique, also known as the Gate Technique.

Simply put, it involves using various methods, without strengthening oneself, to affect the opponent's performance by applying various debuffs, thereby increasing one's own win rate.

The first two skills can be found in real life; they are basically things that can be acquired through practice.

But the red technique is different.

This is a passive skill, and there are strict rules in Uma Musume (Horse Girl) competitions. It's not like you can just interfere with other riders however you want. Sometimes, even blocking someone's position can be considered a violation.

So what exactly is the principle behind red skills, and how do you train and acquire them?

Shinji Kitahara had wondered and been curious about this question before, but as he delved deeper into his nursing work, he began to understand it.

The answer is aura.

Aura is a mysterious thing, but it's actually something that extends from certain behaviors, personality traits, and even pheromones or brainwaves.

While regular exercise can certainly improve and strengthen the body, it is relatively slow and the effects are not as noticeable.

So he thought, if normal methods don't work, could I use unconventional methods, such as nursing and mediation, to directly change the horse's aura and achieve better results?

So he gave it a try.

And so he succeeded.

But after succeeding, looking at the hellish thing he had created with his own hands... I would call it a powerful monster, and even he couldn't help but feel shocked.

Holy crap, this skill set is way too overpowered! Will nobody want to run off with her anymore?

Moreover, after calming down, he gradually realized that this ability seemed a bit outrageous, and he hasn't used it since.

However, just because he hasn't used it doesn't mean he's forgotten it.

And let's not forget that since he parted ways with that horse woman, although his practical experience hasn't increased, his theoretical knowledge and experience have improved significantly. If he were serious, he could create something even more hellish than her.

Since he can do this kind of thing, he can certainly reduce the probability of an accident happening to Alice by taking care of her.

Although he really didn't want to have any physical contact with the horse girls under his name, the problem was that there was a problem with Alice.

If they can finish the run smoothly, that would be fine, but if something unexpected happens, and he did nothing despite being capable and at her request, and let such an accident happen, he would find it somewhat unacceptable.

Staring at Alice, whose eyes were filled with expectation and who even patted her leg with a rare cute expression as she asked him to come over, a clear conflict appeared in his eyes.

Or, if all else fails, just this once...

After all, we can't let her have an accident in her first battle, right? It might leave her with psychological trauma...

After hesitating for a long time, he finally couldn't bring himself to refuse and sighed.

"Alright, then I'll..."

"I'm also very good at nursing!"

Two voices sounded at the same time.

Shinji Kitahara paused for a moment, then looked at Ali Digital beside him, who was also looking at him.

"Kitahara-senpai, you used to know how to take care of people?"

Aili Digital assumed that he hesitated for so long because he didn't know how to do the nursing work, so they took the initiative to step forward.

Shinji Kitahara blinked, then suddenly realized what was going on.

Oh right, how could he forget about this little helper... I mean, Xiao Dai?

"I understand a little bit, I understand a little bit."

Shinji Kitahara nodded, then added.

"Then I'll leave Alice to you. It's a good opportunity for me to teach you some things... and exchange knowledge with you on this topic. What do you think?"

Upon hearing that they could not only openly pinch Alice's calves, but also learn something, Alice Digital's eyes immediately lit up.

After spending this time together, she had fully understood what Shinji Kitahara meant by "knowing a little," and she also realized that when he said "exchange," it was probably an opportunity to learn something really amazing, so naturally she wouldn't refuse.

So she nodded and agreed to Kitahara Shinji's request, then approached Alice with a blissful expression.

She had assumed that Alice would reluctantly accept her care with the same disdainful look she gave her as trash, or that she would simply run away because she couldn't accept it.

But nothing.

Today, Alice stood there, neither disgusted nor running away, but with her head down, her brown hair obscuring her eyes, making her expression unreadable.

Only when Ali Digital approached did Ali Soko raise her head and look at her, her expression unchanged.

but......

Gulu.

Seeing the undisguised murderous intent in Alice's eyes, Alice Digital's throat involuntarily bobbed.

Although she didn't know what had happened, she had a feeling that she was about to have a really bad time.

Chapter Sixty-Six: In the Way of Victory

With the help of Aili Digital, Aili Suzi's leg care was completed smoothly.

I don't know why, even though I could openly and openly pinch Alice's calves up close, and even learn something from her, and she even cooperated in a rare way, Alice's mood not only didn't improve after the pinch, but it even seemed to decline.

Shinji Kitahara had even prepared himself for her to faint halfway through the massage while shouting "Sou" and bleeding from her nose, so he could take her place. But to his surprise, she was unusually strong today and actually managed to finish the whole thing. He just didn't know why her hands looked a little shaky afterward.

It's just weird.

Although he found it strange, since it was a good thing and he felt that what happened between the two of them probably had nothing to do with him, Shinji Kitahara didn't dwell on it too much and quickly put it out of his mind.

After that, the nursing work was finished, and after a short rest, Alice began to warm up, and the coldness in her eyes gradually subsided.

Basic exercises, muscle stretching, joint mobilization, slow walking and jogging...

As she continued with each sport, Alice gradually reached her peak condition.

almost.

Shinji Kitahara glanced at her condition and then at the time, before stopping Alice's activities and leading her toward the competition venue.

As they walked, just as they were about to leave the passageway and part ways, Shinji Kitahara hesitated for a moment, but ultimately couldn't resist reminding her again.

"Remember to use the running technique I taught you, don't exert too much effort, your future is more than just this basic race..."

He thought this time his admonition would be like the one in the training room, brushed off with "uh-huh" and "yeah," because, to be honest, he felt he had been nagging a bit too much.

But to his surprise, this time, Alice showed no impatience or perfunctory attitude. She listened to his rambling obediently, then stopped at the crossroads where they were about to part ways, turned to look at him, and nodded very seriously.

"Yes, don't worry, Guinea Pig, I will."

This sudden change in attitude startled Shinji Kitahara, who even wondered if she had drunk some strange potion before entering the venue.

Fortunately, she couldn't maintain her rare seriousness for the next second and reverted to her original form.

"But speaking of which, Guinea Pig, trainers usually give a small reward after a horse girl wins, right...?"

She smiled, practically screaming "help me test the drug" on her face.

Seeing her like this, Shinji Kitahara sighed and said helplessly.

"You're setting a goal, you know? Don't cry if you lose."

"I will not lose, and I will strictly adhere to your plan to achieve victory."

Her tone was serious, and a strange emotion flashed in her eyes.

"So, in exchange, you have to grant me one request after I win."

Shinji Kita turned green upon hearing this.

"Please spare me, my financial situation is already like this, if I end up in the hospital again..."

"It's not a drug trial, and it has nothing to do with money."

Alice interrupted him, blinked, and gave him a mysterious smile.

"In short, you mere guinea pig have no right to refuse. As for what it is, you'll find out when I get back."

"See you later."

After saying this, without giving Kitahara Shinji any chance to refute, Alice walked towards the arena, swaying her somewhat overly long sleeves and humming an unknown tune.

Shinji Kitahara stood there stunned for a moment. After realizing what she was thinking, he scratched his head, a little confused about what she was thinking. But since it wasn't a drug trial and had nothing to do with money, it seemed like there shouldn't be any problems. After thinking for a while, he left.

Next, leave the passageway and head to the stands where the trainers are located, where several other horse trainers are already standing.

After greeting them, Shinji Kitahara stood over and began to look around the venue for the basic tournament.

Although basic tournaments may seem unimportant, and in reality they are not that important, the scale of this venue is even better than some high-stakes tournament venues, perhaps because so many tournaments are held here.

The stadium, spectator stands, and winner's stage are all essential components, and the corresponding supporting facilities are also complete.

In addition, the number of people in the audience also surprised Shinji Kitahara.

He originally thought that even if a spectator stand was set up, not many people would come to watch a competition that wasn't even considered a formal one, but the actual situation was completely different from what he had imagined.

The not-so-small stands were packed with people, if not sparsely populated. Some people even stood and watched because there were no seats available.

No, it's just a basic tournament, is it really that big of a deal?

Shinji Kitahara couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt.

But that's what he doesn't understand.