Horse Girl, Your Friend is Fighting Her Way Out of the Horse Racing Track

But soon, Poetry and Wine continued what they were doing as if nothing had happened.

"This... I don't know."

Her voice was calm, but a subtle ripple stirred within her heart.

"Hum~"

Diamond Treasure chuckled softly, a hint of bitterness lingering in his voice.

"It's just that it won't be as successful as it is today."

She tilted her head back slightly, making it easier for the poetry and wine to wipe her chin and neck.

Meanwhile, Diamond Treasure continued:

"In reality, I'm just an ordinary horse girl who only won by a single head because the most promising seeded player withdrew from the competition at the last minute due to some issues."

Poetry and wine paused for a moment, but she didn't interrupt; she just listened quietly.

"The trainer I signed a contract with is a senior trainer from Treson Academy who is about to retire, Mr. Sayama."

The voice of the diamond treasure became somewhat ethereal.

"I think if it weren't for the fact that he was about to retire and wanted to do something 'meaningful' before he died, and he had a moment of kindness... he probably wouldn't have signed a useless horse girl like me who had lost nine games in a row."

She laughed self-deprecatingly.

"Originally, in reality, I was supposed to participate in the Kobe Shimbun Cup in just over two weeks..."

As they finished speaking, Poetry and Wine had just wiped the last bit of sweat from Diamond Treasure's forehead.

She draped the towel over her shoulder and stood in front of the Diamond Treasure, listening quietly to its story.

Sunlight streamed down from the side, casting soft shadows between the two.

Diamond Treasure took a deep breath and continued.

"But to be honest... I don't think I can win the Kobe Shimbun Cup."

"That was the ticket to the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Competition. At first, I didn't think I had any chance at that level of competition..."

Her voice lowered.

But soon, he regained his confidence.

"However, after today's debut match..."

Diamond Treasure raised its head, its light green eyes sparkling with an unprecedented light.

"I felt it, I felt my own potential."

Or rather—

She looked intently at the poem and the wine, and spoke each word carefully.

"It was your expectations, Xiaojiu, that made me feel like a different version of myself."

"In the very beginning, before I had the memories of this world 'me'."

"I can't even accept the fact that you're a trainer."

"After all, in my mind, Xiao Jiu, you should be my roommate, a transfer student who just started studying here..."

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Poetry and Wine's face, and her ears turned slightly red, but she didn't say anything in defense.

Diamond Treasure stared intently into Poetry and Wine's beautiful black eyes.

"Little wine... If, if one day, we return to reality..."

Her voice trembled slightly, carrying obvious anticipation and unease.

"Can you expect me to do this again? Keep encouraging me, keep cheering me on from the sidelines."

Poetry and Wine fell silent for a moment upon hearing this.

Then, she nodded seriously.

Poetry and wine did not shy away; instead, they took off their sunglasses and openly faced the diamond-studded treasure.

Those bright eyes, which were always hidden behind sunglasses, were now as clear as two deep pools.

"Of course, I will."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried a firm conviction.

“Not just your debut match… I’ll be there when you win G1, when you stand on the highest podium…”

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Upon hearing this, Diamond Treasure couldn't help but laugh.

"That's an overly ambitious promise! A G1 finish like that is practically impossible without a miracle—"

"But isn't your name a miracle?"

Poetry and wine calmly interrupted her rambling.

'Miracle……?'

"Xiao Jiu's tongue is getting smoother and smoother..."

Although it was interrupted, Diamond Treasure did not feel uncomfortable.

She muttered to herself, her eyes slightly red.

then.

Diamond Treasure took a deep breath and extended his right hand toward poetry and wine.

"Since that's the case—"

Sunlight cast golden rays onto her hands, and a genuine smile of joy appeared on the silver-haired girl's face.

"Please take good care of me from now on, my trainer!"

The black-haired horse didn't say anything.

She looked quietly at the hand that was being extended toward her, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Then, she slowly extended her hand.

Two hands clasped together in the sunlight.

The warmth of the palm is transmitted through the delicate skin.

Poetry and Wine's fingers were long and slender, white and delicate, and trembled slightly the moment they touched Diamond Treasure's palm.

The surrounding noise seemed to be isolated from a distant world.

Only their breathing and heartbeats echoed softly in the air.

In that instant, when time seemed to stand still—

"Cough cough."

A polite clearing of the throat broke the silence.

The blue and white figure I'm chasing is called Miracle: Chapter 66 The Winner is Me!

A female staff member wearing the uniform of the Zhongjing Racecourse was standing not far away.

She wore a slightly embarrassed yet kind smile.

Clearly, the staff member had been waiting nearby for a short while.

Seeing the two shaking hands, I couldn't bear to interrupt them immediately.

"Um... excuse me, just kidding."

"what?"

Only then did Poetry and Wine awaken as if from a dream to realize that others were present.

Her face flushed instantly, the blush spreading from her cheeks all the way to her ears.

Poetry and wine seemed to have been electrocuted, and he quickly withdrew his hand.

He was a little flustered and almost dropped the towel draped over his shoulder.

'I...I was seen...! Wasn't that scene weird?!'

Poetry and Wine tried to maintain a calm demeanor, cleared their throats, and asked.

"Excuse me, is there anything I can help you with?"

Although her voice remained relatively steady, the slight tremor at the end betrayed her inner panic.

The staff seemed unfazed by this scene.

Her face radiated a gentle kindness.

"That's right, Poetry and Wine Trainer."

She bowed slightly and said warmly.

"First of all, please allow me, on behalf of Chukyo Racecourse, to congratulate you on your victory in today's debut race! It was a truly spectacular race, especially the final sprint on the straight, which was absolutely breathtaking!"

"Ah... thank you."

Poetry and Wine nodded somewhat awkwardly.

He glanced at the chubby horse girl next to him, who was giggling.

The staff member continued.

"Secondly, the most important thing now is—Diamond Treasure contestant, are you ready to step onto the 'winner's stage'?"

The winner's stage.

It's an essential part of Uma Musume (Horse Girls) – after winning each race, the horse girls need to go on stage to respond to the fans' enthusiasm.

On the dazzling stage.

The winner will be adorned with dazzling lights, showcasing their singing and dancing to the audience, and receiving cheers and blessings from the crowd.

Upon hearing this, Diamond Treasure tilted its head slightly.

She gently stroked her chin with her fingers, striking a pose of deep thought.

"The winner's stage... What song should I choose..."

She quickly reviewed the classic pieces she had practiced in her mind.

'Although there are many songs I know, it's still my debut performance after all...'

A moment later, her eyes lit up, and she made a decision:

Let's choose "Make Debut!"

A truly classic piece of music.

Countless veteran Uma Musume fans chose to use this song to announce their official entry into the world of Uma Musume after their first victory.

"This song is the most classic! I've seen so many senior artists use it during their debut competitions!"

Diamond Treasure said with a smile.

"Okay, received."

The staff member nodded and quickly took notes on the tablet in his hand.

"The winners' stage will begin in about an hour."

"Please arrive at the backstage area within half an hour to prepare. At that time, someone will make final adjustments to your makeup, hair, and clothing."

"no problem!"

Diamond Treasure readily agreed.

After bowing again, the staff member turned and left the race track area.

After the staff disappeared from the passageway, Diamond Treasure turned around and faced Poetry and Wine.

Her light green eyes sparkled like emeralds.

"A little wine~"