Uma Musume: Become a Legendary Trainer

Chapter 116 Win and give you a surprise

Akikawa Yayoi was obviously very efficient and left as soon as she said she would. Before Kitahara could understand what was happening, he had already got into the car with the loli chairman, his uncle, and Suruga Tezuna.

This is a luxurious car with a large interior space. The back seat can be used as a small conference room.

In the "meeting room", Akikawa Yayoi waved a fan, first asked Shunkawa Tezuna to give Kitahara a stack of papers, and then started to give instructions.

"Mr. Kitahara, this is the speech I prepared for you. You can recite it later and just respond casually during the award ceremony. Don't take it too seriously."

"After we enter the venue, Tetsuna, your uncle and I will be busy and won't be able to take care of you. You'd better find an inconspicuous place to receive the award, and then find an excuse to leave."

"I heard from your uncle that you bought a Shinkansen ticket for tonight and plan to go back tonight, right? Just leave directly when the time comes. I will arrange a special car to take you to the station."

If Kitahara had heard these words when they just met, he would probably have mistakenly thought that he had offended Akikawa Yayoi in some way and that she was trying to chase him away.

But remembering what he heard in the office that morning, he thought that was not the case.

...Don't worry, no one dares to cancel your awards for "Best Local Trainer" and "Newcomer Trainer of the Year"...

Plus, Akikawa Yayoi probably wanted me to keep a low profile so as not to attract attention. It seems...

There are people in the Central Council and the URA Association who are really unhappy with my two awards.

Kitahara couldn't help but frown.

He thought of his past experiences.

At that time, the companies and clubs he ran were all family businesses of his good friends. Many of his good friends' elders held shares and were even important shareholders on the board of directors.

In name, his friend was the chairman of the board of directors of the industry and he was the general manager, but in the actual development process, those elders often intervened and made comments.

Kitahara acknowledged that the efforts of the elders in the past were indispensable, but as the times changed, many of their experiences became outdated, and so did the rules they set.

The development of the industry is often affected by outdated rules. Kitahara and his friends often have headaches because of this and have to spend extra energy running around.

In order to change this situation, Kitahara naturally put a lot of effort into reform, and was therefore accused of being audacious by the elders. They even tried to propose to remove him from the position of general manager at the board meeting.

Fortunately, his friend knew his abilities and shared the same business philosophy, so he was able to finally make his business flourish.

...Haha, in another world, I had to argue with a bunch of old guys because of the rules. I didn’t expect that it would be the same in this world.

But it just so happens that I am pretty good at this kind of thing, so if it really happens, I wouldn't be afraid.

Feeling hesitant, Kitahara was about to explain to Akikawa Yayoi when he saw the short chairman suddenly waving a fan.

"My point is simple, Kitahara-san, just focus on your training."

"Also, are you planning to form a team with Katsumi Komiyama, Taro Yusuhara, Kyoko Miyamura and others? I have a general understanding of it and I support your approach."

"Young people should work together to show those old guys that times have changed!"

Talking in an air of seniority, she brought up the topic they had just discussed.

"In short, just focus on training. The better you and your team perform, the less trouble you will have."

With a mature and sharp look that did not match her young appearance, Akikawa Yayoi said calmly:
"Leave the rest to me."

"Meow!" The kitten above her head made a firm cry.

Well, Mr. Chairman is so mighty and majestic, I admire you!

In an instant, Akikawa Yayoi's image in Kitahara's eyes became taller.

Combined with some of the information I heard before, things are already very clear.

His current achievements as a trainer in this area have exceeded the imagination of some bigwigs, but there may be some irregularities in some places, and there are some objections to his two awards. For example, he left the central area with Xiaowan.

Of course there may be other factors, but it is certain that someone interfered in the process of determining the two awards.

Akikawa Yayoi obviously wants reform. Not only does she strongly support Kitahara, but her words also reveal that she wants to promote the establishment of new awards such as "Best Local Horse Musume of the Year" and "Local Rookie Representative Horse Musume of the Year".

This was apparently thwarted as well, as the two new awards were not included in this year's UAA.

...So, this chairman wants to use me or my achievements to prove that her philosophy is correct?

Kitahara had this guess.

As if she could see what Kitahara was thinking, Akikawa Yayoi slowly rolled down the window and looked outside the car with a dazed look.

Outside the car, in the night sky, amid the hustle and bustle of traffic, men and women were walking through the streets with smiles on their faces.

Umamusume can be found everywhere.

Some were carrying their little horse girls, laughing and talking to the children as they walked, stopping from time to time to touch the children's tiny, soft long ears.

Or stop by a store and buy snacks and dolls for the cute little pony girl.

Some are in parallel with friends. Some of these friends are humans, and there are also many horse girls. Maybe they are not horse girls, but ordinary horse girls. However, their smiles to each other make people feel comfortable.

It’s not that there are no older horse girls. They will also age, but just like the God-given “authenticity”, the aging of horse girls is not obvious. Only when you look closely, you can see that some horse girls show a little bit of vicissitudes of life through some wrinkles at the corners of their eyes and mouths.

"This world should be better."

Muttering to herself, Akikawa Yayoi slowly closed her fan and looked out the window, "This world... should be better."

“Bloodline, achievements, glory… In fact, these are not necessary. Horse racing girls can live the life they want without worries.”

"But since we are born with a love for running, it doesn't matter if we compete or not."

She directly admitted her identity, she was indeed a horse racing girl.

"But... there shouldn't be any distinction, no distinction based on place, bloodline or anything like that."

"We are all the same, there is no difference and there should be no difference."

Her gaze outside the window became increasingly blurred. She did not turn her head, but her words drifted towards Beiyuan.

"Kitahara-san, I still say the same thing. I believe you."

"Don't mind this UAA party. You will feel like throwing up after attending too many of these parties. I believe you will."

“Stick to your ideas, stick to your dreams, and go for it.”

“Don’t waste your time on today’s small achievements. You have a brighter future ahead of you.”

"In nine days, we will win the Golden Youth Cup. Win it beautifully."

"Then I'll give you a surprise."

"You can do it."

"Meow meow~!"

The kitten meowed encouragingly.

(End of this chapter)