Uma Musume: Become a Legendary Trainer

Chapter 123: Distance 300 km

Kitahara already understood what was going on.

At first, he had somewhat forgotten that the three people in front of him were horse girls.

For horse girls, high-speed sprinting naturally cannot be maintained all the time, but if the speed is slowed down, they can run a long distance.

With the current physical condition of Japan's horse girls, the cruising speed can be maintained at around 60 kilometers per hour. This speed is generally used in the racing field and cannot be sustained for a particularly long time.

If the speed drops to 50 kilometers per hour or even lower, they can keep running for several hours or even longer.

For example, in the third season, Northern Xuanju ran 360 kilometers in almost one day, so it is not impossible for Sakura Chiyo to run more than 8 kilometers in more than 300 hours, with a speed of about 38 to 40 kilometers per hour.

But there was no way he could let Oguruma and Kobayashi run like Northern Genju and Sakura Chiyoou.

Xiaolimao might be okay. She and Beibu Xuanju both have the physique of "strength to move mountains and unparalleled courage", and can withstand high-intensity training. However, Xiaohaiwan had problems such as foot inflammation before, and she has no time to recover, so it is impossible for her to work so hard.

Kitahara even thought of a possibility.

"Prince Chiyo, this may be a little presumptuous, but I would like to ask..."

He frowned and stared at Sakura Chiyo who looked a little uneasy.

"Do you often do long-distance running training like this?"

The next day, Kitahara, Miyamura Kyoko, Oguruma, New Glory, Super Little Bay and Sakura Chiyo were all in Kitahara's office.

Sakura Chiyo was originally going to go back. She was only here to help Huang Jincheng deliver something yesterday. After that, she said she wanted to rest for a night before returning to Tokyo.

He was stopped by Kitahara.

Because he learned from Sakura Chiyoou that this kid really treated the highway as a training ground and would run hundreds of kilometers when he had nothing to do.

Kitahara, as a trainer, was suddenly a little angry. He didn't understand what Sakura Chiyo's trainer was thinking. How could he let the horse girl undergo such exaggerated training.

Not to mention the damage that running hundreds of kilometers does to the body, there is a huge difference between a highway and a grass track. The experience of both sides cannot be applied universally. Moreover, ultra-long distance running trains cardiopulmonary function and all aspects of body balance, which cannot be directly applied to competitions.

More importantly, he was worried that if Sakura Chiyo King of this world also suffered from tendinitis after participating in the Japanese Derby, it would most likely be caused by this ultra-long distance running.

But he didn't say this to Sakura Chiyo-kun. He just suggested that she stay here for two more days, otherwise the people in Golden City would blame him.

Sakura Chiyoou didn't think too much and agreed happily. Then, Kitahara took the opportunity to examine Miyamura Kyoko on the pretext of "checking her body".

Kyoko Miyamura gave the report overnight.

"There's nothing wrong with Chiyo's current machine level, at least that's what the numbers show."

The one who spoke was Miyamura Kyoko. She looked uncharacteristically serious, staring straight at the horse girl, Sakura Chiyo, in front of her.

"But, Brother Kitahara is right. You can't practice running on the highway like you did before. You absolutely can't."

"You're going to get tendinitis if you keep going like this."

“Tendonitis?!” Shining Glory was the first to be surprised. “Isn’t that Uma Musume’s terminal illness?! How could Prince Chiyo…”

Ogurumao and Xiaohaiwan also became nervous. They were originally standing on both sides of Sakura Chiyoou, and now they both pulled her and started touching and pinching her.

"Prince Chiyo, do you feel uncomfortable?"

"Yes, if you feel uncomfortable, you must speak up..."

“Hehehe, ahahaha——You, you two, stop tickling me! It’s itchy! Hehehe, ahahaha——”

After finally getting rid of Oguri Hat and Xiaowan, Sakura Chiyoou changed his position, using Miyamura Kyoko to block himself, took a short breath, and became confused.

"Is it true that I will get tendinitis? But, but I feel like I've been running like this for a long time and nothing seems to have happened..."

"That's because the competitions you've participated in so far haven't been particularly intense."

Kitahara, who was behind the desk, suddenly spoke.

From last night until just now, he had been looking up information about Sakura Chiyoou. Although the training details were kept confidential, the events that had been held were all public information and could be easily found.

"You have won 4 of the 3 games you've played so far, including the debut match, the Hibiscus Special Cup, the Ginkgo Special Cup, and the Asahi Championship. The one you lost was also your second, and it was because you were not used to the bad venue."

After talking about Sakura Chiyoou's record so far, Kitahara's expression became more serious. "I've watched the videos of your recent matches. To be honest, your opponents aren't that strong. At least there's a clear gap between them and you."

"So, the hidden dangers brought to you by high-speed road training have not yet erupted."

"No, it didn't explode?"

As if feeling uneasy, Sakura Chiyo's two long ears covered with white earmuffs trembled, and his hands were put on his collar, "Mr. Kitahara means..."

Kitahara hesitated for a moment.

"Tendons are strong fibrous connective tissues that connect bones to muscles. Tendonitis usually refers to degenerative changes in tendon collagen fibers caused by overuse of muscle fibers and repeated strong stretching. In addition to affecting the tendon itself, it can also affect the tendon sheath."

"Tendonitis, in general, is the result of an interaction between intrinsic and exogenous factors."

“Endogenous factors include body-related factors such as poor alignment and poor muscle strength.”

"Exogenous factors include training errors, poor equipment and technique, and ... changes in venue."

Kitahara's tone became serious.

"Do you understand? From what you said, the idea of ​​training on the highway was your own, and you didn't discuss it with the trainer, and it lasted for a long time."

"In order to facilitate the running of the horse girls, the foundation and ground of the highway are made of materials with good toughness."

"But the competition venues are not, especially the competition venues in Japan."

"The biggest feature of the Japanese stadium is that it is hard. It is no exaggeration to say that it is like laying grass on cement ground."

"Then, after your legs have adapted to the soft surface of the highway, if you encounter a fierce enough competition on the hard surface of the stadium, and you really want to win..."

The scene of Sakura Chiyo winning the Japanese Derby in another world flashed through his mind. He glanced at Oguri Hat and Super Bay without leaving a trace. Kitahara stared at Sakura Chiyo and said word by word:

"Then you will almost certainly develop tendinitis, which will end your race walking career."

The office fell into silence, and only a few heavy breathing could be heard faintly.

Among these breaths, Sakura Chiyo's was the heaviest.

After a long time, Kyoko Miyamura broke the silence.

"What Brother Kitahara said is correct, and there is data that has already shown signs of other diseases that are just as serious as tendinitis."

The breathing in the room suddenly became disordered, and Beiyuan's heart trembled. He spoke anxiously.

"What is it? What disease?"

Kitahara and the horse racing girls all turned their eyes to Miyamura Kyoko.

"Worn meniscus."

She whispered the word "disease" without any disease in it.

Kitahara's expression changed immediately.

In a sense, meniscus wear is a "terminal illness" that is more difficult to treat than tendonitis. Not only horse racing girls can suffer from it, but humans can too, especially athletes.

The meniscus is composed of fibrous cartilage and is shaped like a "half moon", hence its name.

There is one inner and one outer meniscus located in the joint space of the knee joint. The anterior part of the medial and lateral meniscus is connected to the transverse ligament of the knee.

Its main function is to increase the stability of the joints and act as a shock absorber, just like a cushion placed between the thigh bone and calf bone.

If the meniscus is damaged, not to mention running, even walking will become a problem, so even though the name does not contain the word "disease", "meniscus wear" is actually a very serious disease.

More importantly, the meniscus is cartilage tissue, and cartilage tissue cannot regenerate.

While Kitahara was frowning in thought, Miyamura Kyoko happened to say this to Sakura Chiyo with a serious face.

“…So, because the meniscus is non-renewable, it is almost impossible to treat once it is worn out.”

Her face was solemn, and her tone was also, "Current treatment methods are generally surgery, and there is no specific medicine to restore joint cartilage."

"However, Chiyo-sama, there is basically no major problem with your physical indicators. However, your meniscus index is significantly lower than that of Uma Musume of the same period. In terms of normal distribution, the data is also lower than the average."

“So, you can’t really train the same way you did before.”

The office fell into a long silence again. Kitahara and Oguruma could clearly see that after hearing about their situation, Sakura Chiyo's breath and expression became unstable.

Seeing this, Kitahara thought for a long time and felt that he should explain further to the horse racing girl.

What he had just said to Kyoko was not that Sakura Chiyoou would face any problems right now, but that he hoped she could rest for a while and not adopt that kind of burdensome training method in the future.

However, before he could speak, Sakura Chiyo King suddenly took a deep breath.

"Phew - thank you, Kitahara-san and Kyoko-nee, as well as Oguruma, Kobayashi, and Kokuki-chan."

After thanking everyone, she scratched her head and laughed again, as if she was not affected by the previous words.

"Hehehe, it seems that I didn't think enough. I just wanted to win the Japanese derby. I didn't expect that my previous running method would cause such a big problem."

"I will pay attention to that and won't train myself like that anymore."

"but……"

Her face was full of fighting spirit and energy, and she looked towards the little chestnut hat and the little bay.

"Both Oguruma and Cove are going to participate in the Triple Crown Classic, right? I can see that you are both very strong. I will go all out in the upcoming training and competitions! Even if I don't use the same training method as before, I will definitely win!"

"It's not just the Japanese Derby that I must win, but also the Gaoyue Sho and the Chrysanthemum Sho. I will never give up the victory to you!"

Hearing Sakura Chiyo's words, Kitahara and others were stunned, and Kitahara subconsciously had an idea.

...Must win the Japanese derby? This kid seems...

"Okay! I'll do my best too!"

Oguri Hat's momentum rose, and he looked at Sakura Chiyo-sama without showing any weakness, "Chiyo-sama, you must listen to Kitahara. Kitahara is a very good trainer. If you listen to him, nothing will happen."

Xiao Haiwan also echoed with a similar momentum and a smile on his face:

"Trust Mr. Kitahara, Chiyo-sama. I also look forward to meeting you at the Classic Triple Crown."

"Yes! I will remember what Mr. Kitahara said. We will definitely meet at the Classic Triple Crown! We can't miss any of the three of us!"

The long ears with white earmuffs trembled rapidly, and Sakura Chiyo King nodded vigorously.

"…Then remember to give these to your trainer."

As he spoke, Kitahara worked on the computer for a while and printed out a stack of information.

He took the documents, stood up from behind his desk, walked over, and handed them to the somewhat bewildered Sakura Chiyo-oh. He smiled and explained:
"This is the rehabilitation training that Xiaowan did before. Although it is a little different from your situation, I will discuss it with Kyoko later and put together a plan that is more suitable for you."

Sakura Chiyoou's eyes widened.

"Ah, thank you very much, Mr. Kitahara. But, just tell me the training methods directly. Is this really okay..." She hesitated.

Kitahara knew what Sakura Chiyoou was talking about.

For trainers, training methods are the guarantee to ensure that horse girls have excellent results. Very few trainers will spread the news. Even the URA Association has explicitly stipulated that no reports on specific training content, data and other details are allowed.

But Kitahara doesn't care about these. At least at this stage, he believes that health training methods do not need to be kept secret.

It shouldn't be kept secret, because what he hopes is that all horse girls can run on the racetrack of their dreams without worries, so he is willing to do anything that can ensure they realize their dreams.

"It doesn't matter. You have an agreement with Little Chestnut and Little Bay that you cannot miss any of the three classic games."

Kitahara tried to keep his tone as calm as possible as his mind flashed back to the experience in another world where Sakura Chiyo was unable to attend the chrysanthemum viewing due to tendinitis.

"Then you must take good care of your body and don't let anything go wrong."

After thinking for a while, he tried to divert the attention of Sakura Chiyo and himself.

"Also, you should take the Japanese derby very seriously, right? If I remember correctly, it seems to be because of your idol, Maruzenski?"

Sakura Chiyoou's eyes suddenly widened.

"How did Mr. Kitahara know..."

In an instant, she became excited, and her blue pupils flickered with longing.

"Yes! That's right, my idol is Maruzenski-senpai!"

After she finished her excited speech, she scratched her head and laughed awkwardly, "I, I was not used to it when I first entered school. I didn't know how to communicate with other students, and I didn't know what kind of competition to run..."

“As a result, it was at that time that I saw Maruzen-senpai!”

“She showed me around the campus and showed me her amazing running skills!”

“That’s when I started to admire Maruzen-senpai!”

She tightened her jaw and clenched her fists. "Later, I went out of my way to find the video of Maruzen-senpai's match that year..."

"It's amazing, Maruzen-senpai's amazing lead! I want to be an outstanding horse girl like Maruzen-senpai!"

"I usually imitate Maruzen-senpai when I'm reading, attending classes, eating, and running, hoping to catch up with him!"

"but……"

She suddenly felt angry.

"Such a powerful senior is unable to participate in the Japanese Derby because of his identity as a 'Uma Musume holder'. I, I..."

"I must run in the Japanese Derby in Maruzen-senpai's place!"

"I will definitely win the Japanese derby and achieve the dream that my predecessors failed to realize!"

...Is it because of his admiration for Maruzenski that he is so obsessed with the Japanese derby? It is not difficult to imagine the reason.

After nodding secretly, Kitahara thought for a moment.

"Since you admire Maruzenski so much, I think you should train in a gentle and regular way."

Although he had heard Sakura Chiyo's assurance, Kitahara was still a little worried and hinted, "Think about it, Maruzenski has never trained on the highway like you did, right?"

"Besides, if you really can't participate in the Classic Triple Crown due to injury or something like that, then wouldn't it be impossible for you to realize your dream on behalf of your predecessors?"

Sakura Chiyo-oh was stunned.

In an instant, she held her cheeks and screamed.

"Ahhh! That's right! I only thought about winning the Japanese derby, I didn't think about what would happen if I got injured!"

"I, I... ah, that's right!"

She suddenly bowed deeply, "Thank you so much, Mr. Kitahara! If it weren't for your reminder, I might not be able to resist running on the highway again!"

"Thank you so much!" she repeated loudly.

...Hey, hey, hey, should I say you are stupid or dumb? You are still planning to do that kind of training...

Although he felt both amused and helpless for a moment, Kitahara did not blame anyone. Instead, he smiled and signaled Miyamura Kyoko to arrange a medical training program for Sakura Chiyo King.

At the same time, he secretly sighed in his heart.

I should thank you, Prince Chiyo.

I shouldn't really be bothered.

Whether Oguruma wins or Kobayashi wins, they both carry everything they value and try their best, just like you are willing to try your best for Maruzenski’s regret.

So no matter who wins, I just need to congratulate them from the bottom of my heart.

Whether it's Oguruma, Little Bay, or you, Chiyo-oh.

Just do everything I can, wait for the results, and congratulate from the bottom of my heart.

Coincidentally, Kitahara resolved his dilemma from Sakura Chiyo's willingness to participate in the Japanese Derby. He quickly adjusted his mindset and no longer worried about who would win or lose between Oguri Hat and Kobayashi after participating in the Classic Triple Crown.

As long as I try my best to train them and bring out their full talents, then no matter who I win or lose, there will be no regrets.

With this idea in mind, after helping Sakura Chiyo-oh organize follow-up training suggestions and making a phone call to Huangjincheng to give some instructions, Kitahara returned to his daily training routine after Sakura Chiyo-oh left Kasamatsu.

However, this training did not proceed all at once as usual, because his second round of assessment as a central trainer was approaching.

With nearly a year of persistent study and training, as well as the help from Rokuhei Ginjiro and Huang Jincheng, he passed the assessment and interview very smoothly.

This means that Kitahara, Oguruma and the others successfully entered Central Tresen College.

Central Tresen College has been Beiyuan's goal for the past year. He has spent a lot of time and energy on this goal, but when it was finally achieved, he found that he did not have any particularly big emotional changes.

Just like preparing for an exam, if you spend enough time and effort, passing it will be a natural thing.

So on the Shinkansen from Kasamatsu to Tokyo, Oguruma and the others were excitedly discussing their life and studies after arriving at Chuo Gakuen, as well as whether they should go to Harajuku again or go to a different place this time. Kitahara just looked at them with a smile, thinking about the arrangements for the future.

…When I arrived at Central Tresen Academy, apart from various other matters, the most important thing was of course the Satsuki Award outpost of Oguruma and the debut battle in Little Bay.

Of course, after Xiao Haiwan’s debut, we also have to consider the Gaoyue Shang outpost.

I also need to chat with Sister Xiaonan to see if she needs any help.

She also has to say hello to Huang Jincheng. Although she can no longer participate in competitions after her uncle went abroad and seems to have plans to retire, if she still wants to run, she has to discuss it.

In addition to these, there are also...

Oh, by the way, didn’t Chairman Akikawa Yasuke say that he would give me a surprise after winning the Golden Youth Cup with Oguri?
If it's true, I'm looking forward to it...

Previously, Kitahara had focused on Oguri's training and competitions, and then was entangled in the classic triple crown route between Oguri and Kobayashi, and met Sakura Chiyoou. Kitahara had slightly forgotten the "surprise" that Akikawa Yayoi mentioned, but suddenly remembered it at this moment and couldn't help but think about it.

Given the chairman's habits and personality, what kind of surprise will he give?

Her thoughts should be similar to mine. She hopes that horse racing girls have a bright future, and she also recognizes me quite a bit. Could the surprise be related to these?

But this is too broad, there is no specific idea...

After thinking for a long time without a clear idea, Kitahara decided to find a chance to ask Akikawa Yayoi after arriving at the academy.

Maybe it was because he thought too much about the surprise, but when he brought Oguruma and the others to Central Tresen Academy, it was not just Shunkawa Tezuna, the secretary of the academy chairman, who came to greet them.

Akigawa Yayoi was also waiting at the door. She and Surukawa Tezuna were there to greet Kitahara and the others.

"Hahaha! You really didn't disappoint me, Kitahara-san!"

"Meow meow~"

Seeing Kitahara and Oguruma and the others coming from afar, Akikawa Yayoi quickly opened her fan, put her other hand on her waist and laughed, and the kitten above her head also let out a cry of congratulations.

"That match of Oguri's in the Golden Youth Cup was truly spectacular. Did they do some outside adaptation training to avoid being surrounded? Excellent tactics!"

"The final sprint was also very exciting! Facing the sudden strength displayed by his friend and rival Fujimasa March, he did not retreat at all and finally turned defeat into victory. It was a chase battle that all horse girls should learn from!"

"Meow meow meow~"

...I was busy with other things before and had no time to report anything to the chairman, but she already knew everything...

It seems that whether she watched the live broadcast or recording of the game, or collected information through some channels, she has an extremely amazing ability...

After thinking for a while, Beiyuan responded with a smile without being too complacent or overly modest:
"Thank you for the compliment from Chairman Akikawa, and thank you to Chairman and Miss Junchuan for waiting here. We..."

Before he could finish, Akikawa Yayoi closed her fan and burst into laughter again.

"Okay, okay, don't talk too much about that kind of thing."

She looked at Tetsuna Sugawa beside her, "Tetsuna, take Oguruma and the others to complete the report, and arrange a dormitory for Miss Miyamura Kyoko and Mr. Kitahara. I will take Mr. Kitahara to that place first."

That place? What place?
Kitahara was a little puzzled, but Shunkawa Tezuna had obviously received instructions long ago.

"Okay, I know."

After giving a slight salute to Akikawa Yayoi, Sumikawa Tezuna turned around and looked at Oguruma and the others with a smile, "Well then, Oguruma, Shining Glory, Little Bay, and Miss Miyamura, please follow me."

Although he was surprised by Akigawa Yayoi's arrangement, he knew that the other party should have no ill intentions. Kitahara thought about it and signaled Oguruma and the others to follow Surukawa Tetsuna, while he followed Akigawa Yayoi and walked for a while outside the campus and came to a car that had obviously been prepared.

Sitting in the car, Kitahara wanted to ask Akigawa Yayoi more than once where his destination was, or where "that place" was, but Akigawa Yayoi seemed to be deliberately keeping him in suspense, and kept asking him about his recent training, how Oguruma and the others were doing, and from time to time she also shared with him some recent news in Tokyo, such as the URA Award being organized recently, and another horse racing girl planning to apply to go abroad for an expedition.

Seeing that there was no chance to ask, Kitahara thought about it and stopped being anxious, and started chatting along with Akikawa Yayoi's words.

We'll know where we're going soon, so there's no need to rush.

I don’t know if it was an illusion, but Kitahara always felt that after he thought this and chatted casually with Akikawa Yayoi, there seemed to be a flash of admiration in the latter’s eyes.

They chatted along the way, and when the car stopped, Kitahara could tell at a glance from the scene outside the window where Akikawa Yayoi had brought him.

Outside the window, there seemed to be a high courtyard wall that stretched as far as the eye could see. The only thing one could see through the gap in the tall iron gate that was several meters high was the endless green shade of the garden and the castle-like European-style spire that protruded above the iron gate.

This place should be that family...

As if she had guessed Kitahara's thoughts, Akikawa Yayoi smiled and spoke as she opened the car door.

"The Mejiro family is a prestigious family that holds an unshakable position in the center."

"Generation after generation, they have left behind many achievements in various competitions, and the figures of the horse girls of the Mejiro family have brought countless emotions and enthusiasm to the fans."

“Many of these famous victories and defeats are still widely circulated as breathtaking legends.”

"Hahaha, it just so happens that Chief Asama invited me here for tea today. Kitahara, come with me to visit this place."

"Meow meow~"

The kitten made a happy sound.

Asama...should it be Mejiro Asama?
This horse girl was active before the Ludo symbol, so it makes sense that she was the head of the Mejiro family...

So he should be taking me to meet this important person? If that's the case, then it's really a surprise...

As Akigawa Yayoi walked deeper into the Mejiro family's courtyard, Kitahara pondered secretly, and at the end he couldn't help but feel refreshed.

The status of the Mejiro family in the entire horse racing girl world is obvious to all. It may be a bit of an exaggeration to say that it is supreme, but it is enough for most people in the industry and horse racing girls to look up to them.

Not only do the horse girls from the Mejiro family have outstanding results in the racing field, but especially in long-distance events, this family can often be seen dominating.

More importantly, the Mejiro family's development philosophy is very similar to the direction planned by Kitahara. Not only are they active in competitions, but the prize money they earn is also invested in many industries in the form of family capital. They also have many companies and corporations with the Mejiro name on them. This makes the Mejiro family a giant in Japan in terms of assets alone.

With the background of the Mejiro family, if Akikawa Yayoi really brought herself to visit Mejiro Asama, the head of the Mejiro family, or even intended to introduce him to her, then the convenience it would bring to her future development would be enough to be called a surprise.

only……

After thinking for a while, Beiyuan gradually calmed down.

As everyone knows, apart from competitions and necessary procedures, the Mejiro family has never been involved with the URA Association, Tresen Academy and other parties, and the development in this regard is very conservative.

Chairman Akikawa's idea also implies reforming the current situation of the association and the academy.

Even if he knew Mejiro Asama, it didn't seem to have much use. The Mejiro family probably wouldn't go out of their way to support Akigawa Yayoi.

Besides, she also said that she was just here for tea...

So what's the surprise? Want some tea?

Kitahara was confused.

However, although he was confused, he said nothing. He just followed Akikawa Yayoi silently, nodding and agreeing with her from time to time when she mentioned the interesting things about the Mejiro family.

Yayoi Akigawa was very familiar with the Mejiro family and had obviously been there more than once. She met the Mejiro family's butler on the way. She casually greeted him and declined the old butler's suggestion to lead the way. Finally, she took Kitahara to a tea room in the Mejiro family.

Are you really here to drink tea?
but……

After entering the tea room, Kitahara originally thought that he was only here to visit Mejiro Asama, but he soon discovered that it was not only Mejiro Asama who was waiting in the tea room, but also another horse girl.

Mejiro Asama is a female horse racing girl who looks no more than middle-aged. Her temperament gives people a sense of maturity, but her well-groomed black and white long hair clearly shows that she is a bit old.

The other horse racing girl was very young and had a mature temperament. Her long black hair was tied into a bun at the back of her head and she had a side fringe of silver-white bangs on her forehead. Her appearance looked somewhat cold and elegant.

Isn't this...Mejiro Peak?
Kitahara was a little surprised.

More than half a month ago, he attended the UAA party. Due to Akikawa Yayoi's suggestion, he tried to reduce his presence as much as possible throughout the whole party. He either stood in the corner of the award ceremony venue or ate silently in an inconspicuous place in the banquet hall. He only went on stage to receive awards. Then, ignoring all kinds of surprised looks and reporters' questions, he recited the speech given to him by Akikawa Yayoi and Shunkawa Tezuna in a serious manner, and then left with the excuse of having something to do and went straight back to Kasamatsu.

During this period, he also paid attention to other award recipients and horse girls, including Mejiro Takamine.

Not only did he notice it, but when he was eating in a corner, Maruzenski came over and said that he planned to introduce him to the horse girls including Ludo Symbol, Mejiro Takamine, and Chiaki Representative. At that time, he remembered the hint from Chairman Akikawa and slipped away, saying that he had to go to the toilet.

After these two little incidents, he was able to recognize at once this horse racing girl who had just won the "Hall of Fame Title".

How could she be here too...? Could it be...

After a moment of confusion, Beiyuan's heart moved.

Could it be that the person that Chairman Akikawa wanted to introduce me to was not the clan leader Mejiro Asama, but Mejiro Takamine?

But if that's the case, then what's the difference between knowing Mejiro Takamine and knowing Mejiro Asama...

While Kitahara was wondering, Akigawa Yayoi had already started chatting with Mejiro Asama.

"Hahaha, Aunt Asama, long time no see. You are still in good health."

"Meow meow~"

"Haha, little Miyoi hasn't been here for a long time. She just took over as the chairman of the board of directors of Central Tresen College. It's rare that she can take the time to come and see an old woman like me."

"What are you talking about, Auntie Asama... No, Asama-san is not old at all. If there were any other competitions besides the Shining Star Series, and Asama-san were to compete, I'm afraid the other horse girls would have to avoid the competition."

"...A competition other than Shining Star?... Hehe, Yayoi-chan still hasn't given up on that idea."

After a few friendly greetings, Mejiro Asama seemed not to intend to continue the previous topic and turned his gentle gaze to Kitahara.

"This must be the trainer Kitahara Jang who has been in the limelight recently, right? He is truly a young man to be feared. I had never seen such an outstanding young man when I was young...ah, I should say that in my entire life, I have rarely seen such an outstanding young man."

Unexpectedly, the topic was directed at him. Beiyuan was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously said modestly:

"Uh...thank you for the compliment, Chief Mejiro. Actually, I was able to achieve such results because Oguruma, Kouki, and Kobayashi were outstanding enough. Chairman Akikawa, Miss Shunkawa, Uncle Koku, and my uncle also helped me a lot."

"Well, a very humble young man."

With a smile on his face, he nodded, and then looked at Mejiro Takamine beside him, "Takamine, I'm old now. If it were in the past, I would definitely take Mr. Kitahara around in person. This time, you can do it for me."

From the time Akigawa Yayoi and Kitahara came in until now, Mejiro Takamine has remained silent and had a cold expression. He only looked at Kitahara with a little curiosity.

Hearing what Mejiro Asama said, she bowed slightly, and without saying much, walked straight towards Kitahara.

When she passed by Beiyuan, she did not stop, but just said lightly, "Mr. Beiyuan, please follow me."

...Hmm, it seems that the main purpose of Chairman Akikawa bringing me to the Mejiro family this time is really to get to know Mejiro Takamine...

After thinking quickly, Kitahara unnoticeably moved his gaze between Akigawa Yayoi and Mejiro Asama.

Akikawa Yayoi didn't look at him, and Mejiro Asama also looked at the one in front of him. It seemed that the purpose of the two of them today was just to drink tea and reminisce about the past together, without any other intentions.

Then, what should we do? I guess I can only ask Mejiro Takamine...

After coming out of the Mejiro family's tea room and taking a few quick steps to catch up with Mejiro Takamine, Kitahara was about to say hello or introduce himself, but Mejiro Takamine spoke first.

"Maruzen told me that you have a straightforward personality, so I'll be straightforward too."

She tilted her head slightly and showed a playful and charming smile, "This time the clan leader agreed to this matter because of Chairman Akikawa's mother, but you must not get involved in the relationship between the Mejiro family and the URA Association and the Central Academy Board of Directors."

Kitahara was puzzled.

"…Wait a minute, what is this matter? And, what is the relationship?"

While asking, he had some guesses in his mind.

He had previously felt from the words of Akikawa Yayoi that the current chairman of Central Tresen College might have the idea of ​​reform.

The idea of ​​this reform was different from his. He was just a local trainer who had just been admitted to the Central Academy. His grades were pretty good, but he had no foundation.

This is not the case with Yayoi Akikawa. Her family has long played an important role in the Japanese horse racing girl community, and she herself is an extremely outstanding horse racing girl. In terms of background and strength, she has sufficient ability to complete some reform measures.

For example, the proposal that the URA Association create the "Best Local Horse Musume of the Year" and "Representative Rookie Horse Musume of the Year" could only be proposed by Akikawa Yayoi. If Kitahara had this idea, he would probably be laughed at by those big shots for being ignorant of the world, and he might even face disciplinary action or even punishment.

The words spoken by Akikawa Yayoi and Mejiro Asama just now also revealed similar content.

Akikawa Yayoi mentioned events other than the "Shining Star Series", and it seems that she had this plan for a long time, otherwise Mejiro Asama would not have sighed, "Yayoi hasn't given up that idea yet." And from this sigh and her subsequent change of subject, it can be seen that she does not quite agree with this idea, at least she will not support it.

This is consistent with the impression that the Mejiro family has always given to the outside world.

Japan currently only has the "Shining Star Series", and in the original animation there is also an "if event" called the "Dream Cup", which is not available here, so the "Dream Cup" is very likely to have been created by Yayoi Akikawa.

According to the presentation in the anime, the "Dream Cup" series allows horse girls from different generations to compete on the same stage. Rudo Symbol, Maruzenski, Mejiro Takamine, Oguri Hata, Silent Suzuka, Special Week, Yamato Akagi, Vodka, Golden City and others belong to multiple generations, and there is a difference of several years between each generation. This situation is obviously impossible to happen in the "Shining Star Series".

Kitahara was not sure how the "Dream Cup" series was established, but he knew very well that if an event of this scale was to be established, it would definitely be a huge shock to the existing world of horse racing girls, and it would not be achieved in a short period of time.

So, the current situation is that Akikawa Yayoi wants to make drastic reforms and wants to win the support of a big force like the Mejiro family...

In order to achieve this, in addition to lobbying everywhere, she would also arrange for some trustworthy people to do something to help achieve the goal as soon as possible... And these trustworthy people and things seemed to be me, and the real purpose of bringing me here...

In a moment, Kitahara felt that he had almost figured out the whole cause and effect. At this moment, Mejiro Takamine also looked over with a surprised expression and explained in a funny and amusing tone.

"Eh? It seems you don't understand at all... Hehe, this is really interesting. Luduo, Maruzen and I were guessing what Chairman Akikawa promised you that made you take on such an important mission."

...Such an important task...Kitahara thought silently without saying anything.

Mejiro Takamine continued:
"Well, I won't hide it from you. Even if I don't tell you, Chairman Akikawa will tell you sooner or later."

"It's like this. Before Chairman Akikawa took over the position, her mother and she had a close relationship with the head of the Asama clan, especially Chairman Akikawa. She and my aunt Mejiro Titan are close friends who can talk about anything."

"Lady Akikawa is someone who wants to do great things. She has always hoped that our Mejiro family would support her ambitions. She has come to lobby us more than once before and after her inauguration."

"However, the Mejiro family's family motto had long been stated. The then head of the family, Mejiro Lopu, said that he did not want anyone in the family to get involved in disputes between the URA Association and the Central Council, so this matter has never been accomplished."

Hearing this, Kitahara nodded secretly.

In that case, my previous guess is basically correct, so...

There seems to be some changes now? Otherwise, why would Chairman Akikawa bring me here...

Mejiro Gaofeng suddenly narrowed his eyes and pursed his lips tightly.

After a moment, she spoke in a sad tone.

"But... Alas, there is a helpless situation right now."

She looked at Beiyuan, her narrowed eyes revealing a scrutinizing look. She looked Beiyuan up and down, and then continued slowly as if thinking:
"My sister, Aldan Mejiro."

Taking a deep breath, she said slowly:
"When my sister was born, she had a twin sister, but unfortunately she died at birth. This also caused Aldan's body to be soft and developmental stunted. Although she has become a natural, she is unable to compete with her peers because of the disease. Now she doesn't even have a debut competition."

"I have the talent, but I can't run on the field. This is really... too cruel..."

She sighed in a low voice, and Mubai Gaofeng's gaze became confused and vague. She seemed to be looking into the distance and fell silent.

After a long while, she sighed and continued:
"It's not just about birth issues, it's also about our Mejiro family's own problems."

"It's not something worth hiding. I mean, the horse girls of our Mejiro family are born with weak feet, which is the rumor that 'the Mejiro family is rich in glass feet'."

"That is why the Mejiro family chose to remain neutral."

"Only in this way can we concentrate on the competition, use the prize money for business investment, and build a professional family medical team, so that we can have enough strength to compete on the court faster and earlier."

"However, in Aldan's case, even if he can receive treatment, it will take enough time before he can play on the court."

"That was our original plan. We wanted her to give up the first year of competition after her transformation and train herself carefully until she was fully prepared before participating in the Shining Star Series."

"However……"

Her eyes suddenly flashed and she looked at Beiyuan steadily.

"However, according to Chairman Akikawa's recommendation and some of our research, it seems that Mr. Kitahara is very good at solving the problem of horse girls' illnesses during training."

"That means we can ensure that injuries heal and that training proceeds normally."

"The evidence is Super Cove and Tamamo Cross. You successfully helped them solve both physical and psychological problems."

"So, that's why Chief Asama and Chairman Akikawa made that agreement."

"Mejiro Aldan officially enrolled in Central Tresen this year and is considering candidates for trainers."

"The Mejiro family has decided to try to have you and Kitahara Jo as Mejiro Altan's trainers."

In fact, when Mejiro Takamine was halfway through his speech, Kitahara had a general idea of ​​what Akigawa Yayoi and Mejiro Asama had talked about and what the former's purpose was in bringing him to the Mejiro family today.

Becomes the trainer of Mejiro Altan.

The reason is very simple. On the one hand, as Mejiro Takamine said, Mejiro Aldan was weak since birth. In addition, "the Mejiro family is full of glass feet", so he needs a trainer or team who understands both training and medical care.

Through the achievements of Super Cove and Tamamo Cross, he has proved that he and his team have the ability to do so, and the Mejiro family will not just hand Mejiro Aldan over to him and then ignore him. At that time, the family medical team will also assist, and it will be easier to solve the problem of Mejiro Aldan.

On the other hand, it was because of Akikawa Yayoi's face, or the Akikawa family's face.

The Akikawa family also plays an important role in the world of horse racing girls. Akikawa Yayoi and her mother are on good terms with the two generations of heads of the Mejiro family. Even though the Mejiro family precepts have restrictions, it does not prevent the two sides from expressing goodwill to each other through the cooperation between Kitahara and Mejiro Altan.

This kind of method was very common in Kitahara's past. For example, if he happened to compete against certain horse farms in some competitions, due to some rules of the JRA association, the two horse farms naturally could not interact too much openly, otherwise there would be suspicion of collusion. But in private, if the relationship with the other party was good, then Kitahara would arrange for them to eat and drink and socialize as usual, as long as it was not too obvious and did not embarrass the JRA.

Being able to think through all these things, Bei Yuan was originally willing to accept Mejiro Aldan, and coupled with an incident from another world, he almost agreed without hesitation.

"Don't worry, Ms. Mejiro Takamine, I will definitely take good care of Mejiro Aldan."

Just kidding, in another world, Aldan Mejiro could have the nickname "ZG Wife" and if she had the chance to be included in the team, there was no way she would refuse.

In another world, compared to other racehorses named "Mejiro", Aldan Mejiro's record is not particularly outstanding, with 14 wins in 4 races. However, among the thousands of racehorses every year, only a hundred or so can win results in central-level competitions, and those who can win G-level competitions are the strongest among the strong, so Aldan's result is already extremely remarkable.

Another achievement of Aldan Mejiro is that he was later introduced to China and had many outstanding descendants.

Among these descendants is "Invincible", who won 27 championships in his career and became the king of ZG horses.

Not only that, Aldan Mejiro's grave is located at BJ Longtou Ranch.

Regarding such a racehorse, or the racehorse girl in this world, Aldan Mejiro, Kitahara had thought before that if he had the chance, he must try to recruit her. Unexpectedly, by chance, he was able to realize this accidental idea through the relationship of Yayoi Akikawa.

For a moment, Kitahara even suspected that Akikawa Yayoi knew that he was a time traveler, otherwise how could this "surprise" she gave him just happen to respond to his obsession with his previous life.

Mejiro Takamine had no idea what Kitahara was thinking, she was just a little surprised that the young trainer in front of her answered so straightforwardly.

"That's a really confident answer."

With her eyebrows arched, Mebai Gaofeng smiled charmingly, "But as I said, I'm not a horse girl who likes to beat around the bush. Since Mr. Kitahara is so straightforward, let's go to Aldan's bedroom now."

"Well, it's better to be respectful..."

Subconsciously wanting to agree immediately, Kitahara was stunned for a moment, then did not know whether to laugh or cry.

"Wait, Ms. Gaofeng, going to Aldan's bedroom? Isn't this a bit inappropriate... I'm a grown man..."

"Grown man? Sorry, in the eyes of a sister like me, Mr. Kitahara is still very young, hehe..."

After looking Ban Kitahara up and down in a somewhat ambiguous manner, Mejiro Takamine chuckled for a while, and then waved his hand at Kitahara's somewhat embarrassed expression.

"Okay, I won't tease you anymore."

She showed some concern in her eyes.

"Aldan received some treatment a few days ago. The family doctor said that it is best for her to lie still and not move around."

"She has been lying in the bedroom these days. You can either see her today or wait a few days."

"Don't worry about seeing something you shouldn't see, because this kind of thing..."

Her eyes were stern, and she said meaningfully: "As your elder sister, I will never allow this. Do you understand, Mr. Kitahara...?"

"I understand, I understand. Ms. Gao Feng, please don't think too much. I..."

She was about to explain her attitude towards being a horse girl, treating her like her own daughter, but before she could continue, Mejiro Takamine stuck out her lips forward.

"Here, it's right in front...Huh? Why didn't you close the door?"

Hearing Mejiro Takamine's surprised voice, Kitahara was stunned for a moment, then looked forward and realized that he had walked into a corridor without realizing it.

On one side of the corridor is a carved classical double window. Through the gorgeous glazed glass window, you can see the elegant and spacious courtyard of the Mejiro family.

On the other side of the corridor was a row of light-colored solid wooden doors that appeared every ten or so meters. One of the doors was slightly open, with the word "Aldan" written on the lintel.

Through the gap in the door, a weak and gentle voice slowly came out.

"…Yeah, maybe because I stay in bed for too long, I really want to travel around, not just Japan, but also other countries."

Next came an elegant and respectful voice, which sounded younger than the previous one and a little childish.

"Do you want to travel, Sister Aldan? I heard that every country has a lot of delicious food, especially desserts. If Sister Aldan goes on a trip, I would like to try those desserts. Could you please bring some back?"

Then came a hearty voice, also younger and more childish than Aldan's.

"Hey, hey, hey? McQueen, you've been eating a lot of sweets lately, right? Why do you want to eat more?"

The previous voice suddenly became nervous.

"I, I haven't eaten much recently. Ryan, what are you talking about? It's obviously a normal amount..."

Shinichi interrupted with a laugh, sounding quite lively.

"Huh? Weren't you the one who asked me for my share of dessert that day, McQueen?"

“Shan, Shanxin, why are you talking nonsense…?”

"Hehehe, okay, okay, I'm just talking nonsense, I'm just talking nonsense~"

Two more voices, which sounded younger, interrupted.

"Well...sisters, stop arguing. I want to hear Sister Aldan continue talking about this travel magazine..."

"Me too……"

The weak and gentle voice sounded again with a chuckle.

"Okay, Dob, Guangming, let me see where to continue..."

"Oh, I forgot where I was talking about... Anyway, I hope to go abroad to expand my horizons."

“Especially in places with a lot of historical sites.”

"Europe is nice, but I also want to go to China. I think it's a great country."

“Especially in BJ, there are so many places I want to visit.”

"For example, that amazing historical site is 10,000 miles long. I'm afraid it would take a long time for us horse racing girls to run from the starting point to the end point."

"Hey? What's the name of that historic site... Sorry, I forgot. Wait a minute, let me see what the magazine says..."

There was the sound of a door being pushed open and a reply being given.

“The Great Wall.”

While Aldan was chatting and laughing with the younger generations of the Mejiro family, Kitahara and Mejiro Takamine also walked into the bedroom with smiles on their faces.

When he pushed the door open, he happened to hear the famous places of interest that he was familiar with, and Kitahara answered casually.

Then he smiled and looked at the "Mejiro Uma Musume" of all sizes in the room. In their puzzled or curious eyes, Kitahara chuckled and repeated:
“The Great Wall, also known as the Great Wall of China.”

"The Great Wall can be traced back to the Western Zhou Dynasty more than 3000 years ago. It was later built, expanded and restored through dozens of dynasties, including the Qin, Han, Three Kingdoms, Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, and has become a veritable 'Great Wall'."

"From Shanhaiguan in the east to Jiayuguan in the west, it is 21,196.18 kilometers long, or more than 40,000 miles long. It is the most spectacular, oldest, and longest cultural heritage in the world, without a doubt."

"I know a little bit about Chinese civilization. If you are interested, Ms. Aldan, I would be honored to chat with you about this."

As he spoke, he bowed slightly and introduced himself with a chuckle, "Hello ladies of the Mejiro family, my name is Kitahara Jo, and I'm a trainer."

"Kitahara Jo? Hey, hey, hey? Aren't you the trainer of so-and-so, so-and-so, and so-and-so? That's awesome!"

A "Mejiro Uma Musume" with short black hair, white bangs and a cheerful temperament rushed over. Kitahara recognized that it was Mejiro Raiun.

"You've won 14 races and 14 wins in total as a horse girl! I heard that you also trained that guy who's been shining brightly in the Central Committee recently. You're really amazing!"

Mejiro Ryan looked Kitahara up and down with shining eyes.

...Why are you like Oguruma, unable to remember other people's names...

With a wry smile in his heart, Kitahara was about to explain when he suddenly heard a reproachful voice coming from the bedside.

"Ryan, you are being rude. Mr. Kitahara is a guest of the Mejiro family. You should be polite... I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Mr. Kitahara."

Long lavender hair, purple pupils, slender figure, pretty and delicate features, decent manners, and white eyes.

After thanking Mejiro Rein on his behalf, she bowed to Mejiro Takamine who was standing next to Kitahara.

"Sister Gao Feng."

Then, with a dignified look, she nodded slightly, "Please allow me to introduce everyone here to Mr. Kitahara, okay, Sister Gao Feng?"

"Ah, no problem... it just saves me some trouble..."

The last sentence after Mejiro Kamine was spoken in a very low voice, and if Kitahara hadn't been close by, it would have been almost impossible to hear it.

Mejiro McQueen's spirits were visibly lifted, and he immediately began the introductions in a polite and graceful manner.

"I think Mr. Kitahara already knows Sister Gao Feng, so I won't go into details here."

She spread her hands and reached out to Altan Mejiro who was half sitting and half lying on the bed. "Altan Mejiro, I heard that Mr. Kitahara is interested in becoming Altan's trainer. I beg Mr. Kitahara to take good care of you. McQueen would be grateful to you."

Then he reached out to the three horse girls beside him who were looking curious.

"Mu Bai is a good believer, his eyes are bright and his eyes are bright."

"I have just entered Central Tresen College and there are many things I don't understand. I hope Mr. Beiyuan can teach me when I meet him in the college in the future."

"Dober and Guangming have not yet become masters. They are currently attending the elementary school under the name of the Mejiro family. I hope that Mr. Kitahara can give them more guidance if I am lucky enough to meet him in the future."

"The one next to you is Mejiro Raiun," she pointed to Kitahara's side, showing an apologetic and helpless expression:
"I'm sorry, she's a little, um... too lively. Please forgive me for the inconvenience caused to Mr. Kitahara."

Finally, she reached out and touched her chest.

"My name is Mejiro McQueen. Like Ryan and Zenshin, I just entered Central Tresen College this year. I'm still in the elementary department. Please give me your guidance, Mr. Kitahara."

...Oh, very outstanding and mature. Compared with Gaofeng and Aldant, the immature Mejiro McQueen seems to have more the temperament of a lady in charge.

The current timeline is still relatively early. Mejiro McQueen, who has already achieved brilliant results in the competition in the anime, is still very young at this moment. Her physique is only that of a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl, a head shorter than in the anime. Although her temperament is calm enough, it still has a lot of immaturity.

The same is true for his classmates, Raiun Mejiro and Zenshin Mejiro. As for Tabo Mejiro and Koukou Mejiro, they are currently in a completely lolita state, just like the good opera and the famous general Nutao.

After thinking for a while, Kitahara was about to respond to Mejiro McQueen when Mejiro Takamine beside him spoke.

"Well, I told you before that Aldan had to take good care of herself, but I didn't expect you to bother her again when she wasn't paying attention."

Rubbing his forehead helplessly, Mubai Gaofeng turned sideways, revealing the door behind him.

"I'll let you off this time, but if I see you again next time, I'll be careful to deduct your usual share of desserts."

"Don't be so stubborn. Come with me now. Mr. Kitahara wants to talk to your sister Aldan about something."

After saying that, Mejiro Takamine walked away, and when he turned around, he only whispered a few words to Kitahara.

"…Pay attention to the time and let Aldan rest more."

It is obvious that Mejiro Takamine's prestige is very high. After hearing those words, all the Mejiro juniors looked embarrassed.

Especially Megumi McQueen, who looked like a little adult just now, now looks as wilted as an eggplant hit by frost.

When she went out with the other sisters, she passed by Beiyuan and could hear her mumbling in a low and somewhat desperate voice.

“… No, no more desserts… Wuwuwu, the world… the world is going to end…”

...Stop eating, McQueen. If you keep eating desserts like this, you might end up being a fat horse before you retire...

He laughed secretly and waited until the door closed. Kitahara looked at Aldan Mejiro who was lying on the bed.

"Hello, Ms. Aldan," he greeted again.

"Just call me Aldan, Mr. Kitahara."

Before, he had been looking at his sisters with a doting look. Now that Mejiro McQueen and the others had gone out, Mejiro Aldan's eyes were still gentle.

"I have heard about this from the clan leader a few days ago. Mr. Kitahara, you are a very good trainer. Please give me your guidance in the future."

I don't know if she had thought it through a long time ago, or was following the family's decision, or she agreed with it, but Altan Mejiro was clearly aware that she would become Kitahara's horse girl, and she didn't have any aversion and looked very eager.

...There's nothing special to say about this, and Gao Feng just said that we should give Aldan more time to rest...

After thinking about it, Kitahara decided not to rush to discuss training, competition or chat with Aldan, and it would be better to let him rest first.

"I originally wanted to talk to you more, Aldan."

He nodded slightly. "But you need to rest more now, so I won't bother you anymore. I'll come to visit you later, or wait until you go to the academy and we can talk more. What do you think?"

"...Yes, that's fine. Everything will be up to Mr. Kitahara."

Nodding obediently, Aldan sat up slightly in bed, "Please take care, Mr. Kitahara."

After another thought, feeling that there was really nothing to say for the time being, Kitahara nodded and retreated towards the door.

The moment he opened the door to leave, he clearly heard a somewhat embarrassed sound coming from the other side of the bed.

"…Um, Mr. Kitahara…"

"What?" Beiyuan subconsciously stopped opening the door and looked back in confusion.

"You said you knew a lot about that magical country..."

When Kitahara stopped, Mejiro Aldan bit his lower lip lightly.

"Could you please tell me more about it later? Or take me there to have a look..."

"Ah, of course, I won't delay training and competition..."

Kitahara laughed.

"I actually have some knowledge of Chinese civilization."

He first denied what he said at first, and then, before Mejiro Aldan could react, he chuckled and said:

"I know it very well, so there is no problem whether I tell you about it or take you to see it."

"Just rest and recuperate, Aldan. I promise."

After saying goodbye to Mejiro Aldan, Bei Yuan originally wanted to find Mejiro Takamine to see if there were any other arrangements, but he didn't expect that the current eldest sister of the Mejiro family was already waiting for him not far outside the corridor.

Mejiro Takamine didn't say much, and just said that Akigawa Yayoi had already finished drinking tea with Mejiro Asama, and if Kitahara had nothing else to do, he could go back to the academy with her. Kitahara naturally followed the arrangement.

Just like when they came, Akigawa Yayoi and Kitahara were still in the same car on the way back.

However, during this car journey, Akikawa Yayoi took the initiative to talk to Kitahara about the purpose of this trip.

"Hahaha, although it was a bit hasty to bring you here, I think Kitahara-san should be very satisfied with this visit, right?"

"Meow~?" the cat asked with a smug look on its face.

"Ah, thank you very much, Chairman."

Kitahara said sincerely, "Mejiro Aldan is an excellent horse girl. It is my honor to be her trainer."

"Besides that, I'm just an ordinary local trainer who was lucky enough to get into the central government. Apart from my decent grades, I don't have much else to show for myself. If I can train the horse girls of the Mejiro family, it should be much more convenient in the future. I mean, in the academy."

This is what he figured out after leaving the Mejiro family.

When Rokuhei Ginjiro was still at Central Academy, he had some connections and it was easier for him to get things done. This is actually true. The fact that he now has the foundation of a team and outstanding horse girls like Oguruma is largely due to his uncle.

Now that my uncle has gone abroad, it will be more convenient if I want to develop abroad in the future, and I have Huang Jincheng to help me in the academy, but it is still a bit inconvenient.

It would be much better to have the horse girl from the Mejiro family in the team.

Apart from anything else, he should be able to communicate more with the Mejiro family's medical team in the future, which will be of great benefit to Kitahara himself, to Miyamura Kyoko, the top medical student, and to Oguruma and the others.

It is hard not to say that all this was intentionally arranged by Yayoi Akikawa.

This kind of arrangement, even without talking about Mejiro Aldan's identity and strength, and without talking about fulfilling one of Kitahara's little obsessions, the subsequent implicit help alone is enough to be considered a "surprise".

"Hahahahaha, you really figured out my intention. That's good, Kitahara-san."

Akigawa Yayoi laughed and fanned herself, revealing without any concealment that she had indeed arranged this visit to the Mejiro family just as Kitahara had expected.

"I won't hide it from you either. I have always had a lot of ideas about the development of the horse racing girl industry. I know that those ideas cannot be achieved overnight. It takes a little bit of effort and a lot of work, but I am not afraid of spending time. As long as I can achieve those ideas, everything will be worth it!"

"Although we haven't had a formal conversation, I can tell that you, Kitahara-san, have the same behavior. I think you should also hope that horse racing girls can have a better world."

"I'm optimistic about you, you can do it, because I can do it too!"

"Next, work hard to realize your dreams!"

"The subsequent training and competitions... Oh, yes, you also run some businesses, right? That's a very good idea. Not only can you provide better conditions for the horse racing ladies, but you also specially arrange someone to take charge of it so that it doesn't affect their training. It's an excellent arrangement."

"Then for the next period of time, you should continue to work hard according to the current arrangement!"

"Don't worry about other aspects. I will always pay attention to you. If there are any problems in other aspects, I will find a way to help you solve them."

"Also, I have arranged for Tsuna to help you. I have adjusted part of her original work and entrusted a new person to be my assistant, so if you need anything, just tell Tsuna directly."

Bei Yuan had been nodding his head in appreciation of Akikawa Yayoi's importance, but was suddenly stunned.

"Let Miss Junchuan come to help me? Hand over some of the original affairs to a newcomer?"

He hesitated, "...Will it affect your work?"

"Hahaha, don't worry, everything has been arranged. Nothing like what you said will happen."

Waving her fan confidently, Akikawa Yayoi said with a smile, "And this newcomer named Kashimoto Riko is very good. Although she just graduated from college, she is very capable and is an outstanding talent no less than Kitahara-san. She will definitely be able to do the job I assign to her."

"If you're worried, Kitahara-san, I can introduce her to you when I have the chance."

"Meow~" the kitten made a reassuring sound.

...How could I not be at ease, Motoko...

In the original work, she is the acting chairman...

After giving a bitter smile secretly, Beiyuan suddenly felt something in his heart.

Wait, in another world, Motoko is from the URA Association, but Chairman Akikawa said she just graduated...

Could it be that she would join the URA Association later? And then transfer from the URA Association?
If this is true, this chairman has a long-term vision...

Kitahara looked at Akigawa Yayoi with admiration.

If his guess was correct, then Akikawa Yayoi was cultivating a close confidant and then sending him to an important association.

Kitahara has seen similar practices in some large horse farms in the past. Those talents who came from horse farms and had experience in the JRA Association either brought a lot of convenience to the horse farms they came from, or returned to the horse farms after gaining a lot of connections and information in the association, which could also provide great help for development.

This kind of behavior is very common in Japan, where more emphasis is placed on origin and reward to the original owner. It is not uncommon for people in high positions to give back to their origin forces. It seems that Akikawa Yayoi understands this very well.

The chairman is such a reassuring person. It seems that when working with her, there is no need to worry about too many problems.

With this mood, Kitahara chatted with Akikawa Yayoi all the way and then returned to the academy.

After contacting Kyoko Shimomiya, he found out that Shunkawa Tetsuna had handled a lot of things for him, just as Akigawa Yayoi had arranged. Not only did he help Oguruma and the others complete the report, he also found an independent office for his team.

On the phone, Miyamura Kyoko said happily that Tamamo Juji, Inari Ichi, Komiyayama and Yusuhara Taro were already waiting for him in the office. When Kitahara thought about not seeing them for more than a month, his heart couldn't help but warm up. After hanging up the phone, he quickly rushed to the office.

However, when he arrived at the door with excitement, before he could push it open, he heard an angry voice coming from inside.

"I'm so angry! She actually said that everyone in Kasamatsu is trash and that the competitions there are just playing in the mud. I'm so angry!"

...The voice of Little Chestnut sounded... angry?

What's going on? I've never heard her voice like this before...

Frowning, Kitahara pushed the door open and walked in.

In the office, all members of Kitahara's team were present.

In the center, with his cheeks puffed up with anger, is Little Chestnut Hat, while next to him, with a comforted look on his face, are Brand New Glory and Super Little Bay.

To the sides were Tamamo Juji and Inari Ichi, who looked extremely angry.

Behind Inariichi were Miyamura Kyoko, Komiyama Katsumi and Yusuhara Taro, all three of them had wry smiles and sighs.

In addition to the people in Kitahara's team, Junchuan Tezuna and Huang Jincheng were also in the office, and they both had similar expressions.

“…It’s quite lively here.”

After making a slight joke, seeing everyone looking at him, their eyes lit up, without any smile, Beiyuan frowned slightly.

"What's wrong? I heard Little Chestnut Hat was angry outside. What happened?" He decided to solve this matter first.

"Wow! This is so infuriating! Uncle Kitahara, let me tell you..."

"Let me speak! Douding, you are too dumb to talk, so I should..."

"Huh?! How dare you, an idiot, call me dumb... No! Who is Douding?! Explain yourself clearly, you idiot!"

"Uh...you called me stupid again..."

"Alright, calm down, both of you..."

"…Inari, have you forgotten what you promised my mother before you came here?"

Before Oguruma could say anything, Tamamo Cross and Inari Ichi, who looked indignant, rushed over and rushed to explain what had happened before.

However, before they could finish their words, the two horse girls who hadn't seen each other for a long time seemed to be ready to vent their anger on each other, causing Komiyayama and Yusuhara to come over and pull them apart, one with their hands on their foreheads and the other covering their faces.

...Well, it seems that although the team's future is still promising, at present, there is still a long way to go...

After sighing and thinking for a moment, Beiyuan turned his gaze to the super small bay.

Before coming to the central school, Kitahara had learned a lot of information from Junchuan Tezuna and Huang Jincheng, such as the class divisions for this academic year.

According to the class roster, Super Little Bay and Little Chestnut Hat are in the same class. They should have spent the day together in class and came to the office after school.

So what exactly happened to Little Chestnut? Little Bay should know.

Xiao Haiwan did not disappoint Beiyuan. Seeing the latter's gaze, the distress on her face became even more intense, and then she spoke slowly.

"It's like this. Today, Ms. Junchuan brought Oguri Hat to school, and then introduced herself."

"Mr. Kitahara also knows Oguruma's personality. She is not good at speaking, so in the end it was the homeroom teacher who helped introduce her."

"After hearing about Oguruma's record of 12 wins out of 12 games, students like me and Chiyo-oh...oh, Sakura Chiyo-oh is also in the same class with us. Except for the two of us who knew about Oguruma's record in advance, the other students were all shocked."

"Especially Yae Mudi-san. She is a very motivated horse girl. She immediately stood up from her seat and went to shake hands with Oguruma."

"Later, other students followed suit, and some even challenged Oguruma."

"It seems that because of this, the class became too noisy and some students got angry."

At this point, Xiao Haiwan hesitated for a moment, glanced at Xiao Limao whose cheeks were still bulging, and then continued:
"It was Black El-san. She said, said..." For some reason, she couldn't continue.

At this time, Tamamo Cross, who was being pulled by Komiyayama, suddenly took over angrily.

"That guy said that Ogurimao was just playing in the sand in the countryside! He also said that kind of record doesn't count at all! Uncle Kitahara, isn't that infuriating?"

Kitahara was stunned, and before he could say anything, Inariichi and Tamamo Jushi started to sing the same tune.

"Yeah, it's so infuriating! She also said, 'Uncle, you are also a bumpkin from the countryside. In less than three months, you and your little chestnut hat will have to roll back to the countryside with your tail between your legs!'"

"I... oh, I'm getting angrier the more I talk! Ah Lang, don't hold me back, I want to settle the score with that black guy!"

Tamamo Cross was not to be outdone.

"Let's go too! Komiya-san, don't stop me! I want to go find that guy with Inari! Let's compete in a duel, right? Let's see, we have won 3 fights so far, let's see what else she has to say when we go find her?!"

The two smaller guys struggled to free themselves from their respective trainers' hands, forcing Komiyayama and Yusuhara to pull harder, and they both looked at Kitahara at the same time.

"Senior brother..."

"Brother Kitahara..."

Finally figuring out the whole story, facing the various looks from everyone in the office, Kitahara actually started to laugh.

"So this is ah……"

"...Hey? Uncle, how can you still laugh when someone said that about Little Chestnut?!"

"That's right, uncle, you're taking this too far, aren't you?!"

Tamamo Cross and Inari attacked Kitahara in unison.

Kitahara's smile grew even wider, and he looked at Tamamo Cross and Komiyayama.

"Congratulations, you won three games out of three... You won two more games in the past month?"

He didn't start by dwelling on what happened to Little Chestnut, but instead started by talking about happy things.

(End of this chapter)