Uma Musume: Become a Legendary Trainer

Chapter 143 Hanshin Grand Prix, Opening

Unexpectedly, Tamamo Cross and Inari came up with a tactical idea. The members of the Eternal Team were surprised and delighted, and they kept praising Kitahara.

The only difference is the chestnut hat.

"...Um, Kitahara, do I have any special tactics...?"

It was very rare that this horse racing girl who usually didn't care about many things now had her ears drooping, bit her lower lip, and looked over with a slightly resentful look.

...Uh, don't look at me like that, it's not like I haven't thought about it...

Avoiding Oguruma's gaze a little, Kitahara couldn't help but scratching his head, looking distressed.

The main thing is that you have excellent game instincts, amazing body flexibility, a unique low-center-of-gravity running posture, unrivaled appetite and stamina, a heart like an emperor's engine, and three-stage acceleration. Under such circumstances, it is really difficult for me to come up with a tactic that fully adapts to these characteristics...

Besides, tactics generally require intelligence. Are you smart enough...

The tactical way of playing is very similar to the "skills" in the game. In order to activate skills in the game, you need enough "intelligence" or "wisdom", which is also consistent with the real situation.

It doesn't mean that you can't learn tactics if you don't have enough intelligence. After all, intelligence in reality is very complex, involving cognitive methods, understanding ideas, game experience and other conditions. There are many factors that affect the mastery and use of tactics. To put it simply, if you have a strong learning ability, you can quickly master the theoretical aspects of tactics, and you can apply them properly in actual combat through training in a short period of time. Anyway, it's better not to have tactics and rely on strong qualities to compete.

In the Eternal Team, Aldan has the best grades. She is the study committee member of the class and has a gifted mind that can remain calm in most situations. She can understand many tactical theories with just a little mention, and can practice and master them on her own without any subsequent guidance.

Xiao Haiwan and Tamamo Cross also have good grades. The former took a long leave to go to Kasamatsu, but after returning, he still ranked among the top in exams. Tamamo Cross just has a more eccentric personality and likes to daydream in class, but he is actually also an excellent student.

Inari and Oguruma are a little "not wise enough". Inari has too quick a temper and gets impulsive when he encounters something he doesn't know, which leads to poor learning efficiency. Although Oguruma is very well behaved and tries to complete his homework in class, he is born to get sleepy when he hears theories. Once he arrives at the training ground or the competition field, he knows what to do without being reminded. He is a complete practical person.

In this case, instead of deliberately giving Oguruma some tactics, it is better to let her give it her all. Her game intuition is more useful than any instruction. You just need to replace the theoretical knowledge with words she can understand. You don't have to worry about it at all.

But no matter how worry-free he is, Oguruma is still his number one horse girl, and now she has spoken up, so Kitahara decided to be a little partial to her and think seriously about the tactics that are suitable for her.

Of course, considering the excellence of this talented horse girl in all aspects, this tactic will definitely take more time to study.

"It will happen, I promise."

After thinking for a while, Kitahara said seriously: "Ogurimao, your situation is more complicated. I have thought of a suitable tactic for you before, but I have never found a suitable one."

"But believe me, I will definitely think of a unique tactic that is most suitable for you."

Hearing Kitahara's assurance, Oguruma nodded without hesitation.

"Yeah! I believe you, Kitahara!"

Then, she was stunned for a moment, and quickly said: "Oh, you can't delay Xiaoyu and Inari's training because of my affairs, you guys just continue."

It’s really worry-free…

After secretly sighing for a moment, Kitahara smiled and immediately arranged the training.

According to the results of the previous discussion with Maruzenski, in the upcoming training and competitions, we will try to arrange some conditions that can trigger the domain based on the training data of Tamamo Cross and Inari Ichi, so that they can enter that level of horse girls as soon as possible.

The matter of the domain was no secret within the Eternal Team. The members had long understood the power and significance of this ability, and had also subtly accepted the ability of their chief trainer to always come up with various plans. So, like Maruzenski, everyone was looking forward to the triggering conditions and corresponding training.

Kitahara didn't keep the secret:
"According to previous data," he combined what he knew about his inherent skills with the data:

"Tamamo Cross's physical indicators increased in the second half of the race when he was in the straight line position, and generally he was in a state of surpassing his opponent."

"Inari is a different case. She needs to be behind the middle of the team in the first half of the race and compete with her opponent at the same position."

"These are the trigger conditions derived from the data. Of course, the trigger conditions in your field may be like this. At least these key points should be included."

"I have also checked with Maruzen on the specific situation. She referred to her own experience and thought there were no major doubts."

He pushed some of his prophetic knowledge onto the legendary horse racing girl Maruzenski, which was not only more convincing but also prevented people from thinking that he knew too much.

"Yes, I have talked to Kitahara before."

Not knowing some of Kitahara's little thoughts, Maruzenski said directly: "The triggering conditions of Xiaoyu and Inari are not exactly the same, but they can be achieved at the same time through running."

"That means you two, this time you're both chasing after each other."

"Chase?" X2.

After repeating it in unison, Tamamo Cross and Inari looked at each other, and Tamamo Cross soon became thoughtful.

"That's right... In the situation that uncle described, I would feel a little different in the game, especially in the training match with Kasamatsu..."

"If we are chasing, we can run anyway, so we can definitely overtake on the straight line in the second half of the race. Well, chasing means we must overtake our opponent!"

"just……"

After combining her running method with what Kitahara said, she looked at Inari and grinned, revealing her fangs.

"If Inari is also chasing after us, she will definitely compete with us for the position, and then she will be able to meet the condition of competing for the same position in the first half of the schedule."

"What a great arrangement, uncle!"

Tamamo Cross raised his arms and praised, while Inari Ichi touched his chin, smacked his lips, and finally put his hands behind his head and acted indifferent.

"Well, I don't understand what's going on at all!"

Grinning, she quickly fiddled with her fox mask before turning to look at Tamamo Cross, her eyes blazing like torches.

"but……"

"I heard clearly that you were competing with Xiaoyu!"

"Competition, huh? Great! I've always wanted to compete with Xiaoyu in a competition!"

Suddenly she pointed at the Tamamo Cross and had a mischievous expression on her face.

"Come on, Xiaoyu! Do you dare to make a bet with me?"

"bet?"

Tamamo Cross was stunned for a moment, then grinned, revealing his sharp fangs, "Okay, let's see what you want to bet with us."

"It's easy!"

Inari put one hand on his waist, made his signature fox gesture with the other, and grinned.

"3000m Hanshin Grand Prix, chasing from behind, on grass, you and I are on the same team, it's very fair."

"So how about the one who didn't win this competition shouting 'I'm an idiot' three times on Winng Live?!"

The two short guys in the team suddenly started a bet. The others were surprised at first, and then they smiled with interest.

Including Kitahara, all the members of Yongshi like the relaxed yet competitive atmosphere within the group. Although betting is not necessary for every competition, it is not a bad thing to motivate each other occasionally.

After thinking about it, Kitahara felt that there was nothing wrong with it and thought that he could be a notary. But just as he was about to speak, Tamamo Cross suddenly curled the corners of his mouth.

"Huh? What?" She looked confused.

The others were all stunned, including Inari Ichi, who immediately said in dissatisfaction: "Didn't you hear clearly? I'm talking about a bet! Are you afraid to agree?"

"How could I not dare? It's just that I was a little surprised, so I didn't hear clearly what you would do if you lost the bet." Tamamo spread his hands crossly, looking very innocent.

"If you lose, go to the Winning Live and yell 'I'm an idiot'!" Inari became even more dissatisfied and couldn't help but raise his voice a lot.

"Ah, you're so noisy, I couldn't hear you clearly," Tamamo Cross picked his ears and looked a little dissatisfied, "What are you shouting about?"

"I'm stupid! Your ears..."

"Well, we get it, Inari, you don't have to say anything more...Pfft! Hahahaha!"

After it was obvious that he had played a prank, Tamamo Cross laughed out loud for a long time, and quickly rushed to the runway while Inari was stunned, reacted, and his cheeks were getting redder.

“Hey, hey! Uncle, you see we’re very enthusiastic in training. We’ve started running without you urging us. There’s an idiot who’s still standing there stupidly! Hahaha!” “Tamamo Cross! I’m going to kill you!”

Thus, the formal training of the day started in an extremely nonsensical way.

Perhaps because he was teased, even though the Hanshin Grand Prix was only a few days away, Inari Ichi was clearly working very hard, and every time he ran side by side, he looked like he wanted to catch Tamamo Cross and take a bite. With such an opponent, Tamamo Cross certainly worked very hard, and never let Inari Ichi catch up.

This kind of training, which seemed playful but was actually very strenuous, was short in duration. By the day of the competition, data from all aspects showed that the two petite horse racing girls were fully ready.

In the players' preparation room, all members of the Eisei team were present to cheer for Tamamo Cross and Inari, but these two participating horse girls had already accumulated enough fighting spirit before the competition.

Or anger, the one-sided kind.

"Okay, okay, don't be angry, Inari. Can't we apologize to you?"

Tamamo Cross was a little helpless. After these few days, Inari seemed to still be upset about a joke he made that day. She gradually began to wonder if she had gone a little too far, and couldn't help but apologize on her own initiative.

However, Inari was not angry about the joke.

"I'm not that petty! I just, just... humph!"

With a snort, he pulled the fox mask hard, pinched his waist, crossed his arms, tilted his head, snorted twice again, and suddenly turned around to glare at Tamamo Cross, pointing his finger fiercely.

"I'm determined to be the champion this time! Just wait for you to shout that sentence three times on Winning Live!"

Inariichi had obviously learned his lesson and simply stopped saying what he meant.

"...Eh, I'm still upset. Sigh..."

Spreading his hands, tilting his head, sighing, Tamamo Cross curled his lips, "Okay, okay, let me first say that I am an idiot, okay?"

"Do you want me to shout right now?! Oh, I'm so pissed!"

Looking at the two of them quarreling, Oguruma and other horse girls looked helpless, while trainers like Kitahara knew the whole story.

In the training matches over the past few days, Inari's overall performance was actually slightly inferior to that of Tamamo Cross.

There are many influencing factors. For example, compared to Tamamo Juji who debuted in the central court and participated in all grass court competitions, Inari was born in Oi and except for the most recent Saimo Championship, he participated in all other competitions on clay courts.

Of course, there are also differences in training levels between the central and local governments. Even though the training conditions in the Eisei team are the same, the two horse girls had received different levels of guidance before. In many details, Inari did not handle them as well as Tamamo Juji.

This gap is not particularly obvious. It is difficult for Kitahara and others to distinguish it with the naked eye. Only by relying on various data can they draw some conclusions.

In order to ensure the two horse girls' mentality for the competition, they did not mention these differences, but judging from Inari's performance at the moment, she was probably aware of this, otherwise she would not have such a strong desire for victory.

The trainers couldn't say much about this situation. The match was about to begin, Tamamo Cross and Inari Ichi were already ready, so anything would have to wait until after the match.

So the cheering was the same as usual, and then everyone went to the audience seats as usual.

While walking in the underground passage, Kitahara suddenly received a call from Maruzenski.

"Hey, Kitahara, let's go to the upper viewing area like last time."

On the phone, Maruzenski explained: "This time it's not Rudo's idea, but a colleague wants to see you."

"Colleagues?"

After a moment of shock, Kitahara quickly thought of something, "Nase Fumino?"

"You reacted quickly,"

Maruzenski laughed, "But besides her, Sakura Chiyo-oh is here too."

"It seems that the Beyond Team wants to come and see the opponent's situation, and by the way, talk directly to you, the big boss."

"...What big boss? It makes me look like a villain..."

After being speechless for a while, Kitahara thought for a while and said, "Okay, I'll take Xiaolimao over there. Wait for me for a moment."

With the invitation from Nase Fumino, he arranged for Yusuhara and the others to go to the audience seats, and he himself took Oguruma to the upper viewing area.

Maruzenski was already waiting outside a smaller viewing room. Seeing Kitahara and Oguruma coming over, she led them into the house without any formalities.

The furnishings in the room were very similar to the one in the Zhongshan Stadium last time, except that the space was not that big. The only people standing in it were Nanase Fumino and Sakura Chiyoou. When they found the door open, they quickly saluted in this direction.

"Thank you for accepting the invitation, Chief Kitahara."

"Chief Kitahara, Oguruma, hello!"

"Oh, hello to you guys too."

After Oguruma responded to the greeting from the other side, Kitahara thought for a moment, and without any polite words, he asked directly: "Is there anything important that Chief Naise wants to say?"

"Chief Kitahara, just call me Naise."

As if she was used to the straightforward communication style, Nanase Fumino nodded and said calmly, "I have already asked President Maruzen about your team's arrangements for this competition, such as running tactics. President Maruzen said that she couldn't reveal anything without your permission, and suggested that I watch it through the competition."

"If I just watch the game, I don't think I can learn more detailed content. Through the previous game, I know that I still have a lot to learn compared to you, especially the subtle adjustments in running style and tactics. After thinking about it, I think it would be more sincere to ask you in person, so I took the liberty to invite you."

"I hope Chief Beiyuan can give me some advice."

...You're so polite...

Kitahara had never met Nanase Fumino before, and based on the impression he had from the press conference, he thought she would be a very cold person, and perhaps a little conceited because of her status as a genius. However, he did not expect her to be so direct and humble, acting like a junior.

"You don't have to be so reserved. I actually prefer to talk about things directly."

Beiyuan was used to expressing his thoughts directly. He hesitated for a moment and said, "As for running tactics, it's not something worth hiding. You'll be able to see it from the game later."

"Both Tama and Inari use the chase method, so there is no problem with their adaptability. As for tactics, there is no special arrangement this time, it is just the conventional chase tactic."

Upon hearing this, both Nanase Fumino and Sakura Chiyoou looked a little surprised.

"Eh? No special tactics?"

Sakura Chiyo-oh shook his ears, pulled his hands to his chest, and said in surprise: "I thought Chief Kitahara would arrange the same tactics as the Gaoyue Shang outpost."

"Yae told us that Aldan's tactics were very powerful. That's why she lost even though she was not that strong."

"In the small bay, if Sister Nanase hadn't thought of a countermeasure, I would have been affected by her tactics. And even if I hadn't been affected by her tactics, I still won in a thrilling way in the end."

"I have a feeling that Chief Kitahara should also arrange some tactics this time..."

…It seems that a lot of research has been done on our eternal life.

Kitahara couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Then he thought about it and felt that since the opponent had already figured out the tactics before, and he had also mentioned some of them in the last competition in Zhongshan, it would be better to be frank and make it clear.

"The tactics emphasize surprise and also emphasize adapting to local conditions."

He smiled and said, "Chiyoou was just talking about the two tactics of the Arena Waltz and the Arc Artist."

"For the first tactic, only Aldan can use it at the moment. Tama and Inari can't use it."

"The other one has a distance limit. A 3000-meter race is definitely not an option."

"So, no matter how good the tactics are, we must consider the conditions. Otherwise, if we use them forcefully, it will only backfire."

As he spoke, he looked through the indoor window towards the contestants' preparation area.

"In that case, why not just use the back-chase method?"

"This running style itself supports two tactics: breaking out and overtaking from the outside. It depends on who between Xiaoyu and Inari can successfully break out and who can overtake from the outside..."

(End of this chapter)