Uma Musume: Become a Legendary Trainer

Chapter 21 This Debut Battle Must Win

Like the racehorses in another world, horse racing ladies will install "horseshoes" on the bottom of their special running shoes to further enhance the performance of the shoes. Some horseshoes even have special functions.

Born in a "sports store for horse racing girls", Shin Shin-Gui clearly has a lot of experience with this. She is rummaging through the "shoes section" next to the shoe rack, mumbling to herself or to Oguruma:

"The horseshoes we use for training are generally made heavier for greater durability, and are often made of very soft steel that is difficult to wear."

"But the horseshoes used in competitions must be as light as possible, so they are basically made of alloy materials, and the weight is at most only one-third of that of extremely soft steel!"

"But if that's the case, the durability will be poor. With Oguruma's leg strength, he might need to replace the horseshoe after running at full speed a few times. So it would be better to buy a little more."

"I think this 'Winning Iron' brand is good. The plywood material with steel sheets embedded in the iron head is also good. Or the 'Queen's Skirt' brand is also OK!"

Listening to Xin Xin Guang Hui's clear and logical explanation, Bei Yuan nodded secretly.

As a trainer, he knew the importance of horseshoes to racehorse girls, but if he really had to choose one, he would have to look at the information based on the information, and he was far from knowing everything about it as well as New Glory did.

"Even though he came from an equipment store, it's amazing that Guanghui knows so much... He's unexpectedly talented in professional equipment, this kid..."

As he spoke, Shining Glory selected a few horseshoes, took them from the shelf, and turned around, looking at Little Chestnut Hat with a smile:
"So, which one do you think is better, Little Chestnut?"

The depressed atmosphere has disappeared, and Xiaokuimao stared at the new light blankly, with an expression of "I don't understand what you just said, but it sounds very impressive."

Feeling a little uncomfortable being stared at, Xin Xin Guanghui turned her head away a little embarrassedly, then looked back, "Uh...what's wrong, Xiaoli?" She changed her address unconsciously.

"…How should I put it? Guanghui knows a lot," Oguruma said seriously, "As good as Kitahara."

Xin Xin Guang Hui felt even more embarrassed. She raised her index finger and scratched her cheek, "Ah... didn't I tell you that my family runs a sporting goods store? I grew up watching this, so of course I know a little bit..."

"And I think it would be great if what I said could help Xiaoli."

"Because Kitahara-san is amazing, and Oguri's speed is amazing too!"

"..." After hearing what Brand New Glory said, Ogurumao didn't say anything. He held the shoes that Brand New Glory had chosen for him in his hands, hugged them in his arms, and stroked them slowly.

...I must, must win. I must win this debut battle. She pursed her lips.

While the two horse girls were talking, Kitahara was watching with a smile.

He is still unclear whether he will be able to realize his dream and become an excellent trainer in the future.

But he believed that he would never forget this heartwarming scene with the two horse girls who had just joined his team.

"Okay, Xiaoli, you should talk more about horseshoeing with Guanghui," Kitahara turned around, "I'll leave the credit card over there, you can use it when you pay, and bring it to me after you're done."

Without waiting for Little Limao and New Glory to answer, he walked straight to the cashier and handed his credit card to the cashier:
"When the two horse girls pay the bill later, use this card... Oh, by the way."

He bent his arm, raised his thumb and pointed at the pair of "pink cat running shoes" that Xiaolimao had taken a fancy to before:
"Pack that pair up and check out first, and give it to the silver-gray-haired horse racing girl later."

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After buying the running shoes, both Xiaolimao and Xinxinguanghui were very happy.

Especially Xiaolimao, who was surprised to find that Kitahara bought the pair of shoes she liked, and promised Kitahara very seriously:
"Beiyuan, next time you tell me something, I will definitely not fall asleep again... Well, I will try my best not to fall asleep."

Bei Yuan was originally quite happy, but soon he had a headache again. It was not because of the unconfident promise, but because of the expense of this shopping trip.

He bought two pairs of running shoes and five sets of horseshoes for Xiao Limao, which cost him several months' income.

The basic salary of local trainers is not high. Apart from the share of competition prize money, there are very few subsidies. The basic salary per month is only 5 yen, which is about 2500 yuan in Chinese currency.

In the past, as a bachelor with nothing to do, in a small rural place like Hashima County, 5 yen a month could actually allow him to live quite well. However, this time the shopping expenses totaled 14 yen, which meant that Kitahara would have to live frugally for a long time.

But after a little distress, he soon felt relieved.

Because he believed that as he trained many outstanding horse racing girls, he would never lack money.

The Umamusume-related industry is a very comprehensive system, which can be roughly divided into three aspects: "training", "competition" and "idol peripherals".

The horse girls and trainers who are the core of the system derive their main income from this.

In terms of training, horse girls can receive scholarships and subsidies from Tresen College, and trainers can receive wages from the college.

In terms of competitions, horse girls and trainers can receive corresponding bonuses based on their ranking, performance scores, training results, etc.

Idol peripherals are more complicated.

Uma girls can hold concerts, meet-and-greets, endorse products, and authorize the sale of peripheral products just like entertainment stars. This part of the income comes from the share of various companies, and both the Uma girls and the trainers get a share.

In addition to these three major sources of income, there are also some additional sources of income.

For example, among the horse racing girls who are currently active in the racing field, Huang Jincheng is a well-known "fashion model". Her gorgeous blonde hair and noble and elegant temperament have attracted countless clothing companies and designers. She has no worries about income just by shooting some magazine covers.

And Huang Jincheng’s agent is her trainer.

For example, the industries that horse racing girls are most likely to find employment in, in addition to trainers and researchers, which are highly related to racing talent, are also the security industry, that is, police, firefighters, etc.

After all, it is well known that the physical fitness of horse racing girls is strong. Their efficiency in both explosion prevention and police response is far superior to that of humans. Moreover, their personalities are simple and kind. Anyone would feel at ease when they come to protect the safety of the people.

It is precisely because of the high proportion of horse girls in the security industry that people at all social levels cannot help but have a favorable impression of this group, and even trust it.

These jobs will also become income for the horse girls, and some trainers will change jobs or work part-time as instructors and receive corresponding wages and subsidies.

In short, Kitahara firmly believed that Oguri would sooner or later attract everyone's attention, and that he himself was not a mediocre person, so he would not have to worry about resource issues sooner or later.

Instead of worrying about it, it is better to concentrate on improving your own abilities and provide Oguruma with a better training environment and competition guidance.

After buying the running shoes, according to Kitahara's arrangement, Oguruma and Shining Glory each started their own special training.

What Oguruma needs to practice are the details of the official competition, such as the exit technique, turning details, etc., as well as the ankle strength training mentioned earlier.

It is much simpler for Brand New Glory. As a horse girl who has just entered the "authentic" stage, all she has to do is eat well, drink well, sleep well, and exercise the basic skills in physical strength and endurance, so that she can face the "debut battle".

Kitahara himself was not idle either. In addition to instructing the two horse girls, he would take time every day to prepare for the Central Tresen College entrance examination. He would even prepare small pieces of paper with knowledge points written on them in advance and recite them when he had time during training.

Time flies, and soon it is May.

(End of this chapter)