Uma Musume: Become a Legendary Trainer

Chapter 239 I...don’t want to lose!
By saying that all grudges and hatreds are in the past, Lu Duo understands deep down in his heart that this may have been the case in the past, but it may not be the case in the future.

Akikawa Yayoi knew something about the future plans of the Uma Musume industry, and she assisted in many of the plans.

That plan showed a more ideal world for Uma Musume, and it also had enough possibilities that she thought it was entirely possible to achieve.

When that moment comes, even a horse racing girl like me will have the opportunity to step onto the racing track again.

At that time, she couldn't even deceive herself by saying that it was all in the past.

She remembers very clearly that when she became the representative horse girl of the year, she was seen by the outside world as having won three crowns and surpassing all other competitors.

But for her, the glory, shame and revenge of that year were something only she could experience.

It’s not that I can’t let go of what happened in the past, but since I’m a horse girl and since I still have to race on the track, I can’t ignore the glory and gloom of winning or losing.

And just as she thought, she also saw and heard the competition and commentary on the screen, which gradually seemed to be approaching a fever pitch.

"The competition has reached the middle stage. Although the positions of the five players have been stable for a while and the team's pace seems to be relatively stable, they are actually quite fast."

The various data collected, the bird's-eye view from the helicopter, and the trainer's long-term experience enable Kitahara to perceive everything on the field more clearly.

"The tracks in major competitions are neatly closed loops, but this relay race is not like that."

“Like the road in the first section, the second section of the beach track is also a natural winding curve.”

“In fact, the race team has already passed the second turn of the official race track, and is now racing between the relatively straight second and third turns.”

"There is no curve ahead, the straight line will continue forever, which means there will not actually be a third curve."

“Before the final straight, there is a final bend just like any other race.”

The previous opening positions were different from previous competitions, and the running styles and tactics of the team's horse girls also changed, so there was not much time to introduce the venue.

Perhaps because the competition situation had calmed down, the audience's emotions and cheers were a little calmer than before, so Kitahara was able to interject a little explanation.

The purpose of explanation is not only to let the audience understand the situation, but also to explain the next step.

"Tamamo Cross at the front has plenty of competition experience and strength. So far, she has not relaxed because of the unaccustomed running style of leading the race."

"As a horse girl on the same team, she knows very well that in previous races, the player chasing behind her, the Ogururo-capped player, has an extremely strong last leg."

"She probably doesn't intend to let Little Limao pass easily by keeping this distance."

When explaining it this way, Kitahara had already clearly judged that there was actually no problem of adaptability to the running style of Tamamo Cross.

For the top group of horse girls of a generation, there is actually only one most suitable way of running, which is the way to win.

The so-called escape, first, chase, and difference cannot be applied mechanically in this situation.

This is not only feasible in theory, but also actually has typical competitions as a reference.

Historically, the prelude to what is known as the "Lu Mao Peak Showdown" was just such an event.

That was the first battle between Tamamo Cross and Oguruma Hat, when the Emperor watched the autumn.

On one side is the Inazuma Lightning who has won battle after battle and is on the rise, and on the other side is the Reed-haired monster who has forced his way from the middle to the center.

Even though they are a whole year apart in age, no one thinks there is a gap in strength between them.

Especially for Tamamo Cross, the Tokyo stadium where the Emperor's Autumn Viewing Ceremony is held is a place she has never set foot on, and Oguruma has just won the G2 Daily Crown, and the judging gap between the old horse year and the classic year has been further narrowed.

Even due to his outstanding performance in the Daily Crown, Oguruma was the most popular player in that competition.

It was in that game that Tamamo Cross adopted the strategy of leading from the front for the first time in an actual game.

She caught up with the leading team in one breath and ran side by side with them, and started to build up momentum early.

At this time, Oguruma, who was running ahead in the middle of the team in his familiar style, felt something was wrong and started to catch up.

In fact, judging from the replay of the game results, Oguri's speed in chasing had surpassed all his opponents.

But the key is that Tamamo Cross has maintained its advantage and did not allow the lead to be further expanded.

In the end, she won with a lead of 1 and 1/4 lengths, while Ogurumao came in second, and her winning streak was interrupted.

This game is very classic and anyone who knows about related events will not miss it.

As mentioned in the CM produced for this match later, it was the fierce one-on-one battle between Lu Mao and others in this match that completely put an end to the saying that "Lu Mao's horse cannot run fast."

This relay race is indeed very different from the Emperor's autumn viewing, but many details are subtly similar.

Relying on the advantages brought by the predecessor in the previous baton, his own strength, and Oguri's tactical retreat in running, Tamamo Cross successfully took the lead.

After taking the lead, he kept suppressing Oguruma who was chasing closely from behind, without revealing any flaws at all.

If this situation continues, let alone other opponents, just facing Tamamo Cross, if Oguri Hat does not have enough countermeasures, it will be impossible to turn the situation around.

"Tamamo Cross's intention is obvious. He is trying to restrict Oguri Hat's performance."

In the helicopter, Beiyuan closely watched the game situation and said in a deep voice:

"It's not just her. The running tactics of other players...seem to have the same purpose."

"Based on previous competitions, Super Kobayashi and Mejiro Altan tend to maintain their own rhythm and will not easily fall into the rhythm of their opponents."

"Or we can say that the two of them are good at leading the rhythm of the whole game."

"But at the moment, they are trying to catch up as much as possible around the transition period in the early stages."

"If nothing unexpected happens, all they are thinking about is keeping a close eye on this tactic."

"Inari has not made any special adjustments for the race, but he has been chasing from the beginning. This running tactic will inevitably lead to a situation where he will be at the end of the race."

"Among all the opponents, the one with the strongest foot besides her is still the Ogururo Hat player."

"So, I was targeted by everyone, or all members of the same team..."

"...Little Chestnut Hat."

After a slight pause, Kitahara sighed silently and continued, "It should be taken for granted."

"As the most watched player in the Uma Musume world, Oguri's strong ability and outstanding performance have made her the center of various topics."

"Whether intentionally or unintentionally, she has to face this kind of pressure."

"I hope she can withstand this kind of pressure and give an outstanding performance...come on."

After hesitating for a moment, Kitahara couldn't help but give his horse girl a casual word of encouragement.

Logically speaking, it is best for a commentator to not have any bias.

Every horse racing girl in the arena has her own fans, and every fan does not want the horse racing girl they support to lose the game.

In such an atmosphere, any tendency of the commentators or guests might cause dissatisfaction among fans.

Some fans will even report, complain or appeal because of this. This is not uncommon.

What's more, in the fierce competition, the players' nerves are so tense that they may not even hear the loud cheers, let alone a single cheer.

Therefore, professional commentators will not specifically cheer for a particular horse racing girl.

However, Kitahara felt that he was not a professional after all, and in his opinion, the current situation was indeed too unfavorable for Oguruma.

He now vaguely realized why the situation had turned out like this.

To be honest, he felt that these horse racing girls had grown up.

We have trained and competed together in the past, and even competed in the same game. But some growth can only be discovered after time, training, and competition.

For example, how to find a balance between friendship and competition, or to be firm in one's own determination and path.

It cannot be said that they had no awareness in the past. For example, in important events such as the Japan Derby and the Emperor's Spring Viewing, they may have felt and thought about it.

But it may be because they have recently come into contact with more juniors and seniors, and competed with them, the intersection of various positions and ideas has made them feel more things.

The most direct one is probably that Ludo symbolizes the competition they just finished.

Oguruma and the others could see the friendship among these legendary seniors in the student union and college.

They have also seen the past games.

But seeing it in person is another matter.

Even though it was an informal relay race, the intensity displayed in it could even be described as a fight or a fight to the death.

They may not know all the entanglements of their predecessors, but they can sense the fighting spirit among them because of their natural sensitivity.

It is not surprising that he would be affected by these fighting spirits and show such fierce performance in his own game.

That’s what Kitahara thought.

What he didn't know was that the horse girl who was galloping on the track also had extremely tangled thoughts.

Compared with the past, he narrowed his eyes more narrowly, trying his best to avoid the yellow sand flying in front of him. Xiao Limao clenched his teeth secretly, feeling the physical energy consumption that he seemed to have never cared about.

The most obvious manifestation of physical exertion is the sweat running down her temples, hairline, back, and armpits. She had never noticed this before.

In previous competitions, she would only think about when to sprint and when to overtake, and would never notice these things.

No, or rather, she never thought so much in the past.

But she was now fully aware that there were too many thoughts running through her mind.

Is this how the game should be...?
Giving up the lead and following closely behind Xiaoyu should be a no-brainer...

Why... is it so difficult?

Should I regain the lead now... No, no, it should be... it should be too early. For me, it is better to think about these things in the last few hundred meters...

Wait, in this race, the last few hundred meters mark...

There is no logo for this game!
No, I can't think about that. I have to think about what my opponent is doing...

Little Bay...she sticks so tight...

Aldan too...

Can I relax a little, take a more relaxed pace like usual, and take a breath... ?
The race was supposed to be slower, wasn’t it too fast this time? What is everyone thinking…?
Or maintain the status quo...

No, what Aldan and Xiao Haiwan said before seemed to be hoping that I would change or something...

but……

What exactly should be changed...

wrong!

What am I thinking?
I……

I want to be a great horse girl. I run in the arena in order to keep running. I also said that I hope to run more exciting races...

that……

I can't lose!

No matter what competition it is, whether it is the Classic Triple Crown, or any other competition, or this relay race...

I don’t want to lose!!!
"Really... it's too ugly, Xiaoli."

After thinking for a long time, just when he was about to make an effort to realize his decision, Oguruma suddenly felt a compelling aura coming from behind him.

That was not the aura of some field. She had already mastered the field quite proficiently. She could also feel a similar aura during her daily training and some competitions.

But the one chasing after him was definitely not some horse racing girl from the field.

It's very basic, fundamental, with rhythmic breathing, orderly arm swings, and strong and powerful parts.

And instinctively, the horse girl who gave him this feeling seemed... not to have fully exerted her full strength, at least not as tired as he was.

"Little... bay?!"

In the pupils that shrank into needle points, a barely perceptible reflection of a chestnut figure appeared. The usually gentle and tranquil figure now displayed an unrivaled aura of despair.

Wh, when…when did she rush over? !

Shocked, Xiao Limao was at a loss.

The super small bay only left a murmur of passing by and a complicated look back, and rushed straight forward.

She could feel that it was probably the words she had said to Altan Mejiro before the game that made Oguruma, who usually looked heartless, think a lot.

She felt that she knew her companion very well, and that the latter was not as natural as he seemed.

In fact, Xiaolimao also thinks about a lot of things, but her considerations are always very simple.

If it's too complicated, she won't be able to figure it out, so she needs some time.

Xiao Haiwan didn't know what Aldan was thinking, but she didn't think there was anything wrong with what she said before.

In a sense, if they were not friends, she would not have said those things.

What she wants is not whether she is the protagonist or not.

She just wanted to see if she could win if she tried her best and fought for it the way she wanted.

But she felt a little disappointed.

In Xiaolimao's current state, it is obvious that she has not figured out why she is running this race. She just simply wants to win.

She was not like this before. She used to be very naive and just wanted to keep running and come first.

Running and coming first is different from wanting to win. At least that's what Super Bay thinks.

This is because only by running completely according to all your instincts and the abilities you have mastered, can you have a chance of winning, not just winning if you want to.

There are so many factors that determine victory or defeat that it is impossible to think of them all.

Now, this idea of ​​returning to oneself...

Super Little Bay didn't know that when she was thinking this silently, what she suddenly felt was what Little Chestnut had experienced a few seconds ago.

She just heard words that were more resolute than her own thoughts coming from behind her in the blink of an eye.

"I... said that."

"No matter how many times I shatter, no matter how many times I burst, I will..."

"Run as hard as you can!!!"

(End of this chapter)