Uma Musume: Become a Legendary Trainer

Chapter 314 I'm Not a Good Person Either
"As you would expect, you would ask this. However, I think you can probably guess what the man would say."

Maruzenski suddenly laughed, "He said, if you want to win, don't win for me, win for yourself."

As soon as Maruzenski's lips moved, Mejiro Takamine pricked up his ears and his eyes emitted a green light as if he had been hungry for a long time.

But after hearing the end, Mejiro Takamine felt dumbfounded.

She originally thought that even though there was no sign of love between Kitahara and Oguruma in their daily interactions, he had always been an image of a dedicated trainer and a hardworking and outstanding horse girl.

But maybe, what if, what if the feelings of one party deteriorate, or even the feelings of both parties really deteriorate?
That kind of situation is definitely not allowed given the current environment. It's not that the association and the academy board completely prohibit love between trainers and horse girls. Representative Chiaki is a very practical example.

The problem is that Representative Chiaki's mother eloped with her father after she retired. Even so, it still caused a big response in Japan at the time.

Although the current public opinion environment is not as conservative as it was back then, it is still impossible to allow trainers to express their feelings for active horse girls.

In terms of growth years, active horse girls are actually younger than human middle school students.

However, due to the existence of the character, the development time of Uma Musume is not exactly the same as that of humans. The few years in service can basically be regarded as the human age range of 12 to 18 years old.

The state of mental development is similar. Not only will they have the common adolescent rebelliousness and entanglement towards the boredom of training and the outcome of competitions, but they also have a poor understanding of emotions and grasp of gender relations and are easily misled.

If a mentally mature adult deliberately misleads someone, it is hard to imagine what will happen next.

Therefore, whether it is for human middle school students or horse racing ladies, this aspect of knowledge is educated and guided in various aspects.

What Mejiro Takamine was thinking was that his good friend Maruzenski was not a bad guy as he was already an adult and there was no problem for him to have a relationship.

If a junior like Oguruma, who is still a long way from adulthood, really had any intentions, he would face serious accusations both legally and in public opinion, even if it was not because Kitahara took the initiative.

But from what Maruzenski relayed, it seemed that the trainer was well aware of this.

She knew it so well that she was speechless.

Really, although in terms of responsibilities and obligations, I certainly don’t want that kind of taboo relationship between teachers and students to develop into anything.

But there is no sign at all... No, maybe there is a little, but such a straightforward statement...

I really doubt what Kitahara is thinking.

After struggling with her thoughts that were like playing with fire for a while, Mebai Gaofeng sighed and rubbed her forehead, "Just... just that?" she asked blankly.

Maruzenski's eyes were also a little stunned, then he sighed and nodded, "That's it.

“But he also said some other things.

"Because after Oguruma said that, he asked him how he felt about himself and the upcoming Chrysanthemum Appreciation.

"In the end, he said that Ogururo is the most important horse girl to him and has influenced him to where he is today.

"Then there's what he said just now. If you want to win the Chrysanthemum Award, he will do his best to support you, but he doesn't want you to win because of him.

"It's for my long-cherished dream, to become an amazing horse girl, to be able to enjoy running to win like a miracle, like luck.

"So I decided."

I was listening carefully to Maruzenski's story, but suddenly a decision was made out of nowhere. Mejiro Takamine was stunned, "What... is it decided?"

"I plan to help Oguruma as much as possible to win the Chrysanthemum Contest," Maruzenski said softly but firmly.

"Wait, this...this kind of decision, is there any connection with what you just said?"

Even though he had known Maruzenski for a long time, Mejiro Takamine still couldn't sort out the logic at once, "Weren't you originally saying that Kitahara and Oguruma were talking about their impressions and opinions?
"Even if we mention the chrysanthemum viewing, this doesn't match the impression... eh?"

Suddenly, she was startled, as if she understood something. "You mean, because Kitahara said that Oguruma is a very important horse girl to him, so you want to help this very important horse girl win a very important race?"

"Wouldn't he be looking forward to becoming the trainer of the undefeated Triple Crown horse girl?"

Maruzenski suddenly did not answer but asked, "Or, do you think there is any trainer who can refuse such a temptation?"

Mejiro Takamine was silent for a moment.

"I don't think so. As long as you are still a trainer, even if you are just an ordinary person, I'm afraid you won't be indifferent when facing the undefeated triple crown."

After affirming it, she frowned and shook her head, "But I can't see that he... I mean Beiyuan, I can't see that he is looking forward to this kind of thing.

“He devoted all his efforts to each of the participants, including Oguruma, Kobayashi, and Aldan, who participated in the Chrysanthemum Festival this time, and spared no effort in training and countermeasures.

“Especially when it comes to countermeasures, in order to avoid affecting each other, when he discusses arrangements with one of the horse girls, he always avoids the other two.

“And these three are undoubtedly the most likely candidates for the Chrysanthemum Award.

“The situation of the Emperor’s Autumn Viewing Race is quite obvious. Even though the overall level of this generation has improved visibly, there is no horse girl in the ancient horse year who can be compared with Tamamo Cross and Inari Ichi.

“It’s true that the commentary on that day was a bit biased, but I’m afraid that’s also what most people think.

“That is, the horse girls of the Eternal Club, especially the earliest group that followed Kitahara, have unknowingly become stronger to another dimension.

"They are so strong that even seniors like us have no confidence in winning when competing with them."

Mejiro Gaofeng paused and took a deep breath, “I don’t know what you, Maruzen, and Luduo think, but I already think so.

“In this case, if Kitahara really hopes to become an undefeated triple crown horse girl, I’m afraid that with just a little bit of bias, Oguruma’s chances of winning will be greatly improved.

“With his ability, he can definitely do this.

"But he didn't do that at all. He has always treated everyone equally until today, the day before the chrysanthemum viewing.

"Do you think he would do this if he really wanted to achieve the feat of being the trainer of an undefeated triple crown horse girl?"

Finally, Mejiro Takamine asked back.

Maruzenski was silent for a moment, then suddenly chuckled and shook his head.

"Suddenly I feel like I understand him a little better?"

After saying this uncertainly and seeing Mejiro Takamine's surprised expression, Maruzenski said softly, "What I mean is that he is actually an ordinary person.

"Don't be so quick to refute.

"I mean, ordinary people will get carsick, have emotions like joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, and will hesitate and get confused.

“That’s right. Ever since Kitahara set foot in Central Tresen College, or even earlier, he has quietly done a lot for the world of Uma Musume and for us.

"Many things seemed like miracles, such as coaching a horse girl like Oguruma who won two championships without losing, leading the team to win one competition after another, and influencing the academy, the board of directors, the association, and various foundations.

“There are also new decisive servers and domains, which were originally only in the hands of the three goddesses.

“Recently, even ministers have noticed him, or rather the changes he has caused.

“A lot of people feel that this is a collaborative effort across the industry.

"I don't deny that many things cannot be done by one person, but it is clearer that if you are like me, watching him work hard from the beginning to now, you will definitely understand that you can always find his shadow behind all the successes." Maybe he was prepared long ago, or maybe it was just a coincidence, but no matter what, we can see him, doesn't it show how much he has paid?
"But he is just an ordinary man."

Maruzenski suddenly sighed, and changed the subject, "Although I don't have any position, I am actually... very grateful to Oguruma.

"I heard that when he was in Kasamatsu, Kitahara always stayed up late to handle various tasks, and it was because of Oguruma's watch that he had to give up that practice that was very harmful to his health.

“If it weren’t for this, maybe he’s still young and there’s no problem.

“When you get older, it’s hard to say.”

...Wait, Maruzen, from what you said, it sounds like you have already thought about what to name your child, what to name your grandchild, and how to support yourself in the future...

Mejiro Takamine used all her strength to not say what was in her heart. She could only control her thoughts and focus on what Maruzenski was saying.

"So, what you mean is that even though he has done a lot of unusual things, he still has ordinary people's thoughts?" After thinking for a while, she asked back.

"You said that, doesn't it also mean that you have unconsciously stopped considering Beiyuan as a normal person?"

Maruzenski smiled and said, "Of course he is an ordinary person, but many of the things he did are too surprising.

“Besides that, as a normal person and as a trainer, I think he would look forward to something like winning three championships without losing.

"Or, whether he expects it or not, I want to do this for him.

"He becomes the second trainer in history to train an undefeated triple crown horse girl."

Mejiro Takamine fully understood Maruzenski's intentions and determination.

She was still a little surprised at such thoughts.

She thought that Maruzenski was actually a very generous and mature senior. Even if he was shy about things like feelings and was a little embarrassed when she found out, he might be able to calm down soon.

Now it seems to be true, and it can be said that the speed of recovery was completely beyond her expectations.

It was only when he first expressed his feelings to me that his voice was as soft as a mosquito bite.

Not long after that, he was able to speak freely, and later, he could easily and comfortably express his guesses about the person he liked and what he wanted to do for the other person.

The other surprise was the decision itself.

"Well, I see what you mean, but..."

She hesitated and said, "Let's not talk about whether you can do this or not. As a senior player, you should give guidance that can decide the outcome at this critical moment.

"Just talking about this incident itself, isn't it a bit... a bit of that for the other contestants of the Chrysanthemum Award?

“More importantly, are you going to tell Kitahara?
“This is a bit unfair, isn’t it?
"Will he... accept this?"

Maruzenski was silent for a moment, and when he spoke again, there was a strange smile on his face.

"When I first met Beiyuan, we mentioned Luduo's scandal."

Hearing this sudden and somewhat inexplicable change of words, although Mejiro Takamine didn't understand why, he knew that it was talking about Rudo's temper after losing the game.

Such private matters will definitely not be widely circulated, and at present, not many people know about it.

As a good friend, Mejiro Takamine certainly knew about it, but what surprised her was that from what Maruzenski said, Kitahara also knew about it.

"So, he... I mean Kitahara, he also knows about that? How did he know?" Mejiro Takamine became curious.

"He said that it was Liuping's trainer who told him, and he even told me Liuping's trainer's name very carefully."

Maruzenski couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth, covered his lips and chuckled, "It's very interesting, right?
"It's hard to imagine that he has a serious and rigid personality, but also a funny and cute side."

...Is it cute?

Mejiro Takamine twitched his lips, "Well... as long as you are happy, actually rather than being cute, I think that a trainer like him can be mean sometimes.

"It's obvious that they want to make Liu Ping trainer take the blame."

"Yes," Maruzenski continued with a smile, "He himself said that he doesn't seem to be a good person.

“And before that, I said, chatting with him, even if it was the first time, seemed to be inexplicably intimate.

"After that, I said, I'm different from him, I'm a good horse girl with a good heart.

"It's the same, I'm not a good person either."

Those blue eyes gradually became solemn, as if they had sunk from the bright and sunny surface of the sea to the bottom of the sea.

His tone also became solemn.

“I don’t know whether it’s fair or not.

“I just know that my instinct tells me that he is a trainer who wants to be undefeated three times.

"He has done his best and no one can blame him for it.

“In particular, he made it fair, and from the beginning he wanted all of us horse racing girls to be able to realize our dreams as fairly as possible.

"But I don't think it's fair to him."

She looked straight at Mejiro Takamine, who had a look of surprise on his face, as if he was recognizing her for the first time. It was also as if her gaze was passing through her friend and looking towards a more distant direction.

“So if what’s about to happen isn’t fair, it’s fair enough for him.

"I'll do this kind of thing."

The office fell completely silent, so silent that only the sounds of relaxed and complex breathing could be heard.

a long time.

"Okay, I... understand your decision. So... what do you want to do? The Chrysanthemum Appreciation will begin tomorrow. In such a short time, I'm afraid even you, even if you go to find Kitahara now, you probably won't be able to think of any solution, right?"

"So, we have to hurry up."

"Hurry up... Have you thought of a solution?"

"No, just wanted to try something."

"try……"

"Help me. Please help me find Rudo, Chiaki, Katsuragi, and Mipushinzan."

"These few...Okay, I kind of understand what you want to do. What about you?"

"I'm going to go find some green grass. I hope this senior is not as used to going to bed early as when we were in school together."

(End of this chapter)