Uma Musume: Become a Legendary Trainer

Chapter 316 Chrysanthemum Appreciation (2): 25 Seconds of Anxiety
Hiding his thoughts, Maruzenski quickly smiled and said, “I haven’t read it, but I can see how the papers are produced every day.

“So, I guess I understand.”

"I see. Then you should know how to concentrate on this kind of thing."

Nodding, Green Grass suddenly changed his expression, "By the way, you said you wanted to support a junior, it should be one of Oguruma, Super Bay, or Mejiro Aldan, right?"

Maruzenski did not hide this fact.

"Well, Little Chestnut Hat, it's just a little selfish of mine."

"Selfishly... Indeed, she is much luckier than you. Although she is a local horse racing girl, she has been able to reach the present day and win two championships without losing."

Maruzenski didn't say what his selfish motive was, but Midori started to think about it, "If I had to say, if it weren't for a trainer as talented as Kitahara, even Oguruma might not be able to get out of here.

“I guess so does Inari.

"After all, after so many years, apart from the two of them, only Senior Heisek has achieved similar results.

"So, you probably want to support her because you think of the regret that the girl who entered the race couldn't participate in the Classic Race."

...Senior, you are really capable...

Just after thinking about it, he felt that green grass could really be used to make up for the problem, but in a flash, Maruzenski was stunned.

"What's wrong?" Seeing this, Lu Cao was also surprised.

"No, nothing." Maruzenski smiled and shook his head quickly. "I was a little surprised that the senior could guess what I was thinking."

…Thoughts that I didn’t even notice myself. She added silently in her heart.

"It's probably because the authorities are confused."

Lu Cao also laughed, "Please, before and after your retirement, especially during the TTG Arima Memorial Match, countless people hoped that you could play.

"As a result, it's OK that he can't participate in the Classic Triple Crown, but Arima Kinen also has tendinitis..."

After a pause, she shook her head and said, "Anyway, I think I can understand this regret.

“I will entrust my unfulfilled wishes to the younger generations, so I can expect something and do something for them.

“I think we’re all like this.”

"Indeed..."

Without showing any emotion, Maruzenski sighed silently, then turned back to smiling, "Anyway, thank you very much, Senior.

"I will find a chance to talk to Xiao Limao about these experiences later or before tomorrow's game."

"Well, wish her a successful start on my behalf."

Green Grass smiled and said, "No matter what, an undefeated triple crown, how can I not be looking forward to it... oh, right."

"...What's right?" Maruzenski was stunned. "And senior sister, aren't you going to the competition tomorrow?"

"Of course I'll go, but I'm going as a spectator. I have more freedom than you guys, and I don't have to follow the school's arrangements. And I've made an appointment with them at ten o'clock."

Green Grass explained: "Then, what I just wanted to say is, if you really meet with Xiao Limao to talk, you must find a way to make her focus on you.

“As I said earlier, the undefeated triple crown is something everyone looks forward to.

"But it is precisely because of this that if we already know that this expectation is easy to be disappointed, everyone will become less calm when watching the game.

“Maruzen, this is why you suddenly thought of helping her, right?

“Okay, that’s all I have to say.

"I'm going to go back and pack my things. I haven't been to Kyoto for a while, so this time I'll just have a good time with those guys."

Maruzenski stayed where he was, silent, thinking about the meaning of Green Grass's words. Meanwhile, some noisy voices came slowly from the other side.

"Anyway, I beat you this time, Luduo, you won't deny it, right?"

"I shouldn't have said I didn't admit it, but it was just a practice session, and you're so proud of it, Qianming, you really are... And don't you see my current body shape? Don't you think that this pace of mine is a disadvantage in itself?"

"Hey, hey, doesn't anyone care about me? Why doesn't anyone care when I lose so badly?"

"The problem is, after all these years, Katsuragi, you still don't have a good grasp of the acceleration point. How can you care?"

"Well, although this training ground is very different from the Kyoto race track, the six turns are the same. If the acceleration point is not sensitive, Katsuragi, it will be difficult for you to beat the two of us."

"Damn it... Didn't you two understand? I, I just want to show concern, not to talk about winning or losing..."

"Well, Katsuragi-senpai has done his best. Judging from the data, if Katsuragi-senpai was in this state during the Chrysanthemum Shooting, Chiaki-senpai would be in great danger."

"Look! Look at this! This is called caring, right? Woo woo woo, Gao Feng, you are still the most considerate."

"Uh, Katsuragi, you can cry, but don't let your tears get on my clothes, okay... Maruzen, what does Midorikasa-senpai say?"

The ones who came over in a noisy manner were naturally the horse girls waiting for Ludo to symbolize, and the one who changed the subject in the end to ask questions was Mejiro Takamine.

"Ah, that's it..."

Without any hesitation and putting aside his thoughts, Maruzenski briefly explained what he had just discussed with Lucao.

Finally, she hesitated and said, "Then, the senior sister said that she already knew that such expectations would easily be dashed, and everyone became less calm...

"You mean the Little Chestnut Hat and the Little Bay?"

The horse girls present knew these two juniors very well.

Still looking like an elementary school student, but seemingly a little taller, Luduo touched his chin symbolically and said quickly, "There should be no other reason.

“Even fans who are new to Umamusume should know that if Oguruma wants to win the Chrysanthemum Shooting, her strongest opponent must be Kobayashi.

“Maybe Maruzen, you’ve been helping Kitahara deal with some of the Emperor’s autumn viewing affairs recently, and you haven’t paid much attention to public opinion.

"Whether it was Little Chestnut Hat or Little Bay, all parties had long been divided into two distinct factions, arguing fiercely.

"Originally, I was thinking of doing the same as before and not appearing in public that often. After all, I'm in this state now..."

Sighing, Lu Duo continued, “But in this kind of public opinion environment, we always have to find ways to guide or divert attention.

“So, I participated in a show with Seattle, Reference Point, and Bering the other day.

"Now, the topic of 'The Emperor has turned into a child' has helped to alleviate some of the heat from the Chrysanthemum Appreciation and has also reduced the tension."

After these words were spoken, the horse girls looked up and down at Luduo's symbol and couldn't help laughing.

Luduo symbolizes himself but he didn't smile, nor did he look helpless, but rather a little serious.

"And Senior Green Grass is worthy of being Senior Green Grass. She is quite perceptive in this regard."

This sentence attracted the surprised looks of her friends, and she continued: "Everyone should know the conditions of the Kyoto venue.

“Below the fourth bend is a 400-meter straight line, which faces the stands with more than spectators.

"The distance for viewing chrysanthemums is very long, so the cruising speed will be very slow. In previous years, it was about 15.8 meters per second, but this year it may be 16 meters per second.

"This means that if the crowd insists on arguing tomorrow, Ogumao and Cove, as well as other opponents, will face an unusually noisy atmosphere lasting 25 seconds.

"That means there is a higher probability of anxiety for 25 seconds."

(End of this chapter)