Uma Musume: Become a Legendary Trainer

Chapter 347 They may not agree to give up the game

Before Komiya explained the situation, Kitahara had imagined some bad news. The call from his junior sister after breakfast was not about a date, so the possibility of her calling her to tell him something bad was very high.

But after hearing the details, he realized that it was not as serious as he had imagined.

He anticipated that his three horse girls would need a longer recovery time after the Chrysanthemum Appreciation.

While watching the race, the trainer's intuition told him that the actual pace, cruising state, and last three-wave sprint in the race were all better than in most previous Chrysanthemum Appreciation races, and even in most competitions.

If it is a Guma-level event, this intensity is actually not bad, it is above average level.

But for the classic year horse girls who have not yet fully matured, even if they run a race of that intensity, it does not mean that they can fully withstand it.

The saying "Japanese Derby is useless" is due to this reason.

And from what Kitahara knew, this statement was quite obvious now and in the generations that followed.

In another timeline, this generation's Sakura Chiyoou, and subsequent derby horses such as Ring of Kings, Enis Wind God, Miura Bourbon, Fangyi Kyowa, and Sunshine Bairen almost lost their ability to race after the Japanese Derby.

Even if they can still run, still win big prizes or even G1, the injury problems are also very obvious, such as Donghai Emperor and Narita Shirahito.

The only team that has been able to escape this situation in recent generations seems to be the special week where they can win the Emperor's Award Spring and Autumn Championships, the Japan Cup and other major championships after winning the Japan Derby.

Ultimately, it is because the Japanese Derby, which only comes once in a lifetime, is too important. In this race, both the racehorses and the racehorse girls basically run with the mentality of burning everything.

Then it really burned out.

In this timeline, in order to deal with the Japanese derby and this kind of physical damage, Kitahara was actually preparing for it from the very beginning.

The effect is also very obvious. Oguri, Kobayashi and Aldan did not have any physical problems after the Japan derby, and they were still able to compete and win the championship normally.

At present, the previous precautions are already the limit of prevention.

The strongest horse girl wins the Kikuka Award. This statement applies not only to the champion, but also to every contestant.

The distance of 3000 meters, two steep slope tests, strong opponents, and the pressure brought by the attention of the final battle of the Classic Triple Crown will make the horse racing ladies unconsciously increase the intensity of the Chrysanthemum Appreciation.

As a result, after this extremely intense match, Oguruma and the other three will need a longer period of rest, but Kitahara feels that this is acceptable.

Not only did he accept it, he quickly made a decision that he would not let the three of them participate in any competition until they were completely sure that they were in good health, and would not take any risk of injury.

This was his original intention in deciding to become a trainer. Rather than seeing his horse girls win one victory after another, he wanted them to run freely and healthily.

"If I can't participate in the Japan Cup, then I won't participate."

After drinking the last bit of miso soup and wiping his lower lip with a tissue from the paper box on the table, Kitahara held up his phone and said thoughtfully, "Send me the specific data of the physical examination later.

"By the way, please draft a schedule adjustment application. I'll take a look at it when the time comes."

Although the URA Association now has an early registration mechanism for classic races, there have not been many changes to other registration procedures for races. Every active horse racing girl must have her trainer apply in advance for the next race.

Similarly, if you want to withdraw from the competition for legitimate reasons, you should apply in advance in principle.

For horse racing girls in the classic year, the Chrysanthemum Festival, Japan Cup and Arima Kinen in the second half of the year are all very important events, and as long as you are able, early registration is a must.

This is the case with Little Chestnut Hat, Little Bay and Aldan.

Although he hasn't seen the complete physical reports of the three of them yet, Kitahara has decided to cancel the registration for the Japan Cup just in case, and will talk about the Arima Memorial later.

In any case, we must never let anything happen to their health.

"Huh? You made the decision so immediately...?"

To Kitahara's surprise, Komiya-san let out an "Ah" and became confused, "Brother, don't you want to discuss this with Oguruma and the others first...?"

"What else is there to discuss?"

Kitahara was about to give instructions. Health has always been his top concern. He had decided to return to Tokyo directly after the call to confirm the current examination report first.

Oguruma and the other three stayed in Kasamatsu first, so as not to be too tired after returning today after just taking the bus yesterday.

We will not tell them about the subsequent changes in the competition yet, so as not to let them worry too much.

Thinking of this, he decided to end the call quickly.

"Junior sister, you should be very clear about our arrangements all along."

He emphasized, “For example, training results and competition results, health is always the top priority.

"Especially after a high-intensity competition, you need to do all the necessary stretching, massage, ice packs, hot springs, and nutritional supplements.

“You know the situation of the Chrysanthemum Appreciation.

“Originally, after receiving such a huge reward, it would take at least seven days to recover, and then we could carry out recovery training, normal training, and special training.

"Given the intensity of this time, I estimate that the recovery period will be at least doubled, and the recovery training will be even longer.

"In this situation, participating in the Japan Cup is simply a pipe dream.

"Besides," he frowned unconsciously, "didn't you just say that the three of them couldn't participate in the Japan Cup?"

By the end, his tone had become somewhat harsh.

"Uh... Brother, don't be so angry, and don't be so anxious... Although I know you are very anxious..."

It was unusual for Katsumi Komiyama to sound not cheerful but rather nervous, "I know everything you said, otherwise I wouldn't have said directly that they couldn't participate in the Japan Cup.

“I just asked you if you had discussed it with Oguruma and the others, or if you were planning to change the schedule.

“But…

"You three are just dreaming if you want to participate in the Japan Cup now...

"Brother, are you planning to tell Oguruma and the others directly about this...?"

Beiyuan was stunned.

Suddenly there was a long silence.

"...Hello? Hello...Brother...?"

As there was no response for a long time, Komiya became worried on the phone.

"...Well, I understand."

Unconsciously pinching his brows, Beiyuan took a deep breath and did not continue the previous topic, "You guys continue with the original analysis and training.

“We’ll discuss other matters when I return to Tokyo.

"Firstly."

Without waiting for Komiyayama's response, he hung up the phone.

He already understood what Komiyayama meant.

Oguri Caps, Super Cove and Mejiro Altan may not agree to give up the Japan Cup all at once.

It is a common perception among people that horse racing girls are very simple and innocent. This simplicity makes it always pleasant to get along with them.

In the past, whether in daily life or in training and competition, Kitahara felt the same way.

But this does not mean that they will just obey orders.

The three horse girls on his side had never disagreed with him. This was based on the premise that he had conceived many things long in advance and had continuously improved them during the period.

However, when it comes to disagreements during training matches, Katsumi Komiyama is probably more experienced. That's one thing that's obvious.

When Tamamo Cross had not yet resolved her psychological disorder, even without a doctor's diagnosis, Komiya, as a trainer, would not have failed to notice that there was something wrong with his horse girl's condition.

In principle, Tamamo Cross in that state is not suitable for participating in the competition.

She eventually entered the competition.

Kitahara didn't specifically ask what happened in between, but judging from the fact that Tamamo and Komiyama rarely mentioned it, it might not be something that they would be happy to recall.

Although Beiyuan himself has not encountered such a thing, knowing the situation in another world, he cannot guarantee that similar things will not happen.

As for the original horse, due to the high cost of taking over Oguri, except for the first owner Oguri Koichi, the subsequent two owners were quite inhumane in arranging the racing schedule.

The most obvious is the arrangement of the 89 Mile Championship and the Japan Cup.

两场比赛都是G1级别重赏，前一场比赛时间是11月19日，后一场比赛是11月26日，中间仅仅间隔7天。

This level of battle schedule is extremely rare in the entire history of Japanese horse racing, and only a top-of-the-top racehorse like Oguruma can afford it.

Not only could he afford it, he also won the first and second moves, and his finishing time in the Japan Cup was exactly the same as the first move of HollySports, 2 minutes 22 seconds.

But it was precisely this series of victories and outstanding performance that directly led to Oguri falling out of the top three for the first time in his career at the 89 Arima Kinen, where he only finished fifth.

The problems caused indirectly were even more serious. He hardly participated in any competitions throughout the spring of 90. Moreover, after he won first place in the Yasuda Kinen, his form became increasingly sluggish, and his results in each competition became worse and worse.

It was not until Arima Kinen's retirement match that he miraculously retired as a champion.

This situation also exists in the original Umamusume work, or in the parallel world's Ogurino's career.

But as a horse girl, Oguruma chose to fight again almost of her own will.

For the horse girls in that world, their heyday was extremely short-lived.

Especially for central level and G1 horse races, due to the intensity of the big prize events, most of the golden period of racing is concentrated in about three years.

It is about one classic year plus two to three ancient horse years.

Many horse racing girls choose to compete with the idea that losing once could lead to lifelong regrets.

Many of the horse girls in this world share the same idea.

For example, the Chrysanthemum Appreciation represented by Katsuragi Ace and Chiaki.

Another example is the symbol of Luduo and the Arima memorial of Katsuragi and Chiaki.

In that timeline, Oguri made the decision to fight consecutively after seeing or learning about Sakura Chiyo's leg injury after the Japan Derby, Mejiro Aldan's flexor tendinitis, and Dido's injury.

"Everyone around me can't just run when they want to run...!"

With this idea in mind, she accepted Qingzhu Huili's invitation, and with the idea of ​​revenge in the Japan Cup, she participated in two G1s in a row within a week.

Kitahara believes that with his own efforts, the physical fitness of the horse girls in this world, at least those in Central Tresen Academy, will be much stronger than those in the parallel world.

Otherwise, players like Sakura Chiyoou who participated in the Japanese Derby and this time's Chrysanthemum Appreciation Tournament may not just suffer minor injuries and need a long period of rest.

It is not impossible to retire after one game.

But he also knew that he was the only one who understood this subtle change best.

People who don't know the situation in other worlds and horse racing girls may not be able to understand these things clearly.

So, if Oguri, or even Super Kobayashi and Mejiro Altan, still want to leave no regrets, Kitahara is not sure what their attitude will be towards giving up this year's Japan Cup.

"…So, how should I explain this to them…?"

Thinking about all this clearly, and thinking about the real reason why Komiyayama called him, Kitahara felt a headache and could not help but close his eyes and pinch his eyebrows hard.

"If you don't know how to explain it now, maybe it would be better for Kitahara to just calm down for a while."

Suddenly, he heard a soft voice beside him and looked to the side in surprise. Kitahara then realized that he had been so busy making the phone call and thinking about Oguruma and the others that he had neglected Maruzenski's side for a moment. It seemed that he had always been there.

"Ah... I'm sorry, Maruzen," Kitahara rubbed his brows and smiled awkwardly, "I was just thinking about something..."

"Yeah, I know... Well, let's have something to drink first."

As a horse girl, Maruzenski's hearing was naturally very sharp, and Kitahara and Komiyama did not hide anything during the call, so she naturally understood the whole story.

She silently helped Kitahara take away the leftover dishes, wiped the table, and made a cup of steaming hot drink and brought it over. At this time, she handed over the drink and chuckled.

"Coffee milk, personally, I prefer this to black tea or something like that.

"I usually drink this in the morning after taking a shower.

“It feels really refreshing.

"Would you like to try it?"

"Well, thank you..."

With a sigh of relief, Okimaru Zensky nodded gratefully. Kitahara took the coffee milk, blew away the hot steam above, and took a sip.

At this time, Maruzenski chuckled and spoke again.

“It’s the exact opposite of what I did.”

“Huh? What…?” Kitahara looked over in surprise.

"I mean..."

Looking towards the entrance, Maruzenski murmured, "Oguruma and the others are playing in the Japan Cup now."

After finishing their breakfast, Ogurumao and the other two said hello to White Pearl and Nezha, saying they were going out to play together.

“I was not able to participate in the Triple Crown Classic because I was able to participate but was unable to due to the regulations.

"They are not subject to any regulations, but they do not have the ability to participate."

She said with a sigh, and then slowly looked at Beiyuan, "So, I think I should understand your concerns, Beiyuan.

"If they knew they had to give up this competition, they would probably feel a little regretful, just like I did at the time."

“…It should be different from you.”

Unconsciously taking another sip of coffee, Kitahara smiled bitterly, "Maruzen, you missed the classic triple crown that only comes once in a lifetime.

"The three of them missed the Japan Cup. Even if they give up this year, they still have a chance next year, the year after, and even the year after that.

"It's not that the Japan Cup is unimportant, but if there is still a chance, some regrets may not be so difficult to accept... What are you laughing at...?"

As he was speaking, Kitahara suddenly saw Maruzenski's smile getting even wider, and he couldn't help but feel puzzled.

"So you see, drinking some coffee milk seems to have some effect?"

Pointing at the cup in Kitahara's hand and tapping his forehead, Maruzenski said with a smile: "You have calmed down a bit and figured it out, haven't you?
"Since the three of them are giving up the Japan Cup, it does not mean they won't have another chance to participate.

"Then you don't have to worry so much.

“Maybe just telling them directly and listening to their thoughts is enough.

"After all, they still trust and rely on you, don't they, Kitahara?"

(End of this chapter)