Uma Musume: Become a Legendary Trainer

Chapter 375 I Believe You Can Win
Maruzenski also agreed with what Kitahara said.

Especially as a senior with competition experience, he has witnessed the training, debut and career of many younger horse girls.

She knew very well that the more she focused on the competition, the better she would be able to bring into play her daily accumulation.

In addition, the ability of domain also requires full concentration, so what Kitahara mentioned is indeed a very useless obstacle for Inari.

The reason why it is called useless is, on the one hand, that Inari herself is a good enough horse girl, and in 99% of cases, even if she cares about a certain opponent, it will not affect the outcome of the game too much.

Ultimately, the competition is all about strength, and Inari is not lacking in this aspect.

But on the other hand, the opponent she cared about was exactly Tamamo Cross, who was on par with her.

In a match between players of the same level, especially at the top level, the slightest difference may lead to a shift in the balance of victory or defeat.

Tamamono Cross's final decision at the Emperor's autumn viewing is a good example, and Oguruma's winning of the Chrysanthemum Viewing Award also proves this point to some extent.

Therefore, if Inari still has the same idea as before when it comes to the competition, his chances of winning will be very slim.

Kitahara, the club's chairman, is very clear about these analyses, and Maruzenski is also clear about them.

But in response to Kitahara, Maruzen asked back.

"So, Kitahara, are you going to remind or give them some advice?"

Looking at Kitahara, Maruzen explained, "I mean, Inari and Yusuhara and the others."

"I have this idea."

Kitahara did not hide anything, “Most of the tactical running arrangements for the Japan Cup have been prepared, and they are all explained in the document we just read.

“But what I just said are all very detailed things, and there is no way to write them down in the preparation schedule.

“It’s like caring about your opponent.

"I think, with your personalities, in a competition environment, even if I told you many times in advance not to pay too much attention to a certain opponent, it would be difficult for you to do it, right?
"Maybe I forgot it when we just started running together."

At this point, Kitahara couldn't help but smile bitterly. He was well aware of the competitive mentality of horse racing girls. "So, to be precise, I want to talk to Yusuhara alone to see what preparations he has in this regard."

Kitahara actually had a little idea in mind for this "chat".

After inexplicably noticing some recent changes in Maruzenski, he did wonder what was going on.

It’s not that I find this change awkward or anything.

On the contrary, as he noticed the changes at a conscious level, he felt that his work and life were becoming more and more manageable.

No matter what difficulties I encounter at work or any unimportant matters, this horse girl can always help me.

Although he did not receive this kind of assistance in his daily life, his original lifestyle was simple, his living requirements were not high, and he had never encountered any difficulties.

But in my spare time, it is always comfortable to have a horse girl by my side no matter what I do.

With the blessing of the three goddesses, the horse girls are not bad in appearance, figure or temperament.

Maruzenski is particularly good.

With a pretty face, perfect figure and mature temperament, it would be hard for anyone not to have a liking for such a horse racing girl.

Kitahara even thought that if he had not had the help of the foresight plug-in and achieved extraordinary results, it would have been difficult for him to have the current level of contact with the other party.

It was precisely because of this idea that he vaguely felt that the other party's recent changes might not be due to his achievements or something.

As for what it was, he had an impulsive thought: "Could it be because of my affection?"

It was quickly rejected.

After all, men have three classic illusions.

If someone calls me, I can fight back, and she likes me.

Moreover, Maruzenski's change in behavior is different from the current goodwill towards Uma Musume.

In my impression, the affection of love masters like Mejiro Altan and Shinji Ling can be easily detected even by the most dull-witted person.

Even a love-shy guy like Qingyun Tiankong can show some love.

But if we really want to say that Maruzenski has a good impression of someone, it seems that he was only proactive in two or three dates, and the others seemed to be more like he took the initiative because he was training and preparing for the game at the Eternal Club recently.

If you think about it this way, combined with the other person's mature and generous personality, it seems that there is really nothing special about it.

All in all, before he could be sure, Kitahara could only plan to consult quietly with Yusuhara, who was also a man and of similar age.

Thinking of Maruzenski's preparations, and in order to hide his own messy thoughts, Kitahara began to change the subject.

"Didn't I say it before? I will leave all matters concerning this Japan Cup to Junior Sister and Yusuhara."

He said with some explanation: "As for the specific part, just trust them directly, I can also learn a lot from them.

"At most, I can make some suggestions as I just said.

“Similarly, Maruzen, you should be able to do this in this competition.

"I mean, you should be ready, right?"

Maruzenski did not anticipate Kitahara's little thoughts.

She just felt that her relationship progress recently was as smooth as she expected.

Whether it is the time they spend together or Kitahara's acceptance of the interactive methods during their time together, there has been great progress compared to the past.

So next, whether it is my own idea or the suggestions of my girlfriends, I will regard the Peak Cup following the Japan Cup as a key node.

Regardless of her previous declaration of victory in front of her girlfriends, or her thought of winning more victories in front of her beloved, she was determined to win this Peak Cup.

"As for preparation, I think it's fine."

Following Kitahara's question, Maruzen smiled and said, "However, I would be happy to get advice from the best trainer in Japan right now.

"So, ahem~
"Mr. Kitahara, what kind of preparation ideas and tactical plans do you have for the upcoming Peak Cup that I will participate in~"

Maruzenski's words were obviously joking, and hearing this tone, Kitahara couldn't help laughing, and was a little worried in his heart.

In fact, Maruzenski may not be able to participate in the Peak Cup.

The experimental competition system has been confirmed, and the competition will adopt the regular registration and special draw format of the Shining Series.

In the Shining Series, most of the events are also conducted in this way.

After the list of participants is confirmed according to the registration system, the horse girls or trainers will draw lots at a public evening party, arrange the corresponding track gates, and then participate in the competition.

Other than these, there are currently only the Takarazuka Kinen and the Arima Kinen.

Although there is a draw for these two games, the spots are not determined by a registration system, but by fan voting across Japan.

This time, the Peak Cup will temporarily adopt a registration system, and the participants of the Japan Cup will draw lots to determine the participation.

In this way, participation in the Japan Cup can be determined long before the competition.

For example, Kitahara has already confirmed the numbers and gates of Tamamo Cross and Inari Ichi's departure. As for the situation of the Peak Cup, it will not be clear until the Japan Cup is over and Tamamo Cross and the other contestants have completed the draw.

In this case, Maruzenski is so sure that he can participate in the Peak Cup. It would be somewhat embarrassing if he fails to do so.

Thinking of this, Kitahara suddenly remembered something.

"As for my preparation ideas, to be honest, I don't have any specific ones for now."

As he spoke, he began to search in his desk.

“After all, I’m not completely sure who will participate in the Summit Cup.

“I can only say that I have made a corresponding summary of the situations of the players who may participate.

"Luduo probably can't participate yet. She was accidentally tricked by Ailisuko before...

"I mean, even though the shrinking potion she accidentally drank has worn off, according to Speedy, it's better not to rush into the competition and let her observe for a while..."

As he said this, he suddenly laughed, "Of course I think that guy simply wants to collect Luduo's physical data.

“But it’s better to be cautious.

“So Luduo did not sign up for this Peak Cup.

"The rest, I mean the horse girls registered in Japan, besides you, there are Chiaki and the others.

"You are very familiar with their situation. My analysis is that if you run in the way you are used to, your chances of winning will be the greatest."

By the time he got to this point, he had already found what he wanted from his desk.

"Well, it's a little late to tell you."

Handing Maruzen a stack of documents, Kitahara smiled and said, “But it doesn’t look too late.

“After all, you know Qianming and the others’ situation.

"I think you are prepared.

“As for the rest, that is, the situation overseas, I have also conducted investigations and analyses.

“Whether it’s Seattle Slalom, or Oath, Bering, Reference Point, or the horse girls who come specifically for this, I have their information.

"With these, I guess this can be considered as a suggestion?"

When he took the document, Maruzenski was a little stunned.

She originally thought that Kitahara had not made so much preparation for the Peak Cup that she wanted to participate in.

She actually doesn't care about this kind of thing.

Because of the time they had spent together and their past experiences together, she could feel that this trainer seemed very confident in his own abilities.

Even more confident than herself.

Perhaps it was because of her past achievements, or perhaps it was because of her long-term observation and analysis.

But in short, she didn't feel the slightest bit of worry from the other party.

It was as if she was certain that if she could participate in the Peak Cup, her chances of winning would be great.

More importantly, she didn't see the other party making any preparations, whether during work hours or rest time.

But now, the weight of the documents in his hand clearly showed that this trainer was not unprepared.

Not only did he make preparations, he also did it to a level that he never expected.

In truth, Maruzenski just didn't know how well Kitahara knew about the Uma Musume of this world.

With foresight, Kitahara's vision was not limited to Japan at a very early stage, but was focused on the world.

From competition data, interviews, trainers and team situations, whether it is Japanese or international horse racing girls, he has been silently observing, analyzing, organizing and summarizing.

We also conduct various simulations based on the information we have obtained and the equipment the club has.

If such a thing is done in one or two days, it will actually have no effect at all.

But with long-term accumulation, Kitahara can be said to understand their situation better than many horse girls and their trainers themselves.

Now it was just a matter of organizing some information about the players who might participate in the Peak Cup, which was too easy for him.

"You... When did you prepare this...?"

Somewhat caught off guard, Maruzenski muttered to himself, unconsciously opened the file, and browsed through it in a daze, "I feel... you don't seem to have put much thought into this...?"

As soon as she said this, she suddenly felt a little offended and hurriedly explained.

"Ah, I'm not saying that you don't care, Kitahara...

"I just, just..."

After a while of saying "just" nothing happened, she seemed a little flustered.

Kitahara smiled.

"It kind of hurts me to say that I didn't put any thought into it."

He teased as if jokingly, then turned serious, "Maybe my preparations were not that obvious.

"In fact, you should have seen it."

"I have seen . . . ?"

Maruzenski was surprised, and soon her attention was attracted by something sandwiched between the documents.

"Well, didn't you see that during this period, I usually watch the game videos when I have nothing to do?"

Not noticing Maruzenski's strangeness, Kitahara said seriously, "Actually, that was part of my preparation.

“I have watched all the races of the horse girls who may participate in the Peak Cup, every one of them at least a thousand times.

"I have watched their trainers and teams, whether it's the games they coached, interviews, or even some entertainment programs.

“This kind of preparation does take a lot of time, but I think a lot of details can be discovered from it.

“I have sorted out all these things.

"With this information, I believe you can definitely win the Summit Cup... Of course, this is my expectation."

Just as he was about to continue speaking, Kitahara suddenly saw Maruzenski's hand quickly slide across the document and then put it behind his back.

"...What's wrong?" He was a little confused.

"Ah...nothing..."

Putting his hands behind his back, Maruzenski smiled casually, "I think I can win, too."

(End of this chapter)