Uma Musume: Become a Legendary Trainer

Chapter 403 Campus Riot
Kitahara discovered that being in love would affect work efficiency to some extent.

The reason is simple. When he was working these days, he would unconsciously think of Maruzenski.

Or reminiscing about breakfast, or thinking about the interesting topics mentioned in the mobile chat the night before.

Chatting on the phone at night is also one of the factors that affect work efficiency.

Actually, there is no special topic.

Beiyuan talked about work, his views on the competition, and some secrets of the big companies he was cooperating with.

Maruzenski talked about what he saw and heard during the day at the academy, the stadium or other places.

These topics are the same as before, and it can be said that there is no change.

But for some reason, Kitahara couldn't help but want to keep talking about such a simple, ordinary, and usual topic.

Obviously, the same is true for Maruzenski.

This resulted in that at night, after saying good night to each other, they would send each other text messages or even make voice calls after a while.

Naturally, we would chat until very late, and I would inevitably feel a little sleepy at work the next day, which would affect my efficiency to some extent.

I can only say that fortunately we are all in single dormitories, so we don’t have to worry about disturbing our roommates by staying up late, nor do we have to worry about our roommates affecting our sleep later on. This can make up for some of the lack of sleep.

But it seems that continuing like this is not a solution.

More importantly, I have been feeling very sleepy these past two days, and my junior sisters have noticed it.

One or two days, or two or three days, maybe it can be explained by the lack of sleep due to being too busy at work some time ago.

If this continues, lack of sleep alone may not be enough to explain it.

However, when he was thinking about how to adjust things that day, as soon as he arrived at the office, Kitahara immediately realized that something was wrong with the atmosphere in the office.

Before I could open my mouth to ask, Katsumi Komiyama came running over with an anxious look on her face.

"Brother, look outside!"

Outside, Beiyuan was stunned for a moment. Although the others were not as anxious as his junior sister, their expressions were not very good. He frowned and followed the instructions to the window.

Standing in the office and looking to one side, you can almost see the three goddess statues coming in through the main door.

In that direction, closer to the office building, next to a green belt out of the security guard's sight, there was obviously a large group of people gathered.

Looking more closely, those in the crowd wearing the Tresson Academy uniforms were undoubtedly the school’s racing girls.

Although I couldn't hear what was being said over there due to the distance, I could tell from the fact that many people in the crowd were holding microphones and cameras that they were, without a doubt, reporters.

The horse racing ladies who were vaguely glimpsed through the gaps in the crowd almost all looked extremely panicked.

"This is……?"

He didn't know what happened, but he had a vague guess, and Kitahara couldn't help but frowning even more.

"I've been wandering outside the school since early in the morning."

The one who answered Kitahara's doubts was Yuhara, who came over with a serious expression and frowned, "I mean those reporters.

“I lived in the school’s trainer dormitory and didn’t notice it at first.

"Katsumi and Kyoko have always lived at home.

"They came here by subway this morning, and as soon as they arrived they saw the reporters at the school gate, and many of them were lingering around the wall.

“They didn’t take it too seriously at the time, but now it seems that they were definitely journalists who didn’t have permission to interview.

"They were stopped by the security guards before, and now they are in, and they are illegally interviewing the horse racing girls."

"No permission to interview?"

Kitahara was slightly surprised.

It is true that the Umamusume industry itself has a very obvious idol nature, but this does not mean that reporters or other visitors can interview or visit it if they want.

On the one hand, Japan is still quite advanced in the development of the entertainment industry, and has abundant experience and lessons in this regard. Not only does it have a series of laws and regulations regarding the requirements for celebrity artists, it also has corresponding procedures for interviews and contacts.

The same is true for Uma Musume.

On the other hand, regardless of their individual personalities, Uma Musume as a whole is very sensitive to their environment.

Especially before and after the game, it is not impossible for some unnecessary external contact to affect the player's condition and lead to losing the game.

In fact, this is also true for other competitions. Players often have closed training before the competition in order to maintain a good competitive state and block out the impact of irrelevant interference.

It’s just that Uma Musume is more obvious in this regard.

In this context, if you want to interview Uma Musume, you not only need an appointment permit, but there are also certain requirements on time, place and method.

"Yes, if you don't believe me, look at their arms!"

At this time, Komiya also stood up and pointed at the reporters on the campus with a look of dissatisfaction.

"arm……"

After a careful glance, Beiyuan quickly understood what his junior sister was talking about.

If you are a journalist who has obtained a reservation permit, the URA Association and the Council will have relevant agencies issue you an "armband".

Just bring a special armband and register when entering the school gate. Then there will be special staff from the college to guide the interview process.

Sometimes, visiting journalists or other visitors are of higher status or have more important matters, such as Ludo symbol, Maruzenski and others, and even Akikawa Yayoi, who will be received as introducers.

None of the reporters on campus had an armband permitting them to interview, which meant that, as Yuuhara had said, they were all conducting interviews in violation of regulations.

Kitahara also understood why those reporters were just wandering outside the door and around the wall in the morning.

The security guards stopped us outside simply because we didn't have relevant proof, and we might have taken risks by climbing over the wall or using other illegal means to get in.

"No, we can't let them continue!"

As a trainer, Kitahara was well aware of the impact this situation had on the horse girls, and even though the ones being surrounded were not his own horse girls, he still became anxious.

At the same time, there is also some dissatisfaction.

After all, even if the security guards were limited and couldn't keep watch over so many reporters, these reporters were bold enough to climb over the wall and come in.

But this illegal interview obviously has not been going on for a while, what about the other people in the school? Is there no one to deal with it?

Unsatisfied, Kitahara couldn't help but take out his cell phone, "Where's the doorman? And where are the school security guards? At this time..."

As if they heard Kitahara's words and sensed his urgency and dissatisfaction, before he could finish his words, dozens of burly men in uniforms and wide-brimmed hats suddenly rushed in from the direction of the school gate.

Those are the security guards employed by the college on a long-term basis.

In most cases, they are in charge of public security during major events such as the college's major competitions and campus festivals, and usually they patrol in shifts.

Looking back now, there was probably no anticipation for this illegal interview, and it happened too suddenly, so we arrived too late.

When Kitahara and the others saw the guards coming, the reporters who violated the rules also scattered like birds and beasts. Most of the reporters turned around and rushed towards the wall. In a few seconds, they climbed over the wall with microphones and cameras in hand.

It doesn't look like this is the first time this has happened.

Some of them panicked and left the horse racing girls in the center who were still in shock, and ran deep into the campus, startling other horse racing girls along the way.

Before these reporters could run far, they were caught by guards who surrounded them in groups of two or three and taken to the security department.

The reporters who climbed over the wall to get outside were not able to escape either.

Not long after, those who climbed over the wall were also escorted to the security department.

"Well done! This reporter who illegally invaded should be taught a lesson. I have long hated such unruly people!"

Katsumi Komiyama cheered suddenly, and the others also looked happy.

Although Beiyuan relaxed his frown and breathed a sigh of relief, he was secretly confused.

strangeness……

Why are all these guards coming back from outside the school...?
There are some from the school, but it is obvious that most of them come from outside...

What important matter is coming today...

The schedule on weekdays is very full. Beiyuan often knows that he is very busy today, but he has to look at the schedule and complete each item one by one. He only thinks about the details of the items when he checks the schedule or receives reminders on his mobile phone.

Now he remembered that there was an important matter at the school, but he was not sure which one required the mobilization of the guards of the academy, nor was he sure whether those guards had been transferred.

Before he could think clearly, his cell phone suddenly rang.

I unlocked the screen and smiled subconsciously.

Come on show it's Maruzenski.

I clicked the answer button and was about to speak when another incoming call notification popped up on the call interface.

This one is by Yayoi Akikawa.

After hesitating for two seconds, Kitahara decided to click on the next one without seeing it.

"Hey……"

"Hey! Kitahara! You should have noticed something over there, right? A serious accident happened at school today!"

Maruzenski's anxious voice suddenly rushed out of the receiver, "Are you okay? Are you being harassed?"

After a moment of shock, Bei Yuan quickly felt warm in his heart and said softly, "Don't worry, I'm fine.

"You mean the reporters, right?"

Then, he looked out the window at the guards who were still searching the campus, and frowned unconsciously, "I was really caught off guard, these people are really... too crazy.

"And how are those students compared to mine?"

"I'm glad you're okay, I'm glad you're okay..."

Maruzenski was obviously relieved, and then his tone turned to worry, "As for the students... to be honest, I'm not sure yet, but..."

Her voice became softer, and she seemed to turn her head, "We have just urgently dispatched members of the student union to comfort them, and also notified the school's medical department and life teachers to prevent any accidents.

“Really, you’re right, I never expected these reporters to be so crazy.

“To be honest, even Luduo was a little surprised and didn’t expect it at all.

“You know, when she was in office, horse girls were already quite popular, but it was nothing compared to the current craze.

"This is something I have never heard of..."

In the background sound of Maruzenski's sigh, Kitahara could vaguely hear Rudo's voice, which symbolized seriousness, and could also hear the general content.

It sounds like not only the student union secretaries such as Qianming Representative, Mejiro Takamine, Hinamatsuri Winner, and Mipu Shenzan were arranged to deal with the current chaos, but also to cooperate with the doctors and teachers to appease the students.

Even the student council reserve members, Narita Shirahito and Kicho, were called over from the classroom to help them handle some matters.

It is obvious that even if the journalists who caused the riots are caught, it will take a lot of effort to completely quell the impact they caused.

As he thought about it, Kitahara also vaguely realized some of the possibilities that led to this situation.

Probably due to some influence of his behavior, the popularity of Uma Musume in this timeline is much higher than that in the parallel dimension.

Especially Oguruma and the others.

The horse girls of the Eternal Club, including Emperor Donghai and Mejiro McQueen, who have not even made their debut yet but have appeared in previous relay races and the Youth Cup, are now very popular.

As for the active players like Oguruma, their fame can be said to have reached a peak in the history of URA competition.

This will undoubtedly bring a lot of attention and interviews.

In fact, Kitahara’s schedule includes an item called “decency and politeness in refusing interviews.”

Oguruma and the others’ schedules are actually very full, but they don’t need to spend time arranging their time.

Kitahara, Komiyayama, and Yusuhara discussed and analyzed various situations repeatedly, and then made reasonable arrangements for various training tasks, rest, and recuperation.

This also includes interviews, which cannot be completely avoided.

However, considering study, training and competition, the time for interviews is quite limited and it is impossible to satisfy every media outlet.

Then you can only confirm that the interview arrangement is necessary, and then find a way to cancel the rest.

During this schedule, Kitahara felt like he had become a switchboard operator, answering one call after another.

Then, he said mechanically, "I'm very sorry, Oguruma and the others' schedules are full. Thank you very much for your support and care. I'm sorry, and I'm very sorry again."

Under such heat, regardless of emotions and feelings, it is not difficult to imagine that many media reporters who cannot even make a phone call to Tresen College would do something extraordinary or even illegal in order to achieve results.

In fact, there were already some clues before the Japan Cup, such as the overseas reports by Tamamo Juji and Inari Ichi. Maybe some reporters were secretly investigating by unknown means.

So, was it my negligence?
If I want to handle this matter properly after that, I still need to spend more time on it...

after all……

Listening to Maruzenski's call, Kitahara couldn't help but look at the calendar on the wall of the office.

It's already December, and the 31-day schedule is basically filled with small words, which are summaries of the tasks to be done on each day of this month.

The box with the number "25" was, unusually, just circled with a bright red marker, with no words written in the box or the circle.

It was simple, that day was the day of the Arima Kinen competition.

There is no need for any written notes on what needs to be done on this day.

No matter what, we can't let this kind of thing affect Oguruma and the others.

Kitahara thought secretly.

(End of this chapter)