Uma Musume: Become a Legendary Trainer

Chapter 409 Cute Little Bei
"Finally, I meet you, Mr. Kitahara!

"It is a great honor for you to visit my humble home. I prepared this in such a hurry that I am not considerate enough. Please forgive me for my inadequate care!"

"I apologize for not taking good care of you!"

It was only when they actually sat down to attend the dinner at Kitajima Saburo's residence that Kitahara and Maruzenski discovered that the scene was unexpectedly grand.

Not to mention the mansion itself, it is in the traditional Japanese garden style and covers an area of ​​probably hundreds or thousands of square meters.

It took me half a minute to walk through the courtyard in front of the door. I passed the winding gravel road in the middle of the courtyard paved with white gravel, passed by several lotus ponds with koi, and finally arrived at the front yard.

The front yard was not the venue for the dinner; the dinner was to be held in the attic further inside.

Kitahara wasn't very familiar with Japanese architecture, and didn't know what this type of architecture was called.

But judging from its ancient style and its appearance which is very similar to the castle tower structure in Japanese Taiga dramas, we can only assume that this is an attic.

The interior design is also very similar to the castle tower.

The main venue of the dinner party is the screens and paintings that are either grand or elegant, the vases and ornaments that are obviously expensive but very low-key in style, and the tatami mats that are unusually comfortable to step on.

I don't know if it can be considered as Japan's Manchu-Han banquet, but in any case, on the several-meter-long low dining table, all kinds of delicious-looking dishes were arranged in an orderly manner.

Kitahara and Maruzenski followed the custom of this dinner and knelt side by side on the guest seat.

Kitajima Saburo and Kitajima Xuanju, who was still a little girl, sat in the main seat.

A little further away from the main seat and the guest seat, on the other side of the screen, there is a very low and wide platform.

There are Noh songs and dances on the stage.

The dinner not only includes food and drinks, but also performances.

This was beyond description. To be honest, Kitahara didn't know if Maruzen beside him had ever seen such a thing.

He had never seen such a scene before.

What was even more unprecedented was that a big shot like Kitajima Saburo would actually apologize to him or greet him so politely.

Behind him and Beibu Xuanju, several rows of kneeling servants in kimono also prostrated themselves when he and Beibu Xuanju bowed.

“…No, no, this…”

Kitahara didn't know how to deal with this situation for a moment. He could only raise his hand to ask the other party not to be so polite, but he hesitated.

"Mr. Bei Dao is really too polite."

At the right time, Maruzenski also bowed down and spoke with a gentle smile, "Teacher is a famous musician in Japan and abroad. It is an honor for Kitahara and me to meet you.

“The teacher has also taught music at Tresen College, and his good friend Mr. Noguchi has collaborated with the college on many occasions.

"In this regard, we should find another time to thank you in person."

While bowing to greet each other, she quietly reached out a hand under the table and tugged at the corner of Beiyuan's clothes.

"Oh, yes, yes, that's it..."

Feeling that Maruzen was reminding him to bow, he quickly bowed as well. Kitahara then saw that Maruzenski waved his other hand slightly towards him, then raised a finger and pointed at himself.

...I mean don't talk too much, just leave this matter to her...

Feeling relieved all of a sudden, Kitahara stopped the polite words he was saying and straightened up.

"Hahaha! You really don't have to be so polite!"

Maruzenski's words seemed to have an effect. After standing up, Kitajima Saburo gradually lost his previous polite look and became very easy-going.

“Maybe, when Xiaobei becomes your disciple, Mr. Beiyuan, we will be a family!
"Then there's really no need to say anything polite, hahaha!

"Isn't that right, Mr. Kitahara?"

While talking and laughing, Kitajima Saburo caressed the little head of Kitagawa Xuanju beside him lovingly, then looked over with a kind look.

However, when he met this seemingly kind gaze, Kitahara couldn't help but shudder.

I don’t know why, but in his eyes, expression and style, Kitajima Saburo looks like a gentle and elegant old man.

But unconsciously, Kitahara would feel sweaty from time to time when facing the other party.

Or maybe it wasn't a feeling, but cold sweat suddenly seeped out and slowly slid down my back.

This situation did not seem obvious during the phone call, but it was there when I first met Saburo Kitajima.

When they arrived, Kitahara and Maruzenski first met Kita no Genju in the parking lot.

The one who was so strong that he could lift the box and put it on the ground in one go, and bumped his head against the box when he bowed carelessly, was the Northern Black Horse.

Kitagawa Genju is still a little loli, and looks much younger than when she appeared in the second part of the original Beimamusume.

With small hands and feet and a chubby face, he is very cute and lively.

He must be helping out at home, unloading things from the truck.

The people in the Kitajima family seemed to be accustomed to this. They were not afraid of anything happening when they saw such a young child carrying boxes that were several times bigger than himself.

After moving a few more boxes, the butler who was standing next to Kitahara and Maruzen spoke up, signaling Kitahara Xuanju to stop working.

Then the little loli version of Kitahara Xuanju came over obediently, and after the housekeeper's explanation, she introduced herself to Kitahara and Maruzenski very well.

"My name is Northern Xuanju! Nice to meet you two, please give me your guidance!

"You must be Mr. Kitahara, the amazing trainer that Grandpa always mentioned. It's an honor to meet you. Please give me your guidance!"

There is a hint of childishness in her enthusiastic and lively voice, and her greetings are somewhat repetitive like those of a child, which makes the little Loli Beibu Xuanju look even more adorable.

When Kitahara responded with a smile, Maruzenski couldn't help but make a joke about the cuteness.

"Huh? Is this Beiyuan the only one who is awesome? Am I not awesome too? Xiao Bei... I can call you that, right?"

He put his hands on his hips in pretending to be angry, which scared Kitagawa Xuanju. Then when she bit her lip and nodded, Maruzenski continued to jokingly scare her with a sly flash in his eyes.

"Why do you only know how to say hello to this Beiyuan and not to me?

"Am I not amazing?"

He also became like a child, Maruzenski emphasized this sentence back and forth.

"me……"

The little girl blinked several times and was speechless for a long time.

Just when Kitahara was wondering if Maruzen was being too aggressive and Maruzenski himself was muttering to himself with some guilt, little Kita suddenly raised his arms with excitement.

"No!

“It’s Maruzen-sister who is so awesome!

“No need for Grandpa and the others to tell me, Xiaobei already knows that Sister Maruzen is very powerful!

“And the run last time was also very, very impressive!
"Xiao Bei has told Grandpa that he wants to be a horse racing girl like Maruzen-sister, who can bring passion and happiness to everyone!
"I will run as hard as I can for this goal, and become a very, very good horse girl!"

Although he had long known that Kitahara Black Horse had such a warm, lively and positive personality, Kitahara couldn't help but be really touched when he saw such a horse girl in person, especially the smaller and different Xiao Bei.

How should I put it? It's really too cute.

Or to use Xiao Xiaobei’s own words, it’s very, very cute.

Kitahara is like this, and Maruzenski can't resist this level of cuteness.

The pretended anger suddenly disappeared, turning into a doting smile, and he immediately picked up Xiao Xiaobei who screamed in surprise.

Then he just let Xiao Xiaobei sit on his shoulders.

Afterwards, Xiao Xiaobei sat on Maruzenski's shoulders as the butler and later Saburo Kitajima personally led a tour of the mansion.

Xiao Xiaobei has changed his clothes at this moment.

When she was helping out around the house, she wore a very ordinary jacket and skirt set.

At this moment, she changed into a very unique red, black, orange and yellow kimono. The cuffs and hem of the kimono were decorated with quite majestic ukiyo-e embroidery in the shape of clouds and waves.

This kind of kimono is exactly the same style as the winning kimono that Kitahara remembers as being worn by Northern Xuanju.

To be fair, Beibu Xuanju's victory suit is one of Beiyuan's favorite images.

And now this kimono, which is similar in style to the decisive dress, looks even more adorable when worn by the little loli Bei, and Kitahara can't help but feel very happy.

At the same time, he vaguely understood why he would break out in cold sweats from time to time when facing Kitajima Saburo, and the meaning of the old man's words just now.

Although he is not a member of the Yakuza, people in the industry are aware that Kitajima Saburo's status in the Yakuza is not low, and he has close relationships with many leaders, younger brothers, cadres and other top figures in the organizations.

Being able to interact with such people, even if you are not one of them, after a long time, your aura will unconsciously develop a side that ordinary people cannot accept.

Even though Kitahara is now somewhat famous and has seen many big scenes, it would be difficult for him to withstand this kind of momentum for a while.

Moreover, Kitahara had learned about Kitajima Saburo through many channels before, and knew that the other party's original family background was actually very poor and he came from a very poor fisherman's family.

To be honest, it is definitely not just musical talent that has allowed a person like this to get to where he is today from such a background.

When learning about the situation, Kitahara also noticed that when Kitajima Saburo was fourteen or fifteen years old, he braved the wind and waves to rescue a drowning elementary school student from the sea.

Even if one is born into a fisherman's family and is a good swimmer, not everyone can perform such a heroic act.

Judging from this incident, the fact that Kitajima Saburo could chat and laugh with the yakuza shows that he is brave and courageous enough.

This kind of person has the determination to win, and even if it is revealed unintentionally, the sense of oppression is strong.

This should be the reason why my heart palpitates from time to time when I face him...

and……

What he meant just now must be that he really hopes that I can guide this little guy...

At this moment, Maruzenski was responding to what Kitajima Saburo had just said.

Kitahara admitted that he had not seen enough of the world and that he was indeed from a small place. When it came to experience and some special interpersonal skills, he had to look up to Maruzenski, who came from a big family.

With Maruzen's help, he seriously considered Kiyomizu Saburo's subtext and looked towards Kitagawa Genju.

I found an opportunity and interrupted the conversation between Maruzenski and Saburo Kitajima.

"If I heard correctly...ah, please forgive me for being so presumptuous, Mr. Kitajima."

After listening for a while, Kitahara vaguely felt that a person with an outstanding status and a more old-fashioned style like Kitajima Saburo seemed to have more etiquette gestures and expressions, which were more in line with the other party's habits.

Beiyuan had no problem with this. After all, he already knew the saying "the more polite you are, the less blame you will get".

"You don't have to be so polite, Mr. Kitahara."

You're welcome, Kitajima Saburo spoke, but he was very polite, even a little humble, "Please go ahead."

"I just heard you say that you seem to be... worried about whether Xiaobei can become an excellent horse racing girl in the future?"

Kitahara chose his words carefully.

What Kitajima Saburo and Maruzenski just said did reveal such concerns.

Hearing Beiyuan's question, the old man's eyes fluctuated, and then he slapped his thigh generously.

"Ugh!

“I’m not afraid that Xiaobei will be sad.

"I'm not afraid of being laughed at by you, Mr. Kitahara.

"In my eyes as a grandfather, Xiaobei is undoubtedly the best child in Japan... no, the best child in the world.

"If I could become a horse racing girl, I would definitely be the best and most outstanding horse racing girl in the world!"

Said it very proudly, Kitajima Saburo looked at Kitagawa Xuanju lovingly.

Faced with her grandfather's undisguised love, the little girl blinked her eyes, acting like a little adult, without any pride or complacency, nor the embarrassment of other children, but with a lively smile on her face.

"Yeah! Xiaobei will try his best!"

It sounds like a very down-to-earth response.

"Yeah! Grandpa knows, Grandpa has always known!"

Smiling and touching the little loli Xiao Xiaobei's head, Kitajima Saburo seemed to sigh.

“But now… Although she is still in kindergarten, all the other kids are excellent children.

"Children, in kindergarten, often play games.

“Some of it is a running game.

"When we were running together, um..."

Kitajima Saburo paused, hesitation showing on his wrinkled face, and he did not continue speaking for a while.

"Grandpa, you don't have to do this!"

At this time, Xiao Xiaobei suddenly spoke.

"Hey, that..."

She smiled at her grandfather, then looked towards Kitahara and Maruzenski, scratching her head embarrassedly.

“Grandpa meant to say that when I ran with the kids, I never won!
“Maybe that’s why Grandpa is worried that it will be difficult for me to become a horse girl in the future.

“That’s why Grandpa has been busy everywhere, trying to find a great trainer to help Xiaobei.

"Xiao Bei actually knows all of this."

"Xiaobei..."

Kitajima Saburo was stunned for a moment, then murmured.

Maruzenski also murmured in the same voice.

"What a well-behaved child..."

She murmured softly and looked at Beiyuan, "Beiyuan, look..."

Kitahara stroked his chin and began to think.

Speaking of horse racing, to be honest, before Kitajima Genju made his debut, he was very similar to what Kitajima Saburo is describing now, and was not very favored.

When it comes to horse racing, the issue of pedigree cannot be avoided in any way.

Judging from the pedigree, the paternal line of Northern Black Colt can be said to be remarkable. His father, Kuroshio, is a full brother of the Triple Crown winner Great Shock, so there is no problem in this regard.

However, the maternal father, Northern Black Horse's grandfather, was a little bit eye-catching.

It’s not that he’s not strong. Northern Black Horse’s grandfather, Sakura Jinwang, is undoubtedly one of the top short-distance champions in the history of the race.

The problem lies in this short distance.

Japan doesn't pay much attention to short and middle distance events.

This meant that Northern Xuanju was not very favored before his three consecutive victories after his debut.

Even the reason why Kitajima Saburo in that world took a fancy to Northern Xuanju was not because of his bloodline or strength.

Rather, it was a very emotional reason like “This child’s eyes are as handsome as mine.”

However, Uma Musume is different from racehorses after all, and...

He was lost in thought, looking at Kitajima Xuanju who was looking at Kitajima Saburo affectionately, and Kitajima Saburo who was touching Kitajima Xuanju's little head lovingly.

Perhaps it was because of this pure emotion that Northern Black Horse achieved such brilliant results later on.

Kitahara thought so.

(End of this chapter)