Uma Musume: Become a Legendary Trainer

Chapter 415: Lack of sparring partners
Kitahara didn't know what others were thinking. He was just surprised by Inariichi's thinking and a little surprised by Tamamo Cross's analysis.

In an instant, there was joy and emotion.

These two horse girls have now achieved quite remarkable results in competitions, but in Kitahara's eyes or in fact, they are still students, still learning and growing.

They can achieve equally good results with their outstanding talents, but sometimes they may not understand why they can do it, even with the guidance of their trainers.

In other words, they might not have understood it in the past.

And now, whether it is Inariichi or Tamamo Cross's speculations about the purpose of their special training, it can be seen that they are not only different from most horse girls, but also different from their past. They are more and more proactive in considering deeper things in the game.

"Xiaoyu's guess was correct, which is why I just said that Inari's guess was half right."

Feeling relieved, Kitahara patiently explained, "Comparatively speaking, Xiaoyu's abilities and running habits make it difficult for any opponent to target her.

"As her basic abilities are relatively balanced and her fundamentals are solid, she generally has more options for dealing with different schedules and situations.

"If I have to say, it's probably because she has natural disadvantages in terms of body shape and physical fitness.

"But after so many training sessions and competitions, these disadvantages have been compensated to a considerable extent, so I am no longer particularly worried."

“Then in terms of special training, we can conduct all-round strengthening, that is, running against more diverse opponents.”

Speaking of body shape, he paid careful attention to the Tamamo Cross.

He was obviously talking about Tamamo Cross's height. This horse racing girl seemed to be quite concerned about this matter.

If it were in the past, even such a euphemism would probably have caused her to complain.

At this moment, although his eyes suddenly became resentful, there was more recognition and thought on Tamamo Cross's face.

Seeing this, Kitahara felt even more relieved.

"And in Inari's case, it's clear that you're better at attacking from behind than with other running styles."

After explaining the situation of Tamamo Cross, Kitahara looked at Inari, "Especially after this Japan Cup, how to arrange the overseas expedition events, we will talk about that later.

"At least in Japan, especially at the Arima Kinen, I think it will be just like what Xiaoyu said, your opponents will not easily let you find a good opportunity to launch a pursuit.

“I mean, not only our opponents, but also our own players who are participating in the Arima Kinen.

“After all, if you want to win by chasing from behind, you must not be surrounded, adjust your position before the final corner at the latest, and there are other details, which are generally necessary conditions.

“Once there is an opponent, or even multiple opponents, who are intent on obstructing you, even if you can find the right position, you will inevitably spend more energy and strength.

“There is a steep slope at the finish line of Arima Kinen, and it is a continuous slope for about 180 meters before the finish line.

“If you spend too much energy on the race ahead, you may lose your ability to sprint before the slope.

"So, in order to have more countermeasures, Inari, you need to improve your adaptability in the forward position."

"The front position... I think it means the second row or the first row."

Inari listened for a while, thought for a while, and then said thoughtfully, “If it’s a bad line, I’m not unfamiliar with it.

"If I'm ahead... I haven't run much in this position, and running away is even more impossible. I don't feel like I'm ahead at all."

"It can't be accurately said that it is a delay or a lead."

As before, Kitahara corrected them, “In fact, for you guys right now, the position division of escape, first, delay, and chase is already a bit rough.

"Rather than rigid position divisions, you should consider which position can bring out all your strengths.

“The ability to chase or pursue is certainly your biggest advantage, but it does not mean that you have to attack from the last position.

“Being forward not only shortens the attack distance, but perhaps, with the impression of this Japan Cup, other opponents will relax their vigilance because of your forward position.

“That might also be an advantage.”

As soon as Kitahara said this, not only Inari, but also the horse racing ladies and trainers who were discussing the special training were stunned to varying degrees.

In the past, everyone knew that the outside world's evaluation of Kitahara's preparation and competition style were changeable and unpredictable, and that's why his approach was called a "strange strategy."

But it is clear within the Eternal Club that the chief trainer does not actually have any particularly complex or targeted tactical arrangements, and his plan is to maximize the advantages of the participating horse girls based on their characteristics.

However, this more detailed and complex approach, which even takes into account the impressions made by previous events, does have some of the meaning of what the outside world is saying.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

Not missing the surprised looks from the crowd, after thinking for a while, Kitahara quickly understood what they were probably thinking.

"Do you think my response is... cunning?"

"...I'm not saying you're cunning, brother."

After laughing, Katsumi Komiyama nodded and said, "It's just that this idea of ​​using the impressions from previous competitions... I haven't seen it before, so I'm a little surprised.

“However, according to this kind of thinking, whether it is Tama or Inari, there is more that can be done at the Arima Kinen this time.

"Then besides these two, Xiaoli and the others also have corresponding arrangements, right?"

Just now when we were talking about the special training of Tamamo Cross and Inari Ichi, Oguruma and the other three had also combed their tails and were now sitting next to Kitahara.

Hearing Komiyayama's words, three pairs of eyes looked at Kitahara expectantly.

"Little Bay doesn't have any problem adapting to the distance this time."

Kitahara said directly: "Even just in terms of distance, in long-distance races that are not much longer than middle-distance races, she can sprint earlier than other competitors or save more energy before the slope stage.

“It’s just that the level of last-minute kicking displayed by Inari’s pursuit, or the equally outstanding explosive power of Oguri Hat, and other similar situations, are all threats.

“The solution to this threat is not complicated, just further strengthen the sprint capability.

"From this point of view, Xiao Haiwan, the training intensity you are about to endure may be the highest."

Hearing this, Super Bay quickly straightened up with a smile full of confidence.

"Don't worry, I'm not as easily injured as I was before my debut, and if I really can't hold on, I won't try to be tough like I did back then."

"Well, I believe you."

Also smiling and nodding, Kitahara looked towards the horse racing girls who were having fun in the board game area.

"It just so happens that I have considered that Xiaobei has a very outstanding talent in strength. When we really start training, we need to try to convert that strength into speed.

“She doesn’t have to go through direct professional training yet, but… let her play around a bit, so to speak.

"In that case, Xiao Hai Bay, while you are doing the more intense parachute sprint training, headwind sprint and weight training, you can also take care of the child.

"no problem?"

It was visibly visible that Super Little Bay's eyes lit up and a look of anticipation gradually climbed up his cheeks.

"With children?"

Unconsciously, she raised her face and looked towards the northern Xuanju with shining eyes, "Great! In this way, the training that sounds difficult and boring has become interesting!"

Almost at the same time, everyone chuckled.

After being together for such a long time, Super Xiaohaiwan's caring personality has long been well known. It should be because of her family's experience in the welfare home that this horse girl is not only very caring and capable of caring for her friends, but also unusually fond of children. While chuckling, the others also understood that Kitahara's arrangement has not only worked hard on the training itself, but also taken the experience during training into consideration.

“In fact, Aldan has a lot of issues to consider and a lot of training to receive.”

Kitahara continued, “You have excellent brain power, but that doesn’t mean you can spend your brain power on the game without scruples.

"Using brain power actually consumes physical strength. An overly complex environment will exacerbate this. Correspondingly, insufficient physical strength will lead to the risk of stalling.

“And a race like the Arima Kinen will undoubtedly be a complicated race.

"If it was before, I might not have been able to think of a good way to deal with it, but the previous Peak Cup did give me some ideas."

At this point, Kitahara stood up and said, "Wait a moment, I'll go get some information."

After being away for a while, when Beiyuan came back again, everyone here was surprised without exception.

Obviously, the information he brought back could not be described as “a little” at all.

Almost half a person's height, he carried a whole stack of documents of various sizes.

Not only him, there was also a little kid beside him, holding a pile of documents that was taller than himself.

"Ahem...it seems like it's a lot more than one."

Putting the document on the ground, Beiyuan coughed dryly, then said gratefully to the person beside him: “Okay, just put it here, Xiaobei.

"Thank you, go and have fun."

"Yeah! If you need any help, you can always look for Xiaobei!"

The person who came with Beiyuan carrying the documents was Beibu Xuanju. She didn't look tired at all even though she was carrying the documents that were taller than herself. She even smiled excitedly and waved as she left.

"This kid...sometimes seems a little too enthusiastic."

Smiling and looking at the direction where Northern Xuanju left, Beiyuan turned his head and shrugged, "I was just passing by there, she asked me what I wanted to do, I said it casually... and that's how it ended up."

"Xiao Bei is very enthusiastic. I am looking forward to training with her... no, I should say, what it's like to play with her and take care of her."

Super Little Bay showed an expectant expression again.

"You'll know later... Anyway, Aldan, these data are simulations of the Arima Kinen race."

After responding to Xiao Wan, Kitahara looked at Mejiro Aldan and said, “I think the way that suits you is to design the game situation well before the game, so as to reduce the number of times you have to think during the game.

"This method is difficult for Xiaoyu, Inari, Xiaohaiwan, and Xiaolimao to do.

"But you are different. Not only can you handle these simulation materials, but the special training arranged for you later is also a simulation of competition scenarios designed based on these materials.

“For example, we can set the distance and stage conditions and conduct special training for certain coping methods.

"Given the current situation, you are probably the only one who can conduct such training."

Looking at the two large piles of documents, not only the horse racing ladies like Tamamo Cross, but even the training members like Komiyama Katsumi and Yusuhara Taro showed a look of lingering fear, obviously surprised by the amount of these documents.

However, Mejiro Aldan had a very calm expression, and his eyes were a little thoughtful.

"Then...can I share some of this information with you?"

Raising her hand, she said expectantly, "Don't worry, I won't reveal it to the outside world, especially not to other opponents in this competition.

“This is the first time I’ve received so much information, and it should all be very useful.

"I think I should be able to watch it with my sister and McQueen?"

"no problem."

Kitahara quickly agreed.

Originally, Mejiro Takamine knew some of these documents, and would invite her to help in some training sessions.

If it were younger generations like Mejiro McQueen and Mejiro Rein to watch, it might not have been particularly meaningful to Kitahara, because these were designed with Mejiro Aldan's situation in mind.

Perhaps it cannot be said that it is completely meaningless. Mejiro McQueen has top-notch learning ability and can learn some experience from it.

But compared to his two sisters, Mejiro McQueen’s strongest ability is actually his endurance, which is the same as Super Cove’s.

But there's no need to explain that kind of thing now.

"Finally, Little Chestnut..."

"Ooooh! I'm listening!"

As soon as he opened his mouth, he saw Ogurumao raising his hand excitedly. Kitahara smiled and said, "You should try to get used to the feeling of being chased."

“…being chased?”

Xiao Limao, who had been so excited just now, was stunned for a moment.

“That’s right, in almost all the matches you’ve played so far, you’ve been on the chasing side, which means you’ve been chasing the opponent in the front.

“Moreover, your pursuit is often in the final sprint stage, when you will hardly have the energy to pay attention to the opponents behind you.

“In other words, you rarely experience the feeling of being chased.

"For you now, the 2500m in the Arima Kinen is not a big problem in terms of distance adaptability and endurance, and your speed, positioning and final sprint are all at top levels.

"This means that you have a certain chance of finding more pursuit at the Arima Kinen than ever before.

"So, the special training you are going to do is to experience the pressure of being chased by a powerful opponent."

As he spoke, Kitahara picked up a document from the top of the two piles of documents he had just brought and distributed them to several horse girls.

“According to the current arrangement, the corresponding special training schedule has been designed, and the opponents who will be running together have also been confirmed to be OK.

"Take a look first and see if there is any problem."

When he said this, he already had some estimates in his mind.

Soon, as expected, several horse girls looked at each other's special training schedules for a while, and unconsciously focused their attention on Oguruma's.

"Beiyuan, my share..."

Raising his hand again, Xiao Limao looked over in confusion, "It feels like the arrangements are much less than those for Xiaoyu and Xiaohaiwan."

...I don’t want to be in this situation either.

He nodded naturally on the surface, but in his heart, Bei Yuanze felt a little helpless.

It's easier said than done. Oguruma now really needs to improve his ability to withstand pressure when being chased from behind.

The problem is that she was already a rare horse girl in her classic years, comparable to the ancient horse years. Now that it is near the end of the year, her development is gradually entering the ancient horse years, so her physical fitness in all aspects is even better...

Where can I find so many sparring partners who can put that kind of pressure on her...

(End of this chapter)