Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 226 Finding Your Own Reason to Run

Hearing Northern Xuanju's words full of trust and dependence, An Jingzhen felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, and he smiled unconsciously.

As a trainer, it is my duty to help the horse girls solve various problems, so the horse girls also trust their trainers very much.

Almost all the roles are very harmonious because of this relationship, but to receive such a direct response from one's own horse girl, it feels...

Still a little secretly happy.

But after laughing, Yasui quickly nodded thoughtfully and said:

"Xiaobei...I'm thinking about so many things right now."

"Yeah, I was thinking about it unconsciously."

Nodding, Northern Xuanju quickly explained: “But I am still very focused during training.

"I feel that although these things are related to training and games, the daily tasks are more important.

“And as I just said, since you’re here as a trainer, it’s better to leave these to you.

"that is……"

She looked a little cautious.

"Isn't it going to cause you any trouble?"

"Why are you so distant all of a sudden?"

Yasui Makoto asked back half-jokingly and half-seriously, then turned serious.

"I'm your trainer. Isn't the purpose of my existence to support you in every way?
"I'm naturally proud of you for being able to handle things on your own.

"Those things you can't handle for the time being, it's only natural that I should be the one to offer advice."

As he said this, he had already started thinking rapidly.

In the more than one year since he became a trainer, he has thought a lot about every aspect of his work.

For issues like the current one, which concerns mindset change and growth, we have also figured out some ways to deal with it.

Horse racing girls have simple personalities, but that definitely doesn't mean they lack the ability to think.

In fact, as long as you tell them the whole story, they will be more likely to discover the key points because of their simple minds.

Because of these, they are even much better than others in many fields of work.

From the URA Association to various academies and related organizations at the international level, most of the work involving event affairs is led by Uma Musume.

They are highly capable in this area, many of them have rich experience, and are selfless, which reassures the current horse girls, trainers, and fan investors.

So at this moment, perhaps sharing the information collected from various channels and related analysis and thoughts with Northern Xuanju should be a good way of assistance.

Thinking of this, he looked towards Northern Xuanju and pondered:
"My own reasons for running... This topic is too abstract. I can only say that in my opinion, I need to look back on my past experiences to find the answer."

"Past experiences..." Kitagawa Xuanju frowned slightly, his eyes revealing confusion and thought, and he subconsciously repeated Yasui Zhen's words.

Yasui Zhen narrowed his eyes slightly, and after a moment's thought, he did not directly respond to Beibu Xuanju's question, but instead asked:
"Hmm... By the way, do you know anything about Oguruma-san's life story?"

"I know, I know!"

Beibu Xuanju instantly became energetic, raising his hand high as if he was answering a question in class, his tone filled with uncontrollable excitement.

"Originally, I just knew that Oguruma-senpai was amazing. These past few days, while learning cooking from her, I've gone to watch her competitions many times. Now I really understand how amazing she is!

"After my senior debuted, I was absolutely devastating in the local competitions, winning 12 out of 10 matches, including an incredible 8-game winning streak!

"Then I came to the Central and won 6 consecutive games with an amazing reward!" Although I lost the first two games against Tamamo-senpai, I succeeded in winning the Arima Kinen in the classic year. That battle was simply shocking!
“The Sankei Award and Daily Crown that followed were also impressive, but of course the most impressive one is definitely the retired Arima Kinen!

"Oh, by the way! Oguruma-senpai is still the mile king. He's never lost a mile race!"

After she finished speaking, she looked at Yasui Zhen expectantly, her eyes sparkling, and asked eagerly:
"Well, am I right, trainer?"

Yasui Zhen was familiar with the files of many legendary horse girls. He smiled and nodded with approval in his eyes:

"Indeed, you remember Oguruma-san's experience on the field very clearly."

Then, he changed the subject and asked pointedly:
"What about other things besides that? For example, do you know anything about what happened before Oguruma-san debuted?"

"Before debut...?"

Beibu Xuanju was stunned for a moment, and his originally energetic expression froze in an instant.

She frowned, tapped her chin lightly with her fingers, racked her brains for a long time, and finally shook her head awkwardly, her voice as soft as a mosquito's hum:
"Well... I really don't know, Trainer..."

"It's okay if you don't know. Don't act like you've made a mistake."

An Jingzhen thought her look was very funny and smiled helplessly.

After a moment of hesitation, he reached into his shoulder bag and took out his tablet computer. His fingers skillfully slid across the screen, bringing up some pages.

"Take a look at these."

As Yasui Zhen spoke, he turned the tablet towards Kita no Genju.

When she looked at the screen with curiosity, Yasui Zhen continued:

"Actually, it's understandable that you didn't know this. After all, although these contents were mentioned in earlier interviews and reports, it's been many years.

"And the focus of the interview quickly shifted to Oguruma-san's competitive ability.

"Aside from those reports, the only other places with detailed records are probably the academy's internal archives. Look here."

He pointed to a line of words on the screen:

“Congenital nerve disorder in the legs.

"This is a disease that Oguruma-san has had since birth."

At this moment, Beibu Xuanju's eyes were fixed on the page on the screen explaining the disease.

When she heard what An Jingzhen said, her eyes widened instantly, her face was full of shock, her mouth was slightly open, and she couldn't speak for a long time.

After a long while, she stammered:
"Is this...really? But, doesn't it say that this disease makes it impossible to even stand? Then Oguruma-senpai, she..."

Her voice was trembling, she seemed somewhat incoherent, and her heart was filled with deep shock.

"So I guess that's why Oguruma-san told you that she's happy just by running."

As Yasui Shin spoke, deep respect and emotion welled up in his eyes:

"Breaking the prejudice that 'Ashige Umamusume can't run fast,' she became the king of the mile, known as the gray monster from the countryside, and created a miraculous, undying beauty at the Arima Kinen...

"These achievements are indeed an important factor in her becoming a legend.

"But I think that even standing up was difficult after birth, but I don't know how much unimaginable effort it took to learn to stand, walk, and run, and run so well...

“The hardships behind these things are perhaps what Oguruma-san cherishes the most.

"It is also her own reason for running."

(End of this chapter)