Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 41: The only competition experience in 64 years
After the winner's stage, Yasui Makoto was hesitant about whether to tell Kitajima Saburo about the "hot spring therapy".

Well, the purpose is to consider the health and training of the Northern Black Horse.

But taking a young and lively girl to a hot spring, especially when he is only 18 years old, to be honest, will still attract some attention.

He didn't care what other people thought of him, but he felt that he should explain things to Northern Xuanju's family, especially the elders, when they met.

However, when he mentioned this to Kitagawa Xuanju, he found out that Kitajima Saburo had already gone backstage to meet his granddaughter and then left.

This surprised An Jingzhen a little, but he felt relieved after hearing Kitaguchi Xuanju say that his grandfather had something to do in the evening and would make time to accompany his granddaughter tomorrow.

With his status, he must be very busy.

Then there's no need to chase after him and talk about the hot spring, otherwise it would seem as if he was feeling guilty.

So, just like after the debut battle, Yasui Makoto took Kita no Genju to the hot spring resort they visited last time.

Not only the two of them, but Yamato Akagi and Vodka were also invited.

With two more people, An Jingzhen simply booked a small villa.

It is definitely much more expensive, but not to mention the prize money for this competition, the more than 200 million from last time has already been received. He doesn't have much expenses on a daily basis, so he has no problem affording this kind of expenditure right now.

What's more, in addition to the excellent treatment effects, the service here is also very comfortable.

He is a person who enjoys life in the moment, so there is no need for him to refuse a more comfortable option.

After taking a bath, the four of them had a simple barbecue celebration in the small courtyard.

"Cheers!" x4
"Haaa! This feels so good!"

After finishing a large glass of beer, Vodka said nostalgically:

"When I was still in the academy, I wanted to drink like this like my senior, but unfortunately I was not old enough at that time, and I couldn't drink because of the competition."

The "fine wine predecessor" mentioned by Vodka is named Tanino Miyuki, who is also a first-class horse racing girl. Her representative victory is the Japanese Derby, one of the classic three crowns.

"Hey, you've been drinking every day in Europe these years, haven't you?"

Also drinking beer, Yamato Akagi said disdainfully:

"If you become a dorm administrator, I'll keep a close eye on you. Alcohol is strictly prohibited in the dorms and on campus."

"Don't worry, I understand that. Besides, there's no way I'm going to drink every day over there. I still have a lot of research to do, okay?"

Waving his hand indifferently, Vodka said:
"Besides, we can drink non-alcoholic carrot beer like Xiaobei."

Just like what Vodka said, although he seemed to be holding a large draft beer cup like everyone else, and the cup also contained a bright orange sparkling drink, what Northern Xuanju was drinking was actually fruit beer.

After taking a big sip, the black-haired girl's lips were covered with white foam, especially her upper lip, which looked like she had grown a thick mustache.

Hearing Vodka's words, Northern Xuanju, with his white mustache twitching, said in surprise:
"Eh? Vodka-senpai is going to be a dorm manager like Yamato-senpai?"

An Jingzhen was also a little surprised. He had never heard of this from the Emperor of the East China Sea before, and couldn't help but look at Vodka.

"Yeah, if this guy can be an administrator, I'm sure there's no problem with that."

Pointing at Yamato Akagi, Vodka said with a smile:

"Also, our research has something in common. I've discussed this with her, and I feel that more interaction with younger generations like you will help me gain inspiration for my research topics."

"Senior Yamato is a medical graduate student... Is Senior Vodka also one?" Kitagawa Xuanju asked curiously.

"That's not the case. I studied mechanical manufacturing engineering in Europe."

Vodka gets excited.

“I’ve loved motorcycles since I was a kid, and I love riding them down the road!
“Boom boom boom—this is so cool!
“So before I graduated from the academy, I thought about building the fastest motorcycle in the world.

"Japan and some European countries are very advanced in this field. I thought I would come back in the future, so I went to Europe to study for a few years." "The topic I'm researching now is generally related to the aerodynamics of Umamusume."

"Specifically, it means reducing the wind resistance experienced by the driver during the design process.

"So, if I interact with you younger generations more often, maybe I can get some inspiration."

"I see...huh?"

He nodded as if he understood, and Beibu Xuanju's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Since Senior Vodka is also here to be the administrator...

"Then Senior should be able to help me train like Yamato Senior?"

Upon hearing this, Vodka and Yamato Akagi smiled at each other, while Yasui Shin felt something in his heart.

If Vodka really comes to assist Northern Xuanju in training, it will definitely be beneficial with no harm.

Especially compared to Yamato Akagi, Vodka's experience in a match is extremely important.

Before this pair of "peerless heroes", the prejudice of "male and female" was deeply rooted, and even their trainers were not immune to it.

Influenced by past prejudices, their trainers initially arranged the classic year schedule as the "Female Triple Crown" rather than the "Classic Triple Crown".

Corresponding to the classic triple crown, the female triple crown is also three G1s, namely the Sakura Sakura, the Oaks Sakura and the Autumn Flower Sakura.

After winning the Cherry Blossom Festival, Yamato Akagi was forced to cancel his participation in the Oaks Tournament due to a severe cold.

After losing to Yamato Akagi in the Sakura Sho, Vodka and her trainer agreed that since they had no chance of winning the female Triple Crown, they should try for the Classic Triple Crown, so they signed up for the Japan Derby.

That race was the first Japanese derby in 11 years to feature a mare.

Except for Vodka, the remaining 17 contestants are all male horse girls without exception.

As a result, Vodka won an amazing victory with an absolute advantage of 3 lengths.

This victory not only announced to the world that Ma Musume was not a stepping stone, but also marked the first time in 64 years that Ma Musume had dominated the Japanese Derby.

Needless to say, this victory is of great significance, as it is the only one of its kind in 64 years.

More importantly, Northern Black Horse has already signed up for the Classic Triple Crown. Now, learning about this extremely unique experience from the predecessors will definitely have only benefits and no disadvantages.

While secretly waiting and wondering whether to ask, Yasui was surprised to see Vodka nod with a smile.

"That's needless to say!

"Xiao Bei supported us so much back then, coming to almost every game to cheer us on. How could I let him down at a time like this?

"Besides, Yamato has already trained with you. Do I have to keep dawdling?"

Almost out of habit, after agreeing, she teased her lifelong rival and best friend.

Unlike the previous tit-for-tat, Yamato Akagi raised his glass with a smile, showing an expression of "I knew it would be like this".

"I knew you would say that. But forget about other things. I'm worried you won't argue with me about this kind of thing!"

"How can it be!"

Vodka also raised his glass, stretched out his fist, and clinked it with Yamato Akagi's with a smile.

Then, the two horse girls looked over together.

"So let's work hard together, Xiaobei! And Yasui-kun!"

(End of this chapter)