Having trained real horses, why are we now training racehorse girls after time-traveling?

“Hmm, I had a pretty good idea.” Wada nodded in agreement. After all, Naze Fumino was the “Taketoyo” of this world, and she had some connection with the Great Shock. Wada wasn’t surprised, since Taketoyo was the Great Shock’s designated rider, just like his connection with Good Opera.

The only difference is that Naze Fumino in this world doesn't seem to be as lucky as Takeyuki. She only spent a year with Daiken instead of fighting alongside her until the very end. It seems that the Shetai in this world is even less human than the Shetai in the original world.

However, Fumino Naze only noticed Wada's slightly furrowed brows and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Trainer Wada, are you worried that Daishin's comeback will affect the team's status?"

"—No, I'm thinking of a way to get Daisen to leave the station and then become your personal racehorse girl, Nase's trainer."

Upon hearing this, Wada smiled slightly and said matter-of-factly, "Being separated from your assigned racehorse girl... must be hard to bear. I absolutely cannot accept having a good opera snatched away by another trainer. That would be worse than death for me."

"If only we could get Da Zhenhan to join our team, then you'd be much more at ease, Trainer Naze."

"...Then we have to help Great Shock redeem himself; this amount of money probably wouldn't be enough even if we sold ourselves."

Upon hearing this, Naze Fumino chuckled slightly, a rare occurrence for her. Instead of mocking Wada's naive idea, she felt a surprising warmth in her heart.

However... Wada's words gave Fumino new motivation. Perhaps she could do something to help Daejin break free from the control of the company.

"Wada..."

"Ok?"

“…I’ll call you Wada then. Next time, I hope you’ll call me Naze too.”

Naze Fumino tilted her head slightly, a little embarrassed, and said in a nonchalant tone, "We're partners after all. If we're being so distant... it'll seem like we have a bad relationship."

“…I understand, Nase.”

After a brief silence, Wada agreed in a natural manner without any hesitation, instantly making the previously awkward situation much more natural.

However, the slight distance he maintained from Naze Fumino still revealed Wada's stance after realizing something.

Chapter 250: McQueen Preparing for the Hanshin Awards

On the Shinkansen back to Tokyo, Wada opened a group chat and contacted Ikezoe and his group, who were still at Tressen College and were also heading back, via remote call. They discussed their experiences that day.

"Hmm... Although Nu Tao won in name, losing to Da Zhenhan must have been a big blow to her, right? And this time, Nu Tao's victory doesn't seem that important anymore. Da Zhenhan's return in this way is just to grab attention."

"As expected of a senior, you got straight to the point." Naze Fumino, who was standing next to Wada, nodded and said while holding her iPad, "Daishen is definitely doing this to create buzz for his comeback."

"My God... that was a huge shock, I really didn't expect to see him again."

Meanwhile, Chi Tian's worried and somewhat apprehensive voice slowly drifted over, and at that moment, Dong Shang Biange, who was beside Chi Tian, ​​suddenly spoke up:

"Qianyi, is that guy called Da Zhenhan really that strong? Why are you all so scared?"

"Ah... that's Japan's second undefeated triple crown female horse racer. If we were to convert that, well... she'd probably be a level 12 psionic powerhouse."

"Wow...she's really, really strong."

Dongshang Reform could understand what Chi Tian meant by her words, and for some reason, Dongshang Reform felt inexplicably angry when it heard the name "Great Shock," as if it had suffered some great loss at her hands in a past life.

However, perhaps realizing that Dongshang's current strength was insufficient to withstand this so-called "great shock," after a moment of reflection, it said with some resentment:

"Hmph, when I grow into a great witch in the future, I will definitely teach that guy called Great Shock a lesson."

"Hehe, you're so energetic, Dong Shang, but you should still train properly now." Zhen Jiling's playful voice came from the side, and then Dong Shang's figure left the screen with Zhen Jiling's help.

"Ikezoe-kun, how's Makoto's match going?"

"Not bad, we managed to get first place without any major setbacks this time. So, we've already won two GI matches and one GII match this March."

Ikezoe didn't go into detail about Maki's race. For Maki, before the strongest sprint female horse in the country, "Ryuoh," entered its classic year, her consecutive victories in domestic sprint races could be said to be almost solid. After all, the running methods of sprint female horses are very similar, which is simply the most straightforward and brutal method of head-to-head competition.

To put it bluntly, it's about who has the stronger strength, who can get a better start, and who can seize a better position. After all, the pace of sprint races is very fast, and almost no sprint racehorse will choose to run away or chase. Under the tactics of leading and chasing, how to take a favorable position from the beginning is a major factor in determining the victory of a sprint racehorse.

Under Ikezoe's training, Maki-rei recognized her sprint talent earlier than other sprint girls and underwent more targeted training as well as endurance training. Therefore, she started higher than most sprint girls.

After all, sprint races in Japan are notorious for their lack of human rights, and it takes a lot of effort to make some racehorse girls realize this. Even many trainers are very unwilling to be the racehorse girls they are assigned to, as they are sprint racehorse girls.

Most would want to try again to see if their racehorse girl has other applications, but the training and time wasted to accept this fact is enough for Maki to surpass most current sprint racehorse girls.

Even so, it is still difficult to widen the gap in short-distance races, which is why Ikezoe said that this race was "wonderful but safe".

"So that means if McQueen wins the Hanshin Grand Prix, our team will completely dominate this March!"

On the screen on Jinlang's side, the faces of the East Sea Emperor and the Golden Ship quickly appeared. Both women were wearing training uniforms, seemingly having just finished a training session. The East Sea Emperor addressed the people on the screen:

"Everyone! You're all really strong! You won two GI matches and one GII match in one go. Now those annoying media outlets have nothing to say!"

"We're training McQueen right now, and we're heading to Hanshin Racecourse tomorrow to prepare for the Hanshin Grand Prix!" Golden Ship, standing nearby, was also brimming with fighting spirit, seemingly very interested in delivering a resounding slap to the Japanese media.

"...Isn't the pressure too much?" Jin Lang, feeling the enthusiastic gazes of everyone, couldn't help but think that everyone's focus on this final match was a bit too high. Just then, McQueen walked over slowly and said very casually:

"It's alright, trainer. As a racehorse girl from the Mejiro family, she deserves more expectations and attention."

"Moreover, our team really needs a victory. I'm determined to win this Hanshin Grand Prix."

When McQueen said "our team," he wasn't referring to the Miracles family, but rather to the team that was now called Jinlang. At this point, neither the East Blue Emperor nor the Golden Ship had made their debut, and Jinlang's team only had McQueen Meguro competing.

Since the beginning of his classic career, McQueen lost all three classic titles to Good Opera. Arima Kinen was also relegated to the background due to the rivalry between "Emperor" and "Overlord". Although there were plenty of reasons for these failures, it is absolutely impossible to say that McQueen did not have a lot of resentment in his heart.

Although Jinlang had told her long ago that her performance period was not in the classic year, McQueen was still very dissatisfied. Moreover, the outside media also had a lot of topics about her, saying that she was the "most anticipated but worst performing 'star racer girl'" in the team.

What does this mean? It means that she has always been highly anticipated because of her Mejiro family's racehorse girl bloodline, but she has been repeatedly defeated in GI races, finishing second or third. Although this result is not bad, as she not only won the prize money, in racehorse girls, apart from the first place, everyone else is a loser!

Unfortunately, "Overlord" was released in a classic year, which was indeed a significant blow to McQueen. No matter how calm she was, she couldn't remain so composed in the face of external criticism.

However, she could not voice these complaints; instead, they transformed into stronger motivation, driving her to become even stronger than before!

"Everyone has already won, that's great!"

"So please look forward to my performance! I'm sure I'll deliver an uncontested victory at this year's Hanshin Grand Prix!"

McQueen appeared very gentle, but the fierce fighting spirit burning deep inside was immediately apparent. Jin Lang, standing beside her, also sensed McQueen's emotional instability. McQueen's intense competitive spirit, suppressed for a whole year, made her appear oppressive.

However, a strong competitive spirit is very normal for racehorse girls, but... Jinlang is a little worried that McQueen's current strong competitive spirit will put her in a very dangerous situation.

However, it's not appropriate for Jinlang to say things like "McQuinn, winning or losing doesn't matter" now. He has to understand the racehorse girl's desire for victory and her determination to prove herself.

After all, this Hanshin Grand Prix was a stepping stone for McQueen to the Spring Emperor's Prize—not that McQueen would only have priority for the Spring Emperor's Prize after finishing this competition; in terms of prize money, McQueen could have participated in the Emperor's Prize long ago.

This race, however, was McQueen's chance to redeem herself; she wanted to prove that her dominance in long-distance races was no less than that of good opera.

The Hanshin Grand Prix, a 3000-meter race, is enough to intimidate any female horse racer, comparable in length to the Chrysanthemum Prize. McQueen's goal is to wash away her past humiliations in this race, so she absolutely cannot allow herself to fail.

...Let's discuss this further with McQueen after the Hanshin Awards ceremony. Looking at McQueen, who was brimming with fighting spirit, Jinlang ultimately decided to trust McQueen's decision.

Chapter 251: The Hanshin Awards Ceremony, McQueen's Determination

"Everyone! Welcome to Hanshin Racecourse! After bidding farewell to the Osaka Cup a few days ago, today Hanshin Racecourse welcomes the GII Hanshin Grand Prix! A long-distance race of 3000 meters!"

"In this competition, we will ensure that there will be no repeat of the incidents that occurred in the Osaka Cup, so this competition will be completely fair and just."

On this day's race, Mitsuko Akasaka also suffered a shocking and unexpected loss in the Osaka Cup, which served as a boost of confidence for the audience and the participating horse girls, assuring them that this time there would definitely be no more accidents.

After all, the middle-distance race had just ended, and although Big Shock was subsequently suspended for six months, everyone was actually quite worried. Big Shock's long-awaited return had caused such a big commotion, and it was possible that some veteran racehorses would also be tempted to disguise themselves and try to outmaneuver their rivals.

This time, Hanshin Racecourse was fully prepared, having carefully checked the personal information of each racehorse girl before the start of the race.

"So, the biggest highlight of this Hanshin Grand Prix is, of course..."

"That's right! Mejiro McQueen from the 'Miracle' team, who competed with 'Overlord' Good Opera for a whole year! This time, without Good Opera and with the famous Rumble having just won the Osaka Cup, she has also stepped onto the Hanshin Racecourse!"

"Speaking of which, Team Miracle has already won three matches this March! And the Hanshin Grand Prix is ​​the last GII of the month, and also the last big prize match. If Mejiro McQueen wins this match, then Team Miracle will have swept all the GII and big prize matches this March!"

"Can Mejiro McQueen win the Hanshin Grand Prix and allow Team Miracle to dominate this March? Let's wait and see!"

……

"I really don't like that guy named Akasaka Misato."

In the audience, Golden Ship, East Sea Emperor, and Jinlang were all standing together. Golden Ship looked at Akasaka Mitsuko on the commentary stage and said with some displeasure:

"This guy always says things that are unpleasant. He's praising people to the skies right now, but if they lose, they'll be the ones kicking them when they're down."

"Don't say that, Gold Ship. They're just trying to liven things up; it's their job."

As always, Jinlang was soothing Golden Ship's emotions. Golden Ship had been quite obedient lately and hadn't caused much trouble. She had been a very capable second-in-command for Jinlang. You could say that she was Jinlang's "Nase Fumino".

Jinlang also trusts Golden Ship very much, and Golden Ship supports him in many things. For example, when Jinlang focuses most of his energy on the East Sea Emperor, Golden Ship has been helping to share McQueen's emotional burden.

This has led to the East Sea Emperor now being more attached to Jin Lang, while the relationship between McQueen and the Golden Ship... well, it can't be said to have improved, but it's at least closer than before.

Now, after a period of adjustment, McQueen has finally emerged from the lack of success in his classic year, but suddenly he faces so much more pressure. Although Golden Ship is not a serious person, he knows who truly cares about McQueen and who secretly wants to see him make a fool of himself.

"Don't worry, that's McQueen." The Emperor of the East Sea had great confidence in McQueen, saying to the golden ship and Jinlang:

"Although McQueen lost to the Opera Student for a whole year, he was still the 'King'! I don't think it's shameful at all. After all, even the president lost to the Opera Student, so there's nothing McQueen can do about it."

"Even I, His Majesty the Emperor, wouldn't dare say I could have done better. And this race is a long distance, there are no strong contenders like Good Opera, and no troublemakers like that Great Shock! McQueen definitely won't lose!"

"The Emperor... seems to dislike Great Shock." Jinlang, standing to the side, chuckled softly upon hearing this. Some time ago, the Emperor had seen Great Shock's match in the Osaka Cup, where he overwhelmingly defeated the renowned rider, Nutao. Of course, she had also seen it on the broadcast. As for the strength that Great Shock displayed, this young racehorse girl had no idea who the opponent was, and was naturally taken aback by Great Shock's power.

However, soon after the Empress learned through Jinlang that the Great Shock was actually the second undefeated Triple Crown female horse, and even more so, a seven-crown horse like Rudolph, she immediately expressed her extreme dissatisfaction, saying:

"This is truly shocking! Don't think that just because you're like this, you can be compared to the president! Your Majesty, I am the next undefeated triple crown racehorse girl! Where did this guy even come from?!"

"Ugh, this is so frustrating! I've made up my mind! Your Majesty, I will definitely become an undefeated triple crown horse girl in the future, and after defeating the president, I will go and defeat this one called Great Shock! I will prove that I am the strongest undefeated triple crown horse girl!"

—The emperor's ambitions are very lofty. Of course, it would have been even better if her legs hadn't trembled from the shockwave's [domain] when she said this.

Clearly, Emperor also knows that he is still far behind GI-level racehorse girls. Putting aside everything else, just looking at the current Miracle Team, apart from Dongshang Reform, who just joined the team and was beaten by Donghai Emperor in a friendly match and is now Donghai Emperor's exclusive "little brother", and Zhenji, who only has short-distance adaptability, Emperor can be said to be the weakest in the team.

At first, she was unwilling to accept it. However, after repeatedly losing in friendly matches within the team, she gradually went from overreacting to becoming numb and began to tacitly accept the fact.

But this did not bring the emperor frustration or disappointment in her future. Instead, she remained full of confidence and faced every training session and every team match with an indomitable spirit.

Just as Jinlang now evaluates the emperor, she has "transformed" a lot. Although she is still some distance from being a truly indomitable emperor, she can now accept her defeats, learn from each failure, and continue to try to surpass herself.

For example, even now, facing White McQueen, whom he considers a rival but whose strength has far surpassed his own, the Emperor can still cheer her on and firmly believe that she will win.

"The racehorse ladies are entering! First up, we see the energetic Megumi McQueen! She looks to be in excellent form this time!"

Akasaka Mitsuko's voice drew everyone's attention to the arena, and at that moment, the East Sea Emperor and the Golden Ship immediately cupped their hands around megaphones and shouted:

"You have to win, McQueen!" x2

"..."

However, the calls from the Emperor of the East Sea and the Golden Ship went unanswered by Megumi McQueen, who was not far away. The Emperor and the Golden Ship were both somewhat embarrassed, and the Emperor couldn't help but turn to Jin Lang and ask:

"What's going on... dragging Nash down? McQueen seems a bit off."

"This feeling is like a wild beast eager to pounce and tear everything apart—" Golden Ship muttered to himself with an unusually serious expression, whether it was a bout of chuunibyou or something else, "This McQueen is incredibly strong! But he seems even less controllable than me, Lord Golden Ship."