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

“Ryuji, I understand. You’re conflicted. It’s normal for you to be unable to make a decision in this situation, given your personality. Of course, I can understand you.”

"At times like these, we must minimize the impact on the careers of our racehorse girls, including that traitor... Nutao. Therefore, during this period, no matter what happens, we should not cause too much turmoil."

"And you didn't hide anything about this, which is good, Long Er. This shows that the trust between us is still much stronger than that between Nu Tao and me. You and I are indeed the most reliable partners."

"...But even so, this overlord cannot easily tolerate your behavior. Be prepared, Ryuji."

As soon as the opera singer finished speaking, he immediately put his arm around Hetian's shoulder, his eyes fixed on the teeth marks that the raging waves had left on Hetian's neck. Without thinking, he opened his mouth and took another bite.

"Huh?!"

"Don't move, Long Er. I'm covering up the scent of that traitor—no, that's not enough, we should gather a few more."

As he said this, Good Opera looked at the area that had already been covered by his marks, but he was still not satisfied. So, he bit Wada's neck a few more times, making Wada wince in pain and dare not speak.

"Okay, that's about right."

After a long while, Hao Opera wiped his slightly dry lips, looked at He Tian covering his neck, which was covered in teeth marks, and finally felt relieved, saying with satisfaction:

"That's my victory! Let's go, Ryuji!"

"...I can't go out like this. It's a good opera, and it will cause other people to criticize me."

Without even looking in a mirror, just by touching it, Wada knew he had at least five or six teeth marks on his neck, small but very noticeable. If Wada went out looking like this, everyone would think he had suffered something indescribable.

At that time, the whole academy will probably be filled with rumors that "Ryuji Wada and the Good Opera horse jumped over." Although Wada thinks that this may be the purpose of the Good Opera, he still doesn't want such things to spread.

If word gets out that active racehorse girls and trainers are neglecting their careers and letting their horses jump before graduation season, it could seriously damage Wada's "S" grade Central Trainer qualification. A reputation for misleading students cannot be attached to a trainer at Treson Academy.

Just as Wada was pondering how to get out, there was a sudden knock on the door, and a female voice from Naze Fumino came through, saying:

"Wada, are you inside? I received the preliminary list from the Arc de Triomphe; we might need to discuss the timing of our trip to France..."

"Uh... Nase, wait for me, give me a minute."

Wada was also surprised that Naze Fumino would arrive at this time. There was no need to panic about him being with Hao Geju, as they hadn't done anything wrong. However, the bite marks on his neck were hard to explain.

In a moment of desperation, Wada had no choice but to change into a high-necked towel, pulling the collar up high to conceal the bite marks on his neck, before opening the door with a somewhat uneasy heart.

"Please come in, Nase. Is it news about the Arc de Triomphe?"

“Yes… Ah, Good Opera is here too.” Naze Fumino entered the room naturally and saw that Good Opera was also there. She didn’t pay much attention to it, but she did notice Wada’s clothes.

"...Wada, are you cold? It's already April."

"Ah...you're right. I'm so bad at taking care of myself. I don't even know to change my clothes when the seasons change." Wada, sweating profusely, asked, "Nase, what's the news about the Arc de Triomphe? What impact will it have?"

"The impact won't be significant, but we might have to head straight to France to prepare for the war right after the Takarazuka memorial."

Naze Fumino also glanced at Wada with a rather strange expression. Recently, she had spent much less time with Wada because everyone was very busy. She had also been maintaining contact with the Central Horse Racing Association in France as the team's representative, so she rarely had any free time.

"However, I received some news from there, Wada, that I think you would be very interested in."

"Oh? What is it?"

"—Regarding the training opportunities at the Central Trainer Training Institute in Paris, and the Central Racehorse Girl Training Institute," Fumino Nase said with a slight smile. "You could say it's like the Trésin Academy in Paris, although that's not what they call it there."

"The French central government sent a message saying that if the performance of this good opera at the Arc de Triomphe is outstanding enough and the score is recognized by them, then they will acknowledge the international status of Japanese horse racing girls and trainers, and open a quota so that the horse racing girls and trainers who compete in the Arc de Triomphe every year and perform outstandingly will have the opportunity to go to the French central association for further study."

“Wada, do you know what this means? We have opened a path for Japanese racehorses and trainers to reach the world stage. We have ushered in a new era.”

Chapter 280: Should the position be given to Maruzensky?

"This is truly good news... or rather, unexpectedly good news. It seems that our 'Overlord' has not only become a representative of a new era in Japan, but even foreign central associations have taken notice of the talent for good opera and the merits of Japanese Uma Musume?"

That evening, Wada, Imanami, and Ikezoe reunited after a long time. When Wada relayed the news that Naise Fumino had told him to Imanami and Ikezoe, the two were surprised, but then overjoyed.

Of the three, the one who was unexpectedly happy was Jinlang. This senior, who was in his seventies or eighties at heart, couldn't stop smiling after hearing the news. He patted Wada on the shoulder and said with great satisfaction:

“Wada-kun, you’ve improved! This is a great opportunity. You and Good Opera can set a precedent for Japanese racehorse girls. You don’t even need to win at the Arc de Triomphe. As long as you perform well enough and get high enough scores, France will set this precedent for us, giving our racehorse girls and trainers the opportunity to go to the bigger stage on the world stage.”

"Good opera just defeated Shin-Taka in the Aoba Sho competition. If you perform normally this time, you will truly become heroes of Japan."

As a senior, Jinlang understands better than anyone what this spot means. Although Japanese horse racing culture has a long history and can even be considered a national culture, it is still not among the top-tier countries in the world. Although every country has different horse racing cultures and venues, Japan is considered one of the least favored countries.

Moreover, Japanese horse racing has not performed well in Europe and America. Although a few outstanding horses occasionally emerge, it is still difficult to say that they have gained worldwide recognition.

However, in this world, the existence of horse girls and trainers has changed this perspective. Undoubtedly, the news from Paris was not unfounded. The combination of Kogeki and Wada surprised horse girls and trainers in Europe and America. This Arc de Triomphe race was less a competition and more a presentation by Kogeki and Wada, representing Japan, to the world's horse girl associations.

Just how powerful is the force unleashed by their most perfect Japanese combination? Does it qualify them to stand at the world's top level? This is what Wada Kazuyo Opera aims to prove. If they can win over the professionals of the Central Racecourse of Paris, then Paris will acknowledge the transformation of Japanese racecourses and help more Japanese racecourses go global.

It has to be said that this is a result that the Japanese horse racing industry has struggled for countless years to achieve, but now it has been realized in just one year, which is truly eye-opening.

"Regardless of the outcome this time, Wada-kun, your collaboration with the opera will undoubtedly go down in history. In the records of the Japan Horse Racing Association, there will always be a place for you two."

"To settle this score, we need to have a drink, come on!"

Cheers! X3

The three men clinked their beer glasses again. Ikezoe and Wada drank draft beer, while Jinlang drank shochu mixed with oolong tea. After finishing their drinks in one go, the three of them let out a series of satisfied gasps.

"I haven't seen you, Ikezoe-kun, for a while now. The Golden Master is going to participate in the Satsuki Sho, aren't you nervous?" Wada, slightly tipsy, asked Ikezoe, having just finished buying several more pitchers of beer and oolong tea mixed with shochu for everyone.

"You've been busy with the real quirky competition, and we still don't know how it will turn out."

"Ah, I've been really busy lately. Karen just finished the GII Hanshin Marathon Championship. I plan to let Karen rest for a while before she goes on to compete for the GIII Hakodate Sprint Championship."

Ikezoe, whom we haven't seen for a long time, has indeed been very busy lately. On one hand, he is busy learning from Maruzensky, and on the other hand, he needs to worry about the training and competition arrangements for Shinjirei. He also needs to take care of the Dongshang Reform. He really wishes he could split himself into two, so naturally he doesn't have much time to arrange the Golden Master's affairs.

Fortunately, with the big battle imminent, the Golden Masters have become much more disciplined. Ikemoto also has great confidence in the Golden Masters, as the mere Classic Triple Crown is naturally no problem for them.

"After the races in Hakodate, it's the GIII Genran Cup. After these races are over, I'll take Karen-chan to the GI Sprint Girls Championship in the fall."

"Kallen-chan only has short-distance adaptability, so let's not join the fun and challenge for the mare triple crown. It will only damage Karen-chan's confidence. As for Orpheus... I'll definitely be there for her Satsuki Prize."

"Be careful, Ikezoe-kun. This year's Classic Year is full of hidden talents." Upon hearing this, Ima Nami said to Ikezoe with great seriousness, "Special Zhou, Miura Bourbon, Miyu... none of these three are weak. If you're not careful, even a Gold Master could be defeated."

Golden Master's performance is inconsistent, which is one of the reasons why, despite her strength as a racehorse girl, she is still a cause for concern. It is clear that both Ikezoe and Golden Master are making a fatal mistake – arrogance.

Ikezoe is easy to understand. He had previously ridden the Golden Master to win the Classic Triple Crown, and he was very clear about the Golden Master's strength. Therefore, he was confident that even without him, the Golden Master could easily win the Classic Triple Crown. But that was not the case.

Perhaps due to the precedent set by the Wada Kazuyo Opera, Ikezoe's nerves were somewhat numbed, making her feel that the classic treble was a piece of cake. But in reality, this time the classic treble is much more difficult to achieve. Miura Bourbon once dominated with an undefeated two-win record that rivaled Tokai Teio, and she also had the potential to win the Japanese Derby in Special Week. Yoneyu even defeated Miura Bourbon in the Chrysanthemum Sho, making her a specialized racehorse girl in long-distance races.

It can be said that all three competitors have the potential to win three championships and the possibility of defeating the Gold Master. Facing such a strong opponent, it would be a bad thing to let your guard down.

"Moreover, Mr. Chitian, you probably don't know this yet, but Miyu has become extremely strong, to the point that he can even threaten the Golden Master."

“Yes, Mr. Ikezoe, Miyu awakened his [Domain] ahead of schedule under the inspiration of the Gold Master, something even the Gold Master couldn’t do.” Wada said to Ikezoe with great concern:

"Even McQueen was startled by the rice bath back then. If we're careless now, the Satsuki Prize might be in serious trouble..."

"Ugh... that idiot Orphie, why did she have to do something so pointless as to make her opponent stronger..."

Ikezoe gradually realized the seriousness of the matter and scratched his head in distress, but still nodded and said, "I understand, Imai-senpai, Wada. I may have really slacked off during this time... I need to hurry up and get Orphie to train properly and regain the feeling of tension."

"Good to know, Mr. Ikezoe. Time is short. The Golden Master is very strong, but she still needs your help." Imamura nodded gently, then looked at Wada and asked:

"So, Wada-kun, have you made up your mind? After the Arc de Triomphe, will you stay in France to study opera with Hao Opera?"

"...To be honest, I didn't know." Wada shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I never thought I would be where I am today...I am really unworthy of this position and do not deserve such an honor."

"I'd like to know, Mr. Ikezoe, will you be going to Paris with the Gold Master? If you two are, you're sure you can beat the Arc de Triomphe, right?"

"Well... I really want to, but I think the teacher should go first."

Upon hearing this, Chi Tian smiled slightly and said, "My teacher has helped me so much, I must let her take this opportunity to fulfill her long-cherished wish. If we don't hurry, she will really be past the age of being eligible to attend Treson Academy, and then she may not have the chance to pursue her dream anymore."

"Even if Orphie and I do go to the Arc de Triomphe someday, I will give up my trainer spot to my teacher to repay her for her help to us."

"Maruzensky... Ikezoe-kun is indeed a grateful person."

Jin Lang also admired Ikezoe's choice. However, at this moment, Ikezoe's words seemed to have unintentionally given Wada some inspiration. He seemed to have thought of something, and after taking a sip of draft beer in a sullen voice, he also made his own decision.

Chapter 281: The Opening of the Satsuki Sho, the First Stop for the Gold Master

"It's finally here again... Satsuki Sho, Nakayama Racecourse."

"This feeling is really different. Last time I came to see the Wada-kun Yoshi Opera with a lot of worries, but this time I am standing here by myself. This feeling is really strange."

At the Zhongshan Racecourse, the Satsuki Sho event in April was as crowded as ever. However, perhaps because it was the first year of the reign of the "King of Opera," or perhaps because the fervor surrounding the emergence of opera had not yet subsided, or perhaps because many people had not yet recovered from the impact of the opera wave, this year's Satsuki Sho had slightly fewer people than in previous years.

Even with fewer participants, it is still the first stop of the classic triple crown. Although the Satsuki Sho is not the most prestigious among the classic triple crowns, as a GI event, this competition is enough to select a more promising player for the subsequent Japanese derby.

Inside the racetrack, Ikezoe stood with his hands in his pockets. Behind him, the Golden Master, wearing a mask and a championship outfit, slowly walked in and said calmly:

"I thought you weren't coming, Chi Tian. You've been disappearing quite thoroughly lately."

"Ah... Orpheus, I'm so sorry, I've just been too busy arranging your matches."

Faced with the indifferent attitude of the Golden Master, Ikezoe, who was originally admiring the cool and profound demeanor, suddenly transformed from a dignified trainer into a humble follower bowing and scraping to his racehorse girl. The speed at which he switched into his new state left the racehorse girls around him stunned, and they subconsciously kept their distance from Ikezoe.

"Trainer Ikezoe...do you usually interact with Master Gold like this?"

Beside her, Special Weekly, also dressed in a pink and white dress as her final outfit, couldn't help but feel a chill upon seeing this scene, and subconsciously remarked:

"Before I left the countryside, my mother told me that there are a lot of perverts in big cities, and Ikezoe trainer might be one of them..."

"System detection shows that Trainer Ikezoe's current emotional state towards the Golden Master is 22.2% flattery and 70% fear. After removing the remaining bias, it is determined that Trainer Ikezoe is afraid of the Golden Master's retaliation."

Beside Special Week, the slender Miura Happen, dressed in a cyberpunk-style final outfit, spoke in a tone reminiscent of a mechanical horse girl, her voice carrying a hint of sympathy for Ikezoe, the trainer, who was so cautious in front of her assigned horse girl.

However, Miura Bourbon couldn't understand how a trainer could end up in such a miserable state. She couldn't help but think back to her own trainer, Kuronuma, who had eight-pack abs and was a very strict and responsible trainer.

Miura Bourbon was his most prized disciple. Miura Bourbon did not have a superior bloodline, but relied on her own perseverance and relentless, brutal training. Kuronuma had always trained Miura Bourbon through harsh hill training. He firmly believed that even without a superior bloodline, a racehorse girl without a superior bloodline could become an excellent horse through scientific and rigorous training.

Miura Bourbon was Kuronuma's most prized horse girl, and the one who could perfectly execute his orders. Her modest achievements had already satisfied Kuronuma greatly—until he met the Golden Master.

The disastrous defeat of the two horses at the Yayoi Sho has made Miura Bourbon even stricter with herself recently. Although Kuronuma seemed to be hesitant about whether to intensify Miura Bourbon's training because of Ikezoe's previous warning, Miura Bourbon has already intensified her training on her own even without her trainer's instructions.

Now, this is the first stop of the classic Triple Crown. Miura Bourbon originally wanted to realize the dream of an undefeated Triple Crown like Rudolph and the great shock of her predecessors, but the defeat in Yayoi Sho forced her to lower her requirements to Triple Crown Racehorse Girl.

The Gold Master is her most formidable opponent on this path.

"The Golden Master is a formidable foe; we must be cautious in dealing with him."

Miura Bourbon nodded to herself, clenched her fists, and walked out on her own initiative. Special Week followed closely behind Miura Bourbon.

Finally, a Blue Rose racehorse girl dressed in an inconspicuous all-black final outfit peeked out, and the Golden Master, who was talking to Ikezoe, immediately locked onto her aura and turned to say:

"Mi Yu, you're here too."

"Ah, Master, yes... I've also come to the Satsuki Appreciation Ceremony."

Seeing that she couldn't hide any longer, Mi Yu ran up to the Golden Master and, looking at the Golden Master's dazzling final outfit, couldn't help but sigh with envy: