"—Of course, I really can't do anything about exams, classes, and attendance." Golden Journey waved his hand, and when Chi Tian and Golden Master finally let go of each other's embrace, their hands were still interlocked, their fingers tightly clasped together.
After a long while, Chi Tian bowed very respectfully to the Golden Journey, saying with utmost admiration and respect:
"Thank you so much for everything you've done, Miss Golden Journey."
"...Don't be so polite, I'm just doing this for the happiness of my family."
It was the first time Golden Journey had received such a grand gesture, and he was a little unaccustomed to it, but he still nodded slightly and said, "And I also have a favor to ask, Trainer Ikezoe—do you remember what I said before?"
"Although the children in our family are not exactly easy to manage, I still hope they can achieve something."
"Even if they may not achieve the same results as the master's child, or become some kind of unparalleled genius, I still hope that they can strive and work hard, and at least, like the master, live a life without any regrets."
Golden Journey spoke calmly, then silently turned to look at Zhongshan Celebration and Dream Journey beside him. These two had obviously already discussed things with Golden Journey beforehand, and were not surprised by the current outcome.
The first to step forward was Zhongshan Qingdian. She had long understood that the older sister would definitely try to get her into Chitian's group. Although she was very energy-conscious and didn't care about anything else, she didn't intend to refuse the older sister's kindness.
Moreover, she never intended to refuse. Because of the Gold Master, Zhongshan Qingdian also realized that she, as the older sister, could no longer slack off. She had to produce some results so that she could not remain "the older sister of the Gold Master" for the rest of her life.
Moreover, unlike the master, Zhongshan Festival did not find Ikezoe annoying. On the contrary, she was quite curious. A trainer who could even tame her own eccentric younger sister must have a very interesting life ahead of her, right?
"My name is Zhongshan Qingdian. It's a bit troublesome to introduce myself, but I will participate in the competition and train hard."
"On another note, what I pursue is seizing that momentary opening to break through the enemy ranks, a competition that challenges the limits—isn't this world just like gambling? Win and you go to heaven, lose and you go to hell."
"I have absolutely no interest in going to hell, so you have to let me keep winning, trainer."
After a brief self-introduction, the last word he used to address me showed that Nakayama Keiki recognized Ikezoe's worth. Soon after, Nakayama Keiki turned his gaze to the other side, to the only one who had not yet expressed his opinion, Yume Ride.
Seeing this, Meng Zhilu stepped forward expressionlessly. She was even shorter than the Golden Master and a head shorter than Chi Tian, but her dangerous aura sent chills down one's spine. She calmly said:
“I am Dream Journey, the master’s older sister—you know that.”
"Don't have too high expectations of me; I haven't approved of you yet."
"Be prepared. I may not have the talent of a master... but I won't allow you to turn me into an ordinary racehorse girl, Ikezoe."
"—Please give me your guidance."
Faced with the increasingly rebellious nature of the Zhongshan Festival and the Dream Journey, Ikezo knew that the challenges posed by the three goddesses to him might have only just begun...
Chapter 582: Freshmen at the Start of the School Year
The addition of Dream Journey and Nakayama Festival indicates that not only is Ikezoe's team expanding, but Wada and Imami's teams will also likely follow suit and increase their roster. After all, the earlier batch of racehorse girls are almost retired, and if new racehorse girls are not trained, the team may enter a period of stagnation.
—Although this doesn’t seem like a bad idea, after all, they’ve been busy for so long, it would be good for them to take a good rest, but at least for now, Chi Tian has no such wish. The Dream Trip and the Zhongshan Festival, either one is enough to “torture” him through the most difficult years.
Fortunately, with the Golden Master around, Dream Journey and Zhongshan Festival didn't dare to be too reckless. In addition, even if Makoto retires in the future, he will definitely not leave the team, so Ikezoe's personal safety can still be guaranteed.
However, the only thing that surprised everyone was Hotan's decision.
"Are you planning to train some less-than-stellar racehorse girls as trial runners? That's a rather novel decision, Wada-kun."
When they heard Wada's decision, both Iwanami and Ikezoe were somewhat surprised. Ikezoe even asked curiously, "I thought you would find a few more familiar kids, like Qi Ruijun and Miqi Rocket... but now you're actually planning to become a general trainer?"
"To be honest, this decision really surprised me. Wada, tell me what you're thinking?"
"...I've thought a lot about this lately. I feel that our team can't be a team that's only open to the top-tier race girls. While that would certainly make our team's overall quality very high, it might not be fair to the other kids."
Hearing this, Wada remained silent for a moment before saying softly, "To be honest, I'm not some discerning talent scout. I've only gotten to where I am today because of my past memories of good opera and 'The Raging Waves.' I know my own abilities very well, and I also know how much less trouble good opera can cause. Therefore, I don't think this is my true level."
“Every girl on our team is very strong, so strong that they can even leave other ordinary racehorse girls in the dust. But I think those girls who have made it this far through their own efforts also need recognition and encouragement.”
"At the very least, I want them to know that joining our team doesn't automatically make them strong, or that anyone who can join is a genius... I want them to be down-to-earth, to use their limited talents to unleash abilities beyond their limits."
"I understand what Wada-kun means. That's how the Miqi Rocket was designed back then, right?" Jinlang nodded in understanding, and Wada nodded in agreement, saying:
"Yes, the Miki Rocket unleashed power beyond its own limits back then, allowing me to achieve my eighth GI... After that, I understood that these seemingly ordinary children could also unleash power beyond their own."
"So I also want to open the door to those ordinary or not so outstanding children - now our status as trainers is very convenient for us, I don't need to focus on training just one child, but can train more racehorse girls at once."
“I can train Opera and Raging Waves well now. Next time, maybe I can train three, four, or even seven or eight racehorse girls together. They may not all become the strongest racehorse girls, but I may be able to help them reach a higher level.”
"Even if it's just one GI or one GII, as long as they reach that level, I think that would be doing right by these kids."
Wada understood perfectly that a good horse needs a good saddle. If he were to ruin the talents of other excellent racehorse girls besides Good Opera, he would only hinder their abilities. After all, Wada was able to create such a miracle with Good Opera because of their bond and the approval of the three goddesses.
As for other children who have no connection with him... he's afraid he wouldn't be able to teach them at his level, and would even ruin their talents. If that happened, Wada would never be able to forgive himself.
But at least, with my own skill level, I should be able to teach some ordinary racehorse girls to break through their limitations... That way, not only can I improve my own skills, but I can also help those girls achieve their dreams and goals. Why not?
It's just a bit tough, and for those kids, being able to become a member of Team Miracle and be trained by one of their trainers should be something to be happy about, right?
"If that's the case, our team's size might need to expand significantly starting with you, Wada!"
As for Wada's decision, Ikezoe and Imai thought about it and felt that it was all beneficial and without any harm. Although they had always said that "Miracle Team is not a team that is simply open to geniuses" - all along, the talent of their Uma Musume members had not seemed to be able to prove this point, so it would be good if Wada was willing to do so.
Moreover, this is also very beneficial to their team's reputation. Miracle's GI monopoly for several years has made many teams and trainers very dissatisfied, so taking this opportunity to transform is not a bad idea.
Moreover, this is good for Wada as well, as it allows him to improve his skills and stop being trapped in the shadow of good operas. Perhaps before long, Wada will have the confidence to teach more talented children.
Of course, the most important point is that, given Wada's current status, regardless of whether the racehorses under his command achieve good results, the more he recruits, the more salary and subsidies he will receive. If these girls can achieve more good results, it will be even better for Wada.
Trainers—it sounds like a prestigious job, but it's all about a fixed salary… The prize money from horse races has absolutely nothing to do with them; it only determines how much their allowance is…
It seems that Wada and Good Opera will still need a lot of money in their married life. Although Good Opera's current prize money has reached the top in Japan, it is likely that no Uma Musume will surpass Good Opera's figure for several years to come. After all, an undefeated record and a winning streak for GI have greatly solidified Good Opera's position.
But Wada definitely still wants to spend his own money honestly. The prize money for a good opera is the business of the opera itself, and that won't change even after marriage, even if the opera doesn't mind giving all its prize money to Wada...
"Well then, both Ikezoe-kun and I have plans. What about you, Imai-senpai?"
"Yes, Senior Jinlang, we don't need to worry about the East Sea Emperor and the Golden Ship for the next two years, but McQueen is about to go on an overseas expedition, right? Do you have a candidate in mind?"
"Well... I haven't decided yet." Jinlang nodded silently upon hearing this, as he was indeed considering which racehorse girl he should choose next.
Jinlang has many promising racehorse girls in his memory, but he may not be able to meet them in the world of racehorse girls, nor may he be able to recognize them. After all, racehorse girls are generally very good-looking, so who can tell at a glance which child is a genius and which child is ordinary?
Jinlang used to not think about these things, but now that he's become younger, he hopes to cultivate more talented children—not expecting them to be like Megumi McQueen or the Emperor of the East Blue, but at least they need to have the potential of GI.
Why don't we take this opportunity to wander around Treson College?
"The new school year is about to begin, and Treson Academy will be open to the public as usual. It should attract a lot of racehorse girls. Let's see if we can find any good ones then."
"Okay." X2
Jinlang's words made Wada and Ikezoe nod. Ikezoe wasn't in a hurry. Even if there were good students, he was afraid he wouldn't have the energy to teach them. Zhongshan Festival and Dream Journey would officially start school next year, and he was afraid he would be too busy.
Wada wasn't too worried. He had already prepared to have Nutao and Miyu draw the welcome version for the Miracle Team. All he had to do was put it in a prominent place on campus, and he wouldn't have to worry about not being able to attract a new Uma Musume (horse girl).
As for Jin Lang, he was the most cautious of the three. He planned to take Emperor, Megumi McQueen, and Golden Ship to search for some promising talents within the school.
Chapter 583: The Emperor and McQueen's Two Little Fans
"Everyone, today is the new visiting season for Treson Academy. Please enter Treson Academy in an orderly manner, please do not litter or make loud noises. There will be staff members to guide you on your tour."
Early the next morning, Tsuna stood at the gate of Tresen Academy, repeatedly speaking the same words through a loudspeaker. The crowds pouring into Tresen Academy were truly terrifying. During this visiting season, all the racehorse girls at Tresen Academy set up stalls like a school festival, providing a good environment for visitors and giving the racehorse girls, who had been busy for almost a year, a time to relax.
Many of the visitors were human, and the proportion of horse girls was also very high. They were all either fully authentic or not yet, and they all looked curiously at this largest and most prestigious horse girl junior high school in Japan, looking at everything around them as if they had stepped into a sacred place.
"Is this Teresen Academy? It's huge!"
"So many legendary female racehorses were born here!"
"Ah! Look! There are huge posters for great operas!"
The most eye-catching thing, without a doubt, is a huge poster on the student council building of Treson College, featuring the current student council president's love of opera. It seems to want to block out the entire student council building, so huge that it blots out the sky.
The image above depicts a magnificent opera singer, dressed in a triumphant costume, running with a confident smile, accompanied by the words in large gold letters: "Behold my glorious grasp of victory!"
Good opera ultimately couldn't resist its own desire to perform. The posters of noble families that she saw in Europe had a huge impact on her, which finally made her spend a lot of money to create such a large poster to hang in the student union building.
This action undoubtedly infuriated the academy, but there was nothing they could do about it. After all, taking it back now would damage the academy's reputation and severely impact the enthusiastic opera performance.
Fine, let her go... What can she do, having such a show-off president like this...
"However, Good Opera, it seems your trainer is recruiting new horse girls. Are you sure it's okay if you don't go and take a look?" Qi Cao looked at Good Opera, who was sitting in the office looking quite relaxed, with curiosity. Because of the huge poster blocking the sunlight, the lights in the room had to be turned on, but Qi Cao was curious that Good Opera could sit still.
She knew very well that this "end-of-the-century overlord" seemed tolerant and generous, able to praise you from any angle and never get angry no matter what—but he was always very concerned about the issue of the trainer in Hotan.
Especially since she is a very jealous person, she was already unhappy about sharing the same trainer with Nutao. She had only recently gotten used to this relationship, but Naze Fumino is still a topic that can make Good Opera furious on the spot, and can even make her jealous by grabbing Wada and making him jump on the horse.
But now, facing the fact that Wada is about to recruit a new horse-riding girl, the fact that Kogeki is so calm is quite surprising to me. Has this jealous president changed her ways?
"Hahahaha! I'm furious! I'm the Overlord, and an Overlord should have a broad mind! I must not lose my composure over such a small matter."
But Good Opera laughed easily upon hearing this: "Moreover, my Ryuji is now trying to break through his own limits and break free from the aura of this overlord. This is something that makes me extremely gratified and proud. How could I be angry?"
"It's great that you think that way." Hearing this, Qi Cao breathed a sigh of relief and nodded in satisfaction, casually remarking:
"I heard that this time, Wada trainer is going to recruit several new racehorse girls, and there are no restrictions on the racehorse girls he is looking for. He said it is to help even the most ordinary girls achieve their GI aspirations."
"That's surprising, but if he can really do it, it might be an opportunity for most female racehorses, and everyone would be very grateful to him."
"..."
However, Qi Cao's words made Hao Geju's expression stiffen slightly—to be honest, she wasn't very clear about Wada's recruitment of new horse girls, because Wada had only mentioned it to her briefly, and then she was busy with Nu Tao and Mi Yu who volunteered to help.
But now, Good Opera is gradually realizing that things are not as she thought. Her dear Ryuji is actually recruiting some children with average talent to be racehorse girls?
Ah, it's not that Good Opera wouldn't allow it. After all, regardless of the talent of the racehorse girls, they all have equal right to find their favorite trainers. But what worries Good Opera is what comes next—"helping ordinary racehorse girls achieve their GI goals."
Theoretically speaking, all the racehorse girls from Treson Academy have the potential to stand on the GI track, but being able to stand on it and being able to win are two different things. But if, as Kiss says, Ryuji's goal is to enable ordinary children to also win GI... then he will definitely be respected by a large number of children.
Add to that her already endearing personality and face (just kidding)... Now, Good Opera is starting to worry about whether their own Ryuji can escape unscathed.
Surely... she doesn't need to worry? The opera singer thought to herself, a little uncertainly.
……
"Then, I'll go with Nutao and Miyu to the other side to recruit new personnel."
Not far from the entrance of Treson Academy, He Tian, Nu Tao, and Mi Yu stood together. Nu Tao held up a large sign with the recruitment advertisement that she, Mi Yu, and He Tian had painstakingly drawn up—recruitment for the He Tian team.
"Then I'll go and keep Orphie and the others company. It's a rare opportunity for us to relax." Chi Tian shrugged. His team didn't need to recruit anyone. The most important thing now was to build a good relationship with the two new members. Even though he was quite familiar with Dream Journey in some ways, Dream Journey didn't have their memories now, so he should be careful.
Wada and Ikezoe quickly went about their own business, while Jinlang looked at the East Sea Emperor, Meguro McQueen, and Golden Ship beside him and said with a gentle smile, "Let's go and see if there are any good prospects to join our team."
"No problem!" x3
Everyone showed great enthusiasm for this recruitment. When Jinlang and his three horse girls wandered around Treson Academy, the three horse girls stared intently at every horse girl who passed by, as if they wanted to see the potential of these children through this method.
However, the truth is that most of the female fans were so intimidated by the aura unintentionally released by the three women that they immediately left. Even some of the female fans who were their fans were scared away by the heavy atmosphere and did not dare to come forward for autographs.
Jinlang isn't paying attention to any of that right now; he's searching for more talented horse girls, but just looking won't get him anywhere...
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