Uma Musume Girl, I'll tell you about my Santa Hat special move too?

There's no mistake, the runner named White Album is burning with... fighting spirit!

Following the demonic power unleashed by Stardust Illusion... she also awakened a new power called Battle Qi on this arena!

"Now—"

Hikari Toyama stared intently at the final straight line of the race, muttering to herself:

"Her win rate has gone from 0% back to 1%."

"Stardust Illusion! Facing such an opponent... it's your turn!"

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The white album in the arena is still unaware of the new power emerging from its body.

All she could see were the images of the finish line and the stardust illusion.

400m.

300m.

The final straightaway was quickly traversed as the two raced each other.

The two were almost evenly matched in their rapid advances: 280m, 260m... 240m, 220m...

Before the eyes of all the spectators, the two were about to sprint into the final 200m of the race—

Whether it was the lofty ideals, the lava giants, or other runners already behind them, they were all inspired by her desperate and relentless pursuit.

Amidst the deafening cheers for the stardust-filled illusion on the track, they raised their voices in celebration for this runner, just as ordinary as themselves:

"Charge with our share!!!"

"Go for it!!! White Album!"

You can do it!!!!!!!!!

This cheering was like a flash of light piercing the darkness, waking the white photo album from its madness.

yes……

Even so, even in today's situation—

As long as I can show the determination of Uma Musume, there will always be people who support me, and there will always be people who are inspired by my brilliance!

In the stands near the finish line, their trainer was already in tears. He, too, had forgotten all his worries, crying and shouting only for the final competition:

"Charge!!! White Album!!!"

(Let's settle this, Stardust Illusion.)

(These final 200 meters... these 200 meters will reveal to you the weight of three whole years!)

(This is my white photo album, the last of my Open Race running career!!!)

"Aaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!"

Roaring wildly, running wildly, going mad.

Her heart was already intertwined with that of everyone who supported her.

Everyone's hearts are focused on this runner, providing her with strength beyond anything else—

"?"

However, they faced such a formidable opponent.

The Stardust Illusion, however, did not respond.

As she stepped into the final 200 meters, she had already lowered her body completely.

The acceleration reached its peak at this moment...

boom!

The powerful kick, now amplified, slammed onto the grass.

The howling wind behind her pushed her forward.

Then, to everyone's astonishment, the Stardust Illusion completed its final acceleration!

That unbelievable last foot was revealed to everyone.

Unstoppable momentum, utterly devastating!

Unstoppable and invincible!

It swept across the grass at a speed that completely exceeded the expectations of all the competitors present.

That runner, ignoring the opponent who challenged him, instantly transformed into a howling westerly wind, widening the gap once again!

"..."

No one could continue speaking.

The sound of something cutting through the air.

A fierce wind howled.

A figure galloping wildly through the raging wind, its silhouette ravaging everything in its path.

The white album tries to catch up, but finds itself unable to reach the runner in the wind no matter what.

And so they watched helplessly as the gap between them and the other side widened.

"What is this...?"

There is no exciting shonen manga plot, and it doesn't even qualify as a duel.

The Stardust Illusion was just like that, running as it should, rushing into the finish line as it should.

This is a 99% chance of winning.

It's also a 1% defeat.

[Crossing the finish line! She has successfully shaken off her pursuers! No one can catch up—Stardust Illusion crosses the finish line!!!]

As the host announced, the runners who followed crossed the finish line one after another.

After the Stardust Illusion sprint, it slowly sheds the effects of inertia and begins to walk slowly around the sidelines to relax its body.

As soon as this runner approaches, the spectators on the track spontaneously cheer for her.

All eyes were on this player.

One horse leads the way, while all others fall silent.

The white photo album stood there with difficulty, and these eight words came to mind.

The scene of the final sprint of the stardust illusion still echoed in her mind...

(This is... a true top runner.)

That was all I had time to think.

The next moment, the white photo album's limbs could no longer support its body, and it swayed and fell directly onto the lawn.

Chapter 148 You Must Win (Bonus Chapter 1)

The match has officially ended!

[In this highly anticipated G3-level tournament, the Daily Queen's Cup, Stardust Illusion emerged victorious by a staggering 5 horse lengths!]

Swish!

Looking at the audience calling his name from the sidelines, Stardust Illusion once again raised his right hand and pointed to the sky.

This time she did not make another declaration, but all her supporters understood what she meant.

Everyone took a deep breath and shouted in unison:

"Lord Star Illusion!" xN

The exhilarating atmosphere dispelled the winter chill, and the Stardust Illusion stood still, bathed in the gale, enjoying the sight of everyone adoring him.

This young girl, just three days after her previous competition, once again stood on the G3 level stage, tearing the entire competition apart with her swift escape.

That domineering and wild figure was once again etched into everyone's eyes.

"...Stardust illusion."

This scene before my eyes will probably be an unforgettable memory for White Album for the rest of its life.

The king basks in the glory, enjoying that unique brilliance.

What are the feelings in White Album right now?

Frustration, anger, resentment, pain, sorrow... and guilt.

She gambled everything on this match, determined to push her limits on the field, but still didn't get the result she wanted.

Looking at her two teammates who helped her up, both of them, like the White Album, were already in tears.

I... lost...

White Album realized this.

In other words, she lost her last chance to stay on the team...

The white photo album is panting.

Rather than panting, she was simply escaping thought and forcing herself to focus entirely on her breathing.

If we don't do it this way...

Are we... are we going to break up?

The youngest of the three, the lava giant, was already sobbing uncontrollably, only able to whimper intermittently, and asked her two older sisters in front of her anxiously.

Lofty ideals remain silent, white photo albums gritted teeth.

Even if they don't want to admit it, they no longer have the chance.

"I'm sorry... I couldn't win... I couldn't claim the bounty for this move..."