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

"Aotake recalled that it's normal not to know much about Uma Musume if you've only recently started paying attention to her."

"Back then, this contestant's popularity wasn't much different from that of the top three in the Heisei era."

"The reason is her passionate and never-give-up personality."

Since the competition hadn't started yet, and the man with the binoculars was very sincere, Qingzhu, who was asked the question, and her fans were happy to provide some information:

"Initially, Qingzhu recalled that because her nails were very fragile, she could only debut in mud competitions."

"Because the muddy surface limits the speed of the athletes, it can effectively reduce the burden on their feet—but her results were not ideal."

"Even so, we have never seen Qingzhu recall with a look of frustration. No matter what, she is always so passionate. Seeing her like that... even we fans can't help but feel comforted."

"After that, seemingly due to the trainer's arrangement, Qingzhu finally stepped onto the grass for a race and quickly made a name for herself. Her impressive performance on the short track inspired everyone."

"Then came the world-famous mile championship race. In the final straight, Qingzhu recalled her fierce battle with Xiaoli Mao until the very last moment. Although she did not win, her determination to win was something even Xiaoli Mao's fans had to acknowledge."

"Compared to geniuses like Oguri Hat and Rudolf Symbol, Qingzhu's talent can only be considered mediocre at best... But with such talent, we have watched her grow step by step to reach the level she is today."

"We've watched her grow from a naive young girl into a strong one, just like a daughter. Given that, what reason do we have not to support her?"

Seeing that the father fan was still talking non-stop, the man with binoculars quickly took out a bottle of drink from the plastic bag next to him, unscrewed it, and handed it over.

Taking advantage of the moment when the other person tilted their head back to drink their beverage, he quickly continued asking questions:

"So, in your opinion, what are the advantages of Green Bamboo Memories over Stardust Illusions?"

The father put down his drink and glanced at the man with binoculars:

"You're a supporter of Stardust Illusion, aren't you?"

"That's...that's indeed the case."

The man with the binoculars didn't deny it, and nodded. He looked a little reserved, as if he was afraid that the other person wouldn't continue the conversation because they supported a different contestant.

"It's okay. As long as the riders aren't attacked, everyone has the freedom to like Uma Musume."

This father fan was very magnanimous and didn't care that the two people they supported were competitors. He patted him on the shoulder and continued to explain:

"In my opinion, Stardust Illusion is indeed a very strong runner. In the first two G3 races, her escape strategy had an overwhelming advantage."

"She is indeed very strong in this aspect. Whether it is the accelerated attack in the early game, the positional handling in the middle game, or the final burst of the end game, Stardust Illusion's level is quite strong. It can be said that she is a player who sweeps across the field like a storm."

This father, a fan, objectively shared his views on the Stardust Illusion, but the next moment, he abruptly changed his tone:

"If you only look at speed and acceleration, she is indeed extremely threatening... Unfortunately, the most crucial part, her body, is like a piece of paper."

“In past matches, Stardust Mirage has never engaged in a single physical confrontation, which is the best proof of her physical weakness.”

"Even a paper airplane flying at top speed can only sigh in vain when facing a wall, right?"

"You ask me what Qingzhu's greatest advantage is? Without a doubt, her advantage is her body, which has been tempered and refined over the past five years."

"Her physical attributes and her basic training are definitely the most powerful weapons in this game, and the best guarantee for defeating Daewoo."

"Actually, I'm also very much looking forward to seeing how Stardust Illusion, who clearly has shortcomings in strength and endurance, will deal with Qingzhu Memories, who has such a restrained physical ability.

"Just thinking about the outcome of this match is enough to get my blood pumping!"

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The people in the stands were excitedly discussing what might happen next, a scenario they would typically contemplate before each match.

However, what they ultimately want to see is the actual live match.

[All the racehorses are in the starting gate and ready! The Yomiuri Mile race has finally officially begun today. The referee has raised his right hand, and the race is about to start—]

In the arena, all the female racehorses assumed their ready-to-run positions, their momentum reaching its peak.

beep--

boom!

As the whistle signaling the start of the race sounded, all twelve gates opened simultaneously, and all the competitors rushed onto the track.

However, among these contestants, one person's figure stood out:

[All runners have now completed the start, and the runner groups have instantly begun to separate, with runners determining their running style based on their foot strength... Wait, who is this runner lagging behind!?]

[It's a stardust illusion! Did the stardust illusion malfunction during its release?!]

Exiting the gate is a common occurrence in races. Before the start, athletes may not sprint immediately due to various reasons.

In addition, the terrain of the racecourse today could easily affect one's starting pace if one is not careful, causing one to be a step behind when leaving the gate.

Even a one-second delay in exiting the gate can leave a gap of several horse lengths between you and these high-speed runners.

Especially for Stardust Illusion of the Great Escape Technique, this one-second difference in time directly forced her to fall to the back of the group where only the chasing horse would stay!

[This is unbelievable! The much-anticipated Stardust Illusion has already fallen into such a disadvantageous situation just after it was released. Can she still catch up and turn the tide!?]

Let's take a look at the early stages. Ringing Mach has already surged to the front of the pack; it seems she's poised to take the lead in this race!

[Following closely behind was Mach's teammate, who rang the bell in a parade. This runner, along with Qingzhu Huiyi who followed behind, maintained the distance of the leading marathon, continuing to advance along the inside of the course.]

Chapter 166 (3rd update) The Accumulation of Being a Sports Student

Departing late…

On the track, Stardust Illusion looked at the dense crowd in front of him and the empty track behind him.

Even she couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

The moment she stepped off the gate, she had already adopted a starting posture with her legs leaning forward to the limit in order to gain greater initial speed.

However, upon taking the first step, he instantly lost his balance after stepping on a piece of grass that had already broken.

Even though Stardust Illusion regained her balance immediately, that brief moment was enough for the other contestants to leave her behind.

(Are you kidding me...? I actually ended up at the very back?)

Stardust Illusion lowered its head slightly, its eyes already blazing with fury.

This wasn't because others would surpass me, but because of the anger I felt at having been so pathetic from the very beginning.

One person is in the lead.

Five people go first.

The remaining runners are those who use the center-running or rear-running style.

Stardust Illusion narrowed his eyes slightly, calming his slightly anxious heart, and began to analyze the current situation.

Based on her running style and current observations of the competitors, once she can seize the starting position and begin her run, these opponents should have little chance of posing a significant threat to her.

The only problem now is... how to turn the chase into a full-scale escape?

To make the Great Escape effective, you must establish a sufficient advantage zone in the first half of the race.

In other words, Stardust Illusion needs to achieve a remarkable comeback against 11 opponents in the first 800 meters of the race, and also leave everyone else behind.

(Just thinking about it makes me realize how incredibly difficult it truly is.)

Looking at it from another perspective, Stardust Illusion's A-grade follow-up adaptation footwork is also a perfect match for the current situation.

Although she hadn't specifically trained for chasing, she could still rely on the powerful acceleration of her last foot to overtake others in the latter half of the race.

however…

Stardust Illusion didn't consider any other options at all.

Within the system page, invisible to anyone, that skill was flashing incessantly.

Its name is...

[Golden skill activated!]

boom!

Unlike other runners who, after adjusting their position, begin to run at a steady pace.

The moment Stardust Illusion took that step, his entire body suddenly lowered.

She lowered her waist to its limit, clearly preparing for a full-speed overtaking maneuver—

(Is she crazy!?)

The female racehorses at the back of the pack turned around and stared at the runner in astonishment.

Although this move is quite difficult, it is undoubtedly a posture used to accelerate a sprint, which is not hard to see.

But the problem is...

Stardust illusion. Did this runner, even though he started late and fell to the back, not consider conserving his energy for a later run or a middle-of-the-road approach in this race...?

Moreover, due to the rain, the grass on the track has become muddy, and even Stardust Illusion himself was affected by the heavy rain at the start, causing him to start late.

Under such difficult conditions, even if the racehorse girl is just running at her usual pace, she may still experience situations such as missing a step, slipping, or even taking the wrong step.

Having the speed of a car but still being made of flesh and blood, if an accident were to occur while they were sprinting at full speed, it would be an absolutely irreversible tragedy!

In this situation, doesn't Stardust Illusion feel even the slightest bit of fear?

Is it really worth her sprinting so hard just because she's in a starting position at the beginning of the race?

the answer is--

Mi—need I say more?!

For those who have already mastered the Stardust Illusion called Explosive Leader, the Great Escape is ingrained in their very being.

Racing at the very front of the pack, he unleashed his speed, leaving everyone else behind and giving the audience an unparalleled, dazzling moment!

This was her great escape.

Isn't this exhilarating feeling worth risking your life for?!

Stardust Illusion suddenly stomped out, blasting a shallow crater into the lawn in front of it.

In her eyes, it seemed as if a runner's silhouette appeared ahead.

The runner was wearing a long white coat-like robe, with his hands deeply hidden in his sleeves…

Alice, a runner who has become a trainer, also guided her on running techniques.