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

No, worrying about other competitors at a time like this is simply too impolite...

Orihime is also a proud runner, and even though she is still somewhat confused at this moment, her determination to keep moving forward is not a false one.

As a runner on the track, what should she do in Super Creek?

That's of course a response to her! A response to this rival who admires Orihime!

Superstream moved nimbly, also beginning to increase its speed.

This unique running style was indeed a special stride she happened to master back then in order to conceal her leg injuries.

As if rejecting the ground, Superstream's footsteps greatly increased her time in the air, correspondingly reducing the time her horseshoes trod on the grass.

This unique running style allowed her to conserve a lot of energy to deal with the situation ahead.

And the second corner of the race is just around the corner...

Megumi McQueen and the other two also took action. The rushing Orihime was like a signal, causing the three of them to start fighting at the same time!

[Golden debuff skill, Charming Whisper, activated!]

[Golden Skill: Gale Ichimonji, activated!]

Super Stream suddenly felt a non-existent murmur in her ear, a tempting sound that urged her to stop and rest for a moment...

Meanwhile, on the other side, Megumi McQueen suddenly raised her head, her whole body emitting a faint purple light that broke through the wind barrier in front of her, and she continued to accelerate forward!

With Orihime, who was already closing in from behind, Super Stream was immediately surrounded by the three of them.

However, she showed no worry under these circumstances, and instead smiled.

(It feels like... I've returned to the days when I fought alongside my trainers.)

Want to surround me? Things won't be that simple.

"We've now entered the bend, haven't we?"

Now that we've come to the bend... well, let me show you!

The real reason I'm considered one of the Heisei Three is my running style that once defeated Oguri Hat—

[Golden Skill: Arc Artist, Activated!]

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At the starting line, Higanbana Toyama smiled and looked at the three people beside her, asking:

"How are they doing? They're all in good spirits, aren't they?"

This training match involved several teams, so most of their trainers were also present.

Ryu Nishizaki, Hana Tojo, and Minamisakawa.

"Without realizing it, Toyama, you've already been able to organize training matches of this caliber at any time."

Using the stadium lights, Ryu Nishizaki looked at the running athletes:

"Just a few months ago, you were trying to trick Ahua into accompanying Stardust Illusion on a trip. It feels like only yesterday."

"It hasn't been long to begin with."

Tojo Hana crossed her arms over her chest.

She pushed up her glasses, her expression unchanged, but she felt just as emotional as Nishizaki Ryu.

Stardust Illusion—she practically watched this runner grow from a newbie who struggled to even finish a 1200m race into the racehorse girl who could almost instantly become a world-class runner…

She originally thought that the contestants she had gathered in her team could be considered the pinnacle of the Japanese horse racing world.

But seeing the seemingly endless growth of Stardust Illusion, Tojo Hana couldn't help but waver...

Could she really do something beyond her wildest imagination?

“Yes, I noticed there seems to be a lot of special equipment around the track.” Nansaka’s tone was gentle as she pointed around the track:

"There were quite a few things hanging on the railing."

"You have a sharp eye, don't you?" Toyama Hikari didn't deny it; instead, she proudly introduced herself:

"High-speed cameras, the latest speedometers and rangefinders... Since Alice joined our team, our investment in technology has increased significantly."

"But it's worth it overall. I've been able to develop more detailed training plans recently."

With a hint of boasting, she smiled at her three colleagues:

"Therefore, even without someone stopping the clock at the finish line, we can accurately obtain all the data from the race, which is beneficial to everyone—"

"You're trying to persuade us to make this training match a regular occurrence, right?"

Tojo Hana interrupted Toyama Hikari's self-praise in a cold tone.

"However, I won't agree to that."

Just from hearing the initial introduction, Tojo Hana knew exactly what Toyama Hikari was planning.

But this time she disagreed with this approach:

“Our team already has these devices, so we don’t need your support, Toyama.”

"Are you scared? Ah Hua, your last failure must have left a deep impression on you."

Hikari Toyama immediately glared at Tojo Hana with her signature lopsided eyes and moved closer to her, doing everything she could to mock her.

However, this time Tojo Hana remained completely unmoved and didn't buy into it at all:

“Narita Shirohito and Stardust Illusion are absolute rivals. She was only able to participate in this training match after I gave her permission.”

"However, since we are ultimately destined to face off in the Satsuki Sho, I am unwilling to selflessly help this competition monster under my command!"

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While the trainers were exchanging ideas, the training race had already passed the first half of the course and entered the 800m mark.

Generally speaking, training races are held to keep runners healthy and prevent them from injuring themselves due to excessive exertion.

Therefore, short distance races of 1000m to 1400m are usually arranged so that athletes can maintain a good competitive state without suffering the kind of exhaustion that occurs in a real competition.

However, today's 1600m training race was different.

After the first 800m race, most of the athletes on the field were already in good form.

Their unrestrained running and all-out competition clearly demonstrated the same winning mentality they displayed in high-stakes events.

Coupled with the already impressive skills of each player, they managed to create a training match with the intensity of a G2 or even G1 level event.

At this moment, SuperStream felt a slight sense of surprise at the runners in front of him:

He admires Orihime, Narita Shirohito, Mejiro McQueen, and possesses excellent qualities.

The speed and intensity they are displaying right now are almost on par with the level of intensity that Super Stream has experienced in Open tournaments.

(They're totally fired up... Are they trying to decide the winner before the official match even starts?)

Super Stream couldn't help but smile wryly, but his concentration only increased.

The situation on the track has become even more intense.

Judging from the current situation, the two who escaped, Stardust Illusion and Miura Bourbon, clearly still have enough strength left, while Twin Turbo is starting to sway, obviously showing signs of being unable to hold on any longer.

Three or four horse lengths behind, you can see the figures of Orihime, Megumi McQueen, and Narita Shirahito galloping by.

Their steps were equally powerful, and their speed was visibly increasing, as if they could launch an attack on the mass escape at any moment.

The remaining options were Excellent Quality running alongside him and Mi Yu lagging behind at the very back of the group.

Although her excellent qualities didn't prompt her to accelerate and catch up, the growing, almost demonic aura surrounding her clearly indicated that this runner hadn't given up on the possibility of winning.

(So ​​now the only problem is... rice bath.)

As a trainer in the Draco team, Super Stream naturally knows about the new member, Mi Yu.

Although she can now barely complete the excessive training that Toyama Hikari puts her through, it won't completely improve Miyu's weak physique so quickly.

Mi Yu's physical development was somewhat delayed, and coupled with being the youngest among these runners, it's understandable that she can't keep up with the pace group...

With this thought in mind, Super Stream, along with the other competitors, crossed the end of the third turn and headed straight into the final turn.

Here we come, the position that will truly decide the outcome!

Her heart skipped a beat.

In a race, most runners' early and mid-stage pace, stamina, and running style are all part of the strategy that leads to ultimate victory.

What truly determines the outcome is often the current stage of the competition.

The last 600 meters of the race, the distance of the last three waves!

"Huh...huh..."

Just by hearing their breathing, Narita Shirahito could tell that the other two runners beside him clearly had plenty of energy left.

Judging by breathing alone, her own panting was much louder and more rapid than the other two, clearly showing a difference in this aspect.

"But... having enough physical strength isn't enough!"

Thump, thump, thump... My heart is beating slowly.

next second.

Thump thump thump thump!!

"Stardust Illusion!!"

boom.

A furious roar echoed throughout the training ground, mingled with the thunderous rumble of the grass being trampled by tremendous force.

The wolf-like figure suddenly accelerated, surging directly towards the guy who had defeated her before!

"Starting in a place like this—!?"

shit!