Why was I assigned to be a horse girl?

The apartment that Hitotsu Amber rents is the legendary lowest-end 1R type apartment, with one bedroom and one bathroom, which can only meet the most basic living needs and no other requirements.

"Let's put these clothes and stuff on the ground first!"

Kotobuki Toru nodded and put down the paper bag he was carrying. With the bag in place, the minimalist apartment, which was no more than twenty square meters, seemed even smaller. While Hitoko Amber locked the door and checked the mailbox, Kotobuki Toru took the opportunity to look around at the interior decoration:

There was absolutely no decoration.

In the center of the room sits a small, elegant coffee table. A large-page calendar lies quietly on the table, next to which lies a ballpoint pen with its cap off and not yet put back on. Upon closer inspection, you'll find that besides the clearly marked dates and seasons, the calendar is filled with all sorts of information, such as "Special offers at XX supermarket" and "Orders will increase this weekend, so you need to leave early," and other reminders.

Of course, there was also an even more meticulous training plan. Every day, how much was done, whether it was completed, and all the important indicators were carefully marked by Fei Tu Hu Po.

Near the bottom of the window frame was probably where Scarlet Amber's bed was. The pillow on the bed didn't look very soft; it was probably made of hand-filled buckwheat hulls, covered by a clean white pillowcase.

Next to the pillow was a round, chubby throw pillow. This throw pillow looked a bit loose and seemed to be quite old. Upon closer inspection of the top and bottom areas of the pillow, it could be seen that the cotton had been squeezed and stretched for a long time, resulting in a hollow shape.

At this moment, Hitotsu Kohaku also locked the door and came over. Seeing Kotobuki Toru concerned about her body pillow, she immediately explained awkwardly, "Actually, this body pillow was fine a while ago... but recently I seem to have hugged it too hard and it broke."

Kotobuki Toru nodded in understanding. Judging from her choice of such a small apartment and her habit of sleeping with something in her arms, Hitokohaku really did lack a sense of security...

However, it seems that she doesn't really have any family members who can provide her with a sense of security... Over time, as they've gotten to know each other better, Hitoko has used her household registration book as a bet quite a few times. The so-called truly optimistic person would not hesitate to make fun of their own experiences, and Hitoko is probably a perfect example of someone like her.

While one might sympathize with Hitoko Amber's lack of security, it wouldn't be safe for anyone to sleep next to her. After all, with her arms wrapped around her like that, if someone else were to be restrained by Hitoko Amber's iron arms and deadly scissor legs, wouldn't they be suffocated to death?

"Tou Tou, sit down. Let me tidy up these clothes first."

"Then I'll have to bother you." Kotobuki Toru sat cross-legged by the small tea table, watching Hitoko Amber tidy up the movable clothes rack placed against the wall.

"This place really only has one bathroom and one living room?"

“Yes, if anything happens, you can just move your feet a little.” Fei Tu Hu Po tiptoed to reach the clothes on the clothes rack. Through the black stockings, you could see the girl’s perfect arches.

"The only downside is that there's nowhere to put things, so you have to clean out unnecessary clutter frequently... like these, hehe!"

As she spoke, Fei Tu Hu Po reached out her slender hand and gently took down the coat and shirt that were obviously several sizes too big from the clothes rack. The clothes swayed slightly in her hands, and Fei Tu Hu Po stared at the clothes from time to time, lost in thought, as if she was recalling something.

It's not hard to guess that these clothes are the old clothes that Hitotsu Amber left behind, and Hitotsu Amber is currently folding them one by one and putting them into plastic bags.

Remembering what Hitoko had said about cleaning up the clutter, Kotobuki Toru shifted her position on the tatami mat and moved closer. She took the clothes Hitoko had taken down and, while helping her fold them, asked, "You don't want any of these clothes anymore?"

Hitotsu Kohaku smiled slightly as she looked at Kotobuki Toru, who was sitting beside her helping her, and said.

"Of course not. The lady stuffed so many dresses into my bag, and the shop assistant also stuffed a bunch of underwear and stockings into my gifts, saying it was to thank the generous lady... If it were just one or two pieces, I could squeeze them in, but now there's really no place to put these old men's clothes. I should make room for these dresses and school uniforms. I'll donate them to people in need when I have time."

Fei Tu Hu Po handed her one piece, and Qin Chui Tou folded one piece after she finished playing it, and then continued, "I thought you would keep all these clothes as a souvenir or something?"

"What is there to commemorate? There are so many things in the world that need to be commemorated. If you had to remember everything, how tiring would that be?"

After handing the last piece of clothing to Kotobuki Toru, Hitobuki Kohaku knelt down beside him and began taking out the expensive garments one by one from Venus's paper bag.

"The price of this one piece of clothing is almost equivalent to all the clothes I don't want anymore. And now that the new ones have arrived, the old ones should go!"

Kotobuki Toru scratched his head, momentarily realizing that Hitokohaku truly possessed a kind of seemingly foolish wisdom. He was even a little unsure whether Hitokohaku's earlier statement, "When the new arrives, the old should be discarded," was referring to the old clothes or something else entirely...

"So, you're saying you've accepted it? The dress, and anything else?"

"I haven't fully accepted it yet, but I will try to."

Hitotsu Amber smiled in response: "Life is much more interesting now than before, so I'll try to accept everything!"

Kotobuki Toru laughed too: "That's good."

Then, Hitotsu Amber changed the subject: "But TouTou, although I've decided to try to accept it, let's make this clear first! We're in a relationship where we entrust our dreams to each other, so we're practically a community of fate. But one thing at a time, you can't fall in love with me! Um... it feels a bit strange to say it like this."

Kotobuki laughed, then pouted and said, "What are you saying? I have standards and dignity, okay? Let me tell you, the line of people who want to date me could stretch from Sapporo to Tokyo Bay. You're only talking about me, what about yourself?"

"Hmph, keep bragging."

Fei Tu Hu Po's face was full of disbelief and pride. "Don't worry, there's absolutely no way I could fall in love with you. Don't you believe me? If I did fall in love with you, I'd be your dog, okay?"

As she spoke, Fei Tu Hu Po even extended her little finger to prove her determination, as if she were about to make a bet.

"Wow? Are you really that hard on yourself?"

"That's called having confidence in yourself, okay!"

After making the vow, Fei Tu Hu Po got up on the spot and hung a black gothic dress on the clothes rack... Then she searched for a long time but couldn't find how to hang this off-the-shoulder dress.

Kotobuki Toru was speechless. He stood up and took the clothes from Hitoko Amber's hands: "I'll do it, I'll do it... You can learn from me."

"You can do this? Do you really have this kind of hobby?"

"Can't you learn by watching someone else do it once? Do you still need my help?"

Fei Tu Hu Po's body went limp, and she lay down on her side like a noblewoman from ancient times, saying, "I... I need your help."

By the time Qin Chui Tou hung up the last piece of ancient Chinese clothing in the style of Dunhuang from the Western Regions, it was already around nine o'clock at night. At this time, Fei Tu Hu Po's room began to resemble a beautiful young woman's boudoir...

"I've finally put it away for you... Did you learn how to do it?"

Qin Fukito turned around and found that Fei Tu Hu Po was already fast asleep, hugging her old pillow, her fair and soft side exposed... looking completely unguarded.

Kotobuki Toru sighed, wondering how this thick-skinned beauty would manage to live on her own in the future...

But at least for now, as her trainer, I still have to take good care of her.

Kotobuki carefully set the alarm for Hitoko Amber the next morning, then slowly dragged the soft quilt over and gently covered Hitoko Amber with it. After carefully checking that Hitoko Amber wouldn't be at risk of catching a cold even if she moved around, she turned around and slowly walked towards the door.

Goodnight, Amber, see you tomorrow.

The girl's tail swayed slightly, indicating that she was sleeping even more soundly.

---------

Chapter Sixty-One Treson Academy (4000 combined)

The next morning at eight o'clock, the three teammates met as agreed in front of the Sapporo Tresson. Tresson was bustling with activity during the day, with people coming and going wearing Tresson school uniforms, youthful and invincible racehorse girls. Such a scene could not be seen anywhere else.

The lady was already waiting in front of the academy early on, carrying her handbag in both hands. When she saw Fei Tu Hu Po, she greeted her and teased, "Hey, Fat Rabbit, you look pretty good in this outfit. It really suppresses your sillyness... You even walk like a lady now."

It also suppressed her seductive, vixen-like charm, making her appear at least as an innocent and beautiful young woman.

Good morning! Sorry to keep you waiting.

Fei Tu Hu Po's face flushed slightly. Although she had decided to try to accept herself and these little dresses yesterday, walking in the chilly autumn morning, the breeze would blow directly across her legs... It felt as if she was wearing nothing at all, which immediately made Fei Tu Hu Po much more ladylike.

Without actually experiencing it, Hito Amber wouldn't understand that it's not because of their dignified and elegant demeanor that beautiful girls choose dresses.

Rather, the light, swaying feel of the skirt indirectly makes one's movements more ladylike and gentle...

Not long after, Kotobuki Toru arrived, wearing a short casual blazer and with his hair flowing... he actually had a kind of casual and handsome feel to him.

Amber's eyes held admiration and envy, but the noblewoman standing beside her chuckled softly: "A green trainer, a green racehorse girl, two greenhorns..."

"Hey! How can you talk like that, you super-strong woman? I dressed up carefully, and you're saying this to me?"

Kotobuki looked unhappy. While refuting the lady's words, she took out her trainer's certificate from her briefcase and hung it around her neck. "Am I dressed like this to be a role model for a teacher?"

Fei Tu Hu Po nodded: "I think your outfit is alright."

“Right!” Kotobuki Toru also turned to look at Hitoko Amber. Hitoko Amber had changed into a school uniform belonging to Treson that morning. The light purple uniform complemented Hitoko Amber’s hair, making her look very noble. The well-tailored uniform accentuated Hitoko Amber’s exquisite figure, making her even more beautiful. The front of the skirt was visibly longer than the back... The subtle details were intriguing.

Beneath Fei Tu Hu Po's skirt was a pair of white stockings with a hint of pink, which looked absolutely perfect. It is said that black is slimming and looks good on everyone, but only white stockings are the most challenging to show off a girl's leg shape. Being able to wear white stockings in a beautiful and alluring way is enough to prove that the girl's leg shape is also top-notch.

"You look... quite good in this outfit?"

"Who asked you? You don't need to judge me." Fei Tu Hu Po's face instantly flushed a faint pink, and she changed the subject by asking, "If I go in wearing my school uniform, can Tou Tou also go in directly?"

Kotobuki nodded and showed the trainer's certificate around her neck to Hitoko: "The requirements for trainer qualification exams are the same all over the world. Once you pass the exam, you're a trainer. To promote learning and exchange among trainers, all trainers can use their certificates to enter the Uma Musume Academy campus for exchange and learning. The Central Treson exam is because they have higher requirements for their own trainers."

"Wow..." Hitoko Amber leaned closer to look at the trainer's certificate that Kotobuki had pierced through his chest. "You actually passed the trainer exam two years ago? That's practically making you a veteran, right?"

Qin Chui Tou shrugged: "I heard the test was easy a few years ago, so I just took it."

"By the way, there's this Class B license... What does that mean? Does it mean I can drive dump trucks and large trucks?"

"That's the standard driver's license specification in China..."

Kotobuki turned the trainer's certificate upside down, and on the back of the certificate was written an introduction to the qualifications and authority of various trainers, which was used to remind trainers of the scope of their responsibilities.

Hitoko Amber quickly browsed through the trainer's authority and responsibilities. A C-level trainer was qualified to handle all the daily training plans, diet arrangements, race registration and review, and transfer of student status for race girls. As a mentor and training coach, this was already extremely meticulous.

B-rank goes a step further. In addition to the authority of trainers, B-rank trainers can even intervene in the functions of Uma Musume outside of competitions, namely the idol aspect, including going out for performances, signing contracts with companies for commercial performances, and working as models. In short, in addition to being trainers, they can also work part-time as managers for Uma Musume.

As for trainers who reach rank A, all that's left is the statement that, with mutual agreement and consent, they can take full responsibility for the lives of the horse-themed trainees...

But Hitoko Amber didn't know that even though a Class B license already made her an omniscient and omnipotent superhuman, taking care of everything that Saima Musume needed to worry about, Saima Musume could even give up thinking, so what else could an Class A trainer possibly be responsible for...?

Even now, it seems like she doesn't even need a B-rank trainer. Although she's already completed her debut competition, it seems like she doesn't have any idol work to do? Of course, she doesn't really know what being a Uma Musume idol requires...

However, Kotobuki Toru is indeed a B-rank weapon, which is quite sufficient.

The lady, however, looked at him with disdain: "Why don't you take an A-level exam? Is this all you've got?"

Kotobuki shrugged: "Why would I bother getting an A-level exam if I don't need it? I can upgrade later when it's useful."

Fei Tu Hu Po chimed in, "That's right! Tou Tou is right."

“Do you know what an A-level trainer can do? Just say you’re doing the right thing…” The noblewoman glanced at Scarlet Amber: “An A-level trainer can theoretically do things like laundry, cooking, serving tea and water… If you don’t want to work hard anymore, it’s no problem for the trainer to support you.”

"Huh?" Fei Tu Hu Po was completely shocked. It was like finding a father figure! And one that she didn't even have to take care of in her old age!

"TouTou, why don't you go and get promoted?"

"No, you'll have to work hard yourself!"

Kotobuki Toru handed over his trainer's certificate, swiped it across the entrance gate, and after a "beep," the gate's mechanical door lowered a green light, signaling Kotobuki Toru to pass.

Meanwhile, Scarlet Amber followed beside the noblewoman, passing through the deceleration lane on the main road of Treson Academy. The road felt sticky underfoot, similar to the hot-melt racetracks on professional racing tracks seen on TV...

Hibiki Amber bared her teeth on the spot: "Ugh, this is so uncomfortable. I feel like I'm a cockroach standing on the sticky residue of a cockroach house..."

"It's supposed to be uncomfortable. This is a speed bump designed for racehorses. The higher the temperature of the soles of the shoes, the stickier the surface becomes, and the greater the friction."

The lady's face showed an expression of habit: "You never know how fast a racehorse girl can run when she's late and the school gates are about to close."

It is said that the fastest sprint record and the highest running jump record for the racehorse girl were both set in front of the school gates of Treson.

As she entered the school gate, she saw racehorse girls dressed in school uniforms or red sportswear, instantly giving Hitoko Amber the feeling of being part of a large group.

Besides Uma Musume, the streets are filled with trainers carrying large and small bags and wearing name tags similar to Kotobuki Toru around their necks.

However, unlike Kotobuki Toru, everyone was dressed very casually, with most of their outfits being a combination of sportswear and athletes, making them look like random passersby.

Even Hitotsu Kohaku walked over to Kotobuki Toru and whispered, "No wonder Tona said you were such a greenhorn earlier. Everyone else seemed so relaxed... but you looked like you were on a blind date..."

Qin Chuitou was on the verge of tears. He really hadn't expected that the trainers in Treson would be so relaxed on weekdays... What a blunder.

Fortunately, the grass field that the lady had booked in advance was not far from the gate of Treson. Before Qin could finish his awkward conversation, the group had already arrived at the sports field by the roadside.

The turf in Tresson is top-notch, with all facilities comparable to those of major racecourses. However, it differs from the silicone oval straight tracks that I often see, as well as the draft horse tracks I have run on.

The racetrack used by Uma Musume consists of lush green grass and parallel dark mud tracks, as well as curves of various angles, slopes of various angles, and slopes of various angles and curves mixed together.

Just by looking at it, one can roughly see the difficulties and obstacles that race horses would encounter on such a track, as well as the competition between the racehorses.

Fei Tu Hu Po's heart skipped a beat.

This feeling is like gamers waiting for a game update or sequel, or chefs encountering novel ingredients. Although there are foreseeable difficulties and obstacles, everyone can't hide their excitement and anticipation.

"Can I go down and run now?"

Fei Tu Hu Po hopped around a few times before preparing to leave the arena, saying, "My legs are itching to get off!"

The noblewoman grabbed Scarlet Amber: "Even if you're desperate, you have to wait. Didn't you see there are other racehorse girls on the track? We're next. We'll go after they've finished."

Fei Tu Hu Po stood on tiptoe, gazing at the track. After a few seconds, she pointed to the dirt track, which ran in the same direction as the grass track: "I thought there weren't many people on that track over there? Which way should we go first?"

"That belongs to someone else... We have to wait until they've finished running it all, but you actually want to test its adaptability to mud first?"

Looking at the muddy brown track, Scarlet Amber asked with some doubt, "Is it not allowed?"

The lady thought for a moment and replied, "That's fine, but according to the custom in Japan, they usually test their acclimatization on grass tracks first, and then move on to dirt tracks."

Does the order of these tests matter?

"It has some impact, but the main concern is that the racehorses might break their spirit on the muddy track..." At this moment, Kotobuki Toru also came over and looked at the empty mud track, saying, "Because in Japan, most racehorses are good at running on grass, while only a minority are good at running on mud. So, in order to prevent those racehorses with weak minds from running on mud and making them doubt their existence, it is generally assumed that they should run on grass in their best condition first."

"What about racehorses that are good at mud but not grass?"

"If the horse girl doesn't bring it up herself, there's not much we can do... After all, grass tracks are relatively popular in Japan."

As she spoke, the racehorses from the previous group, who had borrowed the track, ran past the crowd like the wind, shouting "Oyster!" and then, with a gust of hot wind, raced toward the finish line.

Kotobuki Toru nodded slightly: "She looks like a good racehorse girl, her stride is very steady."

Hitotsu Amber blinked, her gaze still following the figure of the racehorse girl, and whispered, "But I feel like she's not that fast... she looks pretty slow."