Uma Musume, Master of Love

Wow

The applause rang out again, which somewhat calmed Huiyi's nerves; at least everyone present was willing to give him a way out...

With the final click of the shutter, this photograph will spread throughout the world that night.

At Central Tressen College in Tokyo, Japan, a Grade 1 race was also held on the same day as the Arc de Triomphe race. The elite master, who had lost at the Yasuda Kinen, redeemed herself by winning the Grade 1 race in the sprint race, proving her dominance on the sprint track once again. However, she couldn't be happy no matter how she won the race.

"Elite Sister, we're going back to Hong Kong tomorrow after winning the match, why are you so downcast?" Niu Jing Fuxing sat down next to Elite Master with a tray in her hand. During her time in Japan, she had developed a liking for sushi, so it was breakfast again today.

Elite Master tore apart a piece of bread and stuffed it into his mouth bit by bit. His phone was playing a replay of yesterday's Arc de Triomphe race, showing him speeding down the final straight. He didn't respond to Niu Jing Fu Xing's question, to which Niu Jing Fu Xing sighed and said he was used to it.

After Yasuda Kinen lost and chose to stay in Japan, and then Ushisei Fukusei accompanied his trainer to Japan to prepare Elite Masters for the sprint race, Ushisei Fukusei could clearly feel that Elite Masters' personality had become quite depressed during these four months.

I asked the trainer of Shang Dongying, and he said that she has been exceeding expectations in completing the training tasks he arranged for Elite Master during this period, and the results are very good. She is at least better than Yasuda Kinen's condition before. There have been no accidents during this period, and the relationship between Elite Master and Shang Dongying has also developed well during this period. They are at least close friends.

According to this logic... shouldn't elite masters not develop this kind of personality?

Niu Jing Fuxing didn't quite understand. All she knew was that after returning to Hong Kong tomorrow, she would need to prepare for the match on October 15th. Unlike the renowned Elite Masters, Niu Jing Fuxing was giving her all for every match.

After finishing breakfast, Niu Jingfuxing didn't rush to return the tableware. Instead, she stayed by Elite Master's side. She didn't know why her senior had become like this, but she understood that her senior needed someone to be with her right now.

"Oh my... the elegant lady selected by Longshang Competition Day..." Niu Jingfuxing was attracted by the push notification on his phone and couldn't help but read it aloud in surprise.

The master chef calmly chewed his bread and explained, "It's just an award from Longchamp, nothing to worry about."

"But... this year's winner is Miss Huiyi?"

"Oh," the elite master replied indifferently, but his ears suddenly perked up, as if he had misheard, so he turned to look at the bull spirit, Fuxing.

"……?who?"

“Miss Huiyi.” Niu Jingfuxing showed the photo on his phone to the Elite Master, then pointed at the white figure very seriously.

Elite Master stopped tearing bread and looked at the somewhat unfamiliar figure. For the first time, Elite Master seriously considered whether he was unworthy of this white horse girl. Horse girls from Hong Kong are considered somewhat unconventional by the rest of the world. Most of them have given up their earrings in order to participate in the competition.

Legend has it that racehorse girls who ditch their earrings can run faster and have longer racing careers, but for racehorse girls all over the world, ditching their earrings is absolutely impossible.

Now, the Elite Master is wondering... if in Huiyi's eyes, she is just a weirdo horse girl with extremely strange behavior...

Completely devoid of appetite, is this all the result of the elite master's four months of solitary time in Japan? Indeed... he should have listened to Niu Jing Fu Xing's advice and left Japan much earlier.

"That proves that Huiyi is also considered very beautiful and elegant by Europeans. It can be considered as a huge boost to her popularity outside of the competition, right?" The elite master swallowed the bread in one gulp and took out a tissue to wipe his fingers clean.

"And, trainer, what time should I buy my plane ticket? I'm going back to [location name] to pack my bags."

"Huh? Oh, the tickets are for 11:30 am! Do you need my help, Elite Senior?" Niu Jing Fuxing picked up the tray and followed Elite Master to put it back before leaving the cafeteria. Originally, Elite Master was about to refuse, but seeing Niu Jing Fuxing's expectant eyes, he finally agreed.

At this moment, Da Zhen, who hadn't slept since midnight, threw off the covers, his eyes bloodshot.

Firstly, she knew that Huiyi was returning to China today, and she couldn't sleep after hearing the news in the middle of the night. Secondly, she was quite happy to see the results of the Lady of Elegance competition, but she was shocked when she saw the astronomer in a full suit after the photos were released, and she immediately stopped laughing.

Who could laugh when they see their partner dressed in a tuxedo standing next to someone else in a suit and tie, and being photographed by reporters?

If that's really possible, then I'm truly impressed and respect him as a real man.

"Let's wait until Huiyi comes back before we talk about it. I'll wash up and head to the airport...!" Da Zhen patted her face, trying to clear her head. She still needed to hitch a ride with Beiyuan and the others later. Luckily, that American old rogue Ning Jing hadn't come back yet, otherwise she would have been even more eager than herself.

Carrying a power bank, Da Zhenhan hurriedly put on a coat and went out. A few days ago, she had already made Huiyi's bed and washed and dried the sheets and other items, so when she came back, she could lie down on the bed and have a comfortable sleep.

"Here comes the big surprise! Judging by the time, Huiyi should be arriving soon. Let's go." Kitahara also got her driver's license this summer, and this seems to be the first time she's taken someone on the highway, especially to a remote place like Tokyo Airport.

Da Zhenhan was dozing off in the passenger seat. Kitahara smiled silently at this. After all, it was normal for his roommate to be so excited that he couldn't sleep all night after not seeing him for so long. But Kitahara's only concern was that Da Zhenhan's condition would affect the Chrysanthemum Appreciation in the next few weeks.

However... let the race girls handle their own issues; Huiyi can't let Daijin's condition affect the race.

On the way to the airport, a flight preparing to land roared past at low altitude. The timing was perfect. Da Zhenhan had just gotten out of the car when he saw Huiyi carrying several bags.

"Long time no see~ Deep?" With a few light steps, she stepped in front of Da Zhenhan and opened her arms. Huiyi raised an eyebrow. Could she not see through such an obvious gesture?

Fortunately, the Great Shock had evolved somewhat, and following Huiyi's movements, it couldn't contain its joy and picked her up around the waist, spinning her around several times.

“Ah…it’s so good to be young.” Kitahara remained silent, only sighing.

Chapter 226 Suspensory Ligament Inflammation

The young couple felt like they hadn't seen each other for a day. After meeting in the airport exit, they returned to Treson Academy. Da Zhenhan was always in the back row, being all lovey-dovey with Huiyi. Although they were almost silent, Beiyuan could see the couple's affection in the rearview mirror with just a slight glance.

Kitahara, an outsider, had known about the relationship between the two horse girls for a long time, but he never revealed it, since such a reasonable affection would have a very positive effect on the horse girls on the racetrack.

Of course, Kitahara's only requirement for indulging them was that they keep their feelings within a reasonable range during their service. Otherwise, if either of them suddenly got pregnant before the match, it wouldn't just be that the Central team would fire Kitahara and Fumino; they would also be drowned in spittle by the fans of both of them.

"Did you have a good time in Europe?" Kitahara asked, turning the steering wheel as the car entered the academy through the back gate and followed the car lane into the parking lot. Huiyi yawned slightly, looking a bit tired, and reached out to pinch Da Zhenhan's thigh to perk himself up.

"It's alright. During my time in France, Mr. Naise Eito was by my side, and I made quite a few friends. Perhaps I can meet them again at the competition next year?" Huiyi squinted, thinking of Feng Chi's invitation to participate in the Arc de Triomphe the following year before he left. At that time, Huiyi did not give a clear answer.

Firstly, she hadn't actually planned for next year's race schedule, and secondly, she was sure to be present at the Arc de Triomphe next year. Huiyi was a bit conflicted at this point, since she had already decided to participate in Arima Kinen at the end of the year. She felt good about herself and thought she could complete the 2500-meter race. This confidence came from her body, which had grown during the summer vacation.

Thirdly and most importantly, Huiyi had no desire to run the 2400-meter race on the dilapidated track in Longshang in October. For her, every step into the muddy ground mixed with grass roots was a great torment. If she really had to run on such a track, she would rather choose the short pain of the 1,000-meter race. At least the Longshang Church Race did not require her to use her brain. She could just sprint forward to compete for first place.

"Next year... do you want to participate in the Arc de Triomphe Grand Prix?" Kitahara subconsciously thought of the competition, but Kitahara's concern was about Huiyi's current adaptability. After all, they hadn't seen each other for four months and he didn't know how much she had grown.

“If we really have to go on an expedition next year, I’ll choose Dubai first… As for France, my first choice isn’t the Arc de Triomphe, but the Longchamp Cathedral race.” Huiyi’s words changed Kitahara’s mind, allowing the other party to breathe a sigh of relief. Kitahara still had a lot of confidence in Huiyi for the 1000-meter race.

In Kitahara's current vision, the only one who can compete with Huiyi in the 1000-meter dash is Kim Jin-ji, but Kim Jin-ji is not in good condition right now. She has also discussed this matter when she met with her trainer, and she will probably retire soon.

The only threat in the mile race is Dowanda, and her running style is even more advantageous to Huiyi. Chasing horses on the short English track has to consider much more than horses with the other three running styles. If you don't seize that moment of opportunity, you will hand the championship to someone else.

"Oh right... Cisario hasn't been doing too well since she came back from America. Why don't you go see her after you've rested up?" Mentioning the expedition to Kitahara suddenly reminded me of Cisario, who chose to go on an expedition to America during the classic year. As a racehorse girl in the Japan-US Double Oaks Grand Prix, her popularity has remained undiminished until now.

Huiyi was slightly taken aback upon hearing this: "Cissario? What happened to her...?"

"After the American Oak Race, she was diagnosed with suspensory ligament inflammation and is currently hospitalized. However, according to the doctor... even if the treatment goes smoothly, the chances of her returning to the track are slim." Kitahara sighed regretfully. Cisario's talent was excellent, a consensus among all trainers, but perhaps fate was cruel... just when she was shining brightly, it dealt this horse girl a crushing blow...

Huiyi paused, knowing that suspensory ligament inflammation was a familiar disease. Too many racehorses had tragically left the racetrack because of it... The disease itself was not difficult to cure, but the aftereffects would not be so kind to the racehorses.

"Hasn't Cisario always been in good health? He even beat Oaks in May. How could he get suspensory ligament inflammation after just a short time in the US?"

“She was sick in the US once, and although she recovered with medication, I suspect that the intense competition in the US, due to her not being fully recovered, aggravated her condition. But there’s no point in saying all this now. We can only pray that Cisario’s recovery goes smoothly and that she can return to the track.” Kitahara was very regretful, but all victories in Horse Girls come with risks; there is no absolute safety.

Compared to the horse girls who suffer accidents on the racetrack... Cisario is already very lucky.

After parking the car, Kitahara unbuckled her seatbelt and got out first: "We've arrived at the academy. Huiyi, go and rest first." She took the luggage Huiyi had brought from the trunk, then turned around and was taken away by Da Zhenhan. This was fine; it was convenient since they shared a dormitory. Watching Da Zhenhan and Huiyi leave side by side, Kitahara locked the car and headed back to the training room in the opposite direction.

To be precise... it's a brand new training room.

After a summer of construction, Rudolf's new training room, a symbol of his commitment, was finally completed and renovated. The new training room can still accommodate two teams, but all the equipment has been upgraded. The original whiteboard has been replaced with a projector, and the solid wood desks have been upgraded to multifunctional desks that integrate document processing, data creation, and other functions. This is a godsend for someone like Kitahara who doesn't like to organize his desk.

Moreover, the new training room is located next to the academy's artificial lake, and the view from the window is quite nice. I can finally praise the president for his thoughtfulness.

At this moment, only Shining Radiance was in the training room. It seemed that Oguri Hat had been dragged away by Tamamo Cross because of the impersonation incident at the buffet, and he probably wouldn't be back for a while.

As always, Shining Glory meticulously checked the training equipment, especially disposable items like horseshoes, ensuring they were in good condition and ready to use immediately!

"Hello, Trainer Kitahara. Has Huiyi returned yet?" Shining Radiance finished writing down the last set of numbers, turned around and saw Kitahara push open the door, so she asked casually. When she returned to Treson, Shining Radiance had made preparations for Huiyi so that she could get into training mode as quickly as possible after returning to the country.

Kitahara nodded, returned to his desk, unscrewed his thermos, and took a sip of the warm water he'd poured for her the night before. "Yeah, she needs to rest for two days before training again. And about Huiyi's suggestion... to have a new final outfit made, I'm worried about the production time..."

I recently learned about Huiyi's idea from Da Zhenhan. Kitahara has no objection to it. After all, the final outfit is the horse girl's own choice. As long as there is enough time and production period, it is fine for the horse girl to wear a different final outfit in every Grade 1 race. Since Huiyi wants to make a second one, then let's make it.

Along with the outfit came the design plan that Huiyi had prepared sometime ago, and the tailoring went smoothly. Everything was going so well, but with a production period of less than a month… wasn't that a bit tight? And it seemed Huiyi wanted to wear this winning outfit to the Autumn Glory Festival…

"Trainer, don't worry too much. Actually, most of the production time for the final outfit is spent designing it according to the horse girls' requirements. Radiant has a complete design, so for the tailor, it's just a matter of copying it. It's very simple." Radiant had learned about the production process of the final outfit before. After all, she had considered becoming a tailor before choosing to become a logistics worker.

Kitahara nodded. If that was the case, then she really didn't need to worry too much. Thinking of this, Kitahara's stiff ears and tail finally twitched on their own. Sometimes she felt like she wasn't even a horse girl; her ears and tail were practically lifeless.

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After returning to her dormitory, Huiyi washed up and then fell asleep immediately. Her exhausted mind could no longer support her to do anything. So, from noon that day until the next morning, she slept. When she opened her eyes, her first feeling was that her mouth was dry and her second feeling was that she was so hungry that she didn't want to move.

"Ugh... I should have eaten something before bed..."

The shock didn't happen in the dormitory, and there was no water left in the room. Huiyi could only drink a few mouthfuls of tap water on the sink as an emergency measure, otherwise she really felt she wouldn't be able to hold on until she went downstairs to buy a drink. Then she splashed a handful of cold water on her face and finally woke up.

After changing into her short skirt and uniform and putting on over-the-knee socks, Huiyi grabbed her phone and headed straight for the convenience store. At this time, the cafeteria hadn't prepared any food, so she could only grab some fast food and drinks from the convenience store to keep going. The owner of the campus convenience store was also a woman, and all the fast food she sold was handmade by her. Huiyi had tried it once before; it was healthy and delicious.

"Boss—! Five hot dogs and a bottle of carrot juice, please!" Huiyi pushed open the door and practically lay on the cashier's counter. She had bought things here quite often before and was quite familiar with the owner. Social skills taught her that being on good terms with people could save her money.

The shop owner, who was reading the newspaper, was startled by her sudden action, but when she looked closely and saw that it was a familiar white-haired person, she was surprised: "Little Huiyi, when did you come back from abroad?" While asking, she took out the prepared hot dogs from the warming cabinet and placed them on the table. She would not doubt Huiyi's appetite.

"And you look like you've been starving to death. Did foreigners mistreat you for days without feeding you?"

"No, mmm...it's delicious. I've been sleeping since noon yesterday and haven't had any water or food. I was almost starving to death." Huiyi took a hot dog that was about the length of her forearm and swallowed it in three bites without choking. Then she picked up the next one and took a bite.

"Slow down...no one's going to steal it for you. You're really hungry." The shopkeeper picked up the newspaper again, but then peeked out with half an eye and asked, "You're the lady of elegance in France this year, aren't you?"

"Huh? Ah... I don't even understand what's going on myself. It's just a pretty face award. I'm already fantasizing about winning Best Female Racehorse this year." Huiyi answered the question while swallowing hard. She felt that if she could become the first in history to achieve a triple crown and then win at least five Group 1 races, she would definitely be the winner of the year!

"Best of the Year? Then you and Big Shock are competitors, right? After all, she's an undefeated triple crown winner, you know?" The boss poked her cheek with one finger. She had no racing experience and didn't know what the difference was between race routes for race girls. She just felt that the reputation of an undefeated triple crown winner was much higher than that of an undefeated triple crown winner. After all, she hadn't heard of a triple crown winner being achieved in so many years.

Huiyi swallowed the food she had prepared, and the presence of something in her stomach gave her more confidence as she spoke: "Then I'll drown the Great Shock with the championship! She's only won three first-level championships in the Chrysanthemum Awards so far, right? I already have three, and if you include the Autumn Blossom Awards... I have four!"

"Keep it up! After all, being the first to win three championships is something that will make you go down in history like President Rudolph, right?"

"Hmm...! Of course, and also, boss, do you know what's the best thing to buy to comfort a patient? I'm going to the hospital today," Huiyi asked after finishing his hot dog.

After a moment's thought, the shopkeeper roughly guessed who Huiyi was going to visit at the hospital, so he suggested, "For a patient... something sweet might be good? How about some honey and nuts?"

Huiyi vaguely remembered that honey could help Ma Niang recover her health, so he finally decided on this idea. He bought a box of honey and nuts from the shopkeeper, then asked Beiyuan about the location and room number of Xishario's hospitalization. He then took a taxi outside the campus and left.

Da Zhenhan was training for the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Competition, and Huiyi didn't want to disturb her, so he came to the hospital alone.

“Phew… Central Hospital, Cesario…” After getting off the car at the hospital entrance, Huiyi carried the suitcase and followed the signs upstairs, finally standing in front of Cesario’s ward.

"Miss Cisario is inside. Please move very quietly; the patient needs rest." Nurse Ma left after leading her there. She was happy because having free time to guide others proved that while there were few patients, the patients in the hospital were recovering very well.

Any medical worker likes to be idle, not because they want to slack off, but because it means that the female nurses are all healthy.

咚咚

Huiyi knocked gently on the door, and then heard Xishario's unchanging, indifferent voice from inside: "Come in."

Upon entering, Cisario was slightly surprised to notice that the figure at the door was dressed in white: "Huiyi?"

"Hmm...long time no see, class monitor...and how's your recovery going?"

The atmosphere was somewhat heavy, after all, the person in front of them was Cisario, whose future on the field was already bleak.

"I'm about to be discharged from the hospital. Although I won't be able to compete in active matches anymore... on the bright side, I can participate in the Dream Cup."

Gently patting his somewhat stiff legs, Cisario rarely showed a smile as he looked at Huiyi.

The invincible Satsuki of the Northern Cross Star was killed by jinxing!

Chapter 227 Let me see if your development is normal!

Huiyi was always a novice when it came to comforting people. Looking at Xishario, who looked a little haggard but still managed a faint smile, Huiyi felt a tightness in her chest. A racehorse girl chasing her dream had just shattered before her very eyes.

After composing herself slightly, Huiyi rubbed her nose with her fingertips, then changed the subject, asking, "Where's Rhine? Shouldn't there be another caregiver?"

“Rhine and the trainers are preparing for the Autumn Flower Festival, so they only come on weekends. My parents have been in the hospital these days, but they were called out by the doctor just now because of something.” Cisario fully understands Rhine Force’s determination to win a G1 match and prove themselves. For Rhine Force, if they can’t win a match in the Classic Year… then it might be even more difficult on the field next year.

Huiyi had tried to change the subject, but he still stepped on Xishario's landmine, which made him want to get out of bed and run away. Now, Huiyi just wanted to slap himself hard and die on the spot... Since he couldn't talk, he might as well not say anything at all!

The atmosphere fell into a strange awkwardness, until Cisario finally broke the silence: "I saw that, the elegant lady from France, Huiyi, you looked really beautiful in that dress, with an ethereal beauty."

As it turns out, Cisario is just as good as Huiyi at finding topics to talk about, or rather... in terms of the charm of language, since this sounds a bit like an awkward, mindless boast...?

"I got tricked by the Hai family... and then I was forced onto the stage. I originally planned to fly back directly after watching the Arc de Triomphe, but the event banquet made me stay for a few more hours, and I almost missed the last flight." Huiyi pulled up a small stool and sat down by the hospital bed. Following this topic, he told Xishario about the interesting things he encountered in England and France, as well as extremely dangerous horse girls like astronomers.

But no matter how the topic shifted, it eventually circled back to the match, to Cisario's final game.

"To be honest... when I heard about your achievements in the US, my first reaction was disbelief, and then I was very unconvinced." Huiyi scratched his face, with an innocent smile on his little face: "Because, I only got a WTR rating of 119 after winning three Tier 1 tournaments, and at that time I felt that I was very strong. But the following month, I was blown away by you, class monitor, who scored 120 points in a single American Oak Tournament. At that time, I thought that no matter what, I had to get a score higher than 120 this year."

"I initially thought the score was just randomly assigned, so I watched the race recording. Then I changed my mind and realized that the run was actually very beautiful." As Huiyi recounted her feelings, she unconsciously reached into the fruit plate, picked up an apple, and began peeling it with a knife in her other hand.

Cissario instinctively wanted to remind her, but when he saw Huiyi's skillful knife work slicing the fruit peel into thin, curled pieces without breaking, he swallowed his words. It seemed that Huiyi had more skills than he had imagined, and she was the complete opposite of the idiot who escaped on the field...!

Yi Ling (1) Qi Si Wu Jiu Si 9 Ba But the door to the room was suddenly opened, and a somewhat weathered man and a horse girl with red eyes entered. They were most likely Xi Shali's parents, so Hui Yi immediately stood up and greeted them.

"Hello, Uncle and Aunt, I'm Huiyi Baiju, Xisha Rio's classmate..." After introducing herself, there seemed to be nothing more to say... Huiyi clearly sensed that the couple's emotions were off. She guessed that the doctor hadn't told her parents about the potential long-term effects of their daughter's illness at the beginning, and that what they had just said must have been...

“Huiyi… um… thank you for coming to visit Xisha. You two competed together at the Cherry Blossom Festival, right?” The man’s voice was a little hoarse, sounding like the husky voice of someone who had been smoking for years and the trembling of someone who was emotionally unstable. It seemed that the two of them were very… heartbroken that Xisha Rio could no longer step onto the Shining Arena.

“Dad, Mom, the doctor probably told you… I won’t be able to compete in the Shining Tournament anymore, right?” Cisario guessed as much as she could. It was easier for her to bring it up herself. Looking at her silent parents, she sighed inwardly and continued, “I have already won the Oak Tournament in both countries, so I have no regrets even if I retire! I don’t think it’s a sad thing.”

"Even if I retire, I can still participate in the annual Dream Cup. I can still run and perform on the track if I want to, so Mom and Dad don't need to be too sad."

While saying these things, Cisario was not at peace with herself, especially when she saw Huiyi take the initiative to leave the ward first. Perhaps from now on, she and Huiyi were no longer on the same path.

It was almost dusk when I left the hospital. I was planning to leave immediately, but then I was suddenly called away by Xisario's parents to talk about her. I also learned from her parents that Xisario would often mention Huiyi when she was at home, and Huiyi was a benchmark that Xisario wanted to surpass most of the time.

Now she can be considered to have achieved her goal.

"Sigh, I never thought that the farewell of the racehorse girl would be so heartbreaking... Cisario will be having her retirement ceremony in a few days after she is discharged from the hospital. I really don't want to... admit it." Huiyi paused briefly at the entrance of the hospital. The ride-hailing car he ordered did not seem to have arrived at the agreed location yet. The gloom in his heart also made it difficult for Huiyi to concentrate. He stopped at a telephone pole by the roadside and leaned against it.

Suddenly, goosebumps rose on her body. Huiyi swallowed and pulled her coat tighter: "It's getting cooler in October, I should wear more clothes... Oh right, I need to buy a size bigger, the bra I'm wearing now is a bit too tight."

Perhaps because her enormous appetite before transformation compressed enough energy, Huiyi did not show any significant change in appetite during her transformation, but she grew much faster than the other horse girls. Although her height did not change, the barren land she had been longing for was indeed slowly changing as she wished.