Uma Musume, Master of Love

"I have no experience either, so I'm leaving everything to you, Senior Golden City." Sitting in the chair, Huiyi straightened his back. He had never sat so straight before when streaming games, and now he was actually a little unaccustomed to it. Moreover, he would have to sit here for several hours... Huiyi could only pass the time by spacing out.

What's even more outrageous is that Da Zhen, who was sitting next to him, was not only scrolling through his phone, but was also repeatedly playing clips of his own live stream. It's probably the only good thing that Huang Jincheng didn't realize it, and Huiyi's face almost turned completely black...

Of course, another possibility is that Huang Jincheng understood but didn't bring it up, perhaps to save face for Huiyi.

Not all the racehorse girls participating in the Autumn Blossom Festival are as relaxed as Huiyi. Rhine Power, who has already been defeated by Huiyi three times on the track, is lying on the grass in the training field, with a handful of mud mixed with grass in her palm.

Xishario will be discharged from the hospital in a few days, and the Savior of the Sky seems to be in much better condition than himself recently, but Rhine Force is becoming more and more agitated.

"What's going on... I can't get nervous even though it's almost time for the match. Have I already lost my fighting spirit for Huiyi's victory...?" Rhine Force was terrified that they were already in a state of fear of Huiyi without realizing it, and if that happened, they wouldn't even know how they lost the match...

"Rhine Power—!"

"Ah, I'm here! Halo-senpai..." Hearing her name called by a powerful, piercing voice, Rhine Power immediately scrambled to her feet from the grass. Only then did she realize that she hadn't even mentioned lying there to her trainer or Halo-senpai...

"Phew, thank goodness you're here... Your sudden disappearance startled both me and the trainer. We're about to head to the Kyoto Racecourse, and if something goes wrong, our top-tier team will be gone!" The Holy King's Halo didn't blame Rhine Power; it simply walked over and gently touched her forehead.

"Huh?" Rhine Power was a little stunned, while the halo immediately withdrew its hand.

"Let me check on your condition. You feel physically fine, but you're feeling very uncomfortable, right?"

"Hmm! How did Senior Halo know that..." Rhine Power did not refute. It seemed to be a good thing for her that the senior had taken the initiative to see it. Given her personality, she probably wouldn't tell others on her own initiative, right?

Saint King Halo sighed softly, one hand on his hip, and gently poked Rhine Power's forehead with a single finger: "Let's talk as we walk. Even I, a first-rate individual, emerged from an imperfect state like yours."

"It's normal to doubt your own abilities after losing to the same person several times in a row, but if you want to become a top-tier racehorse girl, you have to overcome this obstacle. Think about it the other way around, Rhine, you've only lost three times in G1. Think of it this way: every time you participate in G1, it's an opportunity to redeem yourself, not another defeat." The Holy King's Aura is definitely the racehorse girl in the team most qualified to talk about winning and losing.

Even her ten-game losing streak in G1 during her active career didn't break her, so naturally, the task of mentoring younger players fell to her.

Rhine's fingernails scraped against her skin, and Xingxing's pupils had lost their former brilliance: "But... I really feel like there's an insurmountable chasm between me and Huiyi. Every time I feel like I can get past her on the field, I get this illusion of being tugged at, and then my speed instantly drops..."

The series of setbacks has left Rhine Power in a state of uncertainty and confusion. She even had a fleeting thought: maybe... if we avoid Radiance and participate in other competitions, we can win?

The Holy King smiled gently and continued, "I've been through the same thing. I even thought about retiring right away, but in reality, I gritted my teeth and persevered. After repeated defeats, I finally had my shining moment at the Takamatsu-no-miya memorial."

“Rhine, failure isn’t scary, and losing to the same horse girl repeatedly isn’t scary either. Think about it another way: this era has produced two genius horse girls, and you are one of them. Top-class horse girls don’t dwell on past failures, but look forward, determined to defeat her next time. Every race is a duel between the two of you geniuses. Doesn’t thinking like that give you more motivation?”

Having experienced so many instances of the Holy King's halo, she had become a mature senior. In the past, she only believed that being first-rate meant being invincible and winning every battle. But her repeated defeats successfully changed the value concept of the Holy King's halo.

The current top-tier concept of the Holy King's Aura is to never give up!

"Like a tyrant and his ministers. Isn't a great opera and a famous general like the Raging Waves? Strong individuals born in the same era always have a chance to defeat each other. This is what my mother told me before the memorial service at Takamatsu Palace." The Holy King's Halo flicked Rhine Power's forehead again. The facts were there, so only by changing their mindset could they generate more powerful motivation.

However, it must be said that the current dominance of the Brilliant White Horse on the track is too strong, leaving the other female horses on the same track with no hope of winning.

The only hope for victory lies in this Autumn Blossom Sho. All the race girls participating in the Autumn Blossom Sho are actually gambling, betting that Huiyi will not be able to show such strong strength after the race is extended.

Just as the Rhine Power is like this, so too is the Aerial Savior who will participate in the competition.

She had been suffering from insomnia for the past few days due to anxiety. The thought of Huiyi escaping for so long at the cherry blossom viewing and finally managing to get away made her feel overwhelmed by pressure.

"Relax, relax. Just run according to your own plan tomorrow. Pretend Huiyi isn't in the race, then I can compete with others for first place." The Savior of the Sky patted her chest. On the way to the car, she had been mentally reinforcing herself with these thoughts, and something was better than nothing...!

Meanwhile, at the Kyoto Racecourse, a female racehorse has been training there for several days.

She finished fourth in the cherry blossom viewing and third in the NHK Mile Race. She had been following behind others far too many times. Thinking of the figures she could never reach despite her best efforts, her pride would flare up, and her ears and tail would stiffen abnormally.

She always wanted to surpass the Rhine Power and the Radiant White Horse, but each time she could only watch their backs as they crossed the finish line early.

Perhaps the Autumn Flower Awards will be the stage where she can finally defeat Radiant and Rhine Power. This match will prove Radiant White Horse and Rhine Power's adaptability in the mid-range arena, while Braveheart... she knows very well that she doesn't have the talent to compete in the mid-range.

The 17 racehorse girls shared a common idea: to prevent Hikari from escaping comfortably after the race begins.

It's not a conspiracy, but rather a shared consensus among the racehorse girls regarding the challenge of the strong.

Huiyi had no idea what surprises awaited her in tomorrow's competition.

At least... Rhine Force and Aerial Saviors came with the mindset of a decisive battle.

Chapter 242 [with illustrations] Here, the legend of the three crowns begins! 1 words

"Kyoto is more lively than ever this year. I haven't seen so many people crowding the stands to watch the Autumn Flower Festival in a long time." The tall, thin man had set up a tent at the entrance of the racecourse last night so that he could be the first to enter the racecourse in the morning and find a good viewing spot.

His companion was a relatively short and stout man, but it was clear that the lining of his coat appeared to have some kind of pattern printed on it.

"After all, this is the closest in history to achieving a triple crown without a loss. Although Huiyi Baiju has never participated in middle-distance races before, the 1600 meters is as easy as drinking water for her. Presumably, the 2000-meter course of the Qiuhua Shang is also within her grasp."

"But I think we should still prepare for the worst. Sometimes being number one can be unsettling." The tall, thin man nervously tugged at his shirt, the fan he created barely managing to dissipate some of the sweltering heat.

Accompanying them were the young friends they had met while camping the day before.

However, the young friend was clearly very dissatisfied with the tall, thin man's words: "Don't talk nonsense! Sister Huiyi got the most popularity because of her strength—! So she will definitely win the Autumn Flower Award!"

From the moment she entered, Beibu Xuanju was constantly stressed by the questions raised about Huiyi. The closer she got to success, the more nervous she became. When she finally refuted her fellow campers, her hands were trembling as she gripped the hem of her clothes.

"Xiao Bei, don't be so nervous... Sister Huiyi is in great shape before the competition, she's very confident, so there won't be any problems!" Guangzuan reached out and patted Beibu Xuanju's head, while also rubbing his cheeks haphazardly.

The reason they didn't choose to go to the private viewing platform was that they wanted to watch the game in the most lively place and hear the fans' support for Huiyi.

"Uh...sorry. But I was just giving an objective and rational analysis. After all, the curse of being the most popular player in certain competitions has not been broken yet, so it's hard not to make connections to that." After apologizing, the tall, thin man gave them a few drinks. However, if they were interested in the business world, they would naturally recognize the two young ladies, Satomi Hikari and Satomi Tsubasa.

Northern Black Steed was still puffed up with anger, while Crown and Diamond, with their petite bodies, perched on the foremost railing.

The Autumn Blossom Sho race is held at Kyoto 11R and starts promptly at 3:40 PM, so all the races before that are just warm-ups.

----

In fact, Huiyi arrived at the racetrack later than Crown and the others. Last night, in order to adjust her body to the best exercise condition, she specially took a medicinal bath again. The effect may not have been much, but her body felt much more comfortable.

The fatigue from training after returning from Europe has subsided somewhat, and now, in the locker room, Huiyi looks at himself in the mirror and feels somewhat unfamiliar.

The changes this year have been so great that they have even made me doubt myself.

From being an unknown young lady of the Satomi family a year ago to now being seen as the first person people think of when they see her, she has risen in status and position, which ultimately brings a sense of unreality... Perhaps it's just that she has never experienced events in this position before.

"Phew, why think so much? In the end, my status and position are up to me!" She concentrated, held her breath, and punched the metal seat, leaving a noticeable dent. That's just how exaggerated the power of a racehorse girl is; after all, there are monster racehorse girls who can accelerate in a straight line and catch up with motorcycles…

Wearing only an inner lining, she put on a gold choker inlaid with sapphires, and her delicate hand touched the Greek pattern on her chest, which was also made of gold and attached to her inner lining, seemingly to soothe her inner self.

Her long, straight white hair, which was originally loose, was permed into the common European-style soft curls by Huang Jincheng yesterday. It was divided into two small ponytails with two hair clips. She reached out and picked up the Victory Outfit jacket from the hanger, put it on, and tied the headband to bind her body. She stood barefoot on the ground.

She had her boots, both long and short, nearby, but she didn't want to put them on so soon. The coolness on her feet was a good way to refresh herself, though there was a slight risk of catching a cold.

Her fingertips traced the fleece-lined black stockings on her left leg, her nails lingering for a moment on the laurel pattern, and she even playfully hooked her toes.

People often say that a girl's most beautiful sight is when she looks down and her toes are barely visible, but it seems like Huiyi will never be able to achieve that in her lifetime. It's a pity that she can't personally appreciate this beautiful view...

She was wearing a long boot on her right foot, so she only wore a black ankle sock. She had liked this asymmetrical design for a long time, but it looked a little strange on her now.

Once the ground beneath her feet had warmed up, Huiyi put on her boots, then pinched the stockings on her legs and released them with her fingertips. They snapped back against her skin with a sharp crack and stuck tightly together, making Huiyi wince in pain.

These stockings are of such good quality; even a prostitute might not be able to tear them open.

Finally, she checked in the mirror to make sure the gold hair clip securing her ponytail and the black and white feather and shimmering hair accessory on her left ear were in place before pushing open the door and leaving.

Stepping out of this door, a queen who has never experienced defeat on the field is born!

Inside the waiting room, Rhine Power held his face in his hands, watching the ongoing Kyoto 8R race intently. The weather was good, and dust was flying on the dirt track. The race was reaching its climax in the final straight. Although it was only an L-class dirt race, Rhine Power could see every racehorse girl burning herself out for victory.

A chestnut-haired horse girl emerged from the crowd and began to battle with the leading, dewy racehorse girl.

The commentators were no longer paying attention to Rhine Power; all she knew was that the chestnut-haired girl had won the L tournament by an extremely narrow margin. After the victory, she seemed somewhat incredulous until she saw her ranking first on the board, at which point she covered her lips with her hands and burst into tears of excitement.

[A long-cherished wish fulfilled...! A reward for those who persevere after countless defeats since their debut! A beautiful ending to the match!]

The commentator's words startled Rhine Force. "It's just an L-level competition... does it have an ending?" She looked at the chestnut-haired horse girl on the TV, whose emotions were already somewhat out of control, and tightened her chest.

"Rhine, you're here so early. What are you watching?" The Savior of the Sky greeted Rhine Power as he entered the room, raising his hand to greet them as they were gathered in front of the television. He then fell silent after noticing the content on the screen.

Chestnut Hair Horse Girl was only ranked 12th in popularity, and almost no one thought she would win, but now the entire racetrack audience is giving her a final cheer.

"So this is how most female horse racers spend their race days?"

“…Well, even those horse girls who can enter the Central District are few and far between, and those like us who are qualified to participate in the Grand Prize Race are even fewer, Rhine,” the Savior of the Sky replied.

Rhine fell silent. The senior Saint King Halo was right. Being able to stand on this stage already made him one of the best of his generation, so what was there to complain about?

The winning racehorse wept with joy. After composing herself, she bowed deeply to the sea of ​​spectators and shouted in a broken voice, "Thank you everyone!! A special thank you to my trainer, and to Ms. Huiyi! Thank you for letting so many people see my last race live!!"

The TV was already quite loud, and the horse racer's voice was even louder. Huiyi, who was in the corridor, vaguely heard his own name. He turned around but saw no one else.

Puzzled, Huiyi twitched his ears. Could it be haunted? He shook his head, banishing the thought from his mind. Why scare himself in broad daylight?

Reaching out and turning the doorknob, Rhine Power and Savior of the Sky were already sitting on the sofa in the room.

"Huh?! Radiant Light...!"

"Huh? What's wrong?"

The other person exuded a sense of oppression that could only be felt from a senior, and Rhine Power even forgot to turn down the TV volume.

And... only then did Rhine Power notice that Radiant White Horse had changed into a brand-new decisive outfit with a strong sense of majesty. The opponent stood in place with one hand on his hip, his purplish-red pupils looking at them seemingly without any emotion.

"N-nothing...I was just worried I mistook someone for someone else...! I'm so sorry!" Rhine Power's little brain was a bit blank. Where did this feeling of having to apologize to Huiyi even though she hadn't done anything wrong come from?

Even though the opponent didn't give off this heart-pounding feeling during the NHK Mile Race...! Rhine Power tugged at her clothes, her heart pounding faster and faster, almost bursting out of her chest. And the fact that her clothes were already falling apart at 57 made her look so childish in comparison...!

She clearly has an advantage over Huiyi in height and figure...!

Huiyi felt that Rhine Power apologized for some inexplicable reason and then blushed inexplicably. She frowned and felt that the racehorse girls in this competition might be a little strange. Suddenly, goosebumps rose on her back under her clothes.

Will they target me again like they did last time...? After all, Rhine Power has already set a precedent, and those dazzlingly red skills are still imprinted in Huiyi's mind.

Shaking her head to remind herself not to think so much, Huiyi went to a stool in the corner, took out her phone, and placed it on the table. For now, she should clear her mind to avoid being influenced by the other female racehorses…

When you're preoccupied with something on your mind, even scrolling through your phone makes time seem to drag on. So, Huiyi simply lay down on the table, put on her earphones, and took a nap.

When Huiyi was gently woken up by the Rhine Force, she knew it was almost her turn to go on stage.

“Huiyi, the Autumn Flower Appreciation is coming soon, so please be prepared... I will still do my best to catch up with you as always!” Rhine Power’s face was flushed red. It took all her courage to say these words despite the uncontrollable aura emanating from Huiyi.

"Yawn... Hmm?"

What did she say? By the time Huiyi took off her earplugs, Rhine Force had already run off. She scratched her head, puzzled. She put away her earplugs and phone and was the last to leave the waiting room.

The underground passage was some distance from the entrance, and it was empty except for the chaotic footsteps of the eighteen racehorse girls. The sound of the horseshoes of some of the racehorse girls, who were too heavy, was quite distinctive.

Huiyi, on the other hand, was the type of person who made almost no sound when she stepped on the ground, like a silent white ghost in the poorly lit underground passage...

----

On October 16th, Kyoto Racecourse followed in the footsteps of Tokyo Racecourse and welcomed the roar of "Brilliace" for the first time.

Regardless of what powerful horse girls like Rhine Force and Sky Savior think, all the viewers are looking forward to the legend of the second person in history to change the Three Crowns and the first person in modern times to change the Three Crowns being realized before their eyes.

On the day of Yasuda's memorial, there was a similar chorus at Tokyo Racecourse, but at that time the audience seemed somewhat lacking in confidence when facing the elite masters of Hong Kong Horse Racing. Hui Yi was also too preoccupied with the tension of facing such a formidable opponent.

but now……

[The radiant white horse is about to embark on its journey to defend its title as the strongest crowned female horse of our time! A new century's undefeated streak and the legendary three crowns are about to be achieved, carrying the glory of Japanese female horse racing!]

Before even stepping onto the track, Tatsuya Aoshima's unique, explosive vocals reached Teruyoshi's ears. Embarrassed, she felt a pang of envy, but... for the entire Japanese horse racing world, the honor of an undefeated triple crown deserves such praise. It's an even more demanding condition than the classic undefeated triple crown, with the vast majority of horse racing girls leaving the race in disappointment before the final hurdle. Teruyoshi is the horse racing girl most capable of reaching this pinnacle!

[Having gone from a 1000-meter debut race to a seven-win season, she will now challenge the 2000-meter!]

The sun was just a step away from her. Perhaps she wasn't mentally prepared, but... so what? Right now, she was the focus of the entire match!

As she stepped into the arena, all she heard were sounds of her own, a surging tide of voices that surrounded her. Today, the number of people at Kyoto Racecourse exceeded 100,000, and the popularity of Oguri Hat in Zhongshan back then... was probably no more than this.

Emerging from the racetrack tunnel and hearing the roar of the crowd, she finally felt like a true star racehorse girl. Huiyi's cape billowed behind her as she raised her right fist high, facing over 100,000 spectators.

"Wow! Sister Huiyi looks so cool! I feel like I'd be happy to be punched to death by her!" Beibu Xuanju grabbed the railing and swayed back and forth, speaking his mind freely and unrestrainedly, which made Guangzuan and Huangguan next to him have black lines on their faces.

How come this slightly eccentric horse girl is their friend? And the kind who seems to have some mental issues at that...?

"Uh, are your friends really okay?" The tall, thin man was a little worried about Northern Black Horse. This mental state didn't seem like something a normal racehorse girl should have. Only a ** could possibly get punched to death by another girl like that…

"It's alright. Xiao Bei has liked Hui Yi for a long time. Now that she has a rare opportunity to be so close to the competition, it's normal for her to be a little excited." Guang Zuan unscrewed the lid of the thermos, took a sip of the black tea inside, and wondered if there would be more scenes of Xiao Bei going crazy in the future.

The two men sighed to each other. Indeed, the most fanatical fans of Uma Musume are the Uma Musume herself. The last time I saw such a crazy fan was that pink-haired Uma Musume fan named **Rei Digital, right?

Huiyi ran to the gate and stopped, her eyes never actually on the other racehorses, but everyone present felt a chill.

Ultimately, Huiyi himself also possesses gate-blocking skills. In fact, the arena is a huge makeshift stage. Whoever can win depends on who blocks the opponent more forcefully and blocks the opponent in the middle of the track until they can't run anymore. Then victory will naturally be in their hands.

"Gulp... Kong Yueyi San Si (Seven) You feel it?" Rhine was still nervously rubbing the corner of her clothes. The last time she was forced to flee, she still remembered the loss she suffered. This time, she wanted to honestly follow her own running method.

The Savior of the Sky was slightly calmer than Rhine: "Instead of being nervous now, you should think more about how to perform on the field... After all, being nervous is useless."

[The race that determines the reigning queen now carries even greater significance. Witness the birth of the first undefeated Triple Crown winner since the classification system was implemented…! Shine White Horse proves with her formidable strength that classic-era racehorses are not incapable of defeating the older-era racehorses from the first half of the year!]

Today, October 16th. It's still Kyoto Racecourse, and it's still 11R! Last year, the Kyoto Mainichi Stakes' Shine White Horse brought us the first hill-climbing feat of the new century. So this year… still on the 11R track, what surprises will she bring?!

The commentator is still Qingdao Tatsuya, the prolific scorer, but after hearing so much praise for her, it's getting a bit awkward. It feels like I'm walking on milk foam instead of grass. And it's not just the commentator's praise that's making me feel this way; it's the entire racecourse's fans' praise that's bringing me this good fortune…

A situation that should have been a sure win has been turned around with such a jinx; the person involved is bound to be affected mentally...

After all 18 racehorse girls entered the arena and underwent final checks, they began entering the gate!