Stop being a trainer!

And why do the three of you in the back look so thoughtful? I was just kidding, what are you doing?

Seeing several horse racing girls suddenly fall into strange contemplation, Kato Akira shuddered subconsciously, quickly plugged his mobile phone into the newly bought multi-purpose projector, and started projecting the live broadcast.

Chapter 45: Fall (Please recommend! Please vote for the monthly ticket!)

"Why do people all think that Rudolph will lose? Is there some reason I don't know?"

Is this a judgment shared by all the horse girls? They can feel it, but I can't?

Although he didn't show any thoughts on the surface, Kato Akira still had doubts in his heart when he looked at the projected image after the curtains were closed.

This kind of thing is very possible. After all, the senses of horse girls are far superior to those of humans, and what they feel may be much clearer than what Kato Akira feels.

But, no matter what, that was Rudolph wearing black stockings.

Whether in comics, animations, secondary creations, or anything else, Rudolph has a lofty status and is listed as the symbol of the final boss.

Moreover, Rudolph, who is fighting for his dream and ideal, is a symbol of arrogance and dominance, as well as some gentleness and kindness in the details. All of these should be perfect and in the best state. Why is there such a judgment?

"Uncle, don't worry. Even if that person loses and the plan fails, I won't leave you."

Orfi glanced at the people around him, and stopped pretending. He simply grabbed the corner of Kato Akira's clothes and looked up with a determined expression.

Although he couldn't see the cheeks under the mask because of the mask, Kato Akira could realize that the expression on Orphee's face must have been very serious.

She has never been one to joke around, but now that she has made up her mind, she is speaking very seriously.

Looking at Orphie with a serious face, Kato Akira couldn't help but rub her little head lovingly, which felt good in his hand.

Although this child's personality seems a bit unpleasant, her words are really heartwarming. Although she said this because she still didn't know the relationship between herself and these people, Kato Akira was really moved by this kindness.

As for those who knew explicitly or implicitly that they would not be punished, such as the Emperor of the East China Sea, Deep Impact and Qianming Representative, they all blinked and looked at the projected game.

"It's okay, you don't have to worry about my affairs. My situation is much better than you think. If you have this thought, you might as well practice running and become my responsibility in the future."

"I will definitely be your responsibility. If you can't pass the test to become a trainer, I won't be a horse girl."

"Your feelings are so heavy, Orphie. But even if I fail, you still have to be a good horse girl. Now let's watch the game."

After calming down the somewhat nervous Orphee, Kato Akira watched the game with full confidence surrounded by the horse girls.

The number one position is popular, symbolized by Rudolph.

The innermost gate, the best popularity, and the most suitable route. It can even be said that according to Kato Akira's thinking, Rudolph's symbol requires a certain amount of acting skills to lose. How could something go wrong?

It was just another victory for Rudolf. Kato Akira looked at the emperor who walked into the gate with his head lowered, and he had absolute trust and confidence in him.

Until the gate opens.

'Oh my god! What's going on! Rudolph is incredibly late, three lengths behind at the start!'

'It seems that the horses have begun to show signs of targeting, and Rudolph is firmly trapped in the center of the herd, with almost no way to break free!'

"It's the final sprint! Did you take the risk and choose the Great Outer Path? The Emperor started to speed up, but the fleeing Katsuragi Ace is already within the 200-meter line! Can you still catch up? ! "

"See, it's true."

Looking at the final ending shown on the screen, the Emperor of the East China Sea said softly.

"..."

Faced with the results presented in the projection, Kato Akira gritted his teeth and felt a strange emotion surging in his body.

Although it was only a month, that violent, scary, yet principled high school girl had already left enough traces in his room.

Seeing his acquaintance become a complete stranger, Kato Akira felt a ridiculous sense of terror. It was like seeing Orphee with bloodshot eyes that day, and the abnormal gentle shock, but the feeling that emerged in Kato Akira's heart now was not fear.

But anger.

Dream Cup Qualifying, Tokyo Racecourse, left turn, 2,400m section. The weather is fine and the racecourse is in good condition.

Rudolph symbolizes the second place on the bulletin board.

First place, Katsuragi Ace.

Six horses are different.

A world of difference.

Seeing the Rudolph Symbol still wearing a seemingly perfect smile while applauding and congratulating the loudly laughing Katsuragi Ace, Kato Akira felt an indescribable anger well up in his heart.

"What on earth are you doing...Rudolph! Do you think you are running for your dream?!"

Looking at everything on the screen, Kato Akira couldn't help but roar in a low voice.

But at this time, Representative Qian Ming pressed his shoulder.

"…Instead of that, Armin. You are the one who is truly in danger right now."

"what?"

Kato Akira subconsciously looked at the post-match interview.

Facing the Katsuragi ace who was wiping the sweat off his cheek and showing a bright smile, a group of reporters came over with their cameras and weapons.

It seemed that the order of questioning had been prepared, and soon a female reporter came up with a microphone and pointed it at the ace that was steaming.

"Katsuragi's ace player, you won the Dream Cup and even defeated the legendary Rudolph. You have defeated the emperor for the second time. Is this an easy task for you? Do you have anything to say about this?"

'Of course! I have so much more to say!'

Grabbing the microphone, the Katsuragi ace, wearing his match uniform, laughed loudly, pointed at the camera and shouted without hesitation:

"See? Representative Chiaki! This is the power of training! You and Rudolph have both changed. You have both violated the principles and rules of Uma Musume! But I don't care! Because I am the ace!"

'Just like now, an ace should act like an ace. Even if it's the qualifiers, victory is victory! I won't use others to fulfill my dreams like you do. I am who I am, so I will smash your ugly ideas! '

'After the Arima Kinen, there will be the Dream Cup finals. Let's have a showdown at the Dream Cup! I hate those weak and incompetent people who use backdoors the most! After the Dream Cup is over, I will put an end to all this! You all just wait!'

"..."

Looking at the Katsuragi ace who returned the microphone without hesitation and seemed unaware of what shocking remarks he had made, Kato Akira truly felt a real sense of crisis.

This is not a joke, nor is it an attempt to bring people closer together. Rather, it is a real sense of crisis brought about by a veteran horse racing girl and her team.

If Katsuragi's Ace wins, he will be expelled from Tresen Academy.

Looking at the confident face of the horse girl, Kato Akira, who was shot innocently, felt a deep chill.

And in the camera, Rudolph, who was also breathing slightly, looked up at the sky, as if he felt the fate being stripped away.

"The one who took away the victory is now going to take away my friend... This is the Uma Musume race, this is the reality that Uma Musume has to face... When one horse takes the lead, all others lose their glory."

What did I do wrong? Why am I weaker?

There are things that need to be protected, why... am I doing something wrong, Trainer?

Looking at the setting sky, Rudolph slowly closed his eyes and could no longer hear the noise outside.

Chapter 46: Rules, Glory, and Trump Cards

The trainer is actually a system that has been proposed a long time ago and has even been tested to a considerable extent.

They were created because some people simply cannot accept that some horse girls’ talents are wasted, so even without the support of the team, these people choose to support their favorite horse girls.

This one-on-one system has been called the trainer system over time. In fact, just like the current team system, it is a training system with a long history. It even has many taboos and rules.

For example, retired horse girls are often used as companions and trainers in team competitions, but there are absolutely no horse girls as trainers. The reason for not using retired horse girls is very simple, because the education and communication between horse girls does not ignite the so-called teacher-student relationship or the relationship of two people and three legs, one heart and one body.

But the fighting spirit.

All previous attempts had only one result, that is, the horse girls trained by retired horse girls would have much less desire to fight and a strong desire to win in the arena.

The passion for the game, the battle for victory and defeat, everything will be transferred to the retired horse girls who are coaches. They will place their hopes for victory and their longing for running on their mentors.

Just like the inheritance of ancient warriors, the apprentice often wants to kill the master, and the master-disciple inheritance between Umamusume and Umamusume is often that the apprentice wants to completely defeat the master. However, due to the decline period, this also leads to the apprentice often not being able to surpass the peak power of the master.

How can you really get good results when you have lost your fighting spirit, your faith, and your passion for the competition? Therefore, the matter of horse girls becoming trainers has gradually been listed as not recommended, or even prohibited. It is not to say that it is completely forbidden, but it is undoubtedly a waste of time and effort. It is better to become instructors and assistants to provide support.

Therefore, it is taboo to some extent for retired horse racing girls to participate in the training and judgment of current horse racing girls.

But there are always horse girls who are attached to all of this.

Although retired horse racing girls have their own destinations, if they still miss the competition and have not given up running, there is a Dream Cup specially provided for them to run.

The Dream Cup was created by Emperor Rudolf. It is said to be a grand ceremony to realize the dreams of all people and horse girls. In fact, it also implies the meaning of realizing dreams. Every interview is based on dreams and the future. Under the propaganda offensive, getting the Dream Cup is like a wishing machine for retired horse girls. No matter what you say, there will be audiences all over the world listening.

Therefore, this event, which was created with URA's utmost efforts and claims to gather all the horse girls who still want to run in the world, is a gamble for URA's reform.

They are always gambling, and no one knows which side the scale will tilt towards this time.

After all, such a big problem occurred in the preliminary stage.

"You actually participated in the Dream Cup and stuff, but I've never heard of it, Ace."

The next day, during lunch break.

Wearing the uniform of Tresen Academy, Representative Qianming leaned against the door and smiled at the Ace of Katsuragi who walked in with running shoes in his hand.

"Would you like to chat if you're interested? I remember you didn't like running in the Dream Cup? How come you suddenly participated in the preliminaries and beat that Rudolph?"

"……snort."

"Eh?"

Looking at the Katsuragi ace who squinted his eyes, looked at him with disdain and snorted coldly, Representative Qianming was a little stunned.

Although my old enemy has always been casual, this is the first time I've seen him express hostility so directly, especially towards me.

Was there any misunderstanding?

Tilting his head and looking at Ace Katsuragi who was changing her shoes, Representative Chiaki waited for her response.

"…I don't care about others."

With a dull clang, the door of the shoe box was closed, and Ace Katsuragi, who had changed into indoor shoes, looked at Representative Chiaki with disgust.

"But Representative Qian Ming, my nemesis, or the guy I once regarded as my nemesis, I have smelled the human scent on you for a long time!"

"Varied--"

"You and Rudolph represent two people fighting over a man, right?!"

"????"

What is this?

Listening to the angry voice of Katsuragi's ace, Representative Chiaki's expression could no longer maintain the free and easy look.

"Wait, wait a minute! What's the matter with you—"

"If you want to snatch a man, do it openly! If you like him, just say it out loud! You are treating the entire academy as a bet, turning a blind eye to all the rules, and even going against your original intentions and vision. Are you still the horse girls who bring hope to others?!"

"Well, that... Ace, you may have misunderstood something..."

"Shameless!"

Completely ablaze, Katsuragi Ace crossed his arms over his chest, looked at the stuttering Chiaki Representative in front of him and shouted:

"Totally shameless! You too! And Rudolph too! Both of you have lost all sense of shame!"

"What do you think of Tresen Academy? What do you think of the trainers, the team members, the uncles and aunts, the people who support us, everyone? Are they just your toys? Tell me!"

"Have you sunk into the abyss of lust? That's why I want to wake you up! That's why I'm going to take the stage! Even if I retire, my fiery heart has not changed! It's shouting for me to snatch victory from you despicable people!"

"In fact, this power is even greater than my current power! This is my anger!"

Pointing his thumb at his chest, Ace Katsuragi's eyes were burning with fire, burning towards Representative Chiaki who had a puzzled look on his face.

“Because I’m the horse girl that everyone is looking forward to! I’m the ace! What dream cup, what hope, what future, it doesn’t matter what it is! But you who have forgotten about glory and confidence, I will crush you! Just clean your ears and wait!”

"…Is it the neck?"

No, after all, it’s not about stealing men.

Looking at the Katsuragi ace who walked away with his ears covered, Representative Chiaki was so frightened by his aura that he couldn't even say a word to stop him.

At the same time, on the other side, in front of a luxurious door, a man wearing a huge windbreaker, a wide-brimmed hat and a scarf was standing in front of the door.

Holding a lit cigarette, the man took a deep breath and whispered: