Uma Musume, do I have to tell you that I know how to use the Santa Hat special move?

She even had bolder ideas.

(If I could attend one of the Classic Triple Crown events, I would…)

No!

Don’t think like that!

Running is about bringing happiness to everyone and the audience, and the purpose must never become so ugly and selfish!

Just as Mi Yu was brainstorming, the Stardust Illusion sighed in front of her:

"Ah - maybe I'm setting a bad example for you, Mi Yu. I've been too impatient lately."

"We should not be obsessed with improving ourselves. This will only put the cart before the horse and prevent our tense bodies from further exerting their due strength."

Stardust Illusion told Mi Yu all the results of her thoughts after returning home last night:

"I happened to meet Senior Qingyun Tiankong last night. Her words inspired me a lot - only when you relax can you have tension, and only when you relax can you have tension. This is a very simple truth."

"So relax, Miyu, we don't have to be like this."

"Meet Qingyun Tiankong by chance...Senior?"

Mi Yu stood there in a daze.

Stardust Illusion looked at Mi Yu in a daze, and without thinking too much, he went over and pinched the muscles on Mi Yu's calves.

Hearing the girl in front of her let out a short cry of pain, she sighed again:

"You are very tired now, so you should go back and rest. I will ask for leave for you from Toyama."

"Brother...didn't you make an appointment to meet Senior Qingyun Tiankong yesterday?"

"Yes, she came here just to show off the big fish she caught. It turns out that fishermen are the same no matter which country they are from."

Stardust Illusion recalled the smug little expression on Qingyun Tiankong's face yesterday, and suddenly felt angry and happy.

That guy probably caught the fish a long time ago, and then got lost in the college until late at night before returning to the dormitory.

However, Stardust Illusion, who was thinking about this, did not notice that Mi Yu in front of him was already trembling slightly:

"So it was an accidental encounter... Yeah, how come I didn't notice Senior Qingyun Tiankong's fishing equipment?"

For a moment, an emotion called regret filled his heart, making Mi Yu feel like he was sitting on clouds.

Her steps were unsteady, and she could only hold on to the edge of Stardust Illusion's clothes to steady herself.

Mi Yu just felt that he was so ugly before, and all his thoughts were so absurd.

If this is the truth, then... how horrible must my previous thoughts be!

Peeping, jealousy...even having thoughts of usurping the power of such a shining brother.

The feeling of guilt mixed with unspeakable self-blame completely submerged Mi Yu like a tide.

It made her feel as if she was carrying a huge rock weighing thousands of pounds, which seemed to be about to crush her completely in the next moment.

"Okay, okay, don't be sad. I don't mean to blame you - I just want to review my mistakes to Mi Yu."

Stardust Illusion looked at Mi Yu and thought that she felt she was scolded by him and was not happy.

After all, with Mi Yu's inferiority complex, she would probably automatically blame herself.

She patted Mi Yu's slightly thin shoulders, and then said in a relaxed tone: "Go back and rest quickly...Mi Yu, you are still quite thin, you must work hard to eat."

However, before she could finish her words, the girl's tears suddenly flowed out.

Mi Yu really wanted to confess to her brother who cared about her, tell him all the bad thoughts she had ever had, and tell him that Mi Yu was a bad child.

However, she was also very afraid that her brother would abandon her again after she said it...

If something like that really happened, Mi Yu didn't know what to do.

“Eh!? Ah?? Why are you crying? Did I say something wrong???”

Stardust Illusion never expected that the girl in front of him would burst into tears just because of a disagreement.

She was in a panic and subconsciously raised the towel in her hand to wipe away her tears. However, when her hand was halfway up, she remembered that this towel had just been used to wipe sweat and was not suitable for wiping the eyes.

Stardust Illusion hurriedly put down the towel and pulled out a few tissues from the side, then wiped away Mi Yu's tears:

"Don't cry, don't cry. What I hate most is seeing others cry. If you have any problem, just tell me and I will solve it for you."

Chapter 203 Because belief does not require a reason [Music

Stardust Illusion certainly knew that the girl in front of her had always been inferior because of her special physique, so she tried to find a way to improve Mi Yu's mentality so that she could display her true strength.

Because of this, Stardust Illusion took her to join his team, so that at least Toyama Scarlet could take care of the child. In addition, Super Stream and Airy Hayabusa who joined later were all kind to Uma Musume and were not afraid of bad luck.

In this environment, the rice bath will get better, right?

"I……"

Mi Yu didn't expect that the Stardust Illusion was still comforting him gently as usual.

(Perhaps in his brother's eyes, Mi Yu is still a good boy!)

But... only she knew that her heart was covered with a layer of dark fog, and all kinds of inappropriate thoughts kept popping up in her mind.

Once this idea is exposed, I'm afraid everyone will think that she doesn't know what's good for her, and even wants to repay kindness with enmity, right?

Mi Yu felt that her idea was definitely problematic, but... she couldn't control herself.

Is this bad luck just a punishment... Is she born evil?!

Mi Yu didn't dare to tell anyone what she was thinking. She was even secretly glad that the Stardust illusion in front of her still treated her as a good child.

"By the way, I have arranged a training match tonight. The participants now include me, Bourbon, McQueen, Twin Turbine, Excellent Quality, Narita Shirahito, and Aimu Orihime. I have also asked Super Stream to participate in the competition... Is Miyu free to participate?"

"Training match..."

Hearing the question about training, Mi Yu also perked up, with a bit of trepidation on his face:

"But I'm just a contestant who hasn't debuted yet, and my level isn't good enough. If I join in..."

She pursed her lips and clenched her fists, her eyes switching between eagerness and timidity:

“If it’s my brother’s order…!”

The Stardust Illusion was stunned for a moment.

It’s not that she hadn’t thought about the possibility that Mi Yu wouldn’t dare to participate in the competition, but seeing the girl in front of her close her eyes and shout out those words, she showed some courage - even if that courage was asking her to give her an order.

But... orders?

Stardust Illusion always feels that there is something wrong with the idea of ​​rice bath.

But now is not the time to talk about this. Stardust Illusion did not think about it. She lowered her head and looked into the deep purple pupils in front of her:

"If Mi Yu needs me to give you a little motivation, then... come and participate in the training match, and then try your best to win!"

There was silence in the rest area for a while.

"...Victory?! Did brother mean...Rice bath!?"

Mi Yu covered her mouth in disbelief.

Stardust Illusion looked at her surprised expression and couldn't help laughing:

"What's wrong? Don't you have confidence in yourself?"

"But——with so many seniors in active service, Mi Yu is just an ordinary horse girl..."

Gently stroking Mi Yu's black hair, Stardust Illusion comforted her softly: "During this period, Mi Yu, we have all witnessed your efforts. You were able to hold on to the devilish plan of that guy Toyama."

"I can tell you very clearly that this is something that only a horse girl with top-level endurance talent can do."

"You are definitely not just any runner, Miyu. You have the talent to be a hero!"

"Become...a hero...Mi Yu can also..."

Mi Yu's two ears trembled rapidly, and both of them emitted a dark glow:

"Yes! Mi Yu knows!"

She nodded vigorously, and the timidity on her face disappeared.

"Okay, then you can tell me your decision, Mi Yu."

The smile on Stardust Illusion's face grew even wider: "Want to challenge yourself to win the first move in today's training match, Mi Yu?"

This time, Mi Yu was silent longer.

But when she was silent, her handsome face did not show any hesitation or trepidation, but rather an increasingly clear determination.

"Brother...are you running to stand on the field and grab the top spot?"

Mi Yu did not answer the question immediately, but suddenly started talking about something else.

"Mira Bourbon-senpai, on the other hand, ran to fulfill her father's expectations and to respond to her trainer's recognition of her."

"Senior Emperor of the East Sea is running to realize his admiration for the student council president and to complete the feat of winning the undefeated triple crown..."

Mi Yu has figured this matter out.

In the past, even though I insisted on training myself according to the standards of a horse girl, I never felt that anyone had any expectations of me.

She endured those days year after year.

But now it's different. There is a stardust illusion in front of her, and the team also includes Trainer Toyama, Trainer Airi Hayabusa, Trainer Super Stream, and Senior Miura Bourbon.

Each of them encouraged themselves like this, and each of them believed that Mi Yu could really show her talent in the open arena...

After feeling the warmth, Mi Yu's heart gradually calmed down.

I have the desire to surpass my brother... Maybe I am that kind of person.

At this moment, Mi Yu thought that he was himself, and since he could not change, he should accept this kind of inner self.

When accepting this weakness, Mi Yu suddenly figured out the problem.

As long as I can keep these jealous and ugly thoughts at the stage of "thinking", then... in my brother's eyes, I will still be that kind-hearted child.

Even if she wanted to stand on the field with her brother and others, she definitely didn't have that thought.

But as the Stardust Illusion said...

As she spoke, Mi Yu slowly retracted her gaze from a distance, and a dark light burst out from her deep purple eyes.

Deep, even with a hint of weirdness:

"Mi Yu also has his own goals..."

"Mi Yu wants to be the hero my brother calls me—!"

"Bring happiness to everyone by running and bathing, and become the only blue rose in the garden."

The hand of Stardust Illusion was still on top of her head. Mi Yu stretched out her hands, took the hand of Stardust Illusion in front of her, and held it in her hands:

"I'll give the rice bath a try."

"Brother has done so much for Mi Yu. The trainers have also been making training plans for Mi Yu. The seniors are all taking care of Mi Yu..."

Stardust Illusion's smile became brighter and brighter. She could feel that a force was brewing in the body of the girl in front of her, which meant that Mi Yu was truly beginning to step out of her heart.

(In this case, let me add some strength at the end!)

Stardust Illusion let Mi Yu hold his hands tightly and said:

"Believe me, Mi Yu, you will definitely be able to carve out a niche for yourself and become the shining star that everyone admires!"

"Believe in my brother..."

"Yes, just believe me, because belief does not require a reason."

The Stardust Illusion answered with finality, giving Mi Yu the final courage.

She clenched her hands tightly, and clearly transmitted the power to the palms covered by the stardust illusion.

"Don't believe in Mi Yu herself, but believe in the brother who believes in Mi Yu...!"

"Mi Yu understands... Even if others think it's wishful thinking, Mi Yu wants to participate in this training match and run on the same field with everyone!"

"Mi Yu, I want to defeat all my opponents including my brother!!!"