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

From the audience's perspective, the girl could clearly feel that she was receiving the emotions brought to her by the stardust illusion in this game.

That sparkling, blood-boiling, even eager-to-try excitement.

Mi Yu could understand that it was the feeling of happiness that was born after he was completely filled with the illusion of stardust.

However, when she finally plucked up the courage to join Central Tresen College, she discovered the cruel truth.

Compared to the unique stardust illusions that shine on the field like Top Stars, most of the Uma Musume are pitiful beings who cannot improve no matter how much they train, and have accomplished nothing from the very beginning...

Just like Mi Yu himself.

Not to mention showing the results of her training, no matter how hard Mi Yu mustered up her courage, once she got close to formal competitions such as trials, she would involuntarily run away, not daring to let others see her running.

Why are those seniors in the competition never afraid no matter what, and always running on the road of competing with others?

That is their fighting spirit.

Dreams, persistence, family affection, promises, honor, unwillingness...

Everyone has various reasons to support their mood and enable these players to continue to strive forward.

(What about the rice bath?)

She couldn't answer the question.

Perhaps, compared to these shiny runners, Mi Yu is naturally an empty, dark, and even dirty guy.

There is a desire for the finish line, but no courage to run.

She has the dream of becoming a blue rose, but she lacks the determination to make this dream come true.

She felt that she might never be able to achieve the reality of her ideal.

Yes, for a guy like me, what’s the use even if I can stand on the field?

For a dark and gloomy player like her, it would be a blasphemy even if she were to compete on the same field with those shining stars.

She, who has no fighting spirit and is even dark, is competing against these true runners who are trying their best to reach the top in order to shine and win...

Whenever Mi Yu thought of that scene, his heart would ache even more.

That is disgust towards oneself.

The darkness spread in Mi Yu's heart, as if it turned into the sky, completely blocking her vision.

At some point she even realized something horrible.

That is, perhaps I should never have gotten involved in the field of horse racing girls.

A loser like her should just stay in the audience and watch.

The competition field is the stage for the girls chasing after Top Star.

A dark and gloomy loser like her shouldn't exist on this stage...!

(Originally... it should be like this.)

Click.

Click, click, click.

On that day, she met her.

The darkness that completely enveloped the rice bath began to show cracks at that moment.

As time went by, the crack became more and more severe, and golden and blazing white sunlight shone through it...

【……call!】

Strong winds blew on the face, scattering analysis.

The bangs covering Mi Yu's eyes were blown away by the wind, revealing her pitch-black pupil vaguely.

The girl's expression had never been so resolute. Her legs, which were originally ranked last among the contestants, were still running at her top speed with no intention of slowing down.

Staring at the back of Aimoji, the corners of Mi Yu's mouth had slightly curled up without him noticing.

(So… why am I here now, racing on the same field with everyone else?)

[Even if it's considered wishful thinking, Mi Yu wants to run with everyone in the training match...! ]

The words that were spoken to the Stardust Illusion before now echoed in Mi Yu's mind.

Click, click, click, click, click, click…

boom--!

The darkness that enveloped the rice bath was completely shattered at this moment, and the sunlight shining in filled the girl's heart with warmth.

That is the stardust illusion, that is the unique shine on the field.

She stood in front of Mi Yu and gave him tenderness and care that Mi Yu had never imagined.

This shining power even dispelled the darkness and pulled her out of endless inferiority.

Mi Yu knew that it was not because she was so special, it was just an illusion of stardust...it was just that her brother was like that.

She will always lend a helping hand to those who need help.

Stardust Illusion is not just a brother, she is Miyu's hero!

[I can't wait any longer... If I want to win, I have to start here! ]

This girl, who had once achieved nothing, felt that she had never felt so fulfilled in her heart.

That's trust.

That's courage.

That's power.

That is what she should have as a horse girl.

A bloody taste began to spread in the dry throat.

The darkness accumulated in the eyes that were faintly visible from under Mi Yu's jet-black bangs became increasingly stronger.

She understood that she was different from the other horse girls... and the Stardust Illusion.

Running fearlessly like them, fighting with all one's might for one's ideals and persistence, these are things that Mi Yu cannot do.

Just like the stardust illusion, the unparalleled fighting spirit will inspire the runners and turn into clear fighting spirit, allowing them to constantly break through themselves and burst out with powerful strength on the field.

Mi Yu deeply understood that he was unable to do such a thing.

Even while getting along with the Stardust Illusion, Mi Yu knew that he would constantly have all kinds of distracting thoughts that he could not suppress.

Being like this, she couldn't run without distraction.

but……

Mi Yu also had no intention of giving up.

It's like a sinner who has fallen into hell, looking at the only spider thread hanging from the sky...

Even she now has something to hold on to!

[It’s not about trusting Mi Yu himself, but trusting the brother who believes in Mi Yu…]

These words were like thunder, exploding in Mi Yu's ears.

That’s right, it was right from the beginning!

Her fighting spirit was not enough to support herself to forget her fear, not enough to support herself to win.

So, let's use something else instead...

Rather than winning, Mi Yu wants that more!

It is the warmth when the audience in the stadium are happy, and it is also the expectation of Stardust Illusion for her!

Fighting spirit, ideals, and the desire for stardust illusions!

If one cannot support the rice bath, then merge them.

Integrate these reasons completely.

Then... let the power come here!!!

[Not just running for yourself... but running for others. 】

The sudden darkness completely covered Mi Yu's entire body.

This thing that looks like fighting spirit is actually completely different from it. It is darker than thick ink, deeper than the night.

“——It’s about to happen!”

A declaration of love for Orihime's determination came from the front, but at this moment, Mi Yu suddenly raised his head.

The whole body was wrapped in pitch-black mist, which even completely obscured the girl's face. Finally, it turned into a mask covering her face, hiding Mi Yu's last bit of cowardice behind it.

Under this black mask, a faint scarlet light can be seen:

"There's no need... for that!"

A deep voice suddenly sounded behind Aimo Orihime.

The original night sky was suddenly covered by this thick darkness, and the moonlight and stars gradually dimmed.

Even the brightest star Vega is no exception.

because……

"The dark hero has arrived!"

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Chapter 205 When the Weaver Girl joins the hand card...

(Full title: When you add Weaver One to your hand, my effect will be activated)

"——?!"

What happened? !

Aimo Orihime's face suddenly turned pale.

Her breathing suddenly slowed down.

At the last moment of the girl's declaration, she was suddenly interrupted by a warning from behind.

Her footsteps trembled suddenly, and the fighting spirit that had just been flowing through her body suddenly disappeared.

What on earth is——?!

Aimu Orihime's eyes widened in surprise.

It wasn't that she didn't have the energy to keep running, but the momentum coming from behind seemed to be able to drag her directly into another dimension.

I didn't know when my whole body was enveloped by darkness.

But this is not magic, but something more special.

It was as if there was a cold dagger pressed against her vest, and her hands and feet were involuntarily bound.

Fear... No, not fear, but a warning of danger.

It was a premonition so strong that it almost suffocated Aimu Orihime. As long as she continued to pray for strength from "that thing" in the sky, something irreversible would definitely happen.

But how is that possible?

That is the sky that no one else can ever reach... No, her existence is even higher than the sky, that is the distant and unreachable starry sky!

What on earth was it…who on earth gave me this illusion? !

The fear of foreseeing crisis and the confidence in this power made Aimu Orihime anxious.

She wanted to look back at this moment, but she couldn't.

If I look back while running, it will definitely affect my pace, which is something I cannot allow...

However, there is a way to love Orihime.

She closed her eyes slightly, then opened them suddenly again.