The mediocre trainer doesn't want to reopen

At this moment, a gentle voice slowly sounded. It was Cao Shangfei who came. She had been a little busy in the past few days, apparently because of some things in class.

"Sorry, trainer, I'm late. I was just helping the transfer students get familiar with the school."

"Huh? A transfer student? At this time?" Qingyun Tiankong, who was standing by, asked curiously when he saw Kusagami Fei coming. Kusagami Fei nodded and replied, "Yes, it's a horse girl named Teju Zhou. She seems to be from the countryside in Hokkaido."

"Special week?"

Hearing this name, Kitano naturally felt familiar, and it suddenly dawned on him – had the timeline already reached this point? Special Week had already started school, so it looked like the first season had just begun.

But at this moment, Kitano was more curious about the "evil fate" between Cao Shangfei and Te Bie Zhou. He thought that after Cao Shangfei joined her team, there would be no more encounters with Te Bie Zhou. Unexpectedly, this time, Ms. Cao and Te Bie Zhou fell in love at first sight.

However, Kitano didn't care, as he had never raised Special Week. But if Kusanagi wanted to... he wouldn't mind recruiting Special Week into the team. After all, Kusanagi's line "What about me?" in the first season was really a waste of time.

"Yes, he is a child who seems to be very talented."

Cao Shangfei was also a little surprised by the slight emphasis on Kitano's words. However, after Kitano showed an expression of interest, Cao Shangfei did not feel happy. Instead, he showed a serious expression and asked, "Trainer, could it be that... you want to recruit that child into the team?"

"No, I'm just... still considering it." Seeing that his thoughts were seen through, Kitano asked Cao Shangfei tentatively: "Xiaocao, what do you think of that kid? Is he suitable for our team?"

Kitano's guess is that based on the setting of the first season where Kusanagi Fei fell in love with Tokushou at first sight, if she had the chance to be on the same team with Tokushou this time, she would probably agree.

However, what Kitano didn't expect was that Cao Shangfei smiled peacefully upon hearing this. He suddenly came forward and grabbed Kitano's shoulders, rubbing them gently and saying, "Really... your shoulders are so stiff. Don't force yourself to do anything. Didn't I tell you that, trainer—"

"The team already has enough members, please stop being so fickle-minded."

“It hurts, it hurts—Xiaocao, the meridians! The meridians hurt so much!”

Although Cao Shangfei's movements were gentle, each one was precisely pinching Bei Ye's meridians. Bei Ye immediately changed his tone and said, "I won't invite you. Is it okay if I don't invite you?"

"Well, this is what a good trainer is--" Upon hearing this, Cao Shangfei let go of Kitano's shoulders. At this moment, Kitano also felt a little strange... Why did Cao Shangfei seem to have no interest in Te Bie Zhou?

Oh, on second thought, Ms. Cao is now a member of his team. She cares about people's personalities. Even if she wants Te Bie Zhou to join the team, she probably doesn't want him to be under too much pressure. This is understandable.

It would be best if they are not interested, so that Tokusho can concentrate on "loving" her Suzuka, and Ms. Kusa doesn't have to contribute her famous scenes, and then her "bitter love" will be particularly despicable.

It's a shame that with this setting, Ms. Kusa will never reach her. Thinking this, Kitano came up with a plan and said to Kusagi Fei, "In that case... Xiao Kusa, you'd better pay more attention to that special Zhou. I have a feeling she might become a formidable rival for you in the future."

"Really? I've made a note of that."

Cao Shangfei blinked, and seeing Kitano's serious expression, he nodded. However, regarding Kitano's interest and admiration for Te Bie Zhou... Cao Shangfei pursed his lips slightly.

What a fickle trainer... Is that special Zhou really that good? She's obviously not bad either...

After Kitano said this, Kusama Fei became more concerned about the horse racing girl named Tokugawa Zhou. She wanted to see whether the new student was really talented or just exaggerating.

Chapter 263: Shanxin chose her own sisterhood!

Cao Shangfei did not show any desire to recruit Te Bian Zhou into the team. Although this was a little beyond Kitano's expectations, it also dispelled Kitano's idea of ​​forcing himself to recruit Te Bian Zhou into the team.

Although Kitano doesn't think that according to the plot of the first season, Kusagami Hiji will give up paying attention to Tokusho just because Tokusho is not in the same team with him - but if it is under the care of Kitano's team, then Kitano can let Kusagami Hiji and Tokusho meet as little as possible to prevent the famous scene of "What about me" from appearing again in this world.

Although Kitano was a member of the small team that persecuted Ms. Kusa before he traveled through time, he has now come to the world of Uma Musume, and Kusagami Tobi is one of his responsible Uma Musume and his assistant. If Kitano can prevent Ms. Kusa from having this fruitless "bitter love", he is still willing to help.

There are plenty of beautiful women out there, so why bother with unrequited love? Ms. Grass, you need to stand up straight.

Although Kitano doesn't really regard the relationship between Kusanagi Hibiki and Tokai Shu as love, after all, the theme of Umamusume is friendship, but one-sided friendship is as humble as love.

Of course, Kitano is not saying that Tei Zhou really doesn't care about Kusanagi Fei at all, he can only say that in comparison, Tei Zhou's care for Kokusai is indeed not enough. He is completely focused on Suzuka.

But... Suzuka already has a trainer this week, so will they need one specifically for the special week? Kitano isn't quite sure. Unknowingly, this little butterfly of his has already changed the course of the world in many ways...

"You really don't mean to force yourself, Xiaocao?"

"Trainer... the word 'reluctant' is not for me, but for you." Kusanagi Fei also felt it was a bit strange. Kitano's concern for the horse girl named Special Week made her feel strange. It seemed that this was not the first time that her trainer had heard of that child, but he should not have seen her before, right?

But now, after hearing the name, he said that girl would be his future rival. Although Cao Shangfei knew that his trainer was somewhat unaware of his own abilities...but was he so strong that he could tell the opponent's strength just by hearing the name?

And… Cao Shangfei always had a strange feeling, as if something had happened between her and that girl named Te Bie Zhou at her trainer's place? But she had only taken her on a tour of the school?

Well, there is still some interest. Cao Shangfei also sensed Zhou's talent and the strength hidden under her seemingly honest appearance. In time, she might really become a powerful horse girl.

But it seemed to me that the trainer's perception of her interest in Tokujou wasn't limited to horse racing. Cao Shangfei narrowed his eyes slightly as he thought this, a subtle sense of displeasure flashing through his heart.

Next time she has the chance, she will go and see the strength of the freshman named Te Bie Zhou. If she really has the chance to meet him on the field in the future... she will let the trainer see that she will not show mercy to her opponent because of anything else.

At this moment, not far away, a newly enrolled horse girl named Tokugawa Shu suddenly shuddered all over, subconsciously hugging herself and muttering to herself, "What's going on... I suddenly feel like I'm being stared at by a wild beast."

"But it's such a shame that Kusagami-san left early. She was such a gentle person... I wish I could have talked to her more."

"But, it seems that Cao Shangfei-san has a trainer... I'm new here and I'm unfamiliar with the place. Would it be better if I could be on the same team with Cao Shangfei-san?"

"I heard that Cao Shangfei's trainer is a very capable and famous trainer. Will he recruit me?"

This thought suddenly emerged in Te Bie Zhou's mind. She had never seen Silent Suzuka on the field yet. Coming to a completely unfamiliar environment like Tresen Academy, it was a normal reaction for her to subconsciously want to rely on familiar people.

Unfortunately, she didn't know that Cao Shangfei, who had just left, had already included her in his "must-kill list"...

After arranging the subsequent training for Jin Wang, Qing Yun, Cao Shang Fei and others, Kitano was not idle for too long. He welcomed the next horse girl who came to see him. This horse girl was none other than Shanxin, the classmate whom Kitano had placed high hopes on before.

"Trainer-kun."

"Xinxin, how is it? Have you seen Aldan?" Seeing Shanxin's arrival, Kitano, who had successfully liberated Mi Yu yesterday, asked with a gleam in his eyes, "How is Aldan? Have you seen her?"

"My sister... doesn't seem to be in any serious condition, but she's been in a very low mood."

However, after pursing her lips slightly, Shanxin finally suppressed her jealousy out of concern for her sister - no matter what, Aldan was also Shanxin's sister, and even if Shanxin was more dissatisfied with the fact that her sister had set her sights on her trainer, she knew the difference between the two.

Now, Ardan's condition is quite bad. Whenever Ardan is in a very low mood, her illness will often relapse - this is also the extent of the believer's understanding of her sister. She understands that her sister's bad mood before she became ill will often become a sign of relapse.

Ever since his sister came to the team from the Mejiro family, and for a long time before Kitano collapsed from exhaustion, even though his sister cleaned the team room, helped Kitano cook and tidy up the house every day, these jobs would be so scary that if a maid found out that their eldest daughter was doing these jobs in the Mejiro family, she would be scared to death.

Because with Aldan's body, it is actually risky to support these tasks. Aldan in the Mejiro family can be described as very weak. Only when he steps onto the track can he show some of the physique of a horse girl.

What made the devotee even more uneasy was the conversation between her and Aldan that day. She had thought that Aldan, who would be her biggest rival, actually used her health condition as an excuse to withdraw from this "competition".

To be honest, if Aldan really quit, the believers would certainly feel much more relaxed, but the excuse of health... is unacceptable to the believers.

Her own sister, and her own future... Shanxin didn't know how to choose, but in the end, the sisterhood occupied the peak of reason. Shanxin couldn't do anything and used this gap as a stepping stone to surpass her sister.

"Trainer, after training is over, let's go see Sister Aldan again, shall we? She's...very depressed right now. I don't quite understand why, but it's not good for her health if she's constantly unhappy like this."

"She needs company right now, Trainer-kun. I think...Aldan-san might need you."

Ah... Now I know it, I was so unhappy about Aldane's arrival at the beginning, but now, for Aldane's sake, I actually let Trainer-kun approach her.

I really am someone who... can never win.

At this thought, Shanxin couldn't help but smile bitterly. She had thought that ever since she left the Mejiro family that day and saw the true faces of her sisters, even when her beloved grandmother favored her older sister, she had completely distanced herself from this family.

But now, facing his sister who is constantly fighting against illness... Shanxin finds that he is not as cruel as he thought.

She was still the same person as before, and had no courage to separate from her family and completely draw a line between herself and the many years of friendship with so many sisters.

And if I can't do these things... I can't win against Sister Aldan at all, right?

But at least, although Shanxin felt bitter, she didn't regret it. She was doing what she believed was right. After taking a deep breath, Shanxin continued to say to Kitano, "Trainer, what do you think?"

"I couldn't see Aldan yesterday. Her bodyguard said she doesn't want to see anyone now and just wants to rest." Kitano now realized the seriousness of the matter after hearing this. As a person who extended the life of Aldan, who was once terminally ill, by half a year, Kitano also knew the impact of Aldan's emotions on her condition.

Kitano always thought that if Aldan had not rescued her, with Aldan's physical body, coupled with her healthy mentality and emotions, she would have been able to survive the difficult and dangerous transition to maturity for her.

For this reason, Kitano has always felt a deep sense of indebtedness towards Aldan, believing himself to be the culprit behind Aldan's misfortune. In the final playthrough, Kitano stayed by Aldan's side, largely as a way to atone for his sins.

Kitano was also worried about Aldan's current moodiness. After hearing what the believers said, he was even more determined to quickly restore Aldan's spirits.

The head of the Mejiro family placed his most precious granddaughter in his team. Even if they had their own purposes, it was not an excuse for Kitano to fail to take good care of Aldan.

Kitano didn't know that during his time in the hospital, Aldan had already fainted once, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to properly recuperate in the hospital. His level of concern for Aldan was unmatched by the other healthy racehorse girls.

And yesterday's conversation with Mi Yu made Kitano vaguely aware that perhaps some memories from the past had shocked Aldan's spirit, which led to his alienation from him like Mi Yu.

If that's the case... then he knows what he should do.

"I didn't see Aldan last time. Maybe she's still avoiding me."

"This time, believer, let's go together. If we can convince the bodyguard, then perhaps we can meet Aldan."

"As long as I see Aldan, I should be able to calm her down." Kitano was unusually confident in himself about this - of course, he had to do it even if he had no confidence, as he had to take part in this matter.

"Then let's go now!" Shanxin also nodded, pretending not to notice the uncontrollable concern in Kitano's eyes, and nodded with a forced smile.

After Kitano and Shanxin left, the East Sea Emperor, who was training nearby, couldn't help but look over, gazing in the direction they left, seemingly a bit tempted...

This matter...should I tell Sister Sirius about it? The emperor thought so in his heart, but at this moment his hand had already reached for the phone in his pocket and skillfully sent a message.

Chapter 264: Please hold me and leave

Kitano and Shanxin came to the dormitory where Aldan was. When Kitano was about to knock on the door again, a figure appeared beside them without anyone noticing - a black-haired horse girl bodyguard in a black suit and sunglasses, who stopped Kitano again.

"I'm sorry, Trainer Kitano, but the young lady has clearly stated that she doesn't want to see anyone right now."

"It's me who wants to see Sister Aldan, Miss Bodyguard, please let us in!" Upon hearing this, the believer immediately stepped forward and anxiously said to the bodyguard, "I've met Sister Aldan before. Can I go in alone?"

"The young lady has clearly stated that she doesn't want to see Miss Shanxin." The bodyguard remained unmoved as she spoke word by word, "Please don't make it difficult for me, Miss Shanxin. For me, your orders come first."

"The eldest lady's orders are from one person. So are you going to ignore your eldest lady's health?"

Kitano wasn't afraid of the bodyguard at all. He'd had experience with her before during his time with Aldan, so he knew her temper and how to get this dedicated bodyguard to back down.

"Now, the condition of the young lady you are protecting may worsen. She may still be enduring all this in places you can't see. Now we are the only ones who can stop this."

"So, please think about it. Is the young lady's order more important, or is her safety more important?"

"..." The bodyguard was silent for a while after hearing this. She stared at the face of Kitano in front of her, who always seemed strangely familiar to her. However, she found it difficult to feel disgust towards this man.

After a long while, the bodyguard silently withdrew her hand and turned to leave. Before leaving, she said to Kitano and Shanxin, "I'm going to the bathroom. I only have five minutes. The key is already in the door handle. Please hurry."

"Thank you." Kitano chuckled and nodded. Under the somewhat incredible gaze of the believers beside her, the bodyguard left silently, and Kitano immediately opened the door of Aldan's dormitory and pushed it open.

As soon as they entered Aldan's dormitory, Kitano and Shanxin smelled a stuffy smell - a smell that would be produced by long-term lack of ventilation. It can be imagined that Aldan, who had locked himself in the dormitory for a long time, was obviously unable to take care of himself at all, just like Kitano.

Soon, Kitano and Shanxin saw the figure of Aldan lying on the bed...but at this moment, Aldan's skin was as red as a cooked shrimp, which did not look like a healthy red at all.

"Aldan?!" Aldan's condition scared Kitano and Shanxin so much that they almost immediately squatted down beside her bed. Shanxin also opened the window of the room as soon as possible to keep the room ventilated.

"Aldan? Are you okay?"

"Wow..." Ardan opened her eyes dazedly, and it took a long while before she could see Kitano clearly. However, she was so tired and a little confused at the moment that she seemed to have forgotten to even disguise her feelings. The moment she saw Kitano, she couldn't help but force a faint smile: "Ah... Trainer Kitano... I'm sorry for making you worry."

"I thought it would be better after a while of sweating... Please don't blame the bodyguard, she was just... following my instructions..."

"Stop talking, Aldan... Really, you're in this state. Why don't you ask the Mejiro family's attending doctor to help you? You have to do it yourself?"

Kitano was also quite anxious. Aldan did not look in good condition at the moment. He was covered with a thick quilt and was sweating all over. In addition, the room was not well ventilated before. Aldan was now gasping for breath, as if he could hardly breathe.

Kitano also reached out and touched Aldan's forehead with the back of his hand, comparing it with his own, and he did feel a little feverish.

Fortunately, it doesn't seem to be serious, but Aldan's physique is really pitifully weak. In this respect, he is not like a Uma Musume at all. Even the slightest illness will cause a strong reaction in Aldan.

"You have a fever, Aldan. Shall I take you to the hospital for an IV drip?"

"No... no need, I just feel... I have no strength in my body."

Aldan smiled gently, and the believer beside her handed her a glass of water and a towel soaked in water. After Kitano took it, he wiped the sweat off Aldan's face with the towel and fed her some water. Only then did Aldan look a little better.

"Sister Aldan... you were fine yesterday, why are you like this all of a sudden?" Shanxin was also a little frightened. Hearing this, Aldan smiled bitterly, shook her head and said, "It's not your fault... Sister Shanxin, everyone knows my health well. I often fall ill like this."

"But sister... you haven't been sick in a long time." After giving Ardan another sip of water, Shanxin looked at his now sick sister, suppressing the discomfort in his heart, and said softly: "Ever since... you joined our team, you have been the only one by Trainer Jun's side. You haven't been sick in a long time."

"But after Trainer-kun fainted, you fainted as well. Ever since then, you've been listless... and you've even deliberately distanced yourself from Trainer-kun."

"Shanxin." Ardan's heart skipped a beat when he heard that, and he subconsciously wanted to tell Shanxin to shut up. But it was too late. Ardan's gaze turned to Kitano, who was standing beside him. As expected, Kitano's face changed drastically when he heard that. He immediately looked at Shanxin and asked, "Ardan... fainted once? Why didn't I know about it?"

"Because at that time, the Mejiro family's attending physician was there, and everyone was afraid that you, Trainer-kun, would worry about Aldan-san and get restless. Furthermore, Aldan was discharged from the hospital earlier than you, Trainer-kun, so they asked us not to mention this matter."

At this moment, Shanxin also told Kitano what Aldan had been hiding. Although... she knew that doing so would make her trainer love and care for her sister even more, but for the sake of her sister's illness, she still chose to tell Kitano everything.

She couldn't do it, she couldn't bear to completely sever this sisterhood...so, she could only give in.

Sure enough, when Shanxin said this, Kitano immediately turned his gaze to Aldan. Aldan felt a sudden pang of guilt and subconsciously glanced away, saying softly, "I'm fine... Besides, I'm not like this because of that period of coma."

"But I don't think so."

Kitano saw that Aldan's eyes were a little evasive, and combined with the fact that Mi Yu's temperament changed drastically yesterday, Kitano could now guarantee that Aldan was definitely like Mi Yu, and was stimulated by his coma, so he dreamed about some things in the past.

Moreover, I guess it’s the same as Mi Yu, I didn’t dream of anything good... Could it be that I dreamed about the last time I said goodbye to him?

Perhaps that dream scared Ardan... After all, it would be hard for anyone to dream of their own death, especially someone like Ardan who is already very sensitive... No wonder she has distanced herself from him during this period of time.

Maybe she felt that she would die soon anyway, so she might as well cut off her ties and feelings so that no one would be sad because of her departure...

But unfortunately, Kitano wouldn't give Aldan this chance. He'd already lost Aldan once, and he didn't want to lose him again. In the past, Kitano had taught the Mejiro family's Umamusume so many times, repeatedly searching for ways to help Aldan survive the most dangerous times. Now, he wouldn't give up on helping Aldan.

The first time he became Aldan's partner, he was able to extend her life by half a year. This time, as long as Aldan didn't fall seriously ill again and didn't lose her vitality trying to save him - he had the determination and confidence to help Aldan reach maturity.