The mediocre trainer doesn't want to reopen

"I, I will definitely work hard and strive to win more games for you and the team!"

Te Bie Zhou said this, and bowed deeply to Kitano again very solemnly. His movements were so standard that Kitano could not even think of refusing.

However, what Tokai Zhou said just now made Kitano feel full of complaints... His fame must have spread throughout the Japanese horse racing girl circle after he fell ill last time, right?

I went to a debut match and someone recognized me. Now even someone like Silent Suzuka, who's all about running, recognizes me? Am I really that rare?

And... you have mediocre blood? Ordinary birth? Kitano stared at Tokushou, and suddenly remembered that Tokushou from Uma Musume was also raised by a foster mother after her biological mother passed away. Perhaps she didn't know that her bloodline, if traced back to her, was the child of the most outstanding stallion in Japan today.

However, it seems difficult to say what the "Sunday Tranquility" in the Uma Musume world has to do with Special Week and the others... Forget it, there is no need to make such things so clear.

However, do you want to join his team? That's something you can consider.

Kitano knew that he was very busy now, but he didn't think that Special Week was difficult to handle. He himself was a very independent type. It didn't seem that Okino T in the first season of the anime cared much about Special Week. Instead, he cared more about Silent Suzuka and the Emperor of the East China Sea in the second season.

What's more, in Kitano's team, there is also Ms. Cao, who, needless to say, will be given special care and attention by everyone!

With Ms. Kusa, all problems can be solved. Kitano was confident about this. He could see that when she heard Tebu Zhou's voice, Ms. Kusa's tail was about to wag to the sky.

I guess she also hopes that Teji Zhou can join the team...huh?

However, before Kitano could speak, his shoulder was grabbed by Kusagami Hi. Kusagami Hi walked around Kitano with a gentle look on his face and said to Tebi Zhou in front of him with a smile: "Spei-chan, I didn't expect to meet you here, and you even submitted an application to join the team to my trainer-san--"

"Oh, Kusagami-kun..."

But when he saw Cao Shangfei, Te Bie Zhou felt inexplicably scared. He always felt as if he had suffered something at her hands in his previous life, especially when he saw Cao Shangfei's smile. If she hadn't always closed her eyes when she smiled, Te Bie Zhou could really say, "My eyes aren't smiling at all."

"Ah, it looks like you're fully prepared too, huh? You've even prepared your application to join the team—"

Cao Shangfei also noticed that Tebi Zhou had been placing a small corner of the application form behind him. However, facing Tebi Zhou who had prepared everything, Cao Shangfei did not forget to smile and continued, "But Spei-chan, didn't I tell you before? Our team already has a lot of people, and the pressure on Trainer-san is also very high. If we add Spei-chan, Trainer-san will be too busy to handle it, okay?"

"Um, well, I'll try not to bother Trainer-san!"

Te Bie Zhou didn't seem to hear the hidden meaning behind Cao Shangfei's words. Instead, he promised solemnly, "Although there are many things I don't understand, I should be able to take care of myself!"

"Aside from training and competition matters, I'll do my best to not bother the trainer with anything else. And, besides, I can also do housework! I'm really good at cleaning!"

We don't lack cleaners here anymore. Kitano thought to himself, originally Aldan could still do these jobs, but now that Cao Shangfei has come, Aldan doesn't even need to take care of Kitano's daily life. He is really free every day and it doesn't matter if he follows Kitano around all the time.

However, although Zhou Teyi couldn't hear it, Kitano was not unable to understand the hidden meaning of Cao Shangfei's words...but it was because he understood it that he felt a little surprised.

Did Ms. Cao dislike Special Week this round? Not only did she not recruit Special Week, but she also kept kicking him out?

This...if I tell this to the people who created the second season, I'm afraid even they won't believe this scene happened? After all, Cao Shangfei's "infatuation" is particularly bad, but it's a plot in the first season!

Although he felt it was strange, Kitano didn't say anything this time. Instead, he wanted to see what Cao Shangfei was planning... After all, Cao Shangfei wouldn't reject Te Bie Zhou without a reason, let alone hate Te Bie Zhou. So what was her reason for doing this?

"But before you join the team, Spei-chan, you have to prove that you have the potential to join our team, okay?"

Cao Shangfei also knew that simply rejecting Te Bie Zhou would be useless. He had to set a goal for Te Bie Zhou to make her give up. Then he smiled and said, "Just like everyone else, they all joined the team after ranking in the top few places in the selection competition. Even Xing-chan and I did a lot for Trainer-san some time ago and showed our strength."

"So, Spy-chan, why don't you start with the debut tournament? If you win the debut tournament, then no one will object if you join the team."

"Besides...Spee-chan probably doesn't want to be treated as a marginal figure in the team, right?"

"Of course not!"

When Zhou Tebai heard this, he nodded blankly and immediately felt that what Cao Shangfei said made sense.

Although I heard that this is a team where the trainers treat everyone equally, if I can't prove my ability after joining, I will probably be excluded, right?

After all... any horse girl who can join Trainer Kitano's team, even if her birth and bloodline are ordinary like her, must have outstanding qualities. If she fails to show her talents, will she be looked down upon by everyone?

After figuring this out, Tokugawa immediately knew his next goal. With his eyes shining, he said to Kitano, "I know! Trainer Kitano, I will participate in the debut tournament next month! If I can win, please agree to my request to join the team!"

"so be it."

Kitano heard this and saw that Kusagami Hitoshi had no objection, so he nodded. However, he didn't notice that Kusagami Hitoshi had already silently memorized the date of the special week's debut.

Chapter 295: Cao Shangfei's "Lies" and "Sincerity"

"Well then, I'll take my leave, Trainer Kitano!"

"Well, be careful on the road."

After getting Kitano's permission, Tebi Zhou happily left here. As soon as Tebi Zhou walked away, Kitano immediately focused his attention on Cao Shangfei and asked, "So, Xiaocao, why did you give Tebi Zhou such a difficult time?"

"This isn't a difficult challenge, Trainer-san."

However, knowing that her little thoughts have been seen through, Kusanagi Hi seems to be very worried that Kitano will think that she is an intolerant horse girl. Kusanagi Hi joined the team because she admired Kitano's awareness and character, and what she fears most is that Kitano will think that she is not tolerant enough.

Kusagami Fei's feelings towards Kitano are different from those of most of the other horse racing girls in the team, who just want to jump him. Kusagami Fei admires Kitano more - he admires his character, his way of treating everyone equally, affirming and respecting everyone, whether genius or ordinary, and is even willing to take action, even sacrifice, for this.

Although Kitano always emphasized to Cao Shangfei that he was just a hypocrite, to Cao Shangfei, if Kitano's kindness was fake, then many things were fake. She never believed that a hypocrite would not reveal his true nature even at the cost of his own interests.

For this reason, Kusanagi Fei stayed by Kitano's side. In fact, in addition to admiration, she also wanted to become someone like Kitano - she felt that there were too few people like Kitano in the world, but this did not prevent her from wanting to become someone like Kitano Ryuichi.

Kitano treats everyone equally, encourages ordinary people, and is good at putting himself in other people's shoes... Many of these things have a great impact on Kusanagi Hi, who has always wanted to be a "Yamato Nadeshiko", and make her constantly want to learn these qualities from Kitano.

——But it turns out that it is difficult for Cao Shangfei to do so, because she still has "selfishness" and cannot be as "selfless" as Kitano.

Therefore, she was very afraid of being seen through by Kitano. She felt that if her selfish motives were seen through, it might lower Kitano's impression of her... For this reason, Kusanagi Fei tried her best to cover it up and said, "If it's Spy-chan who is so valued by Trainer-san, then a debut match will definitely not be a problem for her, right? That way, it will be good for her. Everyone should not be so nervous about her joining, right?"

"Well, that's great, that's the first reason." Kitano was also amused by Cao Shangfei's constant suppression of his own thoughts, and then continued to ask: "What about the second reason? Give me at least three."

"Considering your physical condition, Trainer Sang, if the team adds another member now, the burden on you will be too heavy." Cao Shangfei turned his head slightly.

"Hmm, and then what?" Kitano felt like he was about to ask.

"I'm worried that you've forgotten about Xing-chan, Trainer-san. After all, Special Zhou is truly outstanding."

Finally, when she said the third sentence, Cao Shangfei seemed to have lost all her strength. After she said this sentence, she relaxed completely, which represented her helplessness and compromise.

Kitano, who received a slightly unhappy look of protest from Cao Shangfei, was also quite surprised by this result. But then, he reached out and ruffled Cao Shangfei's hair, smiling softly, "You are really selfless, Xiaocao. It is an honor for all of us to have a friend like you."

"Ah?" Cao Shangfei was clearly having trouble adapting, and Beiye softly replied, "Actually, I thought your third statement was because you knew Te Bie Zhou's talent, and you were worried that she would squeeze your living space... But you haven't considered yourself from the beginning to the end, but instead considered Xing-chan."

"Besides anything else, Xiaocao, whoever has a friend like you is lucky in their life."

To be honest, Kitano was really amazed by Kusanagi. In his impression, Kusanagi's famous line "What about me?" in the first season was enough to show her good temper and personality. In the final analysis, it was Zhou's own lack of attention that offended Kusanagi.

Kusagami Hi wanted to get equal attention from her friends, but Tokui Shu was completely focused on Suzuka. In response, Kusagami Hi did not take any revenge on Tokui Shu, but just ran a race with her and defeated Tokui Shu - that's all.

Even after the match, Cao Shangfei didn't forget to teach Te Bian Zhou Yi Er how to focus on her opponent instead of distracting everyone else. Cao Shangfei didn't resort to trickery or ulterior motives, and even when he defeated Te Bian Zhou, it was simply to vent his anger, not to seek revenge.

In normal relationships, being ignored by friends to the extent of Tokugawa Shu was probably considered a blessing in disguise. At that time, Tokugawa Shu was really obsessed with no one but Suzuka, but Ms. Kusa could tolerate it.

Now, after receiving Ms. Kusa's answer, Kitano has a new understanding of Kusagi's character - is this child really not an angel?

Such a wonderful personality, understanding yet never getting angry, wholeheartedly considering others. If that's not selflessness, what is? Those dubbed characters who portrayed Lady Kusa as being jealous and wielding her naginata at every turn should be shown this! This is the real Lady Kusa!

"Trainer-san, don't you think this idea is dirty?"

However, Cao Shangfei felt a tightness in her heart at what Kitano had just said - because if Kitano really asked her again, she might really say this, and she was indeed worried about herself in her heart.

"How could that be? How can it be considered dirty to think about yourself? It's just human nature."

Kitano shook his head upon hearing this and said to Cao Shangfei, "We should always consider our own affairs, right? Protecting our own interests isn't dirty. Using despicable means to try to gain more benefits that don't belong to you is dirty."

"From this point of view, Xiaocao, you have already achieved something that others cannot do. You should be the most gentle person in our team."

"The gentlest one?"

But I'm still no match for you... Trainer-san. You pursue the light so much, yet you tolerate the darkness in others... You are the most gentle person.

But, I can’t do it. There are things I really can’t do…

"Trainer-san."

"Ok?"

"I'd like to schedule my debut match for next month, in the same arena as Spei-chan. Is that okay?"

Finally, Cao Shangfei revealed his thoughts at this moment. Facing Cao Shangfei's request, Beiye also felt a little strange and couldn't help asking: "Of course you can... but Xiaocao, don't you want to be in the same class with Sheng Wang and Xingjiang?"

"The Holy King is looking forward to fighting you. If this happens, her expectations might be dashed."

"It's okay. Xing-chan will accompany Sheng Wang." Cao Shangfei also shook his head, and then said solemnly: "I think my opponent should be Si Pei-chan."

"I want to compete with her. Whether she joins our team or not, I hope... to play with her."

Is this fate? Kitano also felt a little strange after listening to Kusanagi's words. It seemed that the Japanese general could not avoid it. He had fought with her all his life, and the legendary Kusanagi continued to compete with her.

But there is no doubt that this time Flying Grass can go further than ever before. Because of Kitano, the policy of holding horses has disappeared, which means that Flying Grass can participate in the Classic Triple Crown, and if it is in the same session as Special Week... then they can officially compete in the Classic Triple Crown.

Regardless of success or failure, Fei Cao Shangfei can achieve greater success - perhaps this time, Fei Cao Shangfei has the opportunity to become a true hall-of-fame horse girl.

Of course, the pressure on Sheng Wang and Xing Jiang will be much less... Kitano also has his own selfish desires. He doesn't want the horse racing girls from the same team to hurt each other. He can only say that he will try his best to be fair.

"It's just...Xiaocao, are you really not going to force yourself?"

"Really not." Cao Shangfei also responded to Beiye gently, saying softly: "I have already found the opponent I should really compete with."

"In that case, then fine."

Seeing Kusanagi Hi so serious, Kitano finally agreed to Kusanagi Hi's request gently. He was still very confident in Kusanagi Hi's ability. Even if he met Special Week in the debut competition this time and failed to debut smoothly, he could definitely make it next month after a break!

"Who knows, Xiaokusa, you might become the first horse girl in our team to win the GI."

"Really... Trainer-san, you expect too much from me."

Cao Shangfei chuckled when she heard this. Although her tone was a little blaming, her happily wagging tail also showed the change in her mood at the moment.

"Let's continue making breakfast. By the way, Trainer-san, could you please call Sheng Wang-san again?"

Cao Shangfei also avoided Kitano and returned to the stove. But at this moment, Cao Shangfei, who started the fire again, was a little absent-minded. Her heart was filled with more and more important emotions than cooking.

Actually... Trainer-san, although you saw through my true thoughts, there is one thing you didn't see through.

Actually... "I'm worried that you're under too much pressure" was the most important thing I was thinking about at the time.

Chapter 296: Sniper Special Week's Grasshopper

With a clear plan, Kitano's training strategy for the next month has become much more targeted. Now, apart from Sakura Jinwang, the only other team member in the team who knows is Cao Shangfei, who has the idea of ​​making his debut in the near future. The rest, even Qingyun Tiankong and Shengwang Halo who will debut soon after him, will have to wait until at least next year.

Kitano's idea is to wait for the "golden generation" he has on hand to debut one after another, and then the next year it will be Shanxin and Donghai Emperor, and the year after that it will be Miura Bourbon and Miyu. In this way, the places for the Classic Triple Crown will not be squeezed out.

Kitano wouldn't dare put Miura Bourbon and East Sea Emperor in the same episode to see who was stronger between the two undefeated, two-time champions of the previous dimension. One of them had a mediocre bloodline and limited potential; the other was a broken leg. They couldn't withstand the test of mutual involution.

As for Kusanagi Hi who is about to debut, and Sakura Shinou who has already debuted, Kitano naturally gave them more care, and everyone in the team had no objection to this.

However... the East Sea Emperor had been so absent-minded recently that Kitano was a little worried. Judging from the Emperor's subtle attitude towards him, Kitano guessed that she probably knew about the relationship between him and Lu Duo, and perhaps because of this terrible incident, this sensitive child was a little unsure how to accept it.

Kitano had anticipated this. After all, he knew very well that for the Emperor of the East China Sea, although he had some conflicts with Rudolf over some trivial matters before, in the emperor's heart, Rudolf was still the most important person to her.

I have never had a confirmed relationship with anyone before. One of the main reasons is that I am afraid of a situation like Emperor, where changes in interpersonal relationships will cause me to lose concentration on training and even experience great mood swings.

Kitano has always believed that it is best not to let his interpersonal relationships affect his status as a horse girl, so as to avoid adverse reactions - but now it seems that this possibility has disappeared.

During this period, Kitano has been trying to comfort the Emperor of the East China Sea, constantly hinting to her that no matter what happened, Rudolf still cared about her, and that her position in Rudolf's heart could not be replaced by anyone.

But... it seemed that none of these words could effectively help the East Sea Emperor out of his predicament. Bei Ye was helpless, and in the end he could only hope that after being discharged from the hospital, Lu Duo would be able to personally soothe the Emperor's emotions.

A month passed quickly as they spent time together. After Sakura Shinou won a 1400-meter OP race under Kitano's arrangement, the debut match that Cao Shangfei had been looking forward to finally arrived.

……

"The 1600-meter mile race is the most suitable distance for your debut race, Xiaocao."

Before the competition started, Kitano, just like he did with Sakura Shinou, provided some support to the horse girls who were competing in their first official competition, so that they could relax physically and mentally.

But to be honest, it was only when Kitano arrived at the locker room that he felt that Kusagami Hi probably didn't need his pre-match guidance at all. Although she hadn't played yet, Kitano had already felt the fighting spirit of Kusagami Hi as a horse girl that she had displayed at this moment.

"Yes, I'm fully prepared."

Cao Shangfei also responded to Kitano gently, with a smile still on her face. The preparations for this month sounded very hasty, but Kitano did give Cao Shangfei the fastest way to deal with it, and trained Cao Shangfei's specialties in a targeted manner.

"Xiaocao, your biggest advantage over Te Bie Zhou is... although it may sound strange to you, you are much stronger than Te Bie Zhou."

"You have a stronger foundation than Te Bie Zhou and have received more training and simulations. Therefore, if you maintain your dominance over her, winning this debut match shouldn't be too difficult."

"Also... your victory suit is actually already made. Do you want to wear it this time?"

As he spoke, Kitano handed a large box that he had brought with him to Cao Shangfei, and Cao Shangfei opened the box with some surprise. When he looked at the sky blue top and white long skirt inside, the exquisitely made victory suit, Cao Shangfei's eyes flashed with some surprise.

"Trainer-san...you're not going to spend all your salary this month on an advance payment for the Victory Service again, are you?"

"How could that be? Am I not going to eat? This winning suit was bought on the installment plan." Kitano smiled when he heard that, but judging from Cao Shangfei's expression, she obviously didn't believe what Kitano said.

"The design for this set of decisive uniforms was actually drawn by the Holy King a long time ago. I only gave it to Xing-chan and Sakura Jin-oh before because I was worried that they would feel that they were not valued, so I gave it to them in advance."

"But, Xiaocao, I don't need to worry about that. I'll just make the winning suit and bring it to you."

Kitano also took out the winning uniform, which was much more exquisite than he remembered, and showed it in front of Kusanagi. He said softly, "Although you only need to wear it during the GI competition...but it's okay if you want to wear it now, Kusanagi? After all, King Shin did the same."