The mediocre trainer doesn't want to reopen

Once Sister Aldan identified a target, she would strike quickly, while I would always hesitate. Even though my sister was shy, she still made rapid progress, at least much faster than my hesitant sister.

But what happened today caused the believer to immediately feel a surge of unwillingness to admit defeat. For a moment, it was as if the long-suppressed "dark believer" had revived again.

"A-Anyway, Aldan-sister, you absolutely cannot sleep with Trainer-kun tonight! It's my turn today!"

Shanxin grabbed Kitano's arm, her cheeks flushed because she knew her sister had already told Kitano about their relationship. She no longer had to suppress her feelings for Kitano. She immediately looked at Kitano and said, "Trainer, you are not allowed to refuse. You are already with Sister Aldan, so you are not allowed to make excuses."

"Otherwise..." Shanxin's pupils were slightly tainted by the black energy, and for the first time, a mischievous smile that even Kitano was unfamiliar with appeared on his usually sunny face. He said softly, "Otherwise... I will think that Trainer-kun likes Sister Aldan, but not me. However, because Sister Aldan and I have an agreement, Trainer-kun must marry both me and Sister Aldan. If you favor one over the other, I will have no choice but to take Trainer-kun to the basement of the Mejiro family."

"So the Mejiro family really does have a basement?! I thought it was just a rumor?!"

However, when Zenshin personally admitted the existence of the Mejiro family's basement, Kitano was suddenly frightened. As a trainer who had been in the Mejiro family for so many rounds, although he had received some information from other trainers of the Mejiro family, he had never believed it to be true.

After all, Kitano's thinking at the time was, who, with his multi-game experience, could understand the Mejiro family better? But now, the facts have proven that his understanding was only superficial. He simply never had the opportunity to experience the dark side of the Mejiro family.

At this moment, when Shanxin and Aldan were still harassing Kitano, the sliding door of the room opened again, and this time, the voice of Cao Shangfei was heard.

"Sanshin? Is the trainer in there? You..."

However, when Cao Shangfei's eyes met Aldan, who was sitting with Kitano in pajamas and covered with a quilt, and the believer who was holding Kitano's arm on the other side, he was stunned.

But soon, as Cao Shangfei's cheeks turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye, she immediately closed the sliding door and left without saying a word.

After closing the door, Cao Shangfei, who witnessed this scene, walked back with red cheeks. However, at this moment, the scene he had just seen was still echoing in Cao Shangfei's mind.

Although...she probably knew about Aldan-senpai's affairs, she didn't expect Shanxin-san to also...

Moreover, they looked like they knew each other. Could it be that the sisters had already decided to marry Trainer-san?!

But why do I feel so lost in my heart...but also so envious?

Cao Shangfei didn't dare to think about it anymore. She was already upset because of these things, and the impact of this scene was another blow to Cao Shangfei. She didn't know what to do all of a sudden.

"Ah, Xiaocao, you're back?"

Before they knew it, Cao Shangfei had returned to the table. At that moment, everyone on the team was enjoying breakfast. Upon seeing Cao Shangfei return, the Holy King couldn't help but ask, "Why are you the only one here? Where's that guy? And Senior Shanxin and Senior Aldan, how are they doing?"

"Oh, um, um...I don't know."

At this moment, Cao Shangfei didn't know how to answer. He seemed a little incoherent. In the end, he just shook his head and said, "I don't know, I don't know..."

"Xiaocao looks so strange?" Qingyun Tiankong, who was standing aside, narrowed his eyes unconsciously when he saw Cao Shangfei's appearance. During this period, because Beiye took special care of Cao Shangfei, Qingyun Tiankong also paid close attention to Cao Shangfei's behavior.

And just last night, Qingyun Tiankong saw Xiaocao... walk into Trainer Kitano's room.

Although she came out after a few minutes, Xiaocao, who shared a room with her, never slept at all after that night. She seemed to be thinking about something all the time.

Xiaocao...what exactly happened between you and Trainer-san? What's going on with your relationship?

For a moment, Qingyun Tiankong was hesitant to dwell on this question, fearing an answer she couldn't accept. Ultimately, she could only continue eating her breakfast.

But... even the delicious boiled fish and fresh miso soup seemed tasteless to Qingyun Tiankong at this moment.

It felt like… everyone was so happy, and she was the only one feeling down. Qingyun Tiankong's gaze swept over everyone present. Whether it was Bourbon, Mi Yu, or the Emperor of the East Sea or the Holy King, everyone was in a happy mood, as if there were no conflicts at all.

It seems that she is the only one who has such troubles now. Qingyun Tiankong couldn't help but laugh at himself in his heart.

It turns out... the bitter feeling of love is now tasted by only me and the grass.

Chapter 325: Rudolph's surprise attack in the audience

During the one-week training camp, the strange atmosphere on that day continued until the end. During this period, the atmosphere in the team was harmonious, except for Cao Shangfei who was always embarrassed and Qingyun Tiankong who was unhappy.

The result of this training session also made Kitano feel extremely helpless. His main focus of this training session was on these two people. As a result, as the focus of attention, Qingyun Tiankong has been quite quiet when fishing recently, and has communicated less with Kitano.

Only Cao Shangfei...ever since she discovered the affair between Kitano and the two sisters of the Mejiro family that day, she has been very silent.

And when she met Kitano, she acted extremely embarrassed. She always lowered her head and pretended not to see Kitano. It was as if she was deliberately avoiding Kitano, just like avoiding the man who she didn't like on a blind date and kept pestering her. In short, she just didn't contact him.

Fortunately, Cao Shangfei still listened to Kitano in training matters. Therefore, when Kitano arranged training during the training, Cao Shangfei still accepted it obediently. However, after the training, he did not say any extra words to Kitano.

Ah... As expected, you've been seen through, so you've developed a dislike for me, right? Kitano felt that this huge change in Kusanagi's attitude was only natural.

After all, no matter what, for a horse girl who is targeting a Yamato Nadeshiko, a man who is liked by many girls is definitely a big minus. To be honest, Kitano has always felt that if the interpersonal relationships within his team are completely exposed now, and Kusagami Hitoshi knows that he is already engaged with three horse girls, Kitano would not find it strange if Kusagami Hitoshi directly terminates the contract with him on the spot.

After all, a normal horse girl like Cao Shangfei, who has a more traditional way of thinking, must be a firm supporter of monogamy. Her trainer is liked by several horse girls and they have relationships with them... It is really annoying.

Kitano had a clear understanding of this. Honestly, if it weren't for the special nature of this episode, Kitano wouldn't have believed that such a good thing could actually happen to him. After all, even last episode, his popularity with women was still limited to his status as the Holy King.

But now that he had this opportunity, even if he was called a scumbag or something else, Kitano would not run away. He would not go against his own heart, and he would not miss such a good opportunity to achieve an unprecedented perfect ending.

Therefore...if Cao Shangfei hates him because of this matter, then let her hate him. After all, it’s not the first time that he has been disliked by others.

As long as Xiaocao can continue to train according to her own methods, and continue to participate in the competition with high spirits, without her performance being affected by me... that's enough.

Kitano also held on to his last few hopes and thought so. Fortunately, Cao Shangfei was just as Kitano had hoped. Although he communicated less with him, he was at least obedient and followed his instructions... That was enough.

So in such a delicate atmosphere, more than a month passed, and soon, Cao Shangfei arrived at the outpost of the classic triple crown, which was also her first game of the classic year - GII Yayoi Award.

In this match, Cao Shangfei once again met two of his old rivals from his debut match, Te Bie Zhou and Shen Ying. However, facing the two high-spirited opponents, Cao Shangfei did not seem to be in such a good mood this time...

"Xiaocao? Are you ok?"

As they entered the arena, Shenying seemed to notice that Cao Shangfei wasn't very enthusiastic. Shenying, who had been frightened by Cao Shangfei's strong fighting spirit during the debut match, also found it a bit strange and said, "You don't look well. If you are not in good condition, why not withdraw from the competition? It's better not to have any problems during the competition, okay?"

"No... Elu, I'm fine."

Cao Shangfei shook his head and composed himself, forcing himself not to let these troubles make him feel bad, so as not to affect his performance during the game.

"I'm fine, Elu. Let's fight it out together."

"Hehe, as long as you're not forcing yourself, little grass, it's fine. It doesn't matter if you're not in good shape. I, Elu, don't like to win against a weak little grass—"

The Eagle also saw through Cao Shangfei's troubles, but seeing that Cao Shangfei was holding on, he knew that it was impossible for him to convince Cao Shangfei to give up, so he used his own way to encourage Cao Shangfei to adjust his state.

And if you want to say what Shenying is best at, it's getting Cao Shangfei angry. Therefore, Shenying's tone was full of teasing as he said, "This race is one of my best distances, Ailu! As for you, Xiaocao... hehe, Xiaocao, when we were running side by side for training, you never seemed to beat me in the middle distance—"

"Elu..."

Cao Shangfei, a very attentive person, knew that Shenying was using this method to motivate her. Facing this friend who usually angered her unconsciously, but now deliberately angered her without making her angry, Cao Shangfei cooperated with Shenying's performance for the first time.

"Okay, Elu, this time, let me try to defeat you at medium distance for the first time."

"Oh! Xiaocao, see you at the stadium!"

Seeing that his encouragement seemed to have worked, the divine eagle let out a strange cry and ran forward first. Cao Shangfei also adjusted his mood after taking a long breath.

This time, we have to perform well. This is a chance for a classic triple crown... We have to seize it no matter what.

Cao Shangfei had a hunch. This Triple Crown Classic, while seemingly open to every Japanese horse racing girl, was actually a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for her! It was an opportunity… one she probably shouldn't have had.

Therefore, if not for anything else, just for herself, she has to perform well!

Even if... it's Elu who is better at mid-range than her, and classmate Zhou, she still has to work hard!

……

"The GII Yayoi Award, a stepping stone to the Classic Triple Crown? This match isn't really a challenge for Cao Shangfei."

In the stands, Kitano was standing beside none other than Luduo, who had disguised himself alongside him. The student council president had also been a rare sight, accompanying Kitano to the game, saying he wanted to relax for a bit.

However, Kitano knew that Rudolph was looking for an opportunity to date him and hang out together. Kitano did not object to this. After all, Rudolph really needed to relax, and it was okay for him to come and watch the game this time.

"Why do you say that, Rudolf?" Kitano also looked at the Rudolf symbol beside him, who looked like just an ordinary horse racing girl under the magical makeup of Good Opera, and asked with a smile.

"Because she's already gone further than most horse girls, Trainer-kun," Rudolph said casually. "Before participating in the Triple Crown Classic, she was already the GI champion. Such treatment is rarely seen among horse girls in the Classic years."

"Competing against a Umamusume who has already become a GI champion, the pressure on the other Umamusume of the same generation must be immense. Therefore, for Kusanagi Hi, the only obvious opponents in this Yayoi Sho are two people—Condor and Tokugawa Shu."

"Regardless of the outcome of this Yayoi Sho, as long as it's not a major upset to the point of no return, Flying Grass will be able to secure a spot in the Classic Triple Crown. Therefore, there's nothing to worry about."

Rudolf had a point. This race was truly nothing to worry about. Even if Flying on the Grass lost to Condor and Special Week in the middle distance, a top-four finish wouldn't be a problem.

But Kitano seemed a little worried... After all, Cao Shangfei's mood has been very unstable recently, and Kitano was worried that her mood this time would affect her performance in the game.

In particular, Kitano was even more worried about Kusagami Fei's condition because she was waiting for her to enter the field... When he was comforting her in the lounge before, he felt that Kusagami Fei was absent-minded. This state is not suitable for running a race.

However, at this moment, seeing Kitano's worried look, Rudolph couldn't help but turn his eyes slightly, and then a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth and said, "Trainer-kun...if you are so worried, it will make me unhappy too. Not only that, even Kusagami-kun will be worried about the competition, so relax a little."

"But I can't relax, Rudolph." Kitano still shook his head. Rudolph smiled and replied, "Well... I have a way to make you feel a little more relaxed."

"Trainer-kun, please turn your head."

"Hmm? Ugh—"

However, before Kitano could react, he suddenly felt his lips being taken away by Rudolph in front of him. Although it was only a brief moment, it was enough to make Kitano feel dazed at the moment.

"Husagami has entered the arena. She's the last horse girl to enter. She's the most popular horse girl in the GII Yayoi Sho and, at the end of the previous year, she won the GII Asahi Cup Future Championship. She's the true favorite to win this Classic Triple Crown! Countless people are hoping she'll become the next Triple Crown horse girl."

"Especially with Flying Grass still undefeated, perhaps after Ludo's symbol, the next undefeated Triple Crown horse girl will be born!"

As the commentator's passionate commentary played, the entire stadium erupted in excitement as Flying Grass entered the arena. It was at this moment that Kitano and Rudolph finally parted their lips, as if struck by electricity, and looked toward the arena.

"I'm sorry, Trainer-kun, I got a little carried away."

"No, it's okay."

Kitano also subconsciously touched the remaining warmth on his lips, and Rudolph, whose cheeks were slightly red, blushed subconsciously, and looked at the field awkwardly.

At that moment just now... Xiaocao probably didn't see it, right? If she had, it would have been terrible...

However, Kitano certainly didn't know what Cao Shangfei was feeling at the moment. At this moment, Cao Shangfei walked towards the gate step by step, and didn't seem to pay attention to anything, which made him feel slightly relieved.

……

At this moment, Cao Shangfei, who was entering the gate, remained silent as usual. At the gate next to her, Zhou Tebi also noticed Cao Shangfei entering the gate and immediately greeted him, "Hello, Cao Shangfei, there is another competition today - right?"

"Ah, Te Bie Zhou, what's wrong?"

However, facing Zhou Tebi, who suddenly felt like there was something stuck in his throat and his face turned pale, Cao Shangfei could vaguely see Zhou Tebi's condition through the gate, and asked with a kind smile on his face.

"Well, um...it's nothing."

Zhou was particularly frightened by Cao Shangfei's expression at the moment. She swallowed and turned to look forward. She didn't want to say that Cao Shangfei's expression was really scary at the moment - he had a forced smile on his face, and he looked angry as if someone had eaten all her food in front of her.

This made Tebu Zhou wonder, was he really that annoying to Xiaocao? Had he not submitted his application to Coach Kitano to join the team in all this time? Was Xiaocao still so afraid that he would steal her man?

Just as Tebu Zhou was thinking this, suddenly, the gates slammed open and all the horse girls rushed out.

"Oh! I noticed something a little unusual. Number 2's Special Week was late, and Number 1's Flying on the Grass and Number 13's Condor used the advance running method together, and they started to get on each other's nerves!"

"Ugh!"

Te Bian Zhou, who had just reacted, did not expect that he had just made up his mind to win the game, but he was actually too late! This major mistake also made Te Bian Zhou realize that he might not be able to win the GII championship again!

Chapter 326: Cao Shangfei's complicated feelings towards Bei Ye

"Flying on the Grass! Flying on the Grass is unstoppable! He finally broke through the stalemate with the Condor! Flying on the Grass is rushing out!"

"So fast! Cao Shangfei is closing the gap! Shenying wants to catch up! But there are only the last 100 meters left! Shenying can't catch up!"

"Cross the finish line—the GII Yayoi Award! Kusagami Hi wins! Kusagami Hi continues his undefeated winning streak, successfully taking the first step toward another classic triple crown!"

Everyone could imagine that in this game, Caoshangfei would be the favorite to win this game, but what no one expected was that the strength that Caoshangfei displayed in this game was even stronger than in the Asahi Cup Future Championship last year.

No, it's more about being strong than being tough. Cao Shangfei showed his thirst for victory in this match, and his determination not to let anyone else get their hands on the championship.

It was as if... if anyone wanted to compete with her for this position, she would rather break her legs to win you - she really suppressed all the horse racing ladies present, including Condor and Special Week, who had the opportunity to participate in the Classic Triple Crown.

This match was completely beyond Kitano's expectations. Even Rudo was stunned by the aura displayed by Kusagami Fei. Although it was only for a moment, it was enough to prove that the ability displayed by Kusagami Fei at this moment was, in a sense, enough to threaten Rudo, the Triple Crown horse girl.

"This is really...something that makes people feel incredible."

Rudolph watched as they won the match, but he didn't seem to dwell on the joy of victory for too long. As they slowly walked towards the exit, they muttered to themselves, "I've seen Kusamaru train before, and while I think she looks quiet among the horse girls, she's actually quite competitive... But it seems the competitive spirit she displays during training and competition is different."

"Once Cao Shangfei got into the game, she was clearly more focused and more concerned about winning... Especially in this match, her competitive spirit was truly rare."

As he spoke, Rudolph's lips curled into a defiant smile. Clearly, her performance on the grass had aroused the competitive side of Rudolph, the "tyrant" horsegirl. He said calmly, "If possible, I'd really like to fight her in a race. Trainer, you don't look well. What's wrong?"

"No...it's nothing."

At this moment, Kitano looked at the man who was not too immersed in joy after the victory. He quickly adjusted his state and shook his head, but in his heart he was worried about Cao Shangfei's condition.

As Rudolph said, the strength and courage displayed by Cao Shangfei in this game shocked everyone. However, Rudolph saw Cao Shangfei's talent, while Kitano saw the hidden danger.

Especially... Now that the Satsuki Award, the first stop of the Classic Triple Crown, is getting closer and closer, although, now Kusagami Hi has passed the dangerous period in history that Kitano was worried about. Originally in history, Kusagami Hi had a fracture in the process of preparing for the NHK Mile Cup and was unable to participate in the Classic Triple Crown. Now under Kitano's careful care, there seems to be no problem, but Kitano is still worried.

And now, Cao Shangfei had demonstrated his full potential in this match, even showing a side of himself he had never seen before. But such consumption... especially at this time, made Kitano feel terrified.

Therefore, he had to ask Cao Shangfei about his condition again, even though he might have already been disliked by the other party.

……

On the other side, Cao Shangfei, who was walking step by step through the exit tunnel towards the lounge, also felt the soreness from her legs - she had indeed run a little too hard today. She had originally planned to conserve her energy for the Classic Triple Crown, and this time she just needed to make sure she stayed in shape... but it seemed like she had overrun.