The mediocre trainer doesn't want to reopen

At this moment, beside the unconscious Qingyun Tiankong's hospital bed, Kitano was also a little distracted by the sound of the TV playing back. After Shenying carefully turned off the TV, Tokusho couldn't help but ask, "Trainer-san...Is Xing-chan okay?"

"The doctor said that he just collapsed due to exhaustion, but the specific situation will have to wait until Xingjiang wakes up." Cao Shangfei on the side also answered Te Bie Zhou's question, and from Cao Shangfei's expression, it was obvious that she was also worried about the condition of the unconscious Xingjiang.

For this Chrysanthemum Appreciation, Kitano called almost all the horse racing girls from the teams that could be called to the scene, because this game might be Xingjiang's last game, so Kitano attached great importance to it.

Thanks to the Kitano team's full complement of personnel, Xingjiang was immediately sent to the hospital for infusion with the cooperation of medical staff. However, some time has passed, and Xingjiang still shows no signs of waking up.

"Why don't we take care of this, Trainer?" Shanxin also supported Kitano's shoulders and said in a comforting tone: "Qingyun classmate will be fine. You have been supervising Qingyun classmate's training all this time. The closer it gets to the Chrysanthemum Appreciation, the more uneasy you become. Why don't you take a good rest?"

"Yes, Trainer-san, take a good rest. Let me and Shanxin take care of Xing-chan, okay?" The Emperor of the East China Sea also chimed in, and for a moment, all the horse girls in the ward turned their worried or concerned eyes to Kitano.

Shanxin was right. Everyone in the team could feel it recently. The closer they got to the Chrysanthemum Viewing Festival, the more they could feel it. This feeling of anxiety not only permeated Qingyun Tiankong, who was working harder and harder, but also infected Kitano himself.

This feeling... was a bit like when the Holy King's aura approached the Japanese derby. But at that time, although Kitano was also nervous, he was more excited.

But everyone can see that Kitano's mood towards Xingchan and Kikukasho is getting more depressed and heavy day by day.

They couldn't help much in this regard. Only the Holy King and Aldan, who occasionally returned from the family, could help Kitano relieve his emotions. But now that Xingchan was exhausted, they also hoped to relieve some of the pressure on their trainer in this regard.

However, when Shanxin finished speaking, Kitano fell silent. Then, turning his head to look at the girls, Kitano smiled faintly and said, "It's okay... I'm fine. Let me stay here and look after Xing-chan."

"In this matter, after all, I am also responsible. I have been supervising Xing-chan's recent training intensity. I know that she increased her training intensity without authorization, but I acquiesced. Now that Xing-chan has collapsed from exhaustion, I am also responsible."

"And before the game started... I might have put too much pressure on Xing-chan. Xing-chan is exhausted now, and I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving her in the care of anyone else."

Having said this, Kitano also smiled at everyone and said softly: "Everyone go back first, I will be fine, I am just here to look after Xing-chan, there won't be any trouble."

"Besides, I will rest here when I am tired. If I go back, I might be too worried to sleep. Just let me stay here."

"Well, Trainer-san, if you have any trouble, please let us know."

Kitano's words also successfully convinced a group of horse racing ladies who were concerned or worried about his condition. There was no other way. Kitano had already expressed it very clearly that they would be even more worried if he was not on the scene, so it would be better to let Kitano take care of Xingjiang here alone.

At least... Kitano definitely didn't want anyone else present right now. This was clear to everyone who had been cared for by Kitano. Of all of them, Kitano knew how to take care of others the best. There was nothing to worry about him being here... Having someone else around might even get in the way.

"Okay, this guy said it's okay, let's go back."

As the captain of the team, Saint King was calling everyone out of the ward. Before leaving, she turned her head to glance at Kitano and said with some concern, "Tell me if anything happens. I'll take over from you tomorrow. If I see you haven't slept well, you'll have to go back."

After leaving behind these words, reminding Kitano not to exhaust himself, the Holy King could only temporarily suppress his uneasiness and leave. Soon, Kitano and Xing-chan were the only ones left in the ward.

Looking at Xingjiang who was lying quietly on the hospital bed, Kitano was not worried about her safety. After all, she just fell down due to exhaustion. But even so, looking at the unconscious Xingjiang, Kitano felt extremely uneasy in his conscience.

Did I…have my expectations for Xing-chan too high before the match? If I hadn't said such high expectations, Xing-chan wouldn't have fallen, right?

And this time, Xingjiang's result broke his own record, a full 2 ​​seconds faster. And now Xingjiang's coma also made Kitano wonder if he had put too much pressure on Xingjiang.

This kind of thing can't be thought about too much. The more you think about it, the more guilty Kitano feels. Kitano couldn't help but reach out a hand and touch Xingjiang's forehead. Xingjiang didn't show any signs of fever, but her slightly higher body temperature made Kitano feel a little relieved at the moment.

But why does it feel like Xing-chan's temperature is getting higher and higher? And her face is starting to turn red?

Kitano was slightly stunned, and suddenly felt something was wrong. He subconsciously raised his hand, but found that Xingjiang's originally calm expression suddenly became a little tense, and even a layer of sweat began to appear on her face.

"Xing-chan?" Kitano called out subconsciously upon seeing this. However, Xing-chan didn't open her eyes. Instead, she moved slightly under the quilt. When Kitano could no longer see her face, he heard her softly reply, "Trainer-san... no matter how much you like Xing-chan, you can't touch her secretly while I'm asleep. That's against the rules."

"Even if you like Xing-chan, you can't do such a thing. Xing-chan, I now declare that you have failed the test of Trainer-san!"

"As long as you're okay."

After hearing what Xingjiang said, Kitano understood that Xingjiang had actually regained consciousness for some time and was just waiting for the opportunity to be alone with him. At that moment, his heart, which had been hanging in the air, was finally at ease.

Besides...even though the test failed, perhaps the favorability has increased?

Looking at Xing-chan who was in a state of shyness, Kitano reached out and rubbed Xing-chan's head through the quilt. With a somewhat relieved and relaxed tone, he said softly: "It's good that you're okay, Xing-chan, as long as you're okay, everything will be fine."

"Now, we have survived the most difficult stage, Xing-chan, everything from now on can be left to me."

"Ah."

Under the quilt, Xingjiang answered in a muffled voice. However, even if you didn't look at her, you could tell that Xingjiang's face was flushed red, and it was obvious that she had completely sunk into it.

Chapter 442: Qingyun Tiankong’s legs are weak?

"So overall, it's not a big deal, right?"

"But why do I still feel so weak in my legs? I feel like my legs might give out and I'll fall to my knees at any moment when I walk... It feels like I've been doing horse stance for a long time."

The first thing Qingyun Tiankong did after waking up from his coma was to cooperate with the doctor to undergo a full-body checkup. This is a process that every horse girl who encounters an accident on the track must go through. This is naturally to prevent any hidden dangers that the trainer, including the horse girl herself, is unaware of.

However, the symptoms that appeared on Qingyun Tiankong's body were clearly noticeable enough. Having said this, Xingjiang, who had already undergone a full-body checkup, also raised her slender legs. However, as soon as she lifted them, she felt a wave of weakness and soreness, and almost lost her balance.

"Be careful." Kitano, who was quick-eyed and quick-handed, immediately hugged the waist of Xingjiang who was about to fall, but now he had no time to care about these contact issues. At this moment, even though he was not a doctor, the experience of so many trainers in the rounds made Kitano feel that something was wrong.

"It doesn't look like simple fatigue or a muscle strain. If that were the case, Xing-chan should feel sore, but not completely numb."

"Ahahaha... It's not as serious as Trainer-san said. I'm just a little tired, but I can't feel anything."

After hearing what Kitano said, Xing-chan didn't know whether to comfort Kitano or herself. At this moment, she seemed to be somewhat aware of the seriousness of the problem, but seemed unwilling to face it.

But at least, Kitano's words were correct, and this could not be explained by an ordinary muscle strain.

"I've already done an ultrasound examination of the lower limb arteries and veins, and there are no abnormalities. I can preliminarily rule out any problems with blood circulation..."

The doctor who was responsible for giving Qingyun Tiankong a full-body check-up also felt very strange. Xingjiang's current physical condition made her not know how to judge. You know, as a horse girl doctor, she was very clear about the problems with her legs and what they meant to a horse girl.

Any problem with the legs could ruin a horse girl's career. Any leg problem, these horse girl doctors can't be careless, especially now that Xingchan's problem is still very acute.

Weak legs are a serious problem. If a horse girl can't use her legs to run, how can she run? Even when running, how can she use her back foot? How can she control her power?

Light footsteps can only put the horse girls on the track in danger. The tracks in Japan are dangerous enough. Any fall may ruin a horse girl's career. If your legs and feet are light, it will be even more dangerous!

"At this point, we cannot rule out the possibility that excessive fatigue may have caused short-term nerve paralysis. My suggestion is to stay in the hospital for observation for a period of time."

"Of course." Kitano was of course prioritizing Xingjiang's health. Just when he was about to agree to the hospitalization, Xingjiang suddenly said, "Trainer-san, doctor, actually, I want to be discharged."

Xing-chan's words immediately drew Kitano and Dr. Ma Musume's attention to Xing-chan. They saw a fake smile on Xing-chan's face, but the light in her eyes slowly faded as she stared at Kitano and said, "Xing-chan, you..." At this moment, Kitano seemed to see Xing-chan's intention through Qingyun Tiankong's eyes. However, Xing-chan, who was being supported by Kitano at the moment, gently placed her hands on Kitano's and whispered, "It's okay, Trainer-san. Didn't the doctor say that? It's probably just that I'm too tired and need a good rest. So it doesn't matter where I go to rest, right?"

"At least, I think the air in the academy might help me recover better. At least, I can see the runway instead of lying in a hospital bed. I'm probably only going to feel more and more exhausted, right?"

"So, let me get out of the hospital and rest, okay? Trainer-san."

As she said this, Xing-chan held Kitano's hand back and applied a little force, as if to hint that Kitano agreed to her proposal, but her attitude was not firm. Instead, it made people feel... a little pitiful.

"Okay, Hoshi-chan."

After a slight hesitation, Kitano knew what he should do. He also knew that what Qingyun Tiankong needed now might not be a hospital, but spiritual companionship.

She might now be trapped in an abyss even more powerless than in her original story. Even Kitano herself didn't know why this had happened.

But all Kitano can do is continue to accompany Xingjiang, until... the day when Xingjiang thinks she can't go on.

"Don't you need any tools to help you? Like a crutch or something?" Seeing the atmosphere between the two, Dr. Ma Niang probably knew that her persuasion would be useless, so she had to try her best.

"Ahaha, it's okay, it's okay. My legs are just a little weak, but I can still walk. Xing-chan, I'm a horse girl who won three GIs, but I'm not that fragile—"

"This kind of place is never going to be useful... well, if it ever comes into use, it'll be the day I, Hoshi-chan, can't run anymore, right?"

Qingyun Tiankong jokingly rejected the horse girl doctor's suggestion, but at this moment, for some reason, when he thought that as long as he used crutches, he could completely bid farewell to his professional career and become a "fearless" horse girl in advance.

Xing-chan was obviously shaken, but she thought she hid it well. However, all these changes in her expression were still seen by Kitano.

At this moment, although Kitano saw through all of this, he did not expose anything. However, he also vaguely felt that the problem that Xingjiang suddenly had might not be a physical problem...

On the way out of the hospital, Kitano was holding Xing-chan with one hand. However, Xing-chan, who was holding Kitano's hand tightly, seemed to have adapted to the fact that her legs had no strength and could walk naturally. If she had not been unable to lift her legs during the examination in the hospital, Kitano might have thought that Xing-chan was not seriously injured.

"So, is it really okay, Hoshi-chan?"

"I know my body very well, Trainer-san." After leaving the hospital, Xing-chan seemed to be much more frank with Kitano. She accepted Kitano's support and replied softly, "I can't run in my current state. It's just like what Trainer-san said. This chrysanthemum viewing... really burned everything out of me."

"But, Xing-chan, I did it. This epic escape of the century—even though Xing-chan didn't hear everything, I should have won a lot of honors for my victory in this match, right? If nothing unexpected happens, this year's Best Classic Uma Musume will probably be me, Xing-chan."

"This kind of honor is enough for me to brag about back home to my grandfather and the others. If Trainer-san comes along, my grandfather will definitely be happy. He might even let you stay for a night before leaving—"

Qingyun Tiankong pretended to be relaxed and said these words to Kitano to hide her frustration at the moment - she knew that after this game, she might never win any game again.

If nothing else, the weakness in her legs alone was enough to explain the problem. If it was just soreness, Qingyun Tiankong wouldn't be so disheartened, but the weakness at this moment made her feel helpless.

If the consolation is that she still has the feeling in her legs at the moment, then maybe Xingjiang is still lucky. She may still be able to run in the future, but racing... is probably impossible.

But Qingyun Tiankong did not tell Kitano these words. She was afraid that Kitano would take all the blame for her own mistakes. In this case, Kitano might collapse before her, and Xingjiang did not want to face this result.

"Okay, don't look so gloomy, Trainer-san. I'm just a little tired. Maybe it's nothing serious? Just rest up. Maybe it'll be better in a few days, right?"

"Just like...right, just like how you, Trainer-san, treated Xiaocao back then? When Xiaocao was injured, weren't you by her side every day, helping her with her recovery?"

"Maybe if Xing-chan can accept the same rehabilitation method that Trainer-san used on Xiaocao in the past two months, she might be fine. She might even be able to participate in the Arima Memorial Festival..."

It's all a lie. Qingyun Tiankong, whose heart was already close to despair, said words that even she didn't believe. The light in her pupils became dimmer, but the palm that was holding Beiye became more and more powerful.

Seeing this, Kitano wanted to say something when faced with Qingyun Tiankong's extremely depressed mood, but he seemed unable to say anything - now with such a result, Kitano didn't know how to face it.

No... maybe there is still a glimmer of hope. Let him use this time to try to heal Xingjiang's inner wounds. Although it is only two months, he is not without the opportunity to let Xingjiang return to the game.

Chrysanthemum viewing... will not be the end of Xingjiang, and Kitano will not let this stop become the end of Xingjiang again.

Therefore, in the face of Xing-chan's words that still held a glimmer of hope, Kitano deliberately did not see through them. He wanted to leave Xing-chan with one last glimmer of hope, so he also echoed: "Well, Xing-chan, I believe you can still run. I have helped many horse girls in the team to overcome their lows, and Xing-chan, you can do it too."

"Well, take a good rest after that. I will continue to support you, as always."

"is it?"

Just like always... Xing-chan slowly closed her eyes after hearing that, but the bitter smile on her face at this moment seemed so powerless.

I really am a bad person... I have no expectations for myself, but I still hope to continue enjoying the care and kindness of Trainer-san.

In order to cling to this touch of tenderness for a little longer, he actually gave Trainer Sang a glimmer of non-existent hope, making him believe that he could still be resurrected.

I am really cunning... I am cunning and my methods are low-level. I am really... hopeless.

Chapter 443: Calmness on the verge of retirement? The turmoil in Xingjiang's heart

Kitano accompanied Xingjiang and spent a few exceptionally peaceful days after the chrysanthemum viewing. During this time, Kitano continued to live with Xingjiang in the team room in the name of taking care of Xingjiang - except that Kitano became the one sleeping on the small bed, and Xingjiang now temporarily occupied Kitano's bed.

Because Xingjiang's legs are now weak, Kitano openly tells everyone that Xingjiang needs "rehabilitation", but Kitano himself knows that Xingjiang's "illness" is not physical, but mental.

Otherwise, normally, as long as I don't care, I can walk without any obstacles. But in front of me, when I'm about to go to the track for a run, I feel powerless? If this is not a psychological problem, it is probably some kind of PTSD, but Xingjiang should not have such a problem.

After all, she won the Chrysanthemum Award. In Kitano's opinion, Xing-chan has never suffered any loss in any competition except the Japan Derby. Xing-chan should not have the halo of the Holy King.

So... what was holding Xing-chan back now? She didn't even have the strength to step onto the field, onto the track? Kitano needed to observe carefully.

For at least these two months, Kitano will stay by Xing-chan's side in the true sense, until Xing-chan's heart disease is cured... or until Xing-chan reveals all his thoughts.

On this day, Kitano, as usual, went to supervise everyone's training with Xingjiang, who was almost always by his side.

Now, the team's Shan Xin and Emperor are about to enter their classic year, and Mi Yu and Bourbon will soon enter their debut competition. Kitano's team can almost sweep all the classic triple crown related events in recent years - after all, his horse racing girls have such strength and ability.

Especially the emperor. Although it is unfair to Shanxin to say this, judging from the current strength of the East China Sea Emperor, it is not a pipe dream to say that she can win the undefeated triple crown.

As for Zenshin… Kitano's expectations for him are the Takarazuka Kinen, Arima Kinen, and the Autumn Emperor's Prize. The 3200-meter Spring Emperor's Prize is still too much pressure for Zenshin, and Kitano doesn't want Zenshin to burn himself out in just one race.

During this period, most of the training that Shanxin received was related to strength, in addition to endurance. Kitano was also making a plan to train Shanxin's body so that she would have the strength to be a horse girl in the obstacle course without being baptized by the obstacle course.

After all, only with sufficient strength can one sustain the speed of an explosive escape. Bourbon also participated in the same training method, and judging by the recent changes Kitano observed in Bourbon's thigh muscles, the results were significant.

As for Mi Yu and Di Wang, Kitano did not let them participate in such high-intensity strength training. Di Wang is a technical expert, and strength is not her advantage; and Mi Yu does not have that much strength, so there is no need. Excessive training may even hurt Mi Yu.

For these horse girls who are about to face the challenge, Kitano naturally has a special "special cooking service" provided for them - that is medicinal food.

"Medicinal food, medicinal food, Trainer Sang, the best medicinal food in the world—"

The Emperor of the East China Sea simply followed behind Kitano. For the emperor, whose training volume had increased a lot, what she looked forward to most was the medicinal food that Kitano prepared for her every day. She had been eating this way for several months.

First of all, apart from anything else, Kitano's cooking skills with n rounds of experience can satisfy the picky taste of Ludor Symbol in the first round. After so many rounds of experience, Kitano's horse training knowledge may not have improved much, but his experience in taking care of the disabled has improved a lot, especially his cooking skills.

Kitano's cooking skills, which have won praise from so many horse girls in the series and even been recognized by some nobles and royals, are one of his few strengths. And now, not only the emperor, but all the horse girls in the team are looking forward to Kitano's medicinal cuisine.

In fact, the medicinal diet was originally enjoyed exclusively by the Emperor of the East China Sea. Because Beiye was very worried about the emperor's bone problems, he had been trying to remedy the situation in this way.

But later, Cao Shangfei was recuperating from her injuries, and Beiye fed her medicinal food while taking care of her. Then he thought, Bourbon and Mi Yu were not in good health either, so if they were going to do it, they should do it together.

Later, Shenying became the "first darling" of the team, and Jinwang was in a bad mood after the Japanese derby, so Kitano fed him for a while... After a while, everyone in the team is now eating Kitano's medicinal food.

Of course, there is one exception - Special Zhou.

The reason was simple: she ate too much! Kitano couldn't handle it, so he simply gave Teikoku a "no" on this matter. Teikoku hugged Kitano and cried for a long time, repeatedly slapping Kitano's cheek with his ear to express his dissatisfaction.

Apparently, last Christmas, Kitano cooked dinner for Tokui Zhou all night, which made Tokui Zhou completely realize that her trainer had such superb cooking skills. But now he was banned. How could she bear it?

As for Xing-chan... of course she also needs to eat. Kitano wants Xing-chan to open up a little more spiritually, so he is also using some subtle methods.

"Ah! Trainer-san, you guys are back! Is it lunchtime already?"

When they arrived at the team gate, Shenying, who was also working out today and only wearing fitness clothes, noticed Kitano and his group immediately. He immediately put the barbell back in its place, then stood up and asked Kitano, "What are we having for dinner today, Trainer-san? I want to have the super spicy mapo tofu, is that okay?"