Time's flown, and it's after school now. I'm waiting in the clubroom, with Sensei and the Professor chilling somewhere else. Air Groove and Fuji are gonna lose it when they show up—training with a legend like that? But flip it around, and it's a golden opportunity. Running alongside a legendary Uma Musume? That's gotta be a huge boost. Even I've rarely seen Sensei race in person. Old footage exists, but the grainy quality hides the details.
This time, I'll see her up close, feeling every stride. A classic record holder and a world record holder—what's her run like? I'm dying to find out.
Fuji: "Yo, Hachiman-trainer! Good work today!"
Air Groove: "Well done, Hachiman."
Mr. CB: "Hatchimaaan~ I'm here~♪"
"Hey, you're here," I said. "Some uninvited guest showed up, but whatever. Let's talk today's menu. You listening?" ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵~𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖~𝙣𝙚𝙩
Fuji: "Rare for you to dive right in, Hachiman-trainer."
"I'm in a rush," I said. "We'll keep it quick. Today's training is a match race format."
Mr. CB: "…Like, racing against someone?"
"Exactly," I said. "2400m, turf. You three can handle it, right?"
Air Groove: "I'll blaze through faster than anyone!"
Fuji: "With next year's classics coming, I can't afford to lose here."
Mr. CB: "Alrighty~ I'm pumped~!"
"Then get ready and let's move," I said.
Can't keep the Professor waiting—she might start grumbling.
Mr. CB: "Mmm~ Haa~! Okay, let's start with warm-ups!"
"Hold up," I said. "We're switching things up today. Besides the match race, we're adding someone."
"Relax, I've got permission," I said. "Turn around."
They spun around to see Sensei in workout gear, striding toward us with the Professor, clipboard in hand, stopwatch dangling. The crazy part? Even just walking, their presence is unreal—not size, but sheer aura.
Secretariat: "Counting on you today. I'm Secretariat, joining your training on short notice. You probably know, but I'm Hachiman's mentor."
Man o' War: "I'm Man o' War, here with Hachiman to see what his students are made of. Let's see what my grand-disciple's been training!"
Mr. CB: "What!? Hatchiman, Miss Secretariat's training with us!?"
"Yup," I said. "It'll be great for you. Don't get intimidated by Sensei—just do your usual. Start with warm-ups."
With my cue, the four started jogging in a loose group.
Man o' War: "This hits deep. Never thought I'd be watching my grand-disciple's training . Coming to Japan was the right call."
"When you trained Sensei, did you start with lectures or videos?" I asked.
Man o' War: "Not me. It was just that me and Talia clicked. Sounds weird saying it myself, but she's the only Uma Musume who could match me. Similar builds, too. I just knew she was my successor."
"But was I good enough to be her disciple?" I asked.
Man o' War: "What!? I got the cutest grand-disciple ever—how could that not be great!? Talia was thrilled telling me about you. I couldn't wait to meet you, and you're as good as she said!"
…Shouldn't have brought it up. I'm not used to praise, and this much? Total miscalculation.
Oh, Sensei's saying something over there.
"Fuji Kiseki, swing your arms a bit wider when running," I said. "Yours are too tight."
What an odd feeling, training with Uma Musume so much younger. My master suggested this, but without it, I couldn't gauge their strength. Might as well see it as a good chance.
Air Groove: "Why so sudden, though?"
"Would you believe I just want to know your current skill?" I asked.
Air Groove: "No, Secretariat-dono doesn't seem the type for that."
"Fair enough," I said. "But that's my thinking now. How strong is this generation? Running with you will reveal plenty."
Plus, I'm curious about the Uma Musume Hachiman's trained.
Hachiman orchestrates a high-stakes training session with Air Groove, Fuji Kiseki, and Mr. CB, joined by the legendary Secretariat under Man o' War's watchful eye. The tension's palpable as the Big Reds' aura electrifies the track. The Yahari crossover fuels Hachiman's pride and Air Groove's fire—talk about nerve-wracking!
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