Before Oguri Cap became Kitano's charge and was raised like his own daughter, she knew that her "father" was a very popular and prestigious trainer in the local area.
However, two years later, after successfully undergoing surgery to correct her leg deformity and receiving professional training from him for a period of time, she, at the age of 16 and as his direct disciple, officially entered the Kasamatsu local horse girl training center.
And it was only after entering the local horse girl academy where he worked that she truly and intuitively felt how high her trainer's "popularity" was.
First, there was the interpersonal relationships.
Because her enrollment was fully participated in by him, from the moment she stepped into the academy, the not-so-many Kasamatsu local horse girls had already known about this unusual classmate early on.
Although she was not his only contracted horse girl, in the past, his charges were all found from Kasamatsu, and sometimes even had to go through a selection process, where only the winner could be selected.
For example, his most proud charge now, "Fujimasa March," had won the vacant charge spot with absolute strength in a mock test—this had become a custom in Kasamatsu. If his charge position became vacant, then the horse girls would form a selection team on their own to quickly fill this vacancy.
As for the reason... it was simple. Because no local horse girl could resist this opportunity to enter the central league. It could be said that as long as his charge position became vacant, they would fight to the death for this spot.
But her appearance made the local horse girls have to put away their thoughts. Because she was the most promising horse girl in Kasamatsu in these years who could enter the central level with her own strength. And she became his charge, relying on absolute strength and prestige, so that all the horse girls had no objection to this.
However, what was very mysterious was that Fujimasa March, who was the same age as her, had rejected the invitation from the central league two years ago and became the only horse girl who had received an invitation from the central league but chose to stay in the local area.
As for why she wanted to stay in the local area... although her own statement was "with my current level, I might just be a tail-ender if I enter the central league. I hope to continue to hone my skills in the local area and become a horse girl who has a chance to win a major prize," the horse girls of Kasamatsu were clearly aware of the truth—she just wanted to go to the central league with him.
She knew very well that only with him by her side could she go further in the central league. And in Kasamatsu, the most discussed topic among the local horse girls was when she would confess to her trainer and completely extend this charge position to forever.
And at this very moment, Oguri Cap appeared. A previously unknown person, but one whom he was fully responsible for from the beginning and became his designated charge. Her appearance broke this situation and also attracted huge attention.
However, most of this attention was negative.
Because Fujimasa March's reputation in Kasamatsu was very high, and many horse girls were her fans. And her affection for him was almost an open secret. Naturally, there were also many horse girl CP fans of the two, who firmly believed that one day in the future, she could go to the central league with him and become a very famous combination in the central league.
And at this time, Oguri Cap appeared. An ordinary, taciturn, but only smiled at him, and even got special treatment from him, this ash-haired horse girl naturally attracted the jealousy of many losers. And the horse girls who supported Fujimasa March even more so sneered at the "related household" Oguri Cap.
"She looks like a gray rabbit. It's the first time I've seen an ash-haired horse with gray hair."
"She eats a lot and emptied the cafeteria, causing many classmates to go hungry!"
"Why can she still receive his individual guidance and not have to participate in training races?!"
Such voices began to spread slowly in Kasamatsu. And he seemed to have expected this situation. Before the public opinion had completely spread, he also found the three horse girls who were usually closer to Fujimasa and were also the most annoyed with her, Norun Ace, Rudy L'Amour, and Mini Lady. In front of her, he said to the three girls earnestly:
"Oguri Cap is a good seedling I discovered a long time ago. I believe in her strength. She is definitely a horse girl who can challenge the central major prizes and even G1 races."
"She is very strong. I am convinced of this. I think highly of her and have been with her for a long time. I believe she is a good child and an even more outstanding horse girl—so if you have any problems getting along with her, you can find me. Don't go looking for trouble with her, is that clear?"
...She still remembered that day. This was the first goal he had set for her. In the past, she had only been constantly encouraged and trusted by him. All of this had formed the opportunity for her to become a horse girl. For her, to be able to become a horse girl was already something she couldn't even imagine.
And now, she had heard his expectations for her: to enter the central league, win a major prize, and become a G1 horse girl!
So... Dad has such great expectations for me. Did he think so from the very beginning? Or did he start to have this idea after letting me receive training?
But no matter what... since Dad wants me to enter the central league and win a G1, then I will realize his ideal!
Her thoughts were very simple. As for what interpersonal relationships, she could temporarily ignore them. The only expectation she wanted to respond to was the voice of him who was guiding her forward. No matter how distant the goal he said was in her opinion, she was still fearless.
She knew that he was always behind her, and she had the only person who would always support her.
With the passage of time, whether it was the prestige he had accumulated in Kasamatsu that had had an effect, or her own powerful strength that had proved his words, soon, the rumor that she was a related household finally disappeared. And the trio who had originally slandered her had also, through one race after another, established a friendship with her.
And even more so, like Norun Ace, she had even directly from the radical "Fujimasa X Kitano" gradually moved closer to her direction...
And what truly broke this situation was after she had won the "Chukyo Cup," a visit from a member of the central league. And the visitor this time was extraordinary. It was the student council president of the central Tracen Academy, the pinnacle of Japanese horse girls—Symboli Rudolf!
"Trainer Kitano, the purpose of my visit this time, you should already be very clear. Every year, you have sent new horse girls to Tracen. Most of them have also reached the level of winning an open race, and even have the potential to challenge the championship of a major prize. Your contribution to our academy is obvious to all."
"But this time, I also have to book this spot in advance—but I think you, who have single-handedly handled her enrollment and races, must also be holding the idea of recommending her to the central league, right?"
"She is definitely not a horse girl who wanders in the local leagues. She has the talent and ability to rush to G1 races. You should be very clear about this."
Her arrival once again verified that his expectations for her were not baseless. And this was also after hearing that he had been interviewed by Rudolf, she had been secretly hiding outside the door listening. Even though she was expressionless, her ears and tail were flapping up and down with extraordinary joy.
However, in the next moment, her words were what made her emotions completely reverse. After the two of them had almost confirmed that she would enter the central league, he suddenly asked about another person.
"Then... what about Fujimasa? Can she enter the central league? I think her ability, among the horse girls I recommended to the central league, can also be said to be the most outstanding besides her. Can she enter the central league with her?"
"Trainer Kitano, you are also aware of the rules of the central league. The number of horse girls who have the opportunity to enter the central league from various places each year is limited. Even the quota of one you recommend each year is already an exception."
Rudolf was quite troubled, but her still-understandable comforting voice also slowly came, saying:
"Fujimasa March, I have also paid attention to her before. I agree with your point of view and believe that under your guidance, even if she does not have the ability to shine in G1 races, it should not be difficult to achieve relatively excellent results in GIII and GII races."
"But I still have to advise you to make some trade-offs. Compared to her, Fujimasa March is not on the same level at all. Besides, you also understand that only central-registered horse girls can sign up for the Japanese Derby, and this year is the most important classic year for her."
"If you hurry up, in Tracen, I can also help with some things and sign her up before the registration for the Japanese Derby ends. This way, even if she is only assigned to the outermost gate, she will still have a chance to become famous in one battle."
"I understand, of course I understand..."
And in the room, he answered this question with great conflict. He certainly knew that this classic year was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for her to challenge the Classic Triple Crown. This was an opportunity she could not miss.
But she could also hear that he was very worried about Fujimasa March. Although she didn't know much about her, she had been with him for two years. She had heard that she had even refused the quota to enter the central league for him. Her feelings for him were naturally deep.
"But if I take her to the central league, what about Fujimasa? She refused the recommendation to enter the central league twice to take care of me. If I leave the local league with her and just ignore her... I can't do such a thing."
He did not want his departure to disappoint her expectations, but he also did not want to delay her classic year, that only chance to challenge the Japanese Derby.
And so, after a long silence, she, outside the door, heard his voice again, that familiar plain but unchangeable determined voice, saying to Rudolf, word by word:
"...I'll have to trouble you, President Rudolf. I want to sign her up for the Japanese Derby."
"I will immediately arrange for her last race in the local area."
"I understand."
What she had heard of his and Rudolf's conversation had made her mind go blank. She did not know when she had left the scene, only knowing that in her mind, there was only one question lingering.
—Kitano, is he not going to the central league with me?
If it were before, such a thought would absolutely not have appeared in her mind. He had said that he would treat her like a daughter. She had also completely trusted him as her own father. She had never thought of the possibility that he would be separated from her.
But now, such a crisis was in front of her, making her unable to help but start to panic. And this also made her face her second problem, her first opponent, and also her father's other charge—Fujimasa March.
"You are very strong, Oguri Cap. From the day you entered the academy, I have been observing you. I have to admit that in terms of talent, I may not be as good as you. No wonder he personally led you into the academy."
"I know, you know. I have occasionally heard you and the trainer getting along in private. You seem to... always call him dad. No wonder your relationship is so good."
"—But even so, I will not allow you to take the trainer to the central league."
That was the second time she had had contact with this charge of her father's since she had joined the team. The first time was purely a matter of etiquette, greeting and getting to know each other. At that time, she had not tasted the conflict that existed between her and Fujimasa.
And this conversation made her truly experience the almost irreconcilable conflict between her and Fujimasa. The Fujimasa March who had come to her had bright eyes, and it was hard to hide the unwillingness in her gritted teeth, her eyes filled with tears as she said to her, word by word:
"Long before you came to the trainer's side, I was already taking care of him... his resilience, his strength, his encouragement and affirmation for me... made me willing to stay by his side. I took care of him meticulously for two years, giving up the opportunity to enter the central league twice!"
"I've always been very curious why my trainer is unwilling to go to the central league... but it doesn't matter. Even if I can't go, it's the same. I just want to stay by his side."
"Until you came, Oguri Cap. If it weren't for you, I would still be the most important person by his side! He would only be looking at me!"
"Only you! Oguri Cap!! The only one I don't want to lose to is you!!!"
At that moment, both of their pupils couldn't help but flash with a fierce light! The two, with their eyes wide open and their determination not to give in, glared at each other. Fujimasa March, with a death-defying determination, roared at her, word by word:
"I will absolutely not let you take the trainer to the central league! Let's have a showdown!"
"If you win, I will absolutely not stop you! If you lose, then leave the trainer behind! Go to the central league alone!"
"—If you want to lose miserably, then just come at me!!" The enraged Oguri, her azure blue eyes turned into a bottomless black hole, flashing with a ferocity and terror like a beast that had its eyes on flesh and blood. She let out her first roar in her life, roaring hoarsely:
"I will never let anyone take away Dad! The winner will only be me! Dad will only belong to me forever!"
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