"Waaaah! That was so cool! Lady Chiemi is the coolest!"
"Timing! Did anyone time it?!"
"I—I did!"
One of the Umamusume stared at the stopwatch in her hand, clapping a palm over her mouth as her eyes went wide.
"Two minutes ten seconds… She improved by a full five seconds in just one afternoon?!"
The crowd erupted—louder than even Chiemi's explosive kick in the final stretch.
In actual racing, unless there's absolute domination, the difference is usually a few lengths… sometimes only a nose.
But five seconds, at an Umamusume's speed, was an absurd gap—enough to leave opponents in the dust.
Every gaze snapped onto Wu You. The doubts and confusion from earlier were gone, replaced completely by shock.
Chiemi had already circled back.
Wu You smiled. "Back already? You did great—take a brea—oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!"
Chiemi didn't stop. She barreled straight in, scooped Wu You up around the waist, and spun him in place several full rotations.
Her grin was radiant.
"Trainer! I seriously love you to death!"
"I know, I know! Put me down already!"
"Hahahahaha! You have no idea how amazing that felt! Freedom! It was freedom!"
Reactions varied.
Most Umamusume were equal parts jealous and resigned.
Most trainers were equal parts jealous and resigned.
The only difference was the target: Umamusume were jealous of Chiemi, and trainers were jealous of Wu You.
Damn it. She's so lucky. He's so lucky.
"Hey! You're drenched in sweat! Put Yuu-ni down!" Tamamo Cross puffed out her cheeks as she marched up.
"My Yuu…" Oguri Cap muttered under her breath, like a child watching her favorite toy get snatched away.
Chiemi's face heated as she realized how bold she'd been—under all these eyes, no less.
She hurriedly set him down, though the moment her hands loosened, a tiny thread of reluctance tugged at her.
No wonder Oguri Cap loved hugging her trainer…
Soft. Warm. Smelled so good…
It was honestly addicting.
The instant Chiemi let go, Oguri Cap stepped forward and pulled Wu You straight into her arms again—like she was afraid someone would steal him.
Her arms looped under his armpits, tightening as if she meant to press him fully into her chest.
Thankfully she didn't squeeze too hard, or Wu You would've been forced to make those mortifying "oh-hohoho" noises in public.
"That last acceleration… it really was impressive," Tamamo said.
Even as a "rival," Tamamo never held back praise.
"Thanks," Chiemi replied, smiling. "It's all thanks to my trainer."
"Just you wait! Once I debut, I'm gonna be even better than you!" Tamamo flashed a wide grin.
But Chiemi could tell—it wasn't a threat. It was Tamamo's way of acknowledging her.
Chiemi answered just as straightforwardly. "Good. I'm looking forward to our showdown."
Unlike their easy camaraderie…
The male trainer stood frozen, his face cycling through pale and green.
The pink-haired Umamusume tugged gently at his sleeve. "Trainer… do we… admit defeat now?"
He didn't answer. He just stared at Wu You.
That young man—eyes closed, coat draped over his shoulders—was now surrounded by Umamusume like a celebrity.
"Trainer Wu You, when you said 'ankle stability'… how exactly do you train that?"
"Yeah! Those weird-looking moves were about controlling your center of gravity?"
"Can you explain the details of Chiemi Representative's power transfer?"
Questions flew one after another, but Wu You only smiled and lifted a hand toward Chiemi.
"Instead of asking me, ask her how it feels right now."
In situations like this, the athlete's words carried the most weight.
Chiemi didn't hold back. She stepped into the middle of the group, took a breath, and spoke seriously.
"During training, I also thought those movements were unfamiliar… but once I ran, it suddenly felt like my footing was… a lot more solid."
She raised one leg and rotated her ankle lightly.
"Before, when I pushed off, it always felt like my force would scatter. But now, every step lands more firmly. When I want to accelerate, my body just naturally follows."
A wave of murmured realization spread through the crowd.
What had looked "ridiculous" now seemed to glow with a kind of elegant precision.
It wasn't random flailing—it was a targeted adjustment straight at the core.
An older trainer stroked his chin, eyes bright. "I see… It's not about increasing strength—it's about optimizing transmission efficiency."
"The method looks simple, but it hits the most essential link in an Umamusume's running chain."
Tamamo squeezed in next to Wu You, eyes sparkling. "Yuu-ni! When you told me to train along too, was it the same idea?"
Wu You nodded, smiling. "Everyone's weak points are different. But if the foundation isn't stable, even great power becomes empty."
At last, the male trainer stepped forward. His expression was complicated as he bowed his head toward Wu You.
"I was narrow-minded… I only fixated on surface results and failed to understand the intent behind the training. Your guidance… I admit it. Completely."
Wu You waved it off. "No need."
The crowd slowly began to disperse, but the discussion didn't stop.
Some Umamusume started sneakily imitating Chiemi's strange drills.
Trainers gathered in clusters, debating how "ankle stability" and "center-of-gravity control" applied in real races.
When things finally calmed, Wu You signaled that they should leave—before the enthusiasm turned into another swarm.
But just before they went, Chiemi suddenly stopped.
She turned back.
The pink-haired Umamusume was still standing there, looking like a kitten that had been abandoned.
"Trainer…" Chiemi said softly.
"Go ahead," Wu You replied at once. "I'll wait."
Chiemi thanked him and jogged over. "Hey—um, you."
The pink-haired girl flinched, then stiffened when she realized it was Chiemi. Her expression turned awkward.
The whole mess had started because of her trainer's provocation…
Chiemi glanced around and asked with quiet concern, "Are you okay? Your trainer…"
Halfway through the sentence, Chiemi realized she might be poking at a sore spot.
After apologizing, that trainer had walked off—without even taking his own Umamusume with him.
The pink-haired girl forced a small smile. "I'm fine… If anything, I should apologize to you. You didn't deserve to be dragged into that."
Chiemi shook her head. "It's okay. But… what are you going to do now?"
"Me? I…" The pink-haired girl hesitated, voice shrinking, then finally shook her head. "I don't know."
A signed trainer was already rare.
But a trainer who'd leave her behind like that…
Was that really a partnership worth keeping?
Seeing the gloom in her eyes, Chiemi understood.
She reached into her pocket, pulled out a neatly folded slip of paper, and placed it gently in the girl's hand.
"This is…?"
"If you ever need better training advice…" Chiemi's voice softened more than usual. "This person won't disappoint you. Okay, I'm heading out!"
"Wait! Chiemi!"
Chiemi only waved over her shoulder, leaving her with a bright, easy smile as she walked away.
Watching their backs, the pink-haired Umamusume felt her eyes sting.
After all that, Chiemi still wanted to help her…
Chiemi really was… so cool.
She wiped the moisture at the corner of her eye and carefully unfolded the slip of paper.
"Huh?"
It wasn't a trainer's contact information at all.
It was a website link.
And beneath it, a single line:
Follow Radish-sensei, meow. Please follow Radish-sensei, thank you, meow.
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