Passionate Geniuses
Kaiya had barely finished speaking with Saint Light when another voice appeared behind him.
"Oh?"
A cheerful voice.
"Why didn't you try recruiting me first?"
Kaiya turned.
Minami More stood there.
The winner of today's race.
Confident.
Bright.
The exact opposite of Saint Light.
Beside her stood a well-dressed older man.
Calm.
Sharp eyes.
The kind of person who evaluated others before deciding whether they were worth speaking to.
Kaiya immediately straightened.
"Uh..."
He scratched his cheek.
"I didn't think I had a chance."
The older man nodded immediately.
"Correct."
Kaiya blinked.
"It is good that you understand your place."
"...Uh."
Kaiya paused.
"Thanks?"
Saint Light's shoulders twitched slightly.
Minami More looked amused.
"That's strange."
"Hm?"
"You don't sound like someone who lacks confidence."
Kaiya tilted his head.
"I don't?"
"No."
Minami More folded her arms.
"You talk like someone who knows exactly how strong Saint Light and I are."
She smiled.
"Even though I just beat her."
Kaiya immediately answered.
"Well, you aren't wrong."
The older trainer narrowed his eyes.
"Interesting."
Kaiya looked over.
The man continued calmly.
"The inability to distinguish future champions from ordinary runners is common among inexperienced trainers."
Saint Light looked bored.
Minami More looked entertained.
Ginjiro Musaka looked mildly disappointed.
"The difference between us is simply education."
Kaiya nodded.
"True."
Ginjiro Musaka blinked.
Kaiya continued.
"I'll keep that in mind when I see you later."
Silence.
The trainer's eyes narrowed.
"...Later?"
Kaiya smiled politely.
"Well, if everything goes right."
Minami More laughed.
Saint Light was openly smiling now.
Ginjiro Musaka looked entirely unconvinced.
Kaiya pointed.
"You're Minami More's trainer, right?"
"Yes."
The response was immediate.
Proud.
Certain.
Then came the dismissal.
"Unfortunately, you are not yet worthy of a proper introduction."
"...Oh."
Ginjiro Musaka turned away.
"Come, Minami More."
"Already?"
"We have training."
Minami More sighed dramatically.
Then waved at Kaiya.
"See you later, mysterious trainer."
Kaiya waved back.
Saint Light lazily lifted a hand as well.
The pair left.
Kaiya watched them disappear.
Then looked toward Saint Light.
Saint Light took a sip of tea.
"No."
"Really?"
"No."
A pause.
Then her smile returned.
"He basically declared war on you."
Kaiya froze.
"...He did?"
"Mm."
Saint Light looked surprisingly pleased about that.
"How exciting."
"...Was that bad?"
Saint Light took another bite of her carrot.
"No."
Kaiya relaxed slightly.
"Really?"
Saint Light smiled.
A small smile.
Dangerous in a way Kaiya couldn't quite identify.
"He's looking down on us."
Kaiya blinked.
"He... did?"
A pause.
"I guess he did."
Saint Light seemed amused by that answer.
She leaned back slightly, still holding her luxury carrot.
The sort of expensive produce Kaiya couldn't justify buying even if he skipped meals for a week.
"I knew having you around wouldn't be boring."
Her smile widened.
For the first time, Kaiya noticed something underneath the boredom.
Not excitement.
Not yet.
Something sleeping.
Something that had been waiting for a reason to wake up.
A faint flame flickered behind her eyes.
The expression of a genius who had finally encountered something unexpected.
Saint Light twirled the carrot lazily between her fingers.
Then looked directly at him.
Minami Mor
Racing Style: Front Runner
Era: 1940s Generation
Personality:
Aggressive, Passionate, Sensitive, Competitive, Honest, Emotional
Description:
A naturally gifted front-runner who races with her heart on full display. Minami Mor hates losing, loves competing, and throws herself into every challenge with complete commitment.
Unlike Saint Light, who often appears detached from victory and defeat, Minami Mor treats every race as a personal challenge.
Strengths
Exceptional pace control from the front
Strong competitive instincts
Thrives under pressure
Inspires others through sheer effort
Weaknesses
Emotionally affected by losses
Can become impatient
Occasionally overcommits when challenged
Legacy
The only rival capable of consistently forcing Saint Light to reveal her true ability.
Famous Quote
"No one can beat me in a fair race."
Ginjiro Musaka
Occupation: Trainer
Era: Early Career
Personality
Proud
Disciplined
Traditional
Intelligent
Judgmental
Ambitious
Description
As a young trainer he possesses immense talent, but also a subtle arrogance toward trainers lacking pedigree or formal lineage.
Strengths
Elite tactical knowledge
Deep understanding of race preparation
Strong organizational ability
Exceptional eye for talent
Weaknesses
Underestimates unconventional people
Relies heavily on established methods
Can mistake experience for superiority
Dynamic with Kaiya
Initially views Kaiya as an amateur who does not understand the difference between ordinary runners and future champions.
Famous Quote
"It is good that you understand your place."
Saint Light
Racing Style: Adaptive Pack
Achievement: Triple Crown Winner
Personality
Patient
Perfectionist
Intelligent
Reserved
Dryly Humorous
Unmotivated
Description
A genius who rarely appears interested in proving it.
Saint Light possesses extraordinary talent, exceptional race sense, and remarkable adaptability. Yet before meeting Kaiya, she viewed racing as little more than another obligation.
She performs correctly.
She wins efficiently.
But rarely feels invested.
Many trainers see laziness.
Strengths
Elite race intelligence
Exceptional adaptability
Outstanding consistency
Near-perfect execution
Weaknesses
Lacks intrinsic motivation
Easily becomes bored
Requires meaningful stimulation to reach full potential
Dynamic with Kaiya
Kaiya is the first trainer who doesn't spend every conversation criticizing her lack of ambition.
Legacy
The future Triple Crown winner who may have quietly faded into history without someone giving her a reason to care.
Famous Quote
"Is there anything i lack?"
Kaiya Sora
Occupation: Newly Licensed Trainer
Mentor: Roppei
Personality
Shy
Introverted
Honest
Persistent
Awkward
Compassionate
Description
A newly licensed trainer with no famous family, no prestigious lineage, and almost no money.
Kaiya trained under Roppei only briefly before passing the Central Trainer Exam and setting out on his own.
Unlike most trainers, Kaiya approaches racing like a strategist trying to solve a constantly changing game. He instinctively searches for win conditions, alternative routes, and hidden possibilities others overlook.
Strengths
Exceptional pattern recognition
Psychological understanding of runners
Flexible problem-solving
Strong emotional support
Weaknesses
Inexperienced
Socially awkward
Poor self-confidence
Frequently forgets to take care of himself
Philosophy
Happy runners perform better.
Dynamic with Saint Light
He believes he recruited Saint Light.
Saint Light believes she found something entertaining.
Neither realizes how much they will change each other.
Famous Quote
"I use that later"