Although he advocates high-intensity training, he actually has to keep it within a certain range... I won't gamble my career as a horse girl to try to get a little improvement. "Then, Senior Kuronuma, if you need a large amount, it may take some time... My current stock of medicine packs is only enough for the horse girls in my own team." "It doesn't matter. It's okay to be late." "Well, Chihiro, if possible, please prepare some for me. Money is not a problem." Higashino Chihiro felt helpless. If that was the case, then it would be impossible for her to go buy the medicine and get the prescription. It would take too much time. She should call her mother and ask her to get it ready and send it over. In fact, soaking feet in medicinal baths is not uncommon among trainers. After seeing the huge improvement results achieved by Higashino Chihiro's team, many trainers came to inquire about the news and wanted to see how Higashino Chihiro trained. Therefore, the news that he asked the horse girls to relax their muscles through medicinal baths after training every day had already spread in the circle. Some trainers went directly to the hospital to buy medicine, but Kuronuma and Minamisaka thought they were more familiar with Chihiro Higashino... so they simply bought it from him. This way, not only is the effect guaranteed, but they won't be cheated. "It's really convenient to ask Chihiro to buy medicine. I heard that his mother's reputation in the medical field is no less than our Miss Tojo's reputation in our field."
Okino Mitsuji stepped forward and put his arm around Tono Chihiro's neck, saying with a smile: "When I rebuild the team later, I will also buy medicine from you. You must give me a discount then." "Seniors, you have taken such good care of me, of course I won't make money from you." Higashino Chihiro smiled. In fact, he was originally planning to sell it to them at cost price, and their clinic didn't need to make money from this. Chapter 105 Transition "Phew, luckily I didn't get it." Higashino Chihiro breathed a sigh of relief as she looked at the blank slip in her hand... If she drew a lot for working, Tamamo Cross would definitely be unhappy, not to mention others. She had been looking forward to this autumn appreciation party very much these past few days. Fortunately, Maruzenski's Sapporo Championship was held a few days before the thank-you party... otherwise the entire team would not be able to attend this thank-you party. Some teams whose horse girls were going to participate in the Ogura Tournament which overlapped with the Thanksgiving Festival did not come to draw lots this time. After all, the competition was more important. The one who drew the worst lot in the end was a trainer who was not very familiar with Chihiro Higashino. There were also ten horse girls in his team, so it seemed that they would be able to complete this task well. The trainer accepted the job with a wry smile amidst everyone's applause. He had already anticipated that after he brought the news back, the horse girls in the team would give him the cold shoulder. After the lottery ceremony, the trainers left the student union office one after another... Only the trainer who drew the lot stayed to discuss the next steps with Rudolph. Chihiro Higashino returned to the dormitory to rest as she had to train in the afternoon. Maruzenski's Sapporo Rookie Championship was very close and he needed to be serious. Compared to the upcoming Sapporo Rookie Championship, whether it is the horse racing girls or ordinary people in Tokyo... In fact, they are all more concerned about the upcoming Autumn Appreciation Party of Tresen College. There will definitely be a huge crowd of people coming to participate, and the police will also send people to help maintain order at the scene. This is something that other colleges envy, although they also have such activities similar to school festivals to thank the audience... However, there is still some gap between the horse girls in the academy and those in Tresen, so it is understandable that the passengers prefer Tresen Academy. "OK, let's stop here for afternoon training."
Putting away the stopwatch, Higashino Chihiro fixed her eyes on Maruzenski, "Next week is the day of the Sapporo Novice Championship... This competition determines whether you can directly participate in the Asahi Cup Future Championship in December." If they lose this game, they will have to win another game in between if they want to participate in the Asahi Cup. Of course, Chihiro Higashino also believes that Maruzenski can easily win the Sapporo Novice Championship. "Well, I'm in very good shape now." Maruzenski put one hand on her waist and was very confident in herself. She was already impatient and wanted to run as much as she could on the field. "With Maruzen-senpai's ability, it must be easy for him to win the Sapporo Championship in G3." Tamamo Cross was a little envious. Maruzen-senpai has already started his Shining Series, but she still has to wait until next year... Woo... I really want to participate in the competition right away! Oguruma was also a little envious. The feeling of running in the competition and the smiles on the faces of the audience who saw the horse girl they supported win made her look forward to her future competitions. As for Aldan Mejiro, Chihiro Higashino could only apologize and did not let her fight this time. Because of the same period of horse racing girl He could only try his best to prevent the two horse girls from a head-on confrontation. He also found Aldan privately, and Aldan Mejiro also expressed his understanding. His current strength was indeed not as good as Maruzenski's, and it was the most sensible choice for a trainer to make. Even if the trainer did not discuss the competition schedule with her privately, she would go to his office to discuss it. So when the trainer suggested that she run for the Mares Triple Crown, Mejiro Ardan herself agreed. She is not the kind of horse girl who won’t turn back until she hits a wall… Since he knows that his current strength is still far behind Maruzen, there is no need to confront him head-on and cause trouble for the trainer. It would be the same if he could take another path that is not inferior to Maruzen. Therefore, for the Sapporo New Horse Championship, which Altan Mejiro could also participate in, Chihiro Higashino chose not to let Altan Mejiro play. "I will do my best to help you catch up with Maruzen. As horse girls of the same period, both of you are aiming for the top. You will definitely face off in the Arima Kinen and other events... Then, you can compete with Maruzen in a fair fight." This was the promise Higashino Chihiro made to her, and Mejiro Aldan believed him... I also look forward to being able to compete with Maruzen on the same track. "I will pay special attention to Maruzen's competition. However, Tamamo, I heard that you and Xiaowan are planning to set up a small takoyaki stand together?" The horse girls do not need to apply to the trainers for registration when setting up stalls at the thank-you party. They can directly submit their plans to the student union, which will be reviewed and approved by the members of the student union... If the student union agrees, they will plan a suitable location for the horse girls and let them perform freely. "Huh? Who did you hear this from?" Tamamo Cross looked at Higashino Chihiro in surprise, but these were all small matters and no need to worry about them. "We discussed this with Xiao Haiwan for a long time before deciding." "In fact, I thought of other forms at the beginning, but after thinking about it, this is more convenient." Super Xiaohaiwan nodded. After all, they only had two horse girls. They originally wanted to bring Ogurume along... but Ogurume was borrowed in advance by the cafeteria's chef. "The kitchen wants to hold a small event for big eaters, so they need my help." Xiao Limao gave a thumbs up and said, "Since it's the uncle in the kitchen's request, how can I refuse!" Having said that, Higashino Chihiro also knew that Oguruma was actually unable to refuse the special food newly launched by the kitchen in the big eater competition. "What about Maruzen and Aldan? Do you two have any activities planned?" Hearing the trainer's question, Mejiro Aldan spoke first: "Sakura Chiyoou, I and some other horse girls are going to set up a tea room in a classroom... If the trainer has time to come, I hope you can come and have a look."
"If I have time, I will go." Mejiro Altan's tea-making skills are truly amazing; this is the conclusion reached by Higashino Chihiro after drinking the tea many times...Those tourists who are able to drink the tea brewed by Mejiro Altan are truly in for a treat. "Where's Maruzen?" "Me?" Maruzenski was a little embarrassed. "I was asked by a junior who joined the student union to help out... But when the thank-you party starts, I'll come out and take a look." Higashino Chihiro exclaimed: "Being asked by the student union to help is also a sign of recognition for you." Chapter 106: Press Reception and Winner's Stage "Maruzenski is in the lead! GOALING! Sapporo Rookie Championship, won with a huge advantage of twelve lengths!" The audience was excited. This kind of leading to the end and not giving others any chance was really pleasing to the eye... This is also the reason why Maruzenski was able to appear in the Sapporo Rookie Championship as the most popular. Her performance in her debut battle was simply too outstanding. "It was really unexpected and surprising that I won with such an overwhelming advantage in my first big prize." "Yeah, I'm starting to look forward to how Maruzenski will perform in the Classics." The commentator above was talking about Maruzenski, the audience below was talking about Maruzenski, and Chihiro Higashino in the player channel was waiting for Maruzenski to appear. "Nice run, Maruzen." "Haha, Torena-san." Maruzenski happily trotted over to Higashino Chihiro and said excitedly, "The atmosphere of the big reward race is really different. I'm having so much fun running!" Although this competition only has a G3-level reward, this is already the result that many horse racing girls pursue. In Teresen College... Some horse girls can only win a few G3 events in their careers. Seeing Maruzenski's smiling face, Higashino Chihiro also smiled and said, "Go to the lounge and change your clothes. You still have to attend a press conference before the winner's stage." This is a part of all high-prize competitions. The winners will be interviewed by reporters, and the reporters will publish articles and videos to further promote them, thereby increasing the contestants' popularity and allowing them to participate in more advanced competitions. It is a win-win situation. Chihiro Higashino also needs to be present at the press conference...but unless a new reporter deliberately makes things difficult for him or asks him questions, he usually just needs to stand by and watch Maruzenski answer. As for why I emphasize that I am a new reporter, it is because experienced reporters know that if you deliberately make things difficult for Uma Musume... Once it gets out, she will be blacklisted by all the horse girls, and it will be impossible to get interview rights again in the future. Only rookie reporters who want to be famous would be so overwhelmed as to ask tricky questions to Uma Musume... However, this kind of new reporters are basically not seen nowadays. They will be reminded or brought by their predecessors before coming. After all, if they were really put on the blacklist, the situation of their newspaper would not be good either. The reason why trainers are needed to accompany the participants is, on the one hand, because some reporters will indeed ask trainers questions about the horse girls to get to know them indirectly, and on the other hand, it is also because many horse girls are not good at dealing with reporters and need trainers to come forward to help answer questions. However, in Chihiro Higashino's opinion, Maruzenski obviously did not need her to help answer her questions. Just like when she was surrounded by a group of trainers after the selection competition, she handled it with ease. Chihiro Higashino took Aldan and the others to the backstage of the press conference, asked them to wait there for a while, and then she walked onto the stage and stood behind Maruzenski. Just as he expected, Maruzenski was not at all nervous when facing these reporters. She even posed a few times for the camera before the show officially started.
"Ms. Maruzenski, first of all, congratulations on winning this competition with a twelve-length advantage." The reporter who was chosen by Maruzenski to ask a question stood up and asked, "So, may I ask, Ms. Maruzenski, how do you feel about winning this competition?" “As for my feelings, of course I am very happy. I am very happy to be able to run freely on the track.” This press conference lasted only fifteen minutes, and Maruzenski can be said to be the most shining horse girl this year, so it was a bright topic... so everyone was vying to raise their hands to ask questions. "Time is almost up. One last reporter will ask a question. This press conference is over." Seeing that Maruzenski seemed to be answering to his superiors, Higashino Chihiro quickly spoke up. He knew that he would make mistakes if he talked too much. "Well...then let's go with this reporter lady!" Maruzenski pointed to a reporter standing at the back, who stood up, bowed, and asked, "I want to ask about Miss Maruzenski's trainer... Miss Maruzenski has won the Sapporo New Horse Championship. I wonder if you can tell me about Miss Maruzenski's next competition schedule?" "As for Maruzenski's next game, our plan is to participate in the Asahi Cup Future Championship in December." "Okay, thank you for your answer." With this, the press conference was declared to be over. Higashino Chihiro and Maruzenski left the backstage, and the reporters hurriedly packed up their things. They had to return to the newspaper office immediately to quickly compile and publish the contents of this press conference. This first-hand information was traffic, and was the target of competition, so they had to act quickly. Of course, there were also some reporters from tabloids who stayed behind. They were going to interview other horse girls who were competing with Maruzenski, as well as the winner’s stage in the evening. "Why does the winner's stage have to be held at night? Wouldn't it be better to hold it after the competition is over so that the tourists and the horse racing ladies can go back as soon as possible?" Sitting in the cafeteria provided for them by the event officials, Oguruma asked with some confusion. The time from the end of the game to the start of the winner's stage in the evening was a bit too long. "The first reason is that although there will be at least three Uma Musume competing at the same time on the winner's stage... that is to say, the first three moves can all be performed, but the true winner can only be one move and one person... The second and third moves are mainly because the atmosphere would be too different if there was only one horse girl on the stage. Of course, if it was a G1 competition, they would basically be on the winner's stage." "And there is only one winner, so the remaining two horse girls need to adjust their mentality, so the time will be postponed to allow the horse girls to adjust their mentality." "The second reason is simpler. Compared to performances during the day, performances at night can resonate more with the audience, making it easier for Umamusume to attract audiences and increase the number of fans." "During the previous debut competition, time was tight and we couldn't give them so much time... That's why we had to take a break after the competition and then go on stage to perform." After listening to Higashino Chihiro's explanation, Oguruma nodded as if he understood... Anyway, except for the debut match, the winners of other matches will perform at night, and that's enough to know. Chapter 107 Unconditional Trust The Autumn Thanksgiving Festival, as an event similar to the school festival in Tresen Academy, is naturally watched by all the horse girls in the academy. Unlike the horse girls who were busy preparing a series of facilities for activities, the trainers had a day off these two days... Look, Higashino Chihiro and the others found a pub and started drinking there. "Haha, it feels really good that the chairman doesn't push things onto me." Mitsuji Okino poured himself a full glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp. "We don't have anything to do these two days, and the horse girls in the team don't have any competitions in the near future, so we can really relax."
When tourists come to Teresen College, what they want to see and touch are the horse girls shining brightly in the arena. Who wants to chat with trainers like them... Therefore, during the thank-you party, their trainers could be said to have acted as tourists, experiencing the academy they were familiar with from another perspective. "What are you going to do tomorrow?" Nanban asked. "As for me, I will probably walk around the academy, but after that I will probably go to the library to read." He also participated in last year's Thanksgiving Festival. To be honest, the feeling was not much different from when he was in school, and he couldn't muster any interest. Kuronuma answered straightforwardly that after drinking he would take the bus home to spend time with his family and then return to school the next night. "The thank-you party is the same every year. Since you are new here, there is no problem for you to walk around a little more. I have been here for several years and to be honest, I find it a bit boring." Okino Mitsuji poured himself another glass of wine and said, "I will go for a walk tomorrow as well. If things are the same as usual, I will choose to sleep in the dormitory. These past few days, Chihiro has been discussing training plans with me until late at night, and I haven't been able to sleep well."