The Tokyo Racecourse is massive, capable of accommodating tens of thousands of people. In this world, every official race receives widespread public attention, even if it's just a new Uma Musume's debut.
Therefore, the next day, before the races even began, the racecourse was already packed with people, and the clamor was ceaseless.
The fixed vendors were like stones at the bottom, while the pedestrians were like an endless flow of water, stopping and going, looking around.
"Tokyo Race 11!"
"The next contestant to appear is this Uma Musume, Gate 8, Number 12, Silent Suzuka!"
"Ranked first in the popularity poll!"
...
As soon as the broadcast ended, enthusiastic cheers erupted within the racecourse.
At this moment, an Uma Musume on the stands, who had witnessed this scene, also exclaimed in surprise, "First in popularity, how amazing."
"Oh~ Her leg muscles look very well-trained~"
An abrupt voice sounded behind her.
She turned around and saw an uncle in a yellow shirt and vest who had somehow Go around her behind.
Beside this uncle stood a tall and handsome young man.
Special Week unconsciously took a few more glances at Lu Jue.
"Nishizaki-senpai, don't scare others," Lu Jue, already on guard, held Nishizaki Ryu's hand, which was about to reach out to touch her leg.
He hadn't even touched her, so Nishizaki Ryu wasn't allowed to either.
"Who are you?" The girl snapped back to reality, looking at Lu Jue and the other with alert, "Mom said there are many perverts in the city, could you two be..."
Special Week, Nishizaki Ryu
Special Week moved away from the crowd, slowly backing away, always keeping a wary eye on the two.
Although the handsome brother didn't seem like a bad person, the other uncle looked very lewd...
No, I must protect myself!
"Excuse me, goodbye!" Special Week said, then fled quickly as if escaping.
Lively and cute, with a pretty face still showing a bit of baby fat, making one want to pinch her, and also slightly plump... This was Lu Jue's first impression of Special Week.
"But... she didn't take me for a bad person too, did she?" Lu Jue's mouth twitched as he looked at Nishizaki Ryu, who had a look of regret.
"Xiao Lu, why did you stop me?"
"Nishizaki-senpai, you don't want to be kicked flying by a hoof, do you?"
"Alright, I can't control myself when I see a promising Uma Musume."
Nishizaki Ryu spread his hands, looking nonchalant.
It seemed he was a repeat offender, having been kicked by Uma Musume's hind legs and getting nosebleeds quite often.
"Xiao Lu, why are you here? Sister Hua should be here too, right?" Nishizaki Ryu didn't know about Silent Suzuka's withdrawal from the team yet.
"I came to watch Silence Suzuka's race, as for Sister Hua, she should be here too."
Lu Jue was actually here to find Special Week.
But in such a vast racecourse, how could he easily find the relatively petite Special Week?
So he simply sought out Nishizaki Ryu.
Nishizaki Ryu would sniff out Special Week, so Lu Jue would sniff... using this, he could find Special Week.
"Alright, Xiao Lu, the race is about to start, let's go."
"Okay."
Lu Jue had known Nishizaki Ryu for a long time.
After all, everyone used the same training ground and often met, so they became familiar over time.
...
On the other side.
Special Week breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the two hadn't followed her, and she squeezed back into the spectating crowd.
"The G1 Series is a massive event involving the entire nation."
"Which Uma Musume will ultimately win the championship?"
...
The commentator's voice happened to sound.
After Special Week squeezed in, she saw that all the contestants had just finished warming up and entered the gates, "Where is that number one popularity contestant?"
At this moment, the gates opened with a bang.
The race began, and all the Uma Musume, like arrows released from a bow, rushed out.
"Silent Suzuka is in the lead, quickly pulling five lengths ahead!" The commentator's voice sounded.
Special Week's small mouth was wide enough to fit an egg, "So fast!"
Silent Suzuka's leading figure left a deep impression on her heart.
Special Week gradually became a small fan of Silent Suzuka.
...
"This running style... it can't be Sister Hua who taught her, can it?" Nishizaki Ryu looked at Silent Suzuka's figure, surprised.
"Indeed not," Lu Jue replied.
In the anime, the person who taught Silent Suzuka the Great Escape running style was Nishizaki Ryu.
However, after Lu Jue's involvement, Silent Suzuka's discoverer was no longer Nishizaki Ryu.
"Could it be that she comprehended it herself?" Nishizaki Ryu stroked the small beard on his chin, "I wanted to poach Silence Suzuka for 'Spica' before, but I didn't expect her to refuse."
Lu Jue asked knowingly, "Refuse? Why refuse?"
"She didn't say why, but I risked being scolded by Sister Hua to poach her," Nishizaki Ryu looked at Silence Suzuka running on the big screen, sighing with regret again, "What a great talent, sigh~"
Seeing Nishizaki Ryu frustrated, Lu Jue felt a bit smug, but on the surface, he consoled him, "It's okay, Nishizaki Ryu-senpai, you deserve better."
"Thank you, Xiao Lu."
See, he even has to thank us.
"But I remember your team's entry method wasn't very simple and crude?"
In the anime, the Uma Musume Nishizaki Ryu takes a liking to are all taken back to the training room by team members in sacks.
Could it be that Silence Suzuka avoided it?
"Haha, that was just a joke, if Silence Suzuka isn't willing, I can't force her."
"Oh, I see," Lu Jue nodded.
Nishizaki Ryu is also a very excellent trainer.
It should be said that there aren't many bad people in the world of Uma Musume.
...
The two chatted for a while and continued to watch the race.
At this point, it was already the final straight sprint stage.
Silent Suzuka was still leading, and the Uma Musume behind were too far back, at most closing the gap by a few body lengths, unable to overtake Silent Suzuka.
"Silent Suzuka crosses the finish line!"
"She wins this race with a huge advantage!"
"Oh!!!"
...
As soon as the commentator finished speaking, a huge cheer erupted from the stands.
Silent Suzuka walked to a grassy area facing the stands and bowed slightly to everyone.
Instantly, the stands, which had been silent for a while, surged with another wave of enthusiastic cheers.
"Senpai, I have to leave to pick up Silence Suzuka."
"Okay, I'm also ready to go back."
Halfway there, Lu Jue suddenly turned his head, "Senpai, I forgot to tell you, Silence Suzuka had already withdrawn from 'Rigil' before."
Nishizaki Ryu was stunned for a moment, and only came back to his senses after Lu Jue had walked away, smiling, "So it was you, kid..."
...
