In just half a day, Special Week had already become close with her classmates.
During lunchtime, she sat with Seiun Sky, Grass Wonder, and El Condor Pasa.
"Xiao Te, you're going to participate in the 'Rigil' test this afternoon, right?" Seiun Sky pointed at the mountain of rice in Special Week's bowl, "Won't eating so much be hard to digest?"
"It's fine, this is my normal appetite. On the contrary, I think you all eat so little. Is it enough to fill your stomachs?"
The other three gave awkward laughs, a few black lines appearing on their foreheads.
"Xiao Te, good luck this afternoon," Grass Wonder said softly.
"In that case, we're rivals then," El Condor Pasa suddenly interjected.
"Huh?" Special Week looked surprised, "El Condor Pasa is also participating in the test?"
"Of course! After all, 'Rigil' is the strongest team in the Academy, and this time they're only recruiting one Uma Musume."
"I see…" Special Week nodded, then her confidence rekindled, "I'll give it my all!"
Actually, Special Week wanted to join Silence Suzuka's team, but she didn't expect that Silence Suzuka had already withdrawn.
And Special Week's dream was to become Japanese Number One Uma Musume, so she decided to try out for 'Rigil,' the strongest team in the Academy, because of its reputation.
"Xingyun Jiang, are you also participating in the test?" Special Week then turned to Seiun Sky.
Compared to the other three, Seiun Sky seemed detached, enjoying the food on her plate.
She hadn't expected Special Week to suddenly ask her.
"I don't have that idea~" Seiun Sky had been to a 'Rigil' tryout before, but the result was that it wasn't suitable for her.
"Oh, okay."
"Speaking of which, I really like Teacher Lu's class, but unfortunately, he only has two classes a week."
"Teacher Lu?"
Special Week had just transferred and hadn't taken Lu Jue's class yet.
However, she felt that Seiun Sky seemed like a lazy person who didn't care much about anything, yet she was interested in a class.
"Yeah, I want to take his class too, it's very relaxing!" El Condor Pasa echoed.
At this moment, Grass Wonder calmly took a sip of water, a hint of smugness still overflowing between her brows, "Yesterday, I went to Teacher Lu's house for a big meal."
"What!?" Except for Special Week, Seiun Sky and El Condor Pasa all looked at her with curiosity.
"Yesterday, Teacher Lu invited our whole team."
"Quick, tell us, is the food he cooks really that delicious!?" El Condor Pasa asked impatiently.
Seiun Sky then pouted slightly, "Eh… I really want to go too."
"It's delicious, it's the kind of taste that shocks you with just one bite," Grass Wonder said, then looked at her untouched plate, smiling, "It's so memorable that I don't really feel like eating the cafeteria food today."
After Grass Wonder finished speaking, she said seriously, "I've decided, I'm going to sign up for Teacher Lu's practical class!"
"Oh? Then we'll be rivals."
Seiun Sky and Grass Wonder exchanged glances, and a faint spark seemed to flicker in the air.
"Me too! Me too!" El Condor Pasa raised her hand, but she was purely interested because it sounded fun.
Only Special Week quietly ate her meal, wondering if the food this Teacher Lu made could be as delicious as the carrots in her hand.
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In the afternoon, many Uma Musume gathered on a patch of grass at the training ground.
The test hadn't started yet, so Lu Jue arranged for them to warm up freely first.
"Xiao Lu, gather everyone," Tojo Hana walked out of the lounge, holding a list in her hand.
Based on basic indicators, she had spotted many promising talents.
But she still didn't intend to change the strict admission standards.
"Alright," Lu Jue made an "ok" gesture, then walked towards the warming-up Uma Musume, "Everyone, please gather here first."
Among the Uma Musume who came to participate in the test, Lu Jue saw many familiar faces, including King Halo, El Condor Pasa, and Special Week.
Special Week also saw him and was a little surprised, not expecting Lu Jue to be at Teresen Academy as well.
However, since they weren't very familiar, she didn't go up to greet him.
After gathering everyone, Tojo Hana had them line up in a square formation.
Lu Jue wondered if he should learn from Tojo Hana's aura; just by standing there, without even speaking, the previously noisy crowd quieted down.
"Thank you all very much for participating in this 'Rigil' team entry test," Tojo Hana scanned the crowd, "Next, we will officially begin the test. First, I want to ask everyone why they want to join the team, or what everyone's goal is?"
Tojo Hana read out names according to the list.
"I hope to win my debut race and take first place!"
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"I hope to be an active member of 'Rigil' on the racetrack."
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King Halo: "I hope to become an excellent Uma Musume and live up to my family's expectations."
El Condor Pasa: "I hope to win every race!"
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"Next, Special Week!"
"Special Week?"
Special Week was overly nervous and didn't react immediately, "I want to become the Japanese Number One Uma Musume."
Everyone was stunned upon hearing this and looked at Special Week in surprise.
But she was completely oblivious, and instead, spoke with even more confidence, "My mother told me to become the Japanese Number One Uma Musume, which is why I came here."
Faint chuckles could be heard, quickly spreading to a large portion of the crowd.
Special Week lowered her head in embarrassment, clutching the corner of her clothes.
Until a round of applause came, drowning out the laughter.
The Uma Musume looked in the direction of the sound, and it was Lu Jue, who was sitting on the grass.
Seeing everyone's attention focused on him, Lu Jue awkwardly retracted his hand.
"A grander goal… I think it's great."
The last person who said something similar became Hokage.
Regardless of whether Special Week was the protagonist or not, Lu Jue genuinely thought this dream was wonderful.
"Alright, let's continue," Tojo Hana spoke, signaling everyone to regain their composure.
The matter was thus passed over, but Special Week did look at Lu Jue a few more times.
Also looking at Lu Jue was Seiun Sky, who was watching the test from not far away.
She was leaning against the fence, a smile on her lips, letting the wind kiss her cheeks.
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After Tojo Hana finished reading the names, the starting gates at the starting line were ready.
"Amazon, go be the benchmark at the finish line," Air Groove said.
"Eh, why me!?" Rhombus Amazon was reluctant, but her body was very honest.
"Okay, next will be the group tests. Only the fastest Uma Musume will be able to join 'Rigil'."
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