CB's POV
Rice: "Yaaaaa!!!"
Fuji: "Haaaaa!!!"
McQueen: "Haaaaa!!!"
Arrow: "Keep going!!!"
Oguri: "Tch! …Hmph!!"
Wow~ Ever since Hachiman added those two to training, the menu's gotten so diverse. Especially for Fuji—McQueen's joined her, so she's really focusing on long-distance. I join sometimes, but I don't have their talent. Arrow's got Oguri training with her too. Oguri's a chaser or leader, perfect for practicing pursuit.
Beep!
Hachiman: "…"
Fuji: "Haa… haa… haa… Hachiman-san, how was it? Haa… Time?"
Hachiman: "You held up well against them, but it's still a bit lacking."
Fuji: "Haa… haa… Got it."
Hachiman: "That's only if you had the aptitude. You're running more than enough. Against your generation, with the right race flow, you could pull ahead."
Fuji: "R-Really!?"
Hachiman: "Yeah. Depends on the gate. Inside's lucky, but outside… your chances thin. Last race proved you can handle 2400m outside, but a third-corner sprint is iffy. Best to conserve inside, then explode at the mid-corner."
Fuji: "…"
Hachiman: "Just the ideal, though. 'Hachiman-san, one more!' Huh? O-Okay…"
Fuji: "McQueen, Rice, one more at the same distance, please?"
McQueen: "Very well."
Rice: "Y-Yeah!"
Fuji's dead serious about winning… Alright, I gotta step up too! Everyone's so fired up, it makes you want to train~♪
Maurice: "Haa… haa… Couldn't catch up again!"
Bakushin-O: "No, no! That was close! You're definitely faster!! So, what now? Break?"
Maurice: "One more, please!"
Bakushin-O: "That's the spirit!! One more, then we rest!!"
Maurice: "Yes!!"
Hachiman: "Didn't expect Bakushin-O to pace herself… She's a sprinter trying long-distance. Maurice's shaping up too."
Ardan: "Yes, she's almost matching Bakushin-O-san. She'll do well in her debut."
Hachiman: "Yeah, Kyoto's next. Can't wait."
After Training
Hachiman: "Thanks, McQueen, Oguri. Big help today."
Oguri: "No problem. Call me anytime. Glad to help."
McQueen: "I've… caused you trouble, Trainer-san, so I'm happy to contribute."
Hachiman: "Well, probably more to come."
McQueen: "Ugh…"
Weren't these two the ones begging Hachiman for food and sweets? His cooking's amazing, so I get it~
Hachiman: "Alright, that's it for today. Head straight—[♪~♪~] Hm, phone?"
Okay~ Time to head home—'Hey~ Can I stay over the day before the Chrysanthemum Sho?' …Huh?
Hachiman: "…Sorry to cut you off, but can I call back? I'm sensing a dangerous vibe behind me, and I need to deal with it. I'll call later."
Air Groove: "…" eyes off
Fuji: "…" eyes off
CB: "…" eyes off
Rice: "Ugh…" teary
So? Care to explain, Hachiman?
Hachiman: "Phew… I'll explain, so listen calmly? No need to restrain me—I won't run."
Air Groove: "Fine, explain. I trust it's not a woman, but just in case."
Fuji: "Hachiman-san? Who was that on the phone?"
CB: "So? Who's the woman on the phone?"
Rice: "O-Onii-sama… Who was it?"
Hachiman: "Sigh… My sister."
Everyone: "Huh, sister?"
Hachiman: "Yeah, probably wants to watch the Chrysanthemum Sho. She's my real sister. Any issue?"
Air Groove: "…No issue. Sorry for doubting you."
Fuji: "Oh, that's all? Sorry, Hachiman-san, no problem at all."
Rice: "Onii-sama's sister…"
CB: "W-Well? I totally believed you~"
Hachiman: "Liar. Your voice was the scariest."
What're you talking about~?
Afterword
Training heats up in this Yahari x Uma Musume chapter! Fuji pushes for the Chrysanthemum Sho with McQueen and Rice, while a phone call sparks team suspicion—until Hachiman reveals it's his sister. Crisis averted!
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