Hokkaido Horse Racing Story
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After Medaima lost speed, Shonan Impact still maintained its leading position.
The rider Ikezoe on the saddle pushed the racehorse with such force that it seemed as if he wanted to strangle it.
The pursuers behind him stopped after closing to a certain distance.
It was like touching a transparent high wall called "class number".
Then, Lumao's figure broke through the barrier of rain.
With an indomitable attitude.
Chapter 63 Triumph
A whip.
Another whip.
The noise in my ears disappeared.
Even the track beneath my feet became blurry.
The only thing in sight is the figure of the opponent in front of him.
He seized the opportunity and squeezed through the gaps between the horses.
Every rise and fall of the body is bursting with power.
The deer's hairy feet shook the earth.
Stand out from the crowd of pursuers.
He could clearly feel the gravel splashed by the opponent's hind hooves.
"Shonan charges in the lead! Ichiban Shonan charges in the lead! But here comes Mejiro Sakuya! Here comes Mejiro Sakuya!"
The two riders in different suits swung their whips almost at the same time.
One before and one after——
past.
The heartbeats of man and horse overlapped at this moment.
"Mejiro Sakuya takes the lead! Mejiro Sakuya on the outside takes the lead! Then comes Shonan's charge, and behind them are the famous generals Barrow and York's Glory!"
Countless eyes were cast towards the deer-haired figure in the front.
Tension, anticipation, frustration, regret——
Humanity's highest and lowest emotions intertwine at this moment.
Kitano sat back on the sofa and drank the rest of the oolong tea in one gulp.
His chest heaved violently as if it were on fire.
Then, at a certain moment, it stopped.
What he saw was a deer-haired figure cutting through the rain.
The next moment, the dust settled.
"Mejiro Sakuya's move!"
The live broadcast announced the result of the game in a hoarse voice.
"The powerful last kick that splits the rainstorm, Sakuya Mejiro of the Seventh Division!"
"A triumphant return from regional Hokkaido!"
Hattori sat down on the horse's back.
At the moment of crossing the finish line, it seemed like something sour was brewing.
Different from the warm touch of rain.
There was no celebration, the rider just raised his head silently.
"Hattori Shigeshi Rider, fifty-seven victories with great rewards!"
"The beauty of the end is achieved!"
Following Mejiro's call, Hattori's voice was heard.
He took off his goggles and wiped away the tears that he could no longer hold back.
Then, he turned his back to the stands and waved.
A seemingly ordinary goodbye is actually a farewell forever.
A pair of hands gently patted the veteran's back.
Then, another pair.
The riders said goodbye in this way.
"Ah, I lost after all."
In the preparation room, the old man frowned slightly.
However, it soon stretched out again.
"It looks like you're the winner, right?"
He turned to Kitano and asked.
There was no malice or jealousy in his tone, just a simple question.
"Ah, that's right."
[Win a great exchange reward with a racehorse: 1/1 (completed)]
[Reward: Green Amulet × 5]
Closing the window that popped up in front of his sight, Kitano nodded slightly and replied.
"Then congratulations."
The old man showed a very sincere congratulations on his face.
".Thanks."
After taking several deep breaths, Kitano slowly came back to his senses from the afterglow of victory.
Then, somewhat belatedly, he fumbled in his pocket for the business card.
"Well, if that's okay."
"Oh, of course."
The old man took the business card with a smile and handed over his own.
【Matsumoto Yoshio】
The moment he saw the name, Kitano was slightly surprised.
If you didn't know about it beforehand, I'm afraid no one would associate this seemingly amiable old man with the big horse owner who is famous for his "famous general" title.
I didn't expect that the other party would come to watch the game.
However, he accepted the business card without changing his expression.
"Please take care of me, Mr. Matsumoto."
"Haha, that's my side."
After some more pleasantries, Kitano stood up.
"Then I won't bother you here anymore."
Matsumoto nodded at the right time.
After saying goodbye to each other, he pushed open the door of the preparation room.
Along the way, voices of congratulations were heard continuously.
At the door of the inspection room, Kimura was seen wiping his tears with a handkerchief.
"Thank you, Mr. Kitano."
He stepped forward, shook Kitano's hand, and spoke hoarsely.
"That's my side."
Kitano also held the other person's hand tightly.
Although I have calmed down, I still can't help but be moved in such situations.
Then, Kimura thanked the people present over and over again, tears streaming down his face.
It was the first time Kitano saw him lose his composure like this.
Then, Hattori came out.
The rider's face showed an expression of exhaustion, as if he had completely exhausted all his strength.
Tanaka stepped forward and gave him a big hug.
"Really? Don't blame me for dirtying your suit then."
After the hug, Hattori pushed Tanaka away with a look of disgust.
With a slightly choked tone.
"The dry cleaning fee will be deducted from your bounty!"
Tanaka laughed, but his eyes were unconsciously red.
On the way to the commendation ceremony, the rain subsided a little.
Crossing the railing, Kitano handed an umbrella to a poor guy who was using horse racing newsprint to shield himself from the rain.
Then, fold it into a 90-degree right angle toward the stand.
The crimson tie was wet by the rain and stuck to his chest.
It was blown up by the strong wind and hit my face.
People raised their phones, then put them down again.
The applause and cheers continued for a long time.
Bathed in the wind and rain and applause, we walked towards the venue of the oral ceremony.
"Brother Kitano, you're being too reckless! You might catch a cold!"
Ogawa Sheng trotted over to catch up.
“I just think there’s only so much I can do compared to the support from the fans.”
Kitano shook his head and pushed away the umbrella that the boy handed him.
"What they're looking forward to is seeing the horses galloping on the track. In that case, isn't it enough to just do your job as a horse owner?"
At this time, Ogawa Kana also came over with an umbrella.
"No"
Kitano was in a dilemma.
There is no direct connection between horse owners and horse fans.
Horse owners usually do not desire to get anything directly from horse fans, and what horse fans support is more about the racehorses themselves.
The relationship between the two parties is one in which there are no expectations of each other.
Even so, he still hoped to do something.
"How about distributing merchandise?"
Ogawa Kana thought about it for a moment and then suggested.
"Nearby?"
Kitano repeated this somewhat unfamiliar word.
"Things like themed T-shirts, hats, or keychains. By the way, Kitano-san, you should also be aware of current trends."
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