I, the horse racing girl, really didn’t sprint!

Barbatos and Nebula Sky walked up the stairs, but not in the middle of them.

From the perspective of traditional Japanese culture, the middle road is for the gods to walk on, and people who go up the mountain to worship can only walk on both sides and keep quiet to avoid disturbing the gods.

But now they are at the very side of the stairs.

There is a road built there for pilgrims with mobility problems who need wheelchairs. Barbatos, who is in a wheelchair, can only go up the mountain on this road.

Nebula Sky intentionally lagged behind Barbatos by half a step to prevent the wheelchair from sliding down.

Even if wheelchairs are designed to prevent slipping, it is still necessary to be prepared for any eventuality.

Arriving in front of Shinshoji Temple on the top of the mountain, the two bowed slightly to the torii gate. It seemed inappropriate for Barbatos to bow while sitting in a wheelchair, but it was enough to show his respect to the gods.

Japanese Shinto has the saying of eight hundred gods.

Every shrine and temple has a torii gate to separate humans from the gods, so you have to bow lightly before entering.

This is a traditional custom in Japan.

This custom has been gradually forgotten until now, because the development of science has witnessed many things, and many people have become atheists. But for Uma Musume, the statue of the three goddesses that exists in the Tresen Academy makes them feel awe when they worship.

In Barbatos's opinion, it is better to believe it than not to believe it.

Then, wash your hands with water from the pool beside the shrine, scoop some water into your mouth, and rinse your mouth gently. This completes the pre-worship process.

“There don’t seem to be many people here right now.”

Barbatos looked at the situation on the top of the mountain. Shinshoji Temple was located on the top of Narita Mountain. Halfway down the mountain were various stalls offering games and snacks.

She and Xingyun Tiankong chose to come up and pay their respects after having a simple meal.

When it gets later, there may be more and more people. Although it will definitely not be as many as yesterday, there will definitely be people who recognize Barbatos, and he may be besieged by fans.

"Shall we draw lots first?"

Xingyun Tiankong pointed to a place where a few people were queuing up and waving the lottery boxes in their hands.

Wooden sticks will come out of the stick box, with good or bad luck written on them, representing the fortune for the next year.

"it is good."

Barbatos agreed immediately. She was very confident about luck.

It was because she was lucky enough that she was able to meet Xing Yun Tian Kong as her roommate after school started. It was because she was lucky enough that she was able to meet Xing Yun Tian Kong after school started.

The classmates around me are easy to get along with, and the teammates are all very interesting.

And my supporters have given me the greatest tolerance and encouragement.

The two of them came to the queue. There were two people in front of them drawing lots. If it were yesterday, they would probably have to queue for an hour to have a chance of drawing a lot.

"Which lot are you going to draw?"

Barbatos was a little curious, even though the lottery was basically the fortune for the next year.

But according to their habit, they often say what they expect before drawing lots, which is considered to be a test of their fortune for this single thing.

In this case, even if a very bad number is drawn, it will not affect the luck for the whole year. It can be regarded as a small metaphysical bug.

"secret."

"Don't you still have to say it later?"

"You can say it in your heart."

"this!"

Barbatos opened his mouth slightly. If he didn't say what he wanted to say, it would not work. However, it seemed that there was no saying that he had to say what he wanted to test when drawing the lot.

But, what is there that Nebula Sky cannot tell me?

It felt a bit strange. They had brought me home, but the lottery had to be kept secret from me.

Since she couldn't guess what Xingyun Tiankong was trying to test, she didn't plan to guess any more.

After all, everyone has secrets, just like their own system, which they don’t tell others, not even Nebula Sky.

Soon, the people in front finished drawing lots and left, and it was their turn.

The staff member in charge of drawing lots smiled and said "Happy New Year" and handed over the lot box in his hand.

Barbatos glanced at the nebula sky beside him, and seeing that she did not go forward to take the lottery box, he reached out and took the lottery box from the staff member.

"I will win all the games this year beautifully, and my friends will be safe and sound without any injuries."

While whispering, he mentally added that the relationship between him and Xingyun Tiankong could be further improved this year, that they could break through those layers of window paper and become a real couple, and that he could create a romantic opportunity to confess his feelings at the right time.

After she finished speaking, she shook the bamboo stick tube gently, and the bamboo sticks inside fell out and landed on her knees.

A young woman in her twenties who worked as a staff member looked at the words on the bamboo stick and smiled, "It's Nakayoshi."

"Your wish will surely come true this year."

"Thank you."

Barbatos replied politely.

The victory or defeat of the game actually has little to do with the luck of the draw. It is a game that truly relies on one's own strength. If there is a game that really has something to do with luck, it is probably only the classic triple crown Japanese derby.

However, 栮: (1) Being able to draw Zhongji is already pretty good.

"Let me try next."

Xingyun Tiankong smiled and stretched out his hand to take the lottery ticket from Barbatos. He held the lottery ticket in his hand for a few seconds and then began to shake it silently.

The bamboo sticks swayed in the tube, and soon one of them "jumped" out.

"It's Daji!"

"You're so lucky! You're the first one to draw a lucky number today."

"No matter what it is, it will go smoothly!"

The girl spoke excitedly, saying that what she meant by today was starting from tonight. After all, there were many people visiting the shrine at that time in the early morning, and it was not like she worked here so she could not know how many people had drawn the lucky number.

But now, the nebula sky in front of me is the first one.

“Luck~”

Xingyun Tiankong returned the fortune-telling box and said to Xinxi that they would proceed to the most critical step of the worship.

The wheelchair slowly transformed and moved towards the other side with Xingyun Tiankong.

Just at this time.

"Ms. Barbatos!"

The young female staff member in charge of drawing lots called out softly, and Barbatos turned his head to look back. She had not revealed her name in her communication with Xingyun Tiankong just now.

The other person knows you.

"Ms. Barbatos, you will definitely...definitely win this year's Winter Dream Cup!"

Barbatos was a little stunned for a moment, "That's it."

"Of course!"

Chapter 196 I like you

Main shrine.

In front of the building where the gods are.

The huge bell swayed slightly as the rope tied to it from the bottom was shaken, making a loud rattling sound.

People who came to worship nearby didn't care because the sound of the bell was just like that.

The Divine Eagle and Cao Shangfei in front of the bell returned the greeting with respect, clapped their hands lightly twice, and then put their hands together.

"Defeat Barbatos at the Sakura Festival, and then head to the Arc de Triomphe Grand Prix with dignity!"

“I hope my leg injury can recover quickly so I can participate in the competition with everyone.”

The two people expressed their wishes for this year in front of the gods' residence, hoping that they would come true.

As American horse girls, they will naturally spend the New Year at Tresen Academy and will not return to their hometowns like Barbatos and the others.

There are many such horse girls. Even the Emperor's Rudolph Symbol and Maruzenski are staying in Tresen Academy for the New Year. Maruzenski is an American horse girl like them, and Rudolph Symbol, as the president of the student union, has things to deal with at Tresen Academy even during the New Year.

After expressing their respective wishes, the two prepared to continue visiting the snack stalls near the shrine. This was a rare opportunity for them to relax as members of the Rigil team.

"Xiaoying, are you going to participate in the Grand Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe next year?"

Cao Shangfei asked with some concern.

The Grand Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe can be said to be the obsession in the hearts of all horse racing girls in Japan. As long as they win the Grand Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, they can become the world's number one horse racing girl.

But the Arc de Triomphe Grand Prix is ​​not that simple.

Even though they had known that Condor was going to attend the Arc de Triomphe, they had not expected that Condor was going to go next year.

This level of difficulty is slightly better than Barbatos's participation in the Winter Dream Cup just four months after his debut.

If we look at the talent and hard work that Condor has shown, she is fully capable of challenging for the world's number one spot, then this time point should be in the third year.

When your own condition and experience have accumulated to the best, go to the Arc de Triomphe and challenge the world's number one position, rather than in the second year.

"And the mare's triple crown..."

If I participate in the Grand Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, it would basically mean giving up the title of Triple Crown Horse Girl.

"My purpose in participating in the Sakura Festival is to have a real race with Xiaoba to see who is the strongest horse girl!"

"Once I win the Xiaoba, there will be no need to participate in the subsequent mare-level races."

Condor's words were filled with extreme confidence. She was confident that in the mare class, apart from Barbatos, no one would threaten her championship!

This is the confidence accumulated through repeated competitions, without any arrogance. Except for the defeat against senior Inari in the relay race, all the horse girls of the same generation she met were basically no match for her since her debut.

Compared to the Classic Triple Crown, which is also a triple crown, the Mares Triple Crown has far fewer strong competitors.

Basically, most of the horse racing girls go for the classic events.

Among her peers, she and Barbatos were the only ones to sign up for the mare class.

After defeating Barbatos, the subsequent games will not have much meaning. It is better to directly challenge the Arc de Triomphe, just like Barbatos challenged the legendary Uma Girl.

She also wants to challenge the throne of the world's number one and challenge the King of the Arc de Triomphe (V) - the Aristocratic Family!

"Barbatos isn't that easy to defeat."

Cao Shangfei reminded.

"Of course." Condor waved his fist at the air. "Although we haven't actually met in the arena, I consider her my nemesis."

"Even if Dream Cup's leg injury heals, the four-month hiatus from the Sakura Festival will likely prevent her from reaching her peak strength."

"I will do my best to beat her and then compete with her in the Japan Oaks!"

Cao Shangfei was stunned for a moment, and felt that there seemed to be light in Shenying's eyes at this moment. This was the game she longed for!

Her eyes narrowed slightly, "Xiaoba isn't the only one who's amazing."

"Xiao Te and Xing Jiang have won three games and three losses since their debut. They are opponents that cannot be ignored."

"And Huanhuan, even though she lost to Xiaoba, she hasn't lost any other competitions."

"And I……"

"When Kodaka returns from the Arc de Triomphe, we'll settle the score at Arima Kinen!"

"By then, you'll be facing the world's number one horse girl."

Condor put one hand on his hip and said confidently, "Don't cry if you lose."

Regarding the Arc de Triomphe, she never considered the possibility of losing. If she thought she would lose, then why would she even bother competing for the world's number one spot?!

……

"Lonely, huh?"

"There's no feeling of rivalry."

Maruzenski opened a can of beer and sat next to Rudolph, the symbol of the city. It had been several years since they last visited the shrine together.

As the absolute best among horse girls and the undefeated one, Rudolph is very lonely.

She once understood this very well. She couldn't even find an opponent who would give his all during the competition.