The way Uma Musume looks at me is so scary!

It seems that using it to pull that pile of training equipment was still too much of a stretch; this old guy, which had provided Kasamatsu Tressen with food for years, finally couldn't hold on any longer.

"There really aren't even any tricycles left now."

Xiu Xingmeng raised her head and looked up at Nan Yejin, her expression hidden by the shadow of her hair.

"It's alright, I'll buy the school an even better one after I win a big prize!"

She patted her bottom, stood up from the car, and said to Minamino Sumire.

Minamino Sumire seemed surprised by Xiuxingmeng's answer and was momentarily stunned. After calming down for a moment, she muttered something under her breath.

"Who said that..."

"Before we start chatting, could you please help me lift the car up?"

Just as the two were looking at each other, Sato Takeru's helpless words came from beside them.

As the sun sets, the teachers and students of Kasamatsu Tressen are pushing a tricycle with a missing tire around the campus. To an outsider, it might look like some kind of special training exercise.

"I do know of a training method that involves holding a tire, and now there's a ready-made one."

Sato Takeru said this with a wry smile as he pushed the tricycle.

"Those are truck wheels, right? What kind of training can you get from the weight of a tricycle tire?"

Chizuru Haibara glanced at Takeru Satoh and said speechlessly.

"Just how old is this car? How could it cause an accident just from being tapped?"

"I've been watching since the school started. I guess Xiaomeng is just too strong, right?"

"I don't want to hear this from someone who lifts me up and throws me around and elbows me repeatedly in sparring."

Behind the tricycle, the horse racing girls chatted idly.

"By the way, who were second and third place in yesterday's debut battle?"

"Second is Xiyuan Pasture, and third should be me, right? What's the point of discussing this?"

While struggling to push the cart, Minamino Sumire answered Xiuxingmeng's question with a sigh.

"So you guys also debuted successfully, right? In the top three."

"What success? Not to mention that the rules for local debut competitions have changed recently, even before, only the first place winner could debut."

Upon hearing this, Xiu Xingmeng realized that the development between worlds was not limited to the differences she had seen; there were also subtle differences in many places she had not noticed.

She remembered that in the debut battle of the first script world, the top three could debut and even stand on the stage of victory together.

So it's not like that here after all?

Xiu Xingmeng suddenly remembered the Emperor of the East Sea. She had forgotten the debut rules in the real world. Could it be that the debut battles in the real world are different?

For example, the debut battle doesn't count as a win or loss.

Could it be that the Emperor of the East Sea's undefeated record and three championships wasn't just childish bravado, but rather a result of some subtle rules he hadn't yet realized?

However, such doubts cannot be verified in a short time; she can only ask about them after returning to the real world, Xiu Xingmeng thought to herself.

The most important thing now is—

Let's push the tricycle back to the teaching building first; there are some repair tools there that might be able to fix it.

"Training, strength, debut battles and all that don't matter, right?"

"All I want to do right now is eat!"

Kobayashi Kaze's wailing echoed under the sky of Kasamatsu Tressen, causing everyone to freeze. The hunger that they had been able to alleviate by chatting became impossible to ignore.

After a moment of silence, Chizuru Haibara spoke in a cold voice.

"The operation's code name is—"

"A grand escape against the setting sun!"

The goal is—

"The teaching building and the cafeteria!"

"For tonight's dinner—"

"Men, charge!"

"Oh!!"

At the command, everyone exerted their utmost strength, pushing their tricycles wildly through the campus in order to get dinner.

The afterglow of the setting sun ignited the sky, and under the orange-red dome, their shadows were stretched long and gradually merged as they ran, until one of them realized that this was something only a bunch of idiots would do. If they were really that hungry, they could just go to the cafeteria to eat first and then come back to push the cart. So he suddenly laughed.

The laughter seemed contagious, and eventually everyone realized that it was actually a very silly thing to do. Haibara Chizuru's commands earlier were not passionate at all, but rather revealed a kind of foolishness.

However, they did not give up pushing the tricycle; they just laughed at each other for being stupid as they strolled around the campus.

At this moment, under the same setting sun, Koutarou Haibara stood in front of the cafeteria with a large ladle in his hand, looking at the empty cafeteria with a puzzled expression.

Where did everyone go?

"Does he think my cooking is no good?!"

As he spoke, he nervously touched his rounded chin.

Chapter Sixty-Five: Towards a Great Reward (Third Update)

For Xiu Xingmeng, this training in Kasamatsu Tressen was something she could never have imagined in the past. She used to train alone, relying on instinct and intuition to win in competitions.

This training method translates into competition where Hsiung Hsiang Meng has almost no experience of directly confronting and competing for the track with other racehorses.

She either runs away and charges to the very end, or ambushes the rear of the pack and overtakes everyone with a powerful chase; she almost never interacts with other racehorse girls.

Even when it comes to competing in good opera, they first leave the other racehorses behind before they start competing with each other.

However, Xiuxingmeng's abilities cannot always overwhelm her opponents. As the level of the competition increases, one day she will face opponents who are all top-notch racehorse girls.

At that time, her pursuit and escape will become increasingly difficult, and the chances of her leaping out of the crowd will be greatly reduced. Even for the sake of her future dream of embroidering stars, she must train her ability to compete on the track.

Meanwhile, Kasamatsu's racehorse girls are becoming stronger as they undergo competitive training with Seiseki.

Their tactical thinking and physical abilities are visibly improving, and previously neglected abilities are being awakened through repeated training.

During this period, after finishing training and returning to their dormitory each day, they no longer idled away their time, but instead seriously reviewed and reflected on what they had learned from the day's training.

Hope is the best motivation. Under the influence of Xiuxingmeng's example, the racehorse girls, inspired by their competitive spirit and unwillingness to give up, gradually became a new version of themselves.

The buildings in Kasamatsu Tressen still bear the marks of time, but people's hearts have been polished and renewed.

A month later, on the crisp autumn air of the training ground, after another day of training, Chizuru Haibara did not announce the end of the session, but instead held up the training book and said...

"It's almost time; we need to prepare to register for the competition."

“Minamino Sumire, Saddler's Bell Sound, Nishimoto Pasture, Kobayashi Kaze.”

The racehorse girls whose names were called stood up with bright eyes, their spirits completely different from a month ago.

They transformed from lost girls who spent their days in a dilapidated academy into real racehorse girls who could step onto the racetrack.

"Your debut competition date has been chosen."

Chizuru Haibara's gaze swept over their faces one by one, and even she, who was known for her cold expression on the playground for the past month, couldn't help but smile at this moment.

"Be prepared, stay calm, and just perform to your usual standard, that'll be enough for a local debut!"

Upon hearing her words, the four racehorse girls' eyes lit up with anticipation; after a month of hard training, it was finally time to reap the rewards.

After encouraging them, Haibara Chizuru turned her attention to Xiuxingyuu.

"You already know what the competition is, right?"

"September 29th, Youth Crown Cup."

"That's right——"

Haibara Chizuru's gaze suddenly sharpened, and she looked directly into Xiu Xingmeng's eyes and asked sharply.

"This was a match where Oguri Hats shone brightly, and many people consider it the starting point for her to launch that Generation of Miracles."

"Didn't we say we were going to storm the central government and bring down those rich young ladies?!"

"This is where you start! Are you confident?!"

Hearing Haibara Chizuru's encouragement, Xiuxing Yume responded with a sharp gaze.

"Does this even need to be said?"

The two looked at each other and then suddenly laughed.

During this month of getting to know each other, they have become familiar with each other's personalities and characteristics. Haibara Chizuru knows that even if she doesn't try to provoke Hideyuki, she will definitely step onto the field with the determination to win.

Was I the coward after all?

Chizuru Haibara thought to herself, but she didn't let her inner emotions show. She coughed at the prepared Hideyuki and then explained in detail the information about the opponents in this Youth Crown Cup.

This is her necessary responsibility; even if Xiuxingmeng is powerful enough to crush the local competition, she still has to do what a trainer should do.

While reading the training book and explaining, Chizuru Haibara paused after mentioning one of the players, and then continued.

"Haven't you all been wondering why Oguri Roman isn't in school?"

"Now I can tell you."

Upon hearing this, not only Xiu Xingmeng, but also the other racehorse girls perked up their ears.

"Oguri Roman has been selected by the central trainers. Although she has not officially arrived at the central Treson yet, she has already begun to receive more professional training."

At this point, Haibara Chizuru glanced at Xiuxingyu and said with a mischievous grin.

"Maybe he's become even stronger than you."

"Then let's see who proves the best on the field."

Faced with Chizuru Haibara's provocation once again, Xiuxingmeng responded without hesitation.

"She was once the strongest person in Kasamatsu Tresen, you know?"

"But the one who will make Kasamatsu's name resound throughout the Central Plains is me!"

It must be said that in this month, Haibara Chizuru really figured out Xiuxingyu's personality, knowing that she was easily influenced by emotions, which is why she repeatedly provoked her.

Even though Xiu Xingmeng had already guessed her thoughts, she not only became more assertive in each question and answer, but her tone of voice also became more and more firm.

From the very first day she arrived in Kasamatsu Tressen, Hideyoshi heard the name Oguri Roman from the saddler Suzune, and gradually came to understand the meaning of the name in her life thereafter.

As someone who embodies everyone's hopes, Oguri Roman's single failure was enough to leave everyone disheartened at the time.

In a sense, before the debut competition of "Embroidered Star Dream" boosted morale, Oguri Roman was the one who gave everyone hope.

Unlike Xiu Xingmeng, Xiao Li Luo Man focused more on increasing her own pursuit of goals, and did not truly ignite everyone's competitive spirit like Xiu Xingmeng did, making everyone sweep away their past decadence and start to work hard.

Having heard the name Oguri Roman for a long time, Xiuxing Meng had long been curious about him. During previous training sessions, she had asked Haibara Chizuru why she wasn't in Kasamatsu.

Upon learning that Oguri Roman would be among her opponents in the Youth Crown Cup, and after being repeatedly provoked by Haibara Chizuru, Xiuxing Meng also became interested in this high-stakes tournament that she believed she could easily win.

As a racehorse girl, she craves victory and also longs for rivals who can stand shoulder to shoulder with her. Only in the clash of limits can a racehorse girl surpass her original self.

In that instant, Xiu Xingmeng suddenly remembered what the opera had told her.

A smile played on her lips as she reached into her pocket, silently invoking the system, and took out the prop symbolizing a good opera.

After wearing the small crown ornament as a hair clip, Xiu Xingmeng was ready to step onto the Youth Champions Cup field.

Chapter Sixty-Six: The Distance of Longing

"Are you still worried about the Youth Crown Cup? With your ability, you are fully capable of winning it."

Oguri Roman's ears twitched slightly, and he turned his head toward the source of the sound, only to find that it was indeed the young man who liked to wear a training cap.

“Kitahara…”

The visitor was none other than Kitahara Yutaka, who served as Oguri Hat's trainer in the early and later stages of his career.

Having experienced the entire Oguri Hats career, he has become much more composed. Having seen the world at the central level, he will no longer be alarmed by a mere local high-reward match.

From Kitahara Yuzuru's current perspective, the failure in the last Autumn Wind Youth Race was just a coincidence. Oguri Roman is a racehorse girl who is qualified to step onto the G1 stage. She will definitely sweep all opponents in the local races just like Oguri Hattori did back then.

However, he could understand why Oguri Roman was so nervous, and Kitahara Yutaka sat down next to her and said to her.

"The Youth Crown Cup was the competition where Oguri Hattori first showed her talent, and it was also the competition that truly brought her to the stage."

"I still remember that day. Back then, the Youth Wang Guang Cup was just a semi-high-reward competition. Oguri Hat showed an amazing last kick in the last 100 meters before the finish line, overtaking Fujimasa March."