"Mejiro Rampage Claims 7th G1 Victory at the February Stakes!!"
"Turf and Dirt G1 Conquest!!!"
"The Dictator Ascends to the True Throne, a Champion Unbound by Battlegrounds!!"
The news of Mejiro Rampage's February Stakes triumph reverberated beyond Japan, capturing global attention. Her unprecedented feat—conquering both turf and dirt G1 races undefeated—drew every eye to her. A world record is a staggering achievement, but the emergence of an Uma Musume capable of such a feat was not unthinkable. After all, there were pioneers like Inari One, a rival to Oguri Cap.
Inari One had claimed the Tokyo Daishoten before transferring to the central circuit, where she won the Emperor's Cup and the Takarazuka Kinen. She was the second Uma Musume in history to conquer both turf and dirt G1s. Yet, Rampage's brilliance remains undimmed. She was, undeniably, the first to achieve this dual dominance in the central circuit's G1 races.
"Sheesh, just how high will she climb?"
Rudolph, gazing out a window, murmured this with a mix of wistfulness and pride upon hearing of Rampage's victory, or so Ramone recounted. Seven G1 wins—a record tying the seven crowns Rudolph herself had claimed during her Twinkle Series days. Once, a senior had shared with her:
"Rudolph, sometimes I feel a pang of loneliness. Seeing the younger generation shine, surpassing my records and soaring higher—it's wonderful, proof that Japan's level is rising, that more Uma Musume can aim for the world stage. But at the same time, I can't help but think… my era is over. It's lonely, yet proud. We've passed the baton we received from our seniors to the next generation. That's what matters."
"…You're absolutely right," I replied.
My name is Dragoon Lance. Cool name, right? But I'm just an Uma Musume who hasn't even debuted yet. I barely got into Tressen Academy, and every day's a grind. Still, I believe that with steady effort, I'll make my debut someday.
"See ya, Lan-chan!"
"Later!"
Parting with my classmates, I headed to my dorm room to prepare for my daily training. I don't have a trainer yet, but my goal is to compete in the selection races and make a big splash. "Lan" is my nickname. I love my bold, gallant name, Dragoon Lance, but this nickname? I adore it. Why? Because…
"Rampage-senpai is just so amazing!"
"Yeah, yeah! Seven G1 wins, just like the President!"
"Conquering both turf and dirt… ugh, she's just too perfect!!!"
My idol and goal is Mejiro Rampage, the most talked-about Uma Musume right now. She's undefeated, racking up win after win. She's incredible, but also… so kind and approachable. She's like a star in the sky, yet she's easy to talk to. When I said I wanted to eat with her, she agreed without hesitation. Apparently, her peers call her "Lan," too, which makes me secretly thrilled to share that nickname.
"I want to be like her someday…"
Musing this, I was heading to the dorm when I bumped into someone.
"S-Sorry!!"
I panicked, worried I'd hurt them, but I was the one who fell. A hand reached out to help me up. And that person was—
"My bad. You okay?"
"R-R-R-R-R-Rampage… senpai!?"
"Yup, that's me."
I nearly froze from the shock, but then she said something out of the blue.
"Hey, you free right now?"
"H-Huh!? Free time? Uh, um… yeah, I'm free…"
"Cool. Mind helping me out with something?"
An request from my idol? No way I'd refuse.
"Totally fine!!!"
"Awesome! Thanks a ton. Nami-chan's out on some errand, so… c'mon, follow me."
I should've asked what I was helping with. If I had, I could've braced myself…
"Yo, what's good, hello, ciao!! Your memory's world record holder, the undefeated tyrant, the Triple Tiara, running on turf, running on dirt—Rampage's here!! Yo, everyone, been stacking good deeds?"
"Why, though?"
I ended up assisting with senpai's livestream. Should've asked. My job was simple, though—just hold a tablet to display comments clearly. I was relieved it was something I could handle.
"Yo, how was the February Stakes, everyone? I had a blast! Racing against Eagle, Dyna, Lady, and the others—they came at me fair and square, and it was intense! Honestly, I was a bit worried I might lose. But facing such fierce opponents got me so pumped I ended up setting a record! A world record? Nah, if those were easy, everyone'd be challenging Guinness, right~?"
Saw it live, and the dirt race's intensity was unreal!!
Regret only watching turf races now!!
Dyna's sprint had me sweating, thought she'd catch up!
Sorry, I'm a Lady fan now.
Same…
Yo, in the King's stream, you're hyping Dyna instead!?!
Eagle, obviously!!
Senpai's the PR ambassador for Tressen, streaming to showcase its charm at the director's request. Her streams always feature legendary guests, making them incredibly valuable. And, well, senpai's a legend herself.
"No worries, I'm just glad dirt's charm came through. It takes more power than turf, so the intensity's next-level. Now, today's theme is…?"
She glanced at me, and I held up the cue card.
"Hm? What's this? Ahem… Alright, so we planned to have Nami-chan as a guest to chat, but she bailed last minute. Guess she's busy since I'm stealing the spotlight, huh~?"
Yeah, she's probably swamped…
A trainer for an Uma Musume who pulled off a historic feat is built different.
You're the one who made her busy!
Chikuwa Daimyojin.
"Who said that? Anyway, since some of you have been asking me to recap my career, I figured now's the perfect time. So, here's the theme: The Undefeated Tyrant Who Conquered Turf and Dirt G1s—What Path Did She Tread?!"
With that, senpai stepped off-screen and dragged out a huge board listing her dazzling record: 16 races, 16 wins, 7 of them G1s. That's the same number of G1s President Symboli Rudolf won before rising to the Dream Trophy League.
Looking at this record again, it's insane.
Straight-up monstrous.
Her only saving grace is avoiding long-distance races.
For real.
"Well, long-distance has McQueen and Palmer, y'know."
WHAAAAAT?!
What's with this year's Mejiro crew?!
Mile and mid-distance have this beast and triple-crown Ryan, long-distance has McQueen and Palmer.
It's pure hell for other Uma Musume.
Short-distance is the only refuge…!
"Oh, right, short-distance… maybe I'll give it a shot."
Don't you dare say that!!
If you invade short-distance, we're done for!!!
Sorry!! I kinda wanna see it, though—no regrets, just reflection!!
I agree, but seriously, what do we do if she actually races?!
"Chill, chill, I'm not that shameless to tackle short-distance, okay?"
Says the one who conquered dirt!!
"Fair point~."
The stream went on like that. Watching a stream I'd always followed as a viewer in this way was an absolute honor.
"That's it for today!! Your world record holder, the undefeated tyrant, Mejiro Rampage, signing off!! Keep stacking those good deeds till next time~♪"
As the stream ended, senpai chugged a sports drink, stretched, and looked at me.
"Sorry 'bout that. Said you just needed to hold the tablet, but you ended up helping with a ton."
"N-No, it was an honor!! I've been watching your streams forever…"
"Oh, a fan? That's awesome~!"
That's why she's so popular. Unlike President Rudolf or Vice-President Ramone, she's so friendly and approachable, you don't feel too nervous around her. Well, I'm still a bit nervous…
"By the way, I didn't catch your name."
"D-D-D-D-Dragoon Lance!!!"
"Cool name! Thanks for today, Dra-Lan."
"Dra-Lan!?"
"Oh, was gonna call you Lan, but that's my nickname, so… sorry if you don't like it."
"N-No, I love it!!"
My favorite name combined with my idol's nickname? It's perfect. Dra-Lan—cute and awesome!!
"Stream's done, so wanna grab some food? As thanks, I'll spill some off-stream secrets."
"Y-Yes, please!!"
Senpai's called many things: the Turf Tyrant, the Dictator, the Triple Tiara. But to me, "Rampage-senpai" fits best. When I told her, she grinned and ruffled my hair. Then…
"As thanks for helping, anything you want?"
"Uh, um… c-could we… be friends!?"
"Hell yeah, we're buddies now, Dra-Lan."
"Y-Yes!"
That day, I became friends with my idol. And so, to become an awesome Uma Musume like her, I keep running.
"Aim to be as cool as senpai!"
Note: Dragoon Lance's name came from a cool mob Uma Musume I saw in the app. Fun fact—it was Rampage's original name early on.
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