Japan's first overseas G1 title—Dubai World Cup—falls to Mejiro Rampage, the undefeated legend dubbed Tyrant for her dominance. Her turf-to-dirt shift stunned many, but now it's clear: it was for this moment.
"Dyna, Saber! Photo time, us three!" Rampage calls.
"But… I got seventh," Dyna hesitates.
"Anyone complains, I'll shut 'em up!" Rampage declares.
"That's abuse!" Dyna laughs.
"She can pull it off—scary," Saber adds.
"Poll time! Who's cool with them in the pic? Hands up!" Rampage shouts.
"Yes!" the crowd roars.
"Settled," Rampage grins.
"That unity's unreal!" Dyna exclaims.
Saber's fourth and Dyna's seventh spark no scorn—only praise for battling global titans. With Rampage at the apex, flanked by her compatriots, Japan's pride soars.
Headlines erupt: "Japan's Uma Musume conquer the world!" "True world champion!" "Tyrant Mejiro Rampage rules!"
Rampage's favored publisher, on-site in Dubai, prints these by noon, a record-breaking hit. They banked on her victory, prepped and waiting. Hearing this mid-interview, Rampage sighs, "Glad I didn't lose."
"America?" Dyna asks.
Relaxing in Dubai post-race, Saber drops a bombshell.
"I'm sure now. I'll train overseas," Saber says.
"Like Sirius-senpai," Rampage teases.
"You named her!" Dyna laughs.
Sue-chan's proxy role ties it to Sirius's past expeditions.
"Fourth in a world-top race—not enough. I didn't beat you, but I can compete globally," Saber says.
The race solidified her confidence. Eric's words—her potential in America—pushed her further. She came to challenge Rampage, not expecting global reach, but now she's ready for the grueling path.
"It'll be tough," Rampage warns.
"Bring it. A knight forges her blade in America to cut down the Tyrant," Saber retorts.
"Do you. I won't stop you," Rampage says.
"I'd go anyway," Saber replies.
She'll lean on Irene and Bunny, bonded from the stream, for her American quest.
"Learn English first—your classroom stuff's weak," Rampage advises.
"I'll try…" Saber mumbles.
"I gotta step up!" Dyna adds.
"You too?" Rampage asks.
"Nah, domestic first. I'll take the Kashiwabara Memorial," Dyna vows.
Seventh humbled her—she's not world-ready yet. She'll build strength in Japan, aiming for the G1 Kashiwabara.
"What about you, Rampage? Kashiwabara?" Dyna asks.
"Europe's next. Depends when I acclimate," Rampage replies.
Each takes a different path: Saber to America, Dyna to Japan, Rampage to Europe. Yet their destination aligns, sparking smiles.
"Never thought I'd aim overseas," Dyna says.
"Same. I just wanted to beat you," Saber adds.
"Damn, you guys love me," Rampage laughs.
"As rivals we wanna crush," they retort in unison.
Rampage grins, wishing Flora's vibe was this pure—not so sticky.
"Europe means turf?" Saber asks.
"Turf's my root. Dual G1s—turf and dirt? Epic," Rampage says.
"Europe's doomed," Dyna laughs.
"Assuming I'll win?" Rampage teases.
"You won't lose," they say, their trust absolute.
"Can't let you down now," Rampage mutters.
"Sorry, but you changed us," Dyna says.
"Your fault we're like this. Don't lose till we settle it," Saber adds.
"Bring it. Don't you dare run weak," Rampage fires back.
She's grateful—they remind her she can still charge forward.
"Huh!? Rampage just smiled at something I'd never forgive!" Flora gasps.
"Even I'm shook, sis," Takanotsume says.
"I'm already done," Flachon adds.
"Harsh, Taki-chan, Fla-chan!" Flora whines.
Dyna and Saber's pure rivalry burns clean. Flora's love-laced obsession? That's different.
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