Akikawa Yayoi mandated that all undebuted Horse Girls participate in an internal mock race to enhance their competitive spirit.
Typically, a Horse Girl's debut race is in July of each year. The six months leading up to it are a preparation period.
Akikawa wanted to make full use of these six months to let the Horse Girls adapt to the race environment ahead of time.
While it was a good idea to let them adapt early, wasn't this a bit too soon? They were still clueless, and they were already supposed to race?
Unlike a selection trial, this mock race was quite formal. It had all the proper procedures, like popularity polls, pre-race introductions, and a post-race Winning Live—everything was included.
This was an unprecedented event for the entire academy. It was like they had moved the central racetrack right onto campus.
What is this, starting them from the cradle?
After a morning of discussion, the details of the race schedule were finalized. It would mainly consist of three distances: a 1200-meter sprint, a 1800-meter mile race, and a 2000-meter medium-distance race.
Originally, there was also a 2500-meter long-distance race, but considering the skill level of the new students, making them run a long distance would be like a death sentence, so it was ultimately canceled.
With the distances set, the next step was scheduling.
There would be one race per week, fixed on Friday afternoons, where Horse Girls would compete in the three distances. This was not only a training method for the Horse Girls but also a way for trainers to showcase their skills.
All winning Horse Girls could introduce their teams to the audience to attract the interest of other new students. In other words, it was like a martial arts tournament to win a bride; powerful teams would get more exposure and a better chance of attracting talented prospects.
This was a golden opportunity for Chiya. Coincidentally, everyone on his team was undebuted, giving them all the right to participate.
While it wasn't exactly something to be proud of, having more participants meant a higher chance of winning.
No matter what, he had to get his name out there and let the students know that a team like his existed at Tracen.
And so...
Horse Girl, engage!
"Let's go, Shirayuki-san!"
An arm suddenly grabbed his. Chiya turned his head.
There was no one behind him.
Oh, it wasn't me, it was Shirayuki.
After class, Special Week grabbed her hand, ready to head to the cafeteria.
"Wait just a minute!"
Suddenly, another person came up from behind and draped an arm over Shirayuki's shoulder.
It was a brown-haired Horse Girl wearing a mask.
Cow-tador... no, Horse-tador.
"Sorry I didn't get to say hi after class. I'm El Condor Pasa. Can I call you Yuki-chan?" she asked, leaning in enthusiastically.
"Okay," Shirayuki nodded instinctively.
By the way, doesn't 'Yuki-chan' sound a bit weird? You could just call me 'Shirayuki'.
When he first saw her snow-like shoulder-length hair, Chiya had named her 'Shirayuki' without a second thought. He kind of regretted it now; he should have thought it over more carefully.
But it was too late to change it. He couldn't exactly go to the Chairwoman and say, 'Excuse me, could you let me change my name?'
Following El Condor Pasa, another classmate approached.
A girl with a serene face, blue eyes, and the air of a traditional Japanese beauty stood before Shirayuki.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Shirayuki-san. My name is Grass Wonder." She touched her cheek and gave a slight bow. "I'm surprised the new student is such a cute girl."
"No... if we're talking about cute, I think everyone here is cuter than me."
"Oh my, is that what you think, Shirayuki-san...?" Grass Wonder covered her mouth, her eyes crinkling with a smile.
"If you don't mind, can we go to the cafeteria with you as well, Fujiwara Shirayuki? We're all very curious about your previous school."
"Everyone, this white swan already has an appointment with me. It is not beautiful of you to intrude like this," TM Opera O chimed in, always speaking in her theatrical tone.
"N-no, if we're being technical, I was the first to invite her!" Special Week retorted immediately.
"But she didn't answer you, did she, Spe-chan?" TM Opera O tapped her own forehead, looking completely in control.
"Huh? I guess she didn't!"
"Then I shall take my leave with Shirayuki-san," TM Opera O said, taking her hand.
"Wait a moment, Opera O," El Condor Pasa interrupted. "If we're being technical, Yuki-chan didn't answer you either, did she?"
"What... I, the strongest and most beautiful overlord, have been rejected?"
"So Yuki-chan is coming with us."
Looking at the chaotic group, Shirayuki's eye twitched.
Incredible. Is this how girls form bonds? I can't even get a word in.
And the 'transfer student' status was ridiculously powerful. She had instantly become the center of attention. Everyone was curious about the newcomer, wanting to know her interests and experiences.
This was the time. If she could showcase her unique qualities, she could quickly leave a deep impression on them.
I have to seize this opportunity! Use this brief advantage to become a special existence in their eyes.
With that thought, Shirayuki clapped her hands. "If you don't mind, why don't we all go together? I'd actually like to get to know everyone."
Hearing her words, the arguing stopped.
"That's a good idea! Let's all go together," Special Week immediately agreed, with a 'why didn't I think of that' expression.
It wasn't a private room, just the cafeteria. Anyone could sit anywhere.
"Then I shall bestow my precious time upon all of you," TM Opera O said, lifting her head proudly.
With a consensus reached, the group of girls set off, with Shirayuki at the center.
This is it.
"As long as I can maintain this 'special' status in everyone's eyes, they can all become my wings. It's just like a boy transferring into an all-girls school... Wait, am I about to start a harem?"
"A harem, your head!"
Smack! A fan hit Chiya on the back.
"What nonsense are you muttering about over here?"
"Holy crap, Chairwoman Akikawa!?"
"Holy crap, Chairwoman Akikawa!?"
"What's wrong, Shirayuki-san?!"
"Ah, no, it's nothing..." Shirayuki laughed awkwardly, then refocused her attention on Chiya.
"Watch your language," Akikawa Yayoi said, pressing her fan against his mouth.
"My apologies..."
After she retracted her fan, Chiya touched his lips.
"What brings you here, Chairwoman?"
"Because this is the entrance to my office, Trainer Chiya." Akikawa stood on her tiptoes. "And what are you doing standing here talking about wings and harems? Have you lost your mind?"
"No, I've never felt so clear-headed."
"Really...? Tracen isn't a place for your love affairs. And can't you act a little more reliable? Tazuna is looking after you all the time. Try to cause me a little less trouble."
"Regarding that, I am deeply sorry." Chiya reached into his pocket and pulled out a pack of cigarettes.
"Chairwoman, have a smoke."
"I don't smoke!" she slapped the pack away. "Since when did you pick up a habit like smoking?"
"My senior left it on the table last time we went drinking."
"Alcohol rots the brain. You're forbidden from drinking from now on."
"Huh? Yes, ma'am..."
Facing the Chairwoman's authority, Chiya obediently nodded.
Why do I feel like she's acting just like his mother?
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