Chapter 39
"Master, here is today's academy daily."
Watching Toyama Hikaru massaging Stardust Mirage's legs to relax the muscles, Mihono Bourbon said without a hint of emotion as she handed over a magazine.
This was an internally produced publication of the Central Tracen Academy, reporting daily on news about Uma Musume races and events within the academy.
Exhausted and sore all over, Stardust Mirage casually took the magazine and flipped through it while lying down.
"Any news about Tokai Teio... Huh?"
Looking at the contents of the magazine in her hand, Stardust Mirage was utterly astonished:
"The French Uma Musume Academy is coming to Tracen for an exchange study soon?!"
"Yes, this matter was communicated to us trainers a few days ago," Toyama Hikaru replied casually.
Her massage technique was very skilled, quickly relaxing Stardust Mirage's fatigued legs which were screaming for a break.
"The date is two weeks from now... so around January 16th? Led by the legendary Uma Musume, Montjeu, they will conduct joint training and a simulated race with a team from a Tracen trainer. Interested parties should submit applications to the student council—Ah, that's the Montjeu who defeated El Condor Pasa at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe."
Recalling Montjeu's appearance and that Arc race, Stardust Mirage couldn't help but sigh:
"What a shame. If not for Montjeu, El Condor Pasa's ability was enough to win the championship—but this doesn't have much to do with a small team like ours with only two members. We just need to focus on training now."
"Huh? I already submitted the application form to Rudolf Symbol," Toyama Hikaru replied offhandedly.
"Oh, you already gave it to the Emperor? Good, I was afraid you forgot... Huh?!"
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"An exchange team led by Montjeu from the French academy. Opportunities to train with players of that level are rare. Why are there so few applications?"
Rudolf Symbol looked puzzled, staring at the mere three application forms in front of her.
"Because that's Montjeu ."
Air Grove handed the organized documents to the Emperor, then pointed to the photo on the first page featuring the beautiful woman with orange-brown long hair, continuing:
"This absolute tyrant with world-class strength has crushed the overseas dreams of one domestic Uma Musume after another. Her only loss was to Special Week on foreign soil. It's understandable that most people, to avoid affecting their Uma Musume's confidence, choose not to apply."
"Once enveloped by that level of aura, it's easy to start doubting oneself, even to the point of having one's will to run completely destroyed."
"The applying teams are Team Spica, which includes Special Week and Tokai Teio; Team Rigil, which includes Grass Wonder and others; and..."
The Emperor looked at the third form in her hand, her face darkening.
This sheet was even lacking a large portion of the racing resume compared to the other two teams. It was the application form from Team Draco.
"Why did Trainer Toyama Hikaru apply? I remember among her two in charge of Uma Musume, Mihono Bourbon hasn't officially debuted yet, and Stardust Mirage has only been racing for a month... Does she not know the strength of the French academy side?"
"Maybe she just wants to join in the fun, no need to mind her." Air Grove picked up the application forms from the other two teams and asked the Emperor:
"Which team should go? Rigil's active members include Taiki Shuttle, Hishi Amazon, and Narita Brian. Spica has Tokai Teio, Mejiro McQueen, and Gold Ship."
Judging purely by strength, Air Grove personally thought Team Rigil's active members were superior. However, Team Spica had Tokai Teio participating, so she wasn't sure which side Rudolf would choose.
"Let Team Rigil handle this exchange. Both Taiki Shuttle and Narita Brian are very strong runners. As for Hishi Amazon, being your disciple, Air Grove, you're well aware of her strength, right? It's fitting for them to represent Tracen in exchanges with the French team."
Rudolf pointed to the application form on Air Grove's left, preparing to instruct her to go and handle the publicity matters.
Ring ring ring!!
Rudolf's phone rang, interrupting their discussion. She immediately answered the call.
"What is it?"
Watching Rudolf say "uh-huh" and "ah" to the person on the phone, Air Grove spoke only after she hung up.
"...A favor owed is now coming back to bite me. It's a bit troublesome."
Rudolf Symbol put away her phone with a sigh, picking up the application form submitted by Toyama Hikaru from the table to examine it again:
"Stardust Mirage requested that I give her team a chance."
"What?!"
Air Grove certainly understood why Rudolf was troubled.
Rudolf had previously approached this Uma Musume named Stardust Mirage regarding Oguri Cap's matter and had said that if Stellar Mirage ever needed anything, she could come to her. That's why she was now hesitant about the request related to the exchange training.
But the most crucial question was, why on earth did Stardust Mirage's team want to engage in exchanges with the European and American side?
"Was it really Stardust Mirage who called? She doesn't seem like someone who would blindly challenge others. Isn't her goal Tokai Teio and the Classic Triple Crown?"
"It must be something Toyama Hikaru said to her."
Rudolf sighed again, making this guess.
Trainer Toyama Hikaru was usually a thorn in the academy's side, having driven away many of her Uma Musume with her hellish training methods.
Only one or two Uma Musume could endure her demands and stayed in her team. With the recent promising newcomer Stardust Mirage, she had changed her team name and was starting over.
Furthermore, unlike other trainers who were more upright, this trainer often resorted to underhanded methods when handling matters.
What kind of potion had she given Stardust Mirage to make her agree to use the favor on something like this?
Thinking of this, Rudolf couldn't help but get a headache.
She neither wanted to interfere with the academy's operational decisions due to personal feelings, nor did she want to flatly refuse Stardust Mirage—after all, she owed her a favor, and judging by Stardust Mirage's attitude, she just wanted to have a go against the French team...
"How about this?"
Air Grove, seeing the Emperor's awkward expression, smiled.
She reached out, took all three application forms in her hands, and slapped them down spread out on the desk in front of Rudolf Symbol, then continued:
"Isn't there still a full two weeks before the French team arrives for the exchange? Let's call all three teams here and have them discuss among themselves to decide clearly who will represent us."
"After all, President, you just said that Stardust Mirage only requested a chance. So, putting her team on the same starting line as Spica and Rigil should be enough, right?"
Rudolf Symbol pondered for a moment after hearing this, then shrugged and said:
"Theoretically, there shouldn't be any major issues, but I have a feeling Toyama Hikaru's goal isn't just this... She won't try to pull some trick, will she?"
"Then you handle her, President," Air Grove immediately replied. "Just tell her directly: 'Do not be unreasonable to the Central!'"
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