[Today, Special Week has a makeup exam. I hope she passes.]
[However, she seems very confident.]
[Because Spe said she has the 'Luck Dice' given to her by Matikane Fukukitaru. This time, there will definitely be no problem.]
[If 30% is up to chance and 70% is hard work for most people, then for Spe-chan, at least 90% is left up to the Divine Fortuneteller Fukukitaru!]
[Others rely on strength for exams, Special Week relies on accumulated merit!]
Many cute Uma Musume couldn't help but laugh, especially those who knew Special Week. Spe-chan said she was confident today— so that was why.
"Uuuu... Trainer Mizuki, don't say it out loud!" A deep blush covered Special Week's fair face, and she bit her lip out of embarrassment. She was actually quite cute.
Was this the feminine charm of Japan's General?
[My beloved horse, you must work hard for the exam!]
[But compared to Spe-chan, Fukukitaru is the real deal— at least 95% is destined by fate for her!]
In a fortune-telling room at Tracen Academy:
Matikane Fukukitaru was staring at the screen in shock. She wrote about me? She was suddenly very nervous.
"But... Divine Fortuneteller? What's that? A nickname Trainer Mizuki gave me? It sounds like I'm incredibly powerful."
The diary continues:
[Fukukitaru is actually a good person. On a normal day, she loves doing divinations for Rice Shower, Doto, and Matikane Tannhauser, eager to grant them good luck. All three of them are world-class unlucky eggs.]
[But I have to say, Divine Fortuneteller Fukukitaru, you can't just pluck wool from Shiraoki-sama alone! One person carrying three unlucky eggs— I wonder if her merit points can hold out.]
[This is truly straining the Great Shiraoiki! Don't expect her to carry the weight of all that misfortune alone!]
[If you try, I fear that Shiraoki-sama won't be able to forgive you.]
At this moment, Matikane Fukukitaru immediately panicked. Trainer Mizuki has a point! Has she used up all of Shiraoki-sama's merit points?!
Rice Shower also felt very guilty, blaming herself for being useless. Meisho Doto started apologizing too. The words they read caused both of their minds to go haywire, and they immediately started bowing and apologizing frantically.
However, Fukukitaru told them not to panic. She already had a brilliant plan to top up Shiraoki-sama's merit to the max! No one knew yet, but they were about to pull off a legendary stunt at Tracen.
Yes, the three of them were secretly working away in the divination room. Anyone who sees it later will probably be dumbfounded!
[That's about it for today. Going to grab some lunch soon. No training this afternoon, and I don't have to write in the diary yet, so I'll just enjoy the day. I'll be going to Kyoto early tomorrow morning; the train ride takes about three hours.]
[If only I were rich, I'd just buy a plane and fly all over the country...]
[Man, days without training are so sweet. Slacking off for a day feels surprisingly good. Should I go fishing with Seiun Sky one day? Oh no, oh no, I'm actually starting to like this feeling!]
[What do they call this? Questioning Seiun Sky, becoming Seiun Sky, surpassing Seiun Sky.]
[No, no, how can I be so lazy? I'd be letting down Chairwoman Akikawa Yayoi, who thinks so highly of me!!!]
[I'll work harder tomorrow. Go for it, Mizuki!]
[Ei, Ei, Mun!]
The moment Mizuki stopped writing, a notification appeared in her head.
[Detection: Host has successfully uploaded the diary!]
[Congratulations! You have received rewards: Comprehension of the "Corner Recovery" skill, and Derby Trainer Experience.]
"Holy crap?!"
Mizuki was stunned when she saw these two rewards. She had hit the jackpot, both were extremely useful. The comprehension of the Corner Recovery skill would help her teach her Trainees how to restore some stamina during turns. Even better, this skill is the prerequisite to one of the strongest skills in the game!
Amazing!
As for the Japan Derby Trainer Experience, her mind was suddenly flooded with techniques for running the Derby. In an instant, techniques that should've taken her years to notice and refine were bouncing around her head.
Mizuki smiled. She was truly making a killing.
As she finished the last paragraph, the Umas saw it all.
Meanwhile, inside a luxury boutique in Tokyo:
King Halo's Mother was watching this scene. She was beautiful, aloof, noble, and elegant, seemingly looking down on everything. She read the log mainly to see if there was news about her daughter, King Halo.
In reality, while she looked cold on the outside, she was a bit of a goofball inside— how else could she have a daughter like King?
"This 'flying all over the country'... why does it look a bit unusual to me...?"
As a mature lady, she naturally understood more than the average Uma. But she blushed as she spoke.
'No, no, I'm overthinking it.'
Luckily no one saw her, otherwise, she'd look quite lewd.
In a residence in Tokyo:
"Wow, Trainer Mizuki is buying a plane? Sounds cool!"
"Mikki Rocket wants to ride in Trainer Mizuki's plane once, too... but, as expected, rockets are still way more powerful!"
Mikki Rocket was still a little girl, but she already had a decent grasp of astronomy. To her, the desire to explore G1 races was like humanity exploring the starry sky. There are countless difficulties in a rocket launch— the backflow of cold winds, the lack of fuel, the weight of the equipment and passengers— but she believed she could overcome everything to witness the scenery she longed for!
At the same time, she wanted to perform her idolized Overlord's Opera among the stars.
Naturally, unlike Mikki Rocket's excitement, Mejiro Ramonu couldn't hold back after reading the end.
Trainer Mizuki had just righteously criticized Seiun Sky for slacking off, but as soon as she tried it herself, she was hooked.
"Well, at least you weren't lazy in the end. You have some conscience, knowing that slacking would betray Chairwoman Akikawa Yayoi's trust in you. You still have a responsible attitude toward the Uma Musume under your name," Ramonu said.
On the surface, she was calm, but she was still a bit angry at Mizuki. After all, she still remembered this new Trainer calling her a "bad woman."
Don't ever think a woman doesn't hold a grudge!
Meanwhile, Mizuki went out for a stroll outside Tracen, planning to buy some bread. She wandered for several hours.
She decided to ask her beloved horses in the group chat if they wanted anything.
[Mizuki: @Everyone, everyone, please cheer for me! I've reached the bakery. Order whatever you want, it's on me.]
[Special Week: Really? Trainer Mizuki, thank you for the treat! Just a carrot bread for me, please. I'll have it for breakfast tomorrow.]
[Mizuki: @Special Week, your breakfast usually gets eaten as a midnight snack. I'll buy you two; eat one tonight.]
[Special Week: Wow, thanks, Trainer-san!]
Spe had been embarrassed earlier, but she was cheerful by nature and didn't dwell on it. Now that the Trainer was treating her to food, she minded the diary even less.
[Gold Ship: Haha, get me a 'mystery box' flavor. By the way, is there a wasabi flavor? Get one for McQueen, I'll sneak it to her.]
[Mejiro McQueen: @Gold Ship, you're so kind.]
McQueen was fed up. Did Gold Ship forget she was in the group too? One day, she would pay her back in kind.
[Silence Suzuka: By the way, Trainer Mizuki, we have many activities coming up that will need your cooperation.]
[Special Week: Yes! Chairwoman Akikawa Yayoi is organizing the first Welcome Party on January 30th. After that, there's even a Courage Test. I'm so excited!]
[McQueen: But everyone has to perform a talent then. If Trainer-san has good suggestions, you can tell us.]
[Mizuki: I see. Got it.]
Mizuki didn't know that the reason Chairwoman Akikawa was holding a Welcome Party was actually related to her diary. The diary was the best promotional tool for Tracen. By holding more activities, everyone would see how fun the academy was. It would make future races even more popular.
Akikawa Yayoi felt she was a genius.