racecourses nationwide of those, you student will be debuting here, at Kasamatsu Racecourse
Just getting right into it , huh? Rudy said
Why's his map so good?! Mini said
Should you perform well, you may even be invited to the nearby Nagoya Racecourse
There, you can run in the Tokai Derby, the Tokai region's most prestigious race only a handful of racers make it that far
But if you do, only the highest of glory awaits you
Huh?
That's just the regionals though, right? what about the Twinkle Series?
Ah... The national races, yes?
Well, That's not something you need to worry about the racers there are on a whole other level the teacher said
A whole other level Belno said
Cap said Nice Sound like fun with a smile on her face
What do you...
SNORE!
Cap was sleep talking!
She's sleeping?! Belno said on her mind
Was she just talking in her sleep? Belno said
In the cafeteria!
I'm so hungry! what's on the menu today?
I didn't make a single friend Belno cryed
I really need to stop being such a shut-in and put myself out there more she's on her own too
Well, she didn't seem like a bad person and I did just say I should put myself out there more!
H-hey there! Belno said too cap
Can I sit here?
Cap nooded her head saying okay
Belno said Thank you!
All ITEMS ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT!
Can you believe the cafeteria's all-you-can-eat? I suppose a healthy appetite is key for growing Umamusume! Belno said too cap
Cap nooded!
I even took two whole croquettes myse...Belno paused
She saw Cap eating a bunch of rice a big food that is taller than her!
The Next moment
Chef! We're out of ingredients! We're also out of rice!
The Chef said Who's the wise guy who said we should do all-you-can-eat?
Belno sweating where she was! Hearing what the chief was saying
Wait, That was me! the chef said
Hey,check it out ...wow...
Is that all for her
Cap was eating a big rice that is not going too finish
Wait, is the girl next to her ... No way...
There goes my appetite...
And cap finished the food in a second!
Ah, h-hey, Wait!
Do you want to be friends with...
Cap gave the plate to the chiefs they were scared this time they will go broke!
Second, please. cap said
Then the chiefs closed
Closed Down!
But why...
Um, if you're still hungry, you can take mine Belno said
Can I ?! cap sparkly happy
What's the hell's her deal? They're totally out of place
Let's go , sweetie! it's getting dark!
Coming! a little girl said
oh you look at your clothes...A bunch of grass got on me! Cap looked at the little girl and her mom
Hey, Mama, can I go down the slide one more time?
Okay, just once
Yay!
Then cap continue to run! cap went back to her dormitory
KASAMATSU TRACEN ACADEMY DORMITORY
Cap put her dirty shoes on her locker!
Yo, Dust Bunny Rudy called cap
You're getting back pretty late aren'tcha?
Rudy, Norn and Mini was there
What the hell were you doing out so... Rudy said
My time was slower today Did I mess up my pace? I better fix it... cap was thinking
And cap ignored them
Rudy froze like cap gave her emotional damage
IGNORED!
Ah, good eve... Belno said
Hey, you! Don't ignore me! Rudy said too cap
Mini was laughing at cap and Norn was busy pressing her phone
When I talk to you, you reply, got that?!What the hell's your problem?! Rudy said
What's going on?! Hey, cut that out Belno said
Shut up, runt Mini said
We're the same height! Belno said
So Dust Bunny, looks like you're my roommate thing is, l've just got so much luggage and it takes up so much space which means there's nowhere for you to sleep
Norn Ace eyes was black with a scary bully smile why she tap at the board
STOREROOM!
So sorry about this, but you think you could sleep here tonight, little Dust Bunny? Norn said too cap
The storeroom?! just what are you trying to... Belno said
Cap separate Norn and Belno , belno and Norn looked at cap
I'm not sure why you're upset, but fighting's bad Let's all get along! cap said to Norn and Belno and the others
And Roger that on the room. Good luck unpacking see ya Cap said with no anger on her face nothing
Mini, Rudy and Belno was like ????
What the hell's her deal? Rudy said again
Maybe she's just stupid? mini said
How boring Norn said
STOREROOM
Cap opened the door
A whole room to myself! cap was blushing with sparkle
My very own room! with fluffy blankets! and pillows cap said
I even have electricity! cap jumped on the blanket
Amazing... Luxury as far as the eye can see! Am I in heaven?! cap said fluffy the blanket in sparkly
VISION MAY DIFFER FROM REALITY
The food's extra tasty and it's all-you-can-eat! and all my new friends are so considerate! cap was thinking!
Thank you so much for letting me attend Kasamatsu Academy...Mom
Cap slept !
TA-DA Well?
Aren't you cutie! it looks good on you! But wow... i can't believe you're going to the academy cap's mom said
When you we're little, your knees we're so weak...her mom said
it's all thanks to you, mom You gave me all those massages every single day cap said
But are you sure? I know the academy costs a lot...cap said
Don't you worry about that Compared to our grocery bills, it was pocket change cap's mom said
I'm really, truly sorry about that...cap said
Don't be her mom said
There's nothing wrong with a child who likes to eat as much as you like run as much as you like... And become the Umamusume you we're meant to be
As cap slept a tear came out of her eye
it was morning Mini came to the storeroom
STOREROOM!
Five o'clock in the morning surely our little Dust Bunny is fast asleep
But too bad! She won't escape me, even in her dreams!
Now then... Ahem
Rise and shine! wakey, wakey, Dust Bunny! Mini opened the door
she was not there!
Huh?
Did she pack up and go home already? mini said
On the wall
TRAINING SCHEDULE 4:00 STRETCH...
A guy named jones was running saying We've reached the thousand meter Mark!
Just who will take home the Tokai Derby crown?!
At last, the real race begins! from way outside comes kitahara Jones! he's making his move!
Kitahara Jones speed up! kitahara Jones...takes home the gold!
Why cap looks at Jones with a cold look!
She saw everything... Jones said
Gray hair...Almost like ash...Those are some flexible knees Jones said
I didn't get much sleep
Good morning! Did you sleep okay last night? Belno said too cap
Yes, like a rock! cap was so happily sparkly
Huh? Wait, in the storeroom?
All right, Listen up! The teacher said
Uh, so today, we're going to show you how racing with gates works
You'll be running 800 meters on the dirt course
You'll run on similar tracks at your debut races, so treat this like the real deal you'll race in groups of four and remember, the race don't start until the gates open
No crap we're not morons Rudy said
No way, look! Belno said
Those are trainers! do you think they'll scout us? Belno said
Training sweats? cap said
Wait, you don't know? Belno said
Trainers are the ones who oversee our race training Once you've been scouted by trainers and join their team, you can enter races
Oh she doesn't look interested Belno said
Now then... who am I scouting this year?
I'm thinking Fujimasa March
Hey, Wait, she's my first pick!
Wait, you guys too?! Forget it! I had my eyes on her even before she entered the school!
will we finally witness a star being born? Jones said Jones is also a trainer
I doubt it!
Ah, They're starting
Right, on your marks...Get set
Start!
Fujimasa March went fast
What a clean Start
Her from'ssl sharp too!
She's got the making of the racer, all right! Looks like we've found this gen's ace, right Jo?
Huh...She's pretty good
Time, 50.8 Seconds! Fujimasa March Win
Fifty Seconds?! That's it! I call dibs!
Come on! That's no fair! Amazing
Please consider...
No wonder she got a scholarship the kid's got talent
No join my team! Could you not interrupt the lesson?
Not that it matters Not like she'd join my team anyways Jones said
Oh well Next Group
That ashen haired Umamusume is a new student here? whoa, she really is flexible jones said
STRETCH STRETCH STRETCH
Cap keep stretching
Isn't she a little too flexible? Jones said
Okay we've got this!
Nod Nod Nod
Don't lose to the little Dust Bunny! Norn said
No way that's not happening! No way Rudy and Mini said
What are you doing now? Rudy said too cap
On your mark...
Mini was busy untie cap's shoelace
Get set
Start!
Cap started tied back her shoelace why mini and Rudy run
H-hold on, what are you doing?! Belno said
My shoelace came undone... Cap said
Your shoelace?! Belno said
Rudy said You shoulda tied your shoes before you entered the gates!
Come on! We're running out of time! Belno said
At this rate...Well never catch up...
The Next morning cap was running her speed was fast that she passed Rudy and Mini
Mini said the first place is mine
It mine Rudy said
A flash of light cap crosses them like it nothing with a heavy speed
Huh?!
An silently what the fuck on Norn,Rudy and Mini face
March was looking at her like a rival eye
She's fast! But more importantly... what's with that running stance How can she run leaning forward like that is it her shoulder? her back? No... its her knees!
Their insane flexibility allows for that insane form! There aren't any stars here Jones said
A racer people can see themselves in someone you wanna cheer on from the bottom of your heart 😚
Jones cried tears of joy saying I finally found one... At last, a star!
Time,51.1 Seconds! cap win
I can't believe my shoelace came undone I need to be more carefully cap said
Wh-what the hell... what the hell even are you?! Rudy said
H-hey,Hey! H-h-hold on a sec! ouch Jones said
Ah, it's kitahara Jones please not forget that!
Your there! what's your name Jones asked cap
Cap was untie her hair
Oguri Cap!
Cap as in peak...Thats a great name the names Jo Kitahara!
How'd you like to take on the world with me, Oguri Cap?!
Oguri Cap!
