The mock race was over, and Tracen returned to its intense training schedule. This time, Chiya's team had one win and three losses.
Unexpectedly, the only one to win was Gold Ship. It was so illogical. According to his calculations, Rice Shower had the highest chance of winning, followed by Shirayuki, then Gold Ship, and finally Doto.
So far, only his prediction for Doto was accurate. The others were off by varying degrees.
Looking at the proud Gold Ship, Chiya walked up to her and said earnestly:
"Ship, you did well. You did a great job."
However, the reply he got was not one of humility, but of arrogance.
"Is that all?"
She crossed her arms and looked down at him. "I'm not saying you're wrong, Trainer, but you could be a little more impressed. I am the great Gold Ship. Is there any miracle I cannot perform?"
"Indeed, indeed," Chiya nodded repeatedly. Anyway, you won, so whatever you say is right.
"This was just a small taste. My true power has yet to be unleashed. Just wait, one day I'll gather a huge wave and blow away a dozen enemies, a real spectacle."
"Yes, I look forward to that day."
After praising her, Chiya turned his gaze to the remaining members. They all avoided his eyes.
"You three," he began. "Your race results exceeded my expectations. You all ran exceptionally well. To be able to compete on par with those famous Horse Girls as undebuted runners is no small feat. So, even though you lost, I have a special reward for you tonight. I'm treating you all to barbecue."
Hearing this, everyone's eyes widened.
"For real, Trainer? When did you become so generous?" Gold Ship asked with a look of disbelief.
"I'm talking about all-you-can-eat barbecue. Consider it a reward for your hard work. Of course, this is a one-time thing. Don't think you'll get this every time you lose a race."
"Trainer, can I go too...?" Meisho Doto asked cautiously. Her result was the worst of them all, last place.
"Of course, Doto. The reason you failed was not your fault. It was due to some kind of irresistible force. If you had run normally, you definitely would have been in the top five. I can guarantee that."
Hearing this, Doto relaxed a little. She knew her own shortcomings. To be encouraged by her trainer like this made her very happy.
"Barbecue with Onii-sama, hehe~"
Rice Shower giggled.
"That's all for today's training. We'll meet at the school gate at six. Dismissed."
""Yes, sir!""
After giving his instructions, Chiya walked towards the dorm. This was what it meant to have rewards and punishments. It was unrealistic to expect all of them to win, but they had all worked so hard. It wouldn't be right for him to do nothing.
In the past, he had been like that. He never praised them when they did well, nor did he comfort them when they were down. He just kept revising the training plans, completely ignoring their feelings.
Reality wasn't a game. Every Horse Girl had her own life, her own emotions. Only by considering their feelings and managing the relationship well could he become a qualified trainer.
It was such a simple truth, yet he had only just understood it.
He was so stupid.
From now on, he would enter the lives of each of his Horse Girls, try to understand them, and then make the best choices for them.
At the same time, Shirayuki returned to her dorm room.
She took off her clothes, threw them on the bed, wrapped herself in a towel, and went into the bathroom.
She was getting more and more used to female matters now. A quick shower after training to wash off the smell. Otherwise, after a while, the body odor was truly indescribable.
The common saying that beautiful girls always smell nice was pure nonsense. One time, she was too tired and went to bed right after returning to her dorm. The next day, she had a faint sour smell.
Sweat didn't decide its smell based on looks. Her skin was just like anyone else's; it tasted salty when she licked it!
As she was humming a song and showering, the bathroom door suddenly opened, and a brown-haired figure walked in.
Seeing the naked Shirayuki inside, her mouth slowly formed an 'O'.
"Dober-senpai, you're back." Seeing the person who had entered, Shirayuki turned off the water and greeted her.
The air hung still for a moment. With a bang, Dober, who had been at the door, vanished in a blur.
"Shirayuki!" her voice came from outside. "Why aren't you wearing any clothes!"
"I'm taking a shower?"
"Right, then why didn't you lock the door? No, wait, that's my fault. I should have knocked before coming in..." Dober rambled, her words a jumble. The sight of that flawless white body was too powerful, making her feel that it could only be admired from a distance, not defiled.
After apologizing, there was no more sound from outside.
Ten minutes later, Shirayuki came out of the bathroom, drying her hair. Dober was sitting on a chair, fixing her shoes. Beside her feet was a worn-out horseshoe.
"Are you going for self-training later, senpai?"
"Yes."
"So diligent."
Shirayuki looked at her.
"After that day, did any trainers approach you?"
Dober's hands paused for a moment.
"No."
"I see."
In that race, Dober had placed third. Although it was a good result, it wasn't enough for her.
Only by winning could she have the ability and the right to join a trainer's team.
The instructor had gone to such lengths to get her into the race, but in the end, she had wasted the opportunity.
Dober was filled with regret.
She had given it her all, but she still couldn't catch up to them.
This was the gap in talent, and it was despairing.
"Dober-senpai."
Looking at her biting her red lip, Shirayuki said, "I watched that race too. I think you were amazing to get that result."
After all, Shirayuki had also placed third. She knew firsthand the hardship and difficulty involved.
"It wasn't just me. My trainer also watched that race."
"Your trainer..." Hearing this, Dober looked up. "You mean the one who jumped from the spectator stands?"
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