Fujiwara Chiya, seeing his Horse Girl fall, was so anxious that he jumped directly from the spectator stands. Fortunately, his quick-witted companion beside him managed to pull him back.
That was the version of the commotion in the stands that was being spread among the trainers at Tracen.
Although the real reason was incredibly stupid, the outcome wasn't bad. Everyone had seen his concern for his Horse Girl.
But the more he heard this praise, the stronger his guilt became. The title was too fake for him. It would have been more fitting for Nase Fumino.
"Maybe I misunderstood him before. He's not such a bad person."
Whether it was the way he had silently helped her, or his anxious leap from the stands when Shirayuki fell, both had changed Dober's opinion of him.
He may be a pervert, but he's a good trainer.
"And then? What about your trainer?" Dober asked the stiffly smiling Shirayuki.
"My trainer said there's a problem with your running posture. Your center of gravity is too far back, which is not good for acceleration. Also, you still had energy left at the end of the race, which means your timing for acceleration was also wrong. If you had started accelerating before the turn, you might have been able to overtake the two opponents in front of you."
Hearing this, Dober quickly recalled her race. As she said, she had felt like she couldn't put out all her power when she accelerated, and she still had stamina left at the end, a far cry from her pre-race plan of crossing the finish line at the moment of exhaustion.
So it was a problem with my center of gravity?
The instructor had never mentioned that during training before.
That's right... no matter what, he's a trainer, definitely more professional than an instructor. He could easily spot these problems.
"I see. I'll work on it. Thank you, and thank your trainer." Dober gave her a solemn nod. This was the kind of knowledge she needed most right now.
"I'll go change my running form later and see if there's any improvement."
"It's hard to see the difference on your own, senpai. You need a trainer present."
"A trainer... But I don't have one," Dober's eyes dimmed a little.
"My trainer, he's always had high hopes for you."
"Shirayuki's trainer..." Dober hesitated.
Even if he wasn't as bad as she had imagined, the thought of him being a man still made her resistant.
Her ideal situation was to win a race, have many people want to sign her, and among them, she would choose a female trainer. That way, her skills would be recognized, and her future training would not be so uncomfortable.
But ideals were no match for reality. She couldn't even win.
"The reason those Horse Girls were able to win is because they each have professional guidance from a trainer. The instructor only teaches basic training, not the in-depth content. If you could receive more professional guidance, you would have definitely won that race."
Seeing her hesitation, Shirayuki quickly added.
"It's your fear of men, right? You're a bit resistant to training under Trainer Chiya. In that case, I'll convey the trainer's instructions for him."
"...What?"
Dober didn't understand what she meant.
"I can act on the trainer's behalf, telling you every instruction he gives. That way, you can receive a trainer's guidance without having to interact with a man."
"No... that would be too much trouble for you."
"It's no trouble at all," Shirayuki stood up. "Haven't you always wanted to overcome your condition? In that case, let's use my trainer as the target to overcome your fear. Use him for practice, getting a little closer every day. I'll be by your side, acting on his behalf to complete the training instructions."
"If you can't accept signing a contract so quickly, you can also apply to the instructor for a trial period under a trainer. If you don't feel it's a good fit, you can go back to the instructor's group. How about that?"
This proposal was almost perfect for Dober. It was entirely built on Shirayuki's hard work as a messenger. Looking at the white-haired girl who was so sincerely inviting her, Dober couldn't help but ask, "Shirayuki, why are you doing so much for me...?"
To you, I'm just a senior you've lived with for less than a month. We don't have a deep connection, and nothing major has happened between us.
But Shirayuki was constantly giving her all for her.
Was it because of her mother's request? To help her overcome her communication fears?
Dober didn't know, but she understood that a junior she had just met wouldn't put in so much effort for a senior who was so unworthy of the title.
Hearing her words, Shirayuki was silent for a moment.
"Because I love Horse Girls," she said. "I love the way they run on the track, their joy after a victory, and their unyielding spirit. To me, Horse Girls are the most beautiful beings in the world."
"So, Dober-senpai, after seeing you work so hard, I decided that I must help you shine on the track."
Her simple and pure words struck a chord in Dober's fragile heart. Her clear, azure eyes reflected her image.
This girl was different from other Horse Girls. Her words were as beautiful as an angel's song.
Could there really be such a good child in the world?
Perhaps. The one right in front of her was one.
Dober accepted her invitation.
She would temporarily train under Shirayuki's trainer and then make a decision.
That night, at the team's barbecue party, Chiya drank. Although the Chairwoman had forbidden him, he had to vent his excitement.
"It worked! Senior was right! It doesn't matter if you can achieve it, just paint the picture first..." he slurred, his face flushed.
"Rice... can't drink alcohol, but Rice can drink juice with Onii-sama," Rice Shower said, holding a glass of juice beside him.
"You can drink when you grow up."
"Yes. Then Rice will drink with Onii-sama."
"Boss, another plate of chicken skin!"
"Gold Ship-san, aren't we ordering a bit too much?"
"Not at all, not at all! This is just the beginning!" she said loudly.
"Two more beers over here!"
Shirayuki waved her hand, her head swaying, her words slurred.
"Shirayuki-san, you can't drink! Oh... how are you already drunk?" Meisho Doto frantically tried to stop her.
The rowdy night passed. The next day, an orange figure pushed open the door. Smelling the foul odor in the room, she frowned.
"This brat! I knew he didn't show up for work for a reason!"
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