I Just Wanted a Quiet Life... So Why Am I an Uma Musume Trainer?! Chapter 159 - 158: For Tomorrow

Air Groove's POV

"…" I sighed.

What a waste! Being patted by Hachiman was wonderful at first, but to fall asleep right after… What was I thinking!? And then leaning my head on his shoulder… Ugh, how embarrassing!! I want more, but asking for it fresh out of the bath would be too much…

"I'll have to settle for this," I muttered.

Living Room

"Hachiman, I'm done," I said.

Hachiman: "Oh, that was quick. Warm enough?"

"No worries," I said. "My hair and tail are grood as usual, and bath ti was normal."

Hachiman: "Good to know."

"…Want to try?" I asked.

Hachiman: "…What?"

"Grooming my tail," I said.

Hachiman: "Cut the jokes. An Uma Musu's tail is a sensitive, important part. Even if we're close, a guy like can't just do that. I'd object, even if you're okay with it."

Ugh… Too forward, as expected. Hachiman's cautious nature strikes again.

"Just kidding, don't take it seriously," I said.

Hachiman: "Didn't sound like a joke."

"Forget that," I said. "You should bathe. I'll groom myself anwhile."

Hachiman: "Got it. Be right back."

…It wasn't really a joke, but oh well.

"Now, ti to groom," I said. "This place is surprisingly tidy for a bachelor pad. I never saw Hachiman's dorm room, but what was it like? The trainer's office was neat, so maybe his room was too… But he kept the Tiara Triple Crown dals under his bed, so he must've had a lot of stuff… I want to see his room."

So Ti Later

Hachiman: "Phew…"

"!" I started. "Hachiman, I grabbed so water."

Hachiman: "Oh, my bad. Should've offered you a drink. Sorry for the oversight."

"Don't worry," I said. "Tomorrow's the big stage. Better avoid anything unnecessary. And… where should I sleep? The sofa?"

Hachiman: "No way I'd let you sleep there. Don't worry, I've got a guest room ready. It's decently spacious, like a private room. There's bedding, so you should be comfortable."

So prepared… Wait, could there already be a woman!? No, Hachiman's not like that. He'd never neglect his trainer duties for romance. I swore to trust him—I won't doubt him now!

Hachiman: "What's up? You're making all sorts of faces."

"Nothing," I said. "I wondered if you had a woman, but I reminded myself you're not that kind of guy."

Hachiman: "A woman? No way… I gave up on that the mont I took this job."

"But there are attractive trainers with good personalities, right?" I said. "And Tazuna-san must be appealing to n."

Hachiman: "Sure, I won't deny that, but I've never seen female trainers or Tazuna-san that way. They're just colleagues."

"R-Really!" I said.

Hearing that, a wave of relief washed over . I'm not imagining it—I'm truly at ease. Hachiman has no one special right now. That ans it's ti to go all out!

Hachiman: "Uh, not to pry, but why do you sound so happy about that?"

"N-No reason!" I said. "I'm just glad you're not the type to get distracted by won over us!" The latest_epɪ_sodes are on_the novᴇlfire

Hachiman: "…Right."

We chatted about random things after that—cleaning, flowers, my mother, all sorts of topics. Hachiman doesn't talk much about himself, so I didn't push.

Ti ticked by, and it hit the dorm's usual bedti.

Hachiman: "Alright, ti to sleep. Follow , I'll show you the room."

"Right," I said.

Second Floor

Hachiman: "Here's the guest room. Not much stuff, but use it as you like."

"…Got it," I said.

Hachiman: "Night, then—Hachiman."

"Hm? What's up?" he said.

"Tomorrow's a big race for us," I said. "An unfamiliar track, a new distance. Victory's farther than usual. But… I'll win."

Hachiman: "Yeah."

"So I'll focus harder than ever tomorrow," I said. "Which ans… I want to do sothing now." ///

Hachiman: "? Do what—"

"…We can't do this tomorrow," I said. "So now's the only ti. Please… accept it." ///

(Hachiman: Whoa, what's with her today…? She's super clingy. First the head pats, now a hug. Been a while since the Emperor's Cup.)

Hachiman: "…" Pat pat

"!" I gasped.

Hachiman: "Just a bit. And don't tell anyone. If CB hears, she'll nag to do it for her too."

"…Of course," I said.

Ah… It feels so good. Even better than before. His warmth, his scent—it's all enveloping .

Minutes Later

"…I'm good now," I said. "Thanks for indulging , Hachiman."

Hachiman: "No big deal. Ready to sleep?"

"Yes, I'm fine," I said. "See you tomorrow."

Hachiman: "Yeah."

Door shuts

"…"

Flop

I collapsed face-first onto the bed. I'm buzzing with excitent—I need to cool down.

"~!!" Roll roll, flail flail

Okay, face-first was too much too soon!!

Afterword

Air Groove's emotional whirlwind, as you noted, is incredible! The Yahari crossover fuels her bold vulnerability and Hachiman's flustered care, creating a tender, electric mont before the Arima Kinen.

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