I Just Wanted a Quiet Life... So Why Am I an Uma Musume Trainer?! Chapter 182 - 180: Fuji Kiseki Arc - Training for the Satsuk

Fuji Kiseki's POV

A week after the Yayoi Sho, and the Classic season's buzzing. It's a bit awkward to say, but I'm the favorite for the Satsuki Sho after winning the trial race. There are other strong girls out there, but my undefeated record from Junior class and a G1 win seem to be hyping things up. So this is the pressure Air Groove felt…

And get this—so are already calling a "Triple Crown lock." Hachiman Trainer-san warned my long-distance talent's lacking. I'm grinding stamina training just to survive the Derby.

Fuji: "Sigh… Wonder what the fans would think if they knew my limits?"

Air Groove: "What's that? Worried about sothing?"

Fuji: "Oh, Air Groove… A little. How much do you know about the rumors?"

Air Groove: "About you? 'Satsuki Sho favorite' and 'Triple Crown lock,' right?"

Fuji: "Yeah, that's about it…"

Air Groove: "But there's talk about Hachiman too. Depends on how you look at it—could be good or bad."

Fuji: "Huh?"

What's that an…

Air Groove: "Simply put, if you win the Triple Crown, Hachiman's a top-tier trainer. If not, he's a third-rate one riding our coattails."

Fuji: "What!?"

Air Groove: "Seems soone's got it out for him. Even after my strong words in the Arima Kinen interview, they're still at it. Must really hate him."

Fuji: "Why would they…"

Air Groove: "No idea. But focus on what's ahead. We both check our fan letters, right? Hachiman used to sort them, but we can't let him bear all the hate. Agreed?"

Fuji: "Absolutely. We can't let Hachiman take all the heat… Hey, Air Groove, can I ask you sothing?"

Air Groove: "What?"

Fuji: "If I win the Satsuki Sho—"

Fuji: "Hachiman Trainer-san, ready for today's training!"

Hachiman: "Yo… You're fired up."

Fuji: "Gotta be! I'm aiming to win the Satsuki Sho and race in the Derby! No ti to slack!"

Hachiman: "Good enthusiasm, but don't burn out."

Fuji: "Yup♪"

Air Groove: "One month to the Satsuki Sho, two and a half to the Derby. Not much ti. What's Fuji's training plan?"

Hachiman: "Got it covered. Fuji, on Tuesdays and Fridays, you'll wear these shoes."

Fuji: "These…!? They're heavy!"

Hachiman: "Yup, the horseshoes are three tis heavier than usual. You'll train with them. Normal routine, but no hill dashes with those—they're too much. Instead, hill dashes on Saturdays. If you hit the target ti, your legs'll hold up for the Derby."

Fuji: "Sounds like a tough month."

Hachiman: "But the week before the Satsuki Sho, we'll go light—no heavy shoes, just race-specific training. Lucky we've got soone with Nakayama 2500m experience. Best backup ever."

Air Groove: "Not backup—I'm your trainee. I'll lend my strength whenever you need."

Now I really can't lose!

Hachiman: "For the next three weeks, I'm forging you into shape. It'll be rough, so brace yourself."

Fuji: "I'm ready. I want to live up to your expectations. I'm Fuji Kiseki—I'll show everyone my ultimate 'Kiseki'!"

Hachiman: "Alright, let's start."

After Training

Fuji: "Never realized how light my usual shoes are until today~ Whew, I'm a bit wobbly♪" Newest update provided by novel(ꜰ)ire

Air Groove: "You seem thrilled for soone wobbling."

Fuji: "How could I not be? Hachiman Trainer-san made this plan for ! Your Osaka Hai's coming up too, so maybe it's prepping us both. Hanshin's got hills."

Air Groove: "True… Hachiman's nus are for us. We just answer with results. I still want to get stronger."

Fuji: "Haha♪ Then I've gotta get way stronger to prove I'm the best♪"

Air Groove: "Yeah, exactly."

Afterword

Fuji's fired up for the Satsuki Sho in this Yahari x Uma Musu chapter, facing hype and hate! Heavy horseshoe training and Air Groove's support push her toward the Derby dream, with Hachiman's reputation on the line. (Those shoes scream Gold Ship vibes!)