I Just Wanted a Quiet Life... So Why Am I an Uma Musume Trainer?! Chapter 191 - 189: Fuji Kiseki Arc - Hachiman’s Scout Candid

Hachiman's POV

Training with Tojo-san's done, and I asked Air Groove and Fuji to stay in the clubroom. The reason's obvious: the team. Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs novel[f]ire

Hachiman: "I need to fill you in on why the chairman called earlier. It affects our future. Long story short, I've been promoted to team trainer as of today."

Air Groove: "Finally, Hachiman!"

Fuji: "That's aweso! You're officially a veteran trainer now!"

Hachiman: "Hold the cheers. That's not the main issue. This is."

I showed them the outline Tazuna-san gave . They studied it seriously, and then…

Fuji: "I see… Picking one freshman's tough when we don't know who's out there. You'll decide after the selection race, right?"

Air Groove: "It's scheduled soon. But Hachiman, if you can scout four from current students, you could finalize the team quickly, no?"

Hachiman: "Sure, I could, but my problem's too many candidates. Not to brag, but do you know how many Uma Musu want as their trainer?"

Fuji: "Yeah… you've probably got a ton of options."

Hachiman: "Exactly."

Air Groove: "But mid-distance and long-distance are already set, aren't they?"

Hachiman: "Huh? Those are the most competitive slots."

Why's she acting like it's a done deal?

Fuji: "Co on, you've got your favorite, Rice Shower. And CB-senpai's been hitting on you hard. Weren't you eyeing her too?"

Hachiman: "…Yeah, fair, but do I really seem that into Rice?"

Air Groove: "You should notice by now your attitude toward Rice Shower's different."

Was I that obvious…? Well, that settles mid-distance and long-distance with those two. Now for short-distance, mile, and dirt…

Hachiman: "Know any Uma Musu good at short-distance, mile, or dirt?"

Air Groove: "Let's see… Suzuka's taken, Dober's contracted, the president can run but it's not her forte, Brian's not mile-focused, and Taiki's with Tojo-san. I'd say Fine's a good pick. Others don't quite fit."

Fuji: "From the dorms… For short-distance, Nishino Flower stands out, but Miho's Bakushin-O is probably better. Karenchan's already got a trainer, so she's out. For mile, how about Takion, Scarlet, or Vodka? Oguri's solid too. For dirt, maybe Agnes Digital or Smart Falcon?"

Hachiman: "That's the vibe for non-freshn. But I can't just pick from Ritto dorms—that'd stir jealousy, even if unintentional."

I'll think it over more… Watching the selection race before deciding's a good move. No rush—team's set as long as I choose by April's end. For now, I'll narrow the candidates.

Hachiman: "Thanks, you two. That helped clear things up. Sorry for keeping you."

Fuji: "No big deal. If you need to talk, I'm here anyti."

Air Groove: "Fuji's right. You rely on us, so rely on us more. We'll live up to your expectations."

Hachiman: "You're already doing more than enough… But yeah, I'll lean on you if needed."

Trainer's Room

Hachiman: "…click click"

Haven't touched this in a while… the debut list. Three years already? Never thought I'd use it like this.

Slide

Okino: "Yo, Hikigaya! Heard you're a team trainer now! Congrats!"

Minamisaka: "Finally joining us as a team trainer. Congratulations."

Hachiman: "I'll take the congrats, but keep it down. If an Uma Musu hears, I'm ghosting tomorrow."

Tojo: "You really plan to keep this quiet? That'll make it harder to gauge their true potential."

Kuronuma: "Just announce it. Might take so weight off your shoulders."

Hachiman: "No way. That'd destroy my peace. This room could get sward by Uma Musu any second."

Okino: "Co on, it's not that bad… But I can't deny it, 'cause that's proof of your skill. Got it."

Kuronuma: "Tough life, huh?"

Hachiman: "How'd you guys handle it?"

Okino: "I—'Oh, I can guess, no need to say.' Asking just to brush off, huh?"

Probably judged by groping Uma Musu thighs, right? Okino's passion's admirable, but that's straight-up creepy.

Afterword

Rice and CB are locked in—saw that coming! Hachiman's team-building begins in this Yahari x Uma Musu chapter, with Air Groove and Fuji helping narrow candidates. The pressure's on with short-distance, mile, and dirt slots to fill, plus a freshman pick. Fuji's arc builds toward the Satsuki Sho!

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