I Just Wanted a Quiet Life... So Why Am I an Uma Musume Trainer?! Chapter 192 - 190: Fuji Kiseki Arc - Buds Bloom into Great F

Hachiman's POV

I want to focus on scouting Uma Musu, but there's no ti for that now. Air Groove's Osaka Hai is this week, and Fuji needs to be in top shape for the Satsuki Sho in two weeks. It's mostly fine-tuning now, so I won't push them too hard, but I'll keep an eye on their condition. Lately, new students have been peeking at our training sessions. Makes sense—they've only been here two or three days, and who wouldn't watch the undefeated "Empress" and the Classic favorite "Entertainer"?

Balancing both is the tricky part. Man, what do I do…

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CB: "Yo~! Just Hachiman? Perfect timing♪"

Hachiman: "? CB, what's up?"

CB: "Hey, Hachiman, you seem off lately. Got sothing bothering you?"

Hachiman: "Yeah… CB-san, mind listening for a bit?"

CB: "Sure, I'm all ears. What's up?"

Hachiman: "Who to scout—', , , , !! I'm the only choice!! I'm your top pick, right!?' …Can you let finish?"

CB: "Oops, sorry! But you talking about scouting's rare. Why now?"

Hachiman: "Well, I'm in my fourth year. Figured it's about ti for sothing big, (though I already got the news). Who'd be a good Uma Musu to pick?"

CB: "Hm~ Talent's key, but the most important thing is choosing soone you really want to train. Even if they're super talented, if you don't click, it's no fun, right?"

Whoa… CB's dropping so real wisdom. I'm kinda impressed.

CB: "So, pick soone in your head first, then see if you vibe with them. Like, I'm great with you, Hachiman—no awkwardness, right? And I know you trust ."

Hachiman: "How're you so sure?"

CB: "'Cause you only tease girls you're close to. You don't get deep with strangers, but with friends, you're all casual and chatty without realizing it. I notice, you know~! Haha♪"

Hachiman: "…I'm shocked. Didn't know you watched that closely. Guess all that stalking for training paid off."

CB: "I'm not a stalker! It's just aggressive recruiting!!"

Hachiman: "…That's part of it too?"

CB: "Yup, exactly♪ You talk like this with , but not others, right?"

Hachiman: "Yeah, not with others."

Damn, CB's been observing way more than I thought. Kinda flattering, knowing she's been paying attention.

CB: "So, yeah, I really want to be your trainee~ Can't you make it happen?"

Hachiman: "…CB. If you promise not to tell anyone, I've got sothing to say."

CB: "If you don't want it spread, my lips are sealed."

Hachiman: "Good, it's a deal. A few days ago, the chairman gave an order. Here's the deal."

I showed CB the sa paper I showed the other two. As she read, she started… glowing, like literally radiating light. But she also looked kinda flustered.

CB: "H-Hachiman… Does this an…?"

Hachiman: "Yeah, your words sealed it. Last sumr camp and this talk made decide. CB… no, Mr. CB, will you join my team?"

CB: "…"

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CB: "…YAAAAAYYYYY!!!" tackle hug

Hachiman: "Whoa!?"

She slamd into , knocking over. Her hug's so tight I can't move my arms. Sorry to ruin the mont, but my organs are about to pop out…!

Hachiman: "C-CB… ease up a bit, I'm dying…!"

CB: "Haha, sorry! I'm just so happy… You finally scouted , Hachiman. I've been waiting."

Hachiman: "Didn't an to keep you waiting. Here's to working together, CB."

CB: "Yup, you got it, Hachiman!!"

Didn't expect her to be this thrilled, but that's one down.

CB: "Oh, Hachiman, you're looking for four more, right?"

Hachiman: "Yeah, one's probably locked in already. Why?"

CB: "I've got soone in mind. Wanna hear about my friend?"

Afterword

CB's four-year-long wish finally blooms! This Yahari x Uma Musu chapter sees Hachiman officially scout CB, a heartfelt mont amid the chaos of Osaka Hai and Satsuki Sho prep. Who's CB's friend? The team's taking shape in Fuji's arc!

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