I Just Wanted a Quiet Life... So Why Am I an Uma Musume Trainer?! Chapter 194 - 192: Fuji Kiseki Arc - Glass and Blue Rose

Hachiman's POV

Alright, I've got a plan to see Wing Arrow's moves. Now for Rice. Timing's tricky, though. Bringing this up in the cafeteria? Instant ga over. Hmm… Maybe ask her to join Fuji's training today? Nah, that feels kinda scummy.

Hachiman: "What to do…"

Rice: "Onii-sama, what's wrong?"

Ardan: "Troubled, Anii-sama?"

Hachiman: "Hm? Oh, yeah, sorta. I've got sothing to talk to Rice about, but how to bring it up… Wait, huh?"

Rice: "? Sothing about ?"

Oh, God, you give rewards and trials, don't you?

Hachiman: "Uh, yeah, but it's tough to say here."

Rice: "D-Did I do sothing bad—'Stop that thought.' Okay… But, Onii-sama, you don't usually have business with …"

How can I say it when she's right here—the one who swore she'd only take as her trainer? Scouting her in front of her? Impossible! What kind of nightmare difficulty is this!?

Ardan: "…Anii-sama, is this sothing you don't want others to hear?"

Hachiman: "…Yeah. (You, specifically!)"

Ardan: "Then how about the courtyard?"

Rice: "Eh? But wouldn't there be tons of people there now…?"

Ardan: "Hehe, it's fine."

Hachiman/Rice: "?"

Courtyard

Rice: "Huh, it's pretty empty?"

Ardan: "At this ti, the wind picks up here, so people avoid it. Plus, it's still chilly in early spring. Even if it's spring, cold days linger."

Hachiman: "Didn't know that…"

Ardan: "This spot should be safe for your talk."

Hachiman: "…Right. (Still doesn't solve my problem.)"

Rice: "So, Onii-sama, what's the talk?"

Ugh… Rice's pure eyes are killing . She's waiting so earnestly, and dodging this now would feel wrong. But with Ardan guiding us here, bailing would cause too many issues…

No choice. Gotta be straight.

Hachiman: "Rice, I'm thinking of scouting you. Take a look at this."

Rice/Ardan: "…"

Rice is expectedly curious, but Ardan's staring hard. What, she that eager to join ?

Rice: "…Onii-sama, are you sure about ? Really, ?"

Hachiman: "I chose you. Your long-distance stayer talent is top-tier in this academy. The Tenno Sho Spring, the longest G1, might have tough rivals, but I think you've got the legs for even longer races. Like… the 4000-ter Gold Cup, the world's longest G1."

Rice: "Eek!?"

Hachiman: "Just an example. So, Rice, what do you say? Will you take my offer?"

Rice: "B-But there are faster Uma Musu, right? And for long-distance, others might—'Let put it this way.' Huh?"

Hachiman: "For long-distance, you're my only pick right now. No other candidates. No rivals."

Rice: "…"

Hachiman: "You can say no. I'm just scouting, not forcing you. Decide when you're ready. I'll give you ti. Just don't tell anyone."

Rice (W-What do I do… This chance won't co again if I miss it. But if I join Onii-sama's team, won't I hold everyone back? I'm such a failure, I'll just drag them down…)

Ardan: "Anii-sama, am I not a candidate for your team?"

Hachiman: "Uh…"

Ardan: "You know I won't sign with any other trainer. Please, let join your team, even at the bottom!"

Hachiman: "I know your stance—I heard it a year ago. But…"

Ardan: "I know my limits best. I know I fall short compared to others… But I'll overturn that! Please, Anii-sama!!"

Hachiman: "…"

Knew this was coming. But what now? Ardan's a mid-distance type, and that slot's filled by CB. She might handle miles, but I'm worried about her legs breaking down…

Tazuna: "Oh, Rice Shower-san, jiro Ardan-san, and Hachiman Trainer too. Scouting, perhaps?" ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel(ꜰ)ire

Hachiman: "Yeah, but I'm in a bind…"

I explained the situation to Tazuna-san.

Tazuna: "I see… You're worried about going over the team limit."

Hachiman: "Exactly."

Tazuna: "Please wait a mont."

She started making a call. To the chairman?

Minutes Later

Tazuna: "Sorry for the wait. I just spoke with the chairman about this."

Ardan: "A-And!? What did she say?"

Tazuna: "Her exact words: 'Approved!! Hachiman Trainer's trust from Uma Musu is well understood!! Thus, I'll allow one extra slot!! Such requests from Uma Musu are a testant to his daily communication with them!!' That's all. So, jiro Ardan-san, your scouting is officially approved."

Ardan: "T-Then!!"

Hachiman: "…Fine, your passion won over. Join my team?"

Ardan: "~!! Absolutely—'M- too!!' Rice-san?"

Rice: "I… I want to join Onii-sama's team too!! I'll take your offer!!"

Hachiman: "…Alright. The team's not ford yet, but welco aboard, both of you."

Rice: "Yay, I'm in, Onii-sama!!"

Ardan: "Thank you so much!"

Tazuna: "Hehe, how beautiful♪"

Afterword

The chairman pulls through with a clutch move! In this Yahari x Uma Musu chapter, Hachiman scouts Rice Shower and, unexpectedly, jiro Ardan, whose passion secures an extra team slot. With CB and Wing Arrow already in, the team's blooming! Fuji's arc charges toward the Satsuki Sho!

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