I Just Wanted a Quiet Life... So Why Am I an Uma Musume Trainer?! Chapter 219 - 218: Fuji Kiseki Arc - Expedition: YES or NO?

Hachiman's POV

Hachiman: "Everyone's here. Let's start the eting."

CB: "Rare for you, Hachiman. Usually, we'd jump straight to training. Sothing up?"

Hachiman: "You could say that. Yesterday, my ntor called. The three from Ritto Dorm overheard, so they know the gist, but listen up. In short: Sensei suggested we train in Arica for these two months."

Rice: "Ehh!? A-Arica!?"

Maurice: "Arica… That's huge."

Ardan: "A-Arica…?"

Hachiman: "Yup, and it's no joke."

Ardan: "I see… May I ask why?"

Hachiman: "Mainly Fuji. Sensei watched the Derby in Arica and thinks she can't handle the Chrysanthemum Sho as is. So, an invitation to train there—along with all of you. Even suggested debuting there."

CB: "That's wild, Mr. Takanotsu."

Bakushin-O: "Arica, huh? Sounds great!! I say we go!! Let's Bakushin it up over there!!"

Arrow: "I'm in too. Arica's the heart of dirt racing, right? That kind of experience is rare. I'm with Bakushin-O."

Hachiman: "That's my take too, but it's about what you all want. Fuji's got the biggest stake, but I won't let her decide alone. It's your choice."

Silence fills the clubroom. Understandable—I'd be stumped too. Training in Arica isn't sothing you just do. It takes prep, facility access, all that. Sensei's handling it this ti, so no issue there. I talked with her at ho yesterday.

Ardan: "I think we should stay in Japan. Training in Arica could offer a lot, but Anii-sama said this sumr's for body-building. It's possible there, but conditions differ. I doubt we'd gain as much as we think."

Rice: "Rice agrees with Ardan-san. It's not that I don't want to go, but Onii-sama's training plan shouldn't be scrapped for it."

Air Groove: "Sa here, for the sa reasons. The gains don't outweigh pausing our current training."

Hachiman: "I didn't say we wouldn't follow my plan there… But wow, more opposition than I expected. Maurice, CB, Fuji—what about you?"

CB: "Hmm, I'm curious, but I'm fine either way. Hachiman's watching over us whether we're here or there."

Maurice: "I-I want to go! No big reason… I just admire the idea of overseas!"

Fuji: "I…"

Hachiman: "Say what you feel. No one's judging."

Sensei said it's our call anyway.

Fuji: "Can I… leave it to you, Hachiman-san? The offer's amazing, and I'd love to train under your ntor, but I want to get stronger with your training for the Chrysanthemum Sho."

Hachiman: "…That's basically a no. Alright, considering everyone's thoughts and mine, we're skipping the Arica trip. I'll tell Sensei, so don't worry. That's it for this—let's train."

Wonder how Sensei'll react?

Hachiman side out

Fuji's POV

Bakushin-O: "What a sha, but oh well!! Another ti!!"

Arrow: "Yeah, it's not the end. We can race there later."

Air Groove: "Surprising, Fuji. I thought you'd jump at it."

Fuji: "I did want to go. But I want to win the Chrysanthemum Sho with Hachiman-san. Sorry to his ntor, though."

Air Groove: "Fair enough."

Maurice: "Um, Fuji-senpai, can I ask sothing?"

Fuji: "Hm? What's up?"

Maurice: "When did you start calling Trainer-san just 'Hachiman-san'? Didn't you used to say 'Hachiman Trainer-san'?"

Fuji: "Uh…"

CB: "Oh yeah! In the eting, it was just 'Hachiman-san' with no title!"

Air Groove: "Oh? Let's hear more before training."

Fuji: "There's no reason! Calling him 'Trainer' forever felt too formal, so I just use his na with '-san' for closeness!"

CB: "Hmmm?"

Air Groove: "Oh, really?"

No way! Their eyes scream they don't buy it!!

Afterword

The answer's NO in this Yahari x Uma Musu chapter! Fuji trusts Hachiman's training over an Arican adventure, but her casual na-dropping sparks suspicion. Team Polaris stays focused on Japan!

Bonus

Takanotsu: "So, they're passing… If Fuji says so, that's that. Sorry for the trouble, Hachiman. Good luck with the Chrysanthemum Sho… Alright, bye."

Man o' War: "Well!? Is Hachiman coming to Arica!?"

Takanotsu: "Master, calm down… They're skipping it. They want to win the Triple Crown their way."

Man o' War: "Why…!? Hachiman, why not!? I'll invite him again next year!!"

Takanotsu: "You handle it then."

Raw at: "Keeping Man o' War in check sounds rough, huh?"

Takanotsu: "Indeed. Honestly, what are Admiral and Seabiscuit doing?"

Raw at: "Should I give her Hachiman's photo?"

Takanotsu: "Please do."

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