I Just Wanted a Quiet Life... So Why Am I an Uma Musume Trainer?! Chapter 242 - 241: Hobbies and Pranks

Rice Side

Um, nice to et you… maybe? I'm Rice Shower! So, uh… it's November now, and I told Onii-sama I'm not racing anymore this year. He said the mbers without upcoming races get a short break to relax. So, Fuji-san, Bakushin O-san, Arrow-san, Altan-san, and I are supposed to pause training and refresh… But training with Onii-sama is so fun, and I can feel myself improving, so I kinda want to keep going. Is that not okay?

Rice, you need a break too, you know?

Air Groove-san, CB-san, and Maurice-chan have races in November, so they're continuing training. Onii-sama said, "You've been training non-stop. You need rest, or it'll affect your motivation." I love training, so I'm fine, but Onii-sama thinks about these things…

What should I do…?

Fuji: "Oh? Rice, what's up, hanging out here?"

Rice: "Ah, Fuji-san! Nothing really, but without training, I'm kinda bored… Would I get in trouble if I went to train?"

Fuji: "Hmm… I don't think you'd get scolded, but since Yahagi-san planned this break for us, he might not be thrilled."

Rice: "Y-Yeah, you're right…"

So, what now…? Going back to the dorm feels like it'd be boring.

Fuji: "Hey! How about making sothing for Yahagi-san to show our gratitude?"

Rice: "Making… like food?"

Fuji: "Yeah, that works! Or maybe sothing else, like accessories."

Rice: "Can I even make sothing like that?"

Fuji: "It's not impossible! Resin accessories are trending. You'd need resin liquid, molds, and a UV light. Tweezers and small materials help for details. Complex ones take ti, but simple ones can be done in about five minutes."

Rice: "Wow!"

That sounds kinda fun… Should I try it?

Fuji: "Hehe, looks like you're interested!"

Rice: "Y-Yeah! I think I'll give it a shot."

Fuji: "Resin and molds are easy to get, but a UV light might need to be ordered online. If you're serious, why not try making a blue rose with resin?"

Rice: "Can I really make that?"

Fuji: "Yup, you can. Look."

Fuji-san showed her phone. Red roses, blue roses, purple roses—so many colors, all handmade! Amazing!

Rice: "Alright, I'm gonna try hard to make one!"

Fuji: "That's the spirit! I'm glad you found sothing fun to do. Good luck, Rice."

Rice: "Yup♪"

A rose might be too hard to start with, so I'll try sothing simple first. Oh, wait—where do I even get the resin and molds Fuji-san ntioned?

At the Store

Rice: "Whoa… So many colors! And so many molds—which one should I pick?"

There are tons of colored pencils, so maybe there are even more colors for this resin stuff?

Rice: "For now, I'll just buy what I need. Gotta wait for the UV light to arrive."

I'm kinda excited♪

Rice Side Out

Fuji Side

Fuji: "Geez, giving up my own idea to soone else… So, what should I do now?"

Yahagi: "Yo, Fuji."

Fuji: "H-Hachiman-san!?"

Yahagi: "What's with the surprise? Lost in thought?"

Fuji: "Y-Yeah! With no training, I was wondering what to do."

Yahagi: "Guess you're so used to training that you're drawing a blank. My bad. Since you and Rice are getting a longer break, it might be good to pick up so hobbies."

Fuji: "Then maybe I'll pull a prank on you?"

Yahagi: "Oh? I'll prank you back, then."

Fuji: "Heh, can you even do magic, Hachiman-san?"

Yahagi: "Magic's not my thing, but I can manage a prank."

Fuji: "I'll be waiting, then."

Hehe, a little promise♪

Yahagi: "By the way, Fuji, can I ask you sothing?"

Fuji: "Hm? What's up?"

Yahagi: "I'm making so snacks and need a taste-tester. Strawberry and chocolate roll cake. Can you help?"

Fuji: "…Hachiman-san, you know I don't like sweets, right?"

Yahagi: "Oh? Do I?"

Fuji: "Don't play dumb! You know! If you're gonna dodge, I'll tell McQueen!"

Yahagi: "Oh nooo, guess this coffee and Uji matcha roll cake will have to wait…"

Fuji: "What!?"

Yahagi: "Made it for you since you've been working hard at the dorm, but if you're snitching to McQueen, I'll hold off. Such a sha."

Fuji: "H-Hachiman-san… I-I won't tell! It was a joke! Just a joke!"

Yahagi: "…So? Surprised by my prank?"

Fuji: "Fine, you got . I didn't see that coming… So, are you giving that cake?"

Yahagi: "Yup, it's yours, don't worry."

Phew… Good thing. Hachiman-san's cooking, even his sweets, is amazing♪

Yahagi: "But I'm giving you the uncut one, so you can eat tons."

Fuji: "There's an uncut one!?"

Yahagi: "Yeah, this one's for you. The cut pieces are my snack."

…Hachiman-san's been surprising all day.

Rice, good luck with your resin accessories!!

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