I Just Wanted a Quiet Life... So Why Am I an Uma Musume Trainer?! Chapter 243 - 242: Homecoming Plans and Dorm Events

Air Groove Side

The year's almost over… With winter break approaching, students are submitting hocoming forms or staying to train. Last year, after winning the Autumn Senior Triple Crown, I went ho and relaxed. This year? I'm probably not going back. Why? Because of Yahagi.

Yahagi: "…" scribble scribble

Air Groove: "Yahagi, got a mont?"

Yahagi: "Hm? What's up?"

Air Groove: "You ntioned in October, when Komachi ca, that you'd go ho for New Year's. Is that true?"

Yahagi: "Yeah, Komachi was right. I haven't gone back in a while, and it's been a hectic year, but I'm planning to."

Air Groove: "I see… Yahagi, about that trip—mind if I co along? I've paid respects at your grandmother's grave, but I've never t your parents. As your Uma Musu and team leader, I feel I should greet them. What do you think?"

Yahagi: "Hmm… I don't mind, but is that necessary? Not many Uma Musu here visit their trainer's parents."

Air Groove: "Maybe, but as student council vice president, I believe in showing proper respect."

Yahagi: "…Alright, one guest is fine. We leave on the 30th, back on the 2nd."

Air Groove: "Three nights, four days. Got it."

Good. I've secured his word. Not that I'd misuse it, but I don't want complaints later. Sorry to the others, but this is my win from negotiating with Yahagi.

Yahagi: "Funny, last year you invited to your place, and now you're coming to mine."

Air Groove: "Quite the coincidence."

Yahagi: "You didn't plan this, did you?"

Air Groove: "Of course not."

Yahagi: "Good. Don't tell the others, okay? My place is just a regular house. Eight people would fill every room and leave no space to sleep."

Air Groove: "I learned that at your place. I won't burden your family. I'll keep it from the team."

Yahagi: "Thanks. Though CB and Altan might ask. I did ntion going ho in front of them…"

They'll ask, those two. And Fuji, too, since she's already… Well, I'll stop there.

Air Groove: "Just co up with an excuse. Lying's an option, but they know where you live, so be careful."

Yahagi: "…I'm screwed, aren't I?"

Air Groove: "Yup, you're cornered."

Yahagi: "Ugh… I'll deal with it when the ti cos."

Air Groove: "Got it."

Ritto Dorm

Air Groove: "Gotta be careful not to let this slip. I'd feel bad if Yahagi's plans got leaked." mutter

Fuji: "Lost in thought, Air Groove?"

Air Groove: "Just a bit."

Fuji: "I can help if you want. What's up?"

Air Groove: "I'm brainstorming how to get you and Yahagi closer, you lovesick girl. Any ideas?"

Fuji: "W-What!? Why are you thinking about that!? You don't have to! ///"

Air Groove: "It's a friend's first crush. Isn't it normal to want to help?"

Fuji: "I don't need that! Stop shouting about it! ///"

Air Groove: "Your voice is louder…"

Fuji: "Tch! That's your fault! Don't you get it? ///"

Air Groove: "Alright, I was just teasing. My bad."

Fuji: "Fine, but… ///"

Fine: "Oh, Fuji-san, Groove-san! What's going on? Fuji-san, your face is red!"

Fuji: "N-Nothing!"

Fine: "Really? It looked fun. I wanna join!"

Fuji: "N-No, it's not like that, right, Air Groove?"

Air Groove: "Is it?"

Fine: "C'mon, spill it!"

Fuji: "Ugh…"

Heh, seeing Fuji this flustered is rare.

Fine: "Oh, how's the team? Having fun? Anything exciting happen?"

Air Groove: "Exciting… Well, sothing ca up at the Kikuka-sho."

Fine: "What!? Tell !"

Fuji: "No way! We can't talk about it! Drop it!"

Fine: "Aww… Fine, my turn. I went to a new ran shop recently♪"

Air Groove: "Ran again?"

Fuji: "You love your ran."

Fine: "It was so good! Ever since I went with my buddy, I'm hooked on that soy sauce, extra backfat flavor♪ The new place was another spot my buddy found, and it was a hit!♪"

Air Groove: "…Hold on. This 'buddy' isn't Yahagi, is it?"

Fine: "Huh? Yeah, it's him. We go together a lot♪"

…Oh? Looks like I need to have a word with Yahagi soon.

Air Groove secures her spot first!!

And Fine's off on a ran adventure with Yahagi!

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