I Just Wanted a Quiet Life... So Why Am I an Uma Musume Trainer?! Chapter 317 - 316 The Photo Shoot from Two Years Ago Returns

Perspective: Hachiman

Well then, the end of the year is creeping up on us. Even though it's only mid-November, you can't help but think about it: a year feels long, yet it passes in the blink of an eye. Naturally, you start looking back on things. However, it is still November. I think I'll postpone writing the "Reflecting on the Past Year" essay that elentary schoolers love to title their assignnts until later.

Right now, I am making my way to the Chairwoman's office. Hayakawa-san asked to co by in the afternoon, so here I am. I just hope it isn't a headache, but considering that Chairwoman is involved, there is a 100% chance she's going to say sothing ridiculous. I'm already feeling slightly depressed.

Knock, knock, knock.

"Chairwoman, Hayakawa-san. It's Hikigaya."

"Permission!! You may enter!!"

(She's here...) "Excuse ."

"Welco!! Good of you to co! And thank you for your daily hard work!!"

"Right... thank you."

"Trainer Hachiman," Tazuna added politely. "Thank you for making the trip."

"No problem... more importantly, what is this about?"

"Listen closely!! First, I want you to hear out! Do you rember the photo shoot we held two winters ago with you and your assigned Horse Girls?"

"Yeah. You an the photo shoot you approved a week before the race without asking or the girls for permission?"

"Ugh... Affirmative! That company has sent another request! They want to feature Team Polaris on the front page of the magazine! This ti, they wish to photograph the team wearing their race attire!!"

"...I see."

"It is my hope!! If possible, I would like you to accept this request again!! We have also obtained a guarantee that the decision rests entirely with us!!"

"Are you absolutely certain that the decision to accept or decline is left to us?"

"Yes," Tazuna confird. "I was listening at the ti as well, so there is no mistake."

Hmm... So it isn't a forced situation like last ti. In that case, there is room to consider it. I need to discuss it with the mbers anyway. That makes deciding things much easier.

"I understand the situation. I'll take this back to the team, discuss it with them, and then make a decision."

"I await a positive response!!"

"I'll do my best. Now, if you'll excuse ."

...…This might be easier than the last one.

— Before Training —

"Everyone, listen up before we start training. The Chairwoman passed along a small request... we haven't accepted it yet, but since the decision has been left to us, I want you to hear it. I want to get everyone's opinion."

"Eh? What is it?" Mr. C.B. asked.

"Two years ago, Air Groove, Fuji, and I did a photo shoot. That sa company has sent another request. They want to feature Team Polaris on the front page of the magazine. That's the offer, but what do you all think?"

"P-Photos? We're taking photos?" Maurice stamred.

"Yeah. I have the magazine from back then, but... well, so of the content is a little intense, so I can't really show it to you. Back then they provided costus, but this ti it looks like you'll be participating in your race attire."

"Hoh," Air Groove interjected. "So we aren't doing that kind of shoot?"

"They want to conduct individual interviews while taking photos this ti, so no, nothing like what you two did. It'll be a standard photo shoot."

"What kind of shoot was it before?" Rice Shower asked.

"There were solos, a two-shot with Hachiman-san, and finally one with the three of us," Fuji explained.

"Really? Then I'm in favor of the photo shoot! ♪ I want to take a picture with Hachiman!" C.B. cheered.

"You just want to take a picture with ... So, what does everyone else think?"

"I'm fine with it," Fuji said. "This sort of thing is practically part of our job, after all."

"I am fine with the shoot," Air Groove noted, "but can sothing be done about the cara flash?"

"Right... I'll try to negotiate that. If I can't fix it, what then?"

"We will accept it regardless."

"I wonder if Rice is really okay for this?" Rice murmured anxiously. "I'm sure there are better people..."

"But the request is for the team, so I think it's fine!" Maurice encouraged her. "Besides, Rice-san, you are a double-crowned Horse Girl!"

"I also agree," Ardan added softly.

"I'm not interested," Arrow stated coolly, "but if everyone else is fine with it, I don't mind accepting."

"If it is to spread the Bakushin to the world, I shall cooperate!!" Bakushin O shouted.

"...Alright then. So the photo shoot is a go. I'm thinking of scheduling it for the second week of December. Does that work?"

Everyone nodded their acceptance. However...…

"Hachiman, make sure to emphasize this! We definitely want two-shots!!" C.B. insisted.

"No, isn't that demand unnecessary?"

"I think it's important, you know?" Fuji chid in. "Taking a picture with Hachiman-san raises motivation, right? ♪"

"We're already confird to take a group photo. Isn't that enough?"

"No good!! I want a two-shot!!"

"Brother," Ardan smiled, "I also agree with the two-shots. As a proposal, how about we arrange it so only those who wish for it take a photo with you?"

It feels like too much of a pain to argue, so let's just go with that. The photographers would probably be happy to snap those anyway.

(Author's Note)

Next ti, it's a photo session with the team!

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