I Just Wanted a Quiet Life... So Why Am I an Uma Musume Trainer?! Chapter 69 68: Summer Camp Sparks

July's heat settled over Trecen Academy, signaling the start of sumr break. But for us Uma Musu, there was no rest. The sumr camp—a cornerstone of Trecen's training regin—lood, a crucible to forge us for the fall's major races. For , the Shuka Sho in October was the final gate to the Triple Tiara, the pinnacle of my generation. Only one Uma Musu had claid that crown before. I had to match her legend, to carve my na among the stars.

On the bus to camp, laughter filled the air. "And… I win again!" Hachiman declared, tossing down his cards.

Oguri Cap groaned. "Three straight wins? Trainer, you're unstoppable at Old Maid."

"Didn't expect to dominate," Hachiman said, smirking.

Super Creek frowned. "Tch, cards aren't just about strategy…"

"Impressive, Trainer-kun!" T.M Opera O bead. "You're the true King of Cards!"

King Halo bristled. "Unacceptable! I challenge you, Trainer!"

Hachiman shot Opera O a look. "Great, you flipped her switch. Now what?"

"Prove it with skill!" Opera O said, grinning.

"So you're in too?" Hachiman said.

"Absolutely, Trainer!" King Halo said. "Anyone else joining?"

Opera O's eyes glead. "How about this? One day of joint training with Trainer-kun and Air Groove!"

""""I'm in!"""" a chorus of voices shouted.

Hachiman scoffed. "Lies! You're just making stuff up, Garnier!"

"Garnier?" Opera O blinked. "What's that?"

Hachiman faltered. "Uh… the Palais Garnier in France. You know, the opera house."

Opera O clapped. "A fitting nickna for !"

"Fine, whatever," Hachiman said. "Everyone, call her Garnier from now on."

Laughter erupted, the bus shaking with mirth.

I let it slide. We'll lose this freedom once we reach camp. Savoring the travel vibe wasn't a bad idea.

"How about a new deal?" Opera O said. "Trainer-kun's ho cooking as the prize!"

"Why's it always gotta be ?" Hachiman groaned.

Oguri Cap's eyes lit up. "I'm going all in!"

Super Creek nodded. "I'm joining! I won't lose!"

"Save that fire for the track," Hachiman said. "And no cooking, got it? If I did, it'd be for Air Groove only."

"Why ?" I snapped.

"You're my trainee," he said simply.

"That's unfair!" Super Creek protested. "Tell him to cook for too!"

"Yeah," Oguri Cap said. "Share your cooking, Trainer!"

"I said no such thing!" I barked.

At the camp lodging, Symboli Rudolf greeted us. "Thanks for chaperoning, Hachiman-kun. You were a big help."

"No choice," Hachiman said. "Fuji was on another bus, so Air Groove had to step up. But was I really needed?"

"Absolutely," Rudolf said. "That's why I asked."

"Whatever you say," Hachiman muttered.

Mr. C.B. pouted. "So jealous… I wanted to ride with Hachiman."

"You're in Miho dorm," Hachiman said. "No way."

"Then I'll sneak onto Ritto's bus for the return!" she declared.

"I'm telling Hishi Amazon," Hachiman said.

"No, wait!" Mr. C.B. yelped. "I was kidding!"

I sighed. "What's going on here?"

"Air Groove, save !" Mr. C.B. cried. "Hachiman's bullying !"

"He says you're sneaking onto our bus," Hachiman said. "I'm just ratting you out to Amazon."

I crossed my arms. "Go ahead and tell her."

"On it," Hachiman said.

"Nooo!" Mr. C.B. wailed.

Hours later, I shook my head. "Mr. C.B.-senpai's exhausting. You could be stricter with her, you know."

"I'm not coddling her," Hachiman said.

"Whatever," I said. "Today's a travel day, so training starts tomorrow. Have you set our plan?"

"Yeah," Hachiman said. "I'll adjust based on your condition. Uma Musu vary in sumr performance. Last year, you raced in Sapporo but skipped camp, so I'll gauge how you handle heat this ti. If it's a weakness, we'll tweak camp or even race schedules."

"For senior season, right?" I said.

"Exactly," he said. "This is your one-shot classic season, with the Triple Tiara on the line. I'm fine pushing you a bit."

"I agree," I said. "The final Tiara will outshine even the Oaks."

Hachiman raised an eyebrow. "You an topping your eight-length Oaks win? That was already brutal, you know."

"You trained for that," I said, smirking. "How dare you complain?"

He chuckled. "Yeah, my bad."

Afterword

Sumr camp's heating up, and so's the Triple Tiara chase! Air Groove's gunning for the Shuka Sho, but the bus ride's a riot with T.M Opera O's "Garnier" nickna and King Halo's fiery challenge. Hachiman's juggling cards, Mr. C.B.'s antics, and Air Groove's ambition, all while the second-trainee buzz simrs. Will Air Groove claim the crown? And who's joining Hachiman's roster? The turf's alive—let's race!