I Just Wanted a Quiet Life... So Why Am I an Uma Musume Trainer?! Chapter 77 77: The Final Tiara

Spring at Hanshin, sumr at Tokyo, and now the grand finale graces Kyoto's stage! The last hurdle is a 2000-ter clash of wills! Eighteen Uma Musu, forged by sumr training, stand ready. Who will claim the final crown? The Shuka Sho begins!

Announcer: "Half a year since the classics began, only two races remain: the Shuka Sho for the Triple Tiara and the Kikuka Sho for the Triple Crown. Today's spotlight? The chance for the first-ever undefeated Triple Tiara. Air Groove crushed the Oaks by eight lengths, securing a mother-daughter Oaks legacy and the first undefeated dual Tiara in forty years. Expectations are sky-high!"

At the stands, the crowd buzzed like a live wire.

"Packed today," I said. "Not surprising, though."

Fuji nodded. "It's Air Groove's shot at the Triple Tiara."

Hiratsuka-sensei smirked. "Your trainee's chasing history. No wonder it's a madhouse. Everyone wants to witness a legend in the making."

"True," I said.

"And it seems we've got an uninvited guest," she added, glancing sideways.

Man o' War huffed. "Uninvited? That's rich. I'm here on business! Plus, watching my adorable grand-disciple's Uma Musu race is only natural, right?"

Hiratsuka-sensei snorted. "You were a tyrant to , but Hachiman gets the soft treatnt. So much for the 'greatest Uma Musu in Arican racing history.'"

"Say what you want," Man o' War laughed. "Grandkids are ant to be spoiled!"

Okinoshima blinked. "Uh, Hikitani? Is it cool for us to be here? With your ntor and her ntor? We're not in the way, right?"

"No big deal," I said. "I invited you guys for a reason."

Aoi fidgeted. "B-but… I'm sensing an even crazier aura than last ti. Is she, like, as legendary as your ntor?"

I shrugged. "The Professor doesn't hide her shine, so might as well. This is my grand-ntor, Man o' War. She taught the ropes, even if it was just for a bit."

Man o' War grinned. "That's ! Think of as a sowhat known Uma Musu in Arica."

Minamizaka gaped. "Sowhat known? She's a legend in Arican racing!"

Tojo nodded furiously. "Seeing the icon of Arican turf in person? Unreal!"

Okinoshima stared. "Hikitani, you serious…?"

Kurokuma shook his head. "Getting introduced so casually… Her fa isn't just Arican—it's global. Every Uma Musu insider knows her na."

Man o' War laughed. "Don't flatter ! That's ancient history. Compared to today's youngsters, I'm yesterday's news."

Hiratsuka-sensei nudged her. "Master, Air Groove's coming up. You watching or not?"

"Oh, that's trouble," Man o' War said, turning to the track.

Announcer: "Gate 8, number 17, the top favorite after dominating the Sakura Sho and Oaks—Air Groove!"

Comntator: "…"

Announcer: "Uh, everything okay?"

Comntator: "Sorry! Her condition's flawless, as always, but her aura? It's on another level. Crafting this kind of form is no small feat. Her trainer's skill must be top-tier."

Man o' War bead. "Of course! That's my grand-disciple!"

Hiratsuka-sensei nodded. "For Hachiman, this is just another day at the office."

"Not really," I said.

Fuji chid in. "Co on, Trainer-san. You always tailor our training to our condition. It's obvious watching you."

Hiratsuka-sensei agreed. "Every race, she's at her peak. Hachiman, give yourself more credit."

Man o' War laughed. "Exactly! We're saying it, so it's true—you're a damn fine trainer!"

"Thanks…" I muttered.

Man o' War ruffled my hair. "Still so cute with those reactions!"

Even I can't stand up to my ntor and grand-ntor.

"I'm heading to Air Groove," I said. "Be back soon."

Hiratsuka-sensei waved. "No worries. We'll chat with the others while we wait."

In the locker room, Fuji smiled. "Like I said this morning, you're looking sharp."

"Very," Air Groove said, her voice steady.

"Like we planned," I said. "Stay forward. Timing your push is up to you. I trust your instincts after all those stellar races."

"Got it," Air Groove said.

Fuji grinned. "If you win, we're celebrating tonight! School's tomorrow, but let's make it big!"

Air Groove smirked. "Then I'd better win."

"See you after," I said.

"I'll co back with the victory," Air Groove declared, striding toward the tunnel.

I watched her go, her resolve like a blade.

Fuji glanced at . "Nervous?"

"A bit," I admitted. "Pointless, but still."

"Wanna sleep in the hammock again?" she teased.

"Tempting, but I'll pass," I said. "Big race coming up. If I dozed off, I'd get an earful."

Fuji laughed. "Fair enough."

Man o' War showing up in Japan? Didn't see that coming…

Afterword

The Shuka Sho's here, and the turf's on fire! Air Groove's chasing the first undefeated Triple Tiara, her aura dominating Kyoto's stage. Hachiman's ntorship shines, Fuji's cheering from the sidelines, and Man o' War's surprise appearance adds legend to the mix. With Hiratsuka-sensei, Okinoshima, and the crew hyping the historic mont, the stakes couldn't be higher. Will Air Groove claim the final crown? The classic season's peaking—let's race!

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