Uma Musume Pretty Derby: To The Basement Chapter 36 36: Uma Musume Pretty Derby: To The Basement [36]

"But I refuse!"

Although jiro McQueen's offer sounded quite reasonable, Mizuno Sora still decisively rejected it.

"Eh? But why?" jiro McQueen asked incredulously.

It was such a perfect solution, so why was Trainer Mizuno still unwilling to accept?

Mizuno, of course, had his reasons.

Even though the veteran trainer from the jiro family had coached another Uma Musu to [Arima Kinen] victory, it didn't necessarily an he could achieve the sa result with Urara.

That particular champion must have possessed innate talent, coupled with so good fortune, allowing her to succeed under skilled guidance.

But Urara was different. She didn't have natural gifts like other talented Uma Musu; she had to work several tis harder just to barely keep up with them.

No matter how accomplished that trainer might be, helping Urara win the [Arima Kinen] seed practically impossible.

Rather than trust an unknown trainer, Mizuno would sooner trust the Basent-senpai who wrote [From Getting Started as a Trainer! (Basent Ending)].

Could your so-called veteran trainer instantly understand an Uma Musu's physical condition and create tailored, foolproof solutions for any scenario?

Basent-senpai didn't just manage it himself—he wrote a whole book teaching others!

As the saying went, teaching efficiency could never reach 100%; even one-on-one lessons often fell short, let alone teaching solely through a book.

Yet, Mizuno had instantly grasped everything from Basent-senpai's book. Clearly, Basent-senpai had long reached the pinnacle of skill, becoming the world's number-one trainer by far!

Basent-senpai is unmatched!

Apart from him, Mizuno refuses to acknowledge anyone else!

But obviously, Mizuno couldn't directly say this to jiro McQueen—it would offend her whole family. He needed a more tactful reason.

"That's because…training Urara is my responsibility," Mizuno said solemnly, hand over his heart.

"From the mont I recited my vow as her trainer, it beca impossible for to abandon her."

"Even if I'm just a rookie trainer, even if my experience is limited, for Urara's sake, I'll push myself to the limit. No matter how difficult it becos, it's a burden I'm honored to bear."

"Besides, isn't the true joy of a trainer to strive together with your Uma Musu, facing setbacks side-by-side, overcoming hardships together, and finally enjoying the glory of victory together?"

"That's why I will never entrust Urara to soone else."

"Urara and I are united as one!" Mizuno proclaid dramatically.

His heartfelt words deeply moved every Uma Musu present.

"Trainer-san~!" Urara emotionally embraced Mizuno again. However, rembering she'd accidentally hurt him last ti, Urara hugged him gently this ti.

"Onii-sama really is gentle," Rice Shower murmured softly with a gentle smile.

I really wish Onii-sama could beco my trainer soday, Rice Shower secretly made a quiet wish. The lucky charm hanging from her neck gently quivered.

"He really puts so much effort into caring for Urara-chan…" King Halo gazed jealously at Mizuno, eyes flickering with complicated emotions, but soon sighed in resignation.

"Oh well…I suppose I'll acknowledge him, just a little bit…"

"Responsibility, huh…" Tokai Teio rembered Symboli Rudolf's words to her from long ago:

"Teio, do you know the most important quality in a trainer?"

"It's responsibility."

"Experience and strength are secondary. Only a trainer who clearly understands their responsibility is worthy of your trust."

"One more thing, Teio—when choosing your trainer in the future, avoid anyone who acts overly familiar. Holding hands and kissing—those kinds of romantic gestures violate school regulations. A good trainer always maintains a respectful distance from their Uma Musu."

Teio watched as Mizuno subtly extracted himself from Urara's embrace yet again, and she couldn't help but smile.

Urara has really found herself an excellent trainer.

But when would she find soone like that herself?

While the three other Uma Musu praised Mizuno's dedication, jiro McQueen wore a complicated expression.

"But…But…" jiro McQueen furrowed her brows.

Though Trainer Mizuno's passionate speech had certainly touched her, the thought of losing access to her daily honey drinks was still unbearable.

Would she really have to resort to using the family's resources to kidnap Trainer Mizuno back ho?

Noticing jiro McQueen's increasingly dangerous stare, Mizuno broke into a cold sweat.

Help! Why do I suddenly feel like she's about to summon a bunch of thugs in black vans to abduct ?!

"How about this?" Mizuno quickly interjected. "I'll make you honey drinks every day—however many you want—as long as you accept two conditions."

He raised two fingers clearly.

"Please, na them!" Seeing hope reignited, jiro McQueen imdiately beca respectful.

Mizuno nodded and laid out his conditions:

"First, you can drink as many honey drinks as you like, but you cannot share them with anyone else or reveal my talent to others."

"Second, you must accompany Urara during her training—just on the five weekdays is enough. If you ever can't make it, you can pay instead: just…five thousand yen per missed session."

"Can you agree to that?"

jiro McQueen considered Mizuno's conditions seriously.

Honestly, she wasn't losing anything—in fact, she'd be benefiting greatly.

All she had to do was join Urara's training sessions, nothing difficult. And even if she couldn't make it occasionally, five thousand yen was trivial for a jiro—the cost of one al easily dwarfed it by dozens of tis.

The only downside was having to hide these delicious honey drinks from her family and friends, secretly drinking them every day like a criminal.

Wait, why did that thought suddenly feel strangely exciting?

"Well then… I agree," jiro McQueen finally consented.

And thus, another mber joined Urara's friendship training squad.

"Yay~! Urara loves running with friends the most!" Urara cheerfully laughed, extending her hand to McQueen.

"Let's work hard together, McQueen-chan~!"

"I look forward to training with you, Urara-san." McQueen politely shook Urara's hand.

Seeing Urara's healing smile, jiro McQueen suddenly realized that accompanying Urara might just be the best deal she'd ever made.

"Then let's begin today's cheerful training session~!"

With Mizuno's professional guidance and the supportive training of Rice Shower, King Halo, Tokai Teio, and jiro McQueen—four incredibly talented Uma Musu—Urara's strength rapidly improved.