Uma Musume: Why Do We, Horse Trainers, Still Have To Train Uma Musume? Chapter 100 100: Meisho Doto's Final Preperations Before The

Early the next morning, everything seed as if nothing had happened, with the training grounds already being filled with early-rising Uma Musu starting their daily morning exercises. At this mont, Wada and T.M. Opera O were already waiting there for isho Doto to arrive.

"Hahahahaha! It has already been thirty minutes. Could my most beloved subject have overslept?" The original T.M. Opera O said with her usual chuunibyou persona.

T.M. Opera O had managed to regain control over her body after her other self and Wada talked. Since yesterday, the other "T.M. Opera O" seed to have fallen into hibernation and hadn't bothered her again. This made T.M. Opera O feel a bit unaccustod to the silence, but also relieved.

It was natural for T.M. Opera O to improve at such a rapid rate due to the help of her other self. With her always having access to a competitor, T.M. Opera O was almost always in a sparring state, and this sparring partner was also stronger than her, with a running style very similar to hers—it was as if "she" was a natural, once-in-a-lifeti template for her to copy.

T.M. Opera O's current strength undoubtedly stood at the top of Team Miracle. Orfevre was still testing herself, and Tokai Teio and jiro McQueen were still yet to unlock their talents. Thus, she was naturally the strongest in the team, and currently the Uma Musu closest to achieving the Classic Triple Crowns in Tracen Academy, and even her entire era!

Although Tracen Academy was the most prominent and well-known Uma Musu training institution in Japan, the honor of being a Classic Triple Crown Uma Musu was not sothing that soone achieves every year. Even Tracen Academy could not produce an Uma Musu with the potential to challenge for the Classic Triple Crowns every year. It was no exaggeration to say that T.M. Opera O was the focus of Tracen and the entire Japanese Uma Musu racing world.

Under such circumstances, there were very few Uma Musu whose strength could surpass T.M. Opera O and who could also ntor her. Perhaps in Tracen Academy, apart from a few mbers from the Student Council, few would even dare to claim they had the qualifications to ntor T.M. Opera O.

Strictly speaking, the Student Council mbers were actually not allowed to give students or staff any special treatnt, which includes teaching other students privately. Cases like Air Groove occasionally teaching Tokai Teio were already pushing the line. Of course, this rule would not be applicable if a Student Council mber intended to take on a personal disciple themselves, like Mr. C.B. and Seiun Sky at Tracen's branch school.

But clearly, the Student Council mbers had no intention of taking T.M. Opera O as a disciple, so it was impossible for them to ntor T.M. Opera O. In this situation, the importance of the other "T.M. Opera O" beca apparent.

But despite all that, her other self also annoyed the hell out of her... for example, constant conversations that kept T.M. Opera O from sleeping well. Yet, despite how annoying "she" was being, she didn't dare to retort loudly, as Biwa Hayahide shared a dorm with her, and she didn't want Biwa Hayahide to suspect her of having so sort of ntal illness.

As a result, sleep deprivation beca a major headache for T.M. Opera O. Luckily, with "T.M. Opera O" gone last night, she finally managed to sweep away all her fatigue for the first ti in a long while and slept more soundly than ever before. And even after waking up, her other self hadn't appeared, which made T.M. Opera O even begin to wonder if the other party had disappeared.

"I'm not sure, but Doto should be arriving soon." Wada looked at T.M. Opera O, who had returned to normal, and smiled silently in his heart, but on the surface, he didn't say anything more. "However, Doto hasn't overslept in a long ti. This is indeed quite a rare occurrence. Let's wait a bit longer. If she's not here in an hour, we'll go look for he—"

"—I-I'm sorry!!"

Just then, a familiar flustered voice imdiately ca from afar, and the two clearly knew the source of this voice. It was undoubtedly isho Doto.

But though Wada and T.M. Opera O thought Doto had simply overslept, they noticed several people following behind Doto. Soon, Wada recognized these familiar faces.

"McQueen, Teio... why are Narita Top Road and Admire Vega here too? Why did they co?"

Although Wada found the situation strange, he knew that Doto would never intentionally harm him, so he stayed put and waited. Soon, isho Doto ran in front of Wada and T.M. Opera O and said in a flustered voice:

"I-I'm sorry, I'm really sorry! I ca late today because there were so things I needed to discuss with everyone. I originally planned to notify you by phone last night... but I got too drowsy after lying in bed and fell asleep, forgetting to send the ssage... I'm really sorry."

"It's okay, isho Doto, but you really should have told us earlier. T.M. Opera O and I could have helped you." Wada gently stroked Doto's head, then looked at the people behind Doto and couldn't help but ask: "So, you girls are here for...?"

"Hehe, Doto-san asked us to co for partner training!" Tokai Teio, the liveliest of the bunch, imdiately stepped forward and said to Wada: "Doto-san ca to my Trainer early this morning, saying that she wanted us to participate in a friendly match."

Tokai Teio continued, "Since McQueen, Doto, and Opera O are all about to participate in the Japanese Derby, both McQueen and I agreed!"

"We are all from the sa team, and helping each other is only natural, desuwa," jiro McQueen said, flipping her hair, answering very gracefully: "What's more, both isho Doto and T.M. Opera O are strong competitors in the Japanese Derby. Deepening one's understanding of your opponents to improve your own strength is also a part of achieving victory."

"Hehe, the sa goes for and Vega!" Narita Top Road, standing nearby, also actively extended her hand as if afraid of being overlooked, and said, "Vega and I are mainly here to improve our own strength, hehe. But we also couldn't refuse Doto-san's request, so we ca to help."

"...I just wanted to understand the progress of my opponents, that's all." Admire Vega said, seemingly unaccustod to frankly admitting her desire to help isho Doto, turning her head away.

Despite them giving him their reasons, Doto's active behavior made Wada feel even more confused. However, Doto, though still with a hint of unease, firmly said to Wada:

"Trainer, I've thought it through now. I must beco stronger faster. If I just rely on our usual training, I will never surpass T.M. Opera O. So I asked everyone to train together; I want to temper myself. I might not be able to catch up with T.M. Opera O... but... but I still want to make myself stronger! I want to prove that I can be strong! So, I want to intensify my training even more, Trainer, please let beco stronger, I beg you."

isho Doto bowed deeply towards Wada. Although her voice was still soft and a bit trembling, the determination in her tone was still conveyed to everyone.

Suddenly, everyone's gaze towards Doto changed. Even Tokai Teio, who was incredibly arrogant and prideful, had a change of heart towards isho Doto, whom she had always considered "shy and lacking competitive spirit."

At this mont, under everyone's watchful eyes, Wada touched isho Doto's head without any hesitation, and replied very gently:

"Doto, you're really similar to back then. Lift your head, Doto. You haven't done anything wrong. There's nothing you need to apologize for. There's nothing wrong with wanting to beco stronger, and there never will be. You will surpass T.M. Opera O. I believe in you. I believe T.M. Opera O has always felt that way too."

Wada supported isho Doto's shoulders, allowing Doto to slowly lift her head. He then patted her cheek, rubbing it quite dotingly until Doto-san's cheeks turned a little red, and only then did he lower his hand.

"Alright, let's get to training, Doto. Today's training will be even more exhausting than usual, so be ntally prepared."

"Ye-yes!"

Doto nodded happily and imdiately agreed. At this mont, deep in her heart, she was also very pleased with the decision she had just made. At this mont, isho Doto's gaze unconsciously turned to the side—jiro McQueen, Narita Top Road, Admire Vega... these three were her and T.M. Opera O's biggest obstacles in the Japanese Derby this ti.

No one knew what decision isho Doto had made in her heart, but at least it was a decision she would never regret. The ti for the Japanese Derby was also getting closer and closer, and the ti for Doto to beco stronger was also running out.

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