Uma Musume: Why Do We, Horse Trainers, Still Have To Train Uma Musume? Chapter 177 177: Hidehito Nase To The Rescue

Just twenty minutes prior, right before the Kikuka Sho was about to start, isho Doto and Wada had already disembarked from the bullet train and arrived in Kyoto.

"We're finally here. I hope we make it in ti."

Wada checked the ti on his phone, letting out a sigh of relief, and then, holding isho Doto's hand, he said,

"isho Doto, there are a lot of people here, stick close to so we don't get lost."

"I'll call a taxi to the Racecourse. If we're lucky, we might even be able to et T.M. Opera O before the race starts."

"Mmm... we won't get separated."

isho Doto obediently held Wada's hand.

Although she had just won the Tenno Sho (Autumn), it was only yesterday, and so many people were still unaware.

Otherwise, a recent GI winner arriving here would likely attract a lot of onlookers and photographers, which saved isho Doto and Wada a lot of trouble.

They didn't have much ti to waste interacting with fans or reporters right now. Their top priority was to get to the Kyoto Racecourse as quick as possible.

Wada and isho Doto then began to make their way through the crowd, squeezing out of the crowded station.

However, before they even had a chance to catch their breath, Wada suddenly noticed several conspicuous figures converging towards them.

"Good morning, Trainer Wada."

One of them stepped forward and addressed Wada,

"I imagine we don't need to introduce ourselves at this point. We've been waiting for you."

"...This will be the final ti we stretch our hand to you. There's still ti before the Kikuka Sho starts, you know?"

"So why don't we have a little chat? Depending on the outco, Shadai might be willing to forget all your team's past actions and let bygones be bygones."

"...Shadai's reach has extended so far now? I feel like if I don't agree, the next person I will be eting won't be you guys, but the yakuza."

Wada imdiately knew who these people in front of him were.

isho Doto, realizing the seriousness of the situation, imdiately stepped forward, but Wada pulled her back.

isho Doto absolutely could not get into a conflict with these people, otherwise, Shadai would just use it as leverage.

And if it escalated to physical conflict, it would be even worse; regardless of the outco, they'd be dragged into a lengthy legal battle which would drain a massive amount of their team's funds as well as their already non-existent ti.

Moreover, the other party's stance was very clear. Wada knew that if he didn't go with them, they wouldn't let him leave, or at least, delay him until the Kikuka Sho began.

But even so, Wada didn't intend to give up just like that, making a final attempt, he said:

"Shadai shouldn't be such a sore loser, right? Are you guys already planning to play such dirty tricks after just a few losses?"

"If you have a grudge against , co at . Don't involve my Uma Musu. I'll talk to you."

"Trainer?!"

isho Doto was startled by his words and imdiately cried out, but Wada quickly covered her mouth.

"—Like I said, I'll talk to you. Let isho Doto leave, she's innocent."

Wada held firm to his last bottom line; otherwise, no matter what Shadai wanted to do, they wouldn't be able to reach an agreent.

"You really are as virtuous as the rumors say, especially towards your Uma Musu."

The person from Shadai smiled faintly and said, "—And especially T.M. Opera O."

"However, it is precisely because of this that we have a reason to negotiate. So, this way please, Trainer Wada."

At least the situation hadn't devolved into a dog fight, which made Wada breathe a sigh of relief. He imdiately turned to the uneasy isho Doto beside him and said,

"isho Doto, go to the Racecourse first and tell the others that I'm fine. Don't let them worry about ."

"Trainer..."

isho Doto felt incredibly uneasy, but her words were imdiately interrupted by Wada, who quickly said,

"Doto, you're now the only one who can go there, so you must go—and, absolutely do not tell T.M. Opera O about this; don't let her get distracted."

"Also, if you feel things are getting out of control during the race, if T.M. Opera O's condition is very bad, or even if there's a risk of injury—"

"—Don't worry about the consequences, even if it ans a temporary suspension, stop the race imdiately through any ans necessary."

What Wada feared most now was that what Shadai planned might actually put T.M. Opera O in danger in order to put a 'permanent' stop to this threat.

He would never allow T.M. Opera O to get injured, even if it ant losing in an important race like one of the Classic Triple Crowns.

Especially if it was for a race that might not even end in victory.

"Are you ready, Trainer Wada? We should get going, otherwise, things might be too late."

The person from Shadai seed to have gotten impatient and reminded him calmly.

Wada didn't answer to the person, but silently patted isho Doto's cheek. isho Doto also nodded reluctantly, watching Wada slowly walk away.

But out of nowhere, another voice suddenly interrupted just as Wada was about to walk away with the people from Shadai.

"—I can't believe that after all this ti, Shadai is still using the sa old trick. Were you all taught by the sa inbred idiot? I've already seen you all pull this more than 9 tis already."

"Trainer Wada, don't be intimidated by their bluff."

"For races that rely on popularity like the Takarazuka Kinen, they might be able to pull so strings... But the Classic Triple Crowns? That's a race that even central URA monitors."

"No matter how powerful Shadai is, they can't directly influence a race on this level. If you go with them, you'll just be giving Shadai sothing for nothing."

The mont this male voice interrupted, Wada trembled all over and imdiately recognized whose voice it was, as it made no attempt to disguise itself.

He instantly looked in one direction and blurted out,

"Mr. Nase? You—"

"...Huh, you knew all along? Oh well, I wasn't planning on hiding anymore anyway."

At Wada's exclamation, a man wearing a black overcoat slowly erged, removing his face mask and sunglasses to reveal a face that Wada had seen once before.

"We et again, Trainer Wada. It seems like your attitude towards Shadai is quite alike my daughter's."

"Thank you for your help, senior, but I need your help with sothing!"

As soon as Wada saw Hidehito Nase appear, he knew that this situation would likely be resolved. He imdiately pleaded for help:

"I need to get to the Kikuka Sho now! This will be the only chance I get!"

"I know."

Hidehito Nase nodded at his words, then turned his gaze to the group from Shadai, whose expressions had turned ugly, and said calmly,

"Quickly go with your adorable Uma Musu. Oh, and speaking from experience, a taxi won't make it. You'd better use the Uma Musu thod."

"Leave them to . Once I've sorted it out, I'll co find you at the Racecourse."

"Thank you, sir!"

Wada and isho Doto quickly bowed to Hidehito Nase to express their gratitude, but before Wada could react, isho Doto took a few steps forward, closed her eyes, blushed, and frantically said to Wada,

"Trainer—I'm sorry! Please excuse my rudeness!"

"Whoa!"

Before Wada could agree, he quickly felt his feet leaving the floor.

isho Doto flung Wada onto her back with astonishing strength. Then, without another word, carrying Wada's 55-kilogram weight, ran towards the Kyoto Racecourse.

So—this was the "Uma Musu's thod"? Wada finally realized what Hidehito Nase had ant by his words.

At this point, there was no other good option. Plus, Wada's weight was no problem for isho Doto, who was an Uma Musu.

If isho Doto were a Racehorse, it would probably be like a hero riding his trusty horse towards the demon king's castle. It sounded quite heroic and even a bit cool. (T/N: Hero, on a plastic horse, fighting like it's real, with a cardboard sword~)

But unfortunately, she was an Uma Musu, and being carried on a girl's back to the all the way to their destination... had nothing to do with being heroic and cool.

After Wada and his group left, Hidehito Nase lazily turned his attention to the Shadai staff, his expression suddenly becoming serious again, and he said calmly,

"You all can go back. I don't bla you. You're all just employees after all."

"Higher-up orders and all that; I can understand your position."

"But, I hope you'll be a little smarter when you talk to your betters, understand?"

"Yes... Mr. Nase... Thank you for your kindness."

The few people from Shadai dared not linger. They imdiately bowed to Hidehito Nase and thanked him, then quickly got into their car and drove away from the scene without stopping.

After a long while, Hidehito watched the car disappear from sight before sighing in relief and turning to look towards the Kyoto Racecourse, muttering,

"I hope I can still make it... I haven't watched a Kikuka Sho in a long ti. Maybe I'll get to see the next Classic Triple Crown Uma Musu live."

"And... Fumino, I hope you've learned your lesson this ti. Don't go believing an unscrupulous group like Shadai again and almost selling yourself to them."

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We lowkey need to sli Shadai out

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If you spot any errors, feel free to comnt about it and I will fix it as soon as I can.