Uma Musume: Why Do We, Horse Trainers, Still Have To Train Uma Musume? Chapter 58 58: Even If You're T.M. Opera O, I Won't Give Him

"Let's celebrate T.M. Opera O becoming Wada-kun's new assigned Uma Musu—cheers!"

"Cheers!"

That evening, at a rather nice local restaurant, everyone gathered to celebrate isho Doto's victory. Wada generously paid out of his own pocket to celebrate gaining two assigned Uma Musu with Ikezoe, Curren Chan, and even Hana Toujou coming to join the celebration.

"Gulp, gulp!" Hana Toujou, uncharacteristically, chugged a large glass of draft beer in one go, her unexpectedly wild drinking style showing the lingering displeasure in her heart—even though she still ca to celebrate.

"Although I don't want to, a loss is a loss... T.M. Opera O is yours from now on. As a senior, I must show care for my junior!"

Hana Toujou seed to notice the surprised looks from Wada and Ikezoe, thinking they were puzzled by her drinking. With cheeks flushed from alcohol, she said:

"What are you gawking at! Can't won drink? Okino and I go to the bar to drink every other day! You two newcors probably don't know, but I drink way more than Okino!"

"Today, neither of you can escape! You both have to drink with ! Especially you, Wada! Only one of us is leaving this place today!"

"Co on! Drink!"

Hana Toujou was the one to pick up her glass first, and Ikezoe and Wada, after a slight mont of hesitation, followed suit. After all, they no longer needed to worry about their bodies that much anymore.

When they were Jockeys, their diet and physical managent were much stricter than now. Although the public often jokingly referred to Jockeys as "carrying weights," there was a basis for it. A Jockey's weight is crucial for the Racehorse, even potentially affecting the Racehorse's performance and energy consumption. Wada and Ikezoe were both excellent Jockeys, and their weights strictly adhered to regulations, around 55-57 kg.

However, ever since they transmigrated and beca Trainers, they turned from common troops into commanders, so weight managent beca an area where they could relax in. Therefore, it was fine to indulge for a few days, as long as they didn't get too out of shape.

"Hehe~ Onii-chan and them are having a blast, we can't lose either!"

Curren Chan smiled and raised her glass. Of course, as Uma Musu, they completely abstained from drinking, which could be harmful to their bodies. Even mbers of the Student Council were absolutely forbidden from drinking. This had nothing to do with age; the main concern was the potential impact of alcohol on an Uma Musu's body and racing career.

"Let us celebrate T.M. Opera O becoming Trainer Wada's new Uma Musu, everyone, cheers~"

"Y- yes." isho Doto's ears twitched nervously. It was hard to tell if she was shy or unhappy, but she didn't seem joyful at all.

"Hahahahahaha! Now, please look forward to the glorious career of the Overlord!" T.M. Opera O had quickly recovered from her loss, not hiding her narcissism at all, and said with high spirits:

"I, the Overlord, will not lose any race, and now I have obtained my strongest aid. I believe Ryuji will definitely lead to a broader stage!"

"Speaking of which, T.M. Opera O and Trainer Wada beca familiar so quickly." Curren Chan's gaze subtly drifted to isho Doto, who was looking down, and a sly smile appeared on her face as she asked:

"You've only known each other for two months, and had just joined the team today, yet you're already calling Trainer Wada by his na~?"

"Ugh… I don't really know, maybe it was involuntary?"

However, T.M. Opera O didn't know how to explain this. She only realized belatedly that after today's race, the mont Wada hugged her, she unconsciously called him by his na. It all felt very natural, just like their usual interactions—very relaxed.

So relaxed that T.M. Opera O only now realized she had been overly casual. But even if T.M. Opera O noticed this, she didn't particularly want to change it, and simply said as casually as ever:

"It doesn't matter! A retainer who assists should be this intimate. This is trust from , the Overlord! Hahahahahaha!"

"Clang."

However, at this mont, a sudden, slightly abrupt sound reached the ears of the other two Uma Musu. At this mont, T.M. Opera O and Curren Chan looked over in unison, only to realize it was the sound of isho Doto putting down her cup, which seed a little louder than usual.

But it was only a little louder, so much so that the three Trainers on their side were completely unaware, still drinking heartily. But T.M. Opera O, who was familiar with isho Doto's timid personality, was surprised by isho Doto's clear action of expressing her displeasure.

Curren Chan, seeing this, was surprised at first, then the sly smile on her face beca impossible to conceal. (T/N: Stop trolling Curren Chan)

Curren Chan was not like those oblivious Trainers who couldn't understand a sign. She could tell that, although it had only been two months, the timid isho Doto's ability to erupt with such strength and courage was absolutely inseparable from her daily interactions with her Trainer.

Curren Chan also preferred isho Doto. After all, she had spent a longer ti with isho Doto, and she also strongly believed in the concept of "first." A newcor, T.M. Opera O, had suddenly surpassed isho Doto's progress—although that was also pretty fun, Curren Chan didn't really want to see this scene. Especially since… she also had a rather formidable rival.

Therefore, she felt that she should enlighten isho Doto at this ti, lest this insecure girl miss sothing due to her timidity, leading her to regret it for the rest of her life.

"Uh, um, I'm sorry…" isho Doto also belatedly realized that her emotional fluctuations were a bit too much, and timidly apologized to everyone.

Just now, she didn't know why, but as soon as she heard T.M. Opera O and her Trainer being so familiar, even more intimate with her Trainer than she was, a surge of extre displeasure welled up deep inside her, so much so that it had even manifested in her actions.

But… her heart felt so uncomfortable. Trainer was hers from the beginning… I also fought to get T.M. Opera O to join… But why do I not feel happy now…

"Hehe, it's okay, because even if the atmosphere is awkward, Curren Chan will liven it up with her cuteness~"

And Curren Chan also said with a smile: "Ah, Curren Chan is going to water the flowers, so I'll excuse myself for now~"

With that, Curren Chan quietly left the scene, and on the Uma Musu side, only isho Doto and T.M. Opera O, two Uma Musu who were already very familiar with each other, remained. T.M. Opera O then said with a smile:

"isho Doto, you were amazing; you actually managed to beat , the Overlord. But next ti, I will definitely win!"

"…"

However, T.M. Opera O's words unexpectedly received no response from isho Doto. T.M. Opera O looked over with a slight curiosity, only to find isho Doto with her head down, her ears drooping. T.M. Opera O, who vaguely heard isho Doto muttering to herself, also leaned in slightly with curiosity.

"I— I won't give him to you…"

"isho Doto? What did you say?" T.M. Opera O asked again, not having heard clearly. The next mont, isho Doto, with a flushed face and even a hint of tears in her eyes, but still in a voice no louder than a mosquito, said to T.M. Opera O with extre shyness:

"Even if you're T.M. Opera O, my— my Trainer—I won't give him to you..."

When isho Doto finished saying this, her entire face was so red that she wished she could crawl under the table. However, T.M. Opera O's eyes, after a slight mont of unfocus, imdiately understood the aning of isho Doto's words.

"So that's… what this is about…"

Sigh… My chest feels a little heavy, and I don't feel happy anymore... At this mont, T.M. Opera O, who had just joined the team and should have been full of motivation, was struck by this sudden blow, leaving her at a loss for what to do…

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Funfact, when I started reading this fic, I did not expect it to have romance stuff like this.

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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.