After filling their stomachs, Kagura led a happily satisfied Nice Nature out of the ramen shop, thinking about where they should wander next.
Just earlier, Kagura had asked the waitress named Wudi for her contact info and added her as a friend. Wudi recommended the park near Tracen Academy, suggesting it was perfect for hanging out with friends. She also enthusiastically recommended the new honey drink sold by a food cart nearby.
——Nature is such an adorably silly kid. She...
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“Um…um…Kagura…”
“What’s wrong? Have you decided where you’d like to go, Nature?”
Even though she’d managed to successfully invite Kagura out, Nice Nature hadn’t thought about what to do afterward at all. Compared to Nature, who was now so nervous she felt dizzy, Kagura appeared incredibly calm. She even had time to casually browse her social media account.
Kagura could clearly see that Nice Nature probably had never asked a friend out before, seeing her...
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“Hm? Nice Nature-san, why are you wandering around here?”
On her day off, Maruzensky-san was leisurely heading to Tracen’s cafeteria to freeload a meal from Kagura when she saw Nice Nature pacing back and forth near the school building facing the training grounds, seemingly looking for someone.
“Ah, Maruzensky-senpai! Have you seen Kagura?”
“Isn't she in the cafeteria? It’s almost lunchtime, after all.”
“Kagura said she has today off, so she isn’t i...
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“Phew…”
Kagura raised the bow in her hands, staring intently at the distant target. Due to her unfamiliarity and nerves, her fingers still trembled slightly.
“Relax, Kagura, relax. To aim properly, you have to calm your heart and concentrate.”
Rudolf Ojou-sama stood slightly bent behind Kagura, gently holding her hands to steady her arms, the other hand wrapped lightly around Kagura’s waist, helping her adjust her posture.
After her second race, Rudolf had ...
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“Rudolf-san, you've secured another overwhelming victory today—could you share your thoughts?”
“Trainer Tojo have you already planned your next race?”
“Rudolf-san—”
…
The moment they stepped from the exit passage into the backstage area, Rudolf and Tojo Hana were immediately surrounded by a crowd of eager journalists. Kagura, who’d trailed a bit behind, felt quite relieved she hadn’t walked as quickly, or she’d have been caught in the camera's g...
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“Alright, all runners have made a smooth start, and at the front we have…”
Rudolf ojou-sama, as always, was using her front-runner strategy. Right out of the gate, she stuck close behind the leading horse girls, calmly maintaining her position, showing no urgency to overtake—just quietly observing from behind.
Her rivals today seemed far more spirited than those she'd faced in her debut race. Even though Rudolf’s performance today was more impressive and daunting than be...
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The Icho Tokubetsu wasn’t exactly a huge race. Normally, it wouldn’t attract such a massive crowd—but today, even before arriving, Kagura had already realized how terrifyingly popular Rudolf ojou-sama was.
I never knew the train could get this packed…
She barely squeezed into the carriage, feeling as though her small body might be swallowed up by the crush of people. Everyone was pressed tightly together, reminding her vividly of those days she fought for space on...
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“Nervous?”
Kagura sat at the edge of Rudolf ojou-sama’s bed, gently massaging her back while softly asking.
“Not really. A lot calmer than I expected, actually.”
Maybe it was because she’d been practicing that new running strategy nonstop lately. Like a student who'd diligently reviewed almost all the practice questions and then learned the test would only be taken from that same set, Symboli Rudolf felt oddly calm, far less anxious than she'd imagined.
“...
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“Huh, strange. Kagura isn’t here today?”
When Symboli Rudolf arrived at the training field as usual, she quickly noticed Kagura was missing.
“The chairwoman said she accepted Kagura's enrollment, but she still wanted to test her abilities privately. So, she called Kagura away today for a special exam.”
Earlier this afternoon, Tojo-sensei had already received notice from Akikawa Yayoi. The chairwoman mentioned that she'd personally conduct a private exam for Kagura ...
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“Ojou-sama, I think it’ll save a bit of stamina if you run like this on the uphill stretch...”
As Kagura spoke, she slightly adjusted her posture and ran up the incline of the track.
With less than two weeks remaining before Symboli Rudolf’s scheduled race, Kagura had intensified her preparations. Besides managing Rudolf’s daily life, she was now actively trying to provide insights on Rudolf’s running style as well.
This decision came after careful discussion bet...
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As they reached the main path between the dormitory and the training grounds, Rudolf mentioned wanting to take a walk to help digest dinner. Maruzensky, thoroughly drained from the evening’s events, chose to head home and rest, while Akikawa-sama decided to check the classrooms for students breaking curfew. Thus, the group parted ways here.
Before they separated, Rudolf quietly asked Kagura to walk with her. Nice Nature, sensing that Rudolf probably had something private to discuss wi...
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The moment Kagura returned, naturally, her first stop was Tracen's cafeteria. After all, she’d arrived just in time for dinner, though she wasn’t sure if Rudolf and the others had finished their training yet.
When she stepped through the cafeteria doors—before she even got inside—Kagura immediately saw Akikawa Yayoi, Maruzensky, and further off, Nice Nature, all sitting at a table on the right side. They looked like they were waiting for food, but from their expressions, it seem...
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After getting onto the train, Kagura, feeling extremely—maybe even overwhelmingly—uneasy, opened her Umastagram account to see what exactly had happened.
Naturally, the first thing she checked was Curren-chan’s post from earlier today. Kagura hadn't uploaded any new videos yet, so there was only one possible reason for this sudden influx of followers: Curren-chan had driven traffic her way.
[I’ve been curious since I first saw Kagura-sensei’s videos—her hands looked ti...
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Since it wasn't racing season, there weren't many people at Tokyo Racecourse. Most visitors at this time were Uma Musume and their trainers, all unfamiliar faces to Kagura.
Unfortunately, the racecourse staff didn't allow her to actually run on the track. Even if she applied, the closest she'd get was wandering around the spectator area on the outer edges. Kagura understood this well enough—after all, the track required careful maintenance. You couldn't just let anyone clomp around wh...
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The next day, after informing Tojo-sensei and Rudolf ojou-sama of her leave, and handing Rudolf today’s menu with instructions on what to eat at noon, Kagura prepared to set out alone to complete her schedule for the day.
Last night, she hadn’t lied when she said she already had plans. Following Eclipse-san’s earlier advice, Kagura decided to personally visit the venue for Rudolf’s next race to get a feel for the place. Yesterday she’d spent some time researching the Ichou Tok...
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“Classmate! Really won’t reconsider? If you join now, you’ll even get a free Gold Ship bicycle!”
“Little Uma this is already the third time you’ve come to me this week. I should’ve told you, I don’t have any plans to join a team.”
Seeing the little Uma standing outside the cafeteria window, Kagura gave a helpless smile, then handed her a small plate of crystal-clear pastry on a disposable dish.
“Eh~ no worries, just treat it like my routine check-in. By t...
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That night, only after dragging Symboli Rudolf out of the office and back to the dorm did Kagura finally return to her own room, take a bath, and prepare to rest.
[Kagura, I just discussed with Rudolf. Her next race has already been set—three months from now, at the Ichō Tokubetsu. During this period, you’ll need to watch over her closely. Don’t let her stay up too late.]
While drying her hair, Kagura saw Tojo-sensei’s message. It informed her of Rudolf’s upcom...
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Kagura never needed much sleep. Even if the morning’s work had been a bit intense, she only dozed for ten minutes or so before waking again.
When she woke, Nature had already released her chokehold around her neck, and Kagura finally had the chance to wriggle free from her embrace. Getting off the bed on tiptoe, she quietly tucked the blanket back over Nature.
Why does it feel like, before I knew it, I’ve basically become Nature’s mom…
Kagura sighed, pulling...
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Ahhh... pain. Such clear, sharp, vivid pain.
It gnawed like worms through the bone, burned relentlessly like an unquenchable flame, biting down deeply, driven by fury to devour my flesh and blood.
Yes... this is it. Exactly this!
Selesia, Meteora, Mamika, Mirokuji Yūya... They could not accomplish this. Even wielding miraculous powers, even shouldering their noble destinies, even as protagonists of their respective stories—they could neither leave a mark nor inflict pain ...
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A single step forward—and instantly, spiderweb-like cracks covered the ground, spreading savagely in all directions.
Hoshikawa Hikayu’s face was burning red as she shouted at Altair, trembling uncontrollably.
“Su-su-su… Super Ultimate Legend War-Goddess! Hikayu! M-ma-makes her grand entrance!”
An awkward breeze blew by.
The intense battle atmosphere had nearly been annihilated by Hikayu’s entrance.
Even Altair's expression stiffened for a moment.
<...
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Like the blazing sun rising from the east, Alicetaria soared into the sky astride her divine white steed, her golden flames so intense that even the night itself seemed to be scorched away.
Golden bullets of magical energy hurtled through the air, trailing behind Alicetaria.
"Ha—!"
With a fierce shout, Alicetaria raised her hand sharply. Instantly, the ribbons of light wrapped around her wrist extended, forming a spiraling lance that she hurled downward with overwhelming f...
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Boom!
Fire and blades shattered together, the explosive shockwave pulverizing walls and ripping away rooftops, sending debris hurtling through clouds of smoke.
A dark silhouette flew through that smoke, plummeting like a bird with broken wings. It cut a long arc through the sky before crashing into a hot-spring pool, spraying steaming water everywhere.
"Cough, cough… damn it, such a waste of a great hot spring...and now I'm soaked again."
Mirokuji Yūya clim...
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“Cheers!”
Everyone gathered at a hot spring inn.
Proper balance of work and rest—that was the key to living. The busier the mule, the more it needed to find moments of relaxation. Once a phase of work ended, they needed somewhere to rapidly recover their strength and relieve stress.
This entire inn had long since been reserved by Kikuchihara Aki—truly, it was great having authority and connections.
Matsubara Takashi took a sip of sake, gloomily muttering, “Ah...
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In the outskirts of the city, there stood a forgotten, abandoned warehouse, lingering like a solitary island left behind by time, silently enduring its decay amidst desolation.
Moonlight slipped through gaps between drifting clouds, piercing through a massive hole in the roof like a silver sword, becoming the warehouse’s sole source of illumination and cutting sharply through darkness so dense it seemed almost solid.
Compared to the other side’s comfortable living conditions, ...
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Destruction is not the end; nothingness is.
What kind of person is Chikujouin Magane?
Capricious, delighting in others’ misery. Her motto is “Laugh and Enjoy.” Everything she does, she does to satisfy her own pleasures—it's just that the things she enjoys happen to be rather vicious.
She loves to lie, claiming she'd feel uncomfortable if she didn’t lie every minute.
She loves this world's delicacies, and enjoys drinking milk.
She loves using lies, trick...
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Van Gogh said she would help Charon strengthen his abilities, yet she never explained exactly how—she only asked to meet with Charon.
Of course, it was impossible not to be curious. Therefore, Matsubara Takashi and Selesia came along.
One was Charon’s Creator.
The other was Charon’s most trusted comrade-in-arms—and his not-quite-official girlfriend.
It wasn't exactly suspicion, but both of them felt uneasy, worried that Van Gogh’s methods might be dangerous.<...
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No idea how many late nights it’s been now... Counting was pointless; better to hurry up, finish the work, and get some sleep.
Unlike Yatouji Ryou—who valued story more than characters—Matsubara Takashi loved Selesia deeply, loved every character he created.
Selesia fought bravely on the battlefield, suffered injuries, and was hospitalized after being utterly defeated by Alicetaria. Matsubara was extremely angry… angry at himself for being unable to help Selesia, angry at ...
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Nightfall had quietly descended.
A plain, peaceful night ushered people gently into dreams, washing away their day’s fatigue. Stars gazed upon the city streets below, flickering with endless fantasies.
Inside her room, Van Gogh had already drifted into deep sleep. Her face was tranquil and adorable, her breathing even and gentle, making one reluctant to disturb such serenity.
Rarely enough, tonight she hadn't stayed awake painting. Usually listless in front of others, Van ...
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Straton III—a planet lying not far from the medical world Zieltworth.
Though close to that famous star of the galaxy, civilization here was far from prosperous.
To be precise, this planet had only just begun to brush against galactic civilization.
Normally, contact with the galaxy should trigger an immense leap forward in science and culture.
Even scraps of technology left behind by advanced civilizations were enough to spark countless revolutions among the backward....
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In the boundless void of the universe, a colossal ship shimmering with silver radiance was gliding forward.
Though massive, it could in a blink travel astonishingly far in a single stride.
This kind of speed—across the entire galaxy, there were hardly any warships that could compare.
“This is our company’s newest technology. At full output, the ship’s cruising speed can, to a certain degree, rival the Star Rail of the Trailblaze AEON.”
Inside the ship, a woma...
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