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Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 49: Kitasan Black Sneaks Around

Over an hour later—

“C’mon, McQueen, don’t be so uptight! I said I’d let you try it after thirty minutes, and I never go back on my word!”

“—you said the exact same thing thirty minutes ago, Teio. Sigh~ You’re such a child.”

Casting a helpless smile at her friend, who was hugging the drone controller like it was her most precious treasure, McQueen glanced longingly at it, then shifted her att...

Creating Anime In A Fantasy World

Chapter 214: The Garden of Sinners Episode 5: Paradox Spiral! (Part 12)

Ryougi Shiki and Araya Souren suddenly launched into a fierce battle.

In a flash, Shiki lunged at Araya, aiming to plunge her dagger straight into his chest in one decisive strike.

However, at that very moment, the atmosphere abruptly shifted—

“Fearless, Diamond, Venom.”

As Araya Souren uttered those words, three circular sigils materialized around him, instantly halting all motion in t...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 48: Investigating the Competition

Vodka was taken aback for a moment.

She hadn’t considered the possibility Kitasan just brought up.

All she had thought was that Makoto probably didn’t want to put pressure on Kitasan. She hadn’t even considered whether Kitasan herself might be worried about him.

But thinking about it more carefully now, with how enthusiastic and caring this junior of hers was, it was entirely possible she would be worried after l...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 47: The Reason for Her Tears

A look of disbelief instantly crossed Kitasan’s face.

Her eyes widened, her mouth fell open, and though she tried to speak several times, it was like her throat had seized up—no words came out.

It took a while before she could stammer, completely flustered:

“Dismissed…? Fired…? Why?”

“Rasen-san’s results have been really good!”

“Trainer said she’s already taken two championships, two second-place fi...

Creating Anime In A Fantasy World

Chapter 213: The Garden of Sinners Episode 5: Paradox Spiral! (Part 11)

The confrontation between Araya Souren and Ryougi Shiki captured the full attention of every viewer. All eyes were fixed on the screen in anticipation, each person waiting to see who would emerge victorious in this looming clash.

Of course, while ordinary spectators were merely eager for the battle to begin, the mages among the audience had already begun dissecting the potential outcome from multiple perspecti...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 46: The Dismissed Trainer

After Vodka had a random nosebleed from overthinking things, a few of the Umamusume accompanied her to the infirmary—just in case.

As expected, the results were nothing serious.

The diagnosis was the same as always: her emotional excitement had led to an increased heart rate, and the fragile capillaries in her nasal cavity had ruptured as a result. Nothing to worry about as long as she kept her emotions in check and avoided anything too st...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 45: Are Those Two... a Perfect Match?!

Half an hour later, in the Tracen Academy cafeteria.

“…I see, so that’s how it is. Good thing I didn’t say anything careless in front of him then, or that would’ve been pretty rude.”

Sitting at the table, Ines Fujin let out a sigh of realization.

“I had no idea that he’s a trainer—he looks so young, yet he’s a trainer that has led Kita-chan to win two consecutive races. That’s impressive.”

“...

Creating Anime In A Fantasy World

Chapter 212: The Garden of Sinners Episode 5: Paradox Spiral! (Part 10)

Upon witnessing the contents of the film and the intricate, ingenious design connecting the west and east towers of the apartment complex, most viewers were left in utter shock after hearing Ryougi Shiki’s explanation.

But before they could even begin to digest the full implications of that revelation, the brutal scene inside Tomoe Enjou’s real home brought a chilling silence over everyone’s exp...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 44: The First Trainer to Think of This Method

After arranging the follow-up training in the dance hall, Makoto left the building with Kitasan Black and Vodka, their belongings packed up and ready. The three of them were heading to the school cafeteria for a meal.

Just as they stepped outside, a figure suddenly darted out from beside the door.

"Hello, hello~ Are you Yasui-san? There's a package here that needs your signature. Please sign for it!"

The figure was ...

Creating Anime In A Fantasy World

Chapter 211: The Garden of Sinners Episode 5: Paradox Spiral! (Part 9)

Inside the film, facing Tomoe Enjou’s confusion, Ryougi Shiki began explaining in a calm, deliberate voice:

“You remember when the elevator was out of service for a while? That was no malfunction. It was all part of a mechanism designed to invert the two wings of the building. The elevator’s circular shape, the odd noises it makes… all misdirection. Even the second floor being ‘unused’ play...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Note: I’m changing the Shining Star Series to Twinkle Series

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Chapter 43: Taking the Lead in the Entire Race

Just like before, their pace training was scheduled twice a day—once in the morning and once in the evening.

A small regret, however, was that Scarlet had officially become the dorm manager and could no longer attend every training session like before. For the evening sessions, only Vodka was available to help out.

Still, before the prelimin...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 42: "Simulated Training"

Getting Vodka’s support was a truly pleasant surprise for Makoto.

But he didn’t let it cloud his judgment.

While he hadn’t anticipated Vodka’s decision in advance, he had already prepared training sessions that included a runner with a similar style to hers.

With that foundation, all he needed to do was adjust the current plan to fit Vodka’s specifics—it wasn’t necessary to scrap the whole schedule.

So, he spent some...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 41: A Once-in-64-Years Racing Experience

After the Winner’s Stage ceremony, Makoto had been hesitating about whether to tell Saburo about the “hot spring therapy.”

It was true that the purpose was to support Kitasan’s health and training.

But taking a lively, youthful girl to a hot spring—especially when he himself was only 18—was bound to draw some attention.

He didn’t particularly care what others thought, but when it came to her family, especia...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 40: I Really Appreciate Young People Like You

After asking his question, Saburo suddenly let out a sigh before Makoto could respond.

“Sorry, that was a bit much of me to ask. After all... winning a G1 race isn’t something that can just be done on a whim.”

The old man then began to ramble on.

“Haha~ to be honest with you, Yasui-san, I’ve been a fan of the Shining Star Series for a long time.”

“When I was younger and tired from singing practic...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 39: Can She Become a G1-Level Umamusume?

Back when he happened to catch that Saburo interview, Makoto had been deeply moved.

Even if he included the experiences of his past life, he still wasn’t some kind of genius. He had seen plenty of true prodigies back when he was studying at the Trainer Academy.

Some of them had humble beginnings, while others, like him, came from families of trainers.

There were even those with far more prestigious backgrounds—so wel...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 38: The True Winner’s Stage

After Kitasan Black’s race ended, there were still five more events to go, but Makoto didn’t stay to watch them.

While the announcers and audience could already tell that this race was noticeably faster than usual for its class, Makoto knew it even more clearly.

He had calculated it the moment the race ended—compared to her debut, Kitasan Black’s speed this time had increased by 0.4 meters per second. That might not sound like mu...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 37: Why Can’t I Catch Up?

Scarlet cried out in surprise just as Vodka stood frowning in deep thought.

Like her friend, she had been mulling over Trainer Yasui strategy for Kitasan in this race.

From her perspective, the rookie had solid burst speed and could maintain a good pace.

However, she struggled with changing pace, cornering, and breaking through traffic—things that relied more on raw power.

In such cases, the best strategy would usually be to ...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 36: Led by the Nose

Kitasan Black left the appearance stage red-faced, her smile frozen stiff, one hand awkwardly waving while the other tightly gripped the zipper that refused to budge.

Once behind the scenes and entering the underground tunnel leading to the racecourse, she glanced around—the nearest other Umamusume was more than a hundred meters away.

“Aaaaaahh this is so humiliating! Why did the zipper have to get stuck?! Trainer must’ve seen it fo...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 35: This Is Embarrassing

Scarlet let out a quiet sigh.

“Yeah… He won so many races in the regional circuits, only to be turned away because of those ridiculous rules.”

“But if that hadn’t happened,” she added with a smile, “I probably wouldn’t have met him either.”

“What’s got you bringing this up all of a sudden?” she asked.

Vodka shrugged.

“Just feeling a bit sentimental, that’s all.”

“Yasui-san said he watche...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 34: Aren’t You Going to Run?

After T.M. Opera O left, Kitasan Black kept staring in the direction she’d gone.

For a long moment, she didn’t move—until her head turned stiffly, almost like her neck had rusted, to look at Makoto.

To her, T.M. Opera O was one of the legendary "Seven Crown" Umamusume in history—a Hall of Fame-level Umamusume, undefeated for an entire season.

Even though she hadn’t paid much attention to Opera O’s trainer before, anyon...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 33: T.M. Opera O’s Trainer?!

The sky above Tokyo Racecourse was a bit gloomier than it had been during Kitasan Black’s debut. Still, despite the overcast weather, the track was in perfect shape—firm underfoot, with just the right amount of give.

It was her second time at this venue, and it showed. Gone was the wide-eyed wonder from her first outing. As Makoto led her past the entrance gates, Kitasan didn’t gawk or trip over her own excitement—she held her head hi...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 32: Preparations on the Eve of the Race

The day before the big event—two weeks after the announcement—Kitasan Black’s efforts had finally borne fruit.

Thanks to her rendition of “Uchiage Hanabi”, the competition’s official account had exploded with activity. Within just three days of the song going live, her follower count had surged by over twenty thousand, smashing past the 24,000 mark required for the qualifier. And the momentum didn’t st...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 31: I Can’t Let Them Down

Early Monday morning, in the living room of Makoto’s single apartment, a gentle mix of classical strings and experimental electronic beats filled the air. Intertwined with the music, two delicate and youthful voices softly echoed throughout the room.

One voice came from a videotape, the other from Kitasan Black herself.

The song they were singing? Naturally, it was 打上花火 (Uchiage Hanabi), the piece Makoto had com...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 30: A Special Song

“Yep, that’s exactly what Trainer said from the start,”

Kitasan Black nodded, a little embarrassed.

“My training stats aren’t that great… so even though I won my debut race, my fan count didn’t increase that much.”

“I was secretly worrying about it—I even told Dia-chan once, but I didn’t want to bother Trainer. He’s always so busy.”

She let out a sheepish chuckle.

“But he had already thought it through ...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 29: Write a Song, Win Some Fans, Enter the Race

As Kitasan Black softly hummed the melody, Daiwa Scarlet gave a thoughtful nod.

“So that’s it… Trainer Yasui’s trying to boost Kita-chan’s popularity this way?”

Makoto gave a small nod.

“Her training stats aren’t that impressive, and I’m still a newbie trainer. Even though Kitasan won her debut race, the jump in her fan count wasn’t huge—her total fan count is just a little over 10,000 now.�...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 28: As Expected of Special Week-Senpai

Over the next few days, each morning and evening without fail, Kitasan Black ran side by side with Daiwa Scarlet for more than an hour.

Thanks to these paired training sessions, Makoto could clearly see how rapidly Kitasan Black was improving. But alongside that, he couldn't help being quietly impressed by the sheer strength and raw talent of Daiwa Scarlet herself.

In general, an Umamusume’s career golden years lasted about th...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 27: What Kind of Monster Trainer Is This?!

The night of the paired running session between Kitasan Black and Daiwa Scarlet—

“Ehh—?! You mean I’m suited for the Front Runner style?!”

Kitasan Black’s voice rang out across the mostly empty dance hall, echoing slightly off the polished wooden floors. Her eyes were wide with disbelief.

“But then why did you make me run from the back during my debut race…?” she asked, blinking rapidly.

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 26: Daiwa Scarlet's Test

Three days later, early in the morning, at the academy’s training grounds.

Makoto stood beside Kitasan Black, waiting for someone. Before long, a certain Umamusume with a distinctive hairstyle came into view.

The moment Kitasan saw her, her face lit up. Without hesitation, she ran up and threw her arms around the girl.

“Scarlet-senpai! It’s been forever!”

“You’re a bit late, aren’t you, Kita-chan? Don’t tell me you...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 25: The Dorm Manager Changeover

Thoroughbreds, even in the world of Umamusume, are often categorized by their coat colors—bay, chestnut, gray, white, and more. While it may seem like a cosmetic detail, these distinctions once carried surprising weight.

Take Kitasan Black, for example. She’s a bay—a deep, rich color often associated with speed and reliability.

In Japan, though, certain biases have long lingered around these colors. At one point, it was practical...

Uma Musume: It All Started When I Got Sent Flying Ten Meters

Chapter 24: But Then Again—

After hearing Kitasan Black’s report about her recent conversation, Makoto sent a short message to Tokai Teio to schedule a meeting.

To be honest, he wasn’t thrilled about handling work on his day off. Normally, he tried to keep those boundaries strict. But judging from the brief response Teio sent back—just a simple “Got it. Come by Monday if you’re free.”—it didn’t seem like anything urgent.

So, come Monday at noon, he made his...