There's Something Wrong With You, Logistics Uma Musume

"No, what am I doing... I'm sorry, Kagura, I acted without your permission."

Realizing she had been somewhat rude, Rudolph Symbol quickly withdrew her hand.

"No, it's fine, I don't really mind. You're not the first person to do that to me. But, I am a little curious, does it really feel that good?"

Kagura asked with a helpless smile, seeing that Rudolph Symbol seemed to have grabbed on and hadn't realized it for a short while.

"Well... I can't deny that it does feel quite nice... Ah, speaking of which, Kagura, have you measured your own body size?"

Rudolph Symbol changed the subject somewhat awkwardly. She had originally called Kagura over to talk about the school uniform, but there had been a little unexpected interlude in the middle.

"No, why do you ask?"

"Since you're going to Tracen Academy with me, according to the rules, every student needs a school uniform. I happen to have a tape measure here, so if you don't mind, I'll measure you now?"

"If it's a rule... please, do you need me to take off my clothes?"

After spending some time letting Rudolph Symbol measure her, Kagura, who was redressing, looked at the measured height and bust, waist, and hip measurements. Unsurprisingly, they matched her child-like figure.

"Hmm~ Don't be sad, Kagura hasn't undergone her Awakening yet, there's still a chance to grow."

Seeing that Kagura seemed dissatisfied with her height, Rudolph Symbol smiled and patted her shoulder to comfort her.

"I have a feeling that even if I do undergo Awakening, I won't grow much..."

While putting on the clothes she had taken off, Kagura looked at her disappointing flat chest and height, and couldn't help but sigh. She missed her former body of 1.7 meters. Now, at just over 1.4 meters, she had to look up to see Rudolph Symbol.

"Don't be discouraged. Besides, for your size, Kagura, you have a very good figure. Not so thin as to be bony, and not fat either. A little bit of just the right amount of meat is the best."

Rudolph Symbol smiled gently and stroked Kagura's little head.

Indeed, she doesn't even gain weight despite eating more than the average adult. How can there be a child with just the right amount of meat in reality... Ah, in her words, this is the perfect body that can only exist in a two-dimensional girl?

Kagura thought to herself. In some ways, her figure was very consistent with her height and age, and also the most inconsistent, because apart from the lack of undulation in her chest, it was too ideal. She couldn't help but recall some of the crazy quotes her best friend used to say. Thinking about it now, her best friend's words weren't without reason.

"Alright, I've sent the measurements to the supplier to have them prepare your uniform as soon as possible. It's almost breakfast time, let's go downstairs to eat."

"Today is a day off, so relax. Don't worry about training or anything for the time being. Since we have you two young people here, come on, I'll give you two a task."

As the group was finishing breakfast, Speed Symbol suddenly spoke, issuing a task to Maruzensky and Rudolph Symbol.

The two looked at Speed Symbol in confusion. Kagura also looked curiously at Speed Symbol on her right, wanting to see what was up. Then she saw Speed raise her hand and gently rub her head:

"This child doesn't have any everyday clothes to wear yet. When you open her closet, it's all work clothes. I don't want this child to keep running around in a maid outfit. But I'm not sure what's popular among young people these days. How about you take her to the nearby clothing store to browse?"

"Head of the Family... mmm!"

Kagura, who was about to speak, was directly silenced by Speed Symbol, who stuffed a piece of bacon and fried egg into her mouth.

"Don't listen to this child's refusal. Pick out some nice, well-fitting clothes, get a few sets, and come back to me for reimbursement."

Speed Symbol didn't give Kagura a chance to speak, and Maruzensky and Rudolph Symbol didn't intend to refuse Speed Symbol's request. After all, Kagura really did lack everyday clothes, and she would be entering the academy soon. If she went out with friends in that work outfit or school uniform, it would be a bit inappropriate.

So the two senior Uma Musume agreed, and Kagura was semi-pushed and pulled away by the two big Uma Musume. She never expected that the first time she came to this world to buy clothes, she would be dragged along like this.

A clothing store could be found not far from the hotel Speed Symbol had booked. At the speed of the two big Uma Musume, it only took about ten minutes to run over. Along the way, Kagura and the others attracted a lot of attention, mainly because Rudolph Symbol had just won the championship in her debut race yesterday. Kagura could hear people discussing them everywhere along the way.

"Hehe~ We're already here, so don't refuse! Be good, come with me and try on some clothes~"

Sensing that Kagura was still a little hesitant, Maruzensky gently pushed her from behind, pushing her into the clothing store.

"Welcome~ Ah, is this perhaps..."

The shop assistant immediately recognized Rudolph Symbol who had walked in. The other shop assistants also looked over when they heard the commotion, and the customers who were still in the store also turned their attention this way.

Kagura subconsciously hid behind Maruzensky, who was closest to her. Still unaccustomed to being watched, she wasn't good at dealing with this kind of situation. Maruzensky seemed to be used to it, showing no reaction. Rudolph Symbol had already naturally started greeting the onlookers.

"Yeah... Rudolph is indeed better at dealing with this kind of situation. Let's go, little sister, while Rudolph is dealing with the others, let's go take a look at the clothes first~"

Seeing that Rudolph Symbol was diverting the crowd's attention over there, and it was estimated she wouldn't be able to handle the enthusiastic fans for a while, Maruzensky took Kagura into the store first to see if there were any suitable clothes.

"I feel like blue and white clothes suit little sister. What about you? Do you have a favorite color?"

Maruzensky held up a dress that was mainly white, decorated with many blue and gold small ornaments and lace, and compared it to Kagura. From a normal aesthetic point of view, the clothes Maruzensky had chosen were very suitable for children, leaning towards a cute style, but they didn't quite match Kagura's preferences, because Kagura never thought of herself as a child.

"I feel like a black outfit with a bit of white would look better..."

Kagura was quite satisfied with the maid outfit she was wearing, which didn't look childish, had a pretty good appearance, and could be worn directly on formal occasions, giving a refreshing and capable feeling.

"Don't always look at everything from the perspective of a maid outfit, try this one!"

"Umm..."

In the past, Kagura always liked to buy black jackets and pants to wear, which made her best friends and family always say that her whole color scheme looked a bit gloomy. At least she didn't like clothes that were too flashy. The set that Maruzensky was holding already made her feel a little dizzy.

Thinking that she was here to buy some everyday clothes this time, and since she was already here, Kagura decided to try a new style that was different from before.

Ah, Miss Maruzensky is holding a sailor suit... I should say, as expected of Japan...

Holding the clothes, she walked into the fitting room. After subconsciously observing the surroundings to confirm that there was no feeling of being watched, Kagura carefully unbuttoned the maid outfit on her body, took it off, and hung it on the hanger next to her, then put on the clothes that Maruzensky had given her.

Hmm... why is there such a thing?

After picking up the clothes, Kagura noticed that Maruzensky had also given her a pair of white pantyhose. Although Kagura herself preferred not to wear these things, looking at the little Uma Musume in the mirror in front of her, Kagura felt that trying it on didn't seem like a bad idea.

After taking a little time to tidy up her attire, Kagura slipped her small feet into the slippers provided in the dressing room and pushed the door open to leave.

"Maruzensky-san, I think... Whoa!"

As soon as she stepped out, Kagura was startled by Maruzensky, who pounced on her. Fortunately, Maruzensky wasn't trying to knock her down and stopped just in time.

"I knew you'd look great in this, little sister!"

"R-really?"

"I think it looks great, Kagura. You always seemed so serious and formal in your maid outfit. It's good to switch to a more relaxed style sometimes. After all, you said yourself that you shouldn't always be in work mode if you want to get along with others, right?"

Rudolph Symbol, who had finally dealt with the enthusiastic onlookers, also walked over and nodded in satisfaction at the outfit Kagura was wearing. Rather than a capable maid, Rudolph Symbol preferred Kagura to dress like a child her age, looking more pure and adorable.

After all, no matter how mature she seemed, Kagura was still just a child.

"Good, Kagura, how do you feel? If you're okay with it, we can take this one for you, okay?"

"If Head of the Family and Maruzensky-san think it's okay... I don't have a problem with it."

After looking at herself in the mirror several times, Kagura was also quite satisfied with the outfit. Uma Musume generally have very high stats, so as long as the clothes aren't deliberately styled in a bizarre or particularly outdated way, they usually don't look too bad. Kagura couldn't help but marvel at how important it was to have a pretty face.

After returning to the dressing room to change out of the outfit, Kagura picked out a few more black and white items according to her preferences. They would definitely be enough for everyday wear. Maruzensky and Rudolph Symbol felt a little helpless when they saw Kagura grabbing a few more black and white clothes, but since Kagura liked that color scheme, they didn't feel comfortable judging her color preferences.

"Oh, right, little sister, haven't you bought any underwear either? Since we're here today, let's just buy you some underwear too."

"I'm not old enough to need to wear that kind of thing..."

"No! A girl can't be so careless about herself! You definitely have to wear them, or you might hurt your skin!"

With that, Maruzensky pushed Kagura to the children's clothing section without allowing her to argue.

Rudolph Symbol wasn't very good at initiating these kinds of conversations, so the task of guiding Kagura to buy things was left to Maruzensky, whose enthusiasm was unusually high. Rudolph Symbol couldn't help but wonder why she wasn't so enthusiastic when working in the student council.

Maruzensky picked out a bunch of camisoles and other things for Kagura. Although Kagura didn't think she needed them given her development, she thought about what Maruzensky said and realized it made sense, so she didn't refuse and took the clothes to the dressing room to try them on and see if they fit.

"Little sister, have you never worn underwear before? Do you want me to help you?"

"No, thank you!!"

Naturally, the introverted Kagura resolutely refused Maruzensky's help.

The two senior Uma Musume quickly helped Kagura with her new clothes. Not only did they get her everyday clothes and underwear, but they also picked out a lot of socks for her. Of course, Maruzensky did most of the work. Rudolph Symbol, who didn't know much about this and wasn't very good at taking care of children, could only stand by and watch Maruzensky change Kagura's clothes like a doll.

Rudolph Symbol thought it was fine. Kagura was such a cute child that she looked good in anything, except for certain bright colors (like pink) that looked strange on her.

Although Maruzensky usually gave Kagura the feeling of an old woman, her taste in clothes was still very good. The outfits she picked out for Kagura were satisfactory to both Kagura and Rudolph Symbol. They suited Kagura's age but didn't look too childish.

"Satisfied, satisfied~"

Maruzensky, who looked refreshed and completely satisfied, carried the bags and hummed a little tune as she walked, looking like she was in a great mood.

Kagura, who had been treated like a dress-up doll for almost two hours, looked a little tired. She had never liked shopping much. If her best friend hadn't kept dragging her to buy clothes, she probably wouldn't have gone to clothing stores at all, let alone had someone like Maruzensky change her clothes and put on her socks.

"Kagura, when we get back to Tokyo, I'll arrange your dormitory at Tracen as soon as possible. It should be done in a day or two. Remember to pack your things and move to Tracen."

Rudolph Symbol didn't forget to remind Kagura to pack her personal belongings. In reality, Kagura didn't have much to pack. Besides some documents, Kagura's only luggage was the elaborate outfit she had been wearing since she crossed over.

It was a Shrine Maiden Outfit that looked quite inconvenient to put on and take off. Kagura had been wearing it when she first crossed over, and she had even worn it during a great escape, which she found incomprehensible. She didn't know what material the Shrine Maiden Outfit was made of, but even though it was so troublesome to wear, it didn't hinder her running at all. She felt like she could run on the track in that outfit without any problems.

'Maybe that's another one of Miss Eclipse's things?'

At this point, Kagura could attribute anything unscientific to Eclipse.

Kagura had a general understanding of the subsequent arrangements. She would enter Central Tracen Academy as a Logistics Uma Musume, providing Rudolph Symbol with her support while completing her studies.

'Ha, long-lost student life... I feel like I'm Head of the Family's study buddy? It seems like it...'

Speaking of this life, it was indeed Kagura's first time going to school. She was a little emotional. After wandering around for so many years, she had returned to school.

For her, campus life was indeed a nostalgic memory. Before she crossed over, Kagura never thought she would have the chance to experience a leisurely campus life again. However, this time, Kagura didn't have the pressure of studying.

When she was dragged to Tracen by Rudolph Symbol, she also learned about the Uma Musume's cultural courses. Perhaps because Uma Musume generally weren't very good at written knowledge, the cultural courses at Tracen taught very basic things. There wasn't anything too difficult. With Kagura's education level, she had already mastered everything.

'If I don't need to focus on studying, can I do something else?'

Kagura was planning her future in her heart. Before she knew it, she, Rudolph Symbol, and Maruzensky had returned to the hotel with their bags.

"The kids are back... Kagura, did you find any clothes you liked?"

"Yes, Maruzensky-san helped me pick out a lot... Thank you very much for your concern, Head of the Family. I'm sorry to trouble you with such small things."

"Not at all, I'm happy to do it."

Speed Symbol reached out and touched Kagura's little head. She also knew that after returning to Tokyo, Kagura would be going to Tracen in a day or two. The chances of seeing Kagura might be much less then. Although Tracen itself wasn't closed off and the Uma Musume's activities were quite free, there was still a distance, and it wouldn't be so convenient for Kagura to travel back and forth.

'What's wrong with me, an old woman? Am I reluctant to let the child go?'

Realizing her inner thoughts, Speed Symbol silently mocked herself in her heart.

When she sent Rudolph Symbol to school, Speed Symbol didn't feel reluctant. But Kagura wasn't her child, and she had only known her for less than two months. She actually felt reluctant to send Kagura away.

'Do I really want a child like this?'

19. I'm doing something greedy... (not)

Because Rudolph Symbol still needed to maintain her training, and with Kagura's enrollment arranged, the Speed Symbol and her group didn't stay in Niigata for too long, returning to Tokyo on the third day.

Since Tracen Academy was still on summer break, and according to Rudolph Symbol, most students weren't at the school. Plus, Kagura's enrollment procedures would take a few more days to complete, so for the next few days, Kagura would continue her normal activities as before.

"Ah! Kagura, you're finally back!"

Returning to Tokyo, Kagura went to the shopping street to buy ingredients with her basket as usual. Before she even entered, she saw her friend, Nice Nature, on the outskirts. Nice Nature, who had been leaning against the wall, seemingly thinking or spacing out, quickly noticed Kagura and happily jogged over to hug her, bouncing a couple of times. It was clear that Nice Nature was very excited; her tail was wagging so fast it was almost a propeller.

"I'm back~ You seem really happy, Quality... Wait, shouldn't you be at school right now? Why are you here today?"

Kagura reached out and hugged Nice Nature as well. She suddenly remembered that she had come in the afternoon, and according to Nice Nature's schedule, she should be in class at this time.

"That's because I'm on vacation! I have summer vacation! And, I graduated safely!"

"Hmm? Quality, you graduated this year..."

Slightly surprised, Kagura realized for the first time that Nice Nature was graduating. That meant Nice Nature was now in the summer break before entering higher education.

"Speaking of which, Quality, are you going to college? Where are you going to study?"

"Hehe~ I can't even believe it myself, but I got accepted into Tracen Academy, Central Tracen Academy, even! Once summer is over, I can go to Central Tracen Academy."

As she spoke, Nice Nature took out something that looked like an acceptance letter. After a quick glance, Kagura seemed to understand why Nice Nature was in such a good mood today. No wonder the shopping street was decorated with various small flags and decorations; it was clear that Nice Nature was very loved by the shop owners on this street.

"Congratulations, isn't going to Central Tracen Academy Quality's dream?"

Kagura smiled and congratulated Nice Nature. She knew that Nice Nature's biggest dream right now was to get into Central Tracen Academy, so this could be considered her dream coming true.

"It's all thanks to Kagura's tutoring these past few weeks, otherwise I was worried I wouldn't pass my theory courses!"

"This is mostly Quality's own hard work~ I only helped a little."

"Really! Kagura, you're always so modest..."