There's Something Wrong With You, Logistics Uma Musume

"That's already a gap of at least 15 lengths, what a terrifying rout..."

Rudolph Symbol could imagine the pressure on Nice Nature on the track. Clearly, Nice Nature had tried her best to catch up, but Kagura's speed was just too fast, too fast. She had no chance to fight back. The moment she was overtaken after the second turn, the race was already over.

"Just like you, Rudolph, in your debut race. The kids behind you were in just as miserable a state."

"...I know. I hope this won't upset Quality too much. She actually ran really well, it's just that Kagura is too... sigh."

Being so mercilessly crushed by her good friend, Rudolph Symbol knew Nice Nature must be feeling terrible. She hoped this crushing defeat wouldn't have too much of an impact on the young Nice Nature.

26. Something Beyond Winning the Race

"Uwaa... Kagura's speed is just ridiculous!"

Coming down from the training grounds, Nice Nature immediately let out a frustrated wail. She originally thought she, as a senior, was there to set a good example for Kagura, but she ended up being completely outclassed.

"Nice Nature's stride is powerful, and her stamina is excellent. She just lost her rhythm because of Kagura and that led to her underperforming."

Toujou Hana stepped forward and patted the self-doubting Nice Nature. She could see that Nice Nature was also a rare talent, but she just happened to be next to a monster who didn't play by the rules at all.

"Quality... um... are you okay?"

Kagura, encountering this kind of situation for the first time, didn't know what to say. She cast a look of help to Toujou Hana beside her, but Toujou Hana just shrugged helplessly, returning a look that said she was powerless.

"I'm fine... sigh... I knew it, a normal girl like me really can't compare to a genius..."

Although Nice Nature said she was fine, Kagura could tell what she was feeling just by looking at her drooping ears.

However, Nice Nature also knew that there was no need to be so discouraged. She shook her head, and seeing Kagura looking at her with a worried expression, unsure of what to say, she proactively opened her arms and moved closer to Kagura:

"Kagura, let me have a hug~~"

"You... honestly. Fine, I'll indulge you today."

Kagura smiled helplessly, proactively leaning in and letting Nice Nature hug her.

Nice Nature took a deep breath of Kagura, the warm and gentle mysterious aura instantly enveloping her. She felt her dejected mood improve a lot. She discovered that Kagura's hug seemed to have some kind of unique magic, and every time she hugged Kagura, she always felt very comfortable.

"You two are really close."

Seeing Nice Nature cheer up so quickly and even having the energy to hug Kagura, Toujou Hana, who was watching from the side, was relieved.

"Well... we're friends after all. Quality, I'll cook dinner for you tonight. What do you want to eat? Any ideas?"

"Yes! Radish cakes!"

"Can you think of something other than radish cakes..."

Nice Nature was particularly enthusiastic about the various radish cakes she made. Although Kagura had tried to let her try different dishes she made, the biggest attraction for her was still radish cakes.

"Ya~ Did I hear that the little sister is going to cook tonight?"

Hearing that Kagura was going to cook, Maruzensky, who had come over to find out about the two racers' post-race feelings, suddenly perked up.

"I was planning to cook anyway, especially since Miss Toujou said that the president always forgets to eat dinner. Miss Maruzensky and Miss Toujou, would you like to come and have some?"

"I have something to do tonight, so I won't go." "If there's more, I'd love to come! You don't know! After I ate the food you made last time, I couldn't get used to my own cooking anymore! This sister is suffering!"

Unlike Maruzensky, who immediately agreed, Toujou Hana could only refuse because she still had some trainer work to do.

Because Maruzensky lived alone off-campus, she took care of her daily life herself. Originally, she didn't feel anything about eating her own cooking, and just made do with it.

But since that day at Rudolph Symbol's debut race celebration, Maruzensky found that she could never forget the taste of that day. She began to feel uncomfortable and dissatisfied with the things she made, so now that she heard she could get a free meal from Kagura, she was naturally very excited.

"Then... I'll borrow the school's kitchen tonight. I'll start cooking around six o'clock, so come over if you want to eat."

Although Kagura had agreed, she still underestimated the amount of work involved in entertaining so many people. After all, she was only one person no matter what.

The Tracen Academy cafeteria staff also felt immense pressure, for no other reason than that at a little after six o'clock this afternoon, Chairman Akikawa Yayoi, Student Council President Rudolph Symbol, and the already famous Maruzensky, as well as the legendary freshman Uma Musume who scored first in this year's theory exam, a large group of influential figures all gathered in one area of the cafeteria.

Anyone with eyes could see that these people had come to the cafeteria for the same goal, and the little Uma Musume who borrowed the kitchen today and was now working up a storm in the kitchen was clearly their target.

Fortunately, the little Uma Musume really managed to entertain the group of big shots she brought with her. It could be said that Kagura was practically a one-woman show in the kitchen tonight, giving the Tracen Academy cafeteria a thorough lesson in efficiency, perfectly demonstrating what it meant to remain calm in the face of crisis.

"Ugh..."

Of course, everyone else enjoyed the food, but Kagura, who was so busy she was about to fall apart, didn't have such a good time. Today was another so-called training race, and then she tortured herself so intensely tonight, she felt like she was about to fall apart.

In the end, Nice Nature took Kagura back to her dormitory. Kagura, exhausted, just wanted to take a shower and lie down to sleep.

"Kagura, should I give you a massage? I just happened to have learned a little bit on my own..."

Seeing Kagura, who had taken a shower and changed into her pajamas, lying on the bed looking exhausted, Nice Nature asked a little hesitantly.

Kagura responded weakly. She was already a little drowsy and didn't really care whether she agreed or not.

Having received permission, Nice Nature carefully climbed onto Kagura's bed, sat on Kagura's legs, reached out and gently grabbed Kagura's shoulders, and gradually increased the pressure according to the massage techniques she had learned from her parents in her memory.

"Mmm... mmm-ah~!?"

Kagura, who was originally a little drowsy, was immediately awakened by the massage, and couldn't help but make a cute sound that made people's imaginations run wild. Realizing that something was wrong, she quickly lowered her voice:

"Quality... be... be gentle!!"

"Sorry! I haven't massaged anyone in a long time, and I didn't control my strength well... Are you okay?"

Nice Nature apologized profusely, realizing she hadn't done this in a long time and her technique was a bit rusty.

"It's okay... Quality, you can start with a little less force."

"Okay, I'll be careful."

After the initial misstep, Nice Nature's movements became much more cautious. Kagura's small, youthful body couldn't handle the strength needed for an older Uma Musume like herself.

Carefully holding Kagura's fair thigh, she gently massaged, adjusting her technique and constantly asking Kagura how it felt. Only when Kagura's voice slowly faded from clear words to muffled whimpers did she determine the most suitable pressure for Kagura.

The reason Kagura stopped making noise was because she had buried her head in her arms. Even after learning massage from the Head Maid, she had to admit that Nice Nature's technique was indeed very good after the adjustment.

Moreover, Nice Nature certainly had enough strength to achieve the desired effect. The feeling of relaxation and comfort almost made Kagura cry out in a way that could be misunderstood. To avoid embarrassment, she chose to cover her mouth with her arm, leaving only her wagging tail and ears that occasionally perked up to show how much she was enjoying it.

Why does it hurt so much when it hurts, but feel so good when it feels good! Is Uma Musume's sensitivity higher than humans... Is this really not some kind of succubus!?

Kagura, her face flushed from holding back, unconsciously let out a faint whimper, mentally complaining like crazy.

"Uma Musume have more nerves in their legs, so they are more sensitive. It's normal to have that kind of reaction, especially since you're still young. If you can't help it, it's okay to cry out, you don't have to hold back so much."

Why does this little-erotic-game setting have a scientific explanation! And why do you know what I'm thinking!!

As for crying out… better not. Even during summer break, there were other Uma Musume in the school. Who knows if the dorms are soundproof? If those embarrassing sounds were heard, her academy life would be over.

Fortunately, the massage didn't last long. Kagura, already a bit tired from running in the afternoon, dozed off for a while, then felt Nice Nature poke her a few times, pick her up, and turn her over, laying her on her back on her bed.

"How do you feel?"

"Quality, your technique is pretty good, so comfortable…"

"Hmph~ This is a skill that even my parents praise!"

Nice Nature saw that Kagura was so tired she couldn't even open her eyes, and her voice was a bit slurred. She didn't say much more, just reached out and gently rubbed Kagura's soft cheeks, then got up and climbed off Kagura:

"Well, good night, Kagura."

"Good night… zzz…"

In a daze, Kagura instinctively responded to Nice Nature. She heard Nice Nature turn off the lights and close the door as she left. After that, no other sounds could be heard in the dorm, and her consciousness quickly sank into darkness.

27. Is it wrong to do food in a sports anime?

Because she was too tired last night, Kagura's sleep quality was exceptionally good.

What Kagura found a little unbelievable was that even though she slept so deeply, she still woke up at the time she usually did. Looking at the time, she even had time to sneak to the cafeteria to make breakfast for Rudolph Symbol.

"Why…? Oh, that's right…"

When Rudolph Symbol opened her eyes again and saw Kagura standing by her bed watching her, she was stunned for a moment. Then she remembered that she had given Kagura the key the day before and hadn't remembered to ask for it back. It was normal for Kagura to be here in the morning.

Sitting up, Rudolph Symbol subconsciously scanned her surroundings. Sure enough, the clothes she needed to change into had been found and hung on the closet door. The room was also filled with a fresh fragrance, a bit like the smell of some kind of fish, making her unable to help but swallow.

"...Kagura, I smell fish. Did you make breakfast?"

Obviously, Tracen Academy wouldn't have this kind of dish, so it could only be Kagura who made it herself.

"Yes~ Breakfast is fish congee, milady. Get up, wash up, and change, it won't taste good if it gets cold."

As Kagura spoke, she gently pulled Rudolph Symbol out of bed.

Half-pushed and half-pulled into the bathroom by Kagura, Rudolph Symbol spent some time rebooting her brain while brushing her teeth.

…Didn't this child exhaust herself yesterday and have Quality carry her back? Is it really okay for her to get up so early today?

In fact, Rudolph Symbol didn't sleep very well last night, which made her a bit sleepy now.

She suddenly missed that long-lost high-quality sleep from the night before. The feeling of being refreshed after waking up was truly comfortable, and her work efficiency the next day could double. She just didn't know why she could sleep so well that day.

Did I do anything special that night?

Trying hard to recall what happened that night, Rudolph Symbol walked out of the bathroom with a head full of question marks. Seeing Kagura helping her sweep the floor and organize various small objects in the dorm, she felt like she remembered what she did that night.

"Kagura."

"Yes?"

Kagura, who was holding a broom and sweeping the floor, heard Rudolph Symbol calling her and stopped to look at her.

Rudolph Symbol guessed that Kagura was probably the reason for her high sleep quality that night. Not sure if that was really the reason, she wanted Kagura to help her do an experiment, but she didn't know how to say it. If she said something like, 'Can you stay in my dorm and sleep with me tonight?'…

Wait, doesn't that sound weird no matter how you say it!

Not to mention whether Kagura would listen to this request, it would be good if she wasn't scared and ran away!

"What's wrong? Is there anything you need, milady?"

Seeing Rudolph Symbol stuck there for a long time, Kagura, who had been waiting patiently, reminded her with some doubt.

"No… uh… well, um, if I work overtime too much tonight, remember to drag me back."

"I'll go even if you don't tell me. Toujou Hana specifically instructed me to drag you out of the office when it's time."

Looking at the pure-faced Kagura, Rudolph Symbol hesitated for a long time, but in the end, she didn't muster the courage to say that sentence. She hurriedly went out and started her work today.

Kagura felt that Rudolph Symbol's appearance just now was not quite right, but in the end, she didn't find any problem, so she didn't think about this issue too much. She quickly cleaned up Rudolph Symbol's dorm and left.

Because of the increased free time, Kagura planned to buy some ingredients and do something big. Of course, before she left the school to buy things, she still made breakfast for Nice Nature and delivered it, and then detoured to the playground to confirm that there were no Mejiro family Uma Musume that shouldn't be there.

Ardan's figure was not seen on the playground in the morning. Kagura estimated that she probably wouldn't have a chance to come out for a while after being carried back in that state yesterday. It was normal not to see her today.

"Little lady~! Good morning~"

Kagura didn't spot any Mejiro family Uma Musume, but she did find another Uma Musume that instinctively made her want to back away. She heard her voice from a mile away.

However, she didn't seem to be running or exercising. It felt like she had just finished breakfast and was taking a stroll on the track to digest, since she was wearing her school uniform instead of sportswear, and there wasn't a single sign of her being sweaty.

"Good morning, Maruzensky-san. I was just a little worried that some students might be pushing themselves too hard here without regard for their physical condition, so I came to check."

"Ah, you're talking about little Ardan, right? I heard about what happened yesterday too. It was really scary. Good thing you were there, little lady."

"I was scared too. It was midday, and the weather was so hot. The track must have been at least fifty degrees. If she had collapsed, she really would have been barbecued... I don't understand. Ardan-san's body is already so weak, why does she have to torture herself like this?"

Kagura had heard a little about Mejiro Ardan's physical condition. To be honest, she really couldn't understand why Mejiro Ardan would insist on running even in that state, even to the point of hiding it from her family and trainer.

"Little Ardan's personality is just that stubborn... Sigh, everyone knows she can't run, but she really loves running. She really wants to bring glory to her family, but unfortunately, fate isn't very kind to her."

"It's such a pity..."

Speaking of Ardan, the two sighed together. It seemed that Maruzensky was quite familiar with Ardan, probably because of Rudolph Symbol.

"By the way, little lady, now that you've checked and Ardan isn't here, what are your plans for later?"

"I want to make a dish. The ingredients need to be fresh and of good quality. Tracen Academy's kitchen can't provide what I need for the time being, so I got up early to prepare to go out and buy the ingredients."

The dish Kagura wanted to make was a very troublesome local dish, a type of cuisine with an extremely high level of difficulty that she would never make in her daily life. She had this idea partly because she just wanted to make a good meal for her friends, and partly because she had confirmed the direction of her videos. She decided to become a food blogger, so this dish could also be considered material for her videos.

"Eh~ That sounds exciting! Since you're going to get ingredients, little lady, can I come with you?"

Hearing that Kagura was going to procure ingredients again, Maruzensky immediately became eager to try. Kagura didn't know if she really wanted to help or if she was just greedy.

"If Maruzensky-san wants to, I have no objections. Thank you for your help."

28. Mejiro Takamine