There's Something Wrong With You, Logistics Uma Musume

"Ardan-san, please put on some clothes before you talk!!"

Seeing Ardan about to bow to her, Kagura quickly looked away and raised her voice slightly to remind her.

Although they were both girls, Kagura didn't mind, but considering the other party was a young lady, it was a bit impolite for her to look at someone completely naked.

"Haa~ I'm exhausted..."

After taking a bath and changing into her pajamas, Kagura comfortably lay down on her bed, stretching her body with a big yawn.

"Kagura-san, are you working today? I heard from President Rudolph that you're supposed to be on vacation today?"

Sitting on her bed, Ardan looked at Kagura curiously. Her only impressions of her roommate were that she had been rescued by her not long ago, and that her housework skills and running ability were extraordinarily strong. This cute little Uma Musume intrigued her.

"I am on vacation, but I just found some things to do, and then ran a couple of laps on the track. It's not really my official work."

"Eh... Kagura-san is so disciplined. Even on vacation, she goes to train on her own..."

Ardan felt that Kagura's strength must be related to her discipline. She admired her and was also very envious. She also wanted to be disciplined, but she didn't have the physical condition for it.

"I wouldn't call it training... well, it's fine if you see it that way, Ardan-san. Your grandmother asked me to take good care of you. I was originally going to ask you where you lived, but I didn't expect you to be my roommate..."

"Hehe~ Life is always full of such coincidences and surprises. Now that you've accepted Grandma's request, how do you plan to watch over me, Kagura?"

Sitting down, Ardan leaned forward, supporting her cheeks with her hands, smiling as she looked at Kagura.

"Just don't do anything reckless. I won't stop you from running, Ardan-san, but you must tell me before you go, and don't go out in the hot sun like that day."

Although Ardan was fragile, she could still run a little for daily activities. This was the information Kagura got from Old Mejiro, so she didn't plan to stop her too strictly, as long as Ardan didn't do anything thrilling, she would pretend she didn't see it.

"Oh? Just that?"

"Wouldn't Ardan-san be unhappy if I was too strict? Besides, I'm not your parent, so I don't have the right to restrict your freedom like that."

After saying that, Kagura turned to the side and picked up her phone to check the time, and sent a text message to Old Mejiro to tell her that she had met Ardan.

"It's already past eleven o'clock. Aren't you going to rest, Ardan-san? Your body isn't suitable for staying up late."

Seeing Ardan still sitting there, looking at her with a curious expression, Kagura still asked if she wanted to rest. If Ardan didn't sleep, she would have to get her eye mask out.

"Mm, I'll turn off the lights. I usually go to bed very early, but today I'm just a little excited because it's been a long time since I've been back in the dorm."

"Okay, then... good night?"

"Good night, Kagura-san."

The lights in the dormitory went out. Kagura heard Ardan's footsteps, but she didn't immediately return to her bed. Instead, she leaned against Kagura's bed.

"What's wrong? Is there anything else, Ardan-san?"

"...Nothing."

"It's better to sleep early."

Kagura didn't turn around to look at Ardan behind her. She felt that Ardan leaned over her bed for a while before returning to her bed, and then she heard Ardan burrowing into her blanket.

'What a strange young lady...'

"Okay, Nice Nature, stop for a moment, five-minute break."

On the track, Kagura stopped slowly, checking her watch, and issued a rest order to Nice Nature, who was full of energy and still full of spirit beside her.

"Eh!? I... I can still run! Why stop at this time?"

"It's not about training you until you're exhausted, Quality. You need to have a balance of work and rest to avoid hurting your body. Uma Musume's legs are fragile, so you can't be careless."

Today, Kagura also followed her plan and dragged Nice Nature out of the dormitory when she had no classes in the afternoon. Her week-long special training plan had begun.

Kagura's vacation also happened to be around the selection race next week. During this time, although Kagura was not required to work, she would still actively help Rudolph Symbol solve her eating problems. Her special training time was squeezed out between meal times.

"Uwaa... Kagura is so serious when she's training..."

"Because you can't be casual about this kind of thing... Drink some water, but don't drink too much! You'll choke later!"

Nice Nature felt that Kagura's training arrangements were almost no different from the trainers at the school. The only difference was that Kagura paid a lot of attention to relaxation and would arrange a break from time to time.

But the biggest difference was that Kagura would run alongside her throughout the training process. Kagura said it was to observe her running style up close to see if there were any problems. Obviously, no trainer at Tracen Academy would run thousands of meters on the track with their Uma Musume like Kagura.

But after running for a while, although Nice Nature felt that she still had some stamina left and it wasn't a lot of pressure, Kagura had been running for so long and her face was only slightly red, and her breathing was only a little heavier. She looked completely relaxed.

Nice Nature also met Kagura's mysterious roommate today, who had been missing for a long time. Because she was curious about what Kagura usually did, Mejiro Ardan, who had just returned to school, also came to the track with Kagura to observe, so she naturally met Nice Nature.

"Kagura-san is actually helping Quality-san train usually?? Even the training plan is made by Kagura-san??"

After hearing the details of Nice Nature's training, Mejiro Ardan's expression was as surprised as could be. She originally thought that it was already very impressive that Kagura was so young and could be called "the only true Logistics Uma Musume in Tracen" by Old Mejiro, but she didn't expect Kagura to be able to take on the role of a trainer at the same time.

"Yes... the Tracen internal selection race is next week. Kagura told me to perform well and find a good trainer. I also want to work hard... that way, I can at least cause less trouble for Kagura."

As she said that, Nice Nature smiled shyly.

Kagura was still organizing and recording training data not far away. Ardan looked at Kagura over there. She felt that this small figure looked taller and more reliable than many trainers at this time.

'Kagura-san... is truly an incredible person.'

Ardan felt that there were more and more things to be curious about this little Uma Musume. Not only was she good at housework, but she was also strong, and her theoretical studies were also impeccable. From a student's point of view, she could already be called perfect.

"Quality~ Did you rest enough? Come back and continue training~"

The rest time Kagura gave passed quickly, and Nice Nature heard Kagura calling her from the track.

"Okay~ I'll be right there! Ardan-senpai, I'm going to train now!"

"Okay, okay, good luck."

Ardan also waved goodbye to Nice Nature, watching her skip back to the track, where she and Kagura started the next round of training. She couldn't help but feel a sense of inexplicable envy.

If only I could have someone like Kagura to support me, so I could also step onto the track... how wonderful would that be...

Today's training intensity was still a bit high for the little Uma Musume, so Kagura arranged several breaks for Nice Nature in between. Even so, after a whole afternoon of training, Nice Nature was still exhausted.

Since entering the academy, this was the first time Nice Nature had undergone such formal physical training. Kagura knew this, so she reduced the amount of training she scheduled today. She was worried that Nice Nature wouldn't be able to handle the first training session, but she was very happy to see that Nice Nature actually completed it.

Seeing that the two of them seemed to be moving towards the cafeteria, and noticing the time, Mejiro Ardan immediately followed.

"Kagura-san, are you going to the cafeteria to eat?"

Ardan had been watching the whole process from the side, and the more she watched, the more she felt eager to try. However, considering her physical condition, she didn't dare to casually ask Kagura to train with her.

"Yes, I need to adjust Quality's condition, so, naturally, I have to go with her to ensure that her physical condition is at its best when the selection race starts next week."

"...Huh? Uh... does that mean, Kagura-san, you're also in charge of diet control?"

Ardan originally thought that Kagura's training plan for Nice Nature was already outrageous enough, but now it seemed that what Kagura had to do was far more than just making a plan.

"Kagura always cooks for me, but I heard that Kagura will be controlling what I eat according to nutritional intake during this period. I don't really understand these things..."

Nice Nature didn't quite understand the nutrition-related things Kagura was talking about. As a newbie, she only knew that she should listen to Kagura.

"I usually cook for you according to a rough recipe, okay? If I let you eat whatever you want and fatten you up, I don't know how to explain it to your parents when they come looking for me."

"That won't happen! Even if I really get fat, I'll help Kagura explain!"

Nice Nature immediately patted her chest and promised.

This means, Kagura-san also serves as a cook!? This...

Mejiro Ardan, who was following behind the two little Uma Musume, felt more and more unreal as she listened. Kagura was already simultaneously serving as a trainer and Logistics Uma Musume, and it was already unbelievable that she could write training plans. She didn't expect that she would even personally control things like recipes. Even the professional trainers exclusive to the Mejiro family didn't do as much as Kagura!

Kagura led Nice Nature into the cafeteria, and Ardan, who had been following all the way, decided to observe Kagura's work process.

As soon as she walked into the cafeteria, the sharp-eyed Kagura saw two "students" sitting in the area on the right side of the cafeteria where the usual freeloaders often sat. One was an Uma Musume with chestnut hair and white highlights in front of her forehead, and the other was an Uma Musume with white hair.

If they were just ordinary students, Kagura wouldn't have paid attention to them, but these two Uma Musume were acquaintances. They were wearing school uniforms and masks, looking like they were pretending to chat...

Head of the Family, why did you bring Old Mejiro here today!? Where did you two get those student uniforms!?

58. Are you here to hold court in the cafeteria?

"Huh? What are you two doing here!"

Akikawa Yayoi finished a day's work and came to the cafeteria to see if she could be lucky enough to find Kagura still cooking in the kitchen and freeload a meal. As soon as she came in, she immediately noticed two "students" in the corner on the right side of the cafeteria where she usually sat, as well as Nice Nature and Mejiro Ardan, who had just returned.

Although there were so many people here, it was basically certain that Kagura was cooking there, but so many people meant that Kagura would be overloaded again today, which might also mean that she wouldn't be able to freeload a meal today!

"I'm worried about my child, so I came to take a look. I don't want to disturb your students. Don't worry, I'm not here to steal your food."

Old Mejiro tapped Akikawa Yayoi on the head and explained the situation helplessly.

"I'm also worried about my Kagura, so I came in to take a look. I remember that this child is supposed to be resting today? Why is she busy again?"

Speed Symbol gave Kagura a week off so that Kagura could rest properly, but Kagura was busy again, which made her a little confused.

Akikawa Yayoi had approved Kagura's exemption from theoretical classes. Kagura didn't need to attend classes like other students, so she had more free time. Her intention was to give Kagura more time to spend on herself or rest, but it seemed that this child was always looking for things to do.

Nice Nature sat next to them, listening to those big shots discussing Kagura's work schedule. She heard a lot of work that Kagura hadn't told her about before. Seeing the atmosphere like a court hearing to determine responsibility, she didn't know if she should speak at this time. She was afraid that she would accidentally say something wrong and be packed up and thrown into Tokyo Bay.

"Ardan, haven't you been following Kagura all day? What is she doing?"

"Uh... Kagura-san seems to be preparing for the selection race."

After hesitating for a moment, Ardan chose to answer truthfully.

"School selection race? Hasn't that child Kagura started her Honkaku-ka yet? What is she busy with?"

When Speed Symbol heard Ardan say that Kagura was busy with the selection race, her first reaction was that Kagura wanted to find a trainer, and she wondered if she should come over and follow up personally. Then, she thought that Kagura hadn't even started her Honkaku-ka yet, so there was no need to run in the selection race.

"It's... I'm going to participate in the selection race..."

Feeling that she would be asked sooner or later, Nice Nature spoke first. Instantly, Akikawa Yayoi and the two old Uma Musume's eyes focused on Nice Nature.

Nice Nature immediately felt a lot of pressure. After thinking about it carefully, she told the old Uma Musume about Kagura's affairs today.

"This is simply nonsense..."

After listening, Speed Symbol felt a deep sense of powerlessness. This was indeed something Kagura would do, and according to Toujou Hana's tracking feedback over the past few months, Kagura was very smart and eager to learn. She had a solid grasp of trainer knowledge.

Moreover, Kagura could use her own theories for practical testing at any time. The practical training problems that novice trainers usually struggled with basically didn't exist for her. She could test out any problems with her own body.

"Trainer Toujou said that the child can completely act as a substitute for a new trainer. It seems that this is true."

"Perhaps, after the selection race, let the little sister return to the Symbol family for a while. I don't think she can rest well while staying at the academy."

Akikawa Yayoi understood Kagura's personality. If she kept her at the school, she definitely wouldn't stop. The best solution would be to send her directly back to the Symbol family. Although that would mean she wouldn't be able to freeload meals for a while, it should be worth it.

Nice Nature was slightly taken aback by this suggestion. She did hope Kagura could get some rest, but if she went straight back to the Symbol family, wouldn't that mean she wouldn't see Kagura for a while?

"Ardan, don't you live with Kagura? Is there any way you could ask her to hang out? Or do you know what Kagura likes? Maybe you could use that as a way to get Kagura out to relax?"

Old Mejiro couldn't help but frown just listening. If it were her own child pushing themselves this hard, she would definitely take the child home to take care of them personally for a while.

"Kagura-san's hobbies... I don't know. She's hard to read."

Ardan shook her head. She had only been here for a day, and Kagura didn't often reveal her hobbies, so she naturally had no way of knowing.

"M-maybe... maybe I could do it? I... I think I know what Kagura likes..."

Seeing that everyone seemed to be out of ideas, Nice Nature hesitantly raised her hand.

Although Nice Nature couldn't guarantee that she knew what Kagura liked, she had once heard Kagura say that eating was one of her greatest hobbies. She liked to eat all kinds of delicacies and even preferred to recreate the delicacies she had eaten herself. Finding all kinds of delicious snacks was Nice Nature's forte—provided she had made sufficient preparations. Otherwise, if she acted suddenly like when she went out with Kagura before, she would crash on the spot.

"You have a way? Good... It'll be easier for her to agree if you, a friend, ask her."

Speed Symbol nodded. Compared to elders like them, it would definitely be more effective for a child like Nice Nature to pull Kagura along.

"What's wrong? Why are you all huddled here? Having a meeting?"

Kagura pushed a small food cart out of the kitchen. Seeing the group of Uma Musume crowded around the table talking about something, she took the plates off the cart and asked.

"N-n-nothing! We're just chatting about everyday stuff!!"

Startled by the sudden appearance of Kagura, the already nervous Nice Nature couldn't even speak clearly.

"Is that so? Then why are you so nervous, Quality?"

"It's all your fault, Kagura, for suddenly coming up behind me and scaring me!"

"You get scared by that? Quality is surprisingly timid~"