There's Something Wrong With You, Logistics Uma Musume

And, to Kagura's surprise, this Trainer had done some research on Nice Nature beforehand. He not only explained the future he promised Nice Nature, but also provided concrete evidence, as he had been observing their training. Kagura was somewhat surprised that she hadn't noticed him standing there watching her train.

"...It's precisely because I understand that I dare not, like other Trainers, promise Nice Nature grand futures like the Triple Crown, because everything on the track is uncertain. Making empty promises isn't my style.

But I can guarantee that Nice Nature can happily complete her future career, run to her heart's content on the track, and then return to her daily life safe and sound."

This handsome Trainer finished his promise to Nice Nature without rushing to speak, simply smiling as he looked at Nice Nature and Kagura, or rather, his gaze often lingered on Kagura.

'This guy seems to have realized that I'm the one making the decisions? Makes sense, since he's seen me training Quality... It's normal to think Quality listens to me.'

Feeling Nice Nature poking her gently, Kagura knew that Nice Nature also highly approved of this Trainer. She thought he was good too, so she stepped out from behind Nice Nature for the first time.

"Trainer, you are indeed different from the people who came earlier. You are probably the only one so far who would use your eyes to seek the opinion of an 'unrelated person' like me."

"Kagura is too modest. You are the most crucial person. Nice Nature's victory today cannot be separated from your excellent guidance. It's a pity that Kagura already has a home. Otherwise, I would very much like Kagura to join my team. After all, 'Tracen Academy's most outstanding Logistics Uma Musume'... I'm quite envious."

"Ha... That's interesting. I didn't even know I had that title."

Kagura nodded, then raised her hand and gently poked Nice Nature in the back.

"One last question, Trainer. My superior once asked another Trainer this question, and now, I hope you don't mind if I use that question to end this."

"Please, Kagura."

"If Quality masters a very dangerous running style that allows her to be invincible against any opponent, but the cost is that it's very easy to hurt her own body, would you choose to let Quality continue running, or would you stop her and find a new, safe running style for her?"

This question was once asked by Speed Symbol to Toujou Hana, and Toujou Hana gave an answer that both Speed Symbol and Kagura were very satisfied with. Now, Kagura felt that this question was also very suitable to ask the young Trainer in front of her.

"Protecting students is the Trainer's bounden duty. Although I would prefer to have both, if I had to choose between the championship and my student's personal safety, then I would choose my student."

"Hmm... Okay, this is really the last question, Trainer. What is your name?"

As she spoke, Kagura raised her hand and poked Nice Nature, who had been silent since she started speaking, in the back again. At this point, her code was complete. Nice Nature understood that Kagura approved of this Trainer.

"My name is Baba Hideki. My colleagues call me Nanban. You two can call me that too. Ah... Do you two also think this nickname is strangely unrelated?"

As he spoke, Trainer Nanban smiled embarrassedly and scratched his hair.

'Wow? Trainer Nanban is actually so handsome? And his personality is not bad... No wonder Trainer Toujou recommended him.'

Hearing that he was an acquaintance, Kagura felt even more relieved.

Apparently seeing that Kagura had already approved of him, this Trainer suddenly seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and his whole person softened. Kagura felt that this person's temperament suddenly became even gentler than before, like a docile sheep.

"Oh, right, Quality, this is for you."

Kagura took out the training record book she had been carrying with her and handed it to Nice Nature. She had recorded Nice Nature's detailed physical condition, suitable tracks, distances, running styles, and how to regulate her diet on it.

This was also Kagura's reference for training Nice Nature during this period. Nice Nature opened the notebook and looked at it. The contents of this notebook were detailed and substantial, and the handwriting on the paper was dignified and beautiful, showing that the person who wrote this notebook was very careful.

"These are some of my opinions on you, which should be helpful for your daily training. If Quality, you think this thing is helpful for Trainer Nanban's work, and you trust him, you can also give this thing to him to take a look at, although this thing shouldn't be that useful to the Trainer."

"Wow... Thank you, Kagura!"

Nice Nature naturally realized how important the things Kagura gave her were, and happily took Kagura's hand and thanked her.

The matter here was over, and Kagura also stood on tiptoe and waved to the door. Immediately, as if she had received some signal, Trainer Nanban was still wondering who Kagura was waving to when a vibration and footsteps like a herd of beasts passing by had already come in from outside. Other Trainers heard the movement and immediately moved away from the door.

"Alright, the rest of the time will be handed over to Quality and your circle of friends. They have been waiting outside for a long time. Trainer, and Quality, prepare to introduce yourselves properly~"

"Kagura... Kagura, are you sure the people coming in from outside are normal friends??"

Trainer Nanban, who had already felt an invisible pressure, felt that his cold sweat was about to come down. The scene outside, if you didn't know, you would think a mafia organization had come to attack.

"It's okay, it's just that there are a few more people and they are a little more enthusiastic~ I believe Trainer Nanban and Quality, you two will definitely be able to handle it."

"Why... Why don't you stay and share the firepower, Kagura?"

Nice Nature also noticed something was wrong. Thinking about it carefully, she had just won the selection race and then found her Trainer. These two things combined were enough for two waves of people from the shopping street to cause havoc.

"I'm just a passing Logistics Uma Musume. This time, the protagonists are you two. It's useless for me to stay here, right?"

"Don't go, Kagura!""Kagura, don't run away!! At least if you are here, they can ask one more person!"

It seems that her plan to rest will have to be postponed.

63. Plan Complete!

[Thank you to my best friend! And everyone who supports me! Today is really the happiest day of my life!

[Picture] [Picture]

?1 Reply 0]

Mejiro Ardan was swiping her phone in the dormitory. She had just seen a private post on Umastagram from Nice Nature during the day to commemorate her victory in the selection race. It was accompanied by a three-person photo of her, her Trainer, and Kagura, and another photo of her and a large group of people. Currently, only Kagura, a friend who can see her private posts, has liked it.

She had just sent a congratulatory reply to Nice Nature and finished liking it when she heard the dormitory door open. A tired Kagura staggered in from outside.

"Kagura! Are you okay?"

Ardan quickly jumped out of bed and ran over to support Kagura, who felt like she could fall asleep at any time. Kagura weakly raised her hand and patted Ardan's shoulder, then shook her head:

"I'm fine... I'm just a little tired."

"You look exhausted. Get some rest quickly."

"Yeah... I'll go... Take a shower first..."

"Do... Do you want me to help you with anything?"

Watching Kagura stagger into the room, Ardan was afraid she might fall. But even this exhausted, Kagura didn't seem inclined to ask for help.

Kagura grabbed her pajamas and slowly shuffled into the bathroom. Ardan was worried, but she didn't feel close enough to Kagura to just barge in. Besides, she wasn't sure if Kagura would mind. So, she chose to sit on the bed and wait.

It was late, and the dorm was quiet. Normally, she'd be able to hear what was happening in the bathroom, but Ardan sat there for ages without hearing a sound.

"Did Kagura fall asleep in the tub...?"

Soaking for too long could be harmful. After a moment's thought, Ardan decided to risk being impolite. She got up, walked to the bathroom door, and gently knocked.

No response.

It seemed Kagura really had fallen asleep. Remembering that Kagura had saved her before, Ardan didn't want her to stay in the tub too long and risk getting sick. This wasn't the time to worry about propriety. She used her key to open the bathroom door.

"Kagura?"

Still no response. Ardan saw Kagura sitting against the edge of the tub, head tilted, eyes closed, completely unresponsive. She seemed to be in a deep sleep. With so much going on during the day, and a week of poor rest supporting Nice Nature, she must have been exhausted.

Carefully approaching the tub, Ardan looked at the sleeping Kagura and hesitated, wondering what to do.

Should I wake Kagura? But she's so tired...

Ardan had seen Kagura's efforts this past week. She admired her and envied Nice Nature. You'd have to save the world in a past life to find a friend like that, right?

If she wanted to get Kagura out without waking her, she'd have to pick her up. That would definitely get her clothes wet. Ardan, already showered, paused, her hand reaching for Kagura's pale shoulder above the water.

She took a few steps back. Just as Ardan was about to take off her pajamas and underwear to carry Kagura out, Kagura suddenly opened her eyes.

"How did this clumsy girl fall asleep here... Oh, Ardan... Miss Ardan, why are you here?"

Kagura seemed groggy, her mind still foggy. She paused a lot while speaking. Ardan wasn't sure if it was her imagination or the bathroom's strange lighting, but Kagura's eyes seemed slightly red.

"I just noticed you'd been in here for a while without making a sound. I was worried you'd catch a cold from soaking too long. I didn't want to wake you, so I thought I'd carry you out..."

"Oh... I'm so sorry! I was just a bit too busy today and accidentally dozed off. Thank you for checking on me, Miss Ardan!"

"I-It's nothing! Since you're awake, Kagura, I'll... I'll leave now!"

Seeing Kagura about to stand up, Ardan quickly waved her hands, turned red, and fled, closing the door behind her.

Kagura stood up in the tub, stretched, and loosened her stiff body. She opened her dark red eyes and looked at the closed bathroom door.

"Hehe~ Such a shy and cute girl. Wants to help but is afraid of being impolite. So adorable."

'Kagura' smiled, stepped out of the tub, dried herself, and put on her pajamas. She dried her hair, looked in the mirror, and then walked out of the bathroom, looking "dazed."

"Kagura, you haven't rested much lately. Now that Nice Nature's situation is resolved, you can finally relax, right?"

Ardan, curled up on her bed, saw Kagura finally emerge. Seeing how tired she looked, she couldn't help but ask worriedly.

"Yeah... hhaa... So sleepy..."

'Kagura' yawned and staggered, looking exhausted and barely conscious. Afraid she might fall, Ardan got up and supported her. She carefully wrapped her arms around Kagura's waist and legs, picked her up, and carried her back to bed.

To keep Kagura from getting cold, Ardan positioned her comfortably, pulled the blanket over her, and knelt beside the bed, staring at the sleeping Kagura in a daze.

She had noticed a comforting aura around Kagura ever since she returned to the dorm. Now that Kagura was so unguarded, she wondered if she should get closer to investigate.

Just a little touch...

Ardan swallowed and carefully reached out, gently touching Kagura's soft cheek.

"This is..."

She realized that Kagura's expression wasn't peaceful. She was frowning and curled up, as if dreaming of something bad.

"So hot... so burning..."

A faint murmur escaped Kagura's lips. Ardan, with her excellent hearing, naturally heard what Kagura was saying in her sleep.

Hot? Burning? Could it be... Kagura is dreaming about that day...?

Ardan had heard about Kagura from her grandmother. Kagura had escaped from a burning shrine and collapsed at the Symbol family's doorstep, later becoming their maid.

"Someone... save me..."

Should I help Kagura? Roommates should help each other, right?

Kagura looked so pained. Ardan, who had only wanted to touch her cheek, felt she couldn't ignore her. She gave in to her impulse, leaned in, placed her hand on Kagura's head, and gently stroked it.

"Don't be afraid... I'm here. Don't be scared..."

"Ugh..."

Ardan kept her hand in place, carefully soothing her. After a while, Kagura's expression relaxed, and she began to breathe steadily.

Just as Ardan was about to pull away, she realized Kagura was clutching her hand tightly, like a child in danger who had finally found something to rely on.

The usually mature Kagura... has this side to her too.

Ardan gently tugged, but her hand wouldn't budge. She knew she couldn't pull it away without waking Kagura.

What should I do...?

After a moment's thought, a slightly inappropriate but strangely compelling idea flashed into Ardan's mind.

"I'll just help Kagura... She's helped me so much before..."

After a brief hesitation, Ardan convinced herself. Keeping her arm still, she reached forward and turned off the bedside lamp. Then, she carefully climbed onto the bed, cautiously stepped over Kagura, slid under the covers, and hugged her from behind.

That gentle, comforting, and mysterious aura immediately enveloped Ardan. Already feeling a bit sleepy, Ardan felt her eyelids begin to droop:

"Good night... Kagura-san..."

Darkness quickly enveloped Ardan's consciousness, and before long, Ardan was breathing steadily in her sleep.

Therefore, she didn't see that 'Kagura,' whom she was holding in her arms, suddenly opened her dark red eyes after she fell asleep:

"Huhu... it seems she's a kind and reliable child..."

64. The Logistics Uma Musume's Holiday

Because she was so exhausted, Kagura slept exceptionally well.

Kagura had a strange ability: no matter how late she went to bed, or how early, she would always open her eyes at exactly 6:30 in the morning. Even if she was dead tired, she would open her eyes and wake up for a while before falling back asleep.

"Mmm..."

Kagura woke up from her dream, feeling exceptionally satisfied with the long-awaited quality sleep. She was just about to move and stretch when she suddenly felt something soft and warm against her back.

Still not fully awake, Kagura subconsciously thought it was Eclipse, but then she realized she was wearing pajamas, so she couldn't possibly feel Eclipse's body so clearly. She opened her eyes in confusion and looked ahead, finding that Ardan's bed was empty, with only the covers thrown back.

"Why... is Ardan-san... in my bed?"

Kagura woke up with a jolt. She immediately searched for some of the fragmented memories from last night. She vaguely remembered returning to the dormitory, opening the door, taking her clothes to the bathroom, and then she had no memory.

'Did I fall asleep in the shower... so Ardan-san came in and carried me out? But why is Ardan-san in my bed?'

Unable to figure out what happened in between, Kagura decided not to think about it too much. She could probably guess that, given how muddled she was last night, Ardan must have been trying to help her with something and ended up sleeping here, and then maybe something she did prevented Ardan from leaving, so she stayed.

'Ah, it seems I've caused trouble for Ardan-san... I need to be more careful in the future.'

Kagura carefully slipped out of Ardan's arms, checked the time, and then thought about whether she had any scheduled events today. After confirming that her schedule was completely empty, and that she didn't even have to go to class, she decided to go to the cafeteria to start working.

"Morning, Kagura. You were so tired yesterday, is it okay for you to get up so early today?"