There's Something Wrong With You, Logistics Uma Musume

"Did someone bully Kagura-san? Or did something happen?"

"No, no, nobody bullied me, and nothing happened. Really, I just don't know why a sudden impulse surged up in my heart, and I lost control for a moment."

"Eh..."

To avoid any misunderstandings, Kagura straightened her expression and explained to Mejiro McQueen. Since she didn't plan to reveal anything about Eclipse to others, she couldn't explicitly state the reasons and causes behind it.

Seeing Kagura's serious demeanor, it didn't seem like she was lying. Mejiro McQueen tilted her head in confusion. Still just a child, she couldn't understand why this was happening. However, she understood one thing: eating some sweets when you're unhappy can quickly improve your mood.

"Kagura-san, would you like some? I ordered a lot here..."

"No, that's McQueen's afternoon tea. Eating my portion is enough for me, no need to share with me. But you, you need to be self-disciplined when eating, or Ardan-san and Takamine-san will have a headache when you become a little chubby horse."

Kagura smiled and rubbed Mejiro McQueen's small head. She had no interest in snatching food from a child. McQueen probably rarely got to indulge in a meal like this, so taking some of her food would be a little unkind.

Thinking that she was finished eating anyway, and planning to go out and look for some fun material in the afternoon, Kagura didn't linger here any longer. After saying goodbye to the two members of the Mejiro family, she left the shop directly.

"Butler Grandpa, is Kagura-san really okay?"

Watching Inari Kagura get up and leave like that, Mejiro McQueen couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"She doesn't seem to be lying, Miss. She may not really know why she's crying."

"Eh... can there really be tears without a source?"

"Usually not, but I remember the head of the family said that Kagura-san suffered a serious disaster before. She herself was seriously injured in the disaster and lost a lot of memories. Perhaps the reason why Kagura-san is crying lies in those things she lost."

"Oh yeah... Kagura-san is an amnesiac orphan..."

McQueen clapped her hands in sudden realization. Thinking about it that way, what the butler said made sense. If Kagura didn't know why she was crying, then the reason could only come from something she couldn't even remember.

"Miss McQueen, please be careful. You can't say that in front of Kagura-san."

"I know... Butler Grandpa, you have to trust me, how could I do such a rude thing!"

[What to eat in the cafeteria today? (5)]

[11.30]

[Rudolph Symbol: Has anyone paid close attention to Kagura's condition recently? Has anyone been bullying her or anything?]

[I love racing!: Nope, I've been wandering around outside lately and haven't been eating in the cafeteria. What's wrong with the little girl?]

[Rudolph Symbol: I just heard from my grandma that Kagura was eating cake alone outside and started crying. When she was asked why, she said she didn't know, so she asked me if Kagura was being mistreated at school. Do you guys have any clues?]

[Nice Nature: Kagura has been doing pretty well lately, and the students all like her. Why would anyone bully her?]

[For non-work related teaching issues, please contact Hayakawa Tazuna: Yes! When I praised Kagura-san at the commendation meeting recently, she was the most popular excellent logistics Uma Musume!]

[Rudolph Symbol: Then it seems that, as Grandma said, it's because of some sudden impulse. Grandma said it might be related to Kagura's lost memories. What do you guys think?]

[Nice Nature: But, in Kagura's situation, what would usually trigger a subconscious impulse? Kagura just went out to eat a cake, right? Why would she feel sad?]

[Golden Star Diplomatic Ambassador: I have an idea. Is it possible that it's actually Kagura's birthday today? But she doesn't remember her own birthday, and her body had some reaction when she ate the cake?]

[Golden Star Diplomatic Ambassador: Kagura is still so young. Every birthday before must have been spent with her family. Even if she lost her memories, her body would still have memories of it, right? When she encounters her birthday again, and she's all alone now, she'll definitely feel sad, right?]

[Nice Nature: Although it sounds outrageous, it actually makes some sense when you think about it carefully...]

[Rudolph Symbol: That's definitely possible. I've never paid attention to Kagura's own psychological problems. Quality, you're close to Kagura, have you noticed anything?]

[Nice Nature: I can't always be by Kagura's side... At least when I was with her this morning, I didn't notice anything unusual about Kagura. She's been in a good mood recently because the president won the championship.]

[For non-work related teaching issues, please contact Hayakawa Tazuna: No problem! I think what Gold Ship-san said makes a lot of sense! I'll go prepare a cake first! The little girl always takes such good care of me, it's time for me to take care of her!]

[I love racing!: That's right, I'm going back to Tracen Academy now.]

[Nice Nature: If you're going to do anything for Kagura, count me in!]

Putting down her phone, Rudolph Symbol sighed in distress.

After receiving the message from Speed Symbol today, Rudolph Symbol suddenly realized that Kagura usually seemed too reliable, to the point that she subconsciously overlooked that Kagura was still a child who needed to be taken care of. She usually didn't pay enough attention to Kagura's psychological problems.

Although she didn't know how Speed Symbol knew that Kagura, who was alone outside today, was in trouble, this matter did need to be taken seriously. However, when she picked up her phone to send a text message to Kagura, Rudolph Symbol didn't know how to start.

'Did Kagura not want us to know? Would it be bad if I brought it up so directly?'

82. Loving everyone, and being loved by everyone

Kagura, who was still outside, definitely didn't know what was happening at the academy. After wandering around outside for a whole day, Kagura returned to school, satisfied, carrying a large pile of ingredients.

'Is there anything Eclipse-san wants to eat? Should I make it tonight?'

-- Hehe, there's nothing I particularly want to eat. As long as it's delicious, I'll like it.

Having followed Kagura outside for most of the day, Eclipse was very satisfied today. Not having very high demands, Eclipse didn't plan to trouble Kagura to make anything special.

The first thing Kagura did when she came back with this pile of things was naturally head straight to the cafeteria. After all, except for a set of clothes, everything else was ingredients. Relying on the strength advantage of a Uma Musume, Kagura could effortlessly carry back a huge amount of ingredients at once.

"Strange, why are the cafeteria lights off today? It's almost evening, right... Is nobody here?"

Running to the canteen entrance, Kagura noticed the lack of lights inside and felt a bit puzzled. It was already dusk, nearing night, and the canteen barely received any natural light. Why weren't the lights on in this dim environment?

The canteen was dark, making it hard to see. Kagura carefully entered, carrying a bunch of bags. She needed to find a spot to put them down before finding the light switch.

Before she could take two steps, she heard a faint noise to her right. Just as Kagura turned towards the sound, a sudden, balloon-popping noise erupted, startling her.

"Welcome! Little miss!"

Along with the bang, the canteen lights flicked on. Kagura, now covered in colorful streamers, saw Akikawa Yayoi in front of her, and a few other familiar faces in their usual spot where they often bummed meals.

"What is this..."

Startled, Kagura breathed a sigh of relief. For a moment, she thought her short horse-girl life was about to end. Turns out, it was just these familiar faces hiding to scare her. No wonder Eclipse hadn't given her any warning.

The canteen staff also popped out from behind the counter, applauding Kagura, leaving her completely bewildered after just arriving.

Can someone tell me what's going on?

Judging by their actions, Kagura felt like they were trying to surprise her. Today wasn't any special day, except for her birthday, but she had never mentioned it. She almost forgot about it herself. How did they know?

"Celebration! After all, Rudolph Symbol won her third major victory! And Rudolph has been busy dealing with the media these past few days, so we finally have a chance to get together!"

Akikawa Yayoi and the others had already coordinated with Rudolph Symbol on the reason. Kagura definitely wasn't planning on revealing her birthday, so they needed another "excuse" to make Kagura happy, and then casually ask about her birthday and celebrate it naturally.

"That's right, everyone's here. Only the most important supporter to me hasn't arrived. Hehe, were you surprised?"

Rudolph Symbol smiled and joined the conversation. When Akikawa Yayoi suggested celebrating Kagura, she immediately...

"I was definitely surprised..."

Seeing the usually serious Toujou Hana also present made Kagura feel that Rudolph Symbol's credibility had greatly increased. She didn't think much and carried the large bag of ingredients into the kitchen before returning to her seat.

"First of all, congratulations to Rudolph! You achieved a very beautiful third victory. I hope you can continue to work hard in the future!"

After everyone was seated, Toujou Hana spoke first, congratulating Rudolph Symbol, who was in the center position, the nominal protagonist of the day. The others followed suit with applause.

Of course, at Rudolph Symbol's request, Kagura was also seated in the center. Originally, Rudolph Symbol said it was crowded and suggested Kagura sit on her lap, but after much consideration, Kagura declined and squeezed in next to Rudolph Symbol. Thanks to Kagura's petite frame, her squeezing in didn't have much of an impact.

"Thank you for everyone's expectations. I have no plans to compete this year. Next year, I will live up to everyone's expectations and win the Triple Crown with glory, like Senior Chiaki."

Sitting next to her, Kagura watched Rudolph Symbol speak eloquently, confidently and calmly, like a leader giving a speech. She couldn't help but smile with relief. She suddenly understood how her mother felt when she saw her college entrance exam scores.

Why do I suddenly feel so old...?

"I can't maintain such a perfect competitive state by myself. Trainer Toujou Hana, who has always supported me from behind, and Inari Kagura, Tracen Academy's most outstanding Logistics Uma Musume, have made great contributions to my victory."

"Indeed, Kagura is the most important part of this. I direct training and races, and Kagura is responsible for logistical support. She is the biggest contributor to keeping Rudolph's body and mind in 100% perfect condition. This celebration can be said to be for Kagura as well."

Toujou Hana followed Rudolph Symbol's arrangement and naturally brought the topic to Kagura.

"Kagura, I heard you won the gold award for Tracen's Best Logistics Uma Musume! Congratulations! I knew a student as excellent as Kagura would win an award!"

Nice Nature finally got her chance to speak and immediately congratulated Kagura, following Toujou Hana's words.

These words were also Nice Nature's heartfelt gratitude. Kagura's tutoring allowed her to pass every theory exam safely. Kagura even sacrificed her rest time to give her special training to find a Trainer. She didn't rest well for a whole week. Kagura can be said to have made a great contribution to her finding such a gentle and amiable Trainer in Nanban. Not to mention Kagura's daily care for her, it was like another parent. Nice Nature couldn't imagine what a mess she would be if Kagura wasn't by her side during this time.

"Kagura winning the award is well-deserved. Although you don't go to class much, I often hear students talking about you. Your legend is everywhere in the academy... Haha, Kagura, you haven't been back to your class, so you probably don't know about this."

Rudolph Symbol nodded and took out her tablet to show Kagura a photo.

Kagura took the tablet and looked at it. It was a photo of a classroom. In the photo, a group of horse girls were facing an empty desk, clasping their hands together as if worshiping a sacred object. The desk wasn't exactly empty, it was piled with familiar notebooks. Kagura realized they were her notebooks, and a bunch of notes.

"The students say that as long as you put your questions on Kagura's desk, the god of learning will bestow blessings in a week, helping believers pass the stage exam in three days... Pfft..."

Rudolph Symbol couldn't help but laugh halfway through. Of course, she knew that this was just putting requests and questions on the desk, and then after a while, when Kagura had time to return to class, she would print out a copy of her handwritten notes and bring them over.

But Rudolph Symbol looked at Gold Ship, who was playing with a Rubik's Cube behind her seat, and guessed that this child had made a great contribution to the spread of the rumor.

"Little miss! I'm free when I'm on vacation in a while, are you interested in going for a drive with me? I'll drive you around."

After Rudolph Symbol, Maruzensky couldn't wait to join the conversation. She had wanted to take Kagura for a drive for a long time, but she hadn't found an opportunity.

Maruzensky's enthusiastic and lively personality brought up the atmosphere. Everyone joined the conversation, and Kagura smiled and responded to everyone's questions. These were all familiar people, so she didn't have to worry too much about saying something she shouldn't.

The canteen staff also brought food and snacks to the horse girls. Kagura often helped the staff with their work in the canteen, and her skilled and efficient techniques relieved a lot of pressure on the canteen during peak hours, and she never asked for any compensation. This time, when they heard it was to celebrate Kagura, the staff volunteered to join the ranks of assistants.

Hehe... Kagura is truly a good child who loves everyone and is loved by everyone...

Rudolph Symbol watched Kagura happily responding to the others, and couldn't help but sigh that Kagura's popularity was really good. This must be related to Kagura's personality, but she also has the corresponding abilities that allow her to be helpful.

Seeing that the opportunity was about right, Rudolph Symbol took advantage of a break and asked Kagura:

"Kagura, speaking of which, I've wanted to ask you something for a long time. When is your birthday? You've been taking care of me so diligently, I'd like to show my appreciation."

"You don't need to give me anything! I'm just doing my job, it's not that worthy of thanks! Ehehe... I'm ashamed to say, I don't really remember my birthday myself. I only remembered it when I went out to eat cake today... I think today is my birthday."

"Surprise!! Little miss, it's your birthday today! Is this what the ancient Chinese saying 'double happiness' means!"

Akikawa Yayoi immediately joined the conversation. She was indeed a little surprised, because Gold Ship had guessed Kagura's real birthday without any contact or evidence, and Kagura herself had almost forgotten.

"Oh, what a coincidence! Then since we have a celebration today, how about we celebrate Kagura's birthday together?"

Rudolph Symbol, seeing that her plan had finally been achieved, finally breathed a sigh of relief and announced to the other horse girls who were also relieved.

"Yay!"

83. The playground is a good place

"Everyone is so enthusiastic... I ate a little too much..."

By the time Inari Kagura emerged from the cafeteria, it was already past nine in the evening.

This was the first time Kagura had felt such vivid enthusiasm from others. Today was probably the happiest day she'd had since coming to this world. Whether it was the gentle and considerate Eclipse, or the passionate and lively friends and seniors, they had all left a deep impression on her today.

"Hehe... I didn't realize it was your birthday today, Kagura. Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

After parting ways in the central courtyard, Nice Nature accompanied Kagura towards Ritto Dormitory.

"Well... I almost forgot myself, so how would I remember to tell you?"

This was indeed the truth. Although Kagura hadn't suffered any memory loss, if it weren't for Eclipse's reminder, she would have indeed forgotten about it.

"Ah..."

Nice Nature had long heard from everyone in the Shopping District that Kagura's memory loss was severe, and what remained was unclear. The Symbol family's maids had said that they were surprised that Kagura could maintain a normal life and interpersonal skills despite losing so many memories. Moreover, Kagura acted very normally. If Nice Nature hadn't heard about Kagura's situation from the maids beforehand, she would have found it hard to imagine that Kagura was amnesiac.

"How did Kagura remember it today?"

"I was out looking for cake by myself, and there was a little accident... and then I remembered."

"I see... Does Kagura remember anything from her past? Like where she used to live?"

Nice Nature nodded thoughtfully. It seemed that Gold Ship's prediction was indeed accurate. Kagura had remembered this after being stimulated in some way. After all, Rudolph Symbol had said that Kagura was sitting in the corner of the restaurant crying. However, Kagura didn't seem to want to bring it up, and Nice Nature didn't dare to ask further, fearing it would make Kagura unhappy.

She really wanted to do something for Kagura. As a friend, Kagura had always been the one taking care of her. She rarely did anything for Kagura. She didn't understand Kagura, and couldn't find an opportunity to do so. Kagura was too perfect, whether in life, studies, or even in the most important aspect for Uma Musume, her strength. Kagura was completely ahead of her, making it difficult for Nice Nature to find an opportunity to learn more about Kagura. Today's event made Nice Nature feel like she might have a chance to understand Kagura better.

"I used to live in a shrine, but the place I lived is long gone, destroyed in a fire."

Kagura hadn't found the opportunity to go back and see the place she respawned in. She had wanted to go back and see it for a long time, but she always forgot about it when she got busy. Mainly because the place was burned to the ground, so she didn't take it too seriously. Anyway, there was nothing to see there, so she treated it as a memorial.

"If you have time, let's go see it together in a few days? Maybe you can remember something if we go there?"

"I don't mind going to see it, but it's not necessarily going to be helpful."

"We have to try, right? If you don't remember anything, just think of it as Kagura accompanying me on an outing."