Nice Nature

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Nice Nature (优秀素质)
Alias(es)	Quality; Quality Onee-chan
Species/Race	Uma Musume
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Central Tracen Academy
Occupation/Role	Student and racer; trained by Baba Hideki (Nanban)
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Central Tracen entrant	12 14	Graduates and enters Central Tracen Academy with the highest theoretical-exam score among her incoming class; Kagura's tutoring contributed to her preparation.
Selection-race candidate	32 35	Begins a week of focused 2000-meter training under Kagura, who manages her diet, rest, running form, and tactical preparation.
Selection-race winner	36	Uses a chasing strategy, breaks through near the fourth turn, and wins the 2000-meter selection race by nine lengths—ending her long-running association with third place.
Nanban's trainee	37	Chooses Baba Hideki (Nanban) as her Trainer after he prioritizes her happiness and safe career over empty championship promises. Kagura gives her a detailed training record for future use.

Background

Nice Nature lived in Tokyo’s shopping district after coming from her hometown. Before enrolling at Tracen, she regularly helped the local shopkeepers move goods and guide customers. She was initially insecure and often placed third in exams and races, but the neighborhood regarded her warmly. 2 5 36

She met Inari Kagura while helping with her shopping. Although Nice Nature was slightly older and wanted to be treated as an older sister, Kagura’s greater maturity led her to become Nice Nature’s tutor and caretaker instead. Nice Nature’s grades improved substantially through this support. 2 4 5

After graduating, she was accepted into Central Tracen Academy. Hayakawa Tazuna identifies her as the highest scorer on the incoming class’s theoretical examination. 12 14

Appearance

Nice Nature is a red-haired Uma Musume who was initially slightly taller than Kagura. Her rapid physical development after entering Tracen eventually leaves Kagura needing to reach upward to pat her head. 2 28 35

• Red hair. 2
• Uma Musume ears. 13
• Keeps her dormitory notably neat and tidy. 16
• Wears sportswear for training and her Central Tracen school uniform in daily school life. 16 48

Personality

Nice Nature begins as kind-hearted but deeply self-conscious. She worries that she is ordinary, doubts whether she can compete with gifted Uma Musume, and is especially affected by her repeated third-place results. 17 34 36

She is highly considerate of Kagura’s circumstances and repeatedly tries to help her, from worrying over Kagura’s groceries to studying hard in hopes of bringing Kagura to Tracen. However, she also relies heavily on Kagura’s care and openly wants more of Kagura’s attention. 2 4 27

Kagura’s training and the support of both shopping districts gradually strengthen her confidence. By her selection race, Nice Nature can acknowledge her fears while choosing to race decisively anyway. 34 36

Abilities & Skills

Racing

Nice Nature primarily runs 2000-meter distances. Toujou Hana identifies her powerful stride and excellent stamina, though Kagura initially disrupts her rhythm during their training race. 16 17

• Executes a controlled chasing strategy during her 2000-meter selection race. 36
• Conserves stamina through the course’s uphill and downhill sections according to Kagura’s guidance. 36
• Finds an opening before the fourth turn, breaks through the leading group, and maintains acceleration through the final straight. 36
• Wins her selection race by nine lengths. 36

Academic Ability

Nice Nature enters Central Tracen as her class’s highest theoretical-exam scorer. 14

• Improves her school performance through Kagura’s tutoring. 4 12
• Takes her studies seriously and remains receptive to Kagura’s guidance. 13 48

Training Discipline

Nice Nature follows a structured plan covering training, nutrition, recovery, and race tactics. 33 37

• Accepts scheduled breaks despite wanting to continue running, recognizing the need to protect an Uma Musume’s legs. 33
• Improves her old running habits over six days of focused training. 34
• Wins the top position in mock races shortly before her selection race. 34

Housekeeping

Nice Nature is capable at housework and maintains a clean dormitory, though she tends to depend on Kagura when Kagura is present. 16

Relationships

• Inari Kagura — Closest friend, tutor, caretaker, and early racing mentor. Nice Nature asks Kagura to support her future career, trains under her for the selection race, and later confesses her feelings to her. 13 33 36 48
• Baba Hideki (Nanban) — Her Trainer after the selection race. Nice Nature and Kagura approve of his patient, safety-conscious approach to her career. 37
• Rudolph Symbol — Senior, student council president, and Kagura’s employer. Rudolph comments on Nice Nature’s selection race and recognizes her strong performance. 14 36
• Maruzensky — Senior who helps Nice Nature find Kagura and encourages her to be more proactive about asking Kagura to spend time with her. 27
• Wonderful Sunday — Her roommate at Central Tracen Academy. 34
• Shopping district residents — A major source of community support; both her Tokyo neighborhood and hometown shopping district attend her selection race to cheer for her. 34 35 36
• Her parents — Travel to Tracen with residents from her hometown to support her race and thank Kagura for caring for her. 35

Story Role / Major Arcs

Friendship with Kagura

Nice Nature’s friendship with Kagura begins in the shopping district, where she looks after Kagura as a seemingly younger, familyless friend. Their dynamic soon reverses as Kagura tutors, feeds, comforts, and routinely cares for Nice Nature. 2 5 13

Central Tracen Enrollment

Nice Nature enters Central Tracen alongside Kagura. While excited by the school environment, she remains nervous around upperclassmen and uncertain of her place as a racer. 12 14

Selection Race

Seeking a Trainer but afraid of failure, Nice Nature accepts Kagura’s week-long special training. She turns the guidance into a commanding 2000-meter selection-race victory, defeating the other entrants by nine lengths. 32 34 36

Choosing a Trainer

After attracting numerous Trainers with her victory, Nice Nature selects Nanban after he demonstrates that he understands her abilities and values her well-being above unrealistic promises. 36 37

Supporting Kagura

Nice Nature joins efforts to celebrate Kagura after suspecting that Kagura’s unexplained sadness may be connected to a forgotten birthday. Later, she directly confesses her feelings to Kagura during a nighttime walk at the athletic field. 47 48

Notable Quotes

“Even someone ordinary like me... can do it sometimes—!!!” 36

“To me, Kagura is unique and the most important person!” 35

Trivia

• Nice Nature strongly wanted Kagura to call her “Quality-neechan”; Kagura grants the request after her selection-race victory. 2 35 36
• She is scared of thunder and once asks to stay overnight in Kagura’s dorm during a storm. 28
• She has a recurring history of finishing third, which she views almost as a personal curse until her selection-race victory. 36