Agnes Tachyon's expression turned serious.
She had sensed a fragrance from Lin Anran when they first met. At first, it was faint, but now it had become noticeably stronger.
"It seems Dr. Lin's [Physique] is indeed very special."
"That's the legendary—[Horse Mint]?!"
Inside the room, the silver-white Uma Musume girl made a dramatic appearance!
Platinum, entering!
Not long ago, the cautious and meticulous young doctor had prepared a new phone and account specifically for her to use after transforming into Platinum.
He couldn't possibly use the same phone before and after, or her identity would be exposed before long.
The application to add the Symboli Rudolf, which had been submitted long ago, was finally approved.
And the student council president immediately clarified one thing after the approval.
[Symboli Rudolf: Platinum, you don't have a Winning Live Costume yet, do you?]
[Platinum: Huh? Winning Live Costume?]
[Symboli Rudolf: Yes, it's the outfit worn when competing in the highest GI races. Wearing a Winning Live Costume, you deliver brilliant duels on the track and beautiful performances on stage.]
[No matter how flashy or heavy they look, even if you have a knife, sword, gun, or even a bow at your waist, they won't affect your racing or stage performance in the slightest, nor will they be used on the track.]
[In short, it's a special outfit blessed by the Three Goddesses!]
[Never mind participating in GI, you've already won GI races, so you should prepare a Winning Live Costume to better showcase your charm.]
Currently, Platinum was still wearing the same outfit she had on when she first transformed, from her debut race all the way to her overwhelming victory in the Oaks, Looking Back at the Moon.
She indeed hadn't prepared any special Winning Live Costume for participating in GI races.
"Huh, no wonder..."
Miss Heavenly Horse suddenly recalled that in anime, foreign champion Uma Musume from prestigious families would wear capes that looked incredibly heavy, like padded cotton, when racing.
She figured that such padded capes would weigh more than a couple of pounds, which would normally have a significant impact on speed.
As for some Uma Musume, like Great Horse Express, who carried pistols at their waists, or Rice Shower, who wore daggers, they were still allowed to race after passing URA's review.
At first, she was puzzled. Weren't they told that URA was very rigid? How could they allow Uma Musume to carry weapons?
Wasn't URA afraid that an Uma Musume running too far behind might get angry and throw their weapon, initiating a item race?
So, it was all thanks to the special nature of the Winning Live Costume and the blessings of the Three Goddesses?
In an instant, Platinum's interest was piqued.
She suddenly remembered that when she first transformed, she was also carrying a... [Bow]!
And that bow was still under her bed, untouched.
"The blessings of the Three Goddesses? Even weapons can be counted as part of the Winning Live Costume and carried freely?"
"How interesting!"
Miss Heavenly Horse, her interest growing, curved her lips into a smile.
In the next second, she looked down and typed a reply on her phone.
[Platinum: Okay, I understand.]
[Platinum: Then I'll get a Winning Live Costume today. I won't forget for the next Derby.]
Not long after Platinum sent her message.
A reply from Symboli Rudolf immediately appeared.
[Symboli Rudolf: Teio and her friends Mejiro Dober and Mejiro McQueen are currently outside Tracen Academy.]
[Symboli Rudolf: I'll contact them to stop by and accompany you to choose a Winning Live Costume, shall I?]
Dober? McQueen, the fatty colt, and Teio?
Seeing Symboli Rudolf's enthusiasm, Miss Heavenly Horse smiled faintly and muttered to herself.
"It seems I have no choice but to go on this trip today."
Alright, then let's go pick out a Winning Live Costume!
"Interesting, what will my Winning Live Costume look like? Will it also have some weapons?"
50. Platinum: Gulp, the receptionist?
"W-wait a minute!!"
After replying to Emperor Symboli Rudolf and confirming that she would meet Mejiro Dober, Tokai Teio, and Mejiro McQueen to choose a Winning Live Costume...
Miss Heavenly Horse seemed to have thought of something, and a rare expression of confusion and bewilderment appeared on her delicate face.
"I think I..."
"Aren't you a [Uma Musume]?"
Uma Musume are a unique species in this world, possessing excellent physical capabilities, generally about three times stronger than humans.
Among this species, those who love to run and have extraordinary talent are the Uma Musume.
It's important to know that gods truly exist in this world!
The Three Goddesses, often mentioned by the Uma Musume, are real.
And her own race isn't Uma Musume at all!
She remembered very clearly that she belonged to the Kulantta race from that land. Although her appearance was similar to an Uma Musume, she was fundamentally different.
Since the Winning Live Costume would be blessed by the Three Goddesses, could she, as a Kulantta, pass their approval?
Platinum, with a hint of doubt, couldn't help but feel a little worried.
But she didn't dwell on her worries. After all, the fact that she could appear in official races without any obstacles and had completed all three races proved that she had at least received the tacit approval of the Three Goddesses.
Regaining her composure, Platinum stopped worrying. She picked up her phone and turned, heading towards the location Symboli Rudolf had sent her to.
"Alright, let's go meet Dober, Teio, and the others."
Mejiro Dober, a girl she had just competed against in the Oaks two days ago, seemed to have been hit hard by the race.
It had been two days, so she should have adjusted her emotions by now, right?
The shopping street outside Tracen Academy.
"Huh? Platinum's coming?"
"I got it!!"
Tokai Teio, holding a honey sweet drink, hung up her phone.
Beside her were Mejiro McQueen and Mejiro Dober, the two sisters, waiting for the dessert shop to finish their order.
When Tokai Teio mentioned the name "Platinum," the cool and incredibly beautiful girl, Mejiro Dober, her ears twitched slightly, and her body instinctively turned.
It was as if Mejiro Dober had developed PTSD from the silver-white Heavenly Horse, instantly being drawn to her and having her attention stolen.
The silver-white Heavenly Horse that looked back at the moon!
"I don't think I'll ever forget you in this lifetime!"
"I haven't been impressed by any Uma Musume."
However, after that one race, conversation, and interview, almost every word Platinum had spoken was deeply etched in Mejiro Dober's memory.
This cool beauty wasn't sure what her current complex emotions were. Was it... simple resentment? Or was she starting to admire this powerful Heavenly Horse?
As for Mejiro McQueen beside her, who was as steady in personality as she was in weight, her first reaction was still to gaze at the shop, patiently waiting for the desserts to be made.
But the next second, Mejiro McQueen belatedly reacted, wiping her lips and saying repeatedly.
"Eh, Platinum?"
"What is she coming for??"
Tokai Teio quickly explained, revealing that Platinum needed a Winning Live Costume.
"Winning Live Costume?"
"Yeah, remember? The clothes Platinum wore from her debut race all the way to the Oaks were the same ones."
After Tokai Teio mentioned this, Mejiro Dober finally noticed...
After all, during the crucial moments of a race, who would have the extra attention to focus on what their competitor was wearing or whether they had a special Winning Live Costume?
Now that it was brought up, it seemed true?
"Yes, so I'm going to take Platinum to pick out or customize a Winning Live Costume."
"Do you guys want to come take a look?"
Facing the task assigned by the president, and it was for that Heavenly Horse, Platinum!
Since the establishment of Japanese racing, for decades, it was the first time an Uma Musume had won a GI in only her third professional race! She set a great special record.
Not only that, but Platinum also achieved those three victories in just one month! She also set another super record that seemed impossible to break, reaching the pinnacle of fame as a GI champion from obscurity in just one month!
She was even going to challenge the Triple Crown of Transformation, which was hailed as an impossible feat. Such an incredible race schedule deeply shocked even Tokai Teio.
If she had the chance, Tokai Teio kind of wanted to have a training race against Platinum! Therefore, this opportunity to interact was not to be missed.
Not a single moment was spent mourning Mejiro Dober's defeat!
The next to arrive on the battlefield was—the undefeated two-crown winner, Tokai Teio!
And beside Tokai Teio, the two young foals from the Mejiro family had subtle changes in their expressions.
The first to speak was Mejiro Dober, who had prior experience competing against the Heavenly Horse Platinum.
This cool beauty slightly tucked a strand of black hair behind her ear, her expression serious as she responded.
"I'll go."
"What about you, McQueen?"
Mejiro McQueen nodded with interest as well. As she walked closer to pick up the desserts from the shop, she said, "Then I'll join too. I want to see what that Uma Musume's Winning Live Costume looks like, and I want to know…"
"If she will be granted any weapons by the Three Goddesses?"
A short while later.
Platinum found the marked location using her phone's GPS.
The world's only Kulantta girl had come here with great interest in the Winning Live Costume.
And before her were Mejiro Dober, whose expression was complex and eyes were full of longing, Tokai Teio, who had a cheerful smile, and Mejiro McQueen, the plump horse girl, who was savoring her dessert with her head bowed!
"Platinum!"
After the Uma Musume walked over, she greeted them.
After a brief exchange, Tokai Teio began to lead the way, heading down a somewhat secluded road near Tracen Academy.
Platinum, who had been in Japan for a month, had never been this way before and couldn't help but ask, "The Winning Live Costume… is there a process for it? Is it troublesome to get?"
The first to answer her was Mejiro Dober, a girl as cold and beautiful as an ice mountain.
"Actually, it's very simple. You can apply to the URA officially through the proper procedures, or you can directly find a specific craftsman to order or purchase one."
"However, the URA application process is complicated and time-consuming, and might not be ready in time for the Derby… so it's best to buy one directly. Then, after the ritualistic blessing from the Three Goddesses, it will be successfully upgraded into a Winning Live Costume."
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