The Greatest Obstacle in Your Future
At this end of the track, Kitasan Black and Almond Eye were growing increasingly excited as they discussed strategies and running styles for the race.
At the other end some distance away, Satono Diamond watched them while discussing the same topic with her elder sister.
"Unless something unexpected happens, Little Kita will still take the Lead Position in a moment."
Her gaze fixed on her Childhood Sweetheart, Satono Diamond furrowed her brows slightly. Her expression was intensely focused as she said in a low voice:
"Not to mention that the classmates from our generation who are best at leading aren't here right now—even if they were competing, I don't think there's a single one who could take the Lead Position from her.
"Once she occupies the position she excels at most, she'll most likely perform just as she did in the Kikuka Sho and Tenno Sho Spring—suppressing and controlling the pace as much as possible throughout the race, then relying on her astonishing endurance to drag every opponent into the mire of a War of Attrition."
As she went on and on, an excited flush rose to her cheeks, while her gaze became increasingly solemn. From time to time, she glanced toward the distant track, as if she had already foreseen the fierce contest to come.
"So we absolutely can't underestimate her endurance.
"In past races, she almost always looked exhausted, yet she was still able to maintain an extremely high speed.
"That means her stamina reserves, pace control, and perception of race conditions are all far stronger than people generally believe.
"If I'm going to take the initiative against a Little Kita like that during the race, I need to come up with a sufficiently solid plan.
"But..."
She suddenly bit her lip,