At Tracen, I Excel at Being Imprisoned

"I understand."

Hayakawa spoke solemnly to Aldan. Tracen would respect any Uma Musume's wishes, and she knew that once some Uma Musume made up their minds, they would definitely see things through.

"Thank you very much for your help."

Only after hearing Hayakawa agree did Aldan raise her head.

Hayakawa swiftly took care of everything. After informing Aldan, Aldan greeted Zhou Yuang and Hayakawa before leaving politely.

That left Zhou Yuang and Hayakawa standing there.

"..."

Hayakawa watched Aldan's departing back with a worried, complicated expression.

Looking at the young and strong-willed girl, Hayakawa, as someone who had been through it herself, couldn't help recalling how she had competed through the pain and eventually been forced to retire because of her injury.

She didn't want her own tragedy to repeat itself, which was why she had come to Tracen Academy to help the younger generation.

Yet Uma Musume understood Uma Musume best, and were also the most likely to empathize with them.

Even though she swore to protect her juniors regardless of whether they were willing, whenever one of them came before her, she would remember her own past unwillingness. She would soften and let them pass, while praying that they could accomplish the miracle she had failed to achieve.

Perhaps it was out of trust. Perhaps it was because she still hadn't let go of something.

"Perhaps I'm really not suited to persuading anyone."

Hayakawa gave a wry smile.

"This isn't your fault."

Zhou Yuang, who had been watching from the side, finally spoke.

Just as Hayakawa had been unable to refuse Aldan's choice, he had no right to make Aldan give up, either.

Uma Musume and trainers chose each other.

Their relationship wasn't merely about cooperating to achieve results. It was also built on mutual trust.

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