The version of herself belonging to Teio wore a bitter expression, like she'd just seen a bunch of obnoxious happy couples cuddling kittens and spouting nonsense.
But that didn't matter. Little Teio only cared that Rudolf won.
Once Rudolf picked up the pace, everything would be fine!
The moment they entered the final stage, little Teio's Rudolf surged forward. After passing several runners, Rudolf activated her unique skill.
Behold the emperor's divine might!
As the animation of Rudolf ascending her throne played, her Last Spurt erupted like the lightning she'd summoned with a wave of her hand.
Seeing Rudolf sprint, little Teio waved her arms in delight. But her smile soon vanished.
This Rudolf hadn't taken Monopolize. In other words, she was an ordinary Uma Musume with two gold skills.
Keeping herself in good shape meant her opponents stayed in good shape too. It also meant giving up the chance to hamper their acceleration.
A white blur swept past from the outside lane.
The Uma Musume who refused to let Rudolf run alone was Tokai Teio!
[Tracen Cold-Joke Master]: Hehe, it's Teio.
[DJ Gal]: But there was nothing there a moment ago.
[Martial Arts Girl]: I couldn't see her... She charged in from the outside?
You've got to be kidding me. This was giving her flashbacks!
Remembering what had happened before, one Uma Musume nearly burst into tears.
Then she remembered how, after crying, she'd been told to dry her eyes, go back out, and smile while dancing backup. The tears stopped.
She could cry, but only for a little while. Afterward, she still had to beam for the audience.
The tears wouldn't come.
The losing Uma Musume had to swallow their tears. The only places they could cry were the bathroom and their trainers' arms.
Before everyone's eyes, little