Chapter 49: Kitasan Black Sneaks Around
Over an hour later—
“C’mon, McQueen, don’t be so uptight! I said I’d let you try it after thirty minutes, and I never go back on my word!”
“—you said the exact same thing thirty minutes ago, Teio. Sigh~ Yo...
2025-07-27 18:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 214: The Garden of Sinners Episode 5: Paradox Spiral! (Part 12)
Ryougi Shiki and Araya Souren suddenly launched into a fierce battle.
In a flash, Shiki lunged at Araya, aiming to plunge her dagger straight into his chest in one decisive strike.
However, at that very mome...
2025-07-27 18:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 48: Investigating the Competition
Vodka was taken aback for a moment.
She hadn’t considered the possibility Kitasan just brought up.
All she had thought was that Makoto probably didn’t want to put pressure on Kitasan. She hadn’t even considered whether Kitasan hers...
2025-07-26 18:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 47: The Reason for Her Tears
A look of disbelief instantly crossed Kitasan’s face.
Her eyes widened, her mouth fell open, and though she tried to speak several times, it was like her throat had seized up—no words came out.
It took a while before she could stammer, co...
2025-07-25 18:00:15 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 213: The Garden of Sinners Episode 5: Paradox Spiral! (Part 11)
The confrontation between Araya Souren and Ryougi Shiki captured the full attention of every viewer. All eyes were fixed on the screen in anticipation, each person waiting to see who would emerge victorious in this loom...
2025-07-25 18:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 46: The Dismissed Trainer
After Vodka had a random nosebleed from overthinking things, a few of the Umamusume accompanied her to the infirmary—just in case.
As expected, the results were nothing serious.
The diagnosis was the same as always: her emotional excitement ha...
2025-07-24 18:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 45: Are Those Two... a Perfect Match?!
Half an hour later, in the Tracen Academy cafeteria.
“…I see, so that’s how it is. Good thing I didn’t say anything careless in front of him then, or that would’ve been pretty rude.”
Sitting at the table, Ines Fujin let ...
2025-07-23 18:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 212: The Garden of Sinners Episode 5: Paradox Spiral! (Part 10)
Upon witnessing the contents of the film and the intricate, ingenious design connecting the west and east towers of the apartment complex, most viewers were left in utter shock after hearing Ryougi Shiki’s explanation...
2025-07-23 18:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 44: The First Trainer to Think of This Method
After arranging the follow-up training in the dance hall, Makoto left the building with Kitasan Black and Vodka, their belongings packed up and ready. The three of them were heading to the school cafeteria for a meal.
Just as they ...
2025-07-22 18:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 211: The Garden of Sinners Episode 5: Paradox Spiral! (Part 9)
Inside the film, facing Tomoe Enjou’s confusion, Ryougi Shiki began explaining in a calm, deliberate voice:
“You remember when the elevator was out of service for a while? That was no malfunction. It was all pa...
2025-07-21 18:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostNote: I’m changing the Shining Star Series to Twinkle Series
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Chapter 43: Taking the Lead in the Entire Race
Just like before, their pace training was scheduled twice a day—once in the morning and once in the evening.
A small regret, however, was that Scarle...
2025-07-21 18:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 42: "Simulated Training"
Getting Vodka’s support was a truly pleasant surprise for Makoto.
But he didn’t let it cloud his judgment.
While he hadn’t anticipated Vodka’s decision in advance, he had already prepared training sessions that included a runner with a si...
2025-07-20 19:04:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 41: A Once-in-64-Years Racing Experience
After the Winner’s Stage ceremony, Makoto had been hesitating about whether to tell Saburo about the “hot spring therapy.”
It was true that the purpose was to support Kitasan’s health and training.
But taking a lively, you...
2025-07-20 19:03:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 40: I Really Appreciate Young People Like You
After asking his question, Saburo suddenly let out a sigh before Makoto could respond.
“Sorry, that was a bit much of me to ask. After all... winning a G1 race isn’t something that can just be done on a whim.”
The old m...
2025-07-20 19:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 39: Can She Become a G1-Level Umamusume?
Back when he happened to catch that Saburo interview, Makoto had been deeply moved.
Even if he included the experiences of his past life, he still wasn’t some kind of genius. He had seen plenty of true prodigies back when he was study...
2025-07-20 19:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 38: The True Winner’s Stage
After Kitasan Black’s race ended, there were still five more events to go, but Makoto didn’t stay to watch them.
While the announcers and audience could already tell that this race was noticeably faster than usual for its class, Makoto knew it...
2025-07-20 19:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 37: Why Can’t I Catch Up?
Scarlet cried out in surprise just as Vodka stood frowning in deep thought.
Like her friend, she had been mulling over Trainer Yasui strategy for Kitasan in this race.
From her perspective, the rookie had solid burst speed and could maintain a...
2025-07-20 18:05:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 36: Led by the Nose
Kitasan Black left the appearance stage red-faced, her smile frozen stiff, one hand awkwardly waving while the other tightly gripped the zipper that refused to budge.
Once behind the scenes and entering the underground tunnel leading to the racecourse, she ...
2025-07-20 18:04:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 35: This Is Embarrassing
Scarlet let out a quiet sigh.
“Yeah… He won so many races in the regional circuits, only to be turned away because of those ridiculous rules.”
“But if that hadn’t happened,” she added with a smile, “I probably wouldn’t have met hi...
2025-07-20 18:03:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 34: Aren’t You Going to Run?
After T.M. Opera O left, Kitasan Black kept staring in the direction she’d gone.
For a long moment, she didn’t move—until her head turned stiffly, almost like her neck had rusted, to look at Makoto.
To her, T.M. Opera O was one of the...
2025-07-20 18:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 33: T.M. Opera O’s Trainer?!
The sky above Tokyo Racecourse was a bit gloomier than it had been during Kitasan Black’s debut. Still, despite the overcast weather, the track was in perfect shape—firm underfoot, with just the right amount of give.
It was her second time at...
2025-07-20 18:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 32: Preparations on the Eve of the Race
The day before the big event—two weeks after the announcement—Kitasan Black’s efforts had finally borne fruit.
Thanks to her rendition of “Uchiage Hanabi”, the competition’s official account had exploded wit...
2025-07-20 18:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 31: I Can’t Let Them Down
Early Monday morning, in the living room of Makoto’s single apartment, a gentle mix of classical strings and experimental electronic beats filled the air. Intertwined with the music, two delicate and youthful voices softly echoed throughout the room. 2025-07-19 22:03:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 30: A Special Song
“Yep, that’s exactly what Trainer said from the start,”
Kitasan Black nodded, a little embarrassed.
“My training stats aren’t that great… so even though I won my debut race, my fan count didn’t increase that much.”
“I was secret...
2025-07-19 22:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 29: Write a Song, Win Some Fans, Enter the Race
As Kitasan Black softly hummed the melody, Daiwa Scarlet gave a thoughtful nod.
“So that’s it… Trainer Yasui’s trying to boost Kita-chan’s popularity this way?”
Makoto gave a small nod.
“Her training sta...
2025-07-19 22:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 28: As Expected of Special Week-Senpai
Over the next few days, each morning and evening without fail, Kitasan Black ran side by side with Daiwa Scarlet for more than an hour.
Thanks to these paired training sessions, Makoto could clearly see how rapidly Kitasan Black was impro...
2025-07-19 21:06:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 27: What Kind of Monster Trainer Is This?!
The night of the paired running session between Kitasan Black and Daiwa Scarlet—
“Ehh—?! You mean I’m suited for the Front Runner style?!”
Kitasan Black’s voice rang out across the mostly empty dance hall, e...
2025-07-19 21:04:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 26: Daiwa Scarlet's Test
Three days later, early in the morning, at the academy’s training grounds.
Makoto stood beside Kitasan Black, waiting for someone. Before long, a certain Umamusume with a distinctive hairstyle came into view.
The moment Kitasan saw her, her fac...
2025-07-19 21:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 25: The Dorm Manager Changeover
Thoroughbreds, even in the world of Umamusume, are often categorized by their coat colors—bay, chestnut, gray, white, and more. While it may seem like a cosmetic detail, these distinctions once carried surprising weight.
Take Kitasan Black, fo...
2025-07-19 20:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 24: But Then Again—
After hearing Kitasan Black’s report about her recent conversation, Makoto sent a short message to Tokai Teio to schedule a meeting.
To be honest, he wasn’t thrilled about handling work on his day off. Normally, he tried to keep those boundaries stric...
2025-07-19 19:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post