Hachiman's POV
…The stares are relentless. Me in the center, the Professor on my right, Sensei and Digital on my left. Yesterday's interview blew my cover. I've been gawked at since morning… especially by the American crew, who are hyped beyond reason.
Tazuna: "H-Hachiman-trainer… Good morning. And, uh, Secretariat-san, Man o' War-san."
"…Morning," I said.
Man o' War: "Morning!"
Secretariat: "Oh? A familiar face. Morning. We're touring the academy with Hachiman today. Could we get two visitor passes?"
Tazuna: "Y-Yes! I'll grab them right away!"
"Wait, no paperwork?" I asked.
Tazuna: "Not needed for your mentors."
…What VIP treatment…
Rudolf: "Hachiman-kun, Secretariat-dono, Man o' War-dono. Good morning."
Secretariat: "Oh, Symboli Rudolf! Up early, huh? Sorry to drag you out. Master, this is Symboli Rudolf, the student council president."
Man o' War: "The student rep, eh? I'm Man o' War."
Rudolf: "A pleasure to meet you. I'm Symboli Rudolf, Tresen Academy's student council president. It's an honor to meet the legendary Man o' War-dono, one of the [Big Red] duo who shook the world."
Man o' War: "Haha! Two Uma Musume carry that title, but I'll let it slide. We're here to tour the academy."
Rudolf: "I see. Classes limit our hospitality today, but please enjoy your visit. Excuse me."
Rudolf hurried back to the academy, probably rushing out after spotting us.
The attention didn't stop. On the way in, Uma Musume like Grass Wonder, El Condor Pasa, Taiki Shuttle, and Air Shakur swarmed us, hyped out of their minds. Some begged for autographs. Digital, waking up in Sensei's arms, realized her situation and fainted again… After dropping her off at the infirmary, I brought the two to the trainer's room.
Man o' War: "We've only seen the courtyard and halls, but the facilities are top-notch. The students' energy is dazzling—a great academy."
Secretariat: "Right? I thought the same when I first came. It's a far cry from our active days. Different era, though."
"What was your academy like back then?" I asked.
Secretariat: "My time and Master's were different. The tracks weren't as advanced, no networks. That's the gist."
Hard to imagine from my modern perspective. Networks weren't even a thing back then, huh?
Man o' War: "By the way, Hachiman, can we have your disciple join training today?"
"Sensei?" I asked.
Man o' War: "Yeah, I wanna see your coaching through my old-school methods."
Secretariat: "Master, could you not treat me like a tool?"
Man o' War: "Come on! You get to move under Hachiman's training and see his methods. Two birds, one stone, right?"
Secretariat: "…Fine, arguing's pointless. Hachiman, I'm counting on you."
"That's sudden…" I said.
Slide
Aoi: "Morning—WHOA!?"
"…Unique greeting," I said.
Aoi: "I-I didn't expect them here!! We met this morning, but I'm Kiryuin Aoi, Hachiman's peer and friend!!"
Secretariat: "Hachiman's colleague, huh? My sorry disciple's in your care. Keep looking out for him."
Aoi: "Yes, absolutely!!"
Until the bell, we chatted in the trainer's room about training and random stuff. Kiryuin soaked up Sensei and the Professor's advice. If they take a liking to her, she might end up my junior disciple. Is that… okay?
After the Bell
"Alright, let's go," I said. "Professor, anywhere you want to see?"
Man o' War: "It's all on you. I trust you'll give a great tour."
Secretariat: "Then I'll coach Kiryuin on training. I'm curious about Japan's educational standards."
"Don't make her cry," I said.
Aoi: "I-I won't cry!"
Will she, though? Sensei gets intense when she's fired up. It's up to Kiryuin. For now, I'll guide the Professor.
Hallway
"Let's start with the track to avoid disturbing students," I said.
Man o' War: "Sounds good! Oh, Hachiman, got a partner?"
"Nope," I said. "What's with the sudden question? I gave up on that when I chose this job."
Man o' War: (Hmm… He's clueless. Poor Air Groove's got her work cut out.)
Afterword
Hachiman's swamped by stares as Secretariat and Man o' War turn Tresen Academy into a circus, with Agnes Digital fainting (again) and Kiryuin Aoi fangirling. Air Groove's Japan Cup triumph lingers, fueling the chaos. The Yahari crossover amplifies Hachiman's exasperated humor—yep, it's chaos as expected!
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