Fuji's Side
Alright, we're currently at the training camp, pushing ourselves with a different training regimen than usual. Last year, we couldn't come due to circumstances with the other members, but this year, we have to really train hard for autumn! And besides, Senior CB just won two crowns in Ireland, so we can't afford to fall behind. By the way, my next race is the Sprinters Stakes. When I told Hachiman-san I wanted revenge for spring, he accepted. I'm focusing on speed enhancement for that.
But there's something that's been bothering me. It's…
CB: "Heh~… So Hachiman always takes notes like this~… Hmm~… A bit surprising."
Hachiman: "Is it messy or something?" scribbles
CB: "Just a little. I thought you'd write more neatly. But I guess not."
Hachiman: "I put the members' names vertically, so even if it's scrawled, as long as it's within the box, I can generally understand it later."
CB: "I see~."
Hachiman: "…"
CB: "…"
…Senior CB has been by Hachiman-san's side ever since training started! She's not bothering Hachiman-san, nor is she participating in training—she's supposed to be on break, so why is she here!?
CB: "Looking good~ everyone, great running and great expressions ♪ I'm starting to get restless myself!"
Hachiman: "I'm telling you, absolutely not." scribbles
CB: "I know, that's why I said it! Oh, right. Hachiman, let's go for a run together after everyone's done training!"
Hachiman: "Didn't you just hear me?"
CB: "I've been asking things from Pilsud and others, about training over there and stuff. I think it could be really helpful~? What do you think, it's not a bad offer, right?" smiles
Hachiman: "…Haa, only a light run, okay?" scribbles
CB: "Yayyy~ ♪"
Hachiman: "Honestly… Hmm?"
Fuji: "…" stares intently
Hachiman: "…Am I being glared at?"
CB: "Oops, I'll get scolded too if I stay any longer, so I'll be going now."
Hachiman: (No, what would she get scolded for?)
—After Training—
Hachiman: "Alright then, today's training is over. Stretch thoroughly so it doesn't affect you later. It's no joke to finish the first day and then be unable to run the next due to soreness. Alright, dismissed."
Fuji: "Hachiman-san, do you have a moment?"
Hachiman: "Hm? What is it, Fuji?"
Fuji: "I'd like you to accompany me for a bit."
Hachiman: "? Well, if it's just for a moment…"
Fuji: "Good ♪ Then follow me."
—Forest—
Hachiman: "This place is, if I recall…"
Fuji: "That's right, it's where I first invited you on a 'date.' Nostalgic, isn't it?"
Hachiman: "…Yeah, things got pretty crazy after that though."
Fuji: "Ahahaha! They did, didn't they? We both ended up apologizing to the President, Air Groove, and Hishi Amazon!"
Hachiman: "It's also the day I decided I'd never sleep in this hammock again. Yep, definitely never again."
Fuji: "Don't say such cold things. I went to the trouble of inviting you again, Hachiman-san."
Hachiman: "…So, that means it's 'that' kind of thing?"
Fuji: "Yes, 'that' kind of thing ♪"
You could try to run, but a human can't outrun an Uma Musume.
Hachiman: "Alright, I get it. It's been two years since I last used this, huh."
Fuji: "Then, if you'll excuse me… It's still dusk, so no stars, huh."
Hachiman: "If there were stars like that, the night would be too bright to sleep."
Fuji: "…"
Hachiman: "…"
Fuji: "…Come to think of it, this is where it all started, wasn't it? The reason I became your 담당."
Hachiman: "Yeah. I chose you because I was captivated by your talent and consideration. I think it's a pretty vague reason, even for me, but I don't regret choosing you."
Fuji: "Hey, Hachiman-san, am I properly showing you 'Miracles'?"
Hachiman: "…Winning the Triple Crown, that was the greatest 'Miracle' for me. And of course, you'll keep showing me those 'Miracles' from now on, right? Or! Was that it?"
Fuji: "Never. I still have so many more to show you. And… there's a 'Miracle' I want to show only to you. ///"
Hachiman: "Hm? Only to me?"
Fuji: "Th-that's still a secret!"
Hachiman: "I-I see…"
There's no way I can say it yet~! And it's still dusk, the atmosphere isn't right for it either!
Hachiman: "By the way, what was the real reason you brought me here?"
Fuji: "To make you rest, of course. Knowing you, I figured you haven't properly rested aside from sleeping, so I invited you. Besides, yesterday you were driving to pick up Senior CB, so your body must be under strain. It makes me happy that you look out for us, but you have to take breaks and rest your body properly, okay?"
Hachiman: "…Hmph, to be lectured by a student, what a bother."
Fuji: "Then you'll have to rest properly, won't you?"
Hachiman: (If he were a man, he'd definitely be popular. No, wait, he has a somewhat neutral face, so it wouldn't be strange if he was seen that way? But he's an Uma Musume, so probably not… Still, he really does have a refined face. And his personality is good too. If Fuji were the same age as me and my classmate, I'd definitely fall for him.)
Hachiman: "Thinking 'what ifs' like this… Hm, what's wrong?"
Fuji: "...…///// " blushes
Hachiman: "Your face is red… Are you running a fever?"
Fuji: "Huh?! Oh, no, I'm fine!! Yeah, it's nothing at all, ahahaha~ Sorry about that. /////"
W-what are you suddenly saying, Hachiman-san~!!? Eh, was I just being flirted with!? B-b-b-but if that were the case, Hachiman-san would be bothered by it too… AAAAAAAAAAHHH I don't know anymore!!!
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