One might wonder if she was carefree or had a tendency for bad thoughts, but after the previous two experiences, she was still willing to get into Maruzensky’s car.
“Polaris, which road does Big Sister want to speed on this time?”
“Hmm…
that highway from last time.”
In the car, the two briefly confirmed the main section of the drive, and then Maruzensky stepped on the accelerator.
The familiar feeling of being pushed back suddenly surged, but Polaris Glacier’s expression remained unchanged, completely calm, though her emotions inevitably fluctuated.
“It’s really hard to get used to, though Maruzensky has a driver’s license, so her actual age must be older than she looks.”
Thinking this, Polaris Glacier turned her head and carefully scrutinized Maruzensky’s face.
“?”
Maruzensky was still accelerating the car when she suddenly felt an extremely strong gaze.
She couldn’t help but turn her head slightly, looking a bit strangely as she asked,
“What’s wrong, Polaris?
Is there something on Big Sister’s face?”
“No, it was just an unconscious action out of temporary curiosity.
Maruzensky, you don’t need to mind it.”
Hearing this, Polaris Glacier also snapped back to reality and withdrew her gaze, but in her heart, she was even more certain about certain things.
The entire afternoon, the two of them were speeding.
There’s a saying that wind that’s fast enough can blow away worries.
Whether Polaris Glacier had worries or not was unknown, but her thoughts were almost at a standstill.
The car finally stopped at a scenic overlook on a mountain road, where they watched the entire process of the sun setting.
“Maruzensky, although this might ruin the mood, I still want to ask, how are we getting down the mountain later?”
“How to get down the mountain…
Of course, by driving down, at high speed.”
Upon receiving this answer, Polaris Glacier’s hanging heart finally died.
Speeding along a mountain road, the danger aside, the thrill was undoubtedly maximized.
Fortunately, Maruzensky’s driving skills were superb.
Not only was her speed control stable, but every drift around a corner was perfect.
She safely brought Polaris Glacier back to the city, even managing to have dinner at a restaurant.
“Polaris, Big Sister had a lot of fun today.
Thank you for accompanying me the whole time.”
At eight in the evening, in front of the manor gate, Polaris Glacier was about to get out of the car when she suddenly heard these words.
Turning to look at Maruzensky, a smile was radiating from her face, her pleasant mood visible to the naked eye.
Seeing this, a smile also appeared on Polaris Glacier’s lips, and she nodded, saying,
“Mhm, I also had a lot of fun today.
To have such an exciting experience, even more so than the previous two, and to see the beautiful sunset, it’s all thanks to you, Maruzensky.”
She paused, then added another sentence.
“Next time too, you’re always welcome to come and play with me, Maruzensky.”
After speaking, Polaris Glacier waved slightly, pushed the door open, and got out of the car.
Standing by the side, watching the red sports car drive away, Polaris Glacier suddenly let out a sigh of relief, then turned and rang the doorbell.
There were no additional plans for the evening.
After bathing, she lay on the bed, letting her body sink into the covers.
While enjoying this unique comfort and coziness, she scrolled through JRA Friend Circle on her phone, and when the time came, she turned off the lights and went to sleep, welcoming the arrival of the next day in her dreams.
Compared to Saturday, Sunday’s schedule was much more fixed.
Polaris Glacier called Trainer Kumi, and they spent almost the entire day training at Central Tracen Academy.
During this time, she also encountered Miho Shinzan, but the two did not train together; they just exchanged greetings and went about their own business.
After this week passed with days alternating between studying and training, Polaris Glacier welcomed her debut race.
The debut race was held at Nakayama Racecourse, which is located in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, quite a distance from Fuchu.
After prior discussion, on the morning of the race, after breakfast, the John Butler would first drive a group including the Head Maid, Trainer Kumi, and their young mistress to the train station, and then they would transfer to a train to their destination.
On the train, the three sat in a row, with Polaris Glacier in the middle, scrolling through JRA Friend Circle on her phone.
Last night, she had posted her debut announcement on JRA Friend Circle, just like other Uma Musume, and had also sent a message to Maruzensky.
As for nervousness, there was still some, after all, it was her first time participating in a formal race.
And beyond the nervousness, there was also an uncontainable sense of anticipation and excitement, so much so that she couldn’t settle down.
Scrolling through her phone, she didn’t know how much time had passed until the Head Maid suddenly spoke up, reminding her,
“Young mistress, we’ve arrived.”
Polaris Glacier then looked up, acknowledged, and got off the train with Trainer Kumi and the Head Maid.
After leaving the train station, they didn’t linger on the street for long.
They hailed a taxi and immediately headed to Nakayama Racecourse.
“Young mistress’s race is the very first one, so we’re a bit pressed for time.”
Kumi slid her tablet, her eyes scanning the race-related information.
“The winner’s stage is in the evening, then…
Head Maid, and young mistress, should we stay here overnight?”
Polaris Glacier didn’t respond, as she was closing her eyes to rest.
Seeing this, the Head Maid thought for a moment and replied,
“We don’t have anything urgent to do tomorrow, so let’s rest here for a night and then go back.”
Thus, it was decided.
They arrived at the racecourse shortly.
The three entered the grounds, and Polaris Glacier proceeded to the jockey’s lounge according to the staff’s instructions, while the Head Maid and Trainer Kumi headed to the spectator stands.
On the other side, Maruzensky and Symboli Rudolf also got out of a taxi.
The two walked together and entered the venue.
“Polaris’s race is really early.
If we had been a bit later, we might have missed it.”
“That would have been too bad, but we made it, didn’t we?”
As they spoke, the two also headed towards the spectator stands.
And not long after the two left, another taxi stopped by the roadside.
A group of people emerged from the car, none other than the Horse Girl senior who had promised Polaris Glacier to come and cheer for her.
This senior had even invited several of her good friends.
“Quick, quick, Polaris junior’s race is about to start, let’s hurry.”
“Don’t rush, I’ve calculated the time perfectly.
Going in now is just right.”
The group rushed into the venue, also heading towards the spectator stands.
Our perspective returns to Polaris Glacier.
She had already changed into her basic racing attire, which was very much like a gymnastics outfit, designed for light movement.
Her bib number was already in place; she had drawn gate number three, which was a good position.
She also wore tights that could protect her legs and feet to some extent, a black, slightly sheer style that Trainer Kumi had specially prepared.
In addition to this, she was wearing a tracksuit jacket, which she would dramatically throw off during her entrance to showcase her condition.
Every participant in the race had their own lounge, with a clock on the wall to remind them of the time, currently making faint ticking sounds as the second hand moved.
“Phew…
I’m still a bit nervous.”
It was her first time, after all.
Polaris Glacier took several deep breaths, but it didn’t seem to help.
She sat silently on the chair until the indoor broadcast announced:
“Time is up.
All Uma Musume, please proceed to the presentation area in order.
Repeat, all Uma Musume, please proceed to the presentation area in order.”