CB's Side
Phew... The Uma Musume gathered for the Irish St. Leger are making their way to the starting point. This 2800m race, a long-distance event starting from the plate course at the Curragh Racecourse. What kind of race development will unfold this time!? Participating in this race is Eruticle, the absolute long-distance champion of Europe, the overwhelming favorite at 1st odds. Following her is the Japanese samurai who achieved two Irish crowns, Mr. CB! Can she achieve the Triple Crown!?
No, I have to achieve it... Besides, I won't be satisfied until I get one over on her.
Ticle: "..." Stretches languidly
She's so relaxed, as if completely at ease, without a hint of tension.
Sona: "...CB, don't look."
CB: "Huh?"
Certex: "Sonarise is right, try not to look at her too much. She's showing off her composure like that to provoke other opponents; it's a sort of routine."
CB: "I see... Well, then I'll watch her closely! ♪"
Sona: "...Why?"
CB: "Hm? Because I thought I'd tell her when I beat her, 'You were so nonchalant, but you lost, didn't you?'"
Certex: "You're serious about winning, aren't you... No, that's not right. Everyone here is here to win, and of course, so are we..."
Sona: "...Mhm, I'll do my best."
Alright, I need to get even more fired up!
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Announcer: "Now, the fanfare echoes, and the Uma Musume have begun entering the gates!! Today, countless people have gathered at the Curragh Racecourse, and many more are watching this spectacle through global broadcasts! Everyone is eagerly anticipating the showdown between the world's strongest long-distance champion and the two-crown Uma Musume!! And among our esteemed guests, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen of Ireland, along with His Royal Highness Prince Pilsudski, have graced us with their presence, and from Britain, King Dancing Brave is in attendance!! The Irish St. Leger, watched by the world, is about to begin!!"
Certex: "Well then, CB, I'll be going ahead."
Sona: "...Bye."
CB: "Let's do our best."
Ticle: "Yo, I'm heading in first."
CB: "Hm, bye-bye."
Ticle: "What, so dismissive... Well, whatever."
...Alright, I'll go in too!
Announcer: "And now, all the Uma Musume are finally settled!! The ultimate showdown in Ireland is about to begin!! Will it be the world champion!? Or the Triple Crown!? Or perhaps an upset!? The Irish St. Leger... The gates open and they're off!!"
Yeah, got a good start! ♪
Announcer: "All Uma Musume are off to a simultaneous start!! As expected, leading the pack is the 'Runaway Locomotive,' Eruticle, taking the rail!! Certex and Sonarise are positioned in the middle group! And Mr. CB, just like in the 2000 Guineas, is at the very rear!!"
Ticle: (Tch, she's already given up on the race!! A come-from-behind charge against me?! Unless a miracle happens, there's not one chance in ten thousand that you'll catch up to me!!)
CB: (The difference between me and her is... about 10 to 20 lengths, I guess? Where should I make my move...?)
Announcer: "Now, the race is past the halfway mark! The leader remains Eruticle, pulling ahead!"
CB: (Alright, then, I guess it's time to start making my move!)
Announcer: "Oh, and here Mr. CB has made her move!! But is it alright?! Is it okay to make a sprint this early in the race!!? She's already advanced to about the middle of the pack!!"
CB: "Still going higher!~"
Sona: "Tch... Fast!"
Certex: "Wait... she's smiling!?"
Announcer: "Mr. CB is still gaining ground!! She's moved up to a clear second place!! Does she have enough left for the final straight!? There are still three lengths separating her from the leader, Eruticle!! Will this lead be cut down!?"
CB: "Yoo-hoo, I've come to catch you!~"
Ticle: "Huh!? Hah, if you've got the leg power left, then catch me!!!"
Announcer: "Oh, and here Eruticle has also shifted gears!! Will this become a one-on-one duel!? The trailing pack is finally beginning their pursuit!! Eruticle remains in the lead, but it looks like the gap is closing!! Mr. CB's come-from-behind charge has incredible speed!!"
Ticle: (Closing the gap, she says? That's only because I haven't gone all out yet!! If she uses that much power before the final straight, she's bound to collapse, isn't she?! The race is over, you'll still lose to me!!!)
CB: (Hehehe~, I can still go! ♪)
Hachiman: "Alright, CB..."
CB: "Yeah, I know, Hachiman..."
Hachiman/CB: "Now! (Right!)"
WHOOSH!!!
Announcer: "Incredibly, Mr. CB has picked up speed again!!! She's on par with Eruticle!! The final corner is approaching!! Eruticle is in the lead, but now Mr. CB has drawn even!!"
Ticle: "You, you!!!?"
CB: "Hi, I caught up! ♪ Is this really your best? I caught up quite easily, didn't I?" Smiles
Ticle: "Shut up!!! You yourself can't possibly have any power left to accelerate, can you!!?"
CB: "Hm, you think so? Well, then, if you'll excuse me!~"
Announcer: "And here, Mr. CB takes the lead!! Does she still have anything left!? Will it last to the finish!? They've rounded the final corner and are now on the final straight course!! Now it's a head-on battle!! A collision of pure power, without any tactics!!!"
Ending just before the final straight... continuation next time!!
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