"Alright, Tikezo, Turbo's gonna go full Dokkan Turbo, so escape like your life depends on it!!"
"Yes, senpai!!"
"Get set!!"
"Woo!!"
Turbo and Ticket, along with Canopus, hit the beach. It's summer, training camp season. Canopus, once a mid-tier team with tight funds, now boasts a hefty budget thanks to Rampage and Ikuno's string of first and second-place finishes. So, they splurged on a seaside hotel camp, shared with Rigil.
"Here, Rice, sunscreen. Your fair skin needs protection," Rampage says.
"Thanks, big sis," Rice replies.
"Nature, want some? Palmer recommended it," Rampage offers.
"I'll take it," Nature accepts.
Under a large parasol, Rampage and others prep while Turbo and Ticket, less meticulous, dash to the sand. Tanhoiza sighs at their carelessness.
"What's with 'Dokkan Turbo' anyway? Where'd she pick that up?" Rampage grumbles.
"Is it related to Turbo?" Rice asks.
"Kinda, but not really," Rampage shrugs.
Dokkan Turbo: a term from when car turbo engines lagged before exploding into speed. Turbo's full-throttle starts fit the bill. Where she learned it is anyone's guess.
"So, sudden acceleration?" Nature clarifies.
"Pretty much. Zero to max speed instantly. Turbo's start is pure Dokkan Turbo," Rampage explains.
Smartphones make the term outdated, but it suits Turbo's era vibe. Rampage nods to herself.
"Go!!"
Ticket bolts down the beach, Turbo chasing from behind. Turbo hits top speed faster, closing the gap to finish first, her relentless style clear. Minamisaka wishes she'd learn to pace herself—she'd be a top escape artist.
"Ugh, senpai's too fast!!" Ticket groans.
"Gonna catch you!!" Turbo cheers.
"No way I'm losing!!" Ticket fights back.
Ticket accelerates, but Turbo's too close, overtaking her.
"Yay, Turbo wins!!"
"Dammit!! One more, senpai!!" Ticket pleads.
"Bring it! Turbo doesn't turn down a challenge!!"
"That's 'never refuse,' idiot. Making imo-mochi or what?" Rampage mutters.
Sighing, Rampage sees Turbo's joy in mentoring her new junior. Ticket's gratitude shines, a heartwarming sight.
"Alright, Rice, sunscreen time," Rampage says.
"O-Okay… wow, your hands are big…" Rice murmurs.
"Comes with the frame," Rampage chuckles.
Warming the sunscreen, Rampage applies it to Rice. Beach training demands skin care to avoid misery.
"Done, Rice. No burns for you."
"Thanks, big sis. N-Now I'll do you?" Rice offers.
"Hell yeah, thanks!"
Rampage melts as Rice earnestly applies sunscreen, mimicking her. Rampage's inner fangirl swoons.
"Like this… okay, big sis? Not hurting?" Rice asks.
"Perfect. Your tiny hands hit all the right spots—feels like a massage," Rampage sighs.
Sunscreen done, Rampage checks with Minamisaka.
"Minami-chan, beach training's legit? Seems good for legs, but…"
"Very effective. Hard, wet sand near waves builds speed, like Turbo's doing. Dry, deep sand adds heavy muscle load. Switching intensities is a big advantage—Tracen can't match that flexibility," Minamisaka explains.
"Makes sense," Rampage nods.
Water training's versatility adds options, even for rehabbing Uma Musume.
"Didn't know that," Rampage admits.
"Here's your menu," Minamisaka hands over a belt tied to a rope… attached to a tire.
"Pull this and run? Old-school…" Rampage starts toward the sand but is stopped.
"Not yet," Minamisaka says.
"Walk first to adjust?"
"Nope, there." She points to the ocean.
"The sea? With the tire?" Rampage gapes.
"Yes, seriously. Black Marsh-sensei designed it," Minamisaka confirms with a smile.
"Tracen's dragon again…" Rampage groans.
Grit training, no doubt. She wades in, tire in tow. The water's resistance and the tire's bobbing make each step grueling.
"Keep it straight! You've got this, Rampage-san!" Minamisaka calls.
"Your expectations are heavy!! You're a demon, Minami-chan!!" Rampage yells.
"You're shouting, so you're fine. I'd adjust if you struggled, but… walk for an hour."
"Arghhh!!"
She trudged like hell after.
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