Despite everything, the day arrived—Tresen Academy's autumn fan festival, Holy Hoof Day. Rampage sighs, wishing it hadn't come, but here it is.
"Welcome to Café Canopus!" "Come on in~!" "Relax and enjoy~" "Welcome~!" "U-um, welcome…" "Honored to have you!"
Café Canopus, a festival highlight, draws crowds with its unique shuffle-win-costume theme. Recent team success helps, but the exclusive concept pulls fans in.
"Here's the recommended cake set~!" "Your tea set." "Hamburger set's here~!" "Uh, here you go…" "Your order~!" "Here~!"
The shuffle isn't just Canopus members—other teams' and past Uma Musume costumes mix in. Nature wears Teio's, Ikuno dons Bamboo Memory's, Takanotsume has Ikuno's, Rice sports Tama's, Takanotsume tries Hayahide's. One wears an original.
"Whose is Turbo's?" "Looks Mejiro-ish by color…" "Hehe! It's one of Ran's URA-gifted costumes!" "Wow, like that!?" "Rampage always wears that one!" "So fresh~!" "Turbo, pose~!" "Yay~!"
White with emerald green, a big ribbon, and Turbo's stuffed toy—a Mejiro designer tweaked Ran's URA costume for Mejiro events. Cosplay, technically.
"Where's Rampage?" "Prepping her stream, probably." "She's here!"
Turbo points. Rampage emerges, busy with stream prep but joining briefly. In Katsuragi Ace's win-costume—shorts, a first outside gym clothes—the café erupts.
"Sorry for the wait, honored guests. Thank you for visiting. My time's short, but I'll make it unforgettable."
"Ugh, wiped~" "Rest a bit?" "Nah, stream prep. Later!"
After her shift, Rampage bolts from the thriving Café Canopus—swamped thanks to her, especially costume rentals for photos. Her win-costume was the top pick.
"Sorry for the wait!"
Fans mobbed for shots. Her signature, really? The stage awaits, packed beyond G1 Winning Live crowds. Speechless.
"…Gotta do this here? Wanna bail…"
She's streamed on stage before, but this content? Dreadful. Tempted to bolt, she spots Shinzan beckoning with a grin. No escape. She adjusts her win-costume coat and heads backstage.
"You made it, Ran. Let's make it epic." "Ugh… not feeling it…" "Why?" "Obvious reasons!"
Her deflated vibe gets a sympathetic voice. Sweat beads as she looks up—the air shifts, heavy with presence.
"Calling legends for a stream? Normal to be nervous." "I'd refuse flat-out." "Totally agree." "Yet you three were hyped." """We're just guests!"""
No introductions needed—Rampage knows. One offers a handshake; she takes it.
"Pleasure meeting you. Sorry for the chaos." "No, meeting you blew that away. Honor to meet you—Shooting Star Prince, Ten Point." "Been a while since I heard that." "Heavenly Horse, Toshoboy. Green Assassin, Green Grass. Honored to meet the legendary TTG." "Rare for us to gather." "Thanks to Shinzan-senpai for this." "Yup, thank me!"
Like the Heisei trio—Oguri, Creek, Inari—many eras have trios. TTG's unmatched: seven wins in eight major races, nine G1s, all Horse of the Year, sweeping 1-2-3 in shared races.
Shooting Star Prince, Ten Point. Heavenly Horse, Toshoboy. Green Assassin, Green Grass.
TTG—the ultimate generation. As Uma Musume, they stand before her. How could she not be thrilled?
"No need for awe. Your undefeated ten-crown outshines us." "Don't. Respecting legends is natural." "Nice mindset. I'll tell you about my Arima win later." "Everyone here's won Arima, idiot." "No fair, Shinzan-senpai~!"
True—most here are Arima champs. She wants those stories, but the weight of legends numbs her. Green Grass pats her shoulder, smiling.
"Relax. Ten, Sho, and I love your streams. Be yourself." "Stream normally with multiple legends? Tough." "Right?"
Grass laughs awkwardly; Rampage channels a jockey's quip, easing up. Calmer, she notices Shinzan scanning.
"What's up, Shin-san?" "Called one more, but… too shy, maybe." "Who?" "Kaburaya Oh." "She's super timid—way too intense!"
Kaburaya Oh too? Rampage's unsure if her absence is a relief.
"Sorry for the wait, Rampage—and everyone," Rudolf says, arriving with Ramone, CB. "I've heard. You're the current council. Nostalgic…"
TTG engages them. CB's not quite their era, but as a Triple Crown, Toshoboy's curious—historically, her dad.
"How's Queen?" "Super lively. Visit her sometime." "Want to, but I'm swamped…"
They chat like old pals. In this world, Toshoboy's Queen's friend. Digging deeper risks an abyss—best left alone.
"What a lineup~!" "Coming was the right call."
A regal voice echoes. Rampage and Rudolf turn—Su-chan (Speed Symboli) and Grandma (Mejiro Asama).
"Grandma!? Why!?" "Did Rampage invite you…?"
Their glares scream betrayal, but Rampage frantically waves her innocence. Asama clarifies.
"We're off-duty. Just happened to have time to enjoy the festival." "Lucky, right? A-chan and I free together? Pure chance~" "Wonderful coincidence~" """(Total setup…)"""
Disaster. Shinzan and TTG were bad enough; now Asama and Speed? URA might collapse. Toshoboy groans.
"What's this gathering? Us, Mejiro-Symboli matriarchs, three Triple Crowns… Too many legends for a Tresen stream!" "Ran's charisma, maybe." "Don't need this charisma…!"
Her pained cry earns universal agreement. No URA special could match this lineup, drawn by one Uma Musume—without even trying.
"Ran-chan, it's time. Go hype it up!" "Su-chan, easy for you to say… Juniors get the short end…"
Her back oozes gloom, but at the stage's edge, it vanishes—she's a vibrant Uma Musume. The crowd roars; she beams.
"Hey~ Ohakonharochao~♪" "Ohakonharochao~♪" "Again! Ohakonharochao!" "Ohakonharochao!" "Encore!" "Ohakonharochao~!!!" "Great voices! World record holder, tyrant queen, undefeated tiara, too-fast time's twinkle—alone, I don't shine. I'm Rampage! You all stacking good deeds? It's Tresen's Holy Hoof Day, live from the special stage!"
Cheers erupt; comments flood the backstage monitor. But today's no ordinary stream.
"Regulars know my streams pull legends. Why so lively? My charm? This time, I curse it! Fair warning: today's guests are wild♪ No joke, crazier than Prez. First, my co-host—Sis, c'mon!" "Hey~ Cameras flashing? Your big sis, Maruzensky~♪" "She's not a guest, just co-hosting."
Maruzensky's non-guest status sparks chaos online. If she's not a guest, then who!? As murmurs grow, a guest jumps the gun.
"Ran, still waiting?" "Come after I call you!" "Whoops~ No helping it. Guests, c'mon!" "My plan's ruined! Whatever—this stream's gonna be legendary."
It was.
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