Today, Tracen Academy had fewer classes this morning than usual because Pluto Academy, an American Umamusume training organization, was visiting Central Tracen Academy for an exchange program.
Approximately 20 Umamusume participants from the middle and high school divisions attended, 17 of whom were outstanding competitors in Pluto Academy's active-duty competitions.
Including their trainers and accompanying teachers, the group consisted of fewer than 30 people.
The Pluto Academy Umamusume participants were welcomed into Tracen Academy, followed by a welcoming ceremony in the main lecture hall.
Tracen Academy's Chairperson, Akikawa Yayoi, founder of the URA competition, and Student Council President Symboli Rudolf delivered welcome speeches to the Pluto Academy Umamusume participants.
"I hope everyone enjoys the learning and exchange over the next week and fully experiences the learning and training atmosphere of Tracen Academy, as well as Japanese culture..."
"During this period, we also welcome all Umamusumes from Pluto Academy to actively challenge our Tracen Academy active-duty Umamusumes..."
"Excuse me!"
Symboli Rudolf was interrupted halfway through her sentence by a voice from inside the hall.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw an Umamusume with blonde hair and blue highlights at the ends, dressed in a glamorous style, raising her right hand high.
"Yes, go ahead." Symboli Rudolf showed no displeasure at the Umamusume's rude interruption, responding fluently in English.
"Can I only challenge active-duty Umamusumes? Can't I challenge retired ones?" the blonde American Umamusume suddenly switched to Japanese and asked.
"So she speaks Japanese..." a group of Tracen Academy students whispered among themselves in the hall.
Symboli Rudolf, hearing the question, smiled.
"I remember your name is Obey Your Master, right? You can certainly challenge retired Umamusumes, but only with their permission. You can't force them."
"Obey Your Master?! She's Obey Your Master?!"
Many Umamusumes at Tracen Academy started discussing after Symboli Rudolf mentioned the name of this hot Umamusume.
They were all too familiar with that name.
The American Umamusume who defeated Oguri Cap and Tamamo Cross in the Japan Cup.
Extremely strong.
"OK~"
Obey Your Master smiled and snapped her fingers at Symboli Rudolf after hearing that retired Umamusumes could be challenged.
"However, I have something to say," Symboli Rudolf said, looking down at Obey Your Master. "Retired Umamusumes are not allowed to challenge newly enrolled middle school Umamusumes."
"Understood~"
Obey Your Master snapped her fingers at Symboli Rudolf again, indicating she understood.
She had no interest in even the active-duty Umamusumes of the upper grades, let alone the middle school ones.
The welcome party ended smoothly, and the Umamusumes dispersed.
Obey Your Master looked around the hall but did not see Tamamo Cross or Oguri Cap. She stood there alone, waved helplessly, and muttered in English.
"As expected, everyone here is an active-duty Umamusume."
With that, she put her hands behind her head and left the hall.
Obey Your Master took out her phone, pressed a few buttons, and dialed.
A voice came from the other end:
"Hello? It's Obey Your Master. What's up?"
"Golden Crown Eagle, why didn't you come to the welcome party? Did you get lost in Japan?"
"Of course not. I can read Japanese, okay?"
"Where are you?"
"I was just wandering around. Japan is so much fun, but arriving a week early isn't enough!"
"Training and friendly matches start today at Tracen Academy. If you don't come back soon, your strong rivals will be snatched up by others," Obey Your Master said.
"Heh, the Japanese active-duty Umamusumes are all trash."
"You've already fought against a Japanese active-duty Umamusume?" Obey Your Master asked in surprise.
"I just fought one, but she was a freshman—really weak."
"You actually fought a freshman Umamusume? You didn't hurt her, did you?"
"No, her body was almost completely unharmed," Golden Crown Eagle laughed.
"Also, I watched the match between Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen, who are considered the strongest in active duty. Neither of them mastered the Zone; they were only at the 'Airflow' stage, lacking even 'Aura'."
"I see. Anyway, come back soon. I asked, and retired Umamusumes are also available for challenge."
"Never mind then. I'll just play with the active-duty Umamusumes."
"Didn't you just say active-duty Umamusumes are all trash?"
"Heh, I love seeing them paralyzed with fear, their legs trembling," Golden Crown Eagle thought to herself.
"It's not convenient during the day; I'll be easily spotted. I'd prefer to operate at night."
"What operation? What are you doing? Hey? Golden Crown Eagle!" Obey Your Master sensed something was off about the conversation but found that the call had already been disconnected.
Obey Your Master scratched her head, feeling somewhat annoyed by this troublesome Umamusume from the academy.
After thinking for a while, she decided to ignore Golden Crown Eagle and strolled toward the Tracen Academy cafeteria.
"Eat first! After I'm full, I'll go find Oguri Cap and Tamamo Cross. I wonder if Belno Light is still working as a logistics Umamusume..."
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Meanwhile, like Obey Your Master, Golden Crown Eagle, with her long, wavy blonde hair, hung up the phone, caught the coin she had tossed into the air, and chuckled.
"Tonight, I can openly 'hunt' inside the campus."
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At the same time, Sakura Baimu and the other trainers attended a meeting hosted by Akikawa Yayoi.
Symboli Rudolf also attended as a representative of the student council.
"Gentlemen!" Akikawa Yayoi called out loudly.
"I originally called you all here today to talk about something concerning Pluto Academy."
"However, I just received a notification that, following Rice Shower, one of our middle school Umamusumes has been taken to the hospital."
"What?!" Symboli Rudolf, along with Sakura Baimu and the other trainers, were shocked.
"How is her injury?" Symboli Rudolf asked.
"Her injuries are minor, just superficial wounds, not as serious as Rice Shower's..." Akikawa Yayoi said softly. "However, she seems to have some mental issues. The doctor said it might be due to an extremely severe shock. Even now, it seems she hasn't fully recovered."
Akikawa Yayoi spoke cryptically, but Sakura Baimu, Tojo Hana, and Symboli Rudolf all instantly understood.
The only thing that could damage her mental state was 'aura.'
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Golden Crown Eagle, based on the Golden Pheasant.
Obey Your Master, based on PaytheButler.