I Just Wanted a Quiet Life... So Why Am I an Uma Musume Trainer?! Chapter 228 227: Fuji Kiseki Arc - Tomorrow Morning and Afte

Hachiman's POV

After the grave visit, we hung out normally and returned to the hotel when the ti felt right. The others weren't back yet, probably still out. I might've put CB and the others in an awkward spot—taking them to a grave isn't exactly a fun outing. They didn't ask about Grandma afterward. Not that I was hiding it or that it's hard to talk about, but it's natural it got a bit heavy.

Knock knock knock

Hachiman: "Hm? Co in."

Ardan: "Excuse ."

Hachiman: "What's up, Ardan?"

Ardan: "It's a bit hard to ask, but… I'd like to hear about your grandmother."

Hachiman: "Grandma? Sure, but I don't know much. Last saw her before I even started elentary school."

Ardan: "That's fine. I'm just curious about her."

Hachiman: "Alright, if you say so…"

Ardan asked about Grandma, so I told her what I knew—her racing record and the bits I rember from when I was a kid.

Hachiman: "About 30 years after retiring, she was chosen as a URA Honored Uma Musu… basically a Hall of Far. Third ever selected."

Ardan: "An Honored Uma Musu… A rare honor for those who greatly advanced central racing. Even the jiro family has no one with that title."

Hachiman: "Could happen soday. But it needs over half the votes in the selection, so it's not guaranteed."

Ardan: "…What an incredible grandmother."

Hachiman: "Yeah… Really. If I'd known her better, maybe we could've talked more. Can't help it, though. I'm a bit jealous of you guys—your families are still around."

Ardan: "…"

Hachiman: "Sorry, got a bit heavy. Everyone back yet? We talked for a while."

I sent a group ssage, and the others were already back. Since dinner was later, we decided to hold a eting, so I gathered everyone. I could've gone to them, but a guy visiting the girls' rooms felt off.

Hachiman: "Alright, everyone's here. Let's start. It's just about Fuji's race tomorrow. Fuji, you've probably checked, but Tayasu Tsuyoshi's in the lineup. The rest are either conditionals or higher-class challengers. Luckily, it's in Kyoto this year, so it's good practice. I'd be happy with a priority entry for the Chrysanthemum Sho. I know you want to keep your undefeated streak, but focus on finishing safe."

Fuji: "Got it. But I'll aim for first. I'm an Uma Musu, after all."

Hachiman: "…Heh, knew you'd say that. Go for first. Anything less, and you won't get that entry from URA or ."

Fuji: "Haha, that lights a fire! Alright, I'll take first tomorrow!"

Hachiman: "Good. Next, everyone—how do we handle racecourse entry tomorrow?"

Could be like today, I guess. Morning entry might backfire, though.

Fuji: "Usual ti's fine, right?"

Air Groove: "Yes, no need to change it."

Bakushin-O: "I agree! Sa as the Derby works!!"

Guess it's the afternoon then.

CB: "But Hachiman, you only talked to her for a bit, right? Don't you want more ti with your grandma?"

Ardan: "Yes! It was just a few minutes. Don't you want to talk longer?"

Maurice: "Yeah, Trainer-san. You didn't need to worry about us."

Rice: "? Um, what do you an?"

Air Groove: "Can you explain?"

CB/Ardan/Maurice: glance

Hachiman: "Go ahead, I'm not hiding it."

So, CB and Ardan told everyone about today's grave visit. Then…

Fuji: "That happened… Hachiman-san, could you take there tomorrow too?"

Air Groove: "I'd like to go as well. I'm your first Uma Musu, yet I haven't paid my respects."

Bakushin-O: "I didn't know—sorry! Let's visit the grave tomorrow morning!"

They all want to go… But I'm glad they want to for my grandma, not just Kurifuji.

Arrow: "If that's the plan, I'm in. I want to thank Trainer for choosing ."

Rice: "O-Onii-sama… I'll go too! I want to pay respects."

Everyone else chid in, so tomorrow morning, we're visiting Grandma's grave again.

Rice: "Ugh… Onii-sama, you okay? Not too hard?" teary

Maurice: "I-If it's tough, tell us, okay? Don't push yourself." teary

Hachiman: "I'm fine, really! It's not that painful!"

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