I Just Wanted a Quiet Life... So Why Am I an Uma Musume Trainer?! Chapter 248 - 247: New Year's Morning

Fuji Side

Fuji: "Mmm… Old habits, waking up early as usual. But… yeah, it's a refreshing morning. Perfect for welcoming the new year♪"

It's the third day at Yahagi-san's ho. Today's January 1st—New Year's Day. It's 5 a.m., still dark outside since the sun hasn't risen. Is anyone else awake? I didn't hear anything, so probably not…

Living Room

Fuji: "H-Hachiman-san!?"

Yahagi: "Oh? Fuji, you're up early… Happy New Year. Here's to another year."

Fuji: "Happy New Year! Thanks for having … Wait, you're up super early! And that outfit?"

Yahagi: "I'm going for a run. It's a habit since becoming a trainer. Moving my body gives insights. I even experint on myself."

Fuji: "Really…? Can I join you?"

Yahagi: "Sure, but I'm not fast—just your warm-up or cool-down pace. That okay? And… did you even bring workout clothes?"

Fuji: "Yup, just in case."

Yahagi: "(Just in case?) Alright, I'll wait."

Fuji: "Cool, I'll get ready quick."

Unexpected chance to hang with Yahagi-san—lucky start to the year! Hehe♪

A Few Minutes Later

Yahagi: "Huff… huff… huff…"

Fuji: "Ha… ha… ha…"

How far have we gone? Feels like a good distance, but Yahagi-san's not even winded. His face is unchanged—still got energy. Must be that legendary Uma Musu blood. Could he keep going?

A Few More Minutes

Yahagi: "Huff… huff… Alright, that's enough. You okay, Fuji?"

Fuji: "Yeah, I'm fine. But wow, I didn't expect you to run like that. Were you athletic in school?"

Yahagi: "Nah, nothing. Middle school, I was in the go-ho club. High school, I joined a literary club. Only exercised during PE or for fun."

Fuji: "And you can run like this…?"

Yahagi: "Guess I got so of Grandma's blood. I'm better at longer distances than short ones."

Fuji: "Wow… How far did we go? Felt pretty long…"

Yahagi: "About 30 minutes, so… 3-4 km, give or take."

Fuji: "That much!?"

Yahagi: "Roughly. But we're close to ho, so the return's quick. Don't worry."

Fuji: "Got it."

As Yahagi-san said, we got back in about 10 minutes. I wanted more ti with him, but oh well…

House - Living Room

Yahagi: "I turned on the boiler. Fuji, shower first. Even a little sweat can chill you."

Fuji: "You sure? What about you?"

Yahagi: "I'm fine later. Turned on the heater earlier, so it's warm enough. Go ahead."

Fuji: "…Thanks, I'll take you up on that. No peeking, okay?"

Yahagi: "Don't sound like CB. Hurry up."

Fuji: "Haha!"

I showered and relaxed for a bit. Yahagi-san showered too, chilling like . The sun's finally rising—perfect timing.

A Few Minutes Later

Door opens

Soone's here.

CB: "Yahagi!♪ Morning! Happy New Year~ First hug of the year~!" hug

Yahagi: "Sa old CB, even in the new year. Here's to another year."

CB: "I went to your room, but you weren't there. Wondered where you went, and here you are."

Fuji: "I woke up around 5, but he was up even earlier. Ca down at 5:30, and he was just… here. Surprised ."

Yahagi: "Wait, why were you in my room? New Year's greeting?"

CB: "That, and maybe to sleep together♪"

Yahagi: "I've never been happier to wake up early."

Fuji: "Haha… maybe."

CB: "What's that supposed to an!? You don't wanna sleep with !?"

Yahagi: "Not like that. Imagine if Air Groove saw you—she'd strike down with lightning."

CB: "Oh… yeah, true."

Even CB-senpai fears a lecture. After that, everyone ca down, exchanged greetings, and we enjoyed osechi and ozoni, savoring the New Year's morning.

CB: "Hm? You two sll the sa."

Yahagi: "I showered."

Fuji: " too. Forgot my toiletries, so I used the house ones. That's probably why."

CB: "…I'm showering too!"

Air Groove: "CB-senpai's sharp about the weirdest things."

Yahagi: "Right? She's got this knack for noticing pointless stuff."

Fuji: "Pointless stuff…"

Fuji and Yahagi, morning workout together.

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