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Momiji
Let's go! Preparations complete! I'll do my best at work today!

Kaede
Ah, you're heading out already?

Momiji
Yeah. I'm probably gonna be home late again today, so I'll be sure to let you know when I'm on my way back.

Kaede
Again? You've been late pretty much every day, haven't you? I know I always say this, but don't overwork yourself.憧れの『ヒーロー』の側にいられる職に就けたからって、 張り切るのも理解できるけど、兄としてはやっぱり心配………………。admiration's "hero" of the neighborhood

Momiji
行ってきまーす。今日もバリバリ取材するぞー!

Kaede
あっ、こら……………まだ話してる途中でしょ!

Momiji
(急がないと･･････こうしてる間にもHAMAのどこかでヒーローの活躍劇が行われてると思うと――)(あああ………………居ても立ってもいられない･･････!)

Yukikaze
おはよう、ven。今日の弁当は
『雪風デラックス~鬼のりタルタルデスマヨネーズてりたま幕の内』だ。さあ、受け取ってくれ。

Momiji
味も量も重ッ･･････ありがとう、寮兄さんの雪にぃ。
今朝も絶妙な投球ならぬ投箱コントロールだね。

Yukikaze
お前はこの時間帯、いつもものすごい速度でここを通り過ぎるからな。それに合わせてたら自然と上手くなった。
弁当の中身が崩れない投箱法が。

Momiji
あははっ!
お弁当ありがとう、噛みしめて食べるからね。 行ってきます!

Yukikaze
ああ、行ってらっしゃい。

Momiji
(『HAMAヒーローズ.inc』に勤めてどのくらい経ったっけ。 入社時はどんなヒーロー派遣会社なのかなって心配だったけど)(最新の設備に柔軟なマニュアル、素敵な同僚にやりがいのある仕事･･････まさに理想の職場だ)(だから正式にレポーター業を任せてもらえた時は嬉しかったなあ。･･････夢の職業だもんね。うん)(趣味の旅行で培ったフットワークの軽さを発揮しまくって今日もヒーローの活躍を追いかけまくるぞ!)

Kafka
―ちゃん、
venちゃん、大丈夫? 聞こえてる?

Momiji
あ、可不可･･････ご、ごめん。考え事してた。なんだっけ。

Kafka
仕方ないなあ。
バス停、次がvenちゃんの降りるところだよ。

Momiji
やば･･････ありがと、教えてくれて。
可不可はもう少し先だっけ。

Kafka
まだ先だね。長一い通勤時間も、こうやってたまに
venちゃんと一緒になれるから
どうにか耐えられてるよ。

Momiji
うん、また明日。

Momiji
降りた途端、突然なに!?
ものすごい数の人と動物が逃げ惑ってる!

八百屋のおじさん
『闇』が出たぞおおおお!!!

Momiji
『闇』……………っ!?

Bookstore clerk
そんな･･････こんな通勤時に、こんな往来で!
誰かヒーロー会社に連絡は･･････!情報通のご近所の婦人: 安心なさい、派遣要請はしておいたわ。

Momiji
(派遣要請は出てるんだ、よかった。後は一刻も早くヒーローが到着してくれれば･･････!)(とりあえず、手持ちの端末でカメラを回して･･････と。 現場へ急行!)(くっ･･････すごい人の数だ。逆流して走るのが大変………………!)

Bookstore clerk
ヒーローが来たぞおおおおお!

Momiji
も、もう来てる!?(よかった、近くにヒーローがいてくれたのかもしれない。一体誰が･･････)

???
ZZZ.......

Momiji
.....(来てくれたというより、たまたまそこで立ったまま寝ていただけみたいな雰囲気だけど･･････)

闇にゃんこたち
にゃ〜ん。

猛ダッシュする中学生
いやあああああああ! 可愛い猫型だと思って油断しちゃったけどやっぱり牙すっごく生えてて 『闇』は『闇』だよお!

魚屋の店主
いや………………ヒーローさん、悪いけど寝てねえで頼むわ! 『闇』だよホラ、『闇』出てんだよ!

走る犬
キャインキャイン!

追いかける飼い主
ペス! 待ちなさいペス!

Momiji
(他にヒーローの姿は見当たらない･･････ってことは、 来てくれたのはやっぱりあの人なのかな?)(HAMAヒーローランキング最下位………………ルーザーヒーローの『シープ・カウンター』)

追いかける飼い主
ペス、だめよそっち行っちゃ･･････ペス! 誰か、ペスを! ペスを呼び戻してえ!

闇にゃんこたち
シャー!

走る犬
キャイ~~~~ン!

Momiji
(ワンちゃんが危ない! こうなったら私が･･････!)

シープ・カウンター
…待って。

Momiji
Eh

シープ・カウンター
おはよう、レポーターさん。 でもここにいて。キミが行く必要はない。

Momiji
で、でもワンちゃんが!

シープ・カウンター
呼び戻すのは無理だけれど･･････とりあえず眠らせよう。

Momiji
あ･･････なんだか急にふわっと気持ちよく･･････うっ!(急激な眠気が･･････!
よく見たら周りの人もすごく眠そうにしてる)

闇にゃんこたち
スヤスヤ･･････。

ペス
スヤスヤ･･････。

シープ・カウンター
スヤスヤ･･････。

Momiji
シープさーん!起きてください、被害が出るのは防げてるけどこれじゃ討伐したことにはならないのではないでしょうか!

シープ・カウンター
スヤ....

Momiji
だめだ、これ完全に寝てる!

野次る観衆
おいおい! 討伐までちゃんと仕事しろー!

目ハート観衆
同意! でも寝姿はとーっても素敵ーッ!

闇にゃんこたち
にゃ〜………………。

Momiji
ああっ、闇にゃんこがレム睡眠だったっぽい! だ、誰か他のヒーローを･･････!

Mr. FA
ふうん、猫型の『闇』か。
戦力は大したことないけど、数の多さが厄介だね。

ちぃりすむ
そだね〜。
にゃんこ祭りって思えば
眼福バチキメMAXって感じなんだけどにゃあ。

Momiji
(あれは『Mr.FA』と『ちいぃりずむ』だ! 来てくれたんだ! だけど――)

Mr. FA
…で、怪我人はどこ?

ちぃりすむ
にゃんこ相手って、髪の毛猫じゃらしにされちゃうから
ちょっち苦手なんよね･･････。

Momiji
(Mr.FAは治療専門、ちぃりずむはスキル髪の毛を自在に操れるって超能力だから、 2人とも今回の『闇』とは相性がよくないツ･･････)仕方ない、社内アプリで近くにいる適性のあるヒーローに派遣要請を!(『ぺたぺたテンタ+』と、『ミラージュフォックス』が近いな。連絡してみよう)

ぺたぺたテンタ+
『行けないことはないと思うけど、ちょっと色々あって到着は明日の晩くらいになるかもしれない、ごめん』

ミラージュフォックス
『俺今日有給とってるはずですけど。 シフト見てから連絡してもらえます?』

Momiji
….(2人とも色々あったりマイペースだったりするから･････.
でも、せっかく超能力を持っているのにもったいないよ)(このままじゃ民衆に見せられるようなヒーローの活躍は、撮れないかもしれない･･････)(超能力･･････どうして、私には――)

???
おっと、ここにも『闇』が逃げていたか。

Momiji
あ、あなたはNo.1 ヒーローの―――――

???
俺に任せてくれ。
見た目が可愛らしくても『闇』は放置できないからな。
一瞬で片付けよう。

Momiji
『キング of KING』!(い、一撃で････……!!
や、やっぱりすごい! さすがNo.1......!)

???
King! King!

Momiji
(民衆の大歓声･･････それにふさわしい戦闘力。 さすがです本当に･･････!)(それに比べて、ランキングワースト5–『最下位組』ときたら･･････)本人たちは頑張ってるんだろうけど、うーん………………。

Momiji
ああ･･････そんなこんなしてたら
しっかり遅刻だ･･････! まずい･･････!おはようございます。遅くなってすみません。 ダーク出勤時に『闇』に遭遇してしまいまして。それで社長、今日は会長がこちらにいらっしゃってるとか…………………

Master Joe
チョウドイイトコロニイラッシャイマシタワネ。オ話ハ聞イテマスワ。ドウゾ、コチラデスワ。

Momiji
hai.

楪会長
来たか。コーヒーが冷める前なら及第点だな。僕自ら淹れておいてやった。さっさと飲め。

Momiji
え!? い、いえ、あの、ありがとうございます･･････!(普段KOBEにいる会長がHAMAへ来てるってだけで一大事なのに、 会長自らが私にコーヒーを!?)

Yachiyo
ああ･･････でかいいいい宝石がでかすぎるぅぅぅうう………………。 ほんの引っかき傷程度の傷をつけただけで、僕の臓器をひとつ売っても足りないくらいの負債が･･････手が震えますぅうう･･････

Nayuki
.....

Daniel
あ、会長ってば今日もすげえいい輝きっすね。 あ、これなんかもう会長にぴったりのカラット。 さすが気品がありますねぇ。

Momiji
(事務方のみんななんて会長の宝石を磨かされて……………あれ?)朔次郎さんはいないんですね。そういえば最近ずっと見かけないような･･････。

Master Joe
アラ、言ワレテミレバソウデスワネ。コンナニ無断欠勤が続クナンテ、会社ヲナンダト思ッテマスノカシラ。

Momiji
えっ、連絡もないんですか?
病気とか事故なんじゃ･･････?

楪会長
はぁ･･････そんなことはいい。
お前は確かvenといったな。

Momiji
Y, yes ma'am...!

楪会長
･･･お前の近頃の仕事ぶり、聞いているぞ。まぁなかなかできるようだな。

Momiji
!? あ、ありがとうございます………………!!

楪会長
そこでひとつ、頼みたいことがある。

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Victoire Pisa
--Here we are. Is this spot ok with you?

Marche Lorraine
"Wah! You really saved me a lot of trouble! Especially coming from the gym...!""Um, definitely! Please let me do something to show you my gratitude!"

Victoire Pisa
Fufu, not at all. Please let me know if you need anything else.

Marche Lorraine
(Ah, obviously...how amazing)(I, I also...want to be like that--)

Trainer
One day, as I'm on a walk for a change of pace...

Marche Lorraine
"Maybe the classics are the way to go? A tomboyish and energetic student? Ah! What about an 'elite special investigation unit' setup?!"

Trainer
(What could they be doing...?)

Kiseki
Mmmmmmm, I'm sorry! All of these are great ideas, but I just can't get that protag spark from them～……

Trainer
Listening to their conversation, it looks like they're working on a new manga. But, they're fighting an uphill battle on deciding a protagonist.

Kiseki
I'm really sorry! You've been keeping me company since last night...!Um....I think I got the rest! I don't want to burden you!

Marche Lorraine
"No, please don't worry about it! That....I actually know Maru-chan.""You're up late at night drawing manga. The light's been leaking through your futon covers!""I see it all, and it makes me want to do something, too--""So at the very least, let me help you too, Kiseki-san! I'm trying my best to help you!"

Kiseki
How....how are you this good of a kid..!! To think you'd go that far!--Oh! I've got it now! The protag....is Marche-chan herself!

Marche Lorraine
"--Eh?! Me?!"

Kiseki
Mhm!! I've got this manga in the bag!!Overflowing with tenderness and hope...fuwa～～～～it's all thanks to you! Marche-chan!

Marche Lorraine
"Not at all! It's all because of Kiseki-san's creative drive!"

Kiseki
Oh, Marche-chaaaan!! Hey, let me show my gratitude! For helping me out!

Marche Lorraine
! ...........fufu.

Marche Lorraine
"Don't mention it. There's no need to show gratitude! Instead--""Please let me know if you need anything else☆"

Kiseki
Ah, Marche-chan! ....She left.She troubled herself to help me! It's my duty to polish this up--!!

Trainer
One day, as I'm walking along the corridor--

Victoire Pisa
....Fufu.

Trainer
What's got you in a good mood?

Victoire Pisa
....Ah, trainer-san. Kiseki-san showed me the manga she sketched out.As I read, I couldn't stop myself from smiling.

Trainer
>What's it about? [choice 1]

Victoire Pisa
Well...the protagoinist is very gentle, and knows how to connect people together.The circle of warmth just keeps on spreading, reaching out to others along the way...I find that kind of story wonderful!

Trainer
>It really must be that great. [choice 2]

Victoire Pisa
Yes, absolutely! If you don't mind, trainer-san, would you like to read it together?

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Forever Young
"Thus, let the people and people, the hearts and hearts, gather for a great circle."Kiseki's manga is crazy good, huh? Behind a great achievement lies great connections--....Alrighty, I should try this out, too!

Trainer
--I find myself at the banquet hall, along with various other participants invited by Forever Young.Um, is Young...

Forever Young
Yoo-hoo♪ everyone! Are y'all enjoying the party?

Rulership
So you're here, Yanko? What's with you and the random party?

Forever Young
Well, I was thinking; why not broaden your relations, right?♪ We may go to school everyday, but that doesn't mean we know everyone here, isn't that right?

Red Desire
Ah. That's just the topic we were talking about.

Rose Kingdom
We all have differing circumstances, which is what livens up the conversation so much.

Forever Young
Oh, for real?! Isn't that awesome-sauce♪Now let's widen our circle more! Let this party really connect everyone and become something great--Woah?!

Party staff
The entire building has been affected by a power outage. We're reviewing it right now, please be patient!

Red Desire
What an ordeal...! At this rate, the party--

Rose Kingdom
The longer the repairs take, the more disoriented everyone will be. Shall we close up?

Forever Young
--Nah. We can't let it end as things are!Everyone, can y'all hook me up? We built up this circle brick by brick, we can't just forget about it!

Trainer
A spotlight shines bright on the stage. Forever Young's friends were all using the flashlight of their phones to illuminate the stage.I hurried to join in, but just as I was about to--

Forever Young
--Ruler, wait! I'm bringing back Desire!

Trainer
As Forever Young spoke, the audience, anxious over the power outage, all turned their gazes to one point.

Invitee A
Eh? What's up? Did something like a drama begin...?!

Red Desire
--Yanko-san! You weren't supposed to come...so why?!

Forever Young
I'm here to rescue you in spite of that! I shall unshackle you from the "Ruler!"

Rulership
Hah, bold of you to think I'd ever hand over Desire. I'm far from done making use of this "Saint."Some "Innovator" you are. Like there's any light here that can spark your innovation!

Forever Young
--! Again in the pitch darkness...Is this situation really hopeless...?

Trainer
Tap tap-- the sound of Forever Young's shoes against the floor--the signal.(Here, the light from my phone....)

Forever Young
! .....What's this, a ray of light--.....It's warm. This must be the light of someone's feelings, right?But, it's not enough....I just need a bit more--Everyone around the world, I need a favor! Help me out!

Invitee A
...That's it! If I shine my phone light on Yanko--

Invitee B
We gotta help out Yanko!!

Invitee C
I'll join in!! Um, a phone flashlight should be fine, right?

Trainer
It began to light up around Forever Young--her path illuminating.

Forever Young
....So this is the light! With this, I'll fight!!--Let's go, Ruler! Now I can really start innovating!!

Trainer
After things had calmed down, I went to let her know how admirable it was to come up with a play on the spot.That play you put on was impressive.

Forever Young
Fufu, thanks♪ but this couldn't have happened without Kiseki's manga.

Trainer
Kiseki's manga?

Victoire Pisa
"....Ah, trainer-san. Kiseki-san showed me the manga she sketched out."

Trainer
Victoire Pisa spoke of it before. Surely, it must be the same manga.

Forever Young
The protag of the manga is devoted to helping others...and because of that, they rapidly build more and more connections.That big circle--to be that much of a dependable person. Seeing that, it made me think.

Trainer
Think what?

Forever Young
That's just like us, right? Seriously!You're born into this world meeting others. Then more and more connections web together--Then you see something new be birthed! Right?♪

Trainer
>As expected of Forever Young. [choice 1]

Forever Young
Nah, this time it's not me. It's those kids that really pushed me forward, right?

Trainer
>It was really fantastic for improv. [choice 2]

Forever Young
Fufu, thanks a bunch♪ but, next time...I'll be sure to really blow you outta the water, 'kay?♪

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Trainer
One day, I happen to catch sight of Neo Universe downtown. It looked as if her gaze was fixed on food sample label saying "Parties Only."

Neo Universe
"Observation." The "hubble's" "connection".....

Trainer
Suddenly, I'm reminded of Kiseki's manga that Victoire Pisa recommended.If the protagonist was here, she would undoubtedly extend a helping hand at a time like this.....Hey, are you by any chance planning a party?

Neo Universe
！  …………スフィーラ。

Trainer
I thought to myself, can't I also do something? With this in mind, I opened up my contacts on my smartphone.

Forever Young
Fufu, thanks a bunch♪ but, next time...I'll be sure to really blow you outta the water, 'kay?♪

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Daiichi Ruby
Miracle-san. There's no need for you to wait here as well.

K.S. Miracle
Ahaha...I haven't been waiting
I would just like to talk to you, Ruby.So, please give me some time.
May you stay?

Daiichi Ruby
…You have already had me for 10 minutes now, while I have been waiting for the butler.

K.S. Miracle
Yeah, it makes me happy to speak to Ruby. We've been talking about our recent runs togeter and the wonderful tea I ordered.

Daiichi Ruby
.....You're beginning to ramble.

K.S. Miracle
You could say that.
But--I like you.
The longer I talk to you.

Daiichi Ruby
…If you desire so, please. You may continue.

K.S. Miracle
Yeah. .....Thank you, Ruby.

Trainer
One night, after blundering miserably at work, I head to the bar & restaurant and breathed out a dejected sigh at the counter.

???
Over here, dear guest.――I present to you an original mocktail, inspired by the Breath of the Abyss..."The Divine Comedy."

Trainer
.....Eh?

???
.....Kukuku...! Haaahahahaha!
It's no wonder why you're so shocked, nevertheless I hear a sigh deep from the most rigorous, most wretched parts of town!If that's the case, I must show my dear guest the way! O lost lamb!
This purification flame, your bewilderment, all your sins to be cleansed!Now, question all order! Part with reason!

Trainer
.....?I picked up the glass sat before me at once.
The woman is seemingly a staff member at the establisment.But I have no clue what she's talking about. I sat there, perplexed...but then the Master, having been passively watching, finally stepped in, no longer feeling as if he can just ignore my predicament.

Master
...She's saying it was made just for you. She wants you to drink it so you can cheer up.

???
For the faint prayer's voice I hear―I shall respond with, "yeah pretty much"

Trainer
In that case, I decide to show my gratitude by taking a sip. And then--Amazing!The mocktail, characterized by the combined sweet and acidic taste of the citrus family, mixed with a distinctive saccharine flavor, evoked a feeling of being on a relaxing vacation.

???
Naturally! It's a special blend by yours truly!No matter the occasion, no matter the opportunity, you can expect me to bring forth intoxication. This, right here, is my potential...this is the power of Tanino Gimlet!

Master
But you are just a waitress. I've talked to you countless times about going off and blending these damn mocktails--

Tanino Gimlet
Now, drink to the last drop! Burn it all to ash! All your sins--they shall be judged! And a brand new door will be granted upon your soul!Haaahahahaha!!

Trainer
Whether or not she can hear the Master's scolding, Tanino Gimlet departs with a boisterous laugh that can be heard all around.

Master
......If you could excuse the whole ordeal, sir/ma'am. She may not look the part, but I can assure you she's quite the caretaker. With you looking so down, I don't think she could've dreamed of leaving you be.

Trainer
(She went out of her way because of...)Even after everything, I watched Tanino Gimlet, who consistently and punctually served each and every guest while letting out that same laugh every now and then--In a blink, I forgot the whole reason I was feeling down...and my sighs had vanished along with the rest of my mocktail.

Trainer
Later on, I saw her on campus. Tanino Gimlet was seemingly a student at Tracen Academy--

Tanino Gimlet
.....Sinning. It's the secret to samsara. A drop of garnish could alter the course of fate as we know it...Add a lemon peel to the martini, a slice of lime to gin and tonic.In that case, for Tanino Gimlet--

Instructor A
Tanino Gimlet! How many times have I told you to stop breaking the fence!

Tanino Gimlet
Tanino Gimlet's path--destruction.

Instructor A
Are you even listening!? Do you know how much it is to repair something like this?!

Tanino Gimlet
It is thanks to destruction that rebirth exists. Even the watchdog of Hell can't fathom to stop the hand that holds my hammer.

Instructor A
Listen, it's not about fixing it yourself. It's about how hard it is to earn the money for the materials...are you listening to anything I'm saying?!

Trainer
Tanino Gimlet is seemingly a troublemaker who often breaks the school's fences--

Teacher A
Gimlet! Tanino Gimlet! ......Good grief, so this is where you were hiding! Get back to class at once!

Tanino Gimlet
Tsk tsk…! That may not be the best choice, mademoiselle.Behold your eyes, this is the heaven's light, entwined with the contrast of the darkness. As the dust dances, it stands alone and quiet--the forbidden.Carved in the hearts of the students who just happen to pass….! ―In this deserted area, it makes it's descent, the Bringer of Light...!Alas, even the cries of God shant bring me back...!

Teacher A
Forget about it and get back to class!

Trainer
She was a troublemaker who would slack off and skip class for incomprehensible reasons--

Tanino Gimlet
…Haa, haa, haa!–Heh, daaaaaaaaaaah!!......Haa, haa, haa…phew! ......Hmph, not bad. But it's no use if my form isn't ingrained completely.My final stretch is also pretty mid. The sharpness of my start dash could use improvement--indeed.Hmph! 'Tis but several trials I must uptake! Now, to start off--to Nemea! And to Lerne!Haa–hahahahaha!

Trainer
In contrast, she took nothing else but her training seriously--she was one of those uma musume.

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Trainer
One day, I caught wind of Tanino Gimlet participating in a mock race, so I went to go see her.

Tanino Gimlet
—The sun is bright.
Ahh, the evanescent breeze strokes my cheek.What a becoming day!
Engrave it into the heavens, engrave it into the Earth! This is my drive!

Mid-level trainer A
Tanino Gimlet may not look it, but she's got the skills to make it. In the past, she turned things around for her club team thanks to her efforts, somehow.

Mid-level trainer B
Really! And she doesn't have her own trainer, right? Seems like a lot of trainers are eyeing her...

Trainer
(Is that so......)Though she is quite unconventional, her racing ability looks to demand respect. Now, the mock race begins!

Announcer
Now, the 1600m turf race has begun!

Trainer
Tanino Gimlet takes position in the rear,
--And then they run the fourth corner!

Announcer
And right after the fourth turn is the final stretch!
But still stuck in the pack!
In the rear comes Tanino Gimlet!

Mid-level trainer A
.....It's not looking good for Tanino Gimlet. It'll be hard to escape when she's walled in like that. She'll have a chance to win if there's an opening.......

Tanino Gimlet
(The Warrior's Labyrinth!
To follow the thread of Ariadne―)(It's broken off.
--Hah......! Amusing! If that's the case--I'll claw my way out with my bare hands!)Oraaaaaaaaaaa!!

Announcer
In the last 100m, Tanino Gimlet finally closes in!

Trainer
Having broken from the pack, Tanino Gimlet lets out a roar as she accelerates.
In an instant, she's closing the gap with the leading pack, but--…!

Announcer
―In a stupendous late surge, Tanino Gimlet makes third place!

Mid-level trainer A
As expected, she couldn't quite make the forefront. How frustrating...

Tanino Gimlet
Haa, haa….! khk…!―Is Elbrus' summit still so far....?!

Trainer
Sure, she missed her chance at winning. But--What's with that speed......!Closing the gap to 3rd place, all in the last 100m...! There's no doubt she would've won if she had unleashed her true power properly!And yet she still doesn't have a personal trainer, this isn't a result of personalized training, she's just naturally talented!She's sure to thrive if she works towards mile courses with that kinda speed...!Filled to the brim with excitement, I raced to go see her on the turf in hopes to scout her. But--

Tanino Gimlet
I refuse.

Trainer
Eh

Tanino Gimlet
"You possess extraordinary talent. That exceptional speed will thrive on the mile course."......I hear your calling.
My confidence in my talent extinguishes the first barrier.But, 'tis simply my first barrier. ......Look, tell me how many barriers you see.

Trainer
And then she raised a just one finger.
As incomprehensible as she is, I decided to reply honestly at the moment.....? Just 1.

Tanino Gimlet
Hah. 2 of them.

Trainer
….?

Tanino Gimlet
You've only wrung out one probability. You've yet to be sufficient enough.I suppose it comes down to this. I must twist you.

Trainer
T-Twist?

Tanino Gimlet
Thus, let's discern, you and I.
At the end of the sea, does there truly lie a utopia?The one goal I strive for.
It shant be no Field of Asphodelos, I fear.--I must first entrust you with this.
Words following the past, words to see the future...!

Trainer
After returning to my dorm, I opened the letter, and--

Tanino Gimlet
"Would you like to listen to the tale of Tanino Gimlet?"
A telling of an eternal tale to be passed down from the days of youth--

Trainer
It seemed to be a record detailing the chronicles of Tanino Gimlet's life.

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Tanino Gimlet
My father was a bartender, often practicing at home. For that reason, I've become familiar with the realm of cocktails, despite never having one myself.As for my mother, similar to us, was a warrior who fought within the Twinkle Series.That's why, since childhood, I've become familiar within the realm of racing.
A type of "speed" none can rival, a type of "strength" that dominates the race--Deeply touched by them time and time again, my dreams, my yearning, naturally took form.That swiftness, that power, is unmistakably the supreme aesthetic.
I dashed along the wilderness with those two as my guide--but, suddenly, I had a realization.I had no "basis"......!--Sweetness, acidity, and a "basis"; these are the 3 elements a standard cocktail generally follow.Balalaika uses vodka as a base, shaken with white curaçao and lemon juice together, then poured into a glass.If you were to switch the base from vodka to brandy, you made a Sidecar; to gin, a white lady; and to tequila, a margarita--An excellent sake is brought to fruition, and to perfection, by its base.In other words, it matters not how much you try to blend that sweetness and acidity together, that "swiftness" and that "strength" will never alone be complete.I cannot help but decide on my base. What do I wish to achieve as myself...?…As I endlessly wrangled with this issue, my father taught me a new cocktail--

Trainer
From there, the rest of the entries came to a stop. In place was a sheet sandwiched in between.“Want to hear the rest? You know the bar.”The Japanese Translation would be "Want to hear the rest? You know the bar." Setting aside the reason for writing this in English--Besides speed and strength, her desire...No matter what, it continued to weigh on my mind, so I made my way to the "usual" bar & restaurant.

Master
--This way, I offer our complimentary cocktail, on the house.

Trainer
I arrive at the bar & restaurant, the master offering me a complimentary cocktail, for some reason.

Master
I hope you'll give it a try.
.....It's made by our eccentric staff member.

Trainer
Apparently, Tanino Gimlet was the one behind all of this special treatment.
I may be able to figure out what happens next in that journal.For the time being, I obediently drink and savor my cocktail......
Of course, this was a cocktail characterized by its spicy kick, that's right--

Tanino Gimlet
Here's Gimlet!

Trainer
!?

Tanino Gimlet
....Kukuku!
Welcome to my Great Tree.
Just as I figured, you would read it, and inevitably come to see me.Well now, let's return to our conversation.
Yes, that sacred cocktail right there was the one my father taught me.

Trainer
Tanino Gimlet pointed to the glass in my hand.Gimlet--?

Tanino Gimlet
As I was unable to drink yet, my father described the taste to me."The Gimlet left a strong, yet fleeting impression, a drink that makes you think nostalgically on."He also said this;"Just as there is an aesthetic with a long-lasting brilliance, there too is an aesthetic that leaves a fleeting, yet immeasurable impression. The prolonged brilliance may be loved, but it's the fleeting twinkle that sets the heart ablaze."--A fleeting twinkle..setting the heart ablaze...?

Trainer
(......Something has begun!)

Gimlet's father
Ah. If I may state my opinion....the light you so passionately yearn for, isn't that its own glimmering brilliance?

Kid Tanino Gimlet
....Father....

Tanino Gimlet
......~~~Ha!
Ahh, ahh!
That's exactly it, father!
Do you hear this throbbing heartbeat, father?!With speed and power, it shines a fleeting brilliance! A myth engraved into the eyes, the mind, the heart! Etched into the past and the future...!That's exactly the "me" I desire!
Now, raise your gimlet! The legend of "Tanino Gimlet" shall come henceforth!I shant need anything else!
More intense than prison, with these blazing claws, I, and I alone...!Shall be engraved into this world......!

Trainer
Ohh......!

Tanino Gimlet
--...That is so say, since that day, I've been using that fleeting, yet glaring brilliance as my basis for polishing my speed and power.

Trainer
As I was feeling completely overwhelmed, Tanino Gimlet flaunted a daring smile, and proceeded to whip out a white envelope.

Tanino Gimlet
Now, the end of this tale.

Trainer
I opened the seal of the letter I was given, inside it being--
A note saying "Mock Race Viewing Ticket."It was seemingly handmade, as you don't normally need a ticket to see a mock race. I guessed this was also part of the bit...but setting that aside,But this mock race......?

Tanino Gimlet
I will be participating in the next mock race.
....The 2400m turf race.As a trainer, you should know what I'm getting at.

Trainer
…!Participating in a 2400m so soon after a mile race. This means--This requires a natural speed, like in the "NHK Mile Cup", and an overall strength necessitated to win the "Japan Derby", which determines who's the strongest of the generation--Lately, there had been a rotation design gaining traction, a challenge of switching from mile races to classic distances--resembling the "MC Rotation!"Are you aiming for the MC Rotation?!Fast and strong. Shining brilliantly for a fleeting moment. The crown of honor that matches her aesthetic she fights to uphold.

Tanino Gimlet
After I enrolled, destiny brought you and I together.
I was convinced. I am destined to be the first assassin to triumph over!I failed to win over the Goddess of Fate in the last mile race.

Trainer
You had that one in the bag!

Tanino Gimlet
Don't be foolish, "what ifs" are forbidden in battle.
But--that's right. This is within the script of possibilities.Within the Twinkle Series, do I possess the abilities to find my spot in the MC Rotation? You want to know too, right?

Trainer
I instinctively nod my head violently, earning a content smile from Tanino Gimlet.

Tanino Gimlet
In that case, you shant wait any longer for another shot of gin..!

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Trainer
Since that day, I've noticed Tanino Gimlet started training more fervently.

Tanino Gimlet
Haa, haa, haa, haa!
--Has the God of the Sun returned to his Eastern Palace, too..!?Kukuku...... In that case, as will I! I shall become the Goddess of the Moon! Dashing across the night sky, releasing my arrows of moonlight towards the turf...!Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!

Trainer
I finally began to understand after the conversation from the other day.
At first glance, Tanino Gimlet just seemed like an uma musume with a strong view of the world--

Tanino Gimlet
--...That is so say, since that day, I've been using that fleeting, yet glaring brilliance as my basis for polishing my speed and power.

Trainer
Since she was a child, she's been rushing forward and persevering to become the self she dreams of, devoting herself to achieving that same glory she once encountered--a true hard worker.

Tanino Gimlet
Kukuku! Ahahahahaha!!Heh, haa…..! —.....!!!Run......runrunrun! It's far too premature for the tranquil abyss......!!
Ha--hahahahaha!!

Trainer
A medium-distance mock race filled to the brim with uma musume with that kind of resolution. I have to wonder how that will look. That sort of anticipation grew day by day...!

Trainer
--Finally, the day of the mock race arrived.

Intermediate trainer A
…Today's medium-distance mock race is sure to be fun.
I heard Symboli Kris S is participating.

Intermediate trainer B
Tanino Gimlet from the mile race the other day is also participating, right?
She's really tuned up her performance in such a short time.

Intermediate trainer A
She was really amazing in the mile race, don't you think...? But, the distance this time, I wonder. Stamina's going to play a big part, too.

Intermediate trainer B
Right. I wonder if she's trying something like a pre-MC rotation by any chance. But...well.

Trainer
As one would expect, the other trainers gossiping believe it's impossible, but--(No! If it's Gimlet, this distance is a walk in the park!)Nowadays, it might be because I've been watching her so much...
I noticed, my anticipation became prayers in no time.--Before long, the long-awaited mock race had begun.

Announcer
The race has begun!
Tanino Gimlet is positioned in the middle of the pack.

Trainer
Symboli Kris S is front midfield, while Tanino Gimlet is located in the rear, steadily advancing through the race. And then--

Tanino Gimlet
(I shant repeat history! I shant accept Eternal Recurrence--!)

Trainer
As if avoiding the troubles of last time, after rounding the fourth corner, Tanino Gimlet began gradually moving to the outside!

Tanino Gimlet
Heh!

Announcer
Tanino Gimlet has moved to the outside and started taking a favorable position from the midpack! Here comes the home stretch after the fourth corner!

Trainer
She's not walled in this time.
Her lips are curved into an arc. Her pupils glimmering, her legs taking firm steps, and then--

Tanino Gimlet
Daaaaaaaaah!!

Announcer
She vigorously climbs up from the outside! Symboli Kris S and Tanino Gimlet! They've broken 200 meters!

Trainer
As the leading pack, with Symboli Kris S taking front, fought vigorously for the top, Tanino Gimlet fiercely surged up--

Symboli Kris S
--Hn?!

Announcer
Tanino Gimlet comes from the outside! Tanino Gimlet!
Tanino Gimlet pierces through--Goal in!

Trainer
She secured a brilliant first place victory!That brilliant speed I witnessed personally just the other day.
And the stamina and power he displayed today was no inferior to that.Without a doubt, she's come to prove herself worthy of a spot in the MC rotation, an achievement requiring a display of hard work and pure talent--all done without a trainer....If it's her, she can do it..!The latest aesthetic, achieving MC Rotation.
If I can walk alongside her, it won't just be a dream anymore...!I rushed out of the stands and by her side without caring how I look.
Rainfall began to pour onto the turf before I could blink.

Tanino Gimlet
--...The sky weeps. Rejoice in my triumph..! Fufufu! Ahahahahahahaha!!

Trainer
Gimlet!

Tanino Gimlet
So you've come forth. And--...oh.

Trainer
Turning at my cry, Tanino Gimlet studied my face with her own triumphant, smug look.After all, I want to be your trainer--Before I finished speaking, she took my right hand, and then...pressed my wrist against her ear.…???

Tanino Gimlet
….
--Hmph....the verdict's been bestowed upon me.Congratulations.
You have a talent for getting me intoxicated.

Trainer
You're intoxicated?

Tanino Gimlet
Reflect upon oneself. What else, other than intoxication?

Trainer
...Suddenly, the palm of my hand felt feverish.
My heart was throbbing, making my face--no, my entire body blazing hot.

Tanino Gimlet
Your pulse throbbing, your body temperating rising from the bottom up--the second time you've rushed to secure a contract, all sense thrown to the wind. It was none other than the influence of Tanino Gimlet--am I wrong?

Trainer
.....Even if this is the "intoxication" she talks about--she's unmistakably the reason for this exhilaration within me.

Tanino Gimlet
....--I envision an ideal form for myself, one where my fleeting brilliance intoxicates the world, that very embodiment of it.In that case, then naturally, I cannot help but keep my closest companion, my trainer, the most intoxicated of them all...!Naturally, trainer must possess gifts rare to this world, the gift to get me the the best kind of intoxicated!In the case where your pulse hadn't quickened...I would have easily declined you once more. That is to say--

Trainer
Suddenly, I remembered something Tanino Gimlet once said.

Tanino Gimlet
"I suppose it comes down to this. I must twist you."

Trainer
(Perchance......)Everything I've gone through, all the dramatics and twists and turns, was all just the beginning. A trial determining if I'm a trainer deserving of her devotion.

Tanino Gimlet
Kuku..! If you understand, face it with revere. You are Tanino Gimlet's personal trainer!

Trainer
...Naturally!And so, she abruptly reached out to the sky.
She lightly twisted her fingertips, similar to taking hold of something, something like a glass.

Tanino Gimlet
Now, behold your eyes! A toast to the sky!
To the long journey before us, to supreme destruction and bitters...!--It's still too premature for a gimlet.

Trainer
An unsullied glass inclined slightly towards the sky. Bearing my eyes upon the current sight, I could only wonder if this was also part of her script--The most beautiful rainbow bridged across the sky.

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Trainer
--A sprightly sound mixed into my faint consciousness.
Simultaneously, the pleasant scent of citrus brushed past my nose.Having thought that to be my own scent, my eyes slowly opened--

Tanino Gimlet
…Hey. Has the moratorium concluded?

Trainer
Eh...?...It looks like I've been sleeping this whole time.
And for whatever reason, Tanino Gimlet was here too.

Tanino Gimlet
God is dead. Say your farewells to the myth.
In simpler terms, I am now to begin anew....but what of you?Surely, you shant find eternal happiness in this reprieve, am I correct?

Trainer
I just woke up, I'm so confused.....
Like for starters, what is she even doing here--

Tanino Gimlet
…Kuku, the question must be so foolish you've become tongue-tied?That's right, you chose to intertwine our fates.
Because of that, intoxication is my obligation.--Have a taste. It's “Übermensch."

Trainer
Before my eyes was yet another mocktail.Attracted by refreshing water-like surface, I bring my lips to the glass and take a sip.Then--within the refreshingly invigorating flavor of the mocktail was a burst of acidity, clearing up my mind right then and there...!(Delicious!)

Tanino Gimlet
Ahahahahahaha!! It's like Venus herself turned up in our mortal realm, reveling in her potency!!
A bright appearance indeed!! An expression filled to the brim with pure joy!!Rather considerable!!!
Since awakening from the minuteness of wintry, spring has sung!!! Freely savor in the whimsy of life!!!

Trainer
Thank you, I feel awake now.

Tanino Gimlet
Hmph, why, tis par for the course. Your duty to stay intoxicated goes hand in hand with my duty to intoxicate you.And that of a Gimlet's intoxication tempts the fleeting moment.In that case, I find that a fleeting glint is suitable to be bestowed upon you.
……Wouldn't you say so, neighbor?

Trainer
Eh? Ahh...I don't understand, I don't understand at all--…No, I still can't understand.Since first encounter, Tanino Gimlet's unusual speech and behavior has been difficult to understand.And honestly speaking.... Even now that I bear the responsibility of training her, I still can't understand.

Tanino Gimlet
You bear a dodgy visage. Do you find my behavior that mystifying?

Trainer
That, how should I put it...

Tanino Gimlet
It's no issue. Don't strain out the words.In what way does the spirit tread through the three stages? In what way does the lion grow into a baby? I've yet to tell.Very well.
As I respect your intentions, I have left a guide.You ought to reach my spirit by following the process.For now, you're good to soak in moratorium a while longer.
....A glass shall be prepared for whenever you wake next.

Trainer
With that said, Tanino Gimlet takes her leave. Huh, a guide, what does that entail..?In any case, now that I bear the responsibility as her trainer, it's my duty to get to know her.

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On a day off, as I awaken in my room-- I find that there's an envelope in my mailbox.(This is...?)I remove the seal and then start reading what's inside. Written in the finest script I've seen, it reads...

Mysterious letter
"The pillar of the three goddesses; the synopsis of the opening, middle, and climax; and the triad of harmony.""Emulating these very principles, these marks three have been prepped. Experience a fleeting moment at the end of this journey.""The first mark, a steel case, one as nimble as the goddess of message. As it flees, you shall find me waiting beneath that very bridge, before the gate of sand and gravel."

Trainer
...???Judging from the peculiar literary style, I believe it's from Tanino Gimlet, however...Pondering on it, I realized. Come to think of it, she did say she "left a guide" before. If I interpret it verbatim--(3 places to visit……that's it?)……Thinking about it doesn't do me any good. For the time being, I depart for the outside world."A nimble steel case" so, a train. "Flees the bridge" and "the gate of sand and gravel" mean the elevated bridge. If it's what I assume--

Tanino Gimlet
--The message was undoubtedly delivered, I see.

Trainer
Gimlet!!

Tanino Gimlet
Don't get flustered. Overhaste produces blunders. More importantly……look above.

Trainer
Eh...?(Goooooooo--!!!)--!!Accompanying the thunderous roar was a train rushing past overhead. It's like I was swallowed up by the deafening sound and violent vibrations--!!It was over as quick as it started, but it still felt as if those same shockwaves were wrapped around my body. Spacing out for a minute, I turn my gaze back, and then...(Huh, where did she...?!)Before I knew it, Tanino Gimlet had disappeared……! In her place laid a letter on the ground.

Letter
"The second mark, the place where life and death repeats. I await where the God of Blossoms rules over the soil, a west wind blowing across the plains."

Trainer
Incomprehensible as expected--when she says "where the God of Blossoms rules over the soil" she means the flower garden, right……?Speaking of which, that train from earlier does lead to a flower garden. It doesn't hurt to head over there.-Time skip-And then, finally arriving at last--

Tanino Gimlet
Splendid, you must've been tempted by the west wind, right?

Trainer
So this was the place!

Tanino Gimlet
……Hmph, it is far too premature for a celebration.Take a look over yonder. Seduced by the west wind, a petal scatters.

Trainer
Turning my gaze to see what Tanino Gimlet's seeing, a warm air blows, and all the petals soar up into the sky--!The scene is colored in brilliant, vivid colors in an instant, right before my eyes. Basking in the beautiful scenery, I return my gaze back--and...(She disappeared again...!!）Just like before, Tanino Gimlet had disappeared in an instant, a letter magically falling in her place.

Letter
"The final mark, the prohibited monument that birthed division. I await at the peak, overlooking everyone."

Trainer
If it's a monument, it should be that one tower that overlooks the city. It's a bit of a distance away, but after coming this far--I have to follow this journey to the very end!The sun begins to set as I make connecting trains--It had descended to nightfall by the time I arrived at the tower.

Tanino Gimlet
How admirable, to arrive at the peak of Babel.

Trainer
Ahh, here it is!

Tanino Gimlet
……Kukuku, don't let your guard down. You'll be engulfed in disorder.Rather than that--take a look. The final scenery. The wolf draws level with the moon.

Trainer
In usual Tanino Gimlet fashion, I look down at the city--and in that instant...

Tanino Gimlet
....Kukuku, hahahaha! Ahahahahahaha!!

Trainer
--!!

Tanino Gimlet
Ahahahahahaha!!

Trainer
The streetlights all lit up in unison, the scenery below glowing brilliantly--!!The dazzlingly beautiful city twinkled. With a scene similar to the night sky decorated with constellations, my eyes were glued to it.

Tanino Gimlet
Did you see that fleeting glint?! When the conclusion makes way for a new beginning!!! This, right here, is the finest spice you could give me!!!This is precisely my desire!!! This is the scenery I've wished for!!!

Trainer
It's gorgeous...!

Tanino Gimlet
Kukuku, so I take it you, too, are enchanted? ……A lucky fortune.

Trainer
Perchance, have you been meaning to show me this scenery?

Tanino Gimlet
Maybe, maybe not.Remember. The whole journey. Whatever the experience, what brought joy? What engraved itself the most into your soul?

Trainer
As she spoke, I thought back to what I've seen today. Of course--There was the moment the train ran past.The moment the petals scattered.And now, the moment the streetlights lit up the city. Really--come to think of it, everything had something in common.Everything happened in an instant.

Tanino Gimlet
……That's the best answer.It disperses in a fleeting moment, that brilliance, it's birthed. It burns into your heart, your mind, compelling you to think on it.--This, unmistakably, is my desire. Everything I do is to achieve this ideal. Due to this, I run.

Trainer
(I see now...)I feel like I understand a little better now. Her desire--it's that fleeting instant. It's those instants that are engraved deeply into our brains because of their fleeting nature, those moments we hold closely to our hearts.I get why she's so stuck on both "speed" and "power", it's because she yearns for those brilliant, fleeting moments.

Tanino Gimlet
...Kuku, it appears the marks served their purpose.

Trainer
Thank you for the lesson.

Tanino Gimlet
You were the one who found the solution. Show yourself that gratitude.

Trainer
A while after, we both enjoyed the nightsky view together. Tanino Gimlet's donned a more satisfied expression on her face than usual.

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Trainer
It's about time the summer training camp comes to a close. Tanino Gimlet smoothly carries out her training schedule today as well.

Tanino Gimlet
....I feel content.I've found a place for the missing page fragment. I shall depart for the day.

Trainer
Have you settled on future plans yet?

Tanino Gimlet
Nay, but it shall be unearthed soon. In this extraordinary happening of a world, there will always be new encounters, new partings, and fleeting instants.I move forward in search of those happenings. I dash toward that very fleeting brilliance, for that is my duty in this world as Gimlet.

Trainer
She departs with those words.That "fleeting instant" is what she chases after. That core ideal of hers stays the same, even during the summer training camp.I haven't found any special plans for my future, either. I thought it would be a good idea to take a walk nearby on my break.

Sun-kissed uma
--Oh, btw! I hear that beach back there is beautiful, yet so unknown! The scenery is to die for, especially during sunrise!

Summer-loving uma
Really, how nice～……! We should totes go if I can get up early!

Trainer
(Huh, a beach out back...?)I've never been, since I had no reason for going. I have some free time now, so I have no reason not to now.(Alrighty, let's go!)After walking a few minutes, I arrive at last--(It's beautiful...!)The hill gives a panoramic view of the sea. The scenery was brilliant with verdure, brighter than the beach out front.I find a path dropping down. It's probably like those umas said, the morning sun is surely unmistakable during sunrise--...Just then, I thought of that time.

Tanino Gimlet
It disperses in a fleeting moment, that brilliance, it's birthed. It burns into your heart, your mind, compelling you to think on it.--This, unmistakably, is my desire. Everything I do is to achieve this ideal. Due to this, I run.

Trainer
That's right...! This place right here, I'll for sure see it. From the sun on the horizon, that fleeting instant--!!After that, I immediately send Tanino Gimlet a message. I add the location information for this spot.It soon becomes dark, and the evening deepens into night--And then, the following morning.

Tanino Gimlet
...This is unusual. I see you're the one who called for my presence.Just like a painting, the tonality cross each other, right here...I suppose I could find myself getting lost in intoxication within the contrast, wouldn't you say so?In that case, we shall act accordingly. As we know, it's our responsibility to get intoxicated. So, what do you wish for?

Trainer
It seems Tanino Gimlet is trying to offer me a drink, but that's not the reason I called her to this spot.That's not why we're here.

Tanino Gimlet
....Oh?

Trainer
Could you take a look to the sea?

Tanino Gimlet
Why, of course. If that's what you wish for....Hm? It's--

Trainer
Tanino Gimlet directs her gaze to the sea. At that moment-- the deep crimson of the sun emerges over the horizon.

Tanino Gimlet
....--!!....The dawn--.....---Kukuku......Kuku, haha--Hahahahaha!! Ahahahahaha!!!!! Aaaaahahahaha!!!!!!!!What a sight to behold-- daybreak!!In that moment, a fleeting happening, an instant phenomenon!!!! A scene to never be forgotten, burned into my mind!!!!Aaaaahahahaha!!!!!!!! I'm astonished, you surprise me, trainer!!!

Trainer
Did you like it?

Tanino Gimlet
Ah!! Aye!! Yes!! Very much so!!!!You've brought me a new set of values!!!! Just like the "sunrise," strikingly, instensely!!!!I'll certainly get you intoxicated, but--that's not the end, correct?!! You're behind this intoxication, correct?!!!What luck!!!! In that case, just as you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you!!!!

Trainer
I don't think I did anything that crazy, but if she's happy, then there's nothing greater.(I'm happy we could see this together.)

Tanino Gimlet
Hmph....kukuku. This is the greatest feeling.

Trainer
Some time passes, and even now, I find Tanino Gimlet admiring the horizon with a look of satisfaction.I didn't think you would find this so exciting.

Tanino Gimlet
....Of course I would be so delighted.You must be aware. The conventional path doesn't suit me. The path I walk is one even Lucifer dare not tread.But...you then introduced yourself as my guide. It's that very resignation that can illuminate purgatory.I'm grateful. My Vergil, or perhaps-- my Beatrice.Would it be wrong to assume for you to continue illuminating the path ahead?

Trainer
Of course!

Tanino Gimlet
Excellent answer. In that case, I shall always be prepared to pour the finest sake there is.One more-- let us start anew with a drop of lime. It's my treat, for your sake, and for the sake of our destiny.

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Bamboo Memory
I can feel all the jangling on this outfit, it's reminding me of something....oh, when I bought a sword keychain while traveling some time ago-ssu!

Bamboo Memory
Good morning-ssu!
Hehehe, the morning air feels fresh today, probably because I'm wearing fresh clothes-ssu!

Bamboo Memory
It's always good to nurture a healthy mind as the seasons change!
Come on, lets go check out the fall leaves-ssu!

Trainer
It's an annual tradition to hold a training camp every summer--Bamboo Memory intensifies her training regimen in an unusual situation such as this.

Bamboo Memory
Blazin-blooded trainin!!
Summer camp version: Part 10!!!!Haaー! How was my beach run?!

Trainer
That was pretty good!

Bamboo Memory
Lets go! Runnin on the sand really puts some strain on my legs, but I at least don't have to worry about my nails-ssu.….Hm? Those two, from the arcade--

Familiar uma musume
HAAAAA!!

Uma B
Hehe♪
We should def finish up soon, huh?

Uma A
Mhm!
We deserve a little fun after woking so hard, right?

Bamboo Memory
Fuu…it's important to take breaks, you know-ssu.Alrighty, it's time to take it easy-ssu!!

Bamboo Memory
Ehh?
Those two haven't come back?

Uma C
Yeah…they didn't even reply to my message.

Bamboo Memory
Hmmm, this is serious-ssu! You didn't ask where they went-ssu?

Uma C
Definitely....but during the day, a strange guy came up to me and starting chatting away. He was saying he could show me the area, or even hang around with me--

Bamboo Memory
That right there-ssu!!The disciplinary committee is here to protect students from crisis!
Imma go help those two-ssu!!

Uma C
Ah, I should contact trainer-san and some other adults...!....It's useless if I don't act, right?
Um, Bamboo's trainer-san--

Uma A
Yeah…was it actually ok?

Lighthearted man
It's fine!
No one's gonna notice if you're a bit late♪

Bamboo Memory
Wait-ssu!
I get it now-ssu!!You won't just be gettin a reprimand if you continue like this!Both of you, come back here-ssu!

Uma B
Not this again...we...!

Bamboo Memory
Play is just as important as running, right-ssu? Just like my kendo...

Uma A
Eh?

Bamboo Memory
I learned somethin, too-ssu. How important it is to take pleasure in a breather.But, if you keep violatin the rules, you won't be able to play or run-ssu! It's a waste!

Uma B
Th-that's none of your business!
You don't know anything about us!

Bamboo Memory
...That's true, I don't know everythin about you guys from one to ten.But, y'know what I do know? I know that we're all uma musume aiming for victory with each race we run!You can play all you want. But you gotta persevere through all the hard-ass trainin and commit to runnin!I've also got dreams, y'know! I wanna come out on top! But causin trouble won't make it come true....I hate that kinda stuff-ssu!!

Uma B
The disciplinary committee…

Lighthearted man
Well, that sorta hot-blooded enthusiasm? It's not trendy anymore. Outdated.The kids want to go now~. Now, shall we?

Bamboo Memory
Ah, hey! Hold on-ssu!!

Lighthearted man
Let me go!…damnit! My bags…!

Uma B
What's this note....
"Prestigious students at Tracen Academy caught during serious training camp"!?

Bamboo Memory
This phone, it's recordin right now-ssu....I see now. So you're the reporter that's been huntin for gossip, eh?!

Lighthearted man
My phone..! Give it back!!!

Trainer
Bamboo..!

Older cop
You! Sus guy over there! Freeze, it's the police!!

Trainer
We only made it by a hair's breadth, right before that suspicious man could grab Bamboo Memory-- we arrived on scene with the cops.

Bamboo Memory
Trainer-san!? Why...even the police...

Trainer
A kid at the school said you guys were in danger.

Older cop
Aight, I'll head out, then.
....Hey, you! Let me hear what you gotta say for yourself!

Uma A
S-scaryyy~…!

Bamboo Memory
We're okay now!
Now that's how we uphold public morals-ssu!

Trainer
That's not okay in the slightest!!

Bamboo Memory
Eh?

Trainer
I was scared something terrible was gonna happen!

Bamboo Memory
I-I'm really sorry-ssu...

Uma B
Fuu, now you're the one getting scolded〜.

Bamboo Memory
Sh-shut up-ssu!
This all happened cause of you guys--

Uma A
Yeah, it was our fault.
The head of the disciplinary committee knows how to hoof it.

Uma B
Now, now, you really know your stuff, huh.
Plus....we've also got dreams, you know.

Bamboo Memory
In that case, above anythin else-ssu!
You guys need to run towards your dreams together!!

Trainer
After that whole ordeal--the two uma musume strictly followed the rules, and then let loose for the summer festival at training camp.

Bamboo Memory
Mhm!
As expected, runnin around is the best kinda fun!

Trainer
You gotta have fun too, Bamboo.

Bamboo Memory
Yes! Breaks are just as important to uphold as public morals! It's essential to win races!!But...if I make any mistakes like today, please scold me properly.Trainer-san!
From now on, I ask that you properly guide me-ssu!!

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Bamboo Memory
Trainer-san!!
For our day off, I would like us to hang out-ssu!

Trainer
The humble Bamboo Memory faced me, asking about our day off-- I, of course, obliged.

Bamboo Memory
We got this-ssu!
--I found this is how normal students take a breather!!!

Trainer
A breather…?

Bamboo Memory
Yes! Don't you remember the two students in front of the arcade that night-ssu?

Uma Musume B
I run from morning to night every single day, I even use my holidays for independent training! Is it so bad to want a breather once in a while!?

Bamboo Memory
I was only thinking about my duty. Both now and back then.

Bamboo Memory
At the time, trainer-san talked about a "compromise", so I was thinkin to put it to practice-ssu!I've found that "breathers" are pretty popular among the kids, so I want to take one as well-ssu!

Trainer
Bamboo's pretty serious.

Bamboo Memory
Heheh!
The disciplinary committee always takes matters seriously-ssu!Now, let's check out this lipstick―What the hell!? This is way too dark-ssu!
That's a violation of the rules-ssu!!

Trainer
--Just like that, Bamboo Memory's
“breather” investigation was born....

Bamboo Memory
Th- this "Madonna Memory"......This is supposed to be a "sorta-grown-up romantic" movie?!That kinda...no one told me about those inappropriate scenes-ssu!
This is too crazy for the youngins-ssu!!!

Bamboo Memory
A couples-only drink--!?One drink for two people.....is this the kinda stuff people do for a breather?!

Trainer
Seems like you wanna try it.

Bamboo Memory
We have to test it out-ssu!
Trainer-san, let's drink-ssu!

Trainer
Afterwards, we visited all the trendy spots popular with young people, but...Um....did you have fun?

Bamboo Memory
This investigation-ssu? The purpose is for me to learn, having fun is secondary-ssu!But, hmm....I get the trendy cosmetics and movies, but I still don't understand the feelin of normal girls-ssu.Maybe we didn't fully understand the compromise-ssu?

Trainer
If she's stuck in an investigative attitude, This won't feel like a breather at all....A breather should be enjoyed wholeheartedly.

Bamboo Memory
You mean that-ssu?

Trainer
Lets put our all into playing!

Bamboo Memory
Eh, wait!?
Where are we goiiiiing--!?

Bamboo Memory
Hmmmm…
Playin games like this is a good breather-ssu?

Trainer
Bamboo Memory still wasn't fully immersed even after playing the most popular game right now. So, the next strategy--Lets play this next!

Bamboo Memory
"Kendo Blade"?
Ooh, a kendo battlin game-ssu!We use the up key for the head, and left and right for the body--I get it now, that's cool as hell! Lets fight!Ahh, I lost〜!? You used the smokescreen! I can't see anythin-ssu!

Trainer
It's a skill that blocks the enemy's view.

Bamboo Memory
That kinda thing never happens in kendo-ssu!
A violation-ssu, a violation--!!

Trainer
The rules state you can utilize any skill you want.

Bamboo Memory
Hmmmmmm.....
Rules.....rules-ssu....I get it now-ssu!
The key to winnin is to follow these rules-ssu!Guh!?
One more time! Pleeease just one more time-ssu!Uuuuu〜…One more time!
Next time I'll claim victory...!---Now!!
MEEEEEN!!!!!Yippeeyippeeyippeeyippee--!
Did you see how good I timed my skill-ssu!?Even if it's a game, I could never lose at kendo-ssu!!

Trainer
I would've won if it was anything other than kendo!

Bamboo Memory
Heheh, you never know til you try, y'know-ssu?
We can settle this by playin that game right there-ssu!

Bamboo Memory
Haa~ I'm worn out-ssu!
It's been a while since I played like this……

Trainer
How did you like putting your all into playing?

Bamboo Memory
……Honestly, I had a lot of fun-ssu.It feels like a weight was lifted off my shoulders, and before I knew it, my investigation became the last thing on my mind--It felt like winning a kendo match! …Just for a moment, I felt I understood that kid.Before, I... I think I went too far..Trainin for races is important, but for two regular students, taking a break to have fun is just as important.Thankfully, I was able to learn this today.
I'm super grateful-ssu!I...one more time, I wanna talk to that kid one more time-ssu. I might make another mistake, but...

Trainer
It'll work out!

Bamboo Memory
Hehe, that's why I feel safe with you-ssu!Trainer-san, I would like for us to play again please-ssu! Just like today....I'll put in my all!

Trainer
In her own way, Bamboo memory did learn something, considering the bright expression on her face.

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Bamboo Memory
"SCANDAL! The prestigious Tracen Acadamy!
Has the elite school become too lax? A disturbance in discipline...."Wh-wh-wh-wh-WHAT IS THIIIIIS??!"An endless appetite! Nearby cafeterias cry,"
"A nuisance! The true identity of a ghost...is a speedy uma musume?!"

Trainer
Hmmm, "again"...

Bamboo Memory
This is the third time this month!
But this time it's "disturbance in discipline"!!

Trainer
The racing world has been garnering a lot of attention recently, which meant gossip magazines from competitors have become the hip trend as well.Although Tracen Academy has strengthened their security and has been stricter on students, news reporters always find something to write about, even if it isn't true--

Bamboo Memory
The news has been spreadin misinformation, the disciplinary committee… well, as the head, I must've been been slackin.I've decided-ssu!
Until the academy comes to peace, I'm crackin down on public morals and discipline-ssu!As head of the disciplinary committee, it's my duty to protect everyone from this kinda gossip-ssu! Unconditionally-ssu!

Bamboo Memory
You! You're 2 seconds late-ssu! Late school attedance is linked to late starts-ssu!!You there!
Your skirt is 1 inch too short according to the rules-ssu!!Right there! The court is split into two sections for a reason!
Stepping out of bounds, even on break, is strictly prohibited-ssu!

Bamboo Memory
Damn, curfew is soon-ssu! There's still so much left to do-ssu....!

Trainer
I feel like you're being excessive...

Bamboo Memory
Even a minute of relaxation could lead to big problems!
I'm gonna be even harder tomorrow-ssu!!Those two, what are they doin outside their dorms...that's dangerous, this could lead to a bigger scandal! I have to go after them-ssu!

Bamboo Memory
You there! You may be from Takashizuma, but that doesn't change the fact that it's too late for the arcade-ssu! You're violatin the rules-ssu!

Uma Musume A
Crap! The disciplinary committee!?

Bamboo Memory
It's nearly curfew time, you should turn back now-ssu!
Instead of usin your leisure time for games, you'd be better off usin your time for trainin-ssu!

Uma Musume B
I already use my free time for training!
You sound...just like my trainer…!I run from morning to night every single day, I even use my holidays for independent training! Is it so bad to want a breather once in a while!?Lately, the disciplinary committee has been way strict....
I hate feeling so cramped!!

Bamboo Memory
This, this is...No, you're still violatin the rules-ssu! No matter the circumstance, rules are made to protect you-ssu!And, it's my duty to uphold public morals-ssu.

Uma Musume B
......Tch!

Bamboo Memory
Look, just go home-ssu! As the head of the disciplinary committee, I can't overlook your behavior-ssu!

Bamboo Memory
Thank you for stayin with me so late, trainer-san…

Trainer
You don't look well

Bamboo Memory
Oh, that...I protected our rules, but I still feel uneasy....That girl's words are stuck in my head-ssu.
Even though they were breakin the rules--

Trainer
A compromise may be necessary.

Bamboo Memory
A compromise.....

Uma Musume B
I run from morning to night every single day, I even use my holidays for independent training! Is it so bad to want a breather once in a while!?

Bamboo Memory
I was only thinking about my duty. Both now and back then.

Trainer
Although she was only upholding her morals, she's still concerned about everyone's own reasons.You should talk with them next time.

Bamboo Memory
Talk with them....yes!
As head of the disciplinary committee, I will wholeheartedly make a compromise-ssu!!Eheh, as expected from trainer-san! I'm still a newbie compared to you-ssu.UAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
I will stay diligent from now on-ssu!!

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Bamboo Memory
Haa, haa, haa, haa....mi, miss! How'd I do-ssu!!

Veteran Teacher
…Looks to me your running has gotten better.

Trainer
"I want to show you how I run on turf and put you at ease!" Bamboo Memory's teacher, who came here upon her request, remained expressionless still.

Bamboo Memory
Ah, um, miss! I'm sorry for decidin this on my own!! But I thought I could battle in the Semiannual Race Meet like this!!

Veteran Teacher
…I understand your passion. I understand your goal is to run on turf. However----How about you? Trainer.
Do you think she's ready for turf?

Trainer
I jumped. Is it okay for her to switch to turf so quickly? This decision decides the entire trajectory of an uma's career. But--I assure you, Bamboo is ready to fight on turf.

Bamboo Memory
–!! Yes!!
Yes, that's right, I can fight!!

Trainer
Bamboo Memory had already made this choice.
In that case, I intend to make her dream real.

Veteran Teacher
…I understand. Do your best, Bamboo-san. You chose a great partner.

Bamboo Memory
Yes-ssu!!

Trainer
Thus, Bamboo Memory entered the race she had been aiming for, the Semiannual Race Meet, a 1600m turf race.

Trainer
--When the Semiannual Race Meet finally arrived, it was hit with unfavorable weather.
Thankfully, the weather cleared out by noon, making way for the blue sky through the clouds.

Crowd
(Woooooooo--!!)

Bamboo Memory
(Although I know her all too well, Oguri-senpai doesn't know a thing about me.)

Bamboo Memory
Oguri-senpai! Good mornin!
I look forward to workin with you today!

Oguri Cap
Ahh, we're in the same race? It's good to meet you.

Bamboo Memory
--When the race is over, I know for a fact you'll remember it-ssu!

(--CLANK!!)

Bamboo Memory
(I'll stick right behind Oguri-senpai…!
I really wanna run past her! I wanna break out and feel my anxiety fly away! But!)(I can't overdo it! I can't overdo it! I have to remember trainer-san's words!!)

Announcer
Though she's a front-runner, Bamboo Memory's positioned in the rear this time!
Could she be feeling wary for her first time on turf?

Trainer
(Alright, you're doing great……!)

Bamboo Memory
Why'd you stop me-ssu? I began with a boom-ssu!

Trainer
I don't recommend running too fast from the start.

Bamboo Memory
Hmm. So I shouldn't use all my power-ssu?! It's when I have most of my energy! I want to get first place!

Trainer
But, don't we need care for your nails carefully?

Bamboo Memory
Well it's just like Blazin-Blooded Training! Keepin it steady day after day!--Ah, wait, even the race-ssu??

Trainer
Bamboo Memory's weapon, her explosive power to pursue her dreams.
It builds up, and keeps building up--then when she finally unleashes it, it blows everyone out of the water.

Bamboo Memory
(Trainer-san and I put in the hard work so I could get here! It's why I can fight here! That's why!)(I just gotta do one thing for us.
I gotta believe in my trainer who believes in my dreams!!)

Announcer
Now, the leading pack stays clustered as they begin to turn the fourth corner!
This is the last straight--huh!?

Trainer
Let's go, Bamboo!!

Announcer
Bamboo Memory comes in from the outside! With gruesome force!
She wasn't staying cautious! She was saving up her energy for this moment!

Oguri Cap
.......kh?!

Bamboo Memory
(let's go, let's go, I'm almost there!!
I have to catch up--to my rival!!)RAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!

Trainer
It felt like the wind had blew past. Right before the final stretch, she ran past me in front of my eyes.For that brief moment, I could see it--Bamboo Memory was ahead of Oguri Cap.

Announcer
Inside!? The outside!? She gained momentum on the inside!
Between the two, Oguri Cap is the winner!Second place by a hair goes to Bamboo Memory!
What an upset!
Third place--

Bamboo Memory
Haa, haa, haa......!
Ah- I lost…!

Oguri Cap
…You. Bamboo Memory.

Bamboo Memory
Eh--ah, Oguri-senpai! Great work today!!
Um, did I ever introduce myself?

Oguri Cap
The announcer was shouting it, so I committed it to memory....that was a good race. I want to face you again.

Bamboo Memory
…!! Of course-ssu!! Absolutely!!
Let's run again, Oguri-senpai-ssu!!

Trainer
Up until the end, Bamboo Memory kept with her usual energy, at least until the door was closed. She then started choking up.

Bamboo Memory
Trainer-san......khk..

Trainer
You did really well today....!

Bamboo Memory
U...ugh….! I'm angry! Trainer-san, I, I'm angry-ssu…!

Trainer
You'll win next time!!

Bamboo Memory
Yes!! Yes-ssu!!
I-I'll come out on top next time, trainer-san!!

Trainer
I nodded deeply.
She defeated Oguri Cap in the Twinkle Series.Bamboo Memory's journey, seeking and fighting in fierce battles, had only just begun.

Bamboo Memory
Again, I'm countin on you!!

Trainer
--This much fiery passion can burn through any thorny path.

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Trainer
I woke up early the next day and went straight to the field at Tracen Academy.
This time was no accident, I had a purpose to get up today.

Bamboo Memory
I prolly shouldn't run on turf today. But I really wanna train a bit longer...

Trainer
Bamboo--!

Bamboo Memory
Huh, trainer-san!?
What's wrong-ssu? Did ya wake up early again-ssu?

Trainer
Could I help out with your nail care?

Bamboo Memory
Ehh!? Are you sure-ssu!? It's way early!!

Trainer
I want to ensure you can fight on turf.

Bamboo Memory
Fight on turf..
I'll be able to face off against Oguri-senpai?

Trainer
I nodded my head in determination.
I intend to care for her to perfection, for this dream to come true.

Bamboo Memory
…! I'll put in my all then!! If it's okay for me to!!Please treat me well-ssu, trainer-san!!
I will win!! For sure!!

Trainer
After school hours.
Bamboo Memory and I meet to discuss our next strategy.

Bamboo Memory
It's just like training but for my nails!
Somethin like that, right-ssu?

Trainer
It may be irritating, but...Bamboo Memory's weak nails meant that she had to primarily run on dirt. Though dirt was easier on her legs, she has to really work to gain her maximum speed.On the other hand, turf is way easier to gain speed on, but that means it's easier to gain momentum and damage the legs.It's recommended to ease into it and focus on nail maintenance rather than jumping into extreme training.

Bamboo Memory
Understood-ssu!! Even though I really wanna try this intense training routine!!Strengthening my nails is also part of my training-ssu!!
I'll listen to everythin you say!!

Trainer
It's another day--

Bamboo Memory
T, trainer-san!
What's with all the fancy cosmetics?!

Trainer
It's nail oils and top coat!

Bamboo Memory
Nail...oh, I know-ssu!
Don't we apply it to nails!? This is part of trainin too-ssu!?

Trainer
That's right!I just have to apply the oil to her nail for moisturization and then the top coat protects it. Maintaining healthy nails is an important part of training!

Bamboo Memory
Alright, sounds good! Ah, but I'm not really familiar with that kinda stuff-ssu.So! Please teach me how to care for my nails! I wanna be able to do it myself-ssu!

Trainer
It is, once again, another day--

Bamboo Memory
Blazing hot-blooded training!! Number 20!! Explosive speed! Falcon-like movement!! Complete-ssu!!

Trainer
Good work today!

Bamboo Memory
Thank you very much! Trainer-san's new version of "Blazing Hot-Blooded Trainin" has helped a bunch!

Trainer
Your original training was also pretty good.

Bamboo Memory
Yes-ssu! It still gives off daddy-ish routine vibes, though!!
I'm locked in-ssu!!To be frank, I wanna run for a little bit longer〜....but...

Trainer
Endurance is part of your training.

Bamboo Memory
Yes-ssu!! --hehe. You've been soundin like my daddy.Alright, Blazin-blooded endurance trainin!! Let's go, suppression of my desires~~!!

Trainer
It is, once again, another day--I see Bamboo Memory watching the other students train their hardest.…Wanna run more?

Bamboo Memory
I do-ssu. I'm kinda scared, though-ssu!!But, you made a promise, right? You said you're gonna be sure I can battle on turf.
That's what my trainin's for.I believe in it. I trust in the process!!
This is what daddy's teachin was for!!

Trainer
...Thank you.

Bamboo Memory
Eh, what're you thanking me for?!
I should be the one thankin you-ssu!!Ah, I forgot! I need more of that that nail oil-ssu! Where can I find it?

Trainer
Ahh, that's--…Honestly, I was thinking of stopping midway. It's actually kinda hard to stick with stable training

Bamboo Memory
Alrighty, we can see what the pharmacy has on sale!
I'll buy it myself this time, I need to get used to this self care routine!

Trainer
We just met the other day, but Bamboo Memory already believed in my wholeheartedly. It's her sincerity......and how much she earnestly works towards following her dream.
She reminds me of that every day.A few more days passed and Bamboo Memory opened her own bottle of nail oil.

Bamboo Memory
Haa...haa...haa...haaa!!

Trainer
Bamboo Memory's running looked so light. Compared to when we first started training on turf, she's improved in such a short time.Without a doubt, we need to continue watching over and caring for her.
I don't want her to carelessly break her foot, but--Bamboo, keep it up!

Bamboo Memory
I feel like I can do anything. This is--Oguri-senpai, I challenge you!!

Trainer
All of our hard work and care is beginning to really take shape.
I can't help but feel her overwhelming potential...!

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Trainer
I woke up strangely early without meaning to, deciding to go to work at Tracen Academy as usual, until--

Bamboo Memory
Ahh!! You're the trainer-san that was walkin distracted the other day!
Could you do me a solly-ssu!I need you to watch my morning warmups if you can! I'm sorry I'm springin this on you-ssu!!

Trainer
I decided I would do Bamboo Memory a solly and watch her train; it seemed she had been training by herself since before I woke up, probably.

Bamboo Memory
Raaaaahhh!! Burnin hot-blooded training!
Lets go!!I'll push past my limits! Explosive leg squats!!Yaaaaah!! Burnin hot-blooded training!!
Lets go!!I'll improve my muscles! Galactica leg lift!Doryaaaa!! Burnin hot-blooded training!! Let's g――