"Shinzan irons, huh? Far heavier than standard—archaic training! Yet, those wielding them lead the era. The world's strange!" "Sounds fun," Rampage smirks. "Immensely! Why no elementary at Tressen? I'd enroll now!"
Alone in her Tressen dorm—roommate Ramone out—Rampage chats with Tachyon. She's far more sensible than Flora, a friend worlds apart.
"What's this one-on-one consult? I'm not always free." "Yet you make time, making me fond—friendship, not Flora's sticky vibe." "Got it. Flora's words… clingy, humid." "Sorry for my sister."
Tachyon, labeled a weirdo, seems sane compared to Flora, who became the odd one. Better this way than Tachyon mad, Flora normal.
"I hate admitting it, but my legs are weak." "Glass legs." "Like a Mejiro lady, right? Spot on."
Uma Musume output immense power, but legs bear the brunt, fragile—especially "glass legs" like Aldan's or Tachyon's. She knows one race could end her.
"Yet my talent's top-tier. Infuriating. Like a rickety car with an F1 engine." "Just the legs?" "Utterly galling."
Tachyon studies two plans: Plan A, pushing herself to the limit; Plan B, pushing others. Rampage's brilliance inspires her.
"My race-speed theory isn't just speed. Glory means nothing if legs break. I won't be a fleeting star." "Want a custom menu, like mine?" "Exactly."
Tachyon seeks a menu to strengthen her legs, incorporating Rampage's. Aldan, another Mejiro, had frail body and legs, limiting her. Tachyon's healthy otherwise.
"Canopus prioritizes safety—perfect for you. But aren't you rushing?" "No harm in acting early. Preparation prevents regret."
Tachyon grins, guilt flickering—she knows her request's bold, driven by urgency to fix her legs.
"Real reason?" "Didn't you hear? My body—" "That's a front. Who do you want to race?" "…Studied psychology?" "TRPG perk." "What's that?"
Rampage once outwitted a TRPG Keeper with psych tactics. Tachyon surrenders, chuckling, and confesses.
"My classmates who visit me—you know them?" "School-only pals?" "Promised to race them in the Twinkle Series."
It started at school, announcing future dreams. A classmate declared she'd race and beat them in the Twinkle Series. Despite her legs, Tachyon's heart raced—she's an Uma Musume, craving to compete and win.
"Thought it was some mad scientist motive, but it's a starry-eyed kid's dream." "Didn't want to say, but it's logical to share." "Got it."
Her classmates—Manhattan Cafe, Jungle Pocket, Kurofune, Dantsu Flame—top-tier talents. As a racing fan, Rampage's drawn to these unseen Uma Musume… but…
"Hmm…" "Problem? My sister?" "Flora's the dealbreaker."*
Rampage wants to help, but Flora's a hurdle.
"I'll rein her in. She's a sis-con. Flight-neesan can help too." "Right, another sister…"
Agnes Flight, Tachyon's brother, famed for a 7cm Derby win over Air Shakal, snatching Yutaka Take's third straight Derby. Hiroshi Kawachi, tied to their lineage, won Sakura Sho with Flora, Oaks with Lady, and the Derby with Flight after 17 tries.
"Flight's saner than me. A fan of yours—she'd help for a signature." "You cool saying that?" "I'm saner than her." "Ugh, brutal logic punch."
Can't refuse Tachyon's plea—her friend's effort isn't something Rampage can ignore.
"Fine, I'll talk to Minamisaka." "Really? Worth asking the Turf Tyrant!" "Not praise here. Just grow healthy for now." "My move next. I'll handle it, no extra hassle." "Then nail Flora down." "Five-inch nail kind of talk?"
Unlike her sister, Tachyon vibes with her crush. How'd Flora react? Too scary to imagine.
"Oh, got Emperor's Cup tickets?" "Where's 'no hassle'?" "Friend's request." "God, you're Flora's sister." "That stings."
"Tachyon and Rampage talking about me!?" "Flora, that's creepy," Hana sighs. "Even you, Hana!?"*
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