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Musashino Stakes/Tokyo/1,600 Meters/Dirt/Sunny
"The racers pass the fourth corner, with Felicia the Boss taking the lead. Will she manage to take victory, or will Sweet Delicacy behind her catch up?"
"And.... Gold!!!!! Felicia the Boss takes home the gold, making this her fourth G3 victory ever!"
Felicia slows down her steps, stopping before turning to the spectators. She poses with such determination, a peace sign raised high up in the sky. The cheers are defeaning.
Queen Elizabeth II Cup/Kyoto/2,200 Meters/Turf/Sunny
"In the lead is Bella the Boss, alongside Occult Reminiscence and Aida Striker right up her tail and—Oh? Occult Reminiscence cuts through Bella the Boss! Will she catch up and regain her position?"
"The racers pass the fourth corner, and Bella the Boss kicks up her spurt! And she cuts through Occult Reminiscence in five lengths—No, seven lengths—No, eleven lengths! She's left all of them behind, aaaaand...."
"Gooold!!! Bella the Boss snatches the gold once again, making this her third G1 victory!"
As soon as Bella crosses the finish line, she slows down and stops, turning to the spectators with a look that defines her aura. A look that says "That was merely nothing", swaying her hair for dramatic effect.
A while after both races end, the reporters rush over to both racers asking them questions regarding their performance and strategy.
Then, simultaneously, a question hits both of them.
"What will be your next race?"
Felicia smirks—a question she's been expecting since the start—and Bella takes a breath, both of their answers revealed.
"The Japan Cup"
The first international G1 race in the world, where the best racers from certain countries compete. Sure, both of them are the best in their homeland, but ever since they left to attend Tracen Academy?
Others have developed way beyond their own capabilities.
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The next morning on Tracen Academy school grounds, student council president Iemoto Sakura is seated in her office, when a student suddenly bursts the door open, looking absolutely panicked.
"President! Did you hear? Both of the Italian sisters are racing in the Japan Cup!", the student said in a rush as she raises up a newspaper article in her hand with the headline being: "Both Felicia and Bella in the Japan Cup?! It's a sister VS sister duel!".
Sakura props herself on both elbows, smiling softly—looking surprisingly amused when the whole academy is spreading word about it.
The girl has won multiple graded races and has become a Triple Crown Umamusume. Most notable is the Arima Kinen, where she had gained victory and the nickname "The Peak of Japan".
"I see", she simply says.
"Sounds fun."
Her voice was dangerously calm.
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