El Condor Pasa's story

Whew! Okay, one more lap, no, ten more laps!

No worries! So far, this has been nothing more than a warm-up!

After all, I'm El Condor Pasa! The racer whose wings are destined to unfurl and soar across the world some day!

Wait! We're totally talkin' like we know each other... Who are you?!

You're a trainer?!

If that's the case, then could it be... that you've come here to scout me?!

The tryouts haven't even started yet, and you're telling me you've already got your eye on my ability, talent, and potential?!

Bueno! I'm glad you came to say hi! I respect your passion and drive!

Unfortunately, I have to decline your offer for now.

...Why, you ask? Even though you want to scout me right now, why do I not accept your offer?

The answer is simple! Trainer, I want you to watch me today! Watch me in today's tryouts, and then judge my abilities!

A passionate bond of trust with her trainer is necessary for the world's strongest racer!

That's why I want you to judge me properly, Trainer!

...Oh, but you didn't call out to me before the tryouts in vain! ♪ I'll give you one El point for your troubles!

Whoa! It's almost time for my race. Catch ya later, ciao! ♪

El Condor Pasa! She's taken the lead! Nobody can catch up!

What magnificent form! In first place, El Condor Pasa!

La victoria! I'm the best, the greatest, the one to beat all the rest!

She left her competition in the dust in the final stretch! She's head and shoulders above the competition!

Why, we might just have a prodigy in the making on our hands!

Heheheh... I can hear it, the crowd cheerin' for the world's strongest racer!

All right, it's scouting time! Which one of you trainers wants to conquer the world with me?

El Condor Pasa! Please let me scout you!

No wait, pick me! I'll give you the wings you need to fly!

Ooh, bueno! ♪ Now that's what I like to hear!

But what I'm lookin' for is a partner I can trust! Which means...

A duel! A contest! It's time for the Scouting Championship!

The Scouting Championship?

Sí! When it comes to trainers, it's their training programs that count!

Therefore, I want each of you to come up with a training program fit for me, the world's strongest racer!

And if I vibe enough with one of your programs, then I'll accept the scoutin' offer from the trainer who came up with it!

I see... It's a training program showdown!

Challenge accepted! I'll come up with the perfect program for you!

And lastly, we have... you! The trainer who was overflowing with passion!

How-ever! Unfortunately for you, I'm not giving you special treatment.

That said... just between you and me, I'm really lookin' forward to whatever training program you come up with! ♪

You did cut the line and try to scout me before I even raced, after all.

I expect great things, Trainer!

Now, who wants to present me with their training program today?

I'll do any exercise, no matter how tough! Be strict! Show no mercy! I'm lookin' forward to it!

Finally! Today's my turn, El Condor Pasa!

Sprint one lap, then jog the next! Then repeat this one hundred times! It's the same program the world champion does!

Whoa, the world champion?! Then it's good, great, perfect for me! Let's get to it!

At last, today is my turn! You see, I've been working with a certain university lab that works on developing cutting-edge training equipment.

And from that lab came this training cast! It's a brilliant device that puts twenty times your normal weight on your body!

Whoa! Cutting-edge? Twenty times? Brilliant?! I don't really get it, but it sounds cool! Let's get to it!

What does one need to take on the world?! It's passion! Zeal! An unbreakable will! Come, let us yell unto the horizon, El!

Whoaaa! I like your passion! Understood! I'll give it a go!

I am the one! The only! The indomitable fighter! The lightspeed storm! The strongest in the world, El Condor Pasaaaaa!

Whew... Sleepy... Spinning... I'm... dizzy...

Are you okay? El, aren't you overworking yourself recently?

Mmngh? Not... at all. I'm fine, fit as a fid...

Qué?!

Oh man, I'm so sorry! My legs wobbled for a second there.

Wait a sec! You're... the line cutter! What a coincidence!

Ahaha, nothing to worry about at all! As you can see, I'm an energetic, motivated, and unparalleled condor...

El?

O-ow! G-Grass?! That was way too pinpoint to be an accident!

Gosh... My apologies. Are you hurt anywhere?

As of late, El has been undergoing rough training with a new trainer every day, so it appears she is quite spent.

W-w-whoa, Grass-Grass-Grass?! I can't pretend like I didn't hear that!

I'm always telling you, aren't I? That I'm the world's strongest racer!

The condor soars the skies so that one day it may carve its name in the annals of history! That's its future, my future!

So I can't! Stop! Now! No way am I gonna complain when I'm just getting started!

Oh, there you are, El! I've come up with a program for you! Please train with me today!

Look! Another potential partner is here for me!

And with that, I bid you adios! Grass, see you tomorrow!

El, wait a...

Before that, I almost forgot! Trainer!

You must be reeeally taking your time with my program... Isn't that right? I totally get it! ♪

I'm eagerly waiting for your training program! Anyways, this time for real. Chao!

Ah... She said her fill and then immediately left. Same as usual, I suppose.

And today, just like always, she'll spend the day with a new trainer aiming to be the world's strongest.

Hm... It might be more accurate to say she is stubborn... But I suppose so.

She sets huge goals for herself without any fear, and she'll do anything to make those goals reality. I respect that part about her.

However... I believe even that side of her can become detrimental at times.

Yes... At the very least, by working with a new trainer every day, her fatigue from the previous day is not being taken into consideration.

Therefore, her fatigue has only continued to build up.

...If things get dangerous, I won't hesitate to stop her by force. After all, she is not the type of person to stop after a mild scolding.

Which reminds me, are you not also trying to scout El yourself?

It may be impertinent of me, but I implore you to give what I have told you some thought.

O-ouuuch!

Pant, pant...

Ugh, no-no-no, not like this! I have to recover and get back to training!

With my mask on, I'm invincible! The strongest, undefeated, bravest, and most perfect Umamusume!

It'll be okay. I'm strong. I'm tough! So it's all good.

Okay, time to, ow-ow-ow!

Whoooaaaaa?!

T-T-T-T-T-T-Trainer?! Close! Your eyes! Right now! Right this instant! Now!

There... we go!

Okay. You can open them now, Trainer!

Whew... You didn't see anything, right? After all, there was nothing to see! Right?

You. Saw. Nothing. Right?

Good, I'm glad to hear it! By the way, what brings you here, Trainer?

Oh, could it be that you heard my voice earlier? And now you're here to check on me?

Ah, no, really, they're fine! All bueno! Gracias for the concern, but I'm right as rain!

More importantly, you came flying in here just because you heard my cries of pain?

Such passion! You're overflowing with fiery passion! I might even melt!

Seeing you get all fired up like this makes me feel better already!

Looks like the world's strongest racer really does need a trusty partner in crime!

Tch, tch, tch. Trainer, I'm not aiming... I'm proving that I'm the world's strongest!

That's my promise to Papa's mask. He handed it down to me, you know.

He told me, "This is your papa's mask, the mask of the world's strongest masked wrestler! Once you put it on, you'll be the world's strongest too, El!"

When I put the mask on, the weak and cowardly crybaby El vanished.

In her place, El Condor Pasa, the world's bravest, speediest, and strongest racer, was booorn!

I swore by this mask that one day, I would make a name for myself as the world's strongest racer!

O-ouch!

D-don't worry, it's nothing!

Oh, that's right! Today... might not be the best day, but I wanna try your training program next!

Heheh, I know what you're thinking. After all, you are the one who came to scout me straight away.

I bet you're starting to get reeeal impatient waiting for your turn to train me, right?

I'll grant you that wish of yours! Next time, let's meet on the track! Chao!

O-o-ouuuch!

She's fearless, she's bold, she's El Condor Pasa! Having overcome her injury, she makes her triumphant return to the ring!

Oh, hello and good morning. You're awfully calm, Trainer.

So I gotta know! What kind of extremo training are we doin' today?!

Is it gonna be thirty laps at top speed?! Or maybe hill sprints until the sun goes down?!

Running around town while givin' you a piggyback ride doesn't sound bad either!

I see, I see, I see! Some light joggin'...

Wait, whaaat?! Sorry, did I hear you right just now? Trainer, could you repeat that?!

The exact same sentence, word-for-word! What are you, stuck on repeat?!

Why?! Why are you doin' this to me, Trainer?!

I am the Umamusume who will one day become the world's strongest racer! The condor who will rule over the skies of champions!

Do you really think I have even a second to waste on dillydallying on the ground?!

Grr... Urghhh!

...I understand. I'll run, for now. But if you change your mind, tell me right away, okay?!

Sigh... How am I supposed to soar the skies with this kind of normal training?

Phew... I finished that light jog you wanted me to do, Trainer.

Qué? Uh, they're fine... No pain at all in either leg.

...Wait, don't tell me!

Trainer, you made me do light training because you were worried about my legs?!

C'mon, no need to make a fuss! If I'm gonna prove myself as the world's strongest racer, then we don't have time to worry about this kinda stuff!

Agh. You're right about that, but... But!

I'm sad, shocked, even disappointed. I was really lookin' forward to your training program, you know.

Could it... Could it be that you never actually believed in me from the start?

Did you think that fundamentals training was just right for a loudmouth like El Condor Pasa?

I bet you don't even believe that I could become the world's strongest racer, do you?!

Urk! S-such fiery eyes! That's the passion I know and love!

B-but now I'm even more confused! If what you said is true, then what's this training for?!

Condition my body?!

...I see. I see, I see, I totally understand.

Um, actually, you lost me with all the lingo in the middle. But at the very least...

I get that you're serious about training me!

So... there's something I want to ask you. And I want you to put your all into this answer!

The world's strongest racer, she flies across the turf at the speed of light!

And her name is?!

Correct! Bueno!

You replied with zero hesitation, which means you really do believe in me!

Hm... Why don't we do this again from the top?

Just wait riiight there!

...Here I go!

Blam! The lightning-quick Umamusume who runs through storm and squall! Her name, El Condor Pasa!

Also known as... your new trainee! She's here and reeeady to ruuumble!

And on that note... Trainer, I'm looking forward to our new partnership!

Now, with that over, let's get back to training! Wanna run with me, Trainer?

Picture it, beside the world's strongest Umamusume stands her trainer, the world's strongest muscle behemoth! I think we could make it work, don't you?!

Ah! Wait up, Trainer! Don't be like that! Come back! Why are you running?!

Buuuuuenos tardeeesss! How're you doin', Trainer!

Yup, I'm always full of energy! Whether I'm on the turf or not, I'm always going full throttle!

Hm? Are you feelin' a bit under the weather, Trainer? But we were just about to start training!

Qué?! How come?! What happened?! The sun's out, it's way too early to be burning out!

C'mon, aren't we aiming to be the world's strongest?! If we aren't peppy, then what are we?!

Now, suck in your gut! Then, breathe in! Get that fresh air into your lungs!

Look alive, Trainer, we're goin' on a run!

Sí! I always run when I'm energetic! Which means that running makes you energetic! C'mon, let's gooooo!

Uno, dos, tres! Raise those thighs! Match your cadence to my rhythm!

Right! Just like that! Next up, fly with me through the sky!

Shout! Leap! Let the fires of passion burn bright! Good, we've only got ten laps to go!

Bueno! I'm glad I picked you as my trainer! We make a good team!

I really felt your passion on that final lap. I'm proud of you. You get an A+!

Haaahahaha! You're very welcome! We worked up a good sweat, didn't we? Another productive day of training...

Huh? Training?!

Trainer! I haven't done any training yet today!

Quickly, speedily, swiftly! Let us sound the gong! Now's when the real training beg...

Qué?! The bell! But that means...

Sigh... This week was a real doozy. Hey, wanna hit up the convenience store?

You know it. I just wanna grab something sweet and chill.

Wh-wh-wha?! Everyone's leaving the track... Don't tell me... Is it already time to go home?

Trainer, does that mean we're finished too?

Traaainer!

Gah, I'm so happy! I'm glad I picked you as my trainer!

All right, time to get back into gear and start training! Let's run towards the setting sun until that riverbank, no, until the sea!

I know, I know. Don't worry so much!

What're you spacin' out for, Trainer?! I'll leave you behind!

That's not right, not right at all! It needs to be more like, "Earth! Wind! Sun!"

I told you, I want lighter shoes that can turn on a dime, like, ka-woosh!

K-ka-woosh? Well then... how about this pair of shoes?

Hmm... Close! I need something tougher-looking that'll absorb the force of my every step...

Ugh, how should I put it? Sigh... If only Trainer were around at times like these...

Qué?! Th-that voice... Trainer?!

Bueno! Right, but I can't put it into words. My head gets all jumbled and mixed up.

But Trainer, you know what kind of shoe I want, right? I mean, you're my trainer, after all!

Which means you'll explain to the store clerk for me, right? C'mon, we're the dynamic duo!

Gracias! I'm gracious! I'm grateful! I'm jubilant, even! I've got nothin' to fear when Trainer's here!

The shoes I want are as light as wind, turn on a dime, and feel like the warm embrace of the earth... They're shoes full of passion!

Nice goin', Trainer! These shoes fit my tastes to the T!

I knew it, our hearts are connected. Unbreakable bonds! Unwavering trust! Mutual understanding!

That was like one of the team plays Mama and I used to come up with... Right, this one time I went present shopping with Mama...

Ahhh, I almost forgot! Trainer! There's one more place I wanna check out!

Mmm, so many juicy smells... Wow, they all look so good!

Hehe, not this time! Trainer, you just wait here for me!

Behold, my triumphant return!

Is that crimson flame blood or batter?! No, the fry itself is ablaze!

Spice is life! And the essence of life is boiling red blood! Red, hot, spicy! Here's your serving of El's special fries!

Heh-heh. Trainer, aren't you curious? Surely you're curious to the true nature of these red fries!

Then let me indulge your curiosity! Behold, for this is the secret sauce of my kin!

They finally sent me a bottle yesterday, so I used up the whole bottle on this food, down to the last drop!

Don't worry, it tastes great! Papa's good with spicy food, but even he jumps out of his chair when he gets a lick of this sauce.

Now, Trainer! Don't be shy!

Ehehe, you're the first person I've ever let try this sauce.

Mama always told me, "Only use this sauce when you're eating with family."

"It's too dangerous for those without the tolerance to handle it."

Sí! I can only serve this sauce to those I've opened my heart up to! That's how precious it is!

And Trainer, you're special!

After all, you're my partner! We're tight as family, so of course you can try it!

Ehehe. This sauce is full of my love. Consider this thanks for your hard work in training me.

Let's divide this between the two of us and make this a feast to remember! C'mon Trainer, don't be shy now...

Yes, let's dig in! Haha, the food won't be goin' anywhere, so feel free to savor the flavor!

So... how is it? Are the flames of passion welling up within your body yet?

Haha! I see it was so tasty that you're jumping for joy! I'm happy you like it, I really am!

If you want, you can have my portion too! Eat as much as you want! This is my gift to you!

I finally did it! A new record time for meee!

Don't underestimate an Umamusume from the scorching sands! Burning heat, searing winds, blazin' sands! I've conquered them all!

All right, now to run from one side of the beach to the other!

Trainer, are you even listenin'?!

Whaaat?! This again?!

I bet you're just thinkin' about training again, aren'tcha? You totally zoned out when I talked about the festival yesterday, too...

You've been all work-only mode this camp, ignorin' me left and right!

C'mon, you're almost at three strikes! Next time you ignore me, I'll become a storm of anger, a raging wind, an erupting volcano! So be careful, okay?

Then we're good! Anyways, like I was saying...

I'm done preparin' for tonight's "El's Hotter-than-the-Sun Infernal Training from Beyond!" Make sure you wear something easy to move in!

Yup, it's a super intensive two-person training session just for you and me!

I've made preparations so that you can train along with me! I even got a tire just for you!

...Wait, you aren't gonna say you forgot about this plan, are you?

I know you're not the type of person to say, "Did I agree to that," or, "I never heard about this," right before we do something, riiight?

Man, I'm gettin' hyped for tonight!

Oh, and since we're the dynamic duo, it's natural for us to at least sync up our breathing.

First, we'll run the beach and swim the ocean... then we'll climb the hills and slide down through the forest...

Hehe, we're gonna do some hardcore training fit for a summer camp! I won't go easy on either of us!

Her wings glimmer in the dead of night! Blessed by the heavens, it's none other than El Condor Pasaaaaa!

C'mon, it's time for our infernal training! Trainer, can I get your thoughts before the match?!

Wow! Looks like you're pumped! I'm excited to see how far that spirit of yours takes you tonight!

And here we aaaaare!

Si! It's a bright and fun summer festival!

Here, we'll do some training to help you replenish both your body and mind!

Recently, all you do is work, work, and work some more. Whether we're on break or in the middle of meal time, you never stop looking at your papers!

You sleep late, but get up early! I bet you're totally sleep-deprived, aren't you?

So today, feel free to just enjoy yourself and have fun!

Mhm, I smell something spicy over there! It's tacos, no doubt about it! Hurry, quickly, let's sprint! I'll go buy us some!

We don't have even a second to waste! We're gonna enjoy this festival as much, as fully, and as awesomely as we possibly can!

Munch, munch... Ah, Twainer. Wanna twy golish soopin neth?

Gulp... Haha, now that's the Trainer I know.

Keep the good vibes going! Just go with the flow and have some fun!

Act natural, don't think too hard, just be yourself! Otherwise, the future me will be in a pinch.

Yup. Listen up, okay? As you know, I will one day carve my name in the annals of history.

And just like my pro-wrestler papa, I'll win a bunch of races! I can already hear the cheers, the never-ending applause! I can see the two of us standing tall!

That's when I'll point my finger at you and say, "Applause for my trainer, who made me into a champion."

Hehe. I stole that line from Papa.

That's why I need you to stay healthy, for future me, and future you.

Because the two of us will become the world's strongest duo.

...Think you can promise me that?

Bueno! A passionate promise! I'm glad I brought you to this festival today!

Now, why don't we start our infernal festival training?

Not at all! The tacos, takoyaki, and yakisoba from earlier were just to prepare us for the training yet to come!

This festival's just gettin' started! While we're here, we're gonna conquer every last one of these food stalls!