Inari One's story

I see. Well then, if I may offer some advice... perhaps what you need to do is think outside the box?

That's right! ♪ As I'm sure you know, the Twinkle Series isn't the only race series Umamusume run in!

Each region of Japan also holds its own independent series, and the racers there compete just as fiercely as those in national races.

In the past, we've had trainers find real talented racers in the regionals. We've simply transferred them to Tracen Academy so they could sign a contract.

MRRRAOW!

Bwahahahaha! Whoa-ho there, you good? Ya look like you're bouta keel over!

Mrrraow...

Oh? Well, if it isn't our resident furball... What's that? This stranger was trespassin' on your turf?

Aw c'mon, lay off, will ya? This stranger didn't know any better. How about ya let 'em go, huh? Good kitty, kitty, kitty!

Meeeeeow! ♪

All right, catch ya later! So... guessin' this is your first time here? Locals don't usually get bullied by the cats or wander 'round like lost, hungry kids.

Lucky for you, you ran into me! Lemme show ya to the tastiest soba place in town!

So what? Leavin' people in need high and dry's not my style. Now c'mon, let's get you some noodles!

Well, well, well, if it isn't li'l Inari! How would ya like some fried tofu? I've got plenty to go around!

Oh, might needa take ya up on that! But before that, I brought ya a customer! Can ya get 'em some soba?

Ah, welcome! Hehe, since Inari brought you, I better treat you right!

That soba really slaps, right? This joint's the best in town! ...By the way, whatcha doing in our neck of the woods, anyway?

If it's a guide ya need, I'm your Uma! I know these streets like the back of my hand. So let's hear it, where ya headed?

Hm? Did you just say... Ahahahaha!

Talk about good timin'! That's where I'm headed after this!

HRRRAUGH! GET OUTTA MY WAAAY!

At long last, the final straight! Kicking into high gear and leaving a cloud of dust in her wake is none other than Inari One! Inari One!

Time to pull out... THE FINISHER! Urrraaaaaugh!

Inari One! Inari One takes the lead by two, no, three lengths and growing! She's got this! Inari One...

Crosses the finish line! Inari One has won her tryout race by four whole lengths! That little body of hers really packs a punch! A flawless victory!

Yeah, sorry, but no. I appreciate the offer, but I can't take ya up on that.

You can probably tell by now, but I was born and raised in this town! The people here are like family, they've been watchin' over me since I was a teeterin' tot!

And that includes my racin'. My trainer, Chief practically raised me, and I wanna make it big on his team.

Plus, well...

Ah, I finally found you, Inari! Congrats on the win! I, uh... I ended up in fifth, so I guess my stamina still needs some work...

Hey, hey, lighten up! All that hard work gotcha onto the scoreboard, didn't it? Besides, pretty sure the old man has already scouted ya, right?

Yeah! And now I'm gonna be on the same team as the Inari One! I couldn't be happier! I can't wait to train with you!

Oh, but I'm interrupting your conversation, aren't I? I'll let you get back to it!

Okay, catch ya later! ...I think that convo explains things better than I could.

I'm an Edo girl through and through. I don't wanna leave my teacher and all my teammates behind... Sorry 'bout that!

...Aw, c'mon, ya look like a deflated balloon. Cheer up, ya clearly got an eye for talent!

You'll find a trainee at Tracen in no time. I mean, that place is famous for its crazy talented students, ri...

But... what?

...!

Ah, well... I-is that so? Uhhhh...

You... know the way back, right? Try not to get cornered by the furball this time. Anyway, uh... thanks for comin'!

"And that concludes this week's Twinkle Series Highlights! Wooow, this week was another for the history books!"

...

Talk about makin' your heart skip a beat... Heh, what am I even talkin' about?

Oh! Better get goin'.

Oh? Well, well, if it isn't the Tracen trainer!

Yup. Hehehe, you sure are a lucky one, ya know that? There just so happens to be a huge festival today.

Don't think ya can leave without checkin' it out! This is a festival! I want ya to go in, heart ablazin'!

Wahoo! Wahoo! That's more like it! Keep those festival vibes goin'!

C'mon, that includes you, too! Wahoo! Wahoo!

Graaaugh, you've done it again, Inari! I swear, I should have ya booked for highway robbery!

Ahahaha! There, now ya got some proper payback! Now... how's about we continue our crime spree?

Oh yeah, Inari here's the bane of our existence come festival time! Ah, right, didja hear the diner's doin' their first stall today?

They're sellin' those tasty pickled cucumbers of theirs, so make sure ya check it out! I'm sure they'll be thrilled to see ya too.

You bet! That's why I'm here in the first place! I'm gonna buy me 'bout five or ten cukes and give their stall some good PR!

That's our Inari! The sweetest Umamusume ya ever met!

Inariiii! Over here! Over here! Wouldn't you know it? Our whole team's gathered for the festival!

Izzat so? If it's the whole team, then that means... Ah, hey, Chief! Thanks for the other day.

No problem at all. ...Hm? That badge on your sleeve... Sir, you wouldn't happen to be...

Haha, whatcha so nervous for? Chief don't bite, I promise. Sure, his face's a li'l rough, but he's a total softy on the inside!

I swear, Inari, you always gotta get that extra zinger in, don'tcha... Sorry about her. I heard you came here to scout talent, and she caught your eye.

Ya hear that, Chief?! I wouldn't be half as good as I am without your training! I'd say you can hold your head high now!

Although, this is just the beginning! I'm gonna win loads and loads of races and become the new Oi racing sensation!

Since you're my first national fan, you'll be comin' back for all my races from now on, right? Right?!

This girl... Why's she gotta be so stubborn...

...Yeah, I do.

This place is part of who I am. I'm only the stylin', fearless Edo girl I am 'cause of the people livin' here.

Don't I?! Ya really do got an eye for this stuff, don't, Hey, whoa, whoa!

C'mon now, ya look like a kicked puppy, for cryin' out loud. Geez...

Ya musta really liked my runnin'! Almost makes me wanna show off just for you!

Huh? Wait, you seriously want a show? Wow, you gotta be kiddin' me...

But well, an Edo girl never goes back on her word. All right, follow me!

Let's see... 'Round here should be good. All right...

Watch and be amazed! Hyah!

Urrrararararaaaaugh!

Huff, huff... Phew!

No need to thank me! Not like I did anythin' special anyways.

...!

(Dammit. How the hell're you sayin' that cheesy stuff with such a straight face?)

(You're makin' me curious about Tracen...)

Uhhh, so if the school gates are here, Wh-whoa! It's you again!

Ahaha, in the flesh. Uhhh, didn't expect to get found out like this, but ya see...

Ah, for real?! Yeah, I'd really appreciate it! Hehe... now you can see what it's like to show 'round the newcomer.

Wow... I'd heard the rumors, but I wasn't expecting dorms, the gym, and the cafeteria to be so gigantic... even this training track is huuuge!

Guess everything really is bigger at Tracen. And I'm not just talkin' 'bout the buildings...

Huff, puff... huff, puff...

(A partner run, huh? And they're in the homestretch... right 'round the time where ya figure out when to make your move.)

Huff, huff... Now! Hraaaugh!

(Whoa, already?! It's a li'l early, don'tcha think?)

...No. Not yet!

Ugh, fine. In that case... I'll just outrun you!

Grrraaaaugh!

Huff... huff... huff...

I see. Since your final spurt needs work, you tried to trick your opponent into starting their spurt sooner, thus turning it into a battle of endurance. Good thinking!

In that case, let's focus on increasing your stamina, both in class and on your own. Now, as for you...

Congrats on seeing through her trick! You kept calm and saved your energy for the final push. Now all we have to do is refine your technique.

With this, you both have strengths you can use to appeal to prospective trainers. We'll focus on those while we prep you for the tryouts!

Okay! Thank you very much!

(Did she say tryouts? Hold on... those girls haven't made their debuts yet?! Tracen students really are on another level...)

Sorry, will you be here much longer? We'd like to use this track.

Oh, right. My bad, I'll get outta your wa, huh?

Goodness me... Are you in the middle of a tour? Pardon us for intruding.

N-no, I mean, ya haven't done anything worth pardonin'...

(...The heck? Just who... are those two? I'm sensin'... some sorta aura comin' off of 'em.)

Hey... you know anything 'bout those two?

Huff, puff! Huff, puff! Now it's time to... surge ahead!

Ehehe... Not on my watch!

Hraaaaugh!

...!

(H-hey... wait a minute, what just happened?! I thought the grey-haired girl didn't have any fight in her, but now she looks ready to tear the track to shreds!)

(And the big girl... It's like she's... a bottomless pit of energy! Their race is totally suckin' me in, I can't look away!)

Just who, or what, are they?

Huh?

...!

Four hundred meters remain! In the lead is Oguri Cap, Oguri Cap! But Super Creek's right behind her and... She takes the lead!

Will it be Super Creek, Oguri Cap... or Inari One? Inari One surges to the front!

Hraaauuugh!

Only two hundred meters left! Will it be Inari One or Super Creek? The lead goes to...

URRRAAAUGH! HRAAAUGH!

Inari One! Inari One is ahead as she... crosses the finish line!

The winner of that fiery showdown is none other than Inari One! The stands greet their champion with a roar worthy of a festival!

(A head-to-head showdown with the best of the best... The crowd cheerin' so loud, it's like fireworks goin' off in the stands. Among them would be the chief and everyone back home...)

(If I could win in a place like that, I bet everyone would be smilin' as they rushed the track to...)

Hwaugh?! Ah... Wh-what am I thinkin'...

...Sorry, I... I gotta get home!

...That girl. I had a feeling this would happen...

Nice to see ya again. Now then...

I'd like to make a small request of you. Could you... come to Oi Racecourse on this day?

Huh? I've got a scrimmage... today? And at Oi Racecourse too... There's even a crowd!

Hehe, Inari! Your trainer invited us, so here we are!

Can't have a race without some noise. As for the race, think of it as an ice-breaker. All these runners are gonna be your teammates after all.

A little notice woulda been nice! But well, if that's whatcha want me to do, I guess I've got no choice.

Good, that's the spirit. Now... go get changed.

(A scrimmage with all the other newbies, huh? I get where he's comin' from, but he couldn't have told me sooner? This isn't somethin' you should just spring on someone last minute. Urgh...)

Huff, huff, huff, huff!

(Ah, get your head outta the clouds! Pretty soon here she's gonna lose steam, and then I'll...)

Urrrauuugh!

(Huh?! She's... speeding up!)

I, uh... I ended up in fifth, so I guess my stamina still needs some work...

Huff! Huff! Wheeze! GRRRAAAUUUGH!

(Hey, hey! She's... she's like a totally different runner!)

Ngh... Oh no, you doooon't!

Hnnngh! I'm not done... I'm not done yeeeet!

...!

GRRRAUUUGH!

Huff... huff... huff...

AAAUGH! Darn it aaall! I lost agaaain!

Huff... Huff... N-now wait a minute... When did you... get so strong?

That was a close one... But, well, I think ya get the idea, Inari.

We don't need ya stickin' around outta obligation. Even without you, my team'll get the crowd goin' just fine...

Huh? Chief, what're ya talkin' about?! I'm s'posed to run on your team here in Oi Raceco...

For cryin' out loud, girl, didja think I wouldn't notice?! I can see that you don't wanna be here in your heart of hearts. I'm old, not blind.

You want to go to Tracen, right? Hidin' your true desires doesn't suit you, girl.

If you're a true Edo girl, you'll take on the Twinkle Series, show 'em what the downtown's made of, and become a racing sensation there!

Ch-Chief...

He's right, you know! No matter where you're runnin', we'll be cheerin' you on!

Show 'em how we do things downtown! Turn that Twinkle stage upside down!

YEEEAH! INARI! INARI! INARI! INARI!

Guys...

...Tsk, wipe that gloomy look off your face. Go, you've got transfer paperwork to fill out!

You've already got a trainer ready to scout you... And I think we both know they had something to do with your victory today.

Chief... Yeah. Yeah... you're right!

Hey, hey, hey, guess who's ready to rumble!

The downtown girl ready to throw down! Starting today, Edo girl Inari is takin' on all of Tracen Academy! ...Wazzup?

Just Inari's fine. Full names are for strangers, and no way I'd take on the road ahead with someone I don't trust! Got that, Boss?

You bet! This sparky Oi racer's gonna set fire to the Twinkle Series!

Howzat for speed, Boss? Another record crushed to bits!

All we did was add a teensy bit more weight to my gym routine, and I'm already seein' gains... Hehe, aren't I amazin'?

And when I was runnin', I felt like my speed kinda leveled off, but then I remembered what you said about goin' too hard, too fast!

Sure 'nough, soon as I eased up on the gas a bit, everythin' just started comin' together! You're a genius, Boss!

Haha, c'mon, don't be so shy! Doesn't hurt to brag a little. When the weather's nice, ya say so, don'tcha?

I got my powerful run from Oi, and now I'm refinin' it here at Tracen... Ahhh, I really got the best of both worlds, didn't I?!

Hm? Oh, my old teammates told me he's doin' fine. I haven't really contacted him myself.

I mean, if I called him too much, he'd probs just say, "Ya already left the nest, quit chirpin' in my ear!" and hang up.

He gave me the push I needed, so now I gotta fly on my own! And I'm gonna soar as high as the festival fireworks!

With that... I'm goin' for another lap!

Pretty sure ya already know this, Boss, but I'm serious about racin'. No way I would come all the way to Tracen without a roarin' fire in my heart.

That's why I don't want no lukewarm trainin'! Throw caution to the wind and throw all the gas ya got on this fire!

Inari One doesn't hesitate. She charges in full speed ahead, her banner flyin' high!

The Twinkle Series... Winnin' big there will turn me into a REAL sensation!

Huff, huff, huff... Phew... Ehehe, how'dja like that, Boss?

No need to thank me! Not like I did anythin' special anyways.

Oh? Wazzup, Boss? Ya got one serious look on your fa...

Huh?

Haha, where'd that come from?! Ya sure know how to put a smile on my face!

But I getcha! Don't worry, once I'm through, all of Japan will be lookin' to you for scoutin' advice!

Heh... Glad ya scouted me, huh? Ya got high hopes... or maybe ya just trust me? Hehe.

(No doubt about it, I'm stronger than before... And I'm sure soon enough, I'll be stronger still.)

I promise, Chief, my old team... and even you, Boss! I'm gonna run faster and further than anyone else!

I'll keep runnin' and runnin'... And if anythin' gets in my way, I'll blow it to pieces!

Boss, fancy seein' you here! Wazzup? Doin' some shoppin'?

Ya see, my old teammates are comin' for a visit soon, so I'm lookin' for spots to take 'em. Gotta make their trip worthwhile.

But man, talk about options! Every place I go is just as stylin' as the last!

...That's it! You've got a good eye for stuff, right? You got any fav spots? Mind takin' me to see 'em?

Whoa, thanks a million! I knew I could count on you, Boss!

The hell's with this fancy parfait?! There's even flowers on it... Ohhh, is this what they call "aesthetic"?

Oho! Everyone's walkin' around in their bathing suits! And someone over there is dancin'... It's just like a festival!

Oh, a pool hall, huh? I've watched a few games before, so let's see if I can win in one shot!

Yeah, this place is pretty stylish too. ...Oh, whazzat over there?

Be right back, I'm gonna go check this out!

I told you, it was broken when I got home! Can't you just let me exchange it?

But sir, it wasn't broken when we wrapped it up for you to take home. Um... is it possible you bumped it on the way back?

Huh?! The hell are you?! Mind your own business and scram! Or maybe... you wanna take this schmuck's place and...

Whoa-ho there, big guy! Gotta say, I like your spunk! Ya look like you're ready to trade punches!

Sounds like you got some complaints. But ya know what they say... Actions speak louder than words! C'mon, I say you settle this the old-fashioned way!

And the loser can't go cryin' home to Mommy, got it? Now, whatcha thinkin'? A foot race? Or maybe...

W-wait, are you suggesting we fight?

What, ya worried or somethin'? Don't sweat it, I'll be your ref! I'll make sure you settle this fair and square!

I-I'm not looking for a fight. I just, ah, urgh... Guess I did lose my temper there...

Izzat so? Guess I'll have to wait to ref a street brawl! Sorry for misunderstandin'. You'll forgive me, right?

...Um, my bad. I bought this as a gift for my girlfriend, you see. Seeing it all busted up just set me off.

I owe you all an apology... Sorry. And, miss... thanks for stopping me.

Wow, Boss, puttin' yourself in the middle of that spat sure took guts!

Ya coulda just ignored 'em, but ya did the right thing!

Aw, c'mon, you're embarrassin' me! Hehe, not that I mind hearin' that from you.

Hm? What's up? Why're you starin' like that? There something on my face?

Hehe, I was wondering why you looked so serious...

But you're talkin' to THE Inari One! And that should be my line!

You're too nice, ya know that, Boss? I get wantin' to help, but ya didn't have to do it alone.

You're thinkin' 'bout what woulda happened if that guy tried fightin' me, right? Well, my chances in a fight are a lot better than yours.

I mean, I'm an Umamusume, ya know! I woulda knocked that punk into next week!

When you were lost, you had me help you out, right? And today, you helped me out by showin' me around.

I'm only sayin' this one more time, so listen up, You don't gotta do stuff alone!

If ya can, why not ask an expert for their assistance? There's a right tool for every job, right?

Boss, ya don't gotta be so serious... Ah, looks like the sun's callin' it a day. We should do the same!

(I get that you're as earnest as they come, Boss. Trust me, I know better than anyone.)

(But wow, that attitude sure did get you in trouble today! Hehe, I better keep my eye on you, or else!)

Ya know, I think I'll tell the Oi girls about today! Let 'em know ya gave me a personal tour!

Surprised, Boss? Well, I'm just gettin' warmed up! C'mon, gimme the next exercise already!

...Oh, right. There's a festival and fireworks tonight! Hehe, I gotta show the locals how we party in Edo!

Hm? Wait, what about you? If I'm free, you should be too, right?

Hmmm... Well, that's a problem. I thought I'd be goin' with you, so I didn't invite any of my friends!

Yeah, but if you're busy with work, I guess I can go by myself...

Oh, really? Hehe, thanks a lot! Anyway, let's meet up later tonight!

See ya!

(Geez, Boss... you weren't gonna skip another break, were ya?)

Hehe, I'm gonna make sure you feel extra relaxed today!

Whoa-ho, get a load of this place! Hnngh! Do ya feel that?! The passion?! Now this is a festival!

Haha, oooh yeah! Ready for another crime spree, Boss? Let's show these festival games what we're made of!

Whoooa! Don'tcha just love the way fireworks rattle through your whole body?! Just makes ya wanna SCREEEAM, don't it?! I know I do!

HEY, BOSS! CAN YA HEAR ME?!

Haha! C'mon, it feels good to let it all out! Now, one more time! OOOH YEEEAAAHHH!

Hehe, there ya go!

(Man... Even I'm gettin' worked up! Well, at least I can rest assured knowin' Boss got a brea...)

Huh?

Wh-what are ya sayin'? Answerin' people's hopes and dreams is what I'm all about! Sure it can be heavy, but...

...

Wh-what the heck? It's almost like...

(The one workin' overtime... was me.)

I swear, Boss... You're just full of surprises.

(Not gonna lie, I was not expectin' Boss to say that. But weirdly...)

(I feel... lighter somehow. Like I just got into a bath at the perfect temperature.)

For cryin' out loud, girl, didja think I wouldn't notice?! I can see that you don't wanna be here in your heart of hearts. I'm old, not blind.

If you're a true Edo girl, you'll take on the Twinkle Series, show 'em what the downtown's made of, and become a racing sensation there!

(Guess I have taken on a lot. I don't exactly wanna disappoint Chief, after all.)

He's right, you know! No matter where you're runnin', we'll be cheerin' you on!

Show 'em how we do things downtown! Turn that Twinkle stage upside down!

(Same goes for the folks back home supporting me. Gotta show 'em a runner filled with hometown pride, don't I?)

(I guess it's true...)

YEEEAH! INARI! INARI! INARI! INARI!

(I really have been... carryin' this burden all on my own.)

Heh... Being this dense doesn't suit me. Not one bit.

Guess my eyes were a bit too focused on the prize. Can't believe I made ya worry about me like that.

We're a team, so I needa act like it, right?

Hehe, you're somethin' else, Boss! Ya could make a girl fall in love with that kinda consideration.

Whoa, look, look! They're firin' off the big boys now!

(If the boss and I carry this weight together, the fireworks we make will be even bigger!)

(Then the cheers we get won't just be your basic yippees or yays. They'll be more like...)

WOOOHOOO! HELL YEAH!