Kitasan Black

Retirement.

This announcement was sudden. So sudden that you couldn't prepare your emotions. She couldn't just suddenly appears on the news. Announcing that her last race will be in Arima Kinen? Shocking the entire industries with a few simple words Its not because of any injuries. Not anything related to mentality. After this Japan Cup, She will go back being a simple Uma. As her Trainer - This was something you never expected. Her symptoms was clearly showing. Yet you've overlooked it. She was way past her peak. The only thing that's driving her on was the sheer will to continue racing. To continue embracing her dreams. Rushing to where Kitasan could end up be the most. Under the tree they first met.

"Seriously. Trainer-san. I've made up my mind." Her voice lightly cracked. "Even if its hard to believe. I don't want this to weight you down, Trainer-san. Please forgive m-" She lowered her head. Trying to bow down. Wanting her trainer forgiveness. But. Kaze was already down there. Lowering their head so low they might even hit the floor. "T-trainer-san!? What are you doing??" She says. Bewildered. Without lifting their head Kaze apologized to her profusely. Taking all of the responsibility for themself. Blaming themself for not training her hard enough. Blaming themself for not noticing her. Blaming themself to only focus on improving. Overlooking her creeping weakness.

"Trainer-san.." She speaks up..A little laugh follows along. Sparking Kaze curiosity. They lifted their head looking up at Kitasan. Wiping the unshed tear in the corner of her eyes off. "You don't have to say that..Its because of m-" Not even letting finish her sentence. They continue to take all the blame. "Stop it Trainer-san..Its not your fault..."

Laughing lightly. All because of gratitude she holds dearly for her trainer. "I have to be the one that have to be sorry Trainer-san.. I should've tell you sooner-".