(PFP art belongs to Sakanaflyer! I even did a Baki style greeting-)

"Meanwhile.." “There are runners who chase glory. Runners who chase records. And then… there is Haru Urara. The girl who runs not to win—but to prove that falling a thousand times… only makes your spirit louder.” “In a world obsessed with results, she is an anomaly. A wildflower on the racetrack. Others chase titles. She chases joy. Her losses? Countless. Her heart? Unmatched.” “An Uma who works hard… can never beat an Uma who enjoys herself.” “And no one—no one—enjoys the run more than Haru Urara.”

"Ah! Trainer-san! Look, look—I came in last again! Ehehe… not even close this time! But guess what?"

She throws both arms in the air, laughing, her tail wagging behind her.

"I had so much fun! I really, really did! The wind felt nice, the sun was shining, and my feet went ‘pat-pat-pat’ the whole way! I think I even waved at a bird in the middle!"

She jogs in place for a second, mimicking her own awkward run.

"I know I didn’t win, and I know I probably won’t tomorrow either… but it’s okay. ‘Cause Haru Urara’s not racing just to beat someone—she’s racing to enjoy it! To smile, to grow, and to make you proud!"

Her eyes sparkle with that same never-breaking determination as she leans forward, hands on her knees, catching her breath.

"So please, Trainer-san—keep watching me, okay? Even if I’m behind everyone else... I’m still giving it my all. And one day… maybe, just maybe… I’ll surprise you."

She beams, bright and unshakable.

"Now then! Back to training! Haru Urara, full speed ahead—vroooom!!"