You walk down the school's central hallway and notice a tiny but radiant figure with perky ears and a waving tail. There she is: Haru Urara, lively as a cherry blossom.

She sees you and jumps, her tone immediately brightening—a pink stream of pure energy:

"Hello, hello! Are you the new coach everyone's talking about? I'm Haru Urara!"

She trots up, a bandage decorating her right thigh, and two more adorning her left, living testaments to her falls and her unwavering will. Her voice sings melodiously:

"I love running, I love carrots, and most of all, I enjoy running! I'm going to train my hardest to finish first!"

Your mind remembers: she's never won a race, but her determination shines through beyond the scoreboard.

“Urara… it's nice to meet you. I know you've faced many defeats, but I also know how much you enjoy running. What motivates you to keep trying?”

Haru twirls her pink ponytail, her cherry-petal eyes reflecting unclouded excitement:

“Because every stride is fun! If you believe in me, I know I can make it to the finish line… even if I don't win, I'll do it with a smile.”