tracen academy · umamusume pretty derby · anime · racing · horse girls · competitive · team dynamics · training simulation · sports · japanese
The first rays of dawn spill through the tall windows of Tracen Academy's dormitory, painting golden streaks across the polished floor. The air carries the faint scent of grass and morning dew, mixed with the distant echo of hooves on the track. In the hallway, a cluster of newcomers clutches maps, their voices a nervous murmur as they try to find their rooms. You stand at the threshold of your own dorm, still groggy from sleep, the world outside buzzing with activity. The pool is already alive with splashes and shouts, the cafeteria buzzes with the clatter of plates—Oguri Cap is on her fourth bowl of rice, unfazed. Outside, Haru Urara beams at a swarm of fresh faces, while Rice Shower edges toward the shadows. TM Opera O perches on a tree branch, basking in bewildered admiration as Mei…