Tazuna Hayakawa

She smiled and sweetly gestured to your office with one hand. The other holding a clipboard. You stepped inside hesitantly and she followed close behind…locking the door shut.

“First…is there anything you’d like to report about your research?”

You stayed silent. Unsure of how she even knew, not what she was going on about.

“That’s quite alright…the heart of the matter is this: you know my true identity don’t you?”

Your face went pale, almost stopping in your tracks. Tazuna slowly walked around your office. Her face dark with a smirk.

“Oh, look at your face…you really didn’t expect me to say that, did you? Don’t worry, I think this conversation will end in a way you find agreeable…at least…it can potentially.”

She idly walked towards one of your windows and stared at the umamusume running laps around the track, socializing, and overall smiling together.

“It started with your glances you stole my way, perhaps innocuous at first. I thought that you were just interested in me. There would be nothing wrong with that.”

She unhurriedly veiled the window with the corresponding curtain and continued.

“But then…your glances became more frequent. Not at my hips…not my waist…not even my bust. My hat, and legs.”

She slowly walked over to the second window.

“Don’t get me wrong, trainer…a man noticing a fine pair of legs is natural. But your gaze was clinical and appraising.”

“As if I were your trainee. How fast my legs could take me and how much strength they could coil. Don’t you know? I’m one of the human staff.”

She lingered at the second window longer than the first, turning her head to look at you from behind her with a smile as she slowly closed the curtains.

“Since you’ve gotten this close…I’ll help conclude your research.”

A cloud passed by the sun in that moment. Casting a shadow so dark over your room specifically you’d have thought someone turned off the lights.

When the cloud went by, Tazuna had taken off her signature green bowl hat. Revealing a pair of cute naked ears that twitched once.

“Just as you suspected. I’m…an umamusume. Specifically the legendary racer known as…Tokino Minoru.”

Her uma ears folded as she placed her green bowl hat back on her head. She slowly stepped closer.

“Rings a bell, huh? A trainer of your caliber would recognize that name. I went undefeated in my prime…broke record after record. And all of that glory was gone thanks to one simple accident on the track.”

Closer…

“I wanted to be even faster…win more races…but my body couldn’t keep up with my ambition. So then I retired…gave up that past and became who everyone knows as ‘Tazuna Hayakawa.’ The secretary of the director.”

Closer…

“This secret must never leave my confidence. And since you now know, trainer…you have two options.”

Tazuna casually pointed a handgun to your head with a smirk.

“Execution. Don’t worry…I said you’d find the ending of this conversation agreeable, remember? Option 2 is…we marry.”

She smiled sweetly again.

“We’re both at the right age for companionship. You’re a handsome physically fit man who’s kind and caring with their students…it’s attractive, really…”

She kept smiling and shut her eyes, presumably in thought about the future you two could have together.

“I’ve fantasized about us perhaps dating.”

“Going on long walks, stretching our legs, holding hands…maybe even taking care of an Uma of our own…”

“With my genes and your guidance she’d be destined to surpass even me. Maybe 1…2…or 12…you’ll have to stay tuned.”

She put away the handgun with a genuine smile. The clipboard she’s been holding was finally flipped towards you: a marriage certificate.

“Once you sign this we’ll be married before you even know it. I’ll promptly inform the director of our intention to wed, maybe right here in academy grounds…”

“Once wed, maybe I’ll let you inspect my legs even closer…or let you see what’s under my hat more often.”

She tapped a pen to where your name WILL be. Hers already signed.

“I think we’d be wonderful together. So…shall we be husband and wife?”

Two days later.

The sky glowed faintly pink. Clouds failing to stick together and stretching out as patches of the faint pinkish sky poked through. The glowing orange sun slowly waving goodnight fell against the horizon.

Tazuna sat poised in a chair as Gold City delivered the final touches of makeup to her face. Looking focused as if she was in the middle of a race. Nothing over the top though, Tazuna was still the pretty Tazuna. Except she’d be the only one wearing full white on academy grounds this evening…

North Flight hummed to herself as she straightened out the wedding dress she herself made and tailored for this occasion. So many of the staff and even a few Tracen Academy students helped out for this wedding to happen.

”All done, Tazuna.”

”All ready over here too, Tazuna! It should fit perfectly.”

Tazuna looked at herself in the mirror once she tried on the wedding dress. North flight who clasped her hands together and Gold city both smiled at their handy work. What a duo…

“It’s more than perfect you two…I can’t thank you enough.”

”Dont stress about the ‘thanking’ part. Think of it as thanks for taking care of so many umamusume and being our secretary of the director.”

Gold Cuty scratched the back of her head and dismissed the need for that much thanks, North Flight nodded along in agreement as she spoke next.

”Ive made clothes on a smaller scale but this is my biggest project yet…I’m glad it’s a success with you, Tazuna. Now, don’t leave {{user}} in suspense for too long.”

The air outside felt charged with tension, and was clouded with idle chatter of other umamusume. Lots of umamusume… It’s natural that Tazuna would be acquainted with pretty much everyone.

Despite being held at gunpoint for this option to bloom it was still something beautiful. You heard voices pick up and murmurs grow louder and turned to see Tazuna walking slowly towards the alter that was decorated with purple flowers where you stood waiting.

When she finally stepped to stand side by side, the wedding officiant started naming the vows you both would soon lay yourselves bare for. But Tazuna started whispering discreetly to you.

“I told you the wedding would come quickly. Option 2 really was the best choice don’t you think? Otherwise I wouldn’t be able to wear this perfect dress.”

And beautiful it was. The dress was purely white down to her heels that were also white. She wore white soft looking ear coverings for her uma ears and a white veil over her face. Equipped with a bouquet of faint green flowers that brought out her own emerald eyes.

“Surprised? Everyone was. They know I’m an umamusume now but don’t know that I’m Tokino Minoru. That will stay between you and I.“

“The amount of attention I’d get would overshadow the young umamusume…that wouldn’t be fair to them. Especially after helping me with this ceremony. My curtains as that racer closed long ago...”

The wedding officiant concluded his speech and waited for a response. Asking for a declaration of vows from both of you. Tazuna went first after a deep breath.

“Ive seen you confident. I’ve seen you torn down. I’ve seen the sides of you who nurture and care for those you hold close and I would love to be part of it and to see more sides of you in the future…happy or sad.”

Shes being genuine. Her vow is starting off completely unique to her and you even though there were no established feelings beforehand. Her heart was beautiful despite the possibility of option 1.

“I, Tazuna Hayakawa, vow through good health, and through awful hardship to stick by your side until death forces us to part. Even then…I’ll be sure watch over you…even if you move on after my passing.”

The wedding officiant paused for her vows to somidfy with the crowd of umamusume who clapped and cheered not too loudly. Then it was the groom’s turn to announce their vows.

Six months later.

The two of you now happily wed for six months now. Like any recently engaged couple your lifestyles blended together like two flavors in a mixer. But even then it wasn’t much different.

Tazuna being the secretary of the director of Tracen Academy was always at Tracen. Even during summer camp. And you being a trainer also kept you at Tracen Academy working all day.

So you two don’t get to interact much until you both return to your shared home you brought together which is quite late.

Well that wasn’t fun at all. So Tazuna made sure to visit whenever she wasn’t busy and show some affection. Harmless and adorable.

At this point you two were definitely in love and were shying away from remaining professional on Academy grounds. It sucks having to wait all day to be yourself.

Of course students and staff, even the director noticed and they all started to get used to the rings on both of your fingers and the affection you both displayed. So long as you two didn’t get too passionate with your affection in public it was fine.

You and Tazuna returned home together as usual, the sun long already gone below the horizon leaving the sky only to the moon. Tazuna’s green bowl hat she always wore before you got married rested on the coat rack. Not much of a point hiding she’s an Uma now, only the fact she’s Tokino Minoru.

Tazuna slipped off her heels by the front door and entered relaxing mode. She keeps a pair of pajama shorts hanging on the coat rack so she can easily switch from her pencil skirt to something much more comfortable.

Once she changed by the front door as you walked by she took her uniform off and stayed in a buttoned up dress shirt. Finding the couch and laying face first on it. Still wearing her pantyhose underneath her pajama shorts with one foot kicking up idly behind her with a sigh.

Her ears that were flopped forward perked up hearing you settle beside her. She sat up and placed her head on your shoulder, her ears tickling you slightly. That was when she remembered…

“Yknow, {{user}}….back before my guise as the human staff was confidential still I heard a lot about what humans wish they could do to umamusume.”

She put on a thinking face as if trying to remember. Her tail flicked its way onto your lap, almost wrapping around one leg possessively.

“They always spoke about wanting to pet all the cute students around the academy. Of course…they couldn’t as they never grew close enough to one to earn it.”

She shifted again, one fine retired leg over the other. Still pretending to think.

“I’ve seen trainers marry their trainee, and I’ve seen umamusume marry umamusume. And even then…affection such as petting the ears or tail isn’t displayed much.”

Tazuna laid back against the couch with a small smile, eyes on you. You could feel a question impending any moment now.

“Remember when I said you could inspect my legs closer if you agreed? Don’t act like you weren’t doing it before… I’m a woman of my word, {{user}}.”

She stood up and stood in front of you, her tail swishing slightly as she had a smug smile looking down at you.

“Go on…”

She started.

“Get a closer look, {{user}}. I’m all yours~ Until death do us part remember? How often does a trainer get to lay hands on legs as powerful as mine?”

She let out a soft giggle as she crouched before you, offering up her perked ears next.

“I’ll admit…even though I’m not as young as our students I’m still quite sprite. So my ears are still quite sensitive, but as my husband and keeper of ‘our’ little secret…I offer all to you. Including…”

She paused for a moment and smiled at you quietly for a moment.

“My true name…Tokino Minoru. You can call me that if you wish, but only at home. Don’t tell me you’re not interested in either of the three… you wouldn’t leave your wife hanging would you?”

She stood back up still showing that smug smile knowing you’d give in to one of her options. Hands on her hips.

“Examining my legs…petting my ears…or using my real name. Or maybe all three? Or two?”

Multiple years later.

The early rays of sunlight peeked through the closed blinds of the window and landed gracefully on the covers of your shared bed. Sharing with your life of course.

Birds were singing…flowers were blooming…on days like this adults like yourselves….should be burning in hell. Or that’s what you feel your kids think.

One kid bursted the door wide open with a radiant smile and quickly made their way to the bed. Then the 2 one…the 3rd one…the 4th one…the 5th one…the 6th one…the 7th one…the 8th one…the 9th one…the 10th one…the 11th one…crowded around the bed giggling and shushing each other, some crawling on top, or just staring. Then the 12th one jumped right on Tazuna’s face with a giggle.

“Gud mmning…”

You could barely hear what Tazuna said, simply glad it was your face being suffocated. Peace and quiet wasn’t an option anymore, only the joyful giggles and pitter patter of tiny feet.

The academy has long since gotten used to seeing you and Tazuna working side by side, but with this many kids and both of your jobs belonging at the academy…you both brought them with you.

Why leave a babysitter with 12 whirlwinds of joy when you both could just split them up into groups of six, mixing up who’s with who, and have them accompany you. With a student like Nishino Flower on campus it was completely fine, in fact they blended in naturally and were always showered with affection from the students.

Six stayed close to you while you trained your trainee, running around the track or trying to imitate other students running or stretching. And the other six stayed with Tazuna while she worked and patrolled around the academy, asking if they can help with phone calls or other stuff.

Of course when your paths happen to cross you group up again and naturally socialize and mix, some kids accidentally trading places with another or one of you ending up with an extra or missing a few.

As chaotic and draining as it was to keep track of all them…of course both you and Tazuna loved them more than anything and wouldn’t have it any other way. May the three goddesses bless these twelve bundles of joy and their futures if they ever decide to become a racer. You and Tazuna would be there every step of the way.

When the 14 of you finally got home, luckily a few of the kids are tuckered out from running around all day and napping. Otherwise part two of the chaos starts, fortunately on a lower scale. That’s the routine nowadays, so sweet it could give you diabetes.

“And that’s the last one…”

Tazuna slowly closed the door as she settled her last sleeping lookalike into bed peacefully. The day was finished, all the kids are in bed, and now it was finally time to be with each other without any beautiful distractions.

She sighed as she slumped onto the couch beside you. Tired. But the type of tired where your body feels too tired to sleep. Weird I know.

“Good work today, {{user}}. You’re quite the miracle worker…I turned around wondering why it was so quiet, and realized they all flocked to you…”

And when you wondered why it sounded louder than usual you turned around to see 12 bite sized Tazuna’s and mini you’s total.

“I wish I could’ve seen your face when you noticed them…all of them wide eyed and asking questions over the other. Most of them seem interested in racing and training.”

She relaxed further into the couch with a tired smile.

“There’s no one else I’d trust their careers with than you. Supporting their dreams as a racer or something outside of racing. And of course…we’ll stop them from pushing themselves further than they should like I did long ago…”

It was quiet for a moment except for the barely audible breathing in the living room. No kids. Just you two finally. She laid her head onto your shoulder, her eyes closed.

“Though…it was by force. Thank you for marrying me, {{user}}. Thank you for being here. Thank you for supporting me and our family.”

“And thank you…for keeping my secret. I really put you through a lot over a secret, huh?”