"Sakurajima-senpai—"
Emilia's lifeless eyes, dulled by passively accepting criticism, lit up the instant she saw Mai-senpai.
It seemed she knew that Su Yang was unaware of their relationship.
Mai explained to Su Yang, "We're with the same agency. So I'll help where I can."
I see.
"So that's how it is..."
Roswar seemed to have calmed down somewhat.
But Su Yang watched him calmly.
Roswar in the Original work had been very good at acting, and considering his personality and the expression on his face now—
His earlier scolding of Ram was very likely just an act.
That was right.
It was all for Sakurajima Mai to see.
Because—
Roswar had only started scolding Ram after noticing Mai standing at the door.
And after that, he had carefully taken in the scene inside the room.
Emilia's costume was wet—yes, it was wet—but the extent of it did not match how long the Sakura Group members Su Yang had encountered had been out.
So the odds that this was a setup were very high.
The purpose was to make Mai-senpai help Emilia.
Emilia was a newcomer. If she could gain the favor or guidance of a senior, it would be greatly beneficial for her future. And someone like Mai was a veteran with ten years of experience. If she stepped in to help, it would send many signals to others.
In other words—
Roswar had set a trap for Mai, creating the impression that Emilia was miserable and being bullied, so that Mai would take the initiative to mentor her.
"Looks like this is the only way," Roswar said with what seemed like a sigh. "You absolutely cannot make this kind of mistake again."
"I understand," Ram said, lowering her head deeply.
Roswar then walked out.
"Sorry for causing you trouble."