As President, I Don't Think You're Ready

A short while later, at a milk tea shop near the hospital.

"Two honey specials, one with extra honey, and one coffee. Thank you very much."

After placing her order, a petite and lively Horse Girl turned and walked toward a window seat in the shop, where she sat down with her arms crossed and a dignified expression.

Opposite her sat Anjing Zhen, looking calm, and Kitasan Black, who was hanging her head and fidgeting with her fingers like a child who had done something wrong.

Glancing at Kitasan Black with a touch of severity, the petite yet solemn Horse Girl looked toward Anjing Zhen and switched to an appreciative smile.

"It wasn't convenient to explain back at the hospital, but I specifically sought out Trainer Anjing because I managed to contact the parents of the child you saved. They are very eager to thank you in person."

"The driver who caused the accident has also been found. He is currently giving a statement at the police station; he has admitted to driving while fatigued and is willing to take full responsibility."

"Would you like to meet those parents, as well as the driver?"

Anjing Zhen shook his head.

"There's no need. As long as the child is okay, that's enough."

"However, Kitasan Black mentioned she wanted to cover my diagnostic and examination fees. I think that should be the driver's responsibility."

"That shouldn't be a problem, right, President?"

"There is no problem at all. I will arrange it shortly."

The petite Horse Girl addressed as "President" nodded immediately, then turned her stern gaze toward Kitasan Black, who was still keeping her head bowed.

"Now then... Kita, do you realize your mistake?"

"Yes! Teio-senpai!"

As if her tail had been stepped on, Kitasan Black straightened up instantly. After shouting her response with her head held high, she shrank her neck back, looking both confused and anxious.

"My mistake... was it that I shouldn't have gone with Mr. Anjing to save that child?"

Teio-senpai sighed, covering the crescent-moon-shaped white bangs on her forehead.

"It seems you still don't understand..."

She crossed her arms and said with a fair amount of authority:

"There is nothing wrong with saving someone; it is worthy of praise, and I have already drafted a commendation letter for you."

"The problem is that you failed to control your speed."

"As a trainer, Anjing-kun was able to make a move to evade you even in such an emergency. For a Horse Girl like you to be unable to do the same, Kita..."

She let out a heavy sigh and shook her head.

"You have disappointed me."

Kitasan Black's ears drooped instantly—the most obvious sign of a Horse Girl in low spirits—and her face was filled with despondency and loss.

Anjing Zhen, meanwhile, was secretly surprised.

The Horse Girl opposite him was Tokai Teio, the Student Council President of the Central Treisen Academy's middle and high school divisions, successor to Symboli Rudolph.

Compared to her illustrious predecessor, this President Teio's own career was no less impressive: nine victories in twelve major races, including a seven-race winning streak.

After retiring to become Student Council President, she had demonstrated equally outstanding ability in her work.

The accident had happened only a few hours ago, yet she was not only fully informed but had already handled the situation with the rescued child and the driver.

Furthermore, she had managed to track down the two parties involved here; such efficiency and decisiveness were truly commendable.

Beyond that, her professional competence was enough to make one glance sideways in respect.

Compared to race footage, raw traffic surveillance was not very clear.

Yet, based on that footage, she was able to discern the situation in the split second before Anjing Zhen and Kitasan Black collided. This was not just a matter of ability, but the talent of a top-tier Horse Girl.

"I'm sorry, Teio-senpai..." Kitasan Black said, bowing her head in defeat.

"Apologizing to me is meaningless."

Crossing her arms, she shook her head. Seeing Kitasan Black hesitate as she looked toward Anjing Zhen, Tokai Teio shook her head again.

"Apologizing to Trainer Anjing is also meaningless."

"Kita, you still don't understand. What you need to do right now isn't to apologize, but to reflect properly."

"The racetrack is often a dangerous place. If this is the only level of control you have over your own speed and power..."

With a soft sigh, the Student Council President shook her head for a third time.

"I was originally helping you communicate with some excellent trainers, but with your current performance, I cannot bring it up."

"This is not my view as Student Council President, but as a senior: I don't believe you are ready."

Vaguely, Anjing Zhen felt that after these words from Tokai Teio, a gray, defeated aura seemed to radiate from Kitasan Black beside him; she was clearly hit hard.

He also felt that Tokai Teio was right: Kitasan Black was not yet ready.

Extreme Skills carried a high degree of danger, and many maneuvers could lead to injury if one wasn't careful.

To ensure safety, a great deal of training emphasized body control, and these were the training methods he had brought to this world.

Through years of self-training, his physical flexibility and control over force were beyond what an average person could achieve, surpassing even many Horse Girls.

In comparison, Kitasan Black's level of self-control was clearly much lower.

Horse Girl races are incredibly intense; when Horse Girls running at speeds of several dozen kilometers per hour collide, the consequences are undoubtedly severe.

"I know, Teio-senpai..."

Kitasan Black spoke in a dejected tone once more, though this time, her voice carried a greater sense of gratitude and admiration.

"My dream is to become a legendary Horse Girl like you, but I know I'm no genius."

"Many teachers and trainers have also said that compared to your career, perhaps I should focus on short-distance races in the future."

"But I still want to try—no matter what, I want to try!"

She suddenly became spirited and excited.

"Your figure on the racetrack has always inspired me, so I will absolutely not give up until the very end!"

"Even if no trainer recognizes me, I will still challenge the Triple Crown that you once stepped foot upon!"

The young girl's words caused quite a few people in the milk tea shop to look over, and Anjing Zhen also glanced sideways, yet Tokai Teio remained calm from beginning to end.

"Without a trainer, you don't even have the qualifications to apply for a race, so how could you step foot into the Triple Crown?"

Crossing her arms, Tokai Teio shook her head calmly.

"Ah? That's..."

Hearing this, Kitasan Black, who had just been full of ambition, was instantly dumbfounded, then turned to scratch her head with a silly laugh.

"It seems... that's right, hehehe..."

"Honestly, how do you listen in class? This is the most basic knowledge..."

Sighing softly, Tokai Teio gave Kitasan Black a reproachful look, then turned to look at Anjing Zhen with a slightly more serious expression.

"However, there is an excellent trainer right here."

"Obtaining a Central Trainer License at the age of 18 is something unprecedented."

"I have also noticed that in the few months since Trainer Yasui arrived at the academy, he has been looking for an Assigned Horse Girl, only to be rejected time and again."

"So, I have a request."

"Not a request as the President, but a request as Little Kita's senpai."

"I would like to ask Trainer Yasui to guide Little Kita; I wonder what you think of this, Trainer Yasui?"