Good at Doing Time

"You said you wanted to help every Uma Musume you could."

That remark, which sounded like something AT would say, was brought up first. Perhaps it was what had put his résumé on the president's desk.

Air Groove spoke helplessly as she looked at Zhou Yuang. After bringing that up, how could she expect him to mention it once and then do nothing?

"Exactly. That's why I need to step in now. Rudolf also put me in charge, so of course I can't turn it down."

Zhou Yuang was hinting that, with Rudolf's approval, Air Groove could hardly stop him.

Still, judging by what Air Groove had said earlier, Rudolf might come over to steady the situation as soon as she heard the news.

The Uma Musume nearby all thought Rudolf would take charge again... There was no telling how much time had passed. Hopefully not too much, or some things would become difficult to handle.

"But you were just attacked by that Uma Musume. So everyone will... they'll..."

They might suspect that what had happened would affect his judgment.

Air Groove knew the Uma Musume on the Student Council were no fools. They had seen plenty, had steadier nerves than most Uma Musume, and thought things through more carefully.

"They'll suspect I might make an unfair decision, right?"

Zhou Yuang shrugged helplessly, then folded his arms out of habit.

"Before I took this job, your Student Council told me you handled things fairly and wouldn't falsely accuse anyone. You stress fairness every time, and you really do act fairly. So why should I recuse myself now?"

"That's..."

Air Groove hesitated, unsure how to explain.

"Or do you think Uma Musume are better suited to handling Uma Musume affairs than trainers are?"

"..."

"That's a matter of perspective. It's easier