A casually made vow (3200)

But who could have guessed those brats would suddenly do something like that?

It looked premeditated. Or had jealousy or some earlier falling-out made them gang up on her?

Zhou Yuang's blood pressure shot up. He clenched his fists, wondering whether he should tell the little Uma Musume's parents about this later.

It might be a hassle, and he might be sticking his nose where it didn't belong, but Zhou Yuang felt he wouldn't be able to sleep tonight if he did nothing.

"...So when will your parents be back?"

"I... I don't know."

The little Uma Musume shook her head. She didn't know when she could return to her parents' warm embrace. All she knew was that she should stay at the temple fair and wait for them to come back.

"Now that's a real problem."

If he let her go back alone, she might run into them again. And those brats he had slapped might do something even worse, taking their anger out on her...

Then I'd better take some responsibility.

Looking at the little Uma Musume, her face red from crying and her whole demeanor as soft and squishy as a black sesame daifuku, Zhou Yuang decided that letting her leave wasn't an option.

What if she got into trouble again? Besides...

Zhou Yuang sighed as he looked at the two ears drooping on top of her head.

Bare ears were no good for an Uma Musume. She needed an ear accessory.

Since he was going to keep her company anyway, he might as well buy her a cheap one.

I came here to make money. How did I end up losing it instead...? I'll get her parents to reimburse me later.

As for giving it to her for free?

*You've got to be kidding. I'm a