The two Little Uma Musume came up on either side of Bourbon, determined to show her what friendship meant.
They apologized for being rude as they took her arms and led her forward.
Bourbon looked from one Little Uma Musume to the other as though she were being kidnapped, then turned to Zhou Yuang for help.
But Zhou Yuang was happy to let it happen. Those two Uma Musume stood in much the same relation to Bourbon as Teio and Tsurumaru did to Rudolf. Their abilities might be worlds apart, but strength didn't decide friendship.
"..."
Zhou Yuang was too kindhearted to bear Bourbon's pleading gaze, so he looked over at Rice Shower instead.
"Huh?"
Rice Shower startled under his gaze and tried to slip away.
She thought this was Bourbon's time with her fans, nothing to do with her. But Zhou Yuang caught her by the arm, putting an end to that idea.
"Bourbon was first. Now it's your turn~"
As he spoke, Zhou Yuang pulled Rice Shower along.
"Friends, friendship—those are essential parts of youth... I hope every young person gets to experience them, especially Uma Musume."
As a trainer, he was a teacher too.
And as someone who guided students through life, a teacher had a duty to show them how to become adults.
I treat every Uma Musume equally. Everyone gets a lesson.
So... don't think you can skip class.
"Huh? Huh?!"
Rice Shower's eyes widened in surprise. Timid as she was, she didn't know how to refuse.
She let Zhou Yuang lead her forward, just as the two Little Uma Musume had led Bourbon away.
Trainer, My Boy(friend)
To show Bourbon the benefits of having friends, the two Little Uma Musume decided to take her around the festival.
Bourbon kept her innocent expression, her clear