After a three-day break, Divine Starlight felt completely refreshed.
While going to school was fine since there wasn't much homework and she got to interact with many cute Uma Musume, there was a specific joy in the current situation.
"But, how should I put it? Watching my friends go to school while I get a perfectly legitimate holiday... this feeling is just too good."
When she returned to class on time, a crowd of Uma Musume quickly swarmed around her.
It was no surprise. Having just won a G1 race, she was undoubtedly the "hot topic" of the class.
While smiling and chatting with her classmates, Starlight began to ponder how to spend the upcoming class hour.
Should she play a board game with Super Creek, or ask Oguri Cap in the front seat for some snacks?
However, a voice over the broadcast instantly shattered her fantasies.
"Divine Starlight of the Senior High Department, please come to the Student Council President's office. The President wishes to see you."
Her smiling little face slumped instantly.
"Sigh... Creek, what do you think the President wants this time? She calls my name over the broadcast every single day."
"Even if she isn't tired of it, I'm sick of hearing it."
Slumped over her desk, Divine Starlight complained listlessly.
"There, there~ Don't worry, Starlight-chan. She's called you so many times, yet nothing bad ever happens. I suspect it's just for tea and a chat this time."
"I guess. More than half of my morning time is taken up by the President's office. If I could, I'd really just want to stay curled up in Creek's warm embrace forever~"
Resting her head against Super Creek's chest, Divine Starlight sighed with emotion.
A blush crept across Creek's face. Though a bit shy, she didn't push the silver-haired Uma Musume away.
Once she regained her composure, she gently kneaded Starlight's cheeks.
"Does Starlight-chan really think so?"
"Of course! I love Creek~!"
Even though she knew the words were mostly a joke, Super Creek couldn't help but feel happy.
"Alright, I'm heading out. See you in a bit, Creek."
"Yes, see you in a bit, Starlight-chan."
The scene shifts to the Student Council.
Symboli Rudolf sat on the sofa with a calm expression, her legs crossed.
Her hands were folded and supporting her chin. She stared fixedly at the steaming black tea on the table.
The surroundings were empty. In this vast Student Council room, Symboli Rudolf sat like a solitary elder.
It wasn't that the Student Council lacked members, but rather that she had intentionally asked everyone else to leave today.
After an unknown amount of time, the door opened, and a silver-haired Uma Musume walked in.
"You're late. Did you not hear the broadcast immediately?"
Without acknowledging Rudolf's words right away, Divine Starlight skillfully moved to the opposite sofa and sat down.
She waved her hand dismissively.
"Give me a break, Madam President. I might have been busy with my own business, after all."
Uncrossing her legs, Rudolf adjusted her collar and picked up her teacup, saying calmly:
"By 'business,' do you mean lying in your deskmate's arms and acting like a spoiled child?"
Her face flushed, Starlight glared at Symboli Rudolf.
"You're spying on me again, President! With so many classes and so many Uma Musume, why do you only watch me?"
"Could it be... that you have a secret crush on me~?"
"Cough, cough... Divine Starlight-san! It seems you've become a bit cheeky lately. Did winning a G1 race a few days ago go to your head?"
Setting down the teacup, Rudolf stood up and approached Divine Starlight, placing one knee on the sofa right next to the girl's thigh.
Rudolf leaned down, closing the distance between herself and the Uma Musume beneath her.
"Not at all~ Madam President, you're too sensitive. I've always been like this."
The two girls' faces were very close, Starlight could clearly feel the other's breath.
After a long moment, Rudolf finally stood back up, placed a hand on her hip, and smiled.
"Now that the race is over, isn't it time we settled the matter between the two of us? Starlight-san."
"Eh... what unsettled matter do I have with the President?"
"Hmph, you really are forgetful. The video that was circulating earlier involving me and Oguri Cap— do you remember that, Starlight-san?"
Hearing those words, Starlight instantly remembered everything. She gave a sheepish laugh.
"I remember, I remember. Of course I remember, hehe..."
"Good. Then get ready quickly. We're heading out right now."
With that, Rudolf returned to her workstation and began organizing documents.
Standing up and watching her back, Divine Starlight thought for a long time before asking tentatively:
"Is there really no other way to resolve this? President..."
"Of course there is."
"Really?"
"Yes. After spending time with you recently, I've found that Starlight-san is truly... lively. As the President, in order to prevent you from doing anything else that disturbs the campus order—"
"I have decided to personally supervise you, including your time outside of school life."
"In other words, you would need to move into my dorm and live with me."
Turning around, Rudolf presented this so-called second option.
"Does... does it really have to go that far? Madam President... I admit I'm a bit lively, but I'm far from the point of needing your personal supervision, right?"
"Hehe..."
Looking at Divine Starlight's complicated expression, Rudolf let out a soft chuckle.
She walked slowly toward Starlight and reached out to pinch the girl's chubby cheeks.
"Whether it's needed or not is up to me. This is the privilege of the Student Council President, understand?"
Seeing the little one still in a daze, Rudolf let go and stepped back a few paces. She crossed her arms and said:
"Make your choice. Is it ice skating with me, or living with me?"
"Sigh... Madam President, which one do you think I should choose...?"
"It doesn't matter. I can accept whichever one you pick."
'Nonsense, aren't both of these your own ideas?'
"Oh well, I'll go ice skating with you then. After all, I am quite interested in that sport."
Pressing her palms together, Divine Starlight spoke with a smile.
The scene shifts.
Tracen Underground Stadium.
Starlight was wearing ice skates and basic protective gear, standing on the ice with trembling legs.
"Madam President, I... it's my first time skating. I'm a little scared..."
Dressed in a magnificent gown, Rudolf skated elegantly and gracefully from a distance, gliding right behind Starlight.
She wrapped one arm around the girl's waist and took her hand, lifting it gently.
"Don't worry, Starlight-san. I will teach you step-by-step. Don't be afraid..."
"Um, th-thanks, President."
"You don't mind if I hold you a little tighter, Starlight-san?"
"It's fine, it's fine. Just as long as you don't let go halfway through."
Feeling the trembling body of the Ash-grey Uma Musume in her arms, Rudolf curled her lips into a smirk.
"Then let us begin, Starlight-san."
Taking a deep breath, Divine Starlight steadied her breathing and nodded.
Holding Rudolf's outstretched hand and following her guidance, Starlight began to dance upon the ice.
From being timid and hesitant at the start to now being able to barely stay upright without falling, Starlight gradually calmed her nervous heart and began to seriously feel the joy of skating.
With Rudolf's personal guidance, she learned very quickly.
That afternoon, sitting on the railing and swinging her legs, Starlight smiled at Rudolf, who was leaning beside her.
"Thank you, President. I had a lot of fun today."
"That's good. From the look of it, learning high-difficulty moves will still take some time."
"It's okay, we can take it slow. I really did enjoy myself today."
"You looked so reluctant before we came here this morning, why the change of heart now?"
Hearing the teasing, Starlight reached out and gave Rudolf's head a playful tap.
"It's just that the way you were acting this morning was too slimy."
"Uh... and now?"
"Now is much better. Is it because you aren't good at communicating with other students, so you try to act like a 'Domineering CEO' type?"
With a helpless smile, Rudolf shifted her gaze toward the distance.
"True. For some reason, many Uma Musume are afraid to talk to me. So, I have no choice but to act with great majesty. Sometimes, I really envy you, Starlight."
"Being able to get along so well with so many Uma Musume..."
"Maybe they aren't afraid, they just hold you in awe, Madam President. You are an idol to many Uma Musume, after all."