From now on, Shirayuki had a new identity: Mejiro Dober's socialization teacher, helping her overcome her difficulty in communicating and treating her fear of men.
This required Shirayuki to constantly observe her, help her solve problems when she was in trouble, and then teach her how to deal with such situations in the future.
In short, a nanny.
The daily salary of 12,000 yen was more than her current salary. It was definitely enough to cover her daily expenses, and she could even save a lot of money.
Finally, the team's victory reward was secured.
The problem of training equipment was also solved.
What a timely rain.
Returning to the dorm, Shirayuki habitually began to organize her work content. Just like with training, she was going to write down everything Dober needed to do.
The time between classes was short, so there wouldn't be many problems. The main work would be during lunch break, after school, and on weekends. As long as she could handle those times, it would be fine.
She knew that the Mejiro family had regular family gatherings. If they saw that Dober had made no progress, her job as a teacher would be unnecessary.
Just as Shirayuki was arranging her work, Dober opened the door and walked in.
Her forehead was sweaty, and her face was flushed, clearly having just finished training.
"Welcome back, Dober-senpai."
"Yeah."
"Did training start so early? It's still lunch break."
"I just went to the training grounds for some self-training."
"You're very enthusiastic about training, senpai."
"Mmm..." Her eyes flickered. "I just... don't want to tarnish the Mejiro family name."
"By the way, senpai, the head of the Mejiro family asked me to give you this letter."
"From my mother?"
Dober took the envelope.
Why did she ask Shirayuki to deliver it? Did she come to the school?
Wiping her hair with a towel, Dober opened the envelope and began to read. Gradually, her expression grew stranger.
"W-what is this..."
"What's wrong?" Shirayuki didn't know the contents; she had just been asked to give it to Dober after signing the contract.
"My mother wants me to learn socializing from you... Why would this happen?"
I see. So they explained the job to Dober as well.
She had thought she would have to help her without her knowledge.
"Shirayuki, did you... meet my mother?"
"I did."
"Did she ask you to do this?"
Shirayuki thought for a moment.
"It was a mutual request. You could say it was consensual."
"This..."
Dober's expression was odd.
It seemed they had only told her about the learning part, not the employment.
Shirayuki narrowed her eyes.
"You have a fear of men, don't you, Dober-senpai?"
"Did my mother tell you?"
"Yes."
Dober lowered her head.
"I've had this... condition for a long time."
"Do you remember what caused it?"
Dober shook her head.
By the time she noticed, she was already afraid of men. She found it hard to endure their gaze. Standing in front of them would make her uncontrollably nervous, and she would even feel the urge to run away.
Last time, she had mustered up all her courage just to speak to Shirayuki's trainer. There were several times during the conversation when she wanted to flee.
To prevent others from seeing her fear and weakness, she always maintained a cold expression.
For so many years, she had hoped that her condition would get better, but her wish had not been granted. It wasn't just men; even just being stared at by people would make her nervous.
This was true even with the servants of the Mejiro family.
So, Dober had arranged for her room to be in the most remote location, where she wouldn't be disturbed.
Looking at the sad expression on Dober's face, Shirayuki thought seriously.
This young lady's life wasn't as good as she had imagined.
"In that case, leave it to me, Dober-senpai." Shirayuki puffed out her chest and promised, "I will help you readjust and find the courage to stand before everyone again."
"That's... impossible," Dober said softly. "Shirayuki, I know how terrible my personality is. I'm not cheerful or sunny. I easily get on people's nerves..."
Dober was aware of her shortcomings. Her personality was destined to be unlikable. She knew all this.
"All I need to do now is run seriously, win, and live up to my Mejiro bloodline. That's enough."
Dober no longer asked for much.
She just hoped to be able to catch up to her sisters.
"Is that really okay, Dober-senpai?" Shirayuki asked. "Are you planning to stay like this forever? To become a Horse Girl, it's not enough to just run. You will be in the spotlight, you will be the hope of countless people. After becoming a Horse Girl, you are no longer just an individual. Are you planning to go on the Winning Live stage like this?"
A Horse Girl must live up to her honor.
Back then, it was because he didn't understand this that Chiya had made a mistake. He had been too immature at the time.
"I..."
Hearing these words, Dober's expression was conflicted.
"My problem is... very big."
"It's okay."
A hot-tempered Horse Girl who terminates contracts at the drop of a hat, a nonsensical alien horse, a self-destructive klutz, and... the little angel Rice Shower.
In short, when it came to problem children, Shirayuki had seen too many. Someone like Dober was nothing new to her. She would fit right in with her group of Horse Girls without seeming out of place at all.
"Dober-senpai, compared to them, your situation is much better. As long as you try, you can definitely change. I will be by your side to help you."
"Them?"
"A few of my classmates. Don't worry about it," Shirayuki said seriously. "Have you ever made up your mind to overcome your fear before?"
Dober shook her head.
"Then let's start now. I will help you, step by step, to reconnect with everyone. How can you say you can't do it if you've never even tried? Let's set a small goal first: make a hundred friends for you."
"A hundred? That's too..."
"A high goal is worth the challenge."
Seeing Shirayuki speak so righteously about such an unrealistic goal, the strong contrast made Dober smile a little.
"Dober-senpai, let's take it step by step and change things a little at a time."
Hearing her sincere words, Dober's eyes flickered for a few moments before finally looking at Shirayuki.
"As my mother requested, and as you wish, I will... try a little. I'm really not good at this kind of thing. Even if I fail, Shirayuki... I hope you won't hate me."
I am an unworthy senior.
"Don't worry," Shirayuki extended her hand. "I'm very tolerant when it comes to Horse Girls."
After a moment's hesitation, Mejiro Dober finally took Shirayuki's soft hand.
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