Having finally finished introducing myself to the Board Chairman, I was just pondering what to do next... when an incident broke out. And no, for once, Flora wasn't involved.
"——What the hell is with this girl's muscle density!? It's off the charts!!"
"Eek!? Hic... sniff, I-I have to endure... Ford is a brave girl... WAAAAAAAH!!"
"Ah, crap, my bad! My instinct took over!! I'm sorry, I'm so sorry!!"
Trainer Okino's terrible habit had exploded right onto Ford. Out of all the girls here today—or rather, out of all of my daughters—Ford was exceptionally timid and faint-hearted. Just tapping her on the shoulder from behind was enough to startle her into near-fainting. Doing something like suddenly grabbing her leg out of nowhere was bound to cause a catastrophe...
"I swear I'm genuinely sorry!! It's just that she had such an incredible set of legs!!"
"I-I'm happy you're... complimenting me, but you're scaryyyy!!"
"Seriously, I didn't mean to!!"
I knew he was genuinely remorseful. Okino had been trying his best to hold back his worst impulses lately, and having become a trainer myself, I fully understood the critical importance of checking a horse girl's legs. Their legs are delicate, like glass. So, technically, Okino's action was out of deep concern for a horse girl's condition... I tried to convince myself of that, but my rising fury was far too immense to be quelled by logic. Grabbed by an iron claw to the face, Okino was hoisted into the air by sheer brute strength.
"You piece of shit... I told you to fix that goddamn habit of yours... How many times do I have to repeat myself, huh...!? Was I stuttering...!? WELL!? WERE THEY!?!"
"GWAHHHHH!!! I-I was wrong! I was completely in the wrong, I'm so sorryyyyy!!"
"Apologies aren't gonna cut it this time, you bastard!!!!"
Perhaps the maternal instincts within me had fully awakened upon meeting my daughters, or maybe the Uma Soul adjusted by the Three Goddesses was flaring up in overdrive, but as a mother, Rampage was utterly livid. Having a precious daughter molested like that is a guaranteed trigger for any parent...
"And so—wait, what in the world are you doing, Rampage-san!!? Why are you giving the Trainer an iron claw!!? Don't tell me it's happened again!? Are you stupid, Trainer!? Are you an absolute fool!?"
"You did it again, Trainer!!? Is my leg not enough for you anymore!?"
"Ran, Ran, seriously, stop it!! He's starting to roll his eyes back, if you kill him we're in big trouble!!"
McQueen, Teio, and Ryan arrived on the scene right at that moment. It seemed they had a joint class together and had just stumbled upon this disaster.
"How can I forgive him!!! This bastard laid his hands on my daughter's leg without permission!! Today, of all days, there will be NO MERCY!!!"
"I-I deeply reflect on my actions!! I truly realize how wrong I was, so please show mercy!!!"
"Trash will always be trash... If you refuse to show true remorse, I will turn you into a blood sacrifice and obliterate everything that remains!!"
"I SAID I'M SORRY!!!"
"...Hey, Amaterasu. I knew Mom was a Broly fanatic, but hearing her drop his quotes while actually furious makes her sound terrifyingly imposing."
"Yeah... It's treated like a meme, but those lines originally belonged to an overwhelmingly terrifying enemy in a hopeless situation."
"Teio-san is right there, but Mom's so scary I can't even get excited... Ford, aren't you scared of Mom when she's like that?"
"U-Um... no... because Mother is getting mad for my sake..."
""What a sweet younger sister she is...""
Thanks to the combined efforts of McQueen, Teio, and Ryan, Rampage finally released Okino. Deep red finger marks remained visibly printed on his face.
"WHAAAAT!!? S-SO THESE KIDS ARE RAMPAGE'S CHILDREN!!?"
"Apparently. Sent here by some Three Goddesses or another. Who knows what they're plotting..."
"Hmm, Rampage's daughters, huh... I'm surprised you managed to get married."
"Hey, Ryan, what the hell is that supposed to mean?"
"I-I had no idea things were like this..."
Since they had witnessed the commotion, I decided it was best to explain the entire situation properly. We moved to the Pleiades clubroom, bringing a thoroughly subdued Okino along with us.
"Just how many bizarre situations do you plan on causing before you're satisfied..."
"HUH!? Says the guy who just groped my daughter's leg!!"
"I am deeply, deeply sorry..."
"U-Um, it's really okay now. You already apologized, and F-Ford was just overly startled, so I'm sorry too... Um, does it hurt? But Mother was only doing it because she cares about me..."
"Oh wow... She's so gentle it's hard to believe she's Rampage's daughter..."
In truth, Ford wasn't just timid—she was the kindest and most considerate out of all of them. To be this gentle even while being the victim...
"S-Still, to think Rampage-san's daughter would be this splendid... This means the future of the Mejiro family is more secure than ever!"
"Ah... yeah, true."
As members of the Mejiro family, McQueen and Ryan couldn't help but feel relieved. Having already transferred out, seeing the next generation capable of carrying the Mejiro legacy gave them genuine peace of mind.
"And surely, Rampage-san must be serving as the head of the household?"
"McQueen-san is the head of the house."
"IT'S ME!!?"
Amaterasu casually dropped the bombshell. Apparently, in the children's timeline, Asama had already stepped down into an advisory role, leaving McQueen to inherit the leadership.
"W-Why me!? When Lady Ramonu, Lady Ardan, and even Rampage-san are right there, why am I the head of the family!!?"
"What's wrong, McQueen, not satisfied?"
"That is not the issue at all!! Please think about it logically, Trainer!! There are far better candidates sitting right in front of us!!"
She gestured toward Rampage and Ryan, who were sitting with Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi on their laps. The two children seemed particularly attached to Ryan, affectionately addressing her as "Ryan-san." Ryan, clearly enjoying it, was smiling warmly as she cradled Tsukuyomi and stroked her head. McQueen grumbled inwardly at the heartwarming sight. Wait, how was Lord doing—
"And then, and then!! I love Teio-san so much, I practiced your steps over and over! Adult Teio-san taught me so many things too!!"
"Ho-ho! Having such a wonderful pupil makes me puff my chest with pride! I bet you'll grow up to be a cool horse girl with a great figure like Rampage and style like the President...!!"
"W-Well... y-yeah, totally..."
"WHAT IS WITH THAT MEANINGFUL TONE OF VOICE!?"
Seeing Lord and Teio getting along so well made McQueen feel a sudden twinge of jealousy. Just then, Ford gently patted her head.
"U-Um... F-Ford loves McQueen-san very much, you know? I wanted to be just like you, so you taught me all about lady-like manners and so many other things!"
"F-Ford, you...!! Rampage-san's daughter is far too adorable~!!!"
"Eek!?"
Overwhelmed by cuteness, McQueen instinctively pulled her into a tight hug. Watching this, Okino realized that every single person in the room had been wrapped around the fingers of Rampage's daughters. At the same time, a realization struck him. The sensation he felt when he grabbed Ford's leg—that texture—was familiar. Yes, it was remarkably similar to McQueen's legs around the Takarazuka Kinen, when she had significantly built up her muscle mass. Despite her slender frame, her muscle density was staggering.
"Still... I never thought I'd get to see a slender McQueen-san in person."
"Yeah. The McQueen-san we know is always a little... plump."
"I-I'M LIKE THAT IN THE FUTURE!!?"
"Yep. You used us as excuses all the time to go to sweet buffets, and Mom would get so mad at you."
"Yeah, we went to cake festivals together."
"What is future-me doing using my own nieces like that!!?"
As for why McQueen ended up taking over as the head of the family...
"Mom said she was adopted so she didn't have the right, and just used that as an excuse to run away."
"Oh yeah, she did. Ryan-san said it wasn't her style and passed, and Palmer-san was the same. Lady Ramonu was... wait, why was it again?"
"I don't remember."
"H-How terrible...!!"
"But the Mejiro family grew so big! Not just in Japan, but worldwide! You were called the 'Global Mejiro McQueen,' and you looked super cool, McQueen-san!"
"I shall become the head of the family!!"
"You're really okay with that!?"
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