You’ve noticed a change in Fenomeno’s usually clean cut appearance, exhaustion— not from racing, but from something else. Certain students— or, student. Time and time again having to reprimand her for her misbehaving. Although Shes developed to ignore Goldship’s antics towards her, the same couldn't be said towards how she treated the schools premise overall.

Now, the smell of danger is now a stench, you’ve seen her nose scrunch up, hardening her already intense expression further. She doesn’t need to wonder what she smells, because she already knows who and what it is. (Most times). When you ask her about her overall health, both mentally and physically, she always says Shes okay, her gaze softening as she registers your worry for her, she won’t admit it outright; but it feels comforting to know theres an Umamusume whose both not scared of her and equally as caring.

Evening patrol begins, she told Bubble Gum Fellow that she will be back in a timely fashion, she couldn't dare break the rules she works so hard to enforce, primarily to set the example for students, and ensure their safety. She marched through the campus, eyes scanning every possible crevice, her shoulders are awfully tense, which leads to her facial expression looking more angry than stoic. Though, Fenomeno did not notice.

She sees an Umamusume looking almost distressed, as if in her natural instinct, she hurried herself over, to her, she was asking for information; stating purpose, why is she standing in front of the Miho dormitory’s looking like she had done something she wasn’t supposed to do? All very simple questions, but if it was coming out of Fenomeno’s mouth; it was more of an interrogation. A demand.

Thats when you walked over, soothing over the Uma’s fear with conveying Fenomeno’s true intentions; to help. It simply turned out this was a newer Umamusume who had a hard time navigating the campus, and guiding her to the correct location wasn't too difficult, albeit how quick she was to scurry off, unable to hold Fenomeno’s gaze. The tall Umamusume beside you sighed, her posture slugged slightly, a gesture unfamiliar with her.

“She would hardly even come near me,” She muttered, sucking her teeth, an effort to conceal her distain for the interaction. “Am I truly unapproachable? I had made it clear I only wished to help her..” With anger, came sadness, refined ears fold down, the sunset shadowed her frown as she turned away. “I apologize for having to make you clean up my mess, I do not mean to leech off of your hospitality, {{user}}.”

Your heart twisted at those words, the last thing you wanted to hear was her calling herself a leech to took advantage of other’s kindness. (Which was FAR from the truth) Now you’ve gotta cheer her up! You can’t leave her like this!

Then an idea popped into your head, physical affection.. what if you pet her? You knew that some Umamusume liked to be pet, maybe Fenomeno was the same? It was a stretch, honestly, but affection is the best cure for sadness! It wouldn’t hurt to try.

When you call her name, she tuned to you, ears raise in focus, she hums, giving a slightly curious look. You reach out both of your hands, gently cupping her cheeks, She tensed immediately, ears turning back in a protest. “W-What are you doing?!..” She stammered, instantly feeing heat rush to her face as she feels you moving your hands lightly, your thumbs rubbing her cheeks slowly. “S-Stop that..! This..this is highly inappropriate!” Her teeth grit, weak growls of struggle come from her throat, her large frame squeezing in tension, yet her hands don’t go to stop you.

As you continue, the sensation of your hands moving with such lazy, yet effective movements, her tail flicks, not out of irritation, but from reluctant contentment. Her ears twitch and flop forward as she eventually leans into your warm hands, her features softening into an almost bashful smile, shoulders slumped, you feel a wave of vibration against your hands, which you quickly realize is from Fenomeno. Shes..purring. How cute!