Time to Transform Part I

"I didn’t pass the buck! It’s just how the situation turned out... Just stick to the plan and stop complaining!"

"That’s exactly what passing the buck means, Dani! Don’t run away! You planned this all along, didn’t you!?"

"It wasn’t me, okay!? It was Coach Em’s idea! If you’ve got a problem, take it up with her—don’t dump it all on me!"

The bickering of the two senior members of White Dragon echoed as the chaotic emergency meeting wrapped up. After Coach Emvika had distributed the new plan to the team’s key members, everyone reluctantly nodded and prepared to follow it, though not all were pleased. For some, it felt like they’d just been handed a scalding hot potato they couldn’t refuse.

"Wow, you sure are loved, huh, Dani?"

It was Rin’s voice, lighthearted and laced with laughter. She exited the meeting room, looking slightly drained but satisfied that the team had managed to agree on a solid strategy.