Kanan Ep. 24: How to Maintain Motivation
Having Umi join the training session was a satisfying experience for both her and Kanan. After finishing up, Kanan takes you and Umi out somewhere a little different.
Umi
Kanan, is this place…
Kanan
It's exactly what it looks like… A cake shop! Aqours comes here as a group sometimes. They've got a dine-in area, so let's go in and have a bite!
Player
Yippee! Let's see what they've got. What're you thinking, Umi?
Kanan
I recommend going with the strawberry shortcake, cheesecake, chestnut cream tart, chocolate cake, pudding a la mode, and…
Umi
I could never eat all that!
[Fade in/out.]
Kanan
Let's dig in!
| Option 1: “I wonder what the other one I didn't order tastes like.” |
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| Player *Chomp* Wow, this really is yummy. I can't help but wonder what the other one I didn't order tastes like, though… *Chew* Kanan You mean the chocolate cake? I also wanna try it. Should we order one later? Let's split it! |
| Option 2: “I'm so in love with this cake!” |
| Player *Chomp* *Chew* Mm-mmm! So tasty! I really am in love with this cake! Kanan Right? I'm glad you're enjoying it. We'll have to come back here again sometime. |
Umi
I know it's a bit late to ask, but… Should we really be eating cake, Kanan? We just finished all of that exercise…
Kanan
Having rewards like these is what keeps us motivated! C'mon Umi, eat something!
Umi
Very well, I suppose… *Munch*
Umi
Mmm! It's delicious!
Kanan
Told you!
Umi
Thank you very much for today. After training with you, I have a thorough appreciation for how amazing you… No, everyone in Aqours is, Kanan.
Umi
I won't let ÎĽ's fall behind. We'll put even more work in and aim for the highest of heights!
Kanan
*Laugh* Being a little fanatical about training is fine, but it's probably good to change things up for variety's sake.
Umi
What do you mean by that?
Kanan
There've been times when I came up with training programs that were too much. But when that happens, I don't just revise the programs. I also prepare little rewards.
Kanan
Stuff like going out for cake with everyone like we're doing now or offering a free favor with no strings attached.
Kanan
You can say that improving our performance is the real reward for all the effort, but I think it works better when you have smaller incremental rewards along the way.
Player
It might also be easier to stay motivated when you're progressing through smaller goals rather than just grinding toward one big overarching goal.
Umi
Incremental rewards… I understand. I'll think of something. I will do whatever it takes to help everyone continue training as we did today!
Player
Good luck, Umi!
Kanan
Well, what we all did today is just part of my personal regimen, though.
Umi
What? Are you saying that Aqours follows a different training program?
Kanan
Basically, I do my regular practices with Aqours plus other extra exercises.
Player
Now that you mention it… That training you were doing before Umi arrived was what you usually do with the rest of Aqours, right…?
Umi
Wh-What unbelievable stamina… Kanan, you really are nothing short of superhuman!
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