Good morning, Umi! It's still so chilly out!

Good morning, Honoka.

You're always so dedicated even when it's cold, Umi. I can't believe we're starting training this early in the new year!

Well if we stay cooped up at home we're only going to get weaker. Besides, I also noticed something…

What?

Never mind, I was mostly talking to myself. Anyway, let's do a five-kilometer jog to start out with.

You got it! Let's go!

[Fade in/out.]

*Huff* *Puff* *Huff* *Puff*

*Huff* *Puff* *Huff* *Puff*

*Huff* *Puff* *Huff* *Puff*

*Pant* *Pant* *Pant* *Pant*

*Huff* *Puff* *Huff* *Puff*

*Wheeze* *Wheeze* *Wheeze* *Wheeze*

[Fade in/out.]

*Wheeze* *Wheeze* *Wheeze* U… Umi! Time out for a second!

What's the matter? We're nowhere near finished.

My… My body feels so heavy. But why?

Oh, I know! It must be my wristbands weighing me down. I'll take them off, and then it'll be just like usual!

No, I don't think so.

What?

I knew it. Honoka… You've put on a little weight, haven't you?

What?! N-No way! I mean, maybe a tiny bit… But nowhere near enough for anyone to notice!

I see. Then would you mind changing into your outfit for our next stage show?

My outfit? What, right now? Why?

Just indulge me. It's there in the clubroom.

Well, okay…

…………

Aaaaaaugh!

What you just saw is cold, hard reality, Honoka.

But… I can't believe I can't even wear my outfit anymore!

Can you explain for me how you ended up in this state?

I don't know! I have absolutely no idea!

Oh, Chika's calling.

Hello?

[Taking out phone.]

Honokaaa! What do I do?!

What's wrong, Chika?!

It's my… It's… It's my weight!

Wait, you too?!

Did…you gain some as well?

Y-Yeah, I did…

Then I think maybe it all started back when we all got together that time…

Oh! Right, the mochi!

The mochi. It has to be the mochi!

[Putting phone away.]

Then that must mean that Rina's in a pinch as well! Ack, I'll call her right away!