Eli #289: A Heart-Pounding Weight Loss Regiment!
Player
*Sigh*
Eli
Oh? What a coincidence. Are you also on your way home now?
Player
Oh, Eli.
Eli
What's wrong? You seem pretty down–did something happen?
Player
The truth is… The truth is–
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Eli
Not getting enough exercise?
Player
Yeah… Lately I haven't been exercising much outside of P.E. class.
| Option 1: “Even though everyone else is working so hard…” |
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| Player So that's why I've gotten out of shape… Urgh. I can't believe I've been so lazy when everyone in the club works so hard to maintain their figures! Eli Oh, but it's nothing to cry over. It's all right, I don't think you need to be that worried over it. |
| Option 2: “And I've been eating too much, too!” |
| Player But even so, I've been eating candy in the clubroom and also midnight snacks when I'm up late writing songs… Of course I'm gonna gain weight living like this! Eli I-I guess… But I'd rather you just be yourself than get too thin, you know? |
Player
But… But the clothes I was wearing last month were too tight for me yesterday… I dunno what to do, I can't be seen next to everyone like this!
Eli
If it's bothering you that much, I'll show you a good way to get some exercise. Let's go out together this upcoming Sunday.
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Eli
We're here. Let's get in a good workout today.
Player
This is…a sports recreation park? These places have lots of sports and games you can play, right?
Eli
Mm-hmm, they do. You'll definitely work up a sweat here. You might even lose two to three kilos by the time we leave.
Player
Really?! I'll do my very best, then!
Eli
*Giggle* That's the spirit. What should we do first? For a good workout, we could try tennis or basketball… Or maybe even futsal.
Player
Oh, I wanna jump on the trampolines!
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Player
Boingggg! Ahahaha! Whee! I'm jumping so high!
Eli
You're completely in play mode… Weren't we supposed to be exercising?
Player
I am exercising! There are exercise regimens that use a trampoline! Come on, Eli, join me and let's bounce together!
Eli
All right, all right. I'll jump much higher than you. Three, two, one… Go!
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Player
Let's roller skate next! You need to use all your muscles to keep yourself steady as you skate, so I know it'll count as a workout!
Eli
You'll be okay? Can you skate?
Player
I'll be okay! I haven't skated that much, but it looks pretty easy to get the hang…OF! WAUGH!
Eli
Oh no! You got a little overexcited there. You don't want to injure yourself.
Player
Well… It's because I'm just so happy about getting to spend the day with you… Sorry. You brought me here trying to help.
Eli
It's completely fine. The truth is… I'm actually in no position to judge you, either. I just used getting you some exercise as an excuse.
Eli
I wanted to play, too. You're always working so hard for everyone in Nijigasaki, and I thought…if I didn't do this, we couldn't spend any time alone together.
Player
Oh, Eli.
Eli
Hmm? What's wrong? You're bright red.
Player
I-I'm kinda feeling like being with you gets my heart racing more than any exercise would, and I bet it's making me use up more energy, too.
Eli
Oh yeah? I guess I'll have to be with you every moment until your figure is the shape that you want, then. At mealtimes, and at bedtime too.
Player
E-Eli! That's taking the joke a little too far…
Eli
I'm serious, though?
Player
What?!
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