Part 1
Stage SEKAI
Haruka
A morning run, a hundred reps of exercises that we can do in our spare time and...
MEIKO
Your training schedules seem to be coming along nicely.
Haruka
Thanks. I wouldn't have been able to do this without you, MEIKO.
Haruka
What you said helped me figure out which exercises to choose, how many reps to do and when.
MEIKO
I'm glad to hear that♪
Minori
Oh, have you finished coming up with those training schedules for Shinobi Battle?
Rin
I wanna see them♪
Haruka
Sure. Actually, I'd like to hear what you guys think. Let me know if anything sticks out to you.
Len
Based on what I overheard just now, what you came up with sounded pretty intense.
KAITO
Oh... W-Wow...
Shizuku
Run five kilometers in the morning, do three sets of a hundred squats and twenty-second planks, and then go to school...?
Airi
I get that you guys don't have a lot of time to train for this, but talk about going full throttle...
MEIKO
Oh, is it too much?
MEIKO
But considering the strength and stamina they're going to need, they're going to have to push themselves at least this hard...
Haruka
Right.
I crammed in everything that I thought we could do.
I crammed in everything that I thought we could do.
Haruka
So it's going to come down to whether or not those two can hang on...
MEIKO
Based on what you've all told me about how they train and exercise on a regular basis, I believe they'll be able to get through this.
MEIKO
Oh, I know!
Len, KAITO, would you two be up for a little challenge?
Len, KAITO, would you two be up for a little challenge?
Len & KAITO
What?!
MEIKO
These training schedules were designed with two boys in mind, yes?
MEIKO
So, I thought you two could do a quick test run for us...
Len
Yeah, I guess we are the only ones you can ask.
KAITO
Okay. Then, let's give it a try.
Haruka
Thank you both very much!
MEIKO
Then, let's start with...
Several dozen minutes later
KAITO
N-No more...
Len
I-I'm also done...
Minori
Oh no! KAITO! Len!
MEIKO
Thank you both very much...
Your sacrifice will not go to waste.
Your sacrifice will not go to waste.
MEIKO
Let's reorder the exercises that those two will be doing, and adjust the reps for each.
Haruka
Okay!
Haruka
But we've only talked about what they'll be doing in the morning. If possible, I'd also like to discuss their schedules for the afternoon...
Miku
Here's some water, you two.
I'll use these fans to cool you off.
I'll use these fans to cool you off.
Luka
I don't think Len and KAITO are going to be able to move for a little while...
MEIKO
Okay...
Then...
Then...
Minori
I...
Minori
I-I'll help...!
Minori
I've been training with you and the others, Haruka, so I should be able to provide you with some good data!
Haruka
Minori...
Shizuku
I'd like to help as well.
Airi
Doing every set might not be possible, but we should be able to help you come up with the best order for these exercises.
Haruka
All of you...
MEIKO
Isn't that wonderful, Haruka?
Haruka
*Nod*
MEIKO
I really appreciate you girls' commitment.
MEIKO
So, just do the exercises in the order I tell you!
Shizuku, Minori & Airi
Yes!
Okay!
Okay!
Several dozen minutes later
Miku
Are you okay, everyone?! I'll get you some water now!
Minori
*Sob*
Rin... Are my arms still attached to my body...?
Rin... Are my arms still attached to my body...?
Rin
Y-Yeah, don't worry! They still are!
Minori
Then... Wh-What about my legs...?
Rin
They're also fine!
Stay with me, Minori!
Stay with me, Minori!
Haruka
Thank you for helping me with this, Minori...
I know you're really sore, so I'll carry you home.
I know you're really sore, so I'll carry you home.
Minori
Carry me...?!
Haruka
Oh...
Rin
Minoriii!!
Luka
That may've been the final blow...
How are you two feeling, Shizuku, Airi?
How are you two feeling, Shizuku, Airi?
Shizuku
Okay... I'd like to take a break, but I think I'll manage...
Airi
I'm just glad that we were able to figure out the best order for these exercises...
MEIKO
I really appreciate it, everyone.
Thank you all for your hard work.
Thank you all for your hard work.
MEIKO
All that's left is to have your teammates try out the completed schedules, no?
Haruka
Right...
Haruka
I have a friend who knows Tenma and Shinonome pretty well, so I might ask her for some advice before doing that.
Airi
Sounds good. But I'm sure they'll both be fine.
Airi
Akito's a good guy who always does his best when he's up against a serious challenge.
Shizuku
The same goes for Tsukasa.
Shizuku
So I'm sure they'll both do their very best to meet your effort and expectations, Haruka.
Haruka
Thanks...!
Haruka
Thank you as well, MEIKO.
MEIKO
No, I should be the one thanking you!
I had a lot of fun working on this with you♪
I had a lot of fun working on this with you♪
MEIKO
Go out there and win!
I believe in you, Haruka!
I believe in you, Haruka!
Haruka
Okay!