Ow...

Oww...

<You've been groaning for a while, K. What's wrong?>

<Is your song giving you trouble? Did you get stuck again?>

<Oh, I'm sorry... I didn't mean to groan out loud...>

<I can't say that I'm completely okay... But it's just some muscle soreness, so there's nothing to worry about...>

<You too, K?

I'm actually still pretty sore too...>

<Oh, I almost forgot! You guys went out for a walk together, right? If you're feeling sore, then it means you actually put in a good effort.>

<Actually put in a good effort...?

Why does it sound like there's some hidden meaning behind that...?>

<Still, we did get in a good workout. There's no way I would've done anything like this just living life as usual.>

<Yes, we did. Although, those rollerblades gave me a lot of trouble in the beginning.>

<Rollerblades?

What happened to going out for a walk?>

<Oh, so...>

<Wait, you guys went to SpoJoy Park with Minori?!>

<And this other girl. She's the one who you let have that CD and later became friends with through Yuki, right?>

<Yes, and I'm really glad we got to talk again.>

<That's great! I'm glad for you, K.>

<Plus, you seem to have enjoyed exercising, so you might be able to make it a regular thing!>

<Yes, well...>

<Hm? You don't sound very enthusiastic.>

<This isn't just a one-and-done thing, is it...? You know you have to keep going if you actually want to increase your stamina, right?>

<I understand, but this soreness...

My muscles ache so much that it's hard to focus on work...>

<Yeah, I get that...>

<Which is why I decided I'm going to continue working out occasionally. I even did some research on less intense ways to stay active day to day.>

<What kind of research?>

<Oh, here.>

<A URL...?>

<Oh, did you look up some strength training videos or something?>

<“Electric Fitness Platform”!! Over 3 million sold nationwide!!>

<Oh...>

<One of those...>

<It sounds incredible.

Look, just standing on it ten minutes every day is supposed to be a good workout.>

<K, don't tell me you bought one already.>

<Huh? No, not yet...>

<Thank goodness! Actually using it's one thing, but you might want to take a look at the reviews first.>

<Yeah, some do their job, but there's usually a ton of cheap imitations floating around out there.>

<Yes, you're right.

There's a message on this one's website warning people to “beware of imitation products”.>

<Wait, really?

Then, I guess this one seems okay...>

<No, hold on.

This one really doesn't seem like a good idea.>

<Huh...?>

<See the picture of the person who says they lost 10 kg in just a month?>

<The person in the picture's actually of someone who makes yoga videos. I bet this “reviewer” cropped out that person's top half and is calling it their own.>

<R-Really?!>

<Hang on. How did you know who that person was, Enanan?>

<I also started looking for ways to be active more regularly without having to push myself too hard.>

<Okay, and...?>

<My point is, K, you probably shouldn't buy anything from this company since they seem shady and all of their products look really iffy.>

<O-Okay...

Thank you, Enanan.>

<*Sigh*

I guess I have to start over...>

<I mean, gadgets are nice, but I feel like going outside to exercise is still the best solution.>

<I've gotta think your mind and body will appreciate getting some sun as opposed to working out in a dark room with the curtains closed.>

<And if you're not up to exercising on your own, I can be your workout buddy next time!>

<Yeah, it's more fun when someone's there with you instead of having to exercise all by yourself.>

<Oh...>

<That's right...>

<Okay, let's try something together next time. We can even try to invite Yuki.>

<Yay! Awesome!>

<Also, where is Yuki?

I know it isn't 25:00 yet, but I feel like she should've logged in by now.>

<Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot to relay her message. She sent me a DM saying that she won't be able to make it again today.>

<Oh, alright.>

<So, since we're all here, let's get to work.>

<Okay.>