A Good Rival and Friend

Hikari: Alright, school work is over! Let's get back to training! Let's go, Xue!

Xue: Guh, phew......

Hikari: Come on, come on, the main character can't sleep! The Galaxy Express is waiting for you, let's get on board!

Xue: Y-You're still going strong after all that training? What kind of physical strength do you have......?

Hikari: Huh?

Ramona: Sorry, I made you both wait!

Ramona: ......Oops, I’m supposed to be Zanelli in front of Xue.

Ramona: Hey, let me take you to the rehearsal room for a while…...

Ramona: What's the matter, Xue? You look like a rag doll!

Xue: Leave me alone....... Go ahead......

Xue: I’ll catch up............bang.

Ramona: Xue!

Kamira: Ouch. It looks like Hikarin's special training was self destructive.

Hikari: Is that so?

Xue: Hikari, I have a favor to ask you in light of your power. Train me!

Hikari: Hmmm......I see!

Hikari: You want to keep your power until the end, don't you?

Xue: How did you know!? Did you ask Fudeshima?

Hikari: A hunch!

Xue: ......Well, that's fine, I'll give you a reward.

Xue: Maximum efficiency in a short period of time, please!

Hikari: Leave it to me! Training! Let's get together!

Xue: I made the mistake of asking a physical idiot to help me. ......It hurts just to breathe......

Ramona: Physical fitness to improve your acting skills to the bottom line, huh?

Ramona: I understand the logic, but is it that simple?

Hikari: Don't think too hard! If you push yourself to your limits, you can exceed them!

Kamira: As expected of Hikarin. A physical monster has a different way of saying things, doesn't she?

Kamira: So, more importantly, what about SheShe? Do you think she can go beyond her limits?

Xue: My body is at its limit before that...... If I keep doing this, I won't last two days......

Ramona: Wow, that's pretty weak. Hikari is looking good, isn't she?

Hikari: Yup. It's my usual menu. Run 10 kilometers, do the big three, swim 5 kilometers......

Ramona: I've seen it all, Xue. I'm amazed you lasted all day.

Hikari: I'm sure you're not at your limit yet!

Hikari: Next time, I'll also incorporate HIIT to improve cardiopulmonary function! Focus on efficiency!

Xue: ......You can really train with that, right? In that case, I will do whatever-

Xue: Whoa!?

Ramona: Oops. I understand your determination, but you're dizzy. Excessive exercise is dangerous and should be avoided.

Xue: But I have to......overcome......!

Ramona: It's a desirable attitude to keep improving yourself, but......

Ramona: Training isn’t only about physical fitness, right?

Kamira: Well, how about zazen? I was able to do it with the help of a priest I know. It's a nice change of pace. I also feel like I can concentrate better.

Ramona: Oh, the famous Japanese Zen, as they say!

Xue: ......I might as well try it.

Xue: I'll pay you for the referral, how much do you need?

Kamira: Don’t act like a stranger. You don't need to thank me for my kindness.

Kamira: Besides, it's SheShe's first starring role. Let us help you.

Xue: Free......are you stupid......!?

Xue: Owing someone from another theatre company a favour......?

Hikari: I'll help too! If you can't train physically I'll make you a meal that builds up your strength! I don't need money!

Xue: Y-You guys are impossible! You're too good-natured! What kind of backstabbing are you plotting, tell me!

Ramona: There's no secret to it. That's how much people want you to succeed.

Ramona: They work for you selflessly.

Ramona: This is the kind of friendly competition that I strive for, what a wonderful friendship!

Ramona: Now, let's join hands and work together in a sparkling sweat! With the magic of our friendship, we will thoroughly train Wang Xue!

Xue: W-Wha......!

Kamira: Huh? Oh.......

Kamira: Wow, she ran away so fast.

Hikari: That's amazing! She said she couldn't move!

Ramona: No, the training has already begun! What motivation! We can't lose either!

Xue: (Eh, ehhhhh! Annoying! You guys are too nice!)

Xue: (I don't know what kind of face I should make, okay? Please don't be too nice!)

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Pub: 07 Dec 2023 19:24 UTC
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