Sumire(Part time) episode 1
momotalk
Su: Morning trainer
Su: Do you have any plans for today?
S: To lay in bed.
Su: Is that so?
Su: If you'd like
Su: There's actually training that can be done in that position
Su: Shall I guide you through the steps?
S: Just what kind of training could come from this!?
Su: More than you'd think. However...
Su: Today's news involves more than just training.
Su: I have something to report you see.
Su: I have started a part time job.
S: Why so?
Su: There is a new training machine I want that's on sale.
Su: But I don't have enough money yet...
S: Is it that expensive?
Su: Indeed... the original price was 600,000 yen.
Su: As of now, it's 450,000.
S: That really is expensive!
S: Can't you just put it under club expenses?
Su: The organisation would take too much time.
Su: And the sales period will end by then.
Su: Besides, my part time job also involves training, so I'll be killing two birds with one stone anyway.
S: I never heard of such a job...!
Su: If you're interested
Su: Come visit the athletic stadium.
I organised my schedule and came to meet Sumire at the athletic stadium.
It was rather empty at the moment.
You walk in
Cheer.sfx
Su: I was waiting for you, Trainer!
S: Are you working right now?
Su: Indeed. I hope you don't mind the uniform I'm wearing.
Su: Right now, my job is to deliver drinks to the audience.
Su: Working in clothes different from my gym uniform...
Su: It's a bit of an acquired taste.
Su: It's quite different from the gym.
Su: But it's quite fun.
Su: Well then, how a bout a drink?
I took Sumire's drink and took a sip.
S: By the way, about your job/What did you mean by it involving training?
Su: How like you to remember my statement, Trainer!
...
Su: Hmm? Did I look off? It must have been your imagination.
Su: Allow me to explain-
Su: The drink server I'm wearing- is actually quite heavy!
S: I-i see!?
Su: In other words, you need to walk with the right posture in order to move around with it!
Su: Regulating your posture is a basic aspect of training.
Su: Being too conscious of your weight will compromise your form.
Su: It happens when you train for too long, and it may result in injury.
Su: Which is why, trainer, you must never neglect it!
Su: And-
Su: As this involves the exercise of the body-
Su: my job thusly doubles as training!
S: I-i see!
Su: The bag I'm carrying weighs approximately 20-25 kilograms when fully filled.
Su: It is the perfect amount of weight for low resistance endurance training with high reps!
Su: Furthermore, when serving drinks to customers, one must bend to pour the liquid.
Su: As such, you can use this as an opportunity to practice squats!
Su: There are some people who say that [full squats are bad for your knees], but that's simply bias.
Su: As I said, as long as you keep your form-
Su: Any injury can be avoided while training your body.
Su: As such, I actually recommend doing full squats in the gym.
Su: The feeling of your muscles asking: [Will I fall, or will I stand up] is a truly excruciatingly irresistible feeling.
S: It's not as if I don't understand what you're getting at.../but you ARE here to work right?
Su: ...You're right. I'm supposed to be selling drinks.
Su: Like with training, it's important to keep your cheer and maintain a smile.
Su: If either of those go missing in any job...
Su: People will stop showing up!
Su: ...and the job's requirements did mention needing to withstand the role of a drink server.
Su: The hourly wage is also high, and bonuses are given in proportion to sales...!
Su: It's just what I needed, isn't it?
Thirsty audience member: Excuse me- one drink please?
Su: Of course! Please wait just a moment.
Thirsty audience member: Ah~ it hardly has any ice in it, but it's delicious!
Su: A cold drink is great when you're thirsty, but...
Su: The cold can slow down the gastrointestinal system and inhibit the body from absorbing fluids. That's why I'd rather recommend this.
Su: If you need anything else, just call out.
Sumire ran around the stadium like a fish in water
Her work was well received by the audience
Su: Another cup? Of course!
Su: Here's your extra drink... you'd like it with a smile?
Su: Of course.
Sumire smiles
Su: Is there something wrong? You seem distressed.
Su: I see, you were hesitant because of the amount of people who were ordering.
Su: Please don't hesitate to request assistance!
Su: I won't forget!
Su: Here you go. Make sure not to spill your drink.
Later
Su: Is my drink server heavy?
Su: Not at all, it's quite light if anything.
Su: I'm not kidding, want me to demonstrate a forward lunge?
Su: "I have to serve drinks" you say? Then how I go right now?
And Sumire disappeared in the blink of an eye.
She was the star of the show in the stadium!
Excited audience member: Sumire-san! Can I have a photo with you?
Su: Eh? Of course, there's problems, but...
Su: I'm quite honoured that you remembered my name.
Excited audience member: Sumire-san, can we have a chat after your shift?
Su: My apologies, but I've been told to refuse private meetings with customers-
Su: But if you're interested in getting fit, feel free to visit the Millennium gym at any time!
Excited audience member: Sumire-san! Please pose for the camera!
Su: A pose... how about the body builder pose!
Su: First... side chest!
Excited Audience: She's so cool!
Su: Next... side triceps!
Excited audience: Her base is so well trained!
Su: Finally... double biceps!
Exited audience: THEY'RE AS FIRM AS ROCKS!
I couldn't tell if they were watching the game or Sumire...!
That day, Sumire achieved legendary status in the stadium...
momotalk
Su: I have good news, Trainer
Su: The best possible outcome has been achieved.
S: What is it?
Su: The training machine I mentioned
Su: I was able to purchase it with cash!
S: Something that expensive!?
Su: Yes.
Su: It is equally satisfying to work hard and be rewarded for your efforts.
Su: That's why it's rather strange to me...
Su: Training your body is fundamentally indifferent from work or moving on the job.
Su: So why is everyone avoiding it so much?
S: Y-yeah, I wonder why...