Love Live!: SHATTER [PART 9]

DON'T FALL:

*THE NEXT DAY*

*PRACTICE ROOM - NIJIGASAKI HIGH SCHOOL - ODAIBA - TOKYO*

Uuaaahh... I've not slept that well for a while. Chika always has a way of making people feel so safe and relaxed. Yet at other times, she knows how to instill the energy others need to get through the day.

That's what I call a leader!

After checking out of the Tochiman Inn I caught the first train back to Odaiba. Luckily, since I'd only packed my training gear, I had to wear that which provided the perfect opportunity to get my 5km run in.

It's not as hard as the first time, and I'm getting used to taking it.

I jogged to my apartment complex so I could collect my uniform, and then jogged to Nijigasaki. I had agreed to meet with the girls at school before our live show at DiverCity, so I was going to make good on that.

I couldn't change in the Clubroom since the girls would be there, so instead I looked to change in the practice room nearby.

However, I found a certain someone practicing alone.

AI: "Hah, huah..."

AKI: "Ai...? Whoa! That's amazing!"

AI: "Hey, Prez!"

She appears happier today than before. What a relief...

AKI: "I've heard that using an exercise ball is hard, but you're really stable on it!"

AI: "It's because I've been strengthening my core and stuff through practice every day. This is a piece of cake!
Like, at this rate, I might even be able to sit on it in place of a chair forever! *Giggle* Just kidding!"

AKI: "Wow. I'm pretty jealous of you. If I had your core strength I'd get through my training no problem."

AI: "Hmm? Oh, that's right! You began your school idol training! How's that holding up?"

AKI: "Right now I'm just building up stamina through morning jogs. Then I'm taking part in practice sessions with the rest of you."