Once dinner was over, Shizuka's diet plans became more tangible, and all of the girls of room 106 decided to take part in it. Since they were all girls, they wanted to maintain their figures. It was going to be a diet consisting of both exercise and restrictions on eating.
Of course, since there were differences in health between them all, some wouldn't have any food restrictions, such as the sickly Harumi and the short Theia. However, the both of them would take part in the exercises. That's because they thought it would be good for their health.
“Being a girl sure is a hassle...”
Being a guy, Koutarou didn't understand the subtleties of the girls' hearts. He simply thought it must be a lot of work as he watched over them from the side.
“Why are you acting like this has nothing to do with you? You're going to do it too, Satomi-kun”
“Eh?! I have to join too?!”
“Isn't that obvious? There's no point in doing something like this if everyone doesn't join in”
Since the day he began training with Ruth, Koutarou's weight had remained relatively the same. He had no need for a diet, but Shizuka was going to impose one on him anyways.
Oh well. Having everyone strive for the same goal does seem like fun...
However, Koutarou had no objections with joining. Being the only one left out would be boring, so enjoying it with everyone else was the correct choice.
That was when the low pitched voice of a man reached his ears.
“Can you hear me, Blue Knight?”
At the same time, the crest on the back of his hand began faintly glowing.
Since male voices were rare in room 106, Koutarou was surprised at first, but once he noticed the crest he quickly understood what was happening.
“Alunaya-dono, you've awakened”
The one calling out to him was the dragon he had summoned the other day, the Fire Dragon Emperor, Alunaya. Back then, Alunaya had used up all of his energy and entered a dormant state for a while. Today, Alunaya had recovered enough to be able to talk to Koutarou.
“It seems I have caused you to worry. Forgive me”
“Don't think anything of it. You saved us after all”
Koutarou could speak to Alunaya in his mind thanks to the crest on the back of his hand. That's why no one else could hear what they were saying. It was a discussion that not even Alunaya's host, Shizuka, could hear.
“But are you okay?”
“Yes, that was what I wanted to talk to you about”
“Is something the matter?”
Koutarou grew slightly uneasy. He began thinking that Alunaya had struck up a conversation with him because he had a serious problem.
“There is no need for worry. There are no problems with myself. Mary... that wasn't it. The girl I am residing in... Shizuka I think it was. She is in no danger either. Everything will return to normal in a while”
“I see...”
Koutarou was relieved.
He had been worried for Alunaya who had used up all of his magical power, and for Shizuka who had become the host for Alunaya. But fortunately, there was no need for worry.
“However, there is one minor problem”
“And that is...?”
“It's about the weight management that Shizuka is about to do... Diet I think she called it... It will fail without a doubt”
“Eeeeeeeeeeeehh?!”
Surprised by Alunaya's unexpected words, Koutarou instinctively let out a cry of surprise. As he did, all of the eyes in the room gathered on him. They all wondered what was wrong.
“What's the matter, Satomi-kun?”
Shizuka, who was leading the discussion on dieting, served as the representative of the girls and asked Koutarou.