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A day full of ups and downs at the command center has passed.
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A strong and powerful morning!
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Still feeling drowsy, I sluggishly crawled out of the box.
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It was definitely morning, but the room was as dark as it was yesterday.
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Maybe it felt even darker because the command center was deep underground, and there wasn’t a single window in the room.
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I should turn on the light first.
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As I moved aside the still-messy pile of boxes with my hands, I searched for the light switch.
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It didn’t take long to find it since I remembered where it was from yesterday.
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-Click.
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As the light turned on, the sight of the still-mountainous pile of boxes entered my view.
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Seeing that my room was still a complete mess, it seemed like the commander still hadn’t woken up. Sigh.
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Letting out a small sigh, I weakly crawled toward the bathroom.
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There were too many boxes in the way to walk there properly.
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Just clearing all of them by hand would take a considerable amount of time.
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I really don’t get why they stack these ugly boxes like a mountain as if they had any effect on comfort.
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Is it because this game is trash? If I weren’t in this state, I would’ve gone over and stomped on them.
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Too bad.
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…But thinking about it, with this body, stomping on them probably wouldn’t even hurt.
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Might as well just smack them with my butt instead.
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Anyway, feeling like a worm, I wriggled my way over for a while.
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After carefully moving aside the boxes blocking the bathroom door, I opened it and went inside.
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“Oh?”
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Luckily, there weren’t any boxes inside the bathroom.
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Was this supposed to be some kind of consideration?
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But so what? My living space isn’t the bathroom.
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I can’t exactly sleep in here.
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…Or can I? There are people who eat in bathrooms, after all.
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Well, not me.
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For real.
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Shaking off unnecessary thoughts, I lifted my head and saw a large mirror.
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It looked strangely huge.
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Maybe it was just because I had shrunk, but it wasn’t normal to have an entire bathroom wall made of glass.
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Tilting my head in curiosity, I gazed at my reflection.
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My still-sleepy, drowsy eyes.
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Cheeks that looked like they would jiggle with a soft touch.
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And an oversized boxy T-shirt that was far too big for my small frame, making me look like a kid trying to dress like an adult.
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On the white boxy T-shirt, the word “Maru” was written in a tiny, quirky font.
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It added an extra layer of insignificance, amplifying the girl’s cuteness.
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Even looking at it again, it was undeniably cute.
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If someone like this stood in front of me, I’d probably find myself unconsciously reaching out to pat their head.
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Sigh.
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-Whoosh…
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As I turned on the faucet, clear water trickled out.
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I cupped my hands to catch it, but since my hands were too small, I couldn’t hold much, and even that little bit threatened to slip away.
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With these tiny hands, I probably couldn’t even wash my face properly.
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So, I decided to block the sink and fill it with water instead.
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I grabbed the nearby soap and rubbed my hands together.
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Foam gradually formed.
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Seeing the bubbles made me feel a little less gloomy.
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Hehe.
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Taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes tightly.
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Soap water would sting terribly if it got in my eyes, so I shut them as tightly as possible.
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With hands covered in soap bubbles, I washed my face.
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Then, I quickly rinsed off with the stored water.
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-Splash, splash.
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I made sure to wipe off every bit of soap, my soft hands pressing into my squishy cheeks, making a slight smacking sound.
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After finishing, I grabbed a towel hanging nearby and covered my face.
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I meticulously dried myself, ensuring not a single drop of water remained.
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Phew… Huh?
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When I opened my tightly shut eyes, I noticed a small toothbrush stuck beside the sink.
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It had a tiny pudding design on it and was just the right size for my hand.
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Did the commander leave this here for me? Nice touch.
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“Ugh.”
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The moment I squeezed out the toothpaste and started brushing, my face twisted in displeasure.
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Nice touch, my foot. The toothpaste was strawberry-flavored.
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What the hell?
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It tasted like the medicine I used to drink from the pharmacy as a kid…!
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Inside the dormitory hallway, where not even a single ant scurried, something small peeked out from between the countless doors, scanning the surroundings.
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That small thing—was me.
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…Why was I doing this?
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I had no idea.
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Whether it was because of my new body or the lingering influence of the original owner, ‘Maru,’ sometimes I felt an inexplicable chill.
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Like I had just woken up from a nightmare.
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Like someone was constantly watching me.
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Strange. This didn’t happen before Nunu arrived.
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Come to think of it… Is Nunu still sleeping?
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They went to bed before me, so they should’ve fallen asleep early.
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Are they really still sleeping?
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Maybe Nunu is just the type who sleeps a lot.
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A real sleepyhead.
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I should wake them up.
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Without hesitation, I threw open my door and ran straight to Nunu’s room.
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It wasn’t far, just the next room over.
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-Knock, knock.
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CRASH, THUMP!
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…?
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What was that?
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The moment I knocked, I suddenly heard the sound of something tumbling inside.
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What’s going on?
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“Ma-Maru! Wait! Don’t come in!”
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A flustered and trembling voice called out from inside.
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What’s happening in there?
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Did my knock startle them so much that they fell off the bed?
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“Nunu? What happened? Did you fall off the bed or something?”
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“Uh, ah, yeah! I fell off the bed! So don’t come in! It’s super embarrassing!”
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…That was just a wild guess, but I guess it was true.
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Now I feel really bad.
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“You’re not hurt, are you…? Sorry. It’s my fault for knocking…”
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“Huh? Oh, no, Maru, it’s not your fault. I just rolled off in my sleep.”
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“Oh, since you’re up now, I’ll head to the command room first. Take your time coming!”
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“No, wait!”
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-Squeak.
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Nunu opened the door.
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Their usual gentle expression and soft-looking dog ears stood out as always.
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By the looks of it, they had managed to get ready in that short time. That was fast.
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“Let’s go together. I’m all set.”
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You’re really fast…
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Our Maru is waiting outside, so we can’t dawdle.
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Nunu reaches out a hand. Is she asking me to take it?
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I tilted my head. The height difference between Nunu and me is quite significant.
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Would we even be able to walk while holding hands?
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She’d definitely have to bend her knees while walking, which would be super uncomfortable.
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Uh, there’s a bit of a height difference for holding hands…
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Oh my, that would be nice too, but for now, just grab it!
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Huh?
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Then what is she trying to do?
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Hehe…
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I looked at Nunu with an expression that demanded an explanation, but she just let out a small chuckle without saying much.
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It’ll be fine, right?
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Grip.
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‘Uh, I did grab her hand, but what is this… Oh, oh?!’
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Hey!
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Suddenly, my hand is pulled upward.
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My view rises, and my feet lift off the ground. Wait a minute, this is… this is…!
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Ta-da! It’s a piggyback ride! W-wait…
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A piggyback ride?
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This is something for kids!
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Nunu, I’ve told you multiple times that I’m not a kid! Oh my, Maru, your belly is so soft and squishy! W-wait, what are you doing… Eek?! Don’t touch me! Put me down! I said put me down! Alright then, off to the command room!
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…I’m doomed.
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She refuses to listen to me.
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Even if I stomp my feet in protest or poke her cheeks, there is no sign that Nunu will put me down.
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In the end, I was helplessly carried on her shoulders all the way to the command room.
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So, you’re saying Maru is sulking this much since morning because of that?
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“…Yes. It was unavoidable.”
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Right now, I was curled up on the sofa in the corner of the command room, frowning deeply.
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Like a hedgehog raising its quills, I exuded a menacing aura, as if I would bite anyone who dared to approach.
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I told her so many times to put me down… Too much.
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Sulking this much… What exactly did you do?
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That… whatever ‘unavoidable’ thing it was? Well, um…
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Nunu, now looking gloomy as if she just realized her mistake, but I was never going to forgive her for this.
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A piggyback ride… A piggyback ride!
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She must have felt too embarrassed to say what she did out loud, so she leaned in toward the commander and whispered in his ear.
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Yeah, you should be ashamed.
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You inflicted an irreversible humiliation upon me!
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Even though it’s just Nunu and the commander in the command room, still.
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You scratched my masculinity!
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Maru… Kyaaah!
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The commander approached, and I puffed up like a wildcat, hissing.
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You’re on my watch list too, old man.
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Go clean up the boxes in my room or something.
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…Even though those boxes were oddly comfortable.
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Still, people are meant to sleep in beds.
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Maru, sis was wrong. I was wrong, okay?
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Kyaaaaak!
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This time, I was seriously sulking.
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Really, truly sulking.
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I’m not moving from here for the rest of the day.
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Not a single step.
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Uh, well, Maru, I actually know a way to make you grow taller instantly.
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Would you be interested?
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Wait a second.
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Instantly grow taller?
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Is she serious?
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What is it?
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I cautiously climbed down from the sofa and asked Nunu.
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If what she said was true, I might consider forgiving her this time.
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After all, this whole situation happened because I’m short.
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If I grow taller, Nunu won’t be able to carry me like that anymore.
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I’d be protecting my masculinity and regaining my long legs.
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A win-win situation!
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I can’t pass this up!
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It’s called the Sturdy Exercise Routine. You’ve heard of it, right?
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Sturdy Exercise Routine?
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Sturdy Exercise Routine.
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I have no idea what that is, but it already sounds like something that would make me grow taller just from hearing the name.
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