Battle for Health

Pre-Mission

(Talk to Pom-Pom)

Pom-Pom: (Trailblazer)...

Napping again? Are you okay?

Pom-Pom: (Trailblazer), do you notice anything different about me lately?

You look rounder and more adorable.

Pom-Pom: R—Rounder!? I don't want to look like a chocolate doughnut!

You look friendlier and more approachable.

Pom-Pom: W—Why does it sound a bit weird to me...

Pom-Pom: So it's not my illusion... I've gained weight! At first, I thought it was because my shirt shrunk, but I still felt tight after putting on new clothes.

Pom-Pom: *sob* I also feel tired and get breathless easily when I'm cleaning the coaches longer than usual.

You should take care of your health.

Pom-Pom: That's right... Being healthy is crucial for a conductor!

You'll turn into a chocolate doughnut.

Pom-Pom: Oh, no! It'll be dangerous for me during a Warp!

Pom-Pom: Now, there's only one way to solve this — exercise! I've read about some techniques in books. I'm sure I can do it!

Pom-Pom: Passenger (Trailblazer), can you stay here with me? Don't worry. I won't tire you out!

(New Mission Battle for Health)

(Talk to Pom-Pom)

Pom-Pom: (Trailblazer)...

So what should I do?

Pom-Pom: Passenger (Trailblazer), I'm ready. Now, please bear with me as I explain the rules to you!

Pom-Pom: According to the book, full-body aerobic exercise is the most suitable for me. Jogging is the easiest sport I can do on the Express!

Pom-Pom: Yet, jogging can be boring, so I've decided to use a fun jogging method! Here, take this ball.

Pom-Pom: Now, (Trailblazer), I need you to throw the ball out for me, and I'll retrieve it! Doing a few rounds of this can be considered good aerobic exercise!

I'm familiar with this.

Pom-Pom: That's great!

There's something odd about the method...

Pom-Pom: The rules are very simple — |I'm sure you'll quickly get the hang of it!

Pom-Pom: Throw the ball now! I'm ready!

You throw the ball, and Pom-Pom gets it back quickly. The process is repeated many times...

Pom-Pom: I'm a little tired, huff... Let's take a break!

Well done, Pom-Pom! Good boy!

Pom-Pom: Hee-hee, don't forget I'm the conductor! Wait a minute... Your comment sounds odd to me.

You're more agile than Peppy.

Pom-Pom: You should invite Peppy over next time to see who's better! Wait a minute... The name rings a bell.

Pom-Pom: I get it! You're comparing me to a dog! (Trailblazer), you're awful!

Pom-Pom: This is a scientifically proven aerobic exercise I learned from a book! If you don't believe me, you can read it yourself! The title of the book is 100 Ways to Be a Good Friend to Humans.

Pom-Pom: Hmm... A good friend to humans... Oh! The book's meant for dogs...

(Mission Completed)