Transmigrate inside a Web Novel as a Side Character.
Chapter 117: Chapter 117 Comeback.

One turbulent night had passed as Soma currently stood on the corner of the hotel room where he stayed. Showing his back to the opened window that chilled his body with the incoming breeze. Also, the warmth from the sunlight that came brightened the room, basking his glistened figure.

Soma regulates his breathing as he bends his knee, keeping his posture straight, raising his hand forward for balance. Then, he straightens his posture to stand.

[Progress: 80/100]

As his physique status grows in number. The daily quest that had been given to him became much easier compared to the first time. But, his body still excretes a sweat to cool his boiled temperatures.

Soma keeps his steady pace. While also maintaining his perfect form. Then, he managed to finish the hundred squat quest that had been given to him. Recently, the quest that has been popping up for his daily routine consists of many ways to train his lower half. He already has some speculation about that as it may be related to the first technique of Martial Saint.

That relied on the power of his lower half.

[Daily Quest complete]

[All Stats Raised +1]

After finishing his routine. Soma took the towel inside his storage ring and then wiped his drenched face. He intended to wash the sweat that accumulated in his body. The neighbor's bed from near the entrance door stirred, revealing Eiji, who was still absentminded, looking at the empty space.

"Good morning, Eiji".

Eiji turned his attention to the voice that called his name. His lost eyes gradually start to regain their focus, and he opens his eyes to see Soma with his naked upper body. Eiji's awareness returned as he saw Soma's physique. He gulped his dry mouth, admiring Soma's chiseled muscles that protruded, despite his slim appearance.

"...Good morning, Soma".

"Wash your face first".

"...Okay, thanks".

Soma holds his intention to use the bathroom because he prioritizes Eiji, who needs to freshen up. While he watched Eiji go to the bathroom. Soma took out some snacks and milk from his storage rings. He reserved some food as a precaution in case something happened, like in the trial gate. Where he was concerned about food supply.

From that time, he occasionally brought some snacks, and it became his habit. Soma took a small card box of chocolate milk and a couple of chocolate bars to ease his appetite. The food he prepared looked unhealthy from a common person's perspective. But both of them are awakeners, and their digestive system is different from any average human.

Soma also took a bottle of mineral water before he gulped it.

"Soma, I am finished".

Eiji appeared from the bathroom with a clear face devoid of any sleepiness. He approached Soma's place and directed his gaze toward the snack on the table. Soma scratched his cheeks and opened his mouth.

"I am sorry that I could only prepare your breakfast like this. Or do you like the regular one?".

"No, this is plenty. Thank you, Soma".

The hotel where Soma and Akabane stayed prepared the meal. But, Soma knew Eiji's nature, convinced that he would refuse his offer. Because of that, instead of breakfast, the hotel prepared. Soma used some of his reserved food.

As for Soma. He only has mineral water for breakfast. It was already his habit only to drink water in the morning, but he occasionally ate some food if he wanted it.

"Good then. I will take a bath. Enjoy your snacks".

After emptying the bottle. Soma went to the bathroom to freshen himself. He is bathing with cold water that washes away his tiredness and chills his warm body. It didn't take long for him to bathe as he only wanted to wash away the sweat using water and soap.

Walking out from the bathtub, Soma wiped his drenched body using the white towel the hotel had provided. After his body dried. He wore casual clothes and went outside the room, for he already had a plan in the morning.

"Eiji, are you ready?".

"Yeah, I am".

"Let's go".

Soma, with a black card in hand, swipes the pad on the hotel door. It makes a beep sound that unlocks the security of the room. At the same time, the neighbor Hiroshi also appears wearing casual clothes and still feels groggy because he has just woken up.

"Mr Hiroshi, Good morning".

"...Good morning".

"Soma and Eiji, Good morning. It seems the time has come, huh".

"Yes. I am thankful for the generosity you guys offer me".

"No need, Eiji, you are helping me. So this was something I should do, as someone who receives your help".

Their money hunting goes so well. The current Gold they had already exceeded the amount Soma wanted. So he feels a huge gratitude for Eiji, who helped him last night.

"Me too. I want to thank you for lending Soma help. But are you sure you don't want to come with us to have breakfast?".

"No, Mister. I already ate some snacks Soma provided, and I don't want to worry my family further than this".

"Okay, that's a shame".

"Thank you".

Eiji bowed his head slightly before turning his gaze at Soma. Soma nodded his head and turned his attention to Hiroshi.

"Mr Hiroshi. I will escort him through the lobby".

"Okay".

They turn their backs, strolling in the hotel hallway. As they walked, they talked about their life before entering the academy. Both of them were immersed in their talk even inside the elevator.

"So you are from Tokyo".

"Yes, I live in Subashiri".

Upon hearing the familiar place, Soma's body twitched. He recalled a certain gate that appeared in that place and gave him trouble. Then, the timid boy before him is the one who clears the gate in the story.

"...Do you like mountain climbing?".

"To be more precise, I like nature itself. It's fun being surrounded by greenery and enjoying the fresh air that is pumped to my lungs".

Eiji starts to tell his hobby with an elated expression in his eyes like a kid. Soma observed from the side as they arrived at the lobby. They stepped outside the elevator only to replace the lobby was deserted without any visitors.

They let their feet bring them to the outside of the building. There are some pedestrians who do their activities in the morning, such as jogging, going to work, or just strolling with their beloved partner, whether it is a pet or a person.

"Eri?!".

Eiji's voice returned Soma's attention to Eiji as he followed his line of sight. He saw Eri in her casual clothes waiting on the street in front of the hotel, tinkering with her phone.

"Hm? Eiji, you arrived".

Eiji, who saw her hastening his feet, approached Eri, who Awaited his homecoming. Soma also followed behind, and he heard their conversation.

"Sorry, did you wait long?".

"No, I just got here".

"Are you sure?".

"Yeah, more importantly. Let's go home, your parents are worried about you".

"Okay, Soma. Thank you for your hospitality".

Soma suddenly received Eiji's gratitude with his head bowed. He jolted his body as he flapped his hand to the side. Then, feeling gratitude for his help, Soma also bowed his head slightly.

"I also want to thank you. Because of you, I can prevent those people from getting what they wanted".

Upon hearing those words that came from Soma's mouth. They shut their mouths and exchange looks. The two of them briefly heard about what had happened with his past and Soma's plans regarding the event that would be held tonight.

Both of them could only pray that Soma's plan would succeed.

"Eiji and Eri. See you next time in the academy. I hope we can get along".

"Yes, see you later, Soma. Me too".

"See you later".

Eiji and Eri waved their hands slightly before turning their back, leaving Soma alone on the hotel stairs. Soma saw their retreating figure until they vanished from his sight. He sighs, and then he feels a slight vibration in his pocket.

Soma took out his phone. On the display, there was one new incoming message from Hina. He opened the chat apps and saw the message Hina had sent to him.

{I am at the airport with Mom. Could you come over with Dad? Also, there is something I need to talk about with you. Would you free your schedule for me?}

"Hm?".