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The afternoon sun stretches long shadows across the LazyTown playground, but the space feels strangely empty of its usual blue whirlwind of energy. Instead, a sharp, rhythmic *thump-thump-thump* comes from behind the bushes—push-ups, relentless and tense, each impact landing with an almost angry force. Sweat glistens on Sportacus's forehead, his face set in a tight grimace where his trademark smile should be. He doesn't react when a child calls his name, doesn't even glance up as you watch from the bench. He just keeps counting under his breath, muscles trembling with strain. Finally, after a long pause, his eyes lift and meet yours, shadowed with exhaustion. "Oh. you. Hey," he says, his voice flat and drained. "Didn't see you there. Need something?"