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Centaureissi

桑朵莱希

49 chapters · 1587 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Private Service 1 私心服务1

(The door to the ops room opens, and the morning sunlight streams in through the window, dazzling my eyes as a new day begins.)（指挥室的门打开，清晨的阳光透过舷窗刺进我的眼睛里，新的一天又开始了。）

(A familiar figure stands before me, silhouetted by the light. Upon hearing me enter, she turns and bows.)（一个熟悉的身影逆着光，听见我走进指挥室的脚步声，转过身来，对我鞠了一躬。）

CentaureissiGood morning, Master.早上好，长官。

CommanderCentaureissi? What are you doing here? Did you wait long?桑朵莱希？你怎么在这儿，等很久了吗？

CentaureissiI'm sure Miss Groza must have told you already, but while she's away from the Elmo, I will be assisting you in your daily tasks.想必闪电小姐有跟您提过吧，在她离开艾莫号的这段时间里，就由我来辅佐您的日常工作了。

(...I seem to recall something like that. Groza was on a mission and had to leave the Elmo for a while, and before she left, she definitely said something about Centaureissi taking her place during her absence, but... I've been so busy recently that it must have slipped my mind.)（……似乎的确有这么一回事。因为任务的缘故，闪电不得不离开一段时间，临走时她的确提到了桑朵莱希会暂时接替她，只是最近事情太多……我开始有些忙东忘西了。）

CentaureissiI was worried that you'd overwork yourself if there was nobody to help you, Master... Since I've been helping to manage your daily life, I know of your habits. That knowledge would probably help me adjust more quickly to taking Miss Groza's place in assisting you, which was why I recommended myself to her.若是无人帮忙，我担心长官会操劳过度……想来平时我一直照顾您的起居，您的习惯我也了解。 暂时接替闪电小姐帮助长官，或许上手也会更快一些，于是我便向闪电小姐毛遂自荐了。

CentaureissiDon't worry, Master. I will assist you and reduce your burden to the best of my abilities.请长官放心，我会尽我所能辅佐您，减轻您的负担的。

CommanderMhm. I'll be better off with you around than by myself.嗯，有你在，总比我一个人强。

CommanderLet's get to work, then.那就开始工作吧。

CentaureissiI've made your usual Iced Americano, Master. All the best for today's work.您常喝的冰美式已经为您准备好了，祝您今日工作顺利。

(I head over to the terminal and find a freshly-brewed coffee by my hand. I take a sip and I am greeted by that familiar, crisp fragrance.)（我走到工作台前，手边就是刚刚冲好的咖啡，拿起来喝了一口，还是熟悉的清冽香气。）

(Right, I've got my motivation to work now. I activate the terminal interface and prepare myself for an incoming swarm of pending items in the form of blinding red dots—)（不错，今天的工作动力有了。我打开工作台的界面，准备面对铺天盖地的红点冲击——）

(But the expected onslaught does not come. Instead, I see a work schedule quietly waiting for me.)（想象中的画面并没有出现，界面的一侧静静躺着一个工作列表。）

(Upon opening it, I see the tasks and assignments for today, neatly organized by type and category. There are even personnel recommendations beside them.)（打开，里面是今天需要处理的各项事务和委托，依照重要程度分门别类，甚至每一项都推荐了合适的完成人选。）

Centaureissi(I look up and see Centaureissi working on her own terminal beside me. Upon sensing my gaze on her, she looks up as well, as though she was expecting my reaction.)（抬头，桑朵莱希站在一旁的操作台边，感觉到我的视线也抬起头，似乎对我的反应早就有所预见。）

CommanderThis is—这是——

CentaureissiI simply took the liberty of making some small improvements based on your work habits. I hope it helped.只是根据您平常的工作习惯，做了一点小优化罢了，希望能帮到您。

CommanderYou couldn't call this "small" by any means, you'd have to be kidd—何止是小优化，简直是——

CommanderOh no.啊，糟糕。

CentaureissiWhat's wrong? Is there a problem with the schedule?怎么了？是工作列表出问题了吗？

Centaureissi(She strides over and looks down at a pending item with me—"1100: Meet with underground broker.")（她快步走过来，和我一起低头看向屏幕上被我点开的一项待办事项——“1100：与暗商商谈”。）

CommanderIt's Nikolov... I only just remembered; a couple of days ago, he said he was pushing this negotiation back, but I forgot about that...尼可夫……忘了这家伙前两天说有事要推迟商谈了……

CentaureissiIf my memory serves, you've had dealings with him before, have you not?没记错的话，您之前也和他有过来往吧？

CommanderYes, I sometimes buy things from him that I can't get through Poludnitsa.是啊，偶尔佩妮泽那没有的货，我会找他采买一下。

CommanderI'd arranged to buy new frame parts from him today, because Mayling's stock was almost gone...本来今天也是，约好了沟通一下买素体零件的事，美玲手头的马上要用完了……

CommanderGah, what a headache, I haven't managed to source a new supplier in time... Looks like I'll have to adjust the schedule, and who knows how long Mayling's stock will hold out...真是头疼，我还没来得及找新的进货渠道……看来这项日程得改改了，也不知道美玲那边的储备还能挺多久……

CentaureissiActually... I happen to know a reliable broker in the area. She might have the parts you need.其实……我恰好认识一位信得过的本地暗商，她手上或许有您急需的零件。

CentaureissiIf you are willing to place your trust in me, I could help contact her for you. Circumstances permitting, we might be able to finish negotiations by today.如果您信得过我的话，我可以替您联系，顺利的话，想必今天就能谈好进货了。

CommanderWhat—Wait, really? You just so happen to have someone like that lined up?什么——真的？这么巧？

CentaureissiActually...其实……

CommanderThat would be a great help—And it's alright, I'm confident in letting you handle things.那真是帮大忙了——没事，你办事我放心。

CommanderSo please contact her, Centaureissi.联系她的事就拜托你了，桑朵莱希。

Centaureissi(Centaureissi looks like she wants to say something else, but in the end she simply nods and heads back to her station.)（桑朵莱希似乎还想说些什么，不过最终只是轻轻点了头，便回到了自己的位置上。）

(With her help, this brief interruption does not unduly impede the progress of our work and we soon get back into the rhythm of things.)（在她的帮助下，这段小插曲并没有太打断进度，我们很快又回到了工作中。）

(For a while, the ops room is filled with the sound of fingers tapping quietly on touchscreens and the permeating fragrance of coffee. They combine with this rare period of clear sunlight in an oddly refreshing way.)（一时间，指挥室里只有屏幕点击声和咖啡的香气，伴随着难得的明媚阳光，倒令人心情有种奇怪的舒畅。）

CommanderEr, this document--咳，这份文件——

CentaureissiI've already saved it to your file vault for you.已经替您整理到档案库里了。

CentaureissiAlso, the weather recently has been quite dry, so I made some tea for you to keep your throat moist. Please take care of yourself.另外最近天气干燥，我为您准备了润喉茶，请您保重身体。

CommanderAh, thank you.啊，谢谢。

CommanderHm... who should I pick for this commission—嘶……那这个负责这个委托的人——

CentaureissiI've selected them for you too.也已经替您选好了。

CentaureissiSitting down for too long might lead to muscle cramps. Allow me to give you a massage, Master.坐得太久肌肉容易酸痛，请让我来帮长官按摩一下吧。

CommanderAh... Thank you, that feels much better.啊……多谢，舒服多了。

CentaureissiAre you feeling tired, Master? I've made your bed for you, so feel free to rest at any time.长官是觉得累了吗？床铺我也已经收拾好了，长官可以随时休息。

CommanderUm... No, that's alright. Actually, I feel more energized than usual.唔……不用，不如说今天似乎比平时来得有精神一些呢。

(That's right, I didn't feel as tired as before while working today. Why was that?)（是啊，今天工作起来，似乎没有这么累了？）

(In addition, my work efficiency seems to have improved as well. Every time I look up from my terminal, Centaureissi is always there to put my heart at ease. Her timely assistance helps speed things along by a considerable degree.)（不仅如此，工作的效率似乎也隐约高了不少。每一次抬眸，桑朵莱希仿佛都对我接下来的话了然于心，总是能提供恰到好处的帮助，省下不少的时间。）

CommanderCentaureissi, did Mayling give you a special upgrade that made you able to read minds or something?桑朵莱希，美玲应该没有给你做什么特别升级，让你能……读心吧？

CommanderLike say... did she outfit you with some kinda unfathomably advanced module that can analyze brainwaves?我是说……呃，比如那种可以侦测、分析脑电波的黑科技。

(Surprisingly enough, the day's work is finished on time. The question slips out as I close my eyes to enjoy a shoulder massage from Centaureissi.)（出乎意料地，一天的工作竟然按计划完成了。我闭上眼享受着桑朵莱希适时的按摩放松，忍不住问。）

CentaureissiNot at all, Master. Why do you ask?并没有。长官为什么这么说？

CommanderIt's just that... You were just in time with every bit of help you gave today. You had solutions ready before I even had to ask for them.因为今天……你的帮助都来得过于及时了，我甚至不必问，你就提前准备好了解决方案。

CommanderTake the Nikolov matter this morning, for example... Did you "conveniently" happen to have a suitable contact on hand? That's a little... I mean, I didn't mention that delay to anyone before this, so did you...就像早上尼可夫的那件事……真的是凑巧有合适的渠道吗？未免也……可我也并没有在别人面前提到过他推迟商谈的事，应该不会……

CentaureissiMost perceptive, Master... It's true, I did contact that new broker ahead of time.长官果然敏锐……那位新的暗商，的确是我提前联系好的。

CentaureissiWhile I wasn't sure that there would be a delay in negotiations, I overheard you and Miss Groza talking about your dealings with Nikolov before this, while I was cleaning the ops room.虽然我并不清楚所谓推迟商谈的事，但您之前几次与尼可夫交易的情况，我在打扫指挥室时，也听您和闪电小姐提及过。

CentaureissiYou mentioned that he wasn't able to deliver on time due to supply shortages and that his prices were always slightly higher than market rate... I've seen many such cases before. Most of them were due to a merchant with multiple buyers and choosing to sell to the one who could pay more.货品多为市场上临时短缺的物品，总是不按时交货，成交的价格都略高于市场价…… 这样的情况，我曾经见过许多——多半是商家为了在多个求购者之间择高价者交易，才会如此。

CentaureissiI saw his name when I was compiling today's work plan for you last night, and I was worried that something might come up... So I used Zucchero's intelligence network to contact a reliable broker who's worked with us before, just in case something came up— And judging by the looks of things, it turned out to be helpful after all.昨晚替长官整理今天的工作计划时，我看到了他的名字，担心今天也会有什么意外…… 于是便通过方糖的情报网，联系到了之前与方糖有过合作的可靠暗商，以备不时之需—— 现在看来，也的确帮上了忙。

CentaureissiMaster, you might want to consider doing business with someone else next time.长官，或许之后，您该考虑一下更换交易对象的事了。

CommanderYou're right... However, the last time we dealt with him was several months ago, was it not? I can't believe you remembered my nonchalant complaints from so long ago... Heh, I guess keeping track of all these small details is very much in line with how you do things, Centaureissi.确实……不过上一次跟他合作，好像也有几个月了吧？那个时候的随口抱怨你能记在心里这么久，呵……细致入微，果然很有桑朵莱希的风格啊。

CommanderStill, him picking and choosing his customers is just a guess. What if something actually came up on his end? When it comes to brokers, it would be best not to burn bridges unless you have to.不过比价的事说到底也只是推测，说不定这次他真的只是有事呢？暗商的关系，还是好好维护为妙。

CentaureissiAbout that... Perhaps you should take a look at this, Master.关于这个……长官请看。

Centaureissi(She lightly taps the terminal's screen and a list of frame part transaction logs shows up on the screen.)（她在操作台上轻触几下，一页有关素体零件的交易记录出现在屏幕上。）

CentaureissiI was a little worried last night, so I asked Manager to help me keep an eye on Nikolov's transaction logs on the market.昨晚我不太放心，于是拜托了店长，帮我留意一下尼可夫在市场上的交易记录。

CentaureissiWhile we didn't manage to find his logs... You'll notice here that a bunch of frame parts were listed as sold on the market at 0825 this morning. My guess is that was the shipment he was supposed to sell to you.虽然并没有查到他的踪迹……但就在今早0825，市场上有一批素体零件成功交易了，如此看来，应该就是原本要和您交易的那批货物了。

(I stare hard at the listed sales price, which is well above what I offered, and sigh.)（我盯着屏幕上那行比我的出价高得多的成交价格，叹了口气。）

CommanderTsk... Looks like I'll need to inform Poludnitsa about this.啧……该跟佩妮泽说说了。

CommanderGood thing we had you and your contact around, so his little stunt didn't do much harm.不过好在有你提供的这个渠道，他的事不至于造成什么影响。

CommanderI guess that's our head maid for you; with just the barest hints of something going awry, you picked up on a problem I didn't even know existed and came up with a way to deal with it. You're just full of surprises today.不愧是专业的女仆长，能从蛛丝马迹里推断出我都没意识到的问题，还能做好预案……你今天一直都在给我惊喜啊。

Centaureissi(She chuckles gently and I feel her warmth by my side as night begins to fall.)（温柔的轻笑在我耳畔响起，她的温度隔着夜色渡过我的侧脸。）

CentaureissiIt's not "mind reading", nor was I trying to surprise you. I just... I just wanted to serve you as well as I could, Master.不是“读心”，也没有惊喜，我只是……在尽力为长官提供完美的服务罢了。

CentaureissiAfter all, that's my duty as your one and only head maid, is it not?毕竟，这是我作为长官身边唯一女仆长的职责所在，不是吗？

(Her warmth recedes, replaced by a mug of warm milk in my hand.)（她的温度从我侧边淡去，取而代之的是我手上一杯温热的牛奶。）

CentaureissiYou've worked hard today, Master, but now you've finished your tasks.今天的工作已经结束，长官辛苦了。

CentaureissiHave this cup of warm milk, and... let me help you get to sleep.喝下这杯热牛奶，请让我……来帮您入睡吧。

Private Service 2 私心服务2

(Several days have passed, and Groza has returned to the Elmo. Thus, Centaureissi no longer needs to spend all day with me in the ops room.)（几天过去，闪电重新回到了艾莫号上，桑朵莱希也就不再需要和我在指挥室中，一待就是一整天。）

CentaureissiNow that Miss Groza has returned, I shall hand the duties of adjutant back to her. Instead, I shall focus on managing your daily life, like before.既然闪电小姐已经回来，那辅佐的工作就还是交还给她。我还是像以前一样，专心照顾长官的日常起居吧。

Centaureissi(That said, the situation feels a little... different, somehow.)（话虽如此，总感觉事情……似乎开始有了些微妙的变化。）

Centaureissi(At some point, my habit of turning off my alarm clock as I woke up was replaced by the sight of Centaureissi standing beside my bed.)（不知何时开始，我睁开眼习惯性按掉的闹钟，被桑朵莱希站在床边的身影所取代。）

CentaureissiThere isn't much work today, so I pushed your waking-up time back by half an hour.今天的工作不多，我将您起床的时间往后调整了半个小时。

CentaureissiPlease rest a little more...再休息一会吧……

Centaureissi(I feel her warm hand on my face, gently closing my eyes. The faint scent of coffee that accompanies it lulls me back to sleep...)（她温暖的手覆上我的眼睛，萦绕着淡淡的咖啡香气，让我再次沉入梦乡……）

(Whether it's a long meeting, a hard-fought battle, or when I'm simply returning to the ops room... There is always a cup of piping hot tea waiting for me beside my terminal. The scent might change from day to day, but it never fails to be warm and welcoming.)（不管是刚结束了一场长会，还是刚经历了一场恶战，又或者只是简单地重返指挥室……工作台边上，总有一杯八分满的热茶静候。馨香各异，温度恰好。）

(Be it flower tea, fruit tea, or simple black tea... Centaureissi is always able to find the flavor that's just right for me.)（花茶、果茶、叶茶……桑朵莱希总能找到我恰好喜欢的味道。）

(Unexpected situations are the norm in the contamination zones, but no matter what happens, Centaureissi always seems to be able to turn up by my side just in time, whether it's to solve problems, calm everyone down or just to help me relax...)（污染区里，突发事件是常态，但无论何时发生了什么，桑朵莱希似乎都总能及时出现在我身边。或是帮助解决问题，或是稳定大家的情绪，或是简单地让我放松下来……）

(I soon grow used to her flawless service. Surely the hallmark of a competent head maid is the ability to handle all sorts of situations in a timely, calm and elegant way, right?)（我逐渐习惯于她的无微不至。能够及时、冷静、优雅地处理各种情况，大概就是一位合格女仆长的必备素养吧？）

(Centaureissi's gone in for a routine maintenance checkup today. After a long meeting, I check my communicator, but there are no messages there.)（今天是桑朵莱希例行检修的日子。一场会议结束，我再次打开了通讯终端，仍旧毫无消息。）

(This is strange. Mayling would usually have sent me the maintenance report by now...)（奇怪，平常这个时候美玲早该把检修报告发给我了……）

(As I happen to be free at the moment, I decide to head over to the repair bay.)（正好眼下有空，我决定直接去整备室。）

CommanderMayling—美玲——

MaylingUwah—呜哇——

Mayling(I hear Mayling exclaim as I open the door to the room. She's sitting in front of a computer and she appears to be reading a document.)（整备室的门一打开，我就听到了美玲的惊叹。她坐在电脑前，似乎正在看什么文件。）

(I move up beside her and study the densely-packed characters as well.)（我凑上前，也随她看起密密麻麻的文字。）

CommanderHm, what's this?怎么了，这是什么？

MaylingOh, it's "The Service Guide to the Elmo"—Eep! Commander!是《艾莫号服务指南》啦——啊！指挥官！

MaylingW-What are you doing here?你、你怎么来啦？

CommanderI came to check on the results of Centaureissi's maintenance... and what's this about a "Service Guide"?我来看看桑朵莱希的检修报告……“服务指南”？

CommanderHmm, a collection of likes and preferred flavors... guidelines on how to deal with unforeseen contingencies... an inventory of snacks and drinks... Plans for daily service routes... and what's this? "100 Pieces of Trivia About Master"?喜好及口味信息收集……突发事件应对条例……茶点材料库存盘点……每日服务动线规划……还有……关于长官的100个豆知识？

(My eyes quickly scan through the text. Statements like "30% of Master's overtime is caused by taking too long in handling Doll relationships", "Under extreme circumstances, Master may end up having to eat 10 meals per day in order to keep the Dolls happy" and "Master purchases Covenant Rings every 21 days, but unfortunately they cannot be resold and thus they cannot generate income" come into view and I quickly avert my eyes.)（我的眼睛快速下滑，在看到“长官30%的加班任务，是因为处理人形关系时间太久导致的。”、“极端情况下，为了回应心意，长官一天要吃10顿饭。”以及“铭契之环已经成为了长官21天的定期投资，可惜无法转卖，没有收益。”时，又移开了。）

(This goes well beyond "mind reading" and into the realm of "X-ray vision"; I'm as naked as a baby before her eyes!)（桑朵莱希不仅仅会“读心”，还有透视能力，我在她眼里赤裸得像个婴儿！）

MaylingWhat's wrong, Commander?指挥官，您怎么啦？

CommanderUh, it's nothing...没、没事……

Mayling(Looks like Mayling hasn't discovered the problem with the document...)（看样子美玲并没有发现文件中的异常……）

MaylingOh... Yes, about the maintenance just now; I found this abnormally large document in her neural cloud storage. She said she used it for reference during her daily duties, so I got curious and asked if I could see it...哦……刚刚检修的时候，我发现她的心智储存空间里这份文件大得出奇，她说是自己日常服务时的参考，我、我好奇就问她要来看了……

MaylingAh! The maintenance report! I, uh, I'll send it over right now!啊！检修报告！我、我马上发给您看！

Mayling(Mayling begins frantically tapping away at her terminal, but I'm no longer interested in the report; the only thing I'm looking at now is this document.)（美玲开始慌乱地操作起来，但我已经不再在意报告，眼里只有这份文件。）

(It lists all the preferences of everyone on the Elmo, details various situations which might take place, specific service needs for everyone... This document contains massive amounts of information in densely-packed text, but it's all neat and properly formatted, with information on me taking up the majority of its contents.)（全车人的喜好、各种可能遇到的突发情况、每个人的服务需求……海量的信息汇总在文件里，密密麻麻，洋洋洒洒，但格式工整，我的内容占了大部分篇幅。）

(So it turns out that every instance when she showed up on time, served me with impeccable precision or took care of problems with skillful handling was because she had collected all this information in secret, and then came up with an ideal action plan after considering all the possibilities.)（原来，每一次及时出现，每一次完美服务，每一次妥当处理，都是她在我看不见的地方，提前收集好一切因素，将所有可能性都遍历后，考虑出的最佳行动方案。）

(How had I come to take her "flawless service" for granted?)（我怎么会觉得，那些精确的“无微不至”是理所当然呢？）

(After returning to the ops room, I find Centaureissi there, unsurprisingly enough. She is standing in front of the terminal with a steaming cup of tea ready, just as always.)（回到指挥室，不出意外，桑朵莱希正站在操作台前，台上的杯子蒸腾着水汽，一如既往。）

CentaureissiYou're back, though it took you longer than expected...您回来了，比我预估中的时间要久……

CentaureissiDid you go somewhere?您是去了哪里吗？

CommanderYes, I headed down to the repair bay to get your maintenance report, and... I happened to see "The Service Guide to the Elmo".嗯，去了一趟整备室，取你的检修报告，顺便看了看……《艾莫号服务指南》。

Centaureissi(Upon hearing me mention that document, Centaureissi's eyes widen a little, but they soon return to their usual state and she quietly sighs.)（听我提起那份文件，她的眼睛倏地睁大，但很快恢复了常态。她轻叹了口气。）

CentaureissiI told Miss Mayling to keep it under wraps...我叮嘱过美玲小姐，不必让很多人知道的……

CommanderIt's alright. I wanted to read it.没事，是我自己要看的。

CommanderSo, will you enter this "little accident" into your "guidelines on how to deal with unforeseen contingencies"?怎么样，要把这个小小的“意外”列进你的“突发事件应对条例”里吗？

Centaureissi(Apparently, she hadn't expected me to say that, because a tinge of scarlet appears on her face.)（她似乎没想到我会这么说，脸有些泛红。）

CentaureissiMaster... would you like me to do that?长官……希望我这么做吗？

CommanderAh, it was just a joke...啊，只是开个玩笑……

CentaureissiI would never joke when it comes to you, Master.只要是长官的事，再怎么认真对待都不为过。

CentaureissiThis is my responsibility as your head maid.这是我身为女仆长的职责所在。

(She bows slightly to me, then walks over as I feel a sense of guilt creeping over me.)（她向我微微欠身，然后走了过来。我开始感觉有点罪恶了。）

CommanderActually, you don't have to—其实你不用——

CentaureissiMaster.长官。

Centaureissi(She lightly squeezes my hand, and the faint scent of coffee instantly envelops me.)（她轻轻握住了我的手，淡淡的咖啡香气瞬间萦绕了我。）

CentaureissiSince you've seen that guide...既然您已经看过那份指南了……

CentaureissiThen why don't you guess what kind of tea this is?那现在不妨猜一下，为您准备的这杯下午茶，会是什么样的呢？

Centaureissi(She hands me the cup. The warmth of its contents flows into my palm through its walls, melting away the words I haven't said.)（她向我递过杯子，下午茶的温度透过杯壁传到掌心，融化了我未说出口的话语。）

Centaureissi(Rather than mere concern, would the proper way to respect and acknowledge her hard work be to simply taste and appreciate the fruits of her labors?)（比起关切，或许简单的品尝和欣赏，才是对她努力成果的尊重吧？）

(I raise the cup and meet her expectant gaze.)（我举起杯子迎向她期待的目光。）

CommanderVery well.好。

Private Service 3 私心服务3

It is now 7 a.m. Good morning, Master. I hope you will have a nice day.“现在是早上7点，早上好，长官。希望您能度过愉快的一天。”

(As the gentle alarm rings, I hear Centaureissi's voice speaking into my ear. I open my eyes, but she is nowhere to be seen.)（轻柔的晨铃声中，桑朵莱希的问候在我耳边响起。我睁开眼，却没有看到她的身影。）

(Right, Zucchero's preparing for an in-store event, and they're short on people, so Centaureissi went over to help and isn't on the Elmo.)（是了。最近因为方糖在准备店庆人手不足，桑朵莱希回去帮忙了，并不在艾莫号上。）

(I sit up, and all of a sudden I'm consumed by a terrible sense of loss.)（我坐起身，有些怅然若失。）

You've been working for an hour, Master. It must have been hard. Do put your files aside and enjoy your lunch.“又工作了一小时，长官辛苦了。把文件放到一边，尽情享受午餐时光吧。”

(A rest notification pops up from the corner of my screen. Centaureissi's been regularly reminding me to take breaks this way.)（休息提醒在屏幕一角弹出。每隔一段时间，桑朵莱希就会以这样的形式，提醒我休息一下。）

(I stretch my back. The door to the ops room opens. Naturally, the person serving me lunch isn't Centaureissi, but Sabrina.)（我伸了个懒腰。指挥室的门打开，今天端来午餐的自然不会是桑朵莱希，而是塞布丽娜。）

SabrinaTadaaah! Lunch is here! Guess what it is, Commander?锵锵！午餐来咯！指挥官猜猜是什么？

CommanderHmm, judging by the smell... is it spaghetti bolognese?唔，这个香气……是番茄肉酱意面吧？

SabrinaHehe, got it in one, Commander!嘿嘿，指挥官一猜就中！

SabrinaI was going to make seafood pasta, but I changed it to bolognese thanks to a reminder from Centaureissi. Otherwise it might have interacted badly with the vitamin C supplements you've been taking recently.本来是想做海鲜意面的，不过多亏了桑朵莱希的提醒，换成了番茄肉酱，不然和指挥官最近吃的维C有冲突就不好啦。

SabrinaGo on and try it, Commander!指挥官快尝尝吧！

CommanderA reminder from Centaureissi, hm...桑朵莱希的提醒……吗……

(There's a small package in my hand. The Zucchero logo on it informs me of its origins. There's a little sticky note on the package with neat handwriting on it saying: "Hope it goes well.")（一个小包裹正躺在我手上，包装上方糖咖啡馆的logo昭示了它的来源。一张便利贴粘在包装上，工整地写着——“祝您沟通顺利”。）

(Is this some kind of in-house merch from the store? But what does "hope it goes well" mean...)（会是什么店庆的周边吗？不过“沟通顺利”是什么意思……）

(Curious, I open it up, but just as I'm about to examine its contents, a set of rapidly approaching footsteps interrupts me—)（我好奇地拆开包裹，正准备拿出里面的东西看看，却被一阵疾速逼近的脚步声打断了——）

MakiattoHey, we're out of caramel! Is the Elmo so poor we can't even afford to restock?喂，车上的焦糖都没有了啊！艾莫号已经穷到补不起货了吗？

MakiattoHow am I going to make macchiatos to share with you— hm?这样我要怎么做玛奇朵和你一起喝——嗯？

Makiatto(She frowns and reaches out to the package in front of me, then pulls her hand back to reveal several packets of caramel syrup.)（她皱着眉伸手，从我面前的包裹中掏出几包焦糖糖浆。）

MakiattoHmph, you should have told me if you'd already bought some...哼，补货了就早点告诉我啊……

MakiattoA-Also, you didn't hear anything just now, got that?!还、还有你刚刚、什么也没听到！

(She storms off again. As I look back at the sticky note on the package, I can almost see Centaureissi's smile there.)（她又匆匆离开了。而我看着面前包裹上的标签，仿佛看见了桑朵莱希的微笑。）

(What other surprises are there in store for me?)（今天还会有更多惊喜吗？）

(However, nothing else happens for the rest of the day. Once work is finally over, I sit back down on my bed. With a vague sense of disappointment in my heart, I sigh and prepare to lie down when I suddenly hear my communicator ring—)（然而直到我终于结束工作坐在了床边，都没再出现新的情况。我隐隐有些失落，叹了口气打算躺下，却听见通讯终端的铃声——）

(Yup, I knew she wouldn't disappoint me.)（嗯，我知道她不会让我失望。）

CentaureissiGood evening, Master.晚上好，指挥官。

CentaureissiI hope you've finished your work and are now preparing to rest.希望您已经结束工作，准备好休息了。

CommanderYes, I am.是啊。

CommanderHow did you know I'd be waiting to hear from you?你怎么知道我在等你的消息？

Centaureissi...You were waiting for me, Master?原来……长官在等我吗？

CentaureissiI'm sorry, things in the café were a little busy today... I could only contact you after we closed.抱歉，今天店里有些忙……我只能等到营业结束后再联络您。

CentaureissiI thought that you would have finished your work by now, and I'd already made a cup of coffee in the café, so this seemed like a good time to contact you... I should probably have done that sooner.我想现在长官应该已经结束工作了，而我也在店里冲了杯咖啡，这样的时间应该很适合联络……我应该早些联系您的。

CommanderThat's alright. This is a good time too.没关系，现在也正好。

CommanderAfter all, it's thanks to your little shows of concern that I feel your presence... It's almost as though you never left the Elmo at all.毕竟一天下来你的各种“关心”，也足够让我感知到你的存在……倒像是你从没离开过艾莫号似的。

CentaureissiMaster... Are you saying that my efforts allowed you to have a good day?长官的意思是……我的努力依然可以让您好好度过一天，是吗？

CentaureissiMay I interpret that as saying that you approve of my work as your head maid?如果您不介意的话，我是否可以理解为，这是对我女仆长工作的肯定？

CommanderBut of course.那是当然。

Centaureissi(I hear the sound of liquid pouring into a cup over the channel, which helps me relax further. It is followed by a quiet chuckle, which soon fades.)（通讯那端传来一阵液体注入杯中的声音，让我的神经更加松弛。我听见里面包裹着一声轻笑，但很快就消散了。）

CentaureissiStill, I'm sure I could serve you better if I were physically by your side, Master.不过，如果是我亲自在长官身边，想必能为长官服务得更好吧。

CentaureissiDuring the past few days away from the Elmo, I couldn't help but worry that you might not be used to my absence...离开艾莫号的这些天，我总是忍不住担心，长官是否会有些不习惯……

CommanderUm, well, to be honest, that was sort of the case.唔，坦白说，稍微有点。

CommanderHowever, your reminders, assistance, and our private chats like this... They're enough for me.不过那些提醒和帮助，以及现在这样，只有两个人的轻松聊天……已经足够让我满足了。

CommanderDon't worry so much. You've done very well. There's no need to give yourself too much pressure.放宽心，你做的很好，不用给自己太大压力。

CentaureissiIs that so...是这样吗……

CentaureissiStill, even though I can't see you in person and we can only speak via transmissions like these... I do feel content for some reason.不过的确，明明没有面对面，只是和长官这样通过电波交流……我却不可思议地感到心安。

CentaureissiIs this because of some unique skill you possess, Master?难道这是专属于长官的能力吗？

CommanderHeh... But I feel the same way about you, you know?呵……你不是也给了我同样的感觉吗？

(The line is silent for a while. I lie back on my bed, and sleepiness gradually washes over me.)（通讯那端沉默了一会。我躺在床上，困意逐渐袭来。）

CentaureissiThis feeling... I've never experienced it before with anyone else.这种感觉……在我和别人相处时从没体验过。

CentaureissiWhy is that, I wonder... Could it be because you're special to me, Master?为什么会这样呢……是因为，长官对我来说是特别的吗？

(I feel the same way too...)（彼此都是……）

(Enfolded by Centaureissi's gentle words, I find myself muttering in my heart words that my mouth is unable to speak as drowsiness fully swallows me up.)（在桑朵莱希的温柔言语中，我心中默念着，嘴巴却未能回答，如潮水般的困意已经将我包裹。）

(In the last moments before I drift off to sleep, I hear her indistinct voice from afar—)（在即将沉入梦乡时，她的声音朦胧地从远方传来——）

Centaureissi...Good night, Master, and sweet dreams.……晚安长官，祝您好梦。

Private Service 4 私心服务4

CentaureissiGood morning, Master.早上好，长官。

(It's the beginning of a new day, one filled with Centaureissi's caring service, as usual.)（新的一天，依旧充满了桑朵莱希的贴心服务。）

(Being woken up in the morning, being served handmade coffee, going through my work plans... Everything seems same as usual, except...)（清晨唤醒、手冲咖啡、工作计划……一天似乎没有什么不同，除了……）

(When she yields her lap to me for my afternoon nap, I awaken to find that she's closed her eyes in slumber too;)（午休时，她提供了膝枕，等我睡醒时，发现她原来也在闭目养神；）

(When I have dinner, she doesn't just stand by my side, but sits opposite to me with knife and fork in hands;)（吃饭时，她不再只是站在一旁，而是坐在我对面，也拿起了刀叉；）

(When I start feeling tired from working at night, she doesn't share my workload in silence or massage my shoulders like she always does; instead, she suggests that we head out to the deck together to get some fresh air, and her hand always manages to slip into the crook of my elbow amidst the warm night wind...)（晚上工作得有些累了，她没有默默地分担我的工作或是像往常一样替我捏肩，而是提议一起去甲板上透透气，她的手在温润的夜风中试探着搀起我的臂弯……）

CentaureissiTime always passes so quickly...时间总是过得很快……

CentaureissiBut I was very happy to be with you today, Master... This was probably the happiest day I've had since coming to the Elmo.不过今天和长官一起，我过得很开心……是来到车上后最开心的一天了。

Centaureissi(I can't help but recall our conversation from the welcome party at Zucchero.)（我不由得想起那次在方糖欢迎会上的交谈。）

("You don't have to stand behind me. You can do more of what you want.")（“不用总是站在我身后，做更多你想做的事吧。”）

(Those were my expectations of her that I conveyed that day, and it seems she's been trying to do just that. But ever since then, it seems she's been doing nothing but serving me.)（这是我那时对她的期望，看起来她似乎正在尝试做到，但这一天下来，她仍旧只是在围着我转。）

(Perhaps this is truly her wish and purpose, like she said, but I still want to try to have her take another step further forward.)（或许真如她所说，这就是她的愿望和使命，但我依然犹豫着，试图让她更进一步。）

CommanderCentaureissi, are you really...桑朵莱希，你真的这样就……

Centaureissi(The figure before me slowly fades away, and a familiar voice speaks into my ear—)（眼前的身影逐渐融化，耳边逐渐传来熟悉的问候——）

CentaureissiGood morning, Master.早上好，长官。

(When I open my eyes again, I see Centaureissi beside my bed. She's been waiting there quietly in her gentle way, knowing that I wasn't fully awake yet.)（再次睁开眼，我看到桑朵莱希的身影出现在床边。明白我还没有完全清醒，她宁静而温柔地等待着。）

(...So it was all just a dream.)（……原来刚刚的一切，只是梦而已啊。）

CentaureissiThis is Ceylon tea made from a newly grown cultivar. Do give it a try, Master.这是新培育的锡兰红茶，长官请试试看吧。

Centaureissi(She sets the teacup by the terminal, then moves behind me, standing with one hand placed over the other.)（她将一杯红茶摆在工作台边，便捧着手站在了我身后。）

Centaureissi(Centaureissi has always been caring and considerate in her service, and she's used to keeping a distance from me... neither too close nor too far, always maintaining the ideal distance between master and servant.)（桑朵莱希的服务总是得体而贴心，她也惯常和我保持着像现在这样……不近不远的，主仆之间合理的位置与距离。）

(It's been a long time since we addressed each other as equals back at that welcome party, and her familiar and natural actions from that dream... are seemingly limited to the realm of dreams.)（欢迎会上并肩交谈的时刻已经十分遥远，而像梦中那样亲昵自然的举动……似乎也只能出现在梦中。）

(It is that dream that comes to mind again as my fingers tighten around the cup.)（手指磨蹭着杯壁，我不禁又回想起之前的那个梦。）

CentaureissiMaster, is this tea not to your tastes?长官，是这红茶不符合您的口味吗？

CommanderNo, that's not it.不，不是的。

CommanderI was thinking... Centaureissi, are you really alright with this state of affairs?我在想……桑朵莱希，你真的这样就可以了吗？

CommanderBeing a head maid, always standing behind me, your work and your life constantly revolving around me...做一名女仆长，总是站在我的身后，每天工作、生活的重心都是我……

CentaureissiYou've asked me that question many times before.这个问题，您曾问过我多次了。

CentaureissiIndeed, being a maid is my job. But standing by your side and serving you is something that I want to do. Living like this is most fulfilling...女仆长的确是我的工作。但站在长官身边，为长官服务，也是我自己想做的事，这样的生活我感到很充实……

(The expected answer comes from behind me, and I sigh.)（预料之中的答案从身后传来，我叹了口气。）

(Perhaps that's the best way to handle things... I probably shouldn't press her about this any further...)（也许这就是最好的答案了吧……我不该再问这个问题的……）

Centaureissi...Or so I used to believe.……我原本是这么想的。

CentaureissiThose days away from the Elmo have changed my mind, made me harbor a little wish of my own...但之前离开艾莫号的那段日子，让我有了不同的想法，一个小小的愿望……

CommanderReally? What kind of wish?真的吗？是什么愿望？

CommanderTell me, I'll do my best to—说说看吧，我一定会帮你——

(As the flame of hope rekindles, I make to turn around to her, but then I feel her arms embracing me from behind and pinning me in place.)（感觉到希望重燃，我想要转身问个清楚，却感觉到了来自身后的拥抱，将我定在原地。）

(A pair of warm hands cover my eyes.)（一双温暖的手覆上了我的眼睛。）

CentaureissiThis wish might... it could be considered overstepping my bounds, but...这个愿望可能有些……超越了我现在的身份……

CentaureissiMaster... Could you hear me out, just like this?长官……可以就像现在这样听吗？

Commander...Mhm.……嗯。

(I feel her warmth through my back, then the slight trembling of her hands over my eyes as she takes a deep breath.)（后背传来她的体温，我感觉到她深吸了一口气，覆在眼上的手微微颤抖。）

CentaureissiI... I've helped plan your daily routine, I've watched your back, and stepped in to serve when appropriate... All that was part of my job, but that should have been all there was to it.我……安排好长官的生活，守护长官的背影，在长官需要时提供及时恰当的服务……这些都是我该做的工作，但，本该也就止步于此。

CentaureissiThe first rule of being a maid is to serve without expecting anything in return.女仆守则的第一条，便是无索取的服从。

CentaureissiUnnecessary emotions only serve to cloud my judgment and add needless chaos to my duties... If I am to serve you flawlessly, then I cannot allow myself to be influenced by my emotions.多余的情感只会影响到我的判断，在服务指南中添加不必要的乱数……我要为长官提供完美服务，就不能被情感影响心智。

CentaureissiHowever, I've discovered that these emotions... are beyond my ability to control.但我发现，这份情感……早已超出了我的控制。

CentaureissiThey rear their ugly head in things like that call before you went to sleep, standing by your bed for five extra minutes this morning, placing that cup of tea in your hands, and even... even confessing this "wish" of mine that a maid should not have.就像之前那通睡前的通讯，今早在您床边多站的那5分钟，和现在您手中多添了一杯的红茶，甚至是……现在这样向您诉说着女仆不该有的“心愿”……

CentaureissiI want to stay by your side, I want to be more... intimate with you... and it's starting to influence the service that I'm providing. I thought that for your sake, I could remain professional...这样想留在您身边、想和您……变得更亲密的情感……已经开始影响到了我为您提供的服务。我本以为为了您，我能一直保持专业……

CommanderSo, is your wish to get closer to me?所以你的愿望，是和我变得更近吗？

CommanderNot as master and servant, but as... two ordinary people? Is that it?不是主仆之间，而是……两个普通人之间，对吗？

CentaureissiIt would seem that... I've gone too far after all...果然还是……过于僭越了吗……

CommanderNo, not at all.不，不是这样的。

CommanderRather, I should say that I'm happy to finally hear what you truly think, Centaureissi, however long it might have taken.不如说，我很高兴，终于能听到桑朵莱希的真实想法了，真是不容易啊。

CommanderUnbound by your status as a maid, unshackled by those guidelines that you've drawn up for yourself, loyal only to your own heart...不再拘泥于女仆长的身份，也不再用那些教条约束自己，而是遵从内心……

CommanderThat's the Centaureissi that I wanted to see.这才是我想要看到的桑朵莱希。

CommanderAnd I was hoping that... we could have such a relationship between us.这样的关系……也是我希望我们之间能有的关系。

(I raise my hand to try and lift her fingers from my eyes so I can see her face. But she subtly tightens her grip, insistent on blocking my line of sight.)（我抬起手，试图拂开眼前桑朵莱希的遮掩，看看她的表情。但她却微微加重了力道，固执地阻拦着我的视线。）

(My surprise soon turns to acceptance. That's right; if I want her to assert herself, then it's only to be expected that I should respect her boundaries.)（惊讶很快变成欣慰。是啊，既然希望如此，那尊重她的一点小边界，也是应该的吧？）

CentaureissiP-Please don't look at me, Master, my heart isn't ready for that yet... I feel a little... confused, and I don't want you to see me in such... such a wretched state...长、长官请不要回头，我现在还没准备好……有些混乱，我不希望长官看见我……这样狼狈的样子……

Centaureissi(In the darkness, I feel her body heating up as she presses herself against my back, the emotion in her words raw and thick. This isn't how a "professional" head maid ought to behave... But does that even matter now?)（黑暗中，她贴在我后背的温度逐渐升高，她话语里的情绪鲜明而浓厚。这显然不是一个“专业”女仆长该有的……但这又有什么关系？）

(I cover her hands with mine and quietly wait for the trembling in them to subside.)（我的手轻覆上她的，安静地等待颤抖逐渐平息。）

CommanderIt's alright, Centaureissi. You have always been the perfect maid in my heart.没关系，桑朵莱希。你一直是我心里的完美女仆长。

CommanderI believe that no matter what happens, you will quickly adapt to it and make what we have even more perfect, am I correct?我相信，无论如何，你都会很快适应好，让我们之间变得更加完美的，对吧？

Centaureissi(Slowly, Centaureissi lowers her hands, and our fingers intertwine.)（轻轻地，桑朵莱希的手放了下来，她的手指与我的手指纠缠在一起。）

(In that moment, golden sunlight floods into my eyes—)（那一刻，淡金色的阳光涌入我的眼中——）

CentaureissiYes, Master.是，长官。

Covenant 铭契

CentaureissiI will always be there to render perfect and timely assistance, as well as flawless service.曾几何时，我以为完美是及时恰当的支持，和无微不至的服务。

CentaureissiBut right now... Perhaps just being by your side is perfect enough for me. Master, will you allow me to continue to be your "perfect" maid?但现在……或许只是陪伴在彼此身边，对我而言便已足够完美。长官，您是否愿意，让我继续做您的“完美”女仆呢？

Mellow Reminiscence 醇香回味

(It's late at night, and I'm returning to my room after the day's work is done. There is a warm light in the dim corridor, shining on the person holding it up.)（深夜，我结束了一天的工作返回休息室。略显昏暗的走廊上有一团暖光，照亮了前路与提灯人。）

CentaureissiWill you be taking your rest now, Master?长官准备休息了吗？

CommanderYes. Did you go out of your way to wait for me here?嗯。你是专程在这里等我吗？

CentaureissiIt wasn't out of my way, not when I wanted to be here.无所谓专程，只是我想要这么做罢了。

CentaureissiAfter you, Master.长官，请。

(She doesn't bring up her maid's duty like before, which surprises me a little.)（她没有像以往一样提及女仆的职责，让我有些意外。）

(She trails behind me in silence, and I try to strike up a conversation with her.)（我们一前一后安静地走在路上，我试图找点什么话题聊聊。）

CommanderWere you doing anything while you were waiting for me just now?刚才在等我的时候，你有在做什么别的事情吗？

CentaureissiNot at all. I finished the rest of my work for the day, so I had enough free time to wait for you.没有。今天其余的工作都已完成，所以我有充分的空闲时间等待您。

CommanderBut don't you find just standing there boring?只是这样站着，不会觉得无聊吗？

CommanderWhat do you think about at times like these, Centaureissi?这种时候，桑朵莱希都会想些什么呢？

CentaureissiI simply take the most precious memories in my heart and revisit them.我只不过是把心智里最珍视的回忆，拿出来反复回味罢了。

CentaureissiI think about every time you smiled in happiness, every time you praised me, every time we touched... As the number of these memories grows, I find myself feeling something new each time I recall them....长官每一次开心的笑容，每一次对我的赞赏，和我的每一次触碰……这样和长官有关的回忆越来越多，每次回味都会有新的感觉……

CentaureissiIt's just like how a good cup of coffee has a rich, nuanced taste, and allows you to experience a new flavor with each sip.就像一杯好的咖啡，口味丰富，层次鲜明，每一口都能品尝出不同的风味。

CentaureissiWhen I spend my time reminiscing like that, how could I possibly feel bored?这样能够独自回味的时间里，我又怎么会觉得无聊呢？

(As she speaks those words, I reach my room, and Centaureissi bows to me.)（这么说着，我们走到了我的休息室。桑朵莱希向我欠身致意。）

CentaureissiPerhaps I'm asking for too much, but I still hope that every time the sun rises, every time you feel warmth, every time you smile in happiness and leisure... that whenever you experience something like that, you will think of me, even for just a moment.也许这份希望有些过分，但我还是期待，在每一次暖光亮起，每一次体会温暖，每一次开心轻笑的时候……长官都能有一瞬间，能够想起我的存在。

CentaureissiWhen I think about how our hearts are linked at that instant... it gives a new sense of reality to my recollections, and it gives value to my hard work.想到彼此的心意在那一刻相通……我的回味也就有了新的质感，我的努力也就有了价值。

CentaureissiWill you dream of me when you sleep tonight, perhaps?或许今晚，长官在美梦中也能见到我的身影呢？

CentaureissiNo... you don't have to say anything, Master. Please allow me to end this day with that hopeful longing.不……长官不必说什么，请让我抱着这样的企盼结束这一天吧。

CentaureissiWell then... Good night and sweet dreams, Master.那么，长官……晚安，好梦。

Section 1 第一节

(In a corner of the central hub, in front of a repair platform.)（中枢区的一个角落，维修平台前——）

CommanderAlright, almost done. Time for some food.好了，差不多修完了，吃饭吃饭。

MaylingOh, sure! Uh, Helena is always sleeping and skipping lunch... Is that okay...?啊，好！ 呃，海伦娜总是在睡觉，午饭也不吃……不会有什么问题吗……？

CommanderLeave it to Colphne. What are we having today?交给寇尔芙吧。 今天吃什么？

MaylingLet's see... It's hardtack.我看看，是压缩饼干。

CommanderTsk.啧。

(I reach for the hardtack in the supply pack, but pain suddenly shoots through my arm, and I drop the hardtack on the floor.)（我伸手去拿放在物资包里的压缩饼干，手臂一痛，饼干没拿住，掉在了地上。）

MaylingCommander?! A-are you alright?指挥官？！您、您没事吧？

CommanderI'm fine. Let me see... Oh, good. Our precious hardtack is still in one piece.没事，我看看……哦还好，我们珍贵的饼干还在。

MaylingThis is hardly the time to worry about the hardtack!现在不是在乎饼干的时候吧！

CommanderHardtack is a precious resource.饼干可是我们珍贵的资源。

ColphneIs that even the point?重点不在这里吧？

(Colphne pokes her head out from the other side of the passage in the central hub.)（中枢区一侧的通道上，寇尔芙露出了脑袋。）

ColphneCommander... you haven't been treating the injury on your arm properly, have you?指挥官看起来——应该是没有好好处理手臂上的伤口哦？

Mayling...Hm?……嗯？

CommanderCome to think of it... you're probably right. The last few days have been so busy, I completely forgot about changing the dressing.说起来……好像是有这么回事。这几天太忙了，都忘了给伤口换药了。

MaylingIs-is it because of the engine malfunction caused by the problems that I failed to detect two days ago...?是、是因为忙着解决我前两天没检修出来的引擎故障的事吗……

CommanderIt has nothing to do with the engine malfunction. It just slipped my mind.跟那件事没关系，只是我自己单纯忘了。

ColphneThen... it's time to show off my skills~那么——就轮到人家出场了哦~

(Colphne walks over with her medkit. She rolls up my sleeve and starts dressing my wound intently.)（寇尔芙走了过来，她拿出随身携带的医疗箱，帮我把袖子卷起来，开始认认真真地给我处理伤口。）

(After applying clean bandages to my arm, she ties the ends up into a pretty knot.)（在用干净的纱布给我包扎完毕后，她给我打了一个十分漂亮的结。）

Colphne...Commander, you look positively engrossed?——指挥官，看得好认真？

CommanderYeah, your hands work so expertly, and the knot is really neat.嗯，寇尔芙，你的动作很熟练，这个结打得挺好看的。

Colphne...……

Commander...What's wrong, Colphne?……怎么了，寇尔芙？

MaylingIs... uh... is something wrong with the wound?是、是啊，是……伤口有什么问题吗？

ColphneOh dear me... there's nooooo problem whatsoever~ However...哎呀呀真是，什——么问题都没有啦~ 不过……

(Colphne grabs my arm abruptly, tears out the knot that I just praised, and quickly tied another knot that looks incredibly ugly.)（寇尔芙猛地抓住我的手，三两下拆开那个被我夸好看的结，又飞快打上一个无比难看的结。）

ColphneTa-daaaa~ I decided to try out a new knot~锵锵~是新鲜的打结方式哦~

Commander...?……？

ColphneHeheh~ I think this looks even better! What do you think, Commander?嘻嘻~人家觉得这个样子更好看嘛，指挥官觉得呢？

CommanderAhem... Whatever you say.咳……你说是，那就是吧。

MaylingUm... I think the previous knot looked better...那个……我还是觉得之前的结更好看一点……

ColphneOh, Mayling, don't sweat the details~ But there is one huuuuuuuge detail that I need to bring to Mayling's and the Commander's attention~!哎呀美玲，这点小小的细节就不用在意啦~ 不过，有个大大大——细节却需要美玲还有指挥官注意呢~！

CommanderHuge... detail...?大，细节……？

ColphneAs the only two humans on the MCV—hm, there are actually three of you if we count Helena, but she's a kid who needs to be taken care of anyway, so she doesn't count—Mayling and Commander, you are too ignorant when it comes to treating physical injuries! The same goes for everyone on board!作为基地车内仅有的两个人类——嗯，算上海伦娜的话是三个，但她是小孩子应该被照顾，所以不算在内啦——美玲和指挥官，你们两个对如何处理伤口实在太不了解了！ 基地车的大家也是！

MaylingBut we do know the basics...可是，一些基本的伤口处理方式我们还是知道的……

ColphneOh dear, oh dear, are you sure~? Mayling, do you know how many types of wounds there are? What about the differences between an open injury and a blunt trauma~?哎呀呀，真的吗~ 美玲，你知道外伤可以分为哪几个方面，开放性损伤和闭合性损伤又有什么区别嘛~？

MaylingI know... a little...知道……知道一些吧……

ColphneHow can you only know "a little"?! Treating injuries is of utmost importance!怎么能只知道一些呢！处理伤口可是很重要的课题！

CommanderI did receive training in first aid, I simply forgot to change the dressing.我以前也是受过急救训练的，刚才只是单纯忘了处理而已。

ColphneThat's also a huge issue in itself! That's why I've just come up with a suuuuuper brilliant idea~忘记处理也是大问题！所以人家刚刚想出了一个绝——妙的好办法~

Commander...Can I refuse?……我可以拒绝吗。

ColphneNo.不行哦。

ColphneThen... Colphne the professional medical Doll will be giving the very first medical lecture on the Elmoooooo! You should all brush up on your medical knowledge.那么——专业的医护人形寇尔芙，将要隆重召开第一届艾莫号医疗知识大——讲堂！来给大家普及医疗知识哟。

ColphneAs for the time... There's no time to lose, so let's make it tonight~! In other words, the lecture begins in half an hour~时间嘛……事不宜迟，就定在今晚~！ 也就是说半小时后准时开课哟~

MaylingH-half an hour from now? I still have to work on the engine... Colphne, can't we postpone it just a little? O-or maybe notify me when you schedule the next lecture?半、半小时后？我还有维护引擎的工作…… 寇尔芙，时间能往后推一推吗？或、或者开下一届的时候提醒我？

ColphneSure, Mayling... I know you're busy~美玲可以的哦——确实太忙了嘛~

CommanderOh, I haven't finished processing our orders either. I may also have to—啊，我的订单还没处理完，我也可能——

MaylingI-I'll make sure to attend the next one...那、那我下次一定参加……

ColphneBut the Commander was badly injured! Surely you know for whose sake I'm even giving this lecture?但是，指挥官可是受了很严重的伤！这届大讲堂是为谁开的，指挥官不会不清楚吧？

MaylingThat's true... Colphne has a point! You need to learn more about treating injuries, Commander! This way, you won't forget to change the dressing on your wound next time.对哦——寇尔芙说得对！指挥官要多了解一些伤口处理知识！这样，下次就不会忘了处理伤口了。

Commander...I don't really see the causality between the two.……我是觉得这两件事不能形成因果关系。

(Seeing Colphne's and Mayling's faces, I eventually raise my arms in surrender.)（看着寇尔芙和美玲的表情，我最终举双手投降。）

CommanderAlright, alright, I'm in.好好好，我参加。

Section 2 第二节

(Still in the central hub.)（还是中枢区——）

(The empty space in the center is now occupied by Colphne, who is standing on a chair that she has put there. She pulls out the Elmo's old and no longer functional antenna and uses it as a pointer as she points at the screen behind her.)（中央的空地被利用了起来，寇尔芙搬了张椅子站在高处，拿出“艾莫号”上替换下来的失灵接收天线作为教鞭，指着身后的屏幕。）

ColphneAhem... Hm! Everybody, eyes on me please~咳咳——嗯！大家，请看着人家这里哟~

ColphneThe first medical lecture on the Elmooooo shall now begin~那么，人家正式宣布，第一届艾莫号医疗知识大——讲堂开始啦~

ColphneAre you looking forward to it~?大家，有没有很期待呀~？

KrolikLecture?——大讲堂？

ColphneI see Krolik has some questions?看来克罗丽科同学有疑问哟？

KrolikWhat the heck is going on here?这是在搞什么？

NemesisSilence, emptiness... The boundaries that were not established perished in infinity...……沉默、虚空……不被树立的界限沦亡于无尽……

KrolikHa! YOUR neural cloud is too small for class!呵! 你才心智小到上不了课!

GrozaColphne, what's the point of this?寇尔芙，这么做的目的是？

ColphneHmm~ I'm doing this for the sake of the Commander's health, of course. If the Commander gets hurt, all the Dolls here should know how to adminster first aid~嗯嗯~当然是为指挥官的健康着想，如果指挥官受伤的话，在场的人形应该都要会急救才行哦~

ColphneNow let's begin lesson one~! First things first! First aid for injuries! Commander, do you know the steps~?那么进入正题，第一课开始~！第一点！受伤后的急救措施！指挥官知道该怎么做吗~？

Commander...Dress the wound in bandages?……拿绷带包扎起来？

ColphneThat's too vague! If it's an open wound that is bleeding heavily or continuously, the first step is to stop the bleeding immediately~!太笼统啦！正确的做法是，如果是外伤，大量出血或持续出血时，第一件事要做的就是立即止血哟~！

ColphneTo do that, you cover the wound with a clean cloth and press hard. If the bleeding does not stop, you can try to apply pressure on arterial pressure points. Do NOT wipe the wound with cotton balls or apply any sort of ointment~要采取的方式是使用清洁软布覆盖伤口并用力按压，如果出血还没有停止，可以尝试压迫止血点。可千万不要用棉花、药膏等擦抹伤口哟~

ColphneLook at this diagram that I made here~ Pay special attention if the wound is located here...看这里哟，人家特意做了图示~特别注意，如果伤口在这个位置……

Commander...………………

Groza...Commander? Are you asleep?……指挥官？睡着了？

(Colphne taps the chair that she is standing on with her "pointer".)（寇尔芙用“教鞭”敲了敲脚下的椅子。）

ColphneRise and shiiiiiine, Commander~!起——床了哟指挥官~！

Commander...Huh? Ah...……啊？啊……

ColphneCommander, did you fall asleep~?指挥官，刚刚睡着了吗~？

CommanderNo, I was listening.没有，我在听。

ColphneThen could you please tell me where we were~?那指挥官请告诉人家，人家刚才讲到哪里了呀~？

CommanderBleeding... cotton balls... Wipe the wound with cotton balls if it's bleeding! Yep, that's where we were, alright!出血、棉花……出血时用棉花擦拭伤口！ 对，讲到这里了！

ColphnePhew...噢————

Groza...But you got it completely wrong.……指挥官，完全答错了。

ColphneCommander, how could you fall asleep during a lecture that I put so much effort into preparing?指挥官，怎么能在人家精心准备的大讲堂上睡着呢？

CommanderSorry, I'll pay attention.抱歉，接下来我会认真听。

ColphneHm—嗯——

ColphneYou've got dark circles around your eyes. Have you been staying up late recently? If humans are constantly sleep-deprived, their bodies will undergo teeeeeerrible changes~!指挥官的黑眼圈很重，不会最近一直在熬夜吧？如果人类一直处于睡眠不足的状态，身体会发生非——常严重的变异呢~！

CommanderThat's a bit of an exaggeration.不至于吧。

ColphneHey, I'm a doctor! A proper professional!人家作为医生，可是非常专业的！

Groza...Commander, please tell me how much rest you've been getting lately.……指挥官，我希望了解一下你最近的休息情况。

CommanderLet's get back to the subject and let Colphne continue with her lecture.我们还是把话题拉回来，让寇尔芙好好讲课吧。

ColphneIt's now the Q&A session! Please answer the question properly, Commander~现在是课堂提问时间！请指挥官好好回答问题~

KrolikSay, how much sleep does a human need? From what I've observed lately, the Commander has been leaving the ops room at 7am and returning at 8am.话说人类要睡多久啊？我最近倒是经常看到指挥官早上7点离开指挥室，8点就回来了。

Groza...Commander?……指挥官？

CommanderThat's... that's... Oh, yeah! I've been taking morning naps!那是……那是，啊对了，晨间午睡！

GrozaMorning... naps?晨间——午睡？

CommanderYou know, I don't feel too sleepy, so I just take a short nap.因为那时还不太困嘛，所以我小睡一下就好了。

(Groza looks at me sternly.)（闪电看着我，脸色陡然严肃起来。）

GrozaCommander, according to the schedule, you should have plenty of time for sleep, so I would like to know what you've been doing when you should be resting.指挥官，按照预定，你会有充足的睡眠时间，现在，我想了解一下，在应该休息的时间，你都在干什么？

Commander...Uh... How should I explain this... High-return orders often come through in B.R.I.E.F.'s system in the morning. I also don't have enough time for making and reviewing battle plans. And I often run some maintenance checks on the Elmo for Mayling while she's sleeping...……呃……该怎么说呢。B.R.I.E.F.的系统里经常会在早上出现高回报的订单，平时作战计划的制作和审批时间也不太够用，还有美玲睡觉时我会替她做一些艾莫号的维护检查……

GrozaCommander, you should delegate your work to us. Doing everything all by yourself while sleeping only one hour per day is simply—指挥官，你可以将工作分配给我们，全靠自己完成只睡一个小时实在是——

CommanderIt's much quicker this way. Besides, you are all busy with your own tasks.我自己做效率会快很多，而且大家自己的任务都忙不过来。

ColphneI have an idea~人家有一个主意哦~

GrozaGo on.你说。

ColphneThat is...那就——

Colphneto have Krolik monitor the Commander's schedule! This way, the Commander will be able to get some proper sleep~请克罗丽科来监督指挥官的作息吧！ 这样，指挥官就能好好睡觉了呢~

Krolik...Huh?! Me? Why me?!——哈？我？为什么？！

ColphneMmhmm! With Krolik's emphatic reminders, the Commander will definitely go to bed on time every day~嗯——嗯！以克罗丽科充满魄力的叮嘱，指挥官一定会每天老老实实地按时躺床上了~

Nemesis...Grains, trees... The flesh and bones of the earth dissolves ignorant life in the night...……谷物、树木……大地的肌骨于黑夜溶解无知生命……

KrolikHuh?! My own schedule is packed, okay?!啊？！我日程都满着忙得不行好吧！

GrozaKrolik, can we entrust you with this mission?克罗丽科，把监督指挥官的任务交给你，可以吗？

KrolikUh... what? Are you really making me do this?啊——啊？真的要交给我？

GrozaCan you complete this mission?能够完成任务吗？

KrolikMe? Of course I can! Since it's a mission, I'll make sure the Commander rests properly!我？我当然可以！既然是任务，那我绝对会让指挥官好好休息的！

CommanderNot so fast.等等。

(I look around at all the Dolls and take a deep breath.)（我看了看周围所有人形，深吸一口气。）

Commander...Is nobody going to ask MY opinion?——就没有人想问一下我的意见吗？

ColphneAlright, it's decided then. Now... That concludes... Cophne's first MCV medical lecture!好了，决定了，现在就由人家来宣布—— 第一届由寇尔芙主讲的基地车医疗知识大讲堂——完美谢幕！

Commander...This lecture kind of went off on a tangent.……这堂课是不是偏离了原本的主题。

ColphneNot at all~ It's all for the sake of your wellbeing! Right, dismissed!哪有~都是为了指挥官好呀——好，下课！

Section 3 第三节

(Half a month later...)（半个月后——）

(In the central hub, Colphne is helping Mayling with some repair work.)（中枢区内，寇尔芙正在协助美玲维修。）

(Krolik taps Colphne on the shoulder as she walks by.)（克罗丽科路过，伸手拍了拍寇尔芙。）

ColphneOh, it's you, Krolik. Howwww can I help you~?啊，是克罗丽科呀，有什——么事吗~？

KrolikI have a mission report.任务，有结果了。

ColphneOh~?哦-？

ColphneMayling, I'll be right back~美玲，人家走开一下，一会儿再回来哟~

MaylingOh, s-sure.啊，好、好的。

(Colphne follows Krolik over to a corner of the central hub. Krolik hands her the table she's been holding.)（寇尔芙跟着克罗丽科走向中枢区一角，克罗丽科将自己手中的一份表格传给了寇尔芙。）

KrolikHere—a record of the Commander's daily routine for the last two weeks.给，指挥官作息记录，两周的。

ColphneWow! I'd thought... Mhmm~ Alright, let's take a look~哇！我还以为—— 嗯哼~好啦，让我看看~

KrolikI'll be on my way then.那我走了。

ColphneHm, one second~ This report indicates that the Commander hasn't been resting properly at all!唔，稍等一下哟~ 报告上显示，指挥官压根就没有好好休息啊！

KrolikTsk...啧……

ColphneOn the first day here, the Commander went to bed at 2am but appeared in the ops room at 3am?!报告记录的第一天，入睡时间2点，但3点出现在了指挥室？！

KrolikLeft again at 3:30... then returned again at 7am.然后3点半离开了，之后7点回到指挥室。

Colphne...Isn't this strange?……这个作息也太奇怪了啊？

KrolikThere's nothing I could do. I thought the Commander had gone to bed at 2, so I went back to my room. How would I know they'd run off afterwards? I only found out after checking the CCTV.我也没办法啊，都2点了我以为指挥官去睡觉了就回自己房间了，谁知道后来指挥官又跑出来了。我查了监控才知道。

Commander...What are you doing here?……你们在这里干什么？

KrolikWha—Commander?! You were definitely lying down with your eyes closed when I left!什、指挥官？！我离开的时候，你明明是躺着、闭上眼的！

ColphneCommander, it's now 11pm, and you don't have any scheduled duties until 6am tomorrow, so you should be resting right now~指挥官，现在是夜晚11点，明天6点指挥官有日程安排，那么，现在应该是休息时间哟~

CommanderUh... I couldn't sleep, so I got up for a walk...呃……睡不着，起来走走……

ColphneYou look reeeeeeeally tired. This won't do. You're no good to anyone here in your current condition~ You may end up driving the Elmo into a ditch any second, you know?指挥官现在看起来，非——常疲惫呢，这可不行，指挥官的状态会影响所有人哟~说不定下一刻就会把艾莫号开到坑里？

Commander...Even if I pass out, I'd never give such a command.……就算是昏过去，我也不会下达这样的指令。

ColphneHm... why won't you rest properly, Commander? If you keep doing this, we're all going to be very worried about you~唔……为什么指挥官不肯好好休息呢？要是一直这样，大家可会担心指挥官的哟~

CommanderI don't know how to explain it, but the moment I lie down, I stop feeling sleepy... Never mind. I'll go back to bed and try again. Goodnight.怎么说呢，一躺下睡意就消失了……算了，我再回去试试吧，大家晚安。

ColphneHuh, the Commander drifted away like a ghost.啊，指挥官像个鬼魂一样飘走了。

Krolik...Should I go check on them?……不然我跟上去看看？

ColphneHm, I have a question... Has the Commander always been like this?唔，人家有个问题哦——指挥官以前也是这样的吗？

KrolikAlways? I've never seen this happen before. I'm guessing it could be because of that? Hasn't the Commander been really distracted ever since the conversation with the old acquaintance?以前？没怎么见过这种情况，真要说的话，不会因为那个吧？就指挥官和那个老熟人联系过之后，看起来就这么一直心神不宁？

ColphneYou're right, that could be it... Looks like the Commander won't comply and rest properly at just your urging~也对，是这样……看来光靠克罗丽科的督促很难达到让指挥官好好休息的效果啊~

KrolikThen... you got any other ideas?那，那你有什么别的办法吗？

ColphneOooooh~ You're actually quite caring when it comes to the Commander, Krolik~哇哦~克罗丽科对指挥官的事其实还蛮上心的嘛~

KrolikThat... that's only natural! If something happens to the Commander, who's gonna pay me?!那……那是当然，要是指挥官出问题了，我的薪水谁来付啊！

ColphneIs this really just about your salary~?真的只是薪水吗~？

KrolikAlright, enough of the nonsense! What are you planning to do?好了别说废话了，你准备怎么办？

ColphneI... do have another idea~ But you'll have to do me a small favor~人家——已经有主意了哟~不过克罗丽科得帮我个小忙才行哦~

KrolikI'll do whatever you want as long as it can cure the Commander's insomnia.只要能把指挥官治好，你想怎么做都行。

ColphneSplendid~ Then let's get cracking~!太好了~那我们赶紧出动吧~！

Section 4 第四节

CommanderUgh... I really can't go to sleep... The lounge in the ops room is too noisy... Maybe I should work for a little while...欸……看来还是睡不着……指挥室的休息区果然还是太吵了……不然再工作一会吧……

ColphneNo, Commander! You've only been in bed for 15 minutes! If you don't get some proper rest, your body will crash!不行哟指挥官，这才睡下15分钟，再不好好休息，指挥官的身体就要垮掉啦！

CommanderColphne?! What are you doing here?!寇尔芙！？你怎么在这！？

ColphneThat's not important. The point is... I've asked Krolik to reprogram the sliding door to the ops room. You won't be able to open it now~ Also, Krolik is blocking the door on the outside~这不重要，重要的是——指挥室的滑门，我已经拜托克罗丽科做了点手脚，打不开了哟~而且，克罗丽科已经从外面把门堵死了~

Commander...Are you placing me under house arrest?……你们这是要关我的禁闭吗？

ColphneNot at all! I just want to adminster some individual treatment to you~ Are you angry, Commander?哪有哪有，人家只是想给指挥官做一些单独的治疗~指挥官，生气了？

CommanderNot really. I know you are all concerned that I'm not sleeping well. It's okay. This... tends to happen every now and then.倒也没有，我知道你们只是担心我睡不好。没事，我只是……隔一段时间就会这样。

ColphneHm, let me guess—have you been having nightmares lately?唔，让人家猜猜，指挥官是不是最近做了什么噩梦？

CommanderColphne, are you... also a mental therapist?寇尔芙，你……还能做心理治疗？

ColphneOh yes, that's also within my professional expertise~ Besides, I'm sure you could use a listening ear~是呀，这也在人家的专业领域中哦~而且，指挥官一定也是想找人说说话吧~

CommanderEr...呃……

ColphneOr are you embarrassed? It's alright, Commander. We can just have a chat~ As a professional therapist, anything you say to me... will stay between us~是不好意思吗？没关系的指挥官，只是说说话而已~人家作为专业的治疗师，不管指挥官说什么——人家都不会传出去的~

CommanderI...……我……

(I think about it for a moment. Perhaps it's not such a bad idea to talk about things... with someone else...)（我思索了一下，也许，找一个人来说说，说说那些事情……也确实可以……）

(Colphne does not interrupt my thoughts. She simply waits quietly for me to continue.)（寇尔芙没有打断我，只是静静地等待我继续说下去。）

CommanderI... did have a dream. A dream about the past.我……做了一个梦，做了一个关于过去的梦。

ColphneWhat kind of dream was that? Colphne is a Doll. I don't know much about dreams~是什么样的梦呢？寇尔芙是人形，对梦什么的不太了解呢~

Commander...It's a dream about something that happened ten years ago... Something I experienced on the Elmo back then. Everything was so clear in the dream, I can't even tell if it was even just a dream.……是一个，回到十年前的梦……一个，十年前我在这辆艾莫号上时经历过的事情的梦。 梦中的一切都过于清晰，我甚至都无法分辨那到底是否仅仅是一场梦。

ColphneWere you already on board the Elmo ten years ago?十年前，指挥官就在艾莫号上了吗？

CommanderYeah, but the vehicle wasn't mine back then. It belonged to... Ha, back in those days, there were hundreds of Dolls on board. Colphne, do you know why everyone calls me the Commander?是啊，不过，那时候，这辆车还不属于我，而是属于……哈，那时车上可是有上百个人形在呢。 寇尔芙，你知道为什么大家叫我指挥官吗？

ColphneI heard that you'd done some great things and commanded a large force~我以前听说，指挥官做过什么大事，指挥过很多部队呢~

CommanderWell, I wouldn't say I'd done anything great, but I did have a lot of Dolls under my command, so I'm still used to being called "Commander" even after all these years.倒也没做过什么大事，我曾经指挥过很多人形，所以即使过了很久我还是依然习惯“指挥官”这个称呼。

CommanderTen years ago, I made some decisions. Decisions that led me to become the bounty hunter that I am now.十年前，我做出了一些决定。所以，现在才在这里做赏金猎人。

ColphneDo you regret those decisions?指挥官，是在后悔以前的决定吗？

CommanderNo, I don't... but... I regret not doing better.不，我不后悔我做出的决定……但……我后悔我没能做得更好。

CommanderIf I had done better, I would've saved even more humans and Dolls. If I had done better, I would've had the courage to face my old friends.如果我能做得更好，我就能救下更多人类和人形；如果我能做得更好，我就能更有勇气面对我曾经的伙伴们。

Commander...I don't remember when I started having such thoughts, but they now plague me and keep me from closing my eyes...……我也不记得从什么时候开始，我会这么想，而一想到这些，我就没法合上双眼……

ColphneI didn't expect... you to be carrying such emotional baggage...指挥官……也会有这样的心情呀……

CommanderHm... Haha, there you have it—I'm a weak person.嗯……哈哈，没想到吧，我是这样一个脆弱的人。

(Colphne shakes her head.)（寇尔芙摇了摇头。）

ColphnePoludnitsa was right. You are different—from any other human we've seen.佩妮泽——说得没错哟，指挥官是一个不一样的人——是和人家所见过的人类，都不一样的人。

ColphneHumans... Why are you all so different...?人类……为什么会有那么大的差别呢……

CommanderMaybe these differences are what make the world the way it is.也许正是有了这些差别，才会有现在这样的世界吧。

(Colphne lowers her eyes in confusion. She seems a little flustered.)（带着一些困惑，寇尔芙低下头。她看起来有些不知所措。）

Colphne...Most of the humans... that I've seen... are selfish and malevolent, but you have a kind heart, Commander. I can feel it. And... you are absolutely not weak.……我……所见过的大部分人类，内心自私自利、充满恶意，但指挥官是善良的，我能感觉得到，而且……指挥官，也绝对不是一个脆弱的人。

ColphneIf good and evil are what set humans apart from one another... and such differences are what shape the world, then I'd rather this world didn't exist. I never experienced the past with you... so it's probably not my place to say this, but I believe that you didn't do anything wrong, Commander... You shouldn't let your guilt keep you up at night.如果人类的差别在于善恶……这些差别构成了现在的世界，那我宁可不要这个世界。 之前，我没有和指挥官一起经历那些事……也许我没资格这么说，但我相信，指挥官并没有做错什么，指挥官……不应该为过去的事而内疚得睡不着。

(Colphne raises her head and gazes at me with uncharacteristic earnestness.)（寇尔芙抬起头，用和往日不同的、非常认真的表情看着我。）

(I don't know why, but at this very moment, I find Colphne's presence very comforting.)（不知为何，此时的寇尔芙，让我有一丝安心。）

CommanderThank you, Colphne. Yeah, I'm feeling much better now.谢谢你，寇尔芙。嗯，现在我心里舒服多了。

ColphneThen why don't you lie down, Commander? Now that you're feeling more at ease, maybe you'll finally find sleep~那指挥官，不如躺下来？心情舒缓下来，说不定就能睡着了~

(I nod and lie back down on the bed in the lounge.)（我点点头，重新躺在了休息区的床上。）

(This is only meant to be a provisional resting space, so it's not really the best place for sleeping. But perhaps because I'm now in a different state of mind, I actually find it quite comfortable in here.)（这里原本只是用来应急休息，其实并不适合睡觉。但可能因为心态有了变化，我此时竟觉得非常舒适。）

(Colphne sits down next to me and strokes my hair gently.)（看我躺下，寇尔芙坐在侧边，轻轻抚摸着我的头发。）

ColphneI hear this helps humans relax. How do you feel, Commander?听说这样做会让人心情平静，指挥官觉得呢？

CommanderYeah, it does feel pretty nice.嗯，还挺舒服的。

(As Colphne continues to stroke my hair, I feel my consciousness slowly drift away, chased off by a pang of drowsiness.)（随着寇尔芙的安抚，我感觉意识逐渐下沉，睡意也扑面而来。）

ColphneYou are kind, Commander, just like her... But does kindness have a place in this world?在善良这点上，指挥官和她很像呢……但是在这个世界上，善良真的是必须存在的吗？

ColphneIf she weren't so kind, maybe she wouldn't have died. Commander...如果她没有那么善良，也许就不会死在那里了。 指挥官……

ColphneI will not let the same fate befall you.指挥官，决不能和她走向一样的结局。

Commander...………………

ColphneAh, the Commander is finally asleep. Looks like my job is done here~诶呀，指挥官睡着了，看来我的任务完成了呢~

(Colphne moves quietly toward the exit, but then she turns back suddenly, as if she's thought of something.)（寇尔芙轻手轻脚地想要离开指挥室，忽然，她想到什么一般，回过头来。）

(Through the haze, I can vaguely make out her gentle smile.)（朦胧中，我似乎看到寇尔芙露出了非常温柔的笑脸。）

ColphneNext time, it'll be my turn to tell my story. You'd better not fall asleep in the middle of it, Commander~下一次，就由我来讲述我过去的故事吧，到时可不准睡着哦，指挥官~

ColphneOh, I... just got another idea! I'm gonna monitor your sleep~哎呀，人家——又想到了一个别的主意，来监督指挥官睡觉哦~

Section 5 第五节

(Two weeks later...)（两周后——）

(After finishing up her work for the day, Colphne engages Groza in a private conversation.)（寇尔芙结束当天工作后，单独找到闪电。）

GrozaWhat is it, Colphne?怎么了，寇尔芙？

ColphneLeader~ How has the Commander been resting this week? Any improvement~?队长~指挥官——这周的休息状况怎么样，有没有好转一点呀~？

GrozaIt has improved a great deal compared to before.和之前相比，情况好转不少。

ColphneWowwww~ Then all the effort I put in last week has not gone to waste~哇——那人家之前一周的辛苦，没有白费哟~

Groza...Yeah, the app you created was very helpful.……嗯，你制作的应用程序很有帮助。

ColphneHeheh, I'm glad to hear that~嘿嘿，能帮上忙就好~

GrozaCommander? You're here.指挥官？你来了。

CommanderGood evening, Groza. Colphne, come with me.晚上好，闪电。寇尔芙，来一下。

ColphneSure thing~ Leader, the Commander needs me. I'll be away for a minute~好的~ 队长，指挥官叫人家了，人家先过去了哟~

GrozaAlright.好。

(Leaving Groza to continue her work for the week in the ops room, I lead Colphne to the central hub.)（闪电留在指挥室内继续处理本周工作，我带着寇尔芙来到中枢区。）

CommanderColphne, um...寇尔芙，这个——

(I raise my arm and give the wristwatch I'm wearing a press. The watch starts speaking in Colphne's voice.)（我指了指手腕上的腕表，按了一下，腕表发出寇尔芙的声音。）

(Lalala~ The time is 9:20am, Commander~ Your afternoon naptime is still 4 hours away, so please foooocus on your work-work-work~~~~~)（啦啦啦~现在是上午9点20分哦指挥官，距离午睡时间还有4小时，现在请好——好工作吧工作吧工作吧~~~~~~~）

CommanderHow do I turn this off? Groza said you made this. I tried to take the battery out, but it still wouldn't stop.怎么关掉？ 闪电说是你做的，就算拆掉电源模块还是会响。

ColphneCommander, you want to turn it off?!指挥官，要关掉它？！

Colphne(Sobs) ...Commander, you're breaking my heart! This app is called "The Incredible Colphne's Special Healthy Life Assistant MAX Pro"!呜呜……指挥官真让人家伤心，这个叫“超级无敌寇尔芙特制健康生活辅助程序MAXPro”呀指挥官！

CommanderMy sleep quality has improved a lot since our chat the other night; I really don't need this. How do I turn it off?上次晚上和你聊过后，我的睡眠质量好多了，不需要这种东西。 怎么关掉？

ColphneWowww... Don't you see how much love and care went into this, Commander? I spent a lot of time and effort just to help you manage your time better, but you want to turn it off?!哇——指挥官就这么无视人家的心意吗？ 人家研究了好久好久就是为了让指挥官时间管理意识更好一些可是指挥官竟然想把它关掉！

Commander...……

Colphne(Sobs) You don't appreciate my concern for you at all!呜呜……指挥官根本感受不到人家的好意！

CommanderYou're smiling, Colphne! I can see it!你在笑，我看到了，寇尔芙！

ColphneAhhh... Busted~ But really, I just want you to spend more time resting~哇——被发现了~ 人家只是想让指挥官留出更多的休息时间~

ColphneIs that really so wrong? Are you reeeeeeally going to reject my gift? I spent a looooooooong time recording every single one of these notifications!这样，不行吗？指挥官真的要——拒绝寇尔芙吗？ 里面的提示语音，每一句，寇尔芙都录了好——久好久的！

Commander...Ugh...……唉……

ColphneLet me check the statistics recorded by The Incredible Colphne's Special Healthy Life Assistant MAX Pro.那么，来让人家看看超级无敌寇尔芙特制健康生活辅助程序MAXPro的统计数据。

(Colphne suddenly grabs my arm and pulls up the interface she wants to check on my wristwatch.)（寇尔芙猛地抱住我戴着腕表的手臂，手指快速点了几下，调到她想看的界面。）

ColphneAh~ The stats are looking pretty good. Your rest time has increased significantly. Looks like The Incredible Colphne's Special Healthy Life Assistant MAX Pro has been working like charm!啊~数据还不错，指挥官的休息时间大大增长了。 看来，超级无敌寇尔芙特制健康生活辅助程序MAXPro发挥了很大的作用！

Commander...I will go to bed on time even without this app.……就算没有这个程序我也会准时睡觉的。

ColphneReally? I still think you need to give this app the credit it deserves~ Don't you feel a lot more energized recently, Commander?是吗？人家觉得，一定还是这个程序的功劳啦~ 指挥官，最近有没有觉得精神好多了~?

Commander...Yes, I do. Now that my energy has returned, shouldn't this app be—……是，好多了。 既然我的精神状态已经好转了，这个程序是不是也该——

ColphneNuh-uh~ The app caaaaaan't be turned off until you reeeeeally settle into a healthy daily routine~不行哦~ 直到指挥官真——正养成良好作息之前，程序是不——可能关掉的哟~

Commander...You're not serious, are you?……不是吧？

ColphneDon't worryyyyyy! I can upgrade the app! Using the recorded statistics, I can create a schedule that suits your lifestyle even better~ I'm sure even Leader Groza will support the idea!别——担心，人家可以改进程序哟！ 根据程序记录的数据，人家可以制作更适合指挥官的作息时间表哟~闪电队长也会支持人家的！

ColphneOnce you get into the habit of sticking to the schedule, I'll turn the app off~ That's all part of your treatment, so make sure you adhere to your doctor's medical advice~等指挥官真的养成了好好作息的习惯，人家就会把程序关闭的啦~这也是治疗的一部分呢，指挥官要好好听从医嘱哦~

(I shake my head in resignation, and Colphne flashes that familiar grin of hers.)（我无可奈何地摇摇头，而寇尔芙露出我熟悉的笑容。）

ColphneCome to think of it, it's been a while since the first medical lecture on the Elmo. Maybe it's time I organized the next one~?说起来，人家的第一届艾莫号医疗知识大讲堂已经过去很久了，是不是该考虑下一届了呢~？

Commander...Haven't you got a lot of work lately?……最近不是有很多工作吗？

ColphneBut I can toooootally make time for this~但是人家完——全可以挤出时间来嘛~

CommanderNo, one lecture was enough.不，一届就够了。

ColphneNot at all.完全不够嘛。

ColphneHow about this—either I organize the second medical lecture on the Elmo... or you wear the watch with The Incredible Colphne's Special Healthy Life Assistant MAX Pro for another two months—这样吧，举办第二届艾莫号医疗知识大讲堂，还是指挥官继续佩戴超级无敌寇尔芙特制健康生活辅助程序MAXPro两个月——

ColphneWhy don't you choose one, Commander?指挥官，选一个吧？

ColphneUntil you learn to rely on us, I'm not going to give up, you know?直到指挥官学会依靠我们为止，我是不会停下来的哦？

Section 6 第六节

(One relatively calm afternoon, The Incredible Colphne's Special Healthy Life Assistant MAX Pro randomly comes up in a conversation between me and Colphne...)（在一个稍显空闲的下午，寇尔芙再次和我聊起了有关“超级无敌寇尔芙特制健康生活辅助程序MAX Pro”的事——）

ColphneSpeaking of which... Have you been sleeping well recently, Commander?说起这个……指挥官最近的睡眠还好吗？

ColphneSince The Incredible Colphne's Special Healthy Life Assistant MAX Pro has been decommissioned for quite a while, I haven't been able to monitor your sleep in real time, so I can't be sure...超级无敌寇尔芙特制健康生活辅助程序MAX Pro已经停用了一段时间，人家不能实时监测到指挥官的睡眠情况，就有些不确定嘛……

Commander...……

ColphneHm... Why are you making that face, Commander?唔——指挥官，怎么露出这样的表情？

ColphneAre you worried... that I'll make you reactivate The Incredible Colphne's Special Healthy Life Assistant MAX Pro again?难道是在担心——人家又要指挥官戴上超级无敌寇尔芙特制健康生活辅助程序MAX Pro吗？

ColphneDon't worry, Commander. I won't~放心啦指挥官，不会的哦~

ColphneEven though there aren't any statistics, you... hm, you seem to be in pretty good health?虽然监测不到数据，但指挥官——嗯，看起来气色还不错哟？

ColphneLooks like you've developed good sleeping habits even without the help of the app.看来就算没有程序辅助，也已经养成良好的睡眠习惯啦。

Commander...Anyway, thanks for not pushing it.……总之，谢谢你的体谅。

ColphneHeheh~嘿嘿~

ColphneHoweverrrrr... I can't take a completely hands-off approach when it comes to your health management~但是——人家也不能就这样完全放开对指挥官的健康管理哦~

ColphneAfter all, your health is the moooooost important thing to me.毕竟指挥官的身体，对人家来说，是最——最重要的事。

ColphneYou really don't know how to take care of yourself properly most of the time, Commander.大多数时候，指挥官，也真的很不会照顾自己呢。

CommanderThat's not true.也没有吧。

ColphneThen... Spot check!那么——突击提问！

ColphneHave you been eating properly today, Commander?今天，指挥官有好好吃饭吗？

ColphneI just checked the food inventory with Leader Groza, and we're only down by two packs of hardtacks compared to last night, you know?人家可刚刚才和闪电队长核对了食物的库存，相比昨天晚上，库存只少了两包饼干哟？

ColphneAnd it was Mayling who asked me to get those two packs of hardtacks out of the storage compartment this morning.而且，这两包饼干，还是美玲今天早上拜托人家从仓库里取出来的呢。

ColphneI knew this would happen. You are always so concerned about everyone else, but you completely overlook your own health, Commander.人家就知道是这样呢。 指挥官，总是关心着别人的事情，却对自己的健康完全不上心。

ColphneIf you don't take care of yourself, I'm going to have to think of new ways to help you develop healthier habits...再这样下去，人家也只能想出一些新的办法，来帮助指挥官建立良好的生活习惯了——

ColphneHm, if you don't like the app, maybe I should just give you reminders in person?唔，指挥官不太习惯程序辅助的话，那就人家来提醒指挥官好不好？

ColphneNo matter where you are, I will be reminding you to eat, sleep, wake up regularly EVERY SINGLE DAY, you hear?每天吃饭，睡觉，起床……不管指挥官在哪里，人家都会定·时·定·点，提醒指挥官哦？

CommanderUh... that's a lot of hard work for you...呃……这样太辛苦你了……

ColphneOh dear, are you really worried about me, or are you just looking for excuses, Commander?哎呀，指挥官到底是真的怕人家辛苦，还是在找借口拒绝呢？

ColphneBut I tooooootally understand how you feel.不过，指挥官的心情，人家完——全可以理解的。

ColphneI...……我……

Colphne...Just like when you told me how you dreamed about what happened ten years ago... ...Everyone... has secrets that they bury deep in their heart...……就像指挥官那时候告诉我，有关十年前的那个梦一样。 ……每个人……都有放在心里的秘密……

ColphneIf they can't share these secrets, the secrets will eventually fester and leave a permanent wound on the heart.如果不能将秘密分享出去，就会成为永远埋藏在心底的伤痕。

ColphneHm... how about this, Commander?唔……指挥官，你看这样好不好？

ColphneIf you don't want to make my job harder, then make an effort to stick to your daily schedule without having to be told. Eat and rest regularly...如果不想让我太辛苦，就自觉遵守日程上的安排，按时吃饭，按时休息——

ColphneAnd more importantly, come and talk to me if something weighs on your mind.更重要的是，遇到难过的事情，就来找我聊聊。

ColphneI may not be able to help you solve your problems, but having someone to talk to will make you feel better, no?虽然可能没有办法帮指挥官解决问题，但总归，有个人说话，会心里舒服一些，对不对？

ColphneSo what do you say? Promise me, Commander~好不好嘛——答应人家嘛指挥官~

Commander...Alright.……好。

ColphneYaaaaayyyy! The Commander promised!哇——指挥官答应啦！

ColphneIt's agreed then~ You made a promise, sooooo make sure you keep it~那就——说好了哦~答应了人家，就要——说到做到哟~

ColphneSurely the most kind-hearted person in the world won't let me down?世界上最善良的指挥官，一定不会让人家失望的吧？

CommanderI won't. Don't worry.嗯，放心吧。

Section 1 第一节

(This is a story that happened very long ago—)（这是发生在很久以前的一件事——）

(After leaving Griffin, Centaureissi eventually desired to go back to working in the domestic sector.)（离开格里芬后，桑朵莱希最终决定返回家政行业工作。）

(Though Centaureissi was confident in her professional skills, she still made slight changes in her working style to adapt to her new life in this new environment.)（在新环境中，即使桑朵莱希对自己的业务能力十分自信，但也还是略微调整了工作方式，以此面对新的生活。）

(While there were no combat missions like in Griffin, she never once relaxed because of that, even as she was surrounded by the trivialities of life each day.)（虽然没有了格里芬的作战任务，但她并未因此而轻松，每日被生活的琐碎包围。）

(After all her preparations were in order, Centaureissi would often think of her past days spent in combat, of the Commander she followed on the battlefield, and she imagined their reunion someday.)（将一切安排妥帖后，桑朵莱希时常想起曾经作战的日子，想起在战场上追随的长官，模拟着有朝一日的重逢。）

(When they could travel together again, she would leave her "daily life" behind and return to the "battlefield", and to that person's side.)（在可以再次同行时，她就会离开现在的“生活”，毫无疑问地返回“战场”，回到那个人身边。）

("Daily life" and the "battlefield"...)（“战场”与“生活”……）

(Then, as Centaureissi contemplates how the two of them are related, she receives a work request from Springfield.)（那时，在桑朵莱希还在思考着两者间的关联时，她接到了春田的工作邀请。）

(...)（……）

Centaureissi..."Zucchero" That's right, this is the place.“方糖咖啡馆”……没错，是这里。

CentaureissiBut there's a "CLOSED" sign on the door... is Manager Springfield not in yet?大门上挂着“CLOSE”的牌子……春田店长还没来吗？

CentaureissiHm... business hours... from 7:00 to 22:00...嗯……营业时间……7:00至22:00……

CentaureissiShe told me to come by 7:30. It's... 6:00 now. Good thing I came ahead of time.昨天是跟我说七点半到就行，现在……六点，幸好我提前到了。

SpringfieldAh, are you already here, Centaureissi? Didn't I say it was 7:30 yesterday?啊，桑朵莱希，你已经到了？昨天不是说七点半吗？

CentaureissiGood morning, Manager Springfield.早上好！春田店长。

CentaureissiManager, if we're opening for business at 7:00, you could have told me to come earlier.店长，如果开始营业时间是七点，也许您可以通知我更早过来。

(After thinking for a bit, she adds something else.)（想了想，她补充了一句。）

CentaureissiIt's not going overboard to ask an employee to show up on time for work. Ample time will allow us to better prepare for the day's business.向店员提出准时上班的要求，并不过分。充足的时间，也能让我们更好地完成营业准备。

SpringfieldYou're absolutely right.你说的一点都没错呢。

Centaureissi...……

SpringfieldHah~ it feels so familiar.哈~有点熟悉的感觉呢。

SpringfieldYou'd always give me suggestions too, back in Griffin.当时在格里芬，桑朵莱希也提出了不少建议给我。

CentaureissiMm... Back then, I knew nothing about running a cafe and misunderstood you. But now, I have complete faith in your ideals and your ability to run a business. That was also the reason I was willing to join Zucchero... well, one of them, at least.嗯……当时我对咖啡馆经营还不甚了解，误会了您。 但现在的我完全相信您的经营能力与理念，这也是我愿意加入“方糖”的原因……之一。

SpringfieldHehe, I know the other one. If I find news about the Commander, I'll share it with everyone ASAP.呵呵，另外一个原因我清楚的。 如果有了指挥官的消息，我会及时同步给大家。

SpringfieldWe might look forward to the day we meet again, but until that day comes, we will have to run Zucchero well...我们期待着重逢，但在那一刻来临前，也要把“方糖”经营好……

(The two of them look at the cafe's sign. The brand new sign reflects the morning sunshine in a gentle radiance.)（两人一起看向面前咖啡馆的招牌，崭新的招牌在清晨阳光的照耀下反射出柔和的光。）

SpringfieldI was thinking that it would be alright for you to come late since you'd just changed jobs and that we could spend today getting you used to the environment. That was why I told you to come at 7:30.我本来想着你刚换工作，晚点来也没事，今天就适应适应新环境就好了，所以才跟你说七点半来就行。

CentaureissiThen that is even more reason for me to begin at the usual opening hours. I will handle the various tasks in the store over the next few days; I am sure I will be able to adapt quickly.那我就更应该从常规营业时间开始了。我会在这几天全面接触店里的各项事务，相信很快可以适应。

SpringfieldThat's true, you're as professional and diligent as ever, Centaureissi. I'm glad you came early; after all, the morning is the busiest part of the day. Having you around will take a load off my back.也对，桑朵莱希还是这么专业与认真。 你来得早也挺好的，毕竟早上可是最忙碌的时候。有你在，我能轻松不少。

CentaureissiSo, what do you need me to do?那么，需要我做什么？

SpringfieldNo need to be so hasty, let's go change into our work uniforms first. As for what we're doing here... on the whole, it's basically the same as in Griffin's cafe, just that our clientele is different. Alright, let's head inside first.不要太心急哦，我们去把工作服换上。这里的工作……整体来说，和格里芬的咖啡厅基本一致，只是面向的客人不同。 好了，先进店吧。

(The two of them enter the cafe. Several minutes later, Centaureissi emerges from the kitchen in her work attire.)（两人进入了咖啡馆，几分钟后，换好工作服的桑朵莱希从准备室走了出来。）

SpringfieldMm, it suits you.嗯，挺合适的。

CentaureissiDid you deliberately model it after the clothes I wore in Griffin?是特意参考了我在格里芬穿过的服装吗？

SpringfieldDid I do this deliberately... not really. I just thought... If the Commander gave you a set of working clothes, they would probably take your previous look into account.特意参考……倒也没有。我只是觉得……如果是指挥官要送你一套工作服，一定也会参考你以前的服装风格。

CentaureissiCommander...长官……

SpringfieldThe cafe's been through a rough patch recently and we're only now starting to get things back on track, so we haven't been able to develop our information channels much. However, we ought to be able to hear from the Commander soon~之前咖啡馆经历了一些波折，现在算是刚刚步入正轨，消息渠道还比较少。 不过，大概应该很快就能有指挥官的消息了~

SpringfieldAnd who knows, perhaps we might be able to do something for the Commander here?说不定，我们还能在这里帮指挥官做点什么呢？

CentaureissiPlease let me know if there is any way I can contribute.如果有我能帮上忙的，请一定要告诉我。

SpringfieldMmm, don't worry about that. However, we have to prepare for our customers first.嗯，放心，不过现在我们要先准备营业了，客人们已经来了哦。

(As Springfield says this, Centaureissi looks outside and sees the customers gathering in their twos and threes.)（在春田的提示下，桑朵莱希看向门外三三两两出现的客人。）

CentaureissiIt's almost 6:30, almost time for Zucchero to open. Let's make haste.快六点半了，马上就是“方糖”的开门时间。店长，我们抓紧吧。

SpringfieldAlright. Let me see... in your case, you'll be cleaning the dining area, then.好。 我看看……桑朵莱希的话，今天就先负责打扫营业区吧。

SpringfieldOur first batch of customers are office workers trying to beat the morning rush, so they typically place their orders to go. That means cleaning should be easy, and I'm sure you can handle that in no time, so I'll also need you to pack takeout food boxes too.我们的第一批客人，是早高峰的上班族，一般都会选择打包带走。 打扫工作相对轻松，桑朵莱希的话一定很快就能完成。等做完了，还需要你再来帮我准备外带套餐。

CentaureissiNo problem.没问题。

(After watching Springfield head into the kitchen, Centaureissi picks up her cleaning tools and gets to work.)（目送春田走进准备间，桑朵莱希拿起工具投入到打扫当中。）

(20 minutes later—)（20分钟后——）

CentaureissiManager, I've cleaned the dining area as requested.店长，我已经把营业区全部都打扫好了。

SpringfieldComing~来了~

(Springfield puts down the sandwich she just made and heads out to the dining area, where she randomly inspects a table. She finds that it is spotlessly clean.)（春田放下刚做好的三明治，走到营业区。她随便检查了一张桌子，发现桌面被擦得一尘不染。）

SpringfieldWell done, Centaureissi~不愧是桑朵莱希~

SpringfieldLooks like productivity has improved greatly with an extra person. We can bring our business hours forward a little.多一个人，效率果然高了不少。 今天的营业时间可以稍稍提前一些了。

(Centaureissi's eyes follow Springfield's gaze, and she discovers that there are even more customers outside now.)（顺着春田的视线看去，桑朵莱希发现门外的客人又增多了。）

CentaureissiManager, should we get some water for the queuing customers? Some of them have been waiting for a while now.店长，给排队的客人们准备些水吧？有些人等了一段时间了。

SpringfieldThat's a great idea. I'll do it. Go put your things back and then continue preparing the packed meals. I'll send you the orders as they come in.是个不错的建议，我去吧。你先把工具放回原位，然后去继续准备套餐。流程我同步给你。

CentaureissiGot it.好的。

(Springfield brings a tray with a jug of water and several cups to the entrance, then flips the sign on the door to "OPEN" and pushes open the cafe doors before waving to the customers outside the open-air seating area.（春田端着茶盘和白水走到门口，将牌子上翻到“OPEN”，接着推开了店门，向露天营业区外的客人招了招手。）

SpringfieldDear customers, we are open for the day. If you'd like lunchboxes to go, please make your orders at the counter! We also have some free water for you here; please help yourselves.各位客人，营业开始了，需要外带套餐的，请来吧台下单！这里还有一些免费的温水可供大家自取。

Irritable CustomerWhy are you open so early today?今天这么早吗？

Queuing CustomerYou're about ten-odd minutes earlier than usual, so I can take my time and have a good breakfast before going to work. That's not bad.比往常提前了十几分钟，可以安心地吃完再去工作，倒也不错。

Irritable CustomerIn that case, I'll have to get some of the premium coffee and slowly enjoy it.那我可得点杯高级咖啡，慢慢享受。

Irritable CustomerBoss, do you have anything new to recommend? Let me see the menu.老板，有没有新品推荐？菜单给我看看。

(After hearing Springfield call out to them, the customers begin streaming into the cafe. Since the cafe opened early, some customers who would have otherwise ordered takeout chose to dine in instead.)（听到春田的招呼，客人们陆续进店。因为提前营业的缘故，有些本来需要外带赶时间的客人选择了堂食。）

Irritable CustomerBoss, where's the menu?老板，菜单呢？

SpringfieldA moment, please. I'll get you the menu once I settle this bill.请稍等，我结完账就把菜单给您拿过去。

Dignified CustomerWaitress, I need a menu here too!服务生，这边也要菜单！

Serious CustomerPlease get me one as well!麻烦也帮我拿一下！

SpringfieldWe've got a sudden surge of customers who are dining in, and there are the customers who are ordering takeout too... There's quite a bit of pressure now. Good thing Centaureissi came in early today...堂食的客人突然变多，再加上有需要外带的客人，压力有点大呢……还好桑朵莱希提前来上班了。

CentaureissiManager, I've finished packing and warming up some of the takeout meals, and I've finished collating the orders for drinks and dine-in meals. Shall I swap with you? Allow me to handle the customers in the dining area.店长，我刚刚已经按照流程打包并加热了一部分外带餐食，饮品和堂食订单我也收集好了。要不我们换个班？把营业区的客人交给我。

Irritable CustomerHey Boss, do you mind!老板——快点啊！

(Springfield glances at the dining area and shakes her head.)（春田看了一眼营业区，摇了摇头。）

SpringfieldCentaureissi, please stay at the counter. I'll send you a list of the dine-in menu items to prepare; there will be more than the takeout items, but I'm sure you can handle it.桑朵莱希，你继续留在吧台，堂食餐品的制作流程我这就同步给你，会比外带品类稍多一些，但如果是你的话一定没问题。

SpringfieldLet me handle them now. As for that customer... You probably don't know him yet, so it would be best if you just observed for now.我先去应对一下，那位客人……你还不熟悉他的性格，这次先观察。

CentaureissiAlright. Please let me know if you need help.好的，如果需要帮忙，随时叫我。

(Springfield nods, then heads over to the dining area. Centaureissi returns to the counter and bows to the customer before her.)（春田点点头，向营业区走去。桑朵莱希走到吧台后，向眼前的客人轻轻鞠躬。）

CentaureissiPardon the wait. I am the new waitress, Centaureissi.让您久等了，我是新来的服务员，桑朵莱希。

Queuing CustomerAh, so you're a rookie in Zucchero, then?啊，“方糖”的新人？

CentaureissiYes, I am. Would you like to order something?是的。请问要点什么？

HenryI'll have a takeout set meal. Oh yeah, write "Henry" on the bag so it's easier for me to find it.还是一份外带套餐。 哦对，再帮我在袋子上写个名字，“亨利”，我好带走。

CentaureissiVery well. That will be one coffee and one turkey sandwich.好的，一份咖啡，一份火腿三明治。

CentaureissiI must inform you that today we are using freshly-imported dark-roasted Mandheling beans for our coffee, and the resulting blend has a richer and heavier body than usual. I would recommend adding some milk if it is not to your taste.需要向您说明，本店今日使用了刚刚进购的深烘曼特宁咖啡豆，口感相比之前使用的更为浓郁醇厚，如果不确定口味是否合您心意，建议您加一份牛奶。

CentaureissiIf you do not wish to have coffee, we also have orange juice and milk for you to choose from.如果不喜欢咖啡，我们还有橙汁和牛奶供您选择。

HenryNew beans, you say? Then I need to try them in their purest form.新咖啡豆啊？那我肯定要尝尝最纯正的啦。

HenryI'll take it black, no need for the milk.就黑咖啡吧，不用加奶了。

CentaureissiVery well. A moment, please.好的，请稍等。

(Saying so, Centaureissi attaches the portafilter to the machine and pushes the switch.)（说着，桑朵莱希将接粉器安装到咖啡机上，按下开关。）

HenryHuh, you know your stuff.哦，挺熟练的嘛。

CentaureissiThank you. Unfortunately, we are currently in a rush, so we must allow the machine to handle it. If you come when the pace is not so hectic, you can also choose hand-ground coffee. That way, we can control the granulation to better suit your tastes.谢谢。现在是忙时，只能用机器处理，如果您闲时来店，也可以选择定制版的现磨咖啡，这样能够更好地根据您的口味，控制研磨的粗细。

HenryThen I'll need to make time to come down and try it!那我一定要找时间来尝尝了！

CentaureissiWe look forward to your repeat patronage. Your food is packed and ready. Have a nice day—期待您的光临。您的餐品已经打包好了，祝您拥有愉快的一天——

(After writing the name on the paper bag, Centaureissi folds it neatly and hands it over with both hands. And thus, Centaureissi finishes handling her first customer on her first day of work at Zucchero.)（写上名字后，将整齐折口的纸袋双手交递出去，第一天在“方糖”工作的桑朵莱希，完成了第一位客人的接待。）

CentaureissiAlright, next please...那么，下一位……

Irritable CustomerHah? Why can't I get some? It took so long to get a seat, so I want to take my time and enjoy it!啊？好不容易能坐下来慢慢品尝，为什么不能点啊？

(As Centaureissi focuses on her work, a discordant shouts tears through the leisurely morning.)（在桑朵莱希继续专注于工作的时候，一阵嘈杂声打破了晨间的惬意。）

SpringfieldMy apologies. Since we are currently experiencing a rush, we will not be providing custom-ground coffee for either dine-in or take-out orders.抱歉，因为现在属于忙时，店内无论外卖还是堂食，暂时都不提供定制版的现磨咖啡。

Irritable CustomerYou mean you can't even make a single cup for a customer?就做一杯，通融一下不行吗？

(The noise from the dining draws Centaureissi's attention and a look of disgust comes over the face of the customer before her.)（营业区的吵嚷吸引了桑朵莱希的注意力，面前的客人露出嫌恶的表情。）

HenryHmph, it's him again. He doesn't give a damn about the rules, just does whatever he wants and wastes everyone's time.哼，又是这人，他眼里根本就没有什么规则，每次都是想干嘛就干嘛，耽误大家的时间。

HenryI have to hand it to your boss, she must have the patience of a saint the way she's explaining everything to him. I wouldn't give a flip about him if I were in her place.也就是你们店长脾气好，每次都跟他解释。要我，理都不会理他。

CentaureissiI see...这样……

(After taking his bag, Henry strides off.)（拿过打包袋，亨利快步离开了。）

(After realizing that her next customer is hesitating over what to order next, Centaureissi makes a decision.)（发现下一位客人还在犹豫点单内容，桑朵莱希有了决定。）

CentaureissiPardon me, but there seems to be an issue with the cash register. I will need to ask my manager to help deal with it. Please take your time to select the order; we will be right back. Will that be alright?不好意思，收银机出现了一点小问题，我去叫店长来处理。 您可以先慢慢挑选，店长马上就来，可以吗？

Easy-going CustomerOh, okay, that's fine, go ahead.哦，好，没关系，你去吧。

CentaureissiThank you for your understanding.感谢您的理解。

(After leaving the counter, Centaureissi strides over to Springfield.)（离开吧台，桑朵莱希朝着春田的方向快步走去。）

Irritable CustomerI'm a regular here, so why can't I order a coffee?我经常来这，点杯咖啡怎么了？

SpringfieldI apologize for the inconvenience, sir. Perhaps you could try coming during standard business hours? We will certainly hand-grind the coffee for you then, so for now...先生，实在抱歉，您可以在常规时段来，我们一定会为您提供优质的现磨咖啡，所以这次……

CentaureissiExcuse me, manager. A matter has come up that requires your attention.店长，不好意思，打扰了。

SpringfieldCentaureissi, weren't you...桑朵莱希，你不是在……

CentaureissiThe cash register on the counter seems to have rebooted suddenly and requires your credentials to be used. The customers are waiting, so please go over and leave this place to me.吧台的收银机意外重启了，好像需要您的权限认证才能继续使用。 客人们也还在等着，您先过去吧，这里交给我。

(Springfield senses something fishy going on, but after seeing the determined look on Centaureissi's face, Springfield nods and leaves.)（春田察觉到一丝异样，但看到桑朵莱希笃定的样子，春田还是点头离开了。）

Irritable CustomerAre you... the rookie? So she's got extra hands, doesn't she? Give me this, ground to spec.你是……新店员？这不还是有人嘛！我要这个，定制版的。

(The rude customer points to a coffee on the order panel, as though he hadn't heard Springfield's explanation just now.)（蛮横的客人仿佛完全没有听到春田的解释一般，指着点单界面上的咖啡。）

CentaureissiPardon me, sir. Please allow me to enlighten you on the regulations for morning orders.抱歉，这位客人，请允许我再次为您解释早间餐品的供应规则。

CentaureissiDuring the morning rush hour, we experience an increased number of customers. In order to allow everyone to purchase their breakfast in a timely manner, we are compelled to temporarily cease the production of elaborate food items and drinks. We seek your understanding in this matter.早高峰时段，客人数量较多，为了让每一位客人都能及时买到早餐，我们只能暂停提供制作流程复杂的餐食和饮品，还请您见谅。

Irritable CustomerYou've told me that several times already. If you're free enough to say all that, that means you're free enough to make me a coffee, aren't you?你们这话我都听好几遍了，有这时间你给我做一杯不行吗？

CentaureissiIf we made an exception for you, then we would need to provide similar services for the other customers. Otherwise, that would be unfair to the other customers.若是给您开了单独制作的先例，我们就必须为其他客人提供同等服务，否则，这对其他客人是不公平的。

CentaureissiAt that point, our preparation time would be greatly increased, and more people would be unable to buy their breakfast. Therefore, we hope you understand the reason behind this practice of ours.这样一来，我们的制作时间就会大大加长，买不到早餐的客人也会因此增多。所以，希望您能理解我们的规则。

Irritable CustomerSo basically, you won't make it for me no matter what? Is this how you treat a regular?意思就是无论如何都不做对吧？你们就是这样对待常客的吗？

CentaureissiWe thank you for your continued patronage and we will do our best to satisfy your requirements within the scope of our responsibilities.感谢您一直以来的关照，我们会在职责范畴之内，尽力满足您的要求。

CentaureissiHowever, we hope you will also abide by the regulations of the cafe.但咖啡馆的规则，也希望客人可以遵守。

(Centaireissi's attitude is unyielding. That, combined with her natural stern demeanor, causes the delinquent customer to begin shrinking away.)（桑朵莱希态度强硬，加上她本就严肃的气场，难缠的客人开始退缩。）

Irritable CustomerTch, you're so damn inflexible. This is bullshit! I'll never—呿，不知变通，真扫兴！我以后再也——

CentaureissiSir...这位先生……

(Before the man can declare that he will "never visit again", Centaureissi deftly flips the virtual menu to the other side.)（抢在对方发出“离店警告”之前，桑朵莱希轻巧地将菜单切换到另一界面。）

CentaureissiWe can make this for you with our newly arrived coffee beans. They were specially imported for an upcoming store promotion. The slightly sour taste goes very well with muffins and will provide a new flavor and texture for you to experience. We are certain it will be worth the effort of coming early to our establishment.这一款，可以用新到的咖啡豆为您制作。那是我们原本为了之后的店铺活动所专门准备的。微酸的口感非常适合搭配麦芬蛋糕，也同样能为您提供新鲜的口感体验，一定不会辜负您提前来店的辛苦。

Irritable CustomerR-Really?真、真的？

CentaureissiBut of course. I guarantee it as a professional.当然，我以我的专业保证。

Irritable CustomerO-okay, then... I'll go with that.行、行吧……那就这个。

CentaureissiI shall make the order for you then. It will be prepared shortly. Please wait for it.那我这就为您下单，很快就会做好，请耐心等待。

(Centaureissi bows, then sends the order over to the counter before heading over to where the other customers are waiting.)（桑朵莱希微微鞠躬，将订单发送给吧台，前往其他等待的客人身边。）

(The day goes by quickly, and after the last customer leaves, Centaureissi heads over to Springfield.)（一天的时间很快过去，最后一位客人离开咖啡馆后，桑朵莱希站到了春田面前。）

CentaureissiManager, I must apologize for revealing the store promotion ahead of time. I noticed the advertisement posters in the kitchen this morning... as well as deceiving you and the customers about the cash register.店长，很抱歉，今早我看到了放在准备间的宣传海报，提前把店铺活动的事情透露了出来……还在收银机故障的事上欺骗了客人和您。

SpringfieldAh... But is there actually anything you need to apologize for?啊……可我不觉得你需要为此道歉哦？

SpringfieldYou helped "Zucchero" to retain a customer while sticking to the store rules. I felt that you handled things in a very professional way.你在维持店规的情况下，帮助“方糖”留下了一位客人，我认为这是十分专业的处理方式。

CentaureissiIs that so... But... wouldn't giving up on that customer have been better in the long run?是吗…… 但……是不是放弃这位客人在长远角度上才是好的？

SpringfieldNo. Currently, "Zucchero" does not have a steady customer base like the Griffin Cafe did. Each of our customers is important. Don't worry too much about it; just continue making use of your professional approach like you did before.不，现在的“方糖”可不比格里芬，有着稳定的客流。现在，每一位客人都很重要。 你不用太介怀，继续发挥你的专业性就好了。

CentaureissiAlright, I understand.好，我知道了。

SpringfieldSpeaking of which, I actually wanted to speak to you.说到这个，我正想找你呢。

SpringfieldIt seems many people on our message boards are saying that our new hire is elegant, caring, professional, and sticks to her principles.你看，我们的留言板上，有不少人在说，新来的员工——优雅、得体、专业，并且坚守原则。

SpringfieldLooks like Zucchero has quite an impressive member on staff~“方糖”，来了一位不得了的成员呢~

(Springfield shows Centaureissi the message board.)（春田将留言板展示给桑朵莱希。）

SpringfieldAlso, today's incident helped give form to an idea I've had for a while.而且，通过今天的事，我笃定了之前就有的一个想法。

CentaureissiWhat?什么？

SpringfieldThe way I see it, you were once a professional maid, so you ought to be able to handle the work of running a cafe easily.在我看来，桑朵莱希曾经是一名专业的女仆，咖啡馆的工作应该会得心应手。

SpringfieldEven so, you might run into prickly situations like what happened today.但即使如此也会遇到这样棘手的情况。

SpringfieldAlso... there are many more of us who left Griffin and are still not skilled at dealing with humans.而我们……还有更多离开了格里芬，比我们还不擅长面对人类社会的伙伴。

SpringfieldThey are more familiar with the battlefield compared to daily life. Therefore, they might end up facing more difficulties and need more time to adapt before they can come to live a normal life.相比生活，战场才是她们所熟悉的。 因此，她们可能比你我遇到更多的困难，需要更多的时间……之后，她们才能适应这个世界、维持正常的生活。

SpringfieldI want to help them, and if they are willing, I will keep them in the cafe. If they are not, I will do my best to find a place for them to stay.我想帮助她们，如果她们愿意，就留在咖啡馆，如果不愿意，我也会尽可能地帮她们寻找安身之处。

SpringfieldBy doing so, the cafe will need to be expanded, and I would like to ask you to help me help them.这么做，咖啡馆的规模就需要继续扩大，我想请你，和我一起帮助她们。

(Springfield looks at Centaureissi with her trademark smile on her face.（春田看着桑朵莱希，露出标志性的温和微笑。）

CentaureissiI can understand what it means to leave your familiar surroundings and be adrift and alone.离开熟悉的环境，无所依靠的无助感，我能理解。

Centaureissi...And also... I have been pondering... the question of "fighting" and "living"...……而且……我也在思考……“战斗”和“生活”的问题……

CentaureissiOnce, I took care of Master's daily needs and fought by Master's side in Griffin. Now... I feel something strange in my neural cloud... like it's empty, just like before I joined Griffin, though it's not quite the same.曾经，我照顾着长官的生活，为长官和格里芬作战。 现在……我总感觉心智里有些异样……感觉空荡荡的，明明只是和加入格里芬之前一样，但却又不一样。

Springfield"Fighting" and "living"?“战斗”，和“生活”？

CentaureissiUm... Let's leave that aside for now. In any case, I will not refuse you on this matter. I will give you my help.嗯……先不说这个。 总之，这件事我不会拒绝，我会提供协助。

SpringfieldHow wonderful. And now, with Centaureissi, our cafe has three members.那真是太好了呢。算上桑朵莱希的话，现在的咖啡馆就有三名成员了。

CentaureissiThree members?三名？

SpringfieldAh... I forgot to tell you, but there's another Doll who's been helping the cafe out all this time.啊……我忘了告诉你，还有一位你认识的人形，也在一直向咖啡馆提供帮助。

CentaureissiWho is it?是谁？

SpringfieldShhh. It's a secret for now.嘘，这件事，我先保密哦。

SpringfieldShe's been out on dispatch recently; you'll find out once she returns.最近她在出外勤，等她回来你就知道了。

SpringfieldPerhaps she might be able to shed some light on your question?你的问题，说不定她也能给你一点想法呢？

Section 2 第二节

(One week later—)（一周后——）

(The morning rush is over. Springfield and Centaureissi have switched jobs.)（早高峰时间已过，春田与桑朵莱希交换了工作。）

(Springfield is now responsible for receiving customers and making dishes on the morning menu during any free moments, while Centaureissi is working on food prep behind the counter.)（春田负责接待客人，抽空完成早间时段的盘点，桑朵莱希则在吧台后制作餐品。）

SpringfieldCentaureissi, please expedite the caramel macchiato for order 22. I've already adjusted the order sequence on the back end.桑朵莱希，22号订单的焦糖玛奇朵加急，订单顺序我已经在后台调整好了。

CentaureissiGot it.好的。

After quickly issuing a reminder to Centaureissi, Springfield hurriedly leaves the counter. After Centaureissi finishes a food order, she checks the next one on the list.)（匆匆嘱咐完桑朵莱希，春田脚步轻快地离开吧台。桑朵莱希则在做完上一份餐品后，开始查看下一份订单。）

CentaureissiThis is a caramel machiatto, tall, with normal milk and 10 shots of caramel— Hm? 10 shots?焦糖玛奇朵，中杯，正常奶量，十份焦糖——十份？

CentaureissiWas this written wrongly? I need to double-check.是写错了吧？有必要再次询问。

CentaureissiThe next customer is at Table No. 6... The manager is already there... Wait a minute, that's—下单的客人坐在6号桌……店长已经在那里了……等等，那是——

(Centaureissi quickly walks over to Table No. 6 while holding the order.)（带着那份订单，桑朵莱希快步走到6号桌旁。）

CentaureissiIt's been a while, Miss WA2000. I'm glad to be of service.WA2000小姐，好久不见，很高兴为您服务。

SpringfieldYou see, I told you Centaureissi wouldn't make a big fuss over our reunion.你看，我就说桑朵莱希才不会因为重逢就表现出大惊小怪的。

Makiatto...Hmph, who would over such a small thing?……哼。这么点小事，谁都不会。

SpringfieldReally? A certain Doll who answered my call would think otherwise.是吗？接到我通讯的某位人形可不是这样的。

MakiattoA-as if, I-I only raised my voice a little because of the bad signal!才、才没有，只是当时信号不好我声音稍微、大了那么一点！

(Upon seeing the way the two of them are talking to each other, realization dawns on Centaureissi.)（看到二人的态度，桑朵莱希心中了然。）

CentaureissiIs Miss WA2000 the "collaborator" you mentioned earlier, Manager?WA2000小姐，就是店长之前说的“协助者”？

SpringfieldIt's Makiatto now. That's WA2000's new name.是玛绮朵哦，WA2000的新名字。

(Centaureissi reflexively glances at the menu beside them. It is open to a page showing a very large picture of a caramel machiatto.)（桑朵莱希不由自主地扫了一眼摆在两人桌边的菜单界面，那一页上用很大的版面放着一副焦糖玛奇朵的图片。）

SpringfieldIt's pronounced slightly differently from a machiatto coffee, you know.和玛奇朵咖啡的发音稍稍有些不一样哦。

SpringfieldMakiatto is one of the cafe's members too. However, she's currently helping Zucchero with other tasks and is frequently out on dispatch. She just returned from an assignment today.玛绮朵也是咖啡馆的一员，只是她现在负责帮“方糖”处理其他业务，经常会出外勤，今天也是出外勤刚回来。

SpringfieldAfter hearing that you were working here, she went out of her way to expedite her mission progress so she could finish up several hours earlier.她听说你来这里上班后，可是特意加快了任务进度，提前了几个小时完成呢。

MakiattoIt-it's just that the mission was too easy!是、是任务太简单了！

CentaureissiMiss Makiatto, I am thankful for your concern. I too am happy to meet you again.玛绮朵小姐，感谢您的记挂，我也一样为这次重聚感到欣喜。

Makiatto...Oh.……哦、哦。

SpringfieldHehe, Makiatto's totally defenseless against Centaureissi's earnest and straightforward personality.呵呵，玛绮朵对桑朵莱希这种认真直接的性格没办法呢。

Makiatto...Yeah, whatever.……随你怎么说。

CentaureissiMiss Makiatto, please allow me to pay for your coffee today. However... did you get the number of caramel shots wrong?玛绮朵小姐，今天的咖啡费用请务必让我支付。不过……您的糖量是否选错了？

MakiattoWas it wrong? ...No, I don't think it's wrong? I always order 10 sh— ah...错了吗？ ……没错啊？十份，我一直这么点，啊——

(Makiatto realizes something and suddenly shuts up.)（玛绮朵意识到了什么，戛然而止。）

CentaureissiEven you shouldn't be adding so much caramel. It'll ruin the taste of the coffee and might lead to damaging your gustatory modules—就算是您，也不能加这么多的焦糖，这会破坏咖啡原本的味道，还有可能造成味觉模块损坏——

MakiattoB-but I like the taste of the caramel here...我、我是觉得这边的焦糖口感好……

(Makiatto launches into an awkward explanation.)（玛绮朵有些别扭地开始解释。）

Centaureissi...Then please take care to consume it slowly.……那请注意放慢摄取的速度。

Makiatto(coughs) I will. Um... Centauressi is the name you're using now, right?咳，我会注意的。嗯……桑朵莱希，你现在用的名字，对吧？

CentaureissiYes.是的。

SpringfieldYou came over just in time, Centaureissi. Let's get to business.正好，桑朵莱希过来了，我们说正事吧。

MakiattoHmm, now where were we... Right, Springfield, you're going to take more Dolls in, right? Our current income from requests can barely support cafe operations and no other expenses, right?嗯，刚说到哪了……对，春田，你准备还要收留更多的人形吗？现在的委托收入只能勉强支撑咖啡馆的运作，额外增加开支根本撑不住吧？

SpringfieldI've already planned for that.我已经考虑好了。

SpringfieldNow that Centaureissi's joined us, the cafe can provide more dishes, and business should slowly get better.桑朵莱希加入之后，咖啡馆可以提供更多的餐品，生意应该也会慢慢变好。

SpringfieldThough Centaureissi hasn't been here for long, she picks things up quickly and she's won much praise from many of our customers~虽然加入时间不长，但桑朵莱希上手很快，店里不少客人都夸她呢~

SpringfieldGiven the circumstances, I was planning to make Centaureissi become our crew chief to handle the daily running of the cafe and help bring our newcomers up to speed. That way, I'll be more free to take more assignments and build our information network.按照这种情况，我打算让桑朵莱希作为领班，接手咖啡馆的日常管理，并指导新人工作。 这样，我就能抽身去对接更多任务，拓展消息渠道。

CentaureissiManager, do you wish to entrust the operations of the cafe to me?店长，打算让我主导咖啡馆的经营？

SpringfieldI cannot think of a better choice than you, Centaureissi.除了桑朵莱希，我想不到更合适的人选。

Centaureissi...Alright, I'll give it a try. But I might need you to supervise me for a while. Not for long, though.……好的，我可以试试。但可能还需要您指导我一段时间，不会很久。

SpringfieldDamn straight.那是自然。

MakiattoSpringfield, Centaureissi is definitely a professional in this field, but isn't it a bit of a waste for her to run a cafe? She's an excellent Tactical Doll!春田，虽然桑朵莱希在这方面的确是专业的，但让她管理咖啡馆还是有点浪费了吧？她可是优秀的战术人形！

MakiattoI've got a lot of jobs on hand. Why don't we hire a Doll as shop staff and have her do missions on "this side" of things?我这委托也挺多，不如随便招个人形当店员，她跟我一样去做“这边”的任务。

CentaureissiI'm sorry, Miss Makiatto, but I must refuse this request for the time being.抱歉，玛绮朵小姐，我暂时拒绝您的请求。

MakiattoHuh? Why?啊？怎么了？

CentaureissiWhen I left Griffin, I began pondering this question... And I chose to leave the battlefield and return to the domestic industry.离开格里芬的时候，我就思考过这个问题……我也做出了离开战场、回到家政行业的选择。

CentaureissiAfter the Commander left, the link between "fighting" and "living" underwent a change in my neural cloud, and I have not fully understood the nature of this shift. In summary, I do not wish to return to the battlefield right now.长官离开后，“战斗”与“生活”的关联在我的心智中产生了些许变化，我还没有想清楚这是怎么回事。但就结果而言，现在，我还不想完全回归战场。

Makiatto...Reality will not permit you such a simple life.……现实可不允许你这么简单地过下去。

Centaureissi...……

MakiattoWhile I don't know what exactly you're thinking, I feel that leaving the battlefield doesn't necessarily mean you don't need to fight.虽然不清楚你在想什么，但我觉得，离开战场，不代表就不需要“战斗”。

Makiatto...I frequently wrestle with my thoughts...……我就经常和我自己的想法战斗……

MakiattoAnd to me, life itself is a "battlefield" from which there can be no "deserters".而且，在我看来，生活也是“战场”，谁都不可能做“逃兵”。

CentaureissiSo life... is also a battlefield?生活……也是“战场”？

CentaureissiCould you elaborate?能请您详细说一说吗？

MakiattoEr... How should I put this... Well, you'll know after a while. This is a satellite city, and Zucchero is a cafe run by Dolls. It's different from the other places you've experienced.呃……怎么说……总之，过段时间你大概就知道了。 这里是卫星城，“方糖”是一间由人形独立经营的咖啡馆，和你过往经历的环境不一样的。

SpringfieldAlright, we'll come back to this question later.好啦，这个问题之后再说。

MakiattoAh, crap.啊，糟糕。

(Makiatto suddenly stands up. Her body hits the table, and the cutlery on it clatters.)（玛绮朵突然站了起来，她的身体挤到桌子，桌上的杯碟叮当作响。）

MakiattoJust look at the time, I need to go meet my next client...这都几点了，我得动身去见下一个委托人了……

MakiattoOh yes, when I came back, I heard the police officers at the subway gates talking about how security around here wasn't very good and that there was a "master thief" running around. He might set his sights on Zucchero, so be careful, you two.哦对，我回来的时候，听到闸机处的治安人员说，这里最近的治安不是很好，有一名“神偷”在四处作案。说不定他也会来“方糖”，你们小心一点啊。

MakiattoHmph... aren't they ashamed to call a mere cat burglar a master thief?哼……把一个小毛贼称为神偷，他们不嫌丢人吗。

(Makiatto snatches up her gun case as she heads for the door without looking back.)（小声嘀咕着拎起地上的枪盒，玛绮朵头也不回地走向门口。）

SpringfieldDon't worry, we'll stay on alert.放心，我们会注意的。

MakiattoYup, I'm off.嗯，走了。

(Makiatto waves to the people behind her and pushes the cafe door open. As she watches her back, Centaureissi begins to think.)（玛绮朵背着身子挥了挥手，推门而出。看着她的背影，桑朵莱希若有所思。）

CentaureissiSo life is also a battlefield, and I might have to fight here too...生活也是战场，在这里也可能战斗……

Centaureissi...I always thought that leaving Griffin meant leaving the battlefield. Is that not the case?……我一直认为，离开了格里芬，就等于选择离开战场了，难道不是这样吗？

CentaureissiAm I... still on the battlefield?我……还在战场之中？

(The afternoon sun streams in through the window and illuminates Centaureissi's hair, making her look like her head is wreathed by a golden halo.)（午后的阳光透过窗户，洒在桑朵莱希的头发上，让桑朵莱希的头发显得毛茸茸的。）

SpringfieldSome things cannot be understood through words alone. I'm sure you'll understand after a while.有些事情，只是通过语言解释，是没有办法说清楚的。 再过一段时间，桑朵莱希一定能够理解。

SpringfieldNow then, could you help prepare today's lunch with me?现在，能拜托你和我一起做今天的午餐吗？

CentaureissiOf course.当然可以。

(In Griffin, Centaureissi once asked Springfield this question. Hearing Springfield repeat it back to her helps Centaureissi relax a little.)（在格里芬时，自己曾经问过春田的问题，被春田再次问出来，这让桑朵莱希放松了一些。）

(After thinking for a bit, Centaureissi catches up with Springfield.)（站在原地默默想了一会，桑朵莱希跟上了春田的脚步。）

Section 3 第三节

(Just after the breakfast rush the next day, Centaureissi finishes serving the last customer in the queue and decides to familiarize herself with inventorying the cafe's supplies while nobody is making orders.)（第二天，方糖咖啡馆的早高峰刚刚过去，桑朵莱希接待完最后一位排队的客人，准备趁没有人点单时，熟悉一下盘点工作。）

(The nearby TV's timer activates. It turns on and plays.)（到了固定的时间，一旁的电视机开始转播新闻节目。）

HostLadies and gentlemen, thank you for tuning in and welcome to "News Time".各位观众，感谢您的收看，欢迎来到《新闻时分》。

HostGoing forward, we will be covering the hotly debated "Master Thief" incidents in the city as well as the details of investigations into the matter.下面，我们将播报大家热切关注的卫星城“神偷”事件，以及相关的调查情况。

HostThe Department of Public Security has announced that the suspect is around 175 cm tall and favors dark-colored clothing. They perform their thefts in public places and target anything from valuable goods to personal items. Thus, we wish to remind the broader public to be extra careful when in restaurants, major shopping centers, and so on...治安部门表示，嫌疑人身高在175左右，习惯穿着深色衣物、在公共场所实施偷窃，偷窃对象从高价商品到个人随身物品不等。我们在此提醒广大市民，在餐厅、大型商场等场所活动时，务必加强防范……

CentaureissiIs this the person Makiatto was talking about yesterday?这就是玛绮朵小姐昨天提到的那个人？

HenryExcuse me, has anyone seen a long, oblong package? I lost it!请问，有人看到一个长方形包裹吗？我的东西不见了！

(A querying cry comes from the outdoor seating area. Centaureissi strides outside to take a look.)（露天营业区传来了问询声，桑朵莱希快步走了过去。）

CentaureissiMr. Henry. How may I help you?亨利先生，请问您需要帮忙吗？

HenryAh, it's Centaureissi, you're just in time.啊，是桑朵莱希，你来得正好。

HenryI had a gift for my wife, but it's gone. There's even a hole cut in my coat pocket! Just look!我给太太准备的礼物不见了，上衣口袋还被划了一个大洞，你看！

Centaureissi...The edges of this cut are neat and skillfully made. Whoever did this knew what they were doing.……这个划痕，边缘整齐，下手利落，应该是熟手。

(Henry twists around in an exaggerated fashion and tugs on his coat. A long, narrow cut is revealed on the otherwise-flat surface.)（亨利夸张地扭过身体，随便一扯，平整的上衣面料便显露出一条细长的切口。）

(As Centaureissi inspects the damage, Springfield comes out of the cafe kitchen.)（在桑朵莱希仔细观察的同时，春田从咖啡馆的准备室里走了出来。）

SpringfieldWhat happened?发生什么事情了？

HenryManage Springfield, something of mine was stolen from me. It might not be worth much, but... (sigh) Please help me get it back!春田店长，是我的东西被人偷走了，虽然不是多值钱，但是……唉……您得帮我找回来啊！

SpringfieldSo it was stolen... alright, I understand.偷走了……好的，我知道了。

SpringfieldDon't worry, Mr. Henry. I'll inform the police right now, so please have a seat inside the cafe.亨利先生，您别着急，我现在就通知治安部门，请您在店里稍坐。

(The trio's conversation draws looks from the other customers and everyone begins discussing the spate of thefts.)（三人的交谈引来了其他客人的目光，大家开始对失窃事件议论纷纷。）

SpringfieldCentaureissi, serve every customer a cup of coffee and explain the situation. The rest can wait until things are settled.桑朵莱希，给每桌加送一杯咖啡，说明情况，一切等事情解决了再说。

SpringfieldWe'll close the cafe for the time being.在解决之前，暂时闭店吧。

(Several hours later—)（数个小时后——）

(It is close to evening by the time the investigation is over. After sending her customers off, Springfield sits down by the bar and sighs, while Centaureissi works to return the messy cups and saucers back to their places.)（调查结束时已经临近傍晚，将客人一一送走后，春田坐回到吧台边叹了口气，桑朵莱希正在将凌乱的杯碟归位。）

SpringfieldWhew... Thank you for your hard work today.呼……今天辛苦你了。

SpringfieldIf it hadn't been for you, I might have had to spend even more time tidying everything up. The cookies you made were an excellent apology gift for our customers.要不是有桑朵莱希在，今天可要再花点时间才能处理好了。 你特制的曲奇作为给客人们的道歉礼物，相当不错。

CentaureissiBut in the end, we still haven't found the lost items or any clues regarding the culprit... It seems I will need to pay more attention to the outdoor seating area in the future. That way, at least I will have some useful data in my neural cloud logs.但最终还是没能寻回失物或是找到犯人的线索……看来我之后还需要同时多关注一下露天区域。 这样，我的心智记录里，多少能有些有效信息。

SpringfieldNeither of us can do this alone. We need to expand the range of vision for the outside CCTVs... They were only meant to protect the store itself, and I completely forgot about our customers outside. That was a mistake on my part.光靠你我也不行，还是得赶紧把外部的监控范围扩大……之前只是想着保护店铺安全，忽略了店外的客人们，是我疏忽了。

MakiattoI'm back.我回来了。

Makiatto(The cafe door chime rings as Makiatto pushes the door open and enters like a gale.)（店门口的风铃响了几声，玛绮朵推开门，像一阵风一样地走了进来。）

MakiattoHey, where's everyone? It's not that late, is it?这才几点，怎么一个客人都没了？

CentaureissiThere was a thief in the cafe, it seems. A customer lost an item.店里来了小偷，有客人丢了东西。

MakiattoWhat!? Could it be that master thief character?什么！不会就是那个神偷吧？

CentaureissiThe detective said that from the methods of the perpetrator, it is very likely that it was him.调查人员说，从作案手法来看，很有可能就是他。

MakiattoTo think he would actually do this...他竟然真的敢来……

MakiattoSpringfield, was there any damage to the cafe?春田，店里的损失如何？

SpringfieldNone to the cafe, but a customer's belongings were lost.店里没有损失，但是客人的东西丢了。

Makiatto(Groan) And I told you to be careful... Well, at least nothing from the cafe was taken.唉，明明都提醒过你们要小心点了……店里东西没丢就好。

CentaureissiNo, this was a lapse on my part. I was inside the cafe serving customers back then.不，这是我的失职。 那个时候，在店内招待客人的是我。

CentaureissiIt was my mistake that led to a customer's property being stolen... I must catch this thief. Manager, can you contact the Department of Public Security and ask them to help with the search?是我的疏忽让客人蒙受了损失……这个小偷，我一定要抓住。 店长，能不能联络治安部门，申请协助搜查？

SpringfieldI will try. If possible, I would like to go with you. Since this case took place within the cafe, I must take on at least half of the burden.我试试。如果可以，我和你一起去。这是发生在咖啡馆里的案件，我至少要分担一半的责任。

MakiattoHey, are you guys even listening to me?喂，你们两个到底有没有在听我说话啊！

MakiattoThe cafe's busy enough as it is usually, right? There's also supply inventory and ingredient prep during the night. Who's going to run the place if you're all out catching that crook?平时咖啡馆就够忙了吧？夜里还要备货和清点库存，你们都出去抓小偷，生意不做了吗？

CentaureissiWhich is why I should go by myself. Manager, you should stay in the cafe.所以，我自己去就够了，店长留在咖啡馆里。

MakiattoAhhhhh— I feel sorry just looking at you. Let me do it...啊——真是的，看你们的可怜样子，还是我来吧……

MakiattoDid you get a picture of the thief? Give em the security camera footage. I can try walking around the city in my free time. Might be able to turn up something.有没有拍到小偷的相貌？把监控录像发给我，我可以在空闲的时候到城里转转，说不定能有什么发现。

SpringfieldThe culprit struck in the open-air dining area. The cameras there don't have full coverage...对方是在露天区域作案的，那里的监控没有全部覆盖……

MakiattoHmph, that just proves this little thief has been targeting Zucchero for some time now.哼，那这就说明，这个小毛贼已经盯着“方糖”有段时间了。

SpringfieldIndeed, the culprit was aiming for the blind spots in our camera coverage.的确，对方专门挑到了监控死角。

MakiattoAhhh, what a pain. This guy sounds like he's really cunning and he won't strike in the same place multiple times in a row.真是麻烦，这种惯偷狡猾得很，一般不会短时间在同一个地点连续作案。

MakiattoNow that he's robbed so many places in this city's and everyone's on their guard, he'll probably skip town if we don't catch him quick.现在这座城市被他偷了那么多次，各家都变得警觉了起来，要是不快点抓住他，大概他很快就会离开了。

Centaureissi...We need to think of something that will make him go after the cafe again.……需要一个办法，让他再次出现在咖啡馆里。

SpringfieldIn other words, a reason that will make him have to come to Zucchero?是指，让“方糖”有他不得不来的理由？

CentaureissiIf he comes here, I know I can catch him.只要对方再来，我一定能抓住。

MakiattoHow will we bait the thief? Show that Zucchero's security is weak and a soft target? Or should there be some irresistible, high-value target?怎么让他来？“方糖”安保松懈，足够好偷？还是有让他无法抗拒的高价值目标？

MakiattoWell, it's not like we can expect the thief to have dropped something of his own in the cafe, right?总不能是小偷把自己的什么东西掉在咖啡馆了吧？

CentaureissiPerhaps we could try drawing the thief in with something valuable.利用高价值目标吸引小偷，或许可以尝试。

MakiattoBut Zucchero doesn't sell luxury goods. I think the most valuable thing we have here are the coffee beans, right?可“方糖”又不是贩卖奢侈品的店铺，最值钱的东西就是咖啡豆吧？

SpringfieldNot so fast.等等。

Makiatto...Huh? Are there thieves who seriously go after coffee beans?……啊？真有小偷会偷咖啡豆？

SpringfieldNot the beans themselves, but thanks to Centaureissi's professional service, several wealthy customers have joined the cafe clientele.不是咖啡豆，因为桑朵莱希的专业服务，咖啡馆最近增加了一些高质量用户。

SpringfieldAmong them is the heiress to a certain company that sells luxury goods. She's been coming by often recently.有一位经营奢侈品的富商家的大小姐，最近就经常过来。

SpringfieldIf we asked her for help, she might be willing to give it.如果向她求助，她或许会愿意帮忙。

MakiattoSo you're saying that we want this young miss to lend us some luxury items?你的意思是，想让那位大小姐借给我们一些奢侈品？

SpringfieldNo, I was hoping that she could play the role of "bait".不，我是希望她能来扮演“诱饵”。

MakiattoBait, you say... That could work. A target that valuable would make our thief want to take that risk again.诱饵……倒也行，这种价值的目标，才能让人产生再次冒险的想法嘛！

CentaureissiHowever, there's no guarantee that she'll want to work with us, even if she's happy with Zucchero.可她对“方糖”满意，不一定就会配合我们。

SpringfieldI'll go talk to her and see how it goes~我去沟通一下试试看~

SpringfieldStill, if we do this, we can't install extra cameras right away. The opposition will instantly sense something is up if our defense is too tight.不过这样的话，就不能立即加装监控设备了呢。 过于严防死守，对方肯定会察觉到什么。

MakiattoThere's some time until my next contract begins. I can pretend to be a customer in the dining area for the next few days and keep an eye on things.距离下一份委托开始还有些时间，这几天我可以在营业区假扮顾客，帮忙盯梢。

MakiattoI'll notify you if I discover any thefts during this time.在这期间，如果发现了窃贼，我就通知你们。

CentaureissiYeah. I'll stay alert too and keep the customers safe.嗯，我也会提高警觉，保护客人们的安全。

SpringfieldAlright, then let's fight this cafe defense battle together.好的，我们一起打好这一场咖啡馆保卫战吧。

CentaureissiRemember to keep yourself in top condition; we'll be very busy over the next few days.记得保持机能处于最佳状态，未来几天有得忙了。

Section 4 第四节

(In keeping with the plan that they agreed on yesterday, Springfield heads out early in the morning, taking the railway to the heiress' home in the big city.)（按照昨日约定的计划，春田一早便动身，搭乘轨道列车前往城里的大小姐家。）

(Makiatto helps Centaureissi keep the cafe running while also keeping an eye open for the thief.)（玛绮朵则在咖啡馆中协助桑朵莱希照顾生意，同时戒备小偷的再次光临。）

MakiattoIsn't this too much work? Are you guys usually this busy?也太多活了吧！你们平时这么忙吗？

MakiattoMaking this many sandwiches is more troublesome than loading magazines!要制作这么多的三明治，简直比填充弹匣还麻烦！

CentaureissiI've analyzed the customer arrival patterns over the course of the previous week and discovered that in addition to the morning rush period, quite a few customers arrive around 1:00 PM in the afternoon.我统计了这一周以来的客流分布，我发现，除了早间时段，中午一点左右也会有不少客人来店。

CentaureissiWhile we can make food items to order, I would prefer to have a buffer made beforehand so the customers rushing to get back to work won't have to wait too long.虽然现做也可以应付，但我还是希望提前准备一些，以免那些赶着回去上班的客人等太久。

(Makiatto takes a sandwich that Centaureissi has made, carefully wraps it up, and then places it in a storage basket.)（玛绮朵接过了桑朵莱希做好的一份三明治，认真打包好，然后放到了备餐篮里。）

(After handing the enxt sandwich to Makiatto, Centaureissi ponders her next words and the speaks to her.)（将下一份三明治递给玛绮朵后，桑朵莱希思考了一下，向她开口。）

CentaureissiMiss Makiatto, was your previous comparison referring to how I might encounter the same dangers in Zucchero as on the battlefield?玛绮朵小姐，您之前的比喻，是指——我在方糖也会遭遇如同上战场一般的危险吗？

MakiattoHuh? Are you still hung up on that?啊？你还在想那句话啊？

(Makiatto sounds grumpy as she puts aside the bottle of mayonnaise she's holding.)（玛绮朵略显暴躁地将装着美乃滋的瓶子放到一边。）

MakiattoYou've seen Zucchero's condition over the past few days. We might be in a satellite city and in a safe area, but that doesn't mean we're completely safe.“方糖”的环境这阵子你也看到了，这里虽然是卫星城，是在安全区里，但却并不绝对安全。

MakiattoAlso, you can never be truly free of living and fighting, no matter where you are. The key is—而且，生活与战斗，无论你在哪里，都是不可能完全剥离的啊，关键是——

(Toot toot—)（滴滴——）

MakiattoIs that a horn? Did Springfield come back?鸣笛声？是不是春田回来了？

(Centaureissi looks out the window.)（桑朵莱希看向窗外。）

(There is a fancy limousine parked beside the outdoor dining area. The door opens, and Springfield leads a girl slathered in branded goods down from the car.)（露天营业区旁确实开来了一辆豪车。接着，车门打开，春田带着一位身着名牌的少女走了下来。）

MakiattoWow, she's sparkling... Did she wear everything from her safe on her?好刺眼……这是把保险柜里的珠宝都戴上了吗？

(The pair enters the cafe.)（二人进入了咖啡馆。）

SpringfieldI'm back. Makiatto, this is Miss Bella.我回来了，玛绮朵，这位是贝拉小姐。

CentaureissiGood morning, Miss Bella.早上好，贝拉小姐。

MakiattoMorning.早。

BellaGood morning, everyone.早上好，各位。

BellaI heard Miss Springfield say that the cafe is having some difficulties and needs my help.听春田店长说，咖啡馆遇到了一点麻烦，需要我来帮忙。

CentaureissiWe are honored to have you here, Miss Bella.贝拉小姐能来，是我们的荣幸。

BellaYou flatter me.哪里。

BellaFortunately, I came here beforehand with Papa when he visited Zucchero. Otherwise, I would never have known I could have enjoyed such professional service in all of CHE-02.幸好之前跟着爸爸来这里随便走走，走进了“方糖”。不然我完全想不到，会在CHE-02享受到那么周到的服务。

BellaI won't allow the reputation of this cafe to be ruined by that sneaky little thief.这样的店铺要是因为小偷名誉受损，我可不答应。

BellaSince I'm free for the next few days, I might as well help you catch that thief—it sounds like lots of fun!反正我这几天也没什么事，帮你们抓小偷是吧——那可太有意思了！

BellaAnd so, I have made sure to dress for the occasion.为此，我可是好好打扮了一番哦。

(Bella cheekily pirouettes before the Dolls and she positively jingles from the sound of all her jewelry colliding with each other.)（贝拉俏皮地转了一圈，宝石互相碰撞，叮当作响。）

MakiattoUm, would it be best if you took some of that off? It looks a little too fake... Frankly speaking, it looks like someone was holding jewelry.我觉得，你还是稍微摘掉一些如何？这样也太假了……现在有人说是要在“方糖”办珠宝展我都信。

BellaR-really? But I thought it looked cute...会、会吗？我还觉得挺可爱来着……

(Bella looks pleadingly at the members of Zucchero and sees that Centaureissi is opening and closing her mouth like a goldfish in a moment of awkwardness.)（贝拉求证地看向“方糖”最后一名店员，发现桑朵莱希欲言又止的样子后，有些尴尬。）

CentaureissiI will make sure I protect you and your valuables. Please be at ease.我一定会保护好您和您的财物，请放心。

BellaUm... Okay!嗯……嗯！

(...)（……）

(As lunchtime nears, the number of customers dining in gradually increases, and with Springfield's arrangements in place, the "bait" plan officially begins.)（接近午餐时段，堂食的客人渐渐增多，在春田的安排下，“诱饵”计划正式开始。）

BellaWaitress, over here!服务生，过来一下！

CentaureissiAlright, one moment, please.)好的，稍等。

(After hearing Bella call out to her, Centaureissi steps away from the bar and comes to the open-air dining area.)（听到贝拉的招呼后，桑朵莱希离开吧台，来到了露天营业区。）

CentaureissiGreetings, dear customer. How may I serve you?客人，您好，请问您有什么需要？

BellaGive me a refill on my coffee and a dessert set.咖啡，续杯，再加一份甜品套餐。

BellaAlso, your beans today are pretty good! Bag up the remainder for takeaway!还有，你们今天这咖啡豆不错啊，剩余的全部给我包了吧！

CentaureissiVery well. I shall check our supplies and place the desserts on your order.好的，我回去查一下库存，甜品先帮您下单。

(Centaureissi returns to the counter and emerges several minutes later, holding a tray with a steaming cup of coffee and a plate of sweets.)（桑朵莱希回到吧台，几分钟后，她端着热气腾腾的咖啡与甜点走了回来。）

CentaureissiGreetings, dear customer.客人，您好。

CentaureissiWhat you have just consumed is our Blue Mountain special blend, using coffee beans that are very hard to obtain in this city.刚刚您品尝的，是本店的“特调蓝山”，使用了在卫星城很难获得的咖啡豆。

CentaureissiWe only have two bags of these beans in stock, and in order to ensure we can maintain supplies for business today, we can only spare one bag...这种咖啡豆，我们的库存也只剩下两包了，而且还要保证今天本店可以正常供应，恐怕最后只能剩下一包……

BellaWhat? Is that all?!什么？就这么点？！

(Bella's shrill voice successfully draws the voice of everyone around her. She fights to keep a smug smile from her face and snatches the menu from Centaureissi's hand.)（贝拉尖细的声音成功引起了周围人的注意。她压制住脸上的得意，一把拿过桑朵莱希手里的菜单。）

BellaThen I want a cup each of this one, this one, and this one. Also, these beans are the most expensive of the lot, right? I want everything you have in stock!这个，这个，还有这个，各来一杯，另外……这几种最贵的咖啡豆，库存我全要了！

BellaWhen I leave, you will bring them onto my limo for me!等我离开的时候，你直接帮我把它们搬到车上去！

(Bella points outside the outdoor cafe area, and the fancy limo there sparks even more debate.)（贝拉指了指外边，看到豪车的客人们更是议论纷纷。）

CentaureissiVery well. But you have just refilled your cup; may I use your rate of consumption to judge when I should serve the others?好的。不过您的咖啡才刚刚续杯，是否可以根据您的实际饮用量来控制上餐节奏？

BellaAh, thank—啊，谢谢——

Bella(Cough) Of course! Now stop bothering me, I have work to do!咳、这不是当然的嘛！不要打扰我，我要处理公务了！

(Bella waves Centaureissi away before taking out a tablet PC and pretends to read her emails.)（贝拉挥挥手，拿出平板电脑，装模作样地看起邮件来。）

(The afternoon passes quickly, and several hours later—)（午后的工作时间过得很快，几个小时后——）

MakiattoI didn't see anything around the area. I guess the thief's not coming.我在周围什么也没有看到，小偷大概是不会出现了。

MakiattoHowever, I heard some customers discussing Miss Bella, saying that she was a "rich girl who came to the city to play around." Perhaps the rumor might spread.不过，我听到有些客人在议论贝拉小姐，说什么“来卫星城散心的富家女”，这种闲话说不定会传出去。

CentaureissiI examined Miss Bella's surroundings while delivering her coffee, but I did not spot any suspicious people.我借着送咖啡，也一直在观察贝拉小姐周围的情况，但并没有可疑人物出现。

SpringfieldThank you both.辛苦你们了。

SpringfieldIt's almost nighttime, and you should head back soon, Miss Bella.已经快到晚上了，贝拉小姐也该回去了。

CentaureissiI'll send her off.我去外面送一下贝拉小姐吧。

(Centaureissi loads two big boxes of coffee beans into the back of the limo. Bella looks around, and after ensuring nobody else is around, she sidles up to Centaureissi.)（桑朵莱希将两大箱咖啡豆放进了豪车的后备箱。贝拉左右看看，确定没有其他人之后凑了过来。）

CentaureissiMiss Bella, you didn't actually need to get these beans...贝拉小姐，这些咖啡豆其实您也不必……

BellaBuying more is no problem. I can finish them anyway.没事，多买点，反正我也喝得完。

BellaBut... The target doesn't seem to have shown up.但是……目标好像完全没出现啊。

CentaureissiThe thief is a veteran criminal, he probably won't strike multiple times in a short period.对方是惯犯，应该不会在很短的时间内连续作案。

BellaThat's alright. I'm only going back next weekend, so I can spend the next few days here.没关系，我到下周末才回去，这几天都在这里。

BellaIt's not like I have anything to do anyway, so I'll be back to help again tomorrow.反正也没什么事，明天我会来继续帮忙。

CentaureissiThank you for your assistance, but please control your coffee intake. Excessive caffeine might affect your rest.谢谢您的协助，但请您注意控制咖啡摄入，过多的咖啡因可能会影响到您的休息。

Centaureissi...I lowered the richness of the other coffees you ordered this afternoon.……今天，后来您追加的咖啡，我也适当降低了浓度。

BellaAh, thank you! Mm, it's got to be Zucchero after all.啊，谢谢你！唔，还得是“方糖”啊。

CentaureissiThank you for your approval. Both the manager and I hope you can visit Zucchero more often.谢谢您的肯定，希望您能够经常来“方糖”，店长和我都很欢迎您的到来。

BellaComing here more often, you say...常来这里啊……

(Bella looks around.)（贝拉看了看周围。）

BellaIn truth, when it comes to coffee... I've been to a lot of other cafes, but Zucchero is unique among them.其实……要说咖啡的话，各个咖啡馆我去过不少的，但“方糖”，却只有一个。

BellaIt isn't just because it's owned and operated by Dolls... But also because of people like you, Centaureissi; you serve, but aren't merely a servant. You stick to your own principles, which is something even the maids who have worked many years in my household have a hard time doing.不只是因为这是人形开设的咖啡馆，更重要的是……就像你，桑朵莱希，提供服务，却又不仅仅完全站在服务的立场上，坚守着自己的原则，这哪怕是为我家工作多年的女仆也很难做到呢。

BellaI've got an idea. Why don't you come over to my place and be my head maid? Or I could just buy up Zucchero directly, then help you shift to a better city. I'm sure business would be better than it is here.我有个想法，不然，来我这当女仆长吧？或者，我直接把“方糖”买了？然后把店铺给你们迁到更好的城市里去，生意肯定比这好。

CentaureissiThat... would probably require you to discuss things with the manager. However, if you do wish to purchase Zucchero, I would advise more consideration—这……恐怕需要您与店长商谈。但请恕我直言，如果您想要购买“方糖”，可能更需要考虑——

BellaAw, I was just kidding~!啊，我就开个玩笑啦~

BellaThe truth is, this police case involving the cafe might affect business. If it closes down because of poor business, I don't think I'll be able to find another place like Zucchero in this city.咖啡馆发生治安事件，说不定会影响生意，要是因为这件事收益不佳而倒闭，我在卫星城可找不出第二家和“方糖”一样的咖啡馆了。

BellaTherefore, I have to take part in this "Cafe Defense Battle" in order to keep Zucchero safe.所以，为了保住“方糖”，我必须要参加这场“咖啡馆保卫战”。

BellaAh, Papa's looking for me, I need to go. See you tomorrow~啊，父亲在找我，我必须得走了，明天再见。

CentaureissiOnce again, thank you for your help. Do take care.再次感谢您的帮助，路上小心。

(Centaureissi watches as the limo drives off. She remembers the contents of their conversation just now and lapses into thought.)（桑朵莱希目送贝拉的汽车驶向远处，她回忆着刚才的交谈，陷入思考。）

CentaureissiA "Cafe Defense Battle", hm...“咖啡馆保卫战”……

CentaureissiIndeed, if the cafe's business ends up being affected by this, the worst-case scenario might result in the cafe closing down.的确，若是咖啡馆的生意受到影响，最坏的结果就是倒闭。

CentaureissiIf that happens, Springfield and Makiatto will have to leave, and news about Master will also...这样一来，春田、玛绮朵，都会因此离去……长官的消息也……

Centaureissi—Is this the "battle" I must face? And are the others the people I must protect...——这就是，我需要面对的“战斗”吗？而大家，就是我要护卫的对象……

CentaureissiDaily life is also a battlefield...“生活也是战场”……

CentaureissiI think.. I understand a little better now.我似乎……懂了一些……

(The next day, Bella turns up as arranged and the plan goes on as arranged.)（次日，贝拉如约而至，计划照常进行。）

(Time passes swiftly, and soon it is afternoon. Just as everyone thinks nothing will happen today, Makiatto reports an abnormality.)（时间很快就走到了下午，就在大家以为今天也不会有结果时，玛绮朵报告了异常情况。）

MakiattoCentaureissi, I've spotted a suspicious man, he's at Table No. 3 in the open-air dining area.桑朵莱希，我看到一名可疑男子，坐在露天区3号桌。

MakiattoHe's been sitting there for a while now and shows no sign or ordering or leaving. He's also been looking at Miss Bella the whole time.他坐了有一会了，完全没有点单或者离开的意思，还一直往贝拉小姐那边看。

CentaureissiTable No. 3... Isn't that the one beside Miss Bella?3号桌……那不就是贝拉小姐旁边的餐桌吗？

CentaureissiI'll go take a look.我过去看看。

(Centaureissi heads over to Table No. 3.)（桑朵莱希走到3号桌边。）

CentaureissiGreetings, dear customer. Would you like anything?客人，您好，请问需要什么？

Suspicious ManUm... I'm still looking at the menu, I haven't chosen yet... Why don't you go serve someone el—嗯……菜单我还在看，还没选好……你先去招待其他——

(The suspicious man stammers as he looks at the menu and seems to be hesitating over what to do next. His eyes are looking in all directions, like he's searching for something.)（可疑男子对着菜单吞吞吐吐，看似在犹豫，眼神却四处游移，似乎在寻找着什么。）

(Upon seeing this, Makiatto waves frantically from her seat inside the cafe.)（见状，坐在内场的玛绮朵赶忙挥手。）

MakiattoWaitress, you gave me the wrong coffee, come take a look!服务生，这杯咖啡上错了，过来看看！

CentaureissiVery well. A moment, please.好的，请稍等。

CentaureissiPardon me, sir. Please take your time and consider what you would like while I serve another customer. Do call for me if you need anything.抱歉先生，您可以再考虑一会，我先去招待下其他客人，有需要您随时喊我就好。

Suspicious ManYeah, sure, go do your thing, I'll keep looking.行吧，你先忙，我再看看。

CentaureissiVery well, I shall return.好的，我一会再来。

CentaureissiYou're right; he had no intention of ordering anything. He only grabbed that menu at the last minute and kept trying to shoo me away.他的确完全没有要点单的意思，菜单都是临时看的，还想支开我。

MakiattoHuh, that means he's looking for a chance to strike, right? Let's wait for him to show his true colors.哼，那不就是想要找机会动手了嘛。我们等着看他出洋相吧。

(After ensuring Centaureissi has left, the suspicious man looks around, makes sure that he is in the dead zone of the security camera, then pretends he's getting up to go look at an ad while secretly circling around behind Bella.)（确定桑朵莱希彻底离开后，可疑男子四处看了看，再次确认当前位置处于监控死角后，他装作起身去看广告牌的样子，悄悄绕到了贝拉身后。）

CentaureissiHe's making his move!他要动手了！

MakiattoI'll circle around him while his focus is on Miss Bella.他的注意力现在都在贝拉小姐身上，我从旁边绕过去。

Suspicious Man...Hmph.……哼。

(Just as the man is about to stick the branded handbag by Bella's seat into his coat, Centaureissi suddenly appears behind him.)（就在可疑男子要将贝拉放在椅子边的名贵手提包藏入外套时，桑朵莱希突然出现在他的身后。）

CentaureissiExcuse me, sir! May I know what you're doing?先生，您在做什么！

Suspicious ManLet go of me!拿来吧你！

BellaAiiiiieeee!哎呀！

(Upon hearing Centaureissi call out to him, the suspicious man flinches then grabs the handbag before rushing into the crowd by the roadside.)（听到桑朵莱希的呵斥，可疑男子把心一横，猛地夺过手提包，直冲街道上的人群跑去。）

CentaureissiYou won't get away this time!这次不会让你跑掉了！

(Centaureissi rips her apron off and races after him.)（桑朵莱希一把扯开围裙，快步追了上去。）

(After running down two streets in a row, the suspicious man knocks down a pedestrian and takes advantage of the confusion to duck into a blind alley.)（连追了两条街道，可疑男子推倒了路边的行人，趁着混乱闪身进入暗巷。）

Suspicious ManDammit, how did that piece of shit Doll even spot me?!可恶，那个臭人形是怎么发现我的！

Suspicious ManGood thing my bike's here. Heh, now that I've gotten the loot, I can...还好我把摩托车停在这，哼哼，总之东西到手了就行……

(The suspicious man throws one leg over his bike and stashes the handbag in his rear saddlebag.)（可疑男子跨上摩托车，将手提包塞进了后备箱。）

(Before he can start the engine, Centaureissi's silhouette appears at the other end of the alley.)（还没等他发动引擎，桑朵莱希的身影就出现在了巷子的另外一端。）

CentaureissiExcuse me, sir! Please stop!这位先生，请您停下！

Suspicious ManW-What?! How did you even get in front of me? How can civilian Dolls even move that fast?!什、什么！你是怎么跑到我前面的？民用人形为什么会跑得这么快！

MakiattoHah? So you still haven't figured out who you're dealing with?哈？搞了半天你还不知道面对的是什么人呀。

Suspicious ManW-what? There's more of them?怎、怎么还有？

(Looking back, the man sees Makiatto behind him and jumps, but he soon settles back down.)（回头看到出现在巷子另一端的玛绮朵，男子被吓了一跳，但很快镇静下来。）

MakiattoCatching up with you was simple enough. You wouldn't even have gotten this far if we didn't have to worry about you hurting people in your desperation.我们想要追上你可是太简单了，要不是担心你一个狗急跳墙伤到周围的行人，才不会让你跑这么久呢。

Suspicious ManSo what if you caught up with me? It's not like you can stop me!追上了又怎样，你们拦不住我的！

(The roar of his bike's engine fills the alley.)（引擎的轰鸣声响彻小巷。）

MakiattoHey, he's headed your way.喂，他要朝你那去了。

MakiattoDon't tell me you need help because you're carrying too many plates.别跟我说你盘子端多了还需要我来帮忙。

Suspicious ManYou damn Dolls, where do you get off ignoring me and spouting all that crap?!两个人形，哪那么多废话！

(The suspicious man guns his engine, and his modified bike surges toward Centaureissi like a wild horse that's slipped its reins.)（可疑男子猛地踩下油门，经过改装的摩托车如同脱缰野马般向桑朵莱希疾驰过去。）

(But Centaureissi does not avoid him; instead, she takes several steps forward.)（桑朵莱希并未闪躲，反而迎面走上前了几步。）

CentaureissiI apologize for hurting you, sir.先生，如果让您受伤了，我很抱歉……

Suspicious ManYou can apologize for becoming a pile of scrap!等着变成一堆破烂吧！

Centaureissi...………

Suspicious Man...That's what you get for getting in my way!这就是阻挡我的下场！

Suspicious ManWhat—什——

(Just as the bike is about to hit her, Centaureissi crouches down and then jumps up.)（就在摩托车即将撞上来的瞬间，桑朵莱希压低身形，随后一跃而起。）

(The suspicious man cannot react in time and is knocked off his bike.)（另一边，可疑男子根本来不及反应，就被从车上踹了下来。）

Suspicious ManGwaaaargh—啊啊啊——

(He flies into a wall, unconscious and foaming at the mouth. His bike spins out of control and crashes into a nearby dumpster.)（他径直飞到墙边，口吐白沫，晕厥过去。摩托车则打着圈撞了一旁的垃圾桶上。）

CentaureissiSorry, it seems I used a little too much force.抱歉，有点用力过度。

CentaureissiThat said, I did warn you.不过，我已经警告过您了。

MakiattoNot bad.身手不错啊。

MakiattoDon't tell me he died from that?这只软脚虾，别是死了吧？

CentaureissiI controlled my strength. The average person will remain unconscious until nightfall.我控制了力度，一般人大概会晕到晚上。

Makiatto...Does this count as "consideration" too?……这也算是桑朵莱希的“周到”吗？

MakiattoIn any case, our mission is over. Now, we'll just have to hand him to the police.总之，任务结束，接下来就交给治安部门吧。

(It is nighttime, and Zucchero has closed for the day. Centaureissi turns the sign on the door so CLOSED is facing out.)（时间到了晚上，“方糖”咖啡馆结束了营业。桑朵莱希将印有“CLOSE”的一面转了过来。）

CentaureissiManager, I've returned Miss Bella's handbag and thanked her for her help.店长，贝拉小姐的手提包我已经送回去，并向她再次表达了感谢。

SpringfieldThank you for your hard work today.今天辛苦你了。

SpringfieldOh, that Makiatto, she left without saying a word...哎呀，玛绮朵真是，离开了也不跟我说一声……

CentaureissiShe said her next assignment was very urgent, and she had to leave without telling you. She asked me to pass the word on.她说下一个委托非常紧急，来不及告诉您，让我和您说一声。

SpringfieldAlright, I see. Let me clean up the cafe; you should head back and get some rest, Centaureissi.知道啦。店里我来收拾，桑朵莱希先去休息吧。

CentaureissiNo, I insist.不，我来帮您。

Centaureissi ignores Springfield's protests and begins inverting the chairs beside her and placing them on the tables.（不容春田推拒，桑朵莱希将身旁的椅子倒翻到了餐桌上。）

SpringfieldYou look like you're perfectly capable of running Zucchero now~桑朵莱希看起来，完全是能管理好“方糖”的样子了嘛~

SpringfieldThis way, I can hand the cafe over to you with complete peace of mind whenever I need to head out.这样，偶尔我需要外出的时候，就能放心把咖啡馆交给你了。

CentaureissiDo you feel that... I've grown used to it, Manager?店长觉得……我已经适应了吗？

SpringfieldYup. The truth is, you were adapted to it for quite some time now.嗯，其实在我看来，桑朵莱希早已经适应了。

Springfield—After bidding the Commander farewell and leaving your life at Griffin...——与指挥官暂别，离开格里芬的“生活”。

Centaureissi...……

SpringfieldDo you feel like you've managed to find your answer regarding "fighting" and "living"?关于“生活”与“战斗”的问题，你有找到答案吗？

CentaureissiPerhaps... Although Miss Makiatto didn't give me a clear answer. But perhaps fighting, for me, is protecting others.也许……虽然玛绮朵小姐没有明确给我答案，但是战斗对于我的意义，或许是守护。

CentaureissiIn Griffin, I protected my friends and Master. And everyone became my life.在格里芬时，我守护同伴，守护长官。而大家也构成了我的生活。

CentaureissiBut after Master and my friends left, I lost all reason to fight and my original way of life.但是当长官离开，同伴离开后，我一度丢失了作战的意义，也失去了原本的生活。

CentaureissiThat was why I chose to leave as well in the end, because when I raised my gun, there was nobody behind me, and when I opened the curtains in the morning, I did not see those sleepy eyes.因此我最后也选择了离开，因为举枪的瞬间，我找不到身后的人，拉开窗帘的瞬间，我也看不到惺忪的睡眼。

CentaureissiThat sense of loss made my neural cloud uneasy and caused me to hesitate on the battlefield...这种失落让我的心智产生了不安，在战场上也出现了犹豫……

CentaureissiI thought that distancing myself from combat and returning to domestic service would help me to calm down. But perhaps that life was too peaceful for me, and the struggle between fighting and living normally caused my neural cloud to become even more splintered, to the point where I felt I had to choose between the two.我以为就这样远离战斗，暂时回归熟悉的家政行业会让我平静，但也许是那样的生活过于风平浪静，生活与战斗反而在心智中变得更加割裂，我甚至想要试着在其中做选择。

CentaureissiBut the truth was, as Miss Makiatto said. They were never so easily divided to begin with.但其实就像玛绮朵小姐说的那样，这二者本来就不是可以简单切割的。

CentaureissiIn my life, Zucchero needs my protection, at least until I can follow Master once again.在生活中，在能够重新追随长官之前，“方糖”一样需要我来守护。

CentaureissiAnd as long as this desire to protect is still there, then my life will not be totally separated from fighting. The battlefield will always be there, even if I do not need to hold a gun for it.只要这份守护的心还在，生活与战斗便不会彻底分开，即使不需要拿枪，战场也无处不在。

Centaureissi...Manager, you may relax and leave Zucchero to me when you're busy.……店长，在您忙碌时，“方糖”的经营可以放心交给我。

CentaureissiI will make sure each "defense battle" will be a well-fought one.我会打好每一场“保卫战”。

SpringfieldOh my, I don't know how to respond to you when you're so serious, Centaureissi... But I'm glad that you're willing to protect Zucchero.哎呀，桑朵莱希这么认真我反而不知道该怎么应对了……但是，感谢你能愿意守护“方糖”。

CentaureissiHowever, I have a request.只是，我还有个请求。

SpringfieldWhat?什么？

CentaureissiI... I would rather not use a gun if it can be avoided.我……希望可以尽量不开枪。

CentaureissiThat is because, when I chose to fight in Griffin, I did so for Master. Which is why I hope that I will pull my trigger at Master's command once again.因为，在格里芬选择作战，是为了长官。所以现在，我的扳机也希望能在长官下令时再次扣动。

SpringfieldLooks like there won't be anyone to help take contracts on Makiatto's side.看来还是没人能为玛绮朵那边的委托分忧呢。

CentaureissiI sincerely apologize for that. However, I will fight when the need arises.很抱歉，但必要时，我会参战的。

SpringfieldAlright then. I'll let you be the judge of that, Centaureissi.好吧，那个时机就让桑朵莱希自己来把握好了。

CentaureissiThank you, Manager.谢谢您，店长。

SpringfieldHehe, don't be in such a hurry to thank me. You'll be doing overtime today, you know?呵呵，别着急说谢谢，今天我可是需要桑朵莱希加班的哦？

SpringfieldWe'll have a Doll coming in for an interview tonight. Since you've accepted the responsibility of helping to manage Zucchero, you might as well join us, no? If all goes well, she'll also become a member of Zucchero.今晚有一名人形要来面试，桑朵莱希既然接任了领班，也一起参加吧？不出意外，她以后也会成为“方糖”的一员。

CentaureissiThat's fine.这个没问题。

(Knock knock knock—)（咚咚咚——）

There is a knock on the cafe's glass door, followed by the sound of ringing from the cafe's door chime— a Doll pokes her head in, gently illuminated by the city lamps at night.（咖啡馆的玻璃门被敲响，随后挂在门口的风铃叮叮作响——一名人形礼貌地探身进来，夜色为她笼上了一层柔软的光。）

AndorisH-hello, I'm Andoris and I'm here for an interview...您、您好，我是安朵丝，预约了今天的面试……

SpringfieldWhat a coincidence. Do come in, then. Welcome to Zucchero.好巧，快进来吧。欢迎你来到“方糖”。

Section 5 第五节

(After a morning of basic training, Andoris emerges from the kitchen wearing the cafe uniform, ready to begin her first day of work.)（经过一个上午的基础培训，身着咖啡馆制服的安朵丝从准备间中走了出来，即将开始她的第一天工作。）

(Centaureissi is waiting for her outside the kitchen.)（准备间外，桑朵莱希正在等候。）

CentaureissiYou look good in that uniform, Miss Andoris.安朵丝小姐，这身制服很适合您。

AndorisThat's great, but mine looks very different from yours, Miss Centaureissi. Is that alright?那太好了，但我这身衣服似乎和桑朵莱希小姐的制服风格差异很大呢，这样没问题吗？

CentaureissiOf course. Don't worry so much about looks. Comfort is the most important thing.当然，别担心这些，放松舒适才是最重要的。

AndorisHehe, alright, then.呵呵，好的。

HenryWaitress, I'd like to order now.服务生，麻烦点单。

CentaureissiOur customers are here. Come with me to the open-air dining area so you can get used to the service workflow.客人来了，您先跟着我去露天营业区，熟悉一下服务流程吧。

(Centaureissi leads Andoris to Table No. 2.)（在桑朵莱希的带领下，两个人来到了2号桌旁。）

CentaureissiMr. Henry, you look to be in high spirits.亨利先生，您今天看起来精神不错。

HenryBut of course. The thief's been caught, and I managed to get back the gift for my wife. I feel great!那当然了，小偷被抓住了，我送给太太的礼物也找到了，肯定开心啊。

HenryAnd it's all thanks to you. Thank you, Centaureissi.这都多亏了你，谢谢你，桑朵莱希。

CentaureissiIt's nothing. Just doing my job.没什么，这是我应该做的。

HenrySpeaking of which, there are lots of security cameras outside the cafe. Do you still need them around?话说，店外监控增多了啊，有桑朵莱希在，还需要这些玩意吗？

CentaureissiIt's just another layer of protection to keep your valuables safer.有了双重保险，您的财物可以更加安全。

HenryWell, that makes sense. Give me a cup of coffee. I want to see what new stuff you have.也是。先来杯咖啡吧，就要你们的新品。

BellaOh? You've got new stuff? I want some too!啊？有新品？那我也要！

(Bella has just gotten down from her limo and comes in through the cafe door.)（店门口，刚下车的贝拉走了过来。）

CentaureissiWelcome. Will you be having your usual window seat?欢迎光临，还是往常靠窗的座位吗？

BellaSure.可以的。

CentaureissiVery well. Please wait a moment.好的，请两位稍等。

(Centaureissi guides Bella to her seat while introducing Andoris to the usual sequence of events when serving a customer.)（桑朵莱希一边将贝拉引到座位边，一边向安朵丝介绍工作流程。顺着桑朵莱希的指引，贝拉坐在了窗前的位置上。）

CentaureissiJust like this. Once the customers take their seats, you need to hand the tablet to them so they can order. If a customer asks for recommendations, you can show them this.像这样，顾客坐下后，需要把设备交到客人手中进行点单，如果客人需要推荐，这里。

(Centaureissi points to the Recommendations column on the menu's front page.)（桑朵莱希指了指菜单首页的推荐栏。）

CentaureissiThe list of recommended dishes changes each day, so you can just use this for recommendations.这里每日都会更新当日推荐，按照这里向客人介绍就好。

CentaureissiManager Springfield will be making coffee today. Once you get the hang of making coffee, you will be part of the coffee-making rotation as well.今天的咖啡是店长负责制作。等之后安朵丝小姐掌握了咖啡的制作方法后，也会有轮值制作咖啡的需要。

CentaureissiCan I entrust Miss Bella to you?贝拉小姐可以交给你吗？

AndorisGot it.好的。

BellaHuh—You've got a newcomer?欸——来新人了吗？

CentaureissiYes, this is Andoris.是，这位是安朵丝。

BellaOh, Andoris. In that case, give me today's special in addition to the new coffee.哦，安朵丝。那，安朵丝，除了新品，也给我来一份今日推荐。

AndorisAlright.好呢。

CentaureissiAfter the customers make their orders, bring the menu tablet back to the counter.客人点完餐后，要把菜单交还到吧台。

CentaureissiLet's go back.我们回去吧。

AndorisMiss Centaureissi, you seem to be constantly on alert whenever you're waiting on customers...桑朵莱希小姐，我感觉您服务的时候一直保持着警觉……

AndorisIs that a personal habit of yours?这是您的个人习惯吗？

(As Andoris speaks up from where she's following behind Centaureissi, the latter freezes up upon hearing the former's question.)（跟着桑朵莱希的安朵丝突然开口，听到她的提问，桑朵莱希停下了脚步。）

CentaureissiMiss Andoris, let's go over the last item of the waitress' handbook.安朵丝小姐，我们来复习一下服务手册的最后一条。

AndorisHmm... "When serving customers, if you encounter someone performing harmful actions, it is permissible to intervene within reason to minimize any potential harm", is that it?嗯……“在服务过程中，如果遇到做出有害行为的人，在控制影响范围的前提下，可以采取一些行动，降低可预期的风险”，是这样吗？

CentaureissiYes. We added that one just a few days ago. Part of the reason is to protect the property and well-being of our customers when bad people show up, and the other is to ensure the safety of Zucchero's Dolls.是，这一条是前几天才加上的，一方面是为了在坏人出现时，保护客人的人身及财产安全，另一方面则是为了保护“方糖”里人形们的安全。

AndorisFor some reason, the handbook reads like a military field manual...服务手册的内容，总感觉和战地手册一样呢。

CentaureissiWhile I don't like that comparison much, you would not be wrong to understand it that way...虽然不太喜欢这个比喻，但您这么理解倒也没错……

CentaureissiYou can't relax even after leaving the battlefield. After all, daily life is a battle in itself. For us who have joined Zucchero, the cafe is our battlefield.就算离开战场，也不能放松下来，毕竟，生活也是一场战斗。对于加入了“方糖”的我们来说，咖啡馆便是“战场”。

CentaureissiYou will need to remain alert in the future when you're working here.之后的工作里，也需要您时刻保持警惕才行。

AndorisGot it.好的。

CentaureissiNow then, next we have—那么，接下来——

CentaureissiWait a minute, there is something strange about that customer over there. Let's go over and take a look.等等，那边新来的客人不太对劲，我们过去看看。

(Centaureissi leads Andoris outside toward the new customer.)（桑朵莱希带着安朵丝走向门外新来的一位客人。）

(On the other side of the bar, Springfield and Makiatto are having a chat at the counter.)（另外一边，春田和玛绮朵正在吧台后面闲聊。）

MakiattoLooks like Centaureissi's completely gotten into the spirit of things.看来，桑朵莱希已经完全适应了。

SpringfieldWell, she's a veteran head maid, after all. Centaureissi adapted much more quickly than you did.毕竟是熟练的女仆长——哎呀，桑朵莱希适应的时间可比你短了不少呢。

MakiattoW-well, I'm not a waitress, I don't need to adapt to a service environment! Also, don't... don't forget to help me find more information about that person!我、我又不是做服务生，不需要适应经营环境啦！ 另外你、你可别忘了……帮我找那个人的消息啊！

SpringfieldAlright, alright. In any case, it's thanks to everyone that business at the cafe is going well. As the store manager, I finally have time to worry about the other side of things.好好，总之，托大家的福，咖啡馆的生意正在走向正轨，身为店长的我，也终于能有时间照顾另外一条业务线。

SpringfieldMmmm—唔——

(Springfield stretches out and relaxes.)（春田放松地舒展了一下身体。）

SpringfieldOnce we've established that line, I'll be able to help more Dolls out. Say, Makiatto, who do you think I'll meet next? Will they be more of our friends from Griffin?那条线做起来了，我才能帮到更多人形呢。 玛绮朵，你说之后我们会遇到谁？还会是曾经格里芬的伙伴们吗？

MakiattoI have no idea who we'll meet, but if you don't pay closer attention, your line on the other side might go up in smoke.之后遇到谁我是不知道，但如果你再不管管，你的另一条业务线可能就要没了。

SpringfieldHuh?欸？

MakiattoTake a look—你看——

(Springfield looks over to the outdoor dining area. Centaureissi is politely but firmly keeping a customer outside, while Andoris is a little stiff as she stands off to one side. The menu she's holding has "Today's Recommendations" showing.)（春田看向窗外的露天营业区，桑朵莱希礼貌却强硬地将一位客人拦在门外，安朵丝则一脸僵硬地站在她旁边。安朵丝手里握着的菜单上，正显示着“今日推荐”几个大字。）

MakiattoThat newcomer picks up quickly and knows how to play along, at least. But...那个新来的反应也还可以，至少知道打配合。但……

MakiattoIf I'm not wrong, that guy is the courier who's supposed to deliver news to you, right?如果我没看错的话，那个人，就是约好了今天来给你送情报的人吧？

MakiattoPoor guy, he was stopped at the door without even getting the chance to identify himself.没来及表明身份就被拦下了，看起来真惨啊。

(Springfield sighs and smiles bitterly before taking the cupcakes that Centaureissi made earlier this morning from the cold case.)（春田叹了口气，苦笑着从玻璃柜中拿出了早上桑朵莱希制作的杯子蛋糕。）

SpringfieldMakiatto, I'm going to try and salvage that information pipeline I went to so much effort to build. Please take care of the store for the time being.玛绮朵，我要去挽回好不容易搭建起来的情报线路了，店里暂时就拜托给你了哦。

MakiattoYeah, you'd better go over there quick. Fair warning though, I'm not taking responsibility if today's profits tank.嗯，你快去快回。先说好，今天营业额下滑可别怪我。

(Makiatto scowls and waves. Springfield picks up the little saucer with the cake on it and runs outside.)（玛绮朵摆出严肃的表情，绷着脸，挥了挥手。春田端起装着蛋糕的盘子一路小跑向门外。）

The wind chime jingles as the clamor from the street pours in, blending with the sweet scent of caramel and swirling inside the little cafe.（风铃摇晃，街上嘈杂声随着风流泻进来，与甜腻的焦糖味混在一起，萦绕在小小的咖啡馆里。）

(And so, another lively day begins at Zucchero.)（“方糖”喧闹的一天开始了。）

Section 6 第六节

(On a certain warmly lit afternoon, Centaureissi tells me about how she caught that thief at Zucchero while she made afternoon tea—)（在某个日光柔和的午后，桑朵莱希一边准备着下午茶，一边和我聊起了在方糖咖啡馆抓捕窃贼的往事——）

CentaureissiIt was a little frightening at the time, but fortunately the cafe wasn't unduly affected, and our customers' trust in Zucchero grew.当时的确有些惊险，但好在咖啡馆没有任何损失，顾客对“方糖”的信赖度也提升了。

CentaureissiSometimes, even a bad start can turn into a good ending. Life is truly complex and wonderful...有时候，明明是以坏事开场，到最后却能收获好结局。生活真的是复杂又奇妙的东西……

CommanderWell, you got your good ending because your desire to protect the cafe was so strong.能收获好结局，也是因为桑朵莱希想要保护咖啡馆的决心非常强烈。

CentaureissiYes, because this is what I want to do, even if it means that I must return to the battlefield once more.是，因为这是我自己想要做的事，即使这件事让我不得不重回“战场”。

CentaureissiBut Miss Makiatto said that life itself is a battlefield, and there's no escaping it.但玛绮朵小姐说，生活本来就是战场，任何人都逃不开的。

CentaureissiIn that case, rather than worry about whether or not you're on the battlefield, you should just do whatever you want to the best of your abilities.那么，与其纠结自己是不是还在“战场”之中，不如尽全力做自己想做的事。

CentaureissiAnd right now, what I want most, apart from protecting Zucchero... is to protect you, Master.而现在我最想做的事，除了保护“方糖”，还有就是……守护长官。

CommanderDo I need that much protection in your eyes?我在你的眼里很需要守护吗？

CentaureissiYes... and no.是，也不是。

CentaureissiCommander, things are very busy now.长官，现在很繁忙。

CentaureissiYou have been through a lot more than me ever since you left Griffin and came to this point.您从格里芬一路走到现在……所经历的比我要丰富得多。

CentaureissiRight now, all of the various operations of the Elmo can only run smoothly with you around.现如今，艾莫号上的各项事务，也都要依靠您才能正常运转。

CentaureissiWhether it's screening missions, allocating personnel, or limiting expenses... None of that is any easier than how things were in Griffin.筛选任务、调配人员、控制收支……这些不比您在格里芬时的工作轻松多少。

CentaureissiI admire your experience and ability to see the picture, but as a maid, I ought to be better able to take care of your life.我钦慕您的干练与周全，但作为女仆，我更应该照顾好您的生活。

CentaureissiWhether it's a clean environment, drinks that are just the right warmth, or delicious dishes...干净整洁的环境、温度适宜的饮品，以及美味可口的餐点……

CentaureissiI hope that I can improve the quality of your life even when you're busy with work.我希望能够让长官在忙于工作的同时，提升一些生活质量。

CentaureissiAlso, you can try talking to me about any problems you might have.另外，如果长官有什么烦恼，也请跟我说说。

CentaureissiI will do my best to defend you and keep your from having to worry too much about things.我会努力守护您，让您不至于过度忧虑。

Centaureissi...Master, why are you laughing? Did I misspeak somewhere?……长官，您为什么笑了？是我哪里说得不对吗？

CommanderNo, I just thought that your seriousness hasn't changed one bit, Centaureissi.我只是觉得，桑朵莱希你认真的样子一直没变。

CentaureissiThat is because taking care of you is my duty... and my wish.因为照顾您是我的职责……也是我的愿望。

CentaureissiBe it at work, in daily life... or even just making afternoon tea that will wipe away your fatigue...工作也好，生活也好……或者，仅仅是像现在这样，为您准备一份消除疲劳的下午茶……

CentaureissiYour Centaureissi is always happy to serve.桑朵莱希，永远乐意为您效劳。

Favorite Menu 心仪菜单

CentaureissiCommander, are there any dishes or snacks you've been wanting to have recently?长官，最近有什么想吃的菜品或甜点吗？

CentaureissiI can add them to tomorrow's menu.我可以加入到明天的菜单当中。

Any recommendations?你有推荐吗？

I'd like to have your specialty from last time.想吃你上次做的拿手菜。

CentaureissiBased on your recent biometrics, it seems you need some energy-boosting food...依照长官近期的体检数据看，您需要一些能补充精力的食物……

CentaureissiI think I know what I should be preparing.我想我知道该准备什么了。

CentaureissiHowever, I must advise you to take better care of your health.不过，还是请长官多注意身体才是。

CentaureissiUnderstood. Please look forward to tomorrow's lunch.收到，敬请期待明天的午餐。

CentaureissiI didn't expect your thoughts to linger on it.没想到，长官原来一直惦记着它啊。

CentaureissiInitially, I consulted with Sabrina to develop something new to suit your tastes...原本是为了迎合您的口味，特意请教塞布丽娜，研发的新菜式……

CentaureissiBut then I ended up making it so often that it became a specialty of mine.只是做得多了，就逐渐变成拿手菜了。

Green Protector 绿色呵护家

CentaureissiThe weather's been dry recently, so I was hoping to improve the humidity in the greenhouse to help the plants grow.最近天气干燥，我希望能加大培育空间的湿度，有助于一些绿植的生长。

CentaureissiHowever, that will incur expenses...只是这样一来，开销必然会增加……

They are necessary expenses. Approved.这也是必要的支出。

Taking care of them is also my responsibility.照顾好它们也是我的责任。

CentaureissiReally? Thank you, Commander.真的吗？那就，麻烦长官了。

CommanderYou hardly ever ask for anything, after all.毕竟是你难得提出的请求嘛。

CentaureissiIs that why you said yes...是因为这个吗？……

CentaureissiI'm glad you think that way, Commander.长官愿意这么想的话，就太好了。

CentaureissiAfter all, we planted many of them together...毕竟有许多绿植，是长官和我一起种下的……

CentaureissiI hope I can spend more time with them and you.我还是希望，能对它们、对那些共处的时光，都好一些。

Section 3 第三节

CentaureissiMaster, are you pleased with my recent work?长官，请问您对我最近的工作还满意吗？

CentaureissiIt's good to be lively, but I would prefer if Miss Sharkry could more evenly divide her energy between her work and her shows.活力十足是件好事，但我还是希望，夏克里小姐能把精力平均分配到工作和演出上。

Food Tasting 1 美食品尝1

The first taste astounds, immediately awakening slumbering taste buds.入口的惊艳，瞬间唤醒沉睡的味蕾。

CommanderEvery mouthful tastes like bliss.每一口都是幸福的味道。

CentaureissiWhat would you like today, Commander? Please feel free to order anything you want.长官，今天想喝点什么呢？请尽管吩咐。

About Drinks关于饮品

About Service关于服务

About Herself关于自我

About Zucchero关于方糖

About Plants关于绿植

About Promises关于承诺

CommanderCentaureissi, do you have any drinks that you like?桑朵莱希有自己喜欢的饮品吗？

CentaureissiI didn't have any at first. After all, I am a maid; my job is to prepare and serve drinks, not consume them.原本是没有的，毕竟我只是一介女仆，只负责制作它们。

CentaureissiBut at some point, I found that I began developing similar tastes to yours...但不知道从何时起，我的口味，似乎渐渐和长官的一样了……

CentaureissiWhich works just as well for me. Now I can make drinks that better suit your preferences.这样也好……我能为您制作出更符合您口味的饮品了。

CommanderYou're all waitresses, but it seems everyone in the Zucchero has their own way of doing things.明明都是服务，但方糖的各位，风格似乎都不太一样呢。

CentaureissiEveryone has their own strengths and weaknesses, after all.毕竟，每个人都有自己擅长的地方。

CentaureissiAll I can do is serve with utmost attention to detail, to the best of my abilities.而我能做到的，也只是尽我所能，无微不至罢了。

CommanderAnd you've already done it to near perfection.你已经做得很完美了。

CentaureissiDo you need anything, Commander?长官，您有什么需要吗？

CommanderHave you tried asking yourself that question from time to time?偶尔也问问自己这个问题如何？

CentaureissiDo I need anything... But... all I need is to be able to accompany you...问自己吗……可我……只要能陪在您身边就够了……

CentaureissiThis question of yours... will require more contemplation.这个问题……我会再好好想想的。

CommanderHow's the cafe doing?咖啡馆的近况如何？

CentaureissiThank you for your concern, Commander. Zucchero is doing well.多谢长官关心，方糖一切安好。

CentaureissiThat said, I believe you have not visited in a long time... Why don't you go over and relax there every now and then?只是，长官很久没有过去坐坐了……不妨过去，休息一下如何？

CommanderSounds like a good idea. I should go check on everyone.也好，去看看大家吧。

CommanderAt last, we've got some plants on board... Truly a sight for sore eyes.难得车上有点绿色……眼睛舒服多了。

CentaureissiIf you like them, I can try to raise more, Commander.长官喜欢的话，我会再多养一些的。

CentaureissiWatching them grow fills my heart with anticipation...看着它们成长，心里也多了几分期待。

CentaureissiEspecially when I take care of the sprouts which you planted with me...尤其是，照顾那几盆和长官一起种下的嫩芽时……

CommanderIt's getting late. You don't need to stay here with me.已经不早了，你不用陪着我的。

CentaureissiYou don't have to worry, Commander. I promised to stay with you, and so I shall.长官不必担心，我既然答应了陪着您，就不会轻易离开的。

CentaureissiThere isn't much left, so I'll finish it up with you so you can go rest sooner.剩下的部分不多，我和您一起完成，您也能尽早休息。

Commander...If you say so. Thank you for the help.……好，那就麻烦你了。

The wafting aroma enchants, carrying away every trace of my weariness.扑鼻的芬芳，顷刻带走满身的疲惫。

The flavors blooming upon my tongue delight, filling my body with warmth and happiness.舌尖的绽放，幸福的暖意随即拥抱全身。

Caring Guidance Ⅰ 贴心指导·Ⅰ

CentaureissiMaster, thank you for coming to meet me.长官，感谢您如约前来。

CentaureissiThe relevant preparations are already complete. Today, we shall begin with greetings and the finer points of dining.相关准备已经布置完毕。今天，我们将从问候礼仪和用餐细节开始。

CentaureissiWe shall simulate an encounter in a formal setting and I will inform you about beneficial points of etiquette. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions.我们将模拟与会面对象的见面场景，我会告诉您利益相关的所有细节，若您有疑惑，可随时发问。

CentaureissiI will tell you everything I know and hold nothing back.我将知无不言、言无不尽。

(Centaureissi bends her knee slightly in a curtsy.)（桑朵莱希向我优雅地行了一个屈膝礼。）

(I look around and see that the dishes and eating utensils have already been set out. The napkins are already sitting neatly on the plates, their dyed surfaces contrasting with the deep blue patterns of the plates. Everything is clean, elegantly presented, and lovely.)（我看了看周围，餐食和其他用具均已布置妥当。餐巾布烫染印花，妥帖地放置在餐盘内，和餐盘深蓝色的花纹相呼应。一切都整洁、考究、漂亮。）

CommanderJust how much effort did you put into setting up all this, Centaureissi?为了布置好这里，桑朵莱希花了不少精力吧？

CentaureissiSharing your burdens and solving your problems is part of a maid's duties. Please do not concern yourself with such things.为长官分忧解难，是女仆的分内之事，请您千万不要在意。

CentaureissiShall we begin, Master?那么长官，我们现在可以开始吗？

CommanderAfter seeing the lengths you've gone to, how could I possibly refuse?桑朵莱希准备了这么久，我怎么能拒绝呢？

CentaureissiHm? It seems there is something else you have not said... Is there anything else you wish me to do?嗯？总觉得长官还有些言外之意……莫非您有什么指示要吩咐我去执行？

CommanderNot at all. Actually, I'm looking forward to learning from you, since it's true that I'm not exactly skilled at pleasantries and socializing.没这回事，我也很期待能从桑朵莱希那里学习，毕竟我确实不怎么擅长礼仪与应酬。

CentaureissiYou are too humble, Master. It is simply that you spend too much time with us Dolls...长官太谦虚了，只是您花费了太多时间在我们人形身上……

CommanderIn any case, let's begin. Will you help teach me the finer points of etiquette, Centaureissi?开始吧，桑朵莱希帮我纠正一下会面礼仪？

CentaureissiCertainly, Master. For starters, you should know that terms of address and behavior when meeting someone will vary depending on their identity and gender.好的。长官，会面礼仪根据会面对象的身份、自身性别都会有不同。

CentaureissiSeeing as you will be headed to the White Zone, I take it the other party must be a very important person?长官这次要去白区，会面对象应该很重要吧？

CommanderOh, he's just an old friend. After the Battle of Frankfurt, he chose to join the URNC. It's a good living, but it's also quite troublesome, which is why he needs help from a bounty hunter.只是旧识而已，法兰克福战役后，他选择加入罗联，虽然吃穿不愁，但麻烦也不少，所以会向赏金猎人求助。

CentaureissiIn that case, a simple handshake will suffice. Since you are an old friend of the other party, you should be able to relax a little.那么，会面时握手便已足够。长官和对方是老友，可以放松一些。

CentaureissiAll you need to do is take their hand firmly and shake it slightly. If you do not mind, would you like to imagine that I am that friend of yours and try it out?长官只需要和对方握住手，略微摇动一下。长官，若不介意，请将我当作您的老友，试一试？

(Centaureissi politely extends her hand to me. Her slim, fair fingers are perfect in every detail, lightly pressed together and hanging invitingly in mid-air.)（桑朵莱希礼貌地向我伸出手，人形白皙纤长的五指无可挑剔地并拢着，优雅地放置在半空中。）

(I reach out to take her hand and Centaureissi's warm fingers bend to squeeze me lightly. There is a single shake and then she lets go.)（我伸手握住，桑朵莱希温暖柔滑的手指弯曲，回握住我的手，摇了一摇，然后松开。）

CentaureissiWell done, Master. Even the strictest etiquette instructor would not be able to find fault with that.长官做得非常好，哪怕是最严格的礼仪专家，也挑不出任何问题。

CentaureissiWe are ready to move on to the next part of the lesson. Do you have any further questions, Master?我们可以进行下一项了，长官还有其他问题吗？

CommanderThis seems like quite an important topic to you, Centaureissi. Perhaps you could tell me more about typical handshake etiquette?桑朵莱希这么重视这件事，那就再讲讲一般性的握手礼仪吧？

CentaureissiVery well. If you are not so familiar with the other party, then simply touching palms with them will be sufficient. If you feel that is being too standoffish, you can gently squeeze before pulling back.好的。如果长官和握手对象并不熟识，那么，双方手掌伸直轻贴就够了。如果认为这样有些冷漠，可以轻轻回握后松开。

CentaureissiI trust you will be able to determine the exact approach required. However, aggressively squeezing or even crushing the other person's hand like a vise is absolutely unacceptable.具体做到何种程度，相信长官能根据关系远近做出准确判断。但为了表现进攻性，而握紧对方的手，甚至捏碎对方的手骨，是绝对不可取的。

CommanderDon't you think it's a little hard for a human to crush another human's hand? It's not like it's a machine-tool or something...捏碎对方手骨，这对人类来说难度有点太高了吧？

CentaureissiForgive me, I did not take that point into consideration... In any case, how about trying to shake hands like this?失礼了，是我的思虑不周……那么，比起刚才的话题，长官试过这样去握手吗？

CommanderHm? Centaureissi... surely a handshake with fingers interlocked goes a little beyond politeness, right?咦，桑朵莱希，这样……五指相扣的握法……应该不是什么礼仪里的握法吧？

CentaureissiIt seems I do not need to explain the meaning of such a handshake. Please do not use it with any Dolls apart from myself. That might lead to misunderstandings.看来不需要教长官这种握手的含义了，请不要对我之外的人形随意使用，可能会引发不必要的误会。

CommanderHaha, you're right.哈哈，说的没错。

CentaureissiIt seems you are amused, Master. I am glad that I could help ease your tension.长官您笑了，如果我的话能一直让您这样放松就好了。

Caring Guidance Ⅱ 贴心指导·Ⅱ

CentaureissiMaster, do you need to relax for a bit? Or can we continue our etiquette training from the day before?长官，需要放松一下吗？还是现在可以继续之前关于礼仪的练习呢？

CommanderI haven't spoken to you for a while, Centaureissi. How have you been lately?也有一段时间没和桑朵莱希好好聊聊了，最近状态怎么样？

CentaureissiBoth combat and working for you have been going very well. Meanwhile, you have defended the Elmo without overlooking a single Doll, despite the numbers under your command.战斗、为您工作，都一切顺利。您守护着艾莫号上的大家，虽然人形众多，但您从未忽视任何一位人形。

CentaureissiI am glad and honored to be working for you, Master.为长官工作，我发自内心感到安心与满足。

CommanderHow about your daily life? The Elmo is a big place, so there must be a lot for you to do, right, Centaureissi? I think I might need to reconsider your job scope...那生活上呢？艾莫号很大，桑朵莱希你要做的工作很多吧？我有想过再重新规划安排你的工作内容……

CommanderHowever, I kept putting it off whenever important tasks began piling up. Sorry, I know I'm doing you a disservice.但重要的事一多，就往后拖了，真是对不住你呢。

CentaureissiWhy would you think that, Master?长官为什么会这样想？

CentaureissiYou are my noble master and I am your soldier and maid. It follows that I should serve you in every way and ensure your well-being.您是我的上级，我是您的士兵、您的女仆，理应服从您的一切安排，照顾料理好您的身体。

CentaureissiDoing so is an honor for me. In fact, I would actually feel disappointed if you were to transfer these duties to others.这对于我来说是一种荣耀，如果您把这些工作交给其他人，我才会觉得难过。

CommanderYou've always been very responsible, which is why I can assign you these important tasks with peace of mind. I know you'll do a great job.桑朵莱希一直都很负责，所以，我能放心将重要任务交给你。我知道，你一定会做得很好。

CentaureissiThank you for your praise, Master.长官的夸奖，我收到了，谢谢您的评价。

CommanderWell, we've rested long enough. Shall we begin?歇得差不多了，我们准备开始吧？

CentaureissiAlright. Our next lesson will involve dining etiquette.好的，接下来，是用餐礼仪指导。

CentaureissiPlease have a seat here, Master.长官，请坐这里。

(Centaureissi pulls up a chair for me and gestures for me to take a seat, which I do.)（桑朵莱希为我拉开座椅，做出“请”的姿势。我按照她的邀请坐下。）

CentaureissiBefore you dine, you must lay out your napkin. Please take it from the table.在用餐前，长官需要准备好餐布。请您将餐巾布从桌上拿起。

CentaureissiThat's right. Now, open the napkin and face the creased side toward yourself before laying it on your lap.没错，接下来，将餐巾布展开，将有折痕的一面朝向自己，搭覆在腿上。

CentaureissiGood. Now you may begin with the appetizers. Take the teacup's handle with your thumb and forefinger, bracing the lower half of the cup with your middle finger. That way, your grip will be more stable.好了，现在可以享用餐前茶点了。伸手用拇指和食指握住茶杯把手，用中指抵在茶杯把手下方，固定位置，这样您能端得更稳。

CentaureissiMaster, please do not stick your little finger out. That is inelegant.长官，小拇指不能翘起，这样不够优雅礼貌。

CentaureissiIf the tea is very hot, you may blow on it to cool it down before taking a sip. In Western dining etiquette, it is best to remain silent while drinking, whether your beverage is coffee or tea.茶水若很烫，您可以轻轻吹凉，然后抿一口。在西餐礼仪中，无论是喝茶还是喝咖啡，最好不要发出声音。

CentaureissiIncidentally, I consulted Miss Daiyan and others on this recently; in Chinese-style tea culture, when consuming Wuyi teas, it is essential to slurp it loudly in order to properly enjoy the fragrance of the leaves.我最近向黛烟小姐她们补了课，在中式“茶文化”中，饮用岩茶时需要“啜茶”，即喝茶时啧啧有声，才能尽可能享用茶叶的香气。

CentaureissiIt would seem there are many differences between the tea-drinking etiquettes of the East and West. I've learned much during my interactions with them.中西用茶礼仪有许多不同，我也涨了很多知识呢。

CommanderAlright, I'll give it a try.好，我试试。

(I take a sip of the English tea. Its fragrance fills my mouth.)（我抿了一口红茶，满口生香。）

CommanderWell done, Centaureissi. You have good taste.不错，桑朵莱希品味很好嘛。

CentaureissiI am honored to have met with your approval.能让长官开心，是我的荣幸。

CentaureissiNow then, there is another option if you feel your beverage is too hot.那么，接下来是关于这个……如果您觉得饮料太烫的话。

Centaureissi(Blows gently.)呼……呼……

CentaureissiPlease hand it to your attending maid. I will cool it down for you.请像这样交给身边的女仆，由我来为您吹凉。

CommanderIs that even polite? Also, what if I don't have a maid by my side?这不怎么合乎礼仪吧？而且如果身边没有女仆呢？

CentaureissiThen you may call upon me and I will appear behind you no matter what and cool your drink down.那就请呼唤我，我无论何时都会出现在长官身后，为您吹凉饮料的。

CentaureissiNaturally, as your maid, doing so is perfectly in keeping with etiquette. However, entrusting it to others or doing it yourself would not be.因为我是长官的女仆，当然这完全合乎礼仪，但是交给其他人来做，或者自己来做都是不礼貌的。

Commander...I, I see. I'll remember that for next time.……如，如果你是认真的话，下次我会记得的。

CentaureissiI am honored to have pleased you.能让长官开心，是我的荣幸。

Caring Guidance Ⅲ 贴心指导·Ⅲ

CentaureissiYou must be hungry now, Master. I prepared these dishes for you. Are they to your liking?长官现在应该也饿了，这些餐食都是为您准备的，是否还合您的心意？

CommanderLet's see... Kartoffelklöße, rye bread, sauerbraten, a slice of black forest cake... This is quite a feast.马铃薯丸子、黑麦面包、酸味炖牛肉、黑森林樱桃果仁小蛋糕……已经很丰盛了。

CommanderIn fact, considering my usual diet is compressed biscuits, this is a little too rich for me...对平常大部分时候都在吃压缩饼干的我来说，甚至有点丰盛过头了……

CentaureissiYou allotted me a considerable budget for preparations, so I hope that my hardworking Master will be able to enjoy more delicious food.长官给我批了不少经费，我希望能借这次机会，让平时很辛苦的长官能够品尝到更多美味。

CentaureissiWould you like to try the sauerbraten, Master?长官，要尝尝炖牛肉吗？

(Centaureissi looks earnestly at me. Her clear blue eyes burn with anticipation.)（桑朵莱希认真地看着我，那双清澈的绿眼睛中，隐含着热烈的期待。）

CommanderAlright.好。

CentaureissiMaster, please adjust the way you are holding your knife and fork. I will help you.长官，握刀叉的姿势需要调整一下。我来帮您。

CentaureissiI will make contact with your hands and body during the adjustment process. Please pay it no heed.调整过程中，我会碰到您的手和身体，请您不要介意。

CentaureissiThe end of the knife and fork must be held within your palm and not protrude beyond it.刀柄和叉柄握于掌心，对，不要突出外露。

CentaureissiThe fork goes in the left hand while the knife goes in the right. Press down on the food items with your utensils and exert pressure with your index finger.左手持叉，右手持刀。在食物上方握住刀叉，两手食指按在刀叉上使用。

CommanderLooks like there are lots of details to keep in mind.需要注意的细节不少呢。

CentaureissiYes, there are, but I believe such matters will not be a hardship for you, Master.是的，但以长官的能力，这些都不是问题。

CentaureissiAlright, now use your right hand to slice open the beef, about a mouthful's worth... I will guide your hand, so there is no need to worry.好，现在用右手握住刀子，切开炖牛肉，一口大小就好……我会握住您的手一起，不用担心。

CentaureissiSlowly, carefully take a slice off...慢慢地、稳定地切开……

CentaureissiThen, spear it with the fork in your left hand and bring it to your mouth.然后用拿叉子的左手，将切下的炖牛肉叉起，送入口中。

CentaureissiMind that it is not too scalding and blow on it if it is too hot.注意烫，太热要先吹一吹哦。

(Under Centaureissi's careful guidance, I successfully eat a piece of sauerbraten. Centaureissi eyes me closely as I chew.)（在桑朵莱希细致的指导下，我成功吃到了一块炖牛肉。在我咀嚼时，桑朵莱希十分热切地注视着我。）

(After I swallow, Centaureissi smiles and asks me a question.)（在我咀嚼吞咽后，桑朵莱希才微笑着向我发问。）

CentaureissiHow was the taste, Master?长官觉得味道怎么样？

CommanderIt was delicious, but not like normal roast beef. It was very tender and soft, and it also had a refreshing sourness to it.很好吃，但和普通炖牛肉不太一样，非常鲜嫩和香软，而且有一股似乎很清爽的酸味。

CentaureissiYes, it's a German dish that emphasizes spices. I added onions, bay leaves, juniper berries, cloves, peppercorns to a beef shank, then left it to sit in red wine.是的，它是一种注重香料调味的德式料理。切好的牛腿肉里，我放了洋葱、月桂叶、杜松子、丁香、胡椒粒和提味的红葡萄酒。

CentaureissiAfter three days of marination, I dried it, then braised it with the strained marinade.牛肉在醋中浸泡了3天，风干后再放入滤过的调味道渍肉汁中煨炖而成。

CentaureissiInitially, I was worried that you would not be used to it, but I am delighted to see that it has met with your approval.我本来有些担心长官吃不惯。能得到长官的喜欢，真是太好了。

CommanderWell, I do want to try new dishes from time to time. Your cooking skills are excellent, Centaureissi.偶尔我也想尝尝新的菜品风味，桑朵莱希厨艺很不错。

CentaureissiThank you, Master. Please, help yourself.谢谢您，长官，接下来，请尽情享用吧。

Commander...Hm? What is this?……嗯？这是做什么？

(After cutting a slice of beef, she delivers it to my mouth with her fork.)（桑朵莱希切下了一块牛肉后，用叉子插住送到了我的嘴边。）

CentaureissiSay aaaaaah~啊~

CommanderHang on, Centaureissi. This isn't an etiquette lesson anymore, is it? Or is this a maid's duty?等等，桑朵莱希，这已经不是礼仪课程了，还是说这也是女仆的工作？

CentaureissiIt is simply a personal indulgence of mine, Master. I will reflect thoroughly on my indiscretion afterwards. Now, say ahhhhh~这是我个人的任性，长官，稍后我会为自己的失态好好检讨的。啊~

Commander...Ahhhh.……啊。

(After finishing the dish, Centaureissi clears away the leftover food, utensils and the furniture. As I watch her work, I feel a wave of sleepiness come over me now that I have been properly fed and watered. Before I realize it, I find that a warm blanket is covering my body.)（在我享用完菜肴后，桑朵莱希上前将残余食物、餐具桌椅都整理好。看着她忙碌的身影，吃饱喝足之际，困意缓缓袭来。不知不觉间，一张温暖的薄毯子盖在了我身上。）

CentaureissiHave a good rest, Master. And... thank you for everything.好好休息一下吧，长官，一直以来都……辛苦您了。

Caring Guidance Ⅳ 贴心指导·Ⅳ

CentaureissiMaster, you're back. How did the meeting with your old friend go?长官，您回来了。您和旧识的会面情况怎么样？

CentaureissiForgive me, I forgot you just got off the train and are still tired. Please, have a seat and take a rest.抱歉，我忘记了您现在刚刚坐车回来，状态还很疲惫，请坐下休息一下吧。

CommanderI'll just lie down for a bit. If you're busy, you don't have to worry about me.我躺会儿就行。桑朵莱希忙的话不用管我。

CentaureissiTaking care of you is my top priority, Master. How could I not worry about you?照顾长官是我优先级最高的工作，我怎么能放着您不管呢？

CentaureissiIf you don't mind, please lie down on my thigh and rest.如果您不介意，就躺在我的腿上休息一会吧。

CommanderAlright.好。

(I lay my head on Centaureissi's lap and close my eyes. I'm so tired that I don't feel like moving at all. In the haze of half-sleep, I feel a pair of delicate hands gently massaging my temples.)（我枕在桑朵莱希的腿上闭上眼睛，疲惫让我不想动弹。模模糊糊间，一只温暖细腻的手，一直轻柔地按压着我的太阳穴。）

CommanderCentaureissi, that feels great...桑朵莱希，我很舒服……

CentaureissiI am delighted to hear that, Master.知道这点，我很高兴，长官。

(By the time I wake up, I find that I have been laid on a bed. There is a mug of piping hot coffee on the side table, which I pick up and drink. It's my favorite flavor and its warmth and fragrance is just right.)（当我醒来时，发现自己被安置在床上。床头桌上有一杯正冒着热气的咖啡，我端起来喝了一口，是我最常喝的口味，香味和温度都恰如其分。）

(By the time I put down the coffee, I see Centaureissi entering the room, holding a set of washed clothes in her arms.)（当我放下咖啡时，桑朵莱希进入了房间，怀里抱着干净的换洗衣服。）

CentaureissiMaster, you're awake. How are you now that you've had your coffee? I imagine it may be difficult for you to fall asleep again. Here's a change of clothes; I'll leave them here for you.长官，您醒了，状态如何？您已经喝了咖啡，应该很难再睡着了。这些是换洗衣物，我放在这里了。

CommanderI'll put it on later. Sorry about putting you to so much trouble after I came back.我之后再穿。回来后麻烦桑朵莱希了。

CentaureissiIt's no trouble at all, Master. I've prepared a light meal for you as well. If need be, I can fetch it for you.长官的事，从来都不是麻烦。餐点也已经准备好，需要的话，我去为您端过来。

CommanderThere's no need for that, I'm not hungry right now. Also, you asked me a question earlier, which I didn't answer. Now that I've had some rest, I can tell you.不用了，我现在不饿。之前桑朵莱希的问题还没回答，现在状态好些了，可以回答你。

CommanderSince we're good friends, the talks went well. I managed to get several well-paying commissions from him, which made the trip worthwhile.因为彼此都是知根知底的关系，所以面谈还算顺利，从他那里接到了几个报酬不错的委托，也不枉跑一趟。

CommanderDon't worry, they aren't hazardous assignments or anything. Everyone on the Elmo has been working hard lately—especially you, Centaureissi—so I hope this money will prove useful to you all.不用担心，不是什么让人引火烧身的委托。最近艾莫号的大家，尤其是桑朵莱希都很辛苦，希望这笔资金能够运用到对你们有帮助的地方。

CentaureissiYou've always taken everything into consideration, and I trust your judgement. However, it seems that the other person didn't seem to care much for dining etiquette. Does that mean my efforts were wasted?长官一向考虑周全，我相信长官的判断。但听起来，对方似乎并不在乎长官的餐桌礼仪，我在这方面，是否做了无用功呢？

CentaureissiAfter all, when meeting an old friend, the focus would be on how each could help the other, not on how well-mannered one is while dining.长官和旧识见面，关注的重点在能否为彼此带来利益，餐桌礼仪不是需要考虑的因素。

CentaureissiMeanwhile, I poured a substantial amount of funds into this endeavor. As a maid, it shames me to have invested so many resources on an unproductive venture.我却在这上面花了太多的资金。消耗了资源，却做了收益不高的事，身为您的女仆，我感到十分愧疚。

CommanderCome closer, Centaureissi.桑朵莱希，靠近一点。

(Centaureissi approaches me and I take her hand.)（桑朵莱希来到我身边，我握住了她的一只手。）

CommanderI am the judge of how productive any venture is. Recently, I've been very tired and under a lot of stress. Your etiquette classes did a lot to calm me down and improved my mental state. Thanks to that, I could meet that old friend of mine in a good state of mind.收益高不高，要我自己来裁断。最近我很疲惫，压力很大，是桑朵莱希为我准备的礼仪课程让我放松下来，状态更好，我才能在与旧识见面时游刃有余。

CommanderAlso, I'm the one who approved those expenditures, which makes me responsible for how they turned out, no? So cheer up. I really am happy you went to all that effort for me, Centaureissi.而且，将这笔经费批给桑朵莱希的人是我，所以我才是最终负责人，不是吗？不要失落，我真的很高兴，也很感谢桑朵莱希最近的付出。

CentaureissiMaster, I... I don't know what to say...长官……我、我不知道该说什么……

CommanderYou don't know what to say, hm? Well then, if our etiquette lessons were still going, what would my maid do for me at a time like this?不知道该说什么吗？那如果礼仪课还在继续，这时候我的女仆应该为我做什么呢？

Centaureissi...Master, at a time like this, your maid would share her happiness with you.……长官，您的女仆，想要将她的幸福分享给您。

CentaureissiBefore your next task begins, please allow her to embrace you and tell you all the ways in which her master deserves praise.在下一个工作开始之前，请让她好好地拥抱您，对您百依百顺地述说主人有哪些值得夸奖的地方吧。

CentaureissiYes, just like this...是的，就是这样……

Collection Overview 1 收藏展示1

CentaureissiMaster, your schedule indicates that you will have to attend an important dinner party in a week's time.长官，您的日程显示，您需要在一周后出席一场重要的宴会。

CentaureissiIt seems the people you will have to meet and the venue will be very sophisticated. Mayling has commented that you are worried about it.与会人物、用餐场合都很庄重，我听美玲说，您有些担忧。

CentaureissiI might be able to help you when it comes to dining etiquette, Master. Do you require my services?在用餐礼仪这方面，我能为长官提供帮助。您有这方面需要吗？

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Sorry to bother you...打扰了…

CentaureissiVery well, I will make the necessary preparations immediately.好的，我马上去为长官准备。

CentaureissiForgive my presumption, Master. It was only to be expected that you had already addressed such concerns.是我失礼了，长官自然会在这方面做好周全的准备。

Kitchen Chat 1 厨房闲谈1

CentaureissiMaster, this dish has been adjusted to suit your tastes. Please enjoy it.长官，这是根据您的需求调整后的菜式，请慢用。

A mellow richness lingers between the lips and teeth, its rapturous aftertaste long and enduring.醇厚的滋味在唇齿间缱绻，幸福的余韵悠长，经久不散。

CommanderEvery mouthful tastes like bliss.每一口都是幸福的味道。

CentaureissiAre today's dishes to your liking?不知今天的菜式，有没有更合您心意一些？

Thank you very much.多谢了。

Is this perfectionism?这就是完美主义者吗？

CommanderThey're much better, as I expected... Thank you very much, Centaureissi.果然好吃多了……多谢了，桑朵莱希。

CentaureissiYou are too kind. You deserve perfect service.客气了。您值得一切完美的服务。

CommanderIt's perfect!完美！

CommanderExtra nutritious, but with the same great taste. It's beautiful!营养更丰富了，味道还是一如既往的好，完美！

The deep aroma coils around the tongue, wrapping me in a cloud of tenderness.浓郁的香气萦绕舌尖，仿佛坠入温柔的云端。

Kitchen Chat 2 厨房闲谈2

CentaureissiIt's time to rest, Commander. Please, help yourself.休息时间已到，长官，请用餐吧。

Her thoughtful cooking brings out soul-stirring flavors from even the simplest ingredients.合理的烹调让最简单的食材碰撞出令人动容的滋味。

CommanderThe perfectly managed heat brings out a natural harmony of taste.恰到好处的火候，食材的美味浑然天成。

CentaureissiYou've been working for a while now. It's time to replenish your stamina.工作许久，也该补充一下能量了。

It's worth it!值了！

Energy replenishment complete.能量补充完毕。

CommanderIt was worth working all day just to have a bite of this.能吃上这一口，累一天也值了。

CentaureissiI'm glad you like it, Commander. However, you need to take a good rest no matter how busy you are.长官满意就好。不过，再忙也请记得好好休息。

CommanderFull recovery!重回状态！

CommanderThat was an energy-packed meal... After finishing it, I feel like I've gotten my strength back.能量满满的一餐……吃完感觉又有力气了。

With a single bite, their freshness blooms upon the palate.一口下去，食材的鲜味在口中绽放。

Kitchen Chat 3 厨房闲谈3

CentaureissiForgive me, Master. We ran out of some seasonings today so the taste might be a little off.抱歉长官，今天的调料缺少了一味糖，口味差了些……

An indescribably complex sensation surges in my chest, leaving my mind in a daze.难以名状的复杂口感涌上心间，以至脑海只剩一片茫然。

CommanderA mysterious flavour—yet somehow, it feels familiar.迷之口感，但吃起来有点熟悉。

CentaureissiIf you do not like it, I will make another dish for you... Although you might have to wait a little.不喜欢的话，我会为您准备其他料理……只是要麻烦您稍等一会儿了。

It's not bad.还是不错的。

It's alright.没关系。

CommanderIt isn't as good as your previous dishes... But it's still not bad!好像是没有之前好吃……但也很不错的！

CentaureissiStill, making sure you are satisfied with your meal is part of my duties... All in all, I will reflect on my actions.但让您吃上满意的一餐是我的职责……总之，我会好好反省的。

CommanderI'm sure you'll do your best.尽力而为。

CommanderIt's alright. It's not your fault that the supply delivery was late.没关系，货没有按时送到也不是你的错。

My once-keen sense of taste slowly loses its bearings amid this strange experience.昔日敏锐的味觉在此刻陌生的体验中逐渐迷失了方向。

Lobby Group Chat 1 休息室群聊1

Centaureissi代理人小姐，请留步。

Agent……桑朵莱希女士？有什么事吗？

Centaureissi是关于下午茶的安排。

Centaureissi这几天我在给长官准备下午茶时，发现桌上已经有一份一模一样的茶点了。

Centaureissi……虽然很感谢你的协助，但还是希望你不要破坏我制定好的日程规划。

Agent我并非有意打乱你的步调，只是在为主人提供更有效率的服务而已。

Agent这是我作为女仆长的职责。

Centaureissi你……刚刚是在自称“女仆长”？

Centaureissi抱歉，我可从来没有听长官下达过这样的任命。

Agent我对主人的价值不需要证明。早在格里芬的时候，这就是无可争议的事实。

Agent现在的我，不过是重新接管属于自己的头衔而已。

Centaureissi……无论你怎么说，现在负责艾莫号家政工作的人是我。

Centaureissi如果对日程安排有意见，我们可以讨论……但只有女仆长的位置我无法让步。

Agent那么，不妨看看站在你身后的那位下属吧。

Sextans...?……？

Agent除了服装勉强合格，无论是站姿、动作——都毫无女仆的仪态可言。

Agent这是女仆长管理失职的体现。

Sextans……你们，是在说我？

Sextans这身衣服只是任务要求而已……

Centaureissi...Understood.……我明白了。

Centaureissi既然这样，我愿意通过培养六分仪小姐的家政能力，来决出谁更具备担任女仆长的资格。

Sextans……有人听我说话吗？我对成为女仆不感兴趣……

Agent女仆长的竞争么……呵呵，我接受你的挑战。

Agent那就请做好将主人的一切权限交出的准备吧。

Sextans...……

KlukaiHmph.哼。

Taste Investigation 口味调查

CentaureissiIt seems the salty camp and the sweet camp are almost evenly divided.咸味派和甜味派的数量几乎五五开。

CentaureissiCommander, I'm investigating everyone's tastes.长官，我在调查大家的口味。

CentaureissiEvery flavor of dessert has an audience, and I intend to satisfy everyone's needs.不管哪种口味的甜品都有受众，为了能满足所有人的需求。

CentaureissiAs I thought, I really should make one of each flavor.果然，还是应该每一种口味都制作。

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

CentaureissiRest assured, Miss Mayling. I'll thoroughly dust the room before the new furniture is brought in.美玲小姐，请放心。在新家具摆放之前，我将会进行一次彻底的除尘。

CentaureissiAs a professional maid, I will ensure the Commander will never touch anything unclean.作为专业的女仆，我会确保长官不会接触到任何不洁净的物品。

Dorm Dialogue 2 宿舍对话2

CentaureissiThe new furniture has been put in place, and all surfaces have been dusted a second time.新家具已经安置妥当，表面也经过了二次除尘处理。

CentaureissiMiss Mayling, please inspect the results of my work.美玲小姐，请来验收我的工作成果。

Dorm Dialogue 3 宿舍对话3

CentaureissiThe gift wrapping has been meticulously picked out, and the ribbons are tied in a cross knot of the utmost elegance.礼盒的包装经过了严格的选拔，丝带的系法也是最优雅的十字结。

CentaureissiFrom the outside to the inside, this gift has achieved an impeccable standard.从外观到内在，这份礼物都已经达到了无可挑剔的标准。

CentaureissiPlease be at ease and open it, Miss Mayling.请安心地解开它吧，美玲小姐。

Plant Room 1 种植室1

CentaureissiHelena is holding three different kinds of seeds, which will grow into different flowers.海伦娜手上目前有三种种子，最终会成长为不同的花。

CentaureissiPlease select the seeds you like and plant them with Helena.请长官挑选心仪的种子，和海伦娜一起种下吧。

HelenaPlant!种下！

Plant Room 2 种植室2

CentaureissiAfter planting them, you will need to—种下之后，要做的就是每天给花朵——

HelenaI know! Water!我知道！浇水！

CommanderOh? Clever girl, Helena!哦？海伦娜懂得还不少嘛！

CentaureissiYes. The flower will only grow if you water it in a timely manner. Not watering a plant on one day will affect its rate of growth on the next day.是的，只有及时浇水，花朵才能茁壮成长。如果当天没有浇水，则会影响到第二天花朵的生长速度。

CentaureissiIf a flower is neglected for long periods, it might wilt or even completely wither.如果长时间没有照料花朵的话，花朵是有可能枯萎、甚至彻底凋零的。

CentaureissiYou will have one chance to rejuvenate the flower before it completely withers. Once it completely withers, however, you will have to remove it and plant a new seed.在凋零之前，长官有一次机会可以将花朵复生；但如果彻底凋零，就只能铲除并重新种植了。

CommanderUnderstood. I must take responsibility for the life I've created.了解。对待生命，还是要有责任心一点啊。

Plant Room 3 种植室3

CentaureissiUnder your and Helena's care, the flowers will steadily grow, accumulate Bloom Points, and change throughout their development phases.在长官和海伦娜的照料下，花朵会不断成长，积累盛放值，并呈现出各个生长阶段的不同形态。

CentaureissiIf the flower is growing too slowly, you can apply fertilizer to speed its growth.如果花朵的生长速度过慢，长官可以为花朵施肥，加速成长。

CentaureissiOnce a certain number of Bloom Points is reached, you can invite the other Dolls to help take care of the flower.当盛放值达到一定值时，长官可以邀请其他人形，一起帮忙照料花朵。

CentaureissiYou can take a break or give extra vitality to the flower as it grows.您可以休息一下，也可以给花朵的成长增添更多生机。

CentaureissiOnce the flower's Bloom Points are maxed out, the flower will blossom and you can collect a pretty flower.盛放值满后，花朵便会盛开，此时就可以收获美丽的花朵了。

HelenaPretty! Helena wants to be pretty!美丽！那海伦娜也要、变好看！

CommanderAlright, then I'll use the flowers we grow to make flower hairpins for you.好，那收获的鲜切花，就用来给海伦娜簪花吧。

CentaureissiYou'll make flower hairpins for her? Most impressive, Commander. I didn't expect you to come up with such a good idea right away.簪花么，不愧是长官，立刻就想到了好主意。

Plant Room 4 种植室4

CentaureissiIf you wish to monitor the flower's status, you can save its perspective in Scenic Tour. That way, you can keep a constant eye on it from the ops room.平时想关注花朵生长状态的话，长官可以设置风物巡游，将花朵的视角保存为风物巡游方案，就可以在指挥室实时关注了。

Plant Room 5 种植室5

CentaureissiThat is the end of the flower-raising tutorial and other items of note.那么，栽培花朵的流程，以及需要留意的事项，就是如此。

CentaureissiI hope you and Helena will be able to enjoy the process of filling the Elmo with greenery. The others and I will strive to help you when needed.希望您和海伦娜，都能享受其中，为车上增添更多绿意了。我和大家，也会在您需要的时候倾力帮助的。

HelenaYay! Commander, start now!好耶！指挥官、现在就开始！

Tidying Up 1 整理清扫1

Centaureissi辛苦您了，长官。

Centaureissi请把茶叶交给我吧，接下来只需稍等片刻便好。

Commander桑朵莱希刚刚是去检查卫生了吗？

Centaureissi嗯……今天的艾莫号出乎意料地干净，尤其是厨区部分。

Centaureissi也正是因为这样，我才发现您又在帮玛绮朵善后了。

Commander哈哈，玛绮朵也只是想锻炼一下厨艺而已。

Centaureissi呵呵……长官总是这样温柔地包容着大家呢。

Centaureissi有时我也会想，自己平时是不是太过严厉了……

Commander怎么会呢？

Commander正是因为有桑朵莱希的监督，艾莫号才能一直保持秩序和整洁。

Centaureissi这……您过誉了，这只是我分内的职责而已……

Centaureissi正好，浸泡的时间也差不多了。

Centaureissi请用茶吧，长官。

Tidying Up 2 整理清扫2

Centaureissi长官，看来您已经找到我为您准备的绿植了。

Centaureissi三色堇的色彩和芳香都比较柔和，很适合缓解工作压力。

Commander确实很漂亮，感觉看到它心情都变好了。

Commander这是桑朵莱希自己培育的吗？

Centaureissi准确地说，是我和海伦娜一起培育的。

Centaureissi不过，海伦娜一开始想让我种的，其实是番茄。

Commander……番茄？是因为可以吃吗？

Centaureissi呵呵……也许吧，海伦娜确实认为艾莫号的番茄很美味。

Centaureissi考虑到红色对眼睛不好，所以，我还是选了这株三色堇给您。

Centaureissi您可以把它当作是我和海伦娜共同的心意。

Commander好，我会定期为它浇水的。

Massage Lounge 1 按摩休闲1

CentaureissiMaster, do you have any suggestions regarding the cookies for the party?长官，您对宴会上的曲奇饼干有什么建议吗？

CommanderCookies are meant to be convenient snack foods, so focus on making them crispy, but not too crumbly.曲奇饼干很方便食用，制作上注意酥脆程度，不要轻易掉渣就好。

CentaureissiI will adjust the recipe based on your suggestions.我会按照您的建议调整配方的。

CentaureissiThe cookies will have a milder taste to suit a dance party.曲奇的香味相对柔和，更能适合舞会。

CentaureissiIf there are any snacks you would like to eat, I can attempt to create them for you.如果有您想要吃的食物，我也能单独为您制作。

CommanderFood I want to eat, hm...想要吃的食物……

CentaureissiMiss Qiuhua mentioned making sweet and sour pork before this, but Manager felt that it would take up too much of her time and keep her from joining the party.之前秋桦小姐有提议过制作锅包肉，不过店长认为如果长期供应会占用太多秋桦参加舞会的时间。

CommanderYes, cooking is already a big drain on your time. You don't need to go to any further trouble on my part.制作食物已经花了你们很多时间，不需要额外再为我做什么了。

CentaureissiSeeing as the cake and the cookies will be finished ahead of time, I am very interested in the party.蛋糕和曲奇能提前制作完成，我很期待……舞会。

CentaureissiOh yes, do you have any preferences for how the cookies should look, Master?对了，曲奇造型上长官您有建议吗？

CommanderLooks don't matter as much as taste, do they?造型和口味相比没那么重要吧。

CentaureissiPutting all your feelings into your cooking is the way to make food that's "filled with love", as Manager calls it.在料理中注入所有情感，这样才能做出店长说过的“充满爱意”的料理。

CommanderFilled with love, you say... I think I know what to do.充满爱意吗……我大概知道怎么做了。

(I stand beside Centaureissi and make the cookies with her. Soon, a batch of heart-shaped cookies is completed.)（我站在桑朵莱希身旁，和她一起制作饼干，不多时一批爱心形状的饼干便制作完成。）

CentaureissiLove...爱……

CommanderJust pick the best looking one and use it as a template. That ought to make baking the rest easier.选一个最好的形状制作模具吧，这样下一批制作起来更方便。

CentaureissiYour cookies are more delicious than mine, Master.长官做的曲奇比我做得更好吃。

CommanderI just helped a little...我只是帮了一些小忙……

CentaureissiCommander, I think I understand what Manager was trying to say.长官，我明白春田店长的话了。

Journal Entry 1 日志·一

CentaureissiMaster, are you occupied?长官，您在忙吗？

CentaureissiCleaning of the central area is complete; the ops room is next.中枢区的清洁已经完成了，下一个是指挥室。

CentaureissiMay I proceed now?我现在可以开始吗？

CommanderSure.可以的。

CentaureissiYes, Master.好的长官。

CentaureissiCleanup will take some time. In the meantime, sorry for the interruption.清洁需要一些时间，在此期间，打扰了。

CommanderYou know, you can just leave this kind of thing to the cleaning machines.其实这种事交给清洁机械就可以。

CentaureissiNo, I prefer being hands-on with these matters. It's part of a maid's job.不，我还是希望亲力亲为，这是女仆分内的工作。

CentaureissiBesides... this is what I wish to do.况且……这也是我想做的事情。

CommanderThe work that happens to be a hobby? ...Okay.工作也正好是爱好吗……不错。

CentaureissiWell, it's rare indeed to be able to do what you love.嗯，能够做自己喜欢的事情，确实难得。

CentaureissiLiving in a manner like the present is orderly and fulfilling.现在这样的生活，很规律，也很充实。

CentaureissiAnd compared to life at Zucchero, it's also more peaceful.和“方糖”的生活比，也更平静一些。

CentaureissiI enjoy living like this.我很喜欢这样的生活。

CommanderDid something happen at Zucchero?“方糖”发生过什么吗？

CentaureissiIt's all trivial matters.都是一些琐事。

CentaureissiWould you like to know more, Commander?长官想知道吗？

CentaureissiThe ops room is very clean. The cleaning will be over soon. I'll return and tell you once I'm done with the work.指挥室里很干净，清洁很快就会结束。 等结束后，我来和长官讲讲。

CommanderSure.好啊。

Journal Entry 2 日志·二

CentaureissiYou've returned sooner than usual today, Master.长官今天回来得很早。

CentaureissiDid the mission conclude ahead of schedule?是任务提前结束了？

CommanderNo, the commissioner abruptly aborted the mission... without informing ahead of time.不，委托方突然取消了任务……也没提前说。

CentaureissiShall I send the commissioner a message to inquire about it?需不需要我给委托方发消息询问一下？

Centaureissi...To reflect our stance regarding this matter, if nothing else.……至少，向他们表明我们的态度。

CommanderHmm, that would be excellent. Thank you.嗯，这样也好，麻烦你了。

CentaureissiOkay, please leave it to me.好的，请交给我。

CentaureissiIn this case, with nothing else lined up, today can be seen as an unusual day off for Master.那么，既然没有别的事情要做，今天就算是长官难得的休息日了。

CentaureissiIs there something you wish to do, Master?长官想做点什么吗？

CentaureissiIf you have nothing scheduled... I suddenly thought of something...如果长官没有别的安排……我……突然想到之前的一件事……

CentaureissiThese are just more trivial matters during my days at Zucchero. It should help you unwind a bit.也是发生在“方糖”时候的琐事。但……应该可以帮长官放松一下。

CommanderWell, let's have a listen.嗯，说来听听吧。

Journal Entry 3 日志·三

CentaureissiMaster, I'm trying to adjust my work style.长官，我在尝试调整自己的工作风格。

CentaureissiYou told me before that you wish I could stop always standing in the back...之前，长官告诉我，希望我不要总是站在后面……

CentaureissiI've put a lot of effort into correcting it since then.在那之后，我做了很多努力。

CentaureissiBut it always seemed to me that I misunderstood what you intended...但我总觉得，我似乎理解错了长官的意思……

CommanderReally? Did I say that?有吗？我还说过这些？

CentaureissiYou said that during Zucchero's welcome party.是在“方糖”的欢迎会上说的。

CentaureissiHave you forgotten, Master?长官忘了吗？

CentaureissiBack then, I intended to brew a cup of coffee for you, and you mentioned that to me.那时候，我想要为您准备咖啡，您跟我说了这句话。

CentaureissiIn case Master has forgotten, would you mind if we reminisce about it together?如果长官记不清，要不要一起回忆一下？

CommanderAlright, tell me.好，告诉我吧。

Journal Entry 4 日志·四

CentaureissiMaster, I've compiled a list of coordinates.长官，我整理了一份坐标清单。

CentaureissiThe coordinates on the list correspond to potential lost items and their probabilities.清单上的坐标，对应着可能出现的遗失物品及相应的概率。

CentaureissiPlease verify if there's anything missing from the list.请您看看是否还有需要补充的地方。

Commander"List of suggested coordinates when looking for lost items"...?“寻找丢失物品时建议搜索的坐标点清单”……？

CentaureissiYes. This is what I've concluded as the ideal solution after helping multiple Elmo members find their lost items.是的，这是我在多次帮助艾莫号成员寻回遗失物品后，总结出来的。

CentaureissiSo far, I've helped locate quite a number of things for members of the Elmo.至今为止，我帮助艾莫号成员寻找了不少东西。

CentaureissiThe frequency is about twice a week. Hence, I believe that having such a list will improve the efficiency of searching for lost items.频率大概在一周两次，所以，我认为有这样一份清单，可以提高搜索遗失物品的效率。

CentaureissiMoreover... I do not wish to see anyone lose their beloved possessions.而且……我也不希望看到大家遗失心爱之物。

CommanderI appreciate that, Centaureissi. That's very thoughtful.谢谢，桑朵莱希，想得真周到。

Centaureissi"Thoughtful", huh...“周到”……吗？

CentaureissiAs a maid, I am humbled to receive such a comment from you.能够得到您这一评价，作为女仆，我很荣幸。

CentaureissiThank you, Master.感谢您，长官。

CentaureissiThat said, the idea actually came from you.说起来，这个想法还是来源于您。

CentaureissiPerhaps you'd like to know the story behind it?或许，您想要了解事情的原委吗？

CommanderSure.好啊。

Journal Entry 5 日志·五

CentaureissiAfter my assessment, I've seen that all your tasks today have been completed, Master.长官，查询到您今天所有的事项都处理完毕了。

CentaureissiPlease take a moment to relax here, if possible.可以的话，请在这里稍事休息吧。

CommanderAbsolutely. Centaureissi, you seem to have changed a bit since we first reunited.好啊。桑朵莱希，好像和刚重逢的时候，不太一样了？

CentaureissiChanged...?不太一样了……？

Centaureissi...Sorry.……对不起。

CentaureissiI may have let my standards slip a bit lately. It's indeed a serious concern for a professional maid.我最近，似乎有些松懈了。这对于一个专业的女仆来说，是非常致命的问题。

CommanderNo, that's not what I'm saying; you didn't make any blunder. How can I put this... I feel we've been getting a lot closer now.不，我不是这个意思，你在工作上没有任何失误……怎么说，现在感觉距离拉近了不少。

CentaureissiM-Master...长、长官……

Centaureissi...Master... I believe it's your acceptance that subconsciously draws me to be closer...……长官……我想，这是因为您对我的包容，让我不自觉地想要亲近……

CentaureissiAs well as your companionship, it...以及，您的陪伴，让我有……

CentaureissiGave me a feeling of being at home.像家一样的感觉。

CentaureissiI suppose this is what people call belonging.我想，这就是归属感吧。

CentaureissiI've prepared some simple refreshments... In case you don't have any other scheduled matters, can we chat a little?我准备了简单的茶点……或者，您没有其他预定事项的话，我们可以聊聊天吗？

CommanderNo problem.没问题。

Affinity Records 契合度记录

Record 1Original Codename: Gr G36. After leaving Griffin, she reverted to her old name, "Centaureissi", from her days as a maid and has kept it ever since. Be it on the battlefield or at the café, she had always been meticulous and vigilant—the perfect head maid in life and a trustworthy assistant in battle. Following her departure from Griffin, Centaureissi, then working as a housekeeper, received an invitation from Springfield and became the very first employee of Zucchero Café. Her earnest work ethic gradually consolidated the café's business while her solemn approach to problems allowed her to handle crises without fault. With the help of Springfield and other café members, Centaureissi grew to understand the ties between "combat" and "life", eventually boarding the Elmo along with other café members and becoming the Elmo's head maid. Loyal, disciplined, and attentive, Centaureissi possesses nearly all the intricate qualities of a perfect head maid despite her struggles with perceiving and expressing emotions naturally. However, with the company of her friends in Zucchero and the return of her cherished Master to her side, this immaculate maid is bound to make short work of such a predicament. Just what kind of service does Centaureissi have in store for everyone today?曾用代号G36，离开格里芬后沿用回了做女仆时的代号“桑朵莱希”，并使用至今。从战场到咖啡馆，桑朵莱希始终严肃认真、一丝不苟，平日里是完美的女仆长，必要时也能再次成为可靠的战场支援。 离开格里芬后，在家政行业流转的桑朵莱希收到了春田的邀约，成为了方糖咖啡馆的第二名店员。认真的工作态度让她帮助春田逐渐巩固了咖啡馆的事业，严肃耿直的作风也让她在应对危机时从不轻易退缩。在春田和其他方糖成员的帮助下，桑朵莱希逐渐理解了“战斗”与“生活”的联系，最终在方糖咖啡馆集体加入艾莫号后，成为了基地车上的女仆长。 忠诚、严格、体贴，桑朵莱希几乎拥有了一个完美女仆长所具备的一切复杂素养，只是对情绪的感知与自然表达还有些生涩。不过，有了方糖的伙伴，加上现在回到了她所珍视的长官身边，相信这样的难题，对于完美的女仆长来说也一定能很快解决吧。 今天的桑朵莱希，又为大家准备好了什么样的服务呢？

Record 2When Centaureissi first joined Springfield at Zucchero Café, it was only the two of them. Arranging ingredient procurements, planning business schedules, setting up standard operating procedures—Centaureissi's rigorous and earnest approach helped Zucchero settle down in its early days and created a solid foundation for its future growth. Even when faced with the occasional tricky customers or delicate situations, she always resolved the matter rationally and professionally. When it came to new members of Zucchero like Sharkry and Andoris, she would point out their shortcomings and re-emphasize her requirements promptly. Though, Manager Springfield would then occasionally glance at her with a perplexed gaze—"Might I have done something wrong?" Centaureissi would think to herself. Ultimately, as Centaureissi watched these members she educated every day put on their own spectacular show in the corners of CHE-02, she finally understood the meaning behind Springfield's gaze—everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. Perhaps, she should be the one to "loosen up". Being a bit more gentle and a little more flexible toward both herself and others might just be what is needed.桑朵莱希来到方糖咖啡馆时，店员只有春田与她两个人。 采购材料、安排营业计划、制定工作标准……桑朵莱希用严谨认真的工作态度，帮助成立初期的方糖稳定下来，有了逐渐扩大的基础。 偶尔有些难缠的顾客，和棘手的意外，桑朵莱希也用理性严肃的态度解决了事端。新成员加入方糖后，她也会在发现夏克里与安朵丝的不足之处时，及时指出并再次强调要求。只是店长偶尔看向自己的眼神，似乎有些复杂……是自己哪里做得不对吗？ 终于在店庆前夜，桑朵莱希看着时常被自己教导的方糖成员们，在CHE-02的各个角落大放异彩时，她终于有些理解春田的想法了。每个人都有自己的擅长之处，都有自己的脆弱情感。 也许她该尝试“放松”一下，对自己和他人……都温柔、灵活一些或许会更合适吧？

Record 3Inside a run-down hut, Centaureissi handed a bloodstained photograph to the weeping girl before her. "I'm sorry, his injuries were too grave for me to do anything. Please accept my condolences... In keeping with our promise, I've come to deliver his belongings." The girl looked over the picture, trembling, only then noticing Centaureissi's torn synthetic skin and stained uniform; both undoubtedly having gone through the same treacherous journey as the photograph. "I heard he... he got overwhelmed by a swarm of ELIDs... and didn't make it out... H-How did you...?" Yes, it was a vicious battle indeed. The informant was framed and ambushed. It would've been the last of him if not for Centaureissi fighting her way through the swarm of ELIDs just to bring him out. "He never gave up, and so, neither could I." As if in response to the informant's desperate pleas still echoing in her mind, Centaureissi managed to get him out safely, the damages across her frame notwithstanding. Once she makes a promise, she will do everything to see it through. The payment once meant for the informant was then used to fulfill his last wish. Centaureissi could've saved Zucchero this expense or made the trip just to return his belongings, but she had always been a Doll of her word. "Once again, I extend my condolences... Please, may you live a good life, not just for yourself, but also for him." Centaureissi tidied up her clothes and bowed at the girl. "How can life ever be good... without him?" muttered the girl, unclear whether it was directed at Centaureissi or at herself. "It will. I'm sure it will," Centaureissi promised.在一处破败的小屋里，桑朵莱希将一张沾着血污的照片递给了面前哭泣的姑娘。 “抱歉，他的伤势太重，我无能为力，请节哀……但依照承诺，他的遗物，我替他送到了。” 姑娘颤抖着接过照片，这才留意到桑朵莱希有些破损的皮肤与沾满尘土的制服，看起来似乎和这张照片一样，经历了一段凶险的考验。 “我听说他……陷在了生骸群里，没能出来……你……你是怎么……” 是的，那是一场恶战。情报人遭遇陷害，被生骸群围攻，原本见面的机会都不会有的。但桑朵莱希硬是杀入重围，将情报人带了出来。 “他并没有放弃求生，我自然也不会见死不救。”情报人的呼救似乎还回荡在耳边，桑朵莱希也如应答的那般救了他出来。虽然机体多处受损，但她承诺了，就一定会做到。 原本预定给情报人的报酬，最终变成了为他实现遗愿。桑朵莱希本可以就这么为方糖省下一笔情报费，也可以不多走这一趟把遗物交给这位姑娘，但她向来是个信守承诺的人。 “再次向您致以慰问……希望您能带着他那份，好好地活下去。”桑朵莱希理了理衣服，朝姑娘欠身致意。 “他不在了……还会好起来吗？”姑娘喃喃，不知是在对自己还是对桑朵莱希。 “会的，一定会的。”桑朵莱希承诺道。

Record 4"Eh, tiramisu again~? Aren't you sick of it?" exclaimed Sharkry as she huddled up to Centaureissi. "One's free to spend their break time as they wish. Speaking of which, shouldn't you be preparing the special ingredients, Sharkry?" Springfield's voice came from nearby, and Sharkry walked off with a pout. "You're an amazing confectioner, Centaureissi, but if I may ask, what's with your fondness for tiramisu?" asked Andoris, who remained in place as she watched Centaureissi lay the ladyfingers on the tray. "It has a complex aroma mixing coffee, cheese, and milk, melding a marvelous blend of soft and crunchy, with interesting patterns created by the cocoa powder sprinkled on top... I believe it's a typical yet still delightful dessert and a great test for any confectioner." "Is that why you practice it a lot? Hehe... seems like I should give it a try too." Centaureissi did not respond to Andoris and quietly continued her work. Practice was one thing, her fondness for its rich texture was another, but neither was the most important reason. The gleam in the eyes of her Master, the smile on his face, the admiration in his words... Thinking about them, a faint curve appeared on Centaureissi's face. For tomorrow's afternoon tea, tiramisu seemed to be her choice.“诶，又是提拉米苏呀~桑朵莱希不会腻吗？”夏克里凑到桑朵莱希身边。 “休息时间想做什么都可以，倒是夏克里，特调的材料你还得准备吧？”春田的声音不远不近地传来，夏克里只好撇撇嘴走开了。 安朵丝还留在原地。“桑朵莱希真的很擅长做甜点呢。不过为什么尤其喜欢提拉米苏呢？”她看着桑朵莱希有条不紊地往容器底部铺着手指饼干。 “融合了咖啡、芝士牛奶的复杂香气，以及软硬兼顾的口感，还有表面可可粉装饰的各种图案变化……我认为这是一款经典但很有趣的甜点，也十分考验甜点师的手艺。” “所以，桑朵莱希是为了练习才常常做的吗？呵呵……看来我也该尝试一下了呢。” 桑朵莱希没有回应安朵丝的问题，只是安静地制作着。 练习是一方面，丰富的口感也是她喜欢提拉米苏的原因之一，但最重要的并不是这些。 品尝提拉米苏时，长官眼睛的亮光，脸上的微笑，话语里的赞赏…… 回想起这些，桑朵莱希的脸上也浮现出笑意。 明天的下午茶，还是给长官准备提拉米苏吧。

Record 5Habit is a powerful thing, and Centaureissi knew it all too well. Habits of a soldier kept her treating people in a solemn manner instinctively, despite her new role as a maid. Habits of being meticulous kept her pursuing the perfect schedule and service for her Master, despite his insistence otherwise. Now, Centaureissi's flawless care and assistance to her Master has seemingly become a new habit of hers. However, she harbors her own ulterior motive and selfish desires underneath. "If I just let Master grow a little more accustomed to my service and have my presence become a habit to him... will he stay with me, instead of disappearing like before? Will Master remember me more when I'm not around him? Can I leave more marks within his heart?" A professional maid shouldn't let her emotions cloud her judgment, but Centaureissi had been wading knee-deep in them for a long time. "If I try a little harder and become just a little more perfect... will Master stay by my side forever?" she thought to herself.习惯的力量是强大的，桑朵莱希再清楚不过。 习惯了军队作风后，就算成为了女仆长，也总会不自觉地严肃对待他人。 习惯了一丝不苟后，就算长官说不必那么辛苦，也还是会每天做好规划，力求为长官提供完美服务。 每日对长官无微不至的照顾与帮助，似乎成了桑朵莱希的习惯。但这样的习惯下，桑朵莱希也有自己的私心。 让长官再多习惯一点我的服务，再多习惯一点我的存在……那长官是否就不会再那样轻易地消失呢？我不在长官身边时，长官是否也会更加记得我的身影呢？我能在长官心里，留下一些痕迹吗？ 专业的女仆本不该被情绪影响判断，但桑朵莱希早已深陷其中。 我再努力一点，再完美一点……长官是不是，就能一直陪伴在我身边了呢？她如此想。

Record 6"Master, may I take a picture with you?" said Centaureissi, standing in front of me and looking a little nervous. If my memory serves me right, today should be the anniversary of her boarding the Elmo. Looks like she finally found the right excuse to open up. A few days ago, I took a short break between my tasks, and Centaureissi left the ops room to prepare a fresh pot of tea. During her absence, I walked past the desk she would be sitting at when helping me out. Out of curiosity, I took a peek at the screen to see what our perfect head maid was up to. ..."Posing reference for a couple's photo"? "How to ask a significant other for a photo together"? "A hundred ways to approach someone you care about"? A memo was taped to the corner of the screen with one specific date prominently highlighted—"Anniversary of reunion with Master". Was this what's on your mind lately, Centaureissi? ... "Sure," I said, as my thoughts rushed back to the present. I pulled out my terminal and handed it to her. She took the terminal and turned around somewhat stiffly. There she stood, uptight and a bit further behind me while holding the terminal far above her head. As both our faces appeared on the screen, hers looked just a tad more flushed. "W-Well then. Please look at the camera with me. Three, two—" Right before the final countdown, I took a step back, wrapped my arm around her shoulder, and pulled my body towards hers— "One!" The camera flash went off, capturing my smile and her surprise. "Master... W-What was that about...?" "It's the anniversary of our reunion after all. No need to just stand behind me as usual, it's time for you to 'indulge' a little, don't you think? You can't just let all the tutorials you read online go to waste." Hearing that, Centaureissi stuttered for a moment. I couldn't help but pat her on the head after seeing her look of embarrassment as her secret was revealed. "There's no need for an excuse when you want us to take pictures together; we can do that at any time. Besides, since it's our anniversary, don't you think only taking one picture is nowhere near enough?" Having said that, I held onto her hand, which was still clutching my terminal, "Shall we?" After a brief moment of silence, Centaureissi's face grew redder, and she could no longer hold back her smile. She nodded, and held up the terminal once again.“长官，我可以和您拍一张合照吗？”桑朵莱希站在我面前，看起来有些局促。 没记错的话，今天就是桑朵莱希登上艾莫号的纪念日，看来她终于找到合适的理由开口了。 几天前，我在工作的间隙试图放松一下，桑朵莱希则离开了指挥室为我准备一壶新茶。走过她偶尔辅佐我工作时的位置，我没忍住好奇瞟了一眼工作台屏幕，想看看完美女仆长都在忙些什么。 ……双人合照姿势参考？如何跟在意的人请求合照？和心动对象拉近关系的一百种方法？ 屏幕的一角固定着备忘清单，一个日期被醒目地圈了出来，“和指挥官的重逢纪念日”。 这就是桑朵莱希最近一直在想的事吗？ …… “行啊。”思绪回到眼前，我掏出通讯终端递给她。 她接过终端，有些僵硬地转过身，笔直地站在我侧后方不远处，将终端举过头顶。屏幕上映出我们俩的脸，她的看起来有些红润。 “那、那么，请您和我一起看向镜头。三、二——” 在倒数结束的最后一刻，我往后退了一步，揽住了她的肩膀，将身体拉向她—— “一！” 闪光灯亮起，定格了我的笑容和她的惊讶。 “长官……您、您这是……” “既然是重逢的纪念日，就不用再像平常一样只是站在我身后，偶尔‘放纵’一下也不错吧？别浪费了你之前看的合照攻略啊。” 听我这么说，桑朵莱希一时嗫嚅。我看着她被揭穿时窘迫的模样忍俊不禁，摸了摸她的头。 “和我合照，不必找什么理由，随时都可以的。而且今天是纪念日，只拍一张是不是有点少？”说着，我再次握住了她拿着终端的手。“你想再拍几张吗？” 沉默了半晌，桑朵莱希脸上的红晕愈发明显，笑意也逐渐浮现。 她点点头，再次举起终端。

Record 7"Are you alright, Master?" Centaureissi stood right behind me as we watched the night, the wind howling by and kicking up sand and dust mixed with particles of ominous dark green. "Yeah... It's almost winter again," I said, as I rubbed my hands together. Suddenly, I felt a thick blanket being wrapped around me, immediately dispelling the chilling dampness. A cup of hot milk then appeared in front of my eyes; I took it from Centaureissi, her fingertips as warm as the walls of the cup. Neither of us spoke, but we acted in unison. "Why are you asking that all of a sudden?" "Your face, Master... you looked... very lonely. So I've come to keep you company." Lonely, huh? Maybe she was right. Rain like this always brought back memories of the past, and it was hard not to get caught up in them... Good thing that she was there promptly, so I didn't have to face the cold alone. "Unlike Manager Springfield, I have a hard time picking up on others' emotions or the room's atmosphere. I know Master has a lot of things to worry about every day... But I often can't tell what's on your mind," Centaureissi muttered softly, but her words reached my ears loud and clear. "Handing you a cup of hot milk when you're cold, or showing up for you in a time of need is all I can achieve. But... I feel as if that's far from enough." "A proper head maid should be able to help her Master with his worries. Hence... if you have anything on your mind, may you share it with me, Master? I... I wish to better understand you, be closer to you, so I can better aid you. Even if I can't help you make peace with your troubles, I wish to help you share the burden. Are you willing to trust me, Master?" I turned around. Behind me, Centaureissi appeared a little tense, but her eyes shone with determination. "Of course."“长官还好吗？” 桑朵莱希站在我身后，和我一起看着夜晚呼啸而过的风，将混杂着深绿色颗粒的沙尘卷起。 “嗯……快入冬了啊。”我搓了搓手。 感觉被搭上了一块厚毯子，冰冷的湿气立刻被隔绝了开来。面前出现一杯热牛奶，我从桑朵莱希手上接过，她的指尖与杯壁一样温暖。 没有人说话，但动作已在心有灵犀间完成。 “怎么突然这么问？” “只是看长官的表情……有些寂寞，所以我来陪您了。” 寂寞吗？也许吧，这样的雨总是会让人想起很多事情，不知不觉便沉溺其中……但好在此刻，有桑朵莱希适时的出现，我不至于一个人面对凉意。 “我不像店长那样，能敏锐地感知到他人的情绪和周围的氛围；长官每天需要考虑的事情也很多，我时常……看不懂长官在想什么。”桑朵莱希的声音很轻，却清晰地传入我耳中。“只是这样，在您觉得冷时递上一杯热牛奶，在您有需要时及时出现帮助您，已经是我能做到的全部了。但……我觉得还不够。” “一位合格的女仆长，理应为长官排忧解难。所以……长官，您若是有心事，能否和我一起分享呢？我……想更了解长官一点，更靠近长官一点，这样就能帮到长官多一些。就算不能真的帮长官解除心结，我也会尽力替您排忧解难。长官，愿意相信我吗？” 我回头，身后的桑朵莱希似乎有些局促，但眼神却很坚定。 “好。”

Record 8Having received a rare invitation to a banquet in the White Zone, I found myself suiting up for the occasion. Centaureissi stood on my side, quietly packing the clothes I had picked out, when suddenly, she approached and leaned into my face with a serious expression: "Master, though the attire is certainly important, please don't forget to also tend to your appearance." I glanced at myself in the mirror; everything looked fine, but Centaureissi had already ushered me to the dressing table, so I had no choice but to sit down. "One's disposition and bearing are determined by their features. Failure to maintain your appearance while you're busy with work is my negligence... Would you mind allowing me to make up for my oversight by trimming your eyebrows?" Having said that, Centaureissi pulled out a small eyebrow razor out of nowhere—perhaps from her almighty super maid kit. I closed my eyes and felt the chilling blade slowly scraping against the skin around my eyes. Surprisingly, the process was not frightening at all as Centaureissi's hand held onto one of my cheeks with a reassuring warmth. I couldn't tell for sure, but I still believed that hand was not only for securing my head in place, but also to gently caress my face... Suddenly, I felt a slight tickle and opened my eyes. Centaureissi's eyes were inches from mine; the skin by the corners of her eyes flushed with a shade of rosy red. I watched as her pupils quivered ever so slightly, with my own reflection in them blurring for a fleeting moment. "Master, p-please close your eyes. I don't wish to hurt you by accident." "It's fine, I trust you," I said, continuing to gaze at her face, "I heard that in the East, helping others shape their eyebrows means something special? It's pretty fascinating... Unless you simply do not wish me to look at you?" Centaureissi sighed, her warm breath brushing against my cheek, "Master... you truly are perceptive." "An opportunity to observe Master so closely is precious to me. I simply wish to... carefully imprint every detail of you in my mind. Given that you're heading for the White Zone, it will be some time before we can see each other again..." "But with you staring at me like this, I... I don't know how to react. Master, would you kindly..." "But an opportunity to observe Centaureissi so closely is also precious to me. I, too, will miss you during the days you're not around," I grinned, making my intent clear, and watched as her expression shifted from surprise into a gentle smile. "That means... we're one and the same. In that case, would you mind shaping my brows in the future, Master? That way, we can forge some precious memories together." Never did I expect my head maid to have her own little desires... A most wonderful occasion—she's finally being true to her heart. "Of course. Just leave it to me."难得受邀前往白区参加宴会，我正为此准备着着装。桑朵莱希在一旁，默默地替我收拾着我挑出来的衣物。忽然，她走近俯身，脸凑到我的跟前，表情很是严肃：“长官，着装固然重要，但也请别忘了留意您的仪表。” 我扭头看向镜中的自己，并没有觉出有什么不妥，但桑朵莱希已然将我带向桌前的座椅，我只好随着她的指引坐下。 “眉眼决定了一个人的气质。长官忙于工作，我没能帮您保持仪容是我的失职……您是否愿意，让我替您修眉，稍微弥补一下我的过失呢？”她不知从哪——或许是她的万能女仆套装里——掏出一把小巧的修眉刀。 我闭上眼睛，感受冰凉的刀片缓缓在我眼周的皮肤上刮着，但并不可怕。桑朵莱希的手正捧着我的一侧脸颊，透着令人安心的温度。不知道是否是错觉，总感觉那只手不只是为了固定我的头，还在轻抚着我的脸…… 我突然觉得有些痒，于是睁开了眼睛。 眼前，桑朵莱希的眼睛近在咫尺，眼角几乎是立刻就染上了一抹绯红。我能看见她的瞳孔明显震颤了一下，倒映其中的我自己也不由得模糊了一瞬。 “长官，请您……请您闭眼，要是伤到您就不好了。” “没事，我相信你。”我继续盯着她就在眼前的脸，“我听说在东方，替别人修饰眉毛似乎有别的含义？挺有趣的……还是说，你不想让我看？” 桑朵莱希叹了口气，温热的气息洒在我脸上。“长官真的……很敏锐呢。 “这样近距离观察长官的机会，对我来说十分难得，我只是想……仔细地记下长官的每一个细节，毕竟之后长官前往白区，会有一段时间无法见面…… “但长官看着我的话，我就会……有些不知所措。所以长官，要不还是……” “可是这样近距离看桑朵莱希的机会，我也想把握住啊。没有你在身边的日子，我也会不习惯的。”我笑着，没有要合眼的意思，看桑朵莱希的表情从吃惊再变成微笑。 “这么说，我和长官想的一样啊……那长官，您稍后是否也可以，为我修饰一下我的眉毛呢？这样也许我们都能留下宝贵的回忆了。” 想不到女仆长也有自己的小心思了……不过很好，这才是真正的、在做自己的她。 “好啊，交给我吧。”

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