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Groza

闪电

64 chapters · 1486 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Twilight Rondo 1 暮夜圆舞曲1

(The time now is 3:00 a.m. Usually, even Dolls would be asleep at a time like this.)（时间是凌晨三点钟，一般来说，即便是人形，在这个时候也都进入休眠了。）

CommanderWhy am I still so awake...为什么我却这么清醒……

GrozaI believe they call this "insomnia", Commander.这种情况，就是所谓的“失眠”了，指挥官。

(An unexpected voice answers my query.)（一个意料之外的声音回答了我的问题。）

GrozaSurprised?很意外吗？

(Perhaps she's become familiar with me after our long years of working together, but Groza has always been able to guess what's on my mind.)（或许是因为多年的默契，闪电总是能猜到我在想什么。）

CommanderQuite. I didn't expect there to be a Doll staying up this late.是啊，没想到这个时间还有熬夜的人形不肯进入休眠。

CommanderSo, what are you doing? Don't tell me you're actually drafting up work assignments in the middle of the night like the rumors say?所以，你在做什么？该不会真的像传言的那样，在深夜制定工作计划吧？

GrozaCommander, don't you think talking about work at a time like this is being terribly insensitive?指挥官，现在还聊工作的话，多少有些不解风情了吧？

(Groza presses the "play" button on the gramophone and places its needle on a record. An old tune fills the air.)（闪电伸手按下唱片机的播放键，又将唱针放到了唱片上，有些复古的乐曲便随之响起。）

(After that, she walks behind another table and takes out a clean glass before pouring me some wine.)（随后，她走到另一张桌子后面，拿了一只干净的杯子，为我倒了一杯红酒。）

GrozaWe're not at work now, so talking about work is forbidden.现在可不是工作时间，禁止谈论工作哦。

(I take a sip of the red wine she hands me. Its rich bouquet spreads through my mouth in an instant. That, combined with the waltz from the record player, makes me feel like I've been transported to a grand ballroom.)（我接过她递过来的红酒浅抿了一口，浓郁的香气立刻便在我的口中蔓延开来。与此同时，唱片机中传来圆舞曲的声音，瞬间就将人带往一场盛大的舞会。）

(I find it hard to draw a connection between the charming mood in the air and Groza whom I see in daily life, but we've spent so long together that I can't help but feel a familiar closeness with her.)（这种奇异的气氛，让人完全无法把眼前的人形和平日里的闪电联系起来，但是多年的相处下来，这样的闪电却又让我产生了一丝熟悉的亲切感。）

GrozaThat look on your face just now was quite impolite, Commander.露出了很失礼的表情呢，指挥官。

CommanderI'm sorry, I haven't seen you outside of a work setting for some time. It takes a little getting used to.抱歉，有段时间没有见到工作之外的你了，有些不太适应。

CommanderI almost forgot that you've always been most active at night.我几乎都要忘记了，夜晚才是你的活动时间。

GrozaOh? Then perhaps you should take your time and get more used to me. I'll be here as well tomorrow night.哦？那指挥官要不要多适应几次呢，明天晚上我还会在这里。

CommanderI'll pass... I don't want to miss out on sleep every night.那就免了吧……我可不想每晚都失眠。

(Upon hearing my words, Groza raises her glass and lightly clinks it against mine before downing the dark red liquid within it in one gulp.)（闪电听到我这么说，举起酒杯与我轻碰，随后将暗红色的液体一饮而下。）

GrozaOur date tonight hardly looks to be an everyday thing, so let's make the most of it, shall we?看来今晚是难得的一次约会了，我们就好好珍惜吧？

CommanderIf you don't mind, of course. After all, I'm definitely not going to be able to sleep for a while.如果你不介意的话，毕竟我一时半会的确睡不着。

GrozaGiven the mood now, it would be best if you stayed here, Commander.以现在的气氛来说，指挥官留在这里才是最好的。

(Groza smiles elegantly, and as the music reaches its climax, she holds her hand out to me.)（闪电优雅地笑了笑，在音乐声进入到最高潮部分时，起身对我伸出了手。）

GrozaWe have a long night ahead of us, Commander. Shall we dance?夜晚还很长，指挥官要不要和我跳支舞呢？

(In comparison to a Doll like Groza, who is used to taking her leisure at night, the fatigue from my insomnia means that I have trouble indulging myself like she can, even with the atmosphere in the room helping things along.)（和闪电这种习惯在夜里享受生活的人形相比，即便是现在这种气氛，因为失眠而有些疲劳的我仍旧无法拥有这种闲情逸致。）

Commander...I think I'll pass. It's been too long since I last did this. Besides, I'm sure you wouldn't want me to step all over your feet.我还是算了，太久没有参加这种活动了。而且，我想你应该也不会想要被我踩到脚。

(She gracefully withdraws her inviting hand.)（她自然地收回了邀请的手。）

GrozaI understand, but merely drinking seems a little too monotonous.我明白，但只喝酒恐怕还是会有些单调。

GrozaHmm, let me see... How about some foie gras?嗯，让我想想……那不如就来点肝酱吧？

CommanderYou don't need to go to all that trouble for me.也不用这么麻烦。

GrozaBut it's not just for you, Commander. Think of it as helping to taste-test a new dish for me, hm?并不只是为了指挥官。就当是为了我，品尝一下新菜式的味道吧？

(...)（……）

GrozaCome to think of it, I don't seem to recall you ever asking what I did during my all-nighters.说起来，你好像从来没有好奇过我在熬夜时做什么呢。

(The piping hot bread fills the room with a fragrant smell, and the foie gras spread only whets my appetite further.)（烤热的面包，散发着好闻的香气，而涂抹好的肝酱，更是令人食欲大开。）

(Thanks to the food, I find myself downing more and more wine.)（在这些食物的影响下，我不知不觉便喝下了不少的红酒。）

CommanderSorry, I really thought you were working during this time.抱歉，但我真的以为你在制定工作计划。

GrozaIs this the impression I give you, Commander?指挥官对我是这种印象吗？

CommanderActually, it isn't just me; I think all the Dolls on the Elmo think that about you.其实可能不止是我，恐怕艾莫号上大部分人形对你都是这种印象。

CommanderStill, it's not a bad thing being the reliable Leader, right, Groza?不过这也不是什么坏事，对吧，可靠的闪电队长。

Groza...It seems you've come to misunderstand me because I've spent all day by your side, Commander.……看来是因为整日一同作战的原因，指挥官对我有些误解。

CommanderThat said, I've noticed that you seem different from before, ever since that day we met each other again.与其说是这个原因，不如说从和你重逢的那一天开始，我就觉得你和过去不太一样。

(As I empty my glass once again, I finally begin to feel the effects of the wine kicking in, so as Groza raises the wine bottle, I reflexively pull the glass back a little.)（随着我杯中的酒又一次见底，我终于感到有些醉了，所以当闪电再次拿起酒瓶时，我下意识将杯子后撤了一下。）

GrozaHehe... But aren't you the one who's changed the most, Commander?哼哼……明明指挥官才是变化最大的那个吧？

CommanderWell, I can't keep living in the past, after all.因为我不能一直活在过去。

CommanderThat said... You seem a little more like your past self tonight, Groza.不过，今天的闪电……看起来倒是有些像过去的样子了。

(I don't know if it's because I'm finally getting sleepy or because I drank too much, but my vision is blurring up... This is bad.)（不妙，不知道是因为困意涌入，还是因为喝了太多，我就像醉了一样，视线模糊了起来。）

GrozaIs that so? Even I don't remember much about my past now.是吗？连我自己都不太记得过去的事情了呢。

GrozaAs you know, that unknown failure and the uneasiness I feel from the missing portions of my neural cloud have changed me, Commander.就像指挥官所知道的一样，未知的失败和心智残缺所带来的不安，的确改变了我。

GrozaBut more importantly...更重要的是，指挥官……

(Saying so, Groza stops and suddenly looks me in the eye.)（说着，闪电停了下来，突然看向我。）

(Except, there are three Grozas before me now.)（但我眼中的闪电却不知不觉变成了三个。）

CommanderI'm sorry, I think it's time to get some rest.抱歉，看来我要先回去休息了。

GrozaAre you drunk, Commander? Come now, don't be shy. I'll walk you back to your room.指挥官是醉了吧？别不好意思啦，来，我送你回房间。

(There is a hint of resignation in her voice as she approaches me. Before I can answer, I feel a warm shoulder hoisting up my arm.)（闪电有些无奈的声音逐渐靠近，没等我回答，一个温暖的肩膀就托起了我的手臂。）

(After that, a whiff of warm fragrance hits me and I feel my body relaxed further.)（随后，一阵轻柔又温暖的香气袭来，让我进一步放松了下来。）

GrozaGoodnight, Commander.晚安，指挥官。

(Groza only leaves my side after ensuring that I have been safely delivered to my room. On my part, I abandon all attempts at resisting and go out like a light the moment I hit the bed.)（直到把我送回房间，闪电才离开，而我也在接触到床铺的一瞬间放弃了抵抗，就这样陷入了睡眠。）

Commander...……

CommanderHmm... Is it me, or did I just have a weird dream?似乎……做了个有些奇怪的梦啊？

(At the very least, the Groza in my dream seemed a little different than usual. Even what she said was odd.)（至少，梦里的闪电和往常看上去不太一样，连说的话都有些奇怪。）

(Just as I get up and prepare to leave my room, I notice a burned out lavender scented candle on my table, as well as a bouquet of white Gabriel roses which still have beads of moisture on them.)（我起身准备离开房间，却发现了桌子上，摆放着一只已经燃尽的助眠香薰，还有一束带着水滴的纯白色加百列玫瑰。）

Twilight Rondo 2 暮夜圆舞曲2

Commander...Is this a travel itinerary?……旅行计划？

(After the day's work is done, Groza suddenly passes me a special handout.)（在结束今天的工作后，闪电突然递交了一份特殊的计划书。）

GrozaMm-hm. There's plenty of time before it's scheduled to take place, so please take your time and read it at your convenience, Commander. There's no need to rush your answer.嗯，时间很宽裕，指挥官可以慢慢看，不用急着给我答复。

(I page through it. The timeframe takes place during our vacation days, but when I notice that the two of us are the only ones going on this trip, I can't help but harbor some doubts.)（我翻看了一下文件，旅行的日期的确是我们的休假日。但这次的旅行计划只有我们两个，不免让我有些疑惑。）

GrozaOh my, Commander. I can't help but notice the look on your face; is it really so strange for the two of us to be travelling together by ourselves?哎呀，看指挥官的表情，只和我一起旅行，就有这么奇怪吗？

CommanderI just didn't expect you to invite me to join you on your vacation. We already work together every day, after all.只是没想到你休假时还会邀请我，毕竟我们每天都一起工作。

GrozaAll the more reason for us to be travelling together.正因如此，才更要一起旅行。

GrozaA change of surroundings, a change of status and a change of mood might help change your perception of me as well, Commander.只有转换一下场景，身份和心情才能同样得到转换，指挥官对我的印象也会发生变化。

CommanderI don't recall you being so concerned about how I viewed you before.我可不记得，你有这么在乎我对你的印象。

GrozaIt seems your misconceptions about me run deeper than what I observed previously.看来指挥官对我的误解比上次表现出来的还要更深。

CommanderPreviously, you say...上次……

CommanderSorry, I really thought you were working during this time.抱歉，但我真的以为你在制定工作计划。

GrozaIs this the impression I give you, Commander?指挥官对我竟然是这种印象吗？

CommanderActually, it isn't just me; I think all the Dolls on the Elmo think that about you.其实可能不止是我，恐怕艾莫号上大部分人形对你都是这种印象。

GrozaHave you finally remembered, Commander?指挥官，终于想起来了吗？

GrozaNow then, let us begin our travel preparations.那接下来，就和我一起为旅行做好准备吧。

CommanderAre there any special preparations needed?旅行的准备？

GrozaAfter all, we'll need to be "locked and loaded" for our journey, Commander.旅行的时候，可是要“全副武装”才行的，指挥官。

GrozaCome with me to my room, please.来吧，到我的房间来。

GrozaWhat do you think of this outfit, Commander? Is it suitable for our trip?指挥官，这套衣服怎么样？适合我们这次的旅行吗？

(After changing, Groza slowly walks up to me. She bends forward slightly, perhaps so I can get a better view of her, and shortens the distance between us.)（换好衣装的闪电缓步来到我的面前，或许是为了让我看得更加清楚一些，她上半身俯向我，让我们的距离拉近了一些。）

(In truth, Groza's "travel preparations" didn't actually require me to do anything. All she wants is for me to help her pick out clothes to wear.)（闪电所说的“旅行准备”，实际上并不需要我做什么，她唯一的要求就是让我帮助她挑选服装。）

CommanderIt looks great on you, but is this what you mean by "locked and loaded"?非常适合，不过，这就是你说的“全副武装”？

GrozaSimply changing my attire isn't enough. I've also prepared many items to improve the mood.只是改变穿着当然不够，我还准备了不少提升氛围的道具。

GrozaSurely with their help, you'll be able to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere, no? I'm sure your mindset will change too.有了这些东西的帮助，才能够完全沉浸于气氛之中吧？心境也会有所改变的。

GrozaTherefore, I'd like you to help me out, Commander. Which of these accessories do you think is better?所以，指挥官帮我选一下吧。配饰的话，指挥官觉得哪个更好呢？

(I look at the little box containing her accessories and pick one out for her.)（我看向她保存配饰的箱子，挑选了一只发饰递给她。）

(Groza doesn't take it from me, but moves closer. Her upturned gaze sparkles as she stands in her fancy dress.)（闪电没有接，但却贴得更近了一些，在这身略显华丽的衣服衬托下，她仰头看向我的眼睛正在闪闪发光。）

GrozaCould you put it on for me?为我戴上吧？

Commander...Alright.……好。

(I pat her head as gently as I can with one hand while slowly applying the hairclip to her neatly combed hair with the other.)（我尽量轻柔地用一只手轻扶她的头发，另一只手则缓缓地将发饰别在了她梳理整齐的发间。）

GrozaCommander, does the current me look different from how I normally am?指挥官，现在的我，看上去和平时有什么不同的吗？

(While she's fully dressed now, Groza shows no sign of pulling away from me.)（尽管已经将一切都穿戴整齐，但闪电却丝毫没有远离我的意思。）

CommanderYou look radiant.光彩照人。

CommanderYou're still clearly Groza, but I just can't link your present self to the stern yet reliable team leader I see in my daily life.坦白来说，明明还是闪电，我却无法把现在的你，和平日里那个严肃又可靠的队长相提并论。

CommanderHm... It seems what I saw on that sleepless night wasn't just a dream.呃……看来，那个失眠的晚上，并不是我的梦。

GrozaThen I've achieved my aim, Commander.那我的目的就达到了，指挥官。

GrozaMature and calm, reliable yet stern... If your impression of me now is still the same as in the workplace, I fear I shall have to do something even more outrageous.成熟稳重、可靠又严肃……指挥官要是现在还对我保持着工作中的印象，那我就要做更过分的事了。

Commander...And what would that be?……你想干什么？

(Groza flashes me a victorious smile, and then she slowly opens her arms before wrapping them around my waist, drawing me toward her.)（闪电露出了一个胜利者的笑容，缓缓张开双臂，以一个接近拥抱的姿势环住了我的腰。）

Commander...……

(It's not as though I've never been this close to Groza before, but what's happening now is different from those other times. Perhaps it's because of the mood in the air, or because she's acting strange, but the way Groza is acting today feels unreal to me.)（我并非没有和闪电近距离接触过，但此刻却和往常都不同，不知道是因为氛围，还是因为她异常的态度，今天的闪电依旧反常地令我感到不真实。）

Groza...Hm, you're 1 cm thinner.……瘦了大约1cm。

(Groza suddenly speaks up after an unknown amount of time.)（不知道过了多久，闪电突然开口。）

CommanderWhat?什么？

GrozaI was talking about your waist size.指挥官的腰围。

CommanderAre you measuring my waist?你在给我量尺寸吗？

GrozaMm, I am.嗯，没错。

GrozaSince my clothes have been picked out, I'll need to make a matching set for you as a matter of course. I'll handle the tailoring myself once I verify your sizes.既然我的服装已经选定了，那自然要给指挥官定做一套相匹配的。尺寸确认之后，定制的事情，就交给我吧。

(That strange mood in the air from just now vanishes in an instant, but I find myself breathing a sigh of relief.)（刚才那种怪异的氛围一瞬间荡然无存，但我却松了一口气。）

Commander...Is this what you want to do?……这就是你想做的？

GrozaAre you disappointed, Commander?指挥官很失望？

Commander...Not at all.……没有。

CommanderBut you should know my sizes, right? Did something change?我的尺寸你应该很熟悉才对，有什么变化吗？

GrozaI'll continue collecting data on the other parts of you then, Commander.那要继续采集一下其他地方的数据才行，指挥官。

(Saying so, Groza steps closer again. Feeling anxious, I find myself reflexively backing up a little.)（说完，刚和我拉开一点距离的闪电再次靠近我。我感到有些燥热，不自觉后撤了半步。）

Commander...If you make the clothes now, you might not be able to make it in time for our trip.……现在定做服装的话，恐怕赶不上旅行的时间了。

GrozaBut you let me measure you earlier. Why are you suddenly feeling embarrassed now?之前不是一直让我帮忙量尺寸嘛，现在倒是有些不好意思了？

Commander...Alright, then. I'll let you handle it.……好吧，那就拜托了。

(I obediently relax myself. Groza seems to have sensed this would happen, because she closes in once again.)（我坦然地放松了身体，而闪电像是猜到了这个结果一样，再一次靠近过来。）

Twilight Rondo 3 暮夜圆舞曲3

GirlWould you like something, pretty lady? We have red onions, tomatoes, and...美丽的小姐，要来点什么吗？这里有红洋葱、番茄、还有……

GrozaI...我……

(A young girl watches us nervously. She stands behind a little stall filled with goods for sale: fruits, flowers, and vegetables, all of which are rarities in the Yellow Zones.)（一个稚嫩的少女正在羞怯地看着我们，她的前方是一个摆放货物的小摊，上面摆满了在黄区很少能见到的水果、鲜花、蔬菜。）

(This selection would hardly be out of place among Green Zone vendors, but the girl's plaintive voice seems to have visibly shaken Groza and cause her to freeze with a thousand yard stare.)（在绿区的摊贩中，这并不算什么稀奇的景色，但那声吆喝，却不知为何令闪电显露出些许动摇，她有些出神地站在原地。）

GrozaI don't... feel well...感觉……很不舒服……

(My instincts tell me that this might be related to her missing past.)（我直觉地感到，或许这和她那段丢失的过去有关。）

CommanderI'll have a bouquet of roses, please. Thank you.请给我一束玫瑰吧，谢谢。

(I lightly squeeze Groza's hand as I speak to the girl, hoping that it'll calm her nerves, and hoping that our excursion won't be ruined by this unexpected occurrence.)（我一边应付这名少女，一边轻握住闪电的手，希望能够平复她的心情，也希望我们今天的旅行不会被这一点小小的插曲而影响。）

GirlOkaaay—Here you go, a bouquet of roses! Have a nice day, Missus and Mister!好的——一束玫瑰！祝您二位生活愉快！

(As I hand Groza the roses, she finally seems to awaken from her stupor and smiles at me like she always does.)（我将拿到的玫瑰递给闪电，她也终于从刚才的情绪中缓解，对我露出了一个和往日无二的笑容。）

GrozaI didn't expect you to do this sort of thing, Commander.没想到指挥官也会做这种事。

CommanderIs it that surprising? I've always thought I treated my friends well.很意外吗？我觉得我对待伙伴向来还是不错的。

CommanderAnyway, it seems that's enough shopping for today. Where else would you like to go?市场就逛到这里吧，接下来想去哪里？

(Groza gently grabs my arm and continues strolling down the Green Zone streets with me.)（闪电轻挽过我的手臂，继续和我漫步于绿区的街道上。）

(Since she couldn't finish making the fancy suit she had planned for me in time for the trip, Groza promptly abandoned her own exquisite dress to match me. As a result, we changed our plans at the last minute; we would focus on staying comfortable and enjoying ourselves, spending a normal, leisurely day living like Green Zone residents.)（为我定做的礼服没能赶上旅行，闪电也因此索性放弃了自己精致的礼服，于是，我们便临时更改了计划。一切以舒适为主，体验绿区居民平常而又休闲的一天。）

GrozaBeing able to go as we please and looking forward to the little surprises that await us is also quite romantic, don't you think?随心所欲地闲逛，期待着随机发生的事件，也是一种浪漫吧？

GrozaPersonally... I was hoping you would be able to get into the romantic mood, especially when you're with me, Commander.我还是希望……指挥官能够感受到一些浪漫情绪，尤其是和我在一起的时候。

(She's saying that again, but why?)（又是这样的话语，但为什么？）

(Before I can answer, my thoughts are interrupted by the sound of a gunshot.)（还没来得及问出口，一声枪响便打断了我的思绪。）

(Bang!)（砰！）

(Two gangs of people dressed in different colors emerge from various parts of the street, as though the gunshot was a starter's pistol. Meanwhile, the residents scream and flee in all directions as the previously bustling marketplace immediately becomes a gangland battlefield.)（仿佛是发令枪一样，从街道的各个角落，涌现出了两伙不同穿着的人，枪声也因此而变得此起彼伏。与此同时，居民尖叫着四散逃离，而刚才还热闹又祥和的市场，一瞬间便成为了帮派械斗的战场。）

CommanderSo much for little surprises... looks like we've got one now.随机事件……还真是说来就来。

CommanderIt seems we'll need to take care of these nuisances.看来我们得先解决这些麻烦了。

(I draw my personal sidearm. At the very least, we should be able to ensure that the residents make it out of here safely before the police arrive.)（我摸出随身携带的手枪，至少在治安小队到来前，保证这些居民顺利撤离应该不是什么问题。）

CommanderGroza, prepare for battle!闪电，进行作战准备！

GrozaOrder received.谨遵指令。

(Before I can give more commands, Groza has already switched into combat mode. She turns and takes down the gunman behind us, before readjusting her stance and disarming several others of their handguns.)（在我下出更多指令前，闪电就已经迅速进入作战状态了。她迅速转身，将身后的持枪者放倒。又立刻调整好姿势，击落了数把手枪。）

GirlAiiiiieeeee—!呀啊——！！

(Meanwhile, the girl who just sold us the roses has been knocked to the street by the panicking press of fleeing people, exposed to the exchange of gunfire nearby.)（而那个刚才还在向我们推销的女孩，此刻却因为人群的慌乱与拥挤，摔倒在了那条正在用于火拼的街道上。）

(Groza immediately runs up and quickly shoves her behind cover.)（闪电立刻上前，迅速将她推入旁边的掩体。）

GrozaHide here.在这里躲好。

(I promptly raise my pistol and take out the enemy beside her.)（我也立即抬手射击，将她身侧的敌人击倒。）

GrozaJust in time.及时的援护。

CommanderGroza, your three o'clock!闪电，三点钟方向！

GrozaOh? What a brave man.哦？勇气可嘉。

(An enemy rushes out of a nearby alley and Groza floors him with a spectacular roundhouse kick.)（一个敌人从巷子里冲出，而闪电一个漂亮的回旋踢便将其放倒。）

(...)（……）

(Groza neatly wraps up these thugs without so much as using a weapon. Finally, the police arrive and arrest all the perpetrators, bringing the matter to a conclusion at last.)（几乎没有用上武器，闪电便将这里的家伙控制得七七八八。直到治安小队匆匆赶到，将在场的人带走，这场意外才算终于到达了尾声。）

CommanderHowever, it seems we won't have time to go anywhere else today.不过从时间上来看，今天应该也去不了什么地方了。

(Despite resolving this unexpected encounter, Groza doesn't seem too pleased with the outcome.)（虽然解决了意外，但闪电看上去似乎却并不满意。）

GrozaIt would seem that... I still failed in the end.看样子……我还是失败了。

CommanderYou did? How so?失败？

GrozaThe aim of this trip was so you could experience a romantic mood. What happened just now was not what I had expected.旅行的目的，是让指挥官感受到一些浪漫气氛，而现在显然不符合预期。

CommanderWhen did you start thinking this way?你什么时候开始有这种想法了？

(I've been meaning to ask that question for a while now. Finally, I have an opening to bring it up.)（从刚才开始，我就一直想问的问题，现在终于能够得到解答了。）

GrozaI've always done my best to stay calm while working, standing by your side and acting as an elite Doll ought to.工作上保持稳重，以一个优秀的精英姿态站在指挥官身边。我一直以来，都是这样做的。

GrozaIt's because I dislike failure, but more importantly, because... because I don't want to be abandoned again.既是因为我厌恶失败，更是因为，我不想再次经历……被废弃。

GrozaBut I wouldn't be able to accept that if it meant that you only saw me as a boring colleague.但如果让指挥官认为我只是个无聊的工作伙伴，那就太糟了。

(Groza moves in front of me and looks into my eyes.)（闪电起身来到我面前，认真地看着我。）

GrozaDo you understand now, Commander?现在你明白了吗，指挥官？

(Her clothes are smudged and ripped from the fighting. This isn't the first time I've seen her worse for wear, and she's exposed her weaknesses to me countless times before. Right now, however, I can't help but feel a strange sympathy for her.)（她的衣服因为战斗而出现了破损，我并不是第一次见到她狼狈的样子，她的弱点曾无数次暴露在我的面前，但此刻，我却无端生出了一种怜惜之情。）

(I take off my jacket and wrap it over her.)（我脱下外套，披在她的身上。）

CommanderUtter nonsense. I have never once considered you boring, Groza, whether at work or in daily life.没这回事。无论是工作中的闪电，还是生活中的闪电，都并不无聊。

CommanderAnd besides, you were really cool just now.而且，刚才的闪电也很帅气。

GrozaAlso... regarding that girl.至于……那个女孩的事。

GrozaI... don't know why she shook me up so much. It seems that scene was familiar, and it awakened memories in me.我……不明白我为什么会动摇，有些回忆似乎被熟悉的场景唤醒了。

CommanderI guess... those memories were from the missing portions of your neural cloud?那……大概是你心智中残缺的重要一部分吧？

(I've always known about the uneasiness in her heart, but I need her permission for me to give my input, to not feel sudden and unwelcome.)（她内心中隐隐的不安，我一直都知道。但在得到许可之后的触碰，才不算是唐突。）

(Groza thinks for a moment, and then she shakes her head.)（闪电若有所思，随后便摇了摇头。）

GrozaMuch as I'd like to recover the missing parts of me...我当然也很想找回自己缺失的那部分……

GrozaI'm not sure if letting you take part in the process would be the right thing to do.但是，我并不清楚，让指挥官也参与其中，是不是正确的选择。

(Her voice trembles a little near the end of her words, and she caps it off with a smile. It isn't confident or elegant like how she normally is. On the contrary, she seems to be laughing at herself.)（说到后面，她的声音已然有些颤抖，却依然露出了一个笑容，并不像往日那样自信优雅，反而带有一些自嘲。）

GrozaAnd besides, it's taken this long for you to not treat me as just a colleague, Commander.更何况，指挥官好不容易，才可以不把我当成工作伙伴来对待。

GrozaSo I don't want to...我还不想这么快就……

(Groza and I have been through many dangerous situations together, and I know the location of every single wound and scar on her body. But I have never once been able to help her deal with the true source of her uneasiness.)（我和闪电共同经历过无数次的出生入死，所有伤口与疮疤，彼此早已十分熟知。但闪电的不安，我却始终无法真正地为她解决。）

(Still, I can soothe this worry, at the very least.)（不过，至少这样的担忧，我完全给得起保证。）

CommanderSurely you don't think our bond is that fragile, do you?我们之间没有那么脆弱吧？

(I squeeze Groza's hand again.)（我再次握紧了闪电的手。）

CommanderGroza, if you want it, I will help find the truth with you someday.闪电，只要你想的话，总有一天，我会帮你找到真相。

CommanderAnd if you don't want it, then I will help you keep your secret forever.如果你不想，那我也可以一直保护好你的秘密。

CommanderBut right now, I just want to put you at ease. At the very least, I can guarantee that all those things you hate and fear will not happen again.但现在我只希望你能够安心，至少，我可以保证你所厌恶的那些事情，绝不会发生第二次。

Twilight Rondo 4 暮夜圆舞曲4

(The time now is 3:00 a.m. Usually, even Dolls would be asleep at a time like this.)（时间是凌晨三点钟，一般来说，即便是人形，在这个时候也都进入休眠了。）

CommanderAnd I've only just finished today's work...而我却刚结束今天的工作……

???Looks like I'll be hearing rumors about you soon, Commander.看来过不了多久，我就能够听到关于指挥官的深夜传说了。

(I don't even need to guess who it is; there's only one Doll who would respond to me in this place and at this time.)（这个时间，这个地点，能够在这里回应我的人形，不用猜我也知道是谁。）

CommanderToday is an exception. As a human, there's no way I'd be able to work this late every night.今天只是意外，作为一名人类，如果每晚都工作到这个时间，我可受不了。

GrozaOh? So you were working, then? And here I thought you came all this way just to see me.哦？原来真的在工作啊，我还以为指挥官是特地来找我的呢。

CommanderIt's alright for you to think of it that way. After all, however we came to it, the end result is the same.你这么想也没关系，就结果来说，确实没什么区别。

(Groza's put more effort into setting things up tonight compared to before.)（和之前比起来，闪电今晚花了更多的心思在布置上。）

(Candleflames flicker in the lounge and scented candles fill the air with a thick fragrance. Groza places the gramophone's needle on the turntable's record, and a waltz plays once again.)（烛光在休息区摇曳着，香薰带来了一丝质感醇厚的芳香。闪电拨动唱片机的唱针，圆舞曲的乐声再次传来。）

GrozaWell, if you didn't come here to see me, then why did you wear the clothes I made just for you, Commander?如果不是来找我的话，怎么会特地穿着我为指挥官定制的服装？

CommanderWell, you delivered them to my room earlier today, and I thought I should at least try them out and see if they fit. Plus, it was to make up for what happened last time.因为白天你把衣服送到了我的指挥室，我想我至少应该试穿一下，才能知道它是否合身。也算是弥补了上次的遗憾。

CommanderOr... were you hoping that I would interpret what you did as an invitation of some kind?或者，你希望我把你的行为理解为一种邀请？

GrozaHehe... Oh, Commander, you're playing dumb as always, even though you know exactly what I have in mind...哼哼……指挥官还真是一直在装傻呢，明明什么都知道。

(Groza doesn't directly answer my question. Instead, she slowly approaches me and extends her hand in invitation once again.)（闪电没有回答我的问题，只是缓步靠近，然后再次伸出了手邀请我。）

GrozaIt fits you very well, Commander. We're a perfect match, just like I expected.指挥官穿上非常合身。和我的预期一样，我们看上去很般配。

GrozaIt makes me think that it'll be a terrible waste if we don't dance at least once tonight.让我觉得如果我们今晚不能跳支舞的话，会非常可惜。

(I've rarely seen Groza's eyes declaring her intentions as openly as they're doing now. There is a hint of provocation in them, as well as a glimmer of anticipation.)（我很少见到闪电这样直白的眼神，带有一丝挑衅，又闪烁着期待的光芒。）

CommanderIf I refused again, you'd probably call me insensitive.这次再拒绝的话，恐怕你又要说我不解风情了。

GrozaHow about this... let me guide you through the parts you don't know, Commander?不会的地方，就让我来引导指挥官，怎么样？

CommanderWell, since you're offering...都已经说到这个地步了……

(I suddenly recall Groza's unhappy face from the Green Zone, and it overlaps with her expectant look now.)（闪电在绿区时，那张有些不满的脸再次出现在我的脑海里，和眼前这张充满期待的脸逐渐重合。）

(Yes, that's right. We've been with each other for so long. I know every single one of her thoughts and her worries, what makes her bold and brave, what makes her timid and weak, her kindness, her gentleness, and her most precious feelings.)（是啊，这么多年的陪伴，她的思虑与顾忌，她的大胆与骄傲，她的不安与脆弱，她的温柔与体贴，还有她珍贵的心意，明明全部都在我的脑海里。）

(She's never asked for much, so why should I disappoint her now?)（她想要的从来都不多，而我又何必让她难过。）

(I place my hand over Groza's, then take it into mine and pull her over to me.)（我将手覆盖在闪电的手上，然后反握住她的手，将她拉到我的身前。）

CommanderIt seems I have no choice but to agree.我除了答应之外，似乎没有别的选择了。

CommanderShall we begin now?现在就开始可以吗？

Groza...Oh Commander, you've learned to ask questions whose answers are self-evident. You should know I hate people who beat around the bush, no?……指挥官也学会明知故问了。你应该知道我讨厌拐弯抹角的人吧？

(Perhaps it's because we're so close together, but Groza turns away slightly—a very rare gesture on her part—and stiffly begins the first step of the dance.)（或许是距离过近的原因，闪电少见地将脸别了过去，有些僵硬地迈出了第一步。）

(And that is how we begin the first dance. It's definitely not elegant, but Groza and I lose ourselves in the atmosphere, going round and round, orbiting each other.)（第一支舞以这样的方式开始，实在算不上优雅，但我和闪电却都沉浸在了眼前的氛围中，就这样一圈又一圈地旋转着。）

Groza...Commander, you're dancing very well right now, aren't you?……指挥官，你这不是跳得很好吗？

(Groza teases me in a tone of mild annoyance.)（闪电有些不满地调侃着我。）

CommanderOnly because the mood and the music are good, no?大概是因为现在气氛不错，音乐正好？

GrozaAlthough I don't think there's any connection between the two of them, I'm curious about something: how do you view me right now?虽然我不觉得这两者之间有什么关系，不过我很好奇，指挥官现在所看到的我，是什么样子呢？

(Groza is lovely as she whirls in time with the music, but I know she isn't saying that to fish for compliments.)（在音乐中旋转的闪电十分美丽，但我想，她并非是因为想得到夸奖才这么说。）

CommanderYou look just like the Groza I know.就是我所认识的闪电的样子。

CommanderBut... I don't think you're just looking for praise, right?不过，你应该不是单纯地想得到夸奖才这么问吧？

GrozaCommander... I'm sure you know, but... there are gaps in my neural cloud due to various circumstances.指挥官……应该知道吧，我的心智，因为一些事情……产生了缺陷。

GrozaI am constantly haunted by the sense of loss and uneasiness caused by the specters of an unknown past and an unknown failure.未知的过去，未知的失败，这一切所带来的残缺感和不安感始终都缠绕着我。

GrozaAnd yet, you told me... that this doesn't change anything between us.但是，指挥官却说了……我们之间并不会因为这些而改变。

CommanderOf course not.我知道。

CommanderStill, the past will follow you, even if by murky impressions.不过，即便只有模糊的印象，过去仍旧会以其他方式陪伴着你。

CommanderEr, of course, that isn't always a good thing. You know, like in the Green Zone last time.呃，当然，那并不总是良性的陪伴，就像上次在绿区时一样。

(I'm not sure if mentioning that will ruin Groza's mood, but from her relieved smile, it seems like she's trying to come to terms with those missing memories.)（我不确定提到那件事是否会让闪电再次产生不好的情绪，但从她释然的笑容来看，她正在尝试与这些残缺的回忆和解。）

GrozaI know that none of us can escape our pasts, not me... nor you, Commander.我明白，谁都没办法逃避自己的过去，或许对于指挥官来说也是一样的。

Commander...Let's not bring that stuff up now.……我不是很想在这个时候提我的事。

GrozaSomeday, I will face my past, and then everything will be settled once and for all.总有一天我会和自己的过去相遇，到那时才是了结的时候。

CommanderAnd then what?了结之后呢？

GrozaThat depends on how things turn out.那要视结果而定。

GrozaHowever, I am certain of one thing—no matter how things turn out, all I need is to be by your side, Commander.不过，我只要能在指挥官身边就够了，无论结果如何，这一点都不会改变。

GrozaThat's all I want to say... Please believe me, Commander.我要说的只有这些……请指挥官一定要相信这一点。

CommanderI have always believed in you.我一直都很信任你。

(As our conversation trails off, the waltz slowly winds down.)（随着我们闲谈逐渐结束，舞曲也渐渐到了尾声。）

GrozaThen may I hope for something more?那我可以有更加贪心的愿望吗？

(The song ends, and so does the dance. Groza arches backward, and I obligingly support her with an arm around her waist.)（一曲终了，这支舞也到了结束的时刻，闪电随着最后的节拍利落向后斜倾，我也轻轻扶住她的腰。）

CommanderSuch as?比如？

Groza(In the next moment, Groza—who ought to have straightened up and bowed to me—suddenly reaches up and places a hand on my cheek. Then, she plants a gentle yet passionate kiss on my cheek with lightning speed.)（下一刻，本应结束起身行礼的闪电，猝不及防地将手抚上我的右脸，随后，一个轻柔又热情的吻，飞快地掠过了我的左脸颊。）

GrozaSuch as this.比如这样。

(Despite the fact that she is only asking for permission after the fact, I can't find it in myself to rebuke her.)（明明是先斩后奏，但我却并不想因此而责备她。）

CommanderAnd was that caused by the mood too? Did you end up getting swept away by it?这也是因为气氛不错吗？兴致所至？

GrozaTo be precise, I took advantage of you being carried away by things to launch a sneak attack on you, Commander. Carpe diem, as they say. Or carpe nocta, as it were.确切地说，是趁指挥官兴致不错才进行的偷袭，我只是抓住机会而已。

GrozaSo... apart from work, would you mind indulging in more... romantic endeavors with me?所以，除了工作以外，偶尔也和我做一些更有情调的事情吧？

(Groza's smile has always been confident and proud, but right now there is a flush of pink on her cheeks.)（闪电的笑容总是自信又骄傲的，但现在的她，脸颊上也出现了一抹不易察觉的绯红。）

CommanderAre you drunk?你醉了吗？

GrozaUnfortunately, I do not get drunk. You've always gotten drunk before me, haven't you, my Commander?很遗憾，我是不会醉的呢。一直以来，都是指挥官醉得更快一些吧？

CommanderWhat happened last time was an accident. Like I said, I'm not good at all-nighters.上次是个意外，我得说，那只是因为我不擅长熬夜。

CommanderStill, things won't end as simply as they did last time. Shall we continue?今天可不会像上次一样简单了，还要继续吗？

GrozaCommander, have you forgotten? In Griffin, they called me the "Night Queen".指挥官，你忘了吗，我最擅长的就是夜间行动。

(She has a teasing look in her eyes as she tightens her grip on my hand.)（闪电挑衅地看向我，反握住我的手。）

GrozaWe have a long night ahead of us, and many, many things that we must do...夜晚还很长，我们还有很多要做的事……

GrozaAnd I won't admit defeat until the dawn comes.直到天亮之前，我都不会认输的。

(Just then, the next song begins to play—)（下一首舞曲就在这时恰好响起——）

Covenant 铭契

GrozaThank you, Commander... I needed that.谢谢……指挥官，我一直在等这一刻。

GrozaSurely you already knew, right? There's no way I could leave you, even without this ceremony.其实指挥官知道的吧？即便没有这个仪式，我也早就无法离开你了。

GrozaYet, you've still given me that honor. Does that mean you bear the same feelings as me? Hehe...但你还是给了我这份荣耀，这是否说明，指挥官也和我怀有一样的心情呢？呵呵……

GrozaMhm, let's continue standing by each other's side in the days to come, Commander.嗯，接下来的日子，就让我们继续并肩作战吧，指挥官。

Hazy Evening 微醺夜色

GrozaCommander, you've gotten my gift, haven't you?指挥官，礼盒应该已经收到了吧？

Commander...Wine again? I appreciate it, but I can't drink that much.……又送红酒给我？再怎么说，我也喝不了那么多吧。

GrozaThat way, you'll have a reason and opportunity to invite me to taste it with you. The last time was quite fun, wasn't it?这样指挥官就有机会邀请我一起品尝了，之前不是挺愉快的嘛。

GrozaI'm sure you don't need me to remind you, but today's mission was a great success.要我提醒你一下吗，指挥官，今天可是大获全胜呢。

GrozaSo, would you like to celebrate with me tonight?晚上，要不要和我一起庆祝一下？

CommanderWe've only just knocked off, but our ever-reliable Leader Groza is already thinking about how to spend her night already. Aren't you afraid one of the Dolls will come in to give you a report?工作才刚结束，向来稳重的闪电队长就开始考虑晚上怎么度过了。不怕待会还有人形来找你汇报工作吗？

GrozaDoes that even matter? Right now, we're the only two here. You should be used to that by now.那有什么关系，现在这里只有我们两个，指挥官也该习惯了吧。

GrozaOr... are you still feeling shy about that, even now?还是说，指挥官到了现在还会为此不好意思？

CommanderI'm just worried that this "celebration" might end up lasting all night long by accident.我只是担心，所谓的“庆祝一下”，恐怕一不留神就又是通宵了吧？

GrozaYou never complained when we watched the sunrise together, though.之前一起观赏日出时，指挥官可没有抱怨呢。

GrozaStill, there's no need to worry. I've already checked—there aren't any pending commissions, so I'm sure it'll be alright for you to go to bed a little later tonight.不过请放心，我确认过了，明天没有委托，所以，指挥官稍微晚一些休息，应该也没关系。

CommanderGiven your habits, I doubt it'll just be "a little later"...你的作息，可不只是稍晚一些而已啊……

GrozaOf course, if you have other plans in mind, then please, feel free to use my gift. I don't mind celebrating by myself, like I used to in the past.当然，指挥官如果有其他的安排，也请尽情使用我的礼物。我不介意独自庆祝，就像我过去一直做的那样。

GrozaHowever, I would still like to meet you afterwards, Commander. Then, I will give you another present... One that, I am sure, will surely satisfy you...只不过，我还是希望能够与指挥官相见。到那时，我会为指挥官送上另一份礼品……我相信，那不会让你失望的。

Section 1 第一节

MaylingOh, thanks for your hard work, Leader!啊、队长辛苦了！

CommanderIs the mission accomplished?任务完成？

GrozaAll done. The object has been delivered, and the outstanding sum will be transferred at the agreed time.完成。物品已经送达，剩余款项对方会按时交付。

CommanderWhere are Krolik and the others?克罗丽科她们呢？

GrozaTheir frames took a bit of a beating because of the Collapse storm in the combat zone, so they're now undergoing maintenance.受到刚才战斗区域中出现的坍塌风暴影响，素体都有一定损伤，目前正在检修仓接受维护。

CommanderSighhhhh...唉——

CommanderCompared to "maintenance", the phrase "outstanding sum"... sounds so much more pleasant to the ear.相对于“维护”这种词语，“剩余款项”……听起来可真是美妙。

MaylingUm, Commander, some of the essential maintenance parts still haven't been replenished since the last repair on the MCV... Shouldn't we take stock of them and place an order with B.R.I.E.F.?那、那个，指挥官，上次的基地车整修后，有些必备的维护零件还没有补充……需要现在整理一下，向B.R.I.E.F.下订单吗？

Commander—Mayling.——美玲。

MaylingAh... Huh?啊、呃？

CommanderDo you see what I'm holding in my hand?你看到我现在手里的是什么了吗？

MaylingHard... tack?压缩……饼干？

CommanderYes, hardtack. We've been living off this thing for a month—an entire month!是的，压缩饼干。 这种东西，我们已经连续吃了一个月——整整一个月！

CommanderShouldn't we be indulging in a spectacular feast to celebrate the completion of a mission?难道现在不应该有一顿美妙的大餐，用来庆祝任务的完成？

GrozaConsidering our current position... procuring culinary ingredients would be rather challenging, Commander.考虑到我们当前所在位置……购买食材相当困难，指挥官。

CommanderContact Poludnitsa...联系佩妮泽——

GrozaCommander.指挥官。

Commander...Some timely relaxation should... uh... be conducive to completing missions?……适当的放松，呃，应该有利于任务的完成？

GrozaI believe there's some dehydrated ingredients left in the storage compartment. A feast is out of the question, but a dinner for you, Mayling, and Helena should be manageable.仓库里应该还有一些剩余的脱水食材。 虽然大餐不太可能，但你、美玲，和海伦娜的一顿晚饭，还是能够解决的。

MaylingOh! Is Leader going to cook?!啊、晚饭是——是队长特制美食吗！

(The sliding door to the ops room suddenly opens, and Colphne strides in.)（指挥室的滑门突然打开，寇尔芙脚步轻快地走了进来。）

ColphneI heard that~人家听到了哟~

Groza...Colphne, the Commander just wants to give us a treat.……寇尔芙，指挥官只是想放松一下。

ColphneMhmm~ But wouldn't it be a bit too much work for Leader to prepare everyone's dinner~?嗯嗯~可如果要让队长负责晚餐，那是不是——太辛苦了一些呢~

MaylingLeader has just completed a mission and d-does deserve some rest... Uh, Commander? W-why don't you leave dinner to me...?队长刚刚完成任务，是、是需要休息一下……呃，不然，不然——指挥官，晚饭交给我……？

CommanderLeave it to you...? Mayling, if you serve the Commander that "tea" again, you'll have to take over as the Commander.交给你……？美玲，如果再来一杯像那个什么茶一样的东西，你就是下一任指挥官了。

ColphneThen...那么——

Colphne(Colphne flashes a familiar grin.)（寇尔芙露出了大家熟悉的微笑。）

ColphneWould you like to hear... my suggestion~?要不要，先听一下——人家的提议呢~？

Section 2 第二节

(The central hub, which was full of clutter just a while ago, has been quickly reorganized.)（原本堆满杂物的中枢区被简单地规整了一下。）

(The space in the middle has been emptied out. Two workbenches equipped with simple stoves and kitchenware now occupy opposite ends of the space.)（中间的区域空了出来，区域的左右两端摆上了两张工作台，上面摆放着简单的灶具和厨具。）

MaylingN-now... Let the second... Hm? Why is it the second?那、那么——第二届——诶？为什么是第二届？

ColphneOh... Who cares~?哎呀——别管那么多啦~

MaylingAnyway, let the second Elmo Cooking Contest begin~! The two contestants are, uh... Leader Groza and... and Krolik?总之、第二届“艾莫号”烹饪大赛开始！ 参赛双方是，呃……闪电队长和和、和克罗丽科？

KrolikHuh? Me? Why me?!哈？我？为什么？！

GrozaI don't think this suggestion reduces my workload in any way.我不觉得这个提议是在给我降低工作量。

KrolikHumph, I have zero interest in this.哼，我也没兴趣。

Nemesis...In the desert of time, reaching the end of nothingness...……于时间的荒漠之中，抵达虚无尽头……

Krolik—I'm not cut out for such intricate tasks, you say?! Should I peel your frame and carve it for some fancy food presentation, eh? Miss O-So-Intricate-Nemesis?!——我做不来精细的工作？要不要我帮你把素体削个皮再雕个花啊，精致的纳美西丝？

Nemesis...Solid boulders block the flow of water...……坚固的巨石，阻拦，水流四散……

KrolikHa! Then I'll show you I don't only talk a good game. Leader, lend me your kitchen tools! It's just cooking, yeah?! I'll make you eat your words!哈——那就让你看看，我是不是只会嘴硬。 队长，厨具借我！不就是做菜？我就让你那张讨厌的嘴说不出话！

Groza...Be careful with them, Krolik.……克罗丽科，小心使用。

ColphneFufu~ Looks like boooth contestants are happy to participate~ Now let's announce the prize for winning this contest—Mayling~?呼呼~看来双——方选手都没意见哟~ 继续公布给胜利者的奖励吧——美玲~

MaylingP-prize? Uh, the p-prize money will be paid out of the Commander's own pocket... The winner will also win—two bottles of very rare rice wine?!奖、奖励？ 那个、奖、奖金由指挥官的个人账户支付……还附带奖品——珍贵米酒两瓶？！

MaylingCom! Man! Der?! Didn't you say you'd pay me back for the wine you owed me?!指！挥！官！那不是说好之前欠下用来还给我的酒吗！？

CommanderDid I? Then we'll use these bottles for the prize for now, and I'll buy you two... no, three bottles later. I'm giving you an extra bottle, okay?是吗？那这次的先当奖励，我后面再买两瓶……不，三瓶，再额外多买一瓶赔给你吧？

MaylingAn extra bottle?! Th-then it can't be helped. I'll donate the wine as the prize this time.再额外多一瓶！？那，那就没办法了，这次的米酒就给大家当奖励了吧。

GrozaBut this is hardly a suitable prize. After all, other than the Commander and Mayling—这些奖励不太合适，毕竟，这里除了指挥官和美玲——

VepleyHeheh! ☆ Can you hear meeee?!嘿☆听得到吗——！

(Groza is interrupted by a loud noise from the speaker.)（闪电的话被扩音器中传出的巨大杂音打断。）

VepleyVepley will now perform a number—to kick off the cooking contest! Please sit back and enjoy Vepley's singing~☆下面，由维普蕾为大家带来——烹饪大赛开幕歌舞表演！ 请欣赏维普蕾的歌吧☆

GrozaVepley, don't wreck the MCV, and don't wake Helena.维普蕾，不要破坏基地车，也不要吵醒海伦娜。

CommanderHelena? Is she asleep already? At this hour?海伦娜？她已经睡了？这才几点？

ColphneHm~ So much stuff has happened lately, it has really taken a toll on her~唔~最近事情有点多哟，对她的身体负担很大耶~

CommanderYeah, she's had it rough. We'll wake her later and get her to eat something.嗯，辛苦她了。再等等去叫她起来吃饭。

VepleyEven without my amp, Vepley will not lose! ☆ You hear that, Krolik?! Don't hack the carrot with so much force! It's all in pieces now!就算失去了扩音器，维普蕾、不会认输☆啊克罗丽科！不要那么用力砍呀萝卜都碎掉了！

KrolikIt's meant to be in pieces!我本来就打算切碎的！

MaylingUh, guys... Guys, chill...呃、大家……大家别激动……

MaylingHow... did things turn out this way...?事情……怎么会变成这样呢……

CommanderColphne's idea has piqued everyone's interest, I suppose?因为寇尔芙的建议，突然让大家都提起兴趣了吧？

ColphneI simply made a reasonable suggestion based on the Commander's needs~ Cooking, dinner, relaxation—人家只是根据指挥官的需求提出合理的建议耶~ 料理、晚饭、轻松一下——

ColphnePut them together, and you get a cooking contest~结合起来，当然就是烹饪大赛哟~

MaylingB-but... Krolik looks like... she's totally fuming...但、但是……克罗丽科的表情……完全是在生气吧……

GrozaI just hope there'll be SOMETHING left of the kitchenware and the food reserves on the MCV after this.希望结束后，我的厨具和基地车的食品储备都能够有剩余。

(Colphne saunters from Krolik's workbench over to Groza's.)（寇尔芙从克罗丽科的工作台，晃到闪电的工作台。）

(Seeing the stark contrast between the chaos on one side and the orderliness on the other, she shakes her head.)（看到一边手忙脚乱、一边有条不紊的鲜明对比，她晃了晃脑袋。）

ColphneSighhh... It looks pretty obvious how the contest is gonna go~唉—— 这么看——比赛根本毫无悬念嘛~

ColphneI think... Krolik could use some help~?人家觉得，克罗丽科还——是需要一个帮手哟~？

CommanderAh...啊……

ColphneI recommend Krolik's best buddy, Nemesis~ That should even things out a bit~人家推荐克罗丽科的最佳搭档，纳美西丝哟~ 这样应该——会轻松不少吧~

KrolikColphne, don't go pushing the envelop!寇尔芙，你不要得寸进尺！

ColphneBut I think this would be a fantastic opportunity~ For rapidly building some teeeeeamwork between the two of you, don't you agree, Leader~?人家认为这是一个非常好的机会耶~ 能够非常快速地——提升作战配合效率哟，是不是呀，队长~？

(Groza has just put on her apron and is in the middle of tying up her long hair. She pulls some of her loose hairs out from under the neck strap of the apron and smooths them down.)（闪电刚系好围裙，此刻正束起长发，并将松散的碎发从围裙的绑带中拉出来整理好。）

(Hearing Colphne say her name, she turns to face the other workbench.)（听到寇尔芙呼唤自己的声音，她扭头望向两人那边。）

GrozaSome level of coordination is necessary when working as a team. Why don't you two take this opportunity to build up some rapport?适当的配合对团队来说是必要的，趁此机会提升一下协作能力，如何？

Krolik...Tsk.……啧。

Nemesis...Complex acorns, lost in the mist...……繁杂的橡实，错失于迷雾之中……

KrolikHumph, I'm clumsy, eh? Then you do it. But you'd better not slow me down.哼，我笨手笨脚？那你来做，但先说好，别拖我后腿。

(Mayling sudden raises her hand in the center of the empty space.)（空地中央的美玲突然举起了手。）

MaylingU-um...!那、那个！

(Her unexpected interjection interrupts the two Dolls' argument.)（她出人意料的声音打断了两人的争吵。）

MaylingI-I think—我、我想——

Section 3 第三节

MaylingL-Leader, it's 150°C! What-what do I p-put next...?队、队长，150摄氏度了！接下来、是要放、放什么来着……？

GrozaRed onions. They're on the second shelf all the way to the right, Mayling.红洋葱，第二排最右边，美玲。

(Mayling trips as she makes her way to the vegetable storage area and is only saved from falling on her face by Vepley.)（在前往蔬菜储存区的路上，美玲被自己的脚绊了一个趔趄，被维普蕾扶了一下才没有摔倒。）

VepleyWhoa— Mayling, calm down! ☆ Vepley is cheering for you!呜哇——美玲、不要紧张☆ 维普蕾、帮你加油！

MaylingS-sorry, Vepley! Um, r-r-red onions... Th-this one?对、对不起维普蕾！ 那个、红红红红洋葱——是、是这个吗？

(Seeing the red onion in Mayling's hand, Groza freezes for a brief second—)（看到美玲拿起的红洋葱，闪电短暂地停滞了一瞬——）

Groza...On second thought, please bring me the green pepper next to the red onions.……不需要那个了，请把旁边的青椒拿过来吧。

MaylingOh, g-green pepper... Is it th-th-this one?啊，青、青椒是这这这这个吧——

GrozaThat's right.没错。

(Mayling stumbles from the shelves back to the workbench.)（美玲又跌跌撞撞地从架子边上返回工作台。）

GrozaNow we need to flavor the sauce. Add a spoonful of salt, half a spoonful of black pepper, and a pinch of ground cinnamon, in that order.接下来给酱汁调味，依次加入一勺盐、半勺胡椒、少许肉桂粉。

MaylingUh, how much is a pinch, Leader...? And w-w-which one is the ground cinnamon?呃、少许是多少队长—— 还有肉肉肉桂粉是哪个呃？

GrozaThe second jar on your left. Relax, Mayling.你左手边第二个瓶子，放松点，美玲。

MaylingOkay, Leader! S-s-s-s-second jar—好的队长第二二二二个瓶子——

GrozaHold on, Mayling! That's the white pepper!等一下美玲！那是白胡椒！

MaylingEeeek! Huhhh?!噫——哎哎哎？！

(The panicking Mayling wants to pull her hand back, but she loses grip on the spice jar she is holding.)（紧张之下的美玲，想要把拿着调料瓶的手收回，却没能抓稳瓶子。）

ColphneWow~ The ingredient that just went into the dish on Leader's side was... white pepper? Was that white pepper? That was almost half the jar? That's gonna have quiiiiite a kick, Commander~哇哦~现在，队长这一方向菜品里加入了——白胡椒？是白胡椒吗？大概放了小半瓶？ 这下味道会很——刺激了呢，指挥官~

Commander...I look forward to it.……我很期待。

MaylingUgh... I-I really... shouldn't have tried to help...呜呃、果、果然……不应该帮忙……

GrozaMayling, put this into the bin and wash the saucepan. We'll start again. There's still time.美玲，材料倒掉，把锅洗一下。 我们重新做，时间来得及。

Mayling...Huh? Leader?……哎？队长？

(Mayling turns around and looks at Groza, who just patted her lightly on the shoulder, with teary eyes.)（美玲回头，噙着眼泪看向刚拍了拍自己肩膀的闪电。）

GrozaDon't you want to win back your rice wine? We still stand a chance.你想把刚才的酒赢回来吧？我们还有机会。

Mayling...(Sobs) ...Even though the Commander promised me an extra bottle, the best rice wine is still the rice wine that I can drink right away...…………呜……虽然指挥官说会多给一瓶，但果然还是马上能喝到的米酒才是最好的啊……

(Mayling wipes away her tears forcefully.)（美玲恶狠狠地抹了一把眼泪。）

MaylingI'll do my best! Leader!我会加油的！队长！

ColphneThat's exaaaactly what I love about Leader~ I see there's nooooo need to worry about this side at all~ Now let's all turn our attention to the other side~人家——就是最喜欢这样的队长哟~ 看来，这边完——全不需要担心呢~那么请各位观众来关注另一边——

ColphneHuh...? What did Nemesis just put into the pot?咦——？ 纳美西丝在往锅里放什么呀？

Nemesis...Dark seeds, filling the cracks of the void, wailing in vain...……暗色的种子，填满虚空的缝隙，徒然哀号……

KrolikGhost pepper? What's that? Didn't I tell you to let me know before you put in any seasoning?!魔鬼椒？那是什么——都说了放调料之前要先告诉我啊？！

Commander—Ghost pepper? Who bought that? Was it meant for me?——魔鬼椒？这是谁买的？是要给我吃？

Nemesis...The wandering stars appear, unforeseen...…………漂泊的星辰显露，不曾预见……

KrolikWhat do you mean I wouldn't know how to make this?! Go on then! Tell me how you'd go about this, O Great Culinary Master?!什么叫反正我也不会做啊？！那你倒是说说怎么做？！

(Groza wedges herself in between the arguing Dolls and addresses Krolik.)（分开吵架的两人，闪电来到克罗丽科身边。）

GrozaHere, Krolik, takes this.克罗丽科，这个给你。

KrolikUh... Huh?啊、啊？

GrozaIt's my usual recipe. Just follow the instructions.我常用的菜谱，照着做。

KrolikOh, cool. Great. Let me see... It's so long?!啊、哦，好。 我看看——这么长？！

Nemesis...…………

VepleyHuh? Huh? Is that really okay, Leader? You're giving your recipe to your rival just like that?哎？哎？没关系吗，队长？送菜谱给对手——

GrozaWe're only rivals if we start on the same starting line.在同一起点，才能被称为对手。

VepleyWow! ☆ That's so cool, Leader!哇☆队长、超帅气！

Section 4 第四节

(I sit behind the table with two dishes in front of me.)（我坐在桌子后，面前的桌子上摆放着两组菜品。）

(After a long wait in hunger, both dishes look very enticing.)（在漫长等待后的饥饿驱使下，眼前的两道菜都充满诱惑。）

(But the winner has been decided—)（但胜负已分——）

(At the workbench to my left, Krolik and Nemesis are each holding a bottle of rice wine as their prize.)（我左侧的工作台后，克罗丽科和纳美西丝各拿着一瓶作为奖品的米酒。）

MaylingUh... aaaah...啊、啊……

MaylingKrolik, you... should slow down...克罗丽科你……慢点喝……

KrolikGlug-glug-glug-glug...吨吨吨吨——

KrolikPffwa! Burp. This is supposed to be a premium rice wine? It didn't taste anything special.噗哈——嗝。高级米酒？这奖品没什么特别啊。

(Krolik picks up the cooking wine that Nemesis has placed on the workbench and takes a swig from it.)（克罗丽科又拿起纳美西丝放在工作台上的料酒，仰头灌了一口。)

KrolikAren't they exactly the same?! "Only cooking wine can be used in cooking" my ass... You were lying your ass off, Nemesis!这不是没区别吗？！说什么，料理中只能使用料酒……纳美西丝果然是在骗我！

Nemesis...Roaring, howling, breaking... The huge waves wrestle with the storm...……喧腾、呼啸、碎裂……搏击风暴的巨浪……

KrolikHumph, why would a Doll drink so much? You're the one with a neural malfunction. Mayling, take the rest of the wine. It's not really my thing.哼，人形怎么会喝多？我看你才是心智故障。 美玲，剩下的还是留给你吧，果然我不适合喝这玩意。

MaylingOh... okay. Thank you, Krolik...哦……哦，谢谢你克罗丽科……

GrozaSorry, Mayling. We didn't succeed.抱歉，美玲。刚才没能成功。

MaylingN-no, Leader! It was me... (Sobs) I mixed up the spices again... (Sobs) It was all... my fault...不、不、队长！ 是我、呜又搞错了调料……呜呜……都呜呃、是我的错……

(Mayling clutches tightly at her clothes as she starts panicking again.)（美玲紧张起来，双手不自觉地抓紧胸前的衣服。）

GrozaNo, it was also... partially my fault.不，我也……并不是毫无失误。

(Groza gently pries Mayling's vice-like fingers off her crumpled clothes and smooths down the wrinkles in a comforting gesture.)（安抚着对方，闪电轻缓地将美玲的手从皱巴巴的衣服上拿起来，抚平她衣服上的皱痕。）

(Nemesis walks up to Mayling wordlessly and shoves her bottle of rice wine into her hands.)（纳美西丝无声无息地来到美玲身边，把自己获得的米酒塞进她怀中。）

Mayling...Huh? What?!……哎、哎？！

Nemesis...Blurred boundaries... Stop, pause, and look up at the ancient woods...……界限模糊……停留，驻足，仰望古老树林……

MaylingUh, um... Pardon?呃、那个——什么？

KrolikOh, Nemesis says she has no interest in alcohol.哦，纳美西丝说，她对酒精没兴趣。

MaylingOh, so... I can keep this...? (Sniffles)啊、这……可以收下吗……呜呜……

KrolikOh, uh...!啊、呃……！

(Krolik fidgets with her hair ornament sheepishly.)（克罗丽科不好意思地摸了摸头上的装饰。）

KrolikAh, you know, sorry for taking a large mouthful out of that. I'll... I'll buy you a new bottle next time I get paid.啊、那个，不好意思啊，我刚才喝了一大口，下次——下次发工资了，给你买一瓶新的。

MaylingHuh? Don't worry, I don't mind—呃？没关系我不介意的——

GrozaActually, what if the Commander also buys you a new bottle?不如由指挥官再额外补一瓶如何？

CommanderThis picked beans with green pepper is pretty delicious. Come and try this, Mayling.这个腌豆配青椒挺好吃，美玲来尝尝看。

MaylingUh, what?呃、哎？

ColphneHm... You WILL approve this special expense, won't you, Commander? For buying rice wine, you know~?嗯——指挥官会批准特别经费吧？买酒的经费——哟~？

Commander...Fine. I knew it'd on me one way or another.……行行，我就知道最后会落到我头上来。

KrolikHuh? No, I would buy her a bottle whether you chip in or not.啊？没事，你补不补我都会再买一瓶。

ColphneKrolik, why are you so nice to Mayling?克罗丽科，对美玲这么好呀？

KrolikHuh? Of course I'm nice to Mayling. She's always helping me with maintenance. What's wrong with wanting to repay the favor?啊？这是当然的事吧。美玲总帮我做维护，我想回个礼有啥问题？

ColphneYou're right, there's nothing wrong with that. But I think Leader Groza here also deserves some praise~ She gave up the chance of winning for the sake of the team, you know?是这样没错啦，但人家，还是想夸一下闪电队长呢~ 可以做到为了团队，放弃胜利哟？

VepleyHm? Vepley doesn't get it?唔唔，维普蕾、听不懂？

ColphneYou see... Leader used the wrong ingredient on purpose~是这样的——队长，有一种原料，故意用错了~

Groza...Hm, it was indeed my mistake.……嗯，确实是我的失误。

CommanderGroza also makes mistakes?闪电也会失误？

(A loud hiccup suddenly interrupts the conversation.)（旁边突如其来地传来一阵响亮的酒嗝。）

MaylingHic! Oof, that was good! Drinks! Yay! Working overtime! Noooo!嗝——呜、呜、好喝！喝酒！好耶！加班！不好耶！

Commander...Mayling, take it slow.……美玲，慢点喝。

MaylingBoohooooooo! I don't wanna work overtime! NO OVERTIME!呜呜呜呜呜不想加班——不想加班！

Section 5 第五节

(There is no trace of the liveliness during the day left in the room now that it is night. Under the slightly dim lights, Groza cleans up the mess left by the crew on her own.)（夜晚的房间，已经感受不到白天的热闹气氛。略显昏暗的灯光下，闪电独自一人收拾着被众人弄乱的场地。）

Groza...……

(Standing quietly in front of the workbench, she studies the dish she has made earlier.)（闪电安静地站在工作台前，看着自己做的菜品。）

(A familiar set of footsteps pulls her out of her daze, and she resumes her cleaning.)（耳边传来的熟悉脚步声让她回过神，她开始继续手上的动作。）

GrozaGood evening, Commander. It's pretty late already. Still walking off your dinner?晚上好，指挥官。已经这个时间了，还在饭后散步吗？

CommanderMy dinner got gobbled up by Mayling because she needed something to wash down with the booze. I have nothing to walk off.我的饭菜可都被美玲当下酒菜吃掉了，哪还需要散步消食。

(I watch Groza sweep all the food waste expertly into the waste processor.)（我看着闪电利落地将厨余垃圾倒进垃圾处理机。）

CommanderI saw the lights were on in here, so I thought I'd take a look.只是看到这里还亮着灯，过来看看情况。

GrozaJust taking a look?只是看看情况？

CommanderAnd check in on our precious Leader Groza, of course.当然还要关心一下重要的闪电队长。

GrozaI am operating within normal parameters, don't worry.闪电，运转正常，不用担心。

(I glance at the stain left by some dark-colored sauce on the waste processor.)（我瞥了一眼处理机，一些深色的酱汁残留在上面。）

CommanderCome to think of it, that dish that Krolik and Nemesis made today was very much your style.说起来，今天克罗丽科和纳美西丝做的菜，果然很有你的风格。

GrozaI'll take that as a compliment?我就把这当做是指挥官的夸奖？

CommanderHa, "A Brilliant Game of Russian Roulette". You can never tell if the next bite will give you heaven or hell.哈、“光鲜亮丽的俄罗斯轮盘赌”。 很难猜到下一口是天堂还是地狱。

GrozaThank you kindly. Still, surely you didn't wager the Russian Roulette dish to be my work during the blind test and deliberately chose the other dish so that I wouldn't win the prize?非常感谢。不过指挥官应该不会是在盲眼测试中，把那盘俄罗斯轮盘赌当成我的作品，故意放水，导致我没拿到奖品？

CommanderYou know, I was actually planning to choose your dish so that you would win... Just kidding. We've known each other for far too long.是啊，我本来是想放水让闪电队长赢的——开个玩笑，我们可不是第一天认识了。

CommanderAnd I knew Leader Groza wouldn't throw the game deliberately.队长，自然也不会故意放水输掉比赛。

GrozaThat's just like you, Commander. You know me well.不愧是指挥官，很了解我。

CommanderBut you seemed to have used the wrong ingredient in the dish you made today?但今天你做的主菜，似乎用错了一种原料？

Groza...…………

(Groza does not answer. Her face seems blank for a brief moment.)（闪电没有回答，她的神情似乎有一瞬间的停滞。）

Commander—Groza?——闪电？

(I am puzzled by the abrupt pause in the conversation.)（突然断掉的对话，让我感到些许疑惑。）

GrozaSorry, what did you just say?对不起，刚刚在说什么？

CommanderI said, the dish you made today seemed to be missing an ingredient... Red onions, probably? You used green pepper instead?我是说，今天你做的主菜里，好像少了一种原料……大概是红洋葱？但你似乎错用了青椒？

Groza...Yes, I made the wrong call.……嗯，是我判断失误。

GrozaI thought... the taste of red onions would be too aggressive for this season.我认为……那种食材的味道太过刺激，不适合现在的季节。

CommanderI see.原来如此。

(Having finished the cleaning, Groza takes off her apron, folds it up, and places it on the table. She also unties her hair and tucks it behind her ears.)（闪电的清理工作告一段落，她将围裙解下，叠好放在桌面上。绑住的头发也已经松开，她捋了捋松软的发丝，拢在耳后。）

GrozaIt's getting late, Commander. You should get some rest. It's important that you preserve your strength. You don't get to go to bed early very often. I'll take the night watch, so please rest assured, Commander.夜深了，指挥官早点休息，充沛的精力是很重要的。 难得今天的日程安排指挥官可以不用熬夜，我会负责好夜间值班，请指挥官放心。

CommanderAlright... thanks for that. I'm sure I'll live a long and healthy life under your dutiful supervision. See you tomorrow, Groza.嗯——那就有劳你了。在队长的监督下，相信我会保持长久的健康。 明天见，闪电。

GrozaGoodnight, Commander.晚安，指挥官。

(I bid Groza farewell with a smile and leave the central hub.)（我与微笑着的闪电告别，离开了中枢区。）

(The room is once again silent. Still standing in front of the waste processor, Groza stares at the unwashed dishes.)（重新归于安静的房间中，仍然站在处理机前的闪电，注视着还未清洗的餐盘。）

(She dips her fingertip in some sauce and puts it into her mouth.)（她伸出手指，抹了一些汤汁放进嘴里。）

(Unsurprisingly, she does not register any tastes.)（毫不意外，她没有尝到任何味道。）

Groza...What... on earth...……我……究竟……

Groza...is happening to me...?……到底是……

Section 6 第六节

(One afternoon, while resting on the Elmo, Groza and I reminisce about the second cooking contest together...)（在艾莫号休息的某个下午，闪电又和我一起回忆起了艾莫号第二届烹饪大赛的事——）

Groza...It feels so nostalgic thinking about that night.……现在回想起那晚的烹饪大赛，还是很怀念呢。

GrozaWe had such a fun evening... with you and everyone else on the Elmo.和指挥官、还有艾莫号的大家一起……度过了很热闹的夜晚。

GrozaAnd you did a fantastic job as the adjudicator. You were blindfolded, but you could still accurately identify the creator of each dish.而且，作为裁判的指挥官也很出色。 明明蒙着眼睛，但还是精准地辨认出了菜品的烹饪者。

CommanderOf course. As if I could mistake my squad leader's cooking.当然，我怎么会忘记我的队长的手艺呢。

GrozaThen if you are to do another blind test, will you still be able to keep up the accurate guess?所以，如果再让指挥官参加一次盲眼测试，指挥官还能做出准确的判断吗？

CommanderAnother blind test?再来一次？

GrozaYes. But this time, instead of competing against someone else... I'll be competing against myself.嗯。不过，不是和其他人比赛，而是我……和我自己。

CommanderWhat brought this on?怎么想到要和自己比赛？

GrozaI want to... give you an even more satisfying gustatory experience.是因为……我想让指挥官尝到更满意的口味。

GrozaBack then at the cooking contest, I was planning to make my best dish to give you a good time.烹饪大赛那天，我本来想做自己的拿手菜，帮指挥官放松心情。

GrozaBut I didn't choose the suitable ingredients, and the dish didn't turn out well...可我并没能选择合适的原料，最后的成品就不够完美……

GrozaThinking about that always fills me with regret.想起这件事，总是觉得有些遗憾。

GrozaSo I've been working to improve my cooking lately. Not only have I learned new dishes, I've also made improvements to some of my old recipes.所以，最近，我一直在练习厨艺，不仅研究了新的菜谱，也对过去的一些菜谱做了改进。

GrozaThat dish I made at the contest, for example...比如之前比赛那晚的那道菜……

GrozaI readjusted the ingredients and switched out the ones with a particularly sharp taste. I also turned the dish into a stew to give it a softer texture.我重新调整了食材，替换了口味刺激的原料，还将烹饪方式改为炖煮，让它拥有了更为柔和的口感。

GrozaI'm feeling pretty confident about this dish. I believe it would make up for the disappointment I caused that night.我对这道新菜很有自信，相信它能弥补那一晚的遗憾。

GrozaHowever... I would need you to evaluate the taste. After all, the dish is ultimately created for you, Commander.但是……味道究竟如何，还是需要指挥官来品鉴—— 毕竟，这些菜最终都是为了指挥官而做。

GrozaSo if you have some free time tonight, would you like to try this improved dish?所以，如果指挥官今晚有空，可以来品尝一下改进后的菜怎么样吗？

GrozaI wonder if it will suit your taste with the modifications...我不是很确定，用改进后的制作方式做出来的菜，是不是更合指挥官的口味……

CommanderSure.好啊。

GrozaI'll make time for it.我会好好准备的。

GrozaIf... you do like it, that'd be great.如果……指挥官能喜欢改进后的味道，那就太好了。

GrozaBut I want to make it clear that I'm not bothered about the result of that contest.不过，我还是想要强调一下，我并不是在意那场比赛的输赢。

GrozaI just... loathe how that dish... left an unpleasant memory for you.只是，我觉得……那道菜……在指挥官心底，留下了不完美的回忆。

GrozaNot that it was the first time you've tasted my botched cooking.虽然，指挥官已经不止一次尝过我烹饪失败的作品。

GrozaBut I still hope that all my new dishes will give you lovely memories.可我还是希望，今后每次端出新的菜品时，都能让指挥官拥有美好的回忆。

GrozaBecause you... matter to me a great deal, Commander.因为，指挥官……对我来说，很重要。

GrozaMy cooking and all the effort I put into improving it only have meaning if you like it.只有指挥官喜欢，我的烹饪和改进才有意义。

GrozaBesides, I hope I will always remain the "perfect squad leader" in your eyes...而且，我也希望自己永远都是指挥官心中“完美的队长”……

GrozaSo would you accept one more request from me, Commander?所以，指挥官可以答应我一个额外的请求吗？

GrozaIf the dish is still not perfect this time, please give me your honest opinion.如果这次还是不够完美，请指挥官一定要坦诚地告诉我。

GrozaI look forward to receiving your critique.我很期待指挥官的建议。

CommanderAlright.好。

Snack Time 点心时间

GrozaCommander, you're just in time.指挥官，您来得正好。

GrozaI've been wanting to try some new snacks. What flavors do you prefer?我最近想尝试做些新点心，不知道指挥官更喜欢哪种口味？

I prefer sweets.我比较喜欢甜点。

I prefer savory snacks.我更喜欢咸味点心。

GrozaHm... Sweet desserts, then? I see.嗯……甜点吗？我明白了。

GrozaThen let's begin with almond cookies. I hear they have a very unique texture.那就从杏仁饼干着手做起好了，听说它的口感相当独特。

GrozaEarlier, you mentioned you preferred sweet flavors that weren't cloying. I will pay close attention to that.之前指挥官提到过喜欢甜而不腻的口味，我会特别注意这一点的。

GrozaHmm, salty snacks... I see.嗯，咸味点心……我懂了。

GrozaThe truth is, I've been learning to make pork floss rolls recently, and Mayling said they were once quite popular.其实我最近在学习制作肉松卷，美玲说这种点心也曾风靡一时呢。

GrozaAfter considering that too many might dry out your throat, I'll make sure to have some tea ready when serving them.考虑到咸味吃多了会口干，届时，我会为您备好清茶的。

Steadfast Backing 坚实的后盾

GrozaWelcome back, Commander.欢迎回来，指挥官。

GrozaWhile you were out, I finished the recent combat reports... Would you like to go over them?您不在的时间里，已将近期的作战报告整理完毕……是否需要立即查阅？

Sure, let's do it now.好的，就现在吧。

Let's take a break first.不如先休息一下。

GrozaAccording to the reports, there's been a marked improvement in our combat efficiency... especially when it comes to battlefield coordination.根据报告分析，我们的作战效率提升显著……特别是在协同作战方面有了很大进步。

GrozaThat proves your strategic deployments are very effective, Commander.指挥官，这证明您的战略部署非常出色。

GrozaBeing able to accompany someone as skilled as you has always been my dream.能够跟随在如此优秀的您身边，也是我一直以来、坚定不移的追求。

GrozaUnderstood. Personal health is every bit as important as operational efficiency, and I've seen how hard you work firsthand.了解。效率和健康同样重要，指挥官的辛勤付出我也都看在眼里。

GrozaTherefore... You can leave the rest of the work to me. Please lay down all your burdens and rest.所以……剩下的工作全部交给我。就请您卸下所有的疲惫，安心休息吧。

Section 3 第三节

GrozaHm? Your presence is welcome. Standing by for orders, Commander.嗯？欢迎打扰。那么，悉听遵命，指挥官。

GrozaWe haven't finished working through today's schedule yet. Would you like to go through it now, Commander?今天的日程还没有完成。需要现在查阅一下吗，指挥官？

Activity Scene 1 活动剧情1

GrozaGroza: Commander, the synchronization is complete. Tonight, my voice shall become your shield.闪电：指挥官，同调已经完成，今夜，让我的声音成为你的防线。

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。

GrozaYou wanted to speak to me, Commander? Is something the matter?怎么了？指挥官，是有什么话想对我说吗？

About Pets关于宠物

About Cooking关于烹饪

About All-nighters关于熬夜

About Entertainment关于娱乐

About a Certain Parcel关于包裹

About Team Members关于队员

CommanderIf you could raise a pet, which one would you pick?如果要养宠物的话，闪电会选择哪一种？

GrozaHm... I think I'd go with a kitten. A puppy would be nice too, but then I'd have to make time to walk it every day.嗯……应该是小猫吧。虽然小狗也不错，但需要每天抽出时间陪它一起运动。

GrozaI guess a kitten would be better for me after all. I'd be able to stroke it during my free time and relax a little too.果然还是小猫更适合我一些。工作之余还能摸摸它，顺便放松一下。

CommanderI feel the same way, Groza.闪电和我想的一样呢。

CommanderGroza, what do you enjoy most about cooking?闪电认为烹饪里最大的乐趣是什么？

GrozaFor me, it comes from coming up with new ways to combine ingredients and enjoying the changes which take place during the actual cooking process.对我来说，在于创新组合食材，以及在烹饪中欣赏变化的过程。

GrozaThe changes in color, fragrance and texture in particular are a treat for the senses.尤其是食材发生的色彩、香气、质地上的改变，这种感官享受太美妙了。

GrozaAnd of course... the most important part is having my dishes be met with your approval, Commander.当然，最重要的是……能在品尝环节得到指挥官的称赞。

CommanderWere you pulling another all-nighter last night, Groza?闪电昨天是不是又熬夜了？

GrozaNot at all, Commander. Why do you ask?没有啊，指挥官，为什么突然这么问？

CommanderWell, I saw that the mission plans for next week were finished ahead of time and I thought you'd been working through the night again.我看到下个周期的任务计划书提前完成，还以为闪电又通宵加班了。

GrozaCommander, have you forgotten? You taught me that taking appropriate breaks is a way to improve work efficiency.您忘了，是您教会我，适当休息也是提升效率的手段之一呢。

CommanderGroza, what are your thoughts on that superhero movie that came out recently?闪电怎么评价最近流行的那部超人气电影呢？

GrozaI'm sorry, Commander, I haven't seen it yet.抱歉，指挥官，我还没来得及看。

CommanderOh, you're not a fan of pop culture?说起来，闪电是不喜欢流行娱乐吗？

GrozaWell, I wouldn't say I'm opposed to it, but I'd rather dance or read than watch a movie.嗯……倒也不排斥，只是比起电影，我还是更喜欢舞蹈、阅读这一类。

CommanderThere's a parcel with no name on it in the postal room. It contains a vinyl record; is it yours, Groza?交易室里收到了一个没有署名的包裹，里面装着黑胶唱片，是闪电的东西吗？

GrozaOh, thank goodness! I thought it had gotten lost in transit. But how did you know it was mine, Commander?太好了，我还以为丢包了。指挥官是怎么猜到包裹是我的呢？

CommanderWell, it had exquisite packaging, and it definitely fit your tastes.这么优雅精致的包装，很符合闪电你一贯的品味。

GrozaAh... Well, would you like to come listen to it with me in my room, Commander? I have the feeling you'll enjoy both the item in the package and the record within it.那……指挥官要不要来我房间里一起听唱片呢？不只是包装，我想内容您也应该会喜欢的。

CommanderHas work been going well recently?近期的工作还顺利吗？

GrozaIt's all been going smoothly, especially now that I have Colphne helping me out. I've learned a lot of things from her too.一切顺利。特别在有了寇尔芙的协助之后，我从她身上也学到了很多东西。

CommanderThat's good to hear. I take it you're also able to coordinate better with Krolik and Nemesis too?那就好，想必现在对于克罗丽科和纳美西丝的协调也更加游刃有余了吧？

GrozaI'm definitely more confident in doing so. Please look forward to Squad Groza's performance on the battlefield.我的确更有信心了一些。闪电小队的实力，就请指挥官在战场上拭目以待吧。

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。

Dorm Scene 1 宿舍剧情1

（佩尔努的荒野之上，一名娇小的人形正全速穿梭于碎石与废墟之间。在她的身后，是漫山遍野、如黑色潮水般涌动嘶吼的生骸群。）

Vepley维普蕾在这里哟！快来追维普蕾吧！

（依照闪电布置的战术路径，维普蕾在峡谷入口前完成了一个极其极限的急停转身，将黑洞洞的枪口对准天空连轰数发霰弹。）

（刺耳的音爆与火光瞬间激怒了这群失去理智的怪物，生骸群爆发出一阵狂乱的嘶吼，冲锋的速度陡然拔高，就连大地都因生骸踩踏的声响发出震颤。）

（确认诱敌战术成功，维普蕾不敢有半秒贪恋，立刻收起武器，纵身跃上面前的峡谷岩壁，手脚并用地向顶部攀爬。）

Vepley队长……维普蕾把观众们都引过来了哦！

（自行动开始后，维普蕾已经在极端复杂的地形中带着生骸的潮水高强度兜转了数圈，虽然成功将大量的生骸吸引到了目标地点。）

（但是素体的的长时间超负荷运转，让她的反应出现了一瞬间的滞涩。）

（就在她即将跃上岩台的刹那，一条腥臭粘稠的长舌自死角射出，死死缠住了她的右腿。）

Vepley呼欸？哇啊？！

（锤岩蟾蜍爆发出恐怖的拉扯力，瞬间摧毁了维普蕾的平衡，将她重重地掼摔在坚硬的砾石地上。）

ELIDGRAAH—!吼——！

Vepley呜呀……

(Blam—!)（砰——！）

（就在冠鼹的利爪即将攻击到维普蕾的瞬间，一发全威力步枪弹呼啸而至，精准贯穿了那头生骸的颅骨，污浊的脑浆与血液瞬间四溅。）

Makiatto你在搞什么鬼！动作利落点，下一次我可不一定有余力救你！

Groza维普蕾，抓住掩护，立刻上来！

Vepley唔？是玛绮朵和队长救了维普蕾吗？谢谢你，玛绮朵！谢谢你，队长~

（借着玛绮朵精准的火力掩护，维普蕾翻滚起身，咬牙攀上了高台。）

Makiatto哼……我只是做了应该做的事情。真是的，你们这些偶像系人形是不是都有点问题……一个个都这么脱线。

Leva呵呵呵，看来玛绮朵很不擅长应付这种直白的孩子呢。

Leva啧，闲聊到此为止了。敌人的数量远超预期……闪电，继续拖延下去，我们的防线会被瞬间撕碎。

Groza...……

Groza寇尔芙，准备提前启动ELID-C-01自毁流程。

Colphne——现在？可是队长，雷达显示我们只引出了大约一半的生骸。考虑到爆炸的破坏半径……恐怕无法将它们一次性清理干净。

GrozaI know that.我知道。

Groza但在这里引爆，巨大的动静足以吸引这片区域内所有蛰伏的生骸。再加上ELID-C-01产生的狂暴效应……即使无法消灭它们，也能让它们远离佩尔努地区的边界。

Groza引爆倒计时一结束，我会立刻起爆峡谷各处预埋的炸药，用声响将它们完全引入爆炸的核心中。

Groza在确认敌人被引诱后，全员用最快速度撤出实验室的殉爆范围！

Colphne……我明白了，交给我吧。

（通讯频道里安静了数秒，紧接着传来寇尔芙指尖在终端上飞速跃动的敲击声。）

（随着最后一个执行键落下，ELID-C-01内部陡然爆发出一声尖锐刺耳的警报长鸣。仪器核心那沉闷的嗡鸣声骤然拔高。）

Colphne自毁程序已强制锁定，倒计时——五分钟！

Groza维普蕾，你先走！玛绮朵第二个撤离！

Groza我和莱娅交替掩护，断后！全员，行动！

Makiatto啧……这个倒计时也太极限了。

（看着维普蕾和玛绮朵已经动身，站在高台边缘的闪电，冷静地将最后一发高爆榴弹轰入峡谷深处。）

（连环爆破引发的雪崩式的塌方，巨大的声响牢牢吸引住了那些无理智的怪物的注意力。随后海量的生骸立刻冲进了峡谷之中，朝着实验室的方向发起了冲击。）

（闪电和莱娅立刻调转方向，朝着和生骸行径完全相反的方向开始疾驰。）

ELIDRoar—吼——

Groza不要恋战！按照预定路线，全速向掩体撤离！

（闪电一行人放弃了无意义的火力纠缠，将机动性发挥到极限，化作数道残影没入残垣断壁之间。）

Colphne队长！这边！掩体在这边！

（在数分钟的逃亡之后，身后的生骸数量也逐渐减少。）

（不远处的断层后，寇尔芙探出身子，精准地甩出数枚燃烧弹。）

（炽热的火墙瞬间在后方蔓延开来，踏入其中的生骸发出凄厉的哀鸣，焦臭味弥漫，总算迟滞了所有追兵的脚步。）

（但是此时闪电四人依旧在实验室殉爆的范围之内。）

Makiatto可恶……时间不多了……喂，你这小傻子突然停下来想干嘛？！

Vepley寇尔芙，接住大家哦！

Makiatto等等！你要干什——住手啊啊啊啊啊！

（在危机面前，维普蕾展示了自己“头脑派”的思路，她一把揽住玛绮朵的腰部，超规格出力在腿部和手臂瞬间爆发。）

（她竟硬生生将玛绮朵像投掷炮弹一般，朝着寇尔芙所在的掩体方向猛力掷出！）

（若非玛绮朵在半空中凭借出色的战斗本能强行调整了落地姿态，只怕这一下会在佩尔努留下“玛绮朵牌弹道导弹”的传说。）

Leva哦？我还以为“力天使”的怪力只有刘易斯一个呢。这种体验还真是特别。

（借着这股蛮横的推力，莱娅也紧随其后翻滚进了安全掩体。但此时引爆的倒计时也即将走向最后一刻。）

Groza维普蕾！趴下！

（未等维普蕾回过神再次充当投石机，闪电已经先一步飞扑过去，将她死死压在身下，同时瞬间展开拟态图谱，将所有的出力叠加在素体的最外层。）

(Boom—!!!)（轰——！！！）

（紧随而至的，是自实验室中心轰然炸裂的毁灭性冲击波。炽热的罡风裹挟着金属与碎石，以摧枯拉朽之势横扫过人形们临时搭建的掩体上方，整个视界都被刺目的强光吞没。）

Vepley哇啊啊啊啊啊——！

（刺耳的警报与碎石砸落声交织在一起，这场足以摧毁百米内所有建筑的可怖殉爆持续了足足数秒，方才缓缓平息。）

Colphne队长！维普蕾！你们没事吧！

Groza呼……心智紊乱率55%……素体有轻微磨损，但……没有大碍。

Makiatto真是的……你们设计的冗余撤退时间就不能稍微多一点吗！

Makiatto还有，那个小傻子！下次把队友当炮弹扔出去的时候，好歹提前打声招呼！

Makiatto话说回来……那些生骸的情况怎么样了？

Suomi大家！我通过雷达监测到，原本正四处扩散的生骸群现在已经全部停下了。

Suomi它们……它们真的被实验室殉爆的动静吸引过去了！我们的战术成功了！

Leva总算没白费这一番惊心动魄……呼。这一次回去，我必须找指挥官申请一个超长假期。

Leva不过，在那些被二次吸引来的生骸合围之前，我们也该撤了。

Groza嗯。全员，准备收队。同时立刻连线指挥官，上报最终情况。

Groza以及，大家辛苦了。在这次作战之后，我会让指挥官给我们安排合适的奖励与假期。

(...)（……）

Groza指挥官，这里是闪电。佩尔努地区的行动已全部结束，作战报告已经同步到了艾莫号终端。

Groza虽然我们成功引爆并摧毁了ELID-C-01系统，利用殉爆消灭了大量的生骸，但正如预料的那样……这并不足以杀死所有的生骸，依旧有受到系统影响而暴走的生骸在这里肆虐。

Groza不过，唯一值得庆幸的是，这些暴走的怪物暂时被吸引往佩尔努的核心区域，没有向佩尔努外的黄区移动的迹象。

Commander行动过程索米已经向我简要汇报过了。闪电，你们决断非常正确。

Commander大家都辛苦了，这次任务你们做得无可挑剔。

Commander不论是你们坚持生存下来，还是完成了我下达的任务，都让我感受到了你们的成长。

Makiatto只可惜，特蕾西那个疯女人早就把系统锁死了。除了暴力摧毁，我们根本没有办法完整回收它……

Makiatto这下倒好，连拿来质问“最终生命”的铁证都没了。

Leva最终生命那帮老狐狸绝对是算准了这一步，才乐得看我们去当这个“清洁工”。

Leva而且我觉得他们也差不多该联络我们了吧。

Mayling指挥官，有加密通讯接入……是最终生命发来的请求。

Commander看来和莱娅你猜测得一样……接进来吧，让我看看他们准备了什么说辞。

最终生命联络人救援组织的各位，贵安。我仅代表最终生命董事会，向诸位致以最诚挚的谢意。

最终生命联络人本次事件中，由于我司一名“因精神状态异常而被依法辞退”的前研究员，给诸位带来了如此多的麻烦与危险，我感到十分抱歉。

最终生命联络人同时，也非常感谢诸位对我方幸存人员以及遇难人员遗物的妥善保护。贵方在本次行动中的一切物资损耗，事后均由我司全额承担。

Commander贵司对人命和灾难的措辞还真是轻描淡写。

Commander那么，针对那套失控的ELID系统，以及特蕾西在废弃实验室里进行的大规模生骸兵器研究，贵司难道没有什么需要解释的吗？

最终生命联络人指挥官阁下说笑了。我司是一家纯粹致力于医疗与制药核心业务的跨国企业，从未参与过任何形式的武器研发。

最终生命联络人因此，您所提及的那些骇人听闻的事物，我们一概不知。

Commander这种自欺欺人的鬼话，你觉得我会相信吗？

Commander我们打交道不是一次两次了，这种官方的片汤话大可不必拿到台面上来浪费时间。

最终生命联络人...……

最终生命联络人当然，我们从没奢望能瞒过您的眼睛，指挥官。

最终生命联络人毕竟，您能接下这个委托，本身就是一场心照不宣的选择——就如同我们精心设计，将这份“棘手的工作”精准送到您手上一样。

最终生命联络人只要您看到委托上我司的名字，就绝不可能放任不管。您不仅会全力以赴帮我们清理门户，顺便还会把特蕾西留下的烂摊子收拾得干干净净。

最终生命联络人作为交换，我们将一些把柄交到了您的手中……虽然对于我司而言这些证据并不会影响到我们的商业版图或者声誉。

Groza这么说，你们承认了生骸兵器的存在。

最终生命联络人承认？不存在的事物，何来承认与否认一说？

最终生命联络人假如真有这样的订单需求，又是什么组织会需要我们为他们打造如此离谱的武器呢？

最终生命联络人不过，有一点我必须向诸位澄清……特蕾西的暴走绝对背离了我司的利益。这种既无商业价值、对人类文明发展也毫无益处的危险项目，我们自始至终没有兴趣。

最终生命联络人更何况，她竟然私下勾结了帕拉蒂斯……在清算叛徒和对抗帕拉蒂斯这件事上，我想，您和我们的立场其实是一致的。

Commander……佩尔努地区废弃的实验项目，似乎远不止特蕾西这一个吧？

最终生命联络人这就全凭阁下的想象了。不过，我司早在数年前就已经依法冻结了佩尔努分部的所有科研投资，现在盘踞在那儿的暴徒，可绝对不是我司的雇员。

最终生命联络人如果您愿意继续以“民间救援”的名义，帮我们清理这些侵占企业资产的乱党，我们很乐意追加一笔丰厚的匿名佣金。

最终生命联络人对了……我受董事会委托，在此向您与帕斯卡博士致以亲切的问候。

最终生命联络人最终生命的大门随时敞开，我们恭候二位随时来总部做客。

Commander相信我，这一天不会太远的。

Commander我们有很多账要算，不论是关于我的人形，还是我个人。

（这一场不愉快的加密通讯终于结束，在数秒的寂静之后玛绮朵终于忍无可忍。）

Makiatto这帮混蛋！

Leva指挥官，现在可以告诉我们了吧？你和帕斯卡对这一次行动如此上心的原因。

Commander我和帕斯卡一直在暗中追查最终生命动向，因为这牵扯到一位帕斯卡极其重要的故人，她失踪的线索和最终生命有直接关联。

Commander只是没想到这一次是完全不同的事件，而且闹得如此之大。

Makiatto我就说这个公司有问题。

Groza指挥官，接下来需要我们继续追查最终生命的研究吗？

Commander不，调查不是我们的首要目标，优先处理眼前的危机。

Commander周边的黄区平民聚落虽然我已经委托人去通知他们疏散了，但指望他们短时间内完全撤离佩尔努周边是不切实际的。

Commander在艾莫号的后续重装支援抵达之前，佩尔努的安危，就全权拜托你们了。优先保护平民的安全。

GrozaGot it!明白！

（随着与前线闪电一行的通讯彻底关闭，我疲惫地揉了揉隐隐作痛的太阳穴，将目光重新投向桌面上复杂的地形图。）

（特蕾西联络的帕拉蒂斯下落依旧不明，只怕他们依旧潜伏在佩尔努的深处。）

（而最终生命是介于黑与白之间的灰色地带，即使他们不像帕拉蒂斯一样毫无底线，但是也不值得信任。）

（和特蕾西融合的伯介姆细胞，盘踞在这里的瓦良格帮，支援闪电她们的神秘暗商，以及在那之后再无音讯的威尔，在佩尔努地区还有许多秘密需要我们去揭露。）

（之后的作战，需要从长计议了……）

Mimetic Feelings Ⅰ 拟态情感·Ⅰ

GrozaCommander, you're here.指挥官，您来了。

CommanderYes, I am... but you mentioned something about the finer points of "human emotional expression"... what exactly did you mean by that?虽然是来了……但关于你之前说的对“人类的情感表达”的心得……那究竟是什么？

GrozaIt's something I read in a novel some time ago.那是我前不久在小说中读到的内容。

GrozaIts protagonist was a Doll who was bad at expressing her feelings, and it told the story of how she worked hard to grow and tried to understand human emotions.这本书以不善表达情感的人形作为切入，讲述了身为主角的她如何通过自己的努力一点点成长，尝试去理解人类感情的故事。

GrozaWhile the book's real message was more of a record of the relationships between people, culture and the eras they lived in. It also described Doll fuzzy logic, which I found quite interesting.虽然整本书真正想要诉说的是有关时代、文化与人之间关系的记录，但其中描述的人形学习的思维和方法非常有参考价值。

GrozaIn addition, after comparing myself to the Doll in the book and the Dolls around me, I feel that my ability to express emotions is lacking.再加上通过对周围人形的观察和书中例子的比较，我认为自己在情感的表达上有所欠缺。

GrozaTherefore, I intend to work toward the example described in that book, and I will show you the fruits of my efforts each day.所以，我准备把书上的方法列为我今后的努力目标，每天学习并向指挥官展示成果。

Commander...Well, I definitely see where you're coming from.……你的这份心情我倒是能理解。

CommanderThat said, we've been together for so long, so I can interpret every little gesture of yours on the battlefield... that being the case, is there a need to practice this sort of thing?但我们毕竟朝夕相处了那么久，战场上闪电的每一个动作或是一个眼神，我都能理解其中的含义……所以，还有必要进行这样的学习吗？

GrozaI'm glad to hear you say that, Commander.我很高兴能听到您这么说，指挥官。

GrozaHowever, I still hope that I can improve my expressiveness for the sake of future missions' success, and to better understand you by doing so.但为了今后作战任务的顺利，我还是希望可以提高自己的表达技巧，从而更好地理解您。

CommanderAlright, alright, how can I refuse after all that?好吧好吧，既然你都这么说了我又怎么能拒绝呢。

CommanderRight, so—how can I help?那么，有什么需要我帮忙的地方吗？

GrozaThere are actually some things from the book that I would like to check with you.是的，有一些书上的东西我想要向您验证。

(Groza turns to the side and retrieves the book she is using for reference.)（闪电转过身去，取出了那本被她当作学习参考的书。）

CommanderIt's covered in sticky notes... Did you write them all, Groza?书上面贴满了密密麻麻的便签纸啊……这都是闪电你记下的笔记吗？

GrozaYes. Many things came to mind while I was reading the book. I noted them all down so I wouldn't forget.嗯，因为在阅读的时候思考了很多，为了不让自己忘记，所以专门制作了这些便签纸。

GrozaFor instance, I'm curious about this particular scene.比如说，对书中所写的这一幕我就抱有疑问。

GrozaA Doll bids her master farewell in the rain. She looks to the sky, but nobody knows if the tears on her cheek belong to her or the sky...“人形和主人在大雨中分别。它仰望天空，脸颊滑落了不知是天空还是自身的泪滴……”

GrozaCommander, do the tears in question come from the Doll or the sky? Also, why did the author choose to have them say goodbye in the rain?指挥官，这里的泪滴究竟是人形的还是天空的？它和主人，又为什么要选择在大雨中分别？

CommanderEr... I guess it was a deliberate decision by the author to use the scenery to highlight their sorrow.呃……这里在大雨中分别应该是作者刻意选择的情节，是为了用场景来衬托悲伤吧。

CommanderAs for the tears... That part's a little ambiguous. For Dolls, it could reflect her uncertainty about her own emotions in addition to her sadness.至于泪滴……这个比较模棱两可，对于人形来说，除去悲伤之外，还有着对于自己感情的迷惘和不确定性。

Groza...I see. I think I understand now. This uncertainty... Is it not also a kind of human emotion too?……原来是这样，我大概能理解了。这种迷惘……是不是也是人类感情的一种呢？

CommanderIt is, but such pure and straightforward displays of a single emotion tend to be uncommon. Humans tend to be influenced by multiple emotions at once...鲜明纯粹的情感确实不那么常见，我们人类经常会同时处在多种情绪的交织之下……

(Groza takes out her pen and faithfully records everything I say onto a new sticky note.)（闪电取出笔，将我所说的内容分毫不差地写在了新贴的便签纸上。）

GrozaNow then, let's move on to the next topic...那么，让我们切换到下一个问题……

CommanderHang on, Groza. I just want to check: do ALL the other sticky notes have questions like these?等一下闪电！我先确认下，剩下的标签纸都是这样类似的问题吗？

GrozaNo, I've already eliminated 39 of them through cross-referencing your answer with their contents. The other 524 questions are on different topics.不，我已经通过联想排除掉了其中的39处，剩下的524个问题是不同的情况。

GrozaWhy have you turned pale all of a sudden, Commander? Are you not feeling well?怎么了指挥官？为什么脸色突然变得难看？是不舒服吗？

Commander...No, it's nothing. Please go on. I just... Yes, I was just preparing myself to go all the way with this.……不，没什么请继续。我刚刚……嗯，刚刚只是做好了奉陪到底的觉悟。

Mimetic Feelings Ⅱ 拟态情感·Ⅱ

GrozaYou are like the rising sun that gives warmth to the passing moments; so too are you like the gentle spring rain, nourishing the earth...“你如旭日朝阳，温暖了时间；你又如阳春细雨，滋润了大地……”

CommanderWhat's up, Groza? Why are you talking to the mirror?怎么了闪电，为什么你在独自对着镜子说话？

(Upon seeing me approach, Groza puts down the book she is holding before turning to me with a smile on her face.)（闪电见我到来，将手中的书本放下转过身露出微笑。）

GrozaI was reciting poetry as described in this book.我是在按照书本上描述的方法练习诗歌的朗诵。

GrozaIt mentioned that poetry recitals require one to marshal their emotions and their facial expressions.书上有提到，朗诵诗歌是一种需要调动情绪和面部表情的行为。

GrozaSo I tried my best to adjust my facial expressions by checking them in the mirror.我试着通过参考镜子中的形象，努力纠正自己的面部表情得以适配。

CommanderI see. That sounds like a very effective way of doing things.原来如此，这听上去的确是一种很高效的方法。

CommanderSo, how is your practice going?那么，闪电你现在的学习成果怎么样了？

Groza...Things turned out a little different from what I anticipated. It was only after actually trying it out that I realized things weren't as simple as I imagined.……和预想中的有些出入，实际尝试了之后才发现没有想象的那么简单。

CommanderOh? What kind of problems did you encounter? Maybe I could help you out.嗯？是什么样的问题？我看看我能不能帮上什么忙。

GrozaHow should I put this... I made this expression while reciting that poem just now.应该怎么说呢……比方说，我在念刚刚诗歌的时候，是做出了这样的表情。

(Groza thinks for a moment, then looks at me with an earnest expression on her face.)（闪电略一思考，随后仰起头认真地注视着我。）

GrozaCommander, what kind of expression do you think I'm making now?指挥官，您觉得我现在做的是怎样的表情？

CommanderUh... It doesn't seem any different from your usual.呃……感觉和平常的闪电没什么差别啊。

CommanderLet me guess... is it anger?让我猜一下……是愤怒吗？

Groza...That is wrong. Actually, I was trying to imitate the look of a girl in love.……答错了。其实我刚刚做的表情是想模仿热恋中的少女。

GrozaThe book said that as the girl recited the poem, she thought of her beloved, and the joy on her face matched the happiness in her heart.书上描绘道，少女一边朗诵着诗歌，一边想起心上人，脸上也露出了与之相匹的喜悦。

GrozaIt seems I haven't fully learned how to do that yet, seeing as I can't express the appropriate emotions.看来我的学习还不够到位，没有办法展现出对应的表情。

CommanderT-that was just an accident! I'm sure it was because I wasn't looking closely enough! Let's try it again, Groza!刚、刚刚只是意外啦！是我观察得不够仔细！闪电，我们再试一次！

GrozaThen... can you tell what I'm feeling now, Commander?……那，指挥官能看出我现在是什么样的情绪吗？

CommanderLet's see... disappointment, anger... and a hint of self-reproach?失望、生气……还有一些自责？

GrozaThat's right. I don't want you to end up blaming yourself because you're concerned about me.答对了，我不希望指挥官照顾到我的情绪而将问题揽到自己身上。

GrozaIf you don't point out my shortcomings because you want to spare my feelings, then this lesson will ultimately be fruitless.如果指挥官照顾我的感受，没有明确指出我的不足，那么这次的学习将无法验收成果。

Commander...I'm sorry. That was my fault.……抱歉，这点上是我不好。

CommanderTo make up for it, I'll practice how to better convey emotions with you.作为赔罪，就让我陪着你一起练习，一起学习怎么更好地传达情感吧。

GrozaAlright... Thank you, Commander.好的……指挥官。

CommanderAh, that look on your face just now was just like a lovestruck girl.啊，刚刚的表情就很像是热恋中的少女。

Groza...That's simply because you're by my side, Commander. I'm still a long way off from being able to master human emotions.……那是因为指挥官在身边的关系，距离掌握人类的感情还差很远呢。

(...Unfortunately, even among humans, not everyone is moved by poems.)（……可惜就算在人类里，也不是谁都在诗歌中找到感情呢。）

Mimetic Feelings Ⅲ 拟态情感·Ⅲ

GrozaCommander, have you seen an old movie called Time Warrior?指挥官，您有看过一部名为《时代战士》的老旧电影吗？

GrozaI believe recreating some of the scenes from it with you would be very helpful in my journey toward learning how to express human emotions.作为下一阶段人类情感表达的学习目标，我认为和指挥官一起还原影片中的场景会很有帮助。

CommanderAlright, let me take a look at the script and see what the role involves.好啊，那让我看看台本了解下该做什么。

(I take the script booklet from Groza. She has annotated in her elegantly formed letters, clearly marking the scene which we will be performing.)（我从闪电的手中接过台本。闪电娟秀的笔记在上方标注，清晰地解释了我所需要表演的桥段。）

CommanderI see, so this is the scene, and it's definitely within the range of what I can do. However...原来是这个桥段，确实就连我也可以演出，不过……

CommanderGroza, are you ready? I'm going to begin.闪电你准备好了吗？我要开始表演了。

(After Groza nods, I pause briefly to gather my emotions and attempt to immerse myself into the role of the lead character.)（随着闪电的微微点头，我调动情绪，尝试让自己融入主角的身份中。）

CommanderGroza! Are you hurt? Are you alright?!闪电，你没受伤吧！要不要紧！

GrozaI... I'm fine. More importantly, our mission...我……我还好。比起这个，我们的任务……

CommanderWe've finished our mission. Don't worry about it.任务已经顺利完成了，你不必担心。

CommanderStill, don't ever call yourself a "puppet with nothing to offer beyond completing the mission" again.但是，你不要再说自己“除执行任务之外只是一无所有的人偶”，这种让人难受的话语了。

GrozaCommander... Are you crying?指挥官……您这是在哭吗？

GrozaI'm sorry, I don't know what kind of face I should be making at a time like this...对不起，在这种场合，我不知道应该做出怎样的表情……

CommanderI think... perhaps you could smile?我想……只用微笑就好了。

GrozaSmile...微笑……

(There is a clear delay in Groza's reaction. Still holding the script, she tries valiantly to turn up the corners of her mouth.)（闪电的表情明显有了迟疑。她拿着台本，努力想要扬起自己的嘴角。）

GrozaA smile... Forgive me, Commander. I can't smile after a mission like they can in the movies.微笑……抱歉指挥官，我没有办法做到像电影里一样在执行完任务之后笑出来。

GrozaBecause you're around, I can't think of myself as a "puppet" with nothing of value to offer.因为有指挥官在的关系，我没法觉得自己是一无所有的“人偶”。

GrozaWould that make you mad, Commander?那样想，指挥官一定会生气吧？

CommanderShould I be mad? However, that's not part of the script, is it? The scenario in the script is different, and we have to respect the original work.会生气哦？但现在不是在演出电影里的情节吗？剧本里的情景和我们不一样，我们要尊重原作。

CommanderTo the girl in the movie, this is a scene where she realizes that she's important to others beyond her mission. In that moment of realization, she smiles, as an expression of the joy in her heart.对剧中的这个女孩来说，这是理解自己除去使命，还拥有着彼此的重要瞬间，“微笑”意味着她发自内心的喜悦。

GrozaImportant to others... If I... If I were her, and I realized that, I would...拥有着彼此……如果我，如果我是她的话，理解到这一点的时候我会……

GrozaI see, so that's how it is. I think I understand it now...原来如此，是这样啊，这一次，我好像懂了……

CommanderGroza?闪电？

GrozaAlso, could you please not look at me like that, Commander? W-while I understand the scene I need to portray now, what I feel isn't a desire to smile, but...还请指挥官不要这样看着我，虽、虽然有些懂了，涌上来的不仅仅是想要微笑的感情……

CommanderIn that case... Why don't we look at it from another angle? If it was you and me, Groza, how would you feel after completing a mission with me?那……不如换个方式思考？如果换作是闪电的话，在和我一起执行完任务后应该会是什么样的情况呢？

GrozaThat's true... If it were me, I suppose I would react like this.说得也是……如果换作是我的话，应该会这么做吧。

(Before I can react, Groza has already scooped me into her arms.)（未等我反应过来，闪电她已经一把将我抱起，护在怀中。）

CommanderGroza?闪电？

GrozaIf it were me, I would want to keep you safe and take you away from the battlefield ASAP.如果换作是我的话，应该会第一时间想着确保您的安全，及时带着您从战场上撤离吧。

Commander...I suppose that's definitely in character for you. But if we did that, then this romantic scene would become a simple post-mission exfil.……虽然这确实是你的风格。不过要这么演的话，原本的浪漫桥段就变成了普通的任务结束撤退了。

GrozaThat's alright. After all, the important thing is that you can read my feelings from my expression, is it not?没有关系，重要的是指挥官现在能不能从我的表情里读出情绪呢？

CommanderHm... I can see worry there, and a determination to complete your mission.呃……应该是担心，和对使命必达的信念感吧。

GrozaThat's right. It seems your suggestion was very effective. Let's keep going on like this.答对了。看来您的提议非常有效，我们就按照这个编排继续演下去吧。

Commander...Alright, then. Since we've completed the mission, let's go get dinner.……好，那么既然平安结束了任务，去吃饭吧。

GrozaUnderstood, Commander.遵命，指挥官。

Mimetic Feelings Ⅳ 拟态情感·Ⅳ

CommanderGroza, do you still need me to help you with your emoting practice?闪电，今天还需要我陪你做情感表达的练习吗？

GrozaI'm glad you're so eager to help, Commander, but I don't think we'll need to do that today.我很高兴您有这份心意，指挥官，但今天就不用了。

CommanderDoes that mean you've found your answer?这么说起来……你找到答案了吗？

GrozaI'm still a long way from being able to understand human emotions... But during this time, I've come to realize other important things.距离理解人类的感情还差很多……可是，我从这个过程中，认识到了其他重要的东西。

GrozaIn the past, I believe I mentioned that part of the reason why I was practicing to express emotions was because of a novel I read recently.之前我不是提过，我会有学习情感表达的原因来源于最近阅读的小说吗？

GrozaAt the end of the story, the robot managed to establish a spiritual connection with her master after great effort, and... the two of them managed to honestly express their feelings for each other.在故事的最后，机器人最终通过努力，和它的主人达到了心意相通，并且……互相坦诚了对彼此的感觉。

CommanderIsn't that a good ending?这听上去是一个不错的结局？

GrozaIt is the same reason why I realized that my previous practice was not strictly necessary.也正因如此，我才意识到此前的学习并非必要。

(Groza sits beside me like it's the most natural thing in the world and leans her head against my shoulder.)（闪电自然而然地坐在我的身旁，将她的头依靠在我的肩膀。）

GrozaWe were always connected from the beginning. The outcome they worked so hard to achieve in the book was long since daily fare for us.从一开始我就是和您心意相通的。书中他们所努力想要实现的结果，早已成为我们彼此最为熟悉的日常。

GrozaBut still, I would like to convey my feelings to you in a "human" way, Commander.可即使如此，我也想用更符合“人类”的标准，向指挥官传达我的心情。

CommanderGroza... The truth is, I've always felt that...闪电……其实我一直觉得……

(She seals my lips with a finger, tamping down on the words I'm about to say with a single action.)（她用食指抵在我的唇间，用行为拦下了我即将脱口而出的话语。）

GrozaYou don't need to tell me with your words, Commander. I know what you're about to say.不必用言语表达，指挥官。我知道您现在想要说的是什么。

GrozaYou were going to say, "It's more important to convey your sincere feelings rather than learn how to perfectly express yourself." Am I right?您是想说，比起学会完美的表达方式，将内心真挚的情感直述出来才更为重要，对吧？

Commander...I just can't keep anything from you. We're more in sync than the protagonist of that novel and her master could ever hope to be; surely we don't need to copy them, right?……真的是什么都瞒不过你啊。你看，我们之间的默契可是书上的主人公也学不来的，我们也不必去模仿别人吧？

GrozaYou're absolutely right. It was my fault for not realizing that sooner.您说的没错，是我当初没能理解到这点。

GrozaAfter all, like you said, we've been together for so long that we can read each other's intentions with just a glance or a movement.毕竟就像您说的一样，我们朝夕相处了那么久，战场上只需一个眼神或是一个动作就能知晓彼此的心意。

GrozaI have faith that I understand your needs better than any other Doll on the Elmo... No, better than anyone else.我有信心，比起艾莫号上的其他人形……不对，比起任何人，我都更能理解指挥官的需要。

GrozaHowever, I do not want to limit our familiarity to the battlefield.不过，我不想仅仅将这份熟知囿于战场之上。

GrozaI wish to maintain this coordination even in our daily lives and stand by your side as a person who understands you.在今后的日常相处中，我也想保持这份默契，作为您的理解者陪在您的身旁。

(Before I realize it, my hand is already entwined with Groza's, my fingers meshed with hers and tightly knit together.)（不知不觉间，我的手已经和闪电十指相握，紧紧靠在了一起。）

GrozaWhat do you say to that, Commander?指挥官，您的回答呢？

CommanderDo you even need to ask? As someone who understands me, I'm sure you already know my answer, right?这种事情还需要确认吗？作为我的理解者，你应该早已知道我的答案了吧？

GrozaStill, you are a human who better understands the nuances of emotion than me. Don't you think it would be more romantic to personally deliver your answer?但作为更懂风趣的人类，难道指挥官不觉得由自己亲口说出答案会更为浪漫吗？

CommanderHehehe, it seems you've learned much during our time together, even how to answer me with teasing.呵呵呵，看来这段时间的学习颇有成效，你现在都学会用玩笑来反问我了啊。

CommanderOf course my answer is yes. Groza, please stay by my side from now on.我的回答当然是肯定的。闪电，请你今后也一直留在我的身边。

GrozaI will, Commander...遵命……

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GrozaCommander, are you free now? I have some things that I would like to discuss with you.指挥官您现在有空吗？有些事情我想要和您商议。

GrozaIt concerns the nature of human emotional expression. I've been observing and experimenting with certain things, and I've gained some new insights on the subject.内容是关于人类的情感表达。最近我一直在观察尝试，现在有了一些新的心得。

GrozaIf you're free, I would like to ask you a few questions to serve as a reference point.如果方便的话，我想询问些您的意见作为参考。

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GrozaI see. I will wait for you in my dormitory, then.这样啊，那我会在休息室等您。

GrozaForgive me, I was being insensitive. I understand; you must have your own considerations too, Commander.抱歉，是我任性了。我能理解，指挥官您应该也有自己的考量吧。

Kitchen Chat 1 厨房闲谈1

GrozaCommander, I made this dish just for you. Please have it while it's hot.指挥官，这是我为您特别准备的菜品，请趁热品尝。

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。

GrozaHow was it? Were you happy with the taste?怎么样，味道还满意吗？

It was delicious.非常美味。

Outstanding as always.一如既往地出色。

CommanderIt's been a long time since I had something that delicious...已经很久没有吃到这么美味的食物了……

GrozaThat's wonderful. Your satisfaction is a point of pride for me.太好了，您能满意是我的荣幸。

CommanderFull points!满分！

CommanderI expected nothing less of you, Groza. Your skills are as outstanding as always.不愧是闪电，手艺还是一如既往地出色。

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

GrozaCommander, I just learned how to make this dish. Does it suit your tastes?指挥官，这是我新学的菜品，不知道合不合您的口味？

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。

GrozaJudging by the look on your face, I take it you have a lot of suggestions to make?看您的样子，好像有很多建议想提呢？

The ingredients were so-so...用料一般般……

The taste wasn't quite right...口感不太对……

CommanderIt tasted good, but the ingredients could use some work.味道还不错，但配料方面还可以再优化。

GrozaThank you for your feedback. I will try different methods next time.感谢您的反馈，下次我会试试其他搭配方式的。

CommanderIt was delicious.美味。

CommanderI can tell you were very particular about the ingredients, but the taste needs a bit more of a kick.用料很讲究，要是口感再刺激一些就更好了。

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

GrozaIt seems I... lost control of the heat. Would you like to pass on this?火候……似乎失控了，要不还是别吃了吧？

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。

GrozaYou... you actually ate it...这……您怎么还是吃了……

I'm not picky.我不挑食。

How it looks doesn't matter.卖相不重要。

CommanderI'm not picky about the stuff you make, Groza.闪电做的东西，我是不会挑食的。

GrozaThank you, Commander... You're so nice.谢谢您……指挥官，您真好。

CommanderHang in there!再接再厉！

CommanderIt just looks a little weird. It's okay.不过是卖相差一点而已，没关系。

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

LoreleyOh my, Miss Groza. Judging by how you're dressed, I take it you'll be performing a special romantic operation tonight?哎呀，闪电小姐，看你的样子，今晚似乎有特别行动？

GrozaHmm... and it seems I'm not the only one who's all dressed up this evening...嗯……看来盛装打扮的不止我一个人呢……

GrozaWhat do you have in mind?你打算去做些什么？

LoreleyIt's a secret. I'll tell you about it later. What about you, Miss Groza? What do you plan to do?是秘密行动哦，让我先卖个关子吧。闪电小姐呢，是怎么打算的？

GrozaHm, the Commander's been having a hard time recently, so I wanted to give him a surprise.嗯，指挥官最近比较辛苦，我准备了一些惊喜。

GrozaI hope he enjoys the candlelight dinner I've prepared for him.希望指挥官会喜欢我准备的烛光晚餐。

LoreleyOh dear...哎呀……

GrozaWhat's wrong?怎么了？

LoreleyWell, you see… I'm afraid I have to apologize about my plans for tonight.这个嘛……我今晚的安排，可能要跟你说声抱歉了。

GrozaYou have to apologize to me?和我？

GrozaDid Statesec give you a mission?是国安局给你下达了什么任务吗？

LoreleyIt might be a bit more involved than that.可能比这还要严重一些。

LoreleyYou see, the Commander's already promised to go to a party with me tonight, so...抱歉啦，亲爱的，指挥官已经答应了今晚陪我出席晚宴，所以……

GrozaW-what?什、什么？

Groza...Hm, in that case, I'll need to change my plans.……嗯，这样的话，我确实需要改变一下计划呢。

GrozaSince there's going to be a party tonight, I'll omit the dinner and move straight on to...既然是晚宴结束的话，晚餐就省略吧……直接进行……

FlorenceI feel the need to speak up here. What were you talking about just now?真是听不下去了，从刚才开始，你们就在说什么呢？

LoreleyHehe... It seems you've done quite a bit of planning yourself.呵呵……看起来，你似乎也做了不少准备呢。

FlorenceHoho, but of course... As you can see, I'm a dedicated medical Doll who always puts safety first.哼哼……当然了，如你所见，我是个注重安全而又尽职尽责的医疗人形。

FlorenceSince I put safety first for all my experiments, it's only obvious that I'd make thorough preparations for them~我会保证每一次实验的安全性，所以当然要做好万全的准备啦~

GrozaExperiments? You mean...实验？你的意思是……

FlorenceThe Commander's already on my lab table~指挥官已经躺在我的实验台上啦~

FlorenceI simply played a little trick, but to my surprise, the Commander took the bait quite readily.只是稍微用了一点小小的手段，没想到，指挥官就乖乖上钩啦。

FlorenceSo I have to apologize, but it looks like the Commander's going to be allllll mine tonight.所以，抱歉啦，今晚，我要整夜地占用指挥官了哦。

GrozaMiss Loreley...罗蕾莱小姐……

Loreley...I understand, Miss Groza. Shall we call a truce for now?……我明白，闪电小姐，我们暂时合作一下吧？

FlorenceHuh? What are you doing? Hey, wait... I never said you two could join in!欸？你们要干什么？喂，等等……我还没准备好让你们也加入进来呢！

Bedroom Chat 1 卧室闲谈1

GrozaYou've arrived, Commander.指挥官，您来了。

GrozaBasic repairs for the crew deck are complete. It is now in a usable state.活动层已经基本修复了，马上就可以投入使用了。

CommanderThat's great... Huh?太好了……嗯？

CommanderGroza, where's Mayling?闪电，美玲呢？

GrozaMayling spent the whole night prepping the crew deck for use, so she fell asleep on the floor a short while ago.美玲她连夜整备活动层，刚刚倒在地上睡着了。

GrozaI escorted her back to her dorm for the sake of her health.考虑到她的身体健康，我先送她回休息室了。

GrozaIn a state of delirium, she said something about wanting you to buy her a few more bottles of rice wine as overtime pay.她迷迷糊糊中说要让指挥官给她买多几瓶米酒做加班费。

CommanderUh... Ahahaha... The repairs have definitely taken a toll on her.呃……哈哈哈，这一次确实是难为她了。

CommanderI'll put her on a long vacation after this.这一次之后我会给她放个长假。

CommanderLet's get back on topic. What did you mean by "basic repairs"?还是先说说活动层的情况吧，基本修复是指？

GrozaMayling has completed repairs on critical cabling, and cleaned up the lounge.美玲已经完成了基础的线路修复以及休憩大厅区域清理。

GrozaMore time is needed before it can be formally reopened for use though.但想要正式投入使用，还需要一段时间。

CommanderI see... It is no exaggeration to say that this layer has fallen into disuse for too long.这样啊……确实这一层空间闲置太久了。

GrozaWhat made you want to reopen the crew deck for use, Commander?指挥官为什么会想要重启活动层呢？

GrozaMayling said that it was the first time she saw you spend this generously.美玲都说第一次见指挥官拨款这么大方呢。

CommanderI've been thinking about it ever since Krolik joined us on the Elmo.在克罗丽科加入艾莫号后，我就一直在考虑这件事情了。

CommanderIt was just you, me and Mayling on the Elmo when we first started.最初的艾莫号，只有你，我还有美玲三人。

CommanderBack then, I felt that it would be overkill for just the few of us to use the entire crew deck.使用整个活动层有些太过奢侈。

CommanderWe've gathered quite the number of companions over the course of our journey now...但是现在的我们身边，逐渐聚集了更多的伙伴……

Groza...Which is why you wanted to provide a comfortable living space for everyone to enjoy themselves in, right?因此指挥官想要给大家一个更舒适的生活空间吗？

CommanderYou get me.被你看出来了啊。

GrozaI've been living with you for a long time, after all.毕竟我和指挥官一起生活了这么久。

GrozaTo assist in the implementation of your wish, I shall take over Mayling's remaining work and complete it in her place.既然这是指挥官的愿望，那么就由我来接替美玲完成剩下的工作……

CommanderHold on, Groza.等等，闪电。

CommanderLet me help you out.我也来帮忙吧。

GrozaYou wish to help, Commander...?指挥官吗……

CommanderI was the one who assigned this gargantuan task to Mayling, after all. Let me involve myself in this a little, at the very least...毕竟这是我给美玲指派的工作啊，就让我稍微有点参与感吧……

GrozaAlright, then let us board the crew deck and have a look to start.既然指挥官这么说了，那么就让我们先进入活动层看看吧。

GrozaThe lounge of the crew deck is waiting for you past these doors.这道门之后就是我们活动层的休憩大厅了。

Bedroom Chat 2 卧室闲谈2

GrozaThis is the lounge, Commander.指挥官，这里就是休憩大厅了。

GrozaWhat do you think?您感觉如何？

It's quite spacious...空间很大……

Thank you for your hard work, Mayling...辛苦美玲了……

CommanderThe crew deck is a lot bigger than what I imagined.活动层的空间比想象中要大。

GrozaThe truth is, we've been using very little of the Elmo's total space until now.其实是我们对艾莫号的空间利用率一直都太低了。

CommanderWe didn't have any use for an area of this complexity back then...之前也用不到这么复杂的区域……

GrozaThere's still a lot of space we can expand into on the crew deck besides the lounge.除了休憩大厅外，活动层还有许多可以拓展的空间。

GrozaMayling told me that she will continue developing the crew deck in the future.美玲说，在未来她还会继续开发这里的区域。

CommanderThe lounge has already been cleaned up, so let us formally reopen it for use without further ado.既然休憩大厅已经清理出来，就让我们抓紧让这里正式投入使用。

CommanderWhat should I do?需要我做些什么？

GrozaFirst, we need to clean up the furniture in the lounge.首先我们需要清理休憩大厅的家具。

GrozaAs an area designed for daily living and rest, this area contains facilities such as a kitchen, counter and a dining area.作为日常生活和休息的区域，这里包含了厨房、水吧、餐厅等设施。

GrozaLet us start by cleaning up the dining area.让我们从就餐的区域开始清理吧。

GrozaHere's the Silik needed for the cleanup.清理家具所需要的西利克我也已经帮您准备好了。

CommanderAlright. This should be quick with the two of us.好，两个人一起处理应该很快就可以完成。

CommanderThere was a lot of clutter piled up on the crew deck before... I feel bad for her. Thank you for your hard work, Mayling...想到之前这里囤积的杂物……还真是辛苦美玲了。

GrozaThat is true. However, it was precisely because of the available clutter that Mayling was able to complete the crew deck's basic repairs this quickly.确实，不过也多亏了这里囤积着大量的杂物，美玲才能这么快将基础的装修完成。

GrozaAccording to her, most of the equipment and furniture already present can be put back into use by just doing a bit of maintenance, cleaning, and adjustment.据她所说，大部分设备和家具经过简易的调整、维护和清理后应该都可以顺利运转。

GrozaNot the newest models on the market, but classic, high-quality designs that you'll never get tired of looking at.虽然不是最新款式，但都是经典耐看的款式，质量也是有保障的。

CommanderAs expected of the Elmo...不愧是艾莫号啊……

Bedroom Chat 3 卧室闲谈3

CommanderPhew... finally done.呼……总算清理好了。

CommanderAt least we have a table to eat at now.至少有一张适合吃饭的桌子了。

GrozaYou and Mayling used to eat in the ops room.之前指挥官和美玲都是在指挥室用餐。

GrozaOn an incredibly irregular schedule, too.甚至用餐时间都十分不规律。

GrozaNow that I'm thinking back on it, we were indeed living in quite the haphazard manner.现在想想，我们之前的生活似乎有些太随意了。

CommanderUrk...呃……

GrozaSometimes the two of you don't even sleep in your room.甚至指挥官和美玲有时候房间都不回。

GrozaOne keels over in the ops room, the other in the central hub.一个倒在指挥室，一个倒在中枢室里。

Commander...Sorry about that. I'll be more careful in the future...……不好意思，之后我会注意的……

GrozaHaha, I'm satisfied enough by your realization.呵呵呵，指挥官能意识到就好。

GrozaIf we cleaned up the kitchen area...如果将这里的厨房设施清理出来。

Groza...I'll be able to cook you a wider variety of cuisine.我也可以为指挥官准备更多的料理了。

CommanderThere's a Counter too...? It'll be nice to stop by for a cup of coffee sometimes.还有水吧……有时候来一杯咖啡也不错。

CommanderWe had lots of Dolls who liked coffee back in Griffin...以前在格里芬有很多人形也喜欢喝咖啡……

CommanderPerhaps we'll meet them again in the future.或许未来能在旅途中重逢吧。

Nemesis...Wind ...gathers the stars...……风……将星辰聚拢……

GrozaThank you for helping us, Nemesis.纳美西丝，感谢你的帮助。

CommanderWe managed to clean up the dining area quickly thanks to your assistance.多亏了纳美西丝，我们才能这么快整理好用餐区。

NemesisConstruct the Garden of Law... within the colliding cosmos...寰宇碰撞中……构造秩序花园……

Commander...Ugh...I still can't understand what Nemesis says even after all this time together.……呃……果然还是听不太明白是什么意思。

GrozaWhy don't we take this occasion to invite Krolik over, Commander?既然如此，指挥官不如趁机邀请克罗丽科来活动层吧。

CommanderHmm. That's a good idea.嗯，这确实是个好主意。

Nemesis...……

GrozaThe crew deck is fitted with special communication devices that can be used to call Dolls over.活动层安装了专门的通讯设备，可以用于呼唤人形来到活动层。

Bedroom Chat 4 卧室闲谈4

KrolikThat's it? Did the crew deck really level up?这就算升级完毕了吗？

KrolikI don't see any changes at all...看上去好像没有什么特别的变化……

GrozaThe main purpose of leveling up is to enable the cleanup of more areas.升级的主要目的是让指挥官可以清理新的区域。

GrozaYou can clean up that area now, Commander.现在指挥官可以清理这个区域了。

GrozaBut... what exactly are we going to use this area for?不过……这个区域我们要用来做什么呢？

CommanderUm...嗯……

CommanderAny ideas, Krolik and Nemesis?克罗丽科，纳美西丝，你们有什么想法？

KrolikMe?我？

KrolikWell... I don't really have any specific ideas. As long as I have a place to train and maintain my weapons and ears, I...嗯……我没有什么想法，只要有训练，保养武器和耳朵的……

KrolikI-I didn't say anything!! You hear me?!我、我什么都没有说！！！

Nemesis...Drift away, and scatter into the abyss...……飘散，堕入深渊……

KrolikHah?! Who are you calling uncultured?!哈？你说谁没有品味！

KrolikThen what do YOU think should be in this area?那你倒是说说，你觉得这里应该放什么呢？

KrolikCultured, classy Nemesis?!超级有品位的纳美西丝！

Nemesis...Life and death, the wheel of fate... Gaze upon truth...……生与死，命运的转轮……凝望的真实……

KrolikDivination? Is that stuff even...占卜，那种东西到底有……

Krolik...Ha...……呵……

KrolikCommander! Nemesis says that she wants a place for her to train in close combat!指挥官，纳美西丝说她想要一个可以练习近战的地方！

KrolikBecause sniping weapons are way too useless!因为狙击武器太没有用了！

Nemesis!!!!！！！！

CommanderAre you sure that's what Nemesis said? Her expression is pretty telling.你确定纳美西丝是这么说的吗？她的表情明显不对了。

KrolikOf course!没错纳美西丝就是这么说的。

Nemesis...……

KrolikOw! What the hell are you doing?!哎哟！纳美西丝你干什么！

Nemesis...……

KrolikAlright then! If you want to fight, I'll oblige!好啊！既然你想打上一场，我奉陪！

GrozaAhem!咳咳！

CommanderOur newly-constructed crew deck will be destroyed if you continue.再闹下去，刚刚建好的活动层就要被拆了。

GrozaLooks like the two of them weren't able to reach an agreement.看来她们两人并没有办法达成共识啊。

CommanderAny ideas on your end, Groza?那闪电你有什么想法吗？

GrozaI...我……

GrozaI'm fine with anything as long as it's something you like, Commander.只要是指挥官想要的区域都可以。

CommanderWhat a sly answer...这个回答也太狡猾了。

CommanderHmm... Perhaps a place where we can all relax together would be in order...嗯……一个可以给大家一起放松的区域……

CommanderLet's call this area the rec room.既然如此，就把这个区域定为娱乐区吧。

GrozaCommander, I've named this place the rec room.指挥官，我已经将这个区域命名为娱乐区了。

CommanderAlright then. Let's see what it looks like.好，那先让我们看看内部的情况。

CommanderUm... Groza, there's a bunch of clutter here. Could it be...呃……闪电，这些杂物难道都是……

GrozaUnfortunately, you're right on the mark.很遗憾，是的。

GrozaWe won't be able to use this area before we clean it up.在完成清理之前，这个区域是无法正常使用的。

CommanderI didn't expect it to be this messy inside.没想到会这么混乱。

CommanderAlthough some of the devices inside seem to be usable...似乎里头还有一些可以运转的设备？

GrozaIndeed. Mayling highlighted some of the still-usable devices and furniture.嗯，美玲有整理一些还能运转的设备和可以使用的家具。

GrozaWe can place them in some proper positions while we are cleaning up the area.在清理区域的时候，我们可以将它们摆放好。

CommanderAnd we still have to get them working after we clean up the area itself, I'm guessing.然后在清理区域后还需要处理家具的问题是吧。

CommanderWhat a laborious day.还真是接二连三的体力劳作啊。

GrozaHaha, didn't you say that you wanted to strike while the iron is hot, Commander?呵呵呵，不是指挥官说要趁热打铁的吗？

CommanderYeah, but it might be difficult to bring the devices online in a short span of time...嗯，要想短时间让设备可以运转有点困难……

CommanderLet's turn this into a usable area and worry about that later.就让我们先整理出一个可以让大家活动的区域吧。

GrozaIn that case, we can place a rec room stool after cleaning up the room.既然如此，在清理房间后指挥官可以建设娱乐室坐凳。

GrozaThat way, everyone will have space for activity and rest after entering the rec room.这样大家进入娱乐室就有活动和休息的空间了。

CommanderLet's do that, then.就这么办吧。

CommanderI'll need you to stay with me for a little longer, Groza.还需要你再多陪我一下了，闪电。

GrozaIt would be my pleasure.乐意至极。

Bedroom Chat 5 卧室闲谈5

GrozaCommander, I've named this area the rec room.指挥官，我已经将这个区域命名为娱乐区了。

CommanderAlright, let's start by checking out the conditions in here.好，那先让我们看看内部的情况。

CommanderGroza, is all this junk...呃……闪电，这些杂物难道都是……

GrozaUnfortunately, that is the case.很遗憾，是的。

GrozaWe won't be able to use this area for its intended purpose until we clean it all up.在完成清理之前，这个区域是无法正常使用的。

CommanderI didn't expect it to be such a mess.没想到会这么混乱。

CommanderIs there anything in there that's still usable?似乎里头还有一些可以运转的设备？

GrozaYes, Mayling found some working equipment and usable furniture while tidying up.嗯，美玲有整理一些还能运转的设备和可以使用的家具。

GrozaWe can place them while cleaning up the area.在清理区域的时候，我们可以将它们摆放好。

CommanderSo after tidying the place up, we'll have to deal with the furniture problem, then?然后在清理区域后还需要处理家具的问题是吧。

CommanderThe manual labor never ends.还真是接二连三的体力劳作啊。

GrozaHehehe, didn't you say something about striking while the iron was hot, Commander?呵呵呵，不是指挥官说要趁热打铁的吗？

CommanderHmm, it might be a bit tricky to get everything running right away...嗯，要想短时间让设备可以运转有点困难……

CommanderLet's start by clearing up a space where everyone can do what they want.就让我们先整理出一个可以让大家活动的区域吧。

GrozaIn that case, you can place a rec room stool after cleaning up the room.既然如此，在清理房间后指挥官可以建设娱乐室坐凳。

GrozaThat way, everyone will have space for activity and rest after entering the rec room.这样大家进入娱乐室就有活动和休息的空间了。

CommanderLet's do that, then.就这么办吧。

CommanderI'll need you to stay with me for a little longer, Groza.还需要你再多陪我一下了，闪电。

GrozaIt would be my pleasure.乐意至极。

Bedroom Chat 6 卧室闲谈6

CommanderWhew... While we haven't finished clearing the room and setting up the facilities...呼……虽然设备还没有清理和建设完毕……

CommanderAt least it feels more like a rec room now.但是至少在外观上有点娱乐室的感觉了。

GrozaThank you, Commander.辛苦了指挥官。

GrozaNow we can make use of this area...这样这个区域就可以投入使用了……

CommanderIs something bothering you?很在意吗？

GrozaHuh?诶？

CommanderGroza, you seem to be paying a lot of attention to the rec room's facilities.闪电，你似乎一直很在意娱乐室里的设备。

GrozaYes... I'm quite interested in this area.嗯……我确实对这个区域很感兴趣。

GrozaWhy did you want to set up a place like this?指挥官为什么要成立这么一个区域？

CommanderJust now, Nemesis and Krolik mentioned their interests.刚刚纳美西丝和克罗丽科都提及了自己感兴趣的事物。

CommanderAnd as the number of our friends grows, I believe there'll be more and more ways in which they'll entertain themselves.随着同伴数量的增加，我想大家应该会有更多的娱乐方式吧。

CommanderSo I wanted to set up a space where everyone could amuse themselves freely.所以我就想设立一个可以让大家自由选择娱乐方式的区域。

CommanderThe dorms are a personal space, while the lounge is a communal living area.休息室提供了个人空间，休憩大厅提供了日常生活的空间。

CommanderSo I want to make this a place where everyone can put aside their missions and burdens, where they can relax and have fun.而这里我想作为大家可以暂时摆脱任务，放松和娱乐的场所。

GrozaRelaxing and having fun...放松和娱乐……

GrozaIt's true that effective relaxation helps ease neural cloud data redundancy and turbulence.确实有效的放松可以缓解人形的心智数据冗余与紊乱。

GrozaI'll work rec room time into everyone's schedules.我会把来娱乐室放松这个环节加入到大家的日常任务中。

CommanderIt's not just for the others, I want you to be able to set aside your duties as team leader here too.不只是大家，我也希望闪电你能在这里暂时放下队长的责任。

GrozaMe?我？

GrozaI'll be all right...我的话，没有问题的……

CommanderI knew you'd say that.我就猜到你会这么说。

CommanderHowever, it's like tasting your own cooking.但是就和你对料理的尝试一样。

CommanderYou might be able to experience something different here.或许在这里能体验到不同的感受。

Groza...If you say so, Commander. I understand.……既然指挥官这么说了，我明白了。

GrozaI'll arrange to spend some time in the rec room myself.我也会为自己安排来娱乐室放松的日程。

CommanderThat's good to hear.很好。

CommanderThat said, while we've cleaned up this place, it seems a little plain for a recreation room.不过虽然已经清理完毕了，但是总觉得作为娱乐室有点朴素啊。

CommanderIf possible, I'd like a more interesting look for this place.如果可以的话，还是希望多一些有趣的外观。

GrozaA more interesting look...有趣的外观……

GrozaCommander, I have some ideas about that.指挥官，关于这一点我有一些想法。

GrozaMayling bought some supplies from underground brokers while she was tidying up the crew deck.美玲在整备活动层时曾向暗商购买过一些物资。

GrozaThey mentioned that they could provide us with some furniture that would help enhance the atmosphere.暗商表示他们可以为我们提供能提升氛围度的家具。

CommanderOh? I didn't know they provided such services.哦？暗商居然还提供这种服务。

GrozaHowever, furniture isn't part of their normal stock, so they asked that we trade for them using a special currency.不过因为家具并非常规物资，所以暗商要求使用特殊的货币与他们交易。

GrozaThis is an electronic exchange voucher called a Merkle Leaf.这是一种名为哈希叶的电子记账券。

CommanderI didn't know they had a dedicated currency for this.居然还有专属的货币。

GrozaAccording to the brokers, these items are rather special.按照暗商的意思，这些物资比较特殊。

GrozaThey have to source them through special channels... channels that lead to the Green Zones.需要从特别的通道……甚至是绿区中获取。

GrozaOn the flipside, it also means that they can provide us with products from a variety of styles, whether classic or contemporary.但是相对的，不论是潮流款式，还是经典款式都可以为我们准备。

GrozaSupposedly, finetuning your internal decorations helps improve their effects on the atmosphere.据说调整装饰品的外观可以提供更好的生活氛围。

GrozaMayling gave me some Merkle Leaves. Here they are.我这里有一些美玲交给我的哈希叶。

GrozaYou can use them to place orders with the furniture suppliers.指挥官可以使用它们在家装商城下达订单。

CommanderSince Mayling got them for us, we might as well try them out.既然美玲已经准备了，那就让我来试试看吧。

Bedroom Chat 7 卧室闲谈7

CommanderHow is it, Groza?闪电，感觉如何？

GrozaHm... It feels kind of strange...嗯……很奇妙的感觉……

GrozaIt's just changing the style of decoration, but I can feel happiness in my neural cloud.明明只是替换了一个家具的款式，但是却能够感受到心智中的愉悦。

GrozaThis color scheme is better suited for a rec room too.这个颜色也和娱乐室的氛围更加适配。

CommanderIs that so? That's good to hear.是吗，那真是太好了。

CommanderWe'll let Krolik and Nemesis try it out too.之后让克罗丽科和纳美西丝也来试试看吧。

Groza...Hm...……嗯……

GrozaThank you, Commander.指挥官，谢谢您。

GrozaCurrently, all the areas on the crew deck are fully functional.活动层目前已有的区域已经都顺利运转了。

CommanderLooks like we can officially open it for use.看来终于可以投入正式运转了。

GrozaWhy don't we invite everyone down to enjoy it?不如我们把大家都邀请过来吧。

GrozaThen we can all experience the lounge, the rec room and all the other spaces.不论是休憩大厅，还是娱乐室，都让大家来体验体验。

CommanderYou have a point. We can have a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It'll feel like coming to Griffin again for the first time.说得也是，干脆顺便开个剪彩仪式，总感觉像是回到了刚到格里芬的时候。

CommanderIf I'm not wrong, Mayling has a few spare bottles of rice wine...我记得美玲那里应该还有几瓶米酒……

GrozaMayling would get mad if she heard that, you know.美玲听到会生气的哦。

CommanderI'll make it up to her during our next supply run.下一次补给的时候我会给她补上的。

GrozaHehehe, in that case, I'll prepare some dishes for everyone too.呵呵呵，既然如此我也准备一些料理给大家吧。

Bedroom Chat 8 卧室闲谈8

GrozaHmhm♪～ Hmhmhm♪～哼哼♪～哼哼哼♪～

CommanderLooks like you're very happy with the new kitchen, Groza.看来，闪电你对新的厨房十分满意。

GrozaAh... Commander.啊……指挥官。

GrozaSorry, I didn't notice you just now. When did you arrive?抱歉，我刚刚没注意到您，您是什么时候来的？

CommanderI was just passing by when I heard you humming.只是路过时听到了闪电哼歌的声音。

GrozaIt seems I've made a fool of myself. I was inspecting the facilities and equipment that just arrived.让指挥官见笑了，我在检查刚刚投入使用的厨房设施。

GrozaWith them, we'll be able to try many more styles of dishes from now on.有了它，以后就能尝试更多种类的料理了。

CommanderDid you make this, Groza? Heh, I can't wait to try it.闪电做的料理吗？呵呵呵，我很期待。

GrozaYou flatter me, Commander. I know I have a lot of room for improvement.指挥官过奖了，我还有很大的提升空间。

GrozaThe more dishes I attempt, the better I'll understand the secrets of cooking.越是尝试各种菜式，我就越能领悟到料理所蕴含的奥秘。

GrozaFollowing recipes is only the start of my journey. Different people with different personalities will end up producing different dishes.照着菜谱做只是基础而已，不同个性的人会做出不同的东西。

GrozaAs you remember, my initial attempts at cooking often failed.指挥官应该也记得，我最早做菜的时候经常会失败。

CommanderIt's true that you weren't too good at it when you started out.你一开始确实不太擅长。

GrozaI remember you called them a "beautiful roulette wheel of flavor and taste". I have sought to live by the principles embodied by those words.“光鲜亮丽的味觉轮盘赌”，我一直记着指挥官的批评，并引以为戒。

CommanderAhem, well, you don't have to go THAT far... Truth to be told, you've done a very good job.咳，这句话不用记得那么牢……你已经做得很好了。

GrozaI'm not good at innovating. Krolik once called my dishes "too textbook".我不擅长创新，克罗丽科就评价过“太像是菜谱了”。

GrozaThat's why I'd like to have more people use this kitchen.所以，我希望能让更多人一起来使用这个厨房。

GrozaBy encouraging everyone to make dishes and share their experiences, I'm sure I'll learn something new.鼓励大家都来做，互相交流的话，我也能学到新的东西。

CommanderI see. Is there anything I can do to help?原来如此，有什么我可以帮忙的吗？

GrozaWell, you could be a taste tester for me and provide your feedback.我希望指挥官来当试吃员，做出评价。

GrozaIf you're free, why don't I make a dish for you right now so you can try it for me? Would that be alright?您要是有空，不如我现在就做一道料理给指挥官尝尝，可以吗？

CommanderOf course. We can begin anytime.那当然，我们随时可以开始。

Bedroom Chat 9 卧室闲谈9

CommanderWith these, we can officially call this place a rec room.有了这台设备，这里总算可以名正言顺地说是娱乐室了。

GrozaCommander, are these... arcade machines?指挥官，这是……游戏机？

GrozaThis is my first time seeing devices like this.我还是第一次见到这样的设备。

CommanderAre you curious about them?好奇吗？

GrozaYeah. I've seen you play these games before, but this is the first time I've seen a console like this.嗯，之前虽然有看指挥官玩过游戏，但是这个造型的设备我还是第一次看到。

CommanderI purchased these "Crimson Arcade Machines", they've got lots of games loaded in them.这是我采购的“鲁比娱乐站”，里面搭载了多款游戏。

CommanderYou can run all the games I played in the past on these machines.之前我游玩过的那些游戏也可以在这台设备中运行。

CommanderHowever, I'd like you and the others to experience them with me.不过，这次我希望闪电你们也能体验一下。

GrozaSo... you got these machines for us?这台设备……是为我们准备的？

CommanderYup. Like I said before, I want the rec room to be a place where you can set your missions aside for a time, a place where you can relax and have fun.嗯，就跟之前说的那样……我希望娱乐室是一个可以暂时摆脱任务，放松和娱乐的场所。

CommanderAnd as it turns out, video games are a common way to relax.而电子游戏，又是非常常见的放松方式。

CommanderWhen we were still in Griffin, many Dolls would play video games in their spare time.在格里芬的时期，也有不少人形会在休息的时候玩电子游戏。

GrozaDid they do that in Griffin?以前格里芬也有过这种尝试吗？

CommanderYup, in fact there was a gaming competition once...嗯，甚至还举办过活动……

CommanderIt caused quite a stir back then, though.虽然也闹出了不少小风波就是了。

GrozaFrom the way you're saying that, it seems like it was more of a storm.从您的语气来看，应该不是小风波吧。

GrozaThese machines look like they have leaderboard functionality too...这台设备似乎还搭载了排行榜系统……

GrozaPerhaps we can use these games to resolve minor differences between ourselves.或许可以通过竞技来解决一些小矛盾。

CommanderIf you're talking about Krolik and Nemesis...你是说克罗丽科和纳美西丝的话……

CommanderYeah, I don't need fortunetelling to see that they'll probably be hogging the machines.总觉得已经可以预见机子被她们霸占的未来。

GrozaHehehe, that's right.呵呵呵，您说的没错。

GrozaHm...嗯……

CommanderSo, want to give it a spin?要趁现在试试看吗？

GrozaWell, if you say so, Commander...既然指挥官这么说了……

GrozaWould you mind showing me what games there are here?那可以请指挥官带着我试试看吗？

CommanderOf course.当然可以。

Bedroom Chat 10 卧室闲谈10

CommanderIs this black thing some sort of game console?这个黑色的东西是游戏机吗？

GrozaCommander, it's called the "treatment black box".指挥官，它叫作“疗愈黑匣”。

GrozaIt seems to be one of the latest inventions of the URNC, a device used to treat battlefield trauma for soldiers.好像是罗联最新研发的，用来给士兵治疗战场创伤的装备。

GrozaMayling was calibrating it and it's currently tuned to your biometrics.美玲对它进行了一些调整，目前已经和指挥官的健康数值完成了绑定。

CommanderWell, that's the URNC for you. Really top-shelf treatment there.不愧是罗联，待遇真好。

GrozaBut to my knowledge, it isn't in broad use yet. In fact, I don't think it's even entered service among operational units.但就我所知它并没有被广泛使用，甚至没有在部队中投放的记录。

CommanderHm? Is it really so rare?嗯？居然是这么稀有的装置吗？

GrozaYes... According to Mayling, it was a gift from 16Lab.是的……据美玲所说这是一份来自16LAB的礼物。

Commander16Lab... I see...16LAB……我明白了……

GrozaDo you want to give it a try, Commander? Mayling gave me a guided trial of it and the images it projected were very realistic.指挥官想试试吗？我在美玲的指导下体验过，它所呈现的虚拟影像非常真实。

CommanderWhat did you see?是什么样的景色？

GrozaCommander, do you remember that time we went to the Yellow Zone on a mission, just the two of us?指挥官，您还记得有一次，我们两个单独去黄区执行任务的事吗？

GrozaThere was a storm, so we took shelter in an abandoned house and waited it out all night...当时遇到了风暴，我们躲进了一间废弃小屋，在那里休息了一整晚……

GrozaThe scenario in the "treatment black box" is quite similar to that time.“疗愈黑匣”中设置的场景和当时的景色十分相近。

CommanderI remember there was a fireplace in that house, so I started a fire to warm us up.我记得，当时的那间屋子里有一个壁炉，我为了取暖点燃了它。

CommanderThe wood crackled as it burned and the wind howled outside...木柴在壁炉里发出噼里啪啦的燃烧声，窗户外面还有风声呼啸……

CommanderFor some reason, listening to those sounds gave me a good night's sleep.不知为什么，那天晚上我听着这些声音，反而睡得很好。

GrozaThere's a name for the theory behind that, I think it's called... the white noise masking effect.这个原理我在书本里看过，好像是叫……白噪音的遮蔽效应。

GrozaConsidering how busy you are most of the time, the white noise helps mask your awareness of the outside world and creates an isolated space which helps you forget your worries.您平时事务繁忙，在那个隔绝的空间中，声音能遮蔽您对外界的感知，帮您淡忘烦恼。

CommanderNow that you mention it, I kind of want to experience it again.听你这么说我都想再体验一次了。

GrozaThen let's take advantage of this opportunity to do so. I'll walk you through using the device.那就趁这个机会，我来帮指挥官使用这个设备吧。

Bedroom Chat 11 卧室闲谈11

CommanderHm, if I'm not wrong, there's something called a memory wall here... Is it these monitors?咦，我记得这里是叫回忆墙……难道就是指这些显示器？

GrozaMayling suggested this.这是美玲提议的。

GrozaThis area isn't suitable for placing large objects, so she thought of using one of our old displays to make a memory wall here.这个区域不适合放置大型的物品，所以她想到了用旧显示器来制作这一面回忆墙。

GrozaThe memory wall's data terminal is linked to the Elmo's database.回忆墙的数据终端连接了艾莫号的数据库。

GrozaIt can recover visual data from our neural cloud data.并可以从我们的心智数据中提取影像资料。

CommanderSo it displays what we've seen and heard during our journey, then...把我们旅途中的所见所闻展示出来吗……

CommanderThat's definitely a simple and effective form of decoration.确实是一种简单而有效的装饰方式。

GrozaI'm filtering through the images suitable for display, but progress is a little slow...我正在筛选可以用来展示的影像，只是进展有点慢……

GrozaThere are too many records on the Elmo, so we need to pick out the more iconic ones.艾莫号上的记录太多了，必须筛选出有代表性的才行。

CommanderIt's true that we've been through a lot recently, and we haven't had time to sort out most of it.最近确实经历了不少事，大部分记录还没来得及整理。

GrozaSo Mayling suggested we put in scenes with you in them.所以美玲提议将指挥官入镜的影像都放上去。

CommanderThere aren't many pictures among them that are actually usable, are there?这样的话就没有几张可以用的图片了吧。

CommanderAlso... it's kind of embarrassing to have a wall filled with pictures of myself.而且总觉得……贴满自己的特写有点羞耻啊。

GrozaSo will you personally pick out some suitable pictures?那指挥官要亲自来挑选合适的影像吗？

CommanderHm... I'll give it a shot.嗯……就让我试试看吧。

CommanderI'll be able to reflect on our journey so far while I'm at it.顺便也可以回忆一下一直以来的旅途。

GrozaIn that case, please go through them, Commander.既然如此，就请指挥官过目吧。

Bedroom Chat 12 卧室闲谈12

CommanderThat smells nice. Are you making coffee, Groza?好香的味道，闪电你在泡咖啡吗？

GrozaYes I am, Commander. I just finished organizing the Counter.是的，指挥官，我刚把水吧整理好。

GrozaIf you're done with work, would you like to take a look?指挥官工作结束的话，要不要来看一下？

CommanderYes... The drinks list seems extensive enough... hmm...嗯……饮品的种类好像很齐全……嗯……

GrozaHm? Are you looking for something, Commander?嗯？指挥官在找什么？

CommanderJust making sure there isn't any over sweetened dishwater in there...只是确认一下没有甜得要死的拖把水……

GrozaHehehe, while we don't have that in stock, I'm more than willing to prepare another cup of sobering tea for you.呵呵呵，虽然没有甜得要死的拖把水，但是我可以为您再准备一次醒酒茶。

CommanderEr...呃……

GrozaHehehe, I was just kidding.呵呵呵，开玩笑的。

GrozaThe Counter serves tea, coffee and soft drinks. For more detail, you can take a look at our menu.水吧这边提供茶、咖啡以及软饮料，详细的类目您也可以查阅菜单。

GrozaSome of our drinks are rather special and can help ease your fatigue.部分饮品的功效比较特殊，可以有助于缓解疲劳。

GrozaI've already talked to the others. Every week, there'll be a Doll stationed here to serve drinks.我已经和大家沟通过了，每一周会有一名人形在这里驻场负责水吧的饮品。

GrozaIf you're free, do come down here to take a load off.指挥官有空可以多来这里休息，放松一下身心。

CommanderThe mood here IS very good.这里的氛围确实很好。

CommanderIf Mayling came by, she'd probably plant herself at the Counter and order nonstop rounds of rice wine.如果美玲看到了，应该会想坐在水吧前面品尝米酒吧。

GrozaYou guessed it. Mayling just finished her work, and she said she'd be coming by in a while.被您猜中了，美玲刚做完手里的工作，说是一会儿就过来。

CommanderI hope she doesn't drink too much...希望她不要喝太多啊……

GrozaHehehe, you should be careful too, Commander.呵呵呵，指挥官也要注意一下呢。

Commander(Clears throat) I do approve of that policy myself...咳……这个意见我也认同……

GrozaHehe. Since you're here, why not give the Counter a try?呵呵，不过既然指挥官您来了，要不要现在就体验一下。

GrozaYou can enjoy a drink in peace or have a chat. Both are perfectly suitable for this place.安静地享受饮品也好，聊天也好，在这里都很适合。

CommanderAlright, let me take a look at the menu.好，给我看看菜单吧。

GrozaVery well.好的。

Bedroom Chat 13 卧室闲谈13

CommanderWhew... The movie-viewing area's all set up now.这样观影区的设置也完成了……呼……

CommanderThanks for helping me move the sofa, Groza.闪电，辛苦你帮我搬运双人沙发了。

GrozaIt's my job, Commander. And you worked hard too.这是我的职责所在，指挥官也辛苦了。

GrozaStill, why did you choose a two-person sofa?不过，指挥官为什么特意选择了双人沙发？

CommanderHm... It's so I can watch a movie with someone who shares the same interests as me, of course.嗯……自然是想让相同爱好的人一起观影。

CommanderThere are some situations where it's more... fun to have two people around instead of one.有一些事情，比起一个人……两个人一起会更有趣。

CommanderThat's why Mayling and I set up places throughout the crew deck where multiple people could enjoy the same thing together.所以在活动层中我和美玲都安排了许多可以多人一起体验的设施。

GrozaTogether...一起……

CommanderIs there anything you'd like to do with someone else, Groza?闪电有什么想要和其他人一起做的事情吗？

GrozaI...我……

GrozaI'm happy to take part in any plans you make, Commander.只要是指挥官的安排，我都乐意。

CommanderWhile I'm also happy to hear that from you...虽然听你这么说我很高兴。

CommanderI'd like to hear what you think about all this.不过我也想知道闪电想法。

GrozaI...我……

CommanderIt's okay, there's no need to rush.没事，不用急于一时。

CommanderYou can look me up anytime once you figure out what you want to do.不过，等闪电找到自己感兴趣的事物，就来找我吧。

GrozaI understand... I'll try to find something that I like.我明白了……我会尝试找到自己感兴趣的事物的。

GrozaI'll be counting on you when the time comes, Commander.到时候就麻烦您了，指挥官。

GrozaOh yes. Commander, it looks like there's a Doll who's interested in the movie-viewing area.对了指挥官，似乎已经有人形对观影区感兴趣了。

CommanderOh? Let's go see who it is.哦？让我看看是谁。

Preference Probing 偏好探秘

GrozaGiven your tastes...指挥官的口味偏好……

GrozaI'm sorry, I'm not very clear about those.抱歉，我并不是很清楚。

GrozaIt feels like you'll eat anything I make, no matter what it is.好像无论做什么样的料理，指挥官都会吃下去。

GrozaWhat kind of food do you like best?您最喜欢什么样的食物？

GrozaThe answer to that question means a lot to me.对于这个答案，我很在意。

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

GrozaI also helped with the cooking, Commander.指挥官，我也帮忙制作了料理。

GrozaSabrina and Qiuhua put a lot of effort into making dishes, but they were worried you'd be disappointed by the final result.塞布丽娜和秋桦费了很多心，就害怕指挥官最后会失望。

GrozaI reassured them and told them that based on what I knew of your preferences, you'd like the main course they made.我安慰了她们，以我对指挥官的了解，这次的主菜您一定会喜欢的。

Dorm Dialogue 2 宿舍对话2

GrozaHave you seen OTs-14, Commander?指挥官，您有看到OTs-14吗？

GrozaI'm a bit worried about her. She was all alone throughout the celebration.我只是有点担心，她在庆典上好像一直是一个人。

GrozaDid you see her with Sextans?你有看到她和六分仪在一起？

GrozaHmm... They've had similar experiences. Maybe they could bond over them.嗯……她们俩有着类似经历，或许是这样所以能谈得来吧。

Dorm Dialogue 3 宿舍对话3

GrozaI want to be with the Commander and everyone on the Elmo...希望能和指挥官，还有艾莫号的伙伴们在一起……

GrozaIs that asking for too much?这个想法是不是太奢侈了呢？

GrozaStill, I'll protect that wish.但我一定会努力守护这个愿望的。

Dorm Dialogue 4 宿舍对话4

Groza...OTs-14 and I have indeed made a mistake.……我和OTs-14确实有不对的地方。

GrozaAt the very least, we should think of a way to cheer everyone up.至少让我们想想办法，来帮大家打起精神吧。

Dorm Dialogue 5 宿舍对话5

GrozaMayling has been working day and night for the Elmo, you're definitely qualified to place the last piece of the puzzle.美玲为了艾莫号夜以继日地工作，完全有资格补上这最后的一块拼图。

GrozaI'm not alone on this, everyone else thinks so.这不只是我的想法，也是大家的共识。

Groza...Thank you, Mayling.……谢谢你，美玲。

Plant Room 1 种植室1

GrozaThe weather's been warmer recently. It's perfect for raising hydrangeas.最近天气暖了些，正是种紫阳花的好时候呢。

GrozaAccording to Mayling, blooming hydrangeas look just like a special keepsake of her hometown...听美玲小姐说，紫阳花盛开时，很像她家乡的一种特殊的信物……

GrozaSoon, we'll be able to witness their beauty together... and how they'll look as keepsakes.也许不用等太久，我们就能一起见证它的美丽……以及它作为信物的样子了。

GrozaTherefore... please protect this flower with me, Commander. Do it for the sake of that moment.所以，为了那个时刻……指挥官，请你和我一起，好好呵护这株花吧。

Plant Room 2 种植室2

GrozaThe weather's been warmer recently. It's perfect for planting hydrangeas.最近天气暖了些，正是种紫阳花的好时候呢。

GrozaAccording to Miss Mayling, blooming hydrangeas look just like a special keepsake of her hometown...听美玲小姐说，紫阳花盛开时，很像她家乡的一种特殊的信物……

GrozaSoon, we'll be able to witness their beauty together... and how they'll look as keepsakes.也许不用等太久，我们就能一起见证它的美丽……以及它作为信物的样子了。

GrozaTherefore... please protect this flower with me, Commander. Do it for the sake of that moment.所以，为了那个时刻……指挥官，请你和我一起，好好呵护这株花吧。

Massage Lounge 1 按摩休闲1

GrozaCommander, the food and drinks are all ready for consumption.指挥官，食品和饮料都已经准备好了，随时可以取用。

GrozaI hope you enjoy how the party has been laid out.宴会的布置希望您喜欢。

CommanderThank you for your hard work, Groza. You've done a wonderful job.辛苦了，闪电，一切都很完美。

LennaCommander~ You look suuuuper lively today~指挥官~你今天看起来超级健气啊~

LennaYou must have prepared a lot for today's party.绝对为了今天的宴会做了不少准备吧。

LevaYou're the one who's been excited all night, aren't you?兴奋一整晚的是你吧。

LennaHehe, Leva specially ironed out her party dress before this. She also put a lot of effort into preparing herself!嘿嘿，莱娅姐特地提前熨烫了参加舞会穿的裙子。也超——用心准备的！

LennaI'm going to record every marvellous moment Leva spends at the party!我要记录莱娅姐在舞会上的每一秒完美瞬间！

GrozaI'll be counting on you to do the recording work then, Lenna.宴会的记录工作就麻烦你了，莱娜。

LennaJust leave it to me.包在我身上。

LennaBut first, some yummy food before I move on to officially recording.等我吃完美味的料理、然后稍微玩一会儿就正式开始记录工作。

LevaI'll keep an eye on Lenna.我会负责监督莱娜的。

LennaLeva, you need to balance work and leisure.莱娅姐，消遣和工作必须劳逸结合才行。

LevaGroza's the one who's been working all this time. Aren't you going to have some fun?闪电才是一直在工作吧。不去好好玩一会儿吗？

GrozaI must ensure the party is carried out successfully.我需要确认宴会的顺利举行。

CommanderGroza, have a good rest and enjoy yourself today.闪电，好好休息，享受今天的宴会。

GrozaYes, Commander.是。

GrozaThe Elmo is completely different from how it started out. We have more friends now, with more arriving each day...艾莫号和最初相比已经完全不同了。越来越多的同伴……

CommanderYes, and meanwhile, you have been by my side since the beginning.是啊，而你一直陪在我的身边。

GrozaCommander...指挥官……

CommanderWould you care to dance?能邀请你跳开场舞吗？

GrozaI am honored to receive your invitation.非常荣幸能收到您的邀请。

(I take Groza's hand, and as the music plays, we step onto the dance floor.)（我牵着闪电的手进入舞池，伴随着音乐的响起，在舞池内起舞。）

(Groza places her hand on my shoulder, and under my guidance, she permits herself to indulge in this rare moment of peace.)（闪电的手轻轻搭在我的肩上，跟随我的引导，融入难得的闲适氛围之中。）

Massage Lounge 2 按摩休闲2

GrozaEveryone, do you remember the crops we were raising in the thermal power plant?大家还记得我们在热电厂种植的农作物吗？

GrozaWe had a bountiful harvest recently. Thanks to that, the Elmo's been flush with resources.之前我们迎来了丰收，拜它所赐，艾莫号上的物资最近非常充裕。

GrozaI'd like to ask everyone to seriously consider how we can make good use of these supplies...我想拜托大家认真思考下，看看如何将这些物资合理运用……

DushevnayaWorry not, for our messiah has made a dazzling entrance.关于这点不必担心，看，救世的英雄已经闪亮登场了。

CommanderWell, I didn't expect to see you guys together. What are you talking about?真是少见的组合……你们这是在聊什么？

DushevnayaHehehe, we're discussing how best to spend the legendary trove that has fallen into our hands.哼哼哼，我们在商量该如何处理传说中的大秘宝。

RobellaAhem. Commander, we were talking about how to spend the resources obtained from our windfall.咳，指挥官，我们在讨论如何处理这次丰收的物资。

RobellaAs for my personal opinion... Commander, are you interested in a party?根据我的想法……指挥官，您对派对感兴趣吗？

CommanderA party? Are you planning to use them to throw a party?派对？你是想用这些物资开个派对吗？

RobellaYes. I believe that's the best way to get everyone engaged and motivated. It'll also help us utilize those resources.是的。我认为这样可以更好调动大家的积极性，也有助于物资的快速消化。

GrozaA party, you say... Well, it's a good idea. What does everyone think?派对吗……这的确是个不错的建议。大家怎么看？

DushevnayaA victory feast is essential after a great triumph. The grander the celebration, the more we can savor the sweetness of our accomplishments.庆功宴自是必不可少。越是盛大，越能体会胜利的甘甜。

CheyanneIt sounds good to me, and I feel like I could get a lot of good pictures out of it.挺好的。感觉上，能拍到些不错的照片。

GrozaSince everyone approves of it, we should decide on a time to hold the party.既然大家都同意的话，那我们就约定个时间举办派对好了。

GrozaI'll inform everyone on the Elmo so they can prepare for it.我会去负责通知艾莫号上的大家，让他们做好准备。

GrozaStill, since it's a party, we ought to decide on a theme. Anything to contribute, Commander?不过既然是派对，还是提前定个主题为好……指挥官，您有什么想法吗？

CommanderLet me think... Well, since it's being held to celebrate a bumper crop, why not call it a "Bountiful Harvest"?让我想想……既然是因为丰收而举办派对，干脆叫丰盈庆典怎么样？

DushevnayaTruly a name that has been blessed by destiny.听上去像是个被命运所祝福的名字。

CheyanneI think it's very appropriate. It's punchy and it'll fit easily on notices.我觉得很合适哦，作为活动宣传也很简单易懂。

GrozaAlright, it's decided then. Let's split up and work on our respective parts of the prep work.好，那就这么定了。那大家分开行动，为庆典开始进行准备吧。

Let's begin now.现在开始。

Let's wait a while.再等等。

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GrozaThe celebration's been well-received by everyone. All the Dolls are excited about it.庆典的提议广受好评，大家的积极性也都被调动了起来。

GrozaI'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of food and events everyone has prepared for the celebration...不知道能看到大家准备怎样的料理和节目……真令人期待。

CommanderYes, me too. Are you going to take part in the festivities as well, Groza?是啊，我也一样。闪电有想过在庆典上露一手吗？

Groza...You're asking if I'm going to take part? Well, there's a lot of work that needs to be done to ensure an enjoyable experience for you and everyone.……我？也是呢，为了让您和大家都能享受到庆典的快乐，还有很多准备需要去做。

GrozaRobella's handling the venues, the schedule, and the setup. What's left is... Hm...场地的位置、时间还有布置已经交给了洛贝拉，剩下的……唔……

GrozaThere's also dividing up the ingredients, scheduling kitchen time, adjusting the budget, and arranging the lighting...剩下还有食材的分配，厨房的使用时间……预算的调整，以及灯光的安排……

GrozaI'll be working on all these behind-the-scenes preparations.这些看不见的规划统筹，正是我接下来准备负责的工作。

CommanderIndeed... Thank you for going to all this trouble, Groza.确实……让你费心了，闪电。

GrozaI asked to take these responsibilities on. Also, I'm the best choice for the job after looking at all the possible candidates.这些工作都是我主动想去做的，而且从人选上来看，交给我最为合适。

CommanderHowever, I'd like you to be able to find something you actually want to do beyond all these.不过，我也希望除此之外，你能找到属于自己的愿望。

GrozaCommander, do you mean...?指挥官，您的意思是……？

CommanderGroza, this wishing slip is for you.闪电，这个许愿签给你。

CommanderI hope you'll find a wish you'd like to make. I also hope that you'll write it down and make that wish with the others at the end of this celebration.希望你能找到属于你的愿望，在庆典结束的时候和大家一起写下并许愿。

GrozaA wish of my own, you say...属于我的愿望吗……

GrozaI see... I'll do my best, Commander.我明白了……指挥官，我会试试看的。

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GrozaCommander, the wishing ceremony is about to begin.指挥官，祈福仪式马上就要开始了。

GrozaHowever, the venue is still a little messy because the party just ended.不过因为派对刚结束的关系，现在仪式的场地还有些杂乱。

GrozaWould you mind helping me to clean it up? I don't want to ruin the mood for the others, so I'd rather clear it all up while making as little of a fuss as possible.可以请您和我一起打扫吗？我不想破坏大家现在的气氛，想尽可能不动声色地完成这一切。

CommanderIn that case, I'll take care of the left side of the rec room.那么娱乐室的左边就交给我来打扫吧。

OTs-Let me do it. I've done this sort of thing before.我来处理吧，这些工作我以前也做过。

Groza...Are you sure you're okay with that?……交给你没问题吗？

OTs-Think of it as me doing my part for the wishing ceremony.就当是我想为祈福仪式尽一份力好了。

OTs-I've been thinking about my previous impulsiveness... So you can consider it an apology of sorts too.我稍微反思了自己之前的冲动……算是一点点的歉意吧。

Groza...Alright, I understand. We'll do it your way.……情况我了解了，就按你说的办吧。

CommanderMm. I'll be counting on you, OTs-14.嗯。那就拜托你了，OTs-14。

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GrozaMayling, Qiongjiu and I have put together this task list for restoring the Elmo. Please take a look.美玲，这是我和琼玖一起拟定的计划清单，请过目。

MaylingLemme see... So the first step is to repair the lounge?我看看……第一步要修复的是休憩大厅吗？

GrozaMhm, Commander and everyone else also frequent it the most often.嗯，休憩大厅是指挥官和大家最常使用的地方。

GrozaI think if we finish repairs here first, not only will it make the daily life in the Elmo easier, it'll also put everyone at ease.我想先把这里修建好，不仅能方便艾莫号的生活，也能让大家尽快安下心来。

GrozaAlso, the task list also has the procedures we've planned for the Commander's bedroom.另外，清单上也列出了指挥官卧室的重建计划。

GrozaBecause the steps there are somewhat precise and detailed, I plan on... having it running as a long term project, in parallel with the public areas.因为那里的步骤比较精细，所以……我打算把它作为一项长线工作，和公共区域同步进行。

MaylingAs expected of Leader Groza! You've considered so many aspects! The Commander's private space does need a lot of refining.不愧是闪电队长，考虑得很周到呢！指挥官的私人空间确实需要好好打磨才行。

GrozaHaha... Compared to the work Mayling is doing for the Elmo, this isn't a big deal.呵呵……和美玲为艾莫号做的工作相比，这点小事不算什么。

GrozaRight now the progress for the lounge is a lot quicker than expected. Everyone's volunteering to help with sweeping and cleaning.现在休憩大厅的进度比预想中要快很多，大家都在自发地帮忙打扫和清理。

GrozaHowever, we're not professional repair Dolls after all.不过，我们毕竟不是专业的维修人形。

GrozaAnything related to the specifics of the model for the equipment and the spatial planning still needs you as our general supervisor to verify.涉及到具体的设备选型，还有空间规划，还是需要你这位总监督来把关。

MaylingIs it fine to let me decide?可以由我来决定吗？

GrozaMhm, could Mayling please inspect the various areas, and also lend an ear to everyone's thoughts?嗯，麻烦美玲去各个区域检视一下，顺便听听大家的想法吧。

GrozaIf there are plans that are suitable, Mayling can directly approve them.如果有合适的方案，美玲可以直接批复。

MaylingUnderstood! I'll go take a look now.明白了！我这就去看看。

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GrozaHmm... the amount and models are all validated.嗯……数量和型号全都核对好了。

MaylingIf there weren't Varjagers here just now to cause trouble, then this would've been even better...如果刚刚没有瓦良格帮来捣乱，就更加完美了呢……

SabrinaEverybody carried the oven and kitchenware here already!大家把烤箱和厨具都搬过来了！

SpringfieldThe bar and the coffee machine's parts are in place as well.水吧和咖啡机的配件也已经就位了哦。

GrozaOkay. So, the wiring modifications and equipment testing will be Mayling's responsibility—好的，那么，线路改装和设备调试交给美玲——

GrozaEveryone, let's get all the furniture set up according to our earlier plans.大家就按照之前的规划，把家具统统布置起来吧。

SabrinaOkay! For the Commander, everyone let's do our best!嗯！为了指挥官，大家一起加油吧！

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GrozaMayling, you've done well on the repairs for the lounge.美玲，休憩大厅的修复辛苦你了。

GrozaAfter eating all the delicacies in the new kitchen, seems like everyone's morale went up quite a lot.大家品尝到了新厨区的美食，士气一下子高涨了不少呢。

MaylingHehe, it's all Groza's and everyone's efforts together bearing fruit.嘿嘿，这都是队长和大家一起努力的结果啦。

MaylingLemme see the task list—Uh, the next step is repairing the rec room?我看看计划单——唔，下一步要修复的是娱乐室吗？

GrozaMhm, the rec room carries a lot of memories of everyone together with the Commander, and is also a place where the Commander can relax in.嗯，娱乐室承载了很多和指挥官共度的回忆，也是难得能让指挥官放松下来的地方。

GrozaOTs-14 has already brought everyone there to clean up the place.OTs-14已经带着大家先过去清理场地了。

GrozaHowever... the equipment and wiring involved in the rec room are rather complicated.不过……娱乐室涉及到的设备和线路比较复杂。

GrozaSo, it's up to Mayling to ensure it is all up to par.所以，还是要拜托美玲帮忙把一下关。

MaylingDon't worry, Leader Groza! As long as we have the materials in place, there are no problems that can't be solved!放心吧队长！只要物资到位，就没有解决不了的问题！

MaylingI'll go check on how everyone's doing now~我这就去看看大家的情况~

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GrozaHm... the things each area needs are confirmed.嗯……各个区域的需求都确认完毕了。

GrozaIs everyone ready? We're about to get working.大家准备好了吗？我们要开工了。

LennaOK, all ready~ The tools are all here~准备OK~工具都在这里了哦~

MakiattoHurry, move these crates out of the way.快点把这些碍事的箱子都搬走吧。

MaylingI-I'm also ready!我、我也准备好了！

GrozaAll right, then, we'll leave the equipment setup to you, Mayling.好的，那么设备调试还是交给美玲。

GrozaEveryone follow the plans from earlier, and start arranging the furniture.大家就按照之前的规划，把家具都布置起来吧。

LennaHehe, let's get it all cleanly and briskly done♪嘿嘿，那就干脆利落地解决吧♪

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MaylingTwo Leaders, what happened?两位队长，发生什么事了？

GrozaGood timing, Mayling.美玲，你来得正好。

GrozaRepairs to the display walls are complete, and there's only one empty spot left.展示墙的修补已经完成，只剩下最后一个空位了。

GrozaI recommend hanging up this picture—me and the Commander together on the Elmo as the centerpiece.我建议把这张——指挥官和我在艾莫号留下的合照，挂在最中间。

OTs-No, we should use this one—when the Commander and I danced together at the ball hosted by Griffin.不，应该用这张——这是指挥官在格里芬的舞会上与我共舞时的留影。

OTs-Since the rec room is a place for relaxation, we should hang pictures that would remind the Commander of the good times. Correct?既然娱乐室是放松的地方，那应该挂上这种能让指挥官回忆起幸福时光的照片，不是吗？

Groza...What the Commander needs now is not the past, but someone that could look ahead together.……现在的指挥官，需要的不是过去，而是能够一起直视前方的存在。

OTs-However, it's precisely those parts of the past that have shaped who the Commander is.但也正是这些过去，才是组成指挥官的一部分。

OTs-Even you, as another "Groza", can't deny the weight of the past, can you?就算是同为“闪电”的你，也无法否认过去的重量吧？

Groza...I don't want to deny the past, but the Commander in the end still has to return to the "present".……我并不想否认过去，但指挥官终究是要回到“现在”的。

MaylingH-hey! Leaders, please don't argue!那、那个！两位队长，请不要吵架！

GrozaHeheh, true. Since neither of us can convince the other self...呵呵，也是呢。既然我们谁都无法说服另一个自己……

OTs-Then leave it to the third person to make the call.那就交给第三个人来决定吧。

GrozaMayling, which one do you think we should pick?美玲，你认为应该选哪一张呢？

MaylingEh?! L-letting me choose?诶？！让、让我来选吗？！

Mayling(No matter which one is chosen I'm going to upset someone!)（无论选哪个都会得罪人吧！）

Mayling(No matter which one is chosen I'm going to upset someone!)（无论选哪个都会得罪人吧！）

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GrozaA better option?更好的选择？

OTs-What Mayling means is that there's a more suitable photo to put here?美玲的意思是，还有更合适的照片吗？

MaylingYup! No matter if it is the present Leader Groza protects, or the past that OTs-14 cherishes, both of them are equally important to the Commander.嗯！无论是闪电队长守护的现在，还是OTs-14珍视的过去，对指挥官来说都很重要。

MaylingTherefore in my opinion, I think this one will fit the best.所以我认为，还是这张比较合适哦。

GrozaThis is... a group photo of the Elmo?这是……艾莫号的合影？

MaylingMhm~ This picture has not only the Commander, but everyone on the Elmo, too.嗯嗯~这张照片的话，不仅有指挥官，还有艾莫号的大家。

MaylingAfter all, the Elmo belongs to everyone~ The Commander would want all of us to enjoy our lives here, right?毕竟艾莫号是大家的嘛~指挥官一定希望每个人都能够享受这里的生活，对吧？

Groza...……

OTs-...……

Mayling...W-what? Did I say something wrong?……怎、怎么了？是我哪里说得不对吗？

GrozaNo, Mayling's right. I was just a little too absorbed on my own standpoint just now.不，美玲说得没错，刚刚是我太执着于个人的立场了。

GrozaI support Mayling's decision.我支持美玲的决定。

OTs-Hm... If it's this picture, then I don't mind either.嗯……如果是这张照片的话，我也没有意见。

OTs-Even though I didn't make it into this picture in time, I think this is indeed more in line with the Commander's preferences.虽然里面没有来得及拍到我，但我想这确实更像是指挥官的选择。

OTs-Also... without the most important person here, arguing over all of this is completely pointless.而且……既然最重要的那个人不在，争执这一切也没有什么意义。

Groza...……

OTs-Then let's hang that one up.就把它挂上去吧。

GrozaHehe... Then I'll come help as well.呵呵……那么我也来帮忙。

Journal Entry 1 日志·一

GrozaCommander, may I take up a bit of your time?指挥官，可以稍微占用你一点时间吗？

CommanderWhat's going on?怎么了？

GrozaActually... it's about what happened before I met you again.其实……是关于与你再次相遇之前的事。

GrozaI found some relevant records in my neural cloud when I was organizing my neural cloud data.最近在清理心智信息时，发现了一些相关的心智片段。

GrozaHowever, this information in those records was extremely vague, and I couldn't make out their chronological order.但这些片段的信息，非常含糊不清，我也无法理清它们的先后顺序。

GrozaCommander, I... I'd like to narrate them. Perhaps that might help me make more sense of them.指挥官，我……想把它们讲述出来，这样也许能更好地整理其中的信息。

GrozaHowever, I don't want you to be worried about them.但是，我不想让你因此而担忧。

GrozaCould you... treat them as... things that happened to a friend?能不能……把它当做……一个发生在朋友身上的故事？

GrozaCommander, could I ask you to listen to this fragmented story?指挥官，可以请你听听这个残缺的故事吗？

CommanderOf course.当然。

Journal Entry 2 日志·二

GrozaCommander, recently the temperature at night has been approaching zero degrees Celsius.指挥官，最近夜晚的温度都接近零摄氏度。

GrozaMm... What if I made some warm soup for you when you're working at night?嗯……夜晚工作时，我准备一些暖和的汤如何？

CommanderSure.好啊。

GrozaSpeaking of soup...说起来，关于汤……

GrozaIt seems the neural cloud records I mentioned to you last time also had soup in them.上次跟你提起的心智片段中，似乎也有汤哦。

GrozaI remember "someone" once told me—记得“有人”曾告诉我——

GrozaI've heard that a certain kind of soup served with liver pate and red wine makes for a dish that helps keep one warm.某种汤配上肝酱和红酒，是能让人保持温暖的菜肴。

CommanderHm?嗯？

GrozaAre you interested in the conditions at the time, Commander?指挥官对当时的情况感兴趣吗？

GrozaIn that case, why don't I tell you about them?这样的话，不如我来讲给你听？

GrozaAlthough... it seems there is no important information there, and it does not seem very interesting.虽然……其中似乎没有重要的信息，而且也算不上有趣。

CommanderI look forward to it.我很期待。

Journal Entry 3 日志·三

Groza...What would you do, Commander?……如果是指挥官，会怎么做呢？

GrozaI'd find some way to shed light on the matter.一定会想方设法调查清楚吧。

GrozaBut I don't.可我没有。

GrozaBack then... There was too little that I could do.当时的我……能做的事情太有限了。

CommanderWhat happened?出什么事了？

GrozaIt's nothing, Commander. Just...没什么，指挥官。只是……

GrozaJust a few pointless regrets.只是一些无聊的懊悔。

GrozaIf only I'd been more decisive...如果我能更果决一些……

GrozaNo. What's happened cannot be changed.不，已经发生的事情无法改变。

GrozaRegrets are only a waste of time.懊悔也只是浪费时间。

GrozaStill, even though I know that... I just can't shake them off.但是，就算明白，也还是……无法摆脱。

GrozaSurely you'd worry about me when I'm that way, wouldn't you, Commander?这样的我，恐怕会让指挥官担心吧？

CommanderIs there anything I can help you with?有什么我能帮忙的吗？

GrozaMmm... Indeed, you might have missed details that I might have missed.嗯……的确，指挥官也许能注意到被我忽略的细节。

GrozaEven if I can't change the past, learning the truth would also be a good thing.就算无法改变过去，如果能了解真相，也是好事。

GrozaAlso, just listening to me talk would be a great help.而且，仅仅是听我讲述，也已经是帮大忙了。

CommanderI'm ready.我已经准备好了。

Journal Entry 4 日志·四

GrozaCommander, I've found more records after a deep dive into my neural cloud data.指挥官，深度搜索心智信息后，我又找到了一些片段。

GrozaAfter my systems organized that fragmented data, I found a connection between them.系统整理这些碎片化的信息后，我发现它们存在某种联系。

GrozaYou should have realized it too—你应该也发现了——

Groza"Red onions".“红洋葱”。

CommanderIndeed.的确。

GrozaBut what does it mean?可是，它究竟意味着什么？

GrozaI just can't find the key link, no matter how I search.不管怎么检索，总无法找到最关键的一环。

GrozaIf only I had more clues...如果有更多线索……

CommanderGroza, you mustn't be hasty.闪电，不能着急。

GrozaYes, I know.嗯，我知道。

GrozaAt times like these, there's even less reason to be hasty, right?越是这种时候，越不能着急，对吧？

GrozaAs for the story I found this time, about "red onions"...至于这次找到的故事，“红洋葱”故事……

GrozaIt is not a happy one.可不是一个会让人感到愉快的故事呢。

GrozaEven so, do you still wish to listen to it?即使如此，指挥官也愿意听吗？

CommanderOf course.当然。

Journal Entry 5 日志·五

Groza...……

CommanderWhat's going on?怎么了？

GrozaCommander, if there are any obvious abnormalities in this neural record...指挥官，如果一段心智片段存在明显的异常情况……

GrozaNo, nothing.不，没什么。

GrozaOperational errors can pop up even in the most stable system.就算是最稳定的系统，也会出现运行错误。

CommanderIs this another story related to "that friend"?又是“那位朋友”的故事？

GrozaCommander... Should I say you are astute or...指挥官……该说你敏锐，还是……

GrozaHowever, it's because you're this way that you've traveled with me for so long.不过这样的你，才会和我一起走过如此长久的时光。

GrozaThe record I've found this time also contained "red onions".这次发现的心智片段中，也出现了“红洋葱”。

GrozaPerhaps I'd discovered something back then...当时的我，也许发现了什么……

GrozaBut I didn't manage to retain the most important information.但最重要的信息却没能保留下来。

GrozaSo unfortunately, this story's end is also lacking.所以，很遗憾，这个故事的终点也是残缺的。

GrozaIn that case, would you like to hear it?那么，你想听吗？

GrozaThe final story before "that friend" was reborn.那位“朋友”在获得新生之前，最后的故事。

CommanderAlright, tell me.好，告诉我吧。

Affinity Records 契合度记录

Record 1After the Griffin restructuring, Groza was seconded to Statesec and ended up becoming a member of a Security Directorate operations squad. However, she was abandoned due to an operation and was only reactivated when she met the Commander again. As a mature and responsible elite Doll, Groza was undoubtedly the pillar of her team, maintaining her poise and confidence regardless of the circumstances. Her skills had helped the Commander through numerous difficulties during the early days of the Elmo's journey. Having lost part of her neural logs, Groza occasionally felt uneasy and lost, but she rarely showed that side of her. Groza was professional and efficient during operations. As the team leader, she was capable of running her entire team by herself. Outside of work, Groza's personality underwent a complete about-face, seeking a casual yet romantic lifestyle that was unaffected by her work. While rumors about how she drafted action plans through the night circulated on the Elmo, the truth was that she puts all her work aside and simply enjoyed the undisturbed silence at that time of night. Due to their cooking-based interactions and their long years of working with each other, Groza and the Commander had developed a unique camaraderie. In daily life, Groza was very close to and actively shared her views with the Commander. The shadow over Groza's heart gradually faded as the Elmo grew more and more lively in recent days. However, the missing portion of her neural cloud was like a wound that wouldn't heal. It remained in her heart, as though waiting for the right time to spring from the darkness and tear her ruined body to shreds.在格里芬重组后，闪电由国安局接管，成为治安管理科行动小组一员，后因行动遭到废弃，直到与指挥官再次相遇，才重新得到启动。 成熟稳重的精英人形，当之无愧的小队核心，无论任何场合，闪电都始终保持着自己的自信与干练。而这份能力，也在艾莫号初期，帮助指挥官度过了不少难关。失去了部分心智记录的闪电，偶尔会感觉到不安和迷茫，但大多数时候，她并不会表现出来。 行动中的她专业而又高效，作为队长，能够担负起整个小队的运作。而非工作状态的闪电则完全相反，追求着随性而富有情调的生活方式，不让工作影响自己的生活。 尽管艾莫号上流传着她彻夜制定作战计划的流言，但实际上，她只是在享受那份无人打扰的安静氛围，夜晚的她，会将一切工作放下。 因为在烹饪上的长期交流，加上朝夕相伴多年，闪电与指挥官早已形成了独有的默契。生活中的闪电，对待指挥官的态度十分亲近，会主动和指挥官分享生活见闻。 时至今日，随着艾莫号愈发热闹，闪电内心的阴影也正在逐渐消退。但她心智中缺失的那一块，却仿佛无法愈合的伤口一样，始终驻留在那里，似乎在等候着一个合适的时机，从黑暗处撕裂这具残破的身体。

Record 2It happened in 2066. For a machine, being abandoned like this was nothing short of "death", just like with human beings. However, on that day, the slumbering Groza was finally reborn. In the eyes of a bounty hunter wandering the contamination zones alone, even an abandoned quarry filled with industrial waste held the possibility of containing classified information and useful resources. And today, the Commander—who had only just become a bounty hunter—found Groza in this abandoned quarry. "Hm... Groza? What are you doing here?" Her frame hadn't been started up in a while, and it had been ravaged by battle damage and the passage of time. Right now, even this elite Doll who once possessed outstanding specs could only groan raggedly, like a pile of shifting scrap. System self-diagnostic... complete. Tragically, despite her murky memories prior to her abandonment, the sense of despair that came just before death clung to her like a nightmare that she could not shake loose. As Groza gradually came to, the words "mission failed", "abandoned in place", and so on filled her neural cloud. It was as though she was trapped in that moment, constantly bumping up against those emotions and unable to break free. The choking sensation was almost enough to drive her mad. Her throat croaked like a rusty ventilation fan, emitting a cry of anguish. How had she ended up like this? What was this substance flowing out of her eyes? In the very next moment, however, a warm human being embraced her. Ah—what a familiar scent, a familiar form... and with them, this strange sense of comfort and familiarity. Perhaps it was because her power cells were almost drained, or the massive neural fluctuations were more than an abandoned Doll like her could handle, but Groza allowed her eyes to close. This time, she was sure she would be able to wake up again.那是在2066年的时候。 对于机械来说，这种废弃无异于一种“死亡”，就像人类那样。但这一天，沉睡的闪电终于得到了重生。 在污染区独自游荡的赏金猎人眼里，即便是看上去满是工业垃圾的废弃矿区，仍旧存在挖到绝密情报和有用东西的可能性。 而这一天，刚成为赏金猎人不久的指挥官，在这片废弃矿区中遇到了闪电。 “嗯？……闪电？你怎么在这里？” 太久没能启动的素体，早已被灰尘与伤痕所覆盖，以至于重启都变得如此困难，即便曾经是性能优越的精英人形，在这一刻，也只能像个重度损耗的人形一样，艰难地发出残破的喘息声。 系统自检……完成 遗憾的是，尽管废弃前的记忆变得模模糊糊，但是那种濒临死亡的绝望感，却像是梦魇一样，怎么甩都无法甩开。 在意识逐渐清醒的过程中，任务失败、废弃等字眼逐渐填满了闪电的心智。 她就像是被困在了那一刻一样，反复在相同的情绪中碰壁，却无法走出来。这种苦闷的窒息感几乎令她快要发疯。 嗓子里那种老旧风箱一般的喘息声，也很快就变为了痛苦的叫声，为什么会这样？眼睛里流出的又是什么？ 但下一刻，她就被一个温暖的人类怀抱所包裹起来了。 啊——是熟悉的气味、熟悉的身影，以及，微妙的安心感。 或许是原本电量便告急了，也或许是过大的心智波动造成了这台废弃人形的超负荷运作，闪电就这样放任自己再次闭上了眼睛。 这次，应该能够顺利醒来了。

Record 3The gap in her neural cloud was like an electric current. It hit Groza without remorse and filled her with a bizarre sensation. "Groza, what's wrong?" Upon noticing the irregularity in Groza, the Commander moved closer to her. Groza was used to reading people's thoughts through their faces. She looked at the Commander's face and saw nothing but concern. At the very least, there's nothing about abandoning her in the Commander's expression. Abandoning her? Upon realizing what she was thinking, Groza was startled by how dark her thoughts had become. She may never have felt this way if not for that incident. She recalled the day the Commander found her, how those warm hands drew her forth from "death" and damnation. If the Commander knew how uneasy she was, if she knew that she was incomplete, would all this fade like waking from a dream? Groza secretly made up her mind to prove her worth and thus avoid the fate of being abandoned again. "...I'm fine. I think it must be because of my frame being damaged earlier." Before the Commander called her name again, Groza smiled warmly, "Don't worry, Commander." "And besides..." In a sneaky turn of events, she returned the question back to the Commander. "I won't break down so easily, so feel free to lean on me a little more—won't you?"残缺的感觉，就像是电流一样，总是在突然之间击中闪电，让她产生异样的感觉。 “闪电，怎么了？”看出了闪电的异常，指挥官稍稍靠近了她一些。 闪电习惯从别人的表情中，读取对方的想法。她盯着指挥官的脸，却只看到了单纯的关心。 至于废弃的想法，至少并未写在脸上。 废弃？ 意识到自己在想什么时，闪电自己也被自己这种略显阴暗的想法吓到了，如果不是那件事，或许自己永远也不会有这样的心情吧。 她再次回想起了被指挥官所找到的那一天，带有温度的双手，将她从“死亡”与地狱中拉出。 如果被这个人知道了自己的不安，知道了自己的缺陷，那这一切是否也会像梦一样消散？ 闪电暗自下定决心，必须用实力证明自己，从而避免再一次被废弃的结局。 “……我没事，应该是因为素体之前损坏过的原因。”在指挥官第二次出声喊她之前，闪电露出了一个柔和的微笑，“别紧张，指挥官。” “而且……”闪电有些狡猾地，将问题丢回给了指挥官。“我是不会这么容易就故障的，所以再多依靠我一点吧？”

Record 4"Commander, would you like to taste my cooking?" This was the first time Groza was cooking for the Commander, and clearly even he was surprised by that. Even if the Commander was used to having an extra Doll aboard the Elmo, but even so— "Oh? Does my attire look so strange?" The apron-clad Groza flashed a smile that said she was expecting this reaction and placed the pumpkin pie she made on the table. "...I was just wondering when we got a housekeeper Doll on the Elmo." The Commander pulled up a chair and sat down, and Groza took a seat beside him. "Since it's my first time cooking for you, I thought I should dress for the occasion. How is it? Does it suit me?" Groza smiled at the Commander. "It does, very much so." The Commander shifted his gaze from Groza to the pumpkin pie sitting on the plate. The crust had been baked to a rich brown color, and it looked crispy and delicious. Meanwhile, the filling looked soft and moist, gleaming in the light and radiating a tempting aroma. "Commander? You should taste it rather than just staring at it," said Groza while gesturing for the Commander to help himself. The Commander didn't hesitate, taking a slice of the pie and putting it in his mouth. —It tasted nothing like they imagined. A complex taste akin to vomit spread through their mouth. The crispy crust and the filling blended together, leading to even more ghastly mental images. "..." "Commander?" The Commander forced it down, then thought carefully before speaking. "Have you tried it yourself, Groza?" "Not at the moment. In truth, I was planning to request that you install gastral modules in me." Despite her doubts, Groza voiced her thoughts without holding back. "Got it, I'll install them in tomorrow."“指挥官，尝尝我做的饭怎么样？” 这是闪电第一次为指挥官做饭，显然，就连指挥官也愣了一下。 尽管指挥官早已习惯了艾莫号上多了一名人形，但即便如此—— “哦？这身衣服，有这么奇怪吗？”穿着围裙的闪电露出了一个意料之中的笑容，将做好的南瓜派端到桌子上。 “……我只是在想艾莫号什么时候多了一个家政人形。” 指挥官拉开椅子坐下，闪电也随即坐到了指挥官旁边。 “因为是第一次为指挥官做饭，所以就想搭配一些更符合气氛的穿着。怎么样，还合适吗？”闪电笑着问指挥官。 “很合适。” 从闪电身上移开眼睛，指挥官低头看向盘子里的南瓜派，饼皮被烤成了恰到好处的焦糖色，看起来十分酥脆可口，中间的馅料看上去也柔滑细腻，在灯光下闪闪发亮，散发着诱人的甜香。 “指挥官？看再久，也不如尝一口更直接哦。”闪电做出了一个请的手势。 指挥官也不再客气，拿起一块南瓜派放进口中。 ——和想象的味道完全不同。 一种复杂的、像是呕吐物一样的味道在口中蔓延开来，而脆皮和馅料搅在一起时，更加令人产生了不好的联想。 “……” “指挥官？” 指挥官咽了下去，然后沉思了一下开口。 “你自己尝过吗？闪电。” “目前来说没办法尝，说实话，我正打算向指挥官申请加装进食模块。”闪电有些疑惑，但还是坦率地说出了自己的想法。 “我明白了，明天就去装。”

Record 5Steam and vapor filled the Elmo's lounge. Groza ladled the cream stew into three bowls and brought them to the table. This was the first meal that the three of them were having together after welcoming the newest member of the Elmo aboard. "Miss Groza... You're really good at cooking," Mayling said as her eyes gleamed with anticipation. "Well, it looks and smells good enough. The taste, however... It's kind of unique." The Commander recalled the first time she sampled Groza's attempt at this dish. "Still, I taste-tested the cream stew last time. It'll be fine." "Alright, why don't you try it, you two?" After the two of them each took a spoonful of the stew, the smiles on their faces that followed told Groza that this attempt at cooking ought to be a success. Even though she didn't have gustatory modules installed, Groza sat beside the Commander and picked up her spoon, helping herself to her own portion of the stew. The air was filled with peace and happiness; she could partake in this warmth as well by the mere act of eating. She brought her spoon to her mouth as such thoughts ran through Groza's head. "Oh, right. Groza, there's something I'd like to discuss with you," the Commander suddenly said after the meal was over. "Even though we only have three people on the Elmo right now, in the future... I might end up recruiting more Dolls onto our team. Therefore, I'd like you to become the leader of our Doll complement." "Oh my, does this mean you've acknowledged my skills, Commander?" Groza was clearly surprised, but she still smiled in that same confident way. "You don't need to give me an answer right away. Take your time and think carefully about it." "No, Commander, I would be honored to accept that role. Your Groza is willing to serve."热气弥漫在艾莫号的休息区中，闪电将做好的奶油炖菜倒进三个盘子里，端到了桌子上。 这是在艾莫号迎来新成员后，三个人第一次如此正式地一同用餐。 “闪电小姐……真的很擅长烹饪呢。”美玲看着眼前的饭菜，眼神中流露出一丝期待。 “只看卖相和气味确实是这样，不过，经常会出现一些……奇妙的味道”指挥官回忆了一下闪电第一次做这道菜时的场景，“不过奶油炖菜我上次已经确认过味道了，没问题的。” “好啦，你们两个，快尝尝看吧？” 而看着二人品尝后，脸上自然而然露出的笑容，闪电意识到，这次烹饪的结果，应该是成功了。 尽管没有味觉模块，但闪电也坐在了指挥官旁边，拿起了勺子，开始品尝自己的那份炖菜。空气中有种祥和安乐的幸福感，而仅仅只是进食这个行为，就可以让她毫不费力地拥有这份温暖。 闪电这样想着，将一勺米饭送进口中。 “对了，闪电。有件事，我觉得有必要和你商量一下。”用餐结束后，指挥官突然开口，“艾莫号虽然现在只有三个人，但今后……我或许还会招募人形，所以，从现在起，我希望你能成为小队的队长。” “啊呀，这算是指挥官对我的认可吗？”明明感到十分惊喜，但闪电还是露出了和往常别无二致的自信笑容。 “不用急着给我答复，你可以慢慢考虑。” “不，指挥官，这是我的荣幸，闪电愿意为你效劳。”

Record 6It happened in 2066. I had just become a bounty hunter, but just as I was thinking about whether or not to recruit more Dolls, I found Groza in an abandoned quarry. She seemed really worked up when I awakened her, almost like a child. I'd never seen Groza like this before—it certainly didn't fit my mental image of her. "So you brought me back right there and then, Commander?" "Well, to be frank, back then I hadn't even thought that far yet. But I knew I couldn't just leave you there." Even with an underground broker's help, cleaning and fixing up Groza took a long time. Fortunately, she could speak with me normally in the end. "You're just like how you were in Griffin, Commander." "In what way?" "The way you treat Dolls," Groza smiled. "Normal people wouldn't think that way, right? 'I couldn't just leave you there...'—that sort of thing." After fixing up Groza, she looked more like how I remembered. However, I knew her frame couldn't be repaired that easily. Worse still, the gaps in her neural cloud would be the hardest to fix. "Don't think that way." I patted Groza's shoulder after completing the basic checks. "Your frame's damage isn't so bad, though we'll probably want a professional to help take a closer look at you." "...I think I'm doing fine now. I don't need a follow-up." Groza stood up upon hearing me, but refused further treatment. "Alright. Are you leaving, then?" Since she said as much, I wasn't going to press the point. I nodded, but just as I was about to send her off, she shook her head. "Commander, won't you take responsibility and go all the way?" She stepped forward, her eyes filled with longing. It would seem I wouldn't have to worry about what had given me pause for thought earlier.那是在2066年的时候。 刚成为赏金猎人的我，正考虑着要不要再次招募人形时，在一个废弃的矿场，遇到了闪电。 刚醒来的时候，她情绪有些激动，几乎像个孩子。我从未见过这样的闪电，和我印象中的她大相径庭。 “所以，指挥官就把我带了回来？” “不，硬要说的话，当时没想太多，只是觉得不能就这么把你扔在那。” 我找到暗商，为她进行清洗、修复等花了不少时间，好在，她终于能和我正常对话了。 “还是和在格里芬的时候一样呢，指挥官。” “你指哪方面？” “对待人形的态度。”闪电勉强地笑了笑，“正常来说，人类应该不会这么想吧？不能把废弃的人形丢在那里……之类的。” 修复后，闪电看上去和我记忆中的她更相似了一些，但我知道，她的素体并不是这么容易就可以复原的，更重要的是，她心智中的残缺，恐怕才是最难修复的。 “别这么想。”结束了最基础的检查后，我轻拍了一下闪电的肩膀，“素体问题不大，不过，我们恐怕得找点更专业的人帮你深入检查一下了。” “……我觉得现在状态很好，不需要检查了。”闪电听了我的话站起身，却拒绝了进一步的检查。 “好吧，那你要走了吗？” 既然她这么说，那我也不勉强了，我点点头，准备送她离开，她却摇了摇头。 “指挥官，不负责到底吗？”她上前一步，眼睛里充满了渴望。 看来，我之前还在考虑的事情，不用再犹豫了。

Record 7It seemed that I had set foot into a realm that I shouldn't have entered. The current me was pinned under a massive amount of junk. "Commander?" Meanwhile, the culprit of all this—Groza—arrived at long last. "Oh my, it looks like you've fallen foul of these things as well." Just how many other unfortunates triggered this trap previously, anyway? It all started when Groza invited me to her room for a late supper. Just as we thought everything was set, Groza realized that she had left her bottle opener in the lounge and stepped outside to get it. Meanwhile, I was incredibly bored and accidentally touched the big black cabinet in the corner of her room. Then, I was deluged by countless pieces of detritus that forced me back, piling up higher and higher until I was completely buried by it. "Aren't you going to explain this, Groza?" "Sorry, Commander, but I ordered plenty of stuff and it all accumulated before I realized it." "That's not the point. How on earth did you..." While we were talking, Groza had already stuffed all the junk back into that black cabinet, and the room was clean once again. "...Put it all in there?" "Well, they say ninety percent of most magic merely consists of knowing one extra fact. Would you like to give it a try, Commander?" said Groza as she opened a of wine. "Also, some spaces aren't as small as they look. I had that cabinet custom-made." The cabinet in question seemed less like a storage space and more like a black hole. As I looked into that black corner of the room, it seemed unfathomably deep. Meanwhile, Groza took a sip of red wine.我似乎触碰到了一个不应该触碰的领域。 现在的我，正在被闪电房间内杂七杂八的巨量物品所压制，动弹不能。 “指挥官？”而造成这一切的罪魁祸首——闪电，终于姗姗来迟，“啊呀，看来指挥官也被这些东西袭击了呢。” 所以在此之前，还有哪位可怜的同伴触碰到了这个开关？ 一切的开始，源于闪电邀请我来她的房间同她小酌。当一切准备就绪时，闪电却发现自己的开瓶器还在休息区，便立刻出门去拿，而百无聊赖的我，就这样不小心触摸到了她房间角落中的那个巨大的黑色柜子。 然后——数不清的东西就这样喷涌而出，推着我后退，而且越来越高，直到我彻底被这些东西所压倒。 “你不打算解释一下吗？闪电。” “不知不觉就买了这么多，抱歉，指挥官。” “关键不在于此吧，你是怎么把它们……” 在我们说话的功夫，闪电就已经将这些杂物重新放回了那个黑色的柜子，房间再次变得整洁了起来。 “……把它们放回去的？” “收纳有时确实就像是魔术一样，指挥官想试试吗？”闪电收拾完后，用开瓶器打开了红酒，“而且，有的空间并不像它看上去那么小，这个柜子是我特别定制的。” 与其说是柜子，不如说那是黑洞。我看着漆黑的角落，总觉得那里深不可测。 而闪电却只是优雅地抿了一口酒。

Record 8"Commander, I've got a new recipe. I added a little twist to it, but I hope it isn't too much for you." I ignored the fragrant chicken sausages in tomato sauce before me and looked up at Groza, who was wearing an apron for the first time in a long while. I couldn't help but feel nostalgic as I looked at her. Also, her apron was fancier than before. Over the years, taste-testing food for Groza had become second nature. Originally, Groza would have gained a gustatory module with her gastral modules. However, her frame was damaged, which meant that the gustatory modules could not be successfully installed, and after changing her frame, she refused to have them installed in the name of cutting costs. And thus this state of affairs had persisted until now. As a result, was my job to substitute for Groza's sense of taste all this time. "Commander, are you thinking about the past?" Groza topped off my cup of fruit juice for me. "We'll be having an ops meeting later, so we'll have fruit juice for refreshments today." "No, it's nothing. I was just thinking that the food you're making now isn't a pretty roulette wheel anymore." Groza's cooking was impeccable... provided she didn't get too adventurous. "After all, that's the only way to make you choose my food, given the present circumstances." "The present circumstances?" "You have many options available to you now, do you not?" "Well, I've grown used to your cooking over the years." I pulled out a chair and gestured for Groza to sit next to me. "Besides, I promised to taste-test in your place." "I'm grateful for your trust, Commander..." Groza smiled as she took my hand. "That's why I will always stand by your side and live up to your expectations." Her words were a shot in the arm that drove me to pick up my spoon and sample Groza's newest culinary creation—“指挥官，这次也是新菜式哦，加了一点创新，希望不会太过。” 忽略了眼前散发着香气的红烩泥肠，我抬头看向闪电，很久没有见到系着围裙的闪电了，让我不免有些怀念。而且，还是难得一见的，比之前更加华丽的围裙。 这么多年来，我早已习惯了代替闪电尝味道。 原本，闪电的味觉模块应该随着进食模块一起安装的，但一开始是因为素体损坏程度问题，她并未成功安装味觉模块，后来更换素体时，闪电又以节约开支为名，拒绝了味觉模块的加装，这件事就一直拖延到了现在。 因此一直以来，代替闪电品尝味道，就成了我的任务。 “指挥官，该不会是想起了什么过去的事情吧？”闪电为我倒满了一杯果汁，“稍后还有作战会议，今天就搭配果汁吧。” “没什么，只是想到，现在闪电做出的食物，终于不再是光鲜亮丽的华丽轮盘赌了。” 只要不过度创新，闪电总是能做出无可挑剔的饭菜。 “毕竟，只有这样，才能让指挥官在现在的情况下，还能选择我做出的饭菜。” “现在的情况？” “现在的指挥官，已经有很多选择了吧？” “吃了这么多年，早已经习惯了。”我拉开椅子，邀请闪电坐在我的身边，“更何况我答应过你了，要替你尝味道。” “我很感谢指挥官的信任……”闪电轻笑着，握住我的手，“所以，无论何时，我都会站在指挥官的身边，为了回应指挥官的期待而努力。” 她的话无疑是一针强心剂，促使我拿起勺子，将闪电这次的创新菜品放进口中——

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