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Ksenia

科谢尼娅

36 chapters · 1278 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Time Is Precious 1 一日千金1

(Being done with my documents for today, I leave the office, rubbing my weary eyes as I walk towards the lounge.)（当最后的文件处理完毕，我离开办公室，揉着酸涩的眼睛往休息区的方向走去。）

CommanderWhat should I have for dinner... Ugh!晚饭该吃些什么好呢……呃！

(A slim figure emerges from the corner and rams into me before I can even react.)（未等我反应过来，拐角处冲出的瘦弱身影已和我撞了个满怀。）

(It doesn't hurt, but the variety of hats in the instigator's embrace scatter across the floor.)（虽然并不疼痛，但对方怀中所抱着的各式帽子却在相撞中落了一地。）

NagantSorry about that, I was in too much of a rush and didn't watch where I was going! Are you alright, Commander?抱歉抱歉，是我太匆忙没有看路！指挥官，您没有受伤吧？

CommanderI'm fine, but what's with all these hats, Nagant? Did you just come back from a shopping trip?我没事，但这一地的帽子怎么回事？纳甘，你这是刚购物回来吗？

(Nagant's eyes dart around nervously at my question. She sheepishly scratches her cheek. Seeing that, I do not press further, but let out a sigh before bending down to help her pick up the hats.)（被问及的纳甘眼神飘忽，尴尬地挠了挠脸颊。见此情景我也没有追问，叹了口气后弯下腰帮她一同收拾。）

CommanderYou don't have to tell me if you don't want to. I'm partly to blame for knocking you over, so let me help you pick up the hats.不想说就不用勉强。撞倒你也有我的一份责任，我来帮你一起收拾帽子吧。

NagantWonderful! Well then, thank you very much, Commander!太好了！那就谢谢指挥官了！

NagantBy the way, what do you think of the beret that I'm holding here?对了指挥官，您觉得我手上的这顶贝雷帽怎么样？

CommanderIt looks like it would suit you well, Nagant. Feels pretty good, too. Is it new?从外观上来看这顶帽子挺适合纳甘的，手感也很好。这是新买的吗？

NagantYep. I knew you'd get it right on your first guess!是的，不愧是指挥官，一下子就猜中了！

NagantNow then, here's another two hats for you to look at! I think that they're both pretty nice. Which one do you think suits me better?那指挥官再看看这两款！我觉得它们都挺不错的，指挥官觉得哪个更适合我？

CommanderBetween these two... huh?这两款的话……嗯？

(Just as I'm intensely comparing the two hats, my peripheral vision spots Nagant sneaking a glance at a nearby corner and giving it a thumbs-up.)（正当我认真比较帽子的时候，余光中却瞥见纳甘正鬼鬼祟祟，偷偷地向着不远处的角落竖起了大拇指。）

(My eyes follow the direction that Nagant was gesturing at. Although the target quickly retreats behind the wall, her iconic lightning-shaped ahoge betrays her identity.)（我回头顺着纳甘所指的方向看去，虽然对方快速藏回了墙后，但那一闪而过的标志性闪电呆毛还是暴露了她的身份。）

NagantAh... ah! Commander! Have you decided which hat you like more?啊、啊！指挥官，您决定好哪款帽子了吗？

CommanderIf you ask me to compare the two, then I'd prefer the one on the left...如果是这两款比较的话，我更推荐左边的……

(Due to Nagant's incessant questioning, half an hour passes before a hat is finally settled on.)（在纳甘的不断询问下，等选定推荐的帽子已经是三十分钟后的事情了。）

(My stomach groans in hunger, compelling me to seek the lounge. As I stride over, a distracting sound from a corner of the room catches my attention.)（腹内不断传出的饥饿感催促着我向休息区走去。就在我快步移动打算横穿休息区的时候，房间的一角却恰巧传出了令人在意的声音。）

SuomiAhhh... How am I supposed to deal with this? If only some kind passerby would offer me his help right now...啊，究竟要怎么样才能解决我的烦恼啊。要是这个时候有路过的好心人可以帮帮我就好了。

(Seeing that I didn't respond, Suomi sneakily turns her head away before announcing her frustrations again in an even louder voice.)（见我没有反应，索米悄悄收回撇向我的余光，再次用更为响亮的声音棒读了一遍自己的烦恼。）

CommanderI'm the only one who fits the bill at the moment, I guess... Suomi, what are you so frustrated about?眼下这种情况好心人只能是我了吧……索米，能把你的烦恼和我说一下吗？

SuomiT-thanks for lending me your ear, Commander!谢、谢指挥官！

SuomiBasically, I'm having some trouble with a video game...简单来说，就是我在游戏上碰到了一些问题……

(I manage to piece together Suomi's request from her various short, embarrassed bursts of articulation.)（通过索米短暂而又害羞的描述，我大致从她的话语中拼凑出了请求的全貌。）

Commander...So your frustration stems from being unable to grasp the skills needed for the game. You're hoping for me to help you improve quickly by being something like your practice partner or coach, right?……也就是说索米你现在苦于无法掌握游戏的技巧，希望我可以作为陪练或是指导，尽快把技术提升，对吧？

SuomiY-yeah! Exactly that!对、对的！就是这样！

SuomiI'll be competing against Papasha in just a few days. I've been training hard for a few days now, but I still can't seem to manage to get a high score.几天后我就要和波波沙进行比赛了。虽然我最近苦练了几天，但一直没办法得到高分。

SuomiIf I don't do anything different, I'm afraid I'll lose to her in the actual competition...再这样下去，恐怕正式比赛的时候我就要输给她了……

CommanderNo need to panic. There's still some time, so I'll start by teaching you some basics.你先别急。现在还有些时间，我先把基础的一些游戏技巧教给你。

CommanderWe'll proceed with advanced practice once you have a grasp of the basics. The goal is to build you a firm foundation before the competition begins. How's that?等你掌握之后我们再进行下一步的练习，争取在比赛前彻底掌握，怎么样？

SuomiOkay! I'm counting on you, Commander!嗯！那就拜托指挥官了！

CommanderTake this controller, Suomi. Let's start with the basic combo... huh?索米你拿好这个手柄。首先从基础的二连……嗯？

(Just as I'm passing the controller to Suomi, I see the lightning-shaped ahoge flicker past the door again. Just as I open my mouth to pose a question, Suomi notices my gaze and suddenly grows frantic.)（在我将手柄递给索米时，那闪电形的呆毛再次从门外一晃而过。正当我想要出声询问，注意到我视线的索米随即变得慌张起来。）

SuomiC-Commander! Sorry, I got distracted just now!指、指挥官，不好意思刚刚是我分心了！

SuomiWe should start our practice without further delay!事不宜迟，让我们赶紧开始进行练习吧！

Commander...Why does it feel like I've been running into so many coincidences as of late?……总感觉我最近经常碰到一些特别巧合的事情啊。

SuomiCoincidences? What do you mean...?巧合的怪事？指挥官是指……？

(I think back to the flighty figure that has escaped twice upon discovery now, and sigh in resignation.)（我回想起那个接连两次被发现后快速藏匿的身影，有些无奈地叹了口气。）

Commander...Never mind. I can kind of guess why things have been happening this way.……算了先不提了，为什么会变成这样我多少还是有些眉目。

CommanderLet's focus on helping you improve right now. I'll think about the strange coincidences later...现阶段还是先来帮你提升游戏技巧，那些巧合的事情之后再说……

CommanderI didn't expect taking on the role of a game coach to be so tiring... Good thing Suomi's a quick learner. She'll probably learn all there is to know from me in just a few days.没想到指导他人打游戏是一件那么费时费力的事情……还好索米学得快，再教几天应该就能出师了。

CommanderIt's way past dinnertime. I'll just cobble together something for dinner instead of troubling Springfield.现在已经过了吃饭的时间点，还是不麻烦春田，随便弄点吃的解决下晚饭好了。

MakiattoHmph! This is your lucky day! It just so happens that I have an extra meal over here.哼！那算你运气好！我这里刚好多了一份晚饭。

CommanderMakiatto? What are you doing here?玛绮朵？你怎么在这？

CommanderAnd the meal that you speak of... Wait, are you referring to the unidentifiable, purple-glowing mush on that dinnerplate?还有你说的晚饭……等下，你是指餐盘里这个发着紫光的不明糊状物？

MakiattoI-it only LOOKS a little off!它、它只是看上去有些糟糕而已！

MakiattoI've already improved on the taste and whatnot! I-it might not taste as good as Springfield's cooking, but it won't kill you!味道什么的我先前已经改良过了！虽、虽然手艺不及春田，但总之是吃不死人的！

CommanderMay I ask where Springfield and Centaureissi are...? Do they know that you've entered the kitchen to cook?我能问下春田和桑朵莱希她们人在哪吗……你出入厨房做料理的事情，她们知道吗？

MakiattoHmph! Idiot! They wouldn't allow me to cook if they were here!哼！笨蛋！如果她们两个在的话，我怎么可能会被同意下厨！

MakiattoA-anyway, try not to dwell on it too much. Just go finish it before it gets cold!总、总之你不要管那么多了，先趁热把我做的料理吃了再说！

(Now that this is happening, I can just about guess what is really going on. I sigh and try to squeeze out a smile as I face an anxious Makiatto and her purple-glowing cuisine.)（话说到这份上我已经基本猜到发生了什么。我长叹一口气，面对着焦急催促的玛绮朵和泛着紫光的料理努力挤出微笑。）

CommanderPlease hold on a moment, Makiatto. I suddenly remembered that I have something I have to take care of... I'll be back shortly.稍等一下玛绮朵，我突然想起还有些事情要处理……马上回来。

KseniaOne Collapse piece, two Collapse pieces, three Collapse pieces...一根晶条，两根晶条，三根晶条……

CommanderWhat a coincidence, Ksenia. Are you counting your intel fee earnings for the day?真巧啊，科谢尼娅。这是在数今天赚取的情报费吗？

KseniaYeah. It's all thanks to you that I could earn...是啊，多亏了指挥官您的协助我今天大赚……

KseniaWait a second, C-Commander? Why are you here? Ma...不对，指、指挥官？您怎么在这里？玛……

(Realizing that she just spilled the beans, Ksenia quickly cups her mouth. Noticing that, I do not press further, but sit down right in front of her, holding Makiatto's "love-filled cuisine".)（意识到说漏嘴的科谢尼娅慌忙捂嘴。见此情景我也没有多问，端着玛绮朵准备的“爱心料理”径直在科谢尼娅的对面坐下。）

CommanderMa... what?玛什么……？

KseniaMa... must we leave the Yellow Zone this quickly? Does this mean that your work schedule will be even tighter?玛……马上就要离开黄区了，指挥官应该会因为任务的关系而变得很忙吧？

CommanderYeah, more or less, but that's not important right now.嗯。之后多少会有一点忙吧，但那些并不关键。

CommanderKsenia, I want to ask you something.科谢尼娅，我有些事情想要问你。

KseniaHere for my paid consulting service, Commander? Just so you know, my intel doesn't come cheap~指挥官这是要付费咨询的意思？先说好，我的情报服务可不便宜哦~

CommanderI'll pay however much you ask, as long as you manage to answer my questions.只要能解答我的疑问，要多少情报费你说了算。

(I shift Makiatto's cooking towards Ksenia again in an attempt to leverage it as an unspoken threat.)（我再次将玛绮朵的料理向科谢尼娅推了推，试图将其作为与她谈判的威慑。）

CommanderYou know very well that I get many requests for help or companionship each day. Sometimes there are overlaps, which means that I get surrounded by up to eight Dolls at times.想必你也知道，每天找我帮忙或是想要我陪伴的人总是很多。有时大家的时间会撞上，最多的时候曾经有八个人同时来找我。

CommanderYet nothing of sort has been happening lately...但最近这段时间，类似的事情却再也没有发生过……

(Ksenia is looking away. It's clear that she does not intend to admit what is going on at all. I can only sigh and get straight to the point.)（眼见科谢尼娅移开视线并没有承认的意思，我也只好叹了口气，将话题说得更加直白。）

CommanderIt's as if everyone made a deal to follow some schedule. Everyone catches me the moment I'm free with impeccable accuracy. It's like each and every move I make is being tracked and reflected in some meticulously orchestrated schedule.最近大家就像是约好了一样，每个人都能在不同的时间点精准地找到空闲的我，就仿佛我的一举一动都被某张精心编排的日程表所记录掌握了。

CommanderI'm glad it helps me interact with everyone more, but I still want to know why all these "coincidences" are happening... Ksenia, might you know anything about this?虽然我很开心与大家相处的时间变多了，但内心深处还是想知道这份巧合的原因……科谢尼娅，关于这点你有什么头绪吗？

KseniaAmazing. I didn't expect someone to completely map out the Commander's schedule at all~好厉害，没想到还有人能掌握指挥官的时间表啊~

KseniaIf what you said is true, then that person must most definitely be a very diligent and time-conscious individual.从这些行为来看，那个人应该是个非常认真，非常关注时间的人吧？

CommanderI agree. From what I can tell, our perpetrator is not only an expert in feigning cluelessness, she is also someone who firmly believes that time is money.是啊，据我的推测，犯人除了是个装傻的高手外还是个坚信“一寸光阴一寸金”的人。

CommanderOh, by the way, Ksenia. Might I hazard a guess you've not had dinner yet? Here, you can have mine—don't be shy.对了科谢尼娅，你应该还没有吃晚饭吧？这份晚饭我就让给你了，不必和我客气。

(I slowly push the plate towards Ksenia with a smile.)（我微笑着将桌上的料理默默推向科谢尼娅。）

(The girl's smile and ahoge freeze solid at the sight of my actions.)（见此情景，少女脸上的笑容连同头上的呆毛一起僵在原地。）

KseniaThere's no need for that. It's best if you're the one to enjoy it—this is a love-filled dinner meticulously prepared by Makiatto just for you, after all.这就不用了吧。毕竟这可是玛绮朵精心准备的，如此饱含爱意的料理，还是应该由您亲自品尝吧~

CommanderHmm? How did you know that Makiatto made this? I didn't mention who prepared this at all, y'know?嗯？你怎么知道这是玛绮朵做的？从头至尾，我都没有提到过这件事啊。

CommanderNow that I think about it, the person who told her when I might head to the kitchen must be...这么说来，告诉她厨房使用时间的人就是……

(Ksenia suddenly stands up to interrupt the conversation, her ahoge fidgeting nervously out of guilt.)（科谢尼娅猛然起身打断我的对话，头上的呆毛此刻正因为心虚而不安晃动。）

KseniaAh, I just remembered that I need to head to my part-time job!啊！我突然想起来接下来还有兼职要去做！

KseniaSorry to cut this short, Commander. See you later~不好意思啊指挥官，我先失陪了~

CommanderWait! I'm not done yet...等一下！我话还没……

(Ksenia grabs her Collapse pieces and zips out of the lounge at lightning speed. I'm about to try stopping her when an unexpected figure appears at the lounge exit.)（科谢尼娅抱着晶条飞快地跑出了休息区。我刚想追上去阻拦，但休息区的出口却突然出现了一个意想不到的身影。）

Makiatto...……

(A crushing wave of pressure emanates from Makiatto, not dissipating even after it pushes me back to my seat. Therein lies a warning: "You shall not pass before you finish your dinner".)（强大的压迫感从玛绮朵的身上不断溢出，直到我退回座位后仍不消散，仿佛在警告我“不吃完决不允许离开”。）

CommanderWhat a hassle. If I actually get food poisoning from this, I don't know if anyone will lug me to the med bay in time...这下头疼了啊。如果我真的吃到食物中毒，不知道有没有人能把我及时送到医务室……

(As I grip my spoon with the resolve to face death head-on, a familiar lightning-shaped ahoge flashes into my view for the third time.)（就在我抱着必死的决心拿起调羹时，熟悉的闪电呆毛再次闪过，第三次出现在我的视野之中。）

KseniaI was in a rush to leave just now and left something behind, excuse me~我刚刚走得匆忙有些东西遗落了，不好意思折返回来拿一下~

CommanderYou left something? But there's nothing on the ta...遗落的东西？可桌上并没有……

(Ksenia moves in before I can finish my sentence. She shields the plate from Makiatto's sight and switches it out with normal food in the blink of an eye. She also leaves behind a note.)（话音未落，科谢尼娅已经用身体当作遮掩，以迅雷不及掩耳之势将桌上的紫色料理替换成了正常的餐品并留下字条。）

("That was my emergency crisis management service. I'll ask Miss Mayling for my fee later.")（“紧急危机处理服务，费用我会自己找美玲小姐预支。”）

CommanderGood thing Makiatto didn't notice... Now that's the Ksenia I know. Such quick reflexes.还好玛绮朵没有发现……不愧是你啊科谢尼娅，手脚真是麻利。

KseniaI'm not a multi-year "Golden Waitress" for nothing, after all.毕竟我的服务生兼职可不是白当的。

KseniaRemember to tip me separately for this round of service, by the way~对了指挥官，这次救场服务的小费可是需要另算的哦~

Time Is Precious 2 一日千金2

(Ksenia seems to have toned things down quite a lot since I talked to her. She's stopped selling the other Dolls my daily schedule.)（自从上次的事件之后，科谢尼娅似乎收敛了许多，再也没有向其他人形兜售我的日程表。）

(Even so, she continues to run around the Elmo all day, peddling all sorts of strange wares to them.)（尽管如此，她每天依然在艾莫号上四处奔波，似乎是在向其他人形售卖些稀奇古怪的商品。）

(Whenever I try to get closer or learn what is going on, Ksenia would always sense my presence with uncanny acuity, then smile and slip away with an excuse.)（每到我想要靠近或是了解的时候，科谢尼娅总能敏锐地察觉到我，随后嬉笑着找个借口溜走。）

CommanderFeels like it just keeps happening... Why is she avoiding me...?总觉得这样的事情发生很多次了啊……到底是为什么躲着我啊……

CommanderSpeaking of which, Ksenia has been doing business with the Dolls quite frequently. Is she saving up for something?说起来科谢尼娅最近和其他人形做买卖的次数变频繁了，她是有什么想要的东西而在努力筹钱吗？

(Unease and worry creep up my chest. I want to know just what Ksenia is hiding, so I go to her door and knock softly, hoping for a conversation.)（不安和担心涌上心头。我想搞清楚科谢尼娅暗藏的秘密，因此来到她的房间前轻声敲门想找她谈谈。）

CommanderKsenia, are you free right now? Can I talk to you for a bit...?科谢尼娅，你现在有空吗？我想和你谈谈……

FlorenceOh? So a rare guest did arrive today~哦？还真是来了位少见的客人呢~

CommanderHuh? Isn't this Ksenia's room? Why are you here, Florence?嗯？这不是科谢尼娅的房间吗？芙洛伦你怎么会在这？

FlorenceHeehee, I'm just here to buy some goods from her little shop~嘻嘻，我是来科谢尼娅的小店挑选商品的~

Commander...Goods?……商品？

FlorenceLooks like our Commander doesn't know about it yet~看样子指挥官还不知道呢~

FlorenceYou see, the "goods" that I'm talking about, those are...所谓的商品啊，指的就是……

(Instead of finishing the sentence, Florence closes in on me like a predator eyeing its prey, her mouth curled into a desirous grin.)（芙洛伦却没有将话语说完，只是以一副盯着猎物的姿态凑近我露出渴求的坏笑。）

FlorenceThat fearful look of yours is most delightful. It makes me want to tease you even more~指挥官害怕的表情也很有趣呢，真是让人忍不住想要去捉弄~

FlorenceAs for the answer to your question... Haha, it's probably best if you looked for it yourself~至于问题的答案嘛……呵呵，指挥官还是自己去找吧~

(Florence walks away with the grin still on her face, leaving me alone at the entrance to Ksenia's room.)（说完芙洛伦坏笑着离开，独留我一人站在科谢尼娅房间的门前。）

CommanderNot good. There'll be a threat to my personal safety if this keeps going on.不好啊，总感觉再这样下去我的人身安全就要受到威胁了。

CommanderI MUST find out exactly what Ksenia is up to this time, then.看来，这下必须要搞清楚科谢尼娅在弄什么了。

CommanderSorry to disturb...不好意思，我打扰了……

(I apologize as I push open the door to Ksenia's room.)（我一边说着抱歉，一边推开了科谢尼娅的房门。）

(My mind is still pondering a way to phrase my questions when I realize that the figure inside the room is NOT Ksenia.)（就在我想着该如何组织措辞的时候，门扉后映入眼帘的却并非科谢尼娅那熟悉的身影。）

Klukai...Commander, mind explaining why you've intruded into someone's room without permission?……指挥官，能和我解释下你私下闯入他人房间的理由吗？

CommanderI'm here to talk to Ksenia...我这不是找科谢尼娅有事吗……

CommanderAnd why are you here, Klukai?话说回来，可露凯你为什么会在这里？

KlukaiHmph. I have a bone to pick with that swindler.哼，我找那个奸商有事。

KlukaiI've bought nearly a hundred pulls by now, yet I still haven't received a single sleeping face photo.明明我都已经买了接近100抽了，根本就没有抽到所谓的睡颜照片。

KlukaiEvery time I try to question her about it, she tells me that the photo is a hidden reward from the gacha pool. She never explains exactly how many pulls I need to get it though... Which is why I'm here to find out the actual drop rates.每次问她她都回答说那是卡池隐藏款，却从来没有解释过究竟还需要抽多少才能出货……我就是为了弄清楚抽奖的概率才来这里的。

Commander...Sleeping face? Hidden reward?……睡颜？隐藏款？

CommanderSorry, I don't really get it. Could you explain what that is?抱歉，我有点没跟上你的思路，能详细解释下吗？

KlukaiYou should ask her for the details yourself. I've got a mission with 404 to take care of. Later.详细的情况你自己问她吧。我还有404的任务要执行，先走了。

Klukai...I'll wring out the rates from her once I'm back.……概率的事情，等我回来后再和这个奸商细聊。

(Dissatisfied, Klukai storms off, leaving me to awkwardly stare at Ksenia as she stuffs something under the bed.)（可露凯不满地离开，只留下尴尬的我和正在往床底下塞东西，被抓了个现行的科谢尼娅。）

(Our eyes meet. Ksenia instantly starts sweating all over, the ahoge in her hair shifting into the shape of an exclamation mark due to anxiousness.)（此刻我们正四目相对，科谢尼娅满头大汗，头上的呆毛也因为紧张而变成了感叹号的模样。）

(Realizing that she's been caught red-handed, Ksenia rushes to shield her goods with her body before turning around and forcing a smile, as if nothing had ever happened.)（见形势不妙，科谢尼娅慌忙用身子遮挡，转过身来赔笑着想要装作一切无事发生。）

KseniaWhat a coincidence, Commander! Oh, are you here to discuss the commission we talked about earlier?好巧啊指挥官！对了，您是找我聊先前的委托吧？

KseniaDon't worry, I'll take care of it right away....别担心，我现在就去弄……

CommanderNo need for now. And before you distract me with another topic, there's something that I really want to ask you about...那个委托不急。在你用别的话题岔开之前，我有更在意的事情想要先问问……

(I bend down and retrieve the tiny box that Ksenia had placed under the bed earlier, while she watches on with an anxious expression.)（我俯下身，在科谢尼娅紧张的注视下拿出了她先前往床底下偷藏的小盒。）

Commander"Commander merchandise gacha"... Now that's a source of income that only you'd be able to come up with, Ksenia...“指挥官物料抽赏”……科谢尼娅，真亏你能想到这种赚钱的方式啊……

(I take a closer look at the contents of the box that was hidden away. It's a variety of merchandise related to me.)（仔细一看，科谢尼娅偷藏的盒子中放满了各类有关我的周边。）

(There are things as small as hand-drawn chibi stickers of me, and as large as scale figures. I can probably find every merch type that I know of in this box.)（小到手工绘制的Q版大头贴，大到等比例缩小的手工娃娃，我能想象到的周边样式估计都能在这个小盒中找到。）

(Yet that isn't what shocks me the most...)（但是，这还不是最让我吃惊的事情……）

CommanderPictures of me in the lounge...? Fine, but this! Isn't this a picture of me at the pool?休息室的照片也就算了……这个！这不是我在泳池的照片吗？

CommanderThat picture of me in the office! Why do you even have that?! Didn't I delete it?这张办公室的照片你怎么会有！我不是已经删掉了吗？

CommanderWhen did you even take that photo? Did you use some kind of sketchy method to do it?你究竟是什么时候拍的？该不会，你用了些违规的手段吧？

KseniaNo way, I made sure to get your approval and permission beforehand, don't you remember~?怎么会，我可是获得过您的许可权限后才拍摄的~

(Ksenia smugly presents me a document bearing my signature. The document states that she would be conducting market research aboard the Elmo, and thus needed my support and permission.)（科谢尼娅得意地向我出示了一份有我签字的文件。上面提及了她要在艾莫号进行市场调研，需要我的支持和批准。）

(The fine print did include a line that requested pictures of me at a specified time, alongside the rights to use said photos.)（而在那备注的一行小字里，的确写了她这段时间里需要我的照片拍摄和使用权。）

Commander...Looks like I was too careless. I'll be more careful when I review your reports in the future.……看来的确是我疏忽了，下次审核你提交的报告时必须更小心才行。

KseniaA lesson well learned~这也算吃一堑长一智嘛。

KseniaAs you can see, this merchandise gacha is the market research topic that I came up with.如您所见，这个物料抽赏就是我想出来的市场调研选题。

KseniaI just happened to use your photo and likeness to gauge user feedback. Relax, I made sure to protect your privacy during the photoshoot~我也只是顺带借用了下指挥官的照片和形象来看看用户的反馈。请放心，我在拍摄的时候可是有认真地保护您的个人隐私哦~

CommanderFunny way to put it... But at the end of the day, you're still profiting off my likeness.借这个说法就用得很巧妙……说到底，不还是用我的形象在赚钱吗？

KseniaI am indeed doing it for the money, but still, the goods I sell do provide emotional value to the people aboard the Elmo.虽说确实是为了赚钱，但我售卖的商品可是有为大家提供情绪价值呢。

(Ksenia suddenly shifts into a righteous fervor as she defends herself, the ahoge on her head dancing in sync with its owner's impassioned cadence.)（科谢尼娅突然义正词严开始解说，头上的呆毛也配合着主人兴奋的语调跃动着。）

KseniaThis so-called Commander merchandise gacha is a new business model that I thought up, a concept that allows profit whilst maintaining a win-win situation for everyone.这个所谓的指挥官物料抽赏是我想出的新型商业模式，可以在赚钱的同时达成双赢。

KseniaThink about it, Commander. The number of Dolls aboard the Elmo grows by the week, but the same cannot be said for the amount of free time you have each day.指挥官您想想看，现在艾莫号上的人形越来越多，但您所拥有的空闲时间却始终不变。

KseniaThus, the best way to ensure that every Doll receives some form of companionship from you even on your busiest days... is to make and sell goods related to you.为了让每个人形都能在您忙碌的时候得到陪伴，购置与您有关的商品就是大家最好的选择啦。

Commander...Even so, is it really necessary to sell them through a gacha?……就算是这样，也没有必要弄成奖池去抽吧。

KseniaWell, I simply analyzed the competing products and determined this to be the best sales strategy.这可是我对市面上的竞品分析后找到的最佳销售方法。

KseniaThere is an element of luck to it, but the cost of one pull isn't very high. All in all, it's still a pretty economical way to get Commander merch.虽然是有一定的运气成分在内，但抽一次的价格并不高，整体来看还是很实惠的。

KseniaAnd there's a pity system too, so as long as you do enough pulls...并且我还提供保底兑换服务，只要满足足够的抽数……

CommanderBottom line is, you're not selling them directly because you'll make more money through a gacha, no?说到底，科谢尼娅你不直接售卖的原因还是想赚更多的钱吧？

KseniaOne will naturally have to think about maximizing profit if one chooses to do business.既然都选择了做生意，自然要从利润最大化的角度来考虑咯。

KseniaIsn't that so, Commander?你说是吧，指挥官？

CommanderCan't argue with that. Never mind... what's done is done.这点我确实无法反驳。算了……已经发生的事情我就既往不咎了。

CommanderCould you tell me why exactly you're doing all this, though? You're working so hard to earn money. Is there something you want to buy?能和我说说吗，科谢尼娅？你这样拼命筹钱，是有想买的东西吗？

(Ksenia looks into my eyes and gives me a serious nod.)（科谢尼娅注视着我，随后认真地点了点头。）

KseniaHonestly, yeah. There is something that I want to get.不瞒您说，我确实是有很想要的东西。

KseniaIf I relied only on my salary, it'd take too long to save up enough to buy it.如果仅靠薪水的话，不知道要攒到什么时候才能凑够买它的钱。

CommanderIf that's the case, why didn't you tell me earlier about your needs?既然这样，你为什么不早点和我说需要钱的事情？

CommanderI've promised to do my best to help everyone with their troubles, and that naturally includes you, Ksenia.我说过我会努力帮助所有人解决烦恼，这其中自然也包括你，科谢尼娅。

KseniaEh... It's a tempting offer, but you've already given me enough tips in our day-to-day life. If I asked you for even more help, that would go against my principle of "equivalent exchange"!唉，虽然提议是很诱人啦，但指挥官平日里已经给我够多的小费了，再找您帮忙可就违背我的“等价交换”原则了！

KseniaThe value of a thing we want lies in the effort we put into getting it. I don't want to be a Doll that gets things without working for them, or a Doll that relies on your money for everything.想要的东西还是要靠自己的努力获得才有价值。我可不想成为不劳而获，什么都向您讨要的人形。

CommanderOkay then. I'll try to help you find a part-time job and check if I have any side commissions for you.那这样吧，我会想办法帮你找找兼职，看看有没有合适的外快工作适合你。

CommanderAs for the merchandise you'd made...至于你制作的这些物料……

KseniaEh... You're not gonna confiscate them, right? Can we talk about this?欸——您不会是要没收这些物料吧？我们再商量下好不好？

KseniaI did make them in secret, but I carefully planned and designed each and every single piece of merch. I even paid out of my pocket for tons of prototypes in order to refine all my merch to the level of quality that you see now.虽然它们是我私下偷偷做的，但每一个周边我都有认真企划，为了达到现在的精美效果还自掏腰包做了好多好多的样品呢。

KseniaIf you confiscate them, I'll lose all my invested capital.您要是现在没收了，我的本钱可全都打水漂了。

(Looking at Ksenia's reluctant expression, I sigh and ruffle her hair with a smile.)（见科谢尼娅一脸不甘，我叹了口气，微笑着摸了摸她的头。）

Commander...No wonder they look so polished.……难怪这些周边那么精致。

CommanderRelax, I'm not planning to confiscate them.你放心，我没有要没收它们的打算。

KseniaSo I can keep selling them? Thanks, Commander!那也就是说我可以继续卖它们咯？谢谢指挥官！

CommanderDon't celebrate too early.别高兴得太早。

CommanderIf I allowed you to keep selling those items, it would be equivalent to me condoning your previous acts of surreptitious photography. As the Commander, I will not allow such behavior to continue aboard the Elmo.如果就这样让你继续售卖的话，我等于变相肯定了你先前的那些偷拍行为。身为指挥官，我不允许这样的事情在艾莫号上继续发生。

CommanderSo prepare yourself, Ksenia. You won't be escaping punishment.所以做好心理准备，科谢尼娅，你的惩罚是逃不掉的。

KseniaEhhh~ Why~欸~怎么会这样~

CommanderWhining and acting cute won't help here. I'm already being generous by not confiscating everything here.撒娇也没用，没有全部没收已经是我的仁慈了。

CommanderAs for the punishment... Since you've put so much effort into making all this merch, I'll give you official permission to sell them with a 10% royalty fee.至于惩罚的内容……看在你精心制作这些周边的份上，我可以给你相应的官方授权，并从售卖的金额中抽取10%用作授权费。

CommanderIn exchange, you must hand over the pictures you secretly took of me.作为交换条件，这些偷拍的照片必须全部给我。

Commander...Well, I do know that taking them away outright is no different from robbery.……当然，我也知道直接拿走和抢劫无异。

CommanderHow about I buy all of your pictures for this amount then? It's not a high price, but it should help you completely cover your losses.这样好了，我出这个数把你所有的照片全部买走。虽然价格不是很高，但最起码的成本还是应该帮你覆盖掉了。

(I gesture out the numbers with my hands. Ksenia watches, counts with her fingers rapidly, and breaks into a smile.)（面对我伸手比划的数字，科谢尼娅掰手飞速计算后露出笑容。）

KseniaDeal. I should be able to retain a 50% profit if you're acquiring it for that amount.成交。如果是这个价格收购的话，我还可以赚到五成左右的利润。

CommanderHow are you still making a profit from that? How'd you manage that?这都能再赚到钱吗？你到底是怎么做到的？

KseniaNow that's a trade secret that I cannot disclose~ But if you tip me more often in the future, I might just spill the beans in some future conversation~这是不能外传的商业机密啦。指挥官可以平日里多给我点小费，说不定哪天我就把它透露给您了~

CommanderForget it then. I was just curious—I'm not even going to consider selling my own photos...那还是算了。我也只是好奇问问，没打算真的去卖自己的照片啊……

(I take the box from Ksenia's embrace and pick out the photos one by one.)（我从科谢尼娅的怀中接过箱子，将那些偷拍的照片一一挑出回收。）

CommanderSpeaking of the royalty fee... You're rushing to save up money, right? You can hold off paying me until you have enough money to get what you want.说起授权费的事情……你不是急需用钱吗？既然这样的话，你可以晚点再把授权费结算给我，先攒够钱再说。

Commander...Wipe that smirk off your face. I said hold off, I'm not exempting you.……别坏笑啊。我只是说可以晚点结算，并不是免除的意思。

KseniaYeah, yeah, I know. Take your time picking out the photos, Commander. I need to rush off to another part-time job!我知道我知道。那指挥官您慢慢挑，我还有别的兼职要去忙就先走了！

KseniaOh, right! You're not allowed to take unauthorized photos of my room, okay? If you do, be sure to pay me a 10% royalty fee~对了，我不在的这段时间您可不要偷拍我的房间。假设您一定要拍的话，记得先付我10%的授权费哦~

(Ksenia moves up close, then teases me with my own words before leaving with a smug grin on her face.)（科谢尼娅凑近我，以相同的形式捉弄我后坏笑着离开。）

CommanderI'm not someone who'd take unauthorized photos...我才不会做偷拍的事情……

CommanderHuh? Did Ksenia drop this?嗯？这是科谢尼娅掉的东西吗？

(Only now do I notice a photograph dropped on the ground.)（这时我才注意到了掉在地上的某张照片。）

(It seems somewhat worn out compared to the other photos I saw earlier, with the words "Not for Sale" handwritten on the back.)（比起其他的照片它略显陈旧，背面还特意写上了“非卖品”这几个字。）

(I bend down to pick it up and flip it over to see what this photo depicts.)（我弯腰将其拾起，翻转过来想要弄清照片究竟拍了什么。）

CommanderSo the contents of this photo are... Hmm. This is definitely a photo Ksenia would have.这张照片的内容……哼，还真有科谢尼娅的风格。

CommanderWell, I'll keep it with me for now, then ask her about it when I get the chance.算了，还是先收起来吧，等下次有机会再当面问她好了。

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KseniaAre you free right now, Commander?指挥官，您现在有空吗？

KseniaThe items I ordered have finally arrived, so I was wondering when you'd be free to join me in the lounge to check them out~我先前买的东西今天终于到货了，想问问您什么时候有空，陪我去休息区一起体验下~

CommanderSorry, I'm kind of busy right now...抱歉啊，现在稍微有点忙……

(I sigh as I frustratedly flip through the documents on hand.)（我叹了口气，苦恼地翻阅着手边的文件。）

CommanderThere's something really troublesome that I need to take care of at the moment. If it isn't urgent, would you kindly wait for me till later?我现在手边有个棘手的工作需要处理。如果不急的话，可以等我处理完之后再去找你吗？

Ksenia...Work comes first, so best if I leave you to your duties, Commander. Let's talk later.……毕竟工作重要，指挥官还是先忙工作吧，我的事可以之后再说。

(Ksenia sticks her tongue out in resignation as her ahoge droops.)（科谢尼娅的呆毛垂了下来，无奈地吐了吐舌头。）

KseniaThat's a promise, okay? Make sure to go to the lounge when you're done!不过约好了哦？等忙完之后，指挥官您一定要去休息区看看！

(She gently closes the door as she leaves in order to avoid disturbing me.)（为了不打扰我工作，科谢尼娅走的时候轻轻地带上了门。）

CommanderIf she's putting it that way... Yeah, I better finish this up quick and go meet her ASAP.既然科谢尼娅都这么说了……嗯，早点做完早点去看看吧。

(I stretch lazily like a cat as I gaze at the door before returning my focus to the task at hand.)（望着科谢尼娅离开的方向我伸了个懒腰，重新将注意力放到了眼前的工作之上。）

CommanderFinally done with work... That took much longer than I thought.终于是把工作搞定了啊……花的时间比预想的要久得多啊。

(It is already dusk by the time I wrap up my tasks. The lights aboard the Elmo flicker to life while the aroma of cooking wafts through the air, signaling nightfall.)（当我完成最后的工作时暮色已至。艾莫号上的灯火零星亮起，随着食物传来的香气一起标志着夜晚的来临。）

CommanderWhy do I feel like... I might have forgotten something...?总感觉……好像忘了点什么……

CommanderOh, right! Ksenia!对了！科谢尼娅！

(Only then do I finally remember my promise to Ksenia. I rush to the lounge whilst regretting my negligence.)（我这才想起自己与科谢尼娅的约定，一边懊悔自己的疏忽一边朝着休息区赶去。）

CommanderSorry I'm late. Ksenia, are you...抱歉我来晚了。科谢尼娅，你还在……

(There is no reply from the girl.)（少女并未回答。）

(She is leaning against a brand-new high-end massage chair, sound asleep. Surrounding her are all sorts of relaxation aids that I could ever think of: massage pillows, foot baths, steam eye masks...)（此刻她正倚靠在一台崭新的高级按摩椅旁熟睡，身边还放着各式各样的按摩枕，足浴盆，蒸汽眼罩……我能想到的放松神器在这里全都能找到。）

(Judging by the tools still held firmly in her hands and the unwiped machine oil on her face, she must have assembled all these bulky machines all by herself.)（从她手中紧握的工具和脸上尚未擦去的机油来看，这些笨重的机械全都由她一人组装。）

(Now that I thought of it, I can't help but feel guilty for being late.)（想到这，我又不由地为自己的晚到而自责。）

CommanderI should have tried to finish work early to help Ksenia. If only I knew. Though... did she buy all this? But why...?早知道应该尽快来帮科谢尼娅的。话说这些都是她买来的吗？为什么要买这些……

(Naturally, Ksenia wouldn't just wake up to tell me the answer. Just then, I catch notice of something pressed beneath her hand.)（科谢尼娅自然无法从睡梦中醒来给我答案。就在这时，我注意到了她的手边压着什么。）

(I tiptoe and sneak up to her in order to not wake her from rest and carefully retrieve the object from under her hand.)（为了不打扰到她的休息，我轻手轻脚地走到科谢尼娅的身旁，小心地将她压着的东西取出。）

CommanderThis... is a flyer for a promo at a mall.这是……商场活动的宣传单吗？

(The edges of the flyer have turned white and crinkled, a sign of its owner reading and folding it repeatedly.)（纸张的边缘已经有些泛白起皱，显然是它的主人多次翻阅折叠的结果。）

(My gaze is attracted by the words "Ultimate Care Package for Working Individuals" printed on the old flyer, before moving on to the circled items and their shockingly high prices.)（我的目光被这张破旧传单上写着的“打工人终极关怀礼物套餐”所吸引，不自觉地看向了它所划圈标记的商品以及那背后令人瞠目结舌的价格。）

CommanderWait a minute, is this massage equipment package THAT expensive?! So that's why Ksenia kept working her tail off lately...等一下，这些按摩套装需要那么多钱吗？！难怪科谢尼娅最近一直在忙碌挣钱啊……

(I look back at Ksenia as she sleeps, at a loss as to how I could even begin to thank her.)（我望着熟睡的科谢尼娅，不知该用什么样的言语向她表示这份谢意。）

(After much deliberation, I take off my jacket and carefully drape it over her.)（思考再三，我最终脱下自己身披的外套，小心翼翼地为她披上。）

(Despite my best efforts at keeping quiet, my little gesture prompted a reaction from the girl.)（尽管我已经努力让自己的动作轻盈无声，但这微小的举动还是让熟睡的少女有了反应。）

Ksenia...Commander? You're finally here. Welcome~……指挥官，您终于来啦。欢迎光临~

CommanderSorry. I didn't intend to wake you.抱歉，我没想吵醒你的。

CommanderYou've worked hard assembling all this. Want to go rest in your room, if you're still tired?辛苦你一个人组装了这么久。如果你还困的话，要不先回房间休息？

KseniaNo way. I wouldn't be able to watch you enjoy this surprise if I rested now.那可不行，如果现在回去的话就不能让指挥官第一时间感受到惊喜了。

(Saying that, Ksenia suddenly sits up straight, clears her throat and switches to her businesswoman persona.)（说罢，科谢尼娅突然坐直身子，清了清嗓子恢复到平时的商人模式。）

KseniaHello dear sir, before my eyes, I see a gentleman who often works long hours at a desk. Ah, you most certainly must have felt some soreness and stiffness in your shoulders and lower back.这位客人，看得出来您经常长时间伏案工作，肩膀和腰椎应该多少会感到酸痛吧？

KseniaWe've just unveiled our new S-tier care package recently. It'll definitely help you ease your bodily frustrations.本店最近新推出了S级关怀套组，可以有效解决您的苦恼。

KseniaWhat are you waiting for?~ Come and experience what we have to offer!事不宜迟，您快来体验下吧~

(Defenseless against her passionate invitation, I follow her instructions to sit down on the massage chair and press the power button.)（架不住科谢尼娅的热情邀请，我依照她的指引坐上按摩椅启动开关。）

(Ksenia is right. The massage chair's heating and kneading movements are just right, effectively relieving me of fatigue and discomfort.)（的确如科谢尼娅所说，按摩椅恰到好处的热敷和揉捏的确有效缓解了我的疲劳和不适。）

KseniaHow does it feel, Commander, are you satisfied?怎么样指挥官，您还满意吗？

CommanderOf course... It's as if all the fatigue I accumulated in a day's work just dissipated.的确是很满意……感觉工作一天的疲劳现在都消散了。

KseniaI'm glad you like it. But don't be scared off by the price. My comprehensive comparisons have found out that it's the most cost-effective model on the market~您喜欢就好。可别被它表面昂贵的价格吓到，经过我的综合比较，它的性价比可是市面上最高的~

KseniaThe massage devices within this chair combine muscle relief, physiotherapy, and soothing functions in one chair. The first try is complementary, while the subsequent sessions are...这些按摩设备集放松、理疗、安神于一体，首次体验免费，后续使用……

CommanderWait. I need to pay if I want to use it again?等下，意思是之后我使用它还要花钱吗？

KseniaNot you, Commander. But if the other Dolls want to use this, I'd like to collect a nominal maintenance fee, more or less~指挥官可以不用花钱啦，但其他人形如果用的话，我多少还是想象征性地收些维护费什么的~

KseniaI haven't installed all the functions and parts available for this chair yet, but I can confirm that the basic massage functions are working with no issues present, just as advertised.虽然这台按摩椅我还差点功能没有组装好，但我保证基础的按摩功能没有任何问题，和原装的一模一样。

(Ksenia's face leans closer and closer to me with a smug expression—so I start wiping the machine oil off her face with a handkerchief.)（我看着科谢尼娅凑近的得意笑脸，拿出手帕为她擦拭脸上沾染的机油。）

CommanderThough it's important to make money, I still hope that you'll find time to get more rest. Don't push yourself too far.虽然赚钱也很重要，但我还是希望你能多休息，不要太过拼命了。

CommanderNow that we have this care package, you should also use it to relieve the fatigue you've accumulated from your recent part-time work.既然现在有了这个关怀套组，科谢尼娅你也可以用它放松下，缓解最近兼职积攒的疲劳。

KseniaI did think about it. But after much deliberation, I decided that I wanted you to be the first to try it.我其实之前也有想过啦。但思考再三，还是想让指挥官成为第一个尝试的人。

KseniaI bought this for you, after all. You've been so busy lately, so it's about time for your body to take a break~毕竟这可是我专门给您买的啊。指挥官您最近那么忙，也该适当放松一下了~

(I am momentarily at a loss as to how to even respond to her kindness and sincerity. Ksenia seems completely oblivious to my unusual reaction—she continues to explain each and every feature of the massage chair in meticulous detail.)（我一时不知该如何回复她的这份真心与善意。科谢尼娅似乎没有注意到我的异常，仍在认真仔细地向我介绍着按摩椅的每一项功能。）

Ksenia...And that is why I chose this model in the end after considering everything else.……综上所述，这是我千挑万选后找到的最优型号。

KseniaIf you like it, I won't mind getting a tip from you when you use it~您要是喜欢的话，使用的时候多给我点小费我也不介意哦？

CommanderMm-hmm. I'll do that. Thank you, Ksenia.嗯，我会的。谢谢你，科谢尼娅。

(I pat Ksenia's head with a smile and adjust my jacket so that it wraps around her better, then silently place the flyer into my pocket.)（我摸了摸科谢尼娅的头，微笑着替她裹紧身披的外套，顺势将那张宣传单不动声色地放入口袋之中。）

CommanderThe kindness you've shown me... I'll repay it my way in due time.你的这份心意……我之后会用我的方式来回报的。

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KseniaLook, Commander! So many new shops have opened here. Looks like there's tons of good stuff around to buy.指挥官快看！那里新开了好多的店，看上去能买到不错的东西呢。

(Ksenia's eyes shine with delight as she points at nearby shops. She runs in circles around me excitedly, the lightning-shaped ahoge on her hair bouncing and zooming across my vision from time to time. How cute.)（科谢尼娅手指着不远处的店铺眼神发光，开心地围着我转圈。她头上闪电形状的呆毛蹦跳着在我眼前闪过，甚是可爱。）

CommanderLet's slow down. We've got the whole day to us, so we can carefully pick out what we want. No need for your usual rush.慢点走啦。我们今天有一天的时间可以挑选商品，不用像你平时那样急促的。

KseniaAin't no way. My motto is "Time is money."那可不行，我的座右铭是一寸光阴一寸金。

KseniaYou've booked me for an entire day, so I must make sure that you get more than your money's worth.指挥官都买下我的一天了，我必须让您的钱花得物超所值。

CommanderSure then, I'll leave the schedule for today to you.那好，今天就交由你来安排了。

(I take her hand with a wry grin and stroll through the market with her.)（我苦笑着牵起科谢尼娅的手，与她一起在市集中漫步。）

(As Ksenia mentioned, I did book her for an entire day. As for the reason, it all started a few days ago...)（正如科谢尼娅所说，我买下了她的一天，至于事情的缘由，必须得从几天前说起……）

Ksenia...A business purchase commission? What does that entail, Commander?……购买业务委托？指挥官，这个任务是什么意思啊？

CommanderI'm planning to buy some important goods from a market in a Yellow Zone.我想打算前往黄区的市集置办一些重要的货物。

CommanderThe prices in Yellow Zones change on a whim, and the same goes for the sources of materials and items. I need an assistant who is well-versed in doing business to come with me and offer me timely help when necessary. With that in mind, I don't think there's anyone aboard the Elmo more suited for this task than you.鉴于黄区的商品价格多变，来源复杂，我需要一个熟知行情的帮手陪同，必要时提供帮助。在这方面，艾莫号上应该没有比你更合适的人选了。

CommanderI've already transferred you the deposit for this mission. Feel free to take a look, Ksenia.这次任务的定金我已经转到你的账户上了。科谢尼娅，你检查下吧。

(Ksenia nods and takes a look at her account. The numbers send a shock to her so great that her ahoge straightens. She checks her account over and over again in order to ensure she did not hallucinate what she saw.)（科谢尼娅点点头答应了下来，随后根据我的指示打开了账户。在看到金额的瞬间她头上的呆毛惊讶绷直，反复确认了好几遍才确信自己没有看错。）

KseniaYou sent me THAT much? Commander, did you accidentally type in a few extra zeroes?这么多钱？指挥官，您真的没有多打几个零吗？

CommanderI'm asking the most experienced businesswoman we have here for help, after all. My conscience would start killing me if I didn't pay you at least that much.毕竟是拜托我们最专业的商人科谢尼娅陪同前往。如果不出到这个份额买下你的一天，我在良心上多少会过意不去。

KseniaThat's so you, Commander. You have a good eye for talent, asking me for help~不愧是指挥官，找到我真是有眼光呢~

(Ksenia taps her chest with a smug smile before switching back to her usual demeanor.)（科谢尼娅得意地拍了拍胸脯，随即切换成了平日的商业模式。）

KseniaWhat are you planning to buy anyway, Commander?对了指挥官，您想要购置的商品是什么？

KseniaI'm willing to help you grab some details about the product ahead of time if you're willing to give a tip~只要给我小费，我可以提前帮您打探好商品具体的情报哦？

CommanderAh, let's keep this whole thing a secret between us until we reach the shopping street...关于这点先保密，等我们到了商业街的时候再说吧……

(Ksenia accompanies me as we leisurely stroll through the streets, as planned.)（于是依照约定，科谢尼娅陪我在市集中闲逛着。）

KseniaCommander, what do you think of this doll?指挥官，您觉得这个玩偶怎么样？

CommanderGreat craftsmanship at a decent enough price, but forgive me for my lack of business acumen—I don't see the commercial value in this.做工倒是挺精细的，价格也不算贵，但恕我眼拙没看出它有什么商业价值啊。

KseniaThis is a limited-edition model that you can't buy anywhere else, you know?这款可是别的地方买不到的限量版哦？

KseniaIf we buy it and wait for it to appreciate, one could be sold for several times the original price.如果我们买下它等日后升值之后卖掉，一单能赚个好几倍的差价呢。

CommanderSo that's why. I didn't expect this doll to contain so many secrets within.原来如此，没想到这个玩偶还有挺多门道的啊……

KseniaI recommend getting this new tactical gear set too. It'll definitely be useful in the future.这款最新款的战术装备我也推荐购买，之后肯定用得上。

KseniaAnd this as well. This polar bear hat looks pretty unique, so it'll definitely be a hit with many people.还有这个，这个北极熊的帽子也很别致，肯定会有很多人喜欢的。

KseniaI highly recommend this rice wine over here too. It tastes pretty good, so you should try it out if you get the chance.这边的米酒我也十分推荐。它的味道很不错，有机会的话指挥官一定要试一试。

(Ksenia excitedly explains while I listen on with a smile, enjoying this rare moment of private time with her.)（科谢尼娅兴奋地为我不断讲解，而我则在一旁微笑聆听，享受着这份难得的独处时光。）

CommanderWhat's the doll that you're hugging called, by the way? Is it also a limited edition?说起来科谢尼娅你抱着的这个玩偶是什么？也是限量款吗？

CommanderThere must be value in it if you have your eyes on it, so let's buy that as well.既然你看中的话那一定有它的价值，顺带一起把它买了吧。

KseniaWe don't have to buy this, Commander.指挥官，这个不用买啦。

(Ksenia stops me just as I'm about to pay. She lovingly caresses the doll before putting it back on the shelf.)（科谢尼娅阻止了即将付款的我。她珍惜地摸了摸玩偶，随后将它重新放回货架。）

KseniaIt's just a plain, normal doll with no outstanding value whatsoever. I just grabbed it for a look because it was on sale.它只是个平平无奇的玩偶，我也只是看到它打折才拿起来查看的。

KseniaThat applies to the products I recommended earlier too. They're just items that I recommended based on my own preferences, so they're not goods that we must acquire.前面推荐的那些商品也是。它们只是我根据喜好推荐的好物，不是什么必须购置的商品。

Commander...Are you sure that you don't want them? Go ahead and spend the deposit I paid you however you like. Don't worry about it.……你确定不买吗？我给你的定金你可以随便消费，不用介意。

KseniaI wish you were this consistently generous with your tips~要是指挥官给小费的时候也能那么大方就好咯~

CommanderWell, that's a little...那还是有点……

KseniaJust messing around. But I'm afraid I must refuse to spend the deposit.我开玩笑的，但动用定金的事情恕我拒绝。

KseniaThis shopping trip is part of a mission, after all. Using the "advance pay" for personal consumption needs would be going against my principles.这次逛街毕竟是在执行业务，动用“预付款”为自己消费有违我的道德操守。

CommanderIf you're putting it that way... alright then. I'll go along with your decision.既然你都那么说了……好吧，听你的。

(I stop trying to convince Ksenia, but I do quietly note down everything she "recommended". Once we split up at the end of the op, I purchase everything on the list...)（我不再尝试说服科谢尼娅，只是默默将这一切记下，随后在与科谢尼娅分开行动的时候将这些东西全部偷偷买下……）

(The day after the shopping trip, I send a message to Ksenia, inviting her to meet in the lounge.)（购物结束后的第二天我给科谢尼娅发了信息，约她在休息区相见。）

KseniaI'm here as per your orders, Commander~指挥官，我按照您的命令来啦~

CommanderMm. I've been waiting.嗯，等你很久了。

(I gesture for Ksenia to sit on the massage chair. She doesn't understand my intentions, but she does follow my instructions to turn on the massage chair.)（我示意科谢尼娅坐上按摩椅。她虽然不理解我的目的，但还是在我的引导下启动了按摩椅的开关。）

KseniaAll the functions are working now... Did you assemble and install the rest of the massage chair's functions, Commander?所有的功能都能用了欸……指挥官，您这是已经把按摩椅组装好了吗？

CommanderYeah. It was more complex than I anticipated, so it did take me a long time.嗯。组装它比我预想的要复杂些，前前后后花了不少的时间。

CommanderOh, by the way. I happened to buy these from the underground brokers right before I came back from the trip yesterday.对了，昨天回来之前我还顺带从暗商那里购置了这些。

(I place all the gifts I've bought in front of her.)（我从按摩椅上起身，将自己精心准备的礼物一一展现在科谢尼娅面前。）

KseniaHats, rice wine, tactical gear... Wait, aren't these the goods I recommended to you yesterday?帽子，米酒，战术装备……等下，这不是我昨天向您推荐的好物吗？

KseniaThey ARE pretty decent goods, but in terms of investment...虽然它们的确是不错的商品，但作为投资来说……

CommanderIndeed, they serve no value as investment products, but when treated as a gift, the emotional value within is immeasurable.作为商品来说它们的确没有什么价值。但如果作为礼物的话，它们所蕴含的情绪价值可是相当不菲啊。

Ksenia...You knew about it?……您都知道了？

CommanderYep. You recommended these products, but they didn't seem like the kind of stuff you'd normally buy for yourself.嗯。虽说是科谢尼娅推荐的好物，但怎么看都不像是为你平时会自己消费的商品。

CommanderThis massage chair as well. The things you often "recommend" are all gifts that other people would like or need.包括这台按摩椅也是。科谢尼娅推荐的这些东西，都是其他人喜欢或是需要的礼物。

CommanderIn return for your "cash investments"... you receive the joy and gratitude of your companions.你投资这些金钱，作为回报，获得的是同伴们的快乐和感谢。

CommanderI'm... not wrong in that regard, am I?这点上……我没有说错吧？

KseniaHmm? did I? I simply invested in products that I believed would provide a return. What you're describing is simply additional value that comes with the product, not the goal of my investments.嗯？有吗？我只是投资购买了我觉得有回报的商品。您说的这些，只是商品附带的价值，并不是我一开始的目标。

CommanderStill not honest with yourself, eh? If that's the case, then isn't it perfectly reasonable for ME to buy products just for their additional value? What do you think?还真是不坦率啊。既然你都这么说了，那我为附带价值购买商品也是件很合理的事情吧？

CommanderHere, this is for you.喏，这个就归你了。

KseniaThis... is the doll I was hugging yesterday.这是……我昨天抱着的玩偶？

CommanderYeah. You didn't say it out loud back then, but I could see that you genuinely liked it.嗯。虽然昨天你没有明说，但我看得出来你对它是出于真心的喜欢。

CommanderOh, and I'll give this to you as well.对了，还有这个也一并给你。

CommanderYou "accidentally" dropped this when you walked past me, so I've been keeping it safe for you ever since that day.这是你上次从我身边经过时“不小心”滑落的照片，自从上次收到后我一直都有好好保管着。

(I take out the photo from my pocket and hand it over to Ksenia.)（我从口袋中取出先前的照片递给科谢尼娅。）

(A picture of me asleep, sprawled out over the desk in the ops room. Next to my slumbering body is Ksenia, her face bright red as she leans in close for a photo with me.)（那是张记录着我趴在指挥室桌子上睡眠的照片。在熟睡的我身旁站着的，正是红着脸与我贴近合影的科谢尼娅。）

Commander...I didn't expect an actual dedicated photo of my sleeping face. In any case, the angle and lighting look just right. Far better than any picture I've ever taken.……没想到真的存在记录我睡颜的照片啊。不过，无论是拍的角度还是光线都选得很不错，比我自己拍的要好看多了。

CommanderNow that the thought arises, why don't you serve as my exclusive photographer since you're this talented?对了，既然科谢尼娅你那么有天赋，干脆以后当我的专属摄影师好了！

CommanderAs long as you sign a contract with me, I'll allow you to take pictures of me as much as you like. You'll no longer have to sneak around while I'm asleep.只要签了合同，我可以随便由你拍摄，你也不用再这样偷摸趁着我睡着的时候行动了。

KseniaI'm happy that you're making me this offer yourself, but aren't you the least bit angry at me for taking unauthorized pictures of you?虽然您主动提合同的事情我很开心，但是指挥官，您没有因为我的偷拍行为而生气吗？

CommanderMy focus was on something other than any sort of anger.比起生气，我还有别的在意的地方。

CommanderThe words "not for sale" were written on the back of the photograph... How would you possibly explain this, Ksenia?这张照片背面特意写有非卖品的字样……科谢尼娅，这点你要怎么解释啊？

(Ksenia's ears turn bright red at the realization, so she immediately snatches the photo away into her embrace.)（意识到不对的科谢尼娅耳尖通红，慌张地抢过照片抱入怀中。）

KseniaThat was a test shoot. It wasn't meant as an official product, so I marked it not for sale.这个是我之前的试拍啦，因为不是什么正规的商品所以才标记的非卖品。

KseniaI star in that photo too, so I'd be cutting my profits if I didn't charge twice as much...再说这张照片还有我的出镜，只卖一人份的价格可是会亏本的……

(Ksenia's face flares crimson, her explanations losing their usual confidence and poise.)（科谢尼娅脸颊绯红，解释时也失去了往常的自信和余裕。）

(The stammering in her statements becomes more and more prominent until she finally gives up explaining herself. She buries her flushed face in her doll, leaving the ahoge on her head to squirm in unease.)（随着话语的逐渐磕绊，她最后放弃了说明，拿起玩偶遮住了自己通红的脸颊，仅留下头上的呆毛不安地扭动着。）

Ksenia...I don't mind being your exclusive photographer, but that comes at a different price point... you'll have to pay a lot more for that, okay?……做指挥官您的专属摄影师也行，但那是另外的价钱，您必须要付出更多代价才行哦。

CommanderMm. No problem.嗯，没问题。

KseniaSince you've agreed to it, then... let's sign the contract!既然指挥官答应了，那……那我们就来签合同吧！

(Ksenia produces a contract out of thin air as if she had prepared for this moment well in advance. She passes the piece of paper to me, looking dead serious.)（像是早有准备一样，科谢尼娅不知从哪里取出来了一份合同，神色认真地递到了我的面前。）

KseniaTo be honest, I've wanted to be your agent for a long time now. It's just that I never managed to think up a way to convince you.其实从很久以前我就有想过要当指挥官的经纪人了，只是没想好要用什么样的理由说服您。

KseniaJust think about it from a business perspective. We'll be in a win-win situation once we sign this contract!毕竟您想啊，从商业的角度上来看我们签了合同之后可是双赢嘛！

KseniaYou ultimately get paid for your photos, and I get to stay by your side to take pictures of you. This is the perfect arrangement if we think about it from a long-term partnership perspective!指挥官拿到了报酬，我也可以待在您的身边为您拍照，从长期合作的角度上来看，这显然是最好的方法！

(Ksenia still tries to make her excuses, yet as I watch her feign composure, I see the anticipation sparkling in her eyes and can't help but start laughing out loud.)（科谢尼娅依然找补着借口，而我则看着科谢尼娅强装镇定，眼中却闪着期盼的模样不自觉地笑出了声。）

CommanderHah, alright, I'll defer to your judgement.好好好，听你的。

(She passes me a signing pen, also seemingly out of nowhere. I solemnly sign the dotted line on one side of the contract.)（我接过科谢尼娅不知从哪拿出来的签字笔，在合同的一侧郑重地签上了自己的名字。）

CommanderWe'll be in a long-term partnership from now on, agent Ksenia.这样一来我们就是长期的合作关系了，经纪人科谢尼娅。

(Ksenia smiles with a mix of embarrassment and smugness in her expression and gives me a firm handshake.)（科谢尼娅的脸上露出了混杂着害羞和得意的笑容，紧紧握住了我伸出的手。）

(The afterglow of the setting sun lingers upon her body, imbuing the pledge with a touch of beauty and warmth.)（夕阳的余晖在她的身上停驻，为此刻的承诺增添了一丝美好与温馨。）

KseniaI'll be in your care from now on, Commander.今后请多多指教啦，指挥官。

Covenant 铭契

KseniaAre you buying out the rest of my life, Commander?指挥官这是想要买下我今后的人生吗？

KseniaOf course you can! Then, let's make this an even trade: you'll pay me with the rest of your life!可以啊，那就等价交换，用您剩余的人生来支付吧！

KseniaI'll do my best to make you feel the extraordinary cost-effectiveness of this deal.我会尽我一切努力，让您感受到这笔交易的物超所值。

KseniaBut let's make it clear from day one: you can't skimp on the tips even though you own me now, okay?不过先说好，就算拥有了我，该给我的小费还是一样不能少哦？

Return the Favor 礼尚往来

KseniaCommander~ Commander~ It's time for our shopping trip together~指挥官指挥官，到约定好去购物的时间了哦~

(As always, Ksenia rushes in from outside the door like a gust of wind. She deftly vaults over the table and throws herself into my embrace.)（科谢尼娅如同一阵风般从门口跑了进来，身手敏捷地翻过桌子，径直扑进我的怀里。）

(I poke at the endlessly wiggling ahoge in front of me as I pat her head, then ask her my question.)（我摸了摸科谢尼娅的头，顺手戳了戳那根在我眼前不断摇晃的闪电呆毛，这才问出了我的问题。）

CommanderIsn't it still early? Would you mind if I worked a bit more before we go?这不还有段时间吗？再稍微让我处理会工作吧。

CommanderAlso... Ksenia, can you explain why you want me to accompany you on a shopping trip?在出发之前……科谢尼娅，能解释一下想要我和你一起去购物的原因了吗？

(She tilts her head up at me from within my embrace, her nose almost touching mine. Our eyes meet at an intimate distance.)（科谢尼娅在我怀里仰起脸，鼻尖几乎快要碰到我，她极近距离与我对视着。）

KseniaWould you still believe me if I told you that I'm going to the market to acquire goods for sale?如果我说是为了去市集购置商品，指挥官您会相信吗？

Commander...You're not allowed to use my own tricks against me.……不许拿我的方法来对付我哦。

KseniaHehe~嘿嘿~

(She sticks her tongue out at me playfully, then shifts to a more comfortable position in my arms, her back turned to me as she sits on my lap.)（她俏皮地吐了吐舌头，在我怀里换了个更舒服的姿势，转身将后背完全靠在我身上。）

(Ksenia goes "pfft" at my surprise and decides to explain.)（面对我的惊讶，科谢尼娅扑哧一笑，补充解释。）

KseniaWell...所以……

(Ksenia produces a pick-up order collection slip from somewhere I did not see, like a magic trick.)（科谢尼娅像变魔术一样，从不知道哪里掏出了一张预约取货单。）

KseniaTa-dah!锵锵！

KseniaI've been working a bit harder to save up money lately and managed to order this absolutely awesome ring for you.这段时间我稍微努力了下，攒了些钱为您订购了一枚超级超级棒的戒指。

KseniaToday, I'm inviting you to pick it up with me.今天邀请您，就是想和您一起去将它取回。

(Ksenia goes "pfft" at my surprised expression and continues explaining.)（面对我惊讶的表情，科谢尼娅噗呲一笑，继续解释道。）

KseniaYou are worth more than any possible gift to me.对我来说，指挥官的意义早就远远超出了任何礼物的价值。

KseniaYou are the most important person in my life, you are my irreplaceable... Yeah! Treasure!您是我最最最最重要的人，是无可替代的……嗯！宝藏！

(I scratch the side of my face shyly. Ksenia reaches out to feel my flushed cheeks.)（我有些不好意思地挠了挠脸，科谢尼娅也伸手摸了摸我有些发红的脸颊。）

KseniaOne ring isn't enough to express how I feel about you! But still, it stands as the first significant, commemorative personal gift that I've ever given you since my return to the Elmo!虽然一枚戒指完全——不够表达出我对指挥官的全部心意！但也算是我回到艾莫号以来，送给指挥官的第一件，意义重大的、值得纪念的私人礼物！

KseniaAnd to make this ring even more meaningful, I didn't spend any of my salary on this at all, so it's funded by my own savings~而且为了让这枚戒指更有意义，我可没用工资而是靠自己赚的钱买的哦？

KseniaNow this is a true expression of my feelings, stemming purely from my own heart!这才是纯粹属于“我”的心意！

CommanderIt must've been hard, Ksenia. It makes me so happy to get a gift like this from you.辛苦了，科谢尼娅，我很开心收到这样的礼物。

KseniaAs for how the ring itself looks like... You'll just have to wait and see~至于戒指的样式嘛……就请指挥官敬请期待咯？

CommanderThat answer is very much like you.真是很有你风格的回答啊。

CommanderAlright, just give me five minutes to work and I'll be ready to leave.那再等我五分钟，我处理好工作就走。

KseniaNo rush. I'll wait for you no matter how long it takes.不用着急啦。无论多久，我都会等待您的。

CommanderI kind of remember someone living by "time is money" though. Is it really a good thing to condone my waste of money?可我记得某人的信条不是一寸光阴一寸金吗？纵容我这样浪费金钱，真的好吗？

KseniaIt's no big deal.没关系啦。

(Ksenia flashes her usual smug, clever smile, happily snuggling into my embrace like a contented kitten.)（科谢尼娅露出了平日里那张得意又带着几分机灵的笑脸，开心地依偎在我的怀中，像只满足的小猫。）

KseniaAfter all, the time I have with you is not for sale.毕竟与您在一起的时间，给多少钱我都不卖~

Section 1 第一节

(Late at night, inside a bar in Satellite City POL-03...)（夜晚，POL-03卫星城，一家酒吧内——）

(The bar is dimly lit and very quiet. After seeing off the final customer, Ksenia glances at the clock on the wall.)（酒吧光线暗淡，十分安静。送走最后一位客人后，科谢尼娅看了一下墙上的挂表。）

KseniaIt's been such a quiet day...工作日，真冷清啊……

KseniaIt's only 11pm, but the bar is already empty. Looks like I won't be earning much from tips today.才11点就没有客人了，看来，今天赚不了多少小费咯。

(With a helpless shrug, she walks back to the bar counter.)（无奈地耸了耸肩，科谢尼娅准备走回吧台。）

(Just as she finishes cleaning up the glasses left by the customers, her boss appears in front of her.)（刚刚收拾好客人留下的玻璃杯，老板就出现在了她面前。）

InnkeeperTwo suspicious-looking Dolls have just come through the door. Go and see what they're up to.门口有两个人形进来了，看着怪可疑的，去问问她们来做什么。

KseniaOkay, I'll do that at once.好的，我这就去。

(With a tray tucked under her arm, Ksenia turns toward the door and spots two familiar figures.)（科谢尼娅将托盘夹在手肘下面，朝大门的方向转过身子，却看到了两位熟悉的身影。）

NagantThere she is! You're actually here.找到了！你果然在这里啊。

KseniaSenior, Mosin-Nagant?前辈、莫辛纳甘？

InnkeeperYou know them?你们认识？

KseniaYes, these are my friends.是的，这两位是我的朋友。

KseniaDon't worry. I told them this is my workplace, and they're here to support me.您别担心，是我告诉她们我在这里工作的，她们是来捧场的。

InnkeeperAlright, then serve them yourself.行吧，那你招待一下。

InnkeeperTsk, Dolls these days... Making friends just like humans.啧，几个人形，还学人类交起朋友来了。

(Ksenia shrugs at her boss' muttering and beckons at the door.)（听到老板的嘀咕，科谢尼娅只是耸了耸肩，然后向门口招了招手。）

(Ksenia leads the two Dolls to a random booth and get them seated.)（随便找了一处卡座，科谢尼娅招呼两人坐了过去。）

Mosin-NagantGood evening.晚上好。

Mosin-NagantWorking another part-time job after coming off duty. You're hustling hard, Ksenia.结束治安小队的执勤工作之后还做兼职，科谢尼娅可真努力啊。

KseniaCan't be helped. It's all for making some extra money. Shopping Fest is just around the corner. If I don't make enough money, I won't be able to afford the stuff I want to buy.没办法啦，都是为了赚钱。购物节就要开始了，要是不抓紧时间多赚一点，想买的东西可就买不到了。

KseniaRight, we'll chat later. Look through the menu first.好了，有什么事情一会再说，先看看菜单。

NagantJust get something for Mosin-Nagant. I don't drink.给莫辛纳甘就行了，我喝不了酒。

KseniaSenior, can't you see the boss' face?前辈，你没看到老板一直板着脸吗？

KseniaI'm still at work here. If you're just here taking up space, I'll get told off.我还没有下班呢，你们不多做点表示的话，我很快就会挨骂了。

(Ksenia gives Mosin-Nagant a look to tell her to order something.)（科谢尼娅朝莫辛纳甘使了个眼色，暗示她点些什么。）

Mosin-NagantNagant, most bars have a minimum spend. Maybe show a little understanding.纳甘，不少酒吧都是有最低消费标准的，理解一下吧。

NagantFine, I'll get something to help Ksenia keep her job.行吧，就当是照顾科谢尼娅的工作了。

Mosin-NagantI'll have two northern mules. What about you?我要两杯“北地骡子”，你呢？

NagantHm... I'll have...嗯……我要——

KseniaMaybe you should stick to milk, senior!前辈还是点牛奶吧！

KseniaAlso, just because you're my senior doesn't mean you don't have to tip me.另外，就算是前辈，也不能不给小费哦。

NagantTip you? What does that mean?小费，什么小费？

NagantBesides, it's not like I'll actually be drinking it, so why must I order milk at a bar?!还有，又不是真的喝进去，为什么我必须在酒吧选牛奶啊！

KseniaSo that there won't be any misunderstanding.哎呀，这样不会引起误会嘛。

NagantMisunderstanding... You're right, we're still public officers. Good thinking...误会……也对，毕竟我们算公职人员。还是你想得周到……

(Nagant nods and gives Ksenia an approving look, but notices that she is trying very hard to stifle her laugh.)（纳甘点点头，带着嘉许的笑容看向科谢尼娅，却发现对方正在极力掩饰自己的笑容。）

NagantW-what's so funny? Did I get something wrong?你、你笑什么？我理解错了吗？

Mosin-NagantI think... she's referring to the fact that she can't serve alcohol to minors...也许……她的意思是，“未成年人禁止饮酒”这则条例……

NagantWhat? Do I look like a minor? Hey, Ksenia! Don't you dare run away! Explain yourself!什么？我很像未成年人吗？喂，科谢尼娅，你别走，给我说清楚！

(Ksenia returns to the bar counter with her tray tucked under her arm. She takes out two copper mugs—the northern mule's iconic container—and starts mixing the cocktails. The boss walks up to her.)（科谢尼娅夹着托盘回到吧台，拿出“北地骡子”专用的铜杯开始调酒。见状，老板凑到了她的身旁。）

InnkeeperHave they ordered?点东西了？

KseniaOf course. They're here to support me, so of course they're prepared to unzip their purses.当然，她们说过要来捧场，怎么可能只是坐坐嘛。

KseniaBoss, can I sit with them and have a chat after I finish mixing their drinks? We're empty anyway, I can get them to order a few more drinks~老板，送完调酒后，我可以跟她们聊一会吗？反正也没什么客人，正好让她们多点几杯~

(The proprietor looks around the deserted interior. There are indeed no customers other than the two Dolls.)（老板看了看冷清的营业区，除了纳甘她们外，的确没有其他客人。）

InnkeeperFine. Get them to order the expensive stuff.行吧，让她们点些贵的。

KseniaThanks boss. I'll do my best~谢谢老板，我尽量~

KseniaLadies, here are your drinks~两位客人，你们点的酒水来咯~

NagantWhy is it milk after all?!怎么还是牛奶！

KseniaTo avoid any misunderstanding, please bear with it.为了不引起误会，前辈就委屈一下吧。

NagantB-but... Ugh, whatever... I suppose milk is cheaper than cocktails...可、可是……唉，就这样吧……比起调酒，牛奶还能便宜一些……

(Nagant pulls the milk up to herself with an angry flush.)（纳甘涨红了脸，把牛奶摆到自己面前。）

NagantYou're really skilled with the shaker. When did you pick up these tricks?你调酒的动作好熟练啊，到底是什么时候偷学的技能？

KseniaBack when I was working at a restaurant.以前在餐厅工作的时候，碰巧学过啦。

KseniaSay, you didn't come just because you're bored, did you? Tell me, what's this about?话说，你们应该不是无聊才来看我的吧？有什么事？

Mosin-NagantRemember I told you about Papasha's reassignment?还记得我之前说过，波波沙要进行工作调动吗？

(Mosin-Nagant picks up one of her northern mules and takes a small sip.)（莫辛纳甘拿起一杯“北地骡子”，浅尝了一口。）

KseniaYeah, what about it?记得，怎么了？

Mosin-NagantShe... uh... has a hard time getting used to her workplace, so I want to get her transferred here and assigned to my team. She can help me out with my work too. We'll have each other's back...她……呃……她不太能适应之前的工作环境，我打算尽快把她接收过来，安排在我这组，正好能协助我的工作。熟人之间也方便照应……

NagantYou're starting to be like proper senior, Mosin-Nagant. Compared to when you first left Griffin, you're now much more mature. You remind me a bit... of...很有前辈的样子啊，莫辛纳甘，现在的你跟刚离开格里芬的时候相比，成熟了很多呢，有点……有点像……

(Nagant fidgets with her beret restlessly as she tries to figure out how to finish her sentence. Ksenia gives her an odd look and finishes her sentence for her without missing a beat.)（纳甘不太自在地摸了摸自己的帽子，像在思考该怎么说。科谢尼娅看了纳甘两眼，自然地把话接了下去。）

KseniaThe Commander, right? My, my, senior. Why are you getting embarrassed? If you miss the Commander, just admit it. There's no shame in that.有点像指挥官，是不是？ 哎呀前辈，怎么还不好意思了呢？想念指挥官这种事，大大方方说出来就好了嘛。

KseniaI'm very honest with myself. I wonder where the Commander is right now and how they're doing financially. If only the Commander could hire me. I wouldn't mind working for the Commander even if it means earning a smaller wage.像我就很坦诚哦，不知道指挥官现在在哪里，经济状况怎么样。 要是指挥官能雇佣我就好了，给指挥官打工的话，薪水少一点也不要紧呢。

NagantI... Sigh... You're right. Where on earth is the Commander? Mosin-Nagant, you got any news?我……哎……你说的对。指挥官，究竟在哪里呢？莫辛纳甘，你那里有什么情报吗？

Mosin-NagantI would've told you already if I did. Commander... Commander... Sigh... I also wish... the Commander were here...要是有的话，我早就告诉你们了。指挥官……指挥官…… 唉……我也希望……指挥官在这里啊……

(Mosin-Nagant props her chin on her hand absentmindedly and fiddles with the copper mug, tracing random patterns on the condensation on its surface.)（莫辛纳甘有些出神地撑着下巴，手指沾了玻璃杯外凝结出的水珠，在桌上胡乱地涂画着。）

(Just then, her communicator chirps.)（这时，她的通讯终端响了起来。）

Mosin-NagantExcuse me, I need to check this.抱歉，我看一下消息。

KseniaNo worries. Go ahead.没关系，你看吧。

KseniaIn any case, it's a good thing for Papasha to come back. I can get an extra pair of hands when I need to make more money.反正，波波沙能来总归是件好事，以后赚外快的时候，还能多个帮手。

NagantKsenia, don't go breaking the law with Papasha in tow!科谢尼娅，不许拉着波波沙去违规违纪！

KseniaWhat on earth are you talking about? Everything I do is perfectly legal.前辈在说什么啊？我做的可都是合法工作。

NagantThen who was it that got shouted at by the manager for hawking without a license last time?上次违规摆小摊被管理员骂了一整天的是谁呀？

NagantPapasha must be feeling pretty down in the dumps since work hasn't been going well for her. Don't you go making more trouble for her.波波沙工作不顺，最近肯定非常失落，你不要再给她找麻烦。

KseniaYes, yes, yes, you're absolutely right. So what do you suggest we do to cheer her up? You're not expecting us to do all the thinking, are you?是是是，都听前辈的，所以前辈有什么安排？不会什么想法都还没有，等着大家一起出主意吧？

NagantO-of course not!怎、怎么可能！

NagantWe... we should throw her a welcome party! And talk her round to cheering up. How's that?我……我们干脆准备一场欢迎会吧！顺便开导开导她，怎么样？

KseniaThere can be many different ways of throwing a welcome party. Have you thought about the time, venue, and program?欢迎会的形式也有很多哦，时间、场所、流程什么的，前辈都想好了吗？

NagantYoung'uns shouldn't expect everything to come in premade packages.年轻人不要什么都等现成的呀。

NagantKsenia, you're always so full of ideas. Now's the perfect time to show off your genius.科谢尼娅，你平时主意那么多，现在正是发挥的时候。

KseniaBut you have been working with Papasha for much longer, so naturally you know her better than I do. I'm sure the welcome party will be much better if you're in charge of planning it, senior.可前辈和波波沙在一起共事的时间更长，对她也更加了解。前辈来策划欢迎会，效果一定更好才对。

KseniaOr maybe you could give me a general direction, and I can help you with the details?或者前辈给我一些方向，我按照前辈的思路再去执行，如何？

NagantGeneral... direction...方向……方向……

(Nagant rubs her forehead nervously.)（纳甘紧张地摸摸了自己的额头。）

KseniaDon't tell me you've forgotten all about Papasha and didn't make any plans whatsoever?难不成，前辈忘记了波波沙的事情，根本没有提前计划？

NagantO-of course not! As a veteran, I've thought everything through!怎、怎么可能！身为老兵，这种事情我早就已经考虑好了！

NagantI merely want to get some suggestions from my colleagues to explore more possibilities! So, Mosin-Nagant, any thoughts?我只是想多多听取同伴们的意见，尽可能地推演更多情况！所以，莫辛纳甘，你有什么想法吗？

Mosin-NagantUh... Are you talking to me?啊……在叫我吗？

(Mosin-Nagant answers, but her attention is still fixed on her communicator.)（莫辛纳甘回答着，注意力却集中在终端上。）

KseniaAnything important?有人找你？

Mosin-NagantKind of... but it's nothing.算是吧……也没什么……

NagantThat doesn't look like "nothing" to me.你的样子可不像是“没什么”。

Mosin-NagantWell... Sigh...那个，唉……

(Mosin-Nagant shakes her head and takes another sip from her drink.)（莫辛纳甘摇了摇头，举起酒杯喝了一口。）

Mosin-NagantTo be honest, there have recently been frequent car thefts in the district adjacent to mine, but the perpetrators are still at large.不瞒你们说，最近，我那里邻近的辖区经常发生汽车失窃案件，但犯人迟迟没有被抓获。

Mosin-NagantThe disciplinary notice against the law enforcement team in the neighboring district was just issued.刚才针对隔壁辖区治安小队的处分通知发下来了。

NagantIs the punishment severe?很严重吗？

Mosin-NagantThey're not in trouble for now, but if the case doesn't get resolved soon, they may get formatted and replaced.暂时还好，但如果案件还是迟迟没有进展，恐怕她们可能会被格式化，然后被替换掉吧。

NagantThat's really bad, no?那不是相当糟糕？

Mosin-NagantThat's why I just reminded my own teammates to keep an extra eye out. Those perps are very sneaky and unpredictable. They could very well be hiding in other districts...所以我才要提醒自己辖区的队员们格外留神，那伙窃贼行踪不定，随时可能流窜到别的辖区……

(Mosin-Nagant lets out another heavy sigh and picks up her mug of northern mule.)（莫辛纳甘再次重重地叹了口气，端起了“北地骡子”。）

Mosin-NagantI'm so sorry, but I have to go back to the office and hold a meeting with my teammates. We'll discuss the welcome party some other time.实在抱歉，我得回去给队员们开个临时会议。欢迎会的事情我们之后再聊。

NagantOh, that's fine. Let us know if there's anything we can do to help.啊，没关系，需要帮忙尽管告诉我们。

Mosin-NagantThanks, I may take you up on your offer.放心，有需要的话，我会的。

(Mosin-Nagant knocks back her drink, puts down the mug, and leaves the bar.)（莫辛纳甘将酒杯中的酒一饮而尽，然后放下杯子，离开了酒吧。）

NagantThey may all get formatted... That sounds really scary...全部格式化，听起来有点可怕啊……

NagantKsenia, should we give them a hand?科谢尼娅，我们去帮帮她们吧？

KseniaSenior, that's another district's business. The paperwork for cross-district investigations is a nightmare.前辈，那是别人辖区的事情，跨区办案，手续很复杂的。

NagantBut we can't just do nothing...可也不能就这么不管吧……

KseniaI'm not saying we do nothing, I'm just worried about the admin work.我不是说不管，而是担心手续不好办。

KseniaIf we get found out for investigating without the proper warrants, not only will we be punished, we may also lose our job along with the others. If that happens, we'll be out in the streets, fighting over free charging ports with other unemployed Dolls.要是无证办案被发现的话，要受处罚不说，可能还要受到案件牵连。万一我们丢了工作，到时候就只能流落街头，和找不到工作的人形们去抢免费充电桩。

KseniaYou don't want that to happen, do you, senior?前辈，你不想变成那副样子吧？

NagantThis...这……

(Picturing what Ksenia just described, Nagant tugs on her beret, like she's having second thoughts.)（听到科谢尼娅的描述，纳甘扶了扶帽子，似乎有些退缩。）

NagantAlright, I'll try to settle the admin stuff first...好吧，帮忙的事情就先放放，我尝试走一下手续……

NagantBut Mosin-Nagant said the thieves could be hiding in other districts, so even if we don't help with apprehending them, we should at least be prepared.不过，莫辛纳甘说窃贼可能会跑到别的辖区，就算不去帮忙，至少也要提前做好准备。

NagantIf those thieves dare come to our territory, we'll show them what Griffin veterans are made of! Think we can do that, Ksenia?要是窃贼敢来咱们这边，就让他们尝尝格里芬老兵的厉害！科谢尼娅，你有信心吗？

KseniaSure, of course. You can take on ten of these little punks all by yourself.有有有，当然有了。这种小毛贼，前辈可以打几十个。

KseniaBut before that, you should return to the dorm.但是在此之前，你得先回宿舍了。

(Ksenia points at the clock hanging on the wall.)（科谢尼娅指了指墙上的挂钟。）

KseniaIt's almost midnight. If you don't head back and do your daily maintenance soon, your frame will wear out.快12点了，再不回去做每日维护，前辈的素体可是会老化的。

NagantDear me, is it so late already?!竟然这么晚了！

NagantKsenia, aren't you coming too?科谢尼娅，你不走吗？

KseniaThis bar is open until 1am. I have to stay for a bit longer.这家店营业到凌晨1点，我还要再待一会。

NagantAlright, then make sure you come straight back to the dorm after you get off work. Don't go wandering around.好吧，那你下班后一定要直接回宿舍，千万不要闲逛。

NagantThere are many bad guys out and about at night. It's not safe.晚上坏人多，不安全。

KseniaDon't worry, I won't.放心，我不乱跑。

NagantAlso, watch out for anyone suspicious. They could well be the car thieves.还有，要留意身边的可疑人士，说不定就是汽车盗窃犯。

NagantOh, and give the welcome party some thought. We can buy some stuff and snag some discounts while it's Shopping Fest.另外也要好好想想欢迎会，趁着购物节，我们可以提前买些东西。

KseniaYes, yes, yes, got it.好好好，我知道了。

(Ksenia answers nonchalantly. She watches Nagant walk out of the bar and starts cleaning up the empty mugs on the table.)（科谢尼娅懒散地答应着，看着纳甘离开的背影，收拾起桌子上的空杯子。）

KseniaFormatted, huh...格式化吗……

KseniaUgh, investigating this kind of case is a chore, but I suppose I should do something just to avoid further trouble.哎，虽然这种案子查起来很麻烦，但为了避免更麻烦的事情，还是稍微做点什么好了。

Section 2 第二节

(The next morning...)（次日一早——）

(Nagant sets off early, but realizes that Ksenia is not at the dorm. She arrives at the promenade on her own.)（纳甘早早出门，发现科谢尼娅不在宿舍后，就独自来到了步行街上。）

NagantShe's not picking up any calls or replying to any texts. Where on earth has Ksenia run off to?通讯没人接，消息也不回，科谢尼娅到底跑到哪里去了？

NagantShe finally got a day off. Don't tell me she's working another part-time job? I was planning to investigate some leads at the used car dealership with her.好不容易才休息一天，她不会又去做兼职了吧？还说想和她一起去二手车市场调查线索呢。

Service DollHello, would you be interested in a vintage car convention?您好，老爷车展有兴趣了解一下吗？

(Someone addresses her from behind. She turns toward the voice.)（身后有人说话，纳甘朝声音的方向看了过去。）

NagantVintage car convention? Where is it?老爷车展？位置在哪？

Service DollRight at the used car dealership in the satellite city.就在卫星城的二手车市场哦。

Service DollHere's a flyer for you. Feel free to ask me any questions~传单给您一份，有问题可以问我~

NagantIt's on the way. I happen to be heading in that direction.倒是顺路，正好我也要去那边。

NagantIs the convention free-entry?对了年轻人，车展免费吗？

Service DollOf course.当然。

NagantThen I'll go check it out.那就过去一起看看好了。

(Nagant leaves the promenade. Following the venue information stated on the flyer, she comes to the used car dealership in the satellite city.)（离开步行街，纳甘按照海报上的位置信息，来到了卫星城的二手车市场。）

NagantWow! There are so many vintage cars! They really are a window to the past; I would love to have one myself.哇！好多老爷车！这厚重的年代感，真想收藏一辆啊。

??Sir, are you here to shop for a used car?这位先生，请问您是来买二手车的吗？

??I have a few that are quite good value for money. The mileages are low, and the paint job is immaculate~我这边有品相很不错的车子哟，不仅行驶公里数少，车漆保护得也很不错~

NagantKsenia? What is she doing here...?科谢尼娅？她怎么在这……

KseniaWould you like to come and take a look? Our shop is very nearby.客人要不要去店里看看？我们的店铺就在附近。

CustomerI'm in a hurry. Leave me alone.我赶时间，别烦我。

KseniaYou don't have time now...? That's alright, just ask for me next time you're here. My name is Ksenia.没时间吗……没事，下次您来直接找我就行，记住“科谢尼娅”这个名字哦。

NagantHey, Ksenia! Over here!喂，科谢尼娅，这边！

KseniaHuh? Senior?咦，前辈？

KseniaSorry, sir. Please feel free to take a look around yourself. Remember to contact me later~抱歉客人，您先随便看看，记得之后联系我哟~

(Ksenia hurriedly shoves her card into the customer's hand and mimes making a phone call at the man coyly. Then she jogs up to Nagant.)（科谢尼娅快速将自己的名片塞到客人手中，微笑着比了个打电话的手势，随后快步走到纳甘身边。）

NagantYou're working here as well? Just how many part-time jobs do you have?!怎么又在这里打工？你到底有几份兼职啊！

KseniaI don't work here. Checking the used car dealership is a no-brainer when investigating car thefts... You're also here, aren't you?哪是来打工呀，调查失窃的汽车，肯定要来二手车市场看一看嘛……前辈不是也过来了吗？

NagantYou're on an undercover investigation? Nicely done. You actually beat me to it. My teachings haven't gone to waste, I see.你是来潜入调查的？不错嘛，动作竟然比我还快，不枉我对你的教导。

NagantHm, it gladdens my heart to see a young'un growing and becoming so capable.嗯，能够看到后辈有这般成长，我很欣慰。

(Nagant closes her eyes and nods with affected elderliness, but when she opens her eyes again, Ksenia is nowhere to be seen.)（纳甘故作老成地闭上眼睛，点了点头，再睁开眼时，科谢尼娅却不见了踪影。）

NagantKsenia, you...科谢尼娅，你——

NagantW-where is she now?人、人呢？

KseniaThis way to the cash register. Would you like to pay in full or in instalments?收银台这边走，您是想分期还是全款？

(Not far away, a beaming Ksenia is leading a customer toward a cash register.)（不远处，科谢尼娅已经面带微笑地领着客人走向收银台。）

NagantSh-she's totally working here! Look at her flashing her pearly whites!这、这不还是在打工嘛！还笑得这么灿烂！

(Seeing that Ksenia is busy selling used cars, Nagant decides to take a walk around.)（看到科谢尼娅忙着向客人介绍二手车，纳甘只好先到旁边转转。）

(An hour later—)（一小时后——）

KseniaSenior, I'm done!前辈，我忙完啦！

KseniaI got sucked into my work, and I lost track of time... Sorry to keep you waiting!一认真工作起来，一小时就过去了……让你久等啦！

KseniaI got four sales contracts signed just this morning. If I worked in sales full-time, I'd definitely be the top sales associate!上午签了四份购车意向合同，要是做全职销售，我一定能成为“销量冠军”！

NagantYou're focusing on the wrong thing! We're here to investigate!你的工作重心完全不对吧？我们是来调查的哎！

KseniaIt wasn't much of a hold-up. You were having a great time at the vintage car convention yourself.都不耽误呀，刚刚前辈不也看车展看得很投入嘛。

NagantI-I'm mainly here for the investigation! I checked out the vintage car convention just because... it also happens to be here!我当、当然是以调查为主要目的，参观车展只是……顺便啦！

NagantI've totally... got my priorities straight.主次权重……我才不会测算失误呢。

KseniaYes, yes. That's Senior Nagant for your. What a will of iron.嗯嗯，不愧是前辈，意志真坚定。

KseniaSo, you must have made some huge discoveries by now? I'm sure the insignificant clues that I've found aren't worthy of mention in comparison to what you've learned~那么，前辈一定有什么重大发现吧？我找到的微不足道的小线索，就不和前辈说了~

NagantW-well...那、那个……

(Nagant scratches her face. Meanwhile, Ksenia's attention drifts back to a customer looking at a car some distance away.)（纳甘挠了挠脸颊，科谢尼娅则把视线转向一旁，集中到远处正在看车的客人身上。）

NagantUm, actually, I...那个，我，其实……

NagantA-ahem, I have indeed made some discoveries, but I'd like to hear about yours first!咳、咳咳，我确实有些发现，但还是想先听听你的！

KseniaSenior, I gotta go. We'll talk at the dorm tonight.前辈，先走了，晚上回宿舍再聊。

KseniaI need to sweet-talk a few more customers to earn more commission!我要抓紧时间再去拉几位客人，多挣一些签单分红！

NagantHuh? D-don't go! Tell me what you've learned first!欸？别、别走！先和我说说啊！

(It's now night-time.)（时间到了晚上——）

(There is a knock on Nagant's door. Nagant opens the door, and Ksenia enters the room with two large shopping bags that are filled to the brim.)（纳甘的宿舍门被敲响，开门后，科谢尼娅拎着两个装得满满的购物袋走了进来。）

NagantWhy are you so late? Didn't you say you'd come back after your part-time job?怎么这么晚，不是说做完兼职就回来吗？

KseniaI've been working hard all day, so I thought I'd treat myself to some shopping.忙了一整天，当然得买点东西犒劳自己啦。

NagantHumph, so much for the investigation. Sigh, that's a whole day wasted.哼，还说去调查线索呢，唉，白白浪费了整整一天。

(Nagant crosses her arms and pouts sulkily.)（纳甘双手抱胸，不高兴地嘟起了嘴巴。）

KseniaDon't be angry, senior. Look, I got you a gift!前辈别生气，你看，我给你带了礼物！

(Ksenia rummages through her pockets and pulls out a miniature model of a vintage car. She offers it to Nagant.)（科谢尼娅在口袋中翻了翻，掏出一台老爷车模型，递到纳甘面前。）

KseniaI saw that you're really interested in vintage cars. I can't afford an actual car with only a day's worth of wages, but it's more than enough to buy a miniature model.我看前辈对老爷车很感兴趣，今天一天的工资虽然买不起真车，但买个模型绰绰有余。

Nagant...This... is really realistic... It looks just like the real thing I saw today!……这……还原度真高啊……简直和白天看见的一模一样！

(Nagant can't help herself. She takes the miniature model and studies it carefully, turning it this way and that in her hands.)（纳甘忍不住接过模型，将它捧在手里反复观察。）

NagantFine, I'll forgive you this once... But you must come with me to investigate other leads after our shift tomorrow!这次就先原谅你好了……但是明天执勤结束之后，必须和我去调查找线索！

KseniaThat won't be necessary, senior. I've gathered enough clues today.不用啦前辈，我今天拿到的线索已经足够多了。

NagantReally? You've been working your part-time sales job the whole day, how would you have time to investigate?真的假的，你做了一整天的兼职，哪有时间去调查。

KseniaDon't you want to know what I've found out?那前辈不想听吗？

NagantG-go on then. Tell me what you've learned. If it's nothing interesting, you're working overtime tomorrow with me!你，你说说看，看你调查到了什么，要是说不出来，明天就老老实实地和我一起加班！

KseniaOkay, okay!好好好。

KseniaFirst question, senior. What do you think is the perps' motive for stealing cars?第一个问题，前辈，你觉得犯人们盗窃汽车是为了什么？

NagantThey obviously want to sell them. They can't very well drive the cars themselves.当然是卖掉，总不能是自己开吧。

KseniaCorrect.回答正确。

KseniaI got a part-time job at the used car dealership to gain staff access to their sales system. This way, I can conduct legitimate searches on any cars that are of the same models as the ones that were stolen.我去二手车市场兼职，正是为了获得员工身份，这样就能光明正大地进入销售系统，查找是否存在与被盗车辆型号相同的车。

NagantI see. I thought it was just a simple part-time job...原来如此，我还以为你的主要目的是做兼职……

KseniaHeheh, I've got my priorities straight, you know~嘿嘿，主次权重，我还是不会测算错误的~

NagantWhy does this phrase sound so familiar...? Anyway, keep going.怎么感觉这句话有点耳熟……行吧，你继续说。

KseniaI filtered the transaction logs for the entire city using the make of the stolen vehicle as a keyword, but I found that the records for all the other vehicles of the same model are currently on file in the Automobile Directorate.按照失窃车辆的型号，我筛选了整个卫星城的交易记录，却发现同型号的所有车辆全部在车辆管理局中成功备案。

KseniaIn other words, all the recent transactions of these cars are perfectly legal.也就是说，最近卖掉的这些车，全部都是合法合规的。

NagantAll perfectly legal? Now that's strange...全部合法？那就有点奇怪了……

(Nagant strokes her chin and ponders the possibilities.)（纳甘单手托住下巴，暗自思考着各种可能。）

NagantHold on... I get that you have staff access to the dealership's sales system, but how do you have access to the Automobile Directorate.等等……销售系统暂且不提，你是怎么得到车辆管理局的系统权限的？

NagantKsenia, don't tell me you hacked their system!科谢尼娅，你是不是又黑进别人的系统了！

KseniaPlease, as if I could've done that! I just called in a favor from a former colleague... These thefts didn't happen in our district, so I don't have the authorization to access their records.那我怎么做得到呀？只是拜托了一下之前认识的同事…… 咱们的辖区还没有发生案件，没理由申请查看权限。

KseniaBut as an officer, I can't just ignore these latent criminal activities但身为治安人员，总不能无视潜在的犯罪事件吧？

NagantBut... that's still against the rules!可……这也算是违规了啊！

KseniaSenior, didn't you say we should be prepared? I'm doing this to ensure the district's safety.前辈，你不是说要提前准备一下吗，我这么做全都是为了保护辖区安全。

KseniaBesides, I only asked the colleague to look up some basic information, so just cut me some slack, will you?而且我也只是让同事帮忙查了点基础信息，稍微通融一下嘛。

NagantBut even so—就算如此——

KseniaC'mon, senior, do you want to know what I've discovered or not? You know what, it's getting late, so I'm going back to my room.哎呀，前辈还想不想知道我拿到的线索了？时间不早了哦，我该回寝室休息了。

(Ksenia makes for the door. Nagant immediately tells her to stop.)（科谢尼娅径直朝门外走去，纳甘赶忙将她叫住。）

NagantU-um...!那、那个！

NagantI'll let that slide for now. Just tell me what you've learned first...违规的事情，后面再说。总之，先把线索说完……

KseniaAlright, I'll finish talking before I go.好吧，那我就和前辈说完再走。

(Ksenia grins slyly at Nagant's anxious face.)（看着纳甘着急的样子，科谢尼娅露出了取得胜利般的坏笑。）

KseniaThere are only two explanations for all the legal vehicle transactions.这些车辆全部合规合法，只会存在两种情况。

KseniaOne, the thieves altered the records on the system; two, the stolen cars never ended up on the local used car market to begin with.第一种，是盗窃团伙篡改了系统信息，第二种，则是被盗的汽车根本没有流入本地的二手车市场。

NagantI doubt these perps have the skills to tamper with government records... but it's also not likely that they aren't selling the cars that they've gone to so much trouble to steal.偷车贼应该没有篡改信息的本事……但好不容易偷来的车子，不卖掉也说不过去。

NagantSo did they transport the cars to some other cities?难道运往其他城市了吗？

KseniaPutting aside the high transportation costs, it is not possible to legally register the vehicles even if they cross the border to another city. Although information synchronization between cities is slow, we're still connected through the internet.抛开高昂的运输成本不说，跨城也不至于能够合法备案呀，虽然城市间的信息同步很慢，但还是联网的嘛。

NagantYou're right... Then do they have other channels for dispatching the cars?也对……那他们有没有可能用别的方式出货啊？

KseniaMaybe, who knows?或许吧，谁知道呢。

NagantThen let's follow this lead and continue to investigate, Ksenia. We should first list out all the possible channels.那就按照这个方向继续调查，科谢尼娅，我们先把可能的情况罗列一下。

KseniaSenior, I'm really tired from the part-time job. Even if I get paid for working overtime, I still don't want to work tonight.前辈，兼职已经很累了，就算有加班费，晚上我也不想继续干活了。

KseniaBesides, I did my part by securing this important piece of information, now it's up to you to handle the rest.而且我拿到了这么重要的线索，剩下的事情该由前辈负责了。

NagantProtecting the district is our duty. No matter how tired you feel—保护辖区安全是我们的职责，就算再苦再累——

NagantKsenia, are you listening?科谢尼娅，你在听吗？

NagantKsenia?科谢尼娅？

(Ksenia is nowhere to be seen inside the room. A wind blows through the open door. It's as if she were never here at all.)（房间内已经看不到科谢尼娅的影子，一阵风从敞开的大门吹入，仿佛她从来没有来过。）

Section 3 第三节

KseniaGood morning, senior.前辈，早上好。

KseniaHow unusual to see you out and about so early. Here to pick up a parcel?难得这么早看到你，取快递吗？

NagantYes. I decided to come early so that I won't be late for my shift.是啊。为了不耽误执勤，所以我就早来了一会。

KseniaOne moment please. Let me check which shelf it's on.稍等，我帮你查一下放在哪个货架。

NagantRight, thanks.好的，辛苦了。

Nagant...Wait, Ksenia... How come you can look that up?……不对，科谢尼娅，为什么你能查到这个？

KseniaJust so we're clear, what I'm doing is perfectly legit.事先说明，我这次可是用了完全正规的手段哦。

KseniaHere, look at my temp badge. I'm a delivery person now.喏，你看我的临时工牌，我现在是配送员。

(Ksenia waves her badge in front of Nagant's face. Her name is written on it.)（科谢尼娅将工牌在纳甘面前晃了晃，上面确实写着她的名字。）

NagantBut don't you have actual work today? We have to go on shift together, don't you remember?可今天不是工作日吗，你不会忘了我们要去执勤吧？

KseniaI told you it's just a temp job. I have full control over when to accept tasks, so it won't get in the way of my day job.都说了我拿的是临时工牌啦，可以自行安排接单时间，不会影响本职工作。

KseniaAlso, my shift here will be over in five minutes.再过五分钟，早上的兼职就结束了。

NagantThen we can head to the office together once you're done here.那等你把手头的工作做完，我们一起去治安管理中心。

KseniaYeah, sure.嗯嗯，没问题。

KseniaI've got your parcel, senior. Wanna open it?找到前辈的快递了，要拆开吗？

NagantI'm worried that the things inside are damaged. Better to open it now and make sure they're okay.我怕里面的东西会被压坏，提前确认一下吧。

(Nagant takes the parcel from Ksenia and rips open the packaging, revealing several old music CDs.)（纳甘接过科谢尼娅递来的快递盒，撕开包装，几张很有年代感的音乐光盘露了出来。）

KseniaWhy have you bought so many of these?前辈，你怎么买了这么多？

KseniaAre you planning to set up a stall at the Shopping Fest? You should've told me! Next time, you should buy something that's easier to sell. These music CDs really don't have much profit margin.难道是想去购物节摆摊吗？哎呀，早点和我说嘛，下次再买的话，可以换点更能赚钱的，这些音乐光盘的利润空间太少啦。

NagantNo, I got these for the welcome party. Don't get any funny ideas.别多想，这是为欢迎会准备的，你可别打歪主意。

(Nagant hides the parcel behind herself. Ksenia just smirks and turns to address a man standing across the room.)（纳甘将快递盒挡到身后，科谢尼娅则笑了笑，转身向远处的一名男子打了声招呼。）

KseniaManager, my shift is over, so I'm going.组长，时间到了，我先走了。

Courier Group LeaderOh, sure. Remember to punch out.哦，好，记得打卡。

(The manager turns his head in acknowledgment, then goes back to chatting with another delivery person.)（组长扭头招呼了一声，很快就继续和旁边的快递员闲聊了起来。）

CourierHave you seen the news? Car thefts are also happening in District W12. Including the previous ones, that makes more than a dozen stolen cars.新闻看了没，W12区也丢车了。算上之前的，好像有十多辆了。

Courier Group LeaderReally? Things haven't been too peaceful lately, but it's got nothing to do with us, so don't stress yourself out for no reason.是吗？最近不太平啊，不过和咱们也没什么关系，别瞎操心。

Courier Group LeaderJust keep an eye on the delivery van. Make sure it doesn't get stolen. The Shopping Fest is in just a few days. We won't be making any deliveries without the van.你盯紧点，别把物流车丢了就行。 过几天就是购物节了，没车可运不过来。

NagantDistrict W12... Isn't that Mosin-Nagant's district?W12区……那不是莫辛纳甘负责的辖区吗？

KseniaYes.是啊。

NagantCrap. That's what I've been worried about...这下糟了，最担心的事情还是发生了……

(Nagant's communicator chirps to notify her of an incoming message. She takes it out to read the message, and her brow furrows.)（纳甘的通讯终端传来了邮件提示音。她掏出终端，看着上面的消息，皱起了眉头。）

KseniaWho is it?谁发来的？

NagantMosin-Nagant. She says she wants to talk. Same bar as last time... Things must be really bad, judging by her tone.是莫辛纳甘，她说，晚上想过来聊聊，还约在上次的酒吧……看她的语气，事情真的变严重了。

(That night, at the bar where Ksenia works...)（当晚，科谢尼娅打工的酒吧内——）

Mosin-NagantNagant, Ksenia, over here.纳甘、科谢尼娅，这边。

(Mosin-Nagant is sitting at the booth facing the entrance of the bar. She waves at them as soon as they come through the door.)（莫辛纳甘坐在正对酒吧大门的卡座中，看到两人进来后，挥手向她们示意。）

Mosin-NagantIt's my treat tonight. Order whatever you want.今天我请，你们随便点吧。

NagantIt's okay, we don't—没关系，反正我们也——

KseniaAhem, senior.咳咳，前辈。

(Ksenia clears her throat and points at the stony-faced bar proprietor standing behind the bar counter.)（科谢尼娅捂嘴咳嗽了两声，顺便指了指站在吧台后面，脸色不太好看的酒吧老板。）

NagantAlright, I'll have the same thing then.行吧，那老样子。

(Mosin-Nagant makes the order, and the server soon returns with the cocktails and milk.)（莫辛纳甘下了单，很快，服务生就将调酒和牛奶端了过来。）

Mosin-NagantHow have you been doing in the last two days? Got any good ideas about Papasha's welcome party?这两天怎么样，波波沙的欢迎会，想到什么好点子了吗？

NagantHm? Is this why you asked to meet us here?嗯？你叫我们来，就问这个？

Mosin-NagantY... yeah. I left in such a hurry the other day I completely forgot about it, so I thought I'd follow up on that today.对……对啊。 那天走得早，忘了这件事，我就想着今天来问问。

Mosin-NagantActually, I've got some suggestions for the party myself.说起来，我倒是对欢迎会有一些想法。

NagantIt's okay, we've heard about District W12. Just let us know if you need help.好啦好啦，W12区的事情我们已经知道了，需要帮忙的地方，尽管说。

Mosin-NagantH-heard about what? I don't know what you're talking about...知、知道什么了？我怎么听不懂……

NagantThe car thefts, of course. It's all over the news.当然是汽车失窃案了，新闻上都播了。

Mosin-Nagant...Oh, that. It's nothing. We're on it, so don't worry.……那个啊，没什么的，很好处理，用不着麻烦你们。

Mosin-NagantBy the way, the Shopping Fest is in just a few days, isn't it? Why don't we go shopping together?对了，购物节是不是要开始了，到时候，咱们一起去逛逛？

(Mosin-Nagant does her best to put on a relaxed smile, but it still looks incredibly forced to the other two Dolls.)（莫辛纳甘摆出了自认为轻松的笑容——一个在另外两人看来，十分勉强的笑容。）

KseniaYour face says otherwise.你的表情完全把你出卖了啊。

Mosin-NagantMy face? I haven't been getting much frame maintenance, so my micro-expressions may need some calibration...表情？可能太久没做素体养护了，不太好控制面部微表情……

Mosin-NagantI know a pretty good maintenance workshop. They have some promotion going on right now. Big discounts.我知道一家很不错的养护店，最近有活动，折扣不小。

NagantYou don't have to put on a brave face in front of us. We totally understand the pressure you're under given the circumstances.好啦，发生了这么大的事情，就不要在我们面前强撑了，你现在的压力，我完全明白。

NagantI've already put in the request for launching a cross-district investigation. It's still awaiting approval, but it shouldn't take long.我已经申请了跨区协助权限，正在审批当中，应该很快了。

Mosin-NagantSigh, alright. There's really no fooling you.唉，行吧，真是一点也瞒不过你们。

(Mosin-Nagant sighs heavily again and lets her shoulders slump. She looks rather haggard; her usual pep is nowhere to be found.)（莫辛纳甘叹了一口长长的气，整个人放松了下来。她看起来有些颓废，完全没有了之前的精神。）

Mosin-NagantThis case is really tricky. I've been investigating for days, but it's not going anywhere, so I thought I'd meet up with you and have a chat...这次的案件十分棘手，我调查了好几天也没什么发现，所以才想找你们聊聊……

NagantDon't worry. Once Ksenia and I join in on the investigation, catching the perps will be a piece of cake!别担心啦，等我和科谢尼娅加入，抓个小贼还不是轻轻松松！

KseniaThat's right, Senior Nagant will show off her skills, and the case will be closed just like that.没错，到时候就看前辈的表现吧，有前辈在，破案完全没有难度。

NagantFlatter me all you want, but don't you dare slack off!就算你说我的好话，也别想偷懒！

NagantAnyway, let's tell Mosin-Nagant about the lead we found yesterday so that we're all on the same page.总之，先把昨天的线索告诉莫辛纳甘吧，我们同步一下情报。

KseniaBefore that, I have a question. It suddenly occurred to me after I went back to my room last night—have you noticed what all the stolen cars had in common?在此之前，我先问一个问题，这也是我昨天回去后突然想到的——你们有没有发现，这批失窃车辆有什么共同特点？

Mosin-NagantThey're all vintage cars?都是上了年头的老车？

KseniaYou're partially right. More specifically, they are all vintage LUXURY cars.答对了一半，应该是上了年头的老旧豪车。

NagantVintage luxury cars... So... very expensive vintage cars?老旧豪车……就是很值钱的老爷车？

Nagant...You mean, they were stolen to be used as show cars?——你的意思是，它们被偷走当做展车了？

Mosin-NagantNo, I don't think that's what Ksenia is getting at.不，我想科谢尼娅不是这个意思。

Mosin-Nagant...Hold on, I think I get it!……等等，我明白了！

NagantWhat? Explain!明白什么了，快说快说。

Mosin-NagantThese stolen cars may be luxury brands, but they are too old and of very common models, so they have little collection value. Therefore, these cars aren't actually worth much in one piece.这批被盗车辆虽然都是豪华品牌，但车龄太高，车子也属于常规款，没什么收藏价值，因此现在整车售卖的价格非常低廉。

NagantIf they aren't worth much, why did the thieves steal them?不值钱，那窃贼为什么要偷？

Mosin-NagantBecause they have universal parts.因为这些车上有“通用零件”。

Mosin-NagantSome car manufacturers design both high-end and regular models. To save on total manufacturing costs, many of the parts are actually universal.有的汽车厂商，在生产高端车型的同时，也会设计一些入门款式。而为了节约总体成本，许多零部件其实是可以通用的。

NagantIn other words, when rare vintage luxury cars need maintenance, they can be given universal parts from regular models?也就是说，当稀有的老旧高端车型需要维修时，可以使用入门车型上的通用零件？

Mosin-NagantYeah. Most of these vintage cars are out of production, after all. It's very difficult to find brand-new replacement parts for them. In comparison, salvaged parts from regular models are much easier to procure.嗯，毕竟这些老车大多都已经停产了，全新的替换件非常难找。相比之下，入门车型上的“拆车件”就好找多了。

KseniaHeheh, that's exactly right. Selling the parts that are still usable is actually more profitable than selling the entire car.嘿嘿，说得很对。相比整车售卖，单独出售还能用的零件反而更有价值。

KseniaFrom what I know, some of the rarer parts can actually be sold for three times the price of the car itself, maybe even higher.据我所知，有些稀有零件可以卖到整车价格的三倍，甚至更高。

NagantI think I've read about this somewhere on the internet...你们说的情况，我好像在网上看过……

NagantSomeone once made a post on the forum, saying they bought a vintage luxury car, but the replacement parts were so hard to come by, the maintenance ended up costing more than the car itself.之前有人发帖抱怨，说自己买了老旧豪车，但是修车用的零件非常难找，结果修车费比买车还贵。

Mosin-NagantActually, not that many people are interested in buying this kind of vintage cars. These car thieves just so happen to have found this niche "business opportunity".实际上，会买这类老车的人并不多，而这群偷车贼不知出于什么原因，发现了这个“商机”。

Mosin-NagantI'll go and look through the most recent vehicle transaction records and see if I can find anything.我这就去查询最近的车辆销售记录，看看能不能发现点什么。

KseniaNo need. I did that yesterday, and I couldn't find anything wrong with them.不用啦，我昨天已经查过了，从表面上看不出问题来。

Mosin-NagantNothing at all? How is that possible? Were the records altered or something?看不出问题？怎么可能，会不会被篡改了？

KseniaI don't think they're good enough to do that. If they had that kind of skill, they'd have bigger fish to fry.他们应该没那么厉害，真有这个本事，还不如去干一票大的。

NagantThen maybe we should check the recent logistic records. If they're selling parts, they may be dispatching them via delivery services.还是去查一查最近的物流记录吧，卖零件的话，窃贼说不定会利用快递发货。

NagantIf there are any suspicious items being sent—只要寄件物品中存在可疑的——

(Nagant suddenly stops mid-sentence. She looks at Ksenia with wide eyes.)（纳甘突然闭了嘴，她瞪大了眼睛，看着科谢尼娅。）

NagantKsenia, you've checked them already... haven't you?科谢尼娅，你是不是……已经查过了？

KseniaThe logistic records, you mean? I did take a look at the depot this morning.物流记录吗？早上送件的时候，倒是顺便看了一眼。

Nagant...I was just wondering why you'd choose a part-time job as tough as delivering parcels.……我还在想，你为什么会选择送快递这么辛苦的兼职。

NagantHeh, didn't you say you weren't going to help?哼哼，你不是说不打算帮忙吗？

KseniaDon't get the wrong idea. I just wanted to make more money so that I can spend more at the Shopping Fest, and being a part-time delivery person just so happens to give me a pretty high hourly wage.别多想，我只是为了多赚一些购物节的经费，正好快递员的兼职时薪比较高。

Mosin-NagantSo what have you found?那么，你有什么发现？

KseniaNothing. All the records I saw were completely ordinary. No suspicious auto parts.没有发现。我看到的所有物流记录全部正常，没有任何可疑的汽车零件。

NagantTsk, that's really strange... Don't tell me... the parts are being smuggled?啧，这就很奇怪了……难道说，零件是被走私出去的？

Mosin-NagantOnly about a dozen cars have been stolen. They don't have that many goods to peddle. Even if the parts are more valuable, it's not worth the risk.被盗车辆只有十多辆，出货量太少，就算零部件更加值钱，也不值得冒这种风险。

NagantSo how are they selling the stuff? Private transactions between people in the know?那他们到底是怎么把东西卖掉的，难不成，是熟人间的私下交易？

KseniaYou're catching on quick, senior~ These parts are most probably circulated within the satellite city and may be sold to private individuals or small auto repair shops.前辈理解得很快嘛~ 这些零件大概率是在卫星城内流通，可能卖给了私人或者小型的汽车维修商。

KseniaWe just have to look up owners of vintage luxury cars and ask them if their cars have recently been repaired, then we'll know the coming and going of the loot.我们只要调查一下豪华老车的所有者，问问他们，最近有没有修过车，马上就能知道赃物的具体走向。

Mosin-NagantThat's a good idea.是个好主意。

Mosin-NagantI'll go and compile a list of car owners right away. I'll share their contact details with you later. I'll need your help with questioning them.我这就去调取车主信息，稍后会把他们的联系方式同步过来。至于套取情报，还得麻烦纳甘和科谢尼娅帮忙了。

NagantNo problem, leave that to us!没问题，交给我们吧！

KseniaOh, remember to also borrow a vintage car. It may come in useful.对了，记得再借一辆老车，说不定会派上用场。

Mosin-NagantDoes it have to be any particular model?有型号要求吗？

KseniaJust make sure it's a luxury brand, and that it's OLD.只要是豪华品牌，车龄够老就行。

Section 4 第四节

(The next day, at noon...)（第二天，正午时分——）

(A red vintage convertible drives into Speedy Auto Repair. Hearing the wonky groan of its engine, the proprietor of the service garage approaches the car.)（一辆红色的老式敞篷车驶进了“快捷”修车行。听到敞篷车不太正常的引擎声，修车行的老板走了过去。）

Auto Repair Shop OwnerNeed repairs? Park over there.修车吗？停那边吧。

(The garage proprietor directs the convertible to back into a bay. He peers through the window and realizes that the driver is a Doll.)（修车行老板指挥着敞篷车停入车位，他看向驾驶席，发现司机是一名人形。）

Auto Repair Shop OwnerYour car doesn't sound right.你这车，声音不太对啊。

KseniaOh good, you could tell there's a problem right away.可以呀，一下就听出来了。

KseniaI just have to park here, yeah? Is the boss around?停这里就行对吧？老板在吗？

Auto Repair Shop OwnerThat's me.我就是。

KseniaCan you take a look and see if you can fix this?那您帮我看看，能修吗？

(The garage proprietor gestures for Ksenia to switch off the engine. After that, he opens up the engine bay.)（修车行老板示意科谢尼娅关闭发动机。等车辆熄火后，他打开了发动机舱。）

Auto Repair Shop OwnerWhere did you get word about this?你是怎么知道这的？

KseniaYou mean, how did I find out about this place?您的意思是，怎么知道这家店的？

Auto Repair Shop OwnerYes. You look like you're here specially for me.对。看你的样子，好像是特意来我这里的。

(The garage proprietor inspects the engine carefully. His face is obscured, but Ksenia can detect the wariness in his voice.)（修车行老板检查着发动机，虽然看不见他的表情，但科谢尼娅听出了一丝警觉。）

KseniaThe entire street is full of auto repair shops, but not a single one of them can fix this. I've been going down the street one garage at a time, until I got to you.整条街上都是修车行，但没有一家能修。沿街问下来，就到您这边了。

Auto Repair Shop OwnerYou've got quite an oldie here. Not many shops can fix this these days. Is this your car?这车年头挺长，能修的确实不多。是你自己的车吗？

KseniaIt's my employer's. This is the first car he bought after his business took off.是我雇主的车，这是他在创业成功后买的第一辆车。

Auto Repair Shop OwnerHaha, he's got good tastes.呵呵，挺有品味。

KseniaMy employer says this is his "lucky car", so it has to be fixed, but all the garages I've been to said they didn't have the parts.雇主说，这是他的“幸运之车”，一定要修好，但是我找了几家维修厂，都说没有零件。

KseniaA few did say they could do it, but they didn't deliver in the end. If you can't fix it, just tell me flat out so that we don't waste each other's time.之前有几家说是能修，但最后都没有解决问题，要是您这边也不行就直接告诉我，这样不会耽误我们双方的时间。

(The man lets out a chuckle. Ksenia's explanation seems to have put his suspicion to rest.)（听完科谢尼娅的解释，修车行老板笑了笑，看起来放松了一些。）

Auto Repair Shop OwnerFirst, tell me what's wrong with the car.先把车子的毛病和我说说。

KseniaThe engine keeps shaking, especially when you start the car.发动机一直在抖，尤其是启动的时候。

Auto Repair Shop OwnerYour car has a four-cylinder engine, and one of the cylinders is not working properly; that's what's causing the issue.你的车是四缸发动机，有一个气缸没有正常工作，所以才会这样。

Auto Repair Shop OwnerBut this type of cylinder was discontinued long ago. These days, even a second-hand part that is 70 to 80% new costs at least three to four times the original price. Is that acceptable?不过，这种气缸已经停产了，现在，就算是七、八成新的二手零件，至少也要新零件原价三到四倍的价格。能接受吗？

KseniaThree to four times the original price? That's too expensive.三到四倍也太贵了。

Auto Repair Shop OwnerIt would also cost me an arm and a leg just to procure it.你嫌贵，我还嫌贵呢。

Auto Repair Shop OwnerThey don't make this kind of cylinder anymore. Even if I ask my friends to try looking for one, I've got to pay for the labor cost, you know?现在哪还有这种气缸，我让朋友去找，也得算上人工成本吧？

KseniaPlease give me a moment while I consult my employer.您稍等，我要请示一下雇主。

(Ksenia walks off to the side and pulls out her communicator. She sends Nagant a message that reads, "Target acquired," all the while pretending to communicate with her "employer".)（科谢尼娅走到一旁，掏出通讯终端，向纳甘发送了写有“目标锁定”的邮件，并装模作样地与“雇主”进行通讯。）

(A minute later, Ksenia approaches the garage proprietor again.)（一分钟后，科谢尼娅走了回来。）

KseniaMy employer has given the go-ahead. I'll leave the car with you.雇主同意了，车就放在您这里吧。

Auto Repair Shop OwnerNo problem. I'll calculate the deposit.没问题，我去算下订金。

(That day, at midnight...)（当日，深夜——）

(The lights are still on in the satellite city. On the rooftop of a three-storey building near Speedy Auto Repair, two crouching figures are monitoring the service garage through a set of binoculars.)（卫星城灯火未熄，“快捷”修车行附近的一幢三层建筑内，两个人影正蹲在顶楼，不停地举着望远镜向一个方向张望。）

NagantWe've been watching them for an entire day, but there hasn't been a single peep.我们用望远镜盯了一整天了，怎么一点动静都没有。

NagantKsenia, are you sure this is the one?科谢尼娅，确定是这家店吗？

KseniaBe patient, senior. This is a super risky business, the perps will have taken all kinds of precautions to keep their operation under wraps.别急啦前辈，人家做这种有风险的生意，哪会那么轻易就露出马脚。

NagantYou're right. Look at how they've drawn all the blinds on their windows. They've got to be hiding something.说得也是，我看他们把窗户遮得严严实实，肯定心里有鬼。

Mosin-NagantNagant, Ksenia, I'm back.纳甘、科谢尼娅，我回来了。

(Mosin-Nagant appears behind the two Doll. She puts down the box of equipment she has brought with her and takes out a tablet.)（莫辛纳甘出现在两人身后，她将带来的装备箱放在地上，拿出一部平板电脑。）

Mosin-NagantMy teammates have stuck an impulse monitor on the exterior wall of the repair shop. It's the latest model developed by the department and supports remote surveillance.我的队员已经将“脉冲监视器”贴在修车行的外墙上了，这是治安管理处配发的最新型号，可以远程监控。

Mosin-NagantWe can get visuals on the interior of the repair shop using this tablet.只要使用这台平板电脑，就能看到修车行的内部了。

KseniaSenior, a van just drove inside. Pass me the tablet, quick.前辈，有一辆面包车开进去了，快把平板给我。

NagantIs the cat out of the bag? Here, gimme one sec!狐狸的尾巴藏不住了？来啦，等我一下！

(Ksenia takes the tablet that Nagant hands to her and enables it to receive image signals sent back by the impulse monitor.)（科谢尼娅接过纳甘递来的平板电脑，开始接收脉冲监视器回传的图像信号。）

(A few seconds later, an image appears on the screen of the tablet, showing the interior of the repair shop.)（几秒钟后，屏幕上出现画面，修车行内的情况一览无遗。）

Mosin-NagantWhat do you see?看到什么了？

KseniaSomeone is scanning the convertible with some kind of device, probably to check for bugs.有人拿着东西对敞篷车进行扫描，应该是在检查有没有监听设备。

NagantWhat about the van that just went in?刚才的面包车呢？

KseniaThe driver just got out of the van. I think he's carrying a box.司机刚刚下来，好像抱着一只箱子。

Mosin-NagantParts from the stolen cars?是失窃车辆上的零部件吗？

KseniaDunno. The image quality isn't the best, so I can't really make out the details.不知道，画面上只能看到轮廓，没法判断具体内容。

KseniaHm? He got on the van again. Is he going so soon?嗯？他重新上车了，这么快就要走吗？

NagantIt's kind of suspicious that he's leaving in such a rush.走得这么匆忙，有点可疑。

Mosin-NagantWe've requisitioned a taxi. It's parked downstairs. Go after the van with it. I'll pilot a drone to track the van and send you its real-time coordinates.楼下有一辆被征用的出租车，你们开着跟上去吧。我会操控无人机，追踪面包车，把它的坐标实时同步给你们。

NagantNo problem. Ksenia, let's go!没问题，科谢尼娅，我们走！

KseniaSure, senior. You drive.好的前辈，你来开车哦。

(The van drives around the satellite city to avoid being followed.)（面包车在卫星城内兜兜转转，躲避着追踪。）

(Half an hour later, it drives into a derelict warehouse.)（半个小时后，面包车开进了一间破旧仓库。）

(A few thuggish men are playing cards together inside the warehouse. At the arrival of the van, one of the men who appears to be the leader of the group walks up to greet the driver.)（仓库内，几个混混模样的男人正聚在一起打牌，看到面包车后，其中一个看起来领头的青年迎了过去。）

Young ThugAll good? Nobody followed you?一切顺利吗，没人跟着你吧？

Van DriverRelax, bro. I took a lot of detours on the way back. We're totally safe.大哥放心，我绕路回来的，绝对安全。

Young ThugThat's good. There's one more delivery to make. I'll give you the address in a minute. Remember to use another van when you go.那就好。还有一箱零件要送，一会我给你地址，出去的时候，记得换另外一辆车。

Van DriverSure, just give me the stuff.行，把东西给我吧。

Young ThugDon't be in such a hurry. They're still stripping the parts back there.别急，后面的人还在拆件。

Young ThugI'll go see what's taking them so long. Wait here.我去看看他们在磨蹭什么，你在这里等我。

(The young man walks into another warehouse on his own.)（青年独自走向另外一间仓库。）

(He presses himself against the wall and looks left and right. After making sure that nobody is in sight, he opens the door.)（他贴着墙左右看了看，确认周围没人后，推开了仓库的大门。）

(It is strangely quiet inside the warehouse.)（此时，仓库内安静得有些异常。）

Young ThugHey, you good-for-nothing bums! What kind of time do you call this?!一群饭桶，看看都几点了！

Young ThugHey, where's everybody?喂，人呢？

(No response. The young man suddenly grows suspicious and reaches for the pistol behind his back.)（四周无人回复，青年突然警觉起来，掏出别在身后的手枪。）

Young ThugWhere are you? Talk to me, dammit!都哪去了，快点回话！

NagantSave your breath. Your men are over here.别找了，你的人在这呢。

(The young man points his gun at the source of the voice and finds his subordinates all gagged and jammed into stacks of tyres.)（青年朝声音传来的方向瞄准，只见自己的手下全被套在轮胎当中，还被抹布堵住了嘴巴。）

(A hat is bobbing back and forth behind the stacks of tyres.)（而在轮胎上沿的后方，似乎有个弧形的帽子一样的东西正在来回移动。）

KseniaSenior, I just checked. These cars are the exact same models as the stolen cars.前辈，我看过了，这里停放的汽车，车架号和失窃车辆全部一致。

Young ThugWho are you?! How did you get in here?什么人！怎么进来的？

KseniaI don't want to waste any time, so just put down your gun. It'll save us all some trouble.我不想浪费时间，放下枪吧，大家都能少点麻烦。

Young ThugA Doll? Haha, more scrap metal—人形？呵呵，给我变成废铁——

NagantHey, I'm also here, you know?!喂喂，不要无视我啊！

Young Thug—Ack!——呃！

(Just as the young man is about to pull the trigger, he feels a hard blow on his abdomen. He collapses on the ground in a sudden bout of dizziness.)（即将扣下扳机的瞬间，青年突然感觉腹部传来一阵剧痛。一阵天旋地转后，青年倒在了地上。）

KseniaImpressive, senior! That was really quick!厉害啊前辈，动作真快。

NagantYet another small fry who grows full of himself just because he's got a gun. I've taken down so many of these morons I lost count.拿着枪就目中无人的小角色，我都不知道解决过多少个了。

(Nagant walks over and picks up the man's pistol. Meanwhile, Mosin-Nagant comes charging in through the back door with her teammates.)（纳甘走过来，捡起了青年的手枪，与此同时，莫辛纳甘带着队员从仓库后门冲了进来。）

Mosin-NagantLaw Enforcement, we're here on an investigation! Drop your weapons and put your hands in the air!治安管理中心，案件调查！所有人员交出武器，把手背到身后！

KseniaFriendlies here.是自己人哦。

Mosin-NagantKsenia? Sorry... Where are the car thieves?科谢尼娅？抱歉——窃贼呢？

NagantHeheh, you came too late. We've already taken care of everything.嘿嘿，你来晚啦，我们已经把所有事情都解决好了。

(Mosin-Nagant looks at where Nagant is pointing and spots the thieves stuffed into the stacks of tyres.)（顺着纳甘手指的方向看去，莫辛纳甘看到了被套在轮胎里的几名窃贼。）

Mosin-NagantSo quickly?这么快？

NagantWe made our move right after we reported the situation to you. But these are just petty thugs. They didn't stand a chance.和你报告仓库的情况后，我们就开始行动了，没想到就是些小毛贼，根本不堪一击。

KseniaSenior, there are still a handful of them in the other warehouse. Have you forgotten about them?前辈，前面的仓库里还有几个，你忘了吗？

NagantOh, you're right! Crap... We made quite a scene in here. They must've run away!啊对！糟了……这里动静这么大，他们肯定跑了！

Mosin-NagantDon't worry, my team has already placed the entire area in lockdown.没关系，我的人已经封锁了附近街区。

Mosin-NagantWell done, you two. Now let me handle the rest.你们辛苦了，剩下的就交给我吧。

Section 5 第五节

(On the day of the Shopping Fest...)（购物节当日——）

(The Shopping Fest is almost over as twilight approaches, but pedestrians are still milling about the promenade.)（傍晚时分，购物节已经接近尾声，但步行街上的行人仍旧络绎不绝。）

(Ksenia walks up to a stall while carrying a bunch of bags. Nagant is picking out hats at the stall.)（科谢尼娅拎着大包小包来到一处摊位，纳甘正在摊位前挑选帽子。）

KseniaSenior, have you decided which one to get yet?前辈，决定好了吗？

NagantThey all look nice, I don't know which to go for...都很好看，很难选择啊……

KseniaYou've been here for three hours! The owner has to pack up the stall soon.你已经在这里看了三个小时了，再待下去，店主都要收摊了。

KseniaWhy don't you just buy them all? You just got your bonus, didn't you? You should be able to afford them, no?要不全都买下好了，不是刚刚拿到奖金吗，应该买得起吧？

NagantThat won't do! It took Mosin-Nagant a lot of effort to get us this bonus as a reward for aiding the investigation. I can't just blow it all carelessly.这可不行！这是莫辛纳甘好不容易才帮咱们申请到的协助调查的奖金，可不能乱花。

NagantGive me another minute. Let me see which one looks the coolest!等我一分钟，让我再评估一下哪顶戴着更帅气些！

KseniaFine, take your time.好吧，前辈你慢慢看。

(Nagant puts on a white hat and checks out her reflection in the mirror at the stall.)（纳甘将一顶白色的帽子戴在头上，在摊位的镜子前照了照。）

NagantThis one looks pretty good... I wonder what is the Commander's head circumference...这顶还不错啊……不知道指挥官的头围是多少……

(Nagant tries to recall the Commander's build and finally settles on a suitable size.)（纳甘认真地回忆着指挥官的身形，最终选出了合适的尺码。）

NagantThis is still the best one. This one it is!果然还是这顶效果最好，就选它吧！

NagantSay, what did you get after walking around for hours?话说，逛了半天，你都买了什么？

KseniaNothing much, just these.没什么，就这些。

(Ksenia takes out two thick down jackets in different cuts and shows them to Nagant.)（科谢尼娅拎起两件厚厚的、款式不同的羽绒外套，在纳甘面前晃了晃。）

NagantWhy did you buy such thick jackets? And you got two?你怎么买这么厚的衣服，还买了两件？

NagantD-did you also...你、你是不是也……

KseniaAlso...? Did you also buy the Commander a gift?也？原来前辈也给指挥官买了礼物吗？

NagantY-yeah... Isn't that normal? But is a down jacket... useful for the Commander?是、是啊……这不是很正常的事吗？但是羽绒服……指挥官能用上吗？

KseniaThe Yellow Zone can get really chilly at night, so the down jacket would make for a very practical gift, I think?黄区的夜晚可是很冷的，羽绒服是很实用的礼物哦？

NagantWhat about the other one? You have no use for a down jacket living in a satellite city... Not to mention, Dolls don't get cold. It isn't really your style anyway...那另一件呢？在卫星城生活，应该用不上羽绒服……再说人形也根本就不怕冷。还有这个衣服，好像也不是你的风格……

NagantHang on... I see. You bought this for Papasha, didn't you?等等……我知道了，另一件是为了迎接波波沙才买的？

KseniaI just thought this down jacket was pretty high-quality and reasonably priced, so I bought it. I suppose I wouldn't mind giving it to Papasha.我只是觉得这件羽绒服质量还不错，价格也合适，就先买下来了。不过，分波波沙一件也不是不行。

NagantThere you go again. To think YOU told me to be more honest with my feelings.哎呀，你又开始了，之前你还叫我坦诚一点呢。

NagantWhether it was helping with the investigation or preparing for Papasha's welcome party, even though you kept complaining the whole time, you still did all the work in secret.不管是帮忙调查案件，还是给波波沙准备欢迎会，明明嘴上说着麻烦不想做，但暗地里还是都准备好了。

KseniaDon't think too much of it, senior. I just thought I'd take care of it since I was working my part-time jobs anyway.前辈不要过度理解，我只不过是在做兼职的时候顺便解决一下而已。

KseniaThere's also no rhyme or reason to what I buy. I've been working so hard lately I thought I'd buy some nice clothes to destress a little.我买东西毫无规律，而且最近兼职做太多了，买点好看的衣服，可以缓解压力。

NagantSure, whatever you say. I never know what to do with you stubborn young'uns.行吧，随你怎么解释，你这种嘴硬的年轻人，真是让前辈我没办法。

(Nagant's communicator chirps. She pulls it out of her pocket.)（纳甘的通讯终端响了起来，她拿出终端。）

NagantYes, got it. On my way.好的，我知道了，这就过来。

KseniaWho's that, senior?前辈，是谁呀？

NagantMosin-Nagant. She says Papasha has arrived at the dorm. Let's go! We should hurry to the venue and prepare for the welcome party!是莫辛纳甘，她说，波波沙已经到宿舍了。 走吧走吧，我们快点过去，准备开欢迎会吧！

KseniaUgh, what a chore... I want to go back to the dorm...唉，好麻烦，真想回宿舍啊……

NagantThen should I go at it alone?那我一个人去咯？

KseniaWell, since you're going, it'd been unseemly if I didn't show up.前辈都去了，我不出现的话，似乎不太合适。

NagantSee? There you go again! You clearly care about us a great deal, so why can't you just admit it?你又开始嘴硬啦，明明很在意大家，为什么就不能坦诚一点？

KseniaYou're honestly looking too much into it. All I care about is making money.我根本没想那么多啊，毕竟我只是为了赚钱嘛。

(Ksenia gives a nonchalant shrug and stares languidly into the distance.)（科谢尼娅摆出一副无所谓的样子，散漫地四处看着。）

(But then she mutters under her breath.)（不过，她很快就又小声地补充了一句。)

Ksenia...Making money and having fun with you lot.……和前辈们一起快乐赚钱。

NagantHuh? What did you just say?欸？你在说什么？

KseniaNothing. Doesn't matter if you didn't hear it.没什么，没听到就算了。

NagantYou're not getting away with that! Answer your senior's questions properly!不许糊弄过去！要好好回答前辈的提问！

KseniaI really didn't say anything! Now let's go. Papasha will start feeling anxious if we take too long.我真的什么都没说啦，快点走吧，再拖下去，波波沙该等着急了。

NagantS-slow down! Why are you suddenly in such a rush?!慢、慢一点！突然走那么快干嘛！

KseniaThe sooner we wrap up the party, the sooner I can go back to the dorm~早点开完欢迎会，可以早点回宿舍嘛~

NagantWait! Don't go so fast!等等，别走那么快啦！

KseniaSenior, I'm not fast; you're just slow.前辈，是你走太慢了吧？

NagantDammit! Don't make fun of me! Wait for me!可恶，你不要笑，等等我！

(The setting sun casts long shadows of the two Dolls on the ground. Nagant quickens her pace to keep up with Ksenia.)（两人的背影在地面拉长，为了跟上科谢尼娅，纳甘加快了脚步。）

(They walk side-by-side into the distance. Soon, their figures disappear amidst the lights that start coming on in the satellite city.)（她们并排走着，朝着远处前行。很快，两个背影就一起混入了卫星城缓缓亮起的灯光中。）

Section 6 第六节

(One leisurely afternoon, after returning from a field mission, Ksenia told me about the vintage car thefts that she and her friends investigated years ago...)（某个悠闲的午后，刚刚结束了外勤任务的科谢尼娅，向我讲述了她们调查那起老爷车盗窃案时的事——）

KseniaSpeaking of which, solving that case proved to be quite profitable.说到那个案子，那一次的收益很不错呢。

KseniaThe bonus I got for that was even more than the wages of all the temporary part-time jobs I worked combined.破案后发下来的那笔奖金，数额比我做的几个短期兼职的工资加起来还高一些。

KseniaI seriously thought it was all just wasted effort.我原以为是要打白工的。

CommanderIt was a reward for doing a good deed.这是做了好事的回报。

KseniaOh? Did that count as a good deed? I just threw in some investigation work while I was doing my part-time jobs.哎呀，这算做好事吗？可我真的只是在做兼职的时候，顺便调查了一下而已。

KseniaYou're not gonna say the same corny things that Senior Nagant said to me, are you?指挥官不会也要和前辈一样，说一些酸到掉牙的话吧？

KseniaI'd much rather you give me a bonus so that I can empty my shopping cart. There are many things I want to buy.与其说那些，不如给我发点奖金，好让我清空自己的购物车啦——最近有一些很想要的东西呢。

CommanderHm, that won't be a problem.嗯，这个没问题。

KseniaHuh? You agreed to it so readily? I was actually just joking.啊？这么爽快吗？其实我在开玩笑的啦。

KseniaThe Elmo isn't doing very well financially, is it?艾莫号现在的财政情况不太好吧？

KseniaI won't extort money from you while you're in this state~我才不会在这种时候敲诈您~

KseniaBut if you ever come across any top-tier commissions with a fat reward, do give me first dibs, okay?不过啊，指挥官，要是有什么报酬很高的优质委托，要记得优先考虑让我去做哦？

KseniaI'm only working for you these days. If you don't give me any work, I won't have any income at all.现在我可是只为您一个人工作，如果指挥官不发派任务，我的收入就会断掉。

KseniaIf I have no income, I can't buy anything.收入断掉，就会什么都买不了。

KseniaThen my stress will build up, and my neural cloud will be overwrought...这样一来，我的压力就会堆积，心智也会变得紧张……

KseniaYou won't let it get that bad, will you, Commander?指挥官不会让事情走到那个地步吧？

CommanderDon't worry, I won't.不会的，你放心。

KseniaI knew it. You are as trustworthy as credit.我就知道！指挥官就像信用币一样值得信赖。

KseniaThis sense of security I get from you is simply priceless.从指挥官这里获得的安全感，可是花多少钱都买不到的。

Ksenia...Now that I think about it, how should I express my gratitude for you?……这么说来，应该感谢指挥官才对呢？

KseniaI've got an idea! Commander, I'm going to put some savings aside!有了！指挥官，我来存一笔钱吧！

KseniaI'll name this saving pot... "Commander's Exclusive Emergency Fund"!这笔钱就叫做……“指挥官专用应急储备金”！

KseniaWith that, if you ever have any problem with cashflow, this money can tide you over.这样一来，就算指挥官哪天真的遇到资金困难，也可以靠这笔钱渡过难关。

KseniaBut don't tell anyone else, okay?不过不要告诉别人哦？

KseniaThis is special treatment reserved only for you... and a private agreement between just you and me~这是只有指挥官可以享受的特别待遇，是我和您之间的私人协议~

KseniaEffective immediately. Keep that in mind, Commander.现在，协议生效。指挥官，可不要忘了哟？

CommanderYes, I will.嗯，我记住了。

Lobby Group Chat 1 休息室群聊1

LiushihThe weather in the contaminated zone has been really bad recently... I hope the shipment goes through without a hitch.最近污染区天气不好……希望东西能安全送到呀。

KseniaHmm... Ah, found it.唔……啊，找到了。

KseniaThis package needs extra special care~这份快递，得特殊对待才行呢~

KseniaLiushih, your package is here~刘莳，你的快递到啦~

LiushihI knew it, hehe~ Let me see—果然，呵呵~让我看看——

LiushihYup, that's the windchime I was talking about. The style of the Yellow Zone is really something else!没错，就是这个手作风铃，黄区的风格就是不同呢！

KseniaHuh, is that all? Ahem—诶，就这——咳咳……

LiushihOh, pardon me— This is for you. Thanks for bringing it to me!噢，抱歉——这个给你，多谢你给我送来！

KseniaThat's... that's a Paraiba tourmaline, isn't it? You're so good to me, Boss! Thank you!是、是帕拉伊巴！够了够了，谢谢老板~

KseniaYaaaay~ Big money time~嘻~赚大钱咯~

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。

KseniaThe way you keep staring at me—do you want to chat, Commander? Don't worry, you don't have to tip for this~指挥官一直盯着人家看，是想要聊天吗~放心，聊天不需要小费哦。

About Companions关于同伴

About Work关于工作

About Coffee关于咖啡

About Her Hobbies关于爱好

About Travelling关于旅行

About Shopping关于购物

CommanderHow are you getting along with everyone on the Elmo, Ksenia?科谢尼娅和艾莫号的大家相处得如何？

KseniaHmm... Mhm. The answer is... of course~ very well~ Everyone's so generous with tips~哼哼哼，当然很好啊~大家给小费都给得很大方哦~

KseniaOh, by the way, can we have Vepley and Sharkry perform at my part-time workplace next time?对了，下一次可以让维普蕾和夏克里到我兼职的地方驻场演出吗？

CommanderPlease don't use your companions as tip bait.不要拿自己的同伴去赚小费啊。

CommanderI heard you got a new part-time job here on the Elmo, Ksenia.听说科谢尼娅最近在艾莫号上有了新的兼职。

KseniaYup. It's a mobile alcohol bar named Вкусный (Tasty). It operates exclusively on the Elmo.是名为вкусный的流动酒吧哦，只在艾莫号上营业~

KseniaNo way in hell I want to experience unemployment again, so getting another job here means one extra layer of security.毕竟我可不想再体验一次失业了，在艾莫号上多一份工作也多一点保险。

KseniaNaturally, I'm also open to sign a longer term contract with you, Commander~ The terms are of course, negotiable~当然如果指挥官想要和我签更长远的合同也是可以的哦~价格好说~

CommanderHuh? Is your drink different than the rest of us, Ksenia?咦？科谢尼娅喝的饮品似乎和我们的不太一样？

KseniaThis is my new specialty. It's Persica-level sweet. Want to have a sip, Commander?这是我特制的新饮品，甜度是帕斯卡糖，指挥官要试一试吗？

CommanderThe flavor aside... Let me guess, your next line is "Tips, please."先不提口味的问题……让我猜猜你的下一句话是“小费拿来。”

KseniaHeheh. Since you've already guessed it, then... Tips, please~哼哼哼，既然指挥官已经猜到了，那么……小费拿来~

CommanderDo you have any hobbies, Ksenia? Of course, excluding money-related ones.科谢尼娅有什么特别的爱好吗？当然和钱相关的除外。

KseniaUgh... So I only care about money in your eyes, Commander?呜……在指挥官心目中我只会关注钱吗！

KseniaWell, besides making money, I also enjoy singing.除了赚钱外，我还喜欢唱歌哦。

KseniaCome hear me sing next time, Commander!下一次就让指挥官也听听我的歌声吧！

CommanderIs there anywhere you'd like to travel to, Ksenia?科谢尼娅有想过去哪里旅行吗？

KseniaEh? Travel? Hmm... I never really thought about it, probably because I kept changing my workplace.诶？旅行吗？嗯……可能因为过去工作地点经常变动，所以我没考虑过这个问题呢。

KseniaBut since you asked, I'll leave it to you to recommend places to go, Commander~不过既然指挥官问了，就让指挥官来帮我推荐推荐吧~

KseniaYou better pick somewhere fun, because you'll be coming with me~指挥官可要挑好地方哦，你可是要和我一起去的哦。

CommanderI saw that Elmo received a large shipment under your name, Ksenia. Did you order all that?我看到艾莫号收到了一大批科谢尼娅的货物，这些都是你订购的？

KseniaAh! Those are the new clothes I ordered! I'll pick them up right away!啊！是我订购的新衣服！我马上就去提货！

CommanderDon't tell me it's aprons or maid outfits?不会是围裙或者是女仆装吧？

KseniaHeheh. That's to be revealed when you come and spend some time at my bar, Commander~哼哼哼，那就要等指挥官来我的流动酒吧消费的时候揭晓喽。

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。

Product Evaluation Ⅰ 产品测评·Ⅰ

Commander...Is this the "tricky commission" you mentioned, Ksenia? It's a little different than what I expected.……科谢尼娅，这就是你所说的棘手委托吗？好像和我想象中的有点差别。

KseniaWell, it is something only you can help with. I'd say that counts as "tricky" from a Doll's perspective, right?但这件委托只能拜托您来帮忙，从人形的角度上来看，的确也算是棘手吧？

KseniaJust have a seat and don't move, Commander. I'll take care of the rest.指挥官你就坐在那边不要动，接下来就交给我来好啦。

(With that said, Ksenia unscrews the strange container in her hand, dips her finger into it, and gently spreads the milky cream onto my face.)（说罢，科谢尼娅将手中的奇怪小瓶拧开，双指蘸取后轻柔地将里面的乳白色液体抹在我的脸上。）

CommanderA cosmetics review... You sure got some weird side gigs going on, huh?化妆品的体验评测……你还搞这种副业啊？

KseniaBut the pay is really good, you know~ The problem is that the effect is hardly noticeable on a Doll's synthetic skin for obvious reasons. So like I said, it's something only the Commander can help with.毕竟人家给的价格高嘛~但化妆品在人形的脸上看不出什么明显的效果，所以就像我说的，这件事只有拜托指挥官帮忙才行。

CommanderThat's true... but wouldn't Mayling be a better candidate in that case?这倒是没错……不过比起我，找美玲的话不是更为合适吗？

KseniaAsking for Mayling's help would require a little compensation to her, which means I get to pocket less by the end.找美玲的话多少还是要付出一点报酬的嘛，那样的话到手的钱就少了。

CommanderSo you're saying I don't need any compensation for helping you?你这么肯定，我就不需要报酬了？

KseniaUhm... Ahaha, don't worry about that. I'll compensate you accordingly after the commission's completed, Commander~呃……哈哈，放心啦，等委托结束后，我会给指挥官您值得期待的报酬的~

KseniaBesides, anyone can already guess what Mayling's thoughts on these things are; instead, I feel like I might get more interesting comments out of you.而且，美玲的想法多少也能猜到吧，反而是您这边，感觉能拿到有趣的报告。

KseniaAfter all, the client said, "Miss Ksenia, your feedback will be evaluated by the marketing department. For that matter, we need more constructive opinions"—meaning that, they probably want to hear something different, right?毕竟对方说：科谢尼娅小姐，您的反馈会经过市场部门评估，而我们需要更为有价值的参考——也就是说，他们想听点不一样的，对吧？

CommanderHow do I put it, that's definitely your style, Ksenia...怎么说呢，在这点上确实是科谢尼娅你的风格……

KseniaHehe, I'll take that as a compliment. Alright, Commander, I've spread the cosmetics evenly. How does it feel now?嘿嘿，我就当作是对我的夸奖好了。好啦指挥官，我把化妆品都涂抹均匀了。您现在有什么感受吗？

(Ksenia pauses her application and looks at me with intrigue, waiting for my feedback.)（科谢尼娅停下手头涂抹的工作，饶有兴趣地注视着我等待反馈。）

CommanderDoesn't feel too different... If I had to say, my face feels a little chilly?好像没有什么特别的感觉，硬要说的话，感觉脸上挺清凉的？

KseniaFeeling chilly is expected. After all, the main selling point is the ability to keep the skin moisturized, and it's said to even work amidst the desert and sandstorms of the Yellow Zones.清凉是正常现象。毕竟它的宣传卖点就是保湿，说是在黄区的风沙中也能感受到水润。

KseniaOkay, now look in the mirror, take a closer look. Any other sensations or changes?看镜子，来，再仔细观察下，有没有什么别的感受或者变化？

CommanderHmm... Looking closely, it seems that my dark circles got a bit lighter than before.嗯……仔细一看的话，似乎黑眼圈比抹之前淡了些？

KseniaBingo~ That's another selling point of this product~答对啦，这也是这款产品的卖点之一~

KseniaOverworking and staying up late can deepen the dark circles on your face without you noticing.熬夜过重，过度操劳，脸上的黑眼圈也在不知不觉中加深不少。

KseniaOne must learn to take care of themselves. Luckily, we have the perfect product for the dark circles, so let's take this chance to apply some more.您呀，要学着照顾下自己啊，这刚好手边有消除黑眼圈的产品，您就借此机会多抹一点吧。

(She dips into the cosmetic container again and carefully applies it to my eye bags.)（她再次蘸取化妆品，在我的眼袋上认真涂抹起来。）

CommanderAlright, I get it... Even if the effect's miraculous, no need to spread so much at once...好啦好啦，就算它的效果再好，也不用一次抹那么多吧……

KseniaCome on, it's a free sample anyway. Doesn't hurt to use a little more than usual~ Just sit still and let me get it for you.反正是免费得到的试用产品，多抹一点也不心疼~您就乖乖坐好，让我来帮您涂抹吧。

CommanderI appreciate your selfless kindness... But is it really necessary to apply all that?你这份无偿的好意我心领了……但真的有必要抹这么多么？

Product Evaluation Ⅱ 产品测评·Ⅱ

KseniaThank you for waiting, Commander~ We're testing for a skin-lightening lotion this time.让您久等了，指挥官，这次是有关美白产品的测试体验哦。

KseniaNow, show me your hand~来，请把您的手伸出来吧。

(I reach out my hand following her instructions. Ksenia squeezes a line of lotion onto her palm, then smoothly spreads some onto my hand.)（我依言将手伸了过去。科谢尼娅在掌心挤出一条乳液，顺势蘸取涂抹到我的手上。）

CommanderYou actually got a follow-up commission?这评测工作你居然还能接到后续？

KseniaWhat's wrong? The client was super satisfied last time!怎么啦，我看甲方挺满意的呀！

KseniaAnd it's all thanks to you, Commander~ Your comments were considered especially valuable, so they sent another unreleased brand-new product this time.说到底，这都是指挥官您的功劳啦。上次您反馈的感想对方觉得特别有价值，因此这一次又将自己未发售的新品寄了过来。

KseniaThey also specifically requested more detailed feedback.对方还特别叮嘱，希望这次能有更为详尽的反馈。

CommanderMore detailed feedback... I'm not sure I can guarantee that.更详尽的反馈啊……这我可不敢保证。

KseniaDon't worry, I already have a plan. Look, Commander!关于这点您不用担心，我已经想出解决的方法了。指挥官，您看！

(Ksenia lifts my hands and proudly demonstrates the freshly applied lotion.)（科谢尼娅托起我的双手，一脸得意地向我展示她刚涂抹后的杰作。）

CommanderHmm? Did you only apply it to one of my hands?嗯？你是只涂抹了一边的手吗？

CommanderIt's a skin care cosmetic, right? Oh... I get it, you're trying to create a control group.这……是针对皮肤的化妆品？哦……我懂了，你是想做对照组实验？

KseniaBingo~ Didn't expect you to get it right away.答对啦，没想到您一下就看出来了。

KseniaWow, the effect is quite apparent, especially with the contrast; the side with the lotion looks so much more refined.遮瑕效果确实不错，对比一下就很明显了，涂抹过的皮肤部分看上去更精致。

CommanderYou can tell from just a quick application?你就随便这么抹了一下就能看出来？

KseniaHehe. Because your hands are so overworked and lack delicate care... The difference should be more noticeable if we apply a little more.嘿嘿，毕竟，您的手因为工作原因，总是缺乏呵护啊……这样多抹一点，涂匀一点的话，您看着也会明显吧。

(She squeezes out more lotion and evenly applies it on my hand, leaving some residual in her palm.)（她再次挤出乳液涂抹在我的手上。但这次涂满后，在她的掌心中还留有不少的残余。）

KseniaOops, think I got too much this time...啊，这次好像乳液又挤太多了……

KseniaI don't want it to go to waste either, but putting it back would contaminate the sample... What should we do?可我不想浪费啊，但挤回去就污染样品了，到底该怎么办才好……

CommanderThen why not try it yourself, Ksenia?那样的话，科谢尼娅也来抹一下试试吧。

(I take some lotion from her palm and lightly dab it on her nose.)（未等科谢尼娅有所反应，我已经从她的手心蘸取了乳液，轻轻点在了她小巧的鼻尖之上。）

KseniaOh, I didn't think of that. Even though Dolls don't need cosmetics, the effect of a lotion like this should still show up on our skin, right?原来还有这种手段啊。虽然化妆品对人形来说并非必要，但这种能美白的东西抹在皮肤上多少还是会有些效果的吧？

CommanderYeah, that's what I thought. So come and try it too.嗯，我也是这么想的。所以科谢尼娅你也快点试试吧。

KseniaSpeaking of which, do you think using Dolls as test subjects for cosmetics... counts as cheating? ...Ooh! You got some in my eye!说起来，这样用人形的皮肤来测试化妆品算不算是作弊啊？诶……弄到眼睛里了！

KseniaAgh... Don't just laugh at me, Commander! I still need to record your feedback.啊，指挥官您也别光顾着笑啊，我这边还等着记录您的反馈呢。

CommanderDon't worry, I'll remember what I said.放心吧，我会把感受都记下来的。

Product Evaluation Ⅲ 产品测评·Ⅲ

KseniaCommander, I've come to visit you again~指挥官，我又来找您玩啦~

CommanderYou say that, but it's actually because there's a new sample you want to test on me, right?说是来找我玩，其实是又有想要尝试的样品吧？

KseniaI just can't keep anything from you... Although, it's a little different this time.果然什么都瞒不过您啊……不过，这次稍微有一点不同啦。

KseniaThe company who contracted me for the commission was super satisfied with our feedback on that lotion, all thanks to you.多亏您的帮助，之前我接下委托的那家公司对美白产品的反馈也非常满意。

KseniaTo show their gratitude and secure future collaborations, they sent me a bottle of their newest product before even paying me.为了表示感谢也为了今后可以继续合作，在支付报酬前，他们先送过来了一瓶他们公司最新推出的产品。

KseniaTa-da, it's this bottle of eye drops I'm holding!你看，就是我手上的这瓶眼部护理滴露哦！

KseniaThey say its effects include but aren't limited to: relieving eye fatigue, helping in restoring vision, and more.据说它有多种多样的功效，不仅可以缓解眼睛的疲劳，还有助于视力的提升恢复呢。

KseniaThat said, I don't have much use for it as a Doll, so I brought it over to gift it to you, Commander.虽说如此，但身为人形的我还是用不上啦，所以我就把它带了过来，想作为礼物送给指挥官。

CommanderHoho, you really sound like a professional when it comes to product placement, Ksenia.呵呵呵，科谢尼娅在介绍商品的时候还真是专业啊。

KseniaOf course. I have quite the experience working part-time jobs in sales before~那是自然的，我之前没少兼职做过销售方面的工作哦~

CommanderOh, all your hard work hasn't gone unnoticed by me. I see what's going on now, just leave the eye drops on the table.是啊，你的这些努力我都看在眼里。情况我了解了，这瓶滴露你就放在那边的桌上好了。

KseniaHow could I do that? Even if it's a product in development, it's still a token of appreciation... Besides, I haven't even had the chance to express my gratitude yet.这怎么行？虽然是研发中的产品，但好歹也是心意……而且，我的感谢可还没有让您感受到呢。

KseniaPlease let me use this chance to show you a part of it.就让我借这个机会，让您感受一点谢意吧。

CommanderWait, I can use the eye drops myself...等下，滴眼药水这种事其实我自己来就可以……

KseniaStay still—let me do it for you. I don't usually offer free services like this, you know?别躲——就让我来替您代劳吧。我主动提出无偿服务的机会可不多哦？

KseniaCome on, lie down on my lap.来吧，快点躺在我的腿上吧。

CommanderThis... doesn't feel quite right.这……不太好吧。

KseniaIt's okay, Commander. Just go along with me this once.好啦好啦，指挥官就听我一次安排吧。

(Unable to resist Ksenia's enthusiasm, I lay across her lap as instructed, feeling the soft sensation underneath my head.)（架不住科谢尼娅的热情，我依照她的指示横躺在她的腿上，感受着脑袋后方传来的柔软触感。）

KseniaOne drop in the left eye, one drop in the right...左眼一滴，右眼一滴……

KseniaOkay, it's done. Don't sit up yet. How would you rate my service just now?好了，我滴完了。先别起身，您觉得刚才我的服务怎么样？

CommanderA 4.5 stars, maybe? Gentler than I expected, and faster too.还挺好的，动作比我想象中的轻柔，也花的时间更少。

KseniaSo... does that mean the service was tip-worthy?那……也就是说，这个服务能到额外收取小费的程度吗？

CommanderOh, I see where you're going. Fine, I'll consider giving you a tip...原来你的目的是这个啊。好吧，我会酌情给你小费的……

KseniaNo need for that, I was just joking~ Didn't I say this was a free service to express my gratitude?不需要啦，前面我是在开玩笑的~刚才我不都说过这次是表达感谢的无偿服务嘛~

KseniaBesides, I haven't sent you the payment for helping with the product review yet.而且，说好的帮忙评测的报酬也还没有支付给您呢。

KseniaBut, if you insist on tipping me, I wouldn't mind~ Haha, just kidding.不过，您要是愿意给我些小费的话，我也不会介意的~哈哈，开玩笑啦。

Product Evaluation Ⅳ 产品测评·Ⅳ

KseniaCommander, I just received the payment for the previous commission.指挥官，之前委托的报酬收到了。

KseniaAll thanks to you, the paycheck I got was much bigger than I expected.多亏有您帮忙，到手的酬金比预想的还多了不少呢。

CommanderI'm glad to help.嗯，能帮上你就好。

CommanderJust asking, how are you going to spend all this money? Planning to empty your shopping cart?说起来，你打算怎么花这笔酬金？准备把你购物清单上的东西通通买一遍吗？

KseniaNot really. I transferred the paycheck to Miss Mayling to be used for Elmo's routine maintenance and repairs.那倒不会。其实，我把所得的酬金都交给美玲小姐，打算用作艾莫号的日常维护修缮了。

KseniaI've seen Elmo's financial situation as of late. Consider this doing what's within my ability to help.最近艾莫号的财政状况我也看在眼里，也算是在力所能及的范围里尽一份力咯。

CommanderKsenia turning in her paycheck for Elmo's maintenance... Saying it out loud feels so weird.科谢尼娅将报酬上交用作艾莫号维护，这事总觉得有点怪怪的。

CommanderWell... while I do appreciate it, I'm more curious about your reasoning for this.嗯……虽然很感谢你的理解，但我更好奇你这么做的理由。

CommanderDid you run into some trouble lately, Ksenia? Is there anything else I can help you with?科谢尼娅，你……难道是最近遇到了什么事吗？有什么我可以帮到你的地方吗？

KseniaNo, no. Just think of my actions as an investment for the future.没有没有。您就把我的行为当作是一种对未来的投资好了。

KseniaOnly with the Elmo and the Commander at my side, acting as my shelter, can I continue to look for more commissions and make more money.只有艾莫号和指挥官一直待在我的身边，成为我的庇护，我才有机会接到更多的委托，赚到更多的钱。

KseniaFrom a long-term point of view, it's a win-win.从长远的角度来看，这也是一种双赢啦。

CommanderKsenia...科谢尼娅……

KseniaAlright, enough talking about these embarrassing things. I have another gift for you, Commander.好了，不说那么害羞的事情了。指挥官，我这还有份礼物要送给您。

(Ksenia hands me a beautifully packaged paper bag.)（科谢尼娅将一盒包装精美的纸袋递到我的怀中。）

CommanderIs this... the cosmetics from before?这个是……之前的那些化妆品吗？

KseniaYep, but these aren't just mere samples~嗯，不过这些可不是试用的那些哦~

KseniaWhat you're holding is what I went out of my way to ask for in addition to the payment.指挥官现在手中的这些，可是我费尽口舌，在报酬之外额外讨要到的礼物。

KseniaI saw how effective they were for you before, so I specifically asked them for the full products.我看之前您用的效果挺好的，就专门问他们要了正式的产品。

KseniaI promised to compensate you accordingly when I first asked you to help... and I never intended to break my word. After all, integrity is the foundation of any transaction.找您接委托的时候，我就说过要给您像样的报酬……我可没打算食言哦？毕竟，诚信可是生意立足之本嘛。

KseniaSo, are you satisfied with this reward, Commander?怎么样指挥官，这份报酬您还满意吗？

CommanderAbsolutely. Thank you, I'm very happy with it.嗯，谢谢你，我很满意。

KseniaGlad to hear that. Oh, and there's one last thing... Close your eyes and don't move~那就好。对了，还有最后一项评测工作……您先闭上眼睛，别乱动。

CommanderOne last... Wait, is this another commission?最后一项……等一下，这难道也是新的委托任务吗？

KseniaI said close your eyes!闭上眼睛啦！

CommanderFine...好吧……

CommanderWhat's this? It tastes kind of sweet... Hmm?这是什么，还挺甜的……唔，嗯？

KseniaHehe, it's the flavor of the new special lip balm... How is it, Commander?嘻嘻，特制唇膏的味道……怎么样呢，指挥官？

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KseniaHelp me, Commander! I got into an extremely tricky and urgent commission!指挥官，帮帮我，我遇到了个非常棘手，非常紧急的委托！

KseniaI really wanted to do it myself, but the commission contains some REALLY specific conditions that I cannot manage on my own.虽然我很想独自接下啦，但委托中注明了一些特殊条件我实在难以胜任。

KseniaI can't possibly handle it without your assistance... Please, you need to help me!如果没有您协助的话，我一个人根本解决不了……拜托了，就请您帮帮我吧！

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KseniaWonderful! I'll answer the client immediately! I'll come back to you once the details are settled!太好了，我这就去回复对方！等委托的内容下来后我就来找您！

KseniaI see... I'll think of other solutions then. If you change your mind, please come to me anytime.这样啊……那我再想想办法。指挥官要是改变心意的话，随时可以来找我。

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KseniaCommander, Ksenia's special meal has been prepared for you. Please enjoy.指挥官，科谢尼娅特别套餐已经给你准备好了，请慢用。

A mellow richness lingers between the lips and teeth, its rapturous aftertaste long and enduring.醇厚的滋味在唇齿间缱绻，幸福的余韵悠长，经久不散。

CommanderEvery mouthful tastes like bliss.每一口都是幸福的味道。

KseniaHehehe, surely it must taste amazing when paired with my top-class service!哼哼哼，配合我的服务，是不是很棒呢！

Top-class taste!超一流的味道！

Top-class service!超一流的服务！

CommanderThe taste and presentation are top-class, as expected of Ksenia.味道和摆盘都是超一流水准，不愧是科谢尼娅。

KseniaIf you're THIS satisfied with the experience, shouldn't there be a little tip~？既然指挥官这么满意，那小费是不是得意思意思呢~

CommanderFor the perfect service, of course!完美服务！

CommanderNot only is the food delicious, but the service rivals that of a high-end restaurant... Even the placement of the utensils matches my habit.不仅菜品美味，还有媲美高级餐馆的服务……连餐具摆放的位置都是按照我的习惯来的。

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

KseniaCommander, I tried to recreate this dish following an old recipe! Give it a try~指挥官，我按照旧菜谱尝试还原了这一道料理！试试看吧~

Her thoughtful cooking brings out soul-stirring flavors from even the simplest ingredients.合理的烹调让最简单的食材碰撞出令人动容的滋味。

CommanderThe perfectly managed heat brings out a natural harmony of taste.恰到好处的火候，食材的美味浑然天成。

KseniaCome on, Commander! Tell me what your thoughts are!来来来！指挥官说说什么感受！

Taste is too light.味道似乎有点淡。

Presentation is more impressive.摆盘比味道更惊艳啊。

CommanderI think you can use more seasoning.感觉调味可以再重一些。

KseniaUgh... looks like there's still room for improvement. Thank you for the advice, Commander~呜……看来还需要改良一下，谢谢指挥官的建议啦~

CommanderIt's not bad!不错！

CommanderI feel like the taste doesn't match the exquisite presentation.总觉得这个味道和摆盘的精美程度有些偏差呢。

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

KseniaUh... Well... Don't stare at me like that, Commander. Yes the dish is burnt... I'm sorry!呃……这个……指挥官，不要盯着我看啦，虽然菜已经烧焦了……对不起！

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。

KseniaH-here's water. N-no need to force it down!这、这里有水，不用勉强咽下去啦！

A unique experience.难得的体验。

Even presentation can't save it.摆盘也救不回来了。

CommanderI didn't expect Ksenia could blunder like this—it's quite an interesting experience.没想到科谢尼娅也有失误的时候，也是一次有趣的体验啊。

Ksenia(Sniff) ...Wahhh... My tip...呜……呜呜呜……我的小费。

CommanderBetter luck next time!下次加油哦。

CommanderThe taste really doesn't live up to its exquisite presentation.这道菜的味道可对不起这精致的摆盘啊。

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

LoreleyNow then, shall we begin the next round?那么，新的一局，要开始了哦？

KseniaHold it, wait a minute!等等，稍微停一下！

Mechty(Yawns) What?哈啊……怎么了？

FlorenceHehe... So you're raising the stakes? No problem, I'm game if you are!哼哼……要给赌注加码吗？没问题，这种事情我一定奉陪到底！

KseniaNo, that's not what I mean! Haven't you realized yet? There's something fishy about the cards she's dealing!不不不，不是这个问题，你们没发现吗，她发的牌，明显是有问题的！

LoreleyOh? Are you saying there's a problem with me?哦？你说的是我吗？

KseniaYou're the only one dealing the cards, aren't you?这里只有你一个人在发牌吧。

MechtyHuh? What's wrong with the cards?欸……牌有什么问题吗？

MechtyOh... I get it, so you're saying you think Loreley is cheating, is that it?喔……我知道了，你是觉得罗蕾莱作弊了吗？

FlorenceShe's just saying that because she's losing too much, isn't that right? Relax, it's at times like these when turning the tables becomes really exciting!应该只是她输的太多了所以才这么说吧？别心急嘛，这种时候翻盘才刺激呢。

LoreleyAlso, may I remind you that I have no stake in this game of yours, so I have no incentive to cheat here.而且，我不得不提醒你一句，我可不参与你们之间的比赛哦，作弊对我来说可没什么好处呢。

KseniaHmph... As if I'd believe you when you put it that way... I'm sure you're all plotting against me together.哼……我才不会相信你这种说辞……你们绝对联合起来给我下了圈套。

LoreleyIn that case, why not change the dealer and see if it makes a difference?那么，要不要换个人发牌试试呢？

Mechty(Sigh) I told you right, we should have just done this online... We wouldn't have any problems that way.唉……我就说直接开个线上游戏房间打就好了嘛……肯定不会出问题的啦。

KseniaIt's kind of weird to play online when we're face to face, don't you think!面对面坐着还开线上游戏房间也很奇怪吧！

KseniaEh, forget it... Let me see... Yeah, Mechty, you deal.算了……我看看……嗯，米什缇，你来发牌试试吧。

MechtyEhhhhh, but I don't wannaaaa... this is such a pain, I only came because you said we'd be playing a game...唔欸……我不要啊，好麻烦，不是说好要玩游戏我才来的吗……

KseniaBut they both look suspicious as hell, so you're my only hope as dealer!但是她们两个看上去就是一副不可信的样子嘛，所以还是你来发牌吧！

Mechty...Then you shouldn't have agreed to play in the first place.……那你当初不要接受游戏邀请不就好了。

MechtyEh, forget it, I'll do it. Just make sure you pay me back for this later...算了，我来就我来吧。稍后要好好补偿我哦……

KseniaHmph... Alright then, time for me to win back everything I've lost.哼……这下就好了，让我好好的把输的钱赢回来吧。

LoreleyHehe... Looks like the real game is about to begin.呵呵……看来，终于要开始真正的游戏了呢。

FlorenceAh, in that case, let's make things more exciting... If you run out of money, you can always serve as a guinea pig for my experiments.哎呀，那就来点更刺激的吧……要是没有钱可以付的话，做我的实验品也是可以的呢。

Reliable Assistant 可靠的助理

CommanderKsenia, what are you doing here?科谢尼娅你怎么在这里？

KseniaHello, Commander~ I've already sorted out all the info related to today's tasks and the Elmo for you.哟吼~指挥官，您今天需要处理的工作和艾莫号相关的信息我已经帮你整理好了。

KseniaAll you need to do is sign here, but you got to read this section carefully first...这部分只要你签字就好，但是这一部分需要你仔细阅读……

KseniaWhy are you staring at me like that? Is there something on my face?指挥官，怎么一直盯着我看？我脸上有什么东西吗？

Just thinking about how reliable you've always been, Ksenia.只是感慨科谢尼娅很可靠。

I didn't prepare any tip today.我今天可没有准备小费哦。

KseniaHehehe, of course I am.哼哼哼，那是自然的。

KseniaYou gave me the task after all, and the pay is quite generous.毕竟是指挥官您指派的工作，而且薪酬也很丰富。

KseniaAnd of course, I wouldn't mind if you insisted on giving me a little extra tip~当然如果指挥官愿意多给我点小费，我也不介意哦~

KseniaAre you taking me for a Doll who won't work seriously without tips?指挥官不会把我当成没有小费就不认真工作的人形了吧！

KseniaThis is prejudice! I object!这是偏见！抗议！抗议！

Wallet Danger 钱包危机

CommanderKsenia? What's wrong?科谢尼娅？怎么了？

KseniaI was just counting the Sardis gold in my wallet when I got bored...指挥官，我在放松的时候数了数钱包中的萨狄斯金……

KseniaAnd I realized that not a single coin's left after an earlier shopping spree!这一次购物狂欢后，我的钱包里已经一分钱不剩了！

...Uhh... huh?……呃……哈？

Maybe you should try getting a new side job?要不给你找点新的兼职？

KseniaI'm being very serious, Commander! This means I'm about to go into workaholic mode!指挥官，我可是在说非常严肃的事情！这说明我要进入工作模式了！

KseniaAs a result, tonight's "Ksenia Special Dinner Service" for the Commander has already been arranged~ Remember to bring the tips.所以，我已经帮指挥官安排了今晚的科谢尼娅特别晚宴服务~指挥官记得带好小费哦。

CommanderSo you were out to get me in the first place!你这是把主意打在我头上了啊！

KseniaYou got new jobs for me? I'm fine as long as the contract and pay are reasonable.指挥官还有新的工作给我吗？只要合同和薪酬合理就可以。

CommanderI'm afraid you'll end up auctioning off the Elmo if I don't find you something to do.如果不给你找事做，我怕你会把艾莫号倒卖了。

KseniaHow could I~ This is my very important workplace.怎么会呢~这可是我重要的职场哦。

KseniaBut for the Elmo... there are a few potential buyers among the Dolls around you, Commander~不过艾莫号的话……指挥官身边的人形中，可是有不少潜在的买家哦~

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

KseniaMan, making money is hard. Do you know any ways to earn a lot of cash without having to do a lot of work? Please let me know!赚钱好辛苦啊，您知道有什么钱多事少的工作吗？请推荐给我！

KseniaYou want me to do extra work? No problem, but don't forget the extra pay too~额外的工作？当然可以，但是要加班费哦~

Volunteer Work 义务劳动

KseniaIt's a free performance! No entry fee!免费的表演，还不用收费！

KseniaWe're really winning out here by being able to watch a great rehearsal like this.像现在这样能提前看到彩排感觉超级赚啊。

KseniaSo we really don't need to pay? Or have you paid already, Commander?真的不用付费吗？还是指挥官已经付费过了？

KseniaAs for me... if it's for your sake...我的话……如果是为指挥官工作。

KseniaThen I don't mind working pro bono occasionally. That's OCCASIONALLY!可以偶尔不收工资啦，偶尔！

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

KseniaSofa made of real leather, luxurious carpets, and high-class cabinets... Is it really fine to order all these without a thought?真皮沙发、豪华地毯、高级橱柜……这些全部都可以无脑下单吗？

KseniaHehe, Boss Liushih is soo generous, this is a moment I've dreamt of!嘿嘿，刘莳老板真是太慷慨了，这简直是我梦寐以求的时刻啊！

Dorm Dialogue 2 宿舍对话2

KseniaMayling's work efficiency is so high!美玲的工作效率真高呀！

KseniaIt feels like with Mayling's hand, the Elmo can utilize 200% of its value!艾莫号经过美玲的手，感觉能发挥出200%的价值呢~

KseniaWhen the Commander returns, he definitely won't be able to hold back on giving Mayling bonuses, right? I'll add compliments for you too!等到指挥官回来，应该会忍不住给美玲发奖金的吧？我会去帮忙美言的！

KseniaSo when that time comes... may I also have just~ a tiny bit of that bonus?所以到时候……奖金可以稍微分我一点点吗？

Dorm Dialogue 3 宿舍对话3

KseniaWith only half a day, THIS many areas have already been renewed... This level of efficiency is too scary!半天时间就把好几个区域全部翻新完毕……这效率也太可怕了吧！

KseniaTo hire an employee like Mayling is so worth it!能雇到美玲这样的员工，还真是划算啊！

Journal Entry 1 日志·一

KseniaLook, Commander. I found an old picture back from the Griffin days!啊，指挥官你看，我找到了格里芬时的老照片！

KseniaMiss Nagant, Papasha, and Mosin-Nagant. Everyone's on it.纳甘前辈，波波沙，还有莫辛纳甘，大家都在上面。

KseniaEh. When was this taken? I totally forgot about it.唉，这是什么时候拍的，完全忘记了。

KseniaHow nostalgic.真是令人怀念啊。

KseniaCome to think of it, life was pretty sweet back then, at least we're not short on money all the time...现在想想，那时候过得还挺好，起码不缺钱……

CommanderTrue. Or... I can postpone your paycheck by a few days.也是。不然……工资晚发两天？

KseniaPlease don't. The brokers' got a sale going on. I still want to do some shopping~别呀，暗商那边最近有打折活动，我还想好好购物呢~

KseniaBut if the Commander's got an urgency...但要是指挥官这边有急用……

KseniaPostponing it by a few days isn't out of the question.延迟几天也不是不行。

KseniaOops, we're getting off-topic. Where was I?哎呀，跑题了，刚才聊到哪里了？

KseniaAh yes, the old Griffin photo.啊对，说到格里芬的旧照。

KseniaNow that I think about it, Griffin's restructuring came so abruptly.现在想想，格里芬的重组真是太突然了。

KseniaI was on a mission at the time, and was thinking about selling off my allotment of supplies.当时我在执行任务，还想把配发的物资卖掉来着。

CommanderYou were selling Griffin's supplies again?你又倒卖格里芬的物资？！

KseniaNo, I didn't! Don't panic. I'm not done yet.没有！别着急嘛，我才讲了一半。

KseniaI planned to sell them off, but something happened.原本是想卖掉，但发生了一些事情，

KseniaAnyway, Commander, just hear me out!总之，指挥官，您先听我说完！

CommanderGo on.你说。

Journal Entry 2 日志·二

KseniaCommander, I've just stopped by the warehouse!指挥官，我刚刚路过仓库！

KseniaThere seem to be a lot of miscellaneous objects lying around. Isn't it time to tidy things up?杂物好多，是不是该整理一下了？

KseniaIf there's anything we don't need anymore—如果有什么不要的东西——

CommanderWe're not going to sell them off.不可以倒卖。

KseniaI didn't say we should!我没说要倒卖啦！

KseniaBut think about it, turn waste into treasure, bringing Elmo some extra income.不过变废为宝也不错呀，能给艾莫号增加一些收入。

KseniaWhat I'm really asking is—但我其实是想问——

KseniaLike, does anyone still want that bear hat hanging on the warehouse door?就，挂在仓库门口的熊耳帽子还有人要吗？

CommanderYou can have it.你拿去吧。

KseniaThanks, I'll take it with me then.谢啦，那我把它取走了。

KseniaI get the impression that Miss Nagant would enjoy wearing this hat.总感觉，这顶帽子纳甘前辈会喜欢。

KseniaCommander knows Miss Nagant loves hats, right?指挥官知道纳甘前辈喜欢帽子吧？

KseniaHer closet is full of them, and she can spend half an hour picking out hats before she goes out.她的衣柜里面全是帽子，出门的时候能挑半个小时。

KseniaThe first time we met, she was late because she was picking out her hat.第一次和前辈见面时，她就因为挑选帽子而迟到。

KseniaAnd she ended up getting severely criticized for it.结果被狠狠批评了一顿呢。

KseniaHas the Commander heard of this? Want to hear about it?指挥官听过这件事吗，要不要我讲给您？

CommanderSure.好啊。

Journal Entry 3 日志·三

KseniaCommander!指挥官！

KseniaIf Miss Nagant asks you where I am, just say I'm out on fieldwork!纳甘前辈要是问您我在哪里，您就说我正在外勤！

CommanderHmm? Why's that?嗯？为什么要这么说？

KseniaIn short, didn't I just go to deliver Miss Nagant the bear hat?总之就是，我刚刚不是去把熊耳帽子送给纳甘前辈嘛……

KseniaI noticed that she was reading a very old "tactical manual".发现前辈正在看一本好老的“战术手册”。

KseniaShe passionately advocates for the manual's outdated tactics and insists on having me join her!她非常认可手册上的过时战术，非要拉着我一起学习！

KseniaSo I made up an excuse to slip away, saying the Commander had assigned me a task...于是我就编了个借口溜掉，说指挥官给我安排了工作……

KseniaOtherwise I'll have to endure Miss Nagant's constant nagging!不然就得听前辈一直唠叨了！

CommanderIs it that terrible?有那么可怕吗？

KseniaOf course! Haven't you never heard of the "valuable lessons" shared by Miss Nagant?当然！难道指挥官没听过前辈分享的“宝贵经验”？

KseniaShe can go back and forth for hours on end whenever you give her the chance!只要前辈一开口，就能来来回回地讲上几个小时！

KseniaNot an exaggeration in the slightest, it's always been like that.一点没有夸张，从以前开始就是这样。

KseniaDon't believe me? Let me tell you about it.不信的话，我来给您讲讲？

KseniaAnd it's the exact excuse I need right now, in the form of a debriefing!正好帮我打个掩护，就当是汇报工作了！

CommanderSure. Anything capable of scaring you off, I'm curious.行吧，能把你吓跑的东西，我很好奇。

Journal Entry 4 日志·四

KseniaCommander, is there anything you want lately?指挥官，最近有什么想要的东西吗？

KseniaLet me know; I'll buy it for you!告诉我吧，我买给你！

CommanderWhat's going on here?这是怎么了？

KseniaDidn't I give Miss Nagant the bear hat last time...上次不是把熊耳帽子送给纳甘前辈了嘛……

KseniaAfter she got it, she insisted on transferring me money.她拿到帽子之后，非要给我转钱。

KseniaI said the hat was from the warehouse, so she didn't need to pay me.我说帽子是从仓库里找到的，不用转给我。

KseniaBut she was adamant and wouldn't listen.但前辈不听，还是执意要转。

Commander...Perhaps, you can try transferring it back to her.……或许，你还可以转回去。

KseniaOf course I've tried that.我当然给前辈转回去过！

KseniaBut she would promptly send me again...但她马上又会转回来……

KseniaThere was no other option than to accept it in the end...结果除了收下，也没有别的办法……

KseniaAfter all, it was a long-standing "habit" of hers.毕竟，这是她保持了很久的“习惯”。

CommanderHow come?怎么说？

KseniaOh, don't you know, Commander?哎呀，指挥官不知道吗？

KseniaBefore joining Griffin, I used up all my savings for a body remodel.加入格里芬前，我用全部积蓄做了素体改造。

KseniaIt was a time when I was particularly short on money.所以那段时间特别缺钱。

KseniaWhen Miss Nagant learned about it, she immediately offered to help me.前辈知道后，就说一定会帮助我。

KseniaFirst I thought she might lend me a helping hand at work or something...可我原以为她会在工作上给我帮助……

KseniaBut I didn't expect it to be a straight transfer.没想到是直接转钱。

KseniaI wasn't really in a position to say no, so I accepted it.当时的情况也不好推辞，我就收下了。

KseniaAnd now it's become a habit for Miss Nagant to send me money on a regular basis!没想到前辈却养成了定期转账的习惯！

KseniaWell... that's the gist of it anyway.嗯……反正情况大概就是这样。

KseniaIf you want to know more, I can share you the details!要是您想听的话，可以和您详细聊聊！

CommanderOf course.可以。

Journal Entry 5 日志·五

KseniaCommander, remember the bear hat from last time?指挥官，还记得上次的熊耳帽子吗？

KseniaMiss Nagant said she loves it!纳甘前辈说她很喜欢！

KseniaThen, she went and bought a similar one herself!然后，居然还自己买了一顶款式差不多的！

KseniaI want to search the warehouse again to see if there are similar ones...我想再去仓库里面找找，看看还有没有类似的帽子……

KseniaIf I find more, can I give them to Miss Nagant?要是还有的话，可以让我拿给前辈吗？

CommanderAbsolutely, you can.嗯，可以的。

KseniaWell thanks, Commander.那就谢啦指挥官~

KseniaMiss Nagant looked like she really liked it, too.前辈看起来也挺想要的。

KseniaRather than letting things no one needs for the moment rot in a warehouse, we should make better use of them.与其让那些暂时没人用到的东西在仓库里面躺着，不如充分利用起来。

KseniaThat's always a good thing, right?这总归是件好事吧？

CommanderTrue.也是。

KseniaSpeaking of which...说起来……

KseniaAfter leaving Griffin, I would often meet Miss Nagant.离开格里芬后，我倒是总会和前辈见面。

KseniaWhile working for law enforcement, we happened to be assigned to the same team.在治安管理局工作时，我们恰好被分到一个小组。

KseniaWe've encountered quite a few events there.在那里遇到了不少事情呢。

KseniaOh right, Commander~对了指挥官~

KseniaIt just so happens that I don't need to go to my part-time job today.正好我今天不用去做兼职。

KseniaWould you like to know what happened?您要不要听我讲讲当时的情况？

CommanderGo ahead.你说吧。

Affinity Records 契合度记录

Record 1Formerly known under the codename "Stechkin", she went back to "Ksenia" under Nagant's persistent urging. Before joining Griffin, Ksenia was a service Doll who worked as a staff member of a chain restaurant. Her lively, cheerful demeanor and excellent service earned her the title of "Golden Waitress" for several years straight. After Griffin's disbandment, Ksenia and her senior Nagant both agreed to be reassigned. The two Dolls were then sent to the same Green Zone satellite city to await their new appointments. Ksenia gradually got used to her new job after an initial adjustment period. Once in a while, she would help her senior Nagant out on some dangerous tasks that should've been "none of her business". Although Ksenia always appeared to be reluctant to help Nagant, she never refused any requests from that tiny senior of hers. Ever since she managed to return to a regular routine, Ksenia's compulsive purchasing habits have reared their ugly head once more. In order to sate her desires, Ksenia would engage in an endless cycle of working, getting paid, spending it all, then working again—she derives a sense of comfort and security from this rhythm. Even after she returned to the Elmo, Ksenia's passion for the act of earning money endured. She never seems to appear fatigued despite her lack of rest, often taking on odd jobs and part-time work between the Elmo's commissions, reveling in the joy of moneymaking. If you wish to meet her for any reason, you absolutely must schedule an appointment—and you better bring her a tip as well. "It's true that I have no qualms about what jobs I take on, as long as it pays—but it still has to be legal... I don't want a bad deal that would land me and my hard-earned money in serious trouble."曾用代号斯捷奇金，后在纳甘的撺掇下改回了原名“科谢尼娅”。入职格里芬之前，科谢尼娅曾作为服务人形在连锁餐厅担任店员，因其形象活泼、服务优质，她连续数年获得“金牌店员”称号。 格里芬解散后，科谢尼娅同前辈纳甘一样选择接受安置，两人被分配到同一座绿区卫星城，等待工作安排。经历一段时间的磨合后，科谢尼娅逐渐适应了绿区的新工作。偶尔科谢尼娅也会协助着纳甘前辈做些“多管闲事”的危险事项，虽然表现得不情不愿，但她从没有拒绝过来自这位小小前辈的请求。 自从恢复规律生活，科谢尼娅再次暴露自己重度购物狂的本性。为了满足自己的购买欲，科谢尼娅不断重复着工作——赚钱——购物——工作的循环，并从中获得安全感。即使在回到艾莫号后，科谢尼娅这份对赚钱的热爱仍没有改变。她似乎总是精力充沛，从不休息，经常在执行委托之余接下些兼职和零工，尽情享受着赚钱的快乐。如果有事想要找她，需要提前约好时间和地点——最好再带上一些给她的小费。 “虽然我对赚钱的工作来者不拒，但前提是它合规合法……我可不想做把自己搭进去做赔本的生意啊。”

Record 2"Dear customer, our latest hats are currently on sale. Buy two and get 30% off!" "Oh? Now that's a good deal! Well then, I'm definitely interes... Wait a minute. Ksenia, why are you here?" Nagant's expression turned into one of resignation as she stared at Ksenia's business smile and sighed. "Did you... take on yet another part-time job?" "You've known me for so many years already. Isn't this something you'd realize right away? Anyway, that's not important. Are you interested in the hat discount?" "Just hold on. We'll talk about the hats later. By my count it's your THIRD part-time job, now that you're working here. Are you sure that you have enough time for all this?" The ahoge on Ksenia's head started swaying from side to side, as if to disagree with Nagant's statement. "I've got four part-time jobs. You didn't count the regular errands I do for Mayling, Senior. Earning money brings me joy. I get to buy whatever I like once I get paid~" Faced with her junior's firm logic, Nagant felt somewhat exasperated. "You want to buy even more...? Your dorm room is practically overflowing already." "But money is meant to be spent! Do you not agree that being surrounded by things that we love makes us happy~? Just replace 'Ksenia' with 'Senior Nagant' and 'buying things' with 'buying hats'... and you should understand exactly how I feel." "Well... I can't deny my love for hats. Still, I think you should get as much rest as possible and keep an eye on your frame's condition... Wait up! Why did you run off before I even finished?!" Nagant looked up and saw that Ksenia had already struck up a conversation with another customer using her business smile—and successfully made a sale. "Hm? You just told me to get more rest, right? Thank you for your concern, Senior~ Here, this is for you. Consider it my way of repaying you for looking out for me~" "Eh? Isn't this the beret that I've always wanted? Where did you get it?" "I'm good friends with the boss at my part-time job, so I managed to get it through connections and exclusive information. You're not going to mind that I work at this shop now, right?" "J-just remember to take care of your health." "Alright, alright, I got it~" Ksenia turned away, smirking triumphantly as she muttered under her breath. "You're so easy to deal with, Senior~"“这位客人，本店的最新款帽子现在正在促销中，买两件更享七折的优惠哦！” “哦？竟然还有这种好事？那我还是很有兴趣……等下，科谢尼娅你怎么在这？” 纳甘的表情变得颇为无奈，注视着科谢尼娅摆出的营业笑容叹了口气。 “该不会……你又接了份兼职吧？” “前辈也和我相处这么久了，这种事情不是应该一眼就看出来了吗？” “不说这个了。怎么样，你对帽子的折扣有没有兴趣啊？” “等等等等，帽子的事情之后再说。算上这份工作，我印象里你已经接了三份兼职了吧？真的忙得过来吗？” 科谢尼娅头上的呆毛左右晃了晃，像是在否定纳甘的说法。 “是四份，还有一份帮美玲跑腿的工作前辈你没有算进去。” “对我来说赚钱是件令人快乐的事情。等工资到手，我就可以随意购物买自己喜欢的东西啦。” 面对后辈的义正词严，纳甘颇有些无奈。 “还买东西啊……你的宿舍房间都快放不下了。” “可钱就是用来花的啊！前辈不觉得被自己喜欢的东西包围是一件很幸福的事情嘛~” “如果把我换成前辈，把买的东西都换成帽子的话，你应该就能理解我的感受了吧？” “这……我没办法否认。不过，我觉得你还是应该多休息，随时注意素体的……等下！我话还没说完你怎么就跑了！” 纳甘刚一抬头就看到科谢尼娅已经微笑着向另一名客人搭讪，并且还成功地将商品售卖了出去。 “嗯？总之前辈是让我注意休息是吧？” “谢谢前辈的关心~这个给你，就当是我对你平日照顾的回礼吧~” “欸！这不是我之前一直想要的贝雷帽吗？你从哪里找到的？” “我以兼职的身份和老板混熟，刚好打听了下门路就买到了。这下前辈应该不反对我在帽子店打工的事情了吧？” “总、总之你记得要健康管理啊。” “好好好，我知道了~” 背过身去的科谢尼娅得意偷笑，小声念叨。 “前辈你啊，还真是好搞定呢~”

Record 3Although she would never admit it, Ksenia has always tried to pay Nagant's kindness back in some way. "...My relationship with Senior Nagant? A bond forged by twisted fate, I guess." "She did help me a lot back at Griffin. I thought that we'd lose contact with each other after Griffin disbanded, but who knew that fate would have the two of us become partners at a Green Zone satellite city?" Ksenia, who was working part-time at a cafe at this time, put down the tray in her hands. She reached up to twirl one strand of her hair with a finger, clearly at a loss. "Having your senior by your side in an unfamiliar environment is both a blessing and a curse. While I do have someone looking out for me and helping me in many ways, she constantly makes me worry about her." "W-wait a minute! It's ME who keeps having to worry about you, Ksenia!" "Senior, don't you remember that because you preferred to trust your 'veteran's intuition', you didn't check the directions and nearly caused us to arrive late for the mission?" "That was an accident..." "Then what about the time you bought the wrong repair parts and we couldn't get a refund?" "...Didn't we manage to exchange them for parts that we could use? Although you did step in to help me negotiate." Ksenia sighed and placed the beverage that Nagant had ordered earlier in front of her. "It wasn't easy to adjust to all this at first, but I gradually got used to it. All in all, it's a real headache to have a senior that you constantly worry about." "Your description doesn't really match my impression of things at all... I'm pretty sure I taught you quite a number of useful things as your senior, didn't I?" "It cancels out with all the trouble you get yourself into... Still, you did take care of me somewhat." "All good then. Hmm? Wow, this coffee is really nice!" "I adjusted the sugar level to suit your tastes. It's a service I provide for a fee, but I'll waive the charge this time since you're a new customer here. Make sure to tip me if you ask me to serve you again on your next visit, okay?"虽然嘴上并不承认，但科谢尼娅一直在尝试还纳甘的人情。 “……我和前辈的关系？应该算是孽缘吧。” “在格里芬的时候我的确受了不少的照顾。原本我以为格里芬解散后我们会失去联络，谁知机缘巧合下又一起分到了绿区的卫星城成为了搭档。” 正在咖啡店兼职的科谢尼娅放下手中的托盘，无奈地用食指缠绕发梢。 “陌生的环境有前辈陪伴是件又好又坏的事情。好处是很多事情都有照应，坏处则是要为她处处操心。” “等、等一下！那会是身为前辈的我为科谢尼娅你操心才对吧？” “前辈你还记得你因为坚信老兵的直觉，不看导航带着我任务差点迟到的事情吗？” “那次是意外啦……” “那买错维修配件不能退货的事情呢？” “……最后不是把它们换成能用的配件了吗？虽然是你出面交涉的。” 科谢尼娅叹了口气，将方才纳甘点的饮品放在她的面前。 “一开始我还不是很适应，但后来也就逐渐习惯了。” “总之，有这么一个让人操心的前辈十分头疼。” “怎么你描述的和我印象中的不太一样……我应该还是以前辈的身份教了你不少事情的吧？” “和你惹的那些麻烦基本抵消啦……不过，多少我还是受到了些照顾。” “那就好。嗯？这个咖啡好好喝啊。” “我按照前辈的喜好特意调整了甜度。” “这可是付费的服务，看在前辈你作为新客的份上给你免单一次。不过，下次再找我点单可就要收小费咯？”

Record 4"Премного благодарна. Your help in the case was invaluable." Mosin-Nagant sighed, then picked up a "Northern Mule" from the bar and downed it in one go. "If it wasn't for you providing us intel, we might have hit a dead end and spent a lot of time finding where the cargo went." "That was just a coincidence... Who'd have guessed that the criminal you're after happened to fence the stolen goods at the place I worked at?" Ksenia picked up the shaker and expertly mixed Mosin-Nagant yet another drink. "Really? But I heard from Nagant that you only took that job at the jewelry shop after hearing about my troubles." "I did it for the money. That place's hourly rate was through the roof... I was pretty satisfied." "Then why are you no longer working there?" "Gotta make money on good conscience... I don't dare to keep working for that shady shop that accepts stolen goods." "Alright, I believe you." Faced with Ksenia's stubbornness, Mosin-Nagant did not press further. She swirled her glass, then tested the waters with a half-serious proposal. "The other security Dolls have been praising you for your help with this case. Some want you to work with us, assisting with case investigations." "I better stop short of actually working for you guys. I've got other side gigs to handle. If they really want to show their appreciation, they can just drop by for a drink every now and then, tipping me a little extra when they do." "Well, that's a response that I'd expect from you... But Ksenia, do you plan to keep working odd jobs like this forever?" "What choice do I have? I never found that same sense of security again ever since I left the Commander. The only thing that keeps me going now is spending my time earning money every day." "...I wonder where the Commander is now. If the Commander ever starts to gather us back, Ksenia, would you..." "Eh~ I don't think there's more than a single answer to that question, right?" "True enough. It was silly of me to even ask... Here's the payment and your tip." "Yay~ Thank you and please come again~"“上次的事情多谢了。” 莫辛纳甘叹了口气，拿起吧台旁的“北地骡子”一饮而尽。 “如果没有你的情报，我们可能会陷入僵局，需要花费更多的时间才能找到货物的下落。” “那只是巧合啦……谁能想到你找的犯人正好来我打工的地方销赃呢。” 科谢尼娅拿起调酒壶，熟练地为莫辛纳甘又调制了一杯。 “是吗？但我听纳甘说你是在听到我的烦恼后才去的首饰店打工。” “我是为了钱才去。那家店开的时薪高，我还挺中意的。” “那为什么之后又不去继续兼职了？” “赚钱还是要凭良心啊……替人销赃的黑店我可不敢继续干了。” “好，我相信你说的。” 见科谢尼娅嘴硬，莫辛纳甘也不再追问。她摇晃酒杯，半真半假地进行试探。 “因为这次的事情，其他的安保人形对你赞誉有加。有人希望你来这边工作，帮忙进行案件的调查。” “去工作还是免了吧，我还有其他的兼职要做呢。” “如果他们真想感谢，偶尔来这里喝上一杯，到时多给我点小费就行。” “真是有你风格的回答……不过科谢尼娅，你就打算一直这样打工下去吗？” “我也没办法啊。自从离开指挥官后我再也没有找到相似的安全感，只有每天赚钱才能让我安心。” “……也不知道指挥官现在身处何处啊。” “假如指挥官有一天重新召集我们，科谢尼娅，到那时……” “欸~这个问题我觉得不存在第二个答案吧？” “也是啊，问了个蠢问题……钱和小费我放在这了。” “好耶~谢谢惠顾~”

Record 5Payday was Ksenia's favorite day of the month. On this day every month, Ksenia would put her part-time jobs on hold, grab her shopping list and her funds, then head to the Green Zone shopping district to splurge. "Oh? The console just released last month is on sale? If I stock up and sell them aboard the Elmo, maybe I could turn a profit." "Hi, I'd like to use this minimum spend discount coupon... Do I get an additional 20% off if I sign up for a membership card?" "Could you grab me one of those plushies over there, by the way? I'll pay in cash. Please put the points on this card." Ksenia's arms were laden with a large variety of goods in no time. From cooking ingredients to firearms... the girl skillfully leveraged every type of discount possible to acquire everything she deemed useful at rock-bottom prices. "I've got most of what was on my list. Next up is... Hmm?" Ksenia's gaze was suddenly drawn to a window display on the roadside. "Isn't that the tactical gear that the Commander wanted? Didn't expect to find it here." "Boss, could you sell me this tactical gear set?" "Doesn't it say 'Not for Sale' right there? Don't push your luck, young lady." Ksenia's eyes swept the shop—and immediately, an idea popped into her mind. "Oh, come on, boss. Please reconsider. I can tell that your display cases haven't been organized in ages. Would you like me to give it a thorough cleaning while you think about it?" "It's been half a year since I last organized it... Are you sure, young lady?" With a nod from Ksenia, the old man instantly switched to an amused expression as he agreed. "Alright, deal. Once you're done cleaning, I'll sell you the goods." The old shopkeeper did not expect things to turn out the way they did. Ksenia worked with remarkable swiftness, tidying up the entire display case into a perfectly orderly state in just one afternoon. "How... did you?" Astonishment was written all over the old shopkeeper's face. "How did you know how to arrange the goods? And the cabinet handles, plus the holes in the wall... you fixed those too?" "I've worked at furniture and antique shops before. That's where I learned how to organize things. As for the repairs, I did some part-time work as a carpenter and picked up a few skills." The old shopkeeper retrieved the tactical gear, openly admitting defeat, but complaining under his breath nonetheless. "I underestimated you, young lady. Fine, I'll honor the deal." "Could you lower the price a little? I see you've got plenty of stock here. How about a discount to mark our friendship? I'm going to be a regular here in the future, after all." "...20% off. That's the absolute limit." "Deal~" Ksenia left satisfied. Her ahoge bounced cheerfully along, following its master's mood. "Now, where should I go next~?"发薪日是科谢尼娅最喜欢的日子。 每个月的这天，科谢尼娅都会把兼职暂停，带上购物清单和预算去往绿区的购物街尽情消费。 “哦？上个月新出的游戏机打折了？如果进货拿到艾莫号去卖的话，是不是可以赚上一笔？” “您好，我想用满减的优惠券……如果办理会员卡，是不是还能再打个八折？” “那边的玩偶也帮我拿一个。付现金，请帮我在这张卡上积分。” 不到一会的功夫，科谢尼娅的手里已经拎满了各类商品。 小到食材，大到枪械……少女熟练运用各类优惠，以极低的价格购置了各类她觉得用得上的东西。 “想要买的基本都买的差不多了，接下来就该……嗯？” 科谢尼娅的目光突然被路边的橱窗所吸引。 “这不是指挥官先前提到过想要的战术装备吗？没想到能在这里遇到。” “老板，这套战术装备能卖给我吗？” “上面不是写着非卖品吗？小姑娘，不要强人所难啊。” 科谢尼娅打量了一下店里，随即有了主意。 “拜托老板您再考虑下呗。我看你的货柜也很久没整理了，要不我帮你彻底打扫一遍，您再考虑考虑？” “这可有半年没整理了啊……小姑娘，你确定？” 眼见科谢尼娅点头，老人顿时露出看热闹的表情答应下来。 “好，那就一言为定。你收拾完，我就把货卖你。” 然而，事情却出乎老人的意料。 科谢尼娅手脚麻利，仅用了一个下午就将货柜整理得井井有条。 ”这……怎么可能？“ 老人的脸上写满惊讶。 “为什么你会知道怎么排列货物？还有这柜子的把手，墙上的洞，你也一块修好了？” “以前我在家具店和古董店打过工啦，那个时候就学会整理的方法了。” “至于修理方面，我以前也兼职过木工，稍微学过一些。” 老人拿出装备，虽心服口服但仍不忘嘀咕了一嘴。 “是我小看你这小姑娘了。算了，愿赌服输。” “能不能再便宜点？我看老板你店里挺多商品的，要不便宜点交个朋友，之后我可是会成为常来的老主顾哦？” “……八折，不能再多了。” “成交~” 科谢尼娅满意地离开，头上的呆毛也随着主人愉悦的心情蹦跳着。 “接下来该去哪里逛呢~”

Record 6"Commander, you know what happens to Green Zone Dolls with no money or power to defend themselves, right?" Ksenia, still counting the Collapse pieces after the completion of one of our commissions, suddenly posed this question to me. "Mmm... I do." "I don't want to go back to that kind of life again. That was why I spent all my savings one day to change my frame and install an FCC." "I had a thought, that even if I hit rock bottom and fell into a desperate situation, I'd at least have the ability to protect myself with a weapon." "It's not like I'll ever allow myself to be penniless, of course~ Really, it's more accurate to say that I've been taking on part-time work regularly ever since that day, always maintaining my account balance at a reassuring amount." "Whenever I saved up enough, I would splurge on a shopping spree and stuff my room to the brim." "That was how I kept up a sense of security before I met you." I patted her head to comfort her. "You've really been through a lot, Ksenia." Following the flow, Ksenia leaned against my shoulder, her head bowed such that I couldn't see the expression on her face. "That's why I was so happy about joining Griffin back then. After spending so long as a drifter, I finally had a place to eat to my heart's content and stay warm—a place to call home." "And now, the place I call home, the place that gives me a sense of security... is the Elmo." "I have Senior Nagant and Mosin-Nagant here. Though my senior might be a little unreliable sometimes, she still looks out for me a lot." "Here I have work, a salary, you, and most importantly, tips~" Ksenia counted on her fingers, carefully listing what she cherished one by one. "Tips are the most important?" "Old habits die hard. It's also an important source of income for me~" Ksenia's ahoge swayed side to side as she placed her earnings into her waist pouch with a smile. "Time for me to work again. Today, I'll be working at the Zucchero Cafe as part-time service crew. Be sure to come by and show your support if you've got the time~ I'll be really happy, you know?"“指挥官应该知道没有钱，没有力量的人形在绿区会遭受什么样的待遇吧？” 某日的委托完成后，数着晶条的科谢尼娅突然向我搭话。 “嗯……我知道。” “我不想回去再过那样的日子。所以那天我花光了所有的积蓄更换了素体，为自己加装了火控核心。” “想着万一哪一天我没钱走投无路了，至少还能用武器来保护自己。” “不过我不会允许自己没钱啦~倒不如说从那天开始我就经常兼职，始终让自己的存款维持在一个令人安心的数额。” “攒够一定的钱后我又会大肆购物，把自己的房间塞得满满当当。” “在没有遇到您之前，我一直都是通过这样的方式来增加自己的安全感。” 我摸了摸她的头给予安慰。 “辛苦你了，科谢尼娅。” 科谢尼娅顺势靠在了我的肩膀上，低着头不让我看到她的表情。 “所以当时加入格里芬的时候我真的觉得太好了。漂泊了这么久，总算有了个能吃饱穿暖，能当作家的地方。” “而现在，这个能被当作家，让我拥有安全感的地方变成了艾莫号。” “前辈和莫辛纳甘也在，虽然有时前辈不怎么靠谱，但对我还是很照顾的。” “有工作，有薪水，有指挥官，更重要的是还有小费~” 科谢尼娅掰着手指，一点点细数自己珍视的事物。 “竟然把小费放在最后吗……” “习惯了，再说这可是我重要的收入来源嘛~” 科谢尼娅的呆毛一晃一晃，将报酬装入腰包后莞尔一笑。 “又到了打工的时间了，今天的兼职是在方糖帮忙当服务员。” “指挥官有空的话也来捧个场吧~我会很开心的哟？”

Record 7"By the way, you're doing quite well financially, right, Ksenia?" I was watching Ksenia fill out a mission report in the ops room one day, and had this sudden thought. "I'm under the impression that you saved up quite a bit over the years from part-time work, even if we don't count the salary you draw from the Elmo." "You're not wrong. Some of my earnings were spent on sating my shopping needs, but I did manage to save up quite a lot over the years. I don't remember the exact number, but I'm pretty sure I have this much." The sum that Ksenia indicated via gesture was way more than what I expected. I sighed, and with a wry smile, I asked her another question. "If that's the case, then it looks like you're the wealthy one here... Since you're so wealthy, could I maybe tip you a bit less in the future?" "But your tips are special, Commander. Don't you think that it's just natural to tip a cute little Doll like me?" "That logic sounds reeeeeeeally dodgy to me..." "You're saying that, but you didn't deny the part about me being cute~" Ksenia finished sorting through the documents, then skipped over to hand me a card. "This is for you." "What's this?" "The tips you've given me. The PIN is your birthday, got it? You can use it when there's an emergency or just save it as part of your reserve funds. Just think of it as a token of my appreciation." In order to hide my surprise at getting a card like this, I instinctively started teasing Ksenia to see how she would react. "That's a lot of trust that you're putting in me. Aren't you afraid that I'll squander all of it?" "You're not that kind of guy, Commander. I trust you completely, you know? You're the only thing in the world that gives me more peace of mind than my account balance." "Now that you're putting it that way, my conscience would kill me if I ever betrayed your trust." "Naturally. So, Commander, feel free to tip me more from now on. After all, what I receive belongs to you." Only when her smirking face drew closer did I finally grasp Ksenia's true motives. "...Was that what you were aiming for, all along?" "That's up to your own imagination, Commander~"“说起来，科谢尼娅你应该不缺钱吧？” 某日，我看着指挥室里正在撰写着任务报告的科谢尼娅突发奇想。 “除开艾莫号发的薪水，我印象中你长期兼职还存下了不少。” “也是呢。虽然有一部分挣的钱被我拿去满足购物欲了，但总之在这些年的努力下还是存了不少的。” “虽然记不清详细的数额，不过这个数应该还是有的吧。” 科谢尼娅示意的金额超出了我的预期。我叹了口气，苦笑着询问。 “按这么来看科谢尼娅你才是有钱的那一方啊……既然你都是有钱人了，之后我给你小费能不能适量减少一点？” “指挥官的小费是特殊的啦。难道您不觉得给我这样可爱的人形小费是件天经地义的事情吗？” “这个说法总觉得钻了很多空子啊……” “话虽如此，但是指挥官您没有否认可爱呢~” 科谢尼娅整理好文件，蹦跳着来到我的面前递上卡片。 “这个给您。” “这个是？” “我从指挥官那里得到的小费，密码是您的生日哦。不管是救急也好，备用金也好，总之是我的一份心意。” 为了掩饰接过卡片时的惊讶，我下意识想调侃科谢尼娅看看她的反应。 “这么放心交给我，你就不怕我拿了这笔钱之后乱花？” “指挥官不是这样的人啦。我可是百分百信任您的哦？除了账户余额外，就属您最能给我安全感了。” “话都说到这份上了，再辜负你我的良心要受到谴责了。” “是的呀。所以指挥官今后可以多给我些小费，毕竟到我这的钱还是属于您的呢。” 面对那张凑近的坏笑的脸，我这才意识到了科谢尼娅的心思。 “……不会这才是你的真实目的吧？” “这点就任凭指挥官想象咯~”

Record 8"Why do I feel like... this isn't quite the date that I imagined...?" "Our customers are all gonna slip away if you keep complaining, Commander! Ah, welcome to the amusement park! Here's our flyer, please take a look~" Ksenia turned away to greet the newly arrived customers without further explanation. A few hours ago, Ksenia came to the ops room to invite me on a date. But when I took it seriously and showed up on time, what awaited me was a commission for us to work at the amusement park together. Seeing my lack of enthusiasm, she poured a cup of coffee and set it down in front of me under the pretext of providing table service. "Cheer up, Commander. The advance pay might be modest, but you can still look forward to getting the full amount later!" "The advance pay... you're referring to the half-price breakfast you bought with the discount coupon earlier?" Ksenia nodded with a wry smile on her face. I couldn't help but sigh. "This is downright stingy... My hourly rate is way too low, don't you think?" "Then... how about this, as a bonus?~" A soft sensation brushed against my cheek all of a sudden. When I finally managed to react, the perpetrator had already bounced off to serve a new customer. Ksenia and I ended up working till evening, seeing off the last batch of customers. "You've worked hard today, Commander. Time for me to give you the rest of your pay~" Before I could even ask, the lights of the amusement park that had dimmed at closing gradually brightened back up again, reawakening for a night that belonged to us alone. Ksenia took my hand and whispered softly in my ear. "An uninterrupted romantic date where you can earn money. Now isn't this the best deal in the world?" "...Truly, a date like no other, done by none other." With a mischievous grin on her face, she pulled me onto a carousel seat. Together, we danced into a fantastical dream of intertwining lights and dazzling colors, never letting go of each other's tightly clasped hands before the toll of the midnight bells. "Three hours just passed us by in the blink of an eye. I haven't had enough fun yet." Gazing up at the twinkling stars gradually fading into the night sky, Ksenia's face was adorned with wistfulness and longing, before she quickly returned to that familiar smile of hers. "Commander, let's go to the amusement park again once I make enough money." "Next time, we'll buy out the whole night~"“总觉得……这和我想象中的约会不一样啊……” “指挥官再抱怨的话客人就要溜走了哦？啊欢迎光临游乐场，这是我们的宣传单请过目~” 科谢尼娅没有过多的解释，转身去招待新来的客人。 数小时前，科谢尼娅主动来到指挥室向我发起约会的邀请。可当我认真赴约，等待我的 却是和她一起在游乐场打工的任务委托。 见我还是没有干劲，她以工作之便，倒了杯咖啡放在我的面前。 “打起精神来指挥官。虽然付给您的定金一般，但您可以期待下完整的佣金哦？” “定金……难道你是指之前的那份用打折券购买的半价早餐吗？” 见科谢尼娅坏笑着点头，我不由地叹了口气。 “真是黑心啊……我的时薪也未免太少了吧。” “那……就再补上个这个~” 突如其来的柔软触碰我的脸颊。未等我反应过来，它的主人早已蹦跳着跑去接待新的客人。 最终我和科谢尼娅工作到了傍晚，送走了最后一批客人。 “今天一天辛苦你啦，指挥官。也该到我支付您剩余佣金的时候了~” 未等我提出疑问，原本闭园后暗淡下来的灯光随着科谢尼娅的话语逐渐点亮，重新唤醒了这个独属于我和她的夜晚。 科谢尼娅牵起我的手，在我的耳边呢喃细语。 “既能打工赚钱又能不被干扰的浪漫约会，没有比这更划算的交易了吧？” “……真是很有你的风格啊。” 她坏笑着拉我坐上旋转木马的座椅，一起舞蹈着步入流光溢彩的幻梦。直到午夜的钟声落幕，我们都没有松开彼此紧握的手。 “三个小时的时间真的好快啊，我都还没有玩够。” 望着逐渐隐于夜色的点点星光，科谢尼娅的脸上满是不舍和依恋，但很快又重新恢复到那份我所熟知的笑容。 “指挥官，等我攒够钱了我们再来一次游乐园吧。” “下一次，我们要把整个夜晚都买下来~”

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