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Sabrina

塞布丽娜

43 chapters · 1193 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Dream Cafeteria 1 梦想中的餐厅1

SabrinaFood business license... fire safety check... location... Hmm—No, that's not right...食品经营许可证……消防安全……选址……嗯——不对不对……

(After finishing some work, I pass by the lounge and see a familiar figure sitting at the counter, lightly tapping her head.)（工作稍微告一段落，经过休息区的时候，我看见一个熟悉的身影正坐在吧台旁轻点脑袋。）

SabrinaThe one thing to prioritize should still be—最先考虑的应该还是——

CommanderWhat are you doing?在做什么呢？

SabrinaEh? Commander!诶？是指挥官！

(Hearing my voice, Sabrina turns around happily and rushes over.)（听到我的声音，塞布丽娜欣喜地转过身，绕到我身边。）

SabrinaHehe, didn't expect you'd be here this late, Commander! What would you like to drink? I can mix it for you!嘿嘿，没想到这么晚还能在休息区遇到指挥官，指挥官想喝什么吗？我给你准备！

CommanderCoffee—if it's not too much trouble.咖啡——如果不麻烦的话。

SabrinaIt's no trouble at all. Just leave it to me!完全不麻烦哦，包在我身上！

(Sabrina trots off to get the coffee beans, but I happen to notice the notebook she had left on the counter.)（塞布丽娜小跑着去取咖啡豆，而我却不经意间看到了她留在吧台上的笔记。）

CommanderRestaurant name... signature dishes... customer goals...“餐厅名称……招牌菜式……客人和目标……”

CommanderHmm? Why's this section all crossed out?嗯？这边怎么都划掉了。

(The scribbled-over notes leave me somewhat concerned.)（涂画得一团乱的笔记使我有些在意。）

(Just as I'm about to take a closer look, Sabrina comes trotting back over with a bag of coffee beans as she cheerfully greets me.)（正要仔细看时，塞布丽娜抱着一袋咖啡豆小跑了回来，欢快地向我打招呼。）

SabrinaCommander, I'm back~指挥官，我回来咯~

SabrinaI stumbled upon this new bag of coffee beans! Would you like an Americano or a latte?刚巧找到了这袋新的咖啡豆呢！你想要美式还是拿铁？

CommanderAmericano.美式吧。

SabrinaOrder received!订单收到！

(Watching Sabrina dancing energetically behind the counter, I am reminded of her slightly troubled look earlier when I first walked in.)（看着塞布丽娜在吧台边充满活力的身影，我想起了初进来看到她有点苦恼的样子。）

CommanderAhem... Sabrina?咳，塞布丽娜。

SabrinaYes, Commander?怎么啦？

CommanderIs something troubling you by any chance?你有什么烦恼吗？

SabrinaHuh?啊？

(Sabrina pauses her task at hand and turns toward me.)（塞布丽娜停下了手中的动作，转头看我。）

(After a moment, she scratches her head, looking all embarrassed.)（半晌，她有些困扰地挠了挠头。）

SabrinaI'm not sure if it counts as a "trouble" per se, but...说不说得上是烦恼呢……

(As the water boils, Sabrina picks up the kettle.)（热水烧开了，塞布丽娜拿起热水壶。）

SabrinaIt's just—I've been thinking lately that if I were to open a restaurant someday, what would it look like?就是，我最近在想，如果以后要开一家餐厅，会是怎样的。

CommanderA restaurant?餐厅？

SabrinaHehe, it's only natural, right?嘿嘿，这很正常吧！

SabrinaI love cuisine of all sorts and I've been working to become a chef for so long. You know what they say: a chef who doesn't dream of opening a restaurant isn't a good Doll!我喜欢做菜，也作为厨师修行很久了，不想开餐厅的厨师不是好人形嘛！

(Sabrina pours the hot water into the coffee pot as she explains.)（塞布丽娜说着，将热水注入咖啡壶中。）

(As the beans brew, the rich, bitter aroma of coffee slowly fills the lounge.)（随着冲泡，咖啡苦涩的香气逐渐在休息区蔓延开。）

SabrinaBut the question remains: what kind of restaurant would it be?不过，到底要开一家什么样的餐厅呢？

SabrinaI'm not 100 percent sure yet; I've had more ideas and concepts than there are seasonings in the kitchen... but I still can't nail down what exactly MY restaurant would be like.我还不太确定，虽然是有过比厨房里的调料还要多的想法啦……但我的心智里，还是没有那家餐厅具体的样子。

CommanderHave you considered focusing on Italian cuisine? I remember that's what you've been working on.不选择意大利菜么？我记得，这是塞布丽娜一直在修行的菜系吧。

SabrinaYes! I LOVE Italian cuisine!是的！我喜欢意大利菜！

SabrinaBut the fact that I love it doesn't mean I HAVE to stick to that alone, right?但是，喜欢也不意味着一定要开意大利餐厅吧？

CommanderOf course you don't have to. But figuring out the main type of cuisine you wish to serve is pretty crucial for opening a restaurant, no?当然，不过一家餐厅，主打什么样的菜系，还是比较重要的吧？

SabrinaUgh... that's exactly what's been troubling me.呜……这就是我在苦恼的地方。

(Sabrina's shoulders droop slightly in frustration.)（塞布丽娜有些烦恼地垂下了肩膀。）

(She turns around, takes some ice from the fridge, and drops the cubes into a glass.)（她转过身，从冰箱里取出冰块，将冰块一颗颗放进杯子里。）

SabrinaThere are so many dishes I love that aren't Italian cuisine and I just can't settle on one or the other... But if I end up adding everything to the menu, the restaurant will lose its identity.除了意大利菜，我还有很多喜欢的其他菜式，实在无法抉择主打菜系……可是什么菜系都有的话，餐厅又会失去主题呢。

SabrinaSo, I've thought about experimenting with creative cuisine—something not limited by the framework of any culture or traditions. I bet it'll be so much fun~所以，其实我很想尝试创意菜。不局限于某个菜系的框架，感觉会更有趣~

CommanderCreative cuisine, huh... It's definitely full of innovations and possibilities.创意菜啊……从更多的可能性和创造空间上来说，是这样的。

CommanderBut from my experience, the novelty factor often does more of the heavy lifting than the actual taste. The ones that will actually leave you with an impression of great taste are a rare find.不过，我也有吃过几次，基本上就是噱头大于吃头，真的好吃和让人一眼惊艳的还蛮少的。

SabrinaSo that's what you think too...果然，指挥官也这么觉得……

SabrinaCreative cuisine may look appealing, but ones that can successfully combine presentation with taste are few and far between. It's really hard to come up with something that's both creative and genuinely tasty...虽然创意菜看上去很厉害，但真的好吃的又很少，想要做真正好吃又有创意的菜品好难哦……

CommanderIf deciding the restaurant's theme is this much of a dilemma, how about starting from something broader—What kind of restaurant do you want to have?如果菜系也还不能决定，那就先放一边，我们从最能发散的问题考虑——塞布丽娜想要自己的餐厅是什么样子的呢？

SabrinaWhat kind of restaurant...什么样子的……

CommanderActually, that might be too vague and hard to define. Let's start with what matters the most to you instead.这个有点难和笼统的，可以尝试从某个对你来说最重要的点出发。

SabrinaHmm, I guess cook food for everyone to enjoy? Serve dishes brimming with heart and soul? Or...唔，大家都喜欢的？饱含心意的？还是……

SabrinaAhh, this is so hard to wrap my head around...啊啊，好难运算哦……

(With her head still droopy, Sabrina sets the glass of iced Americano in front of me, emitting a clear and pleasant noise as the cubes clang against the glass wall.)（塞布丽娜耷拉着脑袋，将一杯冰美式放在了我面前，冰块撞击玻璃杯，发出悦耳的响声。）

(I take a sip of the coffee; bitterness sharply pinches my tongue and wakes me from my weariness while also stirring up a memory.)（我端起咖啡喝了一口，苦涩的味道狠狠地掐了一把我的舌尖，把我掐清醒的同时，让我想起了一些事。）

CommanderWhen you find yourself in a predicament, try to broaden your perspective.陷入僵局的时候，就拓展视野吧。

SabrinaHmm? What does that mean, Commander?嗯？什么意思呀指挥官？

(Sabrina lifts her head, her puzzled expression looking much more adorable than her worried face.)（塞布丽娜重新抬起了头。她疑惑的表情比苦恼可爱些。）

CommanderI received an ad in my email earlier, it said that... an international food festival will be held in a nearby satellite city in a few days.我之前收到了一封广告邮件，说是……离这里不远的卫星城再过几天要举办环球美食节。

CommanderI figured we could go have some fun and maybe get inspired.可以去玩玩，说不定还能找一下灵感。

(Sabrina's eyes light up immediately.)（塞布丽娜的眼神瞬间亮了起来。）

SabrinaGo to the festival? With you? Just the two of us?去玩玩？我和指挥官吗？两个人？

CommanderOf course.当然。

SabrinaAh—isn't that just... A date...呀——那不就是…… 约会……

CommanderHmm? What did you say?嗯？你说什么？

SabrinaHehe, I said—Yay! A date with the Commander!嘿嘿，我说——和指挥官约会太好了！

CommanderDoes this count as a date?这算约会吗？

SabrinaOf course it does!当然算啦！

SabrinaEnjoying delicious food during a day off with just the two of us... That's a date no matter how you slice it!美食、假期、二人独处……怎么看都是正经的约会！

(Seeing Sabrina so full of excitement, I can't help but feel some much-needed relief.)（看着塞布丽娜兴奋的样子，我的心情感觉也舒展了。）

(A bright, happy smile really suits her the best.)（她果然还是更适合开开心心地笑。）

CommanderAlright, alright... if you say so.好好好，你说算就算。

Dream Cafeteria 2 梦想中的餐厅2

SabrinaWoah~ I got a little worried looking at their preview pictures, but the real thing definitely looks promising!哇啊~虽然看图片的时候有点担心，但现在看来很不错诶！

SabrinaLook, Commander! You can see tomorrow's venue from here. It's already been set up!指挥官指挥官，快来看！这边可以看到明天活动的场地诶，已经布置好了呢！

CommanderReally? Let me take a look.是吗，我来看看。

(Sabrina pulls me over to the hotel's window for a gander.)（我任由塞布丽娜把我拉到酒店房间落地窗前观望。）

(From our room located on a higher floor, the view of the scenery below is clear and all-encompassing.)（房间楼层很高，窗外的景象尽收眼底。）

SabrinaLet's see what they've got... takoyaki, Wellington steak... and behind those... Oh, my visual module can't focus that far out.我来看看我来看看……章鱼小丸子、惠灵顿牛排……再往后面，视觉模块有点对焦不上了……

CommanderLooks like there'll be a lot of delicious food tomorrow... huh? Sabrina?感觉明天会有很多好吃的……咦？塞布丽娜？

SabrinaCommander, look! This hotel room even comes with a kitchenette!哇指挥官，快看，这个房间里居然有小厨房诶！

(While I'm still looking out the window, Sabrina's voice comes from behind me.)（就在我还站在窗前观察的时候，塞布丽娜的声音从身后传来。）

(By the time I turn around, she's already wandering all over the room.)（回过头看，塞布丽娜已经在房间各处转悠了。）

SabrinaFrying pan, wok... Wow! They've even got a grinder!煎锅、炒锅……哇！还有研磨器！

SabrinaWith how kitted out this kitchen is, why don't we cook something delicious, Commander?指挥官，难得厨具这么齐全，我们来做好吃的吧？

CommanderYeah, why not. Though we first have to buy some ingredients, don't we?不是不可以，不过还要先出去买食材吧？

SabrinaAbout that...关于这个嘛……

(Once again, I bear witness to the miracle of Sabrina magically retrieving ingredients and condiments from inside her body.)（随后，我就再一次见证了塞布丽娜从素体中掏出食材调料的奇迹。）

CommanderNo matter how many times I've seen you do this, it still amazes me... And by the way, you sure came prepared.无论看几次都觉得很有意思……话说你准备得也太周全了。

SabrinaHehe. As they say: a good chef always carries ingredients with them!嘿嘿，一个好厨师就是要随身携带食材的嘛。

SabrinaLet's see, we could make...我来看看哦，我们可以做……

CommanderHold on. Sabrina, don't you think this is perfect for an IRL stream?话说，塞布丽娜，不觉得这个环境很适合做一期外场直播吗？

CommanderYou usually stream from your studio, right? A new scene sounds like a good change of pace for your viewers.塞布丽娜的直播一般都是在固定的房间里吧，换个环境，说不定粉丝会有新鲜感？

SabrinaNow that you mention it... W-Wait a second! Y-You've been watching my streams, Commander?这么说来……诶！等一下，指挥官一直有在看我的视频吗？

CommanderFrom time to time.有空的时候吧。

SabrinaCaspita!~ I'm so glad! So you've been keeping up with me!哇~好开心！原来指挥官有在好好关注我呢！

(My hand ruffles Sabrina's fluffy head.)（我摸了摸塞布丽娜毛茸茸的脑袋。）

CommanderAlright, let's set up the stream. Want me to hold the camera for you?好了，来直播吧。我帮你拿着终端？

SabrinaSure!好！

(Once I hit the live button, viewers pour into the stream while comments flood nonstop, clearly excited by Sabrina's appearance on camera.)（开了直播之后，观众明显对这次塞布丽娜全身出镜感到非常新奇，屏幕上不断刷出新的弹幕。）

SabrinaYay—Finally, full-body Rina cam unlocked!“好耶——终于解锁了稀有完整版小丽娜！”

SabrinaHehe, that's right! Today's a special full-body stream!嘿嘿，是哦！今天是限时放送的全身出镜！

SabrinaWho's holding the camera? Oh, that's—“谁在拿摄像设备？”啊，是——

CommanderA secret Doll technique that allows the camera to float around and film on its own...是人形的特殊技能，可以让摄像机漂浮、自动拍摄……

Sabrina...Pfft. Sorry everyone, but let me officially introduce the one who's making weird comments—today's special guest, the cameraman!……噗，给大家介绍一下，这个已读乱回的人是这次的特邀摄影师哦。

SabrinaMister cameraman, say hi to everyone~摄影师，给大家打个招呼吧~

(I wave my hand in front of the camera as a greeting.)（我伸出手在镜头前摆了摆，当作招呼。）

SabrinaHe's actually a friend of mine. Since we're out on a tour together, he offered to help with the filming. This room tour segment was actually his idea too~这位摄影师呢，是我的朋友，正好一起出来玩，所以想着帮忙拍摄一下，这次的roomtour环节也是摄影师的建议哦~

SabrinaYou guys like it~?大家喜欢吗~？

SabrinaLet's see... "We want more of this! It's fun to be able to see Rina's surroundings."我看看……“这样的环节希望多来一点，想看看小丽娜身边的环境”。

SabrinaOkay! Feedback received. We'll stream the international food festival tomorrow the same way. Please look forward to it!OK！建议收到，明天的美食节，我们也会以这样的方式直播的，大家可以期待一下哟。

SabrinaAlright, next up—it's time for our cooking segment.好啦，接下来，到我们的美食制作环节了。

(I follow Sabrina to the kitchen.)（我跟随着塞布丽娜来到了厨房。）

SabrinaOh, I forgot to mention. The cameraman will also be today's taste tester!啊，忘了说，摄影师也是今天的试菜人哦~

SabrinaAs for ingredients... Hmm, should we continue exploring the Nightmare series or Eldritch cuisine today...?现有的食材嘛，嗯……今天是继续之前的噩梦系列还是克系美食系列呢……

(She mutters some rather ominous-sounding words.)（塞布丽娜吐出了一些很不妙的词汇。）

CommanderRina, the cameraman's life matters too.小丽娜，摄影师的命也是命。

(Sabrina bursts out giggling and the chat immediately follows by spamming the phrase.)（塞布丽娜噗嗤一笑，弹幕也跟风刷起了这句话。）

SabrinaHehe, doesn't that mean I'm in command of your fate?嘿嘿，那我不是手握摄影师命运之人？

CommanderHence why I'm begging for your mercy.所以，还请小丽娜高抬贵手。

SabrinaHmm~ What do you all think?嗯~大家说怎么办好呢？

SabrinaGood, actually getting to see normal home dishes for once. "Ain't no way! Learning real recipes on Rina's stream? That camera guy deserves a raise."...“难得做一次正常家常菜也不错”“太难得了，在小丽娜的美食频道居然也能学到正常的菜品，摄影师上大分”……

SabrinaSince everyone's so enthusiastic, let's see what ingredients we have here... Chicken, bell peppers... Ah, I know a perfect dish for that—Tuscan Chicken Stew!既然大家的反响都这么热烈 ，那我来看看今天的食材哦……鸡肉、彩椒……有一道菜很合适——托斯卡纳炖鸡！

CommanderSounds delicious.听上去是不错的食物。

SabrinaI learned how to make this while being a kitchen assistant, so there's no problem at all.这道菜之前在帮厨的时候完整地学过，绝对没问题。

SabrinaAlright—let's begin!好了——让我们开始吧！

SabrinaWow, I think everyone liked it. There are so many comments!哇，反响很好诶，好多留言……

SabrinaThe idea of combining a room tour and a cooking stream was such a genius one, Commander!指挥官，房间全景游览和做菜结合的点子真不错呀！

(After the stream has ended, Sabrina sits down next to me while watching the terminal as I eat the Tuscan chicken stew she had made on stream.)（直播结束之后，塞布丽娜坐在我旁边，看着终端，而我则吃着塞布丽娜直播时做的托斯卡纳炖鸡。）

(The rich tomato aroma and the fresh scent of bell peppers make it irresistible to take one bite after another.)（浓郁的番茄和清爽的彩椒香气让人忍不住一口接着一口。）

SabrinaLook, Commander. There are tons of comments talking about you too.指挥官你看，这里还有评论对你很感兴趣呢。

(Sabrina holds the terminal up in front of me.)（塞布丽娜把终端举到我的眼前。）

SabrinaHere—"Rina has a cameraman now? They seem to have great chemistry together. Rina's twice as cute on camera now!"看这里——“小丽娜有摄影师啦？感觉很有默契呢，小丽娜在镜头前可爱加倍了~”

SabrinaHehe, I'll check the VOD later to see if I was really that cute~嘿嘿，我之后要回放一下视频，看看是不是真的很可爱~

CommanderI think it's because of the camera angle. Before, you could only film yourself from a fixed, frontal view. Having someone else hold the camera can easily capture the more lively side of you.可能是因为角度不同吧，之前塞布丽娜自己直播基本只拍正面，有人帮忙拍摄就能展现你的方方面面了。

SabrinaOh! A new comment! Let's see...哦！有新的评论了！我看看……

SabrinaThat cameraman's voice sounds nice. Is he a human or a Doll?“感觉摄影师的声音很好听，是人类吗？还是人形呀？”

SabrinaHe's a real talker too—picks up on all of Rina's jokes and banter perfectly!“说话也很有意思，小丽娜抛出的梗都能接住，吐槽太有趣了！”

SabrinaI want to see what the camera guy looks like!“想看看摄影师本人！”

(I choke on my food.)（我噎住了。）

CommanderAhem—咳、咳咳——

SabrinaCommander, are you okay!?指挥官，没事吧！？

CommanderI'm fine, just swallowed wrong. Viewers these days... They really know how to stir things up...没事没事，呛了一口，现在的观众还真会来事……

SabrinaLooks like you're really pretty popular, Commander. Want to show your face on stream?指挥官，你很受欢迎呢，要试试出镜吗？

CommanderI'll pass on that. It's too much trouble.出镜就不了吧，有点麻烦。

CommanderAnd "popular"? I'd say it's mostly through association with "Rina"—the viewers probably liked me because they like you.而且受欢迎什么的，感觉是沾了“小丽娜”的光，观众爱屋及乌了。

SabrinaThat's not true!才不是呢！

(Sabrina turns toward me, her knee brushing against mine, her gaze earnest.)（塞布丽娜转向我，膝盖轻轻抵在我的腿边，眼神认真。）

SabrinaFrom the initial idea to all the filming and interaction... If anything, I know for a fact that I owe all that I've achieved today to you, Commander.从一开始的提议，还有后面的拍摄互动……倒不如说，是指挥官为我带来了更多人气呢，我看得很清楚哦。

(Then, as if noticing something amusing, Sabrina smiles.)（像是看到了什么有趣的东西，塞布丽娜笑了一下。）

(She picks up a napkin, leans in, and dabs the corner of my mouth.)（她拿起一张纸巾，凑近我，按了按我的嘴角。）

SabrinaYou've got some sauce on you~有酱汁~

CommanderSabrina, you really do notice a lot of things.塞布丽娜的确看得很清楚。

SabrinaHehe, just like how you watch my streams, Commander, I'm always watching you too!嘿嘿，就像指挥官会看我的直播一样，我也有在时刻关注指挥官哦！

SabrinaWe're each other's audience.我们互相都是彼此的观众呢。

CommanderYeah, but this time around, it's not JUST that, right?嗯。不过，这次不仅是观众吧？

(I point to the terminal with the stream's VOD playing.)（我指了指回放着直播视频的终端。）

SabrinaThat's right! The Commander is also my special guest-cum-cameraman now.对哦！指挥官现在也是和我一起直播的特邀摄影师了。

SabrinaIn that case—for tomorrow's food stream, I'll be counting on you again, okay?那——明天的美食直播，就继续拜托指挥官啦！

CommanderOkay.好。

Dream Cafeteria 3 梦想中的餐厅3

(The number of visitors at the food festival is less than I expected, but then again, not having to squeeze through crowds or wait in long lines is actually pretty nice.)（美食节的观光客比我想象的少一些，但是不用人挤人和大排长队也蛮好的。）

SabrinaCiao~ Welcome to Sabrina 12's live stream! Today we're here at STU-09 to visit the "Tears of Time Food Festival"! Let's see what delicious delights they have to offer~嗨嗨~这里是塞布丽娜12的直播间，今天我们来到了STU-09参加这里的“时代的眼泪美食节”哦！让我们一起来看看能找到些什么好吃的吧~

(Sabrina waves at the camera and I follow with the camera in hand.)（塞布丽娜在镜头前挥了一下手，我持着终端跟上。）

SabrinaWoah, look at this!哇，快看这个！

(Sabrina stops by a stall serving all sorts of shiny, crystal-like fruits.)（塞布丽娜在一个摊位停了下来，摊位上的盘子里摆放的是看上去非常晶莹剔透的水果。）

SabrinaThese are called "tanghulu"~这个是叫“糖葫芦”~

SabrinaThe description here says... Oh, a quick note—the festival has many traditional snacks and foods from various countries and regions before WWIII, so most stalls have an info panel on the side like this.让我来看看这边的介绍……啊，特别说明一下，据说这次美食节展出了很多三战前各国各地区的传统小吃，所以大部分摊子前都会有这样一个介绍卡片。

(I follow Sabrina's gesture and aim the camera at the info panel.)（我顺着塞布丽娜的手势，给了介绍卡片一个镜头。）

SabrinaThis one seems to be a traditional snack from the East. Wild fruits are skewered, coated with maltose syrup, and then left to harden.这个貌似是从东方传来的一种民间小吃，用野果串成串后，裹上麦芽糖，等糖变硬之后就可以吃啦。

SabrinaFruits that are traditionally used include hawthorn, strawberries, grapes, blueberries, and oranges... Haha, quite a few that I've never even tasted before.以前常用的水果有山楂、草莓、葡萄、蓝莓、橘子……哈哈，好几种没有吃过的水果呢。

SabrinaBut now, due to resource shortages compounded by the soil and climate issues, the fruit used here is a new cultivar of pomegranate. It looks just like a normal one, but each of its seeds tastes like a different fruit~但是现在因为资源短缺和气候土壤问题，这里用来做糖葫芦的水果是近几年刚培育出的石榴仙，据说这是一种外表酷似石榴的水果，但是其中的石榴籽可能是不同水果口味的哦~

(I lean in to focus on the tanghulu, but suddenly the skewer is held up right in front of me—with a bright smile attached.)（我凑近了些，想要聚焦糖葫芦，但没想到糖葫芦突然伸到我的面前，还附赠了一个大大的笑容。）

SabrinaHere~ The hardworking cameraman should get the first bite!来~请勤劳的摄影师先吃！

CommanderYou're not secretly using me to test if it tastes weird, are you...?你不会是让我先试试有什么离奇的味道吧……

SabrinaHow could I?! You don't trust me?怎么会呢！摄影师不相信我！

CommanderFine, I trust you.好吧好吧。

(I bit into one of the fruits.)（我咬下一颗糖葫芦。）

CommanderM-Mmh...唔、唔唔……

SabrinaOh my... the cameraman's making a very strange face~哇……摄影师露出了很诡异的表情哦~

CommanderThis tastes like... durian.这个味道像是，榴莲。

SabrinaWoah! So you got a durian-flavored pomegranate!哇！居然开出榴莲口味的石榴仙！

SabrinaWell... I've actually never tasted a durian myself~呃……不过其实我也没有真的吃过榴莲呢~

CommanderI only tried it during a "flavor experience" before. The taste was so unique that it's practically etched into my brain...以前做味觉体验的时候有尝试过，因为味道很特殊所以记得比较牢……

SabrinaCan we get a detailed description of the durian's taste?!“想要摄影师再详细描述一下榴莲的味道！”

SabrinaLooks like everyone's su~per curious~ So, can we please get an answer, Mister cameraman?我们的观众都是好奇宝宝呢~那么拜托摄影师了。

CommanderIf I had to describe it... It's like nicely sautéed onions mixed in with some rotten eggs?硬要形容的话，有点像是挺香的炒洋葱混入了一些坏了的鸡蛋？

CommanderThe bottom line is: it's one of those love-it-or-hate-it things.属于喜欢的人会很喜欢，讨厌的人会很讨厌的。

SabrinaOh my! That description... now I'm curious too! Let me try a bite!唔哇这个形容……我也有点好奇了，让我也来吃一口！

SabrinaAh—Hmm.啊——唔。

(Sabrina bites the next fruit, right where I'd bitten.)（塞布丽娜就着我吃过的地方咬了下一个。）

SabrinaThis one's tomato-flavored. I know this taste.这个——是番茄味的，是我吃过的味道。

SabrinaNext one... banana.下一个……是香蕉。

SabrinaLooks like the durian-flavored ones are a rare find. Lucky you, Comman—I mean, cameraman!看来榴莲口味很稀有呢，指挥……摄影师，运气很好！

CommanderI guess you can compare it to getting an SSR in a gacha game?偏要形容的话，就像是在抽卡游戏中抽中SSR的感觉？

SabrinaHaha~ What kind of comparison is that?哈哈~这是什么形容啦！

(As we banter, more and more chat messages appear on the screen.)（就在我们聊得有来有回的时候，屏幕上也越来越多要求我出镜的弹幕。）

Show us the camera guy!“想看看摄影师！”

Stop hiding it, Rina! You two are so fun together!“小丽娜挖到的宝就别藏着掖着了，双人互动好有趣。”

With a voice like that, he must be handsome too! Face reveal please!“声音这么好听一定也长得很好看吧？好奇！”

(Sabrina has clearly taken notice of the messages too.)（显然塞布丽娜也注意到了这些评论。）

Sabrina...……

(Her smile stiffens. An expression I've never seen before spreads over her face—one of troubled thoughts.)（她的笑容似乎有点僵住，是我没有见到过的、有些为难的表情。）

SabrinaLooks like you're really pretty popular, Commander. Want to show your face on stream?指挥官，很受欢迎呢，要试试出镜吗？

CommanderI'll pass on that. It's too much trouble.出镜就不了吧，有点麻烦。

CommanderAnd "popular"? I'd say it's mostly through association with "Rina"—the viewers probably liked me because they like you.而且受欢迎什么的，感觉是沾了“小丽娜”的光，观众爱屋及乌了。

(She must be concerned about my feelings.)（塞布丽娜是在顾忌我的感受吧？）

CommanderSabrina.塞布丽娜。

(I call to her softly and she looks back at me.)（我轻轻唤了她一声，她回过神来看向我。）

CommanderI can be on camera if you want—we can use this thing.出镜也可以哦，我可以用这个。

(I show her the mask I bought at the entrance of the festival and gesture that it could be used to cover my face.)（我摇了摇在门口买的面具，示意我可以覆面出镜。）

Sabrina...Eh?……诶？

(Just as I'm about to put on the mask, suddenly, a firm hand holds mine in place.)（就在我要将面具戴在脸上的时候，突然一个向下的力道按住了我的手。）

(I look up, only to be met with Sabrina's flustered eyes.)（抬眼，是塞布丽娜有些慌乱的眼神。）

SabrinaWait, Commander!等一下，指挥官！

CommanderWhat's wrong, Sabrina?怎么了，塞布丽娜？

SabrinaI...我……

(She opens her mouth, pauses for a second, but nothing comes out.)（塞布丽娜张了张嘴，停顿了一两秒，却没说出什么话。）

(The live chat is still pouring in. I think I should remind her.)（直播中的弹幕还在不停发射，我想我该提醒一下塞布丽娜。）

CommanderSabrina, we're still live... and I'm the "cameraman".塞布丽娜，还在直播当中，而且，我是“摄影师”……

(Her grip tightens, but then she quickly lets go and hops back in front of the camera.)（塞布丽娜的手紧了紧，但是马上松开了，蹦蹦跳跳地回到镜头前。）

SabrinaSorry, everyone! But our cameraman won't be appearing today!不好意思哦，因为一些原因，摄影师不出镜哟！

SabrinaAnd we might have to end the stream a bit early today, but don't worry, we'll still record some videos and show you around the rest of the food festival. Stay tuned for the following uploads~ Ciao~而且今天，可能得提早结束直播了，但是不要担心，我们还是会拍一些视频，带大家逛完美食节的，敬请期待接下来的更新哦~拜拜~

(Sabrina wraps up the stream in one go.)（塞布丽娜一气呵成地结束了直播。）

(Though cheerful as usual, I can still feel a faint unease between us.)（虽然还像往常一样有元气，但我明显感受到有一丝异样的情绪在我们之间流动。）

CommanderSabri—塞……

SabrinaSorry! Commander!抱歉！指挥官！

(Before I can say anything, she bows at me deeply.)（还没等我开口，她倒是先给我鞠了一躬。）

SabrinaRight now... there's a lot of noise in my head. Even if you ask what's going on, I don't think I can give you a straight answer...我现在、心智杂音很大声，可能指挥官问我“怎么了”，我也给不出什么很好的答案……

(She stands back up, but her eyes are still avoidant.)（塞布丽娜直起身子，但眼睛还是没有看向我。）

SabrinaI'm really not sure what's wrong with me either...我也不是很清楚自己怎么了……

(Sabrina has always been so cheerful and easygoing, seeing her looking this conflicted is a rare sight indeed.)（塞布丽娜一直亲和又可爱，总是大大咧咧的，这种纠结的样子确实少见。）

(She must really be struggling with something.)（可能真的有很让她苦恼的事吧。）

CommanderIt's alright.没关系。

(I reach out and ruffle her hair.)（我抬起手揉了揉她的脑袋。）

CommanderIf you can't figure out what's wrong, don't bog down your mind with it. For now, let's just enjoy the festival to its fullest.想不清楚的事情就先别想了，先好好享受美食节吧。

(Sabrina feels the spot I've patted and returns me a big, bright smile.)（塞布丽娜用手碰了碰我揉过的地方，回给了我一个大大的笑容。）

SabrinaOkay!嗯！

Dream Cafeteria 4 梦想中的餐厅4

(The sound of knocking pulls me out of work. I rub my eyes and look at the time on the terminal.)（敲门的声音将我从工作中拔了出来，我揉了揉眼睛，看向终端上的时间。）

CommanderOne o'clock already...? Come in.已经一点了吗……请进。

(The door slides open and shut. Sabrina stands before me, holding a terminal in her arms.)（滑门开启又关上，塞布丽娜抱着一台终端站在了我眼前。）

SabrinaCommander, I finished editing the food festival video! I wanted to show you before uploading it~指挥官，之前逛美食节的视频我剪好了哟，发之前先给指挥官看看吧~

CommanderYou mean the footage we recorded after the livestream ended?是之后补拍的那几段吗？

SabrinaYep! I edited everything into a proper video.对，我把它们剪成完整的视频了。

(Sabrina sits down on the sofa beside me and places the terminal in front of me.)（塞布丽娜在我身旁的沙发上坐下，把终端摆在我面前。）

SabrinaAlright, I'll play it now.那么，我要播放咯。

(She hits the play button and the progress bar begins to move steadily.)（塞布丽娜按下了播放键，进度条匀速前进。）

(But as it goes on, I notice something strange.)（但看着看着，我却发现了不对劲的地方。）

CommanderThere's... almost no footage of you in there—it's all me?这里面……基本上没有你的镜头呀，反而都是我？

SabrinaYep. I edited together all the shots with you in it.对，我把指挥官的镜头剪成了一条片子。

SabrinaBecause you were the one filming me, helping me record, giving me ideas... So I wanted to show what the Commander looks like from my point of view.因为这次，指挥官一直在拍我，帮我记录，帮我出主意想点子……所以，我也想呈现我的视角之下的指挥官……

(Sabrina's attention remains on the terminal and not me.)（塞布丽娜的眼睛盯着终端，没有看我。）

(Compared to her usual lively and energetic self, she now possesses an uncommon grace and composure.)（比起平时活泼元气的样子，此时的她多了几分寻常没有的娴静。）

SabrinaThe way you walk, smile, talk... and the look when you get to taste something you like—I want to record all of it.指挥官走路的样子、笑起来的样子、说话的样子，还有……吃到喜欢的东西时的样子，我都想记录下来。

(As the video keeps playing, Sabrina leans her head gently against my shoulder.)（视频还在继续播放，塞布丽娜将头轻轻抵在我的肩头。）

(Through her hair strands, a faint, sweet scent drifts to me.)（我从她的发丝间，闻到了一股甜甜的香气。）

SabrinaCommander, about the thing that troubled me back then, I think I've figured it out.指挥官，之前那个不明白的问题，我好像想清楚了。

CommanderYou mean... the thing that made you stop the live stream?你是指……突然打断直播的事吗？

SabrinaYeah. Looking back, it was kind of inconsiderate. But I think I'd still act the same way even if it happened again.嗯……现在想想还蛮失礼的，但再来一次……我应该也会这么做吧。

SabrinaI WAS happy that the viewers liked you. But when it came time for you to really appear in the stream... I suddenly felt lonely.当时，我虽然觉得指挥官能被大家喜欢当然很好，但指挥官真的要出现在观众面前时，我突然感觉到有点寂寞……

(I tilt my head slightly and gently bump into hers.)（我歪了歪头，用自己的头碰了一下塞布丽娜的脑袋。）

CommanderSo you felt that your fans' attention was stolen by me? Which is why you felt lonely...是觉得粉丝的关注被我分走了吗？所以才感到寂寞……

SabrinaNo! I'm not that petty... It's just... I didn't want so many people to see you.才不是呢！我怎么会这么小气……我只是觉得不想让那么多人看到指挥官的样子……

SabrinaI didn't want to... share you with them.不想……分享指挥官……

(I notice her clenching her fist slightly on her lap.)（我看到塞布丽娜放在大腿上的手微微握了起来。）

SabrinaHaha, what am I even saying... The Commander belongs to everyone, after all...哈哈，我在说什么啊……指挥官一直都是大家的指挥官……

SabrinaAnd food always tastes more delicious when it's shared, right...? But if you were the food, I wouldn't want to share even a single bite!而且美食要分享才会更好吃嘛……但如果，指挥官是美食的话，我一口也不想分给别人！

(She hesitates for a moment before reaching out. Her fingers slipping over mine, locking together.)（塞布丽娜的手犹豫了一下，最终还是伸了过来，覆在我的手背上，扣入我的指尖。）

CommanderMe, as food? That's a bit of a stretch.我是美食什么的……这有点偷换概念了。

SabrinaIs it? Ah well, doesn't matter.... It's just that I've realized I don't want anyone to share the Commander, at least when we're together—definitely not!有吗？哎呀，管不了那么多了……我只是突然明白了，我不希望任何人分享指挥官，至少指挥官和我在一起的时候绝对不想！

CommanderSpeaking of... are you still planning to upload this video?说到这个……这个视频，你还要发布出去吗？

SabrinaOf course not!当然不啦！

SabrinaThis is MY footage of the Commander. I'm not sharing it with ANYONE. Besides, this video will serve as inspiration for my future restaurant; I can't just release something with this much value!这是我拍到的指挥官，不会分享给任何人。而且我还要通过这个视频找未来餐馆的灵感呢，可不能把这种具有核心竞争力的东西放出去！

(I look at the video again, still finding what she said hard to believe.)（我有点难以置信地又看了一眼视频。）

CommanderYou're watching me eat... to find inspiration?看我吃饭？怎么找灵感啊？

SabrinaWeren't you the one who told me this—"Let's start with what matters the most to you."指挥官之前不是和我说过吗——“可以尝试从某个对你来说最重要的点出发”。

SabrinaBefore this, the restaurant of my dreams was just a vague blur, as my idea was to open a place that could please everyone.之前，这家餐厅在我心智里很模糊，我感觉我应该开一家所有人都喜欢的餐馆。

SabrinaBut who exactly is "everyone"? My neural cloud couldn't parse that and I had nothing to build upon.但这些“所有人”指的到底是些什么样的人呢？心智解析不出答案，餐厅就没有具体形象。

SabrinaHowever... when I saw you enjoy food that you like, the image of that restaurant suddenly became clear.不过……当我看到指挥官吃到喜欢的东西时，那间餐厅的形象好像就变得清晰了起来。

(Sabrina clutches my arm gently—I can feel that she's controlling her strength.)（塞布丽娜抱了抱我的胳膊，能感受到她在控制自己的力度。）

(I turn to look, only to be met with her bright, shining eyes.)（我转头，看见的是她亮晶晶的双眸。）

SabrinaThe restaurant I want to open is one where the Commander I care the most about can happily enjoy!我想要开的餐馆，是让最重要的指挥官吃得开心的餐馆！

SabrinaI still need to collect data for the menu, the decor, and all, but I've finally nailed the goal: it'll be a Commander-themed restaurant!食谱、装潢之类的数据还需要收集，但目标就决定是这个了——指挥官的主题餐馆！

CommanderA me-themed restaurant?我的主题餐馆？

SabrinaEverything on the menu will be your favorite dishes!菜单上都是指挥官喜欢的菜！

CommanderWon't it become boring to cook for just me?只给我一个人做饭不会觉得无聊吗？

SabrinaEh? No, no, you're getting it wrong. It's a themed restaurant, not an exclusive one. It'll still be open to the public.欸？不是啦指挥官，主题餐馆和专属餐馆的概念不一样，主题餐馆还是面向大众的。

SabrinaBut, I do hope that you could be the most satisfied customer.不过，我希望最喜欢来这家餐厅的人会是指挥官。

SabrinaTo achieve that goal, I'll need your help from now on~为了达到这个效果，接下来还请指挥官多多指教啦~

CommanderHow so?怎么？

(Sabrina stands up, picks up the terminal, and flashes me a mischievous smile.)（塞布丽娜起身拿起终端，对我绽开了一个有些调皮的笑容。）

SabrinaFrom now on, I'll be paying EXTRA close attention to everything you do.从今往后，我会更加注意指挥官的一举一动的。

SabrinaBrace yourself, Commander!指挥官，请做好觉悟哦！

Covenant 铭契

SabrinaFood can be shared, but the Commander cannot.美食可以分享，但指挥官却不行。

SabrinaCan you be mine and mine alone, Commander? I'll make you delicious food every single day! Through all four seasons, every meal of every day, with every dish filled with all my heart and love. You'll definitely like every mouthful of it!指挥官，可以只属于我一个人吗？我会每天给你做好吃的哦！一年四季，一日三餐……每一道料理都一定会注入我全部的心意与爱，指挥官一定会喜欢的！

Delicious Wish 美味心愿

SabrinaDon't open your eyes yet, Commander! Here, hold my hand. Yes, just like that, walk forward slowly...指挥官不要睁眼哦！来，牵着我的手，对，就这样慢慢往前走……

SabrinaGood! You can stop now.好！可以停下了。

CommanderWhat's with the mystery?什么啊，这么神秘。

SabrinaOkay, you may open your eyes now!好啦，指挥官可以睁眼啦！

SabrinaTa-da~ Behold! My latest creation—the Elmo Fondant Cake!锵锵~来看看我的最新力作——艾莫号翻糖蛋糕~

CommanderA cake modeled after the Elmo... You must've spent a lot of time on this, Sabrina. No wonder you kept slipping out of the MCV lately...艾莫号外观的蛋糕……塞布丽娜一定花了不少时间吧？怪不得你最近一直跑到基地车外面……

SabrinaHehe, I was enjoying the process of making it!嘿嘿，制作的过程也是一种享受啦。

SabrinaLook~ There's a figurine of you and me too!看~这里还有一个指挥官和我的小人！

CommanderLooks very authentic... though cutting the Elmo apart does feel a little wrong.好逼真……虽然把艾莫号切开有点怪。

SabrinaWhen the day comes that the Elmo's no longer around, I'm sure we would've settled down somewhere. Who knows, maybe we'll really open a restaurant.艾莫号没有了的那一天，我和指挥官一定会在某处安家吧，说不定还真的会有一间餐厅~

CommanderWhat if we stay on the Elmo forever?那如果我们一直在艾莫号上呢？

SabrinaThen we'll open the finest mobile restaurant in the contamination zones!开个污染区首屈一指的移动餐厅也不错！

SabrinaThat way, I can even earn some extra income for you.还可以给指挥官带来额外收入。

CommanderGiven the contamination zones' circumstances, I'm not sure if that'll be extra income or extra debt...以污染区的情况来看，就不知道是额外收入还是额外负债了……

SabrinaCommander, you've got to believe in my culinary skill!指挥官要相信我的实力嘛！

SabrinaAlright, let's cut it apart and have a taste~好了，快切开来吃吃看吧~

CommanderHonestly, it still feels a little wrong to eat it.不过你还别说……真有点舍不得吃。

SabrinaEh? But food is meant to be eaten, y'know!诶？食物制作出来就是为了被吃掉的嘛！

SabrinaIf it ends up going to waste because you didn't want to, the food will be sad, you know. Besides, with me around, you can always have more whenever you want!如果因为舍不得而不吃的话，食物会伤心的哦。而且，有我在，指挥官什么时候都可以吃到的！

SabrinaMore than creating delicious food, what I really want is to see your happy, satisfied expression~ That's what's keeping me motivated in my studies for the "Commander-themed restaurant"!比起精美的食物，我更想看到指挥官因我而开心享受的样子~这是我继续研究“指挥官主题餐厅”的动力哦！

SabrinaI see. Well, if you can't bring yourself to do it, then just let me cut it!懂了，指挥官舍不得的话，就由我来切吧！

SabrinaThree, two—!一、二！

CommanderWait! That's the engine room!等等！那是动力室的位置！

Section 1 第一节

(It is noon, and Sabrina is in the streets of Satellite City CHE-02.)（中午，塞布丽娜来到CHE-02卫星城的街道上。）

(Most of the shops are still preparing to open for business hours. Pedestrians hurry past in groups of twos and threes, while trucks and lorries form long lines on the road, blaring their horns.)（沿街的店铺大多还在进行营业准备，街上三三两两的行人行色匆匆；车道上，货车正在大排长龙，喇叭声此起彼伏。）

(Sabrina is peering down, her attention fixed on the small communicator in her hand.)（塞布丽娜正低着头，专注于手上的小小通讯终端。）

SabrinaPhew... Delivery for Caldo completed successfully...呼——“卡尔多”的进货任务，顺利完成——

SabrinaThere's still quite a lot of time before the Intercontinental Railway train leaves. Feels kinda a waste to leave just like this.距离洲际列车的发车时间还早，就这么回去，感觉有点浪费欸。

SabrinaMaybe I should... have some fun while I'm here? It's not every day that I get some free time, this is a great opportunity to make one of those foodie vlogs that are all the rage these days!要不……在这里玩一会？ 难得时间这么充裕，做一期最近很流行的探店视频好了！

(Having happily reached a decision, Sabrina starts typing rapidly on her terminal screen.)（愉快地做出了决定，塞布丽娜的手指快速地敲击起屏幕。）

SabrinaLet me ask my amazing followers what places are worth checking out in CHE-02.问问万能的观众，CHE-02都有什么好吃的。

(Her communicator chirps continuously as the replies keep coming in. Comment after comment with tantalizing pictures of delicious food flash past the screen as Sabrina scrolls rapidly.)（收到评论的回复接连响起。随着塞布丽娜的手指滑动，一条条附带诱人美食图片的评论从屏幕上快速闪过。）

SabrinaDolma, pan-seared duck breast, fried fishcake... These all look very tasty. I'd love to try them all, but I don't think I have enough time.多尔玛、煎鸭胸肉、炸鱼派……看起来都好可口。 要不是时间上来不及，真想都尝尝。

SabrinaHm?嗯？

(One particular comment catches Sabrina's attention. The photo shows a cup of coffee with latte art in the shape of a heart.)（一条评论吸引了塞布丽娜的注意，配图是一张上面装饰着大大爱心的咖啡饮料。）

SabrinaI know a place! Zucchero Café! Their staff members are suuuper cute!“我知道一家！‘方糖咖啡馆’，他家的店员超——级可爱！”

SabrinaThere's even a type of coffee that is made by their resident idol! It's just the perfect amount of sweetness. Their coffee is always good, you won't be disappointed! Highly recommended!“他们店里有款咖啡还是驻店偶像亲自做的哦！甜度恰到好处，不管什么时候去，那里的咖啡都一如既往的好喝，绝不会令人失望，超级推荐！”

(Sabrina suddenly feels very excited.)（塞布丽娜的表情忽然变得非常兴奋。）

SabrinaThis idol... sounds really talented! I didn't expect to find such a gem in CHE-02!看起来……这个偶像一定是个厉害的厨师！没想到来CHE-02还有这种收获！

SabrinaLet me get the address and see what she's all about.问问地址吧，要赶快去找她讨教手艺。

(Following the address she's been given, Sabrina arrives at the café known as Zucchero.)（根据得到的地址，塞布丽娜抵达了名为“方糖”的咖啡馆。）

(She studies the shopfront of this café that comes highly recommended.)（站在门口，她仔细打量起这间被评论盛赞的店。）

SabrinaThis looks kinda ordinary compared to other famous and fancy coffee places.和那些有名的高级咖啡厅比起来，看着好像有一点普通。

SabrinaBut as they say, never judge a book by its cover! I'll have to go in and have a proper look.不过有一句话不是说，高手都藏身在小巷里嘛！ 还是要进去看看才行。

SabrinaHm... I hope their chairs are sturdy enough? My frame is packed pretty full after the latest restock. If I'm not careful...唔……不过他们餐厅的桌椅承重应该还好吧？ 刚进完货，素体里装的东西有点多，要是不小心的话……

(Sabrina walks up to the café hesitantly.)（塞布丽娜犹豫着接近咖啡馆。）

(She pushes open the door and is greeted by a petite Doll decked out in exquisite accessories.)（推开咖啡馆的门，前来迎接的是一位身材娇小的、身上佩戴着许多精致小饰品的人形。）

SharkryWelcome! Sharkry, the resident idol here at Zucchero Café, at your service! ♥ Is it just a table for one?欢迎光临，方糖咖啡馆的驻店偶像夏克里，亲自为您服务哦♥ 请问客人是一位吗？

SabrinaOh, it's you! You're the idol here at the café?啊，就是你！ 你就是店里的偶像？

SharkryYes, indeed~ Heheh, are you here specially for Sharkry?是的哦～ 嘻嘻，是听说过夏克里的名字特意前来的吗？

SabrinaYeah! I just didn't expect you to be a Doll as well... I hear you make a special kind of coffee—I'd like to try it!是的！只是没想到居然也是人形—— 我听说这里有一款你特制的咖啡，我想尝尝看！

SabrinaAnd if you don't mind, we could have a chat!可以的话，我还想和你好好交流一下！

SharkryCome this way please~客人来这里坐～

(Sharkry leads Sabrina to a quiet table.)（夏克里将塞布丽娜引到了一个安静的位置上。）

SabrinaIs this chair... sturdy?这个椅子……还坚固吧？

SharkryHuh? Sturdy... Oh! Sharkry understands. Are you not pleased with this spot?啊？坚固——哦！夏克里知道了。 这个位置，客人是不喜欢吗？

SabrinaHuh? No... that's not it! I...I like it, ha... haha...欸？没有……没什么！ 我……我很喜欢，哈……哈哈……

(Sharkry gives Sabrina a confused look, but she quickly switches back to full service mode and hands Sabrina the menu.)（夏克里狐疑地看了一眼塞布丽娜，然后迅速切换回接待状态，将菜单递给塞布丽娜。）

SharkryYou'll find all our offerings on the menu. Sharkry can actually make many different types of coffee, which would you like to try? ♥菜单上就是店里所有的菜品啦，夏克里有很多特制咖啡哦，客人想要尝试的是哪一款呢♥

SabrinaHm...嗯嗯……

(Sabrina looks through the menu full of enticing items for what she is after and completely ignores Sharkry's question.)（塞布丽娜在琳琅满目的菜单上埋头寻找着目标，并没有回应夏克里的问题。）

(Sharkry quirks an eyebrow as she waits patiently.)（夏克里不动声色地微微挑了下眉毛，耐下性子站在一旁等待。）

(Sabrina can't find the item mentioned in her comment section even after reading through the menu. She looks up at Sharkry and traces a heart in the air with her fingers.)（看了一会，塞布丽娜没有找到与观众的评论中一致的菜品，她抬起头对夏克里比划出了一个爱心的形状。）

SabrinaI want... the kind with a super big heart.我想要……就是上面有一个超级大爱心的那款咖啡。

SharkryBig heart...? Oh... Sharkry understands! You must've seen Sharkry's performance somewhere and come to support Sharkry! ♥大爱心？啊……夏克里知道了！ 客人是在哪里看到了夏克里的演出，特意过来支持夏克里的对吧♥

SharkryThat coffee with the heart was a special gift that Sharkry served for a while to thank customers for attending a promotional event here at the café.那个爱心，是夏克里在某段时间，为了答谢来店参加促销活动的客人们，特意制作的哦。

SharkryThe coffee itself would be this—"Sharkry's Limited-Edition Shine on Stage Sweet Latte".咖啡本身的话，就是这款啦——“夏克里甜蜜限定舞台闪耀拿铁”。

SabrinaWow, is that the one in the picture? It's so pretty!哇，就是图片上这个？这个好好看啊！

(Sharkry perks up at Sabrina's compliment. She looks this way and that with exaggerated furtiveness, then leans in to whisper into Sabrina's ear.)（听到塞布丽娜的夸奖，夏克里再次积极起来。她故作警惕地左右看看，然后俯身凑近塞布丽娜，压低了声音。）

SharkrySeeing that this is your first visit at the café and you are clearly a big fan of Sharkry's, Sharkry is going to make one just for you today. Don't tell anybody! ♥看在客人您是第一次来，又这么喜爱夏克里的份上，今天夏克里会为您特意制作一份，不要告诉别人哦♥

SabrinaThat's wonderful! Thank you!那太好了！谢谢你！

SharkryHeheh! ♥ Please keep supporting Sharkry from now on.嘻嘻♥以后还要继续支持夏克里哦。

SharkryAnd know that there will be a bit of a wait. Since Sharkry has to really put her heart into it, it will take some time to make the coffee.请您在这边稍稍等一小会，因为需要把夏克里的真心一起包裹进去，饮料的制作会有一点点耗时呢。

(Sharkry skips all the way to the coffee bar. Sabrina flips through the menu in bemusement.)（夏克里蹦蹦跳跳地跑向了咖啡吧台。塞布丽娜困惑地翻看着手里的菜单。）

SabrinaPut her heart into it? Is that some kind of new brewing technique?——包裹真心？那是什么新的烹饪技巧吗？

(After a while.)（一段时间之后。）

SharkryMiss, sorry to have kept you waiting. Here's your Sharkry's Limited-Edition Shine on Stage Sweet Latte. ♥客人，让您久等了，这是您点的“夏克里甜蜜限定舞台闪耀拿铁”♥

SharkrySharkry had so much love to pour into it, she accidentally took a bit too much time~ ♥ Here is a complimentary cookie. ♥因为要倾注的爱意实在太多，不小心花费了太多的时间呢♥ 附赠您一份饼干哦♥

SabrinaWow! Thank you!哇！多谢款待。

SabrinaThis coffee... is embellished with mint and lots of petals. This heart... is it poured with whipped cream mixed with food coloring?这是……层层叠叠的薄荷叶上点缀了许多花瓣，旁边的爱心……是用调色的淡奶油拉出来的吧？

SabrinaVery cute!好可爱！

SharkryYour smile is motivation for Sharkry! Please give it a try~ ♥您的笑容就是夏克里的动力呢，请品尝看看吧♥

SabrinaAlright!好！

(Sabrina first sniffs the coffee, the she takes a small sip through the layer of milk foam in the cup.)（塞布丽娜先是仔细嗅嗅味道，随后就着表层的奶盖浅浅地品尝了一口。）

SabrinaHuh?唔？

SharkryWhat do you think? ♥客人觉得怎么样呀♥

SabrinaUh... It's too sweet. There too much flavored syrup in there.呃……味道过于甜腻，风味糖浆的比例超过了正常范围。

SharkryHuh?欸？

SabrinaYou used a very common type of coffee beans on the market. Is the excessive amount of syrup an attempt to compensate for the blandness of the beans?咖啡豆选择了市面上的常见类型，过量的糖浆是为了给普通的口味提供记忆点吗？

SabrinaBut... the mint makes the taste buds more sensitive, so this sweetness stands out too much, you know?但是……少量的薄荷叶会让味蕾更加敏感，这只会让甜味显得更突兀哦？

SabrinaThe floral flavor from the decorative petals is also not a good match for the coffee.装饰用的花瓣因为草本味明显，和咖啡也没有很好地融合起来。

SharkryY-you think so?有、有吗？

SabrinaYeah, it's pretty obvious, no?嗯，我觉得还挺明显的？

SabrinaMaybe try toning down the sweetness and unifying the flavors of the ingredients next time?下次要不要试着降低一些甜度，把配料的味道也统一一下？

SabrinaNow let me try this cookie...这个小饼干，我尝尝……

Sharkry...……

SharkryThank you for your suggestions. Sharkry will bear them in mind~ ♥谢谢客人的建议，夏克里会好好记得呢♥

SharkryBut Sharkry has other business to attend to and can't stay and chat with you any longer. I'll be going then. If you need anything... um, just ask for my colleague.但是夏克里还有事要忙，不能一直陪您聊天，先走啦，有事您随时——嗯，喊我的同事就好了。

SabrinaBut I still haven't tried the—可是，小饼干我还没——

(Ignoring Sabrina, Sharkry turns and stalks off to the bar.)（不再理会塞布丽娜，夏克里背过身，往吧台走去。）

SharkryWhat the hell is that Doll's problem?!什么嘛，那个人形怎么回事呀！

CentaureissiWhat happened?发生什么事情了吗？

SharkryI thought she was here for me, but no! She started nitpicking about my special latte and even lectured me on how to make coffee... She has absolutely no manners! Humph!还以为是专门为我过来的，结果根本不是，还对着我的特制拿铁挑三拣四，甚至想要教我怎么调咖啡……没品味，哼！

SharkryManager, get Centaureissi to serve that table! I can't do it!店长，那一桌你让桑朵莱希去接待吧，我伺候不了啦！

(Sharkry buries her head in her arms huffily on the bar counter and sulks in silence.)（夏克里赌气地趴到吧台上，把脸埋在手臂间，不再说话。）

CentaureissiManager, Miss Sharkry just referred to herself in first person. She seems genuinely upset. Should I head over and ask what happened?店长，夏克里小姐都用“我”来自称了，看来是真的很生气。 需要我过去问问发生了什么吗？

SpringfieldLet me do it. Try to soothe Sharkry, and also keep an eye on the other customers.还是我去吧，桑朵莱希你劝劝夏克里，顺便留意一下营业区的其他客人。

SpringfieldHuh? Isn't that...?欸？那是……？

(Springfield is just about to go over to the table with a cupcake to resolve the conflict when she freezes in her tracks. Following her surprised gaze, Centaureissi also does a double take.（端着杯子蛋糕准备去调解矛盾的春田突然停下了脚步，顺着她惊讶的视线看过去，桑朵莱希也顿住了。）

CentaureissiManager, I believe that's... Miss SPAS-12?店长，那位似乎……是SPAS-12小姐？

SpringfieldThen should we head over together and say hello, Centaureissi?那么，桑朵莱希，我们一起去打个招呼吧？

CentaureissiMm.嗯。

(Springfield and Centaureissi walk over to Sabrina. Sharkry raises her head slightly to take a peek.)（春田和桑朵莱希向塞布丽娜走去，夏克里悄悄抬起脑袋。）

SharkrySPAS-12... Who's that?SPAS-12 ……谁啊？

Section 2 第二节

SabrinaHm... this cookie... tastes... kinda meh...嗯……这个小饼干……味道……马马虎虎……

SabrinaBut it does look pretty cute~不过这个造型，还蛮可爱的～

SpringfieldSPAS-12, it's been a long time.SPAS-12，好久不见。

(Sabrina's head snaps up from studying the cookie when she hears the familiar voice.)（听到熟悉的声音，塞布丽娜停下了端详小饼干的动作，抬起了头。）

(At the sight of Springfield and Centaureissi, she slams her hands on the table and jumps to her feet with a "whoosh". The table wobbles and produces a screech as it scraps against the floor.)（看到是春田和桑朵莱希，塞布丽娜激动地双手撑住桌面，“唰”地一下站了起来，桌面晃了晃，发出和地板摩擦的声音。）

SabrinaSpringfield? And Gr G36! What are you doing here?春田？还有G36！你们怎么会在这里？

SpringfieldHaha, have you forgotten? I told you back when I left Griffin that I was planning to open a café. This is my café.呵呵，你忘了吗？离开格里芬的时候我还告诉过你，我打算开一家咖啡店，这里就是我的咖啡店了。

SabrinaYour café? Zucchero?你的咖啡店？方糖？

(Sabrina looks around in disbelief. Then she spots a tiny crack at the corner of the table.)（塞布丽娜难以置信地环顾全场，顺带看到了桌角一条小裂缝。）

SabrinaS... sorry about that! I'll pay for the damage on the table!抱……抱歉！桌子的损失我会赔偿的！

SpringfieldIt's alright. These things happen quite frequently when you run a restaurant.没关系啦，这是开店常有的事。

SabrinaHm... Actually, I think I've spent pretty much most of my salary this month on food...唔……这个月的薪水好像确实吃得差不多了……

SabrinaSo... I'm sorry!那就……对不起！

(Sabrina bows deeply in apology, then she straightens up and grins happily.)（塞布丽娜鞠了一个标准的躬表示歉意，不一会她抬起头，露出开朗的笑容。）

SabrinaStill... Congratulations, Springfield! You're amazing! You realized your dream so quickly!不过……恭喜你春田！春田真的好厉害，这么快就达成了自己的愿望！

SabrinaWhat about you, Gr G36? How did you end up here? Do you also have a passion in being a barista?G36呢？你为什么也在这？难道你的兴趣也是做咖啡吗？

CentaureissiNo, I'm merely under the Manager's employment, working as a server. A pleasure to see you again, Miss SPAS-12.不是的，我只是作为服务员被店长雇佣。很高兴能再次见到您，SPAS-12小姐。

SabrinaOh gosh, you're still as proper as ever, but now you know how to smile! Nice!哎呀，G36怎么还是这么客气，不过，你会微笑了呢，不错不错！

CentaureissiDoes my smile cause for celebration?我微笑，是值得让您高兴的事吗？

SabrinaHeheh, of course! You used be so cold and expressionless. Hm... just like a robot!嘿嘿，当然高兴啦，以前G36总是板着脸一副冷冰冰的样子，嗯……跟个机器人一样！

CentaureissiBut... I am a Doll to begin with.但是……我本身就是人形。

SabrinaHahaha, I see you haven't changed that much.哈哈哈，这个回答方式，也还是一点没变。

SabrinaIn any case, I didn't expect to run into you here in CHE-02! I... I'm over the moon!反正，没想到来CHE-02能见到你们，我……我太高兴啦！

(Sharkry watches the three Dolls chatting away happily and can't help but feel disgruntled.)（几人聊得火热，吧台边的夏克里悄悄看着几人，有些不满。）

SharkryWould you look at that... Not only did they not try to make me feel better, they're even chatting away with her? Is this SPAS-12 old friends with Manager and Centaureissi?什么嘛……不来哄我，还跟她聊上了？ 那个SPAS-12跟店长还有桑朵莱希很熟吗？

SharkrySheesh, they're both so nice, so why do they know so many annoying people...?真是的，店长和桑朵莱希人这么好，怎么偏偏认识这么多讨厌鬼……

(The bell chimes at the café entrance as two regular customers walk in through the door. Sharkry immediately snaps out of her self-pity and walks up to greet them.)（从咖啡馆的门口传来铃响，两位常客进到店里。夏克里赶紧让自己回归到最佳状态，迎了过去。）

SharkryWelcome! Sharkry, the resident idol here at Zucchero Café, at your service! ♥ Coming together again today? You are such good friends!欢迎光临，方糖咖啡馆的驻店偶像夏克里，亲自为您服务哦♥ 今天也是一起来的，两位关系真好呢！

SharkryPlease come with Sharkry. ♥ What can I get you? The usual? Or would you like to try something new?请跟夏克里过来吧♥今天也和平时点一样的菜品吗？还是说想换换口味呢？

(Sharkry leads the two customers to their usual table with great familiarity. Springfield is relieved to see her go back to being her cheerful self.)（夏克里熟稔地将两位客人引向他们常坐的位置。看到她恢复状态，春田也放下心来。）

SpringfieldCome to think of it, I hear you're working as a chef in Satellite City MEL-07. What brings you to CHE-02 today?说起来，我听说SPAS-12应该是在MEL-07卫星城做厨师，怎么今天有空来CHE-02。

SabrinaHeheh, you've really got your ear to the ground, Springfield. But I'm actually here because of work. I'm not slacking off, I swear!嘿嘿，什么都瞒不过春田。不过我今天是因为工作才来CHE-02的啦，才不是在摸鱼哦！

SabrinaOh, and I've changed my name to Sabrina!啊对还有，我已经改名了，现在叫塞布丽娜哦！

SpringfieldOkay, Sabrina. What's it like working as a chef? Is it working out for you?好，塞布丽娜。 厨师的工作怎么样了，还顺利吗？

SabrinaHm... My work is... fine?嗯……工作嘛……还算马马虎虎？

SabrinaI'm more like a prep cook at a restaurant, and I also travel and study different cuisines to brush up on my culinary skills on the side.我现在一边在一家餐厅当帮厨，一边四处做美食调研，以提升厨艺。

SabrinaI came to Zucchero Café for research.来方糖咖啡馆也是为了做美食调研哦。

SabrinaOh right, I have an account on the official forum of MEL-07. I often upload food vlogs and post about what I've learned in my culinary research.对了，MEL-07有个官方论坛，在那上面，我还有一个账号，经常会在上面上传一些美食视频，也包括美食调研的结果啦。

SabrinaMy ultimate goal is to become a proper chef.至于之后的目标嘛，当然是成为一名独当一面的主厨。

SpringfieldOh my.哎呀。

SpringfieldI'm so relieved to hear that.听到你这么说，我就放心了。

SabrinaHuh? Springfield... Were you worried about me or something?啊？春田你……对我有什么不放心的吗？

SpringfieldWell, you did decide to leave Griffin because of what I said... But I wasn't sure if you made that decision on an impulsive whim.哎呀，说起来，塞布丽娜是因为我说的那些话才决定离开格里芬的嘛…… 但我不确定，那会不会只是你的一时冲动。

SpringfieldAfter all, you have always been quite impetuous, but now that I see you have indeed been working hard toward your goal of becoming a chef, I know that I had no reason to worry.毕竟以前塞布丽娜也总是风风火火的，但是看到现在的塞布丽娜确实在向着成为厨师不断努力，我就知道是我想多了。

SpringfieldI'm sure the Commander will also be very glad to know that you are actively planning for your own future.如果指挥官知道塞布丽娜学会为自己规划未来了的话，肯定也会很高兴的。

SabrinaHm... you're right, I did used to be pretty rash and short-sighted. It must have been really worrying.唔……以前是我太容易想一出是一出，让你们操心了呢。

SabrinaBut I'm not like that anymore!不过现在不会啦！

SpringfieldYes, I'm sure you will become an excellent chef in no time, Sabrina.嗯，相信用不了多久，塞布丽娜就能成为优秀的厨师。

SabrinaHeh... heheh... Despite all the bravado...嘿……嘿嘿，虽然前面说了很多自大的话。

SabrinaI actually still have a ways to go before I can become even a half-decent chef...但是其实，现在我离一名合格的厨师还差得很远啦……

SpringfieldI'm very happy to lend an ear if you need one.不介意的话，我可以当一个听众。

SabrinaHm... It's not like anything happened.嗯……也没有发生什么事情。

SabrinaIt's just... Look, Springfield. We Dolls... can only cook by following preloaded recipes and instructions, right...?只是……春田你看，我们人形……不是只能按照程序预先录入的菜谱来进行烹饪嘛……

SabrinaWithout any recipe data, all I can make... is a mess.没有菜谱数据的话，那就……只能做出一些乱七八糟的东西。

SabrinaI can never become a real chef like this...这样的话，是没有办法成为真正的厨师的……

(Sabrina looks a bit dismayed, but she soon collects herself and regains her determination.)（塞布丽娜有些沮丧，但她很快振作了起来，神色坚定。）

SabrinaA real chef should be able to make use of their wealth of knowledge and imagination to create dishes full of artistry and emotion.真正的厨师，应该能通过知识积累以及联想，做出充满创造力、充满情感的美味菜品才对。

SabrinaOnly by doing that will people acknowledge me as a cook and like my cooking!只有做到这样，大家才会认可、喜欢我做的菜！

SabrinaTo achieve this goal, I have been trying everything I can to learn. Unfortunately... I haven't had much success so far.为了达成这个目标，我在进行各种各样的学习来寻找方法啦，可惜……到目前为止，还没有什么头绪。

(A few customers' enthusiastic compliments draw the attention of the conversing Dolls.)（几位客人的高声赞叹吸引了正在聊天的人形们。）

CustomerAaaah, Sharkry's special beverage is as intoxicating as ever.啊啊啊，夏克里的特饮还是这么令人陶醉。

CustomerI feel awful if I don't come and get my fix every few days!几天不来喝一口就全身难受呀！

SabrinaIs Sharkry the server from before? That reminds me, I'm not done talking to her!夏克里，是刚才那位店员小姐吗？ 这么一说，我还有话没跟她说完呢！

SpringfieldOh sorry, introductions are in order. Sharkry is our resident idol and server here at the café, and Gr G36, who you already know, now goes by Centaureissi.抱歉，忘记给你介绍了。 夏克里是我们咖啡馆的驻店偶像兼服务员，G36你应该认识了——她现在改名叫桑朵莱希了哦。

SpringfieldSharkry is quite a vivacious one and can be a bit tactless. Please don't be angry with her.夏克里她的性格比较活泼，说话可能不太注意，你别生她气了。

SabrinaAngry? Why would I be angry with her?生气？生什么气呀？

(Sabrina explains what just happened to Springfield and Centaureissi.)（塞布丽娜向春田以及桑朵莱希解释了刚才发生的事。）

CentaureissiLooks like there's been a misunderstanding with Miss Sharkry. Miss Sabrina is merely hoping to discuss culinary techniques with her. She most likely thought you were here to make trouble.看来夏克里小姐误会了，塞布丽娜小姐只是希望能跟她交流厨艺。 她应该以为您是故意来找麻烦的。

SabrinaI see. Then I'll go and apologize in a bit!这样哦，那我一会去和她也道个歉吧！

SabrinaBy the way, those two customers just ordered Sharkry's Shine on Stage Latte, didn't they?对了，刚才那两位客人，应该点了“夏克里舞台闪耀拿铁”吧？

SabrinaI ordered one myself, and while I wouldn't say it tastes bad...之前我也点了一杯，虽然不能说味道不好……

SabrinaAccording to my research findings, it isn't exactly "delicious" either, so why do the customers like it so much?但是根据我的调研经验，“闪耀拿铁”还称不上是“美味”，为什么那两位客人会这么喜欢它呢？

SpringfieldHehe.呵呵。

SpringfieldDo you think something must be delicious for someone to like it?塞布丽娜觉得——喜欢，等于美味吗？

SabrinaOf course! Why would anyone like something that's not delicious?那当然呀！不美味的菜品，怎么有人会喜欢呢？

SpringfieldI see.原来是这样。

SabrinaWhat?怎么了吗？

SpringfieldHm—嗯——

SpringfieldI have a suggestion, Sabrina. Why don't you have a cook-off against Sharkry?我有一个提议，塞布丽娜，你要不要和夏克里来一场厨艺对决？

SabrinaA cook-off?厨艺对决？

SpringfieldThat's right, a contest to see whose cooking is more well-received.没错，比比看你和夏克里谁制作的菜品更受人喜欢。

SabrinaWell, I can never turn down a challenge! I'm all for it! My cooking skills may not compare to a human's, but I won't lose against a Doll!听到对决我就不困了！放马过来吧！ 虽然我的厨艺比起人类还有不小的差距，但是对手是人形的话，我可是不会输的！

SpringfieldWhat do you say, Sharkry? Would you like to give this a try?夏克里，怎么样？要不要比试一下？

(Springfield suddenly turns to look at Sharkry, who has been eavesdropping on the conversation while preparing dishes at the bar. She jumps in surprise.)（春田忽然转过头，看向在吧台一边制作菜品一边偷听的夏克里，夏克里吓了一跳。）

Sharkry—Humph! Sure, why not? Lady Sharkry will show this arrogant jerk what's what!——哼，比就比！让这个自大狂妄的讨厌鬼知道夏克里大人的厉害！

SpringfieldThen we'll let our "chefs" make some preparations, and the cook-off will begin in ten minutes.那么两位“大厨”就准备一下，10分钟后，开始比试。

Section 3 第三节

(In the back kitchen away from the dining area...)（在稍微远离用餐区的后厨中——）

SabrinaI haven't been in a contest in a while, I can't wait!好久没有比试，我已经迫不及待了！

SabrinaSpringfield! What about the theme? What will the theme be for this cook-off~?春田春田！规则呢？比试的规则要怎么办呀～

SpringfieldHold on, let me think.别着急，让我想想。

SpringfieldCome to think of it, it's almost Halloween. Then why don't the two of you create a Halloween-themed dessert for our café?说起来马上就是“万圣节”了，正好以万圣节为主题，让两位给我们咖啡馆开发一份万圣节主题甜品怎么样？

CentaureissiAnd what about the adjudication? I don't think... we should be the adjudicators.评审怎么办？我和店长……我认为不能成为裁判。

SpringfieldHm... Since the cook-off is to see whose cooking is "more well-received", let's have our customers be the judge of that.唔……既然是比试的标准是“受人喜欢”，那评审就交给客人们吧。

SpringfieldThat would be more fair and appropriate.这样不仅公平，而且更符合“受人喜欢”的标准。

CentaureissiManager, won't that cause unnecessary inconvenience for the customers?店长，这恐怕会给客人们带来不必要的麻烦。

SpringfieldDon't worry, both Dolls are excellent cooks. I'm sure they will bring our customers some very pleasant surprises.放心，两位都是十分优秀的厨师，一定会给客人们带来意料之外的惊喜。

Centaureissi...You're right, Miss Sharkry's beverages have always been very popular, while Miss Sabrina is a professional cook.……也对，夏克里小姐的饮品一向很受客人的欢迎，而塞布丽娜小姐也是专业的厨师。

CentaureissiAlright, I'll defer to your judgment.好，我相信店长的判断。

SpringfieldIn that case, may our chefs please begin. The theme is... a "Halloween Special Set".那么，请两位厨师开始吧。主题是——“万圣节特制套餐”。

SharkryHalloween as the theme, huh...?万圣节主题呀？

(Sharkry starts looking up information on her terminal.)（夏克里用终端开始查询起自己需要的信息。）

SharkryHm, according to my research, thematic elements of Halloween include werewolves, Frankenstein, vampires...唔，根据资料记载，符合万圣节印象的主题元素有狼人、弗兰肯斯坦、吸血鬼……

Sharkry...Hm... Incorporating them directly into the desserts would be too scary. It doesn't fit the warm and cozy vibe of our café.……嗯……以这些作为原型做成的甜点都太吓人了，不太符合我们咖啡馆闪亮的气质。

SharkryLet me see if there are anything more food-related... Bats, spiders, pumpkins... Pumpkins? That's it! Pumpkin pie! A pumpkin pie to go with Sharkry's special pour-over mocha! ♥再搜索一下有没有食物类的，蝙蝠、蜘蛛、南瓜……南瓜？ 对，南瓜饼！就做一个南瓜饼搭配夏克里亲手特调的摩卡咖啡♥

SharkryHeheh, that took me no time at all! Sharkry IS an excellent Doll, and defeating Vepley is only a matter of time~ ♥嘿嘿，这么快就想好，果然夏克里才是优秀人形，击败维普蕾只是迟早的事情♥

(Seeing Sharkry still immersed in her imaginary showdown against Vepley, Centaureissi can't help but give her a reminder.)（看到夏克里沉浸在与维普蕾对决的想象里久久没有行动，桑朵莱希忍不住开口提醒夏克里。）

CentaureissiThe contest is already underway, shouldn't you be getting started, Miss Sharkry? Miss Sabrina is already on the move.比赛已经开始了，夏克里小姐还不开始行动吗，塞布丽娜小姐已经开始动手了。

SharkryThat's okay. Sharkry will win this silly little contest with ease~没关系啦，这种程度的小比赛，随随便便就能获得胜利。

SpringfieldSabrina was an outstanding T-Doll back in Griffin. You may pay dearly for underestimating her.塞布丽娜在格里芬的时候可是一名优秀的战术人形，小看她，你会吃亏的哦。

(Sharkry shrugs nonchalantly. She glances at Sabrina, who is busy taking stock of the ingredients and equipment available in the café.)（夏克里有些不以为然，向塞布丽娜看去，塞布丽娜正在确认咖啡店的材料和设备。）

SabrinaCoffee beans, milk, eggs, cocoa beans... Springfield, are these all you have in the café?咖啡豆、牛奶、鸡蛋、可可豆…… 春田，咖啡馆里只有这些材料了吗？

SpringfieldIngredients that need to be stored chilled are in the refrigerator, and you'll find the rest next to it.需要冷藏的材料都保存在冷藏柜里了，其他的都放在旁边。

SabrinaHm... It's not quite enough... Can't be helped.嗯……不太够……没办法了。

(Sabrina fumbles around at the workstation for a bit, putting pack after pack of ingredients on the surface, all the while muttering to herself. Then she does a few stretches.)（塞布丽娜在操作台边低头鼓捣了一番，自说自话地将一包又一包食物放到台面上，然后活动了一下素体。）

SabrinaPhew... I think I'm not so tense anymore.呼……好像轻松一些了。

SharkryW-what is she doing? Is she... taking ingredients out of her... frame? Apples, blueberries, peaches, pineapples...她、她在干什么？ 这是……她从素体里掏出了……食材？苹果、蓝莓、黄桃、菠萝……

SharkryIs Sharkry seeing things? Did she almost pull out a huge piece of steak?夏克里没看错吧，她刚才是不是差点拉出了一大块牛肉？

SharkryIs... her frame a blackhole? How much crazy stuff has she got stashed in there?!她……她的素体里是黑洞吗？ 到底存了多少乱七八糟的东西啊！

SharkryCan all of you Griffin T-Dolls do this?你们格里芬的优秀战术人形都能干这个？

CentaureissiNo, not at all.不，格里芬时期，我们不能这样。

Centaureissi...I believe she has made some modifications to her own frame.……她应该改装了自己的素体。

(After double-checking all the ingredients, Sabrina starts going over the equipment.)（将材料确认完毕之后，塞布丽娜又确认起餐馆的设备。）

SabrinaSpringfield, what's the maximum temperature of your oven?春田，这个烤箱的温度上限是多少？

SpringfieldThe settings say 300°C, but it's really only about 280 to 290°C.设定上是300度，实际的话，大概有280-290度。

SabrinaAnd is this coffee machine capable of pressure profiling?那、这个咖啡机可以变压萃取吗？

SpringfieldDo you need a coffee machine that can vary its pressure during extraction? We don't have one.你是需要带有变压控制的咖啡机吗？店里没有哦。

SabrinaThen does your refrigerator have instant-freeze?那这个冷柜，有瞬间冷冻功能吗？

SpringfieldUh... We have no use for that feature at the moment.呃……我们暂时还用不到这种功能。

SabrinaThat won't do. Tools are very important when it comes to producing delicious desserts! I'll give your machines a one-off upgrade, Springfield! It'll be done in an hour, no need to thank me!这样不行呀，想要做出美味的甜品，工具也很重要哦！ 春田我帮你给它们做一次性能升级吧，一个小时搞定，不用谢我！

(Sabrina turns around, and after a bout of clanging, more objects have appeared on the workstation.)（塞布丽娜再次转过身，一阵金属敲击声过后，操作台上又出现了更多东西。）

SharkryW... what is she up to now?她……她又要干什么？

SharkryThis time she is pulling out a wrench, a drill... and a welder? Uh... hold on, that fridge is really heavy! Won't she get crushed underneath lifting it like that?!这次她从素体里掏出了扳手、电钻……焊机？ 哎……等一下，那个冷柜那么沉，她用手这么抬，她会被压扁的吧！？

Sharkry...……

SharkryManager, are you sure she won't tear your kitchen apart?店长，她不会把后厨给拆了吧？

Springfield...I'm sure Sabrina knows what she's doing.……我相信塞布丽娜还是有分寸的。

CentaureissiWould you like me to get her to stop?需要我去阻止她吗？

SabrinaEh?咦？

(As Sabrina keeps rummaging, a small insignia falls from her frame.)（随着塞布丽娜的一阵翻找，一块徽章模样的物件从素体里掉了出来。）

(She hurriedly stuffs it back in and keeps searching for her tools. But the small movement does not escape Centaureissi's eyes.)（塞布丽娜迅速将它塞回素体里，接着继续翻找改装工具。但这个小动静并没有躲过桑朵莱希的眼睛。）

CentaureissiWas that... Griffin's insignia? Miss Sabrina has been carrying it all this time?这是……格里芬的徽章？塞布丽娜小姐，居然一直把它带在身上？

(But Sabrina has already dove right into refitting the kitchen and gives no reply to Centaureissi's question.)（然而塞布丽娜已经完全投入到了改装设计中，并没有对桑朵莱希的提问做出回答。）

SpringfieldShe's completely engross in her work. Sharkry, you should also get a move on.看来她已经听不到别人的话了呢，夏克里，你也快点开始制作吧。

SpringfieldCentaureissi, please inform the customers that we won't be serving any food for the next two hours. While you're at it, also make a list of customers who are willing to take part in the adjudication. The judging will be... in four hours.桑朵莱希，麻烦你去外场照顾一下客人，告知暂停供应食品2小时，顺便收集愿意做评委的客人名单，评比时间……定在4个小时后吧。

SpringfieldWe'll give the volunteers some cash vouchers with no expiry date.愿意做评委的客人，给他们提供一些店内的无限期代金券。

(An hour later.)（1个小时后——）

(Centaureissi returns to the kitchen.)（桑朵莱希从外场回到了后厨。）

(All the kitchen appliances have been changed beyond recognition. One can hardly tell this is the same back kitchen at Zucchero.)（眼前的烹饪设备都已经焕然一新，几乎看不出这正是方糖的后厨。）

(Centaureissi has to refresh her visual module to make sure she is in the right place.)（刷新了一下视觉模块，桑朵莱希才确认自己没有走错地方。）

CentaureissiIs... is this really our kitchen...?这……这真的是我们的后厨吗……

SabrinaTemperature remained constant at 90°C for three minutes... The performance is stable. Sharkry, I have finished calibrating both ovens. You can use them now!恒温90度三分钟……性能没有问题。 夏克里，两台烤箱我都调整好了，你也可以用哦！

(Sabrina winks at Sharkry while lifting both modified ovens and putting them back in place.)（塞布丽娜一边举着两台改装过的大烤箱，将它们放回原位，一边对夏克里眨了眨眼。）

(After installing the ovens, Sabrina turns away again. When she turns back, she has a bunch of cooking tools in her hands.)（放下烤箱，塞布丽娜又背过身去，转回来的时候手上多了一大堆烹饪小道具。）

(She shoves them all into Sharkry's arms, then pumps her fists at Sharkry.)（将小道具一股脑地往夏克里手中一塞，塞布丽娜对夏克里比了一个加油的手势。）

SabrinaThese are all little inventions that I made when I was bored. This one, for example, can instantly freeze liquids!这些都是我没事的时候做的一些小发明，比如这个，可以让液体迅速降温结冻！

SabrinaI'm sure it'll come in useful! Let's both do our best!应该会有用！一起加油吧！

(Sharkry stumbles and almost falls under the weight of all the inventions.)（夏克里被堆过来的一堆小发明压了个趔趄。）

Sharkry...Oof, so she's the type that always has a stupid grin on...……什么啊，这种不管发生什么都会一直傻笑的类型……

SharkryNever listens to people, and likes doing useless favors without asking if others even need them... Ow...以及这种自说自话，没问别人就自作主张做一堆事情的样子……嘶……

(Sharkry dumps the inventions aside and rubs her sore arms. She watches Sabrina buzz around her workstation.)（放下那些小发明，夏克里不舒服地搓了搓手臂，盯着塞布丽娜忙碌的身影。）

SharkryJust like her... That makes her even more annoying. Still... this is exactly why Sharkry mustn't lose~ ♥还真是挺像她……更讨人厌了。 不过——就因为这样，夏克里才不能输♥

(With a crafty chuckle, Sharkry slips over to Centaureissi's side. After conversing with her for a few seconds, she returns to her workstation confidently.)（夏克里露出狡黠的笑容，溜到桑朵莱希身边，悄声交流了两句，而后胸有成竹地回到操作台。）

SharkryMr. John, Miss Maria... There will be a total of five judges. That's all I need to know. Now Sharkry will show that jerk the power of her dazzling magic! ♥约翰先生、玛莉亚小姐……一共5位。 确认完毕，就让那个家伙好好见识一下夏克里的闪耀魔法吧♥

(Sabrina and Sharkry both start making their desserts in earnest.)（塞布丽娜和夏克里二人投入了甜品制作。）

(Two hours later, Sabrina is the first to finish.)（两小时后，塞布丽娜率先完成。）

SabrinaFinally, put on the finishing touches... and done!最后再把装饰点缀上去……完成！

SabrinaSpringfield, I'm done!春田，我已经做好了！

SpringfieldJust a minute, Sharkry is almost finished as well.稍等一会，夏克里也快完成了。

(Sabrina looks over to Sharkry's workstation.)（塞布丽娜向夏克里的位置张望了一下。）

SabrinaIs Sharkry making pumpkin pies?夏克里，她做的是南瓜饼吗？

SabrinaHm? The desserts she made... don't seem to be very uniform?咦？好像……她制作的每一份甜品都有一些不同？

SabrinaThis is far beyond your typical margin of error. From what I observed, Sharkry is perfectly capable of producing consistent dishes.根据测算，这已经大大超过了“制作菜品时的误差”这一范围了，从之前的信息来看，夏克里完全能够使菜品的口味维持一致。

SabrinaSpringfield, she's not throwing the game, is she?! I will never accept a victory like that!春田，她不会想故意放水给我吧！这种胜负我才不会接受！

SpringfieldNo, Sharkry is giving her full effort.不是哦，夏克里这次拿出了百分之一百的认真。

SabrinaThen why does each of her dessert look different? They're bound to taste different too.那为什么她制作的甜品看起来每一份外观都不同？这样的话，最终的口味一定会产生区别的。

SabrinaFor a chef... isn't consistency the name of the game?对厨师来说……最重要的，不是要保证菜品口味一致吗？

SpringfieldYou'll find out soon.你一会就知道答案了。

(Sharkry finishes off the final piece of chocolate bat with her piping bag, then dusts her hands off with satisfaction.)（夏克里拿着裱花袋画完了最后一只巧克力小蝙蝠，得意地拍拍手。）

SharkrySharkry has also finished~ ♥ Manager, should we start the judging?夏克里，制作完毕♥ 店长，我们开始评比吗？

SpringfieldAre the customers ready, Centaureissi?客人们都准备就绪了吗，桑朵莱希。

CentaureissiYes. I have confirmed that the customers are all seated.是的。我已经确认过，客人们都已经坐好了。

SpringfieldThen please serve the dishes to them. Make sure you don't reveal who made what.那就麻烦你将作品端给客人们吧。 记得不要让客人们发现是谁做的。

(With a nod, Centaureissi puts the desserts that Sharkry has confidently passed over to her onto a serving cart.)（桑朵莱希点点头，将夏克里自信满满递过去的甜品放在了推车上。）

(Still puzzled, Sabrina also hands over her own dishes.)（带着疑问和困惑，塞布丽娜也将自己的作品交给了她。）

(The judging begins.)（评比开始——）

Section 4 第四节

(In Zucchero Café, several regulars are locked in an enthusiastic conversation. They all seem to be very excited about this cook-off.)（方糖咖啡馆里，几位熟客饶有兴致地小声交谈着，看上去对比试非常期待。）

(Centaureissi pushes the serving cart out of the kitchen and meticulously lay out the dishes that Sabrina and Sharkry have produced. The customers' attention is immediately drawn to the bar counter.)（桑朵莱希推着餐车，从后厨把塞布丽娜和夏克里制作完成的餐品推了出来，整整齐齐地摆在了吧台上，客人们的目光也被吸引了过来。）

(On the counter surface, each set is covered by a lid, only given away by the faint aroma of baked goods wafting through the air.)（吧台上，餐品被餐盘牢牢罩住，只有隐隐的烘焙香气，从空气中飘来。）

(Springfield leads Sabrina and Sharkry to stand before the customers and claps her hands lightly.)（春田带着塞布丽娜和夏克里出现在客人们面前，轻轻拍手。）

SpringfieldDear customers of Zucchero Café, I bid you good afternoon.方糖咖啡馆的客人们，大家下午好。

SpringfieldThank you very much for taking the time to adjudicate for this Halloween-themed dessert cook-off here at Zucchero.感谢大家愿意抽出时间来担任本次“方糖”万圣节主题甜品比赛的评委。

SpringfieldYour choice will determine the signature set that we will be offering during the Halloween period.大家的选择，将决定本店在万圣节期间推出的明星套餐。

SpringfieldTo ensure fairness, we will not reveal the creator of each dessert set before the result is announced.为保证公平，在结果出来前，我们不会告知大家甜品的制作者是谁。

Springfield...However, Centaureissi will explain the concept and creative process behind each set.……不过，桑朵莱希会为大家介绍甜品的制作思路。

SpringfieldThen please take it away, Centaureissi.现在为大家揭晓第一道菜品吧，桑朵莱希，麻烦你了。

CentaureissiAlright, the first set is "All Hallow's Eve in the Blue Mountains".好的，第一道甜品是“蓝山上的万圣节之夜”。

(Centaureissi uncovers the first set, which is a large fruit pie placed next to a cup of coffee.).（桑朵莱希将其中一个餐盘盖揭开，中间是一个巨大的水果派，旁边摆着一杯咖啡。）

(The rich aroma of the coffee spreads across the room, making the customers gasp in wonder.)（浓郁的咖啡香气飘散开来，客人们发出一阵惊叹。）

(Centaureissi reads out the little piece of note next to the dish.)（桑朵莱希看了看附在餐盘旁的小纸条。）

CentaureissiThis is coffee brewed using coffee beans grown in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica.这是利用出产于牙买加蓝山的咖啡豆冲泡出来的咖啡。

CentaureissiIt is paired with a ten-inch fruit pie, on which different fruits are used to form patterns of crescent moons, werewolves, ghosts, vampires, etc., hence the name "All Hallow's Eve".搭配的是十寸大小水果派，上面用不同的水果拼出了弯月、狼人、幽灵、吸血鬼等等图案，所以起名“万圣节之夜”。

(Centaureissi serves "All Hallow's Eve in the Blue Mountains" to each of the customers.)（桑朵莱希将“蓝山上的万圣节之夜”端给店里的每一个客人。）

Leisurely CustomerThe coffee tastes smooth, with a perfect blend of sweetness, bitterness and just the right amount of roasted aroma. The slight tanginess adds to the complexity of the coffee, and the aftertaste is simply intoxicating.咖啡入口顺滑，甘味、苦味以及恰到好处的烘焙焦香完美融合，微微的酸味增添了咖啡复杂的层次感，入口后的回甘令人沉醉、难以自拔。

Leisurely CustomerHm... The different monsters on this fruit pie are made of different fruits. The taste changes as you get through the different parts, giving you surprise after surprise, and... every part is just right.唔……这个水果派上不同的怪物图案由不同的水果拼制而成，随着图案的不同，味道的变化层出不穷，而且……无论哪一个部分都恰到好处。

Serious CustomerPerfection! This dessert is beyond my wildest imagination.完美！这道甜品超出了我的想象。

(Sabrina flaps her arms happily as she watches the customers gobble up her "All Hallow's Eve on the Blue Mountains". The floorboards beneath her feet creak and groan.)（塞布丽娜看着客人们逐渐将“蓝山上的万圣节之夜”全部吃完，开心地挥舞着手臂，脚下的地板发出吱吱呀呀的声音。）

(But Sharkry still looks utterly unfazed. She curtsies at the customers, all of whom she knows very well, in greeting.)（夏克里却依然一副胸有成竹的样子，她一手提着裙子，不停地向认识的熟客弯腰致意。）

(Centaureissi is about to reveal the second dish.)（桑朵莱希准备揭晓第二道甜品。）

CentaureissiThe second dish is "Halloween Special Pumpkinstein".第二道甜品是“万圣限定南瓜怪人”。

(She lifts the other lid.)（桑朵莱希揭开了另一个餐盘盖。）

(In the middle of the plate is a cup of mocha with cute latte art, surrounded by several pumpkin pies in the shape of pumpkin heads.)（餐盘中间是一杯图案可爱的摩卡咖啡，搭配着几块外观做成南瓜头的南瓜饼。）

(Having tasted Sabrina's "All Hallow's Eve in the Blue Mountains", the customers' reaction to the presentation of this set seems a bit lukewarm.)（有塞布丽娜的“蓝山上的万圣节之夜”在前，客人们对这份甜品的外观反应平平。）

CentaureissiThe pumpkin pie is sprinkled with dark chocolate crumbs to create the appearance of a pumpkin monster.南瓜饼点缀黑巧碎屑，做成了南瓜怪的外观。

CentaureissiCocoa powder is sprinkled on the mocha's milk foam in the same pattern, and chocolate sauce squeezed in the shape of bats adorn the edge of the plate.摩卡咖啡的奶泡上用可可粉洒上了同款图案，餐具的边缘，用巧克力酱挤出了蝙蝠的形状。

CentaureissiPlease give this a try.请大家品尝。

(Centaureissi serves "Halloween Special Pumpkinstein" to the customers, who start to dig in.)（桑朵莱希将“万圣限定南瓜怪人”端上给客人，客人开始品尝。）

(Contrary to how they reacted to Sabrina's dessert, the customers are much more subdued as they taste their dessert in thoughtful silence.)（与品尝塞布丽娜的甜品时不同，客人们的反应非常平静，不少人细细地品味着料理，没有说话。）

(Sabrina walks up to Centaureissi and asks quietly.)（塞布丽娜悄悄走到桑朵莱希身边，低声询问。）

SabrinaJudging by the judges' reaction... I won, didn't I?客人们的这个反应……是我赢了吧？

CentaureissiSpeaking purely in terms of the dessert's appearance, aroma, and cooking technique, Miss Sabrina's work is indeed superior.仅从甜品的外观、气味，还有制作甜品的手法技巧来看，的确是塞布丽娜小姐更胜一筹。

CentaureissiConsidering you are a professional cook, that is hardly surprising.毕竟听说塞布丽娜小姐是专业的厨师，这样的结果并不令人意外。

(Overhearing the conversation, Sharkry pouts unhappily and interjects.)（听到两人对话的夏克里不高兴地撅起嘴，小声加入了讨论。）

SharkryWhy are you defending the outsider as well?!怎么连桑朵莱希也帮着外人说话呀！

SharkryWhat really matters is love! Sharkry's love won't lose to you! ♥ The customers will surely be able to feel Sharkry's ardent love from her dessert~ ♥重要的是爱啦！夏克里的爱才不会输给你呢♥ 客人们一定能从甜品里感受到夏克里浓浓的爱意♥

SabrinaBut look, they're not saying anything.但是你看，客人们吃完了甜品，什么都不说。

SabrinaYou saw how they gushed about my dessert, so they obviously loved it, no?而吃完我的甜品时，客人们的反应那么热情，他们肯定是更喜欢我的甜品吧？

SharkryHumph, we'll just have to wait and see.哼，那你等着看结果不就好了。

(Sharkry storms back to her own spot and proceeds to ignore Sabrina.)（夏克里气鼓鼓地站回原位，不再理睬塞布丽娜。）

SpringfieldLooks like our judges have finished tasting the food. Now please write down the set that you prefer on the piece of paper next to you.看起来客人们都品尝完毕了，请客人们把自己更喜欢的那一道甜品的名字写在手边的纸条上，麻烦大家了。

(Most of the customers soon find their paper and put down the dessert set they like without much hesitation.)（大多数客人几乎没有思考，很快就找到纸条，将自己中意的甜品名字写了下来。）

(But one customer seems rather torn and is taking a long time to decide which one to choose.)（但也有一位客人再三犹豫，思考了很久都没有下笔。）

(After a while, Centaureissi collects all the answers from the judges and hands them over to Springfield.)（等了一会，桑朵莱希将客人们写好答案的纸张回收完毕，交给春田。）

SpringfieldI will now announce the result.那么现在宣布结果了哦。

SpringfieldAll Hallow's Eve in the Blue Mountains has one vote, while "Halloween Pumpkinstein" has four votes.投票的结果是——“蓝山上的万圣节之夜”1票，“万圣限定南瓜怪人”4票。

SpringfieldIn other words, the winner is "Halloween Pumpkinstein". We will be adding this dessert set to our menu during the Halloween period, so please come and enjoy it.“万圣限定南瓜怪人”获得胜利，万圣期间我们会把这道甜品加入菜单，欢迎客人们光临品尝哦。

SabrinaHuh? I lost?欸？我输了？

SharkryHeheh, please keep supporting Sharkry~ ♥ Sharkry loves you forever~ ♥嘻嘻，请大家继续支持夏克里哦♥夏克里永远爱你们♥

SabrinaHow could this happen? I couldn't have lost when it comes to the presentation, aroma, and cooking technique. Don't tell me... it's the taste?!怎么会这样？从色、香和手法来看我是不可能会输的，难道说是……味道！

(Sabrina picks up the cup of Halloween Special Radiant Mocha.)（塞布丽娜拿起手边的一份“万圣限定闪耀拿铁”。）

SabrinaI can't really say it tastes bad, but it just makes for a passable mocha. How could something like this beat my "All Hallow's Eve"...味道不能说难吃，但也只是勉勉强强，仅仅这样，怎么可能赢过我的“万圣节之夜”……

SabrinaThe over-sweetened flavor, the excessive syrup... This isn't any different than the "Shine on Stage Latte"... Hang on, maybe there's a bit more milk in this one?甜腻的口味，过量的风味糖浆……这和之前的试吃的“夏克里舞台闪耀拿铁”没有什么区别……等等，好像牛奶的比例变多了？

SabrinaCome to think of it... I did notice that every single dessert she made was a bit different... I need more samples for analysis... Pardon me!说起来……之前好像有注意到，夏克里制作的每一份甜品都有一些不一样……还需要更多的样品才能进行分析判断……打扰了！

(Ignoring everyone's incredulous looks, Sabrina picks up all the "Halloween Pumpkinsteins" on the judges' tables.)（塞布丽娜不顾旁人的目光，一份接一份拿起作为评委的客人们桌上的“万圣限定南瓜怪人”套餐。）

Serious CustomerW... what are you doing?你……你在干什么？

(Centaureissi is about to stop Sabrina, but Springfield shakes her head.)（桑朵莱希想要去制止塞布丽娜，而春田摇了摇头。）

(Sabrina plops down on the floor with all the food, creating a crater in the process, and begins her analysis.)（塞布丽娜端着几份“万圣限定南瓜怪人”往地上一坐，把餐馆的地面压出一个坑，然后开始进行分析。）

SharkryOh boy... That's quite a dent on Zucchero's profits... I hope it won't affect Sharkry's performance budget...呜哇……这次“方糖”损失惨重了，不会影响夏克里的舞台经费吧……

SabrinaJust from the smell... I can tell this one has goat milk... This pumpkin pie was made with stevia... This... is just black coffee...虽然没有入口品尝，但从气味上分析……这份用的是羊奶……这份南瓜饼使用的是代糖……这一份……是黑咖啡……

SabrinaNone of these tastes exactly the same... Is this... the reason Sharkry won?没有任何一份的口味是完全一样的……这……这就是夏克里胜利的原因吗？

Sabrina...But shouldn't a chef strive to ensure that the taste of dishes remains consistent throughout the year? Isn't that what we all do at Caldo?……可作为厨师，难道不是应该追求菜品一年四季口味统一吗？在卡尔多的时候，大家不都是——这么做的吗？

SharkryNuh-uh, that's not the point. ♥哼哼，重要的不是这一点哦♥

SabrinaWhat do you mean?什么意思？

(Chuckling at Sabrina's flabbergasted expression, Springfield pulls her up from the floor.)（看着塞布丽娜一脸困惑几乎要宕机的表情，春田笑着把她拉过来。）

SpringfieldWhy don't you stay and give us a hand for a few days, Sabrina? We haven't updated our menu in quite a while.要不然塞布丽娜留下来给我们帮几天忙吧，正好我们咖啡馆很久没有推出新菜单了。

SpringfieldYou may find some answers in time.再过一段时间，也许你就能知道答案了。

SabrinaOkay...哦……

(Swallowing her bewilderment, Sabrina nods and calls Caldo to ask for a few days off.)（带着疑问和不解，塞布丽娜点了点头，然后拨通了向卡尔多请假的电话。）

Section 5 第五节

SpringfieldHm? Everyone is here so early today. Then let's start preparing for opening hours.咦，今天大家来得这么早，那我们赶快开始开店准备吧。

(When Springfield walks up to the bar counter, she finds Sharkry, Centaureissi, and Sabrina already at the café.)（春田来到咖啡馆吧台旁，夏克里、桑朵莱希和塞布丽娜已经提前来到了店里。）

(A clearly exasperated Sharkry is wiping down a table which has already been cleaned thoroughly the previous night.)（夏克里拿着桌布，一脸不耐，假装在擦昨晚早就擦得干干净净的桌面。）

(Seemingly oblivious to Sharkry's annoyance, Sabrina chases her from table to table.)（塞布丽娜好像没有看出夏克里的不耐烦，一直从这张桌子，追着夏克里到那张桌子。）

(Centaureissi just keeps brushing the floor on the side. She seems to have grown accustomed to what's happening.)（桑朵莱希在一旁默默地清扫地面，看起来已经习惯了这幅景象。）

SabrinaSharkry! Sharkry! Wait! Tell me already!夏克里，夏克里！等一下——你快告诉我呀！

Sharkry...I already told you I can't explain it... I don't run a restaurant!……我都说了我解释不清啊……我又不是开餐馆的！

SharkrySpeaking of which, weren't you supposed to stay only for a few days? Why are you still here?! I don't want you to wreck Zucchero with your freakish strength!话说回来，你不是说就留几天吗，为什么你还在？ 我可不想方糖又被你的“怪力”砸了！

SabrinaSpringfield says I can stay here at the café for a while.春田说我可以暂时借住在咖啡馆里呀。

SabrinaAnd I've repaired everything I broke...而且我明明把损坏的东西都修好了……

SharkryThat's not the point here! Aren't you working as a prep cook at a restaurant somewhere? Haven't you already used up your week-long vacation?这不是重点！ 你不是在什么城的餐厅当帮厨吗？你上次不就请了一周假吗？

SabrinaOh! I told my chef that I may have had an epiphany about the secret of mastering the culinary arts, and I'd need a few more days to make sure I have the correct answer. He happily approved my request!哦！是这样，我跟主厨说，我好像有点领悟到了做菜的要领，为了确定那个答案我需要再请几天假，主厨很高兴地就答应啦！

SharkryThat worked? Manager, I want a vacation too!这样也行？店长——我也要请假！

SpringfieldHm... but then Zucchero won't have a resident idol. Maybe I should hire a new one...嗯——那“方糖”就没有驻店偶像了，要不要重新邀请一位偶像过来呢——

SharkryAck... You're so mean, Manager...呜哇——店长好过分——

SpringfieldShould I do that~?要不要呢～

Sharkry...I'm doing perfectly well, so I can keep working.……我精神很好，完全可以继续工作。

SpringfieldThen let's get on with the preparations. It's still very early, so we'll have time to double and triple check that nothing is amiss.那么就继续开店准备吧。 今天时间还很早，可以好好检查一下有没有疏漏。

SabrinaThen can you spend five minutes to tell me what your secret is, Sharkry?那夏克里能抽出5分钟告诉我，重要的是什么吗？

SharkryI already told you—it's love! Isn't it a no-brainer?我已经说了呀，是爱呀，只要有爱，这不是自然而然的事情吗？

SabrinaI don't get it...我不理解……

SpringfieldWell, what do you think is the most important thing when it comes to cooking, Sabrina?那塞布丽娜，你是怎么想的呢？

(Sabrina thinks for a while.)（塞布丽娜站在原地思考了一会。）

SabrinaHm... I think a chef must eliminate any variables and try to keep the quality consistent when serving the same dish.唔……我认为，作为厨师，需要排除任何条件，让每次制作的菜品都尽可能保持一致。

SabrinaBut after the cook-off, one of the judges told me that even though he agreed that my dessert was more delicious, he personally didn't really like sweet food, and I put a lot of sugar into my dessert to meet the thematic requirement...但上次比赛结束后，一个客人告诉我，虽然他也认可我的甜品更加美味，但是他不喜欢吃甜食，我的万圣节之夜为了塑形需要，又放了很多糖……

SabrinaMeanwhile, you put a lot of nuts into his pumpkin pie, which balanced out the sweetness, and that was why he gave you his vote.而夏克里在给他做的南瓜饼中添加了很多果仁，把甜腻的感觉中和了，他就把票投给了夏克里。

SabrinaAnother judge told me that she liked the taste of goat milk and found the combination of goat milk and coffee fascinating. You made her mocha with goat milk instead of regular milk, so she also voted for you.另一个客人告诉我，她很喜欢羊奶的味道，她觉得羊奶和咖啡组合有一种令人着迷的风味，你给她的那杯拿铁里的牛奶替换成了羊奶，所以她把票投给了夏克里。

SabrinaSharkry, you adapt the way you make your dishes to the customers' individual preferences... but your customers won't be able to form an accurate impression on certain dishes. In that case, are you even a real chef?夏克里，你是在有意地针对不同客人的喜好，把甜品做得不一样……可这样，怎么能让客人对一道菜形成固定印象呢？这么做……怎么能成为真正的厨师呢？

SharkryThat's why it makes no sense to me...所以我才说解释不清嘛……

SpringfieldSabrina, why don't you try to cook something for someone you feel thankful for?塞布丽娜，你要不要试试给你要感谢的人做一份菜品？

SabrinaHuh?啊？

SpringfieldThink about how you would put your gratitude into your cooking. You may make some unexpected discoveries along the way.带着感谢的心情，来思考怎么烹饪，说不定会有什么意想不到的收获。

SharkryJust forget it, Manager. A brute like her won't understand!算了算了，店长，这个大条鬼不会懂的啦！

SabrinaI'll give it a go!那我试试！

SharkryAre... are you doing this just to spite me?!你——你故意在和我作对吗？

(Ignoring Sharkry altogether, Sabrina turns and runs toward the kitchen.)（没有理会夏克里，塞布丽娜转身就朝着后厨跑去。）

Sharkry...H-hey! Manager! She's totally doing this to spite me!……喂——喂！店长！她这就是在故意针对我吧！

SpringfieldNow, now. Just let her puzzle it out herself.好啦，让她自己想想。

(Back in the kitchen, Sabrina takes in all the ingredients but doesn't know where to start.)（后厨，塞布丽娜看着一堆食材，迟迟无法下手。）

SabrinaFirst of all, who am I thankful for...?要先想想，我要感谢谁吧……

SabrinaHm... Commander... Helian... and... Chef Cosimo?唔…… 指挥官……赫丽安……还有……科西莫主厨？

SabrinaIt's all thanks to Helian's help that I could work toward becoming a professional chef. I really have her to thank for.多亏了赫丽安的帮助，我才能向着成为厨师努力，我要感谢她。

SabrinaAnd while I was with Griffin, the Commander also helped me a great deal...在格里芬的时候，指挥官也帮助我很多……

SabrinaLast but not least... it was Chef Cosimo... who got me my very first stable job in the satellite city.最后……科西莫主厨……让我在卫星城找到了一份固定的工作。

SabrinaI have no way of getting the Commander to try my cooking right now, so...暂时没有办法让指挥官品尝我的手艺呢，那就……

SabrinaIt's decided then! I'll try to make something for Helian and Chef Cosimo for now!决定了！先试试赫丽安与科西莫主厨的份吧！

(Sabrina claps her hands happily. Her gaze shifts back to the pile of ingredients.)（塞布丽娜高兴地拍了拍手，目光看向食材堆。）

SabrinaBut... what should I cook for Helian and Chef Cosimo?可是……应该给赫丽安和科西莫主厨制作什么呢？

(Sabrina pulls out a bunch of her little gadgets from her frame and tries to draw some inspiration from them. A heap of these gadgets soon form around her feet.)（塞布丽娜从素体里一件件掏出小发明，试图通过把玩它们获得一些灵感，不一会周围就被堆得满满的了。）

SabrinaUgh... hnnnng... aaaaargh! This isn't working! I can't think of anything...嗯……嗯……呜哇！不行……还是想不出……

(Sabrina tosses the gadgets in her hands away. She lies back into the heap of stuff on the floor and closes her eyes. The gadgets underneath her groan painfully under her weight.)（塞布丽娜把手上的小发明往周围一扔，索性往发明堆里一躺，闭上了眼睛。发明堆发出了吱吱呀呀的惨叫。）

Helian: Got any thoughts about what you want to do afterwards?赫丽安：关于后续的工作，你有什么想法吗？

Helian: ...I understand. I will do my best to make arrangements for you and send you to a safe satellite city.赫丽安：……我明白了，我会尽可能帮你协调，把你安排去一个安定的卫星城。

Chef Cosimo: Julienne these. Make them shorter than usual.科西莫主厨：切好它们，记得比平时切短一点。

Chef Cosimo: Sabrina, I've talked to a friend. He's a chef at another restaurant and he's happy to take you. Pack your things. You're going over tomorrow.科西莫主厨：塞布丽娜，我和别的店里认识的主厨打了招呼，他愿意接收你。你就收拾一下，明天过去吧。

SabrinaI seem to be... onto something...好像……好像抓住了什么……

SabrinaNot through simulation or data processing...不是信息模拟，也不是数据计算……

SabrinaIt's...是——

(Sabrina jumps to her feat and walks up to the refrigerator.)（塞布丽娜一下子蹦了起来，走到冷藏柜前。）

SabrinaWhat kind of dish should I make...?到底该选哪道菜呢……

(Sabrina's neural cloud kicks into action as she ponders and analyzes her options.)（随着持续分析和思考，塞布丽娜的心智开始高速运行起来。）

SabrinaHm... hm...嗯……嗯……

(The prolonged period of intense processing makes Sabrina feel a bit light-headed, but she still hasn't arrived at an executable plan.)（长时间的高频率运行让塞布丽娜感到有些晕乎乎的，但她并没有得到一个可执行的结果。）

SabrinaOr what if...不然……

(Sabrina skips over the computation process by force and makes a choice directly.)（塞布丽娜强行忽略掉运算过程，直接抽取了结果。）

SabrinaThere is no logic to this whatsoever, but I believe it's the right choice!毫无逻辑呢，不过，我认为这是对的！

(Having gone from chaos to order and harmony, Sabrina overlooks all the warning messages and starts picking out her ingredients.)（从凌乱到有序最后变得和谐惬意，塞布丽娜忽略了一条条运算警告，开始对食材进行挑选。）

(The comforting sound of something simmering can be heard in the small kitchen.)（小小的后厨回响起了令人安心的炖煮声。）

(...)（……）

SabrinaAll done!完成了！

SabrinaWow... what the heck...? It looks so ugly, and there's no rhyme or reason to the combination, but... I don't care!哇……这都是些什么呀……丑丑的，搭配上也没有章法……但是，不管啦！

(Sabrina lifts the large tray and enters the dining area with both excitement and apprehension.)（端着大大的托盘，塞布丽娜忐忑而又兴奋地走向外场。）

(The three Dolls waiting there all gather around as soon as she emerges.)（咖啡馆的3名人形看到塞布丽娜走出来后，都围了过来。）

CentaureissiThere she is.她出来了。

SpringfieldA black coffee with jujube cake, a mocha with almond cookies, and a caramel latte with fruit pudding.一份黑咖啡搭配枣泥蛋糕、一杯摩卡搭配杏仁曲奇、还有一杯焦糖拿铁搭配水果布丁。

SpringfieldLet me guess, the black coffee and jujube cake are for Helian.让我猜猜，黑咖啡和枣泥蛋糕是给赫丽安做的吧。

SabrinaBingo! That's Springfield for you! The mocha and almond cookies are for the chef at the restaurant where I work. He's very strict and can be a bit scary sometimes, but he's actually pretty kind.不愧是春田！ 然后然后，摩卡和杏仁曲奇是给我工作的餐厅的主厨做的哦，虽然是一个有点严厉的人，偶尔还让人觉得有点恐怖，但确实人还不错。

SharkryAnd? Who's the third set for?然后呢？那多出来的一份是给什么人做的？

SabrinaI made it for you, Sharkry! Thank you for helping me figure this out! From now on, we're good friends!夏克里，这是给你做的！多谢你教会我这个道理，以后我们就是好朋友啦！

SharkryW-what?! Who wants to be good friends with you?!什……什么！谁要跟你做好朋友啊！

SabrinaCome and give this a try! I'm pretty confident in my skills.快尝尝看吧，我对我的手艺很有信心哦。

SharkryDo... do you even understand what I'm saying?!你……听不听得懂我在说什么啊？

SabrinaTry it! Try it already! I've really put my gratitude into it.快尝尝！快尝尝！ 这可是包含了我感谢的“心意”。

SharkrySheesh... Fine, I'll try it.真……真拿你没办法。

(Sharkry picks up the plate and studies the exquisite-looking dessert closely.)（夏克里端起餐盘，仔细看了看这份外观精致的甜点。）

(The cutesy presentation makes her forget all about her exasperation, and the sweet aroma of caramel has instantly taken hold of her sense of smell.)（可爱的装盘造型使她一时忘记了不自在，而甜蜜的焦糖气息瞬间俘获了她的嗅觉。）

(The colorful fruit slices also reminds her of the technicolored lights of her former stage.)（颜色丰富的块状水果更是令她想起了曾经舞台上那些五光十色的灯影。）

SharkryThis is pretty good... Sharkry really likes it! ♥真的不错欸……夏克里，很喜欢哦♥

SabrinaYou do? Do you actually like it?你喜欢吗？真的吗真的吗？

SharkrySharkry means it! Have some confidence in yourself, will you?!当然是真的！你对自己多少有点信心好不好！

SpringfieldLooks like you've finally grasped the most important thing about cooking.看来，塞布丽娜已经明白制作菜品时最重要的事了呢。

SabrinaYes, I think I understand now.是的，我已经明白了。

SabrinaHeheh... Actually, I don't think I have it completely figured out, but I'm definitely onto something here.嘿嘿……其实也还没有完全明白，但是多少，抓到了一点点。

SabrinaWhile I was thinking about what to make, some memories came to mind... I saw Helian letting out a sigh and putting down a cup of coffee in my neural logs. She looked tired but resolute.我在思考要做什么的时候，发现了一些细节—— 我看到，在我心智记录里的赫丽安，当时她叹了一口气，将咖啡放到一边，虽然神色疲惫，但却非常坚毅。

SabrinaI also saw Chef Cosimo, who always looked very stern and severe. When his restaurant almost went out of business, he was so forlorn!脸上的严肃表情万年不变的科西莫主厨，在餐馆可能即将解散的时刻，声音和动作里，都是不舍和遗憾！

SabrinaAnd I saw how Sharkry radiated energy when she performed...还有夏克里在表演时，全身上下散发出的活力——

SabrinaThese memories guided me in breaking free from the limitations of my programming. I did not follow any recipes in my repertoire, but at that moment, I could tell that I surpassed myself... by knowing how to feel, to think, and to make choices.这些记录，引领着我，突破了程序限制，虽然也还是选择了已有的菜谱，但那一刻，我能感觉到，自己是站在更上层的位置……去感受，去思考，去选择。

SabrinaThe final products may not be very pretty, and they probably also taste... haha... bad enough that Chef Cosimo would tear me a new one. But... some of my old logic has definitely been rewritten, I'm sure about that!虽然这样做出来的东西现在还不够漂亮，味道可能也……哈哈，是会被科西莫主厨骂的程度。 但是……有些逻辑被改写了，这一点，我很清楚！

(Sabrina picks up a spoon and takes a bite out of the pudding she has made for Sharkry.)（塞布丽娜拿起勺子吃了一口送给夏克里的布丁。）

SabrinaWhen preparing a dish, the most important thing isn't whether the taste is consistent. That's only the simplest, most superficial aspect.制作菜品的时候，重要的不是口味一致还是不一致，那只是最外在的，最简单的东西。

SabrinaThe chefs and cooks at Caldo do their best to maintain consistency of their dishes to meet our customers' expectations.卡尔多餐馆的厨师们想尽办法保持菜品的口味一致，为的是不辜负来到餐馆的客人们的期待。

SabrinaSharkry, on the other hand, tweaked the flavors of all her desserts during the cook-off because she wanted each of her customers to feel happy about eating something that's tailored to their individual tastes.夏克里为了比赛而制作的甜品口味不同，是希望每一个客人因为吃到自己喜欢的口味而感到满足。

SabrinaTheir methods may be different, but their motivation is the same—they all hope their patrons will derive joy and satisfaction from eating their cooking!虽然他们的使用的方法不同，但是出发点却是一样的——那就是希望对方吃下这份菜品之后，能够获得快乐和满足！

SabrinaSpringfield, is this what you want me to understand?春田，你希望我明白的就是这件事对不对？

SharkryYou make it so much more complicated than it really is. Basically, you put your heart into your cooking! ♥你说得好复杂啊，其实就是——要把心意放在里面啦♥

SabrinaYes! I understand now!是的！我理解了！

Sharkry...You're exactly like her... And here I was starting to think you weren't so bad...……你这个表现，和她也太像了……刚刚我还准备稍稍清除一些对你的负面印象呢……

SabrinaWhat?什么什么？

SpringfieldWell, now that you've come to this realization, you will go far on your path to becoming a chef.好啦，想明白了这些的塞布丽娜，很快就能在成为厨师的路上走得更远了。

SpringfieldIf we are ever reunited with everyone at Griffin, you must prepare a delicious feast for us all, Sabrina.以后要是有机会和格里芬的大家再次重聚，塞布丽娜一定会为大家准备非常美味的宴席。

SabrinaI'll do my best! Oh, Springfield! Please lend me your kitchen again! I suddenly have a brilliant idea!我会努力的！ 啊对，春田，后厨再借我用一下，我突然有一个很好的灵感！

SabrinaWe may be apart at the moment, but I'm sure we'll all meet again someday!虽然现在见不到，但总有一天，一定会再次碰到的！

SabrinaI'd better start preparing!要早点准备起来才行！

(Sabrina drops the spoon onto the porcelain plate with a clatter and dashes back into the kitchen.)（塞布丽娜将勺子撇到一边，金属与骨瓷相碰发出脆响，她急忙地再次冲进后厨。）

SharkryS-she took off again like a gust of wind. Has she always been so gung-ho?她、她怎么又一阵风一样跑进了厨房，她一直都是这样风风火火的吗？

SpringfieldI'm guessing... she's thinking of a certain someone.我猜……是因为想起了那位吧？

SpringfieldThe one who has ventured into the contamination zone alone but at the same time also lives in every Griffin Doll's heart.独自离开，去往污染区，但却被所有的人形们放在心底的那个人。

SharkryI think I know who you're talking about... Everyone misses this person... If you miss them so badly, just go and find them~我好像知道在说谁了…… 怎么一个两个都惦记着啊……既然这么惦记，就去找那个人嘛~

CentaureissiThat may cause them unnecessary trouble.贸然去找，可能会给那位带去不必要的麻烦。

SpringfieldThere are all sorts of grown-up reasons that we cannot see them for the time being; reasons that Sharkry may not understand.因为有着各种夏克里还无法理解的大人的原因，所以相见的时机没有到呢。

SharkryOh! Don't give me any of that "grown-up reasons" crap again!啊！店长您又拿那种什么大人原因的说辞搪塞我！

(The coffee machine whirrs happily as it grinds down some coffee beans. Soon enough, the rich aroma of coffee drifts out from the kitchen.（咖啡豆在咖啡机里发出愉快的摩擦声，再过不久，后厨中就会传出馥郁的袅袅咖啡香。）

(Springfield turns her head and shares a look with Centaureissi. Both Dolls are suddenly feeling a pang of nostalgia.)（春田转头与桑朵莱希对视，两人都露出了有些怀念的表情。）

(After a brief moment of silence, Springfield walks up to the bar counter with a spring in her step and resumes her prep work.)（沉默了一下，春田脚步轻快地走回吧台后，继续做着开店准备。）

SpringfieldAlright, time to get busy. It's almost time we opened our doors.好啦，大家也都忙起来，开店时间快要到了。

SpringfieldBy the way... Anyone wants to bet what Sabrina will be making for the Commander?顺便——大家一起来猜一下，塞布丽娜会为指挥官做什么呢？

SpringfieldI'm very eager to find out.我很期待哦。

Section 6 第六节

(One afternoon after Sabrina has joined the crew on board the Elmo, she invited me to the lounge to enjoy a meal together. After the meal, she tells me about the cook-off she once had with Sharkry...)（在塞布丽娜登上艾莫号后的某个下午，她将我邀请至休息室，一起品尝美食。用餐后，她将曾经与夏克里比赛厨艺的事告诉了我——）

SabrinaCommander, what do you think of the food you just had?指挥官指挥官，所以刚才的餐点，味道怎么样？

SabrinaThat was the dish that I thought of making for you after the contest!刚才那些，就是比赛后我想到可以做给指挥官品尝的那道哦！

SabrinaI really wanted you to try it, so I invited you over!我无论如何都想让指挥官尝尝看，所以就邀请你过来啦！

SabrinaHm... To tell you the truth... I'm still not very sure about it... I hope it was to your taste?嗯……其实……还是会有些不自信……应该还符合指挥官的口味吧？

CommanderIt was great. But I'm surprised to see you so insecure, Sabrina.还不错。不过，难得塞布丽娜也有不自信的时候。

SabrinaO-of course I feel insecure!那、那是当然的啊！

SabrinaI thought I had the recipe in my neural cloud... but when I was actually in the kitchen... it took me so long to finally decide on what to cook...明明当时觉得菜谱就在心智里……但是真当跑进厨房的时候……却折腾了很久，才最终把想做的菜确定好……

SabrinaA-after all, it's been so long since we last fought side-by-side back in Griffin...毕竟、毕竟那个时候，距离和指挥官一起在格里芬作战，已经过去很久了……

SabrinaAccording to what I read, humans' tastes tend to shift as time goes by and their environment changes.资料上说，随着时间的推移和环境的变化，人类的口味大概率也会变化呀。

SabrinaI-I was just worried that I didn't know your tastes anymore...我、我就在想，自己会不会已经不了解指挥官的口味……

SabrinaIn the end, I decided to stick with the data in my neural logs.最后，我决定就姑且按照心智记录中的数据做来试试。

SabrinaSo, Commander... Did the food taste okay?所以，指挥官……味道还可以吧？

CommanderVery much so. I really liked it.可以的，我挺喜欢。

SabrinaYay!太好了！

SabrinaHm, I need to take thorough notes of this dish and make it exclusively for you! Let me log the ingredients used... ratio of the seasoning... the heat... and...嗯，要把这道菜的参数完全记录下来，标记为指挥官的专属菜品！我记一下，用料品种……调料比例……火候……还有……

SabrinaAlright, all done! Now I can make this for you every single day!好啦，记好啦！以后就天天做给指挥官！

CommanderIt doesn't have to be the same dish every day. Maybe introduce some variety?也不用每天都吃这道，可以换换其他的？

SabrinaHuh? You're right, eating the same thing day in day out will get old really fast. In that case... I'll come up with some new dishes based on your tastes? Then I can better gauge what you actually like!欸？对哦，每天吃同样的菜，很快就会腻的。那就……再依照指挥官的口味，开发一些新菜？这样才能更准确地发现指挥官到底喜欢吃什么嘛！

SabrinaHm... Then let's try your dishes one by one?嗯……那就，一样一样尝试？

SabrinaBut what if you don't like something?可如果指挥官不喜欢怎么办呢？

CommanderThat won't happen.不会的。

SabrinaOf course it will! You don't have to lie to me, Commander. If you don't like something, you don't have to eat it.会呀！指挥官可不要瞒着我，不喜欢就不要吃嘛。

SabrinaAfter all, I'm right here by your side~毕竟，现在我就在指挥官身边~

SabrinaFrom now on, I have all the time in the world to slowly figure out what you like to eat.今后，我有大把大把的时间，来慢慢尝试、慢慢确认指挥官喜欢吃什么。

SabrinaIt's agreed then! Commander, I'll be in charge of your daily meals from now on!那就说好啦！指挥官，从今天开始，将你的一日三餐统统交给我来安排吧！

SabrinaI'll keep honing my culinary skills and trying to make everything you like to eat!我会不断精进厨艺，在一次一次的尝试中，做出所有指挥官喜欢的美食！

SabrinaHm... Though according to past experience, some of the attempts may... uh... be a bit horrific?嗯……不过按以往的经验，中间可能会有一些尝试，也许……会……吓到指挥官？

SabrinaBut I will eliminate these unsuitable attempts from my collection of "Commander's Personal Recipes" based on your feedback!不过我会根据指挥官的喜好，把这些不适合的尝试，从“指挥官专属菜谱”中删除！

SabrinaBy repeatedly trying, eliminating, and curating different dishes... I will eventually complete this "Commander's Personal Recipe Compendium"!就这样不断地尝试、排除、归纳！最终完成我的“指挥官专属菜谱大全”！

SabrinaSo please be sure to taste everything carefully and share your thoughts with me!指挥官一定要好好品尝、把你的感受告诉我哦！

CommanderAlright, I'll look forward to it.好，我会很期待的。

Gourmet Streamer's Choice 美食博主的选择

SabrinaAh, it's the Commander!啊，是指挥官！

SabrinaDo you have time lately? Let's explore some restaurants together!你最近有时间吗？和我一起去探店吧！

Could you introduce the restaurants first?你先介绍一下餐厅环境。

What signature dishes do they have?你先介绍一下餐厅特色菜。

SabrinaThe ones I picked are all in the same satellite city.我选择的这几家餐厅，地点都在同一个卫星城中。

SabrinaAs for their vibes, there's one with an elegant garden theme, one with a wild rainforest theme...关于餐厅环境，有优雅的花园主题，原始的雨林主题……

SabrinaWhich theme do you prefer, Commander?指挥官喜欢什么主题的呢？

SabrinaSince I want to make a video on rotisserie chicken, all these restaurants' specialties are exactly that.因为我想做烤鸡的主题视频，所以这些餐厅的特色菜全都是烤鸡哦。

SabrinaAlthough they pretty much use the same ingredients and similar cooking methods...虽然都使用了相同的食材，烹调方式也相近……

SabrinaBut reviews point to each having its own unique flavor.但根据评价来看，每家餐厅都做出了独特的风味呢。

New Invention 新增的发明

SabrinaCommander, I have a gift for you!指挥官，我有礼物要送给你哦！

SabrinaYou've been working hard lately. I made a massage device myself, I hope it can help ease your fatigue.最近你很辛苦呢。我自制了一个按摩仪，希望能缓解疲劳。

SabrinaShall I bring it to the ops room later?稍后我送到指挥室去好吗？

Looks good for massaging shoulders and neck.可以用来按摩肩颈。

Looks good for massaging legs and feet.可以用来按摩腿脚。

SabrinaIf that's what you want it for, I'll need to tweak the design a bit to improve comfort level.这样的话，为了使用舒适度，外形还需要再改装一下。

SabrinaCome a little closer, Commander. I need to remeasure your body for more precise data.指挥官，过来一点，我需要再次测量确认你的身体数据。

SabrinaEh? Commander, have your legs been sore lately?诶？指挥官最近觉得腿脚不适吗？

SabrinaIs it because you overtrained your leg muscles?是因为过度锻炼，肌肉酸痛吧？

SabrinaI'll adjust the massage device's output settings in that case. Just a moment!针对你的情况，我需要再调整一下按摩仪的输出设置，等等我哦！

Section 3 第三节

SabrinaCommander, have you ever been to Elm*ddit? Want to follow each other?指挥官，你有没有访问过论坛呀？要不要互关一下？

SabrinaEhhh... We aren't going to make it in time for the mission? Aw, relax, it'll be fine. Have some chocolate first.欸……任务要赶不及了？哎呀，会没事的啦，先吃块巧克力再说。

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。

SabrinaWoah, it's the Commander! Welcome to my livestream!哇啊，是指挥官！欢迎收看我的直播哦！

About Taste关于味觉

About Her Inventions关于发明

About Weight Management关于体重管理

About Her Personal Channel关于个人频道

About Her Collection关于收藏

About Cooking关于厨艺

CommanderFood really is a priority for you, Sabrina. I heard that you even modified your gustatory modules for it.塞布丽娜很在意美食吧，似乎为此还改装过味觉模块？

SabrinaAbsolutely! My taste is especially enhanced to the point where I can assess the seasoning of any dish with just a single bite.嗯嗯！我的味觉经过了特殊强化，只要尝一点，就可以分析出食物的调味配方哦。

SabrinaI spent all the earnings from my cooking channels at the time to afford those enhanced modules!当时，为了购买味觉强化模块，我花光了做美食账号获得的所有收益呢！

CommanderLooking back, it was totally worth it.现在看来还是值得的。

CommanderHow's the little gadget you mentioned a few days ago coming along?前几天你提到过的小发明，现在怎么样了？

SabrinaAh, Commander. Perfect timing! It's mostly complete.啊，指挥官问得正好，已经大体完成了。

SabrinaMind giving it a try? I can make it even more functional with your feedback.指挥官愿意试用一下吗？要是有指挥官的建议，我一定能改良得更加实用吧。

CommanderThen let's have a look.那就拿给我试试吧。

SabrinaUgh, my weight went up again after those little modifications I've made to myself...唔，前几天在自己身上做了小改装之后，体重又上升了呢……

CommanderHonestly, it's not like anyone can actually tell. You don't need to worry about your weight or anything.其实看不出来，不用那么在意体重数字的。

SabrinaBut I wouldn't be able to ride on the same elevator as you if I keep getting heavier, Commander.可是，如果我继续重下去的话，就不能和指挥官一起坐电梯啦。

CommanderThat does sound like a problem. Maybe we should upgrade the elevator?超载确实是个问题，要不要试试改装一下电梯？

SabrinaHehe. My subscriber count increased after uploading that video of me preparing dinner for the Commander.嘿嘿，上传了为指挥官准备晚餐的视频后，粉丝增加了！

CommanderAre you really active on your personal channel?塞布丽娜会经常更新个人账号吗？

SabrinaYes! As long as the connection and conditions allow, I try to upload as frequently as possible. Remember to keep following me, Commander!嗯！只要通讯条件允许，这里会尽量保持更新的。指挥官要继续关注哦！

CommanderHaha. I won't forget to like and subscribe.哈哈哈，有空的时候我会给你点赞。

CommanderDid you drop this, Sabrina? I found it on the hallway floor.塞布丽娜，这是你的失物吗？掉在走廊上了。

SabrinaAh, it's my special edition Griffin sight! Thank you, Commander!呀，是我收藏的格里芬特别定制版瞄具！谢谢指挥官！

SabrinaI always had it mounted. It's something that holds great emotional value to me and I can't bring myself to replace it...我一直带在身边，因为是很有纪念意义的物件，所以舍不得更换……

CommanderYou've got such nostalgic feelings, huh. Let's try not to lose it again.你很念旧呢。好好保管吧。

SabrinaI'm always so grateful that you're willing to give my dishes a chance, Commander.指挥官愿意吃我做的食物，这一点我一直很感激哦。

CommanderYou're a great chef; I should be the one thanking you for these delicious meals.你做饭挺好吃的，应该是我感谢你吧。

SabrinaWell, after all, some humans do think Doll-cooked food "has no soul".唔，毕竟有人类会觉得人形做的饭“没有灵魂”呀。

SabrinaBarely any restaurants in the Green Zone employ Dolls, probably out of consideration for those people's opinions.绿区餐厅的后厨很少使用人形，也是考虑到那些人的反对声吧。

SabrinaSo, thank you for approving the food cooked by a Doll, Commander.所以，指挥官，谢谢你赞美人形做出的料理。

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。

Collab Scene 1 联动剧情1

SabrinaCommander, this is bad! Mayling's cleaning up the trash in the Crew Deck!指挥官，大事不妙了！美玲正在清扫活动层的垃圾！

CommanderIsn't that a good thing?这不是好事吗？

SabrinaI'm worried the little things I left around get treated as trash and thrown away though...可是，我担心我那些闲置的小物件会被当做垃圾处理掉……

SabrinaOh right, especially that hula hoop! I'm going to get fatter without it!对了，尤其是我的呼啦圈！没了它的话，我的体重又要增长了！

CommanderBut doll frames don't get lighter through exercise...可是人形素体又没法通过运动减重……

SabrinaPlease Commander, please rescue my hula hoop before Mayling gets to it!拜托了指挥官，求求你赶在美玲之前，把我的呼啦圈抢救出来吧！

CommanderOkay, sure. Leave it to me.好，好。包在我身上。

Collab Scene 2 联动剧情2

SabrinaThank you Commander! But this hula hoop, why doesn't it match what I remembered...谢谢指挥官！不过这个呼啦圈，怎么和我印象中不太一样……

CommanderIt doesn't seem to have been used before, is this yours?看起来没有什么使用痕迹，这是你的东西吗？

SabrinaOh, I remember, I bought one extra as a backup from before!哦，我想起来了，是以前额外买的备用款！

CommanderHow many hoops do you even have...你到底有多少呼啦圈啊……

Romantic Dinner Plan Ⅰ 浪漫晚餐企划·Ⅰ

SabrinaOpen up, Commander. Say ahhh—指挥官，张嘴哦，啊——

CommanderHmm...? What was that?唔……？你给我吃了什么？

SabrinaAn appetizer. Did it taste good?是前菜啦，好吃吗？

CommanderVery refreshing, not bad at all.很清新的开胃菜，不错。

SabrinaHehe, glad it suits your taste.嘿嘿，合你口味就好。

SabrinaAlthough recent trends put a lot of emphasis on things like atmosphere and presentation, at the end of the day, being delicious is still the foundation to good food.虽然最近的流行风向更强调氛围感呀、菜品颜值呀，果然好吃才是一切的基础呢。

CommanderMhm. I also believe taste matters the most. By the way, I remember you invited me over to film a video, right?嗯，我也觉得好吃最重要。不过，我记得你邀请我来是为了制作视频吧？

SabrinaYep, but how can anyone work on an empty stomach? Let's do some taste testing first before the shoot.是啊，但是不吃饱怎么有力气干活呢？比起正式拍摄，还是先试菜吧。

(Sabrina forks a thin slice of beef and puts it into her mouth.)（塞布丽娜叉起牛肉薄片送入自己口中。）

CommanderThat fork... I believe it was mine?那把叉子，是我的吧？

SabrinaHmm? Don't worry, I clean and disinfect my oral components every day, Commander.嗯？指挥官别担心，我的口腔每天都会做消毒维护的。

(Sabrina forks a piece of asparagus and brings it to my lips this time.)（塞布丽娜再次叉起一截芦笋，这次是送到我的嘴边。）

SabrinaGive this a try too... Nobody's using this fork other than you, so no need to worry about hygiene.这个也尝尝吧……除指挥官之外，也没人会用到……专人专用，卫生还是可以保障的。

Sabrina...How does the asparagus taste?……芦笋，好吃吗？

CommanderIt's delicious. By the way, you have yet to explain what the filming process entails—what exactly do you need me for?好吃。话说回来，你还没有介绍过拍摄流程，具体需要我做什么？

SabrinaYou're already helping, Commander. First, taste the appetizer, then comment on the soup and main course, and finally the dessert...指挥官已经在帮忙了。先试试前菜的口味，然后点评汤和主菜，还有甜点……

CommanderIs that really it?只是这样就好吗？

(A rhythmic blare sounds from somewhere on Sabrina—it's a timer in her pocket.)（塞布丽娜身上某处突然传来有规律的轻响，是闹钟。）

SabrinaGreat! The soup's ready. Commander, I'll go bring it over.好！汤可以出锅了。指挥官，我去把汤端过来。

SabrinaYour task today is just the taste test; the real filming will come later. I still have some preparations to wrap up.今天的任务只有试菜，正式拍摄是之后的事，我还有一些准备工作没有完成呢。

SabrinaSince we only need to do the shoot from behind and we can edit the footage... There's no need to get nervous during the actual filming. Just enjoy the meal as you usually would, Commander.因为可以剪辑，而且指挥官只需要背影出镜……正式拍摄的时候，指挥官不用紧张，自然地享受晚餐就好。

CommanderI see. By the way, you have some sauce on the corner of your mouth, Sabrina...我明白了。对了，塞布丽娜，你嘴角挂到了一点前菜的酱汁……

(Sabrina licks the corner of her mouth with the tip of her tongue, briskly removing the shimmering smudge.)（塞布丽娜以舌尖轻扫过嘴角，轻快地抹去嘴角的一点晶莹微光。）

SabrinaAll good? ...Looking closely, you have some on your lips too, Commander.好了吧？……仔细一看，指挥官你的嘴边也有一点呢。

(Sabrina suddenly leans into me.)（塞布丽娜突然向我靠近。）

SabrinaThis sauce is sweet and sour at the same time—I really like it. May I clean it off you, Commander?这个酱酸酸甜甜的，我很喜欢哦。指挥官，我可以帮你吃掉吗？

CommanderUhh? It's okay... There's no need to...呃？不……倒也不必……

SabrinaEhehe, just kidding. I just want you to relax a bit—that expression earlier was perfect.哎嘿，开玩笑的啦，只是想让指挥官放松点而已，刚才的表情就不错。

SabrinaYou're my special guest after all. Making sure your tummy's full by the end is my top priority. Just leave everything filming-related to me!指挥官可是我的特邀贵宾，喂饱你是我的第一要务。至于视频效果交给我就好啦！

SabrinaAnyway, let's just enjoy the meal together today, Commander.总之，指挥官，今天就先一起吃个尽兴吧。

Romantic Dinner Plan Ⅱ 浪漫晚餐企划·Ⅱ

SabrinaToday's objective is to set up the dining environment. After it's done, I'll film some B-roll shots.指挥官，今天的目标是布置就餐环境哦。完成之后，我会拍摄一些备用的空镜素材。

SabrinaBefore we start, mind hearing what I have in store?正式开始前，请您先听听我的设计吧。

CommanderSure, how do you plan to set it up?好的，你打算怎么布置？

SabrinaWe'll get some electric candles, vases, fresh flowers, a bamboo basket... and "Sabrina's special tabletop".我会用到电烛台、花瓶、鲜花、竹编篮……还有塞布丽娜的特质桌板哦。

CommanderWhat's the special tabletop?特制桌板是什么？

SabrinaIt's a training ballistic shield I used back at Griffin. I thought converting it into a tabletop didn't feel out of place, and I added some special functions to it too.原本是格里芬的练习用防爆盾，改装成桌板也没有什么违和感的，我给它增加了一些特别的功能。

CommanderThat thing's been around for a while, hasn't it. You've kept it around all this time?那个有些年头了吧，你居然一直留着吗？

SabrinaI get nostalgic about the past whenever I come across it during a clean-up; it's full of wonderful memories. Then before I know it, it's back in my room again. Now, we get to use it for something again, hehe.每次大扫除一看见它就会想起过去的事情呢，都是很棒的回忆。然后，等到回过神来的时候，它就又在我的房间里竖着了。这次难得可以用上，嘿嘿。

SabrinaCompared to a normal tabletop, the additional batteries can be easily connected to a power outlet.比起普通的桌板，它的优势在于桌板底下加装了电池，也可以直接连通电源。

SabrinaNow, be it electric candles or an induction cooktop, anything can be plugged in. Even if the meal lasts for hours, we don't need to worry about power.烛台也好，电磁炉也好，都可以连上我新增的接口通电，就算用餐几个小时也不用担心续航。

CommanderI see, that does sound very practical.原来如此，听起来很实用。

SabrinaMhm~ And that's not all. As it's irreplaceable for a romantic dinner, I added a fully automatic petal-dispensing mechanism to it.嗯嗯，还不止是这样，它在浪漫晚餐中是不可替代的，我为它增加了全自动撒花机的功能。

SabrinaWhenever you put petals in the container under the tabletop, they will be automatically blown out during the meal. So you don't have to scatter petals by hand anymore.只要在桌板下的容器中投入花瓣，用餐中花瓣就会被自动吹出哦，这样用餐的时候就不用手动撒花瓣啦。

CommanderI don't suppose ordinary folks want to scatter petals while they're eating...普通也不会有人需要一边吃饭一边撒花吧……

SabrinaThat's the gimmick for my video—it has to be there!这可是视频的噱头，一定要有的！

SabrinaOf course, I've got the petals ready too. Let me get them—当然，花瓣我也准备好了哦。我这就拿来给你看——

SabrinaHere, Commander! Eh? W-why's it so windy? Did my running cause this...?指挥官，我来啦！诶？为、为什么有风？是我跑动的时候带起的吗……

SabrinaUwah, all the petals got blown away.呜哇，花瓣都被吹散了。

(Sabrina leans over the table and reaches for the top of my head.)（塞布丽娜倾身越过桌子，向我的头顶伸出手。）

SabrinaThere's some petals stuck in your hair... Ah, they fell off.花瓣卡在你的头发上了……啊，掉下去了。

CommanderWhat do you mean "fell off"?什么是“掉下去了”？

(Instead of answering, Sabrina stands up and walks around the table, coming closer toward me.)（塞布丽娜没有回答，只是起身绕过桌子，贴近我身边仔细观察着。）

SabrinaFound it, it slid in-between your back collar...找到了，滑进后领里了呢……

CommanderWait! I...等等！我……

(Compared to the soft sensation on my nape, the soft warmth pressing against my face is far more distracting.)（比起后颈温软的抚触，更让人在意的是紧贴身体的柔软触感。）

Commander...Did you get it? I can hardly breathe like this.……好了吗？这样我很难呼吸。

SabrinaI got it, I got it! Sorry, I was only trying to find a comfortable position... Are you all right, Commander? Your face is all flushed.好了好了！抱歉，我只顾着选一个自己方便的姿势……指挥官，你的脸都憋红了，还好吗？

CommanderDon't do that all of a sudden next time...下次别突然这样……

SabrinaMmn... Hmm... Got it.嗯……嗯……我知道啦。

SabrinaCommander... Want to rest for a bit? Let's continue with the setup after you've caught your breath.指挥官，你……要休息一下吗？调整好状态之后，我们再继续布置吧。

Romantic Dinner Plan Ⅲ 浪漫晚餐企划·Ⅲ

SabrinaHmm... The dessert I came up with didn't look super photogenic.唔……之前设计的甜品，好像有些不上镜。

SabrinaI want to try some other options. Would you mind taste testing and reviewing the new desserts too, Commander?我想试试其他的甜品方案，指挥官，可以再试吃点评一下新的甜品吗？

CommanderNo problem. Anything else I can help with?没问题。有什么我可以做的吗？

SabrinaI want to try making a cake—the sponge and the cream have already been prepared. Help me pipe the frosting, Commander! First, put the cream into this bag and snip the tip...我想试试做个蛋糕。蛋糕胚、奶油都准备好了，指挥官陪我一起抹面裱花吧！首先，将奶油装进这个袋子，剪开袋口……

SabrinaMmm! So soft, so blissful!唔唔！好轻盈，好幸福！

(Sabrina conveniently squeezes some cream into her mouth.)（塞布丽娜顺手往自己嘴里挤了一条奶油。）

SabrinaWant some, Commander? I can squeeze it straight into your mouth... Hmm, you need to open wide though!指挥官要尝尝吗？我也直接挤到指挥官嘴里吧……唔，嘴巴需要张大一些哦！

CommanderUhh... That's a little awkward—give me a spoon instead.呃……感觉有点狼狈，给我一个勺子吧。

SabrinaEh? Okay then. Spoon, spoon... got it! Ah—欸？那好吧。勺子勺子……找到了！啊——

SabrinaHehe. Commander, you got some on the corner of your mouth again...嘿嘿，指挥官，不出所料，你又吃到嘴角上了哦……

SabrinaYou really won't let me have some of that? You know what they say—the food in someone else's plate is always tastier.真的不能让我尝尝吗？俗话说得有道理，别人的食物好像就是比自己的香。

CommanderI'll get it myself!我自己来！

(Too late—Sabrina's face is already right up against mine. As the sweet cream melts at the tip of my tongue, something briefly brushes against my lip, leaving only a faint sweetness to linger.)（晚了。塞布丽娜放大的脸已在我眼前，奶油的甜香在我舌尖化开的同时，似乎有什么一触即离，唇齿间只留下淡淡的甜香。）

Sabrina...Huh? Huh? I-I didn't get any? Hmm. I'm amazed that your reflexes can even beat that of a Doll's, Commander.……咦？咦？我、我没抢到？唔唔呃，真不愧是指挥官，反应速度有时候能快过人形。

CommanderSabrina, your face is all red...塞布丽娜，你的脸已经红透了……

Sabrina...Yours isn't exactly better, Commander.……指挥官也没有好到哪里去哦。

(Sabrina looks at me, smiling, her eyes sparkling. I can feel an inexplicable nervousness as my hand tightens around something.)（塞布丽娜看着我笑，眼睛亮晶晶的。我莫名有些心慌，手上不自觉地握住了什么。）

SabrinaUwah! C-Commander... y-your hand!哇啊！指、指挥官……松手，快松手！

SabrinaYou're squeezing all the cream out!奶油都被你挤出来了！

(Only then do I realize that I've been clutching Sabrina's hand so tightly while she's still holding the piping bag. I quickly let go of her.)（我这才意识到我正握着塞布丽娜的手用力，而她的手中还握着奶油裱花袋。我连忙松手。）

SabrinaPhew, thank goodness. It almost ended up in a major accident.呼，幸好幸好，差一点就酿成大事故啦。

SabrinaI almost forgot to ask—Was it tasty?忘了问指挥官，好吃吗？

CommanderWhat?什么？

SabrinaThe cream! What else would I be asking...奶油呀！不然还有什么……

CommanderOh, the sweetness is just right. It's pretty good.哦，奶油甜度适中，可以的。

SabrinaGotcha. From this point onward, there's very little room for error. So I need to focus and concentrate on my craft.好的，我知道了。接下来的容错率不高，我要打起精神专心地制作。

SabrinaMmm, and another thing... Other people's cream really is sweeter than your own... Ah, stop it. I need to stop thinking about cream now.唔，还有就是……别人的奶油，真的比自己的香甜……啊啊不对不对，我不能再想奶油了。

SabrinaOnce the cake is done baking, preparations for the video will be complete. Let's look forward to our dinner, Commander!指挥官，等蛋糕做好，正式拍摄的准备就差不多了，期待我们的晚餐吧！

Romantic Dinner Plan Ⅳ 浪漫晚餐企划·Ⅳ

SabrinaFinally, the time for the real filming has arrived.终于到了正式拍摄的环节了。

SabrinaThere are some special shots planned for today, so we're starting from the "very beginning".指挥官，今天有一些特别设计的镜头，所以我们要从“最初的最初”开始哦。

CommanderWhat do you mean by "very beginning"?什么是“最初的最初”？

SabrinaYou'll find out soon. First, I want a shot of the candles gradually lighting up, with the only light source being the electric candles on the table...你很快就会知道啦。我想拍烛光慢慢亮起的过程，唯一的光源要是餐桌上的电烛台……

(Sabrina takes my hand calmly.)（塞布丽娜不急不缓地牵起我的手。）

SabrinaAre you ready, Commander?指挥官，准备好了吗？

CommanderReady for what? Wait—什么？等——

SabrinaLights out! For safety reasons, I'll hold your hand and guide you. Don't let go of me, okay?熄灯啦！安全起见，我会牵着你给你带路，你也别放开我，好吗？

SabrinaHehe, after fighting side by side for so long, this tiny bit of trust is still—Ah! Uwawawa... Ow!嘿嘿，并肩作战这么久了，这点信任果然还是——啊！哎……哎呀？！

(All I can feel is an immense force pulling me downward. However, the ensuing collision with the ground didn't happen. Instead, something soft and warm cushions my fall, as if I'm being embraced by a big marshmallow.)（我只感到一股沉重的力拖着我向下坠去。预想中的摔伤并未发生，我被什么轻柔温软之物承托住，像是拥抱了一朵棉花糖。）

Sabrina...Phew, got you!……呼，接、接住了。

SabrinaS-sorry, Commander! Let me get the lighting controls first.指挥官，对不起！我先唤醒一下灯光控制系统。

(The lights suddenly come back on. Sabrina lies beneath me, her hands propping me up; with her flustered expression, she looks even more like a big bag of adorable pink marshmallow.)（光线骤然明亮。塞布丽娜垫在我身下，双手虚扶着我，配合无措的表情，更像一朵可口的粉白色棉花糖了。）

CommanderWhat happened? Is this part of the plan too?发生了什么？这也是拍摄计划的一部分吗？

SabrinaI-it's an accident.是、是意外哦。

SabrinaUmm... I installed a little "surprise" mechanism to replace the petal-dispensing one. I didn't make it very sturdy because it's just something temporary, and... Umm, I just accidentally tripped over and stepped on it... I think I just broke it...那个……我装了一个“惊喜”小机关，用来代替之前的撒花机。因为是临时控件，没必要做得很结实，所以……唔呃，刚才我不小心绊在机关上，它好像……被我踏碎了……

Commander...I see.……我知道了。

SabrinaI-it's definitely NOT because my frame is over the weight limit!绝对、绝对不可能是素体超重的错哦！

SabrinaAre you okay, Commander? Are you hurt? Can you stand up?你还好吗，指挥官？有没有受伤？能站得起来吗？

(The marshmallow underneath me shifts slightly, as if checking my condition or adjusting for a more comfortable position.)（身下的棉花糖扭动了一下，不知是试图摸清我的状态，还是试图调整出一个更舒适的姿势。）

CommanderI'm fine...我没事……

(I try to stand, but everything in reach is as soft and bouncy as clouds; there's nowhere to prop myself up.)（我试图站起，但触及之处都软弹如云朵，根本就找不到可以借力的地方。）

SabrinaC-Commander! Not there...!指、指挥官！那里不可以……！

CommanderSorry, I'll get right up.抱歉，我马上起来。

SabrinaHehe. I'm glad you look unharmed, Commander. Everything else is a no problem...嘿嘿，指挥官看起来平安无事就好，别的都是小问题……

(We finally stand up again.)（我们终于重新站好。）

SabrinaI think we need to re-shoot the footage. This time... will go smoothly, right? Yeah, it'll definitely go smoothly!视频素材，要重新拍摄了呢。这一次……会顺利吧？不，一定会顺利的！

(Wiping off the prior embarrassment, Sabrina looks at me, full of energy; failure never seems able to darken her bright gaze. Perhaps moved by her energy, I too quickly recover from the accident.)（一扫先前的狼狈，塞布丽娜精神百倍地看向我，明亮的眼睛好像从来都不会染上失败的阴翳。或许是受到她的感染，我也很快走出了意外的影响。）

CommanderYeah, let's do it again. I'm ready.嗯，再来一次吧，我准备好了。

(With that, we successfully finish the shooting with our second take.)（在这之后，我们顺利完成了第二次的拍摄。）

Collection Overview 1 收藏展示1

SabrinaViews, views... Ugh, my average view count is lower than last month.流量流量……呜，平均播放量比上个月低了。

SabrinaShould I try the platform's creator promotion program...? Huh? The uploaded content needs to match the theme of the month?要不要试试平台的推送扶持计划呢……唔？需要提交符合当期主题的稿件？

SabrinaAnd the current one is... "A World of Two: Romantic Dinner"? You can't film that by yourself!所谓的当期主题是……“两人世界：浪漫晚餐”？这个一个人是拍不了的吧？

SabrinaCom~man~der. Can you please save my channel? Pretty please!指——挥——官，可以救救我的频道吗？拜托你了！

Use {0}消耗{0}

Sorry to bother you...打扰了…

SabrinaYay! Thanks for the help! Our collaboration will surely produce a viral video, Commander!哇啊！多谢支持！指挥官，我们合作一定能制作出爆款晚餐视频！

SabrinaEh... You don't want a big meal today? What about tomorrow...? I'll be right here waiting if you change your mind!欸……指挥官今天不想吃大餐吗？那明天呢？……这里会一直等着你回心转意哦！

Kitchen Chat 1 厨房闲谈1

SabrinaThis new dish smells... so good! Commander, hurry up and try it!这次的新菜品好……好香！指挥官，快尝尝吧！

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。

SabrinaHow does it taste, Commander? You like it?指挥官，这道新菜品怎么样？口味您满意吗？

Trustworthy skill.你做菜的手艺值得信任。

Add it to the menu.以后可以加入常规菜单。

CommanderDelicious—your cooking skills sure are trustworthy.好吃，你做菜的手艺值得信任。

SabrinaHehe... I've got more here, Commander. Would you like another serving?嘿嘿……这里还有很多哦，指挥官，再来一份吗？

CommanderCan't wait!意犹未尽！

CommanderIt's very good—so good in fact that we should add it to the regular menu.很不错，以后可以加入常规菜单。

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

SabrinaI learned this dish while working at the restaurant. Does it suit your taste?指挥官，这是我从打工的餐厅学来的菜式哦，合您的口味吗？

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。

SabrinaI'd like to adjust the recipe based on your thoughts. Do you have any suggestions?这里想根据您的评价调整配方，您有什么建议吗？

It's okay.没什么毛病。

More seasoning...调味还可以再重一点。

CommanderNothing wrong with it.还可以。

SabrinaMhm, I've got it all down. I'm sure it'll taste even better next time!嗯嗯，我都记下来啦。下次一定会变得更好吃的！

CommanderCan't wait for that!不错！

CommanderThis recipe can use more seasoning.调味还可以再重一点。

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

SabrinaI developed a new dish based on trending recipes. I wonder how it tastes...指挥官，我参考最近流行的菜谱开发了新菜品，不知道味道怎么样呢……

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。

SabrinaWaaah! N-no need to force yourself, Commander! Are you okay?哇啊！指挥官，您、您在勉强自己吗？您还好吧？

It's "unique".呃，神奇。

Give me some time.让我缓缓再吃第二口。

CommanderAre all food trends lately this... uhm, "unique"?最近流行的口味竟然如此……呃，神奇。

SabrinaEh? C-Commander, don't force yourself. I can take care of it...诶？指、指挥官，别太勉强啦。还是让我自己解决吧……

CommanderDon't let this attempt discourage you!继续努力！

CommanderI... Give me some time before I go for a second bite.我……让我缓缓再吃第二口。

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。

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

SabrinaI stored the rest of the roast meat in the oven to keep it warm. That way, everyone can help themselves to it at any time.我把剩下的烤肉放到了烤箱里保温，方便大家随时取用。

SabrinaI also have a bunch of sauces ready, so you can take what you need to suit your tastes.酱料的话也搭配了好几种，指挥官可以按照自己的喜好来。

Dorm Dialogue 2 宿舍对话2

SabrinaMiss Helen is really good at cooking.海伦小姐很擅长做饭呢。

SabrinaHehe, I'm just happy if everyone likes my dishes!嘿嘿，我很开心自己做的菜能被大家喜欢！

SabrinaYou like my dishes too, don't you, Commander?指挥官呢，应该也很喜欢我做的菜吧！

Dorm Dialogue 3 宿舍对话3

SabrinaI heard a weird sound when I sat on that wooden bench just now...坐到木头凳子上的时候，我好像听到了奇怪的声音……

SabrinaIt's, uh, it's not because I'm too heavy, am I?应、应该不是因为我太重的缘故吧？

Dorm Dialogue 4 宿舍对话4

SabrinaCould we install a row of cabinets for snacks in the movie-viewing area?可以在观影区加装一排零食柜吗？

SabrinaI really want to watch the movie with the Commander, and also eat snacks, hehe~因为我很想和指挥官一边看电影、一边吃零食哦，嘿嘿~

Dorm Dialogue 5 宿舍对话5

SabrinaI tried making a few cookies, but they don't taste sweet enough.我试做了几块小饼干，但吃起来总觉得不够甜呢。

SabrinaIs it because the Commander's around normally that it comes out of the oven even tastier?难道是因为平时有指挥官在，所以烤出来的才更美味吗？

Dorm Dialogue 6 宿舍对话6

SabrinaI made sooo many cookies, each with a little difference in taste.我做了好多好多的小饼干，口味都不太一样。

SabrinaHopefully the Commander doesn't get completely overstuffed by Florence's drink on the getgo...希望指挥官不要一进门就被芙洛伦的饮料灌饱了……

SabrinaGotta save some space in the stomach and taste these delicious cookies here too~要留着肚子，好好品尝这边的美食哦~

Dorm Dialogue 7 宿舍对话7

SabrinaHmm... Florence's drink is wafting a fruity, sweet smell nonstop.嗯嗯……芙洛伦的饮料一直在冒着甜甜的果香。

SabrinaCombined with my cookies, the taste will definitely be even better.配着我烤的小饼干一起喝，味道一定会更好的。

Plant Room 1 种植室1

SabrinaSpaghetti bolognese, tomato-stewed beef brisket, cheese-baked tomato, and also chilled tomato juice...番茄肉酱意面、番茄炖牛腩、芝士焗番茄，还有冰镇番茄汁……

SabrinaHehe, apologies. Looking at all these tomatoes becoming more and more mature, I can't help it but think about what delicious food I can make next.嘿嘿，抱歉抱歉。看着这些番茄越来越成熟，我就忍不住开始思考之后要做些什么美食了。

SabrinaEspecially feeling all those feelings you've given them so intimately, I'm even more certain. Certain that I cannot let this down.尤其是切身感受到您所倾注的心意，我就更加坚定，一定不能辜负这份成果。

SabrinaI will make them into the most delicious feast ever! When that time comes, please taste the most precious first bite, Commander~我会把它们做成最最美味的大餐的！到时候，就请指挥官来品尝最宝贵的第一口吧~

Plant Room 2 种植室2

SabrinaSpaghetti bolognese, tomato-stewed beef brisket, cheese-baked tomato, and also chilled tomato juice...番茄肉酱意面、番茄炖牛腩、芝士焗番茄，还有冰镇番茄汁……

SabrinaHehe, apologies. Looking at all these tomatoes becoming more and more mature, I can't help it but think about what delicious food I can make next.嘿嘿，抱歉抱歉。看着这些番茄越来越成熟，我就忍不住开始思考之后要做些什么美食了。

SabrinaEspecially feeling all those feelings you've given them so intimately, I'm even more certain. Certain that I cannot let this down.尤其是切身感受到您所倾注的心意，我就更加坚定，一定不能辜负这份成果。

SabrinaI will make them into the most delicious feast ever! When that time comes, please taste the most precious first bite, Commander~我会把它们做成最最美味的大餐的！到时候，就请指挥官来品尝最宝贵的第一口吧~

Massage Lounge 1 按摩休闲1

QiuhuaWell, the meat's done, the veggies are done, all that's left now is the sauce.肉也烤好了，配菜也弄完了，剩下的就是准备酱汁了。

SabrinaSpeaking of sauce, we can't go wrong with tomato, right?说到酱汁，果然还是应该准备大量的番茄酱吧？

QiuhuaHah? Shouldn't we be making Dongbei bean paste? That goes better with roast meat, doesn't it?啊？不是应该准备东北大酱吗？那玩意搭配烤肉才叫一绝！

SabrinaQiuhua, I respect you as a friend and as a chef but I draw the line here! We need more tomato sauce!不，就算是秋桦说的我也不认可！我还是更推荐番茄酱多一些！

SabrinaAlso, from what I know of the Commander's preferences, he would prefer tomato sauce. Isn't that right, Commander?而且就我对指挥官口味的了解，应该也会喜欢番茄酱的。对吧，指挥官？

CommanderIt's true that your pomodoro sauce is delicious. I've had it several times, in fact.塞布丽娜做的意式番茄酱确实很美味，我吃过好几次。

QiuhuaI'm sure I won't lose when it comes to the Commander's tastes.在把握长官口味的这一点上我可不会输。

QiuhuaSay what you want about the other dishes, but I'm sure the Commander will prefer my recommendation when it comes to meat!其他的菜咱说不好，但是烤肉的话长官一定会更喜欢我推荐的搭配！

SabrinaWhat do you think, Commander?指挥官，您觉得呢？

CommanderWell... it's hard for me to decide.关于这个……我也不是很好下判断。

QiuhuaActually, there's a simple solution for this. We just need to pick the same meat and dip it in different sauces. Then we can have the Commander taste test it and tell us which one he prefers. Isn't that right?没那么复杂，我们直接选相同的肉蘸料，然后让长官尝一下不就行了吗？

QiuhuaI'll go whip up a batch right now. Give me about three to five minutes!我这就去准备酱，可能需要个三五分钟什么的！

SabrinaThat's a great idea, I'll go make some too.有道理，那我也去准备下。

SabrinaMaking salsa di pomodoro is really troublesome, so make sure you savor it, Commander!做好意式番茄酱的步骤可是很麻烦的。指挥官，您一会可要用心品尝呀！

SabrinaMaking salsa di pomodoro is really troublesome, so make sure you savor it, Commander!做好意式番茄酱的步骤可是很麻烦的。指挥官，您一会可要用心品尝呀！

Massage Lounge 2 按摩休闲2

CommanderSabrina, how's your pomodoro sauce going?塞布丽娜，意式番茄酱做的如何了？

SabrinaOne second, I just need to simmer it a little on low heat and... ah!稍等一下，等我之后小火把这些汁收一下就基本做完了……啊！

CommanderWhat's wrong? Are you alright?怎么了？你没事吧？

SabrinaI, um, I accidentally got some of the pomodoro on me! Commander, could you help me clean it off?我、我一不小心把番茄酱溅在身上了……！指挥官，能帮我擦一下吗？

CommanderAlright... Uh, the sauce splashed on a kind of inconvenient location...我这就来帮你……等下，你番茄酱撒的位置不太妙……

SabrinaHm? It's alright, just wipe it off.嗯？没事啦，指挥官只管擦就是了。

CommanderOkay then, here I go.好吧，那我就帮你把衣服上的擦干。

SabrinaMmf! W-wait a minute, Commander. It, um, it feels a little weird when you touch me.唔！等、等等指挥官，总感觉被指挥官碰到，感觉有点奇怪。

CommanderDoes it tickle?会痒吗？

SabrinaYeah, so I think I should do it myself...嗯，所以还是我自己来吧……

SabrinaOkay, the sauce over here is still good. Here, Commander, open wide.这旁边的酱好像还没有弄脏。指挥官，来，请张嘴。

CommanderWait, open wide? What's that supposed to mean?张嘴？张嘴是什么意思……

SabrinaWell, it would be a shame to waste perfectly edible pomodoro. Since the splotch on my chest is fine, I thought of dipping some of the meat in it to let you try it.这些番茄酱浪费了多可惜呀。我胸前这里的番茄酱是干净的，我想蘸一点给您尝尝。

SabrinaWell, how is it? Tastes good, huh?怎么样，味道不错吧？

Commander...Um. The sauce was good, but I have really mixed feelings about eating it.……嗯，番茄酱确实挺可口，但总感觉心情很复杂啊。

SabrinaHehe, don't worry so much about that. The important thing is that you like it.嘿嘿，不用想那么多，您喜欢就好。

SabrinaI'll go make some more and I'll feed you again later when it's time to serve up the meat~我也再去制作一点，等烤肉的时候我再喂您～

SabrinaUntil then, you should go walk around for a bit elsewhere.这期间指挥官可以再去其他地方逛逛。

SabrinaI saw Cheyanne and Sakura in the Armory Passage earlier. I think they might need your help.我之前看到夏安、樱花在武器室通道那边，或许也需要指挥官的帮助。

CommanderAlright, I'll head over and take a look.那好，我过去看看。

Journal Entry 1 日志·一

SabrinaCommander! Will you consider creating an online account?指挥官！指挥官考虑开一个网络账号吗？

SabrinaYou can upload all kinds of stuff that interest you every day.平时可以上传一些自己感兴趣的东西。

SabrinaOr perhaps write about recent developments in life, vent out your feelings.或者，可以写一些自己的近况、抒发一下情感。

SabrinaIt's a lot of fun!很好玩的哦！

CommanderSounds like it's of little practical use?听上去，好像没什么实际用处？

SabrinaHow can that be—it's very helpful!怎么可能——很有用啊！

SabrinaFor example...比如说哦……

SabrinaThere's a lot of viewers, and you can meet lots of friends—会有很多观众，可以认识很多新朋友——

SabrinaInteracting with the viewers is also a lot of fun—和观众们互动，会很开心——

SabrinaFinally... you can sense from the viewers their supportive energy—然后……能从观众那里感受到善意——

SabrinaAnd even get help!甚至，还能获得帮助哦！

SabrinaI've received an immense amount of support from my followers!我就从关注我的人那里获得过很大很大的帮助哦！

CommanderI can't really picture that...有点想象不到……

SabrinaThen I'll give you an example! Let's see...那我举个例子！我想想哦……

SabrinaAh! Here's one! The whole story is a little long though...啊！我想到了！但是事情有点长……

SabrinaCommander... you have the time, right?指挥官的时间……不要紧吧？

CommanderIt's okay, there's plenty of downtime left.没关系，休息时间还有很多。

Journal Entry 2 日志·二

SabrinaInterests and wishes... may appear straightforward, but the truth is they're quite complicated.兴趣与愿望……听起来简单，其实是件很复杂的事情。

SabrinaWishes don't come true easily.愿望不会轻易实现。

SabrinaEven just figuring out what your interests are...甚至，只是明白自己的兴趣是什么……

SabrinaThen using said interest as a starting point and find something to work towards...然后从兴趣出发，找到努力的方向……

SabrinaNone of that comes easily, really.其实，都不容易呢。

CommanderTurns out Sabrina also reflects on these matters.原来塞布丽娜也会想这么多。

SabrinaWhat's that supposed to mean! Commander you meanie!什么意思啊！指挥官真过分！

SabrinaAlthough I've only come to that realization after reading a follower's comment...虽然，是看到观众的动态才有感而发的……

SabrinaBut leaving Griffin at the time really caused me a lot amount of distress!但是离开格里芬的时候，我明明也是很烦恼的！

SabrinaYou don't know what happened back then, right, Commander?那时候的事情，指挥官还不知道吧。

SabrinaThen let's use this opportunity to tell you~那就趁这个机会告诉指挥官吧～

CommanderOkay, I'll listen carefully.好，我会好好听的。

Journal Entry 3 日志·三

SabrinaCommander! The video I uploaded yesterday got a lot of comments!指挥官！昨天上传的视频收到了很多评论！

SabrinaSending you right now! Look...转给你看哦！你看……

Sabrina"Thanks for the instructions, the dish turned out wonderfully, we gobbled it all up."“谢谢教程，菜品做得很成功，家人都光盘了”。

Sabrina"The food is lovely, Brina is lovely."“菜品可爱，小丽娜可爱”。

SabrinaIsn't it a joy to read?读起来是不是会很开心？

SabrinaIsn't social media helpful?网络论坛是不是很有用？

CommanderIs... is it?是……是吗？

SabrinaEh! Don't you feel it? Then I'll find a few more!欸！指挥官感觉不到吗？那我再找几条！

SabrinaOh!啊！

SabrinaT-there's a review that says,"The cuisine is very creative"!有……有评论说，“菜品很有创意”！

SabrinaI've been complimented for being creative! Creative, Commander!有人夸我有创意！有创意欸指挥官！

CommanderCreative... and?有创意……怎么了吗？

Sabrina"Being creative" is a realllly high praise in my book!“有创意”对我来说，是特——别高的评价啊！

SabrinaAfter all, I left Griffin out on a whim at that time... Hehe...那时候……我脑子一热就离开了格里芬嘛……嘿嘿……

SabrinaBetween when I left until actually embarking on my journey as a chef... it was quite the convoluted path...离开之后，到真正踏上厨师之路前……嗯……还挺曲折的……

SabrinaAnd the main trouble was none other than "creativity"...主要的困难，就出在“创意“上啦……

SabrinaCreativity... is actually quite a complicated concept for Doll...创意……对人形来说，其实是很复杂的东西……

SabrinaLooking back, I'm glad I didn't give up at that point.不过，好在那个时候，我没有放弃。

SabrinaSo now I can work toward my interests and wishes—现在，我才能向着我的兴趣和愿望努力——

SabrinaOops, all of a sudden I'd like to tell the Commander about that time, can I?哎呀，忽然很想跟指挥官讲讲那时候的事，可以吗？

CommanderIf you're willing to, I'd love to hear it.你愿意说，我很想听。

Journal Entry 4 日志·四

SabrinaCommander! I got reminded of another function of an online account!指挥官！我又想起一个网络账号的作用了！

SabrinaSay for example, even when one is aware of one's own interests and wishes—比如说哦，就算明白了自己的兴趣和愿望——

SabrinaAnd knows what they strive to do—也知道了努力的方向——

SabrinaIt's still not easy to persist in their goal.但是呢，坚持下去也是一件不容易的事情……

SabrinaWhich is when...到了那个时候呢……

SabrinaIf they can get some support from the internet~如果能从网络上获得一些支持～

SabrinaMaybe they can be used as motivation to move forward!说不定可以当作前进的动力哦！

CommanderSounds like an insight from your journey as a chef?听上去，是从你的厨师之路得来的感悟？

SabrinaThat's right! As expected of Commander!没错哦！不愧是指挥官！

SabrinaNow you see, social media is—所以，网络论坛很——

SabrinaIs...很……

SabrinaNo, it's still kind of hard to explain...不行，好像还是说不清楚……

SabrinaOh wait. Commander, let me recount you this story—有了，指挥官听我把这件事情说完——

SabrinaThen you'll understand everything~然后就会都明白啦～

CommanderAlright, tell me about it.好啊，你说说看。

Journal Entry 5 日志·五

SabrinaSo, have you decided to create an account, Commander?所以，指挥官决定好要开账号了吗！

SabrinaRemember to first follow "Sabrina 12" when you do!开通之后，要第一个关注“塞布丽娜12”哦！

SabrinaI'll teach you all the functions and options!由我来教指挥官使用各种功能！

CommanderNot yet actually...其实还没……

SabrinaOh, come on!什么嘛！

SabrinaReading more comments from the viewers is genuinely helpful!多看看观众的评论，是真的很有用的！

SabrinaThe crisis we talked about last time was only solved thanks to everyone's comments!上次说的危机，多亏了大家的评论才解决的哦！

SabrinaThat's it! In order to make the Commander understand thoroughly the benefits of an online account!决定了！为了让指挥官彻底明白网络账号的好处！

SabrinaI tell you the follow-up in its entirety this time, Commander!这次就把后续完整讲给指挥官听哦！

SabrinaSurely you'll want to create an account by the end of it!指挥官听了一定会想开账号的！

CommanderWell, let me give it a listen then.那我听听看。

Affinity Records 契合度记录

Record 1Original Codename: SPAS-12; now going by the name Sabrina. When Griffin underwent restructuring, Sabrina chose to leave the organization to pursue a career as a chef, driven by her fervent passion for cuisine and the dream of one day opening her own restaurant. At first, Sabrina could only cook by following recipes to the letter, resulting in her not being accepted by any of the dozen restaurants she applied to. With no other options left, she reluctantly accepted the harsh reality and began working as a waitress at the chain restaurant Caldo. Although she could not realize her dream of becoming a chef right away, Sabrina remained devoted to the study of culinary arts. She discreetly observed the head chef's techniques, studied ingredients and flavor pairings, and started her own food channel, "Sabrina12", where she would interact with her audience in her livestreams titled "Sabrina's Midnight Diner". These small but steady efforts gradually deepened Sabrina's understanding of the culinary arts, especially the dedication required to maintain consistent flavor. When Caldo ran into a supply chain crisis, Sabrina was able to draw upon her accumulated knowledge of ingredients and dishes to help the restaurant overcome that tumultuous time. This achievement led to her promotion from waitress to kitchen assistant, marking the true beginning of her journey to refine her culinary skills. Her reunion with the Dolls at Springfield's café further helped her comprehend the deeper meaning of "sincerity" that encompasses all cuisine. Today, Sabrina's food channel has gathered a considerable following. Each night, viewers tune in to "Sabrina's Midnight Diner" to enjoy mouthwatering dishes and her warm, cheerful smile. "Ta-da! This is Sabrina12! So~ What would everyone like to eat tonight?"原代号为SPAS-12，也自称为塞布丽娜。格里芬重组时，出于对美食的狂热喜爱，塞布丽娜决定离开格里芬，成为一名厨师，梦想是开一家属于自己的餐厅。 最初的塞布丽娜只会刻板地按照食谱烹饪，她参加了几十家餐厅的面试，结果都未被录用。走投无路的塞布丽娜不得不做出让步，先从服务生做起，留在了名为“卡尔多”的连锁餐厅。 虽然没能成为理想中的厨师，塞布丽娜仍坚持着对美食的钻研。她悄悄观察主厨的烹饪手法，研究食材与菜品的口味，在论坛开设个人美食视频账号“塞布丽娜12”，通过直播栏目“塞布丽娜的深夜食堂”与观众们交流…… 这些小小的积累让塞布丽娜慢慢理解着“厨艺”，理解着主厨们为维护菜品口味稳定所做出的努力。当卡尔多餐厅遭遇供应链危机时，塞布丽娜也因此能够借助积累的食材与菜品数据，协助餐厅度过难关。以此为契机，塞布丽娜由服务生转调为帮厨，正式开始了精进厨艺之路。而在春田咖啡馆与人形们的重逢，也让塞布丽娜理解了烹饪时“心意”的意义。 如今，塞布丽娜的美食视频账号已经积累起不少粉丝。只要每晚打开“塞布丽娜的深夜食堂”，就能看见吸引人的美食，以及塞布丽娜亲切热情的笑容。 “锵锵，这里是塞布丽娜12！今天——大家想吃什么呢？”

Record 2"Mm... I've been thinking about losing some weight lately..." In the lounge of the Elmo, Sabrina sipped through her straw while confessing her troubles to Groza sitting beside her. "I won't be able to take the elevator with everyone if I don't slim down a little, since..." "N-not saying that I'm too heavy or anything! It's just that if everyone gets on it at the same time..." "Besides, most of our recent missions have been in sandy terrain. Moving around gets very exhausting with too much mass to haul around." Groza pondered for a moment, "Maybe we should ask Mayling to find a lighter frame for you?" "I'm already using the lightest frame possible. Anything lighter will affect my mission performance..." Sabrina frowned and took a sip through her straw. "Ugh, forgot I replaced my milk tea with just water... But drinking water really isn't the same." Sabrina set down her cup with a touch of disappointment. Just then, a soft ding came from the nearby oven. "Ah! My herb-roasted chicken is ready!" A rich aroma immediately filled the air as she opened the door, and Sabrina's face lit up with joy. "Want some roast chicken, Groza? Still fresh and hot from the oven! I bet it tastes great." "Aren't you going to eat some, Sabrina?" "Me? I'll just watch you dig into it. I guess watching on the side is as good as eating it myself, right? To stay in shape, I... I must resist the temptation!" Even as she said that, her eyes remained fixated on the golden, crispy roasted chicken. Groza chuckled softly. "They say that the only way to experience delicacies is through your own tongue. Maybe... you should consider other methods of 'weight reduction'?" "Other methods... Hmm... If push comes to shove, I could take out stuff like the octagonal hammer, tungsten steel file, or torque wrench." Groza nodded. "That's a sound plan." Sabrina's face immediately brightened. "Hehe... In that case... Can I have some chicken now? J-just one bite!" "Wow! It's super tender and tasty! Groza, you sure you don't want some?" Groza smiled and shook her head. "The rest is yours too, Rina." "Well... thank you for helping me come up with a new solution! Now I don't have to give up any of my beloved roast chicken, cakes, or ice cream!"“唔唔，最近……我有在考虑减重……” 艾莫号休息区，塞布丽娜咬着吸管，向身边的闪电倾诉着烦恼。 “要是再不减一点，就不能和大家一起乘电梯了，毕竟……” “我、我没有超载哦！只是要考虑到和大家一起……” “而且，最近的任务地形经常是沙地呢，自重过大的话行走起来也有点费劲。” 闪电想了想：“要不要找美玲试试更轻量化的素体？” “已经达到轻量化的极限了，如果改得更轻薄，可能会影响任务的……” 塞布丽娜愁眉苦脸地嘬了一口吸管。 “呜，我都忘记我把奶茶换成清水了……但喝清水一点也不幸福呢。” 塞布丽娜有些失落地放下手中的水杯。 就在此时，两人身边的烤箱发出叮的一声轻响。 “啊！我的香草烤鸡好了。” 烤箱门开启，浓郁的香气顿时散开，塞布丽娜露出了幸福的笑容。 “闪电，吃烤鸡吗？刚出炉热乎乎的哦，味道肯定不错。” “塞布丽娜不吃么？” “我？我就看你吃吧。看过就是吃过，为了保持体型，我……我可以忍住的！” 话虽这么说，塞布丽娜的眼神死死粘在了金黄焦脆的烤鸡上。 闪电轻笑出声：“美食还是要自己品尝才能感受到滋味吧？要不……还是考虑从别的地方减少重量？” “别的地方吗？唔……实在不行，我就先卸除一些八角锤、钨钢锉、扭力扳手之类的吧。” 闪电点了点头：“嗯，这个方案可行。” 塞布丽娜立刻眉开眼笑。 “这样的话……那……嘿嘿，我可以开动烤鸡了吗？就、就一口！” “……哇啊！真的又香又嫩，闪电，你真的不来一起吃吗？” 闪电微笑着摇了摇头：“还是留给小丽娜吧。” “那……谢谢你帮我一起想办法哦！这样，美味的小烤鸡、小蛋糕、冰淇淋……我就一个都不用舍弃啦！”

Record 3Onboard the Elmo, the kitchen's usually much quieter at midnight than during the day. "Video feed... audio feed... lighting... perfect! Everything's ready." After checking her equipment, Sabrina made an "OK" sign to the Doll beside her and started the livestream. "Ta-da! This is Sabrina12! Good evening, everyone. Welcome to Sabrina's Midnight Diner! Tonight's theme shall be a 'culinary tutorial'! Sabrina has prepared an easy and delicious recipe that even beginner cooks can master—the Garlic Chicken Steak! The ingredients are simple: chicken thighs, garlic, onion, soy sauce, water, starch, and honey... Hmm, you can substitute honey with sugar, or skip it altogether if you deem necessary." Sabrina energetically began her demonstration. A message soon popped up in the chat: "But handling garlic and onions is such a hassle..." "Don't worry!" Sabrina replied with a bright smile. She turned her body to the side, revealing another petite Doll pushing a uniquely designed machine into the frame. "This is a fully automatic food processor developed by Rina herself! Compared with similar products on the market, it automatically detects a limited range of ingredients and processes them accordingly. For example, by just putting in a whole garlic bulb and then selecting the 'Peel Garlic Mode', you'll get clean, tender cloves in seconds!" "Now we can switch it to 'Onion Mode'... See? It can handle onions perfectly too. No more tearing up while chopping!" "If you're interested, please contact Peri from the Elmo. The information is displayed at the bottom of the screen~" "And rest assured—all of Rina's recommended products are ones she personally uses and trusts. They'll never let you down." "I wish everyone could experience the same joy and happiness while cooking as Rina does!" After the stream ended, Sabrina quickly hurried over to Peri. "How's the result? You got any orders?" "Yeah! Several customers are already inquiring about mass production and shipping details. Demonstrating the product directly during your cooking stream was the most convincing method after all!" "Hehe, I'm glad to hear it worked out! Thanks for teaming up with me, Peri! If we keep this up... we can even relieve some of the Commander's financial pressure, right?"艾莫号，半夜的厨房比白天要清净不少。 “影像显示……音频输入……光线……好！一切准备就绪。” 确认过设备之后，塞布丽娜向身边的人形比了个“OK”的手势，开启了直播。 “锵锵！这里是塞布丽娜12！大家晚上好，欢迎来到塞布丽娜的深夜食堂~” “今晚的直播主题轮到美食教程啦，小丽娜专门为大家准备了一份制作非常简单、厨房新人也能轻松上手的美味——蒜香鸡腿排！ “需要用到的食材很简单哦，鸡腿、大蒜、洋葱、酱油、水、淀粉和蜂蜜……唔唔，蜂蜜可以用糖取代啦，实在不行没有也没关系。” 塞布丽娜精神百倍地开始了烹饪。 此时，一条留言冒出：“可是大蒜和洋葱处理起来好麻烦哦……” “不用担心哦！”塞布丽娜露出灿烂的笑容。 她微微侧开身，另一位小巧的人形将造型新奇的机器推进了镜头里。 “这是小丽娜自主研发的全自动处理机！对比市场同类产品，它可以自动识别有限种类的食材，进行针对性处理。只要像这样——把大蒜整个放进去，选中剥蒜模式，就能得到白白嫩嫩的蒜瓣啦！” “再切换到洋葱模式……看，也可以自动处理呢。再也不用担心切洋葱时泪流满面啦！” “大家如果感兴趣的话，请联系艾莫号的佩莉进行购买，联系方式打在屏幕下方了~” “当然，请大家放心，小丽娜的推荐好物都是自己用着不错的，绝对不会辜负大家的信任。” “希望大家都能和小丽娜一样，感受到美食带来的快乐和幸福！” 直播结束后，塞布丽娜飞快地凑到佩莉身边。 “怎么样怎么样？有人下订单吗？” “有哦！还有好几位客户正在详细咨询机器量产和运输的事宜呢。在塞布丽娜的美食直播里直接展示产品功能，果然很有说服力呀！” “嘿嘿，那就太好啦……多亏了佩莉来找我合作！这样……也能为指挥官解决一点财政问题了吧？”

Record 4Even someone as good-tempered as Sabrina could lose her patience on occasion, such as at this very moment— She stood before the bulletin board in the lounge, glaring at the notices posted there. Her cheeks puffed out of frustration, making her round face appear even rounder. On the board, two notices were pinned side by side. One reads, "LOST: one bottle of 25-year-old Italian balsamic vinegar. The texture is delicate and mellow, smooth and sweet as velvet. Has a rich, layered aroma of roasted nuts, ripe fruit, and wood. If found, please contact Sabrina." And the one beside it... Whether out of disbelief or simply to double-check what she just saw, Sabrina clenched her fists and read out loud the second notice word by word. "Whose vinegar bottle got knocked over by the cleaning robot? It was so thick it must've gone bad. I used the remaining half to clean the limescale. The empty bottle's been returned to the condiment cabinet. You're welcome." Sabrina's head drooped low. "...My balsamic vinegar... (Sob) It was such a rare find..." "Not only has that half a bottle of vinegar been insulted, but the twenty-five years of craftsmanship, the vinegar producer's dedication, and my salary too! Ugh... Whoever did this just doesn't understand..." After a brief moment of silence, Sabrina suddenly raised her head, her eyes blazing. "I-I'm going to find out who did this!" "I'm going to challenge them to a duel!" "I'll restore my balsamic vinegar's honor!"即使是好脾气的塞布丽娜，偶尔也是会生气的，例如此刻—— 塞布丽娜站在的休息区公告栏前，瞪视着上面的文字，脸颊因为气鼓鼓而更显圆润。 两张启事正并列贴在一起。 “本人遗失意大利黑醋一瓶，25年陈。口感细腻质地醇厚，如天鹅绒般顺滑甜美，香气丰富有深度，兼具坚果的焦香、馥郁的果香与木香。如有线索，请联系塞布丽娜。” 至于另一张…… 或许是不敢置信，或许只是为了再确认一次信息，塞布丽娜握紧了双拳，一字一顿地再次念起第二张启事的内容。 “谁的醋瓶被扫除机器人打翻了？太稠了多半是过期了，剩的半瓶拿去洗水垢了，空瓶给你放回了调料柜，不用谢。” 塞布丽娜的脑袋低低地垂了下来。 “……我的意大利黑醋……呜……这个很难买到的……” “被侮辱的不是半瓶黑醋！是、是25年的时光，酿造师的努力，还有我的薪水……呜……到底是谁，根本就不懂……” 过了片刻，塞布丽娜愤然抬起头 “我要……我要找到这个人！” “我要去申请决斗！” “我要为我的意大利黑醋正名——”

Record 5Sabrina's increasing weight had become one of Mayling's top concerns. One day, during her visit to Sabrina's dorm room. "Sabrina, let's sort through the items you're storing inside your frame, please!" "Uh... well, you know. If there's a lot of mass concentrated on a small surface area... it causes extra wear on the elevators and floors. Given Elmo's financial situation..." "I mean! Some of those items can be taken out and used as decorations for your room—they'd look nice that way too!" Under Mayling's gentle but firm persuasion, Sabrina reluctantly began removing and organizing everything she had stored within her body. "This section is my frequently used tools!" Screwdrivers, combat knives, wrenches, adhesive tape... "This one is the refrigerated sustenance section!" An apple pie baked that very morning, some cupcakes from lunch, a can of cola, and iced coffee. "And this here is the power tools!" A chainsaw, a welding tool, and a heat gun... "And here... here's my collection of precious memories!" A cookie tin, a scratched drinking glass, and a deflated volleyball... "These are all essentials, keepsakes left by everyone from Griffin. I keep them inside me so that, even when I'm on a mission alone, it feels like everyone's still with me. I guess you can think of them as 'Sabrina's good-luck charms'—and good-luck charms are meant to be carried close to the heart." "...And there's Five-seven, Gr P30, and so many others who haven't yet returned to us, to the Commander's side. It's been so long since I last saw or fought alongside them. I-I really miss everyone." "When will the day come when we can all reunite under the Commander again—fighting, getting repaired, and sharing delicious food like before? We're a family that isn't whole without everyone together..." Sabrina stretched out her arms, trying to hold all those keepsakes tightly against her chest. Mayling gently stroked the "treasures" in Sabrina's arms and nodded with a soft smile. "I'm sure that day you're waiting for will come soon. There are more Dolls onboard the Elmo now than ever before. Perhaps some of your friends are already on their way here. One day, everyone will reunite on the Elmo." Moments later, Sabrina patted her own cheeks and lifted her face with a bright smile again. "Ah, look at me getting all sentimental... Anyway, thank you, Mayling!" "Let's leave the convoluted things to the Commander to figure out. I, too, believe that one day, we'll all be together again!"塞布丽娜增长的体重是美玲的心腹大患。 某日，美玲来到塞布丽娜的休息室。 “塞布丽娜，我们一起整理一下你素体中的存储物吧，拜托了！” “呃……那个，承压较大的时候……升降机和地板的磨损会加速，艾莫号的经济情况，你也知道的……” “来吧！有的存储物可以拿出来，放到房间里作为装饰也不错呀。” 塞布丽娜不得不在美玲的坚持下，掏出所有的存储物进行整理分类。 “这边是常用趁手工具组！” 螺丝刀、军刀、扳手、胶带…… “这边是冷藏组！” 早上做的苹果派、中午做的小蛋糕、还有汽水和冰咖啡。 “这边是电器组！” 电锯、焊机、热风枪…… “这边、这边是……珍藏的美好回忆组！” 曲奇饼干的盒子、带着划痕的玻璃杯、放了气的排球…… “这些全都是必要的存储物，是格里芬的大家留下的东西。” “我把它们都藏在身体里，就算是一个人执行任务，也像是大家都在我身边一样。就当作是塞布丽娜的护身符吧，护身符就是要戴在身上的。” “……还有……还没回到指挥官身边的57、P30、好多好多……我、我已经很久没有和她们面对面说话，肩并肩一起作战了。我真的，好想……好想大家哦。” “要到什么时候，大家才能都回到指挥官身边，像以前一样，战斗、整修、吃好吃的呢……我们是缺一不可的大家庭呀……” 塞布丽娜伸出双臂，试图将这些杂物全都抱在怀里。 美玲小心地抚摸着塞布丽娜怀中的“宝物”，向着塞布丽娜点点头。 “我相信，塞布丽娜期待的那天很快就会到来的！” “最近艾莫号上的人形已经越来越多了，说不定，你的朋友们也在过来的路上了呢。总有一天，大家都能在艾莫号重聚的。” 片刻之后，塞布丽娜拍了拍脸颊，重新抬起笑脸。 “哎呀！看我这是……唔，总之，谢啦！” “复杂的事就交给指挥官吧，我也相信……总有一天，大家一定会重聚的！

Record 6One summer day, Sabrina and I left the Elmo to procure supplies. "It's so hot... Commander, you okay? Holding up fine?" "My sensors show that the surface temperature is over forty degrees Celsius. I feel like my processor's about to overheat. Surely this must also be grueling for a human like you, right? "Here, have an ice pop. You wouldn't want to get heatstroke." Sabrina handed me a fruit-flavored ice pop. "Thanks, right in the nick of time." Standing under the shade of an eave and enjoying my ice pop, I immediately felt much better. Sabrina smiled contentedly while savoring her own. "Wait a second... I don't remember buying any ice pops earlier. Where did these come from?" "Hah! I've got a refrigeration unit built into my frame. It was added for food transport back in the day. So, if you ever want something chilled, just come to me!" "Now that you've mentioned it—How do you take those things out?" "That's a girl's secret!" Sabrina flat-out shut me down. Yet, after a brief pause, her eyes darted about as she leaned in to whisper in my ear. Soft strands of her hair brushed my ear, followed by the faint chill of the ice pop. "...███...██..." Just then, a cargo truck rumbled past us, its engine drowning out her whispered revelation. "What? I didn't hear it." "Huh—? I worked up all my courage to tell you! No way I'll repeat that!" "So what was it?" "I-I told you it's a girl's secret! I can't just say it out loud!" And so, in the end, I never did learn Sabrina's secret.某个夏日，我与塞布丽娜离开艾莫号去采购物资。 “好热……指挥官，你感觉怎么样？还好吧？” “传感器告诉我当前地表温度已经超过四十摄氏度了，我觉得脑子快要不转了，指挥官身为人类应该也不舒服吧？” “来，吃根冰棍吧，要是中暑就不好了。” 塞布丽娜拿出一根水果味冰棍递给我。 “谢谢，太及时了。” 站在屋檐阴影下吃着冰棍，感觉舒适了不少。塞布丽娜拿着自己的冰棍，笑得满足。 “嗯？可是……我们刚才没有买冰棍吧？你手里的冰棍是哪里来的？” “嘿嘿！我的素体内有冷运舱位呀，是以前为了运送食材改装的。指挥官想吃冰的话，随时都可以找我哦。” “说到这个，我一直很好奇，这些东西是怎么取出来的？” “保密哦，这是女孩子的秘密！” 塞布丽娜果断地拒绝了我的探究。只是，她的视线游移了片刻，还是向我的耳边凑来。 毛茸茸的发尾先擦过耳廓，然后是冰棍带来的一阵凉气。 “………███……██……” 一辆载货车驶过，塞布丽娜的小声揭秘被引擎轰鸣声吞没。 “什么？我刚才没听清。” “唔唔？好不容易才鼓起勇气告诉指挥官的，我不要说第二遍了。” “到底是什么？” “是、是女孩子的秘密！人家不好意思说出口啦。” 结果，到最后也没能得知塞布丽娜的秘密。

Record 7"Oh god, I'm saved!" When I visited Sabrina's dorm room, she greeted me with visible relief. Wearing an apron, she holds a half-filled bowl of soup in her left hand and a baking tray in her right, all the while her half-dried hair hung messily over her shoulders. "What happened in here?" "I wanted to use the time when the soup was still simmering to wash my hair, but I turned up the heat too much, and it was done simmering early, and— Well... what you're seeing is the result." "As you can see, Commander, both my hands are full! Please help me— The spare hair ties are at the usual place, you know where. Save me!" Before I knew it, I was holding two hair ties in my hands. Sabrina turned her back to me; her hair carried a mix of freshness from the lingering moisture and a faint aroma from the cooking spices. "Hmm... how should I go about this again?" I thought to myself as I recalled what she told me the first time I helped braid her hair: "It's crucial that I have the right hairstyle; a half-up won't block my vision and will allow me to always keep an eye on what's going on in the pot." "...However, even more crucial than my hairstyle is the timing and temperature of the dish." "Commander, I'll entrust this very important task to you! If you mess it up, you might end up finding my hair in the dish, you know." My hands began to move instinctively—gathering, braiding, and finishing it off with a bow. Having done this several times recently, I had grown used to it; the initial awkwardness had vanished, replaced with a certain confidence. Though, since I always wrapped up everything with a bow, maybe I should try something new this time? It wasn't until after dinner that Sabrina had time to check her hair in the mirror. "...Commander? What's this...? What kind of knot is this?" She tilted her head from side to side, and the knot I had improvised swayed along with her movements. Oh no—it looked much less tidy than I'd envisioned, and I started feeling a little guilty. "Um... I think it's called an 'endless knot'? Mayling taught me how to tie it; it's kind of a unique design." "But... fine. Anything tied by the Commander looks good anyway, hehe!" Thankfully, no matter what I did, Sabrina always met it with a satisfied smile.“太好了，得救了！” 我拜访塞布丽娜的休息室时，系着围裙的塞布丽娜欣喜地呼唤起来。 她左手是盛了一半的汤碗，右手是烤盘，半干的头发狼狈地散在肩膀。 “发生什么了？” “我本来想趁炖汤的空余时间冲洗头发的，可火候有点超出预估，锅里的菜提前‘到时候’了，就……就变成了现在的局面。” “指挥官，如你所见，我已经没有空余的手了！帮帮我吧——” “备用发带在老地方，你知道的，救救！” 等我回过神，手中已多了两条发带。 塞布丽娜背对着我，头发上混合着水汽的清爽与调料的甜香。 嗯……要怎么扎呢？我回忆着初次为塞布丽娜编发时，她说的话： “我的发型很重要的。半扎发不容易挡住视线，这样才能时刻看清锅里的食物。” “……但是哦，比发型更紧急的是美食的火候。” “指挥官，我重要的发型就交给你了！要是编发失败，你可能会在菜里吃到我的头发哦。” 手下意识地动了起来。扎发、编织、最后要打上蝴蝶结。 最近时常帮塞布丽娜梳发，有过多次经验之后，最初的生疏已经消失，我开始得心应手。 不过，先前每次都是蝴蝶结，要不要加一点新意呢？ 一直到饭后，塞布丽娜才有时间确认自己的新发型。 “……指挥官？这是……？这个结是什么？” 塞布丽娜对着镜子左右晃动脑袋，我创新的绳结也随着她的动作晃动。 糟糕，好像有些凌乱，我为此而心虚。 “嗯……可能、好像叫吉祥结吧？美玲教给我的，它长得比较特别。” “可这……好吧，指挥官系的绳扣都好看，嘿嘿！” 幸好，不论我弄成什么样，塞布丽娜都会报以满足的笑容。

Record 8"An afternoon tea themed around the person most important to you? This round's 'Creative Video Challenge' sure sounds interesting." Beside me, Sabrina closed her creator dashboard and stared at me, her eyes sparkling. "Themed around the Commander... What should I make? Cake? French pastries? Maybe a mille-feuille?" I thought for a moment and offered a suggestion. "Wouldn't it get a bit too one-note if it's all sweets? Maybe add some pretzels or savory pies—then you'll have a perfect balance." "Mhm! That's a good idea. Let's make two sweet and two savory dishes—and add some tea or coffee to match!" I couldn't help but ask, "So, what do you plan to make?" "First, for the sweets... Hehe, I've never told you this before, Commander, but the color of your coat always reminded me of sweet cherries—fresh, slightly tart, with a gentle floral aftertaste... So, a cherry tart it is! Yep!" "And for the second one..." As she spoke, Sabrina leaned in, her nose twitching slightly. "Your scent makes me crave tiramisu!" "Uhm? Is it because of the scent of coffee? That's probably because I've pulled so many all-nighters that I'm practically marinated in caffeine by this point..." Sabrina shook her head without answering, simply smiling at me. "And there's more! I also want fried dumplings, vanilla biscuits, vitello tonnato, bacon mille-feuille..." "Pffft. I think you're just hungry, Sabrina—those have nothing to do with me anymore." "That's not true. They all... well, somehow, it's all because of you." Sabrina looked at me earnestly. "It's strange, isn't it?" "You make me think of every delicious thing I've ever tasted, of all the flavors I love—the ones that are rich, layered, and full of warmth. And whenever I eat something good without you around, I think of you again." "It's as if... every good thing in my life connects back to you."“以最重要的人为灵感做主题下午茶？这期‘视频创作激励’的主题挺有意思嘛。” 身边的塞布丽娜关掉创作者后台界面，抬眼打量我，眼睛亮晶晶的。 “以指挥官为灵感……做什么点心呢？蛋糕？法式甜点？拿破仑？” 我想了想，提出建议。 “都是甜味的点心有点单调。再来点咸味饼干或是派，就可以甜咸永动了。” “嗯嗯！有道理。那下午茶就做两道甜点，两道咸点？再加上茶或者咖啡吧！” 我有些好奇：“你准备做些什么？” “首先是甜点的部分。嘿嘿，指挥官。我从来没有告诉过你吧，指挥官的外套颜色总是让我想起甜樱桃，清爽微酸，回味是淡淡的花香……樱桃挞！就是这个！” “第二道嘛……” 塞布丽娜一边说着，一边凑过来，鼻子微微抽动。 “指挥官身上的香气，让我想吃提拉米苏！” “呃？是因为咖啡味吗？可能是我加班加多了，被咖啡腌入味了……” 塞布丽娜摇摇头，也不解释，只是看着我笑。 “还有还有！我还想吃炸饺子、香草饼、金枪鱼小牛肉、培根千层酥……” “哈哈哈，你只是饿了吧，这已经完全和我无关了。” “不是哦，这些……呃，总之，都是指挥官的原因。” 塞布丽娜认真地看着我。 “很神奇哦。” “指挥官会让我想起一切好吃的食物，我喜欢的味道，丰富的、有层次的、美好的滋味……反过来也一样，指挥官你不在的时候，我吃到好吃的也会想起你。” “就好像……我所有的好事，都和你有关。”

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