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Sharkry

夏克里

37 chapters · 1239 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Perfect Makeover 1 完美妆造1

(...Evening, backstage at the Zucchero Café.)（……傍晚，方糖咖啡馆后台。）

(The Zucchero is hosting a themed event today and the atmosphere in the cafe seems much more buzzing than usual.)（今天是方糖咖啡馆的主题演出日，馆内的氛围明显比平时多了几分忙碌。）

(In order to handle the surge in customers, Vepley has volunteered to host an intermission show between performances.)（为了招待比以往数量更多的观众，维普蕾自告奋勇地承担起了串场表演的角色。）

Commander(Although Springfield intended for me to relax and enjoy the performance...)（虽说春田邀请我们的本意，是希望我们能够安心享受演出……）

Commander(Joining the others like I'm doing now feels pretty good too.)（但像现在这样，和大家一起参与进来的感觉也不坏。）

(I wind through the cramped backstage passage and arrive at the makeup room. My aim is to make the final confirmations for the performance in place of Springfield, who's completely tied up with work.)（我穿过拥挤的后台通道，来到化妆间，打算替抽不开身的春田完成最后的演出确认。）

CommanderThe climax is coming up soon.就快到压轴曲目上场的时间了。

CommanderSharkry... Are you ready yet?夏克里……应该准备得差不多了吧？

(My gaze sweeps across the room and settles on the image reflected in the huge makeup mirror.)（我的目光扫过整个屋子，落在了角落那个对着巨大化妆镜的身影上。）

(The image is of Sharkry's exquisitely made-up side profile.)（光洁的镜面中，映出了夏克里精致的侧颜。）

SharkryA little more eyeliner and an idol's makeup is per~fect~ly done~♥再补上最后的眼线，偶像的妆造就完·美·完·成了哟♥

SharkrySharkry, do your best to live up to everyone's expectations♥为了回应大家的期待，夏克里，要好好加油♥

(The corners of Sharkry's mouth turn up at a carefully calculated angle. It's her trademark "Super Idol Sharkry" smile.)（夏克里的嘴角向上勾起一个经过精确计算的弧度，那是她标志性的、属于“超级偶像夏克里”的微笑。）

(However, closer inspection reveals that Sharkry's gaze isn't focused on her image in the mirror... but on the stage—toward Vepley, whose name is being shouted by the audience.)（但仔细观察就会发现，夏克里的眼神并未聚焦于镜中的自己……而是飘向了呼喊着“维普蕾”的舞台。）

SharkryThat's right, everything Sharkry has done is to live up to everyone's expectations...没错，夏克里所做的这一切，都是为了回应大家的期待……

SharkryBut these cheers... and all that applause... are they really meant for Sharkry?只是这些欢呼……还有这些掌声，真的都是为了迎接夏克里而准备的吗？

(Beyond the window, the audience is still cheering for Vepley, along with a few shouts of "Encore!")（窗外，围绕着维普蕾的欢呼还在继续，其中不乏有一些“安可”的声音。）

SharkryThey're asking for another encore... Didn't they already have one?又是安可……之前都已经有过一轮了吧？

SharkryDidn't everyone see the program? It should be Sharkry's turn next!难道大家都没有看过节目单吗？接下来就该到夏克里演出的时间了呀！

SharkryWhen will Sharkry ever make her debut if she keeps hogging the stage?如果被那家伙一直占着舞台的话，那夏克里要到什么时候才能出场呢？

SharkrySharkry's show should be better, and anything she can do, Sharkry should be able to do better...明明是夏克里的舞台更精彩才对，那家伙能做到的事情，夏克里也一定会做得更好才对……

(The eyeliner pencil in Sharkry's hand twitches a little.)（夏克里握着眼线笔的手微不可察地抖了一下。）

(The line which should have been a perfect curve deviates at the corner of her eye, creating a discordant smudge.)（那条本应完美无缺的眼线，在眼角处突兀地偏离，扭出了一道不和谐的轨迹。）

Sharkry...Ugh!……唔！

SharkryWhat the heck, why am I spacing out at a time like this...搞什么，居然会在这么关键的时候发呆……

SharkryI'm a super idol, so how can I go on stage with such an obvious defect?我可是超级偶像，偶像怎么可以带着这么明显的瑕疵出镜？

SharkryI need to fix it up quick, otherwise—得快点补救一下，再不快点的话——

(Sharkry reaches for the cotton swab in her makeup case, but she ends up bumping the glass of water beside it.)（夏克里烦躁地想要抽取化妆盒里的棉签，却紧跟着碰翻了一旁的玻璃杯。）

(Splash!)（哗啦！）

SharkryAh...啊……

(The sparkling drops of water soak the hems of the concert dress she went to such pains to select.)（溅起的水花不偏不倚，淋湿了她精心挑选、缀满闪亮装饰的演出服裙摆。）

SharkryEven though I worked so hard... even though I made up my mind to have a showdown with her on stage...明明已经付出了这么多的努力……甚至下定决心，要和那家伙在舞台上一决胜负……

SharkryIn the end, things still ended up as they did in the contamination zones...结果到头来，还是和在污染区的那时候一样……

SharkryAnd it just HAD to happen in front of the Commander... (sniffle)而且偏偏只有这一次，是在指挥官的面前……呜………

(Sharkry collapses into her chair as she watches the water stains spread, her shoulders trembling uncontrollably.)（看着裙摆上逐渐蔓延开的深色水渍，夏克里呆坐在座位上，肩膀开始无法抑制地微微颤抖起来。）

(...And time seems to freeze.)（……时间仿佛陷入了凝固。）

Commander...……

Commander(As much as I'd rather not disturb Sharkry at a time like this... I have no choice now.)（虽然不想打扰到夏克里……但现在也只能这样了。）

(I slow down my steps and circle around Sharkry, moving behind her quivering back.)（我放轻脚步，绕过散落的玻璃碎片，走到了那个蜷缩着的背影旁边。）

Commander...Sharkry, are you alright?……夏克里，没事吧？

CommanderDo you need help?需要帮忙吗？

Sharkry—!!!——！！！

SharkryEhhh?! C-Commander? What are you doing here?诶？指、指挥官，您怎么在这里？

(Sharkry's head jerks up. Tears are starting to smudge her makeup and her face is a mess.)（夏克里惊慌地抬起头，泪痕混合着晕开的眼妆，在她脸上形成了狼狈的痕迹。）

CommanderI just came over to check on you for Springfield.我来替春田确认一下后台的进度。

CommanderLooks like someone had a little accident.看样子……好像出了一点小小的意外。

(I take a plain-colored handkerchief from my pocket and hold it below her downcast face.)（我从口袋里掏出一块干净的素色手帕，递到她低垂的视线下方。）

CommanderIt's almost time for you to head out. Why don't you fix up your face and dress?就快到上场时间了，先清理一下脸和裙子吧？

CommanderI'll help.我来帮你。

SharkryUh, um—It's okay!唔、唔——没关系！

SharkrySharkry is a professional idol, so Sharkry can take care of minor things like this just fine♥夏克里可是专业偶像，这点小事夏克里完全可以自己处理♥

SharkrySo pleeeeeeeease don't tell Manager about this, and... and don't tell Vepley and the others either!所以请指挥官千~万不要告诉店长，还有……还有维普蕾她们哦！

(Sharkry grabs the handkerchief and sneaks a glance at the doorway as she wipes her face.)（夏克里飞快地接过手帕，一边擦拭着脸颊，一边偷偷瞟向门口的方向。）

Commander...I think I understand how you feel, Sharkry.……我大概能够理解夏克里的心情。

CommanderIf you don't want to be seen like this by the others, then I should mention that I've been standing by the doorway all this time and nobody else has been here besides me.如果夏克里是不希望被别人看到这个样子的话——我刚刚一直在门口，除了我之外没有其他人过来。

CommanderIt should be okay if I'm the only one who saw you, right?只是被我看到，应该没关系的吧？

Sharkry...……

CommanderCome now, have a seat.来，坐下吧。

CommanderClose your eyes.闭上眼睛。

(I take Sharkry's hand and guide her in front of the mirror.)（我拉过夏克里的手，将她引到化妆镜前。）

(Her body stiffens up and she looks like she's about to reject me, but in the end she presses her lips shut and obediently closes her eyes.)（夏克里身体一僵，似乎是想反驳，但最终还是抿紧了唇，顺从地闭上了双眼。）

(I load a cloth with makeup remover and gently dab at the corner of her eye. While doing this, I can feel Sharkry's frayed nerves slowly relaxing.)（我用湿巾蘸取卸妆水，轻轻擦拭她晕染的眼周，能感觉到夏克里紧绷的神经正在这个过程中一点点松懈下来。）

(After taking care of her makeup, I use the backstage hairdryer to quickly dry off the soaked parts of her skirt.)（处理好花妆以后，我用后台的备用吹风机快速吹干了裙摆被淋湿的部分。）

Commander...Alright, it's done.……好了。

CommanderI can still see a few stains from here, but I don't think the audience will be able to tell from their seats.仔细看还是有一点水痕，但从舞台到观众席的距离来看，应该不会太明显。

SharkryWow... You work fast, Commander. Those hands of yours are surprisingly skilled.唔……动作好快，指挥官意外地手很巧呢。

CommanderHm, it's not perfect, but I think you should be able to go on stage.嗯，虽然算不上完美，但我想至少上台是没什么问题了。

CommanderAs for the rest, I assume Sharkry will make up for it with a perfect performance?剩下的部分，就拜托夏克里用完美的表演来弥补吧？

CommanderI'll be cheering for you.我会替夏克里打气的。

(I cover Sharkry's chilly hand with my own and squeeze, trying to convey my trust to her.)（我将手覆在夏克里冰凉的手背上，微微握紧了她的手，想将这份信任传递给她。）

(Sharkry's frame twitches a little, but that faint trembling soon fades.)（夏克里的素体似乎震颤了一下，随后，那阵细微的颤抖很快便平稳了下来。）

(The air of anxiousness that surrounded her just now has vanished without a trace.)（方才笼罩着她的那股急躁的气息，也明显消散不见了。）

Sharkry(Exhales)呼……

SharkryBut of course. That's Sharkry's specialty, after all.那是当然咯，毕竟这可是夏克里的本职工作嘛。

(Sharkry takes a deep breath, then reaches for her compact and touches up her makeup. Once again, her image in the mirror becomes that of the flawless idol.)（夏克里深吸一口气，重新拿起粉饼补妆，镜子里的她已经再度换上了那副无懈可击的偶像面具。）

SharkryI have to say, you did a great job, Commander—or rather, Sharkry did a great job at being able to perfectly adapt to anything coming her way♥这么一看，真不愧是指挥官——哦，应该说真不愧是夏克里，遇到任何意外都能完美应对呢♥

SharkryStill, you DID help a lot, so Sharkry will remember this kindness~不过指挥官这次确实是帮上大忙了，夏克里会记住这份恩惠的~

(As the announcer's voice fills the air, Sharkry looks into the mirror one last time and dons her signature dazzling smile.)（前台报幕的声音响起，夏克里对着镜子，重新扬起了那个招牌的闪耀微笑。）

(She then struts out of the room, back straight, head high, walking down the corridor that leads to the stage.)（而后挺直脊背，带着她惯有的骄傲步伐，走向了通往舞台的通道。）

SharkryAnd now, Sharkry will deliver a perfect performance for you, Commander.接下来，夏克里会为指挥官献上最完美的演出哦！

SharkryLook forward to it♥好好期待吧♥

Perfect Makeover 2 完美妆造2

(...The next day, at the Zucchero.)（……隔天，方糖咖啡馆。）

(The clear morning sun shines leisurely through the windows, spreading across the seats at the counter.)（清晨的阳光慵懒地透过窗户，洒在吧台的座椅上。）

(The clamor from the show has faded, and the cafe's usual quiet has resumed.)（演出带来的喧嚣已经褪去，咖啡馆也恢复了往日的平静。）

(I sit at my usual place by the window, sipping Springfield's coffee as I page through the documents I wasn't able to handle in time yesterday.)（我坐在靠窗的老位置上，一边享用春田的咖啡，一边翻阅着昨天没来得及处理的文件。）

(Tap, tap, tap—)（哒、哒、哒——）

(Suddenly, the light and rhythmic sound of a set of high heels approaches from a distance before coming to a halt right in front of me.)（突然，一阵轻盈而带有节奏的高跟鞋声由远及近，精准地停驻在我的面前。）

SharkryHello, Commander~ Working so hard this early in the morning?哈喽~指挥官，一大早就在努力工作吗？

SharkryYou need to pay attention to your work-life balance, you know! Especially when Sharkry came all this way to find you♥就算是工作也要注重劳逸结合哦！特别是当夏克里特意来找您的时候♥

Commander...Oh, Sharkry? Good morning.……夏克里？早上好。

CommanderThe closing act last night was fantastic. You had the audience eating out of your hand.昨晚的压轴演出非常成功，现场的气氛完全都被你掌控住了。

SharkryTeehee~ Of course I did! I'm a super idol, after all~嘻嘻~那是当然的啦！毕竟我可是超级偶像嘛~

CommanderSpeaking of which, was there something you needed me for, Sharkry?说起来，夏克里找我有什么事吗？

SharkryUm... Commander, you remember how you helped me take care of a little accident backstage last night, right?唔……昨天在后台的时候，指挥官帮忙处理了一个小意外，对吧？

SharkryWhile it was just a tiny insignificant thing that Sharkry could totally have taken care of by herself—虽然对夏克里来说，只是微不足道、完全可以自己解决的小意外——

SharkrySharkry is an idol with principles and doesn't like owing people favors~ Especially when that person is the Commander♥但是作为最讲原则的偶像，夏克里可不喜欢欠人家的人情哦~尤其是指挥官的人情♥

(Sharkry pulls up the chair opposite me and takes a seat, then plants her elbows on the table and rests her chin on her steepled fingers. Her eyes twinkle with an impish gleam.)（夏克里拉开我对面的椅子坐下，双手交叠撑起下巴，眼神中闪烁出小恶魔般的光芒。）

SharkrySoooo, Sharkry was just thinking last night; how should Sharkry repay the Commander?所以夏克里昨晚一直在思考，到底该怎么报答指挥官才好呢？

Commander...Don't worry about it.……报答就算了吧。

CommanderI was just helping out, there's no need to dwell on it.只是顺手帮个小忙而已，夏克里没有必要放在心上。

CommanderAnd besides, being able to enjoy that wonderful show last night was enough repayment for me.况且能欣赏到这么精彩的舞台……对我来说，已经算是非常完美的答谢了。

SharkryNonono, this involves an idol's reputation and pride, how can we just write it off like that?不行不行，这关乎到偶像的信誉和尊严，怎么能随随便便就算了呢？

SharkryHow about this! As thanks for your help, Sharkry will give you a special privilege♥这样吧！作为回礼，夏克里决定赠送一项非常珍贵的特权给您♥

Commander...A privilege?……特权？

SharkryTeehee, that's right! I'm talking about this—嘻嘻，没错！就是这个——

(Sharkry produces a gigantic makeup case from behind her like magic and slams it onto the cafe table with a loud crash.)（夏克里如同变魔术一般，从背后掏出了一个巨大的化妆箱，“砰”地一声砸在咖啡桌上。）

(The case lid springs open, displaying neat rows of cosmetics, jaw-dropping in their quantity and variety.)（化妆箱的盖子被弹开，露出了里面排列整齐、无论是数目还是种类都足以令人叹为观止的化妆用品。）

SharkryTadaaaah~ This is Sharkry's personal private "Exclusive Commander Charisma Upgrade Plan"!当当当~是由夏克里亲·自·操·刀的“指挥官专属魅力提升方案”哦！

CommanderEr... what's this?呃……这是什么？

SharkryDid you know, Commander? They say changing up your image regularly helps you secrete dopamines that make you feel happy~指挥官，您知道吗？据说定期改变新形象，有助于分泌让人感到快乐的多巴胺~

SharkrySharkry has always wanted to give you a makeover in order to see more of your smiles, Commander♥为了见识到指挥官更多的笑容，夏克里一直都想为您设计一次妆造呢♥

SharkryOf course, since just doing it once won't really help much, Sharkry will do it for you three times! So cherish these three chances, Commander~当然，考虑到一次不具备什么参考价值，那就三次好了！指挥官可要好好珍惜这三次机会哦~

SharkryNow, close your eyes! It's time for Sharkry's magic♥现在马上，闭上眼睛吧！接下来是夏克里的魔法时间♥

Commander...Wait, right now?……现在？

CommanderHang on... Sharkry, I don't usually wear makeup.等等……夏克里，我平日没有化妆的习惯。

CommanderAlso, I think a new image might not suit me...而且我觉得，我对新形象可能会不大适应……

SharkryCommander! Questioning an idol's sense of aesthetics is very, very rude, you know?指挥官！质疑偶像的审美可是非常、非常失礼的行为哦?

SharkryThis is a sign of Sharkry's sincerity, so just be good, close your eyes and leave everything to me~这是夏克里的心意，您只要乖乖地闭上眼睛，把一切都交给我就可以啦~

(Sharkry interrupts me and her cool fingertips cover my eyes with irresistible force, drawing a shroud of darkness across my vision.)（夏克里打断了我的发言，微凉的指尖带着不容拒绝的力道覆上我的眼睑，将外界的光线隔绝了一部分。）

(I have no choice but to abandon all delusions of control.)（我只好放弃了挣扎。）

CommanderFor some reason, I get the feeling that you want me to experience the same helplessness you felt last night...总觉得夏克里是因为昨晚那件事，想让我也体验一下被摆弄的感觉……

SharkryHm? Did you say something, Commander?咦？指挥官刚刚有说什么吗？

CommanderEr, nope... I think I'm ready.呃，没什么……我差不多准备好了。

CommanderI just need to close my eyes, right? How long will I need to do this?要闭上眼睛对吧？大概要多久才能睁眼呢？

SharkryHehe~ Actually, you can open your eyes right now, but I want to surprise you...嘻嘻~其实随时都可以啦，不过因为我比较想给指挥官一个惊喜……

SharkrySo please be good and close your eyes, okay♥所以在结束之前，指挥官还是把眼睛乖乖闭好吧♥

(Once again, her cool fingers sweep my eyes shut. This time, my world is lost in a sea of warm darkness.)（冰凉的指尖再度覆上我的眼睑，这一次，世界彻底陷入了一片温柔的黑暗。）

SharkryHere we gooo~要开始了哦~

Commander...……

(Supposedly, when you lose your sense of sight, your other senses become much more sensitive, such as smell, hearing, touch—)（据说当视觉被剥夺的时候，其他感官的功能就会被无限放大，比如嗅觉、听觉、触觉——）

(The truth of that saying is proven now.)（这句话的确所言非虚。）

(I can sense Sharkry approaching me. I can even feel the warmth of her breath and the faint fragrance wreathing her frame...)（面对眼前渐渐靠近我的夏克里，我甚至能感受到她呼吸的温度，还有环绕在她素体上淡淡的香气……）

(As Sharkry works with quick, efficient movements, I hear her narrating her actions in a tender, caring tone of voice.)（夏克里一边轻快地操作着，一边语调温柔地在我的耳边解说。）

SharkryWe'll use this ultrafine matte powder here to highlight your features.这里呢，要用这种超细腻的哑光高光粉提亮。

SharkrySince your face has a very defined shape, doing this will make it "pop" more...指挥官的脸型其实很流畅，这样打会让轮廓更立体……

(Brushes—)（唰、唰——）

(The soft bristles of her brush are like feathers as they gently caress my skin.)（柔软的刷毛如同羽毛般，轻柔地扫过我的皮肤。）

Commander(It feels kind of ticklish...)（感觉有点痒……）

SharkryAnd the contouring of the cheekbones needs to go upward like this...颧骨这里的阴影呢，要这样斜着向上扫~

SharkryThat way, the angle will be just right to make your face appear sleeker while not making it look dirty...只有这个角度才会有那种微妙的、不会显脏的瘦脸效果……

(Brush, brush. Brush, brush—)（唰唰、唰唰——）

(The brush strokes change angle, gliding swiftly across my face at a precise gradient.)（毛绒刷换了个角度，带着精准的斜度，从我的脸上快速拂过。）

SharkryTeehee, looks like your skin is more suitable for makeup than I expected~嘻嘻，看来指挥官的皮肤适应程度，比我想象中的还要厉害一点嘛~

SharkryNow, just a little more coral blush here to give your face a bright, healthy glow! Vitality level UP!这里再加上一点珊瑚色的腮红，元气满满的健康感就来咯！气色立刻upup！

(She gently dabs my cheeks with a wad of cotton soaked in a moist, cool cream.)（是海绵扑蘸取略带湿润的膏体，轻轻拍打在脸颊上的感觉。）

SharkryOh yes, yes, close your eyes a little tighter, Commander! The eyeliner is the finishing touch for the entire makeup package!啊，对了对了，指挥官的眼睛要再闭紧一点！眼线是整个妆容的点睛之笔！

SharkrySharkry's eyeliner technique is an exclusive secret; once Sharkry applies it, you'll become extra seductive♥夏克里的眼线可是独门秘技，保证能让您的眼睛变得更~加深邃迷人哦♥

(Sharkry's warm breath grazes the tip of my nose as she leans in closer.)（温热的呼吸轻轻拂过我的鼻尖，是夏克里又靠近了一些。）

(I can feel the strokes of an extremely fine pencil carefully tracing the curve of my eyelids—)（我能感觉到一个极细的笔触，在眼睑边缘小心翼翼地滑过——）

SharkryMm~hm~ Turned out pretty good, if I say so myself.嗯~嗯~效果不错呢?

Commander...……

(As I listen to Sharkry's words, I feel a strange sense of security spread through me along with the warmth of the morning sunlight.)（伴随着夏克里温柔的声音，一种奇妙的、令人放松的安心感，在清晨的阳光中弥漫开来。）

(...Time passes slowly in the darkness.)（……时间在黑暗中悄然流逝。）

(The entire world is reduced to the delicate strokes of her brush and the faint scent of her cosmetics.)（整个世界仿佛只剩下毛绒刷的细腻触感，和她身上那股淡淡的化妆品清香。）

(For some reason, I am surprisingly alright with entrusting everything to her...)（总觉得把一切放心交给她的感觉，好像也还不错……）

SharkryPerfect! Sharkry's Magic Time is over♥Perfect！夏克里的魔法时间结束啦♥

SharkryCommander, come take a look at the brand new you!指挥官，现在就来见证一下全新的自己吧！

CommanderUm... Is it done already?唔……已经好了吗？

(I slowly open my eyes, and as I slowly readjust to the light that floods my vision again, I see a compact mirror slide in front of me.)（我缓缓睁开眼睛，适应着重新涌入的光线，一面小巧的镜子适时地递到了我的面前。）

(What I see in it makes me freeze up.)（镜中的形象不禁让我微微一怔。）

(While there aren't any world-shaking changes... my skin tone is more even and I look much more vibrant now.)（虽然算不上是什么颠覆性改造……但是肤色变得更加均匀了，气色也提升了不少。）

(The overall effect is exquisite but still appears perfectly natural. The sheer skill that went into it is on full display.)（整体呈现出的效果精致而不失自然，能看得出是精心打磨过的结果。）

Commander...That's one heck of a change.……确实变化很大。

CommanderI'm more... Hm, how shall I put it, more lively now?比之前的更……嗯，怎么说呢，更有精神了一些？

CommanderSharkry, I am in awe of your skills.夏克里，你的技术真的很令人佩服。

SharkryHehe, you should be♥ Makeup is an idol's weapon~哼哼，那是当然的♥ 妆造就是偶像的武器嘛~

SharkryOf course, it's also because you naturally look good, Commander. That's why the final product turned out so ideal.当然，也是因为指挥官本身的底子就比较好啦，最后完成的效果才能这么理想。

CommanderUm... Thanks for the praise...呃，谢谢夸奖……

SharkrySo, how do you feel, Commander? Are you happy with this makeover?所以指挥官觉得怎么样？对这次的妆造效果还满意吗？

SharkryIf you like it, does that mean... you're looking forward to the next time?如果满意的话，您还会不会……再期待下一次呢？

SharkryJust, um, just think of it as preparations for a disguise mission! Sharkry also wants to see a different side of you from usual...就当、就当是为了伪装任务做准备嘛！夏克里也想看看指挥官和平时不一样的样子……

(Sharkry puts her hands behind herself. She sounds a little nervous.)（夏克里背过手，语气中透露出一丝微弱的紧张。）

(From the reflection in the mirror, I notice that she's caressing a makeup brush.)（从镜面的反射中，我注意到夏克里的手指正在悄悄摩挲着化妆刷。）

(While it's not quite my style to wear makeup, her anticipation is just too obvious... and it means I can't say no to her.)（虽说化妆的确不太符合我的习惯，但她表现出的期待太明显……倒是让我没办法再拒绝了。）

Commander...Well done, Sharkry.……辛苦了，夏克里。

CommanderI like your brand of "magic".我很喜欢这个“魔法”。

CommanderI'll be looking forward to the next round tomorrow.那么明天，就要继续拜托你了。

Sharkry...Tomorrow?……明天？

CommanderYup. You said I'd get three makeovers, right?嗯，套餐不是一共有三次吗？

CommanderSo we'll do the second one tomorrow. You don't mind, right?我想明天再来体验第二次，没问题的吧？

SharkryHuh? So... so you were so happy with it that you can't wait to try it again...诶？原来……原来指挥官已经满意到了这么迫不及待的程度吗……

(Sharkry blinks in surprise, and then her face lights up in a smile.)（夏克里惊讶地眨了眨眼，下一秒，她的表情明显变得轻快了起来。）

SharkryTeehee, oh what will I do with you♥嘻嘻，真是拿您没办法呢♥

SharkryIt's a date, then! Sharkry will design an even more creative look for you~那就这样约好咯！夏克里下次要帮您设计一种更突破想象的风格~

SharkrySee you again tomorrow, Commander, same place, same time♥明天的这个时间，指挥官和我在休息室不见不散哦♥

Perfect Makeover 3 完美妆造3

(...The next morning, at the Zucchero.)（……隔天清晨，方糖咖啡馆。）

(I arrive at the appointed time and see that Sharkry has been waiting on the lounge's sofa for a while now.)（我按照约好的时间如约而至，夏克里已经早早地坐在休息室的沙发上等候了。）

(She deploys her makeup case and focuses on picking out several shades of bright eyeshadow. There is an obvious look of anticipation on her face.)（她摊开化妆箱，专注地挑选着几盒色彩明艳的眼影盘，脸上带着几分显而易见的期待。）

SharkryCommander, over here!指挥官，这里这里！

SharkryYou're right on time! Being punctual is the first step to winning an idol's approval♥您来得很准时嘛，守时可是获得偶像青睐的第一步哦♥

(Sharkry pulls me down into a chair and eagerly holds up a little platter of highlighters.)（夏克里拉着我坐下，迫不及待地端起了那盘亮闪闪的高光。）

SharkryToday, Sharkry wants to give you a different look from usual, so the colors will be a liiittle special...今天呢，夏克里想给您设计一点和平时不一样的风格，所以颜色会稍微有一点点特别……

SharkryCommander, would you like to pick the shade? Any color you'd prefer?指挥官要先挑选一下色系吗？比如有什么色彩偏好之类的？

CommanderNo need for that. I'll leave it to you.不必了，就交给你吧。

CommanderI have complete faith in your sense of style, Sharkry.我对夏克里的审美很放心。

SharkryTeehee~ A very wise choice, Commander♥嘻嘻~非常明智的选择呢♥

SharkryNow then~ Please close your eyes like yesterday, Commander♥那么接下来~就请指挥官像昨天一样，把眼睛闭好吧♥

CommanderYup, I'll let you handle it.嗯，拜托了。

(I close my eyes and my senses are lost in the darkness.)（我闭上眼睛，将感官完全交付于黑暗之中。）

(I hear the quiet click of her makeup case opening and the rustling from Sharkry picking her tools.)（能听到化妆品盖子被打开的轻响，还有夏克里挑选刷具时窸窸窣窣的声音。）

(...)（……）

(Just as the bristles make contact with my eyelids, a familiar voice breaks the silence.)（就在刷毛触碰到眼睑的同时，一个熟悉的声音打破了这份宁静。）

VepleyOoh? It's Sharkry and Commander☆哎呀？是夏克里和指挥官☆

VepleyWhatcha doing, Sharkry? Are you using your suuuuuuper transformation spell on him?夏克里在做什么呢？是不是在给指挥官施展那个超~级厉害的变装魔法？

CommanderThat voice... Is that you, Vepley?听这个声音……是维普蕾来了吗？

Sharkry...Hmph.……哼。

SharkryThat Vepley's being a busybody as usual...维普蕾那家伙，还真是一如既往地爱凑热闹……

(Sharkry's hands keep moving, but her voice is clearly dejected.)（夏克里手上的动作不停，语气却明显低沉了几分。）

SharkryWhat are you doing here? Didn't you say you were going to help out Manager?你来做什么？不是自告奋勇说要帮店长的忙吗？

SharkryWhat's the matter, finished polishing all the cups? Have you mopped the floor yet?怎么，吧台的杯子都擦完了？地板也拖干净了？

VepleyYup, yup, I did it all!嗯嗯，已经全部都弄好了哦！

VepleyWhat kind of makeup are you applying today, Sharkry? Vepley wants to see☆夏克里今天化的是什么妆？维普蕾也想看看呢☆

(Vepley hops, skips, and jumps from my left side to my right.)（维普蕾蹦跳着，从我们的左边绕到了右边。）

VepleyWhoa—the Commander looks totally different from yesterday! You're amazing, Sharkry!诶——今天的指挥官看起来和昨天又不一样了哎！夏克里好厉害！

VepleyCan you teach Vepley?可以教教维普蕾吗？

VepleyVepley wants to show off new and more awesome looks for the audience☆维普蕾也想为了观众们尝试更多、更厉害的造型呢☆

SharkryNo can do.不可以。

SharkryThis sort of thing needs high technical skill and aesthetic sense; it's not something that certain butterfingered Dolls can understand easily...这种需要极高技巧和审美的事情，可不是某些笨手笨脚的人形可以轻易理解的……

SharkryWouldn't it be quicker for you to learn how to control your facial expressions? You might end up drawing more fans who like looking at your dorky grin.对你来说，还是练习表情管理来得更快一些吧？说不定还能多吸引几个爱看你傻笑的观众。

VepleyHehe☆ Costumes, makeup, and smile—they're all important!嘿嘿☆服装、妆容、还有表情——这些都很重要嘛！

VepleyThat's why Vepley wants to learn seriously from Sharkry~所以维普蕾也要认真向夏克里学习才行~

SharkryHey! Don't just press up against me while saying whatever you want... And don't get so close to the Commander!喂！别自说自话地凑过来……也别和指挥官靠得这么近！

(Vepley seems entirely oblivious to the annoyance in Sharkry's voice and moves even closer.)（完全没能听出夏克里语气中的烦躁，维普蕾反而贴得更紧了。）

VepleyYou picked such a special color today. Sharkry, is it the latest trend or something?夏克里今天选择的颜色好特别，是最近流行的那款吗？

VepleyHow did you apply that glitter so evenly? And those upward curves from the corners of the Commander's eyes are so smooth!这个亮片是怎么贴得这么平整的？还有眼尾那个往上飞的线条，画得好流畅哎！

VepleyHow did you do all that?这些都是怎么弄的呢？

Sharkry...……

(It is at that moment I sense Sharkry adjusting her grip on the eyeshadow brush she's holding.)（那一刻，我明显感觉到夏克里拿着眼影刷的力度收紧了一下。）

(For some reason, there seems to be something wrong with her...)（总觉得夏克里好像变得有些不大对劲了……）

SharkryAnd, er, that's how you do it! It's simple enough, but your hands need to be able to keep up with what your eyes see!就、就那么弄的啊！很简单，眼睛看会了手也要跟得上才行！

SharkryJust go back and practice a hundred times while looking in the mirror and stop being a bother here! Can't you see that the Commander is enjoying Sharkry's special service?你回去对着镜子自己练一百遍就会了，别在这里碍事！没看到指挥官正在享受夏克里的专属服务吗？

CommanderUh, Sharkry, please calm down...那个，夏克里，冷静一点……

(I try to ease the tension, but Sharkry forces me back down into my seat.)（我试图缓和气氛，却被夏克里强行按回了座位。）

SharkrySit DOWN, Commander—be good and keep your eyes shut! Don't get distracted by other Dolls!指挥官，坐好——眼睛也要乖乖闭好哦！不准分心看其他人形！

SharkryRight now, Sharkry is going to give you the best makeover ever, the kind where you can't tear your eyes away from it once you see it! That way, a certain Doll without taste will know what true skill is!现在夏克里要给你展现更厉害、更让人挪不开视线的妆容，让某些没有品味的人形见识一下，什么才是真正的技术！

(This time, Sharkry's hands move with incredible speed, without the precision and elegance from yesterday.)（这一次，夏克里的动作进行得飞快，完全失去了昨日的精准与优雅。）

(Large amounts of eyeshadow are deposited on my skin and my eyelids receive layer after layer of intense pigmentation.)（大量眼影扫过皮肤，浓烈的颜色被一层层叠加涂抹在眼睑上。）

SharkryIt's always like this, it's always like this... Every time, it's ALWAYS like this...总是这样、总是这样……每次都是这样……

SharkryHow does she grab everyone's attention so easily just by turning up?为什么那家伙只是随随便便一出现，就能引来别人的注意？

SharkryEven though I practice in front of the mirror until late at night, even when I go to all that trouble to set up the stage, I can't draw attention like she can...就算我每天对着镜子练习到深夜，就算我精心准备舞台，也无法吸引所有的注意力……

SharkryAnd she isn't even TRYING... She doesn't even realize how everyone is focusing on her...而她甚至什么都不用做，就能在不经意间得到大家的关注……

(Bitterness creeps into Sharkry's voice. I can clearly feel her emotions through the strokes of her brush.)（夏克里的低语带着压抑不住的委屈，情绪透过刷具，清晰地传递到皮肤上。）

(...That comforting feeling from yesterday is gone.)（……昨天那种令人安心的感觉已经不见了。）

(Beep—It's the sound of a transmission.)（嘀——是通讯响起的声音。）

VepleyHellooo? Oh, it's Manager Springfield. She said, "The new coffee beans just arrived. I'd like to have Vepley help taste them"...哎呀？春田店长发了通讯过来，说是“新品咖啡豆到了，想让维普蕾帮忙品尝”……

VepleyVepley will be heading out front to help then! Vepley will be back in a bit to witness the Commander's transformation!那维普蕾先去前面帮忙咯，待会儿再来看指挥官的变身结果！

VepleyBye bye, Sharkry! Do your best☆拜拜啦，夏克里！要继续加油哦☆

SharkryHey, get back here! Sharkry isn't done with makeup yet!喂，别走啊！夏克里的妆容还没有完成呢！

SharkryShe was so eager just now, so why did she suddenly walk off? Was it because Sharkry's design wasn't attractive enough?刚才还那么积极，怎么转头就走了？难道是夏克里设计的风格不够吸引人？

SharkryThat can't be, how could I lose when it comes to makeup...不可能吧，我怎么会在化妆这部分输掉……

(After Vepley leaves, only Sharkry and I are left in the lounge.)（随着维普蕾的离开，休息室只剩下我和夏克里两个人。）

(Sharkry's hands stop moving. Her frantic movements from just now have vanished without a trace.)（夏克里停下手中的动作，刚才那股仿佛要燃尽一切的气势，在这短短的几秒之间倾泻得无影无踪。）

CommanderSharkry... Can I open my eyes now?夏克里……现在我可以睁开眼睛了吗？

Sharkry...……

(I open my eyes and see Sharkry with a blank look on her face.)（我睁开眼，眼前是有些茫然的夏克里。）

(She's staring dumbly into the mirror, at my new look, which she has carefully crafted.)（她呆呆地看着镜子里，那个被她亲手打造出来的我的样子。）

(Blue, green, purple—all these lurid colors have blended together.)（蓝色、绿色、紫色——浓烈的色块碰撞在一起。）

(There is a twistedness born of overexertion among those colors and they all combine to create an alien version of myself.)（这些颜色混杂着一种用力过猛的扭曲感，共同组成了陌生的自己。）

Commander...Sharkry?……夏克里？

(At this point, the fire has left Sharkry's eyes. All that remains is guilt, plain and evident.)（这一刻，夏克里眼中燃烧的火焰已经完全熄灭了，只剩下了显而易见的愧疚。）

SharkryCommander, I'm sorry...指挥官，对不起……

Sharkry...……

(Sharky slowly raises her hands, and her fingertips touch the glitter on my cheeks.)（夏克里缓缓抬起手，指尖轻轻落在我脸颊侧边的亮片上。）

SharkryI think... I messed up...夏克里，好像一不小心搞砸了……

Perfect Makeover 4 完美妆造4

(...That night, at the Zucchero.)（……当夜，方糖咖啡馆。）

(The lights in the lounge are a gentle yellow and the fresh air is filled with a comforting fragrance.)（休息室亮起暖黄色的壁灯，清洁后的空气裹挟着令人舒适的馨香。）

(Sharkry isn't rehearsing her dance steps like usual. Instead, she's curled up on the sofa, staring through the rain-streaked windows with a blank look on her face.)（夏克里没有像往常一样练习舞步，而是蜷缩在沙发角落，有些失神地望着窗外被雨水模糊的玻璃。）

(I pick up the makeup case on the table and sit down beside her.)（我拿起桌上的化妆箱，坐在了她的身边。）

CommanderIf I'm not wrong, Sharkry's "Exclusive Charisma Upgrade Plan" comes in three sessions.夏克里送我的“专属魅力提升机会”，一共有三次。

CommanderThat means there should be one more, right?现在应该还剩下最后一次吧？

(Sharkry shifts a little, and then she nods, a vaguely confused look on her face.)（夏克里微微动了一下，有些困惑地点了点头。）

SharkryYes... there's one more session.是……剩下最后一次没错。

SharkryBut today, Sharkry—但是夏克里今天——

CommanderYour makeup today is quite special.今天的妆容很特别。

CommanderLike you said, it's the kind that draws attention and can't be overlooked.就像夏克里说的，是让人无法忽视、夺人眼球的那种特别。

Sharkry...……

CommanderBut it's too heavy. It's like a mask you're putting on to cut the world out... It's even a little suffocating.但它太沉重了，像是戴上一副隔绝一切的面具……让人感觉有些透不过气。

CommanderIt's covering up what lies beneath the mask and what you really want to say.它遮住了面具下原本的样子，也遮住了你真正想表达的东西。

CommanderSo I'd like to use the last session like this.所以，最后一次机会，我想这样用。

(I take out a stack of makeup remover pads and hand them to Sharkry.)（我从化妆箱中抽出一叠卸妆棉，递给了夏克里。）

CommanderCan you clean it off for me?可以帮我把它卸掉吗？

CommanderI want to see the makeup you applied for me the first time.我想再看看……夏克里第一次给我化的那个样子。

Sharkry...The first time?……第一次？

CommanderYup.嗯。

CommanderI don't know much about makeup, but I believe that it's like painting, to some extent... It's a way of expressing your feelings.虽然我不懂化妆，但我想化妆在某些程度上和绘画一样……是一种心情的表达。

CommanderI could sense that you were very relaxed during that first session and that you enjoyed it—those feelings bled through into the final work.我能感觉得到，夏克里在第一次化妆的时候很放松、很享受，最后完成的妆容也掺杂了一些自己的想法在里面。

CommanderI think that's what you were trying to convey from the depths of your heart.我想那才是夏克里发自内心想要呈现出来的状态。

CommanderYou weren't trying to overwhelm anyone, or trying to reach out to others.不是为了压倒谁，也不是想被谁理解。

CommanderYou just wanted to pour your heart out, and display... the truest form of "magic".只是为了将自己的心声倾诉出来，才能够施展出的……最真实的“魔法”。

Sharkry...!……！

(Sharkry looks at me in surprise, and then her eyes flit about, a conflicted expression on her face.)（夏克里惊讶地看着我，眼神有些复杂地闪动着。）

(Right after that, she takes the pads from me and gestures for me to sit down where the light is brighter.)（下一秒，她接过卸妆棉，示意我坐到灯光更亮的位置。）

SharkryNow then, Sharkry's going to do magic for you a third time, Commander... Are you ready?那么，夏克里送给指挥官的第三次“魔法”……要开始了哦？

CommanderYes, go ahead.嗯，拜托了。

(After soaking the pads in the remover, Sharkry gently wipes them over the swatches of color on my face.)（被卸妆水浸湿过后，夏克里拿起棉片，轻轻擦拭着我脸上遍布的色彩。）

(Her gentle movements begin stripping the garish makeup away, like she's taking off a mask.)（在她温柔的动作下，夸张的妆容如同面具般渐渐剥落。）

Sharkry...……

(Once the last traces of the pigment are gone, my face is back to its original form, a little tired but clean and refreshed.)（当最后一抹颜色被擦净，镜子里恢复了我原本有些疲惫但清爽的脸。）

(Sharkry's fingers tighten around the pad they're holding and then she speaks, as though wiping the makeup away had also removed the barriers around her heart.)（如同一并卸下了心防一般，夏克里的手指绞着那块花掉的棉片，轻轻地开了口。）

SharkryCommander... Sharkry has a question.指挥官……您可以告诉夏克里吗？

SharkryWhy is it that no matter how hard Sharkry tries, Sharkry just can't grab everyone's attention?为什么无论夏克里怎么努力，都抓不住大家的视线呢？

SharkryWhether it's in the contamination zones or in the cafe now... Sharkry has always been working hard to show off the best side of herself to everyone.在污染区那时候也好，现在在咖啡馆也好……夏克里一直都要求自己，把最好的一面展示给大家。

SharkryBut Vepley? She can't even stand still... The moment she shows up, everyone pays attention to her instead... It's like nothing Sharkry does even matters.可维普蕾呢？她连站位都会歪歪扭扭……但只要她一出现，夏克里就一定会输，大家的目光就一定会被她夺走。

SharkryAnd the part that Sharkry can't stand is that all this doesn't even register to her... It's as though I'm the only one who notices.最让夏克里无法接受的是，那家伙从来都感觉不到这些东西……好像在乎这种事的人，就只有我一个而已。

SharkryWhen Sharkry thinks about that, Sharkry ends up the same way as what happened backstage that evening. Sharkry can't even do what Sharkry is good at.一想到这个，夏克里就会像那天晚上在后台的时候一样，连自己擅长的事都做不好了。

Commander...……

SharkryThe truth is... Sharkry just wants more people to be aware of her.其实，夏克里也只是想让更多的人看到自己的存在而已。

SharkrySharkry wants people to have high hopes for her, like when Sharkry was rolled out... Sharkry just wants to be a super idol who makes everyone smile.想像出厂时被期待的那样……成为能给大家带来快乐笑容的超级偶像而已。

SharkryEspecially when the Commander is watching from the audience.尤其是当指挥官坐在台下的时候。

SharkrySharkry just wants the Commander to feel that... Sharkry is worthy of being appreciated...夏克里只是想让指挥官觉得，夏克里……是值得被喜欢的……

SharkryThat... That Sharkry is the most special, that's all...是……最特别的那个，而已……

(The dam breaks at last and the tears begin to flow. Sharkry doesn't hide it anymore and lets them rain down.)（泪水终于汹涌而出，夏克里不再掩饰，任凭眼泪尽数滑落。）

(I reach out and cover her cool hand with mine. The warmth from my palm makes Sharkry tremble.)（我伸出手，轻轻覆上她冰凉的手背，掌心传来的温度令夏克里微微一惊。）

CommanderYou've always been special to me, Sharkry.在我眼里，夏克里一直都是特别的。

CommanderNot because you're the perfect shining "super idol" who stands on the stage...不是作为舞台上那个完美无瑕、光芒万丈的“超级偶像”……

CommanderBut because you're the one who secretly practices late at night after everyone's closed up the cafe for the day, the one whose eyes sparkle when she indulges herself and gives me a makeover.而是那个会在打烊后偷偷对着镜子练习到深夜的夏克里，那个会任性地为我设计造型、眼睛闪闪发亮的夏克里。

CommanderIt's because the Sharkry who's tired and cries because she's not happy with how unfair things are... that's the truest, most honest Sharkry of them all.还有眼前这个因为委屈和不甘，会疲惫、会流泪的……最真实的夏克里。

Sharkry...!……！

CommanderI've seen it, you know, all the effort, all the hardship, all the "magic" you put in to make everyone smile...你每一次为了让大家露出笑容而付出的努力，你的辛苦，你的“魔法”……我全部都看到了。

CommanderYou've never needed to compare yourself to anyone to prove your worth.夏克里的价值从来不需要和任何人比较。

CommanderThat's because in my eyes, your very existence has always been special to me.因为在我眼里，夏克里的存在本身，就已经非常特别了。

Sharkry...Commander! Suddenly saying all that embarrassing stuff while holding Sharkry's hand...……指挥官！突、突然说这么难为情的话，还牵着夏克里的手……

SharkryThat's just cheating...这样太犯规了啊……

(The rain outside the window is falling with a constant pitter-patter, and Sharkry's hand curls up in mine, twitching faintly.)（窗外的雨声沥沥，夏克里的手指蜷缩在我的掌心中，微弱地动了动。）

SharkryStill, Sharkry heard what the Commander said just now.不过，指挥官刚才说的那些……夏克里听到了。

SharkryEach and every word of it.每一个字，都清清楚楚地听到了。

(With newfound determination, Sharkry's fingers bend and tighten around my hand.)（带着破茧而出的决心，夏克里的手指弯曲，慢慢回扣住我的手。）

SharkryThat's why Sharkry has decided that from now on, Sharkry will insist on doing what Sharkry wants.所以，夏克里决定，以后也绝对会坚持自己喜欢的事情。

SharkryWhether it's singing, dancing, or giving people pretty makeovers—Sharkry will not give up on any of them!唱歌、跳舞、给大家设计漂亮的妆发——这些，夏克里都不会放弃！

SharkryBut Sharkry won't compare herself to Vepley anymore or think of her as someone to be defeated.但我不会再和维普蕾比较，也不会再把她当作必须要打败的对手了。

(Sharkry sniffles, then looks at me, her eyes clear and steady.)（夏克里吸了吸鼻子，目光落在我脸上，澄澈而坚定。）

SharkryBecause Sharkry knows that whether Sharkry is shining on stage or messing up in the back...因为夏克里现在知道，无论是在舞台上闪闪发光的时候，还是在后台出丑的时候……

SharkryThe Commander will always, seriously, look at Sharkry, right?指挥官都会一直好好地、认真地看着夏克里，对吧？

CommanderThat's right.没错。

(I nod and squeeze her hand.)（我点点头，握紧了她的手。）

(Sharkry gives me a meaningful look and then she smiles; one streaked with tears, but with an incomparable brightness to it.)（夏克里深深地看着我，一个带着泪痕却无比明媚的笑容，绽放在了她的脸上。）

SharkryTherefore, for the sake of all those people who can see Sharkry's hard work and love Sharkry from the depths of their hearts...那么，为了那些能看到夏克里努力、真心实意喜欢着夏克里的人……

SharkryI'm going to focus more on myself and keep working hard!我也要把目光更多地放在自己身上，一直这样努力下去才行！

SharkryHmm... Now that you mention it, Sharkry has an idea for makeup session No. 3.唔，这么一说……夏克里突然对第三次的妆造有了新想法。

(Sharkry opens the makeup case behind her and feels around the little compartments on the bottom before taking out a compact tube of lipstick.)（夏克里打开背后的化妆箱，探向箱底的小格，取出了一支精致小巧的口红。）

(The exterior is decorated in an elegant violet pattern and there is a tiny heart-shaped rhinestone on its cap.)（外壳是优雅的紫罗兰图样，顶端镶嵌着一颗微小的爱心状水钻。）

(She twists it open, revealing a stick of rich and understated rosy-beige lipstick.)（她旋开口红，膏体是饱满而不过分张扬的玫瑰豆沙色。）

CommanderThis color... You didn't use it before, did you?这个……好像是之前没用过的颜色吧？

SharkryCommander, you DID say that makeup is an expression of one's feelings, right?因为指挥官说过，“妆面是心情的表达”，对吧？

SharkryRight now, Sharkry's feelings are different from before.夏克里现在的心情，和之前的每一次都不大一样呢。

SharkryTherefore, Sharkry is going to take out Sharkry's mooooost beloved lucky color.所以夏克里要拿出最~最珍藏的幸运色哦。

(She stands up and slowly draws close to where I'm sitting on the sofa.)（夏克里站起身，缓缓凑近坐在沙发扶手上的我。）

(She's got her impish glint from before in her eyes and a newly-emerged courage.)（她的眼中恢复了小恶魔的狡黠，还有一丝破土而出的勇气。）

SharkryNow then, Commander, please close your eyes~ Your final makeover is about to begin♥那么指挥官，请闭上眼睛吧~最后一次妆造要开始啦♥

Commander...Alright.……好。

(I close my eyes, but the last thing I see is Sharkry rising up on her tiptoes.)（我闭上眼睛——视线的最后一秒，是夏克里微微踮起脚尖的画面。）

(I feel a warm breath accompanied by the scent of cosmetics racing over my ear...)（一阵带着化妆品香气的温热呼吸，飞速拂过我的耳畔……）

(And in the next moment, something soft presses against my cheek.)（下一秒，一个柔软的触感，轻轻地印在了我的脸颊上。）

Commander...Sharkry?……夏克里？

(Sharkry takes a step back, looking at the rosy-beige lipstick mark, and smiles happily.)（夏克里退开半步，注视着那抹豆沙色的唇印，露出了明媚的微笑。）

SharkryTadahh~ The final makeover is complete! It's Sharkry's unique "Idol Mark"!当当~最后一次的妆造完成了！是夏克里独一无二的“偶像印记”！

SharkryCommander, make sure you keep this moment in your heart forever, okay♥指挥官，要将这一刻好好地保存在心里哦♥

Covenant 铭契

SharkryHuh? Commander, is this covenant ring for Sharkry? Are you saying... you've decided to return Sharkry's feelings?诶？指挥官，这枚铭契之环是送给夏克里的？也就是说——您已经决定要回应夏克里的心意了吗？

SharkryIn the past, I thought that I had to be the brightest star on stage to be seen, to be loved... But you helped Sharkry realize that all I had to be was myself♥以前觉得只有成为舞台上最闪耀的那一个，才可以被看到、被喜欢……是指挥官让夏克里明白，只要做自己就够了♥

SharkryFrom now on, whether it's on the stage or in my neural cloud, Sharkry will save the front-row VIP seat for you for ever and ever! It's a date♥从今以后，无论是舞台还是心智，夏克里都会把最前排的位置永远、永远地留给指挥官一个人！约好了哦♥

Exclusive Starlight 专属星光

SharkryGood evening! Did everyone miss Sharkry?晚上好！大家有想念夏克里吗？

SharkrySharkry's aaaaaaalways looking forward to everyone's smiles each day!夏克里可是每~天都在期待着大家的笑脸哦！

SharkryNow, please listen to my latest song—"Sweet Loop ☆ LOVE"! ♥请聆听这首新作——《甜蜜循环☆LOVE！》♥

(I sit in the "exclusive VIP" front-row seat that Sharkry reserved for me and enjoy her show from up close.)（我坐在夏克里为我准备的前排“专属座位”上，近距离欣赏着她的表演。）

(Unlike all the previous performances, Sharkry's dance steps are full of confidence and her smile is more dazzling than ever.)（和之前每次演出的感觉都不一样，夏克里这次的舞步充满自信，脸上的微笑也灿烂无比。）

(Under the spotlights and thanks to the effects of her makeup, Sharkry's entire body seems to be glowing.)（在灯光和妆造的映照下，夏克里仿佛全身都在散发着耀眼的光芒。）

CommanderI can tell that Sharkry is truly enjoying this performance.能看得出，夏克里是真心享受着这次的舞台啊。

(After the song ends, Sharkry's eyes race through the crowd and lock onto my position, whereupon she blows me a precisely-targeted kiss.（歌曲结束，夏克里的目光穿过人群，定住我所在的方向，送出了一枚精准的飞吻。）

SharkryThank you for enjoying Sharkry's show, everyone♥感谢大家喜欢夏克里的歌曲♥

SharkryNow then, please enjoy the next performance~那么接下来，就请大家继续欣赏下一场表演吧~

(Sharkry elegantly bows out to thunderous applause, and I enter the dressing room from the corridor opposite the backstage entrance.)（在观众的掌声下，夏克里优雅地谢幕，我也从另一侧的通道步入了后台化妆间。）

SharkryDid you see that, Commander? I totally nailed that final ending pose and that improvised modulation to a higher key!指挥官，看到了吗？最后那个ending pose，还有那个即兴的高音转调！

SharkryWasn't that suuuuper amazing!♥是不是超——级闪耀！♥

CommanderYup. I saw the whole thing from that VIP seat you prepared for me.嗯，托了这个位置的福，我看得很清楚。

CommanderIt wasn't just the stage that was brilliant, but the star at its center too, Sharkry.闪耀的不只是舞台，还有舞台上闪闪发光的夏克里。

SharkryTeehee~ Well, idols are always dazzling, of course.嘻嘻~偶像当然都是很耀眼的啦！

SharkryHowever...不过嘛……

(Sharkry smiles and sidles up to me. I am once again enveloped by her warm, familiar scent.)（夏克里微笑着凑到我的耳边，那股温柔而熟悉的香气，再一次将我包裹其中。）

SharkryEven the brightest light can't compare to how you looked at me from the audience, Commander...再绚烂的光芒，也比不上指挥官在台下，用心注视着夏克里的目光……

SharkryThat's the "best support" Sharkry could ask for♥那才是夏克里想要的“最佳应援”哦♥

(As I gaze at her brilliance, so close at hand, Sharkry squeezes my hands tightly in hers.)（凝视着那抹近在咫尺的光芒，夏克里紧紧地扣住了我的手。）

SharkryCommander—指挥官——

SharkryLet's stay like this from now on, shining brightly for each other♥从今以后，就让我们继续这样！一直互相照耀着彼此吧♥

Section 1 第一节

(Seven Dolls are sitting quietly on board the cramped drone.)（狭小的无人机内部，7名人形安静地挤坐在一起。）

BroadcastPzzt...呲——

BroadcastAttention please, all passengers, the drone will arrive at the destination in about five minutes. please deactivate low-power mode. It may get bumpy when the drone lands. Please fasten your seatbelt and lean back into your seat...全体机上人员请注意，无人机预计在5分钟后抵达目的地，请关闭低功耗模式。 无人机降落时会带来剧烈的颠簸，请各单位系好安全带，后背紧贴座椅靠背……

(Five minutes later, the drone lands right on time.)（5分钟后，无人机准时降落。）

(Catching sight of the view, the Dolls stream eagerly out of the cabin and start chattering and taking photos of each other.)（人形们看到眼前的景色，纷纷快步走出机舱，叽叽喳喳地互相拍照。）

(Sharkry is adjusting her visual module when a pair of hands suddenly grab her by the shoulders and shake her back and forth.)（夏克里正在调试视觉模块，一双手突然抓住了她的胳膊，摇来晃去。）

VepleyStop spacing out, Sharkry! Everyone is taking photos~ You'll miss your chance if you keep dawdling!你在发什么呆呀，夏克里，大家都在拍照呢~再晚就没有机会啦。

VepleySnowy mountains! This is the first time Vepley has seen snowy mountains! Vepley is suuuuuuper happy that we get to perform at such a venue! ☆是雪山！维普蕾还是第一次看到雪山！ 能在这样的地方演出，维普蕾真的超超超级开心☆

(At the foot of the snow-capped mountains in the distance is a cluster of tightly-packed buildings in a satellite city within the Green Zone.)（远处绵延的雪山下，是密集的绿区卫星城建筑。）

(The performance venue is located on an open field among the buildings. The simply-constructed stage looks extremely out of place with all the high-rises in its surroundings.)（演出地点位于空旷楼宇间的空地上，简易搭建的舞台，与四周高楼林立的景色格格不入。）

Sharkry...Pipe down. It's just an ordinary satellite city. Stop making such a fuss about it.……吵死了。 不过是座普通的卫星城而已，大呼小叫干什么。

VepleySorry, you know how Vepley is when she's excited! ☆抱歉啦，维普蕾一激动就……诶嘿☆

SharkryI don't see what's the big deal about this place. I'd rather perform on a large stage in a White Zone.这地方有什么好的，我更想去白区的大舞台演出。

HQ ManagerWhat's the commotion?吵什么呢？

(The handler disembarks from another drone. As soon as the Dolls catch sight of him, they immediately form two lines and stand at attention.)（管理员从另一架无人机上走了下来。看到他，人形们自觉地列成两队站好。）

HQ ManagerThis is where you will be performing tonight. Familiarize yourself with the stage. Nothing can go amiss at the performance.这里就是今晚演出的地点，等会去熟悉一下舞台，晚上的演出不能出问题。

HQ ManagerThe security rating in the Green Zone has been going down lately due to rioters. If anything happens, you are authorized to fight using your fire-control core, but only on the premise of protecting civilians, do you understand?最近绿区安全系数正在下降，有不少动乱分子。 如果遇到特殊情况，以保护民众为前提，允许你们利用火控核心进行战斗，明白了吗？

DollsUnderstood!明白了！

HQ ManagerAlright, dismissed.嗯，解散。

HQ ManagerYou are... 2286, Sharkry, yeah?你是……2286，夏克里对吧？

SharkryI am! It's Sharkry the super idol~是！是超级偶像夏克里哦~

HQ ManagerYour request for pyrotechnics has been approved. The fireworks have just been delivered. We look forward to your performance tonight.你提出的烟花采购申请已经通过，就在刚才已经运到，今晚看你表现。

SharkryFantas—oof!太好……唔！

VepleyWhat? What? Are there gonna be fireworks tonight?什么什么？今晚的演出有烟花吗？

VepleyVepley loooves fireworks! The last time we had fireworks was our debut show, heheh! ☆维普蕾，最喜欢烟花啦！上一次有烟花表演，还是在我们亮相时的首场公演呢，嘿嘿☆

(Vepley, who has been making her way to the dressing room with the group, overhears the conversation and wedges herself in between the two.)（在一旁和大部队前往准备室的维普蕾听到两人的谈话，没有眼色地凑了上来，挤进两人中间。）

(Ignoring Vepley, Sharkry smiles sweetly.)（没有理会维普蕾，夏克里露出甜美的微笑。）

SharkryThat's fantastic! Thank you, Mr. Handler. Sharkry will do her best! ♥太好了呢！谢谢您，管理员先生，夏克里会全力以赴的♥

HQ ManagerYou can save the cutesy talk for the audience.行了行了，这一套做给观众看去。

HQ ManagerYou didn't do very well in the performance evaluation for the last quarter. You were almost the worst of the bunch. If I don't see any improvement in your performance soon, you will be discarded. Do you understand?上季度的绩效考评，你的成绩不太乐观，几乎是整个小组垫底。 如果短时间内看不到你的绩效提升，你就会被废弃处理，知不知道？

SharkryTh-the worst of the bunch...?垫、垫底……？

VepleyHuhhhh? Was that not Vepley? Mr. Handler, are you sure there hasn't been some mistake? Sharkry has the best skills out of all of us~诶——？垫底居然不是维普蕾吗？ 管理员先生，是不是哪里搞错了？夏克里的能力是我们里面最好的哦~

SharkryThat... that's right! Mr. Handler, this can't be right? Vepley... S-surely I can't be worse than her?对……对！管理员先生，是不是哪里搞错了？ 维普蕾她……我、我总不能比她还差吧？

HQ ManagerOh, she hasn't got much skill, but she's actually pretty popular. Your performance ranking isn't just about how good you are at your job. It's an aggregate and comprehensive calculation of multiple aspects. Let me see...哦，她啊，虽然个人能力不行，但是人气还挺高的。 你们的绩效排名可不是只看业务能力，是根据多维度评分计算的结果，我看看……

HQ ManagerNo. 2397, Vepley, imprinted weapon Vepr-12—even though both her singing and dancing skills were graded D, she got an A in popularity. Tsk, that put her in third place in the overall ranking.编号2397，维普蕾，烙印型号VEPR-12，虽然唱跳能力都是D，但人气却是A，啧，综合排名，第三位。

HQ ManagerNo. 2286, Sharkry, imprinted weapon Robinson XCR—singing and dancing skills were graded A, but your popularity was a solid D-. Overall ranking in seventh place.编号2286，夏克里，烙印型号ROBINSON XCR，唱跳能力A，人气却是D-啊，综合排名，第七位。

HQ ManagerLooking at this, Sharkry, you will surpass Vepley if you increase your popularity by two grades.这么看，夏克里，你的人气分值再提高两个评级，就能超过维普蕾了。

SharkryW-what?什、什么？

HQ ManagerIf push comes to shove, I will file a request to have your neural cloud reformatted and your personality reset. Hm, according to the statistics, personas like Vepley's are more popular these days.夏克里，有需要的话，我会申请将你的心智格式化，重新进行性格设置。 嗯，看数据，现在维普蕾这种类型的人设比较受欢迎。

SharkryHm... right...唔……是……

HQ ManagerVepley, you've been doing pretty well, so keep up the hard work... Ha, why am I telling a machine to work hard?维普蕾，成绩不错，继续努力吧……哈，我对一个机器说什么努力。

VepleyGot it! Mr. Handler, Vepley will keep practicing hard and improving her skills, heheh! ☆明白！管理员先生，维普蕾会努力练习，提高能力的，诶嘿☆

(The handler pats Vepley on the shoulder, puts away his comms terminal, and turns to leave.)（管理员拍拍维普蕾的肩膀，收起通讯终端转身离开。）

SharkryHow can this be...?怎么会……

SharkryIt must be... because the atmosphere was lacking... With pyrotechnics to complement my flawless performance, I'm sure I'll make this an unforgettable night for the audience...一定是……一定是氛围没有烘托好……有了烟花，配合我的完美演出，一定可以带给观众们一个难忘的夜晚……

VepleyUm... Sharkry? Are you still in shock? Cheer up! ☆ The performance rating must've been an accident! Vepley believes you will become an amazing idol!那个……夏克里？你在发呆吗？打起精神来啦☆ 这个评级一定只是个意外嘛，维普蕾相信你一定可以成为很棒的偶像的！

Sharkry...……

VepleyIt's almost time. Shall we go?差不多到时间啦，我们走吧？

Sharkry...What amazing idol? Are you mocking me?……什么很棒的偶像，这是在嘲笑我吗？

SharkryGo away and leave me alone!走开，别管我。

VepleySharkry! What's gotten into you? Wait for me! ☆夏克里！你怎么了呀？等等我嘛☆

(Sharkry quickens her pace to catch up with the other Dolls in front, leaving Vepley behind.)（夏克里快步走上前跟上其他人形，把维普蕾远远落在了后面。）

FyodorOh? Where's Vepley? Weren't the two of you together just now? What's wrong? Did you get into an argument?啊啦啦，维普蕾呢？你们刚才还在一起吧？ 怎么了，吵架了？

SharkryWho would argue with that giggly clown... See? She's back there.谁会跟那种只会傻笑的角色吵架啊…… 喏，在后面。

FyodorHaha...呵呵……

FyodorVeeeepleeeey! Keep up!维——普——蕾，快点跟上啦！

VepleyYes~ Leader! Vepley is filled with motivation! Off she goes! ☆是~队长！ 维普蕾，干劲满满，出发☆！

VepleyOh! W-w-w-what should I do?!啊，怎、怎、怎、怎么办！

VepleyIt's almost show time... Wow, there are already so many people in the audience. Uwu, why is Vepley the only one who doesn't have the glasses that everyone else is wearing?马上就要开演了……哇，台下已经站满观众了啦。 呜呜，为什么本来每人一个的眼镜会到维普蕾这里就没有了啦？

KroyerOho, that sucks.哦豁，糟糕了呢。

FyodorKroyer, stop teasing. Can everyone gather over here? We've got an issue with your props.克罗耶尔，不要看笑话啦。 大家都过来一下好吗？有个道具出了问题哦。

(The Dolls who will be performing the same number gather around, but even after a flurry of discussion, nobody knows where the prop is.)（同属一个演出编队的人形们聚集过来，七嘴八舌地复盘，但是最终还是没能推断出道具的下落。）

FyodorHm... it's too late to ask the handler for a new pair. Maybe Vepley can just go without the glasses?唔……现在让管理员去准备新的也来不及了。 不然维普蕾就不要戴眼镜了？

VepleyBut Vepley wants to match everyone else. Besides, Vepley clearly remembers she double checked all her stuff, so where on earth could they be?但是维普蕾想跟大家一样啦。 而且，维普蕾明明清点过的，到底去哪里了呢？

SharkrySince a certain fussy Doll doesn't want to do without the glasses, then she'll just have to settle for a replacement. Which I just so happen to have.既然某个麻烦的人形不愿意勉强，只好临时替换一下了。 巧了，我这里正好有一个。

(With a cold snicker, Sharkry takes out a pair of comical glasses with a fake mustache.)（夏克里冷笑了一声，拿出一个贴着小胡子的搞笑眼镜。）

(Noticing the ominous feeling in the air, Fiodo gives Kroyer's sleeve a tug, and they fall back several paces along with the other Dolls.)（察觉到危险的气息，菲奥多拽拽克罗耶尔的袖子，和其他人形一起略微后退了几步。）

KroyerHaha, ahaha, these glasses... are so silly!哈哈，啊哈哈，这个眼镜……也太滑稽了。

SharkryThey're perfect, aren't they? Suit you very well. I'm sure the audience are gonna love it.不是挺好嘛，和维普蕾的气质很搭哦。 台下的观众们看了一定会超级开心的。

VepleyR-really? Will the audience love Vepley in these?真、真的吗？ 观众会喜欢这样的维普蕾吗？

SharkryHeheh, of course. You're the most popular Doll in the group. The audience will love you no matter what you look like.嘻嘻，当然啦。 维普蕾可是小组里最受欢迎的人形，不管是什么样子观众们都会喜欢的。

SharkryOn top of that... Sharkry can also give you a special makeover! ♥ Your whole look should also go with the glasses.另外……夏克里可以特别为您改造一下哦♥不只是眼镜，整体的妆容也要更加统一才行。

(Vepley gazes at Sharkry's beaming face and takes her hands earnestly.)（维普蕾望着夏克里充满笑意的脸，郑重地握住夏克里的手。）

VepleySharkry, thank you! Vepley really appreciates it! You are Vepley's last hope!夏克里，谢谢你！ 拜托了！你是维普蕾最后的希望！

Sharkry...?……？

(The music starts playing, and the lights are in position.)（音乐响起，灯光就位。）

(Vepley and the other members of the 11th Task Force appear together on stage.)（维普蕾和第11执行小组的其他成员一起出现在舞台上。）

VepleyWow! Everyone seems unusually excited to see Vepley's big, shining eyes! Eheh! ☆ B-but why the mustache? Ack! Ehhhhh?!哇！大家，看到维普蕾的闪亮大眼睛居然意外得开心耶。诶嘿☆ 但、但是为什么要有两撇小胡子呢？呜！诶诶诶——

SharkryIdiot! Don't come any closer!笨蛋！不要靠过来呀！

VepleyVepley can't see! Ugh...维普蕾，看不到了！呜……

SharkryHey...! Maybe I should've gone a bit easier on the glasses.喂……！ 早知道就不涂这么满了。

(The opening number is finished, and the lights dim on stage. The Dolls promptly take off their glasses and replace them with the props for their next song.)（一曲终了，舞台暗了下来，人形们迅速摘下眼镜，换上下一曲的道具。）

(The little episode from earlier does not seem to be affecting the next part of their performance.)（刚才的小小插曲并没有影响她们接下来的演出。）

(The lights come on again and shine upon Sharkry, who is standing confidently in the forefront at the very center of the stage with her head held high and a big smile.（灯光再次亮起，夏克里自信满满地站在舞台中央的最前方，抬头，微笑。）

SharkryGood evening! Have you missed Sharkry? Sharkry has been looking forward to seeing your smiling faces!晚上好！各位观众有想念夏克里吗？夏克里可是每天都期待着大家的笑脸哦！

SharkryThe next song, "Dream ☆ Time in the Morning", is our latest creation, and we will be performing it for the very first time tonight! Isn't that exciting?这首《早晨的梦想☆TIME！》是我们的新作，今晚，也是这首歌的舞台首秀，大家期待吗？

Impatient Audience MemberOh, just get this over with already. I would've been home already if it weren't for the money... Who doesn't wanna curl up in bed after a day of hard work...快点结束吧。要不是看完有钱拿，我早就回家了……累了一天谁不想躺在床上。

Anxious Audience MemberI know, right? Is the government taking us for fools? Instead of organizing such nonsense, they should be running a few more trains in the morning and evening. I almost missed my train last time...就是说啊，政府是把我们当傻子吗？搞这些乱七八糟的不如早晚多开几班轨道列车，上次我差点就赶不上了……

Cowardly Audience MemberExactly! I've also almost missed my train many times... They say that if you miss the train... Actually, what happens if you miss the train?对对！我也有好几次……听说赶不上会……会怎么样？

Impatient Audience MemberNo clue. Please let this end soon... I wanna go home.不知道不知道。赶紧结束吧……我想回家。

SharkryOh dear, you don't seem very energetic~ Can Sharkry get some cheers?哎呀，大家好像不是很有精神呢~夏克里期待的欢呼声在哪里？

SharkryAlso, Sharkry can sense that some of you aren't feeling very hyped. Is something on your mind?而且而且，夏克里感觉到，有些观众的情绪并不高涨呢，是有什么烦心事吗？

SharkryWe all inevitably encounter problems and setbacks, but don't worry, because the sun always rises after a long, dark night. Just keep living bravely and prove your love to Sharkry! ♥也许每个人都会遇到不如意的事情，但是不用担心，黑暗之后太阳总会升起，努力地生活下去，向夏克里证明大家的爱吧♥

(Sharkry blows a kiss to the audience. Some members of the audience let out a snicker.)（夏克里向人群送出一个飞吻，四周的人纷纷发出嗤笑。）

Gloomy Audience MemberHaha... The sun always rises? Keep living bravely? These Dolls never have to worry about their livelihood... What an obnoxious thing to say...呵呵……太阳升起？努力生活下去？ 这些不用为衣食住行担忧的人形……不要太得意了——

SharkryNow let the performance begin~下面，演出就要开始了哦~

Gloomy Audience MemberYou want to see my love? Then I'll show you!想要看看我的爱吗？那就让你看看吧！

(The introduction starts playing, but before Sharkry can even open her mouth and sing the first line, Sharkry finds herself staring down the black muzzle of a gun in the direction she has just blown a kiss.)（前奏响起，还没等夏克里开口唱第一句歌词，一个黑洞洞的枪口从刚才夏克里送出飞吻的方向抬了起来。）

Gloomy Audience MemberYou want love?! How about this?!这样的爱你满意了吗？！

Sharkry—!!!————！！！

(The last thing Sharkry sees before blacking out is the member of audience who has gone on a shooting spree to vent his anger and the panicking crowd.)（在素体仍能运转的最后时间里，留在夏克里视野范围内的是试图泄愤而不断射击的观众，以及骚乱的人群。）

(She topples back and collapses heavily on the stage.)（夏克里仰面倒下，重重地砸在舞台上。）

VepleySharkry! W-what do we do?! This wasn't on the performance program!夏克里！怎、怎么办！台本上没有这个环节啊！

VepleyWhat should Vepley do...? The show... the show can't stop, b-but Sharkry's head is smoking!维普蕾该怎么做……演出……演出不可以停下，但、但是夏克里的脑门上在冒烟啊啊啊啊！

VepleyHm... The stage is starting to get chaotic... Vepley mustn't run away! Vepley has to finish the number that Sharkry couldn't! That's right!唔……舞台上变得混乱起来了…… 维普蕾、不能退缩！要继续夏克里未完成的舞蹈！没错！

SharkryWhy... why is this happening...? Vepley, that idiot! Shouldn't you be running for your life right now?!为什么……为什么会是这样……维普蕾这个笨蛋，这种时候不是应该逃跑吗？

VepleyFiodo! Kroyer! Why are you also going down...? Hm, even if Vepley has to do it alone... Ack!菲奥多！克罗耶尔！你们怎么都倒下了……唔，就算只有维普蕾一个人也要……呃！

Sharkry...Fireworks... Where are the fireworks...? The fireworks still haven't... If everyone had seen the fireworks, they would've loved me, right? And this wouldn't have happened...……烟花……烟花呢……烟花……还没有……如果大家看到了烟花，一定……一定会喜欢上我的吧？而不是像这样……

(Sharkry's neural cloud disconnects, and her frame grows still.)（夏克里的心智断开连接，素体机能停止。）

(The crate of fireworks prepared for Sharkry sits quietly backstage, as if wondering when they can light up the night sky the way Sharkry has envisioned.)（那一箱为夏克里准备的烟花，正安静地躺在后台，不知何时，才能如夏克里期待中一般照亮夜空。）

Section 2 第二节

(The performance is cut short...)（演出结束——）

(Due to the sudden attack, the 11th Task Force is temporarily taking refuge in a government office building in the city, which is also where they usually stay whenever they perform in the Green Zone.)（由于突发的袭击事件，第11执行小组暂时在城内的一处政府办事处安顿下来，这也是她们平时在绿区演出的落脚点。）

SharkryThe repairs are finally over... It's been a while... since I was last in a rehearsal room.维修终于结束了…… 练习室……好久没来了。

VepleySharkry, are you okay?夏克里，你没事了吧？

Sharkry...Vepley... What are you doing here?……维普蕾……怎么在这里？

VepleyVepley has been super worried about you~ You gave Vepley quite a scare when you suddenly got shot down!维普蕾、超担心你的呀~那天你突然被击中，维普蕾吓了一跳呢！

VepleyDon't worry! Mr. Handler said that it would never happen again. And even if it did, Vepley would protect you, tee-hee! ☆放心！管理员先生说以后不会有这种情况了。万一再出现这种情况，维普蕾会保护你的，诶嘿☆

(Vepley grips Sharkry's hands tightly.)（维普蕾紧紧地握住了夏克里的手。）

SharkryProtect me? Don't be stupid.保护我？开什么玩笑。

SharkryI saw the CCTV recording. A certain idiot also got hit, didn't she? You didn't even release your bolt, but you still stood there right in front of us all... I'm not gonna thank you though...我看了那之后的监控录像，某个笨蛋也被打伤了吧？ 连枪栓都没有打开还硬要站在最前边挡着……别以为我会说谢谢……

VepleyHm? You really don't have to thank Vepley, because Vepley was only trying to keep the performance going~ That's what an idol should do! Also, it was just a minor injury, and the repair crew sorted me out with just a snap of their fingers!嗯？确实不用谢的啦，因为维普蕾只是想把演出继续下去而已~这是偶像该做的事情嘛！ 而且只是一点小伤，维修人员咻——地一下子就修好了哦！

VepleyPfft, Vepley isn't an idiot~噗噗，维普蕾可不是笨蛋哦~

Sharkry...If you aren't an idiot, then why don't you get it? I can't pretend the attack never happened.……不是笨蛋怎么会听不懂。被袭击的事，我可没办法当做什么都没有发生过。

VepleyOf course! Vepley will never forget it either~ Next time, Vepley will get into position even faster to ensure the performance can continue without a hitch—嗯嗯！维普蕾也会记得的哦~下次，维普蕾一定会更快补位，把演出好好进行下去——

SharkryMiss Vepley, you really don't understand what I'm saying, do you?!维普蕾小姐，您是真的听不懂我在说什么是吧？！

VepleyVepley's linguistic module is fully functional! ☆维普蕾，语言分析模块运行完好哦☆

Sharkry...Whatever.……算了。

(Sharkry frees herself from Vepley's grip and takes in the empty rehearsal room.)（用力地从维普蕾手中抽回自己的手，夏克里看了看空旷的练习室。）

SharkryWhere are the others? The handler is always breathing down our necks. Kinda unusual that he's not here today.其他人呢？ 管理员先生平常可都是全程盯着我们的，今天居然不在，真难得。

VepleyThe rehearsal is over already. Actually, Mr. Handler hasn't been around for a few days. Vepley is kinda starting to miss him a little...大家的排练已经结束了哦。 就是说嘛，管理员先生已经不在好几天了，维普蕾都有点想念他了呢……

VepleyBut don't worry! Vepley has got all our new choreography stored in her neural cloud and can teach it to you right away~不过你放心，维普蕾已经把这次的编舞完全保存在了心智里哦，马上就可以教给你~

SharkryWhat? Does the neural cloud of a moron even have the capacity for storing that?什么？笨蛋的心智还能存储下这种东西？

VepleyHeheh, of course~ Also, there's嘿嘿，当然啦~不过，这次还有个重大发表！

(Completely oblivious to the mockery in Sharkry's tone, Vepley walks over to the stack of supply boxes nearby and starts rummaging through them.)（丝毫没有察觉到夏克里语气中的嘲讽，维普蕾走向不远处堆积的物资箱，开始翻箱倒柜地寻找。）

VepleyWhere are you? Where are you, Mr. Quick Change~?在哪里，变装先生在哪里~

Sharkry...Mr. Quick Change?……变装先生？

(Vepley pulls out two puffy, colorful dresses from one of the small boxes, but she uses too much force, and the dresses end up flying out of her hands and onto Sharkry's head.)（维普蕾从一个狭小的箱子中抽出两件花花绿绿的蓬蓬裙，由于用力过猛，衣服从她手中飞出，砸到了夏克里头上。）

SharkryWhat's this?!这是什么？！

VepleyNot "what"! This is the secret weapon that Vepley has specially made—Mr. Quick Change!不是“什么”，是维普蕾特制的秘密武器——变装先生啦！

(Vepley runs back to Sharkry and helps free her from the layers upon layers of tulle.)（维普蕾快速跑回了夏克里身边，帮助夏克里从铺满视野的泡泡纱中挣脱出来。）

SharkryYou're not making me wear this, are you? It's hideous. I refuse to wear it.不会是要我穿这个吧？太丑了，我拒绝。

VepleyOh, c'mon! Mr. Quick Change isn't hideous! These are quick-change props that Vepley made with everyone else. Heheh, Vepley made this one for you out of friendship! ☆ You know, to repay your favor from earlier~哪有啦，变装先生才不丑呢！ 这是维普蕾和大家一起制作的变装道具。嘿嘿，你的这件是维普蕾友情特制哦☆为了报答夏克里之前的帮助~

VepleyHeheh, the makeover with the glasses and the makeup was so very helpful! Thank you so much for helping Vepley put on such a brilliant performance! Vepley was super happy to see the audience so happy! ☆嘿嘿，多亏夏克里改造了眼镜，还帮维普蕾化了妆，不然维普蕾可不知道该怎么办才好！ 感谢你帮维普蕾完成了这么棒的演出，能看到那么多观众的笑脸，维普蕾，超开心☆

Sharkry...Is she for real? Even for a programmed persona, this is a bit too...……这家伙是故意的吗？就算这是出厂人设，也未免太……

VepleyOh, look at the time! We should start rehearsing! Sharkry, let's do this~哎呀，时间到了，要快点开始排练了！夏克里，我们一起来~

(Seeing Vepley so excited, Sharkry suddenly feels like pranking her.)（看着兴奋的维普蕾，夏克里突然生出了恶作剧的念头。）

(Vepley has already put on her dress. While she is distracted, Sharkry pins the first and second layers of the dress together with a small safety pin.)（维普蕾已经穿上了那条裙子，趁维普蕾不注意，夏克里用一个小别针，把维普蕾变装时要用到的第二个裙口封了起来。）

SharkryWith that, when she has to change later... Heheh...那就这样，等下变装的时候…… 嘻嘻……

VepleyThen I'll count from three to one, and we'll flip our dresses together and complete the quick change~接下来，我说3、2、1，然后我们就一起把裙子翻转过来，完成变装~

VepleyThree, two, one— Ow! Wuaaaah!3——2——1—— 哎呀！呜啊啊啊！

(Vepley, whose head is trapped within the dress, falls head-first on the floor with a "thunk".)（“咚”的一声，脑袋套在裙子里的维普蕾一头栽到了地上。）

(Sharkry chuckles quietly next to her, but she barely has any time to revel in her schadenfreude before Vepley's fumbling hands grab hold of the only thing within reach—Sharkry.)（夏克里在一旁偷笑，可是没高兴过一秒，维普蕾就伸手摸索着抓住身边唯一能抓到的东西——夏克里。）

SharkryHey! Stop yanking me!喂！不要拽我啊！

VepleyWuaaaaaah! My eyes! Vepley can't see!唔哇哇！眼睛！看不到了！

(The two Dolls crash heavily into the pile of tulle.)（两人一起重重地摔倒在泡泡纱堆中。）

SharkryOw-ow-ow...嘶——

VepleyUgh... Vepley's head... hurts so bad...呜……脑袋……要坏掉了啦。

SharkrySheesh, you look like a giant turnip.好丑，像个大白萝卜。

VepleyTurnip... turnip!萝卜……萝卜！

(Vepley kicks her legs frantically like a turnip just freed from the soil. After a lot of struggling, she finally manages to sit up. She strains to free her head from all the fabric and catches her own reflection in the mirror.)（维普蕾扑腾着双腿，就像刚从地里拔出来的白萝卜，花了好一会才坐起来，她奋力伸出脑袋，看着镜子里的自己。）

SharkryPffft... Hahaha... This is hilarious!噗……哈哈哈……太好笑了吧！

VepleyHow unusual! Sharkry actually laughed for 13 seconds straight! Mr. Quick Change sure is amazing... Didn't know it would have this effect.好难得！夏克里居然大笑了13秒钟！ 不愧是变装先生……居然有这种作用。

Sharkry...I wasn't laughing because of this.……我笑才不是因为这个。

VepleyHm... Sharkry! Why don't we all dress up as turnips? If it can bring joy to the audience... maybe it's not a bad idea! Isn't Vepley a genius? Heheh! ☆唔……夏克里！不如我们集体变装成萝卜吧？如果能让观众开心……也许这样子的变装也不错诶！ 维普蕾是不是超级聪明的，嘿嘿☆

SharkryNUH-UH! Not happening.才——不——要！我拒绝。

SharkryZero negative emotions... I'm so stupid for being angry with an airhead with this kind of persona... Seriously, how is she more popular than me?“完全没有负面情绪”，和有这种人设的家伙生气，我可真是傻了……所以说，为什么这家伙会比我更受欢迎啊？

VepleySharkry, a-a-are you... okay?夏克里，你你你……你没事吗？

(Vepley suddenly leans in and points at Sharkry's forehead with a look of concern.)（维普蕾一脸焦急，她突然凑近，指了指夏克里的额头。）

SharkryHang on... What are you doing?! Don't touch me all of a sudden!等……干什么？！不要突然动手动脚的！

VepleyNo, Vepley just noticed a faint mark here. Maybe you got scratched when you fell just now? You just came out of a major overhaul! It'd be bad if you have any more problems!不是哦，只是维普蕾发现，这里，有一个浅浅的印子哦。 是不是刚才撞到的呢？你才经历过大修，如果再出什么事就糟糕了！

SharkryWhat?! Where?什么？！哪里哪里？

(Sharkry pulls a small hand-held mirror seemingly out of nowhere and studies herself carefully.)（夏克里不知道从哪里掏出一面小镜子，仔细凑近观察起来。）

(Sure enough, she finds a dark, round patch in the center of her forehead close to her hairline.)（在她的额头中央，靠近发际线的位置，确实有一个圆形的阴影。）

SharkryIt's true... Th-the repair crew is so sloppy!真的……这、这些维修人员太不认真了！

VepleyHuh? What about the rehearsal, Sharkry?诶？夏克里，排练怎么办？

SharkryI've got the hang of that petty trick already!那点东西，我早就学会了！

SharkryThe repair crew... where the hell are they?工作人员——都去哪里了？

SharkryIsn't this place usually bustling with activity? How come I'm not seeing a single soul today...?往常这里不是很热闹的吗？走了这么久，怎么今天一个人都没有……

SharkryI'm a super idol... How can an idol have such an unsightly scar on her face?! I need to find them quick and get them to fix it for me. Oh, voices, finally! ...They're coming from... the corridor by the windows!我可是超级偶像……偶像的脸上怎么可以有这么明显的瑕疵？ 得赶快找到他们，给我好好补上才行。啊，听到声音了……声音的来源是……走廊靠窗那边！

Inattentive Staff MemberWhat? The idol project is getting axed?!什么？偶像计划要废止？！

SharkryW-what?什、什么？

(The loud cry freezes Sharkry in her tracks. She creeps quietly up to the wall and hides around the corner.)（那个声音非常大，听到声音的夏克里一怔，停下脚步，轻手轻脚地在拐角处隐蔽起来。）

Sharp Staff MemberYou know what it's like. The project has been going on for almost a year, but it's got nothing to show for it. There's no point pumping money into something that's not yielding any returns. In fact, those Dolls will probably have to be reassigned to other departments to recuperate some of the loss... We'll have to see what places could use the extra labor.就是说啊，运行了大半年，这个项目一点成果都没有，那当然不能白白往里投钱啊。 不止如此，为了收回一些成本，那些人形估计都要被送到别的部门……看哪里缺编制吧。

Inattentive Staff MemberHuh? Well, that sucks. Then we'll also have to switch jobs, won't we?啊？晦气，那我们不也得换工作？

Sharp Staff MemberProbably. I wonder where they'll put us this time...要吧。就看要被分到哪里了……

Inattentive Staff MemberCome to think of it... when I was repairing Sharkry two days ago, you told me not to bother changing her frame and just fix her up roughly... Say, did you know already?说起来……前两天维修夏克里的时候，你让我不用那么仔细，素体都没换。 说，你是不是早就知道了？

Sharp Staff MemberHush... they haven't announced this yet, so keep it down. I only heard about this through the grapevines myself.嘘……还没有对外公开呢，小声点，我这也是小道消息。

Sharp Staff MemberNo point doing a meticulous job fixing her. She'll eventually end up bowing and curtsying to the fancy pants in the White Zone anyway. Besides, even though Sharkry allegedly comes with better specs, in reality, her performance can't even compare to Vepley's. Replacing her frame would just be a waste, no?补得那么好看有什么用，迟早都要送去白区对着那些人上人卑躬屈膝。 况且那个夏克里，说是出场配置什么都好，但实际上却连维普蕾都比不过，给她更换素体不是浪费吗？

Inattentive Staff MemberHaha, you have a point. You sure know how to slack off.哈哈，有道理，还是你小子知道怎么偷懒。

Sharp Staff MemberAhem, I call it sustainable work ethics... Right, it's time to go home!咳，我这叫可持续性工作…… 到点了，下班下班！

(The corridor is silent once more. Sharkry watches the two receding figures with clenched fists. She turns to leave.)（走廊上恢复了平静，夏克里看着两人远去的背影，默默握紧了拳头，转身离开。）

Sharkry...Dammit! If this is true, what should I do...?……可恶！ 如果是真的，我该怎么办……

Section 3 第三节

(Five minutes ago, the handler sent everyone an emergency assembly notice, saying that there will be a very important announcement.)（五分钟前，管理员发送了紧急集合通知，说是要通知大家一件重要的事情。）

(The not-too-spacious rehearsal room is now crammed full of Dolls and staff members alike. Everyone is eagerly discussing what important announcement it could be.)（现在，不大的练习室挤满了人形和工作人员，大家七嘴八舌地讨论重要的事情是什么。）

(Already in the know, Sharkry just stands there and waits quietly.)（夏克里早有心理准备，她安静地站在原地。）

VepleyVepley wonders what important announcement Mr. Handler is going to make? Could it be something about our next performance? Vepley can hardly wait~不知道管理员先生是要宣布什么重要的事呢？ 会不会是下一场演出的消息呢？维普蕾已经迫不及待了~

KroyerIsn't this a no-brainer? What else could it be but the previous attack?想什么呢？是那什么吧，上次的袭击？

FyodorI'm not sure. Mr. Handler doesn't look very happy.不知道，我看管理员先生的表情不是很好呢。

SibylI've got... a bad feeling about this.不祥的……预感。

VepleyHey, don't be so pessimistic~ Vepley is certain it will be something nice!诶诶，大家不要这么消极嘛~维普蕾觉得，一定会是好事哦！

Sharkry...Where do you even get that kind of blind optimism?……这盲目的乐观是哪里来的啊？

HQ ManagerAre we all here?都到齐了吧？

(A hush instantly falls over the crowd in the rehearsal room. Everyone is waiting quietly for the handler to speak.)（练习室顿时变得鸦雀无声，大家安静地等待管理员发话。）

(He walks in, but instead of sitting down, he just leans against the only chair in the room with a thick stack of paper in his hands.)（他走了过来，并没有坐下，而是靠在唯一的椅子边，手里拿着一厚摞资料。）

HQ ManagerI'll cut to the chase—the idol project is officially canceled and the 11th Task Force is disbanded. Effective immediately. Right now. Of course, it's not just us getting the boot, but all the other groups participating in the project.我长话短说，偶像计划确认废止，我们这个第11执行小组解散。时间是今天，现在。 当然，不只我们小组，其他参与该计划的小组也会解散。

FyodorHow can this be...?怎么会……

HQ ManagerSilence, please. In three days, You Dolls will return to the White Zone with me, where you will await further instructions.安静，安静。 你们这些人形，将会在3天后和我一同返回白区，等待后续安排。

HQ ManagerAs for all other staff members, your personal arrangements have been sent to your terminals. Please check them and give your response. That's all.至于其他的工作人员，对于你们的个人处理已经发送到你们各自的终端，注意查看和回复。就这样。

VepleyHuh? What does that mean? So Vepley won't get to perform ever again?诶？什么意思？维普蕾以后不能演出了吗？

HQ ManagerYou will still be working in either the White Zone or the Green Zone, so why does it matter?你们之后的活动地点还是在白区和绿区，演不演出都差不多吧。

VepleyWow! ☆ Then Vepley has to start making preparations~哇☆维普蕾、要快点准备了哦~

SharkryUm, Mr. Handler, is it possible—那个，管理员先生，还有没有可能——

HQ ManagerDismissed. I'm not your "handler" anymore and you can delete your idol persona settings.解散吧。我不是你们的“管理员”了，把那什么偶像的设定都删了吧。

(The handler cuts Sharkry off with an impatient wave of the hand and exits the rehearsal room with the other staff members.)（没等夏克里说完，管理员一脸不耐烦地摆手，和其他工作人员一起离开了练习室。）

FyodorWhat are we going to do...? Where are we going to be allocated now? Kroyer.怎么办……我们以后，要被分配到哪里去呢？克罗耶尔。

KroyerDunno. We just have to follow orders.不知道，服从命令就好了吧。

SharkryAre you just going to accept this without question?大家就这样接受了吗？

KroyerWe're Dolls. Obeying our orders is all that matters. Let's go, Fiodo, Sybil. We don't have to rehearse anymore.我们是人形，服从命令是最重要的。 走吧，菲奥多，西比拉，不用排练了。

Sharkry...……

VepleyHuh? Why is everybody leaving...? We haven't finished making Mr. Quick Change...?诶？大家怎么都离开了…… “变装先生”还没有制作完毕呀？

SharkryCan we... never come here again?这里……再也不能来了吗？

SharkryEveryone is standing by on low-power mode in the dorm, so what am I doing here... outside the rehearsal room again?大家都在各自的宿舍以低功耗模式待机，我在干什么……怎么又转到练习室门口来了。

SharkryDammit... I still haven't become a super idol or surpassed that idiot Vepley... How can I give up just like that...? Hm? Why are the lights on in there...?可恶……我还没有成为超级偶像，还没有反超维普蕾那家伙……怎么可以放弃…… 嗯？练习室的灯怎么开着……

(She opens the door a crack to peep inside and sees a figure dancing with stiff movement.)（透过练习室的门缝，夏克里看到一个身体僵硬舞动着的人影。）

VepleyOne, two, three, four. Two, two... Oh, no! Vepley did it wrong again... But that's okay! Follow the beat and start again! ☆一、二、三、四，二、二……哎呀，不对！维普蕾又跳错了…… 没关系！跟上节奏，再来一次☆

Sharkry...Vepley?……维普蕾？

VepleySharkry! Vepley is practicing the dance "Dream ☆ Time in the Morning", but she keeps messing up the chorus... Can you teach Vepley?夏克里！维普蕾正在练习《早晨的梦想☆TIME！》的舞蹈，但是副歌部分还是跳得不好呢……你可以教教维普蕾吗？

SharkryI thought you just had zero coordination, but turns out you've also got shit for brains. Didn't the handler tell us to cease all rehearsals?本来以为某个笨蛋只是手脚不听使唤，没想到脑袋也有问题。 管理员不是下令要停止一切排练了吗？

VepleyBut Vepley is an idol, heheh! ☆维普蕾是偶像嘛，嘿嘿☆

Sharkry...Never mind. You want to practice, eh? Watch this carefully. I'm only doing it once.……算了。 要排练是吧？看好了，我就跳一遍。

VepleyYay! W-wait, Vepley needs to record this! One second! ☆太好啦！ 等、等等，维普蕾要录下来！稍等一下哦☆

SharkryJeez, what a pain...真麻烦……

(As though she had been transported back to the stage where the performance was cut short, Sharkry performs the song in its entirety with perfect execution.)（好像回到了那场未能完成的舞台现场，夏克里完美地完成了整首歌曲。）

(With no accompaniment, no lighting; just a crappy videographer and an old recording device.)（没有伴奏，没有灯光，只有一个不称职的摄影师，和一台老式录像机。）

SharkryThere. Got it?就是这样，学会了吗？

VepleyTh-that was awesome! Sharkry, you were amazing! If things had gone according to plan that day, you would've surely won over the audience, especially with the fireworks at the climax! It's such a shame that we never got to see your complete performance...太、太厉害了！夏克里，你跳得真好！ 如果那天能按计划完成舞台，再配合最后高潮部分的烟花表演，一定可以收获观众们的喜爱！没能看到你完美的演出真是太可惜了呢……

VepleyHeheh, come to think of it, doesn't this make Vepley your very first audience?嘿嘿，这么说来，维普蕾是不是你这个舞台的第一个观众呢？

SharkryHm... Why are you giggling at the recording device like an idiot? So what if you are? It doesn't mean any...唔…… 对着录像机傻笑什么呢？就算是又能怎样，反正都……

VepleyWow, you even learned Vepley's dance steps!哇，甚至连维普蕾的部分你也学会了呢！

SharkryOf course I did! Unlike a certain bumbling dumbass, I can master any choreography after practicing just a few times.那当然，和某人那种笨手笨脚的人设不一样，我可是几遍就练会了。

VepleyThank you so much! Sharkry! Vepley will keep rewatching the recording and learn the steps, heheh! ☆ If Vepley practices hard, will she also be able to dance really well and become an idol as good as you?谢谢！夏克里！维普蕾会反复观看学习的，嘿嘿☆ 只要多加练习，维普蕾是不是也能跳得这么好，成为你那么棒的偶像呢？

(Vepley's enthusiasm is starting to get on Sharkry's nerves. Before Vepley can react, she snatches the recording device out of her hands and makes to press the delete button.)（看着大惊小怪的维普蕾，夏克里莫名烦躁了起来。趁维普蕾没反应过来，她一把夺过录像机，手指按在删除键上。）

VepleyEeeeeehhhh?! What are you doing?! S-stop it! Let go of Mr. Recording Device!诶——！你做什么！ 住、住手！放开录像机先生啦！

(Vepley jumps and grabs onto Sharkry's leg as she tries to retrieve her recording device, but Sharkry pushes her head down.)（维普蕾扑过去抱住夏克里的大腿，试图抢夺录像机，却被夏克里一把按住了脑袋。）

SharkryThe stage is gone! Why does it matter how well you dance?! Didn't the handler make it plenty clear?!舞台都没了，跳得再好又有什么用？！ 管理员不都说得很清楚了吗？！

(Vepley waves her hand in surprise. She has all but forgotten that her precious recording device is still in Sharkry's hand.)（维普蕾一脸惊讶地摆了摆手，甚至忘记了自己的宝贝录像机还在夏克里手里。）

VepleyThat's not it, Sharkry. You got it all wrong.不是的啦，夏克里你误会了。

SharkryWho's the one getting it wrong here?! Let me repeat one more time! From now on, there will be no more idols, no more stages, no more shows! There will be NOTHING!误会的人到底是谁啊？ 我再重复一遍，以后，没有偶像、没有舞台、没有演出！什么都没有了！

VepleyThat's not true. Mr. Handler said we'd still be going to the same places, no? That means we'd still get to perform! ☆不是这样的呀。 管理员先生说了哦，还要去同样的地点呀？同样的地点，就是演出呀☆

SharkryYeah, you're a dumbass, alright. Why would that mean you'd get to perform?笨蛋就是笨蛋，那种也算是演出？

VepleyWell~ Vepley will say to everyone, "Hello~ I hope you're all full of good cheer today! ☆" Then I'll perform "Beautiful Life ☆ Sunshine". Heheh, as long as the audience is happy, Vepley is happy~ Tee-hee! ☆是哦~维普蕾会对大家说你好~今天也要打起精神哦☆然后再给大家献上一首《美好的日常☆阳光》。 嘿嘿，只要观众开心的话，维普蕾也会开心哦~诶嘿☆

SharkryI just... can't fathom your stupidity! Maybe I should crack open your remarkable neural cloud and pull out all the fluff in there?简直……无法理解！ 要不要我帮忙打开您尊贵的心智模块，晒晒里面的水？

VepleyNo, there can't possibly be any fluff in Vepley's neural cloud! And if you crack it open, it'll break...不不，维普蕾的心智模块里可没有水可以晒啦，暴晒的话可是会坏掉的啦……

Sharkry...This is a freaking waste of time.……简直是浪费时间。

SharkryI need spotlights and a cheering crowd. The stage I want is one where I can stand up high, and the audience has to look up to me. That's right, I can't afford to stay here with this idiot on this sinking ship...我需要灯光，人海，欢呼声。我要的舞台，是能站在高处，让观众仰望我的舞台。 没错，我不能在这里陪这个笨蛋，坐以待毙……

(Sharkry pushes the delete button decisively and even formats the storage card out of "kindness". She tosses it back to Vepley, who is in a daze.)（夏克里果断按下了删除键，甚至“好心地”格式化了存储卡，丢给呆愣在一旁的维普蕾。）

SharkryGood riddance. In fact, you should also delete all that stuff in your neural cloud. It's not like you'll ever get to use it again.这种东西还是删掉好了，最好把心智里的也全都删了，反正以后也用不到！

VepleyAaaaahhh! Vepley's tutorial videos! All gone?! They're all gone... (Sobs)啊啊啊啊！维普蕾的学习视频！全部！全部没有了呜呜……

Section 4 第四节

SharkrySomebody's still on duty here...这里，果然也有人值守啊……

SharkryBut this can't wait. I'll have to leave this place tomorrow, so my only chance... is tonight.不过，不能再等了。明天就要离开这里了，机会……只有今晚。

(Late at night, on a commercial street in the Green Zone. A petite figure pokes her head out from the shadow.)（夜晚，绿区商业街。一个娇小的身影从阴影处探出头来。）

SharkryGood evening! Still on duty so late at night? How very hardworking of you~晚上好，这么晚您还在值班，真辛苦呢~

StaffA Doll? What are you doing here?人形？你来做什么？

SharkryUm... Mr. Handler sent Sharkry to sort through our performance props. He also said... that I must have them packed and ready to be delivered to some shop in the Green Zone.那个……管理员先生让夏克里来整理一下演出用的道具，而且，管理员先生说……要赶在明天离开这里之前，和其他货品一起打包给绿区的某个店家呢。

StaffTsk, it's just like him to be bossing his underling around in the middle of the night.啧，大半夜使唤人干活，还真是他能干出来的事。

SharkryAs you know, these are all trusty props that performed alongside Sharkry on stage... but they're not useful anymore...您也知道，这些都是和夏克里在舞台上并肩作战的好伙伴呢……以后也用不到了……

StaffYou guys are getting disbanded, aren't you? After getting rid of the props, it'll be your turn. Fine, I'll make an exception this time. Just make it quick.你们也要解散了吧，处理完道具，就该处理你们了。 行吧，下不为例，速度快点。

SharkryThank you so much! Sharkry wouldn't know what to do if it weren't for you.非常感谢您！ 没有您的话，夏克里根本不知道该怎么办才好呢。

SharkryUm... would you like to take a break? This is going to take a while. Sharkry is a Doll and doesn't get tired, but you've been working the entire day. You need to take care of your health~ ♥那个……您要不要休息一下？夏克里要在这里整理一段时间呢。 夏克里是人形，不会感到疲惫，但是您已经工作了一天，还是需要注意身体的哦♥

(The staff member looks at Sharkry and hesitates for a while.)（工作人员上下打量了夏克里一番，犹豫了几分钟。）

(He soon opens the warehouse door and takes off with a nod.)（他很快打开仓库门，点点头离开了。）

StaffSure, I'll go for a smoke. Stay here. I'll be back soon.行，我出去抽根烟，你老实在这里待着，我一会就回来。

(After making sure the staff member is out of sight, Sharkry hurries into the warehouse and starts searching for the labeled supply box.)（目送工作人员离开自己的视线，夏克里急忙进入仓库，开始寻找之前标记好的物资箱。）

SharkryI remember the box has a label with a fireworks logo... Where is it?我记得箱子上有标记一个烟花图案……在哪里呢？

Sharkry...Found it! The fireworks and smoke generator used in performances aren't particularly powerful, but they're more than enough to create a commotion. If Vepley hadn't reminded me, I would've completely forgotten I had this.……找到了！舞台演出使用的烟花和烟雾弹，虽然威力不大，但足够制造一场骚乱。 要不是维普蕾那家伙提醒，我都要忘了还有这个东西……

SharkryI also stashed one of my decommissioned frames in this box here... It should be able to pass as me if I put it in my wig and costume. Phew, that's the best I can do, but it's still missing something?还有这一箱，我之前在里面塞了一个报废的素体……只要套上和我同款的假发和演出服，应该就能蒙混过关。 呼，只能做到这种程度了，好像还差点什么？

Sharkry...Oh, I know! Just apply some lipstick, eye shadow, blush... There, now she looks just like me! Heheh! What do they call this in those old movies? ...Switcheroo?……有了！涂上口红，眼影，腮红……这样是不是就跟我一模一样了？嘻嘻。 过去的影视剧里都是这么演的，是叫……偷梁换柱？

SharkryNow I just need to detonate this box of fireworks to create a fire and commotion. Then I'll...接下来，只要引爆这箱烟花，就可以制造火灾，引起骚乱，到时候……只要……

SharkryAn explosion? What's happening out there? Whoa!爆炸声？外面发生了什么？ 唔啊——！

(Several molotov cocktails are tossed into the warehouse through the open gate, setting fire to the stacks of supplies inside.)（几个燃烧的汽油瓶被丢进大门敞开的仓库，点燃了仓库里密密麻麻的物资。）

(The flames reach the flammable objects and burst through the flimsy roof of the warehouse. Thick plumes of black smoke rise into the sky.)（火焰引燃了其中的易爆品，气浪冲飞了脆弱的仓库吊顶，滚滚浓烟向空中飘去。）

(Sharkry is also sent flying by the impact of the explosion and crashes heavily to the ground.)（夏克里也被爆炸的气浪冲飞，重重摔在了地上。）

StaffIt-it's those sneaky little—dammit!是、是那些暗地里——该死的！

(The staff member runs back toward the warehouse, but when he sees what is happening, he thinks the better of it and runs off in the opposite direction.)（工作人员见状想要跑回来，却在看清形势后调转方向，一溜烟跑掉了。）

Weak Angriper(Coughs) Bro, the smoke has pretty much cleared. That blew the roof clean off. Some crazy firepower, eh?!咳咳，大哥，烟雾散得差不多了。 连屋顶都炸了个大窟窿，这火力，够猛！

Hulking AngriperHeh, blow all these shady rats to kingdom come. Looks like there's still plenty of stuff that could be useful. Take them all!嘿，给老子炸死这帮奸商。 这里看上去有不少能用的东西，都搬走！

Weak AngriperAlright, bro.好嘞，大哥。

Sharkry(Coughs) Who... are these people? Judging by the footsteps, there are at least two of them, and they'll spot me in just a few more seconds...咳咳……这些人是……谁？ 从脚步声判断，至少有两人，再过几秒就要发现我了……

Weak AngriperHeh! We're in luck! There's even a Doll here! And still in one piece!嘿！运气真好，这儿还有个人形！也没坏！

Hulking AngriperHeh, what are the chances? Quick, haul it back to the boss. He'll give us a big fat bonus.嚯，还有这种好事？ 快，搬回去交给老大，能多给咱俩分些奖赏。

SharkryThis is an emergency. I must be ready for combat. Once I engage the enemies, I must immediately... Hang on. If... if I let them take me away, I may be able to escape without being traced!判断现在为紧急情况，随时准备进入战斗状态，一旦与敌方接触，立刻…… 等等，如果……如果就这样被他们带走，也许……我可以找机会逃出去，还可以借此躲避追踪！

(Sharkry stays sprawled on the ground with her eyes closed, pretending to be immobile. Meanwhile, she cranks her auditory module all the way up to the max.)（夏克里维持躺倒的姿势，闭上眼睛，假装自己已经无法行动，同时将听觉模块的功率调到最大。）

SharkryThe sound of gravel being crushed underfoot. It's getting close... This is going according to plan.瓦砾被踩碎的声音，很近了……和预料中一样。

SharkryOof! ...He just slung me over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes! This is no way to treat a girl...唔！……居然直接把我扛在肩上，对女孩子也太粗鲁了一点吧………

SharkryFire-control core fully operational... Once I reach somewhere safe, I can overpower these men and escape...火控核心运转正常……等到了安全的地方，我就可以击败这两人成功逃跑…

??Haaaargh! Arson isn't something good kids should do!嘿呀！放火可不是好孩子该做的事情哦！

(Clang! Thunk!)（哐！哐——！)

(A figure descends from the sky through the smoke and knocks out the two gangsters using a fire extinguisher.)（烟雾中，有个人影从天而降，用消防栓打晕了黑帮的两人。）

VepleyVepley's strike of justice! Heheh! ☆维普蕾，正义的全力一击！嘿嘿☆

(The world is suddenly a blur, and Sharkry finds herself being squashed under her now unconscious abductor. When she hears Vepley's voice, her eyes snap open, and she kicks the man off herself.)（瞬间天旋地转，夏克里被倒下的袭击者压在身下。听出是维普蕾的声音后，夏克里睁开眼，一脚踹开压住自己的身体。）

SharkryV-Vepley?!维、维普蕾？！

VepleyHuh? Sharkry? So you're the girl that got trapped in here! Looks like Sibyl was right when she said Vepley would have a stroke of good luck tonight~诶？夏克里？原来被困的女孩子是你呀！ 看来西比拉说的没错，维普蕾今晚会遇到好事哦~

SharkryWhat stroke of good luck... Like getting to make fun of me?什么好事……是来看我笑话的吗？

VepleyNo! Um... The guard came running and told us the warehouse was under attack, so Mr. Handler threw a hissy fit and ran off.不是啦，那个呢……工作人员跑来说仓库遭到袭击，于是管理员先生骂骂咧咧地出去找人，一下子就不见啦。

VepleyHowever! Vepley couldn't just sit by and do nothing when she heard a cute girl was still trapped inside! So... Vepley snuck out to rescue her! Tee-hee! ☆但是！听说还有个可爱的女孩子被困在里面，维普蕾可不能不管！ 所以……维普蕾就偷偷跑出来救人啦！诶嘿☆

Sharkry...……

VepleyFufu~ Even though you deleted Vepley's videos yesterday, she forgives you since you coached her on dancing. See? Vepley protected Sharkry! She kept her promise, didn't she? Heheh! ☆ Here, let me pull you up~哼哼，虽然昨天你删除了维普蕾的视频，但看在你教维普蕾跳舞的份上，就原谅你啦。 怎样，维普蕾保护了夏克里，没有食言吧？嘿嘿☆来，现在拉你起来咯~

SharkryWhat's there to forgive... We're not even that close to begin with! You're always forcing yourself on me! It's so annoying! I don't need to be protected by a dumbass!什么原谅不原谅的……我们的关系有那么好吗？ 总是突然贴上来，烦死了！我可不需要笨蛋来保护！

VepleyAren't Vepley and Sharkry friends working hard together toward the same dream of becoming idols~? ☆维普蕾和夏克里，难道不是为了成为偶像一起努力的伙伴吗☆~

SharkryW-what friends?! I'm getting out of here! OUT OF HERE! Do you finally get it?!什、什么伙伴？！ 我要离开这里，离开这里——这次听懂了吗？！

VepleyAaaaaahhh! Don't shove Vepley! Vepley is going to fall! That was close... Vepley struck the landing!啊诶诶诶——不要推嘛，维普蕾，要摔倒了！好险……维普蕾，安全落地！

VepleyOh? Aren't these your fireworks~? Huh? You're leaving? Wait a minute! This is too much information for Vepley to process...啊呀，这不是烟花嘛~ 啊，要离开？等一下等一下，信息好多，维普蕾要处理不过来了啦——

SharkryDon't bother, dumbass.不需要笨蛋处理。

(Sharkry takes a step back warily and reaches for the gun that she's brought with her in secret. She disengages the safety.)（夏克里戒备地后退一步，伸手摸向偷偷携带出来的枪支，打开保险栓。）

VepleyW-why are you suddenly so serious...? And why are you leaving? Doesn't Sharkry want to keep performing?怎、怎么这么严肃呀…… 为什么呀？夏克里不想继续演出了吗？

SharkryI have to leave precisely because I want to keep performing! If there's no stage for me here, then I'll go search for another!正是因为我想继续演出，才必须离开！如果这里没有我的舞台，那我就去找下一个！

VepleySharkry, c-calm down! Put... put down your gun first! Don't point it at Vepley...夏克里，你、你不要激动！枪！枪先放下啦，不要指着维普蕾啦……

SharkryGet out of my way! Or I'll shoot!让开！不然我开枪了！

SharkryWe'll be heading back to the White Zone tomorrow. Tonight is my final chance... I don't want to be assigned to work as a server! That is not my kind of stage! I won't let myself stop like this!明天我们就要回白区了，今晚是我最后的机会…… 我可不想被送去当服务员！那不是我要的舞台！我不能允许自己就这样停下！

(Sharkry's voice may be calm and even, but her hands keep shaking.)（虽然声音维持着冷静，夏克里的手却不住地颤抖着。）

(Vepley scratches her head and also raises her own gun all of a sudden.)（维普蕾毫无警觉地挠了挠头，随后抬起了自己的枪。）

VepleySo that's what Sharkry thinks... It can't be helped then.原来夏克里是这样想的呀…… 那就没办法了呢。

SharkryI said don't move! Don't you understand?!我说了，不许动！听不明白吗？！

VepleyHm, what should Vepley do? Without Sharkry, the group will not be complete...唔，维普蕾该怎么办才好呢？ 如果夏克里不在的话，我们的团体就不完整了呢……

SharkryIf you're want to stop me, just say it!想阻止我就直说！

VepleyHm, with one member gone, the choreography and blocking will all have to be rearranged... The leader won't be happy about that... And Vepley will have to memorize new steps...唔，少一个人，要调整走位，重新编舞，队长一定会生气的……维普蕾还要重新记动作……

Sharkry...Move! If you don't move, I'll shoot!……让开！再不让开，我就开枪了！

(Sharkry takes a step forward the aims her gun directly at Vepley's forehead.)（夏克里上前一步，枪口对准维普蕾的额头中央。）

(They are less than three meters apart. From this distance, Sharkry will not miss her target even if her hands are still shaking.)（她们之间的距离只剩不到3米，在这个距离下，就算夏克里的手仍然在颤抖，她也绝对不可能射偏。）

VepleyBut... if we force Sharkry to stay, she won't put in the effort to give the best performance she can, will she? Though Vepley really likes the number seven, six isn't so bad either...可是……如果让夏克里勉强留在这里，一定没有办法呈现出最棒的表演吧？ 虽然维普蕾很喜欢7这个数字，但是，6也不是那么难以接受啦……

SharkryWhat do you mean by that?!什么意思？！

VepleyI mean... this—就是——这个意思啦——

(Vepley abruptly changes her aim the split second before she fires. It is so sudden, Sharkry almost pulls her own trigger out of reflex.)（维普蕾抬起自己的枪，在发射前一秒调转了枪口方向，因为发生得太过突然，夏克里险些条件反射地扣下扳机。）

(The box of fireworks sitting on the ground is immediately set alight. The fireworks erupt from the box with snaps and crackles, flying through the collapsed roof and the smoke into the sky.)（地上那箱烟花随即被点燃，烟花争相从箱子里噼里啪啦地发射出来，穿过浓烟，飞向残破屋顶外的天空。）

VepleyOh fireworks, please remember our goodbyes, don't forget to shine bright in the night sky. Do you remember, Sharkry? That's the lyrics of our new song!“烟花记得我们的道别，不要忘记闪亮夜空”，夏克里还记得吗，是新歌的歌词哦！

Sharkry—Of course I remember!——我当然记得！

VepleyVepley thinks it's quite fitting right now! You see? There's fireworks, the night sky, and we're saying goodbye!维普蕾觉得很适合现在哦！你看你看，有烟花、有夜空，然后，我们也要道别啦！

VepleyBut Vepley finds it really difficult to find the right note when harmonizing at the very end of the song... Hm, Vepley will have to keep practicing!但维普蕾觉得这首歌最后一个音符，和声的时机好难找……唔，维普蕾、要好好练习！

Sharkry...……

VepleySave your progress and return to the main screen?夏克里也要好好练习呀！嘿嘿，要为了梦想，步步迈进永不停息！这才是真正的超级偶像呀☆

(In the crumbling warehouse where light and shadow blend together, Sharkry cannot make out Vepley's face, and she suddenly feels like they are miles apart.)（残破的仓库中，光影混杂间，夏克里看不清维普蕾的表情，两人间的距离突然变得很远。）

Sharkry...Still spouting such nonsensical taglines at a time like this... Your neural cloud is really full of fluff...……现在还在说这种预设台词，心智模块是真的进水了……

VepleyIt really, really isn't! Sheesh... Oh dear, the help that Mr. Handler has called for will be here soon. Shouldn't Sharkry be going already? Vepley has prepared some special lines for saying goodbye!真的真的没有进水啦！真是的…… 哎呀，管理员先生找的救援就快要来了，夏克里不走吗？维普蕾、准备了特别的告别台词哦！

(The eruption of fireworks and the frantic wails of sirens mix together, but Sharkry's auditory module doesn't seem to register any of it.)（烟花的燃爆声和混乱的警笛声混合在一起，夏克里的听觉模块却好像什么都接收不到。）

(Vepley's innocent and childlike smile triggers some kind of strange, unidentifiable emotions in Sharkry's neural cloud.)（维普蕾的笑脸单纯傻气，夏克里的心智里涌现出复杂的、无法判断的情绪。）

(After taking one last look at Vepley, Sharkry runs out of the warehouse without a backward glance.)（最后看了一眼维普蕾，夏克里头也不回地跑出了仓库。）

VepleySharkry! Keep going! You will certainly become an amazing idol! ☆夏克里！要一直加油呀！ 你一定可以成为很棒的偶像，诶嘿☆

(On this night illuminated by fire, Sharkry runs toward her stage in the future.)（火光映照的夜晚，夏克里奔向未来的舞台。）

(Behind her, fireworks bloom one after another in the sky, just like the neon lights that shone upon the night sky on the Dolls' debut performance.)（在她背后，烟花于空中依次绽放，一如人形们首场公演时，那曾照亮夜空的霓虹。）

Section 5 第五节

SharkryPhew, I've finally made my way through.唔，总算混进来了。

(The streets are unsettlingly quiet in the satellite city during the day. Only in certain dark and lawless areas can one see all kinds of people who prefer to keep to the shadows.)（白天的卫星城，街道总是格外冷清，只有处于阴暗处的、无人监管的某些区域，才有形形色色的、不能在阳光下行走的人群。）

(This is the fourth city that Sharkry has visited on her convoluted journey. She stands at a crossroads, feeling a bit lost.)（这是夏克里辗转到达的第四座城市，站在十字路口，夏克里有些迷茫。）

SharkryThis place... is quite different from that satellite city beneath the snowy mountains. There are a lot of shops here... Surely there are places where I can perform?这里……和那个雪山脚下的卫星城不太一样，有很多家店铺，应该有能够让我演出的地方吧？

(Sharkry looks around, and when a CCTV camera swivels in her direction, she immediately dives into an alleyway.)（夏克里四处看了看，看到有个摄像头转了过来，立刻躲进了一旁的小巷子。）

SharkryIt's a bit difficult to avoid the daytime patrols... I'll have to stay put until night-time. It's night already. Where should I stay for the night? My battery is running low. I need a place where I can recharge.白天的巡查真是有点难躲……只能趁着夜晚出来。 已经快到晚上了，在哪里过夜好呢？能源也不太足够了，得找个能充电的地方。

News Broadcast...Yesterday, the Cultural Development Agency's Cooperation Promotion Office announced the official cancelation of the Idol Performance Promotion Program, which had lasted for several months.……昨日，文化发展署合作促进办公室发言人称，持续了数月的偶像演出促进计划正式于两日前废止。

News BroadcastConsidering the plan's ineffectiveness in reducing the pressures that people face in their day-to-day life as well as the considerable waste of funds it had caused, the agency pledges to focus on more pragmatic and feasible measures that would directly improve people's livelihood.鉴于在该计划实行期间，并未有效缓解民众生活压力，并且造成了相当程度的活动资金浪费，发言人表示，今后依旧会将目光转向切实可行的民生需求上。

News BroadcastA large portion of the developmental budget will be allocated to implementing the purification project.其中，大部分发展资金将会投放到净化工程的推进工作之中。

(Hearing the word "idol", Sharkry pokes her head out to watch the live news feed on the large screen.)（听到“偶像”两个字，夏克里探出头看向正播放时事新闻的巨大荧幕。）

News BroadcastMeanwhile, other sources claim that the key factor that prompted the Cultural Development Agency to make this decision was the previous attacks and riots in various satellite cities in the Green Zone.但有消息人士称，促使文化发展署合作促进办公室做此决定的关键因素，是先前在绿区各个卫星城出现的袭击和骚乱事件。

News BroadcastIn the quick succession of incidents, a total of 19 businesses had suffered huge losses. The multiple task forces within the agency which implemented the Idol Performance Promotion Program also suffered varying degrees of losses.在持续出现的多起事件中，共计有19家商户蒙受巨大损失。此外，执行偶像演出促进计划的文化发展署合作促进办公室各个执行小组皆有不同程度的资产损失。

News BroadcastAccording to statistics, over 45% of the Doll assets invested in the idol project have been lost.据统计，作为主要资产的、投放于偶像计划的人形，损失率超过45%。

SharkryMy registration is now invalid. Which means I'm... counted among their lost assets?果然，权限归属已经被注销了。 这么说，我应该就是那些……损失的资产之一？

News BroadcastA spokesperson for the agency is appealing through our station for the criminals hiding in the underbelly of the city to repent and cease their activities of extreme violence.文化发展署合作促进办公室发言人借本台呼吁，希望隐藏在城市角落的不法分子能够早日悔悟，停止这种极端暴力行为。

News BroadcastAt present, many of the rioters have yet to be brought to justice. The police once again remind all citizens to come forward with information if they encounter any suspicious persons. In other news...目前还有多名袭击和骚乱事件参与者尚未归案，警方再次提醒各位市民，如果发现可疑人士请积极提供线索。 现在插播一条社会新闻……

(Sharkry looks away from the screen and lets out a sigh as she tries to wrap her head around what she has just learned.)（夏克里收回视线，整理着当前掌握的情报，叹了口气。）

SharkrySigh... So does that make me an indie idol now? Or maybe... an "illegal" one? I don't think I should be traveling to other cities under the circumstances, and the White Zone... is probably also out of the question.哎……以后我就是自由偶像了吧？或者是……“非法”偶像？ 但好像以后就不方便再去其他的城市了呢，白区……应该也是不能去的吧。

SharkryNever mind. I was already very lucky to have escaped. The most important thing now... is to pull myself together! That's right, I must find a place to settle down first.算了算了，能够成功逃跑已经是超幸运的了。 现在最要紧的是……振作起来！没错，得尽早找到下一个归属才行。

(The sun sets in the west. Night falls, and the crowd begins to surge into the satellite city. Sharkry blends in among them as she walks on the streets.)（太阳西沉，夜幕降临，卫星城的人潮开始回流，夏克里混入他们中间，走上了街道。）

(A homeless man who is banging on his bowl and singing to the beat is also taking advantage of the crowd.)（同样趁机出来的，还有敲着破碗唱歌的流浪汉。）

(Passers-by shuffle along with heavy steps and expressionless faces, but every now and then, someone stops for a moment by the homeless man, their taut features relaxing just a little.)（行人们拖着沉重的身躯，表情麻木，但偶尔也有人在流浪汉那里驻足片刻，紧绷的面容渐渐舒缓。）

SharkryEven a homeless guy can bring joy to the audience... Meanwhile, a super idol like me can't even find a decent stage to perform...连流浪汉都能给观众带来快乐……我这种超级偶像却连个像样的舞台都没有……

(Feeling sorry for herself, Sharkry suddenly recalls what happened the day she escaped from the warehouse...)（暗自伤神的夏克里，心智里突然浮现出了从仓库逃走那天的场景……）

VepleySharkry! Keep going! You will certainly become an amazing idol! ☆夏克里！要一直加油呀！ 你一定可以成为很棒的偶像，诶嘿☆

SharkryWait, wait, wait, wait... Why am I thinking of that dumbass?! So freaking annoying! It's all because of her that I'm... I'm so edge.等等等等，为什么要想到那家伙啊？ 烦死了！都是因为她我才……我才这么烦躁。

(As the bell chimes the hour, the music fountain by the road comes to life.)（伴随着报时的钟声，街道旁的喷泉开了。）

(Pillars of water rise and fall to the rhythm of the music. Combined with the lights shining from the ground, they form a dazzling sight.)（水柱随着音乐的节奏起起落落，配合地上的灯光，形成一片璀璨的光幕。）

(Sitting by the road with a sullen pout, Sharkry's fingers tap in time with the movement of the water.)（夏克里撅着嘴坐在街边，手指随着水柱上下划动。）

SharkryI never got to show off the choreo that I spent so long practicing. I'm kinda jealous of that homeless guy. Anywhere he sits becomes his stage.排练了好久舞蹈，总没有表现的机会。真羡慕流浪汉呐，坐在哪里，哪里就是他的舞台。

SharkryBut... any place graced by the super idol Sharkry is also the most dazzling stage, isn't it?不过……只要是有我超级偶像夏克里在的地方，就是最闪耀的舞台，对吧？

SharkryStill, unlike Vepley, I don't perform to please anybody. I-I'll just think of it as celebrating my new-found freedom!但是，我和维普蕾不一样，我的演出可不是为了讨好谁。就、就当庆祝今天获得了自由！

SharkryConfirmed—no patrols within sight! Heheh, a beautifully lit stage—here I come!确认，可视范围内没有巡查人员！ 嘻嘻，光幕下的舞台，我来咯！

SpringfieldSigh... that's not good.哎……糟糕了呢。

CentaureissiWhat's wrong, Manager? I believe we have procured all the items on the list and can return to the café.怎么了？店长。 清单上列的材料应该都已经采购完毕，我们可以回咖啡馆了。

(Centaureissi looks at the sighing Springfield and takes the set of cutleries that she has just purchased.)（桑朵莱希看着叹气的春田，接过她刚刚购买的一套餐具。）

(As night falls, all the shops in the satellite city start buzzing with activity. Having completed their shopping for kitchenware, Springfield and Centaureissi head for the café.)（夜晚降临，卫星城的各个商户也热闹起来。春田和桑朵莱希采购完厨房用品，向咖啡馆的方向走着。）

SpringfieldThat's not what's bothering me. I've been thinking, Centaureissi... Maybe we should hire someone new at the cafe?我不是在烦恼这个啦。 桑朵莱希，我在想，咖啡馆是不是该再招一个人了呢？

SpringfieldAs you know, Makiatto doesn't do front of house. Ever since Andoris left, it's been a bit tough with just you and me. Not that Andoris was much help... Oh dear, I didn't mean to criticize her...你也知道的，玛绮朵并不负责招待客人，安朵丝走后，只凭你和我，是有点忙不过来了。 虽然安朵丝也没有帮上太多的忙……啊啊，我不是说她不好的意思……

CentaureissiI'm sorry for overlooking the problem. If that's what you think, I can work harder... I don't mind putting in some extra hours.是我疏忽了。 如果是这样的话，我可以更努力一些……加班也可以。

SpringfieldNo, that's not what I mean. I don't know if I'm just imagining things, but many customers who like Andoris seem to have stopped coming altogether... I think the café could use a new face.不不，我不是这个意思。 不知道是不是我的错觉，有不少喜欢安朵丝的客人好像不再来了呢……我想，也许咖啡馆需要一些新面孔来增加吸引力。

SpringfieldOr... we may have to be a bit more creative in attracting new customers.或者……我们也需要想一些特别的方式来吸引顾客。

Centaureissi... Perhaps we could benefit from hiring a more lively and cheerful Doll—someone with a personality that's different from ours?………… 也许，需要一名和我们性格不同的，活泼一点的人形？

SpringfieldHm, someone who can put customers at ease would be the best.嗯，最好是一个能让顾客感到轻松的人。

(A ringing voice can be heard from the square. A cute and energetic Doll is singing and dancing in front of the fountain as if nobody is watching.)（广场上传来清澈的歌声，一名活力四射的可爱人形正旁若无人地在喷泉前边唱边跳。）

(Her clothes are a little ragged, but her expression and movements are vivacious and full of life.)（她身上的演出服已经有所破损，但表情和动作都充满了向上的生命力。）

(The passers-by rush past in a hurry. Barely anyone stops to take notice, but that has not dampened her enthusiasm in the slightest.)（路过的行人神色匆忙，鲜有人停留。不过这并没有影响她的演出。）

SpringfieldOh, Centaureissi, do you hear that?啊，桑朵莱希，你听到了吗？

Centaureissi...What? Manager, it's dangerous to stop so abruptly. My hands are full so I can't catch anything that you drop.……什么？ 店长，突然停下来是很危险的，我现在可腾不出手应付这大包小包货品的跌落。

SpringfieldSorry... I was a bit enthralled. I hear singing. Such a clear, captivating voice.抱歉……我刚才有点入迷了。是歌声，很清澈，很有吸引力的歌声。

SpringfieldThat's, it, Centaureissi! Let's hire a regular performer! Someone energetic, just like that? Why don't I make her an offer right now?桑朵莱希，我想到了！我们找人来驻场演出吧，就找像那个样子，充满活力的人？我现在就去邀请她好不好？

CentaureissiAre... you serious?你……认真的？

SpringfieldOh my, would it be a bit too brusque? But this kind of opportunity is hard to come by. Who knows if she'll still be here tomorrow? It might be a bit difficult to play the "I've been watching you perform every day and decided to make you an offer one of these days" card...哎呀呀，会不会有点唐突了呢？ 但是，这样的机会可不是每天都有，也不知道她明天还会不会来？如果要上演那种“每天在街边等你演出，然后某天顺势提出邀请”的长情戏码，可能有点难度呢……

Centaureissi...…………

SpringfieldBesides, I can't very well just go up to her and say, "our restaurant has been pretty empty lately so I'd like you to come and perform regularly," can I? If I tell her the truth, she'll probably turn me down, don't you think?而且呢，总不能上去就跟对方说“我们店里最近客人很少希望你能来驻场演出”这种话吧？ 如果让她知道实情，是不是也会被拒绝呢？

CentaureissiWell, if you believe this is a good idea, then let's invite her over and give her a chance. But I do recommend being a bit more... discreet about our situation, Manager.好吧，如果这是店长的决定，那就邀请她来试一试。 不过我不建议直接告诉她实情，店长。

SpringfieldHm... you have a point. Ever so reliable, Centaureissi.唔……也对，桑朵莱希真可靠呢。

(Sharkry feels light and buoyant after the performance.)（演出完毕，夏克里感到十分轻松。）

(Then as though she was hallucinating, she hears a round of soft applause. It is faint but firm and steady. More importantly, it is applause for her and her alone.)（如同幻觉一般，她听到了轻柔的掌声，虽然微弱但却稳定，更重要的是，这是完全属于她自己的掌声。）

(Sharkry flashes her most perfect smile and curtsies in the direction of the applause.)（因此，夏克里绽放出最完美的笑容，朝着掌声的来源行下谢幕礼。）

SharkryThank you! You must have very discerning tastes to respond so warmly to Sharkry's impeccable performance! ♥ Sharkry is thoroughly touched!谢谢！能够对夏克里的完美演出做出回应，大家真是超有眼光的观众哦♥夏克里，好感动！

SharkryWhich is why~ Sharkry has decided to stay in this satellite city and put on even more performances for you! Please make sure to come and watch me every day! ♥所以呢~夏克里决定继续停留在这座卫星城，为大家献上更多的表演，大家一定要记得每天来看哟♥

(The applause continues as a kindly Doll walks up to Sharkry.)（掌声没有停止，一名温柔的人形径直向夏克里走来。）

SpringfieldWhat a wonderful performance.真是很棒的演出呢。

SharkryThank you~ Sharkry is so very happy that you enjoyed the show! ♥ Would you become one of Sharkry's loyal fans and keep cheering for Sharkry?谢谢~能得到您的喜欢，夏克里，超级开心♥ 如果可以的话，能成为夏克里的忠实观众，继续为夏克里应援吗？

SpringfieldLoyal fan...?忠实观众……？

(Seeing Springfield's confusion, Sharkry's eyes flash slyly.)（看到春田有些迷茫的神情，夏克里眼中闪过一丝狡黠。）

SharkryYou know, someone who loves seeing Sharkry and feels extremely happy whenever they get to watch Sharkry perform! ♥就是那种，喜欢见到夏克里，看到夏克里的表演就会得到幸福的人哦♥

SpringfieldHm... I would indeed feel very happy if I could hear you sing every day. Um, I apologize if this is a bit abrupt, but may I invite you to be a regular performer at my café?嗯……每天能听到你的歌声确实会很愉快呢。 唔，虽然有点唐突，但是，能不能邀请你来我的咖啡馆驻场演出呢？

SharkryHuh?诶？

(Even as Sharkry takes in Springfield's gentle smile, she has no idea how her life is going to change because of this invitation...)（看着眼前温和微笑着的春田，夏克里并不知道，这个邀请会给她带来怎样的变化……）

(But one thing is for certain—today is indeed her "independence day"... as well as her "lucky day".)（但可以肯定的是，这一天确实是她的“自由日”，也是她的“幸运日”。）

Section 6 第六节

Narration(One afternoon after Sharkry has joined us on board the Elmo, Sharkry tells me about how she ended up working at Springfield's café...)（在夏克里登上艾莫号的某个下午，集体训练结束后，夏克里和我谈起了她加入春田咖啡馆时的事——）

SharkryAnd that's how I got discovered by the discerning Manager Springfield and was invited to perform at the café~所以，最后我就被有眼光的春田店长发现，被邀请加入咖啡馆啦~

SharkryHeheh, the fact that you invited Sharkry aboard the Elmo means you also have very~ good~ tastes~嘻嘻，指挥官邀请夏克里来到艾莫号，也是眼·光·超·棒哦~

SharkryIt is a bit of a chore to fight... but Sharkry the super idol will never let her special fan down.经常要作战是有点麻烦啦……但超级偶像夏克里，可不会让特别观众失望。

SharkryHm... If you could just spend a little bit more on buying props, Sharkry will be able to complete her missions even more perfectly~唔……只需要指挥官再稍微多采购点演出道具，夏克里就会以更完美的状态完成任务哦~

SharkryC'mon, special fan Commander! Please grant Sharkry's humble request~特别观众指挥官，就满足一下夏克里的心愿吧~

CommanderI've already approved the more reasonable items in your procurement request.采购申请中，那些合理的条目我已经批准了。

SharkryHeheh, I knew you wouldn't disappoint me.嘻嘻，我就知道，指挥官不会拒绝我。

SharkryBut that's not the only reason I've asked you to come over, Commander. ♥不过，我邀请指挥官过来，可不止这一件事哦♥

SharkryPlease take a seat here~ Come sit next to me~坐这里坐这里~坐到我身边啦~

SharkryCommander, do you notice anything different about me today~?指挥官，有没有发现今天我有什么不一样~？

Commander...Er, like what?……是有什么事？

SharkryHumph, you're so obtuse, Commander!哼，指挥官好不解风情啊！

SharkrySharkry has put together a special outfit just for today, and even done a "dewy doe-eye makeup look", which is all the rage these days~夏克里可是为了今天，仔细打理了衣服，还化了时下最流行的“元气小鹿妆”哦~

SharkrySharkry did her best to combine her artistic and combat performance during the group training earlier.集体训练里，夏克里也在尽全力结合演出和战斗哦。

SharkryI spent a really long time preparing just so I could put my best foot forward!为了表现出最完美的一面，我可是提前准备了好久呢！

SharkryI would never let myself almost get destroyed for some inexplicable reason ever again—这次，可不能像之前一样，因为莫名其妙的原因差点被报废——

SharkryOh, I mean... Is Sharkry not the cutest, most capable super idol on board the Elmo? ♥啊夏克里是说，夏克里在艾莫号上，肯定也是最可爱、最有能力的超级偶像吧♥

SharkryAs Sharkry's single most important and the one and only special fan, you must answer this question with absolute honesty, Commander.指挥官作为夏克里最最重要、唯一的特别观众，一定会认真回答这个问题吧？

SharkryNo rush, Sharkry can give you a bit more time to think it over.还有时间，不着急，夏克里可以再给指挥官一点思考时间哦。

Sharkry3... 2... 2.5, 2.4, 2.3, 0—alright, time's up! Well, Commander~?3，2，2.5，2.4，2.3，0——好了时间到！指挥官~？

CommanderEveryone here, myself included, is fully aware of the effort you've put in, Sharkry, so don't worry...夏克里的努力，我和大家都看在眼里，所以不用担心……

SharkryHeheh, exactly the kind of answer that the Commander would give.嘻嘻，果然是指挥官式回答呢。

SharkryBut~ Sharkry was never worried. Sharkry just... I just...不过~夏克里可没有担心哦。夏克里只是——我只是……

SharkryI just really hated it when I came dead last in evaluations and even got shot despite being objectively a great singer and dancer and having put in genuine hard work.只是讨厌那种情况，明明很努力，跳舞也好唱歌也好，都是最优秀的，绩效考评却垫底，甚至还要挨枪子。

Sharkry...Humph, it's all because that audience was too tasteless to understand my charm. But I will never give up performing.……哼，都是当时的观众没眼光，看不到我的魅力。但是，我是绝对不会放弃演出的。

SharkrySurely you can appreciate me, Commander?指挥官，一定是能欣赏我的吧？

Commander...Well, I'm no expert in the performing arts, but I can tell you have been working hard to put on such infectious performances because you wish to lift everyone's spirits?……演出我不太懂，不过，夏克里一直在努力呈现有感染力的舞台，是想要鼓励所有观众吧？

SharkryHuh? W-what? That's not...啊？什、什么嘛，我才没……

Sharkry...Fine, that's just how I was programmed to be. I feel it is my duty to make the audience happy...……是啦，我的出厂设定就是这样，让观众开心是我的责任……

SharkryBut when you put it like that... I still...但，指挥官这么说……我还是……

Sharkry...……

SharkryAnyway, you are always such a comforting presence to Sharkry. ♥有指挥官在，夏克里，很安心哦♥

SharkrySharkry is so lucky to have you as her fan~能有指挥官做观众，我很幸运呢~

SharkryCommander, from now on...指挥官，今后——

SharkryPlease keep supporting me with all your heart, as you've always done. ♥请一定要一如既往、全心全意地支持我♥

CommanderAlright.好。

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。

SharkryCommander, Sharkry will protect your smile forever and ever, teehee ♥指挥官，夏克里会永远守护您的笑容，嘻嘻♥

About Idols关于偶像

About Pranks关于恶作剧

About Work关于工作

About Perceiving Emotions关于感知

About Trends关于流行

About Performances关于演出

CommanderWhy did you become an idol, Sharkry?夏克里为什么会想当偶像呢？

SharkryTo make everyone happy, of course♥ That's an idol's calling, isn't it?当然是因为夏克里想让大家得到快乐，嘻嘻♥这是偶像的天职吧。

SharkryAlso, it feels great to be loved! More people will love you when you're a popular idol, right?而且，被喜爱的感觉真好呢！成为当红偶像就能被更多的人喜欢吧？

CommanderWell, keep at it. I'm sure you'll become a superstar someday.加油，你会成为超人气偶像的。

SharkryTeehee♥ I swapped one of the sugar shakers here for salt. I wonder who will "get lucky"?嘻嘻♥我把这里的某个糖罐换成了盐罐，不知道谁会“中大奖”呢……

SharkryPerhaps... They might enjoy the taste of salty coffee and end up thanking me for it?说不定……咸咖啡的口味也不错，她们会感谢我的吧？

CommanderEr... Could you tell me exactly which shaker it is?呃，能告诉我具体是哪个罐子吗？

SharkryOf course—not. But if you "get lucky", Sharkry will give you a "reward" too, teehee♥当然——不能啦。如果您“中奖”了，夏克里会补偿您一份“奖品”的，嘻嘻♥

SharkryCommander, if there's any extra work, feel free to give some to Sharkry!指挥官，有额外的工作可以安排给夏克里哦！

CommanderWill do. That said, why are you so eager to help all of a sudden?我知道了，不过，你怎么忽然这么积极？

SharkrySharkry ordered a new dress, and in order to match it, Sharkry needs funds for a new necklace, bracelet, hairband...夏克里订购了新裙子，为了搭配它，还需要项链、手链、头饰……夏克里需要资金！

CommanderI see. Alright, I'll do my best to help you put your new ensemble together ASAP.原来如此，好吧，我尽量让你早日凑齐新套装。

SharkryOur Varjager "audience" has been really impatient lately. They fly off the handle for pretty much no reason at all.最近的瓦良格帮“观众”们，真是没有耐心呢，动不动就生气。

CommanderAre you sensitive to the emotions of others? Do you feel uncomfortable when you experience their negative emotions?夏克里对他人的情绪很敏感吧？感觉到负面情绪会不舒服吗？

SharkryOf course. I show up on stage to make everyone happy, but then some people just feel worse after seeing me...当然会啦。我的亮相本应该为大家带来欢笑，可是有些人看见我之后心情更糟糕了……

SharkryThat's the worst kind of response a hardworking idol can receive!对努力表演的偶像来说，那真是最失礼的反馈呢！

SharkryYou're always wearing the same thing year in, year out, Commander...指挥官的打扮一年四季都没什么变化呢……

SharkryThat's no good, you know? You're totally out of touch with the latest trends! You need to change up your personal style every now and then!这样不行哦，已经完全脱离流行了，偶尔也要换一下风格啦！

CommanderWell, I don't know much about fashion. Is there anyone I can talk to or anything I can read to learn more?我对流行风格了解不多，有什么信息渠道推荐吗？

SharkryWell, the perfect Doll for the job is standing right here in front of you! Feel free to ask me about what's stylish; Sharkry will make sure you leave satisfied♥最好的信息渠道不就在您眼前吗？您想知道什么时尚资讯，夏克里都会满足您哦♥

CommanderI saw your show several days ago. It was great.我看了你前几天的演出，表现得不错。

SharkryYou liked it, Commander? Then you have to come see Sharkry's next performance!指挥官喜欢吗？那夏克里的下一场演出，您也要来看哦！

SharkryOh yes, Vepley's also having a performance on the same day. Between Sharkry and Vepley's performance, which one do you prefer, Commander?对了，维普蕾也出演了那天的舞台。夏克里和维普蕾，指挥官更喜欢谁的表演呢？

CommanderUuuuurgh, how should I answer this...呃，好难回答……

SharkryCom~man~der? Why are you even hesitating? Is Sharkry not your number one most favorite idol...?指——挥——官，您在犹豫什么呢？夏克里不是您最喜欢的偶像吗……

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。

Listening To The Heart Ⅰ 倾听心底之声·Ⅰ

CommanderCalm down. While I don't mind sponsoring you, preparing for a concert will require a venue booking and a safety plan. You'll need to prepare all that first.你先别激动，虽然我同意赞助你，但筹备演唱会需要的场地申请和安全预案，你必须先准备好。

SharkryAw~ Commander! Sharkry's already "inspected" the venue! As for the safety issue... Teehee~ I've got you, don't I?♥哎呀~指挥官！场地夏克里都已经“考察”过啦！至于安全……嘻嘻~不是有您在嘛♥

CommanderThat's not enough, Sharkry. Do you expect me to be the leader of the security detail too?那可不行，夏克里。你不会打算让我做安保队长吧？

SharkrySharkry won't make you do stuff like that! You're going to be Sharkry's guest producer and moral support~♥夏克里才不会让指挥官做这种事情啦！指挥官是夏克里的特邀舞台监督和精神支柱哦♥

SharkryAnd besides, having you around means Sharkry won't get nervous and forget Sharkry's lines.况且有指挥官在，夏克里唱歌才不会紧张到忘词嘛。

CommanderOh? You mean our lively and energetic Sharkry can get nervous too? Well, that's new.哦？我们活力四射的夏克里也会紧张？真少见。

SharkryThat doesn't happen during normal shows, of course~ However, when it comes to performing for a special someone...平时的演出当然是不会的啦~只是在……为特别的人演出的时候……

CommanderA special someone? Sharkry, are you singing for somebody in particular?“特别的人”？夏克里想唱给谁听？

SharkryAh! I'm talking about... about everyone who's passing by to watch! And our friends in the Zucchero!啊！就是……就是路过的大家啦！还有方糖的伙伴们！

SharkrySo come on and help Sharkry out, Commander! Help Sharkry book the venue and then be there on the day itself! Pleeeeeease!所以指挥官，帮帮夏克里嘛！帮夏克里搞定申请，那天在现场就好！求求您啦！

Commander...Alright, seeing as you're so fired up about it. However, I'll still need a safety plan, and I intend to study it carefully.……好吧。看在你这么有干劲的份上。不过，安全预案必须到位，我会仔细看的。

SharkryYaaay! You're the best, Commander! Sharkry just knew you'd agree!耶！指挥官最棒啦~！夏克里就知道您会答应的！

CommanderDon't celebrate so soon. Also, have you practiced your new song yet? What about your equipment?别高兴太早。而且，就算你的新歌练熟了？那设备呢？

SharkryEquipment, you say? Teehee~ Sharkry has the Commander's sponsorship to count on, no~?设备，嘻嘻，这不是有指挥官支援的经费嘛~!

SharkrySharkry's already pre-ordered the sound and lighting systems~ Sharkry also did a price check with multiple vendors, so it's definitely going to be a good deal♥采购音响和氛围灯的事情呢，夏克里都已经预先安排好啦~价格都是经过多方对比的呢，绝对物超所值♥

SharkryIn any case, just sit back and relax, Sharkry will save you the best seat in the house!总之，您就放心好了，夏克里也会给您预留演出最佳观赏位的！

CommanderAlright then, I'll look forward to it. Remember to send me the plan when you get back.嗯，那我就先期待着。记得回去把预案文件发给我。

SharkryHehe♥ Roger that~!嘻嘻♥遵~命~！

(Sharkry smiles sweetly at me and waves. Just as she's about to leave, she pivots and turns back to me, her eyes wide as she approaches.)（夏克里露出甜美的微笑。她朝我招了招手，正要离开，却似乎又想起了什么，睁大了眼睛认真望向我。）

SharkryAh, right! Commander!啊，对了！指挥官！

CommanderHm?嗯？

SharkryOn the day of the show, you need to be standing where Sharkry can see you right away~! Promise me!演出那一天，您可一定要站在夏克里能一眼看到的地方哦~！说定了！

CommanderAlright, I promise you.好，我答应你。

(I nod, and only then does Sharkry scamper off, a satisfied bounce in her stride.)（我点点头，夏克里才终于满足了似的，转身轻快地跑向远处。）

(As I watch her receding figure, I can't help but get curious.)（望着她的背影，我不禁好奇起来。）

CommanderSo there's someone important involved... And she wants me where she can see me... Just what IS she plotting, anyway?重要的人……能看到的地方……这家伙到底在打什么主意？

Listening To The Heart Ⅱ 倾听心底之声·Ⅱ

CommanderSharkry, why did you suddenly seek me out ahead of time?夏克里，今天怎么突然提前来找我了？

SharkryTeehee~ Sharkry finished the safety plan ♥ The speakers should be on their way too~嘻嘻~是夏克里的预案搞定了哟♥音响也在路上了呢~

SharkryCommander, want to listen to Sharkry's new song?指挥官，来听听夏克里的新歌吧？

CommanderYou play the guitar too?原来你还会弹吉他？

SharkryOf course~ A proper idol has to be able to do anything~当然啦~偶像就是什么都要掌握的呀~

SharkryHmm, let's leave that aside for now... Commander, come listen to Sharkry's original song! You'll be the first one to hear it ♥唔……不说这个了，指挥官快来听听夏克里的原创歌曲吧！您可是这首歌的第一位听众哦♥

(As Sharkry's fingers move, a merry melody filled with longing flows from her hands. Sharkry's eyes occasionally drift to mine.)（随着夏克里指尖的悦动，一首轻快带着憧憬的旋律流淌而出。夏克里，眼神却不时飘向我。）

SharkryHow was it, Commander~? Did you like Sharkry's new song?指挥官，怎么样~您喜欢夏克里的新歌吗？

CommanderIt was great. It had a catchy hook and the lyrics were very... energetic.很不错。旋律很抓耳，歌词……很有活力。

SharkryReally? Hehe, that's great~ When Sharkry wrote this song, Sharkry was thinking about some... ehem, looking forward to certain things♥真的吗？嘻嘻，那就太好了~夏克里写这首歌的时候，其实想着一些……嗯，期待的事呢♥

CommanderCould you tell me what you were looking forward to?能说说是什么期待的事吗？

SharkryIn the past, when Sharkry became an idol, Sharkry wanted to make the audience happy. But now... things seem a little different.夏克里过去作为偶像唱歌，总是在想让观众们获得快乐。但现在……好像有点不一样了呢？

CommanderHow are they different?哪里不一样？

SharkrySharkry still wants to make the audience happy right now, but Sharkry wants to share the feelings in Sharkry's neural cloud with a certain special someone even more...现在的夏克里想让观众们开心，但是，也会更想把心智中的感觉准确地传递给某个重要的人呢……

SharkryWhat Sharkry wants is to use her voice to share the happiness and anticipation in Sharkry's heart with that person. If the message can get through, then that would be great~如果能用歌声，让这个人也能感受到夏克里心中的这份期待和快乐，那才是最棒最棒的~

CommanderI'm sure that person will accept your feelings. Your passion has always been very infectious.那个人一定能感受到的。你的热情本身就很有感染力。

SharkryCommander, do you think feelings can really be conveyed through songs?指挥官，您觉得心意真的能通过歌声传递吗？

CommanderI'm sure of it, especially when you're singing from the heart. Do you need me to help you with the special effects or arranging positions on stage?我相信。尤其是夏克里这样真诚的歌声。需要我帮你看看舞台效果吗，或者走位？

SharkryWow—you're really willing to personally help Sharkry? You're the best!欸——指挥官，您愿意亲自指导夏克里吗？太好了！

SharkrySharkry wants to convey a feeling of surprise and excitement like fireworks bursting in the heart, but for some reason the chorus doesn't seem explosive enough~夏克里一直想要表达一种像烟花炸开一样的惊喜和悸动，但总觉得副歌部分爆发力不够呢~

CommanderAn excitement like fireworks bursting, you say... Why don't you try suddenly stepping forward during the first line of the chorus and combine it with a powerful strum while focusing your eyes with those star pupil effects?烟花炸开的悸动么……试试在副歌第一句时，突然向前跨一大步，配合一个有力的扫弦，眼神聚焦一点？

SharkryAh... so it'll be like... the feeling of your heart pounding in your chest?啊……这就是——怦然心动的瞬间吗？

SharkryTeehee! Sharkry gets it now ♥ Thank you, Commander~ This is exactly the kind of feeling Sharkry was aiming for! You helped Sharkry out a lot—嘻嘻！夏克里明白了♥谢谢指挥官~！这就是夏克里想要的感觉！您帮了夏克里大忙哦——

(Sharkry smiles sweetly as she grabs my arm.)（夏克里甜美地笑着，有些兴奋地抓住我的手臂。）

(The warmth from my arm combines with Sharkry's excitement and the song's melody to make my heart lurch.)（那份手臂传来的温度，以及雀跃的神情，与旋律一同传递着夏克里的心意，让我为之一动。）

Commander...If this is the feeling you're talking about...……如果这就是你的心意。

CommanderThen I'll be looking forward to your "fireworks", Sharkry.夏克里，我会好好期待你的“烟花”的。

Listening To The Heart Ⅲ 倾听心底之声·Ⅲ

SharkryCommander! Sharkry's equipment has arrived~ Come try it out with Sharkry ♥指挥官！夏克里的设备到了哦~请您一起来和夏克里试音吧♥

SharkryHello? Helloooo~ Can you hear me, Commander?喂~喂~指挥官听得到吗？

CommanderLoud and clear. But... is that some feedback I'm hearing from your IEM?很清楚。不过……你的耳返好像有点杂音？

SharkryHuh? Hey, it's... Ack, that was loud!诶？真的欸！嘶……好刺耳！

CommanderDon't worry, let me take a look.别急，我看看。

(I walk over to her and reach one hand out to support the side of her head with her IEM, then look down to check the cable leading to it.)（我自然地靠近，伸手轻轻扶住她戴耳返的那边脑袋，低头检查连接线。）

CommanderMaybe it's a bad connection...可能是线接触不良……

SharkryC-Commander, y-you're a little too—指、指挥官，您距离夏克里有些——

(Sharkry's body stiffens up, but I'm so focused on inspecting her equipment that I don't notice at all. As I plug, unplug and twist, my hand grazes over her ear and her cheek.)（夏克里的身体似乎微微僵住了。我专注检查，没察觉她的异样，依旧小心地拔插，手指不可避免地轻触她的耳廓和脸颊皮肤。）

CommanderThere we go, turns out it was loose over there. Sharkry—嗯？原来是接口有点松。夏克里——

SharkryMmmf...!呜……！

(It is only when I feel Sharkry's body tremble that I finally realize just how intimate we've gotten. My hand freezes in place, but I can still feel the faint warmth of her skin through my fingertips, and the air immediately turns awkward.)（随着夏克里的轻颤，此刻，我终于意识到方才动作的亲密。检查的手顿住了，指尖残留着她皮肤微热的触感，气氛瞬间微妙。）

CommanderAhem... Uh, it should be okay now. Want to give it a try?咳……好了，现在试试？

SharkryOh... Ah... Yeah... It... It sounds a lot better now ♥ Thank you, Commander~哦……好……好……声、声音好多了呢♥谢谢指挥官~

(After seeing Sharkry's red face, I quickly take a step back myself.)（看着夏克里微红的脸，我也赶紧退开半步。）

CommanderThat's good to hear. How about your costume? Let's try to avoid any last-minute surprises.那就好。服装准备好了吗？可别临场出状况。

SharkryAh! Thanks for reminding Sharkry—呀！多亏指挥官提醒了夏克里——

SharkryThere's one tricky button on the back of Sharkry's concert outfit... When Sharkry was doing makeup just now, Sharkry tried to do it up for ages, but it didn't work...夏克里的演出服，背后有个装饰扣好难扣哦……刚才化妆的时候，夏克里自己试了半天都没扣上呢……

CommanderSo...?所以……？

SharkrySo... could you lend Sharkry a hand, Commander? Just... just help Sharkry to do it up?所以……能不能请指挥官帮帮忙？就……就扣一下下？

(Sharkry turns around. I can't help but inhale sharply as I see those intricate buttons and that patch of soft, defenseless skin exposed to me. Then, I walk forward without saying a word while Sharkry waits nervously.)（夏克里转过身。看着夏克里那片毫无防备的肌肤和精巧的扣袢，我不由得呼吸一滞，沉默地走近。而夏克里紧张地等待。）

CommanderIs this the one?是这里？

(Sharkry's body trembles like a frightened animal, and there's an almost imperceptible quivering in her voice.)（夏克里浑身一颤，像受惊的小动物，声音带着微不可察的颤抖。）

SharkryUm... yeah...嗯……对……

SharkryTh-thank you, Commander! Ah... Sharkry's going to go rehearse now!谢……谢谢指挥官！那个……夏克里先去彩排了！

(Sharkry flees the room in a mild panic. I remain standing in place, still looking at my fingertips, savoring the lingering warmth and softness of her skin.)（夏克里有些慌乱地跑出了房间。我默默地站在原地，指尖仿佛还残留着她颈后的温度和细腻触感。）

CommanderLike fireworks bursting in the heart, huh? I think... I think I'm starting to feel it.烟花般的悸动么？我好像……有点感觉到了。

Listening To The Heart Ⅳ 倾听心底之声·Ⅳ

SharkryCommander, did you see everyone's response to Sharkry during the show?指挥官，您看到夏克里演出时大家的反应了吗！

SharkryThey were soooooo happy! Especially when Sharkry sang her new single!大家——都好开心哦~特别是夏克里唱那首新歌的时候！

CommanderYup, sure did. You were amazing out there, Sharkry, especially during the chorus when the fireworks burst. Everything was perfect.嗯，看到了。非常精彩，夏克里。尤其是副歌部分，烟花绽放的感觉，很完美。

SharkryActually, Commander... Sharkry did a little improvisation at the end, during the encore ♥其实……指挥官，最后那首安可曲，夏克里……临时改了一点词哦♥

CommanderOh? What did you change?哦？改了什么？

SharkrySharkry... No...夏克里……不……

SharkryI... I changed "I hope that special someone hears me" to "I hope that as you stand before me, you can hear what's in my heart..."我……把“希望让某个人听到”，改成了……“希望让站在我正前方的您，听到我心里的声音……”

CommanderSharkry...夏克里……

SharkryCommander... Did you hear it? Did you hear my song, and... my feelings?指挥官……我的歌，我的心意……您听到了吗？

(I don't answer. Instead, I step forward and reach out to wipe her sweat-soaked bangs away.)（我没有回答，而是上前一步，伸出手，轻轻拂开她额前被汗水沾湿的碎发。）

CommanderI didn't just hear it. I saw it too.不仅听到了，还看到了。

SharkryR-really? Then... then you...真……真的？那……那您……

CommanderFrom the first time you said "special someone", from the first time that light of anticipation began to shine in your eyes while you were rehearsing...从你第一次对我说“特别的人”开始，从排练时你眼里闪烁的期待开始……

CommanderYour feelings became clearer and clearer, just like your voice, and there was no way I could ignore it. Sharkry, your light has long since shone on me.你的心意，就像你的歌声一样，越来越清晰，越来越无法忽视。夏克里，你的光芒，早就照亮我了。

SharkryCommander... I didn't know you felt this way about me... I, I'm so happy...指挥官……您这样欣赏我，我真的……很开心、很开心……

CommanderMe too, Sharkry. I'm very happy I got to see your concert, especially since it was so important to you.我也是，夏克里。能看到你的这场重要演出，我也很愉快。

(With a smile, I gather Sharkry into my arms. She wraps her arms around my neck and flashes me a sweet smile.)（我笑着将夏克里轻轻拥入怀中。小巧的人形勾住我的脖子，撒娇般地露出甜美的笑容。）

SharkryIn that case—you'll need to stand where I can see you for every show after this one~ And you'll have to be the first one to listen to each new song that I write ♥那以后——我的每一场演出，您都要站在我能看到的地方~我的每一首新歌，您都必须做我的第一位听众哦♥

CommanderOf course. After all, I'm not just part of the audience, I'm also your exclusive tuner, choreographer... and perhaps the source of your inspiration too?当然。除了观众，我还可以是专属调音师、舞台监督……以及，你的灵感来源？

SharkryYup! You—are my precious muse!嗯！您——是我最重要的灵感来源！

(Sharkry pushes herself up on her tiptoes and lightly pecks me on the cheek.)（夏克里踮起脚尖，飞快地亲吻我的脸颊。）

SharkryContract stamped and sealed ♥盖章生效♥

CommanderIndeed, sealed it is.好。盖章生效。

(The stage lights quietly shine down on the lounge.)（舞台的灯光静静地照亮休息室。）

(Sharkry curls up in my arms, quietly humming a tuneless melody. I listen carefully, protectively embracing this mote of starlight.)（夏克里靠在我的怀里，哼唱着不成调的旋律。我静静地听着，守护着属于她的星光。）

SharkryCommander, during my next concert, I want to sing a song that's meant for you and me ♥指挥官，下次演唱会，我要唱一首只属于我们的歌♥

CommanderYes, I'll be waiting to hear from you, my little idol.嗯，我等着听。我的小偶像。

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SharkryCommander, Commander! Sharkry finally found you! Sharkry has a suuuuuuper important plan that needs your help!指挥官，指挥官！夏克里终于找到您啦！有个超——级重要的作战计划需要您的支援！

CommanderOh? You've got a new idea, Sharkry? Is it some kind of new tactical exercise?哦？夏克里又有什么新点子了？是新的战术演习吗？

SharkryIt's a concert! Commander, can you come by to support Sharkry? Pleeeeeeease~?是演唱会哦！指挥官可以赞助夏克里吗？拜托了嘛~!

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SharkryHehe ♥ Sharkry just knew Commander wouldn't say no~嘻嘻♥夏克里就知道指挥官一定不会拒绝的~

SharkryIs that a no? Alright then... Sharkry will come look for you again when you're free ♥不可以吗？好吧……那下次等您有空的时候，夏克里会再来找您的♥

Kitchen Chat 1 厨房闲谈1

SharkryCommander, does Sharkry look cute when cooking♥? This is Sharkry's handmade dish, hurry and have some!指挥官，夏克里下厨的样子可爱吗♥这是夏克里亲手做的料理，快吃吧！

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。

SharkryHow was it? Was your heart moved by this cute idol cuisine, Commander ♥? Hehe!怎么样？可爱偶像的料理有没有打动指挥官呢♥嘻嘻！

It tasted good.口味不错。

It was a very exquisite dish.非常精致的料理。

CommanderThe plating was very cute too.菜品摆盘也很可爱。

SharkryTeehee♥! Super Idol Sharkry is number one even when it comes to cooking!嘻嘻♥超级偶像夏克里，就算做料理也是第一名哦！

CommanderTime for some healing cuisine!治愈系美食！

CommanderI was very pleased with it.我很满意。

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

SharkryAre idols who are good at cooking more popular? Come try the fruits of my practice, Commander♥擅长做料理的偶像会更受欢迎吗？指挥官，尝尝我的料理练习成果吧♥

Her thoughtful cooking brings out soul-stirring flavors from even the simplest ingredients.合理的烹调让最简单的食材碰撞出令人动容的滋味。

CommanderThe perfectly managed heat brings out a natural harmony of taste.恰到好处的火候，食材的美味浑然天成。

SharkrySharkry's serious even if it's just practice! Sharkry's prepared for any kind of criticism!就算是练习，夏克里也是很认真的！夏克里准备好面对评价了哦！

Tastes kind of plain.吃起来有点普通。

It was pretty middling fare.中规中矩的料理。

CommanderOf course, it still looks good, though.当然，看起来还不错。

SharkryEhhh—That means it was dull! But alright, Sharkry will continue working hard to win your praise.诶——好平淡哦！为了得到您的夸奖，夏克里会继续努力的。

CommanderIt's good!满足！

CommanderBut the taste was good.味道可以接受。

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

SharkryCommander, Sharkry filled this dish with all kinds of fancy and sparkly stuff. Please enjoy!指挥官，夏克里把所有华丽闪亮的元素全都加入这道融合料理中啦，请享用！

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。

SharkryHehe♥ Is this your first time having such fancy cuisine, Commander? Do you like it?哼哼♥指挥官是第一次吃到这么华丽的料理吧？您喜欢吗？

Can you really eat this?真的能食用吗？

Er, well, it's technically food...呃，毕竟是食物……

CommanderWell, it looks nice and all, but it doesn't seem edible... Can you really eat this?确实很华丽，但看起来不像是能吃……真的还能食用吗？

SharkryW-wait, Commander! Give Sharkry another chaaaance~等、等一下！指挥官，再给夏克里一次机会嘛~

CommanderDoesn't seem edible.不像能吃。

CommanderMaybe you should consider its taste next time...下次还是考虑一下它的口味吧……

My once-keen sense of taste slowly loses its bearings amid this strange experience.昔日敏锐的味觉在此刻陌生的体验中逐渐迷失了方向。

Lobby Group Chat 1 休息室群聊1

FayeI was here first. Let me have this one. We really need a bassist.我先来的。让给我吧，我们真的需要一个贝斯手。

SharkryEh? Instead of the order which we arrived in, isn't their decision the more important thing here?欸——？这种事比起先来后到，不是本人的意愿更重要吗？

YooheeYeah! Since we all want new members, let's have a fair competition!没错没错，既然我们都想要招募新成员，那就公平竞争吧！

CheyanneCompose yourselves, please. Could you explain the situation?各位，冷静一下。可以逐一说明情况吗？

FayeYou know how to play the bass, right? I remember watching you practice. You were pretty good.你会贝斯吧？我记得我见过你练习，而且技巧不错。

CheyanneAh, I know a little, but I don't practice much...啊，我确实略通一点，不过，练习得很少……

FayeOh, stop downplaying yourself. Our band's missing a bassist.别谦虚了，我们的乐队还没有贝斯手呢。

FayeCome join us. We've got a show in a few days, and we'd love to have you onboard for it!加入我们吧，过几天刚好有一场演出，希望你能担任我们的贝斯手！

SharkryI said, HOLD! ON!等！一！下！啦！

SharkryThe role of stage photographer sure suits her more than that bass slot that has no presence at all.比起去演奏那个毫无存在感的贝斯，果然还是舞台摄影师更适合她。

SharkryIf I recall correctly, Miss Cheyanne straight up freezes up with nerves when under the spotlight. Even if you can do without a bassist, having her straight up crash wouldn't do, right?我没记错的话，夏安小姐站在聚光灯下会紧张到石化的哦。就算是可有可无的贝斯手，完全宕机也是不行的吧？

CheyanneYeah, I'm no good at performing in public. I might even crash if the pressure gets to me.是的，我不擅长在公众面前表演，压力会过大，也有宕机的可能。

SharkryThat's why you should come be Sharkry's personal photographer♥所以嘛，来做夏克里的专属摄影师吧♥

SharkryA first-rate idol needs a superb photographer. With the audience's attention surely focused on my perfection, there'll be no need to worry about gazes on you.一流的偶像要配上一流的摄影师，不用担心观众的目光，因为大家的视线一定会聚焦在完美的夏克里身上。

CheyanneThat does sound like a job that suits me well...听起来确实是很适合我的工作……

YooheeWait, I've got work for you here, too! It can't hurt to learn about your options before deciding!等等，我这里也有适合你的工作哦，多了解一下再决定吧！

YooheeOur dance troupe has need of performance costumes in many different themes for different stages. We've received a lot of invitations recently, and I alone am struggling to keep up with the demand for all the costumes.我的舞团需要为不同的舞台准备不同主题的演出服，最近的舞台邀请变多了，我一个人制作全部的服装有点勉强。

YooheeIf I remember correctly, you were always skilled at handicrafts and prop-making, right? Could I ask you to help me with the costumes?我记得你一直都很擅长制作各种道具和手工制品吧？可以拜托你帮我一起制衣吗？

SharkryEh~ is that so? Could you make a new stage outfit for me, too?咦~是这样吗？那也请为夏克里制作全新的打歌服♥

CheyanneI only know a little. Don't expect too much.只是粗通而已，请别抱太大的期待。

YooheeIt's my turn to speak. Don't interrupt me!现在是我的宣讲时间，别打岔啦！

YooheeThink about it, Cheyanne. It's really fun making props and outfits for performances!夏安，考虑一下吧，制作演出服和道具很有趣哦！

SharkryIdol photography is awesome, too♥偶像摄影也超有趣的♥

FayeBeing in a band's pretty awesome.组乐队也很有趣。

CheyanneP-please, everyone... I could use some quiet. I need some time to think this over.各、各位……稍安勿躁，我需要一点时间考虑。

CheyanneGwah, everyone's putting so much pressure on me...呜呃，每个人施加的压力都好大……

CheyanneI'm happy to be of use to everyone, but it's so hard to pick from the descriptions alone...我很高兴能对大家有用，但只听介绍真的很难抉择……

YooheeHow about a trial period, then?那么，你愿意试工吗？

FayeYou'll know which fits you the most once you try each of them out.等你逐一尝试过，就知道哪个工作最适合你了。

SharkryCome try it! Sharkry is confident in the job offer♥来试试吧！夏克里也对自己提供的工作很有自信哦♥

CheyanneT-then... I'll think about it!那、那么……我会考虑的！

FayeLet's do it this way, then. In the next week, two days will go to the band, two will go to the idols, and two will go to the dance troupe. Thoughts?这样吧，接下来的一周，两天属于乐队，两天属于偶像，两天属于舞团，大家觉得如何？

CheyanneWow, even a day off.真不错，还给我留了一天休息。

FayeHuh...? That's not quite what I meant.唔……？其实我不是这个意思。

SharkryHehe, rest...嘻嘻，休息呀……

SharkryCheyanne, Dolls have to control themselves, you know.夏安，做人形还是要自律一点嘛。

YooheeAnd for the last day, you can work towards something different every 8 hours. How does that sound?剩下的一天，每8小时换一个工作方向，这样可以吗？

CheyanneW-what?什、什么？

CheyanneIs it too late to turn down all of the invites I've received?现在拒绝所有的邀约还来得及吗？

SharkryHehe, be good, Cheyanne. A week will pass quickly, you know♥嘻嘻♥乖乖夏安，忍一忍，一周很快就过去了哦♥

Exclusive Autograph 专属签名

SharkryCommander! Sharkry's got a show tonight! You'll come watch, right?指挥官！今晚夏克里有演出哦，您会来看的吧？

SharkrySharkry's going to scatter signed Polaroid pictures to heat up the audience, teehee♥为了炒热舞台气氛，夏克里准备在演出中抛洒签名拍立得，嘻嘻♥

SharkrySurely everyone will be surprised when the candies and confetti are replaced with Sharkry's signature.用夏克里的亲笔签名来替代糖果和彩纸，观众一定会大吃一惊吧。

Have you prepared the items already?道具已经准备好了吗？

Maybe you should use candy instead.还是用糖果吧。

SharkryYup yup! Sharkry had to work for several nights before signing them all.嗯嗯！夏克里写了几个晚上，才完成全部的签名。

SharkryEveryone doesn't know this yet, so you have the intel advantage, Commander~这个惊喜大家还不知道。所以说，指挥官有信息优势哦，嘻嘻~

SharkryMake sure you sit in the first row during tonight's performance, Commander♥晚上的演出，坐在最前排吧，指挥官♥

SharkryHmmm...? Commander, are you afraid you won't be able to get a copy of Sharkry's signature?唔……？指挥官该不是担心自己抢不到夏克里的签名吧？

SharkryActually, Sharkry secretly saved a copy for you. I'll make sure you get it after the show ends.其实夏克里偷偷给您留了一份哦。演出结束后，您一定会收到的。

SharkryAs for how you'll get it... Teehee ♥ That's~a~se~cret~至于送出的方式嘛……嘻嘻♥暂时保密~

Idol's Blend 偶像特调

SharkryCommander! You came!指挥官！您来啦！

SharkrySharkry's designing a seasonal drink. It'll be introduced in the café soon.夏克里正在设计季节限定饮品，稍后会在咖啡馆上新哦。

I didn't know you could actually make drinks.没想到你真的会做饮料。

What flavor is it going to be?你想做什么口味的？

SharkryOhhhh?! Sharkry's an all~rounder~idol!唔唔？！夏克里可是全·能·偶·像哦！

SharkrySharkry's drinks are super popular with the customers!夏克里制作的饮品，很受客人欢迎的呢。

SharkryIf you make light of Sharkry, you'd better be prepared to receive Sharkry's "punishment", teehee ♥小看了夏克里的指挥官，准备好接受夏克里的“惩罚”了吗？嘻嘻♥

SharkrySharkry wants the richness of coffee and it needs to have a dreamy appearance...要保留咖啡的香醇，还要有梦幻的外观……

SharkrySharkry wants to add fruit juice too. A sweet and fragrant fruit... would that add a natural touch of color?夏克里想加入果汁。甜甜香香的水果……能带来天然的色彩吧？

SharkryOnce it's done, you need to come down to the taste test party, Commander!完成之后，指挥官一定要来参加夏克里的试饮会哦！

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

SharkryYou don't look so happy, Commander. If you'd like it, Sharkry could deliver a most perfect performance for you at any time!指挥官看起来不太开心呢，如果需要的话，夏克里可以随时为指挥官献上最完美的演出哦！

SharkryCommander, want to try a cup of the Sharkry Summer Edition Shining Stage Latte? It's a best-seller at Zucchero~ Sharkry should say that your cup will be mixed by Sharkry personally♥指挥官，要不要来杯夏克里夏日限定舞台闪耀拿铁？在方糖咖啡馆可是人气爆款哦~顺带一提，是夏克里亲·手调制的哦♥

Appropriate Performance 适合的表演

SharkryApart from the joy that having good food can bring, performing is also an important part of making everyone happy.除了美食能带来快乐，表演也是让大家开心起来的重要一环。

SharkryQiuhua said she could demonstrate a new boxing form she learned...秋桦说她可以表演新学的拳法……

SharkryBut at a time like this, dancing is still the most appropriate form of performance!但是这种时候，还是舞蹈更适合吧！

SharkrySo let Sharkry handle the performing part.表演就交给夏克里吧。

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

SharkryWhether it's Robella or Vepley, the Commander's gaze cannot be stolen by anyone—洛贝拉也好，维普蕾也好，指挥官的目光不可以被任何人夺走——

SharkrySharkry must show the utmost perfection of an idol, in front of the Commander!在指挥官面前，夏克里一定要展现出最完美的偶像状态！

Massage Lounge 1 按摩休闲1

SharkryThank you, Commander. This is the perfect performance we put on for you.谢谢指挥官，这是为您送上的完美表演。

CommanderIt was very well done.非常优秀的表演。

VepleyCommander, Commander, did you see the look Vepley gave you?指挥官、指挥官，有留意到我给你的眼神吗？

CommanderYour smile was very lively, Vepley.维普蕾的笑容非常元气。

VepleyHehehe, Vepley's glad that Vepley could make you happy, Commander~嘿嘿嘿，能给指挥官带来快乐太好啦~

CommanderYour footwork was good too, Yoohee. All your moves were very polished.幼熙的舞步也很不错，所有动作都非常标准。

YooheeIt's all thanks to Sharkry-seonbae's coaching~是因为夏克里前辈的指导~

YooheeWe carefully tweaked all our dance moves to ensure we were perfect from every angle.表演动作都认真调整过，确保每一个舞姿都能展露我们的完美角度。

CommanderSharkry...夏克里……

SharkrySo you're only now getting to Sharkry?现在才轮到夏克里吗？

SharkryDoes that mean you don't want to talk about me?指挥官不会是想不出评价了吧！

CommanderI just felt that your performance was flawless in just about all aspects.感觉你的表演所有方面都很完美。

SharkryEh?! When you say that...诶？！这样的评价……

CommanderThere was something magnetic about it. I couldn't tear my eyes away from you.有一种很强的吸引力，让我的视线汇聚在你的身上。

SharkryThank you for your praise, Commander~指挥官的夸奖我收下了~

SharkryOn the day of the party, I'll make sure I do even better!等到宴会那一天，我们会做出更优秀的表演！

Massage Lounge 2 按摩休闲2

SharkryWhen dancing,my attention is solely focused on you, Commander—跳舞的时候，我可是全心全意在注视着指挥官哦——

SharkryCould you look at Sharkry a little more, Commander?指挥官的眼神，可以多停留一会儿在夏克里身上吗？

CommanderI didn't really notice how you were looking at me during your performance...看表演时的眼神……我没怎么留意。

SharkryBut Sharkry was always watching every little thing you did, Commander ♥夏克里一直在留意，指挥官的一举一动♥

SharkryMay I request some of your time as a reward for doing a good job?作为认真表演的奖励，可以多占用指挥官一些时间吗？

CommanderSure.好。

SharkryI heard there's going to be a dance segment at the party where you can dance with a partner.听说宴会上有舞会环节，就是可以和同伴一起跳舞的机会。

SharkryYou'll be taking part, won't you, Com—man—der?指——挥——官，会参与的对不对！

CommanderMhm, I probably will.嗯，应该会。

SharkrySo, does that mean Sharkry can dance with you?那么，夏克里可以和指挥官一起跳舞吗？

CommanderI haven't learned how to dance, though...我还没学会舞步……

SharkryThat's alright!那种事情没关系！

SharkryIt's a promise, okay? Sharkry will come find you when the time is right.说好了哦，夏克里到时候会来找指挥官的。

Massage Lounge 3 按摩休闲3

SharkryApart from rehearsing, Sharkry also wants to practice dance techniques for couples~除了排练之外，夏克里想好好学习一下双人舞蹈的技巧~

SharkryOh yes, Commander, do you have any gifts that you'd like to receive?对了，指挥官，有想要的礼物吗？

CommanderGifts that I want...想要的礼物……

SharkryYou see, Commander told Groza to get us gifts that we wanted, but you never told us what YOU wanted.因为指挥官让闪电收集了我们想要的礼物，但是，没有告诉我们你想要的礼物。

SharkryAren't you going to get something for yourself?指挥官是不是也给自己准备了一份呢？

SharkryIf Sharkry gets the gift you want, then maybe we could do a gift exchange.要是夏克里能抽到指挥官想要的礼物，就可以和指挥官交换礼物了吧。

SharkryIt's okay even if you don't have a gift ready. Sharkry can prepare a gift for the Commander.就算你没有准备礼物也没关系，夏克里可以为指挥官单独准备一份礼物。

SharkryA special present just for you~ ♥专属于指挥官的礼物哦~♥

CommanderThe fact that you're organizing this party for me is the best gift I could ask for.你们为我筹备宴会已经是最棒的礼物了。

SharkryBut you can be a little greedier, Commander~ ♥指挥官偶尔也可以贪心一点的嘛~♥

Massage Lounge 4 按摩休闲4

SharkryWhen it comes to dancing, leave it to Sharkry!舞蹈的事就交给夏克里吧！

SharkrySharkry can teach you how to dance, Commander.夏克里可以引导指挥官跳舞哦。

SharkrySharkry can sense all eyes are on you, Commander.能感觉得到，大家的视线好像都集中在指挥官的身上。

SharkryHowever— you can't take your eyes off Sharkry, okay? Eyes on me.但是——指挥官的注意力不可以分开哦，现在应该看着夏克里才对。

CommanderAlright.好。

SharkryOh my, it's so unfair, Commander.啊呀呀，指挥官也太犯规了。

SharkryI'll easily draw everyone's attention ♥轻而易举地就能吸引所有人的视线♥

SharkryDuring a show, the most important thing is to get everyone's attention and then to keep it.演出的时候，最重要的就是能够抓住所有观众的目光后，让大家的视线无法移开。

SharkryNow then, you'll be my special guest cum dance partner after this, so please devote your heart and soul to dancing with me.接下来的时间，指挥官是我的特别嘉宾兼临时舞伴，请全身心地投入到跳舞的过程之中。

SharkryLet's make this a night to remember—让我们一起创造今天最出色的舞蹈——

(Sharkry grabs my hand and whirls with me on the dance floor. She smiles happily, her eyes sparkling, as though all the lights in the ball have been gathered into her pupils.)（夏克里拉着我的手，和我在舞池中旋转。她洋溢着笑意，眼底的星光闪烁，仿佛将整个宴会的灯火都盛在了那双动人的眼眸里。）

SharkryDo you feel it, Commander?指挥官，感觉到了吗？

SharkryIn that moment just now, it felt like the entire world existed solely for the two of us.刚刚那一刻，世间所有的一切都变得好像只为我们而存在。

SharkryYou see? That's our exclusive, private stage!看吧，这就是属于我们的最棒的舞台！

Journal Entry 1 日志·一

SharkryCommander~ Sharkry has a teeny tiny request, could you listen to it?指挥官~夏克里有一个小小的请求，可以请您听听吗？

CommanderEh?呃？

SharkryYou see, usually everyone's busy with missions...您看，平时大家都忙于任务……

SharkryEspecially you, and you get really tired, right?特别是指挥官，常常很疲惫对吧？

SharkrySo, Sharkry thought of—所以呢，夏克里就想到——

SharkryRenovating one of the many empty rooms on the Elmo into a cafe♥艾莫号上这么多空房间，把其中一个改造成咖啡厅♥

SharkryHow's that? It's a great idea, right?怎么样？很棒的主意吧？

CommanderWould... that even work?这……能行吗？

SharkryHow could it not work? Honestly, are you looking down on Sharkry, Commander?怎么不行啦！真是的，指挥官该不会在小瞧夏克里吧？

SharkrySharkry got interviewed for a cafe that Sharkry decorated!夏克里之前布置的咖啡馆，可是接受过探店采访呢！

SharkryHmm, looks like Sharkry will need to properly describe the situation in order to change the Commander's mind.唔，为了扭转指挥官的看法，夏克里要好好讲讲当时的情况才行。

SharkryCommander, could you listen to Sharkry?指挥官，可以听夏克里讲吗？

SharkryPleeeeeeease♥求求您♥

CommanderAlright.好。

Journal Entry 2 日志·二

SharkryCommander, Commander~指挥官指挥官~

SharkryWhy didn't you reply to Sharkry about the shopping list Sharkry sent in the daytime?白天发给您的采购清单，夏克里怎么没有收到回复呀？

SharkryHow can you bear to ignore cute little Sharkry bawwwww~您怎么舍得无视可爱的夏克里嘛呜呜呜呜~

CommanderI was actually going to ask you about it.我正想问你这件事。

SharkryHm? Do you have any questions?唔？您有什么疑问吗？

SharkrySharkry only listed the supplies needed for the performance, so it should be fine♥夏克里只列了舞台演出所需的必需品，应该没什么问题呢♥

SharkryJust sign off on it and everything will be allll right~指挥官签个字嘛，签字同意~

CommanderBut... weren't you going to do a cafe just a short while ago?但是……你之前不是想做咖啡厅吗？

SharkryOh my, Commander, have you forgotten that Sharkry is an idol?啊呀呀，指挥官难道忘了，夏克里是个偶像这件事？

SharkryHow mean!真过分耶！

SharkryEven if Sharkry is going to run a cafe, Sharkry is an idol at heart♥就算要做咖啡厅，夏克里的本职也是偶像才对哦♥

SharkryIn fact, Sharkry might be an employee of Zucchero, but Sharkry joined as in idol!就算是方糖咖啡馆，夏克里也是以偶像的身份加入的呢！

SharkrySo will you let Sharkry tell you about a story from back then? Hmmm?就让夏克里来给您讲讲当时的故事吧？好不好？

CommanderEh, alright.呃，好吧。

Journal Entry 3 日志·三

SharkryCommander, what kind of coffee do you usually like?指挥官，您平时喜欢喝什么口味的咖啡？

CommanderHm? Why do you ask...?嗯？问这个是要……？

SharkryHeehee, it's so Sharkry can make a cup of coffee juuuuust for you♥嘻嘻，当然是要准备指挥官的专属咖啡啦♥

SharkryIn order to do that, Sharkry needs to collect data on you preferences~为此，要先收集您的偏好数据才行呢~

SharkryThis is Sharkry's secret weapon, you know♥这可是夏克里的秘密武器哦♥

SharkrySharkry's become super popular because of this custom coffee!凭借这道专属咖啡，夏克里积累了不少人气耶！

SharkryNow, Sharkry is surely more popular than that Vepley♥现在的夏克里，肯定比维普蕾那家伙要受欢迎♥

CommanderWhat the hell happened here?这是怎么回事？

SharkryOho~ You want to know, Commander?哎呀~指挥官想知道？

SharkryI don't mind telling you, but in exchange—告诉您也可以啦，但作为交换——

SharkryBe good and tell me your preferences!您可要乖乖地交出口味偏好哦！

SharkryCommander, can you promise Sharkry that?指挥官，可以答应夏克里吗？

CommanderAlright, I promise.好，我答应你。

Journal Entry 4 日志·四

SharkryUmmm... Commander, Sharkry wants to hear a suggestion from you~唔……指挥官，夏克里想听听您的建议呢~

SharkryWhich of these colors looks better, between #214 and #999?您觉得，这支#214和这支#999，哪个颜色更好看？

CommanderWhat is this for?这是要做什么？

SharkrySharkry asked first~是夏克里先提问的~

SharkryAw, answer Sharkry, Commander~指挥官先回答夏克里嘛~

CommanderUrgh... I think both colors are good.呃……我觉得两个颜色都不错。

SharkryHm... Then let's go with #214 then~嗯……那就#214吧~

SharkryTeehee, since you were so cooperative...嘻嘻，既然指挥官这么配合……

SharkrySharkry will answer your previous question~夏克里就来解答一下前边的问题吧~

SharkrySharkry said before that Sharkry was going to turn an empty room into a mini-cafe~之前夏克里提到过，想把空房间改造成小咖啡厅嘛~

SharkryAnd then~ Sharkry is writing a limited invitation for the cafe's first guest...然后呢~夏克里正在为第一批客人制作限定邀请函……

SharkryAnd in order to commemorate the occasion, Sharkry is going to give that invitation a chu♥为了彰显纪念意义，上边会有夏克里的唇印哦♥

SharkryThat's why Sharkry came to ask the Commander's favorite color~所以才来了解指挥官喜欢的色号~

CommanderThen could I decide?那让我决定可以吗？

Sharkry...…………

Sharkry(Sigh) Commander, you're so...唉，指挥官真是的……

SharkryThis invitation is for the Commander only♥这封邀请函是只为指挥官一人准备的哟♥

SharkrySharkry's not going to give them to the others!其他人夏克里才不给呢！

SharkryCommander, you do realize you're going to be the first guest at the cafe, right?小咖啡厅的第一批客人也只有指挥官一位哦？

SharkrySharkry will just organize some standard events for the other guests.吸引其他顾客，夏克里只需要准备一些常规活动就好了。

CommanderReally?真的？

SharkryBut of course! Don't doubt Sharkry's professionalism!那当然了，不要怀疑夏克里的专业性！

SharkryAh! I might as well make use of this opportunity—啊！不如趁此机会——

SharkryAnd tell you a story from that time, hm?夏克里来给指挥官讲讲当时的故事吧？

CommanderSure, go ahead and tell me.好啊，讲给我听吧。

Journal Entry 5 日志·五

Sharkry...Commander.……指挥官。

CommanderWhat's going on?怎么了？

SharkryI...我……

SharkryNever mind, it's okay~算了，没事哦~

CommanderIs it really okay?真的没事？

SharkryHeehee~ Really, it's fine♥嘻嘻~真的没事啦♥

SharkryI'm just a little bothered by her movements, though only a little bit.只是有一点点在意那家伙的动向嘛，只有一点点。

SharkryI heard she held a concert again today...听说那家伙今天又开什么演唱会了……

SharkryHmph, Sharkry won't lose to her.哼，夏克里才不会输给她。

SharkrySharkry already has a loyal following, and Sharkry's popularity is growing too♥夏克里已经积累了不少忠实观众，人气也会越来越高呢♥

SharkryPlus, Sharkry's cafe on the Elmo is almost ready for business.而且，夏克里在艾莫号上的小咖啡厅也快准备好营业了。

SharkryHeehee, when the time comes, Sharkry will even be able to hold the Commander's heart captive♥嘻嘻，到时候，就算是指挥官的心，夏克里也能俘获呢♥

SharkrySurely she can't do that, right?这种事，那家伙可做不到吧？

SharkryCommander, do you remember what I said before about being interviewed by people?指挥官，您还记得我以前说过的，接受探店采访的事吧？

SharkrySharkry did a fantastic job that day~当天夏克里也进行了精彩绝伦的演出哦~

SharkryOnce you hear it, you'll know Sharkry is nothing like her—指挥官听了就知道，夏克里跟那家伙不一样——

SharkrySharkry's a true super idol, after all♥是真正的人气偶像呢♥

SharkryHow about it? Want to hear about what happened then?怎么样？要不要听听当时发生的事？

CommanderErm... okay.呃……好。

Affinity Records 契合度记录

Record 1A tease, and a somewhat selfish Doll that can be best described as "bratty"; Sharkry was once employed in a URNC cultural and public relations program where she performed as both a singer and dancer in the White and Green Zones. However, the program was ill-received, with some residents in poorer regions even comparing it to a certain French queen's infamous comment about eating cake. After a great deal of public outcry, Sharkry's idol group was promptly discarded by her superiors and sponsors. Being unwilling to accept such an end, she chose to abscond while she could, and was thus labelled as an abandoned Doll that was flagged for disposal. She drifted here and there for a long time and encountered much animosity due to her personality, but she never once gave up on finding a place and audience that would appreciate her. Finally, after many street performances that drew zero onlookers, Sharkry received a job offer from Springfield—to work at her café, "Zucchero". Her outstanding performance skills and her keen emotional sensitivity helped her build up a great deal of popularity, and all the hard work she had put in that went unseen finally garnered positive feedback. "Sharkry wants to see your smile every day! Could you come by the café each day, if it's not too much trouble?♥" The café might only be a small stage, but Sharkry was certain that this was the new beginning she'd been hoping for.擅长撒娇、有些任性的“小恶魔”系人形，曾被投用于罗联的文宣计划，负责在白区和绿区进行歌舞表演。 然而计划实际的推行效果并不理想，部分生活困苦的区域甚至将其视为一种“何不食肉糜”的讽刺。 在招致大量的投诉后，夏克里所在的团体被上层直接放弃，不甘心就这样结束的夏克里选择趁机逃跑，因此被上报为废弃人形而注销。 此后辗转流浪的路途中，夏克里由于性格原因屡屡碰壁，但她一直没有放弃过寻找能够欣赏自己的舞台和观众。 终于，在某次无人观看的街头表演结束过后，夏克里收到了来自春田“方糖咖啡馆”的供职邀请。 出色的歌舞能力加上敏锐的情绪感知能力，令夏克里在日积月累的演出中渐渐积攒了人气，那些背后不为人知的付出，也终于在这里得到了积极正向的反馈。 “夏克里希望每天都能看到您的笑容！可以的话，能够请您每天都来光顾咖啡馆吗？♥” 虽然咖啡馆目前还只是一个小小的舞台，但夏克里相信——这一定就是她所期待的新起点。

Record 2Given that she was intended to be a super idol who would be loved by all, Sharkry was gifted with excellent performance skills, with her personality designed for maximum appeal to the broadest audience possible after a comprehensive public survey. As a result, Sharkry was a tad bit arrogant, holding the supposition that everyone would naturally like her. This made her unable to understand why her former audience would hate her, especially when she compared herself to Vepley, whose professional skills were inferior to hers, yet enjoyed greater goodwill from the audience. This betrayal of expectations tormented her to no end. While Sharkry has always considered Vepley her arch-nemesis, even she couldn't help being affected by the latter's optimistic and upbeat personality. In a surprising turn of events, Vepley continued encouraging Sharkry right until the moment she left the URNC. This left Sharkry with mixed feelings towards Vepley. While she was grateful and held no shortage of trust for Vepley, she was also jealous and unable to understand her actions. All kinds of positive and negative emotions came together, ultimately converging into a sense of preoccupation towards Vepley. This is also the reason why Sharkry often asks others about Vepley in an indirect way. While she thinks she's being slick and covered her tracks well, the only one who hasn't realized what she's really trying to do is... hmm, probably Vepley herself?作为设计之初就备受期待的超级偶像，夏克里不仅被赋予了优秀的歌舞性能，性格也是基于大数据综合分析后颇具人气的结果。 因此，一开始的夏克里总是有些小自负，认为自己被大家喜欢是理所当然的事情。尤其对比业务能力不如自己、却总能收获更多善意的维普蕾时，夏克里更加无法理解为什么曾经的观众会讨厌自己，这些念头一度令她十分苦恼。 虽然夏克里在内心将维普蕾视作假想敌，但也总是会不由自主地被对方元气乐观的性格所影响。 直到离开罗联的最后一刻，夏克里还意外得到了维普蕾的鼓励，导致她对维普蕾的看法很复杂。既有感谢和信任，又有嫉妒和不解，各种正负面的情绪混杂为一体，最终变成了强烈的在意。 也正是出于这个原因，夏克里经常会向身边人拐弯抹角地询问维普蕾的各种事情。虽然她自以为掩饰得很到位，但其实真正感受不到的，嗯……应该也就只有维普蕾本人而已了吧？

Record 3Sharkry has a habit of carrying cosmetics with her wherever she goes. Nobody can explain just where she hides all her compacts and bottles and other paraphernalia—in the folds of her dress pockets, perhaps? In some unobtrusive corner under a nearby counter? Regardless, whenever anyone mentions "makeup" or "fashion", she can produce a full makeup kit seemingly out of thin air at a moment's notice. "Hm? What's so strange about it? Isn't makeup an idol's weapon? Sharkry's always ready for battle at any time!♥" Whenever anyone expresses surprise at this, Sharkry always brushes it off as nothing special. To her, having an immaculate appearance and understanding pop culture is essential knowledge for a proper idol. For this reason, Sharkry constantly reads fashion magazines, her favorite being "Vogue~! Post-Era Fashion Trends". She seeks to meticulously document every hairstyle, makeup technique, and accessory featured within its pages. To Sharkry, to shine on stage is an endeavor warranting an unwavering will that shall never settle for less.夏克里有随身携带化妆品的习惯，谁也说不清她究竟把那堆瓶瓶罐罐藏在了哪里——可能是裙子口袋的夹层，也可能是吧台底下某个不起眼的角落。但只要有人提起 “妆容”、“造型”这类字眼，她总是随随便便就能掏出一整套精致齐全的化妆用具。 “诶？难道化妆品不就是偶像的武器吗？夏克里可是时时刻刻都准备战斗呢！♥” 每当有人对此流露出惊叹的时候，夏克里总是表现得不以为意。在她看来，无论是学习精致的妆发、还是了解当下的流行文化，都是作为一个合格的偶像必须要掌握的事情。 为此，夏克里还订阅了数不清的时尚杂志，其中最受青睐的一本叫作《潮流~！后时代的流行趋势》，以至于刊登在上面的每一期发型、妆容和配饰，她都会事无巨细地记录下来。 对夏克里来说，保持光鲜亮丽地站在舞台上，本身就是一种不容妥协的坚持。

Record 4"Hey, don't you think this cake is a little TOO sweet?!" "I'm so sorry, dear customer... We'll make it again, so could you please hold on a little longer..." "A little longer? Just how long do you expect me to wait anyway?! And for this rubbish? You want me to complain to PubSec about this?!" There's a troublesome customer at the café today. The customers around him all fall silent, looking at the source of the disturbance. Springfield and the others are occupied at the moment, and the trainee staffer is clearly having trouble handling the situation. "Oh, what's this~ Please allow Sharkry to serve you, dear customer♥" At that moment, Sharkry struts up with a tray in hand, smoothly stepping in front of the distressed trainee with a sweet smile on her face. "Actually, this cake is very popular among our clientele, so it seems you've got quite the discerning eye~ That said, it doesn't seem to suit your tastes, for which I apologize~" After accepting a lemonade from Sharkry, the customer's temper cools, but he still looks clearly unhappy. "So you're saying I can't even pick the sweetness level I want? Looks like you lot don't even care about your paying customers..." "Aw, how could that be? Sharkry treats each and every customer with TLC♥" Sharkry steps forward ever so slightly, just enough for the other person to see the concern in her eyes. "You've been all tensed up ever since you came in... Surely, something must be bothering you, right? Sharkry was thinking that since sweet stuff gives uppies to your dopamine, it might help cheer you up a little, which was why we added a little more sugar than usual..." ...The customer freezes up. She spoke the truth; he came into the café frustrated because he had just had an argument with a colleague. Now that Sharkry's vocalized it this way, it does feel like he's bullying the hapless waitstaff. "Can you forgive Sharkry for going too far?" Sharkry pauses here, pouting a little with a mournful expression on her face. "In exchange, Sharkry will make our house special for you. Would you like that?" "Ah... Well, actually, it wasn't really that bad." The customer's voice is distinctly softer now, heat dissipating from his words. "We'll go with what you said." "No problem! Here's a lime mousse for you, and a blueberry tart~" Sharkry straightens up, donning her trademark idol smile once again. "Of course, the extra item is free of charge~ Please accept Sharkry's heartfelt gift!♥" After seeing Sharkry produce the snacks she's already had waiting on her tray and neatly placing them on the table, then looking at how the difficult customer meekly accepts the questionnaire Sharkry offers him and gives her a good review... Even the jaded staffers can't help but sigh in awe. The ability to neatly defuse a client's dissatisfaction with carefully chosen words and even turn it around to her advantage to get the customer to do her bidding instead—that is Sharkry's "killer move", and the secret behind the Zucchero's constant stream of high customer ratings. After closing up, Sharkry sits in front of the counter, thoughtfully sampling the rejected cake. She mutters, "But it was a good slice of cake! He just has no taste," with a smear of cream on her lip, but there's a smile on her face. Her "audience" did give her the smile she was looking for, after all.“喂，你们家这蛋糕也太甜了点吧！” “非常抱歉，客人……我们会重做一份的，能否请您再稍等片刻呢……” “还叫我等？都已经等这么久了，还这么难吃！你们是想吃投诉吗？” 咖啡馆今天来了位难缠的家伙，周围的客人们停下交谈，围观着喧闹传出的方向。 春田她们暂时抽不开身，而临时店员的服务显然也无法让对方满意。 “哎呀？客人~接下来就由夏克里为您服务吧♥” 就在这时，夏克里端着托盘走过，将有些为难的临时店员挡在身后，脸上漾起甜软的笑容。 “其实呢，这款蛋糕是店里的热门选项，客人您很有眼光哦~没想到不太合您的口味，实在是万分抱歉啦~” 接过夏克里递来的柠檬水，客人的火气消了些，但脸上还是有明显的不悦。 “什么没想到，连甜度都没法自由选择，我看你们就只是对客人不用心而已吧……” “唔，怎么会呢？夏克里可是有好、好地看着每一位客人的哦♥” 夏克里向对方稍微凑近了一些，距离不远不近，刚好能让客人看清她眼里的关切。 “您从进门开始眉头就没有舒展过……应该是有什么烦心事吧？夏克里想着，甜甜的东西能刺激多巴胺，说不定可以让您稍微开心一点点，所以砂糖才会比平时多放了一些呢……” ……客人有些愣住了。 他确实是因为刚和同事吵过架，才满腹火气地走进咖啡馆。被这么一说，倒像是自己在欺负人一样。 “您可以原谅夏克里这次的自作主张吗？”夏克里停顿了一下，语气又带了点小委屈，“作为补偿，夏克里会为您更换一份店里的招牌，您看怎么样？” “啊，其实……其实我也没有那么生气。”客人的声音明显弱了下去，“那就按你们说的办吧。” “没问题！这是为您更换的青柠慕斯，还有蓝莓蛋挞~” 夏克里直起身，重新换上了偶像的招牌笑容，“当然，多出来的那份是免费的哦~请您收下夏克里这份心意满满的礼物吧♥” 看着夏克里从托盘中取出早就准备好的甜品，利落地摆在桌子上，又看着客人有些不好意思地接过夏克里递出的问卷，在上面勾选了好评……纵使店员们已经见惯了这种发展，也还是有些小小的惊叹。 能够利用话术巧妙地消解客人的不满，甚至能够借助自身的优势、反过来向客人提出要求——这是夏克里的“必杀技”，也是方糖咖啡馆好评日渐增多的秘诀之一。 晚上打烊后，夏克里坐在吧台前，细细品尝着那块被嫌弃的蛋糕，念叨着“明明就很好吃嘛！都是那家伙没品味”，沾着奶油的嘴角却藏不住一丝得意。 毕竟，她又一次让“观众”露出了她所期待的笑容。

Record 5Mission: Springfield's Themed Meeting Date: █/█/█ Subject: Springfield Sharkry stands in front of the whiteboard, marker in hand. The whiteboard is covered in scribbled suggestions ranging from summer festivals, retro goth style, and Alice in Wonderland... but the suggestion with the most votes is "maid café", complete with a row of hearts. "Manager! We need to finalize next month's theme ASAP! Otherwise, we'll fall behind in the seasonal rankings!" Sharkry turns, her eyes sparkling. "Sharkry's been giving out questionnaires over the past few days and these are the collated results. It seems most people want to see a maid café~" "Are you sure that's what the customers want?" Springfield smiles warmly while raising her cup of coffee. "Isn't that a questionnaire of your own I see in the pile?" "Um... That, that's just to increase sample diversity! Also, the maid theme's always suited us well, right? Miss Centaureissi's always been a pro maid, Miss Makiatto's the perfect tsundere, and I—" Sharkry pirouettes in place and the hems of her dress float up. "I'm the super idol who can handle any kind of role! All that, plus your elegant mommy aesthetic makes for the perfect maid café lineup~" "...Leaving aside that comment on my 'mommy aesthetic', don't you think maid cafés are a little too overdone?" "But the fact that they're being done at all proves that there's a market for them! We can also include idol elements like a maid live concert, exclusive cheer calls for specific orders, and the 'magic spell ice blend' that's been really popular lately. Customers who have it cast on their coffee find that it tastes better~" "Hm... I don't think Centaureissi works that kind of magic, though." Springfield can't help but smile as she sees the dancing eagerness in Sharkry's eyes. "Or are you planning to use this as an excuse to host a café live show, Sharkry?" "Eh? That, uh, that's just part of the marketing strategy! With the marketing boost of a live show, we'll instantly become the number one shining stars of the entire city! ♥ So can I pleeeeease ask for some show funds? Huh? Why are you walking away, Manager... I, er, I'll take that as a yes!"任务：春田的主题会议 时间：█年█月█日 对象：春田 夏克里站在白板前面，手里拿着马克笔，白板上密密麻麻写满了各种提案。夏日祭典、复古哥特、爱丽丝童话……但票数最多的，还是被画满一排红心的“女仆咖啡厅”。 “店长！我们必须得尽快决定下个月的主题才行，不然我们会在这个季度的评选中落后的！” 夏克里转过身，眼睛闪闪发亮，“这是夏克里这些天收到的问卷结果，看起来，还是期待女仆咖啡厅的客人比较多呢~” “确定都是客人的选择吗？”春田端起咖啡杯，温和地笑了笑，“我是不是看到……夏克里把自己的问卷也混进去了？” “唔……那、那是为了增加样本多样性啦！而且女仆主题本来就比较适合我们，对吧？桑朵莱希小姐本来就是专业女仆，玛绮朵小姐是完美的傲娇系，而我——” 夏克里转了个圈，裙摆轻盈地扬起，“我是能驾驭任何角色的超级偶像！再加上您温柔优雅的太太气质，我们简直就是女仆咖啡厅的梦幻阵容嘛~” “……暂且不论你那个‘太太气质’是什么意思，女仆主题会不会太常见了？” “常见才说明有市场呀！我们还可以加入一些偶像女仆的新特色，比如限定女仆live、点单专属应援call，还有最近很流行的‘魔法咒语’特调！被施了魔法的客人，会觉得自己的咖啡都更美味呢~” “嗯……我可不觉得桑朵莱希会做那种魔法哦。”对上夏克里眼中的跃跃欲试，春田忍不住露出了无奈的微笑，“夏克里该不会只是想趁机办live而已吧？” “诶？这个、倒也算是商业策略的一部分啦！有了live的加成，我们的女仆咖啡厅一定可以成为整个卫星城最闪耀的第一名！♥所以，我可以再申请一点演出经费吗？诶？店长您就这么走了……我、我可就当作您答应了哦！”

Record 6Mission: Makiatto Recording Plan Date: █/█/█ Subject: Makiatto In order to address the upcoming "maid café" event, the Zucchero needs a new chime for their electronic doorbell. Sharkry sits at the counter with her headphones on as she tries out various bell effects and examines their final effect. "No, no, no, both 'Good to see you' and 'Welcome, Master' are too plain... They're not memorable at all! What should I do?" Sharkry's gaze sweeps across the café and settles on Makiatto, who's sitting silently in a corner and reading a book. Just then, a bold idea takes shape in Sharkry's neural cloud. "Oi, Sharkry! Why are you staring at me..." "Miss Makiatto~ Could I trouble you to help me record a voice line? Pleeeeeease? It's just a teensy little line! Come on, have a heart!" After seeing Sharkry put her hands together in a pleading motion, not even Makiatto can bring herself to reject her outright. "Fine, fine, what do you want me to say?" ...However, after learning that Sharkry wanted her to say "It's not like I want to welcome you or anything!", Makiatto immediately regrets her decision. "Hahh?! Why do I have to say something like that?" "That's because an ordinary greeting is too boring! Since we're going with a maid theme, maybe having a tsundere like you say something like that would go over better~" "W-who are you calling a tsundere maid, anyway? And what's this about using it as BGM or whatever? Heck no—It's not like I want to welcome everyone like that or anything!" "Miss Makiatto, what did you just say?" "I said, It's. Not. Like. I. Want. To. Welcome. Everyone. Like. That. Or. Anything!" "That's it! Just needs a bit of editing and it'll be perfect for use! Teehee~ Thanks for the help, Miss Makiatto♥" Sharkry presses the save button on the recording pen she's hidden behind her back. Then, she performs a smooth, practiced withdrawal, anticipating all the routes Makiatto might take when going after her. And as expected—A book comes flying over Sharkry's head, thrown with incredible force. "SHARKRY! Don't you dare dodge if you've got the guts!"任务：玛绮朵的录音计划 时间：█年█月█日 对象：玛绮朵 为了筹备最近的“女仆主题日”，咖啡馆需要更换一批欢迎音效，夏克里戴着耳机，一遍遍地确认着最终效果。 “不行不行，无论是‘欢迎光临’还是‘恭迎主人’都太普通了……根本就没什么记忆点嘛！该怎么办才好呢？” 夏克里扫视着全场，将目光锁定在了正坐在一旁默默看书的玛绮朵身上。与此同时，一个大胆的想法自夏克里的心智中逐渐成形。 “喂，夏克里！干嘛一直盯着我……” “玛绮朵小姐~能请你帮忙录一句话吗？只是短短的一句话就可以！帮帮忙啦！” 见夏克里双手合十，做出“拜托”的手势，这下就连玛绮朵也不太好拒绝了：“好吧、好吧——要录什么？” ……然而，当得知夏克里想要的那句话是“我才不欢迎大家呢！”，玛绮朵立刻就后悔了这个回答。 “哈？！为什么我偏偏要说这种话不可啊？” “因为普通的欢迎语太无聊了嘛！既然是女仆主题，说不定玛绮朵小姐这种傲娇系的会更受欢迎哦~” “你、你说谁是傲娇女仆啊？而且你还要把这句话设置成背景音效？不要——我才不要这样欢迎大家呢！” “玛绮朵小姐，你刚刚说什么？” “我说我、才、不、要、欢、迎、大、家、呢！” “没错！就是这个，大概剪辑一下就能完美使用了！嘻嘻~谢谢帮忙啦，玛绮朵小姐♥” 夏克里亮出偷偷藏在背后的录音笔，按下保存键。而后熟练地向后撤退，预判着玛绮朵可能进攻过来的路线。 果不其然——下一秒，一本带着十足力道的书擦着夏克里的头顶堪堪飞过。 “夏克里！你有胆子别躲啊？！”

Record 7Mission: Centaureissi's Special Maid Training Date: █/█/█ Subject: Centaureissi Sharkry sits by the counter, watching Centaureissi serve cup after cup of coffee, making latte art, and serving drinks, all in flawless detail. Her movements are fluid and continuous, with nary a flaw to criticize. "Heh~ Well, that's a pro domestic Doll for you. Your service routine is practically perfect!" "I must thank you for your praise, but I am simply doing as I should." Centaureissi says, inclining her head slightly in a nod as she continues tidying up the tableware. "Still~" Sharkry swiftly changes the topic while lightly poking her own cheek. "If we were to compare it to the standards of a 'maid café day', then it seems a little lacking... hmm, in the performative aspect, I think?" "The performative aspect?" "That's right! A perfect maid doesn't just satisfy her customer's requests, she has to move their hearts too! It's just like how an idol on stage needs to give the audience her very best smile at all times~" Sharkry clears her throat and begins to demonstrate. "For instance, when you're serving a customer, you could curve up the corners of your mouth a little more when smiling, and your voice could be a little sweeter, so the customer feels like their coffee is filled with your feelings! Like this—"Shiny starlight, fill this coffee with the taste of happiness! Moe moe kyuuuuuun~♥" "...?" It seems that Centaureissi's neural cloud has briefly short-circuited. "Miss Sharkry, I do not quite understand the meaning of that... What is the operating logic for that spell of yours? Does saying moe moe kyuuuuuun~ affect the ingredients of the beverage?" "Aw, it's not real magic—it just sets the mood! It makes the customer feel like they're getting special treatment! Give it a try, Miss Centaureissi!" Centaureissi pauses for a moment, then picks up a cup of coffee and speaks in a flat tone. "In accordance with your wishes, the coffee has been served at the ideal temperature and with an optimal amount of sugar. Please enjoy." "Er... that doesn't sound like 'magic', does it, Miss Centaureissi? "It is an explanation of the contents, which is more professional and takes the unique tastes of various customers into consideration." "But... but, it's not CUTE!" "Is cuteness an essential service?" "..."任务：桑朵莱希的女仆特训 时间：█年█月█日 对象：桑朵莱希 夏克里坐在吧台边，看着桑朵莱希一丝不苟地进行着咖啡的制作、拉花、摆盘等一系列工序，动作行云流水，没有一丝可以挑剔的余地。 “诶~不愧是专业的家政人形，桑朵莱希小姐的服务还真是堪称完美呢！” “谢谢夸奖，这是我应该做的。” 桑朵莱希微微颔首，继续整理着器具。 “不过呢~” 夏克里话锋一转，轻轻点了点自己的脸颊，“如果按照女仆咖啡日的标准来评判，似乎还少了那么一点点……唔，舞台感？” “舞台感？” “没错！完美的女仆不仅要满足客人的需求，更要给他们带来怦然心动的体验，就像偶像在舞台上的时候，要时刻记得给观众传递美好的笑容~” 夏克里清了清嗓子，开始示范：“比如，在向客人递上咖啡的时候，微笑的弧度可以再上扬一些，声音也要再温柔一点点，要让客人觉得这杯饮料被注入了心意！就像这样——‘闪耀的星光啊，请赐予这杯咖啡幸福的滋味吧！Moe Moe~啾！♥’” “……？” 桑朵莱希的心智似乎短暂地停滞了一秒。 “夏克里小姐，我不是很明白……魔法的逻辑是什么？‘Moe Moe~啾’对饮品的实际成分有影响吗？” “哎呀，不是真的魔法啦——是氛围！是让客人觉得自己被特别对待的感觉！桑朵莱希小姐，您就试试看嘛！” 桑朵莱希沉默片刻，端起一杯咖啡，用毫无波澜的语调开始陈述：“根据客人您的下单需求，已在咖啡中为您注入了最佳的温度与糖分配比，请慢用。” “呃……桑朵莱希小姐，这和‘魔法’差得有点远吧？” “这是比较专业的说明，同时也兼顾了不同客人的口味特殊性。” “但、但是不够可爱啊！” “可爱是必要服务吗？” “……”

Record 8Today is the Zucchero's Maid Café Day. As I push open the doors to the café, I am greeted by the sound of rapid footsteps, followed by Sharkry in a cute maid uniform with a sweet smile on her face as she runs up to me. "Welcome, Master~♥ Would you like to experience our special today-only maid service?" "...Er, yeah." It's a little bit hard to get used to Sharkry suddenly calling me "Master" instead of "Commander". "I heard there's a special menu today?" "That's right. Sharkry's reserved a cup of Heartrace Special Blend just for you! But first, we need to conduct the all-important ritual~" Before I can respond, Sharkry has already taken my hand and dragged me off to a corner of the café. It's been done up in a very homey and comfortable style, complete with a bouquet of flowers crowned by stars as the table's centerpiece. "Now, please close your eyes, Master—" I oblige by closing my eyes and hear Sharkry quietly say: "Shiny starlight, bless my master with the sweetest of bliss~ Moe moe kyuuuuuun~♥" She practically whispers that last "kyuuuun" into my ear, and as my eyes snap open reflexively, I see Sharkry's smiling face almost touching mine. With my gaze so close, her eyes are a starry night sky. "Did it work?" Sharkry asks as she tilts her head. "...I think it did," I say as I place a hand on my chest. My heart's beating a little quicker than usual. "Teehee~ then that's the proof of the covenant between Sharkry and Master♥" Sharkry takes out the coffee she's prepared beforehand and draws a cute little heart on it. It wobbles slightly from her movements. "In return, you'll have to come watch Sharkry's concert tonight, Commander~ That should be fine, right?"今天是方糖咖啡馆的女仆主题日。 我推开咖啡馆的大门，伴随着一阵轻快的脚步声，身穿可爱女仆装的夏克里微笑着来到了我的面前。 “欢迎光临，主人~♥今天您是来体验女仆专属服务的吗？” “……呃，嗯。” 夏克里的称呼突然从“指挥官”变成了“主人”，让我一时间还有些不习惯。 “听说今天有特别菜单？” “没错，夏克里特意为您预留了一杯‘心动特调’！不过，要先完成一个小小的契约仪式才行哦~” 不等我做出反应，夏克里已经牵起我的手，带我走到了咖啡馆的角落。那是一个被布置得非常温馨的座位，桌上还插着一支被星星灯环绕的花束。 “现在，请主人闭上眼睛——” 我配合地闭上眼，能听到夏克里在身边轻轻念着：“闪耀的星光啊，请为我的主人带来最幸福的祝愿~Moe Moe……啾♥” 最后一个“啾”的音节几乎已经贴到了我的耳边，我忍不住睁开眼，刚好对上夏克里近在咫尺的笑脸。从这个距离看，她的眼睛就像是缀满星星的夜空。 “咒语生效了吗？”夏克里歪着头问。 “……好像是有一点效果。”我将手覆上胸口，心跳的节奏确实比平时更快了一些。 “嘻嘻~那么，这就是夏克里和主人契约成立的证明哦♥”夏克里从背后端出早就准备好的咖啡，杯面的拉花是一颗小小的爱心，随着夏克里的动作轻轻摇曳着。 “作为心动的报答，指挥官要来观看夏克里今晚精心准备的演出~没问题的吧？”

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