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Suomi

索米

47 chapters · 1378 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Following Trails 1 沿着轨迹1

(With my empty mug in hand, I head over to the public area. While there's usually someone to help do this, coming outside by myself and taking a short break at the same time is also a form of recreation.)（我端着空荡荡的马克杯，独自一人来到了公共区，尽管平日这种事都有人帮忙，但偶尔自己出来，顺便坐着休息休息也是一种乐趣。）

CommanderHm?嗯？

(It's rare that the public area is this quiet in the afternoon. The only sound in the hall is the rumbling of the Elmo as it drives on.)（难得的下午，公共区却显得相当冷清，安静的大厅内，只有艾莫号行驶的声音在隆隆作响。）

(I'm about to head over to the coffee machine, but to my surprise, I notice a familiar figure in the corner.)（我正要去往咖啡机的位置，却意外看见，角落处那熟悉的身影。）

(Upon seeing her, I put my mug on the table and head over to say hi.)（见状，我将杯子放在桌上，轻轻地上去打了个招呼。）

CommanderSuomi.索米。

(The person sitting there is none other than Suomi, who returned to the Elmo not long ago.)（坐在那里的，正是不久前回到艾莫号的索米。）

(The strange thing is that she doesn't respond to my greeting at all. Instead, she sits there, motionless.)（然而奇怪的是，面对我的招呼，索米却没有丝毫反应，依然一动不动地坐在那里。）

CommanderSuomi?索米？

(I found it slightly strange, so I slowly approach towards her, only to notice that Suomi is wearing her earphones, her head bobbing up and down every now and then. It is then that I realize Suomi did not hear her own voice.)（我觉得有些奇怪，便慢慢靠近了她，才发现索米戴着耳机，闭着眼睛，脑袋不时随着节奏上下摆动，才知道她根本没听见自己的声音。）

Commander...……

(After I see Suomi like this, I can't help but think of the past, when we were still in Griffin.)（看着索米而今的这般模样，我的脑中不禁浮现出过去，还在格里芬的时候。）

(Suomi had a unique preference in music and would often play it out loud in Springfield's cafe. Although she would turn it off without complaint when it was pointed out, her attitude would do a 180-degree turn when she met THAT person.)（同样是对音乐有着独特爱好的索米，时常在春田的咖啡厅里用唱片机甚至音响公放，虽然偶尔被人提醒，还是会乖乖关掉，但一旦遇到“那个人”，态度就会一百八十度大转弯。）

PapashaI TOLD you, don't play your shitty death metal in public!!!就说了别在公共场合放你的死亡重金属啊！！

SuomiWhat do you mean shitty death metal, you pikkuryssä?!什么叫死亡重金属啊！你这没品味的苏联熊！

SuomiYou want to say that again, blyat?!给我把话说清楚！

KalinaThat's enough, both of you!!! You're going to tear the cafe apart!!!你们别吵啦！！咖啡厅都要被你们掀了！！

(...)（……）

(...)（……）

Commander...Pfffft.……噗呲。

Suomi...?!……！？

(The memories of the past force a chuckle for me, and it startles Suomi, who's right beside me.)（过往的回忆勾得我忍不住笑出了声，这一声轻笑终于是惊动了近在咫尺的索米。）

(Panicked, she removes her earphones and turns in her chair. Upon realizing I'm standing behind her, an uneasy look crosses her face.)（索米慌张地摘下耳机，在椅子上侧身转头，发现我就站在她身后，顿时露出了不安的表情。）

SuomiC-Commander!指，指挥官！

CommanderRelax, I'm just here for coffee.别紧张，我只是来喝咖啡的。

(I smile, then pull up a chair and sit down beside Suomi. At the same time, I place the piping hot cup of coffee on the table.)（我笑了笑，拉动椅子，坐在了索米身旁，同时也将热气腾腾的咖啡杯放在了桌上。）

SuomiI see... Thank you for all your hard work.原来如此……您辛苦了。

CommanderAnd you too.你也是。

CommanderSpeaking of which, have you been listening to music over your earphones?话说回来，你现在都用耳机听歌吗？

CommanderIf I'm not wrong, you used to just play it out loud in the past.我记得以前，你都是公放的呢。

SuomiHuh?! Why do you still remember things from so long ago...咦！？您还记得那么久以前的事啊……！

(The moment she says that, a strange look crosses Suomi's face and she lowers her head, like she has done something wrong.)（此言一出，索米的脸色忽然变得很奇怪，低下了头，像是做错了什么事一样。）

(I, on the other hand, do not think there's anything wrong with it. Instead, I take note of Suomi's expression and speak kindly to her.)（我却没觉得有什么不对，只是注意到索米的表情，便关切地开口。）

CommanderWhat's going on?怎么了？

Suomi...I'm sorry, Commander.……对不起，指挥官。

SuomiI treated Griffin as something from a long time ago.我把格里芬当成了很遥远的过去。

Commander...I see...……这样啊。

CommanderIt's okay, don't let it get to you. I don't mind.没关系，不用太敏感。我并不在意。

CommanderAnd besides, ten years is a little too long to wait unless you're an elf from a fantasy novel.再说，除非是幻想小说里的精灵族出现，不然十年的时间，任谁来说都挺遥远了。

Suomi...Yeah, about your question just now... I learned a lot from the Doll Community, including how to take responsibility for and take care of others.……嗯，关于指挥官刚刚的问题……我在人形社区学会了很多，其中也包括了要承担责任，和照顾其他人。

SuomiEveryone works hard to survive, each and every day, so I can't disturb their rest. And besides, being too loud might attract unknown dangers.大家为了生存下去，每一天，每一天，都在辛苦地工作，我不能打扰她们的休息，而且，音量太大的话也可能引来未知的危险。

(I can’t help but look at Suomi—never would I have imagined someone like her would actually care about how others perceived her heavy metal music.)（我不由看向索米——居然会考虑其他人对重金属摇滚的接受程度，如果是以前，根本想都不敢想啊……）

(Suomi notices my gaze and squeezes the earphones in her hand before laughing in embarrassment.)（索米注意到我的目光，有点紧张地握着手里的耳机，有点不好意思似的笑了笑。）

SuomiIn the past, there was a time when I was exploring with Big Sis Ullrid. We found a small settlement that had been destroyed by the Varjagers and pretty much everything of use had been carried away... However, we found some CDs and the like which had been left behind.之前，有一次，我和乌尔丽德姐姐一起外出探索时，发现了一个被瓦良格帮摧毁的小型居住点，有用的东西差不多都被拿走了……但我们还是发现了一些没有被带走的唱片一类的物品。

SuomiThat day, when we were resting back at our camp, someone played those CDs to try and help us rest. In the end, the noise attracted the Varjagers who had doubled back along their path... and that was after we had gone to such lengths to avoid them!我们当天在那个营地休息时，有一个同伴将那些唱片播放出来，作为休息时的调剂。结果，声音就引来了折返的瓦良格帮……我们可是好不容易，才摆脱他们的！

(I listen attentively to Suomi's story and can't help but think that she must have had a hard life.)（我认真倾听着索米的故事，也不由得感慨，索米的经历果然十分辛苦。）

(However, I can also sense that Suomi enjoyed her experiences.)（不过，也同样能感受到，索米对这种生活有着一种乐在其中的感觉。）

CommanderLooks like you don't exactly hate this kind of life.听起来，你也不讨厌这种生活。

Suomi...Hehe.……嘿嘿。

(Suomi smiles shyly.)（索米有些腼腆地笑了笑。）

SuomiWell yes, it's really tough, but being able to build a little place that can hold me and all my friends makes me very happy.虽然辛苦是很辛苦，但是，能够靠着我们自己的双手，创造能够容纳自己，还有同伴们的一片小小的地方，也很让人开心。

SuomiAt the very least... It's better than worrying about which of my friends is going to go down each day.至少……比担心每天都有同伴倒下的日子要好得多了。

(Suomi's voice grows very solemn at this point, and her mood cools down as well.)（说到这里，索米的声音渐渐变得低沉，连带着情绪也跟着冷却下去。）

Suomi...After all, things aren't like before, when we lived in "heaven" under your protection.……毕竟，已经不是以前那样，能够在您的保护下，过着像“天堂”一样的日子了。

Commander...……

(I scratch my face, a little ill at ease.)（我挠了挠脸，显得有些不好意思。）

CommanderCalling it "heaven" seems a little exaggerated.说成“天堂”还真是夸张啊。

SuomiNope, it's not exaggerated at all.不，一点也不夸张。

(Suomi raises her head, a serious expression on her face.)（索米抬起头，露出了认真的表情。）

SuomiIt's only when those days were gone that we realized how precious they were.只有失去了才明白，那时的日子有多么宝贵。

SuomiSo even if we have to go up against some crazy opponents every now and then, that's okay.就算时不时要与一些夸张的对手战斗，也没关系。

SuomiOnly we Dolls who've experienced it before will know...只有我们这些曾经体验过的人形才知道……

(Suomi pauses, then turns back and looks me straight in the eyes.)（索米停顿了一下，转过头，认真地看着我的眼睛。）

SuomiThey know just how lucky we were to be able to live with you watching over them, Commander.才知道能够在指挥官的庇护下生活，是多么幸福的一件事。

Commander...……

SuomiIn the past, with you and Griffin taking care of us, we knew practically nothing about the outside world.过去，有格里芬和您的照顾，我们对外面的世界几乎一无所知。

SuomiWhich is why now, more than ever, I want to be able to help you out.所以现在，我更渴望能够帮上您的忙。

CommanderSuomi...索米……

(My heart aches and I feel a twinge of guilt.)（我感觉到有些心疼和愧疚。）

CommanderI'm sor—对不……

SuomiDon't!不要！

SuomiCommander, don't apologize! I'm not blaming you or complaining about anything!指挥官不需要道歉！我并没有在指责或是埋怨！

(Suomi frantically clamps her hand over my mouth. Then she realizes that it's probably very rude to do that, and pulls her hand back.)（索米着急地想要捂住我的嘴，又似乎觉得不太礼貌，无措地缩回了手。）

SuomiI know that! I, I know—我知道的！我、我知道——

SuomiI know I'm not as amazing as Miss Lee or Miss Kar, to say nothing of the AR Team or Team DEFY.虽然我不像李小姐、卡尔小姐那么厉害，更不用说AR小队还有忤逆小队。

SuomiBut even so, I know just how great you are, Commander.但是，我很清楚，指挥官是多么——多么伟大的人。

(I look at her in surprise— After all, calling me "great" is probably an exaggeration. But before I can speak, Suomi continues, with an earnest look on her face.)（我有点吃惊地看着她——毕竟伟大这个词，怎么想也有点言过其实了。但在我开口之前，索米一脸认真地继续说了下去。）

SuomiWe would never have had good memories in the first place without you.如果没有您，我们从一开始就不会有这样美好的记忆。

SuomiEven in Griffin, the base where you were treated Dolls differently than the bases where you weren't.即便同在格里芬，在您的基地，和在其他的基地，人形们的待遇也各不相同。

SuomiSo I, I believe that all of the Dolls who once served under you, and not just me, we all feel the same way about you.所以，我，我相信，不止是我，所有曾在您的麾下的人形，对您抱持的感情都是相同的。

Commander...……

(I pick up my coffee and take a warm sip.)（我端起了咖啡，轻抿了一口温热的咖啡。）

CommanderThank you.谢谢。

SuomiI should be the one thanking you.应该说谢谢的，是我才对。

SuomiNot only did you give me a beautiful dream, you even appeared before me again.您不仅让我做了一场美丽的梦，甚至，又一次出现在我的面前。

SuomiAs long as I have you, I have the feeling that I won't have to worry about anything.只要有您在，我就感觉，没有什么是值得担心的。

CommanderAlright, that's enough. Any more and you'll make me blush.好了，再说下去就太羞耻了。

(I laugh helplessly.)（我无奈地笑了笑。）

CommanderWell, if there's nothing else, I'll be heading back. I have unfinished work.没什么事的话，我先回去了，还有工作没有做完。

SuomiOkay!嗯！

(I stand up and grab my cup before turning to leave the dorms.)（我站起身来，端着杯子，转身便走向了休息区的出口。）

SuomiCommander!指挥官！

CommanderHm?嗯？

SuomiWhether it's in Griffin, or the Elmo...不论是格里芬，还是艾莫号。

SuomiThey're both important to me as long as you're by my side.对我来说都是一样的，重要的，是有您在身旁。

Commander...You're right.……嗯。

CommanderMe too, Suomi.我也是，索米。

(I nod and then turn to leave the dorm.)（点了点头，我转身离开了休息区。）

(Meanwhile, Suomi stays behind, holding her face in her hands and bending down, as though her head were radiating heat.)（而索米留在原地，双手捧着脸，弯下腰来，仿佛整个脑袋都在冒着热气。）

Suomi...Uwaaaaahhhhh... I got carried away by the mood in the air and... I ended up speaking my mind...……呜哇哇哇哇……趁着气氛就……说出真心话了……

Following Trails 2 沿着轨迹2

(The Elmo proceeds evenly along its assigned course. I pick up my cup and take a sip of bitter coffee.)（艾莫号平稳地依照路线行进着，我端起杯子，抿了一口苦涩的咖啡。）

(There's nothing which needs to be manually operated at the moment. Mayling is bustling back and forth, seemingly preparing for later work. Meanwhile, Groza is organizing the details of our recent missions.)（目前并没有什么需要手动操作的东西，美玲忙前忙后，似乎也是在为之后的工作做准备。闪电则在整理最近的任务情况。）

ColphneCommaaaaander! Commaaaaander! Are you there?指——挥官！指挥官——在吗？

CommanderHm? What's the matter, Colphne?嗯？怎么了，寇尔芙？

ColphneSuomi's outside, you know—索米在外面耶——

ColphneShe looks like she's agonizing over whether or not to come in and talk to you~好像，是在烦恼要不要进来找你哟~

CommanderHm? Suomi? Looking for me?嗯？索米？找我？

ColphneMhm, and she has a suuuuuuper serious look on her face, mm...嗯嗯，索米的表情超——严肃哟，唔……

ColphneLooks like she's not planning to ask you out on a date~看起来也不像想跟您约会的样子耶~

CommanderDon't joke around... Just bring her inside.别乱开玩笑……先让她进来吧。

(Colphne replies in the affirmative, then heads out of the ops room. Shortly afterward, she returns with a vexed-looking Suomi, then leaves with a cheeky smile on her face, leaving Suomi to flounder around helplessly on the spot.)（寇尔芙答应了一声，便走出了指挥室，不一会儿，便拉着似乎有点烦恼的索米返回，然后笑嘻嘻地离开了，留下索米在原地手足无措地站着。）

CommanderIs something the matter, Suomi?找我有事吗，索米？

SuomiIt, it's like this, Commander. I'd like to apply for shore leave at the next settlement.是、是这样的，指挥官，我想申请在下个居住点外出。

SuomiIt's for a mission to collect supplies.执行搜集物资的任务。

CommanderCollect supplies?收集物资？

(I freeze up for a moment, then turn to look at Groza. Groza also seems lost and gently shakes her head.)（我愣了下神，偏头看向闪电，而闪电也露出一脸迷茫，轻轻摇了摇头。）

CommanderI don't think there's a need for that, right?最近没有这样的需求吧？

CommanderMayling, did we have any supply shortfalls recently?美玲！我们有什么物资短缺吗？

MaylingHm? Nope. In fact, we've been really well-off recently, which is a rarity. The stuff we got earlier will last us a good long while!嗯？没有哦，最近少见的很富裕，之前弄到的材料够我们用很长一阵子！

SuomiHuh? Eh? Rich? I... I just, I just thought— I should prepare ahead of time!咦、欸？富裕？我……我是认为，应该——应该提前做好准备！

SuomiHm, if I only start thinking of a solution when we run low of resources... then wouldn't it mean that I'd be too late if an emergency happened? ...You think so too, right, Commander?嗯，如果等到物资短缺的时候才想办法的话……如果出现什么意外，不是就来不及了吗……对、对吧，指挥官？

CommanderYup. What you say has a point.哦，你说的倒也有点道理。

CommanderBut we don't have any suitable supply points nearby, right?但这附近没有适合的物资点吧？

SuomiI've already checked. There's one on our planned route.我已经调查过了。 就在我们的规划路线上。

SuomiThere's a settlement that's going to host a fair soon. We can go there.有一处居住点，最近要举办集市，我们可以到那里去。

(I check the map, and find that there really is a small town along our path.)（我看了看地图，发现路线上的确有一座小镇。）

CommanderLooks like you did your research.你调查得还挺清楚的。

SuomiBut of course!那是当然！

CommanderSo, what did you want to buy?所以，你到底是想去买什么？

SuomiEr...呃……

(Suomi's face turns red, like I've seen through her immediately, and she wrings her hands shyly.)（似乎是因为被我一眼便看穿了她的心思，索米脸一红，露出了有些扭捏的样子。）

(Beside me, Groza smiles. The look on her face says "leave this place to me", so I take Suomi by the hand and lead her out of the ops room.)（旁边的闪电对我微笑了一下，露出“这里就交给我吧”的表情。于是我带着索米走出了指挥室。）

CommanderCan you tell me now?现在可以告诉我了吗？

CommanderIs there somewhere you want to go?你是有什么事要去那里办？

SuomiHehe... I just can't keep anything from you, Commander.嘿嘿……果然还是瞒不过您呢，指挥官。

(Suomi shyly scratches her head.)（索米不好意思地挠了挠头。）

SuomiActually... I want to buy CDs.其实……我想去买唱片。

CommanderCDs?唱片？

(I'm kind of surprised.)（我有些意外。）

SuomiYeah! Actually, it's like this...嗯！其实是这样的……

SuomiIn the past, when I was still in the Doll Community, everyone had a hard time building up assets and possessions because resources were scarce... I was the same way too, so I didn't have much funds to use on my hobbies...之前，还在人形社区的时候，因为资源很紧张，大家也都很难积攒什么个人财产……我也是这样，所以，也没什么富余的资金能够用于个人爱好……

SuomiAh, but I'm not complaining about it, though! After all, just keeping the minimum number of Dolls running normally to keep us going was challenging enough.啊，但是，大家也没有抱怨什么啦！毕竟当时，只是保持一定数量的人形能够正常运转就很不容易了。

CommanderMm.嗯。

SuomiAnd then... that is to say, after I arrived on the Elmo...然后……就是，来到艾莫号之后……

SuomiThanks to your help, I managed to save up a bit of money... How should I put this, now that I'm in a safe, warm environment, I found myself wanting more...多亏指挥官照顾，我稍微攒下了一点钱……怎么说呢，在安全温暖的环境中，就不知不觉地，想要更多了……

(Suomi's face turns visibly redder.)（索米的脸显得更红了。）

SuomiDuring the welcome party earlier, everyone gave me a new CD player, right?之前欢迎会时，大家不是送了一台新的唱片机给我吗？

SuomiIt's not often that I receive gifts from everyone, and I don't want to have to keep going back and forth between CDs.难得从大家那里收到了礼物，我也不想总是一张唱片翻来覆去地听了。

CommanderOh... I get it.哦……我明白了。

(I nod.)（我点了点头。）

CommanderUnderstood. Let's stop outside the settlement for a bit, then.我知道了，那就在居住点附近停留一下吧。

CommanderI'm approving your request.你的申请，我批准了。

SuomiWow! Thank you, Commander!哇！谢谢指挥官！

CommanderAlthough, I have a request; or more accurately, a condition.只不过，我有个要求，或者说是条件吧。

SuomiEhhh?!咦！？

SuomiW-What kind of condition is it?什，什么条件……？

(I grin, then smile warmly at her.)（我咧开了嘴，露出温和的笑容。）

CommanderI'm going with you.我要跟你一起去。

Following Trails 3 沿着轨迹3

(The Elmo stops near the town, as planned. Mayling takes advantage of this to bring the Dolls with her to begin a vehicle inspection.)（艾莫号按计划停靠在了距离小镇不远的地方，趁此机会，美玲也带着众人形开始了机体的检修。）

(Meanwhile, I and Suomi take a jeep to a nearby town.)（而我本人，则与索米一同，开着吉普车进入了小镇。）

SuomiCommander! Commander! Over here, over here!指挥官！指挥官！这边这边！

CommanderAh, coming.啊，来了。

(Just as we come to a halt, Suomi jumps out of the vehicle. She seems really happy about this rare excursion and the chance to buy a new CD.)（刚停好车，索米就跳了下去，看来难得到外面来，又想着能够买到新的唱片，索米看起来相当兴奋。）

(I shrug and smile, then follow behind her. Seeing her hop, skip and jump lifts my spirits.)（我苦笑了一下，跟在她身后，看着索米蹦蹦跳跳，也感到心情十分愉快。）

(This is a settlement that was built on the ruins of a city. It's not far from the purification works area and the radiation intensity isn't every high. From time to time, we can even see the bodyguards hired to ensure this region's security.)（这是一座依托城镇废墟建立的居住点，距离净化工程前线不远，坍塌辐射浓度也没有那么高，偶尔甚至能够看到被雇佣保护此地安全的武装力量。）

(After the brief exchange, we officially enter the open-air market area of the settlement. It looks kind of run-down and spartan because it's little more than a stall built on old ruins, but when I think about how we're in the Yellow Zone now, it actually seems quite decadent.)（做了简单的沟通后，我与索米终于正式进入了居住点的集市区域——由于是在废墟之上开张的店铺，看起来难免破烂和寒酸，但一想到这是在黄区，便觉得已算得上奢侈。）

SuomiWow... aren't there TOO many stores here?哇……这里，这里的店铺会不会太多了啊？

(Suomi, who has stayed in the Yellow Zone for a long time, fully understands these difficulties and sighs from the bottom of her heart.)（在黄区待久了的索米完全理解这样的不易，发自内心的感慨道。）

CommanderThis town sure is in a good location. Radiation intensity is low, it was built on a city's ruins, so there are even some basic facilities which they could use.这个镇子的位置不错，坍塌辐射浓度也低，依托在城镇废墟上，还有一些能用的基础设施。

CommanderA lot of bounty hunters or people who have to travel to and from the Yellow Zones for work often stop over here to top up their supplies, and some underground brokers even restock their goods here.有很多赏金猎人或因工作而不得不在黄区来往的人都会到这里来停留并补充物资，甚至一些暗商也会在这里补货。

CommanderThat's why it's lively in a way that doesn't suit the Yellow Zones.所以才显得有不符合黄区的热闹吧。

SuomiI see...原来是这样……

SuomiBut it's a shame... No matter how much traffic it gets... The Yellow Zone is still the Yellow Zone...可惜……不管再怎么有人流……黄区，毕竟是黄区……

SuomiIf only everyone could live in the Green Zone... In a place with a stable environment... That would be nice.如果大家都可以生活在绿区……生活在安稳的环境里，就好了。

CommanderA lot of choices are out of our control. Also, even if the times now are peaceful, not all places are equally peaceful...很多抉择，并不是受自己左右的。而且，即使在最和平的时期，也不是所有地区都平稳安宁……

(I pat Suomi's drooped head and sigh before scanning the simple "shopfronts" around us.)（我拍了拍索米略微低垂的脑袋，叹了口气，目光扫视了一圈那些简陋的“商铺”。）

CommanderDoesn't seem like there are any CD stalls around here, though?这里好像没有唱片摊位呢？

(But in today's world, art and beauty are luxuries for these people who are eking out a living on the border of the Yellow and Green Zones.)（在当今这样的世道，对他们这些挣扎于黄区与绿区边缘的人来说，艺术与美都是奢侈品。）

(That is also the reason why most of the wares here are related to survival.)（也正因如此，在这里，更多的都是与生计相关的商品。）

SuomiIt's alright.没关系。

SuomiMusic is an indispensable creation for mankind throughout history.不管到什么时候，音乐都是人类不可缺少的创造。

SuomiI believe someone will notice eventually.我相信总会有人在意的。

CommanderThen let's take a walk. We've still got a long time today.那就逛一逛吧，今天还有很长的时间。

(We hit it off right away and walk down the street, side by side.)（我们一拍即合，并肩走入了街道。）

(Although Suomi's spirits seemed a little damped by the topic which came up just now, it doesn't seem to affect her enthusiasm as we walk, and she even grabs my hand.)（索米虽然被刚才的话题稍微泼了些冷水，但一路上依然不减兴奋的模样，甚至拉起了我的手。）

(We stop and start, and it seems as though we've visited every single store in our path. No matter what we see, she praises it like it's a rare treasure.)（我们走走停停，几乎会走进每一家店铺，不管看到什么，都像是看到宝藏一样赞不绝口。）

SuomiCommander! Commander! Those are biscuits!指挥官！指挥官！是饼干耶！

Commander...Did you roast this yourself? To think you'd do it in a place like this... pretty decadent, I have to say.……是自己烤的吗？在这种地方……还真是奢侈。

SuomiShould we get gifts for everyone on the Elmo?我们要不要给艾莫号的大家带些礼物呢？

CommanderSounds like a good idea to me. Let's take our time and pick well.这主意不错，也好好挑选一下吧。

SuomiWe passed a handicrafts store just now, we can go there and take a look!刚才那边有一家手工艺品店，可以去那里看一看！

CommanderLet's check it out on our way back, otherwise we'll be stuck hauling bags around while we shop.等要回去的时候再看吧，否则，我们就得拎着大包小包继续逛了。

SuomiWill do!好的！

(We chat and laugh as we continue strolling down the street. Just then, I spot an antique store around the corner.)（我们有说有笑地继续逛着，这时，我一眼看到了位于拐角处的一家古董店。）

CommanderSuomi, shall we go there and take a look? Antique stores like that sometimes sell old CDs.索米，去那里看一看吧？古董店有时也会卖一些老唱片。

SuomiAh... you're right! We might be able to pick up a bargain too!啊……确实！也许还能淘到什么好货呢！

(I grab Suomi's hand and we enter the antique store.)（我牵着索米的手，走进了古董店内。）

(Behind the counter, a young man in a vest is sitting in front of the table. He has a controller in hand and is playing a game on the console before him.)（在柜台后面，一个穿着背心的年轻人侧坐在一张桌前，手里捏着个手柄，正用面前的机器玩着游戏。）

(I walk up to the counter and lightly clear my throat before calling out to him.)（我走到柜台前，轻轻咳嗽了一声，然后打了个招呼。）

CommanderHi.您好。

ShopkeeperIf there's anything you like, bring it over and I'll tell you the price.看中什么拿过来，我会报价钱。

(The staffer doesn't even look at me. His eyes are fixed on the screen as he speaks in a detached tone of voice.)（店员头也不回，依然盯着眼前的屏幕，只是冷淡地说道。）

CommanderExcuse me, but do you sell old CDs here?我想请问一下，您这里有老唱片卖吗？

ShopkeeperThere's a basket on the side of the second rack from the front.前面第二个架子旁边，有一篮子。

CommanderThank you.谢谢。

(The staffer's cold and rude nature doesn't bother me as I take Suomi in search of the CD basket.)（并没有介意店员的冷淡和失礼，我带着索米找到了那个放着老唱片的篮子。）

(Said basket is neither too big nor too small and has several dozen old CDs inside it. They are visibly aged, and most of their cardboard boxes are crumpled while some of them have been completely torn up. There's no way to tell what they are without putting them into a player.)（不大不小的篮子里，大约装有几十张老唱片，肉眼可见地陈旧，大多数的包装封皮都有程度不一的卷边，甚至整个封皮被人撕掉，不放入唱片机试听的话根本不知道是什么唱片。）

(There are also some CDs casually tossed in here which don't even have a proper jewel case, just some cheap, thin plastic sleeves.)（还有一些，连专辑盒子都没有了，用塑料薄膜封装，就直接丢在里面。）

(Suomi wants to read the data herself, but I stop her-- I have my doubts about the safety of these discs; it would be bad if they contained a virus.)（索米想要亲自读取，但被我阻止了——对于这些碟片的安全性，我表示十分怀疑，如果里面有什么病毒那就麻烦了。）

CommanderWant to go out and walk for a while longer and see if there are any other shops around?要不，我们出去再转转，看看有没有其他店？

SuomiN-No, there's no need for that! All this was because of my selfishness in the first place, how could I keep troubling you on my account, Commander?不，不用了！本来就是我的任性，怎么能让指挥官继续替我烦恼呢？

(Suomi takes out the CD player that everyone gave her. She's been carrying it everywhere ever since that day.)（索米掏出了大家送给她的唱片机，在那天之后，她就一直随身携带着。）

SuomiLet's listen to it with this!用这个试听吧！

CommanderAlright.好。

(I nod and then take several intact-looking CDs out of their sleeves before handing them to Suomi.)（我点点头，然后从那些唱片里挑出了几张封皮还算完好的，先交给索米。）

(Suomi takes them from me and eyes them carefully. Her eyes gleam like those of a certain lupine-themed Doll.（索米接过来，仔细看了看，眼睛像是雪狼之眼一样直放光。）

SuomiThis, this is... Parklife by Blur!这，这是……模糊乐队的——Parklife！！

SuomiThis is a legend! I can't believe we actually found this here! Commander, am I dreaming?这可是传奇啊！居然能在这里找到？指挥官，我不是在做梦吧？

CommanderOf course not. While I don't understand too well, I'm just glad you like it.当然不是。虽然不太明白，不过你喜欢就好。

CommanderI'll help listen to the rest.剩下的，我也来帮忙听一下吧。

(I laugh and take the CD player from her, then begin checking the unidentifiable CDs.)（我笑了笑，接过唱片机，开始检查那些不能识别的唱片。）

(Should I say the result was everything I expected? Most of them are completely unreadable. Some of them can be listened to, but the quality is atrocious, and for all I know it might be because the CD player is too old, the CDs themselves might have a problem, but whatever the case is, the noise in them is downright lethal.)（该说是果不其然吗？其中一大半根本无法读取，一小半则是音质极差，也不好说是因为唱片机太老旧，还是碟片本身的问题，但中间的杂音肯定是致命伤。）

CommanderHm? This one...嗯？这一张……

(...It's certainly special. However, it seems gentler than the ones Suomi usually listens to.)（……还真有些特别，不过，和索米平时听的那些比起来，似乎温柔了一点。）

(I glance over at Suomi, who's excitedly examining the CD that caught her eye, and decide to check for myself.)（我瞥了一眼还在兴奋地检查心仪唱片的索米，决定还是自己先确认一下。）

(And so, I put the headphones on and continue listening to the record. While I'm not too familiar with this style of music, for some reason it seems to grab onto my ears and it's hard to put it aside.)（于是，我就这么戴着耳机，继续听着这张唱片，虽然对这种风格的音乐不算熟悉，但不知道为什么，却有一种自己的耳朵被牵扯住，难以割舍的感觉。）

(After a glance at the read results from the CD player, I find that there are 12 songs on this CD. If they're all of this standard, then I'd go for it even if Suomi didn't like them.)（稍微看了一眼唱片机的读盘结果，这张唱片里，好像有12首歌，如果都有同样的水准，那就算索米不喜欢，自己也有点兴趣收下了。）

CommanderSuomi, come listen to this.索米，你来听听这一张。

SuomiHm? Alright.嗯？好的。

(Suomi, clueless on what is going on, simply takes the earphones from me.)（索米不明所以，只是接过了耳机。）

(Then, she listens quietly. As the song begins, her eyes gleam with surprise and delight, the brightest they have been all day.)（然后，她静静地听着，在旋律响起的时候，她的眼睛释放出了今天到现在为止最为惊喜的光。）

SuomiThis... this is Nevermind!这，这是……Nevermind！！

CommanderAh? Is it famous?啊？是很有名的吗？

SuomiIt's not just famous... It pretty much started a whole new era of music! And that's being conservative!不是有不有名……保守地说，是划时代的作品！

(She carefully turns off the CD player, then gingerly takes it out, like she's afraid of getting the slightest scratch on it.)（她小心翼翼地关掉唱片机，将唱片拿了出来，生怕它受到一点损伤。）

SuomiAnd it's got all 12 songs on it... Not even on the Internet can you find all of them.居然还是完整的12首……现在就算在网上，也找不到这么完整的数据了。

(I smile as I see the delighted expression on Suomi's face.)（见到索米似乎很高兴的样子，我也露出笑容。）

CommanderSo, all of these?那就这些？

SuomiOkay!嗯！

(Suomi picks up five CDs, hesitates briefly, then puts two of them back before running over to the checkout counter.)（索米拿起了五张唱片，犹豫了一下，又放回去两张，然后小跑向柜台。）

(I shake my head and smile helplessly before picking up the two CDs and following her there.)（我摇了摇头，无奈地笑笑，将那两张又拿了起来，跟着走过去。）

SuomiHello! I want these!您好！我要这些！

CommanderAnd these.还有这些。

SuomiHuh?! C-Commander...咦！？指，指挥官……

CommanderRing us up, please.请帮我结账。

ShopkeeperAh... Alright. These will cost this much.啊……好的，这几张的话，这个数就行了。

CommanderGot it.好的。

(I pay no attention to Suomi's opinion the matter and pay immediately, then take the 5 CDs and stuff them into my sling bag.)（完全没有询问索米的意见，我直接付清了帐，随即将五张唱片包好放进了挎包。）

Suomi...Thank you, Commander! I, I'll pay you back for this!……谢谢你，指挥官，我、我会回礼的！

CommanderIt's alright.没关系。

(I smile.)（我笑了笑。）

CommanderIt doesn't matter what I bought. The important thing is that you're here with me.买什么东西并不重要，重要的是有你在身旁。

(Suomi looks up at me. She seems dazed for a moment, then she quickly recalls those were the words she told me before.)（索米抬头看着我，先是一阵迷茫，然后很快便想起来这是自己之前的原话。）

(I watch as a red blush creeps up her face. It look as though steam is going to whistle out through the top of her head and ears.)（我看着索米的脑袋涨得通红，好像要冒出水蒸汽一样。）

SuomiC-- Commander! Please don't tease me like that!指——指挥官！请不要逗我！

CommanderHahaha.哈哈哈。

(I laugh and pat her head, then smile.)（我笑着摸了摸她的头，随即微笑道。）

CommanderJust think of it as a reward for the effort you've put in all this time.就当做是你一直以来努力的回报吧。

CommanderNot just on the Elmo, but also in the Doll Community and all the things you've had to put up with for others' sake.不仅是在艾莫号，你在人形社区，也为了别人忍耐过了吧。

SuomiOkay...是……

CommanderLet's go, we still have quite a bit of time.走吧，还有不少时间呢。

Suomi...Yup! Let's go! Where shall we go next, Commander?……嗯！走吧，咱们接下来去哪里呢，指挥官？

(After that, I take Suomi with me and we keep touring the town, sampling their specialty dishes, visting an old clock tower, and then finally we return to that handicrafts store Suomi mentioned, where we buy gifts for Groza, Mayling and everyone on the Elmo before we start on the road back home.)（之后，我带着索米，继续在镇上闲逛，品尝了镇上的特色小吃，参观了一座古老的钟楼，最后又返回索米说的那家手工艺品店，给闪电、美玲还有艾莫号的大家都买了礼物，便踏上了返回艾莫号的道路。）

SuomiHmhm~♪ Hmhm~♪哼哼~♪哼哼~♪

(Suomi skips lightly while holding her bags of things. Her elation is plain to see.)（索米拎着东西，在前面一蹦一跳，心情肉眼可见的愉快。）

(I can tell that she's humming the song I heard earlier.)（我听得出来，她哼着的，就是之前我听的那首曲子。）

(Although she says nothing along the way, I'm smiling as I listen to her hum. It is only when we reach the Elmo that Suomi finally calms herself down, hands her purchases to Mayling and takes the five CDs we bought from me.)（虽一路无话，但我一直微笑着听着索米哼歌，直到抵达艾莫号，索米才整顿了一下心情，将采购的礼物交给美玲，自己则从我手里拿过了买下的五张唱片。）

CommanderGo back and have a good rest.回去好好休息一下吧。

CommanderYou must be tired after walking all day.逛了一天，也有些累了。

SuomiUm... ah, Commander!嗯……那个，指挥官！

CommanderHm?嗯？

SuomiThank you... Thank you very much.非常……非常感谢您。

SuomiToday has been the happiest day for me in the past 10 years.今天，是我这十年来最开心的一天。

Commander...……

(I smile and pat Suomi's head again.)（我微笑着，又摸了摸索米的头。）

CommanderThat's good.那就好。

Following Trails 4 沿着轨迹4

(It is night time and most of the lights on the Elmo have been turned off. I rub my eyes and yawn as I exit the ops room, having finished the day's work.)（时间来到晚上，艾莫号大部分区域都已经熄灯，我揉着眼睛走出指挥室，打着哈欠，终于结束了一天的工作。）

(Just as I'm about to head back to my bedroom, I notice something in the corner of the darkened corridor.)（而当我准备返回卧室休息时，却在昏暗的走廊注意到，墙角似乎有什么东西。）

CommanderHuh... Suomi?!咦……索米！？

Suomi(Zzz... mmm... Ahh... huh?!)呼……嗯……啊……咦！？

SuomiC-Commander! Have you finished your work?指，指挥官！您的工作结束了吗？

CommanderYeah, I was just about to go sleep... Why were you sleeping at the door to the ops room?是，现在正准备去休息……你为什么在指挥室门口睡觉？

SuomiI wanted to ask you about a private matter... But you looked busy, so I felt bad about disturbing you.我有私事要找指挥官……但是看指挥官在忙碌，就不好意思打扰。

SuomiSo I had to wait outside.只好在外面等了。

CommanderA private matter?私事？

SuomiHehe... Ah... That's... Mm...嘿嘿……那个……就是……嗯……

Suomi...H-Here.……这，这个。

(Suomi hands over something that she's been hugging tightly.)（索米交出了一直被她抱在怀里的某个东西。）

SuomiIt's a thank-you gift for last time.上次的回礼。

CommanderWhat's this...?这是……？

(I take the present from her. It is a flat box that has been carefully wrapped and beribboned. I can't tell what's inside it.)（我接过礼物，这是一个扁平的方盒子，被包装纸和缎带精心包装起来。也看不出里面是什么东西。）

SuomiPlease open it up and take a look.请您拆开看看吧。

CommanderMm.嗯。

(With Suomi's permission, I open the present in front of her and take out its contents.)（见索米应允，我便当场拆开礼物，取出了里面的内容物。）

Commander...Is this a CD?……唱片？

Commanderit doesn't look like one of the five we bought last time. Did you buy a new one?好像不是我们上次买的那五张，你又买了新的吗？

SuomiNo... You see, I recorded this one myself.不是……这个，是我自己录的。

(At this point, Suomi's face turns red again.)（说到这里，索米的脸又红了起来。）

Suomi...There are 11 songs in total. I picked ones which you might like, Commander.……总共有十一首歌，我选了指挥官可能会喜欢的曲目。

Commander...Huh?……咦？

SuomiI... ever since I came back last time, something's been bothering me.我……自从上次回来之后，就一直在烦恼。

SuomiYou've been so good to me, Commander, so how should I pay you back...指挥官对我这么好，我究竟该怎么样才能够回报……

CommanderDon't worry...你不用……

SuomiI'm sure if I asked you, you'd say "don't worry about it", am I right?如果问指挥官，指挥官肯定会说“你不用在意”，对不对？

CommanderAh, yeah.啊，嗯。

SuomiSo I went to go discuss things with Papasha.所以，我就跑去跟波波沙商量了。

SuomiWhile we ended up arguing at first, she did her best to help me think.虽然一开始又变成吵架，但她也很卖力地帮我想。

SuomiAnd then...然后……

Commander...And then?……然后？

SuomiAnd then, we thought of this idea.然后，我们就想到了这个办法。

SuomiSomething that's not too expensive, but which won't make you think I'm treating you poorly.既不会太贵重，也不会让您觉得索米很冷淡。

SuomiAnd it was also filled with my good intentions so you could understand how I thought.又倾注了我的心意，让您明白我的想法。

(I laugh and pat Suomi's head.)（我笑了笑，拍拍索米的脑袋。）

CommanderI like it. Thank you, Suomi.我很喜欢，谢谢你，索米。

SuomiMhm...!嗯……！

Suomi...Ah, do you want to listen to it now?……那个，您要不要现在听听看呢？

CommanderAlright, I'd be happy to.好啊，我很乐意。

(Upon hearing me say that, a look of surprise crosses Suomi's face and she grabs my hand before pulling me over to the dorms.)（听我这样说，索米也露出惊喜的表情，立即拉住我的手，带着我来到了休息区。）

(A CD player sits on one of the tables there. It has clearly been waiting for long time.)（在休息区的一张桌子上，一个唱片机放置在那里，早已等候多时。）

CommanderThis is... Suomi? Is there some special occasion?这是……索米？最近有什么节日吗？

SuomiUm, no? It's just... I was just reminiscing about the past.不是什么节日哦？只是……对过去的一点追忆罢了。

CommanderReminiscing about the past?过去的追忆？

SuomiYou'll find out once you play the CD.您把唱片放出来就知道了。

(Thoroughly confused and with no idea what Suomi is getting at, I have no choice but to load up the CD, then press the play button.)（我十分迷惑，也拿不准索米葫芦里卖的什么药，只好将唱片放入唱片机，然后亲自摁下了播放键。）

(Then, a familiar melody plays from the speakers, along with a pleasing and equally familiar voice.)（然后，一阵熟悉的旋律，搭配那清脆悦耳，同样熟悉的声音，缓慢地从音响中播出。）

(Suomi's voice flows into a song. The lyrics are simple and crisp, and they remind me of something.)（索米的歌声从中响起，歌词简单明快，让我很快想了起来。）

(Today is not the first time I've heard Suomi sing.)（今天并不是第一次听到索米唱歌。）

(Suomi's voice is pleasant, on par with that of a professional singer.)（索米的歌声十分悦耳，即便比之专业的歌手也不逊色半分。）

(Though it's been over a decade, I still remember that lovely night.)（虽然已经阔别了十年之久，但我依然记得，在那个美好的夜晚。）

(I remembered everything they prepared for me.)（人形们为自己准备的一切。）

(Even though so long has passed, her voice is still as moving as ever.)（尽管过去了这么久的时间，但她的歌声依然是如此的动听。）

(...)（……）

(...)（……）

(I take a seat. My eyes start to ache a little, and I find myself sniffling.)（我坐在椅子上，忽然感觉眼睛有些发红，又不自然地抽了抽鼻子。）

(Suomi notices this and hands me a napkin.)（索米见状，赶忙递上了纸巾。）

CommanderAh, thank you...啊，谢谢……

(My voice turns a little nasally and I use a tissue to wipe my eyes.)（我的声音带着一股鼻音，用纸巾擦拭了一下眼角。）

(As Suomi sees that I'm close to tears, the corners of her eyes redden as well. She rubs her eyes and begins speaking a little stiffly.)（看着我几近落泪，索米的眼眶也跟着发红，她揉了揉自己的眼睛，有些哽咽地说道。）

Suomi...Commander.……指挥官。

Commander...Hm?……嗯？

SuomiI just want to say it again, but I really, really am very happy... that I could meet you again.我还想再说一次，我真的，真的，真的很高兴……能够再见到您。

SuomiWe'll make up all the time together twice over, in the days to come.欠您的陪伴，我会在今后的时光中，加倍为您补回来。

Commander...You don't owe me anything.……你们什么也不欠我。

CommanderI'm the one who owes you here...是我欠你们才对……

SuomiMiss Persica equipped us Dolls with the ability to cry.帕斯卡小姐为我们人形装上哭泣的功能。

SuomiI'm sure I existed just for this moment... Commander...一定就是为了此刻而存在的……指挥官……

(A tear falls from Suomi's eye, but she has a rare smile on her face.)（索米落下了眼泪，但脸上却是难得的笑容。）

SuomiI'll never leave you again, Commander!我不会再离开您了，指挥官！

CommanderYeah... me too.嗯……我也是。

(Today isn't a special occasion, but as I look at Suomi, I gently stroke her face and help wipe her tears away.)（今天并不是什么节日，但我看着索米，轻轻摸了摸她的脸，替她擦拭掉眼角的泪水。）

(...What ARE a Doll's tears made of, anyway?)（……人形的眼泪，是用什么做成的呢？）

Commander...……

Commander...It sounds nice.……真好听啊。

SuomiIf you like it, your Suomi will stay with you from now on and sing for you.如果您喜欢，今后，索米会一直在您身边，唱给您听。

CommanderHmm... if...嗯……如果……

CommanderIf the day comes when I can get you all by my side, then let's sing it together again.如果有一天，我还能把你们都聚齐在身边，再来一起唱歌吧。

SuomiI'm looking forward to that, Commander.我会很期待的，指挥官。

Commander...……

Commander...Yeah, me too.……嗯，我也是。

(And so we sit there, listening to the melodious tune coming from the player while we sip tea and gaze at the pure moonlight outside the Elmo, time seems to stop as we silently enjoy this perfect moment.)（我们就这样坐在房间内，一边听着唱片机传出的悠扬曲调，一边喝着茶，看着车外皎洁的月光，犹如时光静止一般，静静地享受着这一刻美好。）

Covenant 铭契

SuomiFor us Dolls, coming to this world is something we all truly look forward to.对人形来说，来到这个世界上，是一件很值得期待的事。

SuomiWe might not be humans, but there are still many wonderful things to experience, even in this messed-up world.虽然我们不是人类，但在这个千疮百孔的世界，依然有很多值得体验的美好。

SuomiAnd meeting you was the most wonderful thing I've experienced so far.而遇到您，就是我遇到的最大的“美好”。

Suomi...I hope you'll carry on travelling with me from now on.……今后，也请与我一同走下去吧。

Heartfelt Solo 独奏心音

CommanderSpeaking of which, why do you sing so well, Suomi?说起来，索米为什么唱歌唱得这么好呢？

CommanderCould it be that you were an idol or a band member like Vepley and the others?该不会你也像维普蕾她们一样，以前当过偶像人形或者合唱团的成员吧？

SuomiHm? D-Don't tease me, Commander. I joined Griffin right after I was rolled out at IOP.嗯？别、别开玩笑啦指挥官，我是从I.O.P.诞生后直接就进入格里芬的那一类喔。

CommanderHuh... So does that mean...欸……那也就是说？

CommanderYou're a natural? You're simply talented at singing?天生的？你单纯只是很有唱歌的天赋？

SuomiPerhaps. I do love music, and it's stuff like rock and roll and heavy metal, which most people have a hard time appreciating.也许是吧，毕竟我喜欢音乐，而且是一般人比较难欣赏的摇滚和重金属。

SuomiHehe... could it be that I actually have great taste in music?嘿嘿……说不定，我还挺有音乐品味的？

(Suomi seems a little smug and I suddenly get the urge to tease her.)（看着索米有点得意的表情，我产生了想逗弄一下她的心思。）

CommanderThat's nice, maybe you should become a singer?真不错啊，以歌手为目标也挺好的？

SuomiHeck no!才不要！

SuomiI only want to sing for the Commander.我就只要给指挥官唱歌就好了。

CommanderEh?咦？

SuomiWhile I might not be able to share the songs I like with you, I can still sing just for you, you know?虽然可能没办法跟指挥官分享我喜欢的歌，但是，我可以只为了指挥官唱歌哦？

Commander...I see...……这样啊。

SuomiYup! I'll learn the songs you like so I can sing them for you!嗯！我会为了指挥官去学您喜欢的歌！

SuomiSo, what do you want to hear? Just tell me! You don't need to hold back, okay?想听什么，都请告诉我吧！不用客气哦？

CommanderAlright, then... That CD just now...好，那么……之前那张唱片……

SuomiWas that Nevermind? Wow, you're truly a cultured individual, Commander!Nevermind吗？指挥官真有品味啊！

SuomiHmmm... I wonder if I can grasp the essence of it... I guess I've just got to sing it and see.唔唔……不知道我能否学到精髓……果然在听我唱之前。

SuomiMaybe I should listen to the original song. If there's a chance... I'd like to host a music listening party on the Elmo and recommend it to everyone...还是先听原唱吧，有机会的话……我还想在艾莫号举办音乐鉴赏会，向大家一起推荐……

CommanderHaha.哈哈。

SuomiYeah, never mind. That's a bit too far in the future.嗯……算了，说这些都太远了。

SuomiCommander, I learned a new song before I came here. Would you like to hear it?指挥官，我来之前学了一首新歌，要听吗？

CommanderSure.好啊。

(Suomi sits beside me and leans on my shoulder before quietly humming a familiar melody.)（索米坐到我的旁边，靠在我的肩膀上，轻轻地哼出了熟悉的旋律。）

(I pick up a cup of tea, close my eyes, and silently listen to her song.)（我端起一杯茶，闭上眼睛，静静地听着她为我唱的歌。）

(...How nice.)（……真美好啊。）

Section 1 第一节

(This is Suomi's second week on the Elmo.)（这是索米来到艾莫号的第2周。）

(Thanks to Mayling's help, the frame damage she took from the Crysmole attack has been completely repaired.)（被冠鼹袭击造成的素体损伤，在美玲的帮助下已经彻底修复。）

(Suomi has slowly recovered from the shock of reuniting with the Commander and has begun adapting to life and work aboard the Elmo.)（索米也渐渐走出了重逢带来的惊讶，开始适应车上的工作和生活。）

SuomiI wonder why the Commander called me over so late at night?指挥官这么晚叫我过去，是有什么重要的事吗？

(Suomi knits her brows as she stands in front of the ops room's sliding door, looking around nervously.)（站在指挥室的滑门前，索米皱着眉头，忐忑不安地左右看了看。）

SuomiCould it be about my recent assignments... Hm, but I should have completed them well. Still... Is it about TASK-2710...最近的任务……嗯，应该都好好完成了。 但……是TASK-2710的问题吗……

SuomiI don't think so... It can't be, right... Hm, still, I need to report on my work to the Commander.应该……不会吧…… 唔，不过，总是要跟指挥官汇报工作的。

(She smacks her cheeks, then reaches out to the sliding door.)（她拍了拍自己的脸颊，向滑门伸出了手。）

SuomiAlright.好。

Commander...Well, it's true that I should let everyone relax a little—……确实，是该让大家放松一下了——

SuomiCommander! I've finished the MCV inspection work. Is there anything else...!指挥官！基地车的检查工作已经完成，还有什么……！

GrozaSuomi?索米？

(Upon seeing Suomi enter, Groza shifts to the left without skipping a beat to block her vision, and I quickly close the report that's lying open on the table.)（看到索米进来，闪电不动声色地向左边挪动了一下，挡住她的视线，我也迅速合上摆在桌面上的报告。）

CommanderHm? Ah... Suomi, you're here.啊？啊……索米，你来了。

SuomiHuh? Ah, yes... I came... Er, Commander, I didn't know Miss Groza was here, I'm so sorry; w-was I interrupting you? I can come back later!诶？对……我来了……呃，闪电队长也在，对不起对不起，我、我是不是打扰您工作了？我等下再过来！

(Suomi's courage is instantly depleted and she seems to deflate a little. She turns and prepares to leave the ops room.)（勇气在一瞬间用尽，索米有些退缩。她转过身，试图离开指挥室。）

CommanderSuomi, wait! You're just in time; we were just talking about you.等一下，索米！你来得正是时候，我们正说到你。

SuomiAbout me? Commander, was it about my previous assignment? About TASK-2710...说到我？指挥官，难道……就是因为上一个任务吗？TASK-2710……

CommanderAhem... Yes, that's right, that's the one. How did you know?咳……对，就是那个任务，你怎么知道的？

SuomiAh... I knew it... And here I thought that if I arranged the supplies by order of weight, the lady requesting them would have an easier time transporting them... Leader said I should have been more concerned with the value of the cargo!啊……果然……我本来以为，如果我按照物资重量型号把它们安置好，委托人女士收到之后就能更加方便运输……队长告诉我了，更应该考虑的是物资的价值！

SuomiI'm sorry, Commander, did our client say anything? I... I'll go apologize to her...对不起，指挥官，委托人女士有说什么吗？我……我会去向她道歉的……

(Suomi tightens her grip on her clothing. I promptly stand up and pat her shoulder.)（索米紧张地搓着衣角，我直接站起身走过去，拍了拍她的肩膀。）

CommanderWhy are you apologizing? You did great on the last assignment! Our client was so happy that she paid us an extra 5% on top of the agreed amount! That was all because of you!为什么要道歉啊，上个任务完成得非常好！委托人非常满意，酬金比约定好的金额高了5%，这可都是你的功劳！

SuomiWe got 5% more?! Really?高了5%？！真的吗？

GrozaYup, and the client even left a message explaining why. Here, have a look.是，委托人在交付酬金时还特意留言进行了说明。你看看。

(Groza takes out a comm terminal, which shows the client's message on its screen.)（一旁的闪电拿出通讯终端，委托人的留言出现在屏幕上。）

SuomiBonjour, my dear partner. The assignment was marvelously done, so consider this a little token of my appreciation. Also, that fluffy young mademoiselle was most adorable. I hope to work with you again next time.“Bonjour，亲爱的合作伙伴，这次任务完成得非常完美，这是一点心意，请收下。另外，毛茸茸的小姐非常可爱，希望下次还能与你们合作。”

SuomiFluffy young mademoiselle...Was she talking about me?“毛茸茸的小姐”……是说我吗？

GrozaYes, she was. Suomi, it was because you were on the mission that our B.R.I.E.F. ranking also went up. Your considerations were more broadly applicable than I expected. I apologize for being too hasty in my conclusions.是的。索米，这次任务多亏有你在，我们在B.R.I.E.F.中的评级也上升了。 你的考虑也适用于一部分情况，之前是我太过武断，抱歉。

SuomiAh, it's alright. There's no need to apologize, Leader. I may have lived for some time in the contaminated zones, but I'm still not sure how to deal with the wide variety of clients we meet and how to complete all the missions we get. However, I'll keep trying my best!啊，没关系，队长不用道歉。虽然已经在污染区中生活了一段时间，但我还是不太清楚要怎么面对这些不同的委托人、怎么完成这些不同的任务。 不过，我会继续努力的！

CommanderWell, what do you know, you have the chance for that right now正好，现在有个机会。

SuomiWhat?什么？

(I glance at Groza and slide the report on the table over with a carefully straight face.)（我看了闪电一眼，左手不动声色地拂过桌面上的报告。）

(Groza nods to me.)（闪电轻轻点了点头。）

GrozaSuomi, we want you to take on the position of "acting leader" for the time being.索米，我希望你能暂时承担“代理队长”的职务。

SuomiActing... Leader? Me?代理……队长？我吗？

GrozaYes. I hope you can help the Commander complete the daily inspections for the MCV, help Mayling finish vetting our supplies, and be ready for any kind of situation that might suddenly arise.是的。我希望你能协助指挥官完成基地车的日常巡检、协助美玲完成物资清点，以及应对可能存在的各种突发情况。

GrozaIt won't be for a long time. I need to go out on dispatch to handle a contract that requires an extended stay at the job site, so I'll probably be back by tomorrow night.时间不会太长。我需要外出处理当前委托的遗留工作，大概后天晚上就会回来。

Suomi...……

CommanderCan you do it, Suomi?索米，可以吗？

Suomi...I can't, I can't do this, Leader, Commander...……我不行的。我不行的，队长，指挥官……

SuomiI, I messed up a lot of things in my other squads and everyone hated me... I don't know how to get along with the others and I don't know how to accomplish my mission...我、我之前在其他小队里搞砸了好多事，大家都不喜欢我……我不知道该怎么和大家相处，也不知道怎么才能更好地完成任务……

SuomiI can't be the acting leader... I'm sorry...代理队长，我做不了的……对不起……

CommanderYou're Suomi, one of the most outstanding elite Dolls in Griffin. I'm sure I can relax a little for the next two days if I know someone like you is serving as squad leader in my place.你可是格里芬最优秀的精英人形，索米。有索米这样的人形来给我当代理队长，那我这两天可就能放松一点了。

GrozaThe number of reports that require your approval has reached the triple digits, Commander.需要你审批的报告已经积压到三位数了，指挥官。

Commander...I'll do my best.……我会努力。

GrozaSuomi.索米。

Suomi...Ah, yes, Leader?……啊，是，队长……？

GrozaThis might be a little sudden, but you are the only one on the Elmo who can take on the responsibility of being "acting leader".虽然有些突然，但基地车上现在能够承担“代理队长”这一职务的只有你。

GrozaMayling has a lot of things to handle as an adjutant, and Nemesis... is not suitable for that work at the moment.美玲有大量作为后勤官的工作，纳美西丝……暂时也不太合适。

GrozaAs "acting leader", you will ensure the MCV runs normally and assist the Commander in completing required tasks. Can I entrust this duty to you, Suomi?作为“代理队长”，维护基地车正常运作，以及监督指挥官完成必要的工作，这个任务可以交给你吗，索米？

SuomiI...……我……

CommanderPlease, Suomi.拜托你了，索米。

(With me and Groza's gazes on her, Suomi's face stiffens.)（在我和闪电的双重注视下，索米不由自主地绷紧了表情。）

SuomiI, I'll give it a try.那，我试试看。

CommanderThank you very much.那就太感谢了。

SuomiPlease let me know if I get anything wrong, Commander!如果我有任何做的不对的地方，请一定要立刻告诉我，指挥官！

CommanderAlright. Groza, it's about time, isn't it?好的。 那么，闪电，差不多也到时间了？

GrozaYes. I'll leave the Elmo in 25 minutes. Come with me, Suomi. We need to finish transferring permissions and handing over tasks during this time.是。0025后我会离开基地车，索米，跟我来，权限变更和事务交接需要在这段时间内完成。

SuomiWill do!好的！

CommanderSuomi.索米。

SuomiYes?是？

CommanderYou're moving very stiffly. Are you alright?你同手同脚了，没问题吧？

SuomiI...我……

SuomiIf I'm the only one who can do this, then I'll make sure I do it well. I'll do my best, Commmander, so leave it to me!如果这个任务只能我来做，我就一定会做好。 我会努力的，交给我，指挥官！

(Suomi bows and then leaves the ops room with Groza. I sigh in relief, then take a seat and open the report in my hand.)（索米鞠了个躬，随闪电离开了指挥室。我松了一口气，坐回椅子，随手翻了翻手边的报告。）

CommanderThis should be okay... right? We'll just follow the plan, then.这样就好了……吧？那就按照计划进行。

Section 2 第二节

(Inside the ops room, Suomi scrolls down through the long, long checklist on her tablet. She seems a little out of it.)（指挥室内，索米边走边翻看着平板上长长的清单列表，有些出神。）

SuomiThe supplies from the purchasing trips two days prior were delivered 15 minutes ago... Hmm, the warehouse is full, so we'll have to store them in the central hub for the time being. Looks like I should ask for permission from the Commander to clear out expired items or expand our storage space.两天前采购的物资已于0015之前接收完毕，唔……仓库已经满了，只能先放置在中枢区。 看来应该跟指挥官申请清理一部分过期物品或者扩容仓库了。

SuomiAnd this item is... I'll be assisting the Commander in sifting through the new B.R.I.E.F. missions that will be released at 3:00PM.这一项是……下午3点，监督指挥官进行B.R.I.E.F.发布的任务筛查，接取新的任务。

SuomiThere are 5 minutes left until then, and Miss Groza said that I need to summarize the status of all ongoing tasks before anything that requires me to assist the Commander, so I might as well go in now.离3点还剩5分钟，昨天闪电队长说监督指挥官工作前需要汇报一下当前工作进度，不如就现在进去吧。

SuomiHowever, there's one more task that I don't know how to handle... I hope the Commander doesn't notice it. Right, I can take care of it once I finish my report. It should be okay, right?不过，后面有一项不知道该怎么下手的任务……希望指挥官不要留意到。没错，等汇报完毕我再抓紧把它搞定，应该没问题的吧？

SuomiCommander, I'm coming in. ...Commander?指挥官，我进来了。 ……指挥官？

Suomi...Hm, the monitor's still on. Did the Commander fall asleep while reading something?……唔，屏幕还亮着，是在查阅资料时睡着了吗？

SuomiMaybe I should let the Commander rest a little? They seem really tired.要不要干脆让指挥官休息一下呢？看上去很疲惫的样子。

CommanderUrgh... Suomi? What are you doing here...唔……索米？你怎么来了……

SuomiCommander, you're awake. Did you not get enough rest last night? This won't do.指挥官，您醒了。您昨晚又没有好好休息吗？这样可是不行的。

CommanderThe missions B.R.I.E.F. is giving out are way too boring... What time is it?是B.R.I.E.F.发布的任务太无聊了……现在几点了？

SuomiThe time now is 2:58 PM. I am here to report on the progress of all current tasks and to help you in selecting new missions. All my current tasks are going well, and... if you're having trouble coping with your work arrangements, you can let me handle some of them.现在时间是14时58分，我来向您汇报任务进度以及监督您挑选新的任务。 我目前的工作进行得比较顺利，那个……如果工作安排不过来，可以分给我一些。

CommanderThat would be a great help, Suomi!那可真是帮大忙了，索米！

CommanderBut I think I should listen to the rest of your report. It'll give me some time to let my brain get up to speed again.不过还是先听下你的汇报吧，正好给我点时间，让我的脑子重新转起来。

SuomiAh, a-alright, Commandork, ah, no, I mean, Commander!啊、啊，好的……指挥干，啊不对，指、指挥官！

SuomiThis is an assignment checklist I compiled based on Miss Groza's notes. Please take a look.这是根据闪电队长的叮嘱列的任务清单，请您过目。

CommanderIt's just a routine update. There's no need to worry.只是简单的例行汇报而已，不用紧张。

SuomiO-okay... (deep breath)好、好的。呼……

SuomiDaily inspections for the Elmo are 70% complete. The driver's cab, engine room, and armory are all fine, and we have not deviated from our course. After completing our high-priority tasks, I will inspect the warehouse and dorm area.基地车的日常巡检已完成70%，驾驶室、引擎室、装配室一切正常，行进路线无偏移。待处理完优先事项后，我会进行仓库和休息区的巡检。

SuomiThe shipment we ordered two days ago has arrived, but due to the warehouse being full, I've placed the supplies in the central hub for the time being.两天前采购的一批物资已经接收完毕，由于仓库已经堆满，所以我暂时把它们放置到了中枢区。

CommanderGood, I see you've brought up alerts and given suggestions based on the situation on the ground.不错，我看到你还根据实际情况提出了一些警示和建议。

SuomiA-ah, yes! The warehouse is full of junk and various supplies. For one, they pose a potential fire hazard, and for another, they need to be sorted, or our storage space needs to be expanded.是、是的！仓库已经堆满了各种物资和杂物，一是有消防方面的安全隐患，二是需要进行整理或者扩充仓储空间。

SuomiMiss Mayling is currently performing maintenance on the jeeps, so I will assist her in performing an inventory of our supplies in 35 minutes. Miss Nemesis is currently out on an environmental survey mission and is estimated to return to the Elmo in an hour's time.目前美玲小姐正在进行吉普车的检修工作，0035之后我会协助她一起进行物资清点。 纳美西丝小姐正在外出执行环境监测任务，预计在一小时后回到基地车。

SuomiThat should be all for the morning's tasks. Report complete!上午的工作进度大概就是这些，汇、汇报完毕！

CommanderThank you for your hard work, I'll keep that in mind. Things are getting done more quickly than I expected...辛苦了，我会考虑的。 任务的完成速度比我预想的要快……

CommanderHm? What are these missions that you starred? Helping Mayling...嗯？这一项被你标了星号的任务是什么？帮美玲……

SuomiHng! C-Commander, please wait!唔！指挥官，等、等一下！

CommanderHm?嗯？

(Suomi quickly reaches out to cover the tablet's contents, but then she realizes that it would probably be rude, so she returns her hands behind her back.)（索米迅速伸出手遮住平板上的内容，意识到这样的行为有些失礼，又赶忙收回手背在身后。）

SuomiU-uh, maybe you shouldn't look any further! This assignment is a little difficult for me... so I haven't fully prepared for it yet.就、就看到这里吧！是一项对我来说有一点难的任务……我还没有准备好。

Commander...Fair enough, I won't read anymore.……好，那我就不继续看了。

CommanderSuomi, all the tasks you've completed are things you can accomplish by yourself and you've completed them very well. That task involved talking with or assisting someone else, am I correct?索米，你现在完成的任务都是独自一人就可以进行的，而且你也完成得很好。那个任务是需要和其他人交流或者协作才能完成的，是吗？

(Suomi takes the tablet and immediately lowers her head.)（索米接过平板，立刻把头垂了下去。）

SuomiYes... I, I'm sorry... Commander, please give me a little more time! I'll do my best to take care of it.是……对、对不起……指挥官，请再给我一点时间，我会努力处理好这件事的！

CommanderSuomi, everyone has strengths and weaknesses. You don't need to apologize for them. Often, once you gather up the courage to take the first step, you'll find that things aren't as challenging as you thought they were.索米，每个人都有自己擅长和不擅长的事，不用道歉。 有很多时候，当你勇敢地跨出第一步后，会发现事情并没有想象中的那么困难。

SuomiTake... the first step?跨出……第一步？

CommanderThat's right, the first step! For instance... How about saying hi? You can give it a try first. If you encounter a problem you can't solve, you can come to me afterward.没错，第一步！比如……打个招呼什么的？ 你可以先尝试一下，如果遇到什么无法解决的困难，再来找我。

SuomiYes... I'll do my best! Please give me a bit more time... Er, no, I'll go take care of it right now!是……我会努力的！请再给我一点时间……呃，不不，我马上就去解决！

CommanderAh... You don't need to rush. Take it easy, Suomi.啊……不用那么急的，慢慢来，索米。

CommanderSpeaking of which, once Nemesis comes back, could you... er, could you get her mission report from her, then organize it and send it to me? Groza used to handle this... I might not be able to grasp the important details if I went over to look at it directly.说到这个，等纳美西丝回来后，能麻烦你……呃，稍微整理一下，把她的任务汇报转述给我吗？ 这项任务之前都是闪电负责……如果我直接去看，可能不太能抓到关键信息。

SuomiEhhh?! Commander...诶？！指挥官……

CommanderThis is one of the challenges I've given you, isn't it?这也算是给你的一个挑战吧，对吧？

SuomiIf it means helping to share some of your burden, I will do my best and try. I too hope that... I can better understand everyone.如果能为指挥官分担一些的话，我会努力试试看。 我也希望……能多了解大家一点。

CommanderPerfect. I've also thought of your next assignment; I need someone who can work with a group to help with building emotional communication... Let me see... Ah, this is good, that's it, then! Alright, now we've both completed our respective tasks.正好，下一个任务我也想好了，要找一个能够团队协作，有助于情感交流的任务… 我看看……这个不错，就这个了！很好，现在我们都完成了各自的任务。

CommanderSuomi, I'll be counting on you. See you here again tomorrow; I'll be waiting for your good news.索米，接下来就看你的了，明天依旧在这里，我会等你的好消息。

SuomiO...okay! Just leave it to me.是……是！交给我吧！

(After leaving the ops room, Suomi plods over to the central hub and scratches her head in mild vexation.)（离开指挥室，索米踱步到中枢区，有些苦恼地挠了挠头。）

SuomiI knew I couldn't keep it from the Commander... Ugh, now I'll have to "transcribe Miss Nemesis' report" as well as "help ease Mayling's worries"... can I really do it?果然还是瞒不过指挥官，唔……这下不仅要完成“帮美玲小姐解决苦恼”的任务，还多了一个“转述纳美西丝小姐报告”的任务，我真的能完成吗？

SuomiNonono, I can't just give up before I even start! It's just like the Commander said, I need to be brave and take the first step!不不不，还没有开始做，不能现在就泄气！就像指挥官说的，要勇敢迈出第一步才行！

SuomiThere isn't any news on the terminal and Miss Nemesis will only be back in about 15 minutes. In that case... I'll start by easing Miss Mayling's worries. She helped repair my frame in the past, so I hope I can help her too.终端里没有新的消息，纳美西丝小姐也还要五十分钟左右才会回来。那么……就先从解决美玲小姐的苦恼开始吧，她之前帮助我修好了素体，希望我也能够帮到她就好了。

Suomi...Oh, that's right, Miss Groza left me a message before I left about certain things I needed to remember. Let's see, where is it... Ah, there it is! "Mayling, machinist. Likes: rice wine and Tetris." Is that all?……对了，闪电队长临走前给我留了言，里面写了一些需要注意的要点，我找找……找到了！ “美玲，机械师。爱好：米酒，俄罗斯方块。”就这两句吗？

(No matter how she clicks on the message, those two sentences are all she gets. Suomi sighs in dejection.)（不论怎么点击，还是只有这两句话，索米无奈地叹了口气。）

Suomi...In any case, if I want to figure out what's bothering Miss Mayling, I need to start by talking to her in a natural way. I'll be doing an inventory check of our supplies with her later on, so I'll use that to close the distance between us.……总之，要想知道美玲小姐的苦恼是什么，第一步是要能自然地和她打招呼。等下还要和她一起清点物资，就利用这件事拉近距离吧。

SuomiSearching... Common terms used by humans for initiating conversation... Search complete, 21 entries found.检索……人类打招呼常用语……检索完毕，共显示21条结果。

(Suomi holds up a hand and waves to an imaginary Mayling while forcing her mouth into a stiff curve.)（索米举起一只手，向着假想中美玲的位置招手，同时嘴角努力弯起一个僵硬的弧度。）

SuomiHi, Miss Mayling, are you full? —I heard that was a typical greeting from her home region, but it feels weird... let's go with another one.嗨，美玲小姐，您今天吃饱了吗？ ——听说是她家乡常用的问候语，总感觉哪里有点奇怪……换一条吧。

SuomiHi, Miss Mayling, great weather we're having! ...Nonono, the weather forecast in the contaminated zones is sandy with a chance for sandstorms, in what world could that be considered nice weather? That won't do at all...嗨，美玲小姐，今天天气不错！ ……不不，污染区的天气一直都是黄沙，怎么都算不上好天气，不合适不合适……

??T430... Where is part T430? I could have sworn it was in this crate last time... Hmm... Why is it gone?T430……T430号零件在哪里？我记得上次是放在这个箱子里的呀，嗯……怎么会没有呢？

SuomiM-Miss Mayling? But it's still 27 minutes until the inventory check, so what is she doing here... Oh no, I've missed the best time to say hello to her... Oh, what should I do, what should I do? M-maybe I should start by hiding?美、美玲小姐？离清点物资的时间还有27分钟，她怎么会来这里…… 糟糕……现在已经错过了打招呼的最佳时机，唔……我该怎么办？总、总之，先躲起来？

(Mayling completely fails to notice the presence of another person in the central hub. She moves with practiced familiarity as she opens one crate after another to check inside them.)（美玲完全没留意到中枢区还有另一个人的存在，她动作娴熟地打开物资箱一一查看。）

MaylingIt's not here either... What are these? Ah, they're supplies we need to check later on! And, and this crate has... it's got a full eight bottles of rice wine! Ehhhh—? I can't believe it... did the Commander secretly buy all of these?也不在这里……这些是？啊，是等一下需要清点的物资！ 这、这一箱是……居然有整整8瓶米酒！诶——！指挥官居然……居然偷偷采购了这么多？

MaylingMm, I need to help the Commander store them away. Yes, that's right, it's not often that we get so much rice wine in one place.嗯，我要帮指挥官好好保存才行，没错，难得有这么多米酒。

MaylingHup~! Hmm, it doesn't seem as heavy as expected.嘿——咻——！ 唔……好像也没那么沉吧。

(Mayling exerts herself, scoops up the crate of rice wine, and takes a few shaky steps forward.)（美玲卯足了劲，一把抱起米酒箱，摇摇晃晃地向前走了几步。）

Mayling—Uwah!——呜啊！

SuomiLook out!小心！

(Mayling's foot slips and Suomi decides not to care about hiding anymore as she immediately rushes out to help. She executes a highly difficult maneuver and saves Mayling along with the bottles of rice wine that would otherwise have fallen.)（美玲脚下一滑，索米顾不了太多，立刻冲了出去，以一种高难度姿势接住了美玲，并挽救了即将坠落的米酒。）

Suomi...Miss Mayling, are you alright?……美玲小姐，您没事吧？

MaylingUhhh... S-Suomi? Is that you? Thank goodness, I thought I was done for... Thank you for saving me! Is, is my rice wine okay? Please don't tell me it got smashed to bits...呜……索、索米？太好了，我还以为这次要完蛋了呢……谢谢你救了我！ 我的、我的米酒没事吗？不要告诉我它们全都摔碎了尸骨无存，呜……

SuomiPlease don't worry, your rice wine is perfectly fine. However, we should get up; the floor is very cold...请放心，您的米酒全都完好无损。只不过我们该起来了，地面上的温度很低……

MaylingAh! I'm sorry I'm sorry...啊！对不起对不起……

(After they both get to their feet, they fall silently and look awkwardly at each other.)（各自从地上爬起来后，两人陷入了沉默，尴尬地互相看着对方。）

SuomiUm, I should say something, right... Ah, Miss Mayling, are you... full?唔，得说点什么才行…… 那个、美玲小姐，您今天……吃饱了吗？

MaylingHuh? I, I am, yes... Wait, Suomi, are you trying to say hello to me? Hmm, usually we don't ask if we're full or not, but whether or not we've eaten.啊？我、我吃得很饱啦…… 索米，你是想跟我打招呼吗？唔，一般都不会问有没有吃饱，而是问吃没吃才对的呢。

SuomiI see...原来是这样……

(Suomi immediately deletes that database of commonly used conversation starters from her neural cloud without hesitation.)（没有丝毫犹豫，索米直接删除了心智里打招呼常用语的词库。)

SuomiThis isn't good, I need to say something... I need to complete the task of helping Miss Mayling with her worries.这样不行，必须说点什么……我还要完成解决美玲小姐苦恼的任务。

SuomiWhere will you be moving that rice wine, Miss Mayling? Maybe I could help.美玲小姐是要把米酒搬去哪里？我来帮您吧。

MaylingH-how could I make you do that, it's okay, it's okay... I'll do it myself. See, I can move it too!这怎么好意思呢，不用了不用了……我自己来就好。 你看，我也是搬得动的啦！

(Mayling rolls up her sleeve and flexes her arm in a "We can do it!" way. Unfortunately, she is no Rosie the Riveter.)（美玲撸起袖子，弯曲手臂想跟索米秀一下自己的肌肉，可她的肱二头肌并没有如她期望的那般鼓起来。）

MaylingEr... um...呃……唔……

Suomi...Allow me to help.……还是我来吧。

(Suomi and Mayling bend down to lift up the crate of rice wine. Mayling's face is red from exertion, and when her gaze meets Suomi's, they both burst into laughter.)（索米和美玲一起蹲下身子，重新收好了装米酒的箱子。美玲的脸涨得通红，两人对视一眼，同时笑了出来。）

Mayling...I'm sorry, I guess you saw me embarrassing myself. Ngh, and you even caught me "stealing" the rice wine after I promised the Commander I wouldn't hide it away anymore...……对不起，逞能被你发现啦。 呜，还让你看到了我“偷”米酒的样子，明明我上次答应过指挥官，不再私藏米酒了……

SuomiIt's alright, I won't tell the Commander!没关系，我不会告诉指挥官的。

MaylingReally? That's great! I'm so relieved, Miss Suomi! Ah— oh no—真的吗？太棒了！令人安心的索米队长！ 哎——哎哟——

(Mayling wobbles because she stood up too suddenly.)（美玲因为猛然站起身，身体摇晃了一下。）

SuomiMiss Mayling! Are you alright?美玲小姐！还好吗？

MaylingI'm okay, I'm okay... I just got a little dizzy because I stood up too soon. Maybe it's because I've been sleeping too late recently... Ngh, can you give me some support? My leg's feeling a little numb.没事没事，就是突然站起来头有点晕，可能最近睡太晚了……唔，可以再扶我一会吗……我腿也有点麻了。

SuomiOf course I can, but maybe you should sit down and rest a little.当然可以，要不还是坐下休息一会吧。

(Mayling hangs onto Suomi's arm and the two of them sit down with their backs to the wall.)（美玲挽着索米的胳膊，两人靠着墙壁坐下。）

MaylingSuomi, your jacket is thick and soft, like a pillow... (Yawn) It kind of makes me want to sleep...索米的衣服很厚实很柔软呢，像枕头一样……哈啊——让人有点想睡觉了……

SuomiYou've worked hard for the MCV overhaul. If you're tired, just go ahead and fall asleep on me.这次基地车大检修辛苦您了，累了的话，可以靠着我休息一会。

MaylingAw, it was nothing; it's just that the Elmo was badly damaged during our last ELID cull, so it needed a proper inspection and maintenance. (Sigh) If the engine dies again, I won't be able to hold on to my reputation as "the Elmo's No. 1 machinist"...没什么啦，上次围剿生骸的时候，基地车受损严重，必须要好好检修一遍。 唔……要是再突然熄火我这个“艾莫号首席机械师”可就要名誉不保了……

MaylingMmm... And also... At night I keep hearing...嗯……还有……最近晚上总是听到……

SuomiWhat did you hear?听到什么？

(Her only answer is the sound of Mayling's quiet breathing, and as Suomi turns to look, she sees that Mayling's eyes are closed and her head is resting on her shoulder.)（耳边传来美玲浅浅的呼吸声，索米转过头看向美玲，美玲已经闭上了眼睛，歪着的头靠在索米的肩膀上。）

SuomiMiss Mayling...? Looks like she really was all tired out.美玲小姐……？看来她是真的累了。

SuomiHmm, I didn't ask her what was bothering her, though?唔，好像还是没有问出她的苦恼是什么？

Section 3 第三节

(20 minutes later.)（20分钟后。）

Nemesis...……

SuomiAh... W-welcome back, Miss Nemesis. Have you finished your radiation decontamination?啊……纳、纳美西丝小姐，欢迎回来。坍塌辐射已经清除完毕了吗？

(Nemesis nods and looks at them with doubt in her eyes.)（纳美西丝点点头，面带疑惑地盯着她们。）

SuomiAh... I was supposed to help Miss Mayling move some things into her room, but it turns out she was totally exhausted and fell asleep on the spot.这个……我是要帮美玲小姐把东西搬去她的休息室，没想到她累坏了，就这样睡着了。

SuomiMiss Nemesis, you were originally supposed to report on the status of your assignments to the Commander in 10 minutes' time, but it's been changed so that you'll be reporting to me instead and I will relay the message to the Commander. Will that be alright?纳美西丝小姐，原定在10分钟后由您向指挥官进行汇报的任务有所变更，变更为向我汇报，然后由我整理转述给指挥官，可以吗？

(Nemesis opens her comm terminal and verifies the change in conditions.)（纳美西丝打开通讯终端，确认了任务变更情况。）

Nemesis...Flowing water pours down from the cliffs, between the valleys...……流水倾泻，于悬崖上，于山麓间……

SuomiPardon, but what does... flowing water? If it's not convenient right now, I could send Miss Mayling back to her dorm room and then...不好意思，什么……流水？ 如果现在不方便，可以等我把美玲小姐送回休息室然后我们再……

(Nemesis shakes her head.)（纳美西丝摇了摇头。）

SuomiOh... So that's not what you meant?唔……您不是这个意思吗？

SuomiLooks like we'll need to move cracking Nemesis' vocalizer systems up on the schedule. Even Miss Groza's notes had (To Be Confirmed) behind Nemesis...看来破解纳美西丝小姐的语言系统需要提上日程了。即使是在闪电队长的留言里，“纳美西丝”后面那一栏填的也是“待确认”三个字……

Nemesis...Vines coil and climb, an unknown response, awaiting...……藤蔓缠绕而上，未知的回应，等待……

Suomi...Hm? What was that, vines? Does that... does that mean... you want to.. check your circuits... Hm... It's even harder to understand than what Miss Dushevnaya says!……嗯？什么，藤蔓？要……是要……检修……电路吗……唔……比杜莎妮小姐说话还要难懂呀！

Nemesis...Flames, silent confiding... passage to the plains, splintered trail...……火焰，无声的聆听……通往荒野，断裂的轨迹……

(Nemesis points to the box of rice wine, then at herself, then at Mayling's room, making a walking motion with her index and middle finger.)（纳美西丝伸手指了指米酒箱，指向自己，然后指了指美玲房间的方向，用食指和中指做出走路的动作。）

SuomiSo you're saying... I let you carry the crate of rice wine and we'll both deliver Miss Mayling to her room?您的意思是……米酒交给您，我们一起送到美玲小姐的休息室？

(Nemesis nods and makes a thumbs-up with a perfectly straight face. Then, she takes the rice wine from Suomi and scoops it into her arms.)（纳美西丝点了点头，面无表情地伸出右手比了个大拇指的手势，直接从索米手中接过米酒，抱在自己怀里。）

SuomiAh, thank you, Miss Nemesis, that frees up a hand for me.啊，谢谢您，纳美西丝小姐，这样我就腾出手来了。

(Suomi shifts Mayling onto her back.)（索米活动了一下手臂，把熟睡的美玲背了起来。）

SuomiWe're here, this is Miss Mayling's room. I'll put her on her bed and you can put the wine over... there, it won't get in the way there.到了，这里就是美玲小姐的休息室。 我把美玲小姐放在床上，纳美西丝小姐请把米酒箱放置在……那边好了，不会影响走路。

SuomiWhew... That was 10 minutes exactly. Let's begin, using... what was that gesture just now?呼……刚好十分钟。 现在可以开始了，用……刚才打手势的方法怎么样？

(Nemesis raises an eyebrow almost imperceptibly, then she stretches to flip her hair out before using her arms and legs to gesticulate.)（纳美西丝不易察觉地挑了一下眉，随后伸手扬了一下长发，开始手脚并用地比划着。）

SuomiI'm sure the Commander would be very surprised to see you now, Miss Nemesis...如果指挥官看到这样子的纳美西丝小姐，一定会很惊讶……

SuomiHm... So the objective was in a canyon? Ah... no? Oh, so a plain, then?唔……目标地点位于一个峡谷？啊……不对？哦哦，这个是平原？

SuomiWas there a Collapse storm? ...Alright, there wasn't.有无坍塌风暴？……好，没有。

SuomiWas there any cover that could be used in am ambush? Big... blocks? Big rocks? Abandoned buildings?四周是否有可利用的地形进行埋伏？大……方块？大石头？废弃建筑？

(14 minutes later.)（14分钟后。）

SuomiAh... This is great! Now we've finished the terrain survey for the exchange point for TASK-2044! Thank you very much, Miss Nemesis!呼……太好了！这下TASK-2044的交易地点环境监测任务也完成了。 辛苦您了，纳美西丝小姐！

Nemesis...Scattered clumps of cloud, stagnating... The meridians lengthen...……散碎的云块，停滞……脉络延伸……

MaylingUgh... What's going on...唔……怎么了……

MaylingEhhhh—? W-w-w-what am I doing in my dorm room?诶——？！我我我怎么会在休息室？

SuomiI'm sorry, Miss Mayling. Was I too loud?对不起，美玲小姐，是我声音太大了吗？

Nemesis...Gray feathers, fluttering... In the dense forest, birds nest...……灰色的羽毛，悬停……密林中，飞鸟栖息……

MaylingHm? Nemesis, you're also... Ack, why did she walk off?咦？纳美西丝也在……唔呃，她怎么又走了？

MaylingSuomi, w-what on earth happened?索米，到、到底发生了什么？

SuomiNothing much. I don't know how I'd have gotten you back to your room if Miss Nemesis hadn't stepped in to lend a hand.没什么。 多亏了纳美西丝小姐，不然我还不知道该怎么把您送回房间呢。

MaylingThank you, Suomi— Ah, was I sleeping just now? How embarrassing... I, I wasn't drooling or anything, right? Right?索米，谢谢你——啊，我、我刚才突然睡着了吗？好丢人……我、我我我应该没有流口水吧？没有……吧？

SuomiRelax, you didn't. Miss Mayling, I've been looking at your recent sleep times and you don't seem to be getting enough sleep.. Is there anything that... bothers you?放心吧，没有的。 美玲小姐，我查看了您最近的作息时间，您的睡眠质量似乎不是很好…… 您是有什么……苦恼吗？

MaylingMiss Suomi... (sniffle) There is! You, you've got to help me!索米队长……呜…… 真的有一件事！你、你一定要帮帮我啊！

(After finishing the last of the inspections, Suomi meets Mayling in the dorm corridor, as Mayling requested.)（完成了最后的巡检工作。应美玲的委托，索米来到休息室的走廊和美玲汇合。）

SuomiMiss Mayling, why are we lying down prone here?美玲小姐，我们为什么要趴在这里？

MaylingIt's because of that voice... it's just too scary... it's as though it was coming from Hell itself! I haven't dared to sleep all night the past few nights... Just thinking about it scares me...因为那个声音……那个声音太恐怖了，就像是……就像是从地狱里传来的！有好几个晚上我都不敢睡觉……一想到就好害怕啊……

SuomiYou don't have to be scared when I'm around. Miss Mayling, could you tell me about that voice again?有我在，不用怕的。美玲小姐，您能再描述一下那个声音是怎样的吗？

MaylingUm... Sometimes it roars, and sometimes it sounds like it's crying, on and off... And sometimes it sounds happy, like it's celebrating... The strange thing is that it always shows up at a certain time, on the dot—唔……有时候像在咆哮，有时候又像是在哭泣，断断续续的……有时候又好像很开心，像是在狂欢……更怪的是，一到某个时间就会准时出现——

MaylingUwah! W-what was that?!呜啊！什、什么声音！

(A dull metallic thump echoes through the dorm corridor. It is especially clear in the silent night.)（一声沉闷的金属撞击声回荡在休息室的走廊，在安静的夜晚显得尤为清晰。）

(Mayling tenses up like a frightened cat.)（美玲像是炸了毛的猫，浑身紧绷着摆出防御的姿态。）

(Thanks to that sound, the two of them get up, and Suomi glances toward the sound's origin.)（拜这个声音所赐，两人终于站了起来，索米看了一眼声音传来的方向。）

SuomiDon't be afraid, Mayling, it's just a panel that got old and fell off.不用怕，美玲小姐，只是一块板材老化掉了下来而已。

MaylingR-really? Th-that scared the heck out of me.是……这样的吗？吓、吓死我了！

SuomiBack to our previous topic, in which direction did that sound come from? Do you still remember?回到我们之前的问题，那个声音是从哪个方向传来的，您还记得吗？

MaylingUm, let me think... Most of the time it came from the left, but sometimes it came from the right, and at times it came from right above my head... S-s-s-s-s-s-suomi! Do you think the MCV is haunted? (whimper)唔，我想想……大多数时候是从左边的哪里传来的，有时又是从右边的哪里传来的，还有几次像是从我头顶上传来的……索索索索米！基地车不会是闹鬼吧？呜……

SuomiAccording to modern science, ghosts do not exist.根据现代科学的研究显示，这个世界是不存在鬼魂的。

SuomiHow about this, let's head toward the direction where it was most commonly heard, how about that?这样，我们先往出现次数最多的方向走，好吗？

MaylingO-okay!好、好的！

(Mayling holds on tightly to Suomi's sleeve and the two of them stand in place.)（美玲攥紧索米的袖子，两人站在原地。）

SuomiYou'll need to show me the way.需要您来带路。

MaylingW-what? Me? I, I'm a little scared...我、我来带路……？我有点不敢走……

SuomiUm... How about this, Miss Mayling. You hold my hand, and pull in the direction you want me to go when you need to turn. Is that alright?唔……那美玲小姐，您拉着我的手，需要转弯就向对的方向晃一晃，好不好？

Mayling(Whimpers) I... I don't dare, Suomi...呜……我……我不敢啊索米……

(Suomi extends her left hand and holds onto Mayling.)（索米主动伸出左手，拉住美玲。)

SuomiThen we'll do this. I promise I won't let go. Is that alright?就这样，我一定不放开，好吗？

MaylingIf you say so...好吧……

(Mayling reluctantly moves a little further away from Suomi, and the two of them move forward in a very twisted way.)（美玲不情不愿地稍微离开了索米一点，两人以一种扭曲的姿势一起往前走。）

SuomiBeyond this is the garage. I can only hear the faint sound of the wind. Is that it?这里再往前就是车库了，只能听到一些微弱的风声，是这个声音吗？

MaylingUm... this isn't it. It was more savage...唔……不是这个声音呢。是更狂躁的……

SuomiThen we'll return to our starting point and head right this time.那我们回到出发的地点，这次向右边走。

MaylingO... okay!好……好！

MaylingAh! Suomi! SUOMI! Did you hear that weird noise just now?!啊！索、索米！你有没有听到奇怪的声音！

SuomiHang on, let me listen. Hmm, yes... It's from Miss Nemesis' room, I think? Around 35-40 decibels, a low-pitched, clustered sound, continuous and monotonous. Is that the sound?稍等，让我仔细听一下。 没错，是从……纳美西丝小姐的房间那里传来的？在35-40分贝之间，密集低沉的声音，较为持续和单一，是“那个声音”吗？

MaylingHuh? I'm not too sure... It doesn't seem like it, but it kind of could be. In any case... Want to get closer and listen? Although I'm still a little scared...诶？唔，我不太确定……好像不是，但是又有点像呢。 总之那个……要不要凑近些听听？不过我不是很敢……

SuomiDon't be scared, Miss Mayling. I'll go first.美玲小姐不用害怕，我先来。

(Suomi looks up at the door and presses her ear to it. Mayling copies Suomi and carefully presses her ear to the door.)（索米抬头看了看房门，把耳朵紧紧贴在上面。美玲学着索米的样子，小心翼翼地把耳朵贴在门上。）

SuomiHow is it now, Miss Mayling?怎么样？美玲小姐。

MaylingDoesn't seem quite like it, hm... That sound had more passion to it. It's not like this; it's the same pitch all the way, and it kind of makes me want to fall asleep.好像不太一样，唔……那个声音更加有情绪一些，不像这个，好像一直是同一个语调，听起来让人有点想睡觉。

MaylingFor some reason it seems like Nemesis is talking... Eh? Why did it stop? —Gwaargh!总觉得有点像是纳美西丝在说话呢……诶？怎么突然停了？ ——哎呀！

(The door to the dorm suddenly slides open, and Mayling hits the ground with a "thud". Mayling has quicker reflexes and manages to catch herself on the doorframe, but she is still quite a miserable sight.)（休息室的门突然滑开，“咚”的一声，美玲直接扑倒在地上，索米反应比较快，双手撑在了门框上，不过也显得十分狼狈。）

Nemesis...…………

MaylingOw ow ow ow.. Oh hi, Nemesis, nice, er... night?啊痛痛痛…… 嗨纳美西丝，那个……晚、晚上好？

SuomiEr, sorry to disturb you, Miss Nemesis, but, ah... Have you heard any weird noises recently?呃，打扰了，纳美西丝小姐，那个……您有没有听到一些奇怪的声音？

Nemesis...Keen, echoing in expansive regions... tiny, secluded...……尖锐，于空旷处回荡……微小，隔绝……

SuomiUm... What was that...?唔……什么……？

Nemesis...Fragmented, gaps of the fissure... warm springs flow forth...……残破，裂缝的间隙……暖泉漫出……

MaylingAck, my knee... It's alright, it's a minor thing, no big deal.啊，我的膝盖……没事的，这点小伤不算什么的啦。

SuomiYou can't overlook it, even if it's just a scratch! Looks like we'll have to put up first aid boxes throughout the Elmo.就算只是擦伤也不能忽视！看来有必要在基地车上各处放几个医药箱了。

MaylingAw, no need to go to so much trouble. I'll just be more careful next time.不用这么麻烦的啦，我下次注意点就好了。

MaylingAh! Wait a minute... S-Suomi, th-that's the sound! Suomi, Nemesis, do you hear that? That's it!啊！等等……索、索米！就、就是这个声音！ 索米，纳美西丝，你们听到了吗？就是这个！

SuomiA sound? There's a weird sound?声音？有什么奇怪的声音吗？

SuomiI don't hear anything special...好像并没有什么特别的声音……

(Nemesis helps Mayling up and approaches one of the walls.)（纳美西丝搀扶着激动的美玲站起来，向一边的墙壁靠近。）

MaylingIt sounds like... it's coming from here!听上去像是从……这里传来的！

SuomiThe room next door? Isn't that... my room? Don't tell me...隔壁的房间？不就是……我的房间吗？ 难道……

MaylingHuh? Suomi? Where are you going?欸，索米？你去哪里？

SuomiEveryone, come with me!大家跟我来！

(Mayling and Nemesis arrive at Suomi's dorm, which is next door. Suomi opens it and brutal-sounding music spews forth.（美玲和纳美西丝来到隔壁索米的休息室门前，索米打开房门，狂躁的音乐声传了出来。）

MaylingTh-this is...这、这是……

SuomiI'm sorry, Miss Mayling... What you're hearing now is Children of Bodom's "In Your Face". I've been looping it recently.对不起，美玲小姐……现在正在播放的是死神之子的《In Your Face》，是我最近单曲循环的歌。

SuomiI play music at fixed times every night, but I didn't expect the sound to travel all the way to your room. I... I'll be more quiet next time!我每晚都会定时播放音乐，没想到我们的房间距离这么远声音还会传到您那里去，我、我以后会小声一点的！

MaylingAh, y-y-y-you don't need to apologize, I didn't expect this to happen either...不不不用道歉啦，我也没想会是这样……

MaylingIt's good that you have music that you like, Suomi, and um, I don't want to cause you any difficulties... Actually, it's not so bad when I'm actually listening to it...索米有喜欢的音乐是好事，唔，我也不想因为自己而给你造成困扰的……其实在现场听，也没有那么可怕的啦……

Nemesis...Lost clarion, the hidden meandering... turning and revolving...……迷茫的号角，于隐蔽的蜿蜒……辗转回旋……

SuomiHmm? Miss Nemesis? Did you say something... revolving?嗯？纳美西丝小姐？您说什么……回旋？

(Nemesis has no choice but to put her prism down and mime a wave's motion.)（纳美西丝只好放下棱镜，用手势做出了波浪的样子。）

SuomiHmm... Could there be some other reason at work here?唔……难道这里面还有什么其他的原因？

SuomiI know, during my next inspection, I'll make sure I properly investigate this incident. I'm very sorry for causing you all trouble!我知道了，等一下巡检的时候我会好好调查清楚这件事的。 给大家添麻烦了，真的……非常抱歉！

(After apologizing to the two of them, Suomi runs off.)（索米对着两人道完歉，快速跑走了。）

Section 4 第四节

(Today is Suomi's last day on the job as acting squad leader. Everything else has been done; all she has to do is report on her progress.)（这是索米代理队长的最后一天，所有任务都已经完成，只剩下汇报工作。）

SuomiCommander, this is my mission report. Please take a look.指挥官，任务报告都在这里了，请您过目。

CommanderThank you, Suomi.辛苦了，索米。

SuomiOnce Miss Groza comes back, I'll itemize the problems and areas for improvement and give them to her. Ah, and I've finished transcribing Nemesis' report. It's been attached to TASK-2044's appendix. Report ends.等闪电队长回来后，我会把这几天出现的问题和能够提升的条目整理给她。 啊，还有，纳美西丝小姐的报告也已经整理完毕，附在了TASK-2044的最后。汇、汇报完毕。

CommanderNot bad, that was quicker than I expected.不错，比我预计的要快不少啊……

CommanderLet's see... So "help Mayling with her problems" is finished too? I heard you were up all of last night working on it?我看看……“帮美玲解决苦恼”也完成了吗？听说你昨天忙了一整个晚上？

SuomiYes. As it turns out, the strange noise which disturbed Mayling was music from my room...是，关于困扰美玲小姐的奇怪声音其实是从我房间传出来的音乐声……

SuomiIt shouldn't have reached her room, but an air vent got blocked, and when combined with the wind, it made the music sound very scary...本来是不会传到她房间的，结果有一个通风口堵住了，再加上风声，导致声音变得很恐怖……

SuomiI have to thank Miss Nemesis for her reminder. Otherwise I wouldn't have noticed the issue with the vent.多亏了纳美西丝小姐的提醒，不然我也不会发现通风口的问题。

SuomiI've already apologized to her and me; I'll do my best to be quieter next time and not cause trouble for others.我已经跟她道过歉了，我、我以后会尽量小声的，不会给大家带来麻烦，我保证！

CommanderLooks like there's a chance the black rings may yet fade from Mayling's eyes. You've done well over the past few days, Suomi. Go back and get some rest.看来美玲的黑眼圈有消下去的希望了。 这几天辛苦你了索米，回去休息吧。

SuomiAh... Commander, may I know how I did as acting squad leader over the past few days? Was I... satisfactory?那个……指挥官，我这几天代理队长做得怎么样？还……合格吗？

CommanderYou did very well. Organizational efficiency is up by 8%, and missions are being accomplished in around 3 hours more quickly than expected.非常好，团队整体效率提升了8%左右，任务完成的时间也比我预想的快了将近3个小时。

SuomiThank goodness. Miss Groza should be coming back tonight. I'll prepare a report for her.太好了。 闪电队长晚上就该回来了，我就在这里整理任务报告吧。

CommanderAh... Huh?啊……啊？

SuomiWhat is it, Commander... Ah, does it need revision? Please tell me.怎么了吗，指挥官……啊，是有哪里还需要改进吗？请告诉我。

CommanderNo, no... Er, I'm just saying that you've been working hard recently, so you should go back and rest. The report isn't urgent...没有没有……呃，我是说，你最近这么辛苦，还是先回去休息一下吧，整理的事情不急……

SuomiI'm not tired, Commander! Compiling mission reports is very important!我不累的，指挥官。整理任务报告也很重要！

CommanderAh... well... Alright then.啊……这个……好吧。

(Suomi pulled up the task list and began diligently organizing the report. I had no choice but to turn around and quietly send a text message.)（索米调出任务清单，开始认真地整理报告。我只好转过身去，悄悄发送了一条简讯。）

(Three seconds later, my communicator rang.)（3秒之后，我的通讯响了起来。）

CommanderAhem, Mayling, is there something you need?咳，美玲，有什么事吗？

MaylingCommander, something's wrong! There are intruders!不好了指挥官！有入侵者！

CommanderStop the vehicle! Everyone, prepare to engage!停车！全员进入戒备状态！

MaylingY-yes!是、是！

CommanderLeader Suomi, it seems your work isn't finished yet. Prioritize handling this situation!索米队长，看来你的工作还没有结束，优先处理这件事！

SuomiCopy that!是！

CommanderSuomi, go meet up with Mayling and ensure her safety. It would be best if you can capture the intruders. I'll contact Nemesis on my side and have her eliminate any potential threats around the MCV.索米，你去和美玲会合，保证她的安全。最好能抓住入侵者。 纳美西丝这边我来联络，由她来排除基地车周边有可能面临的危险。

SuomiUnderstood!明白！

(Suomi doesn't seem to suspect anything is amiss as she scampers out of the ops room. I sigh in relief and immediately send a new command.)（索米完全没有怀疑，小跑着离开了指挥室。我松了口气，立刻更新指令。）

CommanderAll points take heed. Suomi has already left. Proceed with Special Contingency Plan 02.各方注意，索米已经离开，执行特殊预案02。

(A rustling comes through the terminal, followed by a contralto woman's voice.)（通讯终端那头先是传来一阵沙沙声，然后是低沉女声的回应。）

??...Sunlight casting...……阳光投射……

(Suomi raises her handgun with one hand and shelters Mayling with the other. The only sound in the hallway is that of quiet footsteps. Mayling doesn't even dare to breathe too loudly and carefully trails behind Suomi.)（索米一手举着手枪，一手护着美玲。走廊里只有轻微的脚步声，美玲大气都不敢喘，小心翼翼地跟在索米身后。）

SuomiMiss Mayling, have the coordinates for the intruders been sent yet?美玲小姐，入侵者的坐标有同步过来吗？

MaylingN-not yet! I'll ask for them right now.还、还没！我这就申请。

SuomiLet me do it. It'll be faster that way.我来吧，会比较快。

MaylingHuh? No, no, there's no need, I'm useless in combat, so let me handle trivial things like that!诶？不用了不用了，在战斗中我帮不上什么忙，这种小事交给我就好！

MaylingIs that how it works. Hang on, let me see... Alright, it's through, I'll send it over right away!是这样操作的吧。稍等，我看看哦…… 好了，通过了，我马上就转发给你！

SuomiThe coordinates indicate the intruders are in the warehouse. Miss Mayling, follow closely.坐标显示入侵者在仓库。美玲小姐，跟紧我。

SuomiClear. Move up.确认安全，跟上。

MaylingUuuurgh, the warehouse... it's all messed up! This is too much!呃啊，仓库怎么……被翻得乱七八糟！太过分了！

SuomiThere's someone! Get down! Miss Mayling, please stay here. I'll move up and see what's going on.有人！蹲下！ 美玲小姐，您在这里藏好，我跟上去试探一下。

MaylingG-got it.明、明白。

SuomiThis is the third time she's come to this shelf labeled J, but she hasn't found anything...这已经是第三次来到这个编号为J的货架了，却什么都没有发现……

(Suomi signals to Mayling that the target is gone, and Mayling runs up to Suomi and takes hold of her sleeve.)（索米向美玲示意目标已经离开，美玲小跑着到了索米身边，拉住她的袖子。）

SuomiThis intruder is very... strange. Its coordinates indicate that it's already left the warehouse. Could it be... going in circles?这个入侵者……很奇怪，坐标显示已经离开了仓库，好像是在……绕圈子？

MaylingAh, ahaha, is it.., could it be... a little nervous and it doesn't know where to go?啊，啊哈哈，是吗……可能……只是有点慌张，不知道往哪里逃才好？

SuomiBut this course is far too regular. It would be easy for us to predict its direction of travel.但这个行为轨迹也太过规律了，这样很容易就会被我们预判行动方向。

MaylingHm, perhaps... Perhaps this intruder is here to steal something? Life in the contaminated zones is difficult, after all... Though I don't think we have anything worth stealing...唔，也许……也许这个入侵者是来偷东西的呢？毕竟污染区的生活很困难嘛…… 虽然我们好像也没什么可偷的呃……

(Mayling's eyes are darting all over the place as she speaks and she's rubbing her fingers together in nervousness.)（美玲说话时眼睛在乱瞟，手指也紧张地摩挲着。）

(Fortunately, Suomi's attention is on the intruder and she doesn't notice the strangeness of Mayling's reaction.)（好在索米的注意力都在入侵者身上，没有留意到美玲的反常。）

SuomiThat's strange. The enemy's location is revealed and they're travelling on a regular course... Are they really trying to escape? Still, no matter what that enemy is aiming for, we can't expose the MCV to danger—好奇怪啊，敌方坐标持续暴露，还呈现出规律的运动路线……这真的是想要逃跑吗？但，不管入侵者出于什么目的，都不能让基地车暴露在危险中——

SuomiWait a minute! The target's coordinates are headed toward the ops room! Commander...!等等，目标坐标正在向指挥室的方向接近！指挥官……！

(Suomi goes into a panic and she begins heading over to the ops room.)（索米陡然慌乱了起来，就要立刻向着指挥室移动。）

MaylingH-hey, w-wait, Suomi!欸，等等，索米！

(Mayling frantically grabs Suomi.)（美玲慌忙拽住了索米。）

(Suomi briefly halts in her tracks as she looks back at Mayling. Then, she speaks very seriously to the latter.)（回头看到美玲，索米短暂停住了脚步，非常认真地嘱咐。）

SuomiMiss Mayling, the enemy is moving very quickly, and I might not be able to catch up with you in time. Could you please hide here for a bit?美玲小姐，对方的速度非常快，带着您我可能没办法追上，您先在这里躲一下，好吗？

MaylingSuomi! Urgh...索米……！呃唔……

(Suomi stashes Mayling safely away, then leaves the warehouse and runs toward the ops room.)（索米安顿好美玲，离开了仓库，向着指挥室的方向跑去。）

Suomi(Groan) How does this intruder keep hiding in my blind spots? Since when did the Elmo's corridors have such sharp turns?呼……这个入侵者怎么总能躲藏在我发现不了的死角。 基地车的走廊……有这样大幅度的拐角吗？

(Suomi looks around warily. The series of failures is making her more and more anxious.)（索米警惕地四处张望，连续的失败让她逐渐焦躁起来。）

SuomiI need to calm down. At times like these, my sense of vision is becoming a hindrance. That's right, I need to focus on my auditory modules... Assuming the opposition is an elite Doll like me, what would she do next...冷静。在这种情况下，视觉已经成为了一种阻碍。 没错，把功耗都集中在听觉模块上……假设对方是和我一样的精英人形，那么她会做出什么样的反应……

SuomiGood, that's right... Keep going like this... According to her extrapolated route, she should appear here in 3 minutes...很好，就这样……继续…… ……依照她的行动轨迹进行预判，0003后她会再次出现在这里……

Suomi...The bulkheads here are fairly thick. .45 caliber rounds won't do more than dent it. It won't damage the MCV... Alright, I'll go with that!……这里的钢板比较厚，.45口径的手枪就算射击也只会留下一个印记，不会破坏基地车……好，就这样！

(Suomi is no longer simply being led around by the enemy. Based on her knowledge of the enemy's movements and her auditory modules, she leaps out sideways from behind the corner hiding her enemy and fires without hesitation!)（索米没有像之前一样被对方牵着鼻子走，她根据对方的行进习惯并辅以听觉判断，在她预测的拐角处，索米纵身跃出，没有丝毫犹豫地开枪！）

The gunshots echo in the corridor and the enemy's footsteps briefly come to a halt.（枪声回荡在走廊中，对方的脚步声有短时间的停滞。）

SuomiGot you!打到了！

SuomiDammit... I only get to see your retreating back even after going that far? What are you...可恶……即使这样，还是只能看到背影吗？到底是什么人……

SuomiI can't believe she could flee the scene under the circumstances... But I did hit her, so there should be some clues left behind...居然能在这种情况下安然离开……可我确实有打中，应该还有些什么线索……

(Unhappy with how things turned out, Suomi approaches the wall she hit. Her bullet has left a faint black scorch mark on the plating.（索米不甘心地走近她击中的墙壁，子弹在墙面上只留下了些微焦黑的痕迹。）

(She looks around, then crouches down to inspect the ground.)（她四处看了看，蹲下来查看地面。）

SuomiHm, are these... white hairs...?唔，这是……白色的头发……？

SuomiCould it be...难道……

SuomiNo way... right?应该……不会吧？

Mayling(Pants) Suomi, what happened? Ah... m-my leg...呼、呼……索米，怎么样了？ 啊……我、我的脚……

(Upon seeing Mayling catch up with a wobbly gait, Suomi shakes her head and casts the ridiculous guess she made just now out of her neural cloud.)（看到美玲摇晃着追上来，索米摇了摇头，把刚才心智里荒谬的猜测甩了出去。）

SuomiMiss Mayling! Your leg...美玲小姐！你的脚……

MaylingI, I'm fine... I just twisted it a little is all, you don't have to worry! Ah... Did I hear gunshots just now?我、我没事的……就是扭了一下而已，不用麻烦的！ 那个……我刚刚好像听到了枪响？

MaylingDid you hit her? Ah, um... Ah... er... were you hit? You need to tell me if you're hurt!难道她被你击中了？ 啊呃……那个……呃……难道你被击中了吗？如果有哪里受损一定要告诉我！

SuomiNo, I'm fine. I did hit the enemy, but I don't think I did any real damage. ...How are things going on Miss Nemesis' side?不，我没事。子弹有命中对象，但好像并没有造成什么有效伤害。 ……纳美西丝小姐那里有什么进展吗？

MaylingWhew... Ah... I'm not very clear. The Commander didn't share her status with us either. I, I'll send a message to ask! Hang on, okay...呼……啊这个……不是很清楚呢，指挥官也没有跟我们同步她的情况。我、我发信息问一下！稍等一下哦……

MaylingHuh, the intruder's coordinates disappeared... What's going on...咦，入侵者的坐标消失了……这是怎么回事……

SuomiEr, Miss Mayling...那个，美玲小姐……

MaylingAh, yes! Um, I'm, I'm still looking for the coordinates! I'll have them soon!啊，是！呃，我，我正在继续查找坐标，就快了就快了！

Suomi...Miss Mayling, are... are you and the Commander hiding something from me?……美玲小姐，您……和指挥官，是不是有什么事瞒着我？

(Shocked, Mayling's hand freezes over the comm terminal and she stiffly raises her head.)（美玲一惊，手停在通讯终端上，她僵硬地抬头。）

MaylingA-as if we would! Since when did you make jokes like this, Suomi?怎、怎么会呢！索米你也学会开玩笑了吗？

Suomi...……

MaylingAh, I, er, um... er, I mean, er... ah!这个，这个这个……呃，我是说，那个……啊！

MaylingTh-there's a message from the Commander!指、指挥官的通讯来了！

MaylingThe intruder was captured by Nemesis while trying to flee the Elmo. Check the damage to each sector of the Elmo and meet me in the ops room once you're done. Ahh— thank goodness— See, Suomi, the Commander said it's okay now!“入侵者在逃离基地车时被纳美西丝抓获，你们整体核查各个区域的损失情况，完成后到指挥室汇合。” 啊——太好了——索米，你看，指挥官都那么说了，已经没事了！

(Mayling puts the comm terminal away in a somewhat exaggerated faction and grabs Suomi's hand again.（美玲动作夸张地将通讯终端收起来，重新拉住索米的手。）

Suomi...I see. Well, it's good that they caught her.……这样啊，抓到了就好。

MaylingThen let's, let's go! Checking each sector will take a lot of time— Um— where should we begin?那我、我们走吧！ 要把这些区域一个个看完也要不少时间呢——唔——我们先从哪里开始呢？

MaylingRight! The warehouse! Let's start from the warehouse...对了！仓库！就从仓库开始吧……

(Mayling, who is still acting strangely, drags Suomi in the opposite direction from the ops room.)（表现持续夸张的美玲拉着索米一同向指挥室的反方向走去。）

(She does not know her palms are gushing with cold sweat.)（她不知道自己的掌心正在渗出冷汗。）

SuomiMiss Mayling...美玲小姐……

Section 5 第五节

(The seldom-opened warehouse is covered in dust and Mayling lets go of Suomi's hand to look around.)（常年不见天日的仓库里满是灰尘，美玲松开了索米的手四处查看。）

Mayling(Coughs and splutters)咳咳……咳咳咳！

MaylingUgh, Suomi, you were right; the warehouse really does need cleaning out. There's junk everywhere, and then there's the damage done by the intruder... (coughs) There's so much dust...唔啊，索米，你说得没错，仓库果然需要清理一遍了呢，这些杂物放得到处都是，再加上被入侵者搞的破坏…… 咳咳……好大的灰……

SuomiI put a box of supplies here previously, but it's gone now. I remember there were some household goods in there, along with balloons ribbons and so on.之前放在这里的一箱物资不见了，我记得里面有一些日用品，还有气球彩带之类的。

MaylingHuh...? No way... Why would the intruder steal stuff like that? Could it be... it was moved to the central hub because we couldn't fit it in here or something?啊……？不会吧…… 入侵者怎么会偷这种东西呢，可能是……因为放不下所以移动到中枢区了之类的？

SuomiWe inventoried the supplies in the central hub yesterday and nothing of the sort was in there. Did you forget, Miss Mayling?中枢区的物资我们昨天刚清点过，是没有这些东西的。 美玲小姐，您忘记了吗？

MaylingUm... Ahahaha... Is that so? Then maybe that's what happened... (Winces)唔……啊哈哈……是这样吗？那也许是…… 嘶——

(Mayling's legs go limp and she reaches out to grab a nearby rack. Suomi hurries over to help support Mayling.)（美玲脚下一软，伸手扶住旁边的货架，索米赶忙上前扶住美玲。）

SuomiAre you alright, Miss Mayling? We need to take care of that sprain from just now. Don't push yourself too hard and leave it to me.没事吧？美玲小姐。 刚才的扭伤还是得处理一下的，您不要逞强，交给我就好。

(Suomi does not bother inquiring further into the question just now and helps Mayling to sit on a nearby supply crate. Then, she takes some bandages out of a side pouch.)（顾不上深究刚才的问题，索米扶住美玲，小心地让她坐在旁边的物资箱上，然后从随身的小包里拿出绷带。）

MaylingThank you, Suomi... To think you'd actually carry bandages on you...谢谢你……索米。你竟然还随身带着绷带啊……

SuomiYes, I was thinking yesterday that if either you or the Commander got hurt, I could use them to help treat your wounds.是，昨天晚上我就在想，万一指挥官或您受伤了的话，我还能帮忙处理一下。

MaylingAw, you're amazing, Suomi! Er, um... ah! I... ack...呜，索米你太好了！ 呃，唔……那个！我……哎……

SuomiWe need to wrap this place up a little more.这里，要多缠一点绷带。

Mayling...Suomi? Suomi! That's enough, any more and I'll become a mummy...……索米？索米！够了够了，再缠下去我就要变成木乃伊了……

SuomiAh, I'm sorry. I was a little distracted just now.啊，抱歉，我刚才有点走神。

SuomiNow apply the plaster and we're done. ...Miss Mayling?贴上胶布，这样就好了。 ……美玲小姐。

MaylingY-yes?是，是？

Suomi...Miss Mayling, while you shot down my guess just now, I wonder if you know that you look around and your heart rate increases whenever you lie.……美玲小姐，虽然刚才您否认了我的猜测，但也许您自己不知道，您说谎的时候，眼睛会紧张地四处看，心跳也会加速。

SuomiJust like now; your heart rate has reached 115 beats per minute and your palms are sweating...就像现在，您的心跳已经达到每分钟115次，手心也出现了冷汗……

SuomiGiven these abnormal physiological signs, I have reason to believe that... Actually, there never was an intruder in the first place, was there?根据这些反常的表现，我有理由猜测…… 其实……根本没有什么入侵者吧？

MaylingHuh? The intruder... The intruder is real, of course! I, I was... I was just frightened by the intruder!诶？入侵者……入侵者当然是真的了！ 我、我只是……被入侵者吓到了！

Mayling...I mean, it's the first time the Elmo has had someone who broke into it...……毕竟基地车遭遇入侵者，这还是第一次……

MaylingYou see, the Commander just replied to me. Would the Commander ever lie to you?你看，刚刚指挥官都回我了，指挥官怎么可能骗你呢对吧？

SuomiI thought I'd gained everyone's trust during this time, but... I didn't expect that everyone was part of a big performance, and I... was just part of the audience.我本以为这段时间已经获得了大家的信任，但是……没想到大家都在参与一场演出，只有我……是观众。

(Suomi looks up and forces an ugly smile to her face before looking straight at Mayling.)（索米抬起头，扯出一个难看的微笑，认真地盯着美玲。）

SuomiThe Commander... the Commander arranged to get me out of the ops room and even had you delay me. That must mean everyone is preparing to send me off, right? The lost items in the warehouse prove that.指挥官……特意把我从指挥室支开，还让美玲小姐来拖住我，大家是在准备给我送别吧？仓库里丢失的物品可以证明这一点。

SuomiI've also guessed who the intruder is. There's only one Doll who knows the Elmo that well and who could dodge my attack.我也已经猜到了入侵者是谁，熟悉基地车，又能躲过我的攻击，也只有她这样优秀的人形可以做到。

Suomi...But you didn't have to do all that, you know... I... I'd have left sooner or later. The Commander knows it too; I'm just a Doll who brings bad luck to people... Plus, there's the agreement... Staying on the Elmo would have just brought trouble to the Commander eventually...……其实不用这样的，我……我本来就迟早会走的，指挥官也知道，我是会带来厄运的人形……还有那个协议…… 我留在车上，迟早会给指挥官带来麻烦……

MaylingNo, that's not it—不、不是这样——

(Mayling gets up hastily and trips.)（美玲着急地蹦了起来。）

MaylingAh... that hurts...啊……疼……

SuomiCareful, your ankle's still—小心一些，您的脚伤还是——

MaylingNonono— That's not important— While it was Nemesis... um... In any case, it's not what you think! Oooh... Commander... Why aren't you done yet—不不不——不要在乎这个——虽然纳美西丝……唔……总之不是你想的那样！ 呜……指挥官……怎么还没好啊指挥官——

MaylingAh! Come with me come with me!啊！你跟我来你跟我来！

Suomi...I, I'm not ready yet...……我，我还没有准备好……

MaylingAhhhhh I, I can't say anything yet! Ack... Just come with me already!啊啊啊我、我现在什么都不能说！呜啊……总之你跟我来就好了！

SuomiIs this... the ops room? I, I think I'll stay outside... I don't think I can handle saying goodbye to everyone.这里是……指挥室？ 我、我还是不进去了吧……我不太会应对和大家告别的场景。

SuomiWhat should I say... Especially to the Commander... but... I can't... Could we, could we do this some other day... If not... then maybe delaying it by an hour would be enough...我应该说什么呢……要和指挥官道别……可是……我舍不得呀……能、能不能改天再……不行的话……晚1个小时也可以……

(As Suomi says this, her eyes redden up and fill with tears.)（说着，索米的眼眶湿润了起来。）

MaylingNo... Suomi! Ahhh, whatever! Just go in and you know! You're going in there even if I have to push you inside!不是……索米你！ 算了，你进去就知道了！我就是推也要把你推进去！

MaylingYeeart—!嘿呀——！

(Bang! Bang! As the door slides open, the originally darkened room fills with multicolored light.)（砰——！砰——！滑门打开的瞬间，本来一片漆黑的房间亮起了五彩的灯光。）

(The Commander and Groza set off party poppers and colorful streamers flutter through the air before settling on Mayling and Suomi.)（指挥官和闪电一左一右拉开了彩带筒，五颜六色的彩带在空中炸开，缓缓掉落在美玲和索米的身上。）

(In the corner of the room, Nemesis' face is perfectly straight but her cheeks are puffed up as she blows on a rolled-up party horn.)（角落的纳美西丝面无表情地鼓起腮帮子吹响了卷纸喇叭。）

CommanderThe star makes her entrance! Ta-daaaah!欢迎主角登场！锵锵！

SuomiSo it's a farewell party... You've gone to so much effort for me. I'm grateful to everyone who took care of me. Commander, I—送别会……让大家费心了，很感谢大家最近的照顾，指挥官，我——

CommanderWait a minute. What do you mean by a farewell party? Mayling, did you get drunk on rice wine and tell her the wrong thing?等会，什么送别会？美玲你是不是又偷喝米酒说错了？

MaylingHeck no! Suomi was the one who got it wrong, and it's all because you guys were too slow!才没有！是索米误会啦！都怪你们太慢了！

SuomiDid I get it wrong?误会？

GrozaThis is a welcome party, Suomi.这是欢迎会，索米。

(The ops room's projector is looping a marquee of "WELCOME SUOMI" on its screen, and the command console's desk has an exquisitely wrapped gift box with it. There are balloons and ribbons around it.（指挥室的投影屏上循环滚动着“欢迎索米”的字符，指挥台的桌面上摆着一个包装精美的礼盒，附近还装饰着气球和歪歪扭扭的丝带。）

MaylingWhew... I almost didn't manage to explain it properly.呜呼……差点就说不清了。

CommanderSorry, sorry, it was a little difficult with just a few of us.抱歉抱歉，只有我们几个人布置确实有点困难。

SuomiCommander... Miss Groza, did you come back early? What's going on...指挥官……闪电队长，您提前回来了？这是怎么回事……

GrozaLooks like the surprise turned into a scare, Commander.看来惊喜变成了惊吓呢，指挥官。

GrozaIt's true that I had to go out on a mission, but it was a rather special one... namely, to bring back a custom-made gift for you. Open it up and take a look, Suomi.这次我出门确实是为了执行任务，只不过这个任务有些特殊，那就是……接回大家为你特别定制的礼物。 索米，打开看看。

SuomiCommander...指挥官……

CommanderOpen it and take a look.打开看看。

(Suomi accepts the present, and inside, she sees an intricate electronic component sitting inside a red velvet box. The complex circuitry and chips are suspended within a transparent crystalline layer.（索米接过礼物，在红丝绒的盒子里放着一个小巧精致的电子元件，精密的线路和芯片包裹在透明的水晶外层里。）

SuomiThis is...这是……

CommanderIt's a customized broadcaster module built for you. Old CDs will affect the quality of sound played from them. Since the music you like is somewhat... er, special, we commissioned something that could boost the bass music that you like.为你定制的播放器组件。老旧CD会影响音乐的音质吧。 鉴于你喜欢的音乐种类比较……呃，特殊，我们特别定制了能够对超强的重低音有辅助展示作用的类型。

CommanderBy the way, Nemesis provided the crystal as a gesture of friendship. It's beautiful and has good conductive properties too.顺便说一句，这块水晶是纳美西丝友情提供的，除了美观以外，传导性能也不错。

SuomiThank you, Miss Nemesis. And I'm sorry I... shot at you.谢谢您，纳美西丝小姐。 还有，对不起……对您开了枪。

(Nemesis is standing in the corner with folded arms. She smooths out her hair and brushes it behind her ear and briefly glances to the side. A closer inspection reveals that one of the locks is much shorter than the others.)（纳美西丝抱臂站在角落，她理了理凌乱的长发，伸手把头发别到耳后，眼睛瞥向一边。仔细看的话，她的头发中有一缕明显比其他的短很多。）

Nemesis...Dazzling, dizzying gaze, an illuminated, pure soul... in a place of vibrant blooming...……炫目光晕，辉映皎洁的灵魂……于盛放之所……

SuomiAnd thank you too, Commander and Miss Groza, as well as Miss Mayling. I like this gift very much. I can't believe I actually rejected your goodwill before... I'm very sorry for that. However, it's not that I'm opposed to the welcome party, I just... I felt that I would be...也谢谢指挥官，闪电队长，还有美玲小姐。这个礼物我真的很喜欢。 我之前还拒绝过大家的好意……对不起。不、不过我并不是讨厌欢迎会，我只是……

CommanderThat, you would have to leave on your own sooner or later?觉得自己迟早会离开？

SuomiY-yes...是……是的。

MaylingEh? Is that it? Good grief... I was so worried just now I could have died.诶？就、就因为这种原因吗？真是的……我刚才都快急死了呢。

SuomiI'm sorry I made everyone worry... Miss Mayling, I'm sorry for misunderstanding you. I... I also have something for you and the Commander.对不起……让大家担心了。 美玲小姐，误会了您对不起。我……也有东西要送给您和指挥官。

(Suomi takes several bracelets out of her pocket and lays them in Mayling's hand.)（索米从口袋里拿出几条手链，轻轻放在美玲手中。）

MaylingThis is... a five-color bracelet!这是……五彩绳！

SuomiYes. The Commander said that five-colored braided bracelets would bring good luck. I learned from videos so they're probably not as good as they could be... but I hope they give you and the Commander a good night's rest, and... and it's also a way of making it up to you!是，指挥官说五彩绳能带来好运。因为是对着视频现学的，可能不是那么精致……希望它能给您和指挥官带来好的睡眠，也算是……是我对您的赔礼！

(Suomi walks up to me and fastens another bracelet around my wrist.)（索米走到我身前，将另一条手链系在了我的手腕上。）

(Mayling squeezes the bracelet tightly and then gives Suomi a big hug.)（美玲则握紧手中的五彩绳，给了索米一个大大的拥抱。）

MaylingIn my home, five-color bracelets are things that ward off evil and keep people safe. They work better when someone closer to you makes them. Thank you, Suomi! This is a great gift, and I love it!在我的家乡，五彩绳是能去除邪祟，保佑平安的东西，由亲近的人编制效果更佳，谢谢你索米！这个礼物真是太珍贵了，我、我非常喜欢呢！

CommanderYes. Encouragement like this feels the most real for me and Mayling.是啊，对于我和美玲来说，这可是最实在的祝愿了。

SuomiThat's great.那就太好了。

CommanderSuomi, throwing welcome parties is a tradition of ours, so you don't need to feel bad about it. Think of it as part of the "job benefits".索米，欢迎会是我们的传统，你不用觉得不好意思，这也算是我们的“入职福利”，对吧？

SuomiI understand Commander.我明白了，指挥官。

MaylingHm? Is that how it works? Are there any other job benefits, Commander?欸？是这样吗？还有别的入职福利吗指挥官？

Commander...Hm, let me think...……啊，我想想啊……

(Suomi watches as everyone huddles up. The crystal music module sparkles under the ops room's lighting.)（索米看着大家闹成一团，水晶材质的音乐模块在灯光的照射下变得熠熠闪光。）

Suomi...So pretty.……真好看。

(Suomi lowers her head and strokes her gun.)（索米微微低下头，抚摸着自己的枪。）

SuomiEveryone's smiles are so sincere. It's not like the bounty hunter teams from before. This place feels like... home.每个人的笑容都很真诚，和之前的那些赏金猎人小队不同，这里的感觉就好像是……家。

SuomiThe truth is, the fact I could meet the Commander means... I'm truly blessed. But... I still feel a little greedy... I want to stay here a little longer... Just a little longer...其实，能够偶遇指挥官……我的运气已经够好了。 但……我还是会有点贪心……我想在这里再待得久一点……再久一点就好……

(Upon realizing Suomi is muttering to herself, I wave to her.)（注意到索米的自言自语，我朝她招了招手。）

CommanderSuomi, don't stand around like a dork. You're the star of today's welcome party.索米，别傻站在那啊，你可是今天欢迎会的主角。

MaylingOh yes, Suomi, come over and give the Commander a "hard time". This is a great chance for it!对啊索米，你也来一起来“为难”指挥官啊！这可是难得的好机会呢！

(Suomi lets go of herself and raises her head before smiling at everyone.)（将掐着自己的手松开，索米抬头，向所有人露出笑容。）

(No matter what the future may hold... At the very least, she is still here right now.)（不管未来如何……至少现在，她还在这里。）

SuomiComing!来了！

Section 6 第六节

(On a certain, quiet day, Suomi and I are enjoying a song she likes inside her dorm. After that, we recall her welcome party—)（某个宁静的白日，休息室中，我和索米一起欣赏了一首她喜欢的歌，之后，一起回顾了给她开欢迎会的事——）

SuomiHehe... back then, I totally didn't expect it... I didn't expect you and everyone to hold a welcome party for me.嘿嘿……当时，完全没想到呢……指挥官您、还有大家会给我开欢迎会。

SuomiAlthough I got things completely wrong and even scared myself, I was truly happy.虽然之前完全误会了，还吓了一跳，但是真的很开心。

SuomiAfter all, you helped me so much... and went to so much trouble for me.明明您已经帮了我很多……还这么为我费心。

CommanderIt's nothing, don't worry about it.都是小事，别在意。

SuomiIt's not nothing! Commander, I really, really want to thank you!怎么是小事！指挥官，我真的、真的很感谢您！

SuomiBack then, everyone said I was a Doll who brought bad luck... But you never believed those rumors.当时，大家都说，我是会招来霉运的人形……但指挥官您，完全不在意传言。

SuomiYou held a welcome party for me and gave me gifts.您会为了我，专门举办欢迎会、送我礼物。

SuomiYou even trusted me enough to make me the acting squad leader...甚至还信任我、让我做代理队长……

SuomiI really don't know how to repay you...真不知道要怎么报答您才好……

CommanderRepay me for what? Haven't you also helped me with a lot of work?报答什么的，你不是也帮我干了很多活？

SuomiNo, that's what I should be doing... What the Commander gave me is something much more special... something that makes me feel very warm.不，那都是我应该做的……指挥官给我的，是更加特别的……让我感到很温暖的东西。

SuomiThat's right, I just thought of something!对了，我想到了！

SuomiCommander, I would like to give you this lantern that I carry with me.指挥官，我想将随身携带的这盏提灯送给您。

SuomiDuring my journey, there were many times when I relied on it to escape danger. It's like my good luck charm.在旅途中，有很多次都是依靠它我才脱离危险，它就像我的护身符一样。

SuomiAlso, it's warm and bright, just like the feeling the Commander gives me... it makes people naturally want to get closer.而且，它温暖又很明亮，就像指挥官给我的感觉……让人不自觉地想要靠近。

SuomiI hope it can bring you good luck as well.我希望它也能给您带来好运。

SuomiAt the same time, it's also a promise: even in the face of danger, I hope you remember that I will always stand by your side.同时，它也是一个承诺，即使身处危境，也希望您记得，我永远都会站在您的身边。

SuomiI-I... If, when you see it, you also feel warm... that would be wonderful...我、我……如果您看到它的时候……也能觉得很温暖……就好了……

CommanderSo it meant a lot to you, right?可它对你来说很有意义吧？

SuomiYes, and because of that... I want you to accept it!是的，可就是因为这样……我才希望指挥官能收下它！

SuomiAfter all, you're very special to me, Commander.因为指挥官对我来说，也是非常特别的人。

SuomiIt, it's a little old, but it works fine, so I hope you don't hate it...它、它是有点旧了，但功能都正常，希望您不要嫌弃……

CommanderI would never do that. Thank you.当然不嫌弃，谢谢你。

CommanderI'll accept your sentiments, but I think this lamp should be placed here, since it'll be more useful to you. The most important thing about a gift is the spirit in which it was given, no?你的心意我会收下，但这盏灯还是先放在你这里，它对你来说更有用。 礼物最重要的是心意，不是吗？

Suomi(sniffle) Commander, you, you're so nice...……呜，指挥官您、您真是太好了……

SuomiI understand. I'll use this lamp carefully, because it already... um, how should I put this, because it symbolizes our relationship.我明白了，我会更加小心地使用这盏灯，因为它已经……唔，怎么说……是我与指挥官之间的联系。

SuomiWhich makes it way, way more precious!是更加、更加珍贵的东西！

SuomiAnd... from now on, I'll do my best to accomplish all my tasks!我……今后也会努力把我该做的事情做好！

SuomiOh yes, I'll also introduce all the music I like to you, Commander.对了，还有我喜欢的音乐，也都介绍给指挥官。

SuomiIt's great for blowing off steam. I'm sure you'll like it.对释放压力非常有帮助，您一定会喜欢的。

SuomiCome, Commander, let's listen to the next CD together.来，指挥官，我们一起听下一张CD吧。

CommanderUrgh... alright then.呃……好吧。

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。

SuomiCommander, you look really tired... Please make sure to get enough rest!指挥官，您看起来很累……要注意好好休息哦！

About Training关于训练

About Mayling关于美玲

About Sweets关于甜品

About Relaxation关于放松

About Reports关于报告

About Her Memories关于回忆

CommanderYour training regimen seems to be getting more and more rigorous.你的训练计划似乎越来越严格了。

SuomiYup! I need to become stronger so I can help everyone!是的！我必须变得更强才能帮助大家！

SuomiMiss Ullrid said that a truly strong person is one who can protect others.乌尔丽德姐姐说过，真正的强大是能够保护他人。

SuomiCommander, do you see anything about my plan that can be improved?指挥官，您觉得我制定的计划还有哪里需要改进吗？

CommanderSo I hear you're interested in learning how to be a mechanic?听说你想学习维修技术？

SuomiYes! Miss Mayling is always so busy and I want to help share her burden...是的！美玲小姐总是很辛苦，我想帮她分担一些……

SuomiI've done lots of odd jobs in the contaminated zone before, so simple maintenance should be easy!在污染区我做过各种零工，简单的维修应该没问题！

SuomiI'm no professional, of course, but I should at least be able to give Miss Mayling a chance to rest a little more!虽然比不上专业技师，但至少能让美玲小姐多休息一会！

CommanderSo you've been learning how to make sweets from Centaureissi recently?你最近经常跟桑朵莱希学做甜品？

SuomiYes! Miss Centaureissi is amazing, she can make all kinds of desserts I've never heard of before...是的！桑朵莱希真的很厉害，会做好多我听都没听过的甜点……

SuomiThe truth is, I want to be a reliable person like her.其实我一直希望能像她那样，成为可以依靠的存在。

SuomiIf possible, I'd like to surprise you and everyone with afternoon tea someday!如果可以，我想为您和大家准备一次惊喜的下午茶！

CommanderHow do you unwind and relax?有什么放松的方式吗？

SuomiWith music, of course! My favorite genre is heavy metal!当然是听音乐了！特别是我喜欢的摇滚乐！

SuomiAh, but I've learned to listen to it with headphones on so I don't disturb others.啊，不过我已经学会戴耳机了，不会打扰到大家。

SuomiAlso... I'd like to visit the trade fair with you again someday... Hehe...还有就是……偶尔会想和您再一起去逛逛集市……嘿嘿。

CommanderYour reports are always very detailed.你的报告总是写得很详细啊。

SuomiThat's because I don't want to leave anything out.因为我希望能尽可能准确地记录每一个细节。

SuomiIt's like how I want to commit everything you've done for me in the past to heart.就像您之前为我做的每一件事，我都牢记在心。

SuomiCommander, I'll do more for you to pay you back! Just leave it to me!指挥官，作为回报，我会为您做更多的事！请交给我吧！

CommanderDo you think about the past?会怀念过去的事吗？

SuomiOf course I do! I miss our time in Griffin... Things were so much simpler back then...当然会！经常会怀念还在格里芬的时候……那时候日子过得真简单呀……

SuomiI've been through a lot since then, but being able to meet you again makes it all worthwhile.虽然现在经历了很多，但能再次遇到您，一切都值得了。

SuomiI've grown from my experiences too, and I hope I can stay by your side forever!我也已经有所成长了，希望能一直陪在您身边！

The wafting aroma enchants, carrying away every trace of my weariness.扑鼻的芬芳，顷刻带走满身的疲惫。

The flavors blooming upon my tongue delight, filling my body with warmth and happiness.舌尖的绽放，幸福的暖意随即拥抱全身。

Collab Scene 1 联动剧情1

SuomiCommander, have you heard? Klukai and Liushih are having a contest on riding!指挥官，您听说了吗，可露凯和刘莳正在比拼骑乘技巧呢！

SuomiIt's so interesting, I want to try it out too!很有意思，我也想参加！

CommanderSuomi, huh? What do you plan on riding?索米吗？你准备骑什么去啊？

SuomiMy most loyal ride of course~当然是我最忠实的座驾啦~

SuomiHmm, where did I put it after riding it last time...唔，上次骑完之后放在哪里了来着……

SuomiCommander, could you help me find it?指挥官，您可以帮我找找吗？

Collab Scene 2 联动剧情2

CommanderSo this is the "most loyal ride"...“最忠实的座驾”，就是这个啊……

SuomiYes! Commander, do you think I can overtake Klukai's motorcycle?对！指挥官觉得我能超过可露凯的摩托吗？

SuomiHeehee, please do cheer me on!嘿嘿，要为我加油哦！

Dorm Scene 1 宿舍剧情1

（一个小时前……）

（直升机引擎震耳欲聋的轰鸣声填满了整个狭窄的机舱。即使战术人形在这种环境之中也不得不降低听觉模块的灵敏度和提升降噪过滤来缓和噪音对心智的压抑与不适。）

Leva闪电，听说你们已经在撤离的路上了？

Leva本来我还想在完成那件装备的测试后坐你们的顺风车回去的。不对，应该说是顺风飞机？

Leva嗯？看你这个表情，难道任务进展不顺利？

Groza没有实质性的进展，反而多了一些疑点。

Groza我们准备将现在收集到的数据以及关键证物送离这个区域，然后再返回这个区域进行调查。

Leva了解了，我暂时会留在这个区域附近测试16Lab的新装备。

Leva后续的调查，如果有需要，随时联络我。

Groza嗯。我知道了。

（随着和莱娅的通讯挂断，闪电起身走到了驾驶席的附近，紧紧盯着仪表盘上的读数。）

Groza索米，抓紧离开这个区域。

Groza联络营地那边准备好直升机的补给，缩短我们停留的时间。

Suomi好的，我马上联络巴希达她们。如果顺利的话……我想我们还有一个半小时的路程。

（舷窗外，红区那令人毛骨悚然的荒芜景象，在灰蒙蒙、透着病态暗红的天际线下飞速倒退。）

（在和认真驾驶直升机的索米交接完后续的整备流程后，闪电靠窗坐下，紧紧地望着窗外，眼眸深处充满了凝重与戒备。）

Colphne队长，你的表情好严肃……是因为“容器”的问题吗？

GrozaRight.嗯。

（闪电的视觉模块缓缓下移，聚焦在被死死固定在直升机舱中央的那个金属箱上。）

（这个密闭的重型隔离箱，是她们从坠机现场抢收回来的唯一“战利品”。厚重的铅灰色涂层上，不知名仪器的指针正跳动着令人不安的诡异数值。）

（而箱体表面那枚代表着“最终生命”企业的醒目Logo，以及复杂的军用级密码锁，无一不在彰显着这个容器的极度危险与神秘。）

Groza全体注意，重新统合一下目前的任务进展吧。

Groza两天前，奈乐小姐的人道救援组织收到了来自“最终生命”高层的紧急求助。该企业旗下的一名高级研究员——特蕾西·柯娜，其乘坐的直升机在红区佩尔努边缘失去了讯号。

Groza佩尔努地区常年受高浓度坍塌辐射影响，以红区为主，带有少量黄区，甚至有一部分已经紧贴黑区。因此人类生存条件极其恶劣，我们在接到指挥官的指令后，立刻赶赴了现场。

Groza然而很遗憾，我们追寻着直升机最后的飞行记录，在直升机讯号消失的10公里外发现了直升机的残骸。以及驾驶员和随行安保人员的遗体。

Colphne在检查尸体的时候，我发现有几名随行人员并非死于飞机坠毁……而是在飞机坠毁后被人杀害。并且，现场的遗体数量和飞行日志上的人数根本对不上。

Colphne通过残留的服装和证件交叉比对过所有死者的身份，确认研究员特蕾西·柯娜绝对不在其中。

Makiatto结果到头来，我们只找到了这个奇怪的容器。

Makiatto啧……这个任务的疑点也太多了。

Makiatto就算不管现场探查到的问题，一个载有科研人员的直升机为什么会偏离航线飞往红区这种地方？

Makiatto而且最可疑的就是我们的委托人了。最终生命为什么选择了我们而不是寻求罗联的帮助。

Makiatto而且企业和我们的许多同伴都有些关系吧？尤其是寇尔芙你们这样的医疗人形。

Colphne嗯，芙洛伦和琳德都是最终生命出身，而我的心智数据又源自芙洛伦。不过我被唤醒的时候已经离开最终生命了，所以具体的情况我也不是很清楚。

Colphne但是可以确定的是，虽然最终生命是医疗科学的前沿企业，但是从建立以来就有很多风评极差的流言……甚至包括了人体实验。

Makiatto再加上这个任务还和帕斯卡有关，也不知道她为什么那么在意最终生命的委托……甚至给我们送来了许多16Lab尚未公开测试的装备作为报酬。

Makiatto指挥官也好像察觉了什么，就连这一次重组小队的人员配置都是医疗或者是精英组成的……呃……

Vepley欸？玛绮朵小姐怎么突然盯着维普蕾看呀？

Vepley是觉得气氛太沉闷，需要维普蕾现场献唱一首，给大家鼓鼓劲吗☆！

Vepley维普蕾的保留曲目可是超级提神醒脑的哦！

Makiatto唉……队伍里混进了一个比夏克里还要脱线的家伙啊。

Makiatto不过也多亏了她的怪力，才从飞机残骸底下找到这个容器。

Groza能让指挥官和帕斯卡同时关注的任务，必定不简单。

Groza而且我有一种非常不好的预感。尤其是这个容器……

Groza和计划一样，等我们飞出干扰区，把它安全移交给外面接应的同伴后，立刻重新折返进入佩尔努地区进行深度调查。

Groza所有人趁现在抓紧时间检修武器，补充……

（轰隆——！！！）

（突如其来的剧烈震颤粗暴地打断了闪电的指令，让人形们的心智立刻切换为了作战模式。）

（伴随着极其异常的金属撕裂声与巨大轰鸣，这架重型直升机像是一只被无形巨手死死攥住的飞虫，开始在半空中不受控制地疯狂抖动。）

Groza索米！汇报情况！

Suomi我、我也不清楚！自动驾驶被强行断开了！我正在尝试接管直升机的操作……

Suomi辐射值在增长？不、不对，直升机的飞控似乎被什么东西影响了……所有系统全部断开……引擎功率在持续下降……

Suomi呜……不行！液压系统失效，我完全无法控制直升机的姿态！

Groza所有人！立刻丢弃不必要的负重，紧贴舱壁！做好抗冲击准备——

Vepley欸？我们要掉下去了吗……哇啊啊啊啊啊啊！

（刺眼的红色失速警报灯瞬间点亮了整个机舱，急促的蜂鸣声令人窒息。）

（直升机失去了所有的升力平衡。引擎发出绝望而凄厉的嘶鸣，整个机身开始螺旋式下坠。窗外，扭曲的山脉和暗红色的天空在失重感中疯狂地翻转、交替。）

Colphne呜……哇啊……

Vepley寇尔芙！小心！

（巨大的离心力瞬间抽空了机舱内的重力。还没有来得及将安全扣死死固定好的寇尔芙，如断线的风筝般被狠狠甩向了直升机的另一侧舱壁。）

（就在她即将撞上舱壁的瞬间，维普蕾及时伸出双手将寇尔芙抱在了怀中。）

Groza寇尔芙！维普蕾！防冲击姿态！

Suomi大家当心撞击！

MakiattoDamn it!可恶！

（被维普蕾紧紧护在怀中的寇尔芙，在天旋地转中，余光撇向了机舱中央。）

Colphne（等等……刚刚，那个被固定在中央的箱子……是不是透出绿色的光芒……）

（轰——！！！！）

（伴随着一声仿佛能撕裂大地的沉闷撞击巨响，金属扭曲的哀鸣声戛然而止。）

（无边的黑暗与死寂，彻底笼罩了一切。）

Colphne维普蕾！队长！

Suomi寇尔芙！太好了，你终于醒了。

Suomi没想到你的心智自检流程会那么久……呼……太好了。

Suomi没关系，不用紧张。这里是我摸索到的一个隐蔽的临时据点，我们现在暂时安全了。

Colphne索米！是你救了我吗？你没事真是太好了。

Suomi也不是……完全没有事。

Suomi在坠机的时候我的素体也严重受损……战术模块全部断开了，基本失去作战能力了。

（索米抬起右手，虽然从外表上手臂的结构还是十分完整，但是那种僵硬的阻塞感和时不时蹦出的火花都印证着索米的状态十分糟糕。）

Suomi啊，不过不用担心！我还是可以正常活动的！

Suomi虽然没有办法直接参与作战，但是做一下后勤工作还是很轻松的。

（或许是想要安慰寇尔芙，索米故作轻松想要举起手臂，却又因为痛觉模拟不由自主地露出了痛苦的表情。）

Colphne谢谢你，索米……

Colphne队长她们，不在呢。

Suomi嗯。趁着你昏迷的时候我出去侦察过一圈，现在我只找到了你。

Suomi不只是大家，那个奇怪的容器，也不见了。

Colphne在直升机坠落的最后关头，我好像看到了……那个容器内部发出了某种极其诡异的光芒。

Colphne或许，那个容器和我们现在的状况有直接关联。

Colphne……索米，只靠我们现在的状态，想要平安离开佩尔努这片红区几乎是不可能的。我认为……我们需要尽快找到队长她们。

Suomi嗯，我也是这么想的。

Suomi我从直升机上的雷达以及发信器拆了下来，我想可以利用它们改造成增幅信号接收器来找到大家。

Suomi而且我们可以利用帕斯卡小姐提供的回路超频系统尽可能帮助你重启心智中的模块，恢复战斗力。

Suomi不过……想要完成这些，都需要一些零件材料。

Colphne零件材料就交给我吧！我们一起努力，一定要找到大家然后回到艾莫号上。

Vestigial Display · 4 循迹追演·4

(Inside the turbine room, in the chemical storeroom for the thermal plant.)（汽轮机室的内部，连接着存放热电厂所需要的化学原料的储存车间。）

ELID—!——！

(The ELIDs have chased Suomi and gang all the way here, but all they find are a few abandoned lubricant barrels standing in the corner.)（生骸追赶着索米一行来到这里，却发现眼前只有几座立在角落里的，已经废弃的储液罐。）

(Being creatures of low intellect, they seek their targets by instinct and scent.)（生骸没有智力，会依照气味与本能，搜寻目标。）

(However, the chemical residues here emit extremely intense and complex odors which make it difficult for them to track their prey.)（然而，残留的化学液体散发出各种复杂的气味，让它们难以识别。）

SuomiAck! Miss Balthilde... Your elbow... It's squishing me...唔！巴希达小姐……你的胳膊，压得我好难受……

BalthildeSorry... But this barrel is too cramped...抱歉……但是……这罐子里太窄了……！

(The three Dolls have been forced to cram into an empty barrel together to avoid the ELIDs.)（在某个空置的储液罐内部，三名人形为了躲避生骸，不得不紧紧挤在一起。）

BalthildeDon't... don't move... You'll... you'll force me out!别、别动……我会……被挤出去的！

SuomiUm... But...唔……但是……

LottaPfff! Pfffffffft...噗！噗噗噗……

BalthildeLotta, don't laugh... they'll hear you...!洛塔，别笑……会被听到的……！

Lotta(Winces) I'm sorry, but... you poked my tummy and it tickles... Pffft!呜呜……对不起，但是……索米戳到了我肚子，好痒哦……噗！呜呜……

BalthildeDon't laugh! Don't cry either, just hang in there a little more!别笑！也不要哭，再坚持一会儿！

SuomiWant to shoot them? It doesn't seem to be a lot of ELIDs out there...要不要先开火？生骸好像不是很多……

BalthildeI... I'm afraid of getting you caught up in this, so let's hold on a bit... I think they haven't found us yet.我……我怕拖累你们，再等等……我感觉它没有发现我们。

Lotta(Winces and whimpers)噗噗……呜呜……

(A short while later, the ELIDs wander off after failing to find their targets.)（又过了一会儿，生骸没有找到目标，徘徊着从储存车间离开了。）

Suomi(Gasps) I almost passed out from holding my breath... (pants heavily)哈！我差点憋死……哈！

Lotta(Whimper) I wanna go home, this place is scary, can't we search for it some other day?呜呜……我想回去，这里好可怕啊，我们改天再来找，好不好？

SuomiYeah, playing hide and seek with ELIDs is more tiring than actually fighting them.对，和生骸玩躲猫猫，反而比战斗更累人呢。

SuomiHm? Miss Lotta! Your clothes... what happened to them?!嗯？洛塔小姐！你的衣服……怎么破掉了？

LottaHuh? Oh hey, they got ripped, no, they're melting... Ah! Suomi, your clothes are melting too!诶？真的破了，而且好像还在融化……啊！索米你的衣服也是！

BalthildeLooks like it was because of the chemical left behind in that barrel. It won't harm our frames, but it's still corrosive to a certain extent, as seen by how it's degrading the textile fibers.应该是罐子里残留的化学液体导致的。这些液体对素体没有危害，但有一定腐蚀性，会导致纤维材料溶解。

Balthilde takes off her backpack and finds that it's been damaged too. Fortunately, the parts they've collected are fine.（巴希达取下身后的背包，发现也有一定的破损。还好，收集好的零件都没事。）

BalthildePut this on, I've got clothes for the celebration.穿这个吧，我刚好带了为庆典准备的衣服。

SuomiFor the celebration? Wait... Isn't this a swimsuit?为庆典准备的？这个……不是泳衣吗？

LottaAnd this is... It looks like sports gear.我的这件……像是运动服。

BalthildeI found them in the thermal plants' living quarters, don't be picky.都是在热电厂的生活区里找到的，这种时候就别挑剔了。

BalthildeSpeaking of which... Did you see that ELID at the back? It had a huge Collapse crystal sticking out of it.话说……你们刚才看到没有，最后面的那只生骸，身上有一块好大的坍塌结晶。

BalthildeIf we could get it, we'll have everything we need to fix the bubble gun.要是能弄到那个，修理要的材料就基本全凑齐了。

SuomiWait, are you saying we're going to follow that ELID and silently take it down?你是说？我们要跟过去，偷偷把那最后一只干掉？

LottaBut, but that's too dangerous! They'll spot us for sure!这、太危险了！不可能不被发现的！

BalthildeIt can't be helped, then. My plan was that we could take them all out if we could just get them into an open area...那就没办法了，我本来想，如果引它们到开阔的地方，或许能一网打尽……

SuomiLet me go. I'll lure them outside.让我去，我来负责把它们引到外面。

LottaSuomi? What are you talking about?索米？

SuomiI was the one who asked to fix the bubble gun in the first place. It's only fair that I put in some extra effort at a time like this.修理泡泡枪本来就是我的请求，这种时候就让我多出一份力吧！

SuomiAnd besides... I know you'll protect me. I'm sure I'll be fine.而且……我相信有你们在旁边掩护，一定不会有事的。

BalthildeSuomi... Yeah, Lotta and I will protect you. That said, I can't fight, though.索米……嗯，我和洛塔一定会掩护好你……虽然，我不能战斗啦。

LottaIf you're going to do that... I think we should contact Ullrid, just in case...那……以防万一，我建议先联系下乌尔丽德……

SuomiGood idea. If we DO run into trouble, we'll try and meet up with Big Sis.好主意，真要遇到危险，我们就去找姐姐会合。

SuomiBut we'll all be fine... I'm sure of it!我们一定……都不会有事的！

Of Thee I Sing Ⅰ 音为有你·Ⅰ

CommanderWhere did you go, Suomi? I went to look for you in your room just now, but the door was unlocked.索米，你去哪里了？我刚才去你的房间找你，发现房门没有上锁。

CommanderWhile the Elmo is a safe place, that's not a good habit to have.虽然艾莫号上很安全，但这可不是一个好习惯。

Commander...Suomi? What happened?!……索米？你怎么了？

SuomiAh... ah! Sorry, Commander! I was just thinking about something and didn't hear you! I'm sorry!啊、啊！抱歉，指挥官！我刚刚在想事情，没听见您说话，对不起！

CommanderYou don't need to apologize for that... Oh right, is there something special about the cover of this record?没到需要道歉的程度啦……对了，这个唱片的乐队封面有什么特别的地方吗？

Suomi...Heheh, I guess you noticed, Commander. Frankly speaking, ever since I came to the Elmo... I've had an idea.……嘿嘿嘿，指挥官您注意到了啊。不瞒您说，自从我来到艾莫号以来……就一直有个想法。

SuomiSince there are so many Dolls here that like music, and everyone enjoys music in their own way, then...既然喜欢音乐的人形那么多，而且大家都在用自己的方式享受音乐，那么……

SuomiCan't I form a band of my own, like them?我是不是也可以像她们一样，自己组建一个乐队呢？

CommanderYou want to form a band? That's a good idea. Are you planning to form a death metal band or something?组乐队？这确实是个好想法，索米不会是打算组建死亡金属的乐队吧？

SuomiI... I haven't really thought about the kind of band I want to form... but if it's going to be a metal band, getting enough members together might be a little difficult.乐、乐队的风格倒还没有想好……不过，如果演奏死亡金属的话，要凑齐足够的成员可能有点难度。

CommanderThat might be a problem indeed. However, what brought this on? Was it seeing how popular Monsoon Squad became recently?这倒确实是个问题。不过这个想法的契机是什么？难道是看到了季风乐队最近人气飙升的通告吗？

SuomiWell, that's part of the reason... However, when I think about it, the idea probably came from earlier than that.确实有这方面的原因……不过，仔细想起来，契机应该产生于更早的时候。

SuomiCommander, do you remember that time I recorded a song for you and cut a record of it? Ever since then, I became interested in the idea of singing.指挥官您还记得我给您录歌并刻录成唱片的事情吗？我就是自那以后对唱歌产生了兴趣。

CommanderWell, if it's just singing, you could consider becoming an idol. I bet Vepley would love having a junior like you.如果只是喜欢唱歌的话，索米可以考虑去当偶像呀。维普蕾应该会很欢迎你这个后辈。

SuomiThe thought had crossed my mind in the past, but what I want to do isn't exactly like what idols do.我之前也有考虑过啦，但是，我想做的事情又和偶像有点不同。

SuomiMore to the point, I deeply admire Miss Jiangyu; or rather, I'm envious of the relationship that Monsoon has. That's why I wanted to form a band.再加上我很羡慕绛雨小姐，不，应该说我很羡慕季风乐队的那种关系，因此才想要组建乐队的。

CommanderI see. Since that's what you want, I'll support it with everything I have.原来如此。既然索米想要这么做的话，那我一定全力支持。

CommanderOh yes, have you told the others about this yet?对了，你有和其他人说过这个想法吗？

SuomiNot yet... You're the first to know about it, Commander. I'm just too embarrassed to tell the others about it.还没有……指挥官您是第一个知道的。我实在不好意思跟其他人说这件事。

CommanderI'm proud to be the first listener in your heart, Suomi.我很荣幸成为索米心里的第一名听众。

CommanderCome to think of it, what instrument do you plan to play? The guitar? The bass? Hm, since you like death metal, maybe the drums?说起来，索米你打算玩哪个乐曲？吉他？贝斯？啊，索米那么喜欢死亡金属，应该会玩架子鼓吧？

SuomiA-actually... I can't play any instruments...其、其实……我哪个乐器都不会……

CommanderWell, even if you can't play an instrument, you can still be a vocalist.即使什么乐器都不会，还有主唱的位置可以选。

SuomiI, uh... I've thought of that before. However, there's a big problem with that...这个……我之前也有想过。但是，有一个比较严重的问题……

SuomiI just can't bring myself to sing in front of others...我好像无法在其他人面前开口唱歌……

CommanderWell, that's a little troublesome... Wait a minute, didn't you hum in front of me before?这就稍微有点头疼了啊……等一下，我记得索米不是之前在我面前哼唱过歌曲吗？

Suomi...I can manage if it's just you, Commander, but I can't make a sound if there's anyone else present.……如果仅仅是面对指挥官的话倒还好，但如果有其他人在，我就很难再唱出声来。

SuomiEven when I force myself to do it, it's like squeezing sound out of my vocalizer module. It ends up hoarse and awful.即使勉强自己发声，那些声音也仿佛从模块中挤出来的一样，又嘶哑，又难听。

SuomiIt seems forming a band is just a pipe dream after all...这么看来，组乐队的想法应该只能作为奢望了……

CommanderThat's fine, Suomi. We can take it easy. I'll stick with you until you manage to build your band.没关系的，索米，我们可以慢慢来。在你成功组建乐队之前，我会陪在你身边一起协助你。

SuomiThat's great! Thank you, Commander!太好啦！谢谢你，指挥官！

Of Thee I Sing Ⅱ 音为有你·Ⅱ

CommanderIt might be a little difficult to have you go straight to singing in front of an audience. Why don't we try starting with a musical instrument?让你直接在人群前唱歌确实比较难，不如我们先从学习乐器开始尝试吧？

CommanderSuomi, have you heard of the air guitar?索米，你有听说过空气吉他吗？

SuomiAn air... guitar? Does the Elmo have guitars made of air on it?空气……吉他？艾莫号上还有用空气制作而来的吉他吗？

CommanderHahaha, no, no, that's not what I meant. Right, Suomi, just copy me. Imagine you're actually holding a guitar.哈哈哈，不是这个意思。来，索米，先模仿我的样子，想象一下自己现在正抱着把吉他。

CommanderYour left hand is on the neck and frets, while the right hand holds the pick and strums the strings.左手握着琴颈，而右手拿着拨片正在拨动琴弦。

SuomiLike this, Commander? Am I doing it right?是这个样子吗？指挥官，我做得对吗？

CommanderYes, that's good. Now, Suomi, imagine you're going to perform a song with the rest of your band members.嗯嗯，没错。现在，索米先在脑海里构思一下自己要和乐队成员们一起演奏乐曲。

SuomiA song... a song. Hm... What about the one we listened to last time, Commander?乐曲……乐曲……嗯，上一次我和指挥官一起听的那种唱片怎么样？

CommanderYeah, that sounds good. I'm going to play the song now. Try to follow its rhythm and pluck the strings with your right hand.嗯，挺好的。那我现在去播放歌曲，索米试着跟上它的节拍，在适当的时候拨弄下右手的琴弦。

SuomiO-okay, I'll try!好、好的，我尽量努力！

CommanderHehe, it's good to approach your first time with a relaxed mindset... Alright, let's begin!呵呵，第一次的话还是尽量抱着轻松的心态比较好……那么，我们要开始咯！

Commander(Although Suomi's a little stiff from nervousness, in the end she manages to finish playing the entire song.)（虽然索米因为紧张在表演中素体有些僵硬，但最后还是很认真地将乐曲弹奏完了。）

SuomiCommander, how was my performance just now?指挥官，我刚刚的表演还可以吗？

CommanderMm. While it was just a practice session, you had a good grasp of the rhythm. We also managed to coordinate well during the breaks in the music.嗯，虽然只是想象练习，但索米对节奏感把握得不错，在音乐空档期间和我的互动也很好。

CommanderIf you ever take the stage, I'm sure you'll draw a huge crowd, Suomi.如果有朝一日索米上台表演，一定会吸引很多人气！

SuomiHehe, is that so... That said, I don't care too much about popularity. You're the only one I want looking at me.嘿嘿，是这样吗……不过我并不是很在意人气，只要能吸引到指挥官的目光就可以了。

SuomiStill, what was the purpose of this exercise, Commander?不过，指挥官，这个练习的目的是？

CommanderIt's so you can better enjoy music and not worry about the way others stare at you, no?是为了让索米能够更加享受音乐，不去避忌他人目光的练习哦？

CommanderEven without a real guitar in hand, you can still play your own music with all your heart.就算手中没有真的吉他，也在尽量演奏自己心中的音乐。

CommanderIf you can manage that, then surely you'll be even less bothered by the looks of others when you have a real guitar in hand, am I wrong?如果能做到这一步，那真的有乐器在手时就更不会在意他人的目光了吧？

SuomiI, I see... You're amazing, Commander! You really do know everything!原，原来是这样……不愧是指挥官，真的什么都知道呢！

SuomiIndeed, it's like you said. Even though I wasn't holding an instrument, my body moved on its own the moment I heard the music, like it wanted to do something...的确如您所说，虽然手中没有乐器，可一听到音乐就会情不自禁地动起来，想要做些什么……

SuomiThe air guitar is awesome too. I thought it was just a little game you played to vent your emotions.空气吉他真是厉害，我还以为这是用来发泄情绪的游戏呢。

Commander...It can do that too.……也有这种功能。

SuomiSo, Commander, what should we do next? Should we keep practicing?那指挥官，我们接下来要做什么？是继续练习吗？

CommanderYup. Let's start by practicing this song in our imaginations several more times. I've already figured out what I want to do next. I'll tell you once I'm ready.嗯，先把这首曲子再反复幻想练上几遍。我已经想好之后要做什么了，等准备好之后我会告诉你的。

Of Thee I Sing Ⅲ 音为有你·Ⅲ

SuomiCommander, what are you going to do with all those records you're holding? And then there's this tablet; are you going to host a music festival with me?指挥官，你抱了那么多唱片过来是要做什么？还有这个平板电脑，要和索米一起开音乐鉴赏会吗？

CommanderHehe, that's the next step of what I have in mind.呵呵，这就是我们要做的下一步了。

CommanderAlright, Suomi. If you could make a band, what kind of band would it be?来，索米。如果让你组建乐队的话，你会选择往哪种风格靠近呢？

CommanderIf nothing comes to mind at the moment, you can pick one or more of these record covers that catch your eye and give them to me. I'll handle the rest.如果一时想不到什么灵感的话，也可以从这些唱片里挑一张或几张你喜欢的封面给我，剩下的就由我来操作。

SuomiIn that case... I'll take these two—oh, and this one! I like the cover art and musical style of these three！那样的话……这两张，还有那边那张！这三张无论是封绘还是曲风我都很喜欢！

CommanderMhm, it's decided, then! Hang on, let me scan it with this tablet...嗯嗯，那就这样选定了！稍等，我用平板扫描一下……

SuomiHuh? It's showing loads of images that look a lot like what I picked... Did you make these, Commander?欸？平板上出现了很多和封面类似的图案啊……这些都是指挥官做的？

Suomi...Oh, I get it! We're designing the band's poster and general styling.……啊我懂了！指挥官，我们现在是在设计乐队的海报和样式。

CommanderThat's right, although we haven't found Dolls who share your interests yet.没错，虽然现在还没有找到和索米志同道合的人形。

CommanderEven so, I'll do my best to help you build a band.但我会尽力帮你组建乐队。

CommanderMy plan is to put these posters up in the lounge. That might encourage others to join you.我打算制作海报并贴在休息室，这样可能会吸引其他人加入。

SuomiThat does seem workable! Thank you, Commander!这确实是个有效的方法！谢谢你，指挥官！

CommanderYup. So, what do you want on those posters? These speakers have a good look to them, very rock-and-roll styled.嗯。索米想在海报上放些什么元素？这个扩音器的造型不错，看上去很摇滚。

SuomiI like this one too. I'll put a "stop war" logo on the lower left corner.我也很喜欢这个。我会在海报的左下角放上停战的标志。

SuomiI hope that when people listen to my music, they'll feel peaceful and happy, so neither humans nor Dolls will want to fight anymore.希望大家都能在音乐中感觉到祥和，无论是人类还是人形，都不要再发生纷争。

SuomiI want to put the Griffin badge on it too... Hm, on the right side, then.格里芬的标志我也想放上去……嗯，就放在右边吧。

CommanderPutting all these elements in is definitely a very Suomi thing to do... So, what are you going to put in the center?这么多的元素拼接还挺有索米风格的……那，最中间的部分索米打算放些什么？

SuomiLet me think... Snowflakes, the sun, and you, of course! You're the most important part, Commander!让我想想……雪花，暖阳，啊，还有最重要的指挥官！

CommanderMe? I'm glad you think that way, but may I ask why you'd do that?我吗？虽然我很开心啦，但是能问问你这么做的理由吗？

SuomiWell, it's a band that you helped build. Without your help, I'd still be hesitating and doubting myself. I wouldn't be able to make the first move.因为这是在您的帮助下建起的乐队啊。如果没有您，我可能还在犹豫，无法向前迈出第一步吧。

SuomiSo I was thinking that I needed to show my gratitude to you... Commander? Why are you patting my head all of a sudden, it's making me blush...所以我就想着，一定要向指挥官表示感谢……指挥官？你怎么突然摸我的头啊，这还挺让人害羞的……

CommanderSorry, once I heard you say all that, my hand ended up moving on its own...抱歉，听到你的话下意识就这么做了……

SuomiIt's alright, I like it when you pat my head.没关系的……我很喜欢这样被您摸头的感觉。

SuomiFeel free to keep patting my head while I'm making the poster... After all, I like being spoiled by you from time to time.在我挑选制作海报的期间，就请指挥官多摸一会吧……我也，偶尔会想向指挥官您撒娇的。

Of Thee I Sing Ⅳ 音为有你·Ⅳ

SuomiIt's finished, Commander. I've made the poster. Take a look, what do you think?完工啦，指挥官，我把海报制作好啦。您看一下，感觉怎么样？

CommanderHmmm... The poster has all sorts of things on it. It feels very much like you, Suomi.嗯……在海报上满满当当地铺了那么多元素，感觉很有索米的风格啊。

SuomiAre there too many? Should I erase a few?是元素太多了吗？那要不要我删去一点？

CommanderIt's alright. When forming a band, the important thing is to be happy and true to yourself.没关系的。组乐队最重要的就是开心，做真实的自己。

CommanderIf you compromise on your vision, the music you make won't be pure.如果妥协的话，你想演奏的音乐也就不再纯粹了。

SuomiYou're amazing, Commander... That sounds so deep.指挥官好厉害……能一下说出这么有哲理的话。

SuomiBut you're right. I'd like any future members to be able to show their true selves in the band.不过您说的没错，我还是希望招来的成员可以在乐队中展现出最真实的一面。

SuomiIt's just like how I was when I was with Miss Ullrid. Everyone could accept each other honestly and help each other.就像我和乌尔丽德小姐她们相处时那样，大家都可以坦诚相待，互相扶持。

CommanderYeah, I'm sure you can do it, Suomi.嗯。如果是索米的话，我相信一定可以做到的。

SuomiHehe... In-in that case, I'll go paste it up in the lounge now!嘿嘿……那、那我这就去把它贴在休息室的墙上！

CommanderHang on, I'll go get some scissors and tape...稍等一下，我去拿剪刀和胶带……

Commander(Some time later.)（一段时间后。）

Suomi...It doesn't look like anyone came. Was our poster not good enough? Or... is everyone just not interested in bands?……好像，没有人来啊。是我和指挥官做的海报不行吗？还是说，大家对乐队不感兴趣……？

CommanderDon't feel down, Suomi. Not long has passed. I'm sure someone will want to join after seeing the poster.别灰心，索米。这才没过去多久，我相信等大家都看到海报后，一定会有人想要加入的。

SuomiCommander... what if, and I'm just saying what if... what if everyone on the Elmo hates my band?指挥官，万一……我是说，万一……万一艾莫号上的大家都不喜欢乐队怎么办？

SuomiI mean... the idea of a Doll who can't sing in front of an audience or play an instrument forming a band... it sounds totally ridiculous, doesn't it?毕竟，一个不敢在众人面前唱歌，也不会乐器的人形想组乐队……本身就是很不可思议的事情吧？

CommanderIt's true, that does sound quite strange when you hear it. It sounds almost impossible, in fact.确实初次听到的时候会觉得这很离奇，会有天方夜谭的想法也不奇怪。

CommanderBut since that's your wish, I'll do everything I can to make it come true.但既然这是索米的愿望，那我一定会尽我所能帮你。

CommanderIf you can't sing, then I'll practice with you every day until you can. If you can't play, then that's fine too; I'll practice with you...如果无法唱歌的话，我就每天陪你练习；不会乐器也不要紧，我会每天陪着你一起练习……

CommanderI will stand with you until your dream comes true, Suomi.直到索米实现自己的梦想前，我都会一直陪在你身边的。

SuomiYup! Thank you, Commander!嗯……！谢谢你，指挥官！

Suomi(Suomi buries herself in my arms, filling the space between them with her little body.)（索米扑到我的怀中，用那娇小的身躯填补我双臂间的空档。）

CommanderOh wait, I realized why nobody contacted us! Suomi, we forgot to put our contact info on the poster!等下，我想到没人联络我们的原因了！索米，我们忘了在海报上留联系方式了啊！

SuomiAh... Come to think of it, I really forgot to write it...啊……这么说来，我好像确实忘了写了……

SuomiHehe, still, this is the first time I've seen you this panicked, Commander~嘿嘿，不过，我印象里还是第一次看到指挥官那么惊慌的样子呢~

CommanderWell, it clearly means a lot to you. Of course I'd be concerned.毕竟是索米重要的委托，我当然会上心啦。

SuomiIf we change the poster and nobody reaches out to us... Could you console me with head pats?如果改了海报之后还没有人来联络……指挥官，你能摸摸我的头安慰我吗？

CommanderYes, I will. In fact, I'll console you any way you want.嗯，我会的。到那时，索米想被怎样安慰都行。

SuomiHehe... It's a promise, then. Let's go, Commander. We'll go change the poster together.嘿嘿……那约定好了。走吧，指挥官，我们一起出发去改海报吧。

Collection Overview 1 收藏展示1

SuomiCommander, thank you for your hard work.指挥官，最近这段时间您辛苦了。

SuomiI just received the record you bought for me from Miss Mayling, and I haven't had time to open it yet.我刚刚从美玲小姐那里收到了您前不久帮我买的唱片，还没来得及拆封。

SuomiIf you don't mind, would you like to listen to the new album with me?如果您不介意的话，要不要和我一起听新专辑？

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Sorry to bother you...打扰了…

SuomiThat's great. I'll get the record player now.太好啦，那我这就去把唱片机拿过来。

Suomi...I see, I didn't know you were so busy. We'll do this some other time, then.……原来指挥官这么忙啊。那等下次有机会再说吧。

Kitchen Chat 1 厨房闲谈1

SuomiCommander, I made this nutritious meal by following Big Sis Ullrid's instructions... please try it!指挥官，这是我按照乌尔丽德姐姐的配方制作的营养餐……请品尝吧！

A mellow richness lingers between the lips and teeth, its rapturous aftertaste long and enduring.醇厚的滋味在唇齿间缱绻，幸福的余韵悠长，经久不散。

CommanderEvery mouthful tastes like bliss.每一口都是幸福的味道。

SuomiH-How is it, Commander?怎，怎么样呀，指挥官？

A great balance of nutrients!营养搭配很均衡！

Well done, Suomi...不愧是索米……

CommanderThe nutrients are very balanced and it tastes good too!营养搭配很均衡，味道也不错！

SuomiThank you! I'll do my best to improve the recipe and make better meals for you!谢谢！我会继续努力改进配方，为您提供更好的餐食！

CommanderFull marks for nutrients!营养满分！

CommanderWell done, Suomi! You're so thorough, even with the ingredients!不愧是索米，连料理都这么认真！

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

SuomiUm... this dish's taste isn't quite up to standard...唔……这道菜的味道似乎还不够理想……

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。

SuomiCommander, is it good?指挥官，是不是不好吃呀……？

Pretty decent overall.整体不错。

It's pretty good.已经很好了。

CommanderIt's pretty decent overall. Perhaps you might need to tweak the amount of condiments used.整体不错，也许可以再调整一下调味比例。

SuomiGot it! I'll follow your suggestions and improve myself... I have to make the perfect dish!我明白了！会根据您的建议继续改进……一定要做出完美的料理！

CommanderKeep trying!继续努力！

CommanderIt's pretty good, just needs some slight improvement.已经很好了，只需要小幅优化就可以。

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

SuomiI, I'm sorry! I totally messed up this time...对、对不起！这次完全失败了……

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。

Suomi(Whimper) I'm sorry I made you eat this...呜，居然让您吃下这种东西……

It's okay.没关系。

Actually, I think it's pretty decent.我觉得还好。

CommanderIt's okay. Failure is part of learning.没关系，失败也是经验的一部分。

SuomiI'll write up a full reflection essay on it. I won't make the same mistakes again!我会写一份详细的反思报告，绝不会再犯同样的错误！

CommanderDon't be afraid of trying!勇于尝试！

CommanderYou could call it a "special attempt".这也算是一种特别的尝试吧。

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

SuomiCommander, did you see that? That pikkuryssä was messing with me!指挥官！您看到了吧，这只苏联熊她刚刚耍赖了！

PapashaHmph, who's messing with who, you were the one who used cheap tricks to bully me first.哼，谁耍赖了，明明是你先用阴招欺负我的。

SuomiYeah right, as if... Hey! Quit copying my combos!谁稀罕欺负你……见鬼，不许学我的连招动作！

PapashaCopying you? This is REAL Soviet damage, your weak Finlandian combos can't even compare.模仿？我这是正宗斯拉夫式格斗术，你那小连招可比不了。

SuomiAh! You did it again! Is copying me the only thing you know how to do?啊！又是这招！你就这么喜欢模仿我吗？！

PapashaWho the heck's copying you! I tried "enjoying" that "noise" you call music and Miss Mayling thought I was you! You know how embarrassed I was?!谁模仿你啊！上次我就稍微“欣赏”一下你听的那些“噪音”，结果却被美玲小姐认成了你……我也很委屈好吧！

SuomiYou... You dare call my precious "DEA*H" album "noise"?! You Neanderthal pikkuryssä, I only lent you that album out of the kindness of my heart! Give it back right now!你……你居然说我珍藏的《DEA*H》是“噪音”！！你这没品位的苏联熊，我可是好心才借给你的！把我的唱片还我！

SuomiI won't go easy on you anymore! Let's finish this!接下来……我可不会让着你了！一决胜负吧。

PapashaSure, you're on! I figured out how to turn the tables! Same rules - loser buys dinner.好啊，谁怕谁，我已经发现翻盘的办法了！老规矩，输的人请客。

PapashaCommander, we're in for a big meal tonight! She's going to be treating us later, you coming with?指挥官，今天的大餐有着落了！待会这家伙要请客呢，您也一起来吧？

SuomiOh, someone's going to be buying us dinner all right, but it's going to be YOU! I'm going to kick your ass and stuff myself on your dime!谁要请客还不一定呢！指挥官，我……我一定会赢下对决，让这家伙买单的。待会，我们就好好吃一顿吧！

Training Plan 训练计划

SuomiCommander! I finished planning my training schedule, could you help me see if there's anything I need to add?指挥官！我整理了训练计划，您看下还有什么需要补充的吗？

SuomiI think I can do better.我觉得还可以再更多努力一点。

You're really diligent, Suomi.索米真的很卖力呢。

You can't just spend all your energy on planning.不能光把努力用在计划上。

SuomiTh-thank you! I was just doing what I ought to!谢、谢谢您的夸奖，我只是尽力做好自己该做的事！

SuomiI hope I'll be able to help the others out more!希望能为大家多贡献一份力量！

SuomiYou're right! I need to work harder!您说得对，我还需要更加努力才行！

SuomiI'll make sure I show you a more polished training plan next time!下次一定会拿出更完美的训练计划给您看！

Rocking Trend 摇滚潮流

SuomiCommander, have you heard the latest album from Sons of Anubis?指挥官，您知道阿努比斯之子最新发行的专辑吗？

SuomiThe guitar riffs in it are so amazing that I listened to it over and over again!里面的吉他连复段真是太精彩了，我都听了好多遍！

Could you share it with me?可以分享给我吗？

Don't disturb others, okay?别打扰别人哦？

SuomiHm? You want to listen to music I recommended? That's great!诶？您愿意听我推荐的音乐吗？太好了！

SuomiI'll go make a playlist for you right now!那我这就准备播放列表给您！

SuomiAh, I'm sorry, did I get too excited again?啊，抱歉，我是不是又太兴奋了？

SuomiI'll pay attention to my volume next time. I'll make sure I don't disturb the others!下次我会注意音量的，不会打扰到其他人！

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

SuomiI haven't finished today's training. Could you hang on for a bit, Commander?今天的训练还没有完成，指挥官，请您稍等一下好吗？

SuomiCommander, I prepared a detailed facilities plan regarding the increased warehouse utilization issue you mentioned earlier... Please have a look.指挥官，关于上次说的提高仓库利用率的问题……我做了详细的区域规划，请您过目。

Support Preparations 应援筹备

SuomiThe bubblegun is ready.泡泡机已经准备好了。

SuomiWe can use it to support Vepley and the others during their performance.维普蕾和同伴们演出的时候可以用来应援。

SuomiOh yes, I need to prepare the penlights too.对了，还有应援棒也需要准备一下。

Karmic Ties Renewed I 孽缘再续I

SuomiCommander, I brought back a new game while out on a mission some time ago. I've already loaded it into the Crimson Arcade.指挥官，前段时间我外勤带回来了一个新的游戏，已经装载在鲁比娱乐站上了。

SuomiOnce the testing is done, you should come and relax there too.在测试之后，指挥官也可以一起来玩好好放松一下哦。

SuomiI have a mind to try them out... but a certain annoying someone wants to go, too.我准备去试试……但是似乎有个讨厌的家伙也想去。

Karmic Ties Renewed II 孽缘再续II

SuomiHooray, we did it!很好，赢了！

SuomiAh, C-Commander. It's nothing, I swear, we just ended a match.啊，指、指挥官，没事我们只是刚刚结束了一场对局。

Karmic Ties Renewed III 孽缘再续III

SuomiThe games last time sucked. I found a game that Miss Robella recommended this time.上一次的游戏不好玩，这一次我找到了洛贝拉小姐推荐的游戏。

SuomiI've never seen this game before, but the rock in its soundtrack... that's insane!这个游戏我第一次接触，但是里头的摇滚乐……好厉害！

SuomiWant to have a listen, Commander?指挥官也想听一听吗？

SuomiHuh... why's she here again?咦……那家伙怎么又来了。

Karmic Ties Renewed IV 孽缘再续IV

SuomiI... can't believe things got turned around on me...我……居然被反杀了……

SuomiAh... C-Commander, I'm alright.啊……指、指挥官，我没事。

Karmic Ties Renewed V 孽缘再续V

SuomiCommander, this bastard's trying to beat me underhandedly again!指挥官，这个混蛋居然又用盘外招对付我。

SuomiShe yanked my controller away! You have to do something about this!我的手柄刚刚被她拿走了，您帮我评评理！

Karmic Ties Renewed VI 孽缘再续VI

SuomiSorry, Commander!抱歉，指挥官。

SuomiI need to lock in and beat that bastard!我现在必须集中精神打败那个混蛋！

Karmic Ties Renewed VII 孽缘再续VII

SuomiI'm done... I can't play anymore.好累……我已经打不下去了。

Suomi...Commander, if you ever play video games, don't be like us...……指挥官，如果您玩游戏可千万不能和我们一样……

Dorm Dialogue 1 宿舍对话1

SuomiThings feel a little dull around here. How about I put on some rock music for everyone?气氛好像有些沉闷呢，要不我给大家放一首摇滚乐吧？

SuomiUh... Nevermind, Big Sis Ullrid said it's best to keep quiet right now.唔……还是算了，乌尔丽德姐姐说现在最好能保持安静。

Dorm Dialogue 2 宿舍对话2

SuomiEven though Big Sis Ullrid picked a good song, but a party should be all loud and energetic.乌尔丽德姐姐选择的音乐虽然很好听，但派对就是要热热闹闹的才好呀。

SuomiI slipped in a few rock songs into the central controller, it would be nice if the Commander likes it too.我在总控台悄悄加入了几首摇滚乐，如果指挥官能喜欢就好了。

Plant Room 1 种植室1

SuomiCommander, did you know? I've heard that if you play music for plants, they'll grow even bigger.指挥官，您知道吗？听说给植物播放音乐的话，会让它们生长得更加茁壮。

SuomiSo should we write a song for these tomatoes?所以，我们要不要也为这些番茄写一首歌呢？

SuomiFor the lyrics of the song, hmm... We could write the Commander's daily tending for the tomatoes. What do you think?至于歌的内容，唔……就写指挥官照料番茄的日常，您觉得怎么样？

SuomiI think, just like me, they'll also feel the love and care from the Commander...我想，它们一定也会像我一样，感受到指挥官的温柔和关爱……

SuomiBeing taken care of so intently, even the tiniest organism would respond in kind with all their might.被这样用心地期待着，哪怕是再微小的生命，也会拼尽全力回应这份心意呢。

Plant Room 2 种植室2

SuomiCommander, did you know? I've heard that if you play music for plants, they'll grow even bigger.指挥官，您知道吗？听说给植物播放音乐的话，会让它们生长得更加茁壮。

SuomiSo should we write a song for these tomatoes?所以，我们要不要也为这些番茄写一首歌呢？

SuomiFor the lyrics of the song, hmm... We could write the Commander's daily tending for the tomatoes. What do you think?至于歌的内容，唔……就写指挥官照料番茄的日常，您觉得怎么样？

SuomiI think, just like me, they'll also feel the love and care from the Commander...我想，它们一定也会像我一样，感受到指挥官的温柔和关爱……

SuomiBeing taken care of so intently, even the tiniest organism would respond in kind with all their might.被这样用心地期待着，哪怕是再微小的生命，也会拼尽全力回应这份心意呢。

Journal Entry 1 日志·一

SuomiCommander, Mayling, and I cleared the storeroom out today.指挥官，我今天和美玲小姐一起清理了仓库。

SuomiI didn't expect to find expired bug spray in there...没想到在仓库里，发现了好些过期的驱虫喷雾……

SuomiWhew... It gave me a fright back then.呼……当时真是吓了我一跳呢。

CommanderWhat happened? Was there a problem with the bug spray?怎么了？驱虫喷雾有什么问题吗？

SuomiNo, no, not at all!不不、没有问题！

SuomiIt was expired, but it could still be used!虽然过期了，但完全可以正常使用！

SuomiI just... Just...我只是……只是……

SuomiUm... Saying this is a little embarrassing...呜……虽然这么说有点不好意思……

SuomiBut I was once attacked by ELID because I was carrying bug repellent powder on me.但我曾经因为携带了驱虫粉，被生骸袭击。

CommanderWait, that's a thing?还有这样的事？

SuomiYes. That was also why I began contemplating the question of getting along with humans.是的，就是因为这件事，我才会开始思考和人相处的问题。

SuomiInterested in hearing about it, Commander?唔，指挥官有兴趣听吗？

CommanderOf course.当然。

Journal Entry 2 日志·二

SuomiCommander, I'd like to ask you a question!指挥官，我想请教您一个问题！

SuomiHow can you be "flexible and open-minded" when handling a request?处理委托的时候，要怎么样才算“酌情变通”呢？

CommanderWhy do you ask?怎么突然说这个？

SuomiUm! It, it's because I've been helping Leader Groza handle requests lately.唔！是、是因为最近我开始帮闪电队长处理委托。

SuomiAnd then I found that certain clients are extra strict.然后发现有一些委托方总是特别严苛。

SuomiAnd then I remembered that I'd encountered things like this before in the past.我就想起，以前我也遇见过类似的情况。

SuomiI was on a different bounty hunter team back then.那时我还在另一个赏金猎人小队。

SuomiOur leader told me to negotiate with a client who had harsh requirements...队长安排我和一位提出苛刻要求的委托方交涉……

SuomiIn the end, negotiations fell through, and my leader said I wasn't flexible enough.结果交涉完全失败了，我还被队长批评说不懂变通。

CommanderSuomi, are you alright?索米，你没事吧？

SuomiI'm fine! W-well, I'd like to say that...没事！我、我是想这么回答……

SuomiBut back then, I felt really miserable for a long time because of that incident...可那时候，我为了这件事，难过了很久……

SuomiThe truth is, I hadn't learned how to properly deal with such incidents until recently.其实，直到现在，我也还没学会妥善应对这种情形。

SuomiSo I... I'd like to hear what you have to say on the matter, Commander.我……我想听一听指挥官您的想法。

SuomiDo you have time for it now?不知道您现在有时间吗？

SuomiI'd like to tell you about the incident in detail.我向您详细说明一下这件事。

CommanderYeah, I have time. Go ahead.嗯。我有时间，你说吧。

Journal Entry 3 日志·三

SuomiCommander, everyone on the Elmo is talented and serious!指挥官，艾莫号的大家真是很好又很认真呢！

CommanderWhat's going on?怎么了？

SuomiUm, it's about training.唔，是训练的事情。

SuomiRecently, I've been training with the others.最近我都在和大家一起训练。

SuomiYou know how I was helping Leader Groza take care of requests before, right...之前不是在帮闪电队长处理委托嘛……

SuomiSo one of the requests mentioned that it took place near a ravine.有一个委托，里面提及的地点在一处沟谷地形附近。

SuomiSo I modified the training plan to match the terrain.我就试着根据地形，改进了一下训练方案。

SuomiWhen I sent it to Leader Groza, I was a little nervous...把方案交给闪电队长的时候，我还有些忐忑……

SuomiBut then she praised me! And she used my plan right away!没想到闪电队长夸了我！而且立刻就用上了我的方案！

SuomiI, I still remember when I was on my other team...我、我还记得之前在另外的小队……

SuomiI submitted my plan and everyone hated me for it.我提交训练计划书之后，反而被大家讨厌了。

CommanderThat was their fault.那是他们不好。

Suomi...!……！

SuomiC-Commander, you don't have to comfort me...指、指挥官也不用这么安慰我啦……

SuomiThe truth is, when I met you again...其实，重新遇见指挥官之后……

SuomiI think I realized why they hated me back then.我好像多少理解了那时被讨厌的原因。

SuomiSo now, I'm happy that everyone approves of me now!到了现在，能得到大家的认可，我很开心！

SuomiAh, I'm just talking about it, but you might not know about that incident.啊，光顾着说，当时那件事指挥官还不知道呢。

SuomiI'd like to describe it to you properly. Would that be okay?我想好好地讲给指挥官听，可以吗？

CommanderOf course.当然可以。

Journal Entry 4 日志·四

SuomiCommander, do you remember the bug-repelling powder I mentioned before?指挥官，您还记得之前我说过的驱虫粉吗？

CommanderWhat's going on?怎么了？

SuomiWell... We recently got a request to clear a swarm of Crysmoles.就是……前不久我们接到一个清理冠鼹群的委托。

SuomiI thought of the bug-repelling powder and asked Big Sis for the recipe.我想起驱虫粉的事，就向姐姐问了配方。

SuomiUm, while there were some hiccups in making the powder...呃，虽然制作药粉的过程有些坎坷……

SuomiBut in the end, we were 40% more efficient in clearing the Crysmoles!但是最终，小队清理冠鼹的效率提高了40%！

SuomiI... I was really happy to be able to help everyone!我……能这样帮到大家，我真的很开心！

CommanderThat's great.那就太好了。

SuomiOkay!嗯！

SuomiCommander, I was thinking... the Elmo is like my "home".指挥官，我觉得……艾莫号就像是“家”一样。

SuomiBeing with you puts me at ease.待在指挥官身边，我总是会觉得很安心。

SuomiYou're always gentle and tolerant of everyone.指挥官总是温柔地包容着大家。

Suomi...and you've never abandoned any of our friends.……也从来不会放弃任何一个同伴。

SuomiUm... I often thought of you in my previous teams.唔……待在之前那些小队的时候，我常常会想起您。

SuomiI would think, if only you were there...我会想，如果是您在的话……

SuomiAh! Actually, I haven't finished telling you about that story from before.啊！其实我之前的故事还没有讲完呢。

SuomiCommander, may I continue telling you about it?指挥官，我可以继续讲给您听吗？

CommanderAlright.好。

Journal Entry 5 日志·五

SuomiCommander are you free now? I, I have something to tell you!指挥官，您现在有空吗？我、我有事想和您说！

CommanderWhat do you want with me?什么事？

SuomiI... I want to convey my special thanks to you!我……我想特别向您表达感谢！

SuomiI've been very happy on the Elmo during this time.在艾莫号上待的这段时间，我真的很开心。

SuomiI think I've become better able to understand how to interact with others.我好像越来越能理解怎么和别人相处了。

SuomiAnd it isn't just our clients, but also the underground brokers, Miss Mayling...不仅是各种委托方、暗商、美玲小姐……

SuomiAnd... and you, Commander.还有……指挥官您。

SuomiNo matter what I did, you always answered me.不论我做了什么，您总是会给我回应。

SuomiI began to look forward to each new day because you were there.因为有指挥官您的存在，我开始期待迎接新的一天。

SuomiI looked forward to you answering me when I spoke...我会期待听见您回应我的声音……

Suomi...And I looked forward to seeing you smile...……也、也会期待看见您的笑容……

SuomiAhhhhh! I said the quiet part out loud! P-please forget what I said just now!啊！一不小心说出来了！刚才那句，请、请您忘掉！

SuomiIn, in any case, I just want to say—总、总之我是想说——

SuomiIt's all thanks to you that I truly learned how to convey "goodwill".多亏了您，我才真正理解了该如何传达“好意”。

SuomiNow that I think about it...现在想起来……

SuomiJoining, leaving, joining, leaving...加入、离开、加入、离开……

SuomiI've been in and out of so many bounty hunter teams...我在各个赏金猎人小队里辗转了这么久……

SuomiBut it was all worth it, because in the end, I met you.最终，我见到了您，这可真是太好了。

SuomiCan I tell you how I felt back then?我可以把那时候的想法告诉您吗？

SuomiThat, that is to say... How I felt when I met you again.就、就是……我和您重逢的那个时候。

CommanderAlright, tell me. I'll listen to it in earnest.好，你说吧。我会认真听的。

Affinity Records 契合度记录

Record 1A Doll produced by IOP, hailing from the time of the old Griffin. When Griffin was restructured, she chose to leave it like several other Dolls did. Since the agreement's terms prevented Suomi from following the Commander but she was not willing to trust other human employers easily, she eventually chose to eke out a lonely existence in the contaminated zones. Wrapped by wind-tossed leaves, when the nearly-scrapped Suomi opened her eyes, she saw a familiar, smiling face. At the recommendation of her former colleague Littara, Suomi came to know Ullrid and the other ownerless Dolls who followed her, and a new chapter began in her life. Suomi's fighting power and diligent attitude makes her a reliable senior to her fellows, and in order to live up to their expectations, Suomi has become more mature and come to truly understand the meaning of acceptance and coexistence. Perhaps it is as Dushevnaya says, and that the goddess does bless her champions; only all the hardships they experience are trials sent by fate. As Suomi waded through the wind and snow while out in search of supplies, she finally saw that familiar figure that occupied her thoughts again, and the tapestry of the Doll community changed from that moment on.来自旧时代的格里芬的战术人形，由I.O.P.出产，在格里芬重组之际，也跟一些人形一样选择了离开。无法违背协议制约追随指挥官，但也不愿轻信其他人类雇主的索米，最终选择孤独地在污染区谋求生存。 被风裹挟的树叶被轻轻握住，近乎报废的索米睁开双眼时，见到的是熟悉的腼腆笑脸。在老同事莉塔拉的引荐下，索米认识了乌尔丽德与那些同样无依的人形，新的篇章就此开始。 索米的作战能力以及认真负责的性格，让她成为了可靠的前辈，而为了不负期待，索米也变得更加成熟，真正懂得了包容与共存。 也许就像杜莎妮所说的，女神终会赐福勇者，在此之前都是命运的历练。外出搜寻物资的索米，穿过重重风雪，终于见到了那个心心念念的身影，人形社区的织图也就此改变。

Record 2A sick joke by Suomi's designer led to her being rolled out with a sense of antipathy toward Dolls who were imprinted to old Soviet weapons and old Soviet culture in general. Among them was Papasha, whose own imprinted weapon was very similar to Suomi's own, resulting in her receiving exceptionally harsh treatment. In the past, the two of them would pretty much bicker the moment they saw each other. Later on, Suomi's "condition" was greatly improved thanks to the Commander's help, and she did not show too much adversity to Soviet-type Dolls. After leaving Griffin and joining the Doll community, Suomi would occasionally encounter Dolls imprinted to Soviet weapons. Some of them were reliable comrades while some had just fallen on hard times and needed a bit of help. What they all had in common was that they had to rely on each other to survive in the contaminated zones. In order to keep unity in the Doll community strong, Suomi fought against the impulses of the neural cloud to keep from showing any hostility. However, as more peaceful experiences with Soviet-type Dolls were entered into her neural cloud, Suomi's self-restraint soon became a form of self-censure— since Suomi was not a bad person by nature and very practical, she began to realize her own biases, which caused a shift in her base layer logic. In the end, she became immune to her instinctive hatred for Soviet Dolls... Perhaps the day had come when she could get along peacefully with Papasha when she saw her... maybe? Suomi has grown a lot after all of her experiences.因设计者的恶趣味，索米对烙印了旧苏联武器，以旧苏联文化为主的人形抱有相当程度的恶意，其中烙印的武器与索米有九分相似的波波沙，尤其遭受严苛的对待。过去，两人几乎一见面就要打起来。 后来，在指挥官的介入下，索米的“病症”治愈了很多，她不再对苏联系的人形抱有太强的敌意。在离开格里芬，加入人形社区后，索米也偶尔会遇到烙印了苏联系武器的人形。她们有些是可靠的伙伴，有些是寻求帮助的落难者，相同的是，大家都要在这片污染区中相依为命。为了维护人形社区团结的氛围，索米压抑自己的心智，绝不暴露一丝一毫的敌意。 但随着心智中写入了越来越多与苏联系人形们的相处经历，索米的自我克制转向了对自身好恶的审视——本性不坏，认真踏实的索米，逐步意识到了自身的成见，这也让她的底层逻辑随之发生了转变。 最终，她完全免疫了对苏联人形的本能厌恶……或许某一天见到波波沙的话，也能和平相处……吧？ 经过了长久的磨砺，索米已经成长了很多。

Record 3Suomi first arrived at the Elmo when she encountered a Collapse storm while performing a mission for the Doll community. The fact Suomi was reunited with the Commander when she was at the end of her rope made her feel that this was a fated encounter, and so she stayed by the Commander's side. Upon seeing how well the Commander and the Dolls of the Elmo got along, Suomi could not help but think that the Commander was exactly what the Doll community needed. Surely, the Commander could singlehandedly ease the pain the Dolls felt at being betrayed and abandoned. Surely, the Dolls would be able to reach a brighter future while following the Commander. Naturally, the Commander did not disappoint Suomi. Upon learning of the Doll community's hardships, the Commander gave the order to aid them without any hesitation. The assistance from the Elmo helped save the Dolls from a supply shortage for the time being. On the day she left the Elmo, as she watched colorful bubbles filling the sky, Suomi told herself that someday, she would introduce the Commander to everyone in the community, and she was certain that the Commander could bring even more miracles to them.索米最初停留在艾莫号，是因为在执行人形社区的任务时遭遇了坍塌风暴，山穷水尽时与指挥官再度相逢，索米也从这次相遇中感受到了命运，留在了指挥官身边。 看到指挥官与艾莫号人形们的和睦相处，索米不由得感慨，人形社区所需要的就是指挥官，指挥官一定可以抚平人形们遭到背叛、遗弃的伤痛。而追随指挥官，人形社区的大家也一定能与更美好的未来相逢。 果然，指挥官也没有令索米失望，在得知人形社区的困境时，指挥官毫不犹豫地下达了提供援助的命令。艾莫号提供的援助，也帮助人形社区暂时脱离了物资匮乏的危机。 在离开艾莫号的那天，看着漫天飞舞的彩色泡泡，索米告诉自己，迟早有一天，她要将指挥官介绍给人形社区的所有人，而指挥官也一定可以为人形社区带来更多的奇迹。

Record 4"I always see Miss Suomi wearing earphones when she's off-duty. What does she listen to?" This is a story from when Suomi was still in the Doll community. As a Doll with plenty of battlefield experience Suomi received much admiration and praise for her diligent defense of everyone in the community. But as a result, she felt like the Commander had back in Griffin-- it was only during her rest periods that she could enjoy her personal hobbies, and even then, she drew a lot of attention when she did so. In fact, she attracted silent attention from others even when she remained in the privacy of her own room. She fully understood that this was because her juniors looked up to her and wanted to emulate her. Naturally, Suomi was grateful for everyone's trust and concern. However, 10 years on her own had long since taught her that her hobbies were not easily understood by others, which meant it was hard to share them with others too. This lasted until one day, when she found several junior Dolls sneaking into her room after returning to the community following a successful mission. These innocent, pure-hearted girls simply wanted to know the mystery hidden within her headphones' playlist. Suomi tried to stop them, but by the time she reached her room, the Dolls were trembling numbly, shaken by her music. After that, Suomi's fame in the Doll community grew even more. Her juniors all called her a messenger of Hell, and they referred to her as "The Boss". "...Once we get to the Elmo, I'm pretty sure this weird attention will be transferred to the Commander."“索米前辈休息的时候总是戴个耳机，到底是在听什么啊？” 这是索米还在人形社区时的故事。 作为社区中颇有战场经验的人形，一直认真负责地保护着大家的索米，受到了不少人形的崇拜。她也因此罕见地体会到了曾经在格里芬时，指挥官的那种感觉——仅仅只是在休息时间，少有地享受一下个人兴趣，便会引来众多瞩目。 不仅如此，就连她待在房间里时，也会引来一些人的默默关注。 她深知，这是因为后辈们对她的仰慕以及要向她学习的心思。索米感谢大家的信任与关心，只可惜，经过十年的时光，她早已知道，自己的兴趣并不是任何人都能够理解，无法理解也就难以分享。 直到有一天，当她外出回到人形社区时，正好撞上几名后辈潜入她的房间——单纯的她们想要知道耳机下的真相。索米尝试阻止，但当她赶到的时候，几名人形已经被她的音乐震慑，麻木地在房间中颤抖。 经此一事，索米在人形社区反而更加受到尊敬了。 后辈们都说，她是地狱的使者，对她的称呼，也变成了“大姐头”。 “……等以后到了艾莫号，这种奇怪的注意力就会转移到指挥官身上了吧。”

Record 5Before entering the Doll community, Suomi spent quite a long time as a drifter. With her CV from her Griffin days, she could have gone to a much better place. However, she declined re-assignment and chose to make her own living as an independent Doll. This was not because she was obsessed with her personal freedom. Rather, she simply did not trust any human employers who were not the Commander. However, news from a friend of old helped change her perspective. It also made her believe even more firmly in the uniqueness of the Commander. Perhaps, she had already been looking forward to the moment when she would meet the Commander again. "What are you looking at, Suomi?" "...It's nothing. Big Sis." "I just thought I saw my Commander." Suomi could not remember how many times such exchanges had occurred after she joined the Doll community. Whenever they passed by a human settlement, Suomi would always go into a daze, imagining that she had seen an old friend just around the corner. And now, she has finally returned to the Elmo, but she will not express the 10 years' worth of pent-up emotion filling her heart. The most important thing is being at the Commander's side.在进入人形社区之前，索米在黄区漂泊了好一阵子。 以索米在格里芬的战绩，她原本可以拥有更好的去处，但她拒绝了安置，作为独立人形开始为自己打拼谋生。 这并非因为她对自由有着执着，而是她并不信赖除了指挥官以外的人类雇主。 而昔日的旧友们偶尔传来的消息，佐证了她的观点。 也越发让她坚信指挥官的独一无二。 也许，早在那时候，她就已经在等候未来与指挥官重逢的那一刻了。 “你在看什么？索米？” “……没什么，姐姐。” “我只是好像看到了我的指挥官。” 在加入人形社区后，索米都不记得这样的对话出现了多少次，每当她们路过人类的居住点附近时，索米总是会在恍惚间，仿佛看到故人出现在下一个转角。 而今，她终于回到了艾莫号，但却并不会将这十年来积攒的思念诉诸于口。 最重要的，是在彼此的身旁。

Record 6When I passed by the dorm area back then, I saw Suomi and Ullrid looking though a photo album. That said, Suomi was projecting a virtual images, despite there being a photo album. Curious, I approached them. Then, I heard Suomi eagerly telling Ullrid: "Back then, the Commander..." I stood silently behind them, looking at my virtual self. I had been callow back then. There had still been a warm smile on my face at the time. I reflexively touched my face. It must have grown leaner and harder over the years. Ullrid silently watched Suomi's excitement, and then she suddenly said, "You really do like your Commander, don't you?" Not only did this startle Suomi, but it startled me too. Then, Ullrid's eyes met mine, and I realized she had long since realized I had approached them. Suomi seemed embarrassed, but then she looked Ullrid in the face and sincerely said, "Yup! The Commander is my favorite person in the whole wide world!" However, Ullrid's voice came from behind me. "You heard that? She's been singing your praises to me since just now, COmmander." Suomi turned, and so did I. Our gazes met, and Suomi's face turned as red as the setting sun. "Commander!!!!!!!!"那一天，我路过休息区时，发现索米和乌尔丽德似乎在看相簿。 虽然是相簿，但却是索米投影出的虚拟图像，因为有些好奇她们在看什么，我就走了过去。 然后，就听到索米孜孜不倦地向乌尔丽德介绍：“那时候的指挥官啊……” 我沉默地站在她们后面，看着虚拟图像上的自己，那时候的我，还很青涩，脸上挂着温和的笑容。 我不禁摸了摸自己的脸，想来也是粗糙了不少。 乌尔丽德也是静静地看着自顾自兴奋的索米，忽然开口问道：“你是真的很喜欢指挥官吧？” 这句话不止把索米吓了一跳，也把我吓了一跳，直到这时候，乌尔丽德跟我对上了视线，我才知道，她早就发现我靠近了。 索米起初还有些不好意思，但面对乌尔丽德，她还是诚恳地说道：“嗯，这个世界上，我最喜欢的人就是指挥官了！” 这种情况下听到的表白让我有点无措，想着就这么离开或许才是好的选择，转身便要走。 然而，身后却传来乌尔丽德的声音：“她是这么说的哦？从刚才开始，就一直在跟我说你的优点呢，指挥官。” 索米转过了头，我也转过了头。 我们彼此对视着，眼看着索米的脸红得像天边的红日。 “指挥官！！！！！！！！”

Record 7Late at night, I dragged my weary body to the cafe that Springfield had set up on the Elmo. What surprised me was that Springfield still kept the place open. Come to think of it, she's always been the last to go to rest, but also the first to come and open up the cafe the next day. It must be tough for her. Upon seeing me, Springfield smiled and worked the coffee machine. She knew what I wanted even without me having to say it. As for me, not long after I sat down, another Doll entered the cafe, covered by the dust of travelling. She looked tired too, and she didn't even seem to have noticed my presence right until she sat down beside me and reacted with a look of shock upon realizing what was going on. This travel-weary Doll was Suomi. "C-Commander?! I, I'm sorry, I... I still smell..." She inched away from me as she frantically tried to get the words out. I chuckled and replied, "It's alright. Go ahead and sit down here. It's not like you sweat anyway, so why would you smell bad?" Suomi wringed her hands as she quietly answered, "I've been out on missions all day long, so I'm sure I must be covered in sand and dust. Plus, Big Sis up chops all the ELIDs we fight in one slash, and there was one time when I couldn't dodge the splatter..." I blink, then look at her and pat her head. "My dear, I've lived in the contaminated zones for years now. I'm used to it. Plus, you're doing it for the sake of the Elmo. Wouldn't it be cruel to shun you for your hard work?" "Commander..." Suomi was clearly moved. Then, she collapsed into my arms. This time, I was the one caught off guard. "Suomi?!" "I'm sorry... But I'm dead tired... I'm this close to powering off... Hehe, so... let me rest in your arms for a little while..." That night, Springfield seemed a little slow with her coffee service.晚上的时候，我拖着疲惫的身体来到了春田在艾莫号上搭建的咖啡厅，出乎预料的是，直到这个时间，春田也还在营业，仔细想来，她总是最后一个去休息，但第二天又第一个赶来开店，实在是非常辛苦。 见到我，春田微笑着开始使用咖啡机，甚至不用我说，她就知道我想要什么。 而我刚坐下没多久，门外便风尘仆仆地走进了另一名人形，看样子也十分疲累，甚至没有注意到我的存在，直到在我旁边坐下，才惊愕地后知后觉。 这名辛苦的人形，就是索米。 “指，指挥官！？对，对不起，那个……我身上有味道……” 她一边紧张地说着，一边作势要离我远一些。 我笑了笑，说道：“没关系，就坐这里吧，你又不会流汗，怎么会有味道？” 索米有些扭捏，小声地说：“我今天一整天都在外面执行任务，身上肯定沾了很多灰尘和沙子。生骸被姐姐一刀砍下去，黏液飞溅，我一时没有躲开……” 我眨了眨眼，看着她，摸了摸她的头。 “不会啊，我在污染区混了这么多年，早习惯了。而且你们也都是为了艾莫号，要是还会因为这个嫌弃你，不是太过分了吗？” “指挥官……”索米十分感动，然后，直接倒在了我的怀中。 这次反而轮到我有些失措：“索米！？” “对不起……但是，我累死了……快要停机了……嘿嘿，请让我……在您的怀里待一会吧。” “……”我有些无奈，但依然苦笑地任由她蹭了蹭我的胸口。 今夜，春田的咖啡似乎上得也慢了一些。

Record 8This hardly ever happens, but on a certain day off, Suomi invited me to her room. Papasha and Ullrid were there. Just as I was about to ask what we were about to do, Suomi hurriedly ran back to me, holding a thick booklet, and then she excitedly said: "Commander! Please pick your favorite song from among these!" ...I had no idea what she was trying to do, but I chose several songs I liked. Ullrid was like a stenographer, smiling as she noted down the names of the songs I had chosen. Apparently, she was also quite happy to see Suomi like this. Meanwhile, Papasha was drawing on her tablet. She seemed to be designing something. Unable to contain my curiosity any further, I blurted out, "So, what's the meaning of all this?" Suomi's face flushed red, and judging by her expression, I knew she was getting embarrassed, so I shifted the topic to Ullrid. Ullrid calmly answered, "Papasha suggested that Suomi release an album, but Suomi shut her down in no uncertain terms. However, it did give her some inspiration, so she decided to make an album dedicated to you." "...I see." I turned to Suomi and smiled as warmly as I could. "Why didn't you tell me?" "I... I was worried that you'd... you'd think I was annoying..." Suomi scratched her head and stammered. "How could that possibly be the case?" I chuckled. "I'm looking forward to it, okay?" Suomi seemed very happy to hear this and promised that she would release an album that would properly convey her feelings. In the end, when I received the album, it was full of songs I liked. Suomi had poured her heart into singing them for me. And the very last song was "Can't Help Falling In Love".虽然很难得，但在休息日的某天，索米邀请我前往了她的房间。 房间内除了她，还有波波沙和乌尔丽德在，就在我困惑究竟要做什么的时候，索米急匆匆地跑了回来，看到我，她拿出了一叠厚厚的册子，然后激动地说。 “指挥官！请从里面挑选出你最喜欢的歌曲吧！” ……我完全搞不懂要做什么，但姑且还是选出了我喜欢的几首歌。 乌尔丽德像个记录员一样，笑着地记下了我说出的歌名，看起来也很乐于见到索米这个样子。 而波波沙则在画板上涂涂画画，似乎在设计着什么。 我实在是忍不住，还是开口问了：“所以，是要做什么？” 索米的脸一红，看到她的表情，我就知道她开始不好意思了，遂将目标转向了乌尔丽德。 乌尔丽德平静地回答了我：“波波沙提出了要索米出一张专辑的建议，被索米严词拒绝了，但却给了她灵感，她想做一张专属于您的唱片。” “……原来如此。”我看向索米，露出了温和的笑容。“怎么不告诉我呢？” “我……我担心指挥官……觉得我很麻烦……”索米挠着头，不好意思地说道。 “怎么会呢。” 我笑道。 “我会很期待的哦。” 索米听到我这样说，十分高兴，向我保证，会出一张让我感受到她心意的专辑。 最后，当我收到那张专辑时，里面果然充满了我喜欢的歌，每一首，索米都倾注了心力为我而唱。 而专辑的最后一首歌，是《Can't Help Falling in Love》。

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