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Belka - Recollection Node I

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10 chapters · 569 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Belka - Recollection Node I 比悠卡·回溯节点I

BelkaSorry! Am I late, Commander?抱歉！指挥官，我迟到了吗？

CommanderI've just arrived too.我也刚到。

BelkaUgh... I was the one who asked if you could help me sort through my neural data, yet I ended up being late. I hope you won't be upset because of this, Commander.呜……明明是我拜托指挥官帮忙梳理心智数据的，结果迟到的却是我，希望指挥官不要为此生气才好呢。

Commander...Stop acting so overly dramatic, Belka. You don't need to talk like that around me.……你太夸张了，比悠卡。对我就不必这样说话了吧。

BelkaEhehe... I can't hide anything from you after all, Commander. But you know what? Sweet-talking like that was exactly how I got Big Sis to accept me into the team~欸嘿……还真是瞒不过指挥官，但是但是，正是因为我用了这样的语言技巧，姐姐才同意我入队的呢。

CommanderSuch as?比如说？

BelkaWhen we finally met after so many years, she instantly pinned me to the ground and even held me at gunpoint as if I were an enemy!我见到姐姐的那一刻，她正在把我当成敌人按在地上，而且还拿枪指着！

Commander...That doesn't sound like a good start.……听起来不像是什么好的开局。

BelkaI had to jump through so many hoops to find 404's secret base, I guess it was fair for Big Sis to mistake me for an intruder.我为了找到404小队的据点可花了不少功夫呢，被姐姐当成入侵者应该也算是一种肯定吧？

BelkaAnyway, when I finally saw her, I immediately threw myself into her arms and cried like a baby. Then I recounted all the tragic backstories I had to go through: vagrancy, displacement, no friends, no companions... And so Big Sis took me in as an intern!总之，我见到姐姐后，就直接抱上去狂哭，然后大声倾诉自己度过了多么悲惨的经历，无家可归，颠沛流离，没有朋友，没有伙伴……姐姐就允许我在队里实习啦！

CommanderIt seems that your promotion went smoothly.看来你的转正还是很顺利的。

BelkaUmm... maybe? Because I actually got gravely injured during a later mission, which made me look even more sympathetic... Fortunately, Big Sis saved me and truly accepted me... I'm not sure if that counts as "going smoothly", but I was certainly very pitiable...呃……或许吧？因为我后来真的在任务中受了重伤，看起来更悲惨了…… 好在姐姐救了我，也真正接纳了我……我也不知道这算不算顺利，还好我足够惨……

Commander...I can see the gist.……我大概清楚了。

CommanderThough I suppose these little tricks are no longer of use after you've been officially accepted into the team.入队之后，你的这些小把戏应该就帮不上你了吧？

BelkaThat's not entirely true. Big Sis isn't a heartless Doll after all.那可不一定，可露凯姐姐又不是无情的人形。

BelkaE-even if the tricks fail, my very real and sincere emotions can still move her. Just take a good look at the results in my neural records, Commander!就、就算偶尔失效，真心实意的感情也能够打动她哦。指挥官好好看下心智梳理的结果就知道啦！

CommanderAlright.好吧。

CommanderTime's precious, so let's get started.时间宝贵，我们尽快开始吧。

Feelings That Cannot Be Conveyed 传达不到的心意

(Beep—the projector in the meeting room dims. The Doll standing at the front lowers the remote in her hand and stares at the other three.)（随着“嘀”的一声响动，会议室内的投影屏暗了下来。站在屏幕前的人形放下遥控器，看向坐在面前的另外三位成员。）

KlukaiThat's it for today's debriefing. Good job, everyone. There will be no group activities for the rest of the day, so take this opportunity to get some rest. Remember, training is scheduled for early tomorrow morning.今天的复盘会就到这里，大家辛苦了。今天的剩余时间不再安排集体活动，趁这个机会好好休整，明天一早集训。

MechtyAlright, then. Guess I'll just... Zzz...好，那我就……Zzzzzzz……

(Mechty immediately leans back in her chair and falls asleep within seconds. Andoris chuckles and gives her a gentle pat on the head.)（米什缇立刻靠着椅背缓缓滑落，飞速陷入沉睡。安朵丝呵呵笑着，摸了摸米什缇的头。）

(Klukai lets out a huff at Mechty's hopeless figure.)（看着米什缇不成器的模样，可露凯哼了一声。）

KlukaiNever motivated at all during training, yet always the first to slack off.训练的时候毫无干劲，休眠倒是比谁都快。

(Hearing that, Belka jumps out of her chair and runs up to Klukai with her hand raised.)（听到这句话，比悠卡“蹭”地站了起来，跑到可露凯面前举起了手。）

BelkaI'm motivated, Big Sis! Let's go training, shall we?! Unless we're counting this commission, it's been ages since we last trained together!可露凯姐姐！我有干劲！ 我们一起去训练好不好！算上这次委托，我们已经好久好久没一起训练啦！

BelkaBesides, we just highlighted lots of my shortcomings during the debriefing. I can certainly improve upon them much more effectively if Big Sis is there to instruct me!而且刚才的复盘也提到了我的问题，要是有姐姐指点，我一定能更快提升！

Klukai...While it's a good thing that you're this motivated, I need to see Vector today, so I don't have the time.……你想要主动训练是好事，但我今天还要去找维克托，没法陪你。

Belka—Eh? Why? Between me and Vector, I'm obviously more important...——哎？为什么？和维克托比，我才比较重要吧……

KlukaiWhat does any of this have to do with who's more important? Team B will be out for a mission tomorrow; tonight's the only time when both Vector and I are available.这跟谁重要有什么关系？明天2队要出任务，只有今晚我和维克托才都有空。

KlukaiWith Team B now on the right track, I can't wait to see Leva's reaction during our next communication.现在2队的委托也逐渐步入正轨，我真期待莱娅那家伙下次通讯时的表情。

(As Klukai heads out, she notices Belka following tightly behind her. Confused, she halts her step and looks back.)（可露凯走着，却发现比悠卡亦步亦趋地跟在身后，她疑惑地回头看了一眼。）

(Belka also stops obediently.)（比悠卡乖巧地停下跟随的脚步。）

BelkaWell... If you're occupied, we can call it a night here, Big Sis. But in that case, promise you'll train with me tomorrow!好吧……既然可露凯姐姐有事，今晚就算啦。但是，姐姐明天一定要和我一起训练哦！

KlukaiThere's a team training scheduled for tomorrow anyway. We'll see once we conduct practical training.明天本来就安排了小队集训，等实际训练的时候再看吧。

(Klukai leaves the meeting room.)（可露凯离开了会议室。）

(Belka stomps in frustration as she watches Klukai's shrinking silhouette.)（看着可露凯离去的身影，比悠卡跺了跺脚。）

BelkaHmph, why can't I be Team B's leader?! Why can't they just make their own mission plan and stop bothering Big Sis?!哼，为什么我不是2队队长啦！工作计划这种事情，自己安排就好了嘛，根本不用麻烦姐姐啊？

AndorisYou want to be Team B's leader, Belka?比悠卡想做2队队长吗？

BelkaAhh... no! I was talking about the mission plan!哎呀，不是啦！我是在说工作计划啦！

AndorisHehe. If you're talking about Team B's mission plan, it needs to be drafted with the specifics of the commission in mind.呵呵，如果是小队的工作计划，还是需要按照接到的委托来具体安排呢……

AndorisFor example, the route of several missions Team B has taken recently happens to pass by our base. Not only can they stop by for a rest, but we will also have some joint training sessions with them.比如说，最近2队接的几个委托，都刚好会途径我们的据点，所以在2队过来休息的间隙，也安排了一些两队联合训练的任务。

BelkaHuh? Team B came over?啊？2队过来了？

AndorisYes. I happen to have a recent mission plan from Team B on hand. You should take a look at it if you want to know more, Belka.是呢。刚好我有一份2队近期的工作计划表，比悠卡想要了解的话，可以先看看哦。

(Before Belka can answer, Andoris has already sent her the entire package. Torrents of data gush into Belka's neural cloud and clog up her processing thread.)（在比悠卡回复前，安朵丝已经将计划表发送了过来，大量数据在一瞬间涌进了比悠卡的处理线程中。）

(Feeling the excess heat produced by her core going into overdrive, Belka rushes out of the meeting room.)（感受到心智运转增速所产生的热量，比悠卡飞快地逃出了会议室。）

BelkaI'll go to Ruchey since Team B's here! I'll check the document later!既然2队来了，那我去找乌琪了！我回头一定看！

(Belka hums as she skips across the hallways, heading towards Team B's rest area.)（比悠卡哼着歌穿过走廊，走向2队的休息区。）

BelkaHehe~ I haven't seen Ruchey for a long, long time. I wonder if the idea I gave her last time worked out or not. In any case... building a friendship is no easy task, I need to comfort her nicely.嘿嘿~好久没见乌琪了，不知道上次给乌琪出的主意有没有生效呢？不过嘛……构建友好关系可是很难的，我要好好安慰她才行。

(The door to the rest area is open, and Ruchey's silhouette can be spotted from far away—along with her and Vector's voice.)（休息区的门敞开着，远远就能看见乌琪的身影——还能听到乌琪和维克托两人的声音。）

(After a moment's hesitation, Belka sneaks up to the door and increases the gain on her audio module.)（犹豫了一下，比悠卡悄悄蹲在了门口，调大了听觉模块的功率。）

RucheyJust try it out, Vivi~! It's a limited edition. It was quite a hassle for me to get it from the underground brokers! I'm sure it'll look so cute on you, Vivi!Vivi就试试看嘛~！这可是限定款，我费了好大的劲才从暗商那里买到的呢！Vivi戴上一定会很可爱的！

VectorI think I'll pass. It'd be a waste to give such a cute thing to me...还是不要了，它这么可爱，给我也是浪费……

RucheyNo, it won't! See how it matches perfectly with your hair color? Come on, Vivi~ Just give it a try!哎呀，才不会浪费呢！这个颜色和Vivi的发色很搭的哦！ Vivi~拜托了，就试一试嘛！

VectorWell, if you insist...好吧，既然你这么坚持……

RucheyOkay! It's on, see how cute you look~ I knew it would look great on you, Vivi! It was worth pre-ordering it as soon as it became available! You should wear this during your meeting later, Vivi!好啦！戴好啦，明明就很可爱嘛~我就知道Vivi戴这个会好看！ 不枉我在发售的第一时间就预订了！Vivi一会儿开会的时候也戴着这个好了！

VectorWouldn't that be unprofessional...?可是，这样会不会显得不太正式……

RucheyNo way! Well... it's okay if you don't want to wear it if you find it awkward. After all, you look cute either way, Vivi!哎呀，才不会呢！ 唔……不过如果Vivi觉得不方便，不戴也没关系。毕竟，Vivi就算不戴发饰也很可爱！

VectorReally?是吗？

RucheyOf course! Wasn't that obvious?!当然啦，这是显而易见的事情吧！

(Judging by the sound, Ruchey is pacing back and forth restlessly in the room.)（听声音，房间里的乌琪烦躁地来回走了几圈。）

Ruchey...Grrrr... Don't get me started on that.……哼，说到这个我就来气。

RucheyThat client of the last commission was so out of touch! You only pointed out all the potential worst-case scenarios because you were in charge and being responsible. How dare he question your attitude?上次遇见的委托方好没眼光，明明是Vivi负责任，才会提前把可能出现的坏情况都说出来，结果他居然反过来质疑Vivi的态度！

RucheyWe should have Klukai blacklist that PMC guy. There's no way we're taking another commission from him ever again!真是的，应该让可露凯拉黑这个P.M.C.，下次再也不接他们的委托了！

VectorIt's okay... I'm used to it.没关系……我习惯了。

VectorBesides, you already stood up for me back then. The client only calmed down thanks to you.而且那个时候，你不也帮我解释了吗？多亏了你，那位负责人的情绪才平复下来。

RucheyHehe~ Then I guess I'll pardon that guy since you said so!嘿嘿~既然Vivi都这么说了，那我就勉为其难原谅那个委托方啦！

RucheySpeaking of which... Remember the fashion store we passed by during our last outing, Vivi? Their storefront was so stylish!说起来……上次出任务的时候，我们路过的那家时装店Vivi还记得吗？他们的橱窗布置得可时尚了！

VectorWhich one? I don't remember...哪一家？我不记得了……

RucheyI took a photo. Give me a second...啊我拍了照片，等下，我找找……

(The cheerful chatter between Ruchey and Vector continues from their rest area. Belka crouches outside the door for a moment before quietly standing up and leaving.)（休息区里持续传来乌琪和维克托的说笑声，比悠卡在门外蹲了一会，轻手轻脚地站起来，离开了休息区。）

Belka...Ruchey and Vector... Looks like they've gotten closer...……乌琪和维克托……看起来变得比之前更要好了……

BelkaNever mind...算了……

(After leaving the rest area, Belka wanders aimlessly around the base, grumbling and complaining as she does so.)（离开休息区后，比悠卡有些漫无目的地在据点里闲逛，一边走，一边气嘟嘟地抱怨。）

BelkaSeriously...? What happened between Ruchey and Vector?!真是的……乌琪和维克托之间究竟发生了什么嘛！

BelkaThose of us in Team A just went on a mission—albeit the mission might've been a long one—but how are they behaving completely different now?! Shouldn't Ruchey be worrying about not getting along with Vector?我们1队不过就是出门做了个委托而已——呃，虽然这委托耗时有点长——但她们怎么看起来和之前完全不一样了啊！乌琪不是应该一直担心和维克托相处不好吗！

Belka...Damn it! Ruchey and Vector's relationship used to be just like mine and Big Sis'. How come it's suddenly just me?!……可恶，明明之前乌琪和维克托的关系跟我和姐姐半斤八两的，怎么突然就只剩我了！

(Belka furiously kicks the supply container lying in the hallway.)（比悠卡狠狠地踹了一脚走廊边上的物资箱。）

BelkaI'm the only one chasing after Big Sis like a fool...只有我一个，还傻傻地追在姐姐后面……

(All upset, Belka stands idly for a moment before bending down and clutching her head in dismay.)（踹完物资箱，比悠卡有些生气地站了一会儿，又苦恼地抱着头蹲下身。）

BelkaAhhhhhhh, screw this! What should I even do?! Damn it, damn it, damn it!啊啊啊啊可恶！到底该怎么办啦！烦死了烦死了烦死了！

BelkaHow did Ruchey do that?! How can I get closer to Big Sis?乌琪到底是怎么做到的！要怎么才能和姐姐的关系更融洽嘛！

AndorisOh my...哎呀……

(Suddenly, Andoris' voice can be heard from behind. Before Belka can turn around, Andoris walks over and crouches in front of her with a smile.)（身后忽然传来安朵丝的声音，比悠卡刚想回头，安朵丝已经走了过来，她微笑着蹲到比悠卡面前。）

AndorisWhat's the matter, Belka? Didn't you say you were going to Ruchey? What are you doing here alone? Did you two get into an argument?怎么了，比悠卡？刚才你说去2队找乌琪，怎么一个人在这里？是和乌琪闹矛盾了吗？

Belka...Hpmh! I-it's not that! I-I'm just upset because I didn't get to train with Big Sis!……哼，才不是啦！我、我是在为没能和姐姐一起训练而生气！

BelkaSay, Andoris. I've been part of 404 for so long, so how come my relationship with Big Sis hasn't improved at all?安朵丝，你说！为什么我在404待了这么久，和姐姐的关系却一点都没有增进呢？

BelkaEven Ruchey and Vector are getting along now. I have no idea how she managed to—Ah!乌琪都和维克托变得更融洽了，真不知道她是怎么做到的——啊！

(Seemingly reminded of something all of a sudden, Belka remains in her crouched position while she inches toward Andoris and leans into her ear.)（比悠卡似乎突然想到了什么，维持蹲着的姿势，向安朵丝挪动了两步，凑到了安朵丝耳边。）

BelkaYou've been following Big Sis all these years, right, Andoris? Surely you have some way to help me improve our sisterly relationship.安朵丝啊，这些年，你在姐姐身边的时间比我长，对吧？你一定有办法帮我们改善姐妹关系吧？

AndorisHmm... give me a moment. Searching for related information...唔……稍等哦，正在搜索相关情报……

(Andoris keeps smiling but stops moving otherwise.)（安朵丝维持在微笑的表情，不动了。）

BelkaAndoris? ANDORIS?安朵丝？安朵丝？

(The warm smile remains on Andoris' face, but she offers no answer.)（安朵丝表情温柔，笑容亲切，只是没有反应。）

Belka...Forget it, I'll stop bothering you. I'll just look it up myself...……算了算了，不难为你了，我自己找找好了……

AndorisI found something~ There's a lot of tangential data, but not much is left after sifting through them.找到了哦。数据量有些大，但筛选完成后，就没剩多少了呢。

BelkaAh... P-please go ahead...啊、啊……你，你说……

AndorisBest ways to strengthen bonds with family and friends—traveling together is the top pick; cooking meals that the others enjoy is also a good idea. Other recommendations include inviting them out to dinner or celebrating memorable occasions together to bring back fond memories.增进家人亲友关系的方法，首选旅行呢，烹饪对方喜爱的食物也不错，另外还推荐请对方吃饭，或者与对方共同庆祝有纪念意义的日子，唤起昔日的美好回忆。

BelkaTraveling is a no-go, nor is food that big a deal for us Dolls. Sounds like only the last one could work...旅行是不可能了，我们几个也不能吃东西，听下来，不就只有最后一条可行嘛……

BelkaMemorable occasions... It's got to be THAT day then!纪念日的话……果然就是那天吧！

BelkaYep! Soon it'll be the anniversary of me joining 404, which also makes it "Sisters Reunion Day" between me and Big Sis Klukai!没错！很快就是我加入404小队的纪念日！那不就是我和可露凯姐姐的“姐妹重逢纪念日”嘛！

BelkaHehehe, I'm such a genius!嘿嘿嘿，不愧是我！

BelkaThank you, Andoris! I'll go make preparations now—!谢谢你安朵丝，我这就去准备——！

AndorisNo—不——

(Before Andoris can finish, Belka has already excitedly jumped up and rushed off.)（还没等安朵丝说完，比悠卡就兴奋地站起来跑远了。）

(Still crouched in place, Andoris blinks.)（安朵丝蹲在原地，眨了眨眼。）

AndorisHehe. No need to thank me.呵呵，不用谢哦。

Belka - Recollection Node III 比悠卡·回溯节点III

BelkaSee? I did complete the Commander's orders perfectly! If you want to compliment me, Commander, I'll need to first make sure Big Sis is here to hear it too!怎么样，我有好好完成指挥官的指令吧？指挥官要是想夸奖我的话，我可要把可露凯姐姐也拉过来听听才行！

CommanderYour frame's outstanding performance played a big part in how smoothly the data sorting went.数据梳理很顺利，这也是因为你的机能很优秀。

BelkaThat's a compliment, right? You just complimented me, Commander!这是夸奖吧？指挥官夸奖我了！

BelkaDoes that also mean I'm becoming more and more like Big Sis? I've always wanted to become a super elite Doll like her!这是不是说明，我越来越像姐姐了？我一直都想成为和姐姐一样的超级精英人形！

CommanderIs that why you joined 404? Out of your admiration for Klukai?这就是你加入404的原因吧？对可露凯的憧憬？

BelkaHehe. Of course the Commander would've guessed that!嘿嘿，果然指挥官什么都知道呢！

BelkaIt's only that, despite Big Sis accepting me into the team, I've felt like I was never part of it for the longest of times...只不过，虽然姐姐准许了我加入，但在很长一段时间里，我都觉得自己没有真正融入……

BelkaWas it because I was the last to join? It always felt like Big Sis Klukai was much colder towards me than all the other members...是因为我加入得晚一些吗？可露凯姐姐对待我比对待其他成员都要冷淡一些呢……

CommanderI don't think that's the reason.恐怕不是这个原因。

BelkaAs such, I started by following Big Sis everywhere she went just so I could stay close by her side.所以，为了离姐姐更近一些，我最开始都是寸步不离地跟着姐姐！

BelkaI even penned a "Klukai Observation Report". Fancy a look, Commander?我甚至还写过一份《可露凯观察计划报告》，指挥官，你想看吗？

CommanderI-I'll pass.免、免了吧。

CommanderBesides, doing so will only push her further away from you.而且，你这样只会让她离你更远。

BelkaEh?! Really?! N-no way!欸？！会这样吗？！不、不可能的吧？

BelkaStop following me around everywhere I go. Are you a mallard still in the imprinting phase or what?! See how Big Sis gave me suuuuuch a cute nickname?"“一天到晚跟着我，你是还没摆脱印随阶段的绿头鸭吗！” 姐姐可是给了我这——么可爱的夸奖哦！

Commander...Never mind.……算了。

CommanderLet's keep going. I'm starting to wonder if your relationship ever improved.我们还是继续梳理吧，我开始好奇你们的关系究竟有没有变得更好了。

BelkaAh... alright then! If you say so, Commander... then let's see for yourself!嗯……好吧！既然指挥官都这么说的话……那就请亲自见证吧？

Special Anniversary 特别纪念日

(A few days later, outside the maintenance room.)（几天后，维修室外。）

(As soon as the door opens, Belka pulls Andoris in with her excitedly.)（眼前的门刚刚开启，比悠卡便拉着安朵丝，兴奋地冲了进去。）

AndorisBelka, wait—比悠卡，等——

BelkaDier? Dier! Where are all the custom motorbike parts that just got delivered? Let me see them!德尔德尔！新收到的重机车改装部件在哪里，快让我看看！

(Dier is busy adjusting something at the repair table, but he pauses his task upon hearing Belka. He retrieves a large box from behind him and places it onto the table.)（德尔正埋头在维修台边调试着什么，听到比悠卡的声音，德尔停下了手上的动作，从身后抬出一个大箱子，放到一旁的桌面上。）

DierHere. All the parts you ordered. I checked them for you; they're all good. Take a look yourself.给，你订购的部件。我帮你检查过一遍，质量没有问题，你自己再看看。

BelkaHehe! Surprises! Presents! Anniversaries are all about them! Gifts for Big Sis!嘿嘿！礼物！说到纪念日，那就是礼物！送给姐姐的礼物！

(Belka hops over to the table. Right as she opens the cardboard box, she suddenly hears Mechty's voice behind her.)（比悠卡蹦跶着来到桌边，刚刚打开纸箱，却突然听见身后响起了米什缇的声音。）

Mechty...Dier, remember when I asked you to bring over the—Huh? Why are so many people here??……德尔，我上次拜托你带来的那个——嗯？怎么都在这里？

BelkaM-M-Mechty—?! Why are you here?米、什、缇——？！你怎么在这里？

MechtyI-I, ehm...我——我……

(Mechty glances warily at the box of anime figures behind Dier, making sure that Belka has yet to notice it.)（米什缇警惕地瞄了一眼德尔身后的手办箱子，确认比悠卡还没发现它的存在。）

MechtyI just happened to walk by...我恰好路过啦……

BelkaHmm? Really?嗯？真的？

MechtyO-of course... I-I was just going to ask what's "the gift" you asked Dier to bring you.当、当然啦……我——刚刚就是想问，德尔给你带的礼物是什么？

MechtyI heard something about an anniversary...我还听到了纪念日之类的……

(While doing her best to change the subject, Mechty shoots a glance at Dier, signaling at him to hide the box of anime figures he had "smuggled in" more carefully.)（米什缇努力转移着话题，并向德尔使眼色让他把“偷渡”过来的手办箱子藏得更隐蔽一些。）

BelkaH-how could you eavesdrop on me!你、你怎么偷听我说话呀！

MechtyWho's eavesdropping on you... You're the one being obnoxiously loud... If everything's good, I'll head back to sleep now... (Yawn)谁偷听了……明明是你自己声音太大了……没事了吧？我先回房间睡觉去了……哈啊……

AndorisPlease wait a second, Mechty.等一下，米什缇。

MechtyHuh?啊？

AndorisCompared to me, we have a Doll even more familiar with Leader here. Are you sure you don't want to consult her opinions, Belka?比悠卡，其实比起我来说，这里有一位更了解队长的人形在哦。你确定不问问她？

BelkaW-who needs her opinions anyway... Mechty will only mess things up.谁、谁需要这家伙帮忙……米什缇只会把事情搞砸而已。

DierI think Andoris is onto something. Look at how Klukai has put up with her for all these years. She must have something going on that we don't know about.我觉得安朵丝说得没错啊。你看可露凯这么多年都拿米什缇没辙，她一定有我们不知道的门道。

MechtyWhat are you guys even talking about?你们到底在说什么啊？

BelkaFine, fine! I'll ask her!好啦好啦！我问就是了！

MechtySo you want to celebrate the anniversary of you joining 404 with Klukai?所以你是想跟可露凯一起庆祝一下你加入404的日子？

BelkaIt's "Sisters Reunion Day"!是“姐妹重逢纪念日”！

MechtyWhatever you call it... But if you're going to Klukai directly with that plan of an anniversary party or something... she's definitely going to outright shut you down. You know how prickly she can be. Unless...什么都好啦……但你这样直接跟可露凯说想要过什么重逢纪念日……那个别扭的家伙一定会直接拒绝的。除非……

BelkaUnless?除非？

MechtyNever mind. Just go to her as you usually do... Though you might want to change the name... but I doubt the outcome will be any different.算了你就按照平时的感觉去找她吧……虽然可能你这个纪念日会换个名字……但效果大差不差啦。

BelkaSo I just need to pester her until she agrees? Gotcha! I'm an expert at that!只要死缠烂打就没问题了对吧？这个我在行！

MechtyWoah... First time I've seen someone say that with such a straight face...呜哇……第一次见到这么理直气壮说这话的人……

BelkaWhat do you know? It takes determination to get close to Big Sis Klukai! Ah, I can't elaborate further. Anyway, you HAVE to keep this a secret, or I won't be able to give Big Sis a big surprise!你懂什么啦，接近可露凯姐姐可是需要决心的！啊，不跟你多说了，总之你要替我保密，不然我就不能给姐姐一个惊喜了！

BelkaIf you dare slip up, I'll—你要是敢说漏嘴的话……我就——

(Belka quickly stares in the direction of Dier.)(比悠卡快速看向德尔的方向。)

DierW-what now?做、做什么？

BelkaHeh, thought I wouldn't notice, huh? You little "smugglers".哼哼，以为我没发现吗？你们这两个“偷渡犯”！

MechtyUwah, we can talk this out!呜啊，有话好说！

BelkaMore like, you shouldn't "talk" when you're not supposed to. Otherwise, I can't guarantee that Big Sis won't "accidentally" discover your figurines. In that case, Belka who helped Big Sis uncover Mechty's contraband will certainly be rewarded.应该是不该说的别说才对。不然我可不保证姐姐不会“一不小心”看到你的手办哦？帮姐姐找到米什缇违规采购证据的比悠卡，一定会得到奖励吧？

MechtyOkay, okay! I swear—as long as Klukai doesn't string me upside down on a target and puts nine magazines into me—I will keep my mouth shut!没问题！绝对没问题！只要可露凯不把我倒挂在靶子上冲我射击八百次，我绝对不会说！也不会说漏嘴！

BelkaThere you go!这才对嘛！

BelkaAh, I've only got a few days left. I need to hurry up and get the gift ready. Let me see... Custom parts—哎呀，没几天了，要赶紧准备礼物才行——改装部件，我看看我看看——

(Belka excitedly rushes toward the cardboard box on the table.)（比悠卡兴奋地冲向了桌子上的纸箱。）

Belka - Recollection Node V 比悠卡·回溯节点V

Commander...……

BelkaWhat's the matter, Commander...?指挥官……？怎么了吗？

CommanderI've always wanted to ask, why is your attitude towards Mechty completely different than everyone else...?我以前就想问了，你对米什缇的态度，怎么和对待别人完全不同啊……

BelkaHmph... I mean, just look at her. She's a lazy good-for-nothing freeloader who causes Big Sis so much trouble yet still gets all her special attention.哼……那家伙，好吃懒做的，整天给姐姐添麻烦，却得到了姐姐那么多特殊的照顾。

CommanderUh... I don't think that's what Mechty set out to do.呃……可能米什缇也不想的。

BelkaFine, I'll admit it—I am a little jealous of her... just a little!好啦，我承认，我是有点嫉妒她……只有一点点哦！

BelkaEven though Big Sis would never admit it, I've always treated her as the most important family member in my life, you know?虽然可露凯姐姐从不承认，但我可是一直都把姐姐当作最重要的亲人哦？

BelkaWhy can't I be that "special companion"? Why can't I be the first one that comes to her mind? Why is Big Sis always acting so distant from me? I want her special attention too...为什么那个特别的同伴不是我，为什么那个可以被姐姐随时随地想到的同伴不是我，为什么姐姐对我总是冷冷的？我也想要得到姐姐特别的关注啊……

BelkaIsn't this par for the course for all little sisters?这对于一个妹妹来说，是很正常的不是吗？

CommanderBelka, it's totally normal for you to admire Klukai, but getting overly obsessed is detrimental to you and your neural cloud.比悠卡，你仰慕可露凯，并不是什么坏事。但太过偏执的话，恐怕会不利于你的心智。

BelkaI get it, Commander. But I just don't want to be separated from my family.我明白，指挥官。但是，我不想和家人疏远嘛。

CommanderIf thinking about it this way makes you feel better—maybe it's actually a sign that Klukai trusts you so much; she doesn't feel the need to watch over you like she does the more problematic members.或许比起那些令她操心的队员，可露凯很放心你。这样想的话，会好过一些。

BelkaEhhh?! That's how you see it? I never thought of that possibility! No wonder you're the Commander!欸欸欸，还能这样理解吗？我完全没想过呢！不愧是指挥官！

BelkaIf you keep being so considerate, I might end up falling for you, Commander! Of course, I do like you a lot already!如果指挥官一直这么体贴的话，我可是会彻底喜欢上你的哦！当然现在也很喜欢啦！

Commander...Thanks, but I'll pass on that; I don't think I can handle it any better than Klukai.……那就免了吧，我不觉得我的承受力会比可露凯强很多。

CommanderSince you're still in the mood to joke around, that must mean we can continue sorting.不过，既然你还能开玩笑，就说明我们可以继续梳理了吧？

BelkaOf course! I can continue at any time as long as you're ready!当然了，只要指挥官想的话，我随时都可以继续哦！

A Gift from the "Squirrel" “松鼠”的礼物

(After another routine training session.)（又一场例行集训后。）

KlukaiThat's it for today's training. Good job, everyone. You're free for the rest of the day. Remember to treat tomorrow's commission seriously.今天的集训就到这里，辛苦了，接下来的时间自由活动，明天的委托任务，都要认真对待。

(Moments after Klukai's announcement, Belka immediately makes a 180-degree turn and is about to leave.)（可露凯才刚刚宣布结束，比悠卡便已经转过身去准备离开。）

(It's not the first time she's done this. Recently, be it after a training or a debriefing session, Belka would depart the moment she's dismissed instead of pestering Klukai as she usually does.)（这已经不是第一次了，最近，无论是会议还是集训，只要宣布结束，比悠卡都会一反常态地立即离开，绝不会像往常一样缠着可露凯。）

KlukaiBelka, you stay here.比悠卡留下。

(Forced to stop, Belka smiles awkwardly at Klukai.)（被迫停下脚步的比悠卡，对着可露凯有些尴尬地笑了笑。）

BelkaB-Big Sis! Hehe... Is anything wrong?可……可露凯姐姐！嘿嘿……怎么了吗？

KlukaiDidn't you want to train together? I happen to be free today.你不是一直想一起训练吗？今天我刚好有空。

BelkaHuh?! Ah... Right! I mean, with Big Sis' instruction, I can certainly improve a great deal!啊？！啊……嗯！是啊，有可露凯姐姐的指点，我一定能有很大的进步！

(Belka reveals a troubled expression, gritting her teeth while glancing at the clock. Only ten minutes left before the delivery time she agreed upon with the underground broker.)（比悠卡露出了纠结的表情，她咬了咬牙，看了一眼时间，距离她和暗商约定好的交货时间只剩十分钟。）

(As for the package... they're more accessories for the motorbike, naturally prepared for the "Sisters Reunion Day".)（至于交货——那是重机车的装饰配件，当然也是为了姐妹重逢纪念日而筹备的。）

BelkaIt's not every day that Big Sis has the time to train with me, but...难得可露凯姐姐愿意和我一起训练，可是……

KlukaiYou've got something on hand?你有事情要忙？

(Klukai closes in on Belka.)（可露凯缓缓逼近比悠卡。）

(Suddenly, Belka's communication terminal starts ringing at an untimely moment.)（而比悠卡的通讯终端，却在此时不合时宜地响了起来。）

BelkaAh—!呀——！

(Belka hurriedly hangs up the call. She glances at Klukai with a worried look, but the latter doesn't even bother to look at the comms interface and simply stares at Belka with a scrutinizing gaze.)（比悠卡慌忙按掉通讯，有些担忧地看了一眼可露凯，而可露凯却看都没看一眼通讯界面，只是用审视的目光盯着比悠卡。）

BelkaAhaha... It's nothing important! It's okay if I don't answer the call!啊哈哈……不是什么重要的事情啦！不接也没关系！

KlukaiAre you sure about that? I bet the underground brokers you got in touch with recently are impatiently waiting for your answer.你确定吗？你最近经常联络的暗商们，现在恐怕正在焦急地等着呢。

BelkaNo way! I still have time... Wait. Hold on. Ehhhhh—?不会的啦！来得及的……欸？等等，欸欸欸？

BelkaBroker, what broker...? What are you talking about, Big Sis?暗商，什么暗商……姐姐你在说什么呀……

(Klukai sighs.)（可露凯叹了口气。）

KlukaiHaven't you been going to brokers whenever you're free recently? I can't even spot your shadow during break time.你最近不是一有空就跑去找暗商吗？休息时间连个人影都见不到。

KlukaiNot to mention using every trick in the book just to pry more bike-related information out of me.不仅如此，还挖空心思和我打探重机车。

KlukaiNow, tell me. What are you planning behind my back?说吧，你到底在背着我密谋些什么？

(Belka nibbles on her lower lip, thinking that her carefully planned "surprise" has already been spoiled. Fortunately, the anniversary is only a few days away, so telling Klukai everything at this point won't be that much of a problem.)（比悠卡咬了咬下唇，暗自思考着，自己精心准备的“惊喜”已经完全暴露了，好在再过几天就是纪念日了，索性全部说出来，影响也不算太大。）

(Belka is completely unaware of her constantly shifting troubled expression. Even Klukai begins to wonder if she had been too harsh to Belka.)（盘算着的比悠卡全然没有注意到自己变幻莫测的表情，看着她，可露凯甚至开始怀疑自己是否表现得太过严苛了。）

KlukaiYou know, 404 doesn't completely prohibit you from ordering—404不是完全不允许你们订购一些……

(Just as Klukai is about to comfort her, Belka beats her to the punch with her exclamation.)（就在可露凯准备开口安抚比悠卡时，比悠卡却抢先一步大声喊了出来。）

BelkaSo, Big Sis Klukai! I... I want to celebrate our reunion together as sisters! For that, I've been preparing a gift!是这样的可露凯姐姐！我……我想要和姐姐一起庆祝姐妹的重逢纪念日！所以在准备礼物！

Klukai...I decline.……我拒绝。

BelkaEh? I haven't even told you what I had planned for our anniversary yet!欸？我还没有给姐姐讲详细的纪念日安排呢！

BelkaPlease, at least listen to what I've prepared... (Sob) I've put a lot of time and effort into this...至少听听我都准备了什么吧……呜呜呜，我真的花费了很多心思准备了很多的……

KlukaiSo that's what you've been up to, I see. Looks like you clearly haven't been allocated enough training.原来你最近是在折腾这件事，果然还是训练安排得太少了。

Klukai...Anyway, request denied. Don't even think about it.……总之，驳回，不可能。

BelkaBig Sis... Uwaaa... Please don't go!可露凯姐姐……呜呜呜你别走啊！

Klukai...We have a commission to accomplish tomorrow. You should get your maintenance done sooner rather than later.……明天还有委托要做，你也早点去维护吧。

(As much as it pains her, Klukai pries Belka's shaking hands off her arm and turns to leave the training room.)（虽然有些不忍，但可露凯还是将比悠卡摇晃着的双手从自己的手臂上扒下来，转身离开会议室。）

BelkaBig Sis' resolute rejection was so cool... B-but isn't this exactly what Mechty said would happen?虽然果断拒绝的姐姐也很帅气，但这、这不是完全被米什缇那家伙说中了嘛！

BelkaAlthough...不过……

MechtyNever mind. Just go to her as you usually do... Though you might want to change the name... but I doubt the outcome will be any different.算了你就按照平时的感觉去找她吧……虽然可能你这个纪念日会换个名字……但效果大差不差啦。

BelkaSo I just need to pester her until she agrees? Gotcha! I'm an expert at that!只要死缠烂打就没问题了对吧？这个我在行！

BelkaUgh... No way in hell I'm going to admit she's right! But... let's give it a try! It's all for Big Sis!唔……一点都不想承认这家伙说的是对的呀！但……先试试好了！都是为了可露凯姐姐！

(While Klukai is reading a motorbike magazine in the rest area, Belka quietly sneaks up behind her.)（可露凯正在休息区翻阅机车杂志，比悠卡悄悄地出现在了她的身后。）

BelkaDid you know, Big Sis? You're the one who saved me when I was in a rut. Before joining 404, I was living a life of squalor and vagrancy...可露凯姐姐，你知道吗，是你拯救了当时身陷泥潭的我。在加入404小队之前，我一直过着穷困潦倒，无家可归的日子……

KlukaiWhere did you pop out of... Get to the point.你从哪里冒出来的……说重点。

Belka(Sob)... I'm just trying to say that "Sisters Reunion Day" is super important to me!!! Please, let's celebrate our anniversary together, Big Sis Klukai!!!呜呜呜……所以姐妹重逢纪念日对我来说真的很重要！！和我一起庆祝我们的纪念日嘛！可露凯姐姐！！

Klukai...Shut up. I refuse.……吵死了，我拒绝。

(During 404's commission—)（404小队执行委托中——）

BelkaDo you remember, Big Sis? That day when we reunited wasn't so different than now; it was also near the base, with you pointing a gun at me...可露凯姐姐，你还记得吗，我们重逢的那天，也是这样，在据点附近，你用枪指着我……

KlukaiKeep the irrelevant chatter to a minimum.别说与任务无关的话。

BelkaBut that day's very, VERY important to me! Ah, not just that day, but every single day since we've reunited! They're all equally important!那天对我真的很重要，啊，不，不仅如此！和姐姐重逢后的每一天都非常重要！！

BelkaWhich makes the anniversary EXTRA important! Please, Big Sis, pretty please. As long as you agree to celebrate together, I promise to shut up about all this...所以，庆祝纪念日就变得尤其重要了！可露凯姐姐，求求你了嘛，只要你答应和我一起庆祝，我保证乖乖闭嘴，再也不说这些了……

(Before Belka can finish her sentence, Klukai points her muzzle at Belka and quickly pulls the trigger—knocking out the enemy behind her.)（比悠卡还没说完，可露凯便将枪指向了她，并迅速地开枪——击倒了比悠卡身后的敌人。）

Klukai...If you don't want to go back in the scrap bin, focus on the task at hand.……不想彻底翻新素体的话，就集中注意在任务上。

(Mechty has fallen asleep on the bean bag sofa, Klukai is servicing her trusted weapon, and Andoris is preparing to brew some coffee not far from them.)（米什缇已经在懒人沙发上陷入沉睡，可露凯正在保养自己惯用的武器。不远处，安朵丝拿着咖啡豆，正准备去冲泡咖啡。）

BelkaHehe, good evening, Big Sis! Oh, everyone's around! Indeed, evening is a good time for rest.嘿嘿，姐姐晚上好呀！哎呀，难得大家都在啊！果然晚上是休息的好时间呢。

Klukai...Great. Here comes the nuisance.……麻烦的家伙又来了。

BelkaBig Sis, Big Sis Klukai, pleeeeeease. I've prepared you an anniversary gift. The gift will be heartbroken if you're just going to discard it without even taking a look...姐姐，可露凯姐姐，求求你了嘛。我给你准备了纪念日礼物哦，如果你看都不看它一眼的话，礼物也会因为被抛弃而伤心的……

BelkaJust as heartbroken as I am...就像我一样伤心……

(Belka's vivid plea makes Klukai turn her head around. Now, she's forced to stare directly at Belka's tear-filled eyes.)（比悠卡绘声绘色的描述，让可露凯转过了头，这下，可露凯终于被迫直视了比悠卡眼眶里翻涌的水汽。）

Klukai...No means no. It doesn't matter how many times you ask.……你说再多次也没用。

(Although knowing Belka is trying to elicit sympathy, Klukai can't bring herself to say anything harsher upon seeing such a wronged expression.)（虽然知道比悠卡是在博取同情，但看着这样一张委屈的脸，可露凯还是没能说出更重的话来。）

AndorisHehe. You're still so insincere, Leader.呵呵，队长还是这么不坦率呢。

(Meanwhile, Andoris brings coffee to the two of them.)（安朵丝此时已经端着咖啡来到了二人面前。）

KlukaiDon't try to plead for her, Andoris...安朵丝，你不要也帮着她求情……

AndorisIt's Belka's heartfelt wish after all. She has put a lot of time and effort into this, and it hasn't gone unnoticed by us.这也是比悠卡的一番心意呢。比悠卡为此付出了很多努力，大家都看在眼里。

AndorisMaybe taking her up on her wish isn't such a bad thing, Leader.试着接纳她的心意，或许也不是什么坏事呢，队长。

(Klukai falls silent at these words.)（闻言，可露凯沉默了下来。）

(Seizing the opportunity, Belka quickly wipes her tears, puts on a sweet smile, and leans toward Klukai.)（比悠卡看到势头正好，马上就擦干了眼泪，露出一个乖巧的笑容，凑到可露凯面前。）

BelkaI promise you'll love the gift, Big Sis! And I guarantee I won't cause you any trouble. I'll do exactly as you say!姐姐，我保证你会喜欢这个礼物的！而且，而且我不会给你造成任何困扰的，我会乖乖地听你的话！

BelkaPlease, we can celebrate our "Sisters Reunion Day" together, right?所以，你会和我一起庆祝我们的姐妹重逢纪念日的，对吧？

Klukai...……

Klukai...It's not some "Sisters Reunion Day".……不是重逢纪念日。

BelkaEh? What do you mean, Big Sis?欸？姐姐，这是什么意思。

KlukaiThat was indeed the day you joined the team, but more importantly, it marks the proper formation of H.I.D.E 404 Combat Team A.这一天是你来到小队的日子，更是新404第一作战队结成的日子。

KlukaiIt's an anniversary that belongs to us all. You need to stop harping on this "sisters' reunion" nonsense.这是属于我们全队的纪念日，不要总把“姐妹重逢”什么的挂在嘴边。

Klukai...If you insist on holding a celebration, keep what I just said in mind.……如果你非要庆祝的话，这一点要记好。

BelkaAh... Ah! So... you just said "celebration", right, Big Sis?啊……啊！所以……姐姐刚才说了“庆祝”对吧！！

BelkaOh!!! Yeah!!! I see, you just agreed, right?! She was right after all—噢！！噢噢噢噢！！我明白了，总之就是同意了对吧！那家伙说得果然——

KlukaiWho?谁？

Klukai...Mechty?……米什缇？

(Following Belka's gaze, Klukai locks onto Mechty, still fast asleep on the sofa with a satisfied grin on her face and no signs of waking up.)（顺着比悠卡的视线，可露凯扭头看向懒人沙发上的米什缇，睡梦中的她露出了满足的笑容，并没有醒来的迹象。）

BelkaNo, no. It's nothing. I just knew Big Sis Klukai wouldn't let me down~ This must be our sisterly bond!没有没有，谁都没有，我就是知道可露凯姐姐一定不会拒绝我的~这可是姐妹的心灵相通哦！

(Belka quickly wraps her arms around Klukai, pulling her attention back.)（比悠卡快速挽住可露凯，将她的视线转了回来。）

KlukaiStop snuggling up to me—you're just like a squirrel! No, not even squirrels are as clingy as you.你不要总突然贴过来——像个松鼠一样！不对，松鼠也没你这么黏人。

KlukaiGet off me, you're making it stuffy.快点放开，这样抱着热死了。

(Belka happily lets her go and flashes Klukai a smug smile.)（比悠卡乖乖地松开了手，向着可露凯露出一个得意的笑。）

BelkaHehe~ Just you wait for the gift the "squirrel" has prepared for you, Big Sis!嘻嘻~那姐姐就期待一下“松鼠”准备的纪念日礼物吧！

(Caught up in Belka's excitement, Klukai unnaturally clears her throat before turning around.)（可露凯看着比悠卡兴奋的样子，有些不自然地咳嗽一声，转过了头。）

KlukaiAs for how you're going to celebrate... make sure not to go overboard. 404's not a party company; you've had your welcome parties, no need to do it again.至于庆祝方式……就不要弄乱七八糟的仪式了。404不是派对公司，你们的入队欢迎会也都举办过了，没必要多此一举。

KlukaiWe have a commission on that day. No method of celebration is more suited to 404 than the success of the mission and all of us returning home safely.那天我们有委托任务，没有什么庆祝方式，会比委托的成功更适合404，平安归来就是最好的庆祝。

AndorisHehe. If it's the team's anniversary, then I shall prepare some drinks for everyone after our return.呵呵，既然是全队的纪念日，那等大家回到据点后，至少让我来为大家准备饮品吧？

KlukaiEhh... Do whatever you like...嗯……随你们喜欢好了……

KlukaiAnyway, stop pestering me with this from now on, Belka.总之，不许再拿这件事来缠着我了，比悠卡。

BelkaRoger that, Big Sis! I'll make sure to have the gift ready and hand it to you myself!遵命姐姐！我会准备好礼物亲手送给你的！

Klukai...Are you even listening to me?……你到底有没有在听我讲话？

BelkaHehe, it's just a gift, nothing complicated! I've almost got it done!嘿嘿，收个礼物而已，不麻烦的，人家都快准备好啦！

KlukaiForget it...算了……

(After letting out a deep sigh, Klukai leaves the rest area, but the look of excitement on Belka's face lingers in her mind.)（叹了口气，可露凯离开了休息区，脑海中却回想起了刚才比悠卡期待的神情。）

KlukaiA gift from the "squirrel", huh...?来自“松鼠”的礼物吗……

An Awaited Promise 期待的约定

(It's the day of the long-awaited anniversary. Belka is already waiting excitedly outside Klukai's door early in the morning.)（期待已久的纪念日终于到来，一大早，比悠卡便兴冲冲地来到可露凯房门外。）

(Her terminal beeps several times in rapid succession, but Belka impatiently turns off the notification and continues to stare at the door.)（通讯终端似乎急促地响了几声，比悠卡不耐烦地关掉了消息提醒，随后继续抬头紧盯房门。）

BelkaHehehe, anniversary! Anniversary with Big Sis!嘿嘿嘿，纪念日！和姐姐的纪念日！

(Standing outside the door with a silly smile on her face, Belka is pacing around when the door opens and Klukai comes walking out.)（比悠卡正傻笑着在门外转悠，房门开启，可露凯走了出来。）

BelkaHappy anniversary, Big Sis Klukai!可露凯姐姐，纪念日快乐！

BelkaBig Sis, you look so cool today, it's like you've got this special aura around you! Hehehe, I see! Are you also looking forward to today's surprise, Big Sis?今天的姐姐好帅气，好像散发出了一种特别的气场！嘿嘿嘿，我懂了！姐姐是不是也在期待着今天的惊喜！

Klukai...Let's complete today's commission first.……先完成今天的委托任务。

(Klukai doesn't speak further as she continues to stride forward.)（可露凯没有说话，继续大步向前。）

BelkaRelax, Big Sis. It's just a little commission; we've done this so many times before! Nothing can go wrong this time.放心啦姐姐，只是一个小小的委托任务而已，我们都完成过多少次了！这次也不会出什么意外的。

BelkaLet me tell you a secret, Big Sis: I have a little surprise for you in the rest area. It's got all the sense of ceremony with it! Let's head straight to the rest area right after the commission!可露凯姐姐，悄悄告诉你，我还在休息区准备了一个小小的惊喜安排哦，绝对超有仪式感的！等完成委托后，就直接来休息区吧！

(Hearing Belka's increasingly excited babble, Klukai stops in her tracks, looking somewhat resigned.)（听着比悠卡越发兴奋的话音，可露凯有些无奈地停下了脚步。）

KlukaiHave you not seen the messages I just sent you, Belka?比悠卡，你没看我刚发的消息吗？

BelkaEh, ehhh?! You sent me messages? I-I'll check right now!哎、哎？！姐姐发了消息吗，我、我现在看！

(Belka frantically opens her comm terminal, takes one look, and starts squealing in panic.)（比悠卡慌乱地打开通讯终端，才看了一眼，就惊慌地尖叫起来。）

BelkaEh—no way! An emergency mission?! Who the hell even takes on two commissions in the same day?!哎——不可能？！怎么会有临时紧急任务呢！哪有一天接两个委托的呀！

Klukai...Hmm?……嗯？

BelkaAh, about that, I meant to say... How can that Leva be so heartless?! Today's the anniversary of our team's formation. If she doesn't want to take part in the celebration herself, fine, but how can she throw us a last-minute commission like this?!啊，不是，我是说，那个……莱娅怎么会这么冷酷呢！今天可是我们小队结成的纪念日欸，不参加庆祝就算了嘛，怎么还临时加委托呀！

BelkaLet me take a look at the details, umm—让我看看这个委托，呃——

BelkaIt's... to suppress automated machines with malfunctioning IFFs...这个……压制、敌我识别出错的故障机械……

(After carefully reading the commission request several times, Belka looks up at Klukai with eyes full of grievance.)（仔细读了几遍委托要求后，比悠卡抬起头，委屈巴巴地看向可露凯。）

BelkaCan't we have Team B handle this, Big Sis? I think they're entirely capable of dealing with this kind of task!姐姐，这个委托就不能让2队去做吗？我觉得以2队的实力，完全能胜任这种任务呀！

KlukaiTeam B is on its way to other missions. Besides, do you think the plan is something you can alter on a whim?2队正在任务途中。再说了，计划是你想改就改的吗？

BelkaI-I didn't mean that! It's just...我、我不是这个意思！只是……

BelkaToday was supposed to be our anniversary, but now we're stuck doing missions all day, potentially working overtime as well... There won't be any time left to celebrate together...明明是纪念日，却一整天都在出任务，搞不好还要加班……根本没什么时间一起庆祝了……

Klukai...If you keep standing around wasting time, then we really won't have enough time to celebrate.……如果你继续站在这里浪费时间，确实会没办法庆祝了。

BelkaEh, ehhh?!欸、欸？

KlukaiIt's an E-rank difficulty standard rescue mission. The area of operation is the same as originally planned, so it's a matter of doing it on the side of what we already had to do.这只是个难度评级为E的普通救援任务，任务地点和原本的计划相同，只是顺手的事。

KlukaiWith 404's capability, we might be back by the afternoon if we head out now.以404的实力，现在集合出发，说不定下午就能回来。

KlukaiSo, do you want to keep zoning out here, or should you go get geared up?你是想在这里继续发呆，还是现在就去整备？

BelkaI'll go get ready! Eh, no, no, no—那我现在就去整备！呃，不对不对——

BelkaBelka is already geared up and ready to go! Let's move out, Big Sis!比悠卡已经整备完毕，我们现在就出发吧，姐姐！

(As the dusk sets in, three Dolls walk into the partially decorated rest area.)（暮色降临时，三个人形走进了即将装扮完成的休息区。）

(Being the first to enter the room, Belka kicks the cardboard box by the door. Following a loud thud, multicolored string lights inside the box are thrown scattering across the floor. Belka pouts and kicks the string lights away too.)（走在最前面的比悠卡刚一进门，便狠狠地踹了一脚门边的纸箱。“哗啦”一声，纸箱里的彩灯滚了满地，比悠卡噘着嘴，一脚踢开了彩灯。）

(That is the surprise Belka has prepared for Klukai—all that's left to do is hang up the string lights on the walls of the rest area to make the atmosphere even cozier.)（这就是比悠卡为可露凯准备的惊喜安排——接下来，只要在休息区挂上彩灯，让这里的气氛变得更加温馨就算完成了。）

(Yet, the expression on Belka's face now stands in stark contrast to the warm atmosphere she intended to create.)（但此刻比悠卡的表情，却和这里温馨的气氛大相径庭。）

Belka...…………

AndorisBelka...比悠卡……

(Andoris looks at Belka with some concern. Mechty, being the last one of the group to arrive, stretches lazily, grabs the nearest pillow by the door, and plops right down on the pile of string lights contentedly.)（安朵丝有些担忧地看着比悠卡，走在最后的米什缇忽然伸了个大大的懒腰，从门边抓起最近的抱枕，一屁股坐到彩灯堆里安详地躺了下来。）

MechtyFinally, we're back... Today was... so tiring... I don't want to walk a single extra step... Zzz...太好了，回来了……今天……好累……我一步都不想再动了……Zzzz……

(Belka glances at the Doll lying at her feet. She then picks up one of the string lights and walks up to the wall with a blank face, trying to hang it up.)（比悠卡瞥了一眼脚下躺倒的人形，面无表情地弯腰抓起一串彩灯，又面无表情地走到墙边，试图将那串彩灯挂上墙面。）

(However, the long string of lights seems to have a mind of its own. Just as one side is secured, the opposite side would begin to sag and tangle itself with sections already hanging on the wall.)（然而，长长的灯串好像有自己的想法，左边的灯刚刚粘好，右侧的灯带却又垂落，和墙面已经挂好的灯串纠缠在了一起。）

(Belka grabs the hanging side and tugs at it impatiently, soon entangling everything into a knot.)（比悠卡抓住垂落的灯串，烦躁地拉扯着，很快把灯串缠成了一个死结。）

BelkaFirst the emergency commission, then an in-person report at the request of the client?! And Big Sis just left like that?!先是来了紧急委托，然后又是委托方要求汇报！姐姐就这么走了！

BelkaWhat is this... Even these damn lights are working against me now!什么嘛……现在怎么连一串破灯都来和我作对啊！

(Belka furiously throws the tied-up string light to the ground, then walks to the overturned cardboard box to get another one.)（比悠卡气愤地将灯串摔在地面，随后走向翻倒的纸箱，抓起另一串彩灯。）

(One end of the long light string is pinned beneath Mechty, and Belka tugs at it unsuccessfully for a while.)（长长的灯串被米什缇压在身下，比悠卡扯了半天，灯串依然一动不动。）

BelkaMechty—!米什缇——！

MechtyZzzz...Zzzz……

BelkaGet up, Mechty! Dummkopf! Time to wake up! WAKE UP!笨蛋米什缇！起来、起来！给我起来！

MechtyUwah...!呜哇……！

(Mechty painfully opens her eyes.)（米什缇痛苦地睁开眼。）

MechtyBelka...? Is Klukai back...? Why are you waking me up...?比悠卡……？可露凯……不是还没回来吗……干嘛要叫我……

BelkaBecause of the string lights! You're sitting on all my string lights meant for decoration!彩灯！装饰用的彩灯全都被你压住了呀！

MechtyHuh...? What string lights...啊……？什么彩灯……

(Mechty fumbles around aimlessly. Growing increasingly frustrated as she watches, Belka ultimately shoves her to the side.)（米什缇茫然地伸手摸索着，比悠卡越看越气，暴躁地一把推开了米什缇。）

MechtyWoah...!哇啊……！

(The Doll rolls to the ground, then bumps into the wall with a distinct "thump".)（被推开的人形在地上翻滚了两圈，“咕咚”一声撞上了墙面。）

(Finally awake, Mechty slowly shuffles to the bean bag sofa on the side and rubs the spot on her head that bumped into the wall.)（米什缇终于清醒过来，慢吞吞地挪到了一旁的懒人沙发上，委屈地摸着撞到的头。）

MechtyWhy so mean... It's not my fault that Klukai was called away... Besides, she said she'll be back ASAP after the report is done...干嘛那么凶啊……可露凯被叫走又不是我的错……而且，走的时候，可露凯也说了，汇报结束后会尽量赶回来的嘛……

Belka...…………

(Ignoring Mechty, Belka angrily goes back to the wall with the string light in hand.)（比悠卡没有理会米什缇，只是气呼呼地抓起彩灯，重新跑回了墙边。）

(Seeing Belka's agitated state, Andoris gently shakes her head before walking up to her and helps her prop up one end of the string.)（看着比悠卡暴躁的模样，安朵丝摇了摇头，走到墙边帮比悠卡拿起了长长的灯串。）

AndorisHehe. Here, let me help you set it up.呵呵，我来帮你一起布置吧。

(Belka glances at Andoris and says nothing. Yet, Andoris answers with a smile and holds the string high up to the wall.)（比悠卡看了一眼安朵丝，没有吭声，安朵丝却微笑着将灯串举到墙面。）

AndorisLook, Belka. How about here?比悠卡，你看，就挂在这里怎么样？

(Without waiting for Belka's answer, Andoris carefully affixes the string light to the wall. Then, she picks up another string and begins affixing the second one with a smile on her face.)（没等比悠卡回答，安朵丝已经仔仔细细地将灯带粘到了墙上。接着，安朵丝又拿起了另一串灯，微笑着开始了第二次粘贴。）

(Soon, the blank wall is covered with colorful lights. Even Mechty, who's dozing on the sofa, can't help but open her eyes wide to gaze at the sparkling scene.)（很快，空白的墙面布满彩灯，沙发上昏昏欲睡的米什缇看着那流光溢彩的墙面，忍不住睁大了眼睛。）

MechtyHmm... Didn't expect this small rest area to look so pretty when decorated...唔……没想到这个小小的休息区装扮起来，还是很漂亮的嘛……

AndorisWhat do you think, Belka?比悠卡觉得呢？

BelkaHmph...哼……

(Seeing Belka still sulking, Andoris picks up the tied-up string light that had been thrown to the ground earlier and starts patiently untangling the knot.)（眼见比悠卡还在生闷气，安朵丝又弯腰拾起那串先前被摔在地面的彩灯，耐心地解起了缠绕的死结。）

(Shortly after, the tangled string light is returned to its original state. Andoris gently hands it to Belka and smiles tenderly.)（不一会儿，纠缠的彩灯便恢复了原样。安朵丝把彩灯放进比悠卡手心，温柔地笑了起来。）

AndorisHehe. It's all fixed up.呵呵，都好了哦。

Belka...…………

AndorisOh my. Are you still upset that Leader couldn't make it back in time?哎呀，比悠卡还在为队长没能回来而生气吗？

(Belka stomps her foot in frustration and lowers her head, clutching the string light in her palm.)（比悠卡不甘心地跺了跺脚，低头握紧了手心的彩灯。）

Belka...I-I didn't get upset because of Big Sis! She's just doing what she has to do as per the client's request. It's her showing her sense of responsibility!……我、我才不会因为姐姐生气！姐姐只是按照委托方的要求去做汇报而已，这是姐姐负责的表现！

BelkaHmph. She never slacks off, even on our anniversary—that's how cool Big Sis is!哼，就算是纪念日也绝不放松，这就是姐姐的帅气！

AndorisHehe, indeed. Leader Klukai has always been very cool.呵呵，是呢，可露凯队长一直都很帅气呢。

(Seeing that Belka has finally calmed down, Andoris takes the opportunity to pat her on the head.)（见到比悠卡的情绪终于缓和，安朵丝顺势摸了摸比悠卡的头。）

AndorisBy the way, you should really go get your frame serviced now, Belka.对了，比悠卡要不要先去维护一下素体呢？

AndorisYou've been overburdening your frame the entire time during today's battle. You might exhaust your energy backup and end up in hibernation if you keep hanging around. Everything's settled here; it's okay for you to take a break.今天的战斗里，你可是一直都在超负荷运转呢，要是一直在这里等下去，很可能会耗尽能源导致休眠的。这里已经布置好了，比悠卡休息一会儿也没关系。

BelkaI don't want to!我不要！

BelkaMaintenance will take too much time! And I won't be the first one Big Sis sees when she comes back!去维护肯定又要好久！等姐姐回来，就不能第一个看到我了！

BelkaI-I will wait for Big Sis here... S-she promised she'd be back soon...我、我要在这里等姐姐……姐姐说好了的，很快就会回来……

AndorisI see. We'll head for maintenance first then. Don't push yourself too hard, okay?好吧。那我们就先去维护了，你千万不要勉强自己哦。

(Andoris leaves the rest area with Mechty. Having watched them leave, Belka ponders for a moment, then sits on the bean bag sofa, and rests her head on her knees.)（安朵丝拉着米什缇离开了休息区。比悠卡看着二人离开，想了想，坐进了懒人沙发，将整颗脑袋耷拉到了膝盖上。）

BelkaAny moment now. Big sis will surely be back soon...再等等，姐姐，很快就会回来的……

(Late into the night—)（入夜——）

(An unusual calmness surrounds the base, only occasionally disturbed by the footsteps of staff echoing faintly down the corridor.)（据点里宁静异常，偶尔能听见走廊里远远传来工作人员走动的脚步声。）

(However, as time goes on, the one specific sound Belka eagerly awaits never appears.)（然而，时间一分一秒地过去，比悠卡最期待的那个声音，却一直都没有出现。）

BelkaAlmost midnight already...已经快要到12点了吗……

(Belka sinks deeper into the sofa, but still stares stubbornly in the direction of the corridor.)（比悠卡往沙发深处缩了缩，却仍是一脸执拗地望着走廊的方向。）

BelkaWhen will Big Sis Klukai be back...可露凯姐姐什么时候才回来呢……

BelkaBig Sis...姐姐…………

Belka...…………

(At exactly 1:46 a.m., Klukai finally rushes into the rest area.)（凌晨1点46分，可露凯匆匆走进了休息区。）

(The "surprise" Belka's been boasting about since the morning before thus pops into Klukai's view...)（而比悠卡早上还在自夸的惊喜安排就这样猝不及防地跃入了可露凯的视线——）

(The entire rest area has been decorated in a lively and cheerful fashion with colorful lights emitting a soft, bright glow and balloons on the wall spelling out "ANNIVERSARY".)（整个休息区都被装扮得热闹而喜悦，装点用的彩灯散发着柔和明亮的光，而墙上则用气球摆出了一个大大的“ANNIVERSARY”。）

(Klukai subconsciously slows her footsteps and stares at the surprise Belka had prepared for her. Suddenly, she spots a Doll curled up in the corner of the room.)（可露凯不自觉放缓了脚步，看着比悠卡准备的惊喜。但没走两步，可露凯就发现了蜷缩在角落的人形。）

KlukaiBelka?比悠卡？

(The Doll in the corner does not respond.)（角落的人形没有回应。）

(Klukai hurries over and sees the Doll is curled up on the bean bag sofa with her arm wrapped around her knees; her fluffy head rests on her arm, and her eyes are gently closed.)（可露凯匆匆走了过去，只见面前的人形正抱膝缩在懒人沙发中，毛茸茸的脑袋枕在手臂上，乖巧地闭着眼睛。）

(The damage to her body has yet to be repaired; several tears in her synthetic skin look somewhat frightening under the flickering light.)（她素体损坏的部分还没来得及维护，仿生皮肤有几处破损，在闪烁的彩灯下，看起来有些可怖。）

Klukai...In hibernation, huh?……休眠了吗？

(Klukai leans over and gently pats her fluffy head.)（可露凯弯下腰，轻轻地揉了揉那颗毛茸茸的脑袋。）

Klukai...Dummkopf.……这个笨蛋。

(Klukai gently reaches out and picks up the sleeping Belka.)（轻轻地伸出手，可露凯将休眠的比悠卡抱了起来。）

KlukaiYou're heavier than I remember... Let's get you to the maintenance...还挺沉……先送去维护吧。

(Klukai is currently compiling last night's commission report in the meeting room.)（会议室里，可露凯正整理着昨晚的委托报告。）

(Suddenly, someone knocks on the door. Before Klukai can respond, a figure shoves the door open and rushes up to Klukai with a look of grievance on her face.)（会议室的门忽然被敲响，可露凯还没来得及回应，一个人影已经推开了门，委屈巴巴地冲到了可露凯面前。 ）

BelkaBig Sis!可露凯姐姐！

Klukai...Yes?……嗯？

BelkaB-Big Sis! I heard you're back, so I came here right away!姐、姐姐！我是听说姐姐回来了，所以就立刻过来看看！

BelkaAre you working on something...? I-I'm not bothering you, a-am I?!姐姐在工作吗……我、我没有打扰到姐姐吧！

(Klukai does not answer but simply examines Belka carefully.)（可露凯没有回答，只是仔细地看了看比悠卡。）

(—The Doll in front of her looks clean and refreshed, clearly having undergone her maintenance.)（——面前的人形焕然一新，显然已经完成了维护。）

Klukai...Were you planning to just hibernate in the rest area had I not come back last night?……昨晚，如果我不回来，你是打算永远休眠在休息区吗？

BelkaI-I just wanted to wait for Big Sis... Plus, I knew you'd be back when you said so yourself!我、我只是想等等姐姐嘛……而且我知道，姐姐说过会回来，就肯定会回来的！

(Belka steps forward and pouts in complaint.)（比悠卡上前一步，嘟嘴抱怨。）

BelkaYou did come back last night, so why didn't you wake me up then, Big Sis?姐姐，你明明昨晚就回来了的，为什么那时候不叫醒我啊！

BelkaEven if I was in hibernation, 10 minutes of charging and I would be right back up! That way, we wouldn't have missed our anniversary!就算我休眠了，只要充十分钟的电就能启动了嘛！这样就不会错过我们的纪念日了啊！

Klukai...It's been a whole day, why are you still thinking about that?……都过去一晚上了，你怎么还想着这个？

BelkaO-of course I'm still thinking about that! It's our sisters—I mean, the anniversary of Team A's formation after all! A once-in-a-year opportunity! Isn't it a shame to have missed it?当、当然会想着啦！这可是我和姐姐重逢——呃不对、这可是我们小队结成的纪念日欸！一年只有一次！错过了不是很可惜吗！

KlukaiIs your noggin filled with nothing but anniversaries? With the kind of damage you've sustained, of course maintenance was the priority.你的脑袋里就只有纪念日吗？损耗到了这种程度，当然应该以维护为先。

BelkaB-but—可、可是——

KlukaiEven if we missed out yesterday, all your decorations are still up, right? Tell Andoris and Mechty to come over in a bit and we can celebrate again today.昨天错过了也没关系吧，你的装饰不都还在吗？一会儿叫下安朵丝和米什缇，我们今天再庆祝就好了。

Belka...……

KlukaiWhat now?怎么了？

Belka...But... But today's no longer the anniversary!……可是……可是今天就不是纪念日了呀！

BelkaI... I've been preparing for so long... and I didn't even get the chance to gift you my present properly... Big Sis, do you not care about this at all...?我……我真的准备很久了啊……礼物也没有正式送给姐姐……姐姐就一点都……一点都不在乎吗？

KlukaiWhat does it have to do with me caring or not?这和我在不在乎没关系吧？

Belka(Sob) Uwah... Big Sis, you big dummy!!……呜……呜呜……姐姐是个大笨蛋！

KlukaiW-wait! Belka—等、等等！比悠卡——

(Before Klukai can react, Belka has already rushed out of the room crying.)（没等可露凯反应过来，比悠卡已经哭着跑出了房间。）

(Staring at the fading silhouette, Klukai recalls Belka's hurt expression just now and finds herself at a loss.)（可露凯望着远去的身影，回想着方才比悠卡一脸受伤的表情，一时有些发愣。）

Klukai...Did I... say something wrong?……我刚才……说错什么了吗？

Belka - Recollection Node VIII 比悠卡·回溯节点VIII

Commander...It's hard to come by you getting so upset and throwing a tantrum; I almost forgot you were capable of these emotions.……我很少见到比悠卡发脾气或者哭闹，没想到你还有这样的一面。

BelkaI-I know where you're going with that, Commander! That's also what I've been worrying about!指挥官，我，我知道指挥官要说什么啦！这就是我担心的事情！

BelkaLosing my temper and making a big fuss like that to vent out all my frustrations... is not cute at all. I also don't want everyone to see me like that.乱发脾气、大吵大闹，把这样的情绪表达出来，一点都不可爱对吧……我也不想这样被大家看到呢。

CommanderAre you saying your usual lively and cheerful demeanor was just an act?所以，你平日里的活泼开朗，总是干劲满满的样子，是假装的吗？

BelkaNot exactly, but even I can feel down and sad at times.那也不是啦，但即便是我，也是会有难过的时候呀。

BelkaIt's just that those moments don't usually last for long.只是大部分的烦恼都很快会消失啦。

BelkaIf I wanted something, I'd fight to get it right now and never let worries drag into the next day; that's one of my greatest virtues. That being said, don't you dare take advantage of that and give me the cold shoulder, Commander!想要的就去争取，烦恼绝对不要留到第二天，这可是人家的优点。但是指挥官不可以利用这个优点冷落我哦！

BelkaOtherwise, I will get upset... Commander, please promise me that, okay?不然，人家会难过的……指挥官，答应我，好不好？

(Looking at Belka's pitiable expression, I can't help but marvel at the expressiveness of her facial expression module...)（看着比悠卡可怜巴巴的神情，我不由得感叹她的表情功能设计……）

CommanderOf course. A well-behaved girl should be rewarded.那当然，懂事的孩子应该得到的是嘉奖。

CommanderI'm sure Klukai also understands this fact now after being made aware of your true feelings. At least from what I know of her, she's not the kind of Doll who would turn a blind eye to such things.了解到你真实心情的可露凯一定也知道这个道理，以我对她的了解，她应该不是一个会置之不理的人。

BelkaHehe... You guessed it right, Commander. Big Sis may look stone-cold on the outside, but she's always been incredibly gentle and loving inside! So even if I might get a little upset, I won't actually blame her.嘿嘿，指挥官猜到了啊，姐姐看起来冷冷的，但我知道她一直是个非常温柔的人！所以就算有一点点点点不开心，我也不会真的埋怨她的。

BelkaLet's keep going, Commander! You should really experience that part for yourself!我们快点继续吧，这一点，还是让指挥官亲自体会比较好呢！

Belka - Recollection Node IX 比悠卡·回溯节点IX

CommanderAll done. The sorting is complete.结束了，梳理完成。

Belka...……

CommanderBelka?比悠卡？

Belka...Uwwh.……呜呜。

Commander...Don't cry. I know you must've felt really wronged and hurt at the time, but the misunderstanding between you two has already been resolved.……别哭了，我知道你当时很委屈，但你们的误会已经解决了。

Belka(Sob)... Seeing us embrace each other again still brings me to tears!呜……再次看到姐妹相拥的情景，还是会感动！！

BelkaBig Sis Klukai is so lovely. I want to become a Doll like Big Sis too!可露凯姐姐太好了……我也好想成为可露凯姐姐那样的人形呀！

BelkaCommander!指挥官！

CommanderW-what is it?干、干嘛？

BelkaSince you know so much about Big Sis... you must know how to do it, right? Please spend more time with Belka and teach me, Commander!指挥官这么了解可露凯姐姐……一定知道怎么做吧？那就多陪陪比悠卡好不好，教教我嘛。

CommanderAlright, I promise... But you have to let go of me first; I can't breathe with how tight you're hugging me, not to mention how humid the air in the room already is...我知道了，我答应你……但你先放开我。我没办法呼吸了，而且休息室本来就有些热……

BelkaDespite saying so, you didn't even try to push me away... Do you actually care about me in secret, Commander?指挥官就算这么说都没有推开我欸……果然指挥官其实也是关心我的吗？

BelkaWell, I suppose you wouldn't help me sort through my neural records otherwise. Hehe, I see the Commander DOES care about me.不然也不会帮助我梳理心智数据了。嗯嗯，指挥官是关心我的。

CommanderKlukai and I aren't the only ones who care about you.关心你的人可不止是我和可露凯。

BelkaThen you should stop rejecting my affection~!那你们就不要拒绝我的亲近嘛。

BelkaDeep down, I've always been scared. Scared of being disliked and abandoned. Scared of losing the family I finally got back. Scared of being left all alone...我一直都很担心，害怕自己被讨厌、被抛下，害怕再次失去家人，孑然一身……

BelkaWhich is why I kept following in Big Sis's footsteps, not just because I admire her, but also to learn from her and better myself, all so I can keep up with her...为此，我不断追赶着姐姐的背影。我不仅是崇拜她，还模仿着她，努力提高自己，跟上她……

BelkaBut for the longest of times, I felt I was doing nothing but growing further and further away from her, which made me feel even more lonely.但很长一段时间内，我却觉得我距离她越来越远，这令我更加孤独。

(Belka looks a little gloomy. It turns out she also experiences this kind of uneasiness.)（比悠卡看起来有些黯然，原来她也会有这样的不安吗？）

CommanderDo you still feel that way?你现在还会这样觉得吗？

BelkaUmm... If you promise me that you'll never abandon me, then perhaps I might feel better.唔……指挥官如果答应我永远不抛下我的话，那我或许会好一些吧？

Commander...……

(Although Belka flashes a smile of triumph for a brief instant, I can't tell if that moment was part of her usual "scheming".)（虽然比悠卡快速绽开了计划得逞的笑容，但我无法确认刚刚那一瞬，是否完全出于她一贯的"小心机"。）

BelkaLet me tell you a secret, Commander. You're the only one I'm telling this to; not even Big Sis Klukai knows about this.告诉你一个秘密吧，指挥官，我只告诉你一个人哦，连可露凯姐姐都不知道呢。

BelkaI... I've been very grateful that 404 came to the Elmo. Now I have a new family member... That's you, Commander. You are now a precious part of my family.我……很庆幸404终于来到了艾莫号，让我可以拥有新的家人……指挥官，现在也是我最重要的家人哦。

BelkaSo, please promise me that... I am all you need, Commander, okay?所以指挥官，就答应我嘛，指挥官有我就够了……对吧？

CommanderStop imitating Klukai!别再模仿可露凯了！

BelkaUwaah... You're the only one I can count on besides Big Sis, Commander!呜呜呜……除了姐姐之外，我只能依靠指挥官了嘛。

BelkaPlease, Commander, pretty please. Now that you're the only one to know everything about me, if you still find me cute, would you please let me stay at your side forever?指挥官，指挥官，拜托了，答应我吧，求求你了。现在指挥官知道了我的一切，只有指挥官才知道这些哦。如果你还觉得我可爱的话，就让我永远跟着你嘛？

CommanderJust as I thought. This is also how you got Klukai back then, isn't it?果然，你当初也是对可露凯这样耍赖的吧？

BelkaI'd say it's at least a little different; it's an advanced version of pestering specifically to deal with the Commander!我觉得还是有些不同的，对付指挥官用的是升级版的耍赖哦！

CommanderFine, I promise.好了，我答应你。

BelkaYeah!好耶！

BelkaAh, how about this instead? Let's set today as our anniversary, Commander. That way, I can prepare a gift for you on this day next year. Will you also prepare something to surprise me, Commander?啊，不如这样，今天就是我和指挥官的纪念日了，明年的今天，我会给指挥官准备礼物，指挥官也一定会准备让我感到幸福的礼物吧？

(Belka's eyes sparkle with sincerity and a hint of mischief, revealing as much of her enthusiasm as her little schemes.)（比悠卡的眼睛闪着真诚又有些狡猾的星芒，将她的热情与小心思暴露无遗。）

(It's like a spell being cast on me, leaving me with no choice but to nod.)（这如同魔法，让我除了点头，别无选择。）

(But a well-behaved girl deserves to be rewarded, and she doesn't ask for much, so let's keep this bright smile going.)（但懂事的孩子就是应该得到嘉奖，她要得也并不多，那就让这抹明媚一直保持下去吧。）

The Best Way to Reciprocate 最好的回礼

(Belka is huddled in a corner of her tiny room. Her quiet sobbing can be heard escaping from the ensconcement of her squirrel-shaped pillow.)（小小的房间内，比悠卡蹲在角落啜泣着，整个人都埋进了松鼠抱枕里。）

BelkaUwhh... Uwahh...呜呜……呜呜呜……

BelkaHow did it turn out this way...? Did I never belong here... Was I never meant to join 404 (Sniff)...为什么会这样……我是不是不应该来到这里……不应该加入404……呜呜……

BelkaBig Sis doesn't care... about me... or our reunion... (Hic)... She doesn't care at all... (Sob)姐姐根本就……就不在意……不在意我们的重逢……呜呜……也一点都不……不关心我……呜呜……

(As Belka cries her heart out, she stands up and slams the squirrel pillow to the ground.)（比悠卡哭着哭着，站起了身，把怀里的松鼠抱枕狠狠地扔到地面。）

BelkaUwahh... A squirrel... Screw squirrel!呜呜呜……松鼠、什么松鼠！

BelkaBig Sis—she hates squirrels! She hates me!姐姐——根本不喜欢松鼠！不喜欢我！

(Next, Belka snatches up all the squirrel plush, stickers, and mallard toys lined on the desktop and furiously throws them into the bin by her feet.)（接着，比悠卡把平时四处收集、摆满了桌面的松鼠玩偶、松鼠贴纸、绿头鸭玩偶……一件件地从桌上捡起，又恶狠狠地全部丢进了脚边的纸箱。）

BelkaI'm done! I don't want any of this anymore! Waaaah... I hate squirrels, I hate mallards...不要了、都不要了！呜呜呜……我讨厌松鼠、讨厌绿头鸭……

Belka(Sob) ...I hate you, Big Sis!呜呜呜……我讨厌姐姐！

(Belka shoves all the "squirrels" and "mallards" into the paper bin while tears well up in her eyes. Then, she drags a travel bag out of the closet and begins packing her belongings.)（比悠卡抽泣着把所有“松鼠”和“绿头鸭”都丢进了纸箱，接着又从柜子里拿出了旅行包，把常用的行李一件件塞进包里。）

Belka(Sob) ...I don't want to be here anymore... Hmph... Uwhhh.. I'm leaving today! (Hic)... Right now... I'm leaving right now!呜呜呜……我再也不要留在这里了……哼……呜呜……今天就走！呜呜……现在……现在就走！

(After a while of tearfully packing, her travel bag has been stuffed full. Still sniffling, Belka hoists the bag onto her back and takes a few steps toward the door. Suddenly, she reaches into one of her pockets and pulls out a bullet casing—)（抽抽噎噎地收拾了一会儿，旅行包变得鼓鼓囊囊。比悠卡抽噎着背起旅行包，往屋门的方向走了两步，又忽地从贴身的兜里摸出了一枚弹壳——）

(Perhaps due to it being constantly and carefully polished, the bullet casing shines with a mirror-like gleam.)（或许是由于一直悉心擦拭的缘故，弹壳看起来锃光瓦亮。）

Belka(Sniff)... It's the bullet casing Big Sis gifted me...呜呜……是姐姐送的弹壳……

BelkaI don't want it... I don't want it anymore... I don't want anything!不要了……我不要了……全都不要了！

(Belka raises her hand and intends to throw the casing into the bin as well—)（比悠卡举起手，想要把弹壳扔到纸箱里——）

(However, after a few minutes of standing idly in the room, the casing is still tightly clutched in Belka's palm.)（然而，在屋子里呆站了好几分钟，弹壳仍然被比悠卡紧紧地握在手心。）

(Realizing her reluctance, Belka throws herself onto the bed again and bursts into tears.)（意识到自己的不舍，比悠卡再次扑到床边，大哭起来。）

BelkaWaaah... (Hic)... Uwaaaa...呜哇……呜呜呜呜呃……呜呜呜……

(Knock, knock, knock...)（叩叩叩——）

(Suddenly, knocking on the door can be heard, followed by Klukai's voice coming through it.)（敲门声突然响起，紧接着，可露凯的声音从门后传来。）

Klukai...Are you in the room, Belka?……比悠卡，你在吗？

Belka....Uwaaa, I'm not!……呜呜呜呜我不在！

KlukaiWhat are you talking about?! We can hear your cries down the entire hallway!什么不在，你哭得整个走廊都听见了！

BelkaI'm not crying! (Sob)呜呜呜我没有哭！

Klukai...You're crying right now.……你现在就在哭。

Belka...Uguhhh.……呜呜。

(As the sobbing inside the room seems to have subsided, Klukai awkwardly raises her voice to speak.)（似乎是听见屋内的哭声变弱了一些，可露凯别别扭扭的声音响了起来。）

KlukaiAlright, alright. Stop crying...好了，别哭了……

KlukaiI-it was my fault last night.昨、昨天晚上是我不好。

KlukaiGiven that I agreed to celebrate our anniversary together, I should've woken you up even when you were hibernating.既然答应和你一起庆祝纪念日，那么就算你休眠了，我也应该把你叫醒的。

(Hearing Klukai's apology, Belka, who has almost stopped crying, burst into tears again.)（听着可露凯的话，几乎已经止住哭泣的比悠卡，再次爆发出委屈的哭声。）

BelkaUwaah...! Big Sis... You've always been like this...!呜哇……！姐姐总是……总是这样子……！

BelkaYou never cared about me... (Sob) Or my feelings... (Sob)一点都不关心我……呜呜呜……也不在意我……呜呜……

BelkaYou're always so mean to me... (Sob)... You never team up with me during training... A-and you always deliberately avoid me... Uwaaa!每天都凶巴巴的……呜呜……训练的时候不和我同组……平时、平时还、总是躲着我……呜呜哇呜……

(Overcome with emotion, Belka sits down on the edge of the bed, tears rolling down her cheeks.)（委屈的情绪一发不可收拾，比悠卡靠着床沿坐下，眼泪大颗大颗地滚落。）

BelkaUwaaa... I don't want to be here anymore! Hmph! (Sob) Big Sis doesn't like me anyway... You don't care about our anniversary... (Hic)... I'm leaving 404!呜呜……我不要再留在这里了！反正……哼！呜呜……姐姐根本不喜欢我……也不在乎我们的纪念日……呜……我要离开404！

(With the bag on her back, Belka furiously stands up and is ready to leave through the door when suddenly, she hears Klukai's voice with a much colder tone coming from outside.)（比悠卡背着包愤愤地站了起来，正准备开门，门外传来了可露凯瞬间低八度的声音。）

KlukaiYou think you can come and go as you please?404是你想来就来、想走就走的地方吗？

KlukaiI am H.I.D.E 404's leader, and you are one of its members. You're not going anywhere without my permission!我是404小队的队长，你是404小队的成员，没有我的允许，你哪儿都不许去！

Belka...Uwah! So scary... B-but I'm going to leave anyway!……呜哇！姐姐好凶……我、我……我偏要走！

(With the bag on her back, Belka abruptly opens the door.)（比悠卡背着包，猛地打开了房门。）

(Seeing Belka appear before her with eyes filled with tears, Klukai is stunned for a moment before immediately reacting.)（看着泪汪汪的比悠卡出现在眼前，可露凯整个人僵住了一瞬，又立刻反应过来。）

KlukaiWhat are you doing with this big of a backpack?你背这么大个包做什么！

BelkaI-I...!我、我……！

(Belka takes a step back under the pressure from Klukai's gaze. She retreats into the room and slams the door shut.)（比悠卡被可露凯的目光逼得后退了一步，她退回房间，猛地关上了房间门。）

(Yet before the door closes, Klukai catches sight of the mess going on inside the room...)（在门关上之前，可露凯已经看到了屋内狼藉的景象——）

Klukai...……

Belka...Boohoo... (Sob)……呜……呜呜……

(Inside the room, Belka throws herself back onto the bed and begins to cry softly again.)（房间里，比悠卡重新扑到床上，小声哭了起来。）

(After a moment of silence, Klukai starts to talk in a low, unnatural voice, unlike her normal way of speech.)（沉默了一会，门外响起了可露凯低低的、不太自然的声音。）

Klukai...Belka.……比悠卡。

Klukai...A-actually, I was quite surprised that you came to 404.……其、其实，你会找上404，我一直觉得很意外。

KlukaiI never realized I was that important to you, nor did I think that 404 was a good place of belonging for you.我从来没觉得我对你来说有这么重要，也不认为404对你来说是一个好的归宿。

KlukaiBut, you've proven to me with your action that... keeping you in 404 was the right decision.但是，你用你的行动向我证明……我让你留在404，是一个正确的选择。

Belka...Big Sis?……姐姐？

KlukaiEven though you've got a long road ahead before becoming an elite Doll... and despite still being so noisy and clingy... you have indeed grown.尽管距离精英人形还有差距……平时还吵闹又缠人，但你确实有了成长。

KlukaiI-I can be strict at times, but I'm not completely insensitive... Your efforts haven't been lost on me.我、我是要求严格，但并不是毫无感知……你的努力，我都能看到。

(As Klukai finishes her monologue, silence returns to the room.)（可露凯停止了说话，房间内外再次陷入沉默。）

Belka...…………

(With her tears finally stopping, Belka sniffles before slowly taking a few steps forward and reopens the door.)（眼泪在刚才已经止住了，比悠卡吸了吸鼻子，慢慢地向前走了两步，重新打开了门。）

(Klukai stands stiffly outside. Seeing Belka staring at her with tears streaming down her cheeks, Klukai can't help but feel a little awkward.)（可露凯僵硬地站在门外。看到比悠卡挂着眼泪、盯着自己的模样，可露凯的神情又不由得有些局促起来。）

Belka...Big Sis.……姐姐。

Klukai...…………

Belka...So you've been caring about me all along.……姐姐明明有在关心我。

BelkaThen why did you neglect the anniversary of our reunion?那为什么，姐姐一点都不重视我们重逢的纪念日？

(Klukai lowers her eyes and remains silent for a moment, as if weighing her words.)（可露凯垂下眼沉默了一会儿，似乎在斟酌。）

(At last, she raises her head and looks at Belka earnestly.)（许久，她才终于抬起头，认真地看向比悠卡。）

KlukaiI know you've placed a good deal of importance on the day of our reunion. However, the exact date of the reunion, or the day we choose to celebrate it for that matter, doesn't really matter in my eyes.我知道你很重视我们的重逢。但是，其实在我看来，不论是哪天重逢、或者哪一天庆祝都不重要。

KlukaiThe fact that we've reunited is far more precious than any celebrations or commemorations.比起纪念和庆祝，最重要的是“重逢”本身。

KlukaiAs long as 404 is still around with us in it, as long as we can still go on missions together and all return safe and sound, then that by itself is the best way of honoring our "reunion".只要我们都还在404，能一起完成委托、一起平安归来，就是对“重逢”最好的庆祝。

(As she finishes, Klukai awkwardly clears her throat. She then retrieves a box from behind her, stuffs it into Belka's hands, and immediately looks away.)（说着，可露凯有些不自然地咳了一声，从身后掏出一个盒子塞进比悠卡手心，随后立刻转开了视线。）

KlukaiHere. It's for you.喏、给你的。

BelkaFor me...?!是……！

(Belka's eyes widen as she frantically holds onto the box, completely flustered.)（比悠卡瞪大了眼睛，手忙脚乱地拿住盒子，有些不知所措。）

Klukai...Yes. T-take a look.……你，拆开看看。

BelkaYes!好！

(Belka quickly unties the bow wrapping around the box.)（比悠卡飞快地解开了绑住盒子的蝴蝶结。）

(—The lid of the box pops up to reveal a wooden carving of a squirrel.)（——盒盖开启，里面是一只木雕松鼠。）

(The squirrel clutches a pine cone and sits with its head tilted back in the center of the box. Although the carvings are somewhat rough, the squirrel's expression is vividly lifelike.)（松鼠抱着一枚松果，仰头蹲在盒子中心。虽然木雕的刀法有些粗糙，松鼠的神情却活灵活现。）

BelkaA squirrel...?是松鼠……？

(Belka props up the wooden squirrel in her palm and stares at it in disbelief.)（比悠卡捧着松鼠木雕，有些难以置信地看了又看。）

BelkaDid you... hand carve this yourself, Big Sis...?这是……姐姐亲手雕刻的松鼠吗……？

Klukai...I-Indeed.……嗯、嗯。

Klukai...A-a present, for the "squirrel".……是、是送给“松鼠”的礼物。

KlukaiIt's rather rough; I did it casually in my spare time without putting much effort into it. You don't—很粗糙，没有花什么精力，只是我没事的时候随便雕的，你不用——

Belka...I knew it. Big Sis cares about me after all. Hehe~……我就知道，果然姐姐还是在意我的呢。嘻嘻~

(With traces of dried tears still visible on her cheeks, Belka breaks into a big smile and throws herself into a tight embrace with Klukai.)（颊边的眼泪还未干透，比悠卡就露出一个大大的笑容，她狠狠地向前一扑，紧紧地抱住了可露凯。）

KlukaiUgh! Y-you! Don't hurl yourself at me like this all of a—唔、你、你！别这样突然扑过来——

BelkaHehe, I know, I know. Big Sis Klukai is the best! I love you the most!嘿嘿，我就知道，可露凯姐姐最好了！我最喜欢姐姐了！

KlukaiT-then what's with all these squirrels on the ground? And mallards too... I had no idea you collected mallards!那、那你这满地的松鼠是怎么回事！还有绿头鸭……我怎么不知道你还会收集绿头鸭？

BelkaHehehe, it doesn't matter!嘿嘿嘿，不重要！

(Belka giggles as she looks at the wooden squirrel in her hand and hugs Klukai even tighter.)（比悠卡傻笑着看向手里的松鼠木雕，更紧地搂住了可露凯。）

Belka—This "squirrel" Big Sis gave me is all Belka needs!——比悠卡只要拥有姐姐送的“松鼠”就够了！

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