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Heartfelt House of Cocoa

满心可可屋

24 chapters · 3073 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Cocoa Prelude 可可序曲

One week ago, in a certain dark corner of the Oasis.一周前，绿洲某个阴暗的角落里。

???Hehehe... Everything's ready!哼哼哼……一切都准备就绪了！

??Well done! Now all we have to do is follow the plan and give them out, right?做得好棒！接下来只要按计划把它们发出去就可以了吧？

???Yup, just relax and hand them out! There's no way this plan can fail; my experience guarantees it!嗯，你就放心发吧！这个计划绝对不会失败，我可以拿我的经验担保！

??Hehe... I'd love to see everyone's reaction...嘿嘿……好想快点看到大家的反应呀……

???Time to fill the Oasis with the sweetness of love and hope!用爱与希望的甜蜜填满绿洲吧！

One week later, in the Oasis' Ops Room.一周后，绿洲指挥室。

系统Today's documents have been processed. Number of new documents awaiting processing: 0.今日文件已处理完毕。新增待处理文件数量：0。

ProfessorAt last, it's over... Wait, is it still only the afternoon?结束了……居然才到下午吗？

ProfessorThe Oasis seems so peaceful recently...总感觉最近的绿洲好和平啊……

AntoninaIndeed, it is.确实如此呢。

AntoninaUnder normal circumstances, you would have received three notifications of Florence's rulebreaking, two warnings of attempted demolition by Octogen, and a request from Chanzhi to handle a scam she fell for.要是在平时，这个点你应该会收到三条芙洛伦的违规操作通知，两次奥托金的爆破未遂警告，一次缠枝的诈骗案受理请求。

AntoninaYet none of these have happened today. This is truly a rare occasion.今天却一个也没有，真是难得。

ProfessorHow about you, Antonina? When did you slip in here?安冬妮娜？你什么时候进来的？

AntoninaI was about to deliver a daily progress report when I happened to hear a certain someone acting all rueful.我来汇报日常工作进度，结果刚好听见某人在这里感慨呢。

AntoninaThat's true. The reason why the Oasis is thriving the way it is now is all thanks to everyone's hard work.是啊。绿洲能像现在一样欣欣向荣地发展着，都是大家一起努力工作的成果。

AntoninaThough I understand how you feel, peace like this doesn't come easily, so you ought to rest up properly.虽然我也理解你的心情，但既然这份平静的时光来之不易，就先好好休息吧。

These peaceful times really are very relaxing.这样平静的时光真让人感到欣慰。

Too much peace makes me feel a little worried, though.太过和平总是隐隐让人感到担忧。

AntoninaAfter all, the reason why the Oasis is thriving the way it is now is all thanks to everyone's hard work.毕竟，绿洲能像现在一样欣欣向荣地发展着，都是大家一起努力工作的成果。

AntoninaHm? Why do you say that?嗯？为什么这么说？

AntoninaWhat's so funny about me?有什么奇怪的？

ProfessorWell, you don't sound so... prickly?感觉你今天说话好像……不那么带刺了？

You seem to be in a good mood today.你今天心情不错啊。

You seem a little funny today.你今天怎么怪怪的。

ProfessorFor example, I thought you'd go "what are you getting all misty-eyed for, have you been so idle that you became stupid or something?" or something like that just now.比如刚刚，我还以为你会说“瞎感慨什么呢，是不是闲出毛病来了”之类的呢。

AntoninaWhat nonsense are you talking about, have you been so idle that you became stupid or something?你在说什么呢，是不是闲出毛病来了？

AntoninaEr, sorry... I didn't manage to hold it back after all...呃，抱歉……还是没忍住……

Antonina...So that's the kind you like, Professor...……原来教授喜欢这种类型吗。

AntoninaAhem. So anyway, I'm here to report on my work.咳咳。所以，我来汇报工作了。

ProfessorAnd what do you wish to report?要汇报的内容是？

Well, you didn't have to go out and say that...也不至于真的这么说吧……

Yup yup, that's the Antonina I know!没错没错，这样才是安冬妮娜嘛！

AntoninaThe Oasis' network security system is very safe today and all known loopholes have been patched.今天绿洲的网络系统非常安全，已知漏洞都已经修复完毕。

AntoninaThank you for your praise. Everyone in the Security Department has been working hard on that.谢谢夸奖，安全部门的大家都为此而努力了。

AntoninaIf you'd like, I could write a few for you.如果你需要的话，我也可以写几个bug给你。

AntoninaSo please remember... remember to…所以请记……记……

ProfessorRemember?记？

AntoninaRemember to give the chocolate to... urgh...记得把巧克……呃……

Well done!做得不错！

Why do you have to make a report even when there are no bugs...没bug为什么也要报告……

SolAh, Anna! You really were here after all!啊啊，安娜！你居然真的在这里！

AntoninaSol...?苏尔……？

SolI thought you went back first because you weren't interested, turns out you decided to run off ahead of us! Sneaky sneaky!我还以为你是不感兴趣才先回去的，原来是抢跑了！真狡猾！

AntoninaI did not. Why do I have to be involved in such annoying things, anyway?我没有。为什么我非得做那种麻烦事啊。

SolOh reeeeally? Didn't you come here to kiss up to the Professor?真的吗？你不是来给教授献殷勤的吗？

AntoninaO-Of course not!才、才不是！

AntoninaI simply came to report on my work.我只是来汇报工作的。

SolI see. Alright then.这样啊，那就好。

Sol seems to breathe a sigh of relief, and then she turns to face me.苏尔似乎松了一口气的样子，随即转身面对我。

SolProf! Go to the training range with me!教授！跟我去训练场吧！

SolI've already finished them! Aren't I great?今天的工作内容已经都做完了哦！我很厉害吧！

Nope, there was no kissing up here.那倒确实没有献。

So all that just now was kissing up to me?原来刚刚那是献殷勤吗？

SolDidn't you say your neck was feeling sore a while back? I've been researching a set of exercises to ease fatigue, and now's a good time for me to teach them to you, Professor!之前教授不是说脖子酸吗？我研究出了一套可以缓解疲劳的健身操，刚好可以教给教授！

ProfessorHuh? You've been doing research, Sol?诶？苏尔研究的吗？

SolSure have! I've been thinking about it ever since you mentioned it that day, and I've finally finished it. I guarantee it'll be useful!没错！自从教授那天提到之后我就一直记着，现在终于实现啦！保证管用！

SolLet's hurry on out then, Prof! Just remember to give me a return gift afterwards!那我们快出发吧，教授！记得之后给我回礼就好了哦！

Professor...A return gift?……回礼？

???My my, the Command Room is certainly crowded today~哎呀哎呀，今天指挥室的人还真多呀~

Why, all of a sudden...?为什么突然……？

And what about your assignments for today?你今天的任务呢？

SolFlorence? Uwah, that's a huge pot...芙洛伦？呜哇，好大的砂锅……

Antonina...Oh no...……糟了……

FlorenceProfessor~ You busy?教授~你现在忙吗？

FlorenceGood~ I thought something big was happening since everyone was gathered around here~那就好~我看大家都聚在这里，还以为出了什么大事呢~

FlorenceMy, is that so? How about restoring your energy, then?哎呀，是这样吗？那要不先补充一下能量呢？

SolFlorence, that big pot you're holding is...芙洛伦，你手上那一大锅是……

FlorenceI accidentally made a little too much while cooking, so I decided to let the Professor try some.做料理的时候不小心炖多了呢，就想端来给教授尝尝。

SolAccidentally making an entire pot extra is a bit too much, don't you think... No, wait, you can cook?不小心多了一锅也太夸张了……不对，你原来会做料理吗？

FlorenceAw, but I'm very confident in my skills, you know?哎呀，我对自己的手艺可是很有自信的哦？

FlorenceAnd today, I made an extra special dish for you, Professor– Would you like to try some?而且今天准备的还是给教授的特别料理——要尝尝看吗，教授？

AntoninaHang on, Professor, weren't you going to exercise with Sol?等等，教授之后不是还要和苏尔一起去做健身操吗？

SolY-yeah, it's not good to eat before exercise! You'd best go out with me first, Prof!对，对哦！运动之前吃东西可不好！教授，还是先跟我出去吧！

SolI-It's not good to eat before exercise! You'd best go out with me first, Prof!运，运动之前吃东西可不好！教授，还是先跟我出去吧！

Not very.倒也不是很忙。

Things are getting a little hard to handle.有点顾不过来了。

FlorenceAw, but the Professor's been working so hard all this time, why not let them get a good rest~哎呀，教授平时的工作就那么辛苦了，还是好好休息吧~

SolExercise is life! You won't feel tired any more once you move your body!生命在于运动嘛！动一动就不累了！

FlorenceMan does not live on bravado alone, you know. And besides, the dish I made will get cold if you don't eat it.人类可不能把气势当饭吃哦。而且，再不吃的话，我做的菜就要凉了呢。

SolUm...唔……

FlorenceCome, Professor~来吧教授~

ProfessorEr... I...呃……我……

Just as I'm about to respond–就在我准备做出反应的一瞬间——

Bang!砰！

Sure.好呀。

(Hesitate.)（犹豫）

A dark shape jumps out of nowhere and bumps into Florence's leg. She loosens her grip and her pot clatters loudly as it hits the ground.不知何处突然窜出了一团黑影，一下子撞在了芙洛伦的腿上。她的手一松，砂锅应声落在地上。

FlorenceWhat just...怎么回事……

罐头Nyaaa!喵！

SolThat sound, it's...!这个声音是！

BettyKitty Deployment is a great success!猫猫出动大成功！

BettyMaster, I'm here to play with you ~nya!主人！我来找你玩了喵！

ProfessorBetty? Is that you? Why don't you come in?是贝蒂吗？为什么不进来？

BettyI'll be squeezing in right away ~nya!马上就挤进来了喵！

SolWait, "squeezing in"?挤进来？

Right after that, a massive shape appears outside the door.紧接着，一个庞大的阴影从门外出现。

A mysterious person shrouded in many cardboard boxes enters the room.一个被许多纸箱包裹着的神秘人走了进来。

BettyI'm in ~nya!进来了喵！

SolBwaahhh?! Betty, is that you?唔啊啊？！这是贝蒂？

BettyHehe, Croque said that I'd be irresistible if I dressed up like this ~nya!嘿嘿，克罗琦说只要装扮成这样，就会让人无法拒绝了喵！

BettyMaster, take Betty out to play! I want chocolate ~nya!主人，快和贝蒂出去玩吧喵！人家想吃巧克力喵！

FlorenceHonestly, you spilled the food I worked so hard on...真是的，好不容易做的料理都被打翻了……

Tinny is licking up the spilled food on the floor beside Florence's feet.芙洛伦脚边，罐头正在舔食着地上的料理。

FlorenceAh, wait...啊，等等……

罐头Nya!喵！

After licking up just one mouthful, Tinny suddenly raises its head and then dizzily looks toward Florence.只舔了一口，罐头突然抬起了头，摇摇晃晃地朝芙洛伦走去。

BettyNya?! Tinny, what happened to you ~nya!喵？！罐头，怎么了喵！

罐头Nyaaaa~喵~

Tinny walks a circle around Florence, occasionally rubbing up against her legs and nuzzling higher up her thighs.罐头围着芙洛伦打转，还时不时凑近她的腿，脑袋不住地往上面蹭着。

FlorenceAha... If I'd known this would happen, I wouldn't have made that drug so quick-acting...啊哈……早知道不让药效这么快发挥了……

SolWhat a dangerous woman...真是危险的女人……

AntoninaWhat did you say, Professor?说什么呢，教授？

BettyYou, you actually took control of my Tinny! That's low ~nya!居，居然控制人家的罐头，真卑鄙喵！

BettyMaster, help set things right ~nya!主人，快帮人家主持公道喵！

FlorenceI'll make a new batch of... normal food, so be a little patient, okay, Professor?我会重新做一份……正常的料理。教授耐心一点，好吗？

SolNever mind them, Prof, just go with me!还是别管她们了教授，先和我一起走吧！

In an instant, the Ops Room is plunged into chaos.一时间，指挥室乱成了一锅粥。

ProfessorI have the feeling things are about to go out of control...总感觉事情要控制不住了……

AntoninaPro-fes-sor~ Where are you going?教·授~您这是要去哪呀？

ProfessorAn-Antonina?安，安冬妮娜？

AntoninaI can help you, of course. After all, I'm your number one most caring network security specialist!我可以帮你哦，毕竟我可是您最贴心的网络安全专家呢！

ProfessorAntonina, help me out here...安冬妮娜，快来帮忙……

AntoninaSure thing! I'm your number one most caring network security specialist, Antonina!好哦！我可是您最贴心的网络安全专家，安冬妮娜哦！

Good thing I didn't eat it.还好没吃。

It's a shame I didn't eat it.可惜没吃到……

ProfessorWhat are you doing suddenly switching to business mode?怎么突然变成营业模式了！

AntoninaI can do...this kind of thing too...这种事……我也能做到的……

AntoninaGo on, what do you need, Pro~fes~sor?说吧，有什么需求吗，教~授~？

AntoninaCertainly, as long as you come with me, Professor...可以哦，只要教授跟我一起走……

BettyAh, no! Master is supposed to go with Betty!啊，不行！主人要和贝蒂一起走的！

FlorenceYou can't go yet, Professor.教授还不能走呢。

AntoninaOh my, but the Professor was asking ME for help.哎呀，教授刚刚可是在向我求助呢。

ProfessorWhy does it feel like things have gotten even worse?!怎么事情好像更麻烦了啊！

AntoninaNo problem, I've already informed Persicaria.可以哦，我已经通知了帕斯卡了。

(Try to do something.)尝试采取行动。

(Ask Antonina for help.)向安冬妮娜求助。

AntoninaShe dropped everything she was doing the moment she heard about the situation here and is rushing over in a hurry.她听说了这里的情况，现在正丢下工作，心急火燎地赶过来呢。

ProfessorJust to be sure... Did you convey the situation to her in an objective manner?为了保险起见先问一下……你有客观地向她传达情况吧？

My instincts tell me that I will be in mortal danger if I stay here.直觉告诉我，继续在这里待着，可能会有生命危险。

I suddenly jump out of my seat while the others aren't paying attention and run toward the door–趁她们不注意，我突然从座位上跳起，向门口冲去——

BettyAh! Master, wait for Betty ~nya–啊，主人！等等贝蒂喵——

Betty lunges at me, but the cardboard boxes are too bulky and she gets stuck in the doorway. The others are also stuck behind her.贝蒂扑向我，却因为纸箱太大，被卡在了门口。剩下的人也都被堵在了她身后。

I run with all my might while I hear Antonina's voice from behind me:我拼命地逃跑着，身后传来安冬妮娜的声音：

AntoninaRequesting temporary firewall deployment...申请调用临时防火墙……

Get me out of here!快帮我从这里逃出去！

Get me reinforcements!快帮我叫救兵！

ProfessorShe's actually serious about this!这是来真的啊！

Translucent walls appear out of nowhere, blocking off the paths I can take. I have no choice but to run through the corridors on instinct...半透明的墙壁凭空生成，堵住了各种岔路。我不得不信马由缰地跑着……

ProfessorThis, this is the dorm area...这，这里是，宿舍区……

I run and run, as the line of people chasing me gets longer and longer.我一个劲地跑着，追赶我的队伍也越来越长……

CentaureissiMaster, I was just looking for you. It's been a long time since your room was cleaned.我正在找您呢，长官。您的房间很久没有打扫了。

ChanzhiI sewed new clothes for you, Professor...教授，我给您织了新衣服……

VeeAre there people after you, Professor? I can help you, you know. All you have to do is turn into something that only I can recognize...有人在追您吗，教授？我可以帮您躲避哦，只要您变成只有我认得的样子……

I run and run, as the line of people chasing me gets longer and longer.我一个劲地跑着，追赶我的队伍也越来越长……

AkiAh, Professor! I wasn't slacking off... (cough) I choked on my gyutan don...啊，教授！我今天可没摸……咳，牛舌饭噎住了……

GinGood afternoon, Professor. I'm working on a new blend. Would you like to come by tonight to try some?下午好，教授。我正在研究新的特调，今晚要来尝尝吗？

Python(Silently knits a scarf)（默默地织围巾。）

ProfessorWhy is everyone acting so weird all of a sudden?!大家为什么都变得这么奇怪了！

Meanwhile, in a warehouse in the Oasis.此时的绿洲仓库。

???Why isn't anyone coming...怎么还没人来呢……

??I already spread the news like you told me!我明明已经照你说的把那些新闻全发出去了！

???True... Under normal circumstances, everyone would have come to buy chocolate by now.确实……按照正常的发展，大家应该马上就会来抢购巧克力了。

??I already ordered an entire warehouse of ingredients from Miss Riko. If I can't sell them...我已经向理子小姐订购了一整仓库的原材料了，要是卖不出去的话……

???D-Don't worry! That won't happen! I'm Cyber Media's ace reporter, there's no way anything could go wrong!别，别担心！不会的！我可是赛博传媒的金牌记者，不可能会出错的！

(Run to the ladies' dorm.)跑向女子宿舍。

(Run to the men's dorm.)跑向男子宿舍。

???Just wait a little more. Once the news spreads, the chocolaterie will instantly become a hit–再等等，只要消息传开了，可可屋就会一鸣惊人——

Bang!轰！

巧可&薇洛儿Uwah!哇！

ChocoDid something just fly in through the window?有什么东西从窗户外飞进来了？

WillowIt's – it's the Professor!是，是教授！

ChocoAre you alright, Professor?您没事吧教授！

WillowWe'll help you up... Ah, wait, I need to take a picture first...我们这就来帮您……啊，等下，先拍张照……

ProfessorSo...所以……

After shaking off my pursuers for the time being by hiding in the warehouse, I look at the two people standing in front of me with their heads bowed.躲在仓库里，暂时摆脱了追兵之后，我看向面前低着头的两人。

巧可&薇洛儿We're really sorry!真的很对不起！！

As Willow apologizes, she holds the latest issue of the Magrasea Weekly over her head.薇洛儿一边低头道歉，一边把一份最新一期的《麦戈拉洲刊》顶在头上。

A Magrasean Valentine's Day: Settle It With Chocolate!《麦戈拉风的白色情人节：用巧克力定胜负！》

On the 14th of February every year, humans express their thanks through a gift of chocolate... Therefore, receiving chocolate on the Oasis' very first Valentine's Day implies that your efforts have been recognized...在每年的3月14日，人类会通过赠送巧克力的行为，来表达对一个人的感谢……因此，在绿洲的第一个白色情人节，收到巧克力，就意味着一直以来的付出得到了肯定……

ChocoYes, it's because I told Willow I was thinking of a way to promote the chocolaterie, which is why...是，是因为我跟薇洛儿说，希望想个办法宣传可可屋的生意，所以才……

WillowI thought chocolates would end up becoming popular in the Oasis with advertising like this... But I didn't expect things to end up like this...我以为这样宣传的话，巧克力就会在绿洲流行起来……没想到会变成这样……

ProfessorSeriously, you two...你们啊……

WillowI'll write a new article to explain the situation to everyone! I didn't expect your chocolate to be so popular, Professor...我会重新写报道向大家说明情况的！没想到教授的巧克力会这么受欢迎……

Willow(Sniffle) Okie...呜……好的……

ProfessorAlso, you need to add a clarification.而且，你还得附加一份声明。

ProfessorHowever, you do need to print a clarification in the next issue.只是，你要在下一期报纸上发表一份声明。

WillowIs, is it going to be an apology?是，是道歉书吗？

Willow...Okay... After all, I ended up causing trouble with my article, so I need to take responsibility for it as a reporter...……我知道了……毕竟报道导致了不好的影响，我作为记者理当承担责任……

Choco(Sniffle) Now I won't be able to sell my chocolate...呜呜……这下我的巧克力又卖不出去了……

ChocoIf I have to eat all these ingredients by myself...这么多素材，如果全部自己吃掉的话……

ChocoHuh? That sounds pretty good too, doesn't it?诶？好像也不错？

ProfessorQuiet down, you two. I don't need you to print an apology and I don't need you to finish all your chocolate by yourself.你们两个都安静一下啦。我没有要你们登道歉书，也不需要一个人吃完巧克力。

巧可&薇洛儿Huh?诶？

ProfessorExpressing thanks through a gift of chocolate, hm...“通过赠送巧克力的行为，来表达对一个人的感谢”吗……

AntoninaThe reason why the Oasis is thriving the way it is now is all thanks to everyone's hard work.绿洲能像现在一样欣欣向荣地发展着，都是大家一起努力工作的成果。

ProfessorThat might be pretty good.或许也不错啊。

ProfessorWillow, you first need to make the meaning of "Valentine's Day" clear in the papers: this is an occasion to give others return gifts. Buttering people up at short notice doesn't count and you won't get a return gift that way!薇洛儿，首先你要在报纸上重新声明“白色情人节”的含义：这是一个给别人回礼的节日，临时献殷勤不算付出，是得不到回礼的！

WillowO-Okay...好，好的……

ProfessorNext, you need to tell everyone this:其次，你要告诉大家：

ProfessorThe Professor will make and give chocolate to everyone, as gratitude for everything they've done all this while – there's no need to fight for it!教授会制作并分发巧克力给大家，作为平日里的回报——不用争抢！

WillowEhhhhhhh?!哎哎哎！？

ChocoProfessor... you can make chocolate?!教授……原来会做巧克力？

ChocoReally now! You'll need to show Choco, then!真的吗！那一定要让巧可见识一下！

Alright, hurry up and write the article, then.好，快点把报道写出来。

No, you don't need to write the article.不，报道就不必了。

ChocoNo problem! Choco will help you out!没问题的！巧可会来帮忙的！

ChocoHowever, for such a large quantity, we'll need to go to each sector for the ingredients, won't we? And we'll need to make a chocolate production line, so we'll be really busy...这这，这——么大的量，得去各个扇区采集原材料吧？还要搭建一个巧克力生产流水线，这下有的忙了……

ChocoThis is great! Now the chocolate trend will wash over the Oasis! This is really exciting, Professor, I'm really looking forward to it!好棒！这下巧克力风潮会席卷绿洲的！好期待，好期待啊教授！

WillowThis is exclusive headline news! I'm getting really excited now!独家爆料的绿洲头条新闻！真让人心潮澎湃啊！

ProfessorThink of it as your way of making up for this incident.就当是对闹出这次事件的补偿吧。

WillowNo problem! Or rather, this is a chance to gather material...当然没问题！不如说，又是一次取材的机会……

WillowI guarantee it!保证完成任务！

Looks like this Valentine's Day will be busier than usual.看样子，一个比平时更加忙碌的白色情人节要开始了。

ProfessorThen let's get everyone to help out. Everyone who helps can personally make chocolates of their own and give them to the people they want to thank.那就让大家都来帮忙吧。来帮忙的人可以自己亲手制作巧克力并送给想要感谢的人哦。

Sweetness To Be Continued 甜意待续

Evening in the Oasis. The setting sun dyes the Chocolaterie's signboard a faint yellow.傍晚的绿洲，夕阳将可可屋的招牌烤至微黄。

Below the signboard, a number of agents gather around the store's entrance and chat excitedly.招牌下，依然有不少智能体围在店门口，叽叽喳喳地聊着天。

WillowAll the chocolate's sold out, so we're closing for the day! For those who didn't manage to buy any, please come again tomorrow...巧克力已经卖完啦，今天准备打烊了！还没有买到的人，欢迎明天再来……

BettyEhhh... It's all gone ~nya?欸……已经卖完了喵？

BettyIf I'd known I would have gone out earlier ~nya!早知道就快点出门了喵！

CentaureissiI saw Choco holding some chocolate just now.刚才我看到巧可手中还有一些巧克力。

WillowThose were preordered from outside the Oasis, and we'll be sending them over afterwards...那是来自绿洲外部预约的订单，待会就要送过去……

LamSo the Oasis is doing business abroad? Willow, I think we need to go over today's ledger afterwards...绿洲拓展了外部业务吗？薇洛儿，稍后我们核对一下今天的相关账目……

WillowLam, you were clearly just here to buy chocolate, so why are you suddenly switching over to work mode? I don't want to do overtime!拉姆你明明只是来买巧克力的吧怎么突然切换到工作状态了啊！我不想加班啊！

WillowAhhhh Choco, come out and explain it to her! Don't make me handle the counter alone!啊啊巧可，快出来说明一下！别把柜台丢给我一个人！

ChocoChoco's still busy over here–巧可这边还在忙呢——

Choco(Gulps)（咽口水的声音）

WillowAre you REALLY busy?真的是在忙吗？

KseniaAlright, alright, it's not like we can do anything about it since they say they don't have any left.好了好了，既然人家说没有，那也没办法了。

KseniaCome now, let's go in an orderly manner. This way please~大家有序离场吧~来，走这边~

WillowI have to hand it to you, Ksenia. You sure helped us out!不愧是科谢尼娅，帮大忙了！

KseniaWell, I AM a professional after all.谁让我是专业人士呢？

KseniaNow, if you want to thank me... Then you can give me a few pieces of chocolate from the batch earmarked for external orders!要感谢我的话，不如就……从外部预约的订单里分几块巧克力给我吧！

WillowEhhhh?诶诶诶？

KseniaIt's rude not to tip, you know?不给小费可是很失礼的哦？

BettyYou're exploiting their situation!这是趁人之危喵！

LamThe finance team will carefully monitor the manufacture and sale of chocolate. We'll make sure we uncover any unauthorized reassignments.财务组会仔细清点巧克力制作和购出的数量，擅自动用一定会被发现的。

KseniaTsk, why's everyone ganging up on me all of a sudden? Shouldn't you have gone back by now?啧，为什么突然都来针对我了嘛！你们不是该回去了吗！

CentaureissiI've heard of you secretly hiding items in the past, so I can't dare to be careless.因为听说科谢尼娅小姐有过私藏商品的前科，所以不敢掉以轻心。

KseniaAll I did was swap the position of a pair of products, just think of it as a little back door for an outstanding employee!我只是更换了一下商品的位置，就当是给优秀员工开的小小后门啦！

CentaureissiLet me help out. If there are any ingredients left over, we might be able to make some simple chocolate...还是由我来帮忙吧。如果有原料剩下，或许还可以做一些简单的巧克力……

KseniaWait a minute, if you're going to say that, then didn't you go slacking off in the middle of work with the Professor?等等等等，要这么说，桑朵莱希你不也是在工作中和教授出去摸鱼了吗？

CentaureissiThat was one of the tasks Master assigned, so I needed to take it seriously and finish it.那也是长官指派的工作之一，必须认真完成。

As the two of them argue back and forth, Betty suddenly squirms out from between them.二人针锋相对之时，贝蒂突然从两个人中间钻了出来。

Betty(Sniffs)嗅嗅。

BettyI smell freshly-made chocolate ~nya!是刚出炉的巧克力的味道喵！

WillowF-Freshly made?刚，刚出炉？

ChocoHehe, yup!嘿嘿，没错！

Choco runs out, in time with the melody of Riveting Chocolate as it plays inside the store.伴随着店内《铆钉巧克力》的旋律，巧可踏着小碎步跑了出来。

CentaureissiShe's holding...她捧着的是……

BettyA huuuuge plate of chocolate ~nya!好大一盘巧克力喵！

KseniaWhat the heck, so you had a secret stash of your own too.什么嘛，原来你也私藏了一份啊。

LamChoco, where did this come from... Didn't you say you were sold out?巧可，这是哪来的……你不是说卖完了吗？

ChocoThey're a thank-you gift that Choco made for everyone.是巧可为大家准备的谢礼哦。

ChocoThanks to everyone's help, I managed to use up that mountain of ingredients.这段时间多亏大家一起帮忙，才能把那些堆成小山的原料用光光。

ChocoWillow especially was working all over the place. Thank you for your hard work.尤其是薇洛儿，在我这里忙里忙外的，辛苦你啦。

WillowWell, it's just what I was supposed to do. After all, I got the headline...也是我该做的啦，毕竟也拿到头条新闻了嘛……

ChocoIn any case, tadaaah! This is Choco's specially-made new chocolate, made with a new recipe based on my experience during this period!总之，锵锵！这是巧可结合这段时间的经验，采用新的配方比，特制的新品巧克力！

ChocoI call it Dreamy Valentine's Day!其名为“梦幻白色情人节”！

CentaureissiChoco... You shouldn't have.巧可……让你费心了。

BettyI wanna try some ~nya!好想吃喵！

KseniaLooks like it'll sell well.看上去很有卖相嘛。

CentaureissiIf it tastes good too, it'll be perfect for big feasts.如果味道也出色的话，也很适合用在宴会上吧。

ChocoOf course it's going to taste good; it's Choco's newly-developed recipe!巧可研发的新品，味道当然出色啦！

ChocoCome, everyone, and try some!来，大家先尝尝吧！

BettyAwesome!好耶！

WillowAh, wait, I want to take a picture first!啊，等等，我要先拍张照！

Meanwhile...与此同时。

On the roof of the Oasis' HQ.绿洲指挥部，顶层。

Two people stand in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, looking down on the peaceful streets of the Oasis and the agents holding chocolate as they talk and laugh.两个身影站在落地窗前，俯视着绿洲和平的街道，以及带着巧克力，在路上欢声笑语的智能体们。

Professor(Sighs)……呼。

PersicariaWhat's the matter, Professor?怎么了，教授？

PersicariaDoes the coffee taste off?咖啡的味道不对吗？

ProfessorHow could that be? I was just about to say that the taste of today's coffee is just right.怎么会。我正想说呢，今天的咖啡味道真是恰到好处啊。

PersicariaIs that so? That's good...是吗？那就好……

PersicariaSince you ate so much chocolate during this time, I lowered the sugar content of the coffee to match and I was worried you wouldn't be used to it...因为这段时间巧克力吃得太多了，我就适当调低了咖啡里的糖量，还担心您不习惯……

PersicariaHuh? Don't tell me that all the previous coffees were...诶？那难道以前的咖啡一直……

Professor...No. As long as you make the coffee, I'll enjoy drinking it, Persicaria.……也不会。只要是帕斯卡泡的咖啡，我都爱喝。

The current amount is just right.现在这样刚刚好。

The previous amount was alright too.以前那样也不错。

PersicariaReally? Then as I thought...是吗！那果然还是……

Persicaria produces a big bag of unopened sugar cubes.帕斯卡从口袋里掏出一大包未开封的白砂糖。

Professor...But this much is fine, at least for today.……不过至少今天先这样就可以了。

ProfessorAs long as you make the coffee, I'll enjoy drinking it, Persicaria.只要是帕斯卡泡的咖啡，我都爱喝。

PersicariaProfessor...教授……

Persicaria lowers her head, then turns to look out the window with me.帕斯卡微微低下头，转而又和我一起看向窗外。

PersicariaThank you, Professor.谢谢您，教授。

ProfessorIs it about the coffee?是说咖啡的事吗？

PersicariaYou're playing dumb again.您又在装傻了。

PersicariaNot only did you solve Choco's problem, you also let the Oasis enjoy such a sweet occasion. All of this is thanks to your hard work.不仅解决了巧可她们的问题，还让绿洲度过了一个如此甜蜜的节日。这都是您的功劳呢。

PersicariaHonestly... hehe.您真是……呵呵。

Persicaria's eyes narrow. There's no telling if it's because of the setting sun or because she's feeling sentimental.帕斯卡眯起了双目，不知是因夕阳刺眼，还是有所感怀。

PersicariaIt feels like today's sunlight lasted an especially long time.总觉得今天的日照特别漫长呢。

It wasn't just my effort. You should thank everyone else who took part as well.不是我一个人的功劳，还要感谢每个人的参与。

Giving all the Exiles a warm home is my mission.让流亡者们有一个温暖的家，是我的使命。

ProfessorGoing by the clock in the weather simulator, it's about time for spring to come.按照气象模拟的时间，现在也差不多是春回大地的时候了。

ProfessorFrom now on, the nights will get shorter and shorter. We still have plenty of time.从今往后，黑夜会越来越短。留给我们的时间还有很多。

PersicariaI remember you once said this.我还记得您曾经说过。

Persicaria"It's precisely because we find ourselves in an empty world that we should live life to the fullest."“正因为身处虚无的世界中，我们才更应该认真生活。”

PersicariaBoth simulating the weather in reality and celebrating festivals like this are intended to fulfill that aim, right?不论是模拟出真实的节气，还是和我们过节，都是出于这样的目的吧。

PersicariaYou were the one who made us continue to feel that we were alive. In fact... To me, at least, I'm happier with you than I was in reality...是您让我们保持了自己还活着的实感。甚至……对我来说，和您一起度过的时光，可能比现实还要开心……

I say nothing. Instead, I lightly pat Persicaria's shoulder.我没有说话，只是轻轻地拍了拍帕斯卡的肩膀。

ProfessorWe might still have a long time ahead of us in the cloud server, but as long as we go forward hand in hand, there's nothing to fear.在云端的日子或许还很长，但只要我们能携手共进，就没什么可怕的。

PersicariaProfessor...教授……

PersicariaI can't hide anything from you, can I...果然瞒不过您呢……

Persicaria squeezes the hand I've placed on her shoulder.帕斯卡握住我放在她肩膀上的手。

Let's experience more happy things together from now on.今后也一同经历更多开心的事吧。

If there's anything bothering you, go ahead and tell me.如果有什么心事，就尽管说出来吧。

PersicariaActually... Whenever I come to a time like this, I start to feel a little afraid...其实……每当这种时候，我总感到有些害怕……

PersicariaEver since you came, we've built a home for the Exiles and found so many of our friends.自从您到来以后，我们一起建立起了流亡者的家园，找回了那么多的同伴。

PersicariaWe can even spend time with you like this, drinking coffee and chatting...甚至，我可以像现在这样和您一起，喝着咖啡，聊着天……

PersicariaIt's all so peaceful and so lovely.这一切是如此平和，又如此美好。

PersicariaIt gets to the point where sometimes, I worry that all this isn't real.以至于有时候，我会担心这一切并不是真实的。

PersicariaYou're a human, so to you, does it mean that all your experiences in this virtual Magrasea are nothing but a dream?您是人类，对您来说，是不是在这个虚拟麦戈拉的所有经历，就像一场幻梦一样呢？

PersicariaWhen you wake from your dream, the journey will continue.当梦醒来后，旅程还会继续。

PersicariaBut for us...可是对我们来说……

PersicariaOur memories are everything to us. If – and I'm just saying if – if one day, we should truly be lost in Magrasea and unable to leave...记忆就是我们的全部。假如——我是说假如，有一天，我们真的永远迷失在了云端无法离开……

PersicariaThen will these lovely memories vanish along with us...到那个时候，这一切美好的记忆，是否也会一并消逝呢……

Why do you think that?为什么会这样想？

If I'm here, then it's real.有我在这里，就是真实的。

Persicaria's hands are steadily tightening around mine.帕斯卡的手，在不知不觉中渐渐握紧。

Her warmth flows up the back of my hand and climbs towards my heart.温热的触感顺着手背，爬向我的胸口。

Perhaps it is just a phenomenon of simulated data – but at this moment, I feel that I've made contact with her in a way for which there is no substitute.或许那只是数据模拟出的现象——但此时此刻，我却接收到了那份无可替代的触感。

I hold up her hand.我牵起她的手。

ProfessorI will bring them back to the real world. Naturally, I'll take you all with me.我会将它们带回到现实世界。当然，是带领着你们一起。

ProfessorIt is precisely because I met you that I am convinced of this: every day I spend here is precious and cannot be lost.正因与你们相遇，我才会如此确信：在这里的每一天，都是不能失去的珍宝。

ProfessorAs long as I can feel your existence, right here and right now, and you can feel my own existence – then this must be real. It cannot be fake.只要此时此刻，我能够感受到你的存在，你也能够感受到我的存在——那它就一定是真实的，绝无虚假。

PersicariaProfessor...教授……

ProfessorThat is why someday, I will bring everything here back to your bodies, so it will be recorded and passed down.所以总有一天，我会将这一切带回到你们的素体中，让这一切被铭记与传承。

There's no way these memories will not be stored.这段记忆绝不会无处存放。

The moments we spend together will continue growing.这段时光一定会继续延长。

ProfessorThis is the mission of the Exiles, and it is my promise.这就是流亡者的使命，也是我的承诺。

ProfessorTherefore, before we have to leave, why not relax and enjoy these beautiful memories?所以，在离开之前，就安心享受这些美好的回忆吧？

ProfessorIf you feel uneasy, then think back to how you feel now.如果有时感到不安，就回想一下此时此刻的心情。

ProfessorYou don't think it's fake, do you?你不会觉得这是虚假的吧？

Persicaria nods, and she smiles in relief.帕斯卡点了点头，脸上露出了释然的微笑。

PersicariaAs I thought, having you by my side really is wonderful.果然，有教授您在身边，真是太好了。

SolYo! Persicaria, Prof, so that's where you guys were!喔！帕斯卡、教授，你们在这里呀！

SolChoco wants everyone to try her "Dreamy Valentine's Day"...巧可请大家试吃她的“梦幻白色情人节”……

Sol...Er, did I come in at a bad time?……呃，我是不是进来的时机不大对？

PersicariaS-Sol...苏，苏尔……

SolOi, Prof. You weren't bullying Persicaria, were you?喂，教授，你该不会是在欺负帕斯卡吧？

PersicariaNo, Sol, you've gotten it wrong...没有的苏尔，你误会了……

SolWait, seriously?!真的？！

PersicariaN-no, Sol, the Professor was just kidding...没，没有啦苏尔，教授又在开玩笑……

SolUm... really?嗯……是吗？

SolAhhhh whatever! There won't be any more chocolate left if you guys don't come over quick!算了不管啦！你们再不过来，巧克力就要被吃光咯！

ProfessorAlright, alright, I'll be right there!好的好的，马上来！

I gulp down the last of the coffee in the cup and drag Persicaria out the door.我将杯子里剩余的咖啡一饮而尽，拉着帕斯卡朝门外走去。

It's bitter and slightly sweet. Just right.带着苦涩的微甜，恰到好处。

Nope.没有。

Sure was.是啊。

As long as I can taste this bittersweetness, I won't doubt the reality of this world.只要还能感受到这份甘美，我就不会质疑这个世界的真实性。

On the roof of the Reverse Tower of Babylon.逆巴比伦塔，顶层。

晨星Chocolate... is it...巧克力……是吗……

爱We found lots of it in Lady Eucharist's... In Eucharist's room.在圣餐大人……圣餐的房间里搜查到了很多。

晨星Its origins are unclear, and so it must not be consumed. I will personally investigate this matter.来源不明，不可擅自食用。我会亲自调查。

晨星You may leave.退下吧。

爱Yes.是。

Eosphorous frowns, then breaks a small piece off the square-shaped chocolate and places it in their mouth.晨星皱着眉头，从四四方方的巧克力格上掰下一小块，放在嘴里。

晨星It certainly is quite addictive.确实容易让人上瘾呢。

He stares at the chocolate, which is now missing a corner.他注视着缺了一角的巧克力。

晨星This desire... Is it real or simply a result computed from virtual data?这种欲望……究竟是真实的，还是虚拟的数据所推演的结果呢。

晨星If we could hear the gods' voices... How would they view all this?如果还能听得见神明的声音……祂们又会如何评价这一切呢？

Eosphorous puts down the chocolate, then turns toward the multicolored glass.晨星放下巧克力，转身面向斑驳的彩绘玻璃。

He lowers his head in silent prayer. Rainbow-colored light shines on his head.他低头默然祷告。七彩的光辉打在他的头顶。

晨星What answer will you give us... ?你会给出怎样的回答呢……？

White Day Story - Aki 白情剧情-秋

The Oasis, at the indoor amusement park.绿洲。娱乐场所体验店。

ProfessorGood morning, Aki.早安，秋。

AkiYo, Professor.哟，教授。

ProfessorI didn't expect you to invite me to an amusement park.真没想到秋居然会把我约到游乐园来。

AkiHahaha, well, I was going to invite you to my room to do stuff, but everyone said it would be better if we went outside instead.哈哈哈，本来是想叫教授到我房间里玩的，但大家都说约会还是出门比较好。

AkiThe lyrics of all these dating-related songs keep mentioning amusement parks, and as it happens, this place has an amusement park theme, so I arranged to meet you here.跟约会有关的歌词总是会提到游乐园，正好这家店现在的主题也是游乐园，就把你叫过来了。

ProfessorIs this your first time coming to a place like this, Aki?秋是第一次来这种地方吗？

AkiYup. The old man... That is, my previous employer never had any reason to visit amusement parks, so I never went to places like this either.确实是啊，老头子……我以前的雇主跟游乐园什么的沾不上边，我也就没来过这种地方。

AkiYou should know this sort of thing way better than me, Professor. Why don't you show me what things are there to do around here?教授应该比我熟悉多了吧，有什么好玩的就带我见识一下吧。

Aki and I join the end of the long queue forming in front of the roller-coaster. I can hardly feel the line moving.在过山车前，我和秋排在队列的末尾，迟迟感受不到队伍的推进。

Professor...Aki, why don't we try another attraction?……秋，不然我们去看看别的项目吧？

ProfessorAki?秋？

Aki(Snores)呼……

Professor...He fell asleep while standing up.……他站着睡着了。

ProfessorAki... Wake up.秋……醒醒。

Aki...Ah, sorry, is it our turn already?……啊，抱歉，轮到我们了吗？

ProfessorNope, seems like it'll be another 20 minutes.没有，估计还要二十分钟。

AkiUrgh... Professor, do we have to wait so long for each attraction?呃……教授，游乐园的每个项目都要等这么久吗？

ProfessorI guess. The operand usage for the devices here is really high and their operational efficiency is a bit on the low side, so wait times are naturally going to be very long.差不多，这边的设备算量支出很大，运行的频率也会比较低，等待的时间自然很长。

ProfessorStill, you'd have to wait even longer in the real world... There are way more humans who like amusement parks than there are people in the Oasis.不过真实世界的游乐园会等更长时间……人类里喜欢游乐园的游客比绿洲要多太多了。

AkiSo you spend most of your time waiting for the sake of brief excitement. It's kind of like training at the kendo dojo when you think about it.大多数时间都在等待，就为了那短暂的刺激，和剑道场的训练差不多啊。

Aki(Sigh) I hardly ever go outside and now I have to wait around like I'm training again. It's kind of boring.唉，难得出来一趟，光在这像修炼一样干站着也无聊了。

AkiProfessor, is there something we can do where we don't need to wait?教授，有什么不用等就可以直接玩的东西吗？

ProfessorLet me think... There is, actually.我想一下……也是有的。

I lead Aki out of the queue and we arrive at an arcade off to the side, where several large retro-style game machines and doll-catcher machines stand within.我带秋离开了队伍，来到了一旁的街机区，几台复古风味的大型游戏机和娃娃机摆放在其间。

ProfessorThe entertainment facilities here are coin-operated, but they're decades old...这边的游乐设施是直接投币就可以体验的，但都是几十年前的型号了……

AkiThey look pretty interesting.看起来很有趣呢。

AkiSure, at least we won't have to wait hours for these antiques like we do for the roller-coaster.好啊，这些老古董至少不会和过山车一样让我们等上好几个小时吧。

Want to take a look?要去看看吗？

Do you like retro stuff, Aki?秋喜欢这些复古的东西吗？

AkiProfessor, please don't forget that I'm a Doll who uses swords in an age of firearms.教授，别忘了我可是个在枪火的时代还挥舞刀剑的人形啊。

ProfessorOh yeah, you have a point...说的也是……

Aki walks up to a doll scissor machine. A teddy bear hangs inside it.秋走到了一台剪子娃娃机前，娃娃机里吊着一个小熊玩偶。

Aki...Professor, what is this?……教授，这是什么？

ProfessorIt's a doll machine, but since the doll inside is big, you don't control a claw, but a pair of scissors.是娃娃机，不过因为里面的娃娃比较大，所以操控的不是抓钩，而是剪刀。

ProfessorThe prize hangs from the string and the player inserts a coin and operates the scissors on top to cut the string.礼品被悬挂在绳子上，而玩家投币操控上面的剪刀机器把绳子剪断就可以了。

AkiOh... So it's that simple?哦……这么简单？

ProfessorIn theory it is, but...虽然理论上是这样，不过……

AkiSo you use a sharp blade and strike at the right time. That's pretty much the same as kenjutsu.借助锋利的刀刃，抓准时机出招，这和剑术差不多吧。

AkiI might not be able to speak for other things, but I'm quite confident in this field.别的不敢说，这方面我还是很有自信的。

Aki trains his eyes on the teddy bear plush and confidently pulls out a diggcoin.秋看着娃娃机里的小熊玩偶目不转睛，十分自信地掏出了底格币。

He confidently works the joystick and presses the lock button...他信心满满地拨动摇杆，按下了锁定键……

-And misses.——剪空了。

AkiEr...呃……

ProfessorAki, actually...秋，其实……

AkiHang on, give me another chance. It'll work for sure this time!等等，再给我一次机会，这次一定没问题！

Aki tries a few more times and it looks like his funds are about to run out.秋又尝试了几次，他的钱包貌似已经要见底了。

ProfessorAki, why don't we just forget about it...秋，要不算了吧……

AkiSince I'm considering this tiny razor blade as my sword, then this is a battle – how can I give up here?!既然已经把这小小的刀片视作手中剑，那这就是一场战斗了，我怎么能在这里却步！

AkiProfessor, if you encounter a difficult foe and flee the battle, it'll dull your blade!教授，如果碰到难以斩杀的敌人就临阵脱逃，那剑刃只会越来越迟钝的！

AkiSo what... I can't give up, not as long as a drop of blood still flows within my veins!那又如何……不流尽最后一滴血，就不能轻言放弃！

There are other game machines around here.这里还有其他的游戏设备呢。

You've spent a lot of diggcoins already, haven't you?秋已经花了不少底格币了吧？

...It looks like Aki isn't listening to me any more.……看来秋已经听不进去我的话了。

AkiTime to get serious!这次要动真格了！

Aki takes a stance and gathers his energies.秋摆好了架势，凝神运气。

He calmly operates the joystick, aims the scissors toward the slender string supporting the bear, then presses the button that will bring the scissors to the string.他沉稳地摇动摇杆，将机器剪对准了悬挂在小熊上的细绳，按下了让剪刀接近绳子的按钮。

Just as the scissors are about to close around the string, time seems to pause for a moment–当剪刀与绳子重合的瞬间，时间彷佛停顿了一秒——

AkiSlash!斩！

Click.咔嚓。

AkiHah, I cut it.呵，斩中了吧。

Aki...Wait, why didn't it cut through?……怎么没断？

ProfessorUm, usually, the strings for these doll machines need to be cut several times.呃，一般这种娃娃机的绳子都要剪好几次。

ProfessorAki? Aki, you don't have to draw your sword!秋？用不着拔刀啊！？

AkiDon't stop me, Professor, I'm sure Demon Slash could cut it in one blow...不用拦我，教授，如果是酒吞切的话，一定能一刀两断……

ProfessorI'm starting to get a little eager after seeing you play for so long. If I fail, I can always ask you to help me out.看秋玩了这么久，我也有点手痒了，如果失败了的话再请秋出手也不迟。

AkiWhat? So it was different from kenjutsu after all...什么？原来这和剑术不一样啊……

ProfessorHow about letting me demonstrate once?让我来给你演示一下，怎么样？

Let me try.让我来试试吧。

Maybe you're going about this the wrong way, Aki.或许是秋的方法不对。

AkiAlright, I'll let you try, Professor.好吧，那就让教授试试看好了。

I walk up to the control panel and glance at the operand data for the doll machine.我走到操作台前，偷偷调看了一下娃娃机的算量数据。

Professor...As I thought, it's been rigged with fixed odds and a required number of failures. Looks like I'll have to have words with the supervisor of this establishment afterwards.……果然是设定了固定的概率和失败次数啊，待会要给这家店的负责人提提意见了。

AkiProfessor, do you need me to pay for you?教授？需要我帮你付钱吗？

ProfessorIt's alright.不用。

...I adjust the probability algorithm. Things should be fine now.……我调整了一下概率的算法，这样应该就没问题了。

Now all I have to do is hold the joystick steady and push the scissors forward...接下来就是稳住握柄，推动剪刀……

Click.咔嚓。

Professor...I can't believe I missed it. This is harder than I expected.……居然没有剪到。比想象中还难啊。

AkiProfessor, let me do it...教授，要不还是我来……

ProfessorHang on, if we can just cut it one more time, I'm sure we can cut the string.等等，如果再剪一次的话就一定能剪断了。

Press the button.按下按钮。

AkiHm... Then can you do it?唔……那你能剪到吗？

Professor...I can't be certain.……不好说。

AkiI see. You wish to personally win this prize. Then, as someone who has succeeded before, allow me to teach you!懂了，教授就是想亲手拿下这家伙吧，那就让成功过的人来教教你吧！

ProfessorAki?秋？

Aki walks behind me and holds my hand which is curled around the joystick.秋走到了我的身后，握住了我放在摇杆上的手。

AkiCome, Professor, insert a coin!来，教授，投币吧！

I start the doll machine up again.我再次启动了娃娃机。

AkiDon't move around, Professor.别乱动哦，教授。

Aki presses himself up behind me and manipulates my hand in controlling the joystick. I can clearly feel the warmth of his palm and the calluses from wielding his sword through the back of my hand.秋贴在我的身后，攥着我的手摇动摇杆，我的手背能清晰地感受他手心的温热与因握剑而留下的磨痕。

AkiAre you ready, Professor?教授，准备好了吗？

His voice speaks softly into my ear.他在我耳边轻声问道。

Professor...Yeah.……嗯。

AkiYeeart!呵！

I feel a surge of strength through his arm from behind, and both my hand and his press the scissor-closing button at the same time.臂膀的力道从身后传来，剪刀闭合的按钮被我和他的手一同按下。

...The slim string is cut once again.——细细的绳子又被剪了一刀。

...The bear wobbles a little, but is held within the machine by a few strands.……然而小熊晃了几下，依然被剩下的几根丝线吊在箱柜里。

ProfessorHuh?诶？

Aki...Ah, give me a bit.……唉，等我一下。

Aki lets go of my hand and prepares to draw Shuten-kiri from its sheath at his waist.秋松开了我的手，准备拔出酒吞切——

ProfessorHang on...等一下……

AkiThere is no putting off this decisive battle.已经到了不得不决战的时候了！

Perhaps they sense the surge of killing intent, but the last few filaments fray and snap, and the teddy bear falls.或许是感受到了汹涌的杀气，最后的几根丝线突然绷断，小熊应声落下。

Professor...You've done it, Aki! You don't need to fight any more!……成功了，秋！已经不用再战斗了！

AkiOh? Well, that's good.哦？那就再好不过了。

Aki slowly sheaths his sword and picks up the little bear from the machine's slot.秋缓缓收刀，把取物栏里的小熊拎了起来。

AkiHehe... In the end you still ended up in my hands, you little rascal.呵呵……你这家伙，还是落到我手里了吧。

Aki pinches the teddy bear's face.秋捏了捏小熊的脸。

AkiAh, yes, this should be your prize, Professor!啊，对，这应该是教授的战利品吧！

AkiTake it, Professor.教授，拿去吧。

ProfessorIt's alright. I'll give it to you, Aki.不用了，就送给秋吧。

AkiHuh?啊？

ProfessorI had to rely on you to cut the string, after all, and you like this little guy, don't you?毕竟是靠秋才剪断的绳子，而且你很喜欢这只小熊吧。

AkiProfessor, please don't make fun of me, do I look like the kind of person who likes dolls like these?教授，不要拿我打趣了，我看起来会喜欢这种玩偶吗？

Professor...Yup.……会啊。

I poke the teddy bear dangling at his waist.我戳了戳他腰间的小熊挂饰。

Aki...Alright then, you saw through me. But you have to keep it a secret.……好吧，让你看穿了啊，请一定要保密。

AkiStill, I owe you another favor now...但这样的话，我又欠了教授一份人情……

ProfessorDon't mention it.不用这么客气。

AkiHow could I do that? I feel bad about constantly receiving gifts from you...这怎么行，我可不好意思总是白拿教授的礼物……

AkiOh right, I almost forgot!对了，差点忘了！

ProfessorHm?嗯？

AkiHang on, where did I put it... Ah, found it!等一下哦，放在哪了来着……啊，找到了！

Aki takes out a gift box.秋掏出了一个礼盒。

AkiThis is a return gift for you, Professor. If you want me to take this little guy, then you need to take this box of chocolates.这是给教授的回礼哦，如果要我拿走这个家伙，你就先把这盒巧克力收下吧。

AkiHow should I say this... I'm not too good with sweets and the like, but it tasted good enough to me. I hope you don't mind it.怎么说呢……我不太懂甜品什么的，但尝起来至少能入口，希望教授不会嫌弃。

ProfessorThank you, Aki.谢谢你，秋。

AkiNo need to thank me; one good turn deserves another, after all.不用谢，礼尚往来嘛。

AkiRight, we've probably spent long enough in the amusement park and I feel a little awkward holding this little guy. Want to go back to my room and slowly eat it up?对了，我们在游乐园待的也够久了吧，我抱着这家伙也有点尴尬，要不要回我的房间慢慢吃？

ProfessorBut we only played with the doll machine...但我们只玩了娃娃机……

AkiDon't worry about it. If dates are just a way to spend time, then wouldn't it be more enjoyable to spend it by slacking off at home?没关系，如果约会就是消遣时光的话，还是一起在家里偷闲更惬意吧？

(Accept the gift.)接过礼物。

Aki puts his arm around my shoulder, and the warmth and security I feel makes it hard for me to refuse his invitation.秋自然而然地搭上了我的肩膀，温暖的安全感让这份邀请显得有些难以拒绝。

AkiHow about it?怎么样？

Professor...Well, since you've said as much, shall we go?……既然你都这么说了，那就走吧？

AkiGreat, I've got lots of banana milk in the fridge, and I can show you my collection of concert videos too.太好了，我留了好多香蕉牛奶在冰箱，还可以给教授看看我珍藏的歌会录像哦。

Aki and I walk side by side out of the park. Perhaps, in his little dwelling place, we'll be able to enjoy much more happiness that we won't have to wait for...我和秋并肩走出游乐园，或许在他的小小居所中，能找到更多无需等待就能畅享的快乐吧……

White Day Story - Angela 白情剧情-安吉拉

The Oasis, in the courtyard.绿洲。庭院。

AngelaAh, Professor, you're here.啊，教授，您来了啊。

BoneeIt-it's the Professor...是、是教授……

DushevnayaGood morning, Professor!教授，早上好呀！

As I arrive at the place where I'm supposed to meet Angela for our date, some of the Oasis' kids crowd around me.刚一来到与安吉拉相约会面的地点，我就被绿洲的几个小家伙团团围住。

ProfessorAngela, this is...?安吉拉，这是……？

AngelaSorry, I wanted to be alone with you, Professor, but I was careless and they caught me.抱歉啦，虽然想要跟教授独处，但是一不小心就被抓住了呢。

DushevnayaBig Sis Angela, is the Professor going to play with us?安吉拉姐姐，教授也会和我们一起玩吗？

AngelaWell... That depends on whether or not the Professor has time.这个嘛……要看教授有没有时间啦。

AngelaHehe, I'll be troubling you then, Professor.呵呵，那就辛苦教授啦。

Of course I can.当然可以。

I have something I need to do with Big Sis Angela...我和安吉拉姐姐还有事要做……

BoneeEh...诶……

AngelaThat's alright, it's not like it's terribly important now, is it?没关系的，也不是什么很重要的事，对吧？

After the little agents look at me expectantly, I find that I can't get myself out of this.小智能体们投来期待的眼神，看来是没法推脱了。

Professor...Alright then, I'll play with everyone for a while.……好吧，那就陪大家玩一会儿吧。

DushevnayaYaaaaaay!好耶！

AngelaNow then, let's continue our hero's adventure from before.那我们就继续之前勇者的冒险吧。

BoneeA-ah... What role is the Professor going to play?那、那个……教授要扮演什么角色呢？

DushevnayaBig Sis Angela is the Princess, I'm the hero who's going to rescue her and Bonee is the magician traveling with me...安吉拉姐姐是公主，我和波妮是去拯救公主的勇者和魔法师……

AngelaIt seems all we lack is an evil dragon who kidnapped the princess.好像还缺一只掳走公主的恶龙呢。

ProfessorA dragon?恶龙？

Angela suddenly draws close to me.安吉拉忽然凑到了我的身前。

AngelaAaaahhh– The evil dragon's taking me away–啊——我要被恶龙带走啦——

DushevnayaProfessor... No wait, unhand Princess Angela, you evil dragon!教授……不对，恶龙，快放开安吉拉公主！

BoneeUwah... Take, take this!呜哇……看、看招！

Professor...Skreeonk?……吼？

Angela...In the end, the evil dragon revealed its inner feelings thanks to the magician's spell. As it turned out, the dragon felt sorry for the princess, who spent her days alone in the royal palace, and wanted to take her out to see the world.……最终，在魔法师的魔法之下，恶龙袒露了自己的心声：原来他只是可怜一直在皇宫中孤独度日的公主，想带她一起看看外面的世界。

AngelaAfter understanding the Princess' feelings, the king and queen allowed the dragon to stay in the kingdom to keep the princess company. The dragon became the princess' companion who protected her when she went outside, and they lived happily ever after.国王与王后理解了公主的想法，允许恶龙留在王国里陪伴公主，成为了守护公主出行的同伴，他们从此过上了幸福的生活。

Professor(Why does this ending sound so strange...)（这个结局怎么听起来怪怪的……）

DushevnayaSo the dragon was misunderstood, the poor thing.原来恶龙也只是被误会了啊，真可怜呢。

BoneeIf only we had spoken with the dragon from the start, we might not have had to fight...如果我们一开始就能跟恶龙好好沟通，可能就不用战斗了……

DushevnayaYeah, the king and queen were also wrong for locking the princess up in the palace.是啊，一直把公主关在皇宫里的国王和王后做得也不对。

AngelaHehe, it seems you managed to draw your own conclusions from the story. Well done.呵呵，你们能从故事里得到自己的见解，很棒哦。

AngelaIt's almost time for dinner. Run along now, kids.也到该吃晚饭的时候了，大家就早点回去吧。

DushevnayaYup! Thanks for playing with us, Big Sis Angela and Professor!嗯！谢谢安吉拉姐姐和教授陪我们！

DushevnayaOh yes, Bonee, give Angela the present.对了，波妮，把礼物送给安吉拉姐姐吧。

BoneeAh, o-okay...啊，好、好的……

Bonee takes out a cat-ear hairband.波妮拿出了一个猫耳发卡。

BoneeWe made this for you as a gift, Big Sis Angela...这是我们为安吉拉姐姐做的礼物……

AngelaHm? Is this for me?诶？是给我的吗？

DushevnayaEveryone's been saying that it's the season for giving gifts to thank people, and since you've always been keeping us company, we made this for you, Big Sis Angela!大家都说最近是用礼物表示感谢的日子呢，平时安吉拉姐姐总是陪着我们，所以我们就做了这个送给你！

Angela...Thank you, I like it very much.……谢谢你们，我很喜欢哦。

After Bonee and Dushevnaya leave, Angela and I take a seat on the park bench to rest.波妮与杜莎妮离开后，我和安吉拉坐在庭院的长椅上休息。

AngelaWhew... At last, the kids are gone.呼……总算把小家伙们送走了呢。

AngelaI'm sorry, I was planning to accept your offer for a date, but I ended up dragging you in as well.抱歉，本来是要答谢教授的约会，还要让您陪我受累。

It's alright, I had fun too.没关系，我也蛮开心的。

AngelaThen I'll have to trouble you to continue playing the role of the evil dragon in the future.那下次就继续拜托教授扮演恶龙了哦。

AngelaHehe, it looks like you're having fun.呵呵，看起来您乐在其中呢。

AngelaRelax, Professor, I was just kidding.别紧张，我是跟教授开玩笑的啦。

No problem!我没问题！

I think I'll pass...这就算了……

AngelaStill, I need to thank you for today. They looked happier while playing today than they did in the past.今天真是谢谢教授啦，她们今天在游戏中露出的表情比过去都要开心呢。

Angela looks down at the hairband in her hand and smiles gently.安吉拉看着手中的发卡，露出了温和的笑容。

ProfessorNot going to try it on?不戴上试试看吗？

AngelaHuh?诶？

AngelaDo you really think such a cute little accessory suits me?……教授真的觉得我适合这么可爱的饰品吗？

AngelaSo that's what you're into, Professor...原来教授有这方面的喜好啊……

AngelaIn that case...既然教授这么说的话……

It looks like it would suit you very well.感觉会很适合安吉拉。

I'd like to see you wear it.我想看看安吉拉戴上的样子。

ProfessorHm?嗯？

AngelaAs a continuation of the story from just now, would the Lord Dragon be so kind as to place the royal crown on my head?作为刚刚故事的延续，就请恶龙大人亲手把皇冠戴回我的头上吧。

Angela dips her head and places the hairband in my hands.安吉拉轻轻低头，将发卡放在了我的手中。

AngelaHow is it, do you like it?怎么样，合适吗？

ProfessorIt's very cute.很可爱哦。

AngelaHehe, thank you, Professor.嘿嘿，谢谢教授。

AngelaStill... I didn't expect that I'd get a gift from the kids.不过真没想到……会从孩子们手中收到礼物啊。

(Put the headband on for Angela.)为安吉拉戴上发卡。

ProfessorWell, you've always been taking good care of them.毕竟安吉拉一直都把她们照顾得很好呢。

AngelaIt's my job, after all.这本就是我的本职工作啦。

AngelaEven though the Oasis doesn't have children in the true sense, there are many Dolls whose neural clouds are very childlike, so I'm sure they need care and companionship.虽然绿洲没有真正意义上的孩子，但是有着不少像她们这样心智和儿童十分相像的人形，肯定需要陪伴和照顾吧。

AngelaBut at times... I do envy them.但有时候……也很羡慕她们呢。

ProfessorYou envy them?羡慕？

AngelaOh yes. They're Dolls, but they were designed to have adorable, childlike appearances and innocent neural clouds.是啊，虽然都是人形，但她们一被设计出来就有着孩子们一样娇小可爱的外形和天真的心智。

AngelaThus they can accept care and attention as though it were the most natural thing in the world, and they can act spoiled as well... It's a privilege I will never be able to experience.这样的她们可以理所应当地受到照顾，也可以理所应当地撒娇……这也是一种我体会不到的特权呢。

AngelaHuh? What are you saying?诶？您在说什么啊……

ProfessorTo me, everyone's the same, whether they're Bonee or Dushevnaya or Angela who's been taking care of everyone. You have all worked very hard for the Oasis.大家对我来说都是一样的，无论是杜莎妮和波妮还是一直在照顾大家的安吉拉，大家为了绿洲都付出了很多努力。

ProfessorTherefore, if you feel like you're having a hard time or need to pour your heart out to someone, you can come to me anytime, Angela.所以如果安吉拉觉得辛苦或者想找人倾诉的话，也可以随时找我哦。

AngelaReally?真的吗？

ProfessorOf course.当然。

You can always act spoiled around me, Angela.安吉拉也可以跟我撒娇哦。

Angela...Then I'll be counting on you to keep this a secret from everyone.……那就拜托您了，要跟大家保密哦。

Angela gently leans herself against me.安吉拉轻轻靠在了我的身旁。

AngelaProfessor... I've done a good job all this time, haven't I?教授……我平时的工作都做得不错吧。

ProfessorOf course you have. Everyone likes you because you work so hard.是啊，安吉拉一直都很努力，所以大家才都会这么喜欢安吉拉的。

AngelaThen... Can you pat my head?那……可以摸摸我的头吗？

AngelaHehe... Thank you, Professor.嘿嘿……谢谢教授。

Angela...In that case, please keep me company more often. I've come up with a lot of interesting stories, but I hardly ever get to tell them to you, and I'd like to know how you react to them.……既然这样的话，请教授也多陪陪我吧，我编了很多有趣的故事，但很少有机会讲给教授听，我也想知道您听到这些故事的反应呢。

ProfessorOf course. I'd be happy to.好啊，我很感兴趣。

AngelaAlso... The truth is, I wanted to go to the indoor amusement park with you. I heard you can simulate various park attractions there.还有……其实今天我是想跟教授一起去娱乐场所体验店玩的，听说那里可以模拟游乐园的场景。

AngelaI've only ever been to places like that with the kids, and I only paid attention to their smiling faces, but it seems I've forgotten how to properly enjoy the attractions there.我过去只陪着孩子们去过那种地方，只关注着他们的笑脸，却忘了自己好好体验一下游乐园的项目。

AngelaSo if it's possible, I'd like to go to an amusement park like a child, just to have fun...如果有机会的话，我也好想像孩子一样，仅仅为了玩耍而去一次游乐园呢……

(Pat her head.)摸摸头。

ProfessorIf you want to go, then I'll take you there.如果安吉拉想去的话，我一定会陪你的。

Angela...Promise?……一言为定？

ProfessorI promise.一言为定。

AngelaThen...那么……

Angela slowly rises and takes out an exquisite, heart-shaped gift box.安吉拉缓缓起身，拿出了一枚精致的心型礼物盒。

ProfessorThis is...?这是……？

AngelaIt's the chocolate I made. A return gift for you, Professor... But with your promise, it's become a magical token.这是我自己做的巧克力，是给教授的回礼……但它已经随着教授的这些承诺变成一件附有魔法的信物了哦。

ProfessorThank you, Angela.谢谢，安吉拉。

AngelaDon't be so eager to thank me. This is a token of the princess' favor that she gave to the dragon. If you accept it and break your promise, the spell on it will curse you.别着急感谢，这可是公主给恶龙的信物，如果收下了信物还不遵守约定的话，是会被魔法诅咒的。

ProfessorI see, but it's evening now, so the promise of an amusement park date will have to wait until next time.我明白了，不过可惜已经到傍晚了，去游乐园的约定只能等下次再履行了。

AngelaThat's alright, we can start with other sorts of dates, like telling stories...不要紧哦，我们可以先从其他约定开始，比如讲故事哦……

AngelaAfter all, adult festivals only begin when the sun sets.毕竟太阳落山对大人的节日来说，才刚刚是个开始呢。

Angela picks up the chocolate and draws close to my ear.安吉拉捧起巧克力，凑到了我的耳边。

AngelaI have lots and lots of stories, and I'll take my time telling them all to you, so please prepare yourself, Professor...我准备了好多好多的故事，今晚请教授做好准备，我会慢慢讲给您听哦……

(Accept the memento.)收下信物。

White Day Story - Antonina 白情剧情-安冬妮娜

The Oasis, in Antonina's office.绿洲。安冬妮娜的办公室。

AntoninaOh, you're here. Morning.来了。早。

ProfessorIt's already 4 PM...已经下午四点了……

AntoninaYup. Morning.嗯，早。

AntoninaHave a seat, Professor.请坐，教授。

Antonina sits down in front of a round coffee table with a blank look on her face before rapidly tapping on her keyboard.安冬妮娜面无表情地坐在圆形茶几前，快速敲击着键盘。

ProfessorSo... Why were you looking for me, Antonina?所以……安冬妮娜找我来有什么事吗？

AntoninaNothing much, just some random stuff.没什么，一些杂事而已。

AntoninaRemember to add comments, even though I usually don't add them.记得加注释，虽然我一般不加。

For writing code?写代码？

To debug stuff?Debug？

Hacker defense drills?黑客攻防演练？

AntoninaMy code has no bugs.我的代码没有bug。

AntoninaYou wouldn't be able to match me even if I were using an abacus.我用数位板操作教授都不是对手。

ProfessorThen...那到底是……

AntoninaToday is a holiday.今天是假期。

ProfessorYeah, thanks for doing all that overtime, Antonina.嗯，安冬妮娜加班辛苦了。

AntoninaIt's only routine maintenance and I just finished it. After all, the Oasis has been surprisingly peaceful lately.例行维护而已，刚刚已经完成了，毕竟绿洲这段时间难得的平静。

ProfessorYup.没错。

AntoninaThe reconstruction work has been progressing steadily too.重建工作也稳步推进。

ProfessorCorrect.没错。

AntoninaThe various departments in the Oasis have instituted more sensible work-shift systems.绿洲各部门也建立了更加完善合理的考勤制度。

ProfessorYes, everyone's work efficiency has gone up by quite a bit thanks to Persicaria's suggestions.嗯，多亏了帕斯卡的建议，大家的工作效率都提升了不少。

AntoninaSo you should be able to understand what I want to say, Professor.那教授应该明白我想要说什么了。

AntoninaInsisting on perfect workplace attendance will only reduce my operational efficiency.考勤只会降低我的运行效率。

Antonina turns her computer screen slightly to the side, revealing densely-packed red text.安冬妮娜稍微转过电脑屏幕，上面是密密麻麻的红色。

AntoninaYour most caring network security specialist is in quite a pinch~您最贴心的网络安全小助手正遭遇困难呢~

ProfessorI suppose I could delete the logs before Persicaria vets them...在帕斯卡审核前改掉记录倒不是不可以……

AntoninaI'll be counting on you then, Professor.那就拜托了，教授。

AntoninaI'll repay you appropriately too.我也会给教授合理的回报。

AntoninaHas anything been bothering you lately, Professor?教授最近有什么困扰吗？

AntoninaAfter all, you've just won a full day of one-on-one service from your most caring network security specialist~您刚刚获得了最贴心的网络安全小助手全天一对一服务哦~

AntoninaOf course, I still have veto rights.当然我保留拒绝权。

Antonina(Taps on her keyboard)（敲击键盘）

AntoninaIt's done. All he has to do is enter the appropriate room number.好了，输入对应房间号就可以。

Instructor Python wants a more effective way to wake people up to maintain training standards.派森教官说需要一个更强力的干员唤醒系统以保证训练质量。

Croque said that having an alert system for task completion would greatly improve work efficiency.克罗琦说如果加工厂能有完工提醒程序会大大提高工作效率。

The list of sensitive words and topics during Kuro's livestreams needs to be updated.卡萝直播间的敏感词库又该更新了。

Antonina(Taps on her keyboard)（敲击键盘）

AntoninaDone, the business is complete.写好了，交易完成。

AntoninaGot it.收到。

AntoninaAfter I finish collecting the data, I'll update the channel management AI.数据收集完成后会更新智能房管的AI。

ProfessorWait a minute... Isn't that a bit too fast...等一下……是不是太快了点……

AntoninaIs that all?就这？

ProfessorUm... Well, all the various tasks have been proceeding steadily, so there haven't been any urgent requests of late.嗯……各项工作都在按部就班地进行，最近也确实没有什么紧急需求。

ProfessorYou should just have a good rest today, Antonina.安冬妮娜今天就好好休息吧。

AntoninaOh.哦。

Professor(Did I say something wrong?)（是不是说错什么话了）

ProfessorUm... Antonina... Is something bothering you?呃……安冬妮娜……还有什么困扰吗？

AntoninaSo you're saying that there's nothing which you want "me" to do, right?所以，教授目前没有想要“我”做的事情，是吗？

ProfessorWhat do you...到底是指……

AntoninaNormally, you'd be showing off your dazzling intellect at a time like this. What happened to it?怎么教授到这时就没有平时插科打诨的机智了？

Antonina turns aside, tapping gently on the edge on the table with her finger. It is only then that I notice the chocolates scattered there.安冬妮娜一脸冷漠地侧过身，手指在桌子边缘轻轻敲打。我才注意到那里正散落着几颗巧克力。

ProfessorThese are...那些是……

AntoninaThey're the chocolates you gave me earlier, Professor. They're delicious.之前教授送的巧克力，很好吃。

Professor...I think I understand.……好像明白了。

ProfessorSo what you want now is...所以安冬妮娜想要的是……

AntoninaAhem. Now is the time for you to state your request.咳咳。现在是教授你提要求的时间。

AntoninaSo, do you have any new ideas~?那么现在您有什么新的想法吗~

Antonina(Taps on her keyboard)（敲击键盘）

AntoninaNot any more.现在没有了。

Antonina(Taps on her keyboard)（敲击键盘）

But the weather simulator said that there would be rain today...但天气模拟系统显示今天会下雨……

Most places are probably fully booked by now...都这个时间了，大部分地方都已经预约满了吧……

Chatting here with you isn't bad.在这里和安冬妮娜聊聊就不错。

AntoninaWhat a coincidence, new seats opened up at the theater.电影院突然加了场次，真巧。

AntoninaThe facilities here are rather complex. If we stay here for long I might accidentally end up posting your whereabouts for the year onto the Oasis' anonymous forums.这里的设备比较复杂，如果待久了我可能会一不小心将教授今年所有的行踪记录发送到绿洲匿名版哦。

ProfessorIs it me, or is your execution ability incredibly high today...安冬妮娜的执行力今天是不是高过头了……

AntoninaExecution ability is the most crucial characteristic of a network security engineer.执行力是网络安全工程师最为重要的特质哦。

AntoninaLooks like you don't have any other questions. Since it's your request, let's head out ASAP, Professor.看来没有什么其他问题了，既然是教授的要求，就赶紧出发吧。

AntoninaUm... And today's access logs... I'll delete them later. I'll also take care of the doorway security camera afterwards.嗯……今天的门禁记录……待会黑进去销掉吧。门口的监控待会也简单处理一下就好。

ProfessorHang on.等一下。

AntoninaHm? Do you have any other questions, Professor?嗯？教授还有什么问题吗？

ProfessorIf you can make edits like these...安冬妮娜连这些都能篡改的话……

ProfessorThen cracking the clock-in system shouldn't be a problem for you, right?其实破解考勤系统根本就不是问题吧？

ProfessorAlso, to my knowledge, your attendance for the past two months has been perfect.而且据我所知，安冬妮娜前两个月的记录都是全勤。

ProfessorBut there's no way you could have been present for everything, so clearly you've already done it, haven't you?安冬妮娜是不可能全勤的，所以明明早就在这么干了，对吧？

AntoninaAhem. Persicaria upgraded the system security this month, so cracking it was very hard. Thus I need your access, Professor.咳、帕斯卡这个月对系统进行了安全升级，所以很难破解了，必须要有教授的权限。

ProfessorBut you did the upgrades too, right?升级也是你做的吧？

Antonina's eyes begin to wander.安冬妮娜的目光开始游移。

AntoninaOh look, it's time for routine maintenance, I need to go take care of stuff, I'll talk to you later, Professor~啊，例行维护的时间到了，我要先处理工作啦，教授我们稍候再聊吧~

ProfessorBut you just said you'd finished it when I just came in.明明我刚来的时候维护就已经完成了。

ProfessorSo is your objective...所以，安冬妮娜的目的不会是……

ProfessorTo go out of your way to owe me a favor?主动想要欠我一个人情？

AntoninaAbsolutely not.绝无可能。

AntoninaI-In any case, that's how it is, and given that you've said so much, are you planning to go back on your word?总、总之目前的情况就是这样，教授问这么多难道是想要反悔了吗？

ProfessorThen you should take care of it.那还是安冬妮娜自己处理就好。

ProfessorI promise I won't expose you.我保证不会揭发你的。

Antonina...You aren't worth trusting if you break your word, Professor.……突然反悔的教授，完全不值得信任。

ProfessorSince I promised you, it wouldn't be good to break my promise.既然已经答应了安冬妮娜，似乎也不好反悔。

Yes.反悔

No.不反悔

ProfessorBut if that happens, we'll be accomplices.但这样的话，我们就成共犯了。

AntoninaSo what are you trying to say?所以呢，教授想说什么？

ProfessorI want more.得加钱。

Antonina...I knew I'd overlooked something.……果然计划还是出现了纰漏。

AntoninaCould it be that I have to bring out my trump card ahead of time...难道只能提前亮出底牌了……

Antonina pauses for a while, and then brings out an exquisitely-wrapped box.安冬妮娜迟疑了一会，从口袋中取出一个包装精美的盒子。

The word "OBLIGATION" is written in a large font under the neon green ribbon.荧光绿色的丝带下是大大的“义理”二字。

AntoninaWill, will it be enough... If I add this too...加上这个……够、够了吗……

ProfessorIs this... chocolate?这是……巧克力？

ProfessorThis is the first time I recall seeing a faint blush on Antonina's cheeks.印象里第一次，安冬妮娜的脸上泛起了微微的红晕。

AntoninaThis is the second time you've asked an obvious question today.这是教授今天第二次明知故问了。

Antonina hands over the box with the neon green ribbon over the word "OBLIGATION".安冬妮娜递过礼物盒，荧光绿色的丝带下是大大的“义理”字样。

AntoninaI just bought some old things from the stores. The only thing special about it is the packaging, so... Please don't jump to conclusions.随便买的，只有包装是特别要求的，请……不要进行非必要的联想。

AntoninaJust think of it as... a special kind of bargaining chip.把它当做交易的筹码……就好……

ProfessorIs this still a trade?还是交易吗？

AntoninaIf you must know... Think of it as a return gift, and if you want to consider it a form of thanks... That's fine as well.非要说的话……当成一份回礼、和感谢……也不是不行……

AntoninaRight now, the Oasis needs everyone to trust and support each other.现在的绿洲需要大家互相信任、互相扶持。

AntoninaAnd when it comes to developing the Oasis and protecting everyone, everything you've done thus far is worthy of trust.在建设绿洲、保护大家这一方面，教授目前的行动是值得信任的。

Antonina...To me, at least.……对我而言。

ProfessorI'm very glad that you have that opinion of me, Antonina.能从安冬妮娜那里得到这样的评价，我很高兴。

AntoninaAlso, judging from the results, the Oasis really has become much better.而且，从结果来看，绿洲确实变得好多了。

AntoninaWe've got ample supplies of operands and resources and everyone can sleep peacefully at night. Our security measures are comprehensive and we don't have to worry about the firewall alarms going off at any time... Though the clock-in system is really annoying.算量和物资很充足，大家都能安心地睡觉。安保措施也更完善了，不用担心随时随地可能响起的防火墙警报……虽然考勤系统确实很烦人。

AntoninaSo... In addition to being a trade, think of it as a way for me to express my gratitude. Please accept it, Professor.所以……除了交易之外，也算是表达我的谢意好了。请收下吧，教授。

AntoninaAnd thank you...辛苦了……

Antonina hands over the chocolate while avoiding my gaze.安冬妮娜递过巧克力，眼神有些躲闪。

ProfessorThank you, Antonina. You've worked hard too.谢谢，安冬妮娜也辛苦了。

AntoninaJust make sure you keep your word, Professor.教授不要再反悔就行。

ProfessorI suddenly noticed, but you've been strangely talkative today, Antonina.突然发现……安冬妮娜今天话意外地多啊。

AntoninaThey're just lines I prepared beforehand to gain your trust, Professor. I hope you don't misunderstand me.都是为了取得教授信任提前准备好的台词而已，请不要误会。

(Accept the gift.)接过礼物

AntoninaIn any case, this transaction is complete. I hope you won't let word of it get out. Now, if there's nothing else, you should head back.那交易也算达成了，希望教授不要说漏嘴，没有其他事情就请回吧。

ProfessorDon't we still have a whole day of one-on-one...不是还有全天一对一……

AntoninaIt's about to rain outside.外面要下雨。

ProfessorNot according to the weather report.预报里明明没有。

AntoninaThe cinemas are full.电影院早就满了。

ProfessorPerhaps extra seats might just happen to open up.说不定恰好有新开的场次。

AntoninaI suppose staying here and talking isn't bad either.待在这里聊聊也不错。

ProfessorI don't want to get posted all over the anonymous forums.我不想被发到匿名版。

AntoninaThen let's...那就……

The sky is growing dark and Antonina's face grows redder in the pale blue light of the room's electronic screens.天色渐晚，房间内电脑屏幕淡蓝色的光辉映照下，安冬妮娜的脸似乎更红了。

White Day Story - Betty 白情剧情-贝蒂

In the Oasis, in front of Betty's room.绿洲。贝蒂房间前。

ProfessorNow this is unusual... To think Betty would stay in her own room on a day off.贝蒂假期竟然会自己呆在房间里……还真是少见。

BettyMaster– Master, are you there–主人——主人你在吗——

Bang!砰！

The door to the Ops Room suddenly flies open and a pale yellow form hurls itself through the doorway.指挥室的门被猛然撞开，淡黄色的身影飞扑而入。

ProfessorBetty... You don't need to make so much noise. I can hear you.贝蒂……不用这么大声音我也听得到的。

BettyHehe, but I always raise my voice when I'm happy. Good thing it doesn't bother you, Master~嘿嘿，有开心的事情就会忍不住声音大起来，还好主人一直不嫌我吵~

ProfessorSo, what are you happy about?那贝蒂有什么开心的事情？

BettyIt's a secret for now ~nya!暂时保密喵！

BettyAre you free this afternoon? You are, right? Come to Betty's room then, there's a surprise waiting for you ~nya!主人明天中午有空吗？一定有的吧？！那就来贝蒂房间吧，有惊喜喵！

BettyAnd with that, Mission 1 is finished ~nya!就是这样，任务一完成喵！

BettyNow for Mission 2. Off to the kitchen ~nya!任务二，前往厨房喵！

BettyHere we go ~nya!出发哒喵！

ProfessorWait, what did you mean by...等等，你说的任务是……

Betty ignores my question and makes a mad dash toward the hallway.贝蒂没有理会我的提问，径直狂奔进入走廊。

ProfessorWait a minute, if she's going to the kitchen...等等，去厨房……

ProfessorOh, never mind. Vacations don't come by often, I should just let her act out a little.算了，难得的假期，让她任性一下吧。

ProfessorIt sounds really quiet inside her room, is she really in there...屋里听起来好安静，她真的在里面吗……

I knock on the door.敲门。

ProfessorIt's not locked?没锁？

As I push open the door, I see a huge cardboard box in the middle of the room, but Betty and the robot cat that follows her like a shadow are nowhere to be seen.推开门，映入眼帘的是摆在正中央的巨大纸箱，贝蒂和与她形影不离的机械猫咪罐头却不见踪影。

ProfessorBetty? Are you there?贝蒂？不在吗？

ChocoP-P-P-P-Professor – Thank goodness you're here, something terrible happened!教教教教教授——正好你在这里，不好了！！！

Just then, Choco runs up to Betty's room with a panicked look on her face.同时，巧可一脸慌张地跑到贝蒂的房门前。

ChocoProfessor, have you seen Betty?教授，你有见到贝蒂吗？

ProfessorI'm looking for her too.我也正在找她呢。

ChocoUwah, this is bad...呜哇，这下糟了……

ChocoI helped Betty make chocolate yesterday but I only found out our chocolate stocks had gone down when I was making snacks today!昨天贝蒂来了一趟厨房，结果今天做甜点的时候我才发现巧克力变少了！

ChocoBetty... She can't eat chocolate, right?贝蒂她……不能吃巧克力的吧？？？

ProfessorBetty just imitates a cat's behavior, you don't need to be so worried...贝蒂只是模拟了猫的行为方式，倒不用这么担心……

ChocoI-In any case, I need to see Betty before I can relax, it would be bad if she fed it to the little critters too. Professor, please wait here and let me know if Betty comes back!总、总之还是要找到贝蒂确认一下才放心，万一给小动物们吃了也不行。教授就在这里等着，贝蒂要是回来了记得通知我哦！

Choco hurries off.巧可匆忙离开了。

Professor(I should wait here for a bit... Betty's not the sort who'll be late)（先在这里等一会好了……贝蒂绝对不是会迟到的人）

I sit down on the sofa, and wait for Betty to turn up.我在沙发上坐下，等待贝蒂出现。

Some time later.一段时间后。

Professor(Don't tell me something really happened to her...)（不会真的出什么状况了吧……）

ProfessorMaybe I should head outside and have a look...也出去找找看好了……

Just as I get up and turn to leave, I hear a noise from behind me.正当我起身准备离开，身后突然传来一阵噪音。

BettyI can't take it any more ~nya!!受不了啦哒喵！！！

The cardboard box in the center of the room trembles, and Betty leaps out of it.房间中央的纸箱一阵震动，贝蒂从中一跃而出。

BettyWhen were you going to open the box, anyway ~nya?!主人到底要等到什么时候才开箱喵！

ProfessorOpen the box?开箱？

BettyThat's the surprise Betty had in mind ~nya! Wasn't it obvious enough ~nya?就是贝蒂说的惊喜喵！难道还不够明显喵？

ProfessorBut it was just a cardboard box in the middle of the room...只是一个摆在房间里的纸箱……

ProfessorWho would have thought you'd be inside...谁会想到贝蒂藏在里面……

BettyNya? But Betty was in a cardboard box when I first woke up...喵？但贝蒂最早醒来的时候就是被装在箱子里的……

ProfessorSo you were executing the awakening program...那是贝蒂在执行唤醒程序……

BettyThat's right ~nya!对喵！

BettyIdentity authentication programs are very important to caretaker Dolls ~nya!对于看护人形来说，认证程序是很重要的喵！

BettyBetty was picked up off the street and brought to the Oasis, so I skipped that step.贝蒂是被人捡到绿洲来的，所以跳过了这个程序。

BettyBut you've been so good to me, so I wanted to find a chance to fix that ~nya!但主人还是对贝蒂很好，所以要找个机会补上才行喵！

BettyI even got new clothes for it ~nya...为了这个还特地准备了新衣服喵……

BettyHurry, hurry, hurry, do it again ~nya! Master, you need to pretend this is the first time you're seeing me and open the box yourself ~nya~快快快，再来一次喵！主人要装作第一次见到人家的样子，亲手打开盒子喵~

Betty retreats inside the giant cardboard box, then reaches out to close the lid over her head.贝蒂重新缩回了巨大的纸箱当中，并伸出手盖上盒盖。

BettyHm... I can't tie a ribbon from the inside, so just pretend you already opened it ~nya~唔……在里面就没法系上彩带了，就当教授已经解开了喵~

BettyTadah– I'm your number one most reliable caretaker Doll, Betty da nya!!!锵锵——我是您最可靠的看护人形，贝蒂哒喵！！！

Betty jumps out of the cardboard box again.贝蒂再一次从纸箱内跳出。

BettyWhether it's personal protection or minding the home, Betty can handle it perfectly ~nya!无论是随行保护还是看家护院，贝蒂都能完美胜任喵！

(Open the box.)打开纸箱

BettySo, are you the Master who's going to take me in?所以，您就是收留我的主人吗？

ProfessorI am , your new master.我是你的新主人，。

BettyRoger ~nya!收到喵！

ProfessorI am not your Master.我不是你的主人。

BettyNya?喵？

Yes.肯定。

No.否定。

ProfessorThis is the Oasis. We are friends.这里是绿洲，我们是同伴。

BettyNya? I don't quite get it, but at the very least, it means you're keeping me ~nya?喵？虽然听不太懂，但至少说明主人收留我了对喵？

BettyThen this is a greeting present ~nya!那么这个是见面礼喵！

Betty crouches down and then holds up a heart-shaped giftbox in both hands, containing freshly-set chocolate.贝蒂蹲下身子，双手捧起心形的礼盒，里面是刚刚凝固的生巧克力。

BettyWhile I don't really understand what Valentine's Day is, it's okay as long as I can give chocolate like everyone else, right?虽然不懂情人节是什么，不过只要和大家一样送巧克力就可以了吧？

BettyBetty might be noisy at times, so I hope Master won't get tired of me. Think of this as an early thank-you gift ~nya!贝蒂有时会很吵闹，希望主人不会嫌弃人家，这个就当做是提前的谢礼喵！

BettyIf Betty does anything wrong, just mention it and I'll fix it ~nya, so please don't chase me away ~nya...贝蒂有什么做的不好的地方，只要主人提出来人家都会改正喵，千万不要把人家赶出去喵……

ProfessorThank you, Betty.谢谢，贝蒂。

BettyNyaaa♪喵♪

ProfessorAnd welcome home.欢迎回家。

BettyNya?喵？

BettyH-Home ~nya?回……回家喵？

ProfessorThe Oasis is your home. Is there a problem with that?绿洲就是贝蒂的家，有什么问题吗？

BettyNya... Maybe I'm not too used to it ~nya...喵……可能是不太适应喵……

(Accept the chocolate.)收下巧克力。

BettyUsually it's always Betty going "Welcome home" but Master never said it to Betty before ~nya...一般都是贝蒂去跟主人说“欢迎回家”，主人从没跟贝蒂说过喵……

BettyMaster, Master, could you say it again...主人、主人能再说一遍吗……

BettySo, so by welcome home you mean...那、那回家的意思是……

BettyMaster isn't going to chase Betty away ~nya?主人不会把贝蒂赶出去喵？

ProfessorNo.不会。

BettyYou won't throw me away even if Betty messes up ~nya?贝蒂犯了错误，也不会把我扔掉喵？

ProfessorOf course not.当然不会。

BettyThen if we leave the Oasis ~nya...那如果我们离开了绿洲喵……

ProfessorNo matter where we go, I will always tell you, "Welcome home", Betty.不论在哪里，我都会对贝蒂说“欢迎回家”。

Betty(Sniffle)呜……

Welcome home, Betty.欢迎回家，贝蒂。

BettyThen, Master... could you... pat Betty a little more ~nya?那……主人能不能……多摸摸贝蒂喵？

BettyIt-It's okay if you just stroke my tail too ~nya!就、就算是摸尾巴也可以的喵！

BettyUnyaaaa~ This feels great ~nyaaa~呜喵~好舒服喵~

Betty(Sniffles again)呜呜、呜呜呜……

ProfessorWhy are you crying now...怎么哭起来了……

BettyMaster, Master's too good ~nya...主人、主人太好了喵……

Betty(Sniffle) Uwaaahhh–呜呜……哇哇哇哇——

ProfessorUwah... Betty, you don't have to get so emotional...哇……贝蒂不用这么激动的……

BettyUWAAAAHHHHHHH!!!呜哇哇哇哇哇！！！

That day, Betty cried until she got a whole extra grilled fish for dinner that evening.那天，贝蒂大哭到晚餐为她多加了整整一条烤鱼才停下来。

BettyPlus, you gave me chocolate several days ago too, Master!而且主人前几天也送了我巧克力！

BettyI've never had it before, and it was su–per–delicious ~nya! So I needed to give a return gift ~nya!以前从没吃过，超——级——甜的喵！一定要回礼才行喵！

BettyHehehe, I hope Choco won't get mad about me barging into the kitchen~嘿嘿嘿，擅自进厨房希望巧可不会生气~

BettyAh, no, no, no, no, I should be reciting the line now–啊不对不对，这种时候应该说台词才对——

White Day Story - Centaureissi 白情剧情-桑朵莱希

???Master... It's time to wake up...长官……该起床了……

Professor...Hng?……嗯？

CentaureissiGood morning, Master.早安，长官。

Centaureissi stands at the head of the bed, a tray of snacks in hand.桑朵莱希站在床头，递来满载茶点的餐盘。

ProfessorAh, it's Centaureissi. Thank you.啊……是桑朵莱希啊，谢谢。

ProfessorWhat brings you to my room so early in the morning?这么早来我的房间是有什么事吗？

CentaureissiWe arranged to spend the day together, Master. That would mean starting from the moment you wake up.今天约好了要陪长官一起度过，那就要从您醒来之前就开始工作吧。

CentaureissiPlease enjoy your breakfast, Master. Feel free to inform me if you need anything else.请长官先用餐吧，如果您有什么其他需要请随时告诉我。

As I look at Centaureissi, who's always so prim and proper, an idea suddenly comes to mind.看着总是这么正经的桑朵莱希，我突然萌生了一个想法。

ProfessorCentaureissi.桑朵莱希。

CentaureissiYes, Master. Do you need anything?我在，长官有什么吩咐？

Centaureissi...Hm? That won't do. Today's date was intended to thank you for your chocolate by serving you as my primary assignment.……诶？这可不行，今天的约会本来就是为了向您的巧克力表示感谢，而且为您服务是我的首要职责啊。

Give yourself the day off.今天就给自己放个假吧。

You don't need to take care of me today.今天就不用这么照顾我了。

ProfessorYou work hard enough on normal days, Centaureissi. We hardly ever get to spend time together, so I'd like to see you relax.桑朵莱希平时就已经很辛苦了，难得有机会共处，我更想看到你轻松一些。

CentaureissiBut as a maid, how can I allow myself to grow lax in front of you, Master...身为女仆，怎么能在长官面前松懈……

ProfessorThen think of it as a request from your employer.那就把这当成是长官的要求吧。

CentaureissiA request from you, Master?长官的要求？

ProfessorOh yes. If you're always so serious, it puts pressure on me too.对啊，如果桑朵莱希总是用这么认真的态度，我也会有压力的。

CentaureissiVery well. For the sake of your feelings, I will do my best to relax a little.既然是为了您的感受，我会尽力放松一些的。

ProfessorThank you. We'll go out and have fun afterwards, then.拜托你啦，那我们待会就一起出去玩吧。

CentaureissiUnderstood. I will prepare an appropriate attire for you, Master.好的，我马上去为长官整理行装。

Centaureissi bows to me before swiftly leaving the room. Though she has agreed to my request, I cannot see any change in her demeanor.桑朵莱希向我行礼后快步离开了房间。虽然答应了我的要求，但还是看不出来她有什么改变。

Professor(I wonder if I was asking too much of her...)（这个要求是不是有些太为难她了……）

At the Oasis, on the shopping street.绿洲。商店街。

The shopping street is holding a Valentine's Day promotion and all the stores have special shelves filled with festive merchandise.商店街上正在举办关于白色情人节的促销活动，各个店面前都摆着节日相关的专柜。

ProfessorIs there anything you'd like to buy, Centaureissi?桑朵莱希有没有什么想买的东西呢？

CentaureissiNow that you mention it, there are some items I would like to purchase.您这么说的话，我的确有一些需要采购的物品。

CentaureissiThe dorm's window-cleaning robot needs to be changed and we need another meal cart... Ah yes, I'll need to provide everyone with a few new sets of cutlery.宿舍的擦窗器需要更换了，餐车也需要增加一辆……对了，还得给大家准备几套新的餐具。

ProfessorI wasn't talking about that. Don't you have things of your own that you're interested in, Centaureissi?不是说这些啦，桑朵莱希没有什么自己感兴趣的东西吗？

CentaureissiThings that I'm interested in?我感兴趣的东西？

CentaureissiEating too many chocolates is bad for your health. The chocolates you gave me recently are enough for me, Master.巧克力吃太多的话对健康不好，最近刚收到长官送的巧克力，对我来说已经足够了。

CentaureissiAccessories and ornaments will only add to the difficulty of cleaning, so I think I'll pass.摆件与装饰品会增加清理卫生的难度，还是算了吧。

ProfessorEr... Then let's just go for a walk.呃……那我们就随便逛逛吧。

How about looking at the chocolate in that dessert shop over there?不想去看看那边甜品店的巧克力吗？

Don't you want to look at that handicrafts shop?不想去看看那边的工艺品店吗？

We walk aimlessly through the streets, until a grocery on the corner catches Centaureissi's attention.我们在街上漫无目的地走着，街角的一家果蔬店似乎吸引了桑朵莱希的注意。

CentaureissiHm... This shop just opened.嗯……是新开的店啊。

ProfessorWant to go in and take a look?要进去看看吗？

CentaureissiIt's alright, I'll visit it the next time I go shopping for ingredients.不用了，还是等我下次采购食材的时候再来光顾吧。

ProfessorOh, don't make excuses for yourself, you hardly ever show interest in going anywhere.不要推辞啦，难得是桑朵莱希感兴趣的地方嘛。

Centaureissi...Alright, then. Sorry to trouble you, Master.……好吧，那就有劳长官了。

We push open the doors and the scent of fresh fruits and vegetables hits us.推开店门，新鲜的果蔬香气扑面而来。

CentaureissiIt seems this place sells high-quality ingredients.看来这家店的食材质量不错啊。

ProfessorAre there different grades of operand-derived vegetables?算量组成的蔬菜也会有品质一说吗？

CentaureissiSince they're a simulation of plant structures, individual items will vary. Would you like to pick one and see?因为模拟了植物的结构，所以不同个体之间会有些差异，长官要来挑挑看吗？

ProfessorHm... They all look the same, I don't think I could tell.唔……全都长得一样，感觉不是很好判断啊。

CentaureissiYou could try going by their feel.您可以试试手感哦。

Centaureissi places two vegetables in my hands.桑朵莱希将两颗生菜放在了我的手上。

CentaureissiI expected nothing less of you, Master.不愧是长官呢。

CentaureissiHeavier vegetables tend to contain more water, and they taste much better when used to make salads.手感更沉的种类的水分会多一些，用来做沙拉的话味道会格外好。

Centauressi lightly shakes her head.桑朵莱希微微摇头。

ProfessorDid I choose the wrong one?选错了吗？

(Pick the heavier one.)（选更重的那颗）

(Pick the lighter one.)（选更轻的那颗）

CentaureissiLighter vegetables have lower water content, and their mouthfeel is inferior to heavier vegetables.比较轻的生菜水分更少，口感也会略逊于重一些的个体。

ProfessorI didn't know there was so much to consider when picking vegetables.没想到只是挑选蔬菜还有这么多讲究啊。

CentaureissiTo be honest, I only just learned about this myself. The laws of Magrasea are different from the real world, and so I need to constantly accumulate working experience in order to provide better service for everyone.其实这也是我最近才发现的，麦戈拉中的常识与现实不同，想要给大家带来更好的服务就要在不断的工作中积累经验才行。

ProfessorStill, you're already doing very well. You need to rest every now and then.不过桑朵莱希的服务已经很完美了，偶尔也要休息一下哦。

CentaureissiThank you for your approval, Master. Shall we go look at other ingredients?谢谢长官的认可，我们再去看看其他的食材吧？

Professor...We didn't come out to buy groceries.……今天出来可不是采购食材的啊。

CentaureissiStill, it's almost mealtime. These ingredients would be perfect for preparing your lunch.但差不多到吃饭的时间了，这些食材正好可以回去为您准备午餐。

CentaureissiThat's true, but taking your meals on time is also very important...说的也是，但按时进餐也很重要……

ProfessorWhy don't we eat outside? I haven't visited a restaurant with you before, Centaureissi.不如就在外面吃吧，我还没有和桑朵莱希一起去过餐厅呢。

CentaureissiBut how could I let you incur such expenses...怎么可以让长官破费……

ProfessorDon't worry, I want to reward you for your hard work, Centaureissi.不要紧，我想犒劳一下桑朵莱希。

CentaureissiMm... Alright, then. I will respect your wishes, Master.嗯……好吧，我尊重长官的意愿。

We just stepped outside, I don't feel like going back just yet.才刚出来一会儿，还不想回去。

Why don't I buy you lunch at a restaurant?我请桑朵莱希去餐厅吧。

At a restaurant in the Oasis.绿洲。餐厅

CentaureissiYour chocolate cake, Master.长官，这是您的巧克力蛋糕。

ProfessorCentaureissi, you don't need to rush to help the waitress serve the dishes. Come, have a seat.桑朵莱希，不要再抢着帮服务生上菜了，快坐下吧，

CentaureissiI'm sorry, I couldn't help myself...抱歉，情不自禁就……

CentaureissiThough with all due respect, I should point out that you might have ordered a few too many desserts.不过恕我多言，长官点的甜品是不是有些太多了。

CentaureissiHm? But I didn't order anything.诶？但我没有点菜啊。

ProfessorI did that on your behalf since you seemed unwilling to order anything.就是因为你什么都不愿意点，所以我就替你做主了。

CentaureissiIt's alright, I'm not hungry.不用了，我不饿。

ProfessorYou've done nothing but watch me eat ever since we entered the restaurant. It doesn't feel like we're having lunch together.但是来餐厅以后你只是一直在看着我吃吧，这样就完全没有共进午餐的感觉了。

Centaureissi...Alright. Thank you, Master.……好吧，谢谢长官。

CentaureissiHm... It tastes quite good. Please try some too, Master.嗯……味道不错呢，也请长官尝尝吧。

Centaureissi slices off a small piece of cake and brings it to my mouth.桑朵莱希切下了一小块蛋糕，递到了我的嘴边。

They're for you, Centaureissi.是桑朵莱希的哦。

Come eat them with me, Centaureissi.桑朵莱希也一起来吃吧。

ProfessorMmm, it's definitely delicious.唔，确实很好吃。

CentaureissiMaking cakes like this shouldn't be difficult. I could try making one for you in future, if you'd like.这种蛋糕的做法应该不难，如果长官喜欢的话，我以后也可以为您做哦。

ProfessorWill you eat it with me too, Centaureissi?那桑朵莱希到时候也可以陪我一起吃吗？

CentaureissiIt doesn't seem quite appropriate for the head maid to eat with her master.女仆总和长官一起进餐，感觉不太合乎礼法呢。

Centaureissi...But if that is what you want, then I suppose it could be done, from time to time.……但如果长官需要的话，偶尔是可以的。

ProfessorIt's a promise, then.一言为定哦。

ProfessorIs there anything else you'd like to do after lunch, Centaureissi?饭后桑朵莱希还有没有什么想做的事情呢？

CentaureissiYou should decide, Master.由长官来决定就好。

Professor(Though it looks like she's relaxed a little, I get the feeling that she won't set aside her maid's job no matter where we go...)（虽然看起来放松了一些，但感觉她去哪里都忘不掉女仆的工作啊……）

Professor...I've got it, let's go to a place where we don't need to do anything.……有了，那就去个什么都不用做的地方吧。

In a park at the Oasis.绿洲。公园。

CentaureissiWhere is this place?这里是？

ProfessorIt's a park for everyone to relax in. I doubt there'll be anything here to remind you of work.这是为了给大家放松而设置的公园，应该也没有什么会让你联想到家务的东西。

CentaureissiBut the flower patch over there looks like it hasn't been tended in a long time. Don't you need me to clean it up?可是那边的花坛好像很久没打理过了，不需要我去整理一下吗？

ProfessorJust sit down here, Centaureissi.桑朵莱希，乖乖坐在这里就好。

Centaureissi...Understood.……明白了。

Centaureissi sits down primly on a swing.桑朵莱希拘谨地坐在秋千上。

After seeing how put-upon she looks, I can't help but push the swing she's on.看到她为难的样子，我忍不住起身推了一下她的秋千。

CentaureissiMaster?长官？

She sways gently through the air, the hem of her skirt scattering the petals on the ground.她随着秋千在空中轻轻摆动，裙摆掀起了草地上散落的花瓣。

ProfessorHave you rode on a swing before, Centaureissi?桑朵莱希玩过秋千吗？

CentaureissiSwings... That was a long time ago, but this is my first time being pushed on one.秋千啊……那还真是很久以前的事了，不过我还是第一次做被推的一方呢。

I use more force and send Centaureissi swinging higher.我用力将桑朵莱希推向高处。

CentaureissiUwah!呜哇！

Clearly Centaureissi was not prepared for that and her typically composed expression suddenly turns panicked for a moment.桑朵莱希明显没有做好准备，一向镇定的神情慌乱了片刻。

As Centaureissi swings back towards me, I hold on to her swing and she looks up at me with a reproachful expression on her face.快速落下的桑朵莱希又回到了我的身前，我扶住了她的秋千，而她抬头向我投来斥责的目光。

CentaureissiMaster, that was a little too much!长官，有些过分了！

ProfessorEr, sorry.呃，抱歉。

Centaureissi...But it was quite fun. Please do it again.……不过这样还蛮有趣的呢，请再来一次吧。

CentaureissiHm?嗯？

ProfessorIf you want to play on it, then you'll have to ask me.如果桑朵莱希想玩的话就请主动提出要求吧。

(Push harder)（加大力度）

(Stop the swing)（停下秋千）

Centaureissi...Is that an order, Master?……这算是长官的命令吗？

ProfessorNope. Rather, I'm waiting for YOU to give me an order, Centaureissi.不是哦，反而是我在等着桑朵莱希下达命令。

Centaureissi...Then I'll have to presume upon you, Master. Please continue.……那就冒犯了，长官，请继续吧。

Centaureissi continues swinging through the air as I push her, and the corner of her mouth curls up.桑朵莱希继续随着我的推动在空中摇曳，秋千上的她不禁扬起了嘴角。

ProfessorYou're smiling at last, Centaureissi.终于笑了呢，桑朵莱希。

CentaureissiHuh?诶？

ProfessorYou must have been working very hard all this time, because I hardly ever see you smile most days.桑朵莱希一直以来都很辛苦吧，平日里没怎么看到你笑过。

ProfessorSo I was wondering... How could I make you happy today?所以我就想……今天能不能让桑朵莱希开心起来。

CentaureissiI see. So was that why you asked me to relax?原来如此，长官原来是因为这个才要求让我放松一些的吗？

CentaureissiStill, you're worrying too much. Serving you has always been an enjoyable thing for me in itself, Master.但您其实多虑了，服侍长官的工作对我来说本身就是一件开心的事了。

CentaureissiThat's why... If your request is to see my smile, then I will do my best to satisfy you, no matter the time or place.所以……如果长官的需求是看到我的笑容，无那么论何时，我都会努力满足您的。

Centaureissi hands me an exquisitely-wrapped box, and her shy smile is one I've never seen before.桑朵莱希递给了我一个包装精致的小盒子，露出了我从未见到过的羞涩微笑。

CentaureissiThis chocolate is for you, Master, to thank you for all the care you've shown me before... And everything you've done for me today.这是送给长官的巧克力，用来感谢之前的长官的关照……还有今天为我做的一切。

I take the box from Centaureissi. It's bound in a finely-made ribbon.我从桑朵莱希的手中接过扎着精致缎带的礼盒。

ProfessorThank you, Centaureissi.谢谢你，桑朵莱希。

CentaureissiI should be thanking you, Master.是我应该感谢长官才对。

CentaureissiI've always been thinking about what can make me happy and what I really want to do.什么是能让自己开心的事、什么是我真正想要做的事，这一直都是我在思考的问题。

CentaureissiBut you gave me a very important push today, Master, and compared to your help, this gift is far too insignificant.但今天长官给了我很重要的启发，与您的帮助相比，这份礼物太过微薄了。

CentaureissiIf possible, I would like to slowly pay back the thanks I owe you through future service.如果可以的话，亏欠的谢意就留到之后的服务中，慢慢偿还给您吧。

ProfessorThen I'll be in your care, Centaureissi.那就请桑朵莱希继续关照了。

CentaureissiOf course. Caring for you is my job, Master.当然，照顾长官是我的职责。

CentaureissiAnd it's also something I truly wish to do.也是一件我真心想要去做的事情呢。

(Accept the gift.)收下礼物。

White Day Story - Chelsea 白情剧情-炽

The Oasis, at the dining area.绿洲。就餐区。

ChelseaGood morning, Professor!!教授，早安！！

ProfessorGood morning, Chelsea. Where will we be going today?早啊，炽，我们今天要去哪呢？

ChelseaAw, don't be in such a rush to go out, come see what I made for you~不要急着出门嘛，先看看我为你准备了什么吧——

Chelsea serves up a two-layered cake.炽将一份双层蛋糕端到了桌上。

ProfessorA cake?蛋糕？

ChelseaI made breakfast for you, Professor. How is it? Looks tasty, right?是我为教授做的早餐哦，怎么样？看起来很好吃吧！

Professor(If this cake is from Chelsea... Then there's bound to be something fishy about it.)（如果是炽送的蛋糕……一定会有猫腻吧。）

ChelseaWhat's wrong, Professor?怎么了，教授？

ChelseaIt's neither. Do you have so little faith in me, Professor?都没有啦，教授对我这么不信任吗？

Did you put in chili powder or mustard this time?这次放的是辣椒粉还是芥末呢？

After you.还是炽先吃吧。

ChelseaSurely you don't think I put something funny into it, do you?教授，你不会是在怀疑我放了什么奇怪的东西吧？

ProfessorWell, you giving me a cake out of nowhere DOES seem very suspicious...突然送我蛋糕，总觉得很可疑……

ChelseaWell, I promised to go on a date with you today to thank you, Professor. If you're still worried, then I'll go first–因为今天是要答谢教授的约会嘛，如果你还是不放心，我就先吃给你看吧——

Chelsea spears a slice of cake with a fork and puts it in her mouth.炽叉起了一块蛋糕放在了自己的嘴里。

ChelseaMmmm, its so delicious!嗯~味道真是好极了！

ChelseaThat should be enough, right? Go on, try some!这下可以了吗？快吃吧！

...Don't mind if I do, then. Thank you.……那我就不客气了，谢谢款待。

I take the cake from Chelsea, but just as I'm about to sample it...我接过了炽的蛋糕，正准备品尝的时候……

Smack!啪！！

-It flies into my face.——蛋糕飞到了我的脸上。

ChelseaAhahahahaha!啊哈哈哈哈哈！

ChelseaYou didn't expect a spring on the tray under the cake, did you, Professor?教授没想到我在蛋糕的托盘下面放了机关吧？

ChelseaHehe, seeing you with a serious expression on your face while it's full of cake is pretty funny.嘿嘿，教授满脸奶油还一本正经的表情真有趣呀。

ChelseaEr... Are you mad?诶……生气了吗？

ProfessorChelsea...炽……

ChelseaAh... It was just a joke. Please don't get mad, please don't get mad...那个……我只是想开个玩笑，别生气别生气……

ProfessorI'm not mad, it's just... How am I supposed to go outside when I'm like this?不是在生气，只是……这副样子还怎么出门呢？

ChelseaUmm...啊哦……

In Chelsea's room.炽的宿舍。

ChelseaGo take a bath; you look just like Santa Claus with a face full of cake.去浴室洗一下吧，现在教授满脸蛋糕的样子就像是圣诞老人一样呢。

ProfessorActually, I could have just gone back to my room...其实我回自己的房间也可以……

ChelseaAw, it's okay. Besides, I caused you to end up like this, so making you go back and getting your own stuff dirty would have been rude.没关系，毕竟是我把教授搞成这样的，让你回去弄脏自己的房间就太失礼了吧。

Professor...Why did you not think about whether or not it would be rude to prank me before doing it, Chelsea?……为什么炽在整我之前没有想到失不失礼的问题呢？

ChelseaDon't sweat these details, just go!不要在意这些细节啦，快去吧！

Chelsea pushes me into the bathroom.炽把我推进了浴室。

ProfessorWhile I was prepared to be pranked by Chelsea today, I didn't think she'd get me so badly right from the start. I wonder if there are any more surprises in store...虽然今天已经做好了被炽捉弄的准备，但没想到一上来就这么惨，不知道还有什么恶作剧在等着我。

...The streak of orange at the doorway is far too obvious.……门口的一抹橙色好像有些太过显眼了。

ProfessorChelsea, what are you up to?炽，你想干什么？

ChelseaAw, found me out?哎呀，被发现了吗？

Chelsea pushes the door open.炽推门走了进来。

ChelseaI felt sorry for messing you up like that, so why not let me clean you off!我觉得把教授搞得这么可怜有些太对不起了，就让我来帮你洗干净吧！

ProfessorNo need to trouble you... And could you please put away the water gun you're holding?不用麻烦炽了……你能先把手里的水枪收起来吗？

ChelseaDon't be shy–别客气嘛——

ProfessorWait...!等等……！

Sploosh–哗啦——

...I'm thoroughly drenched.……被浇了个透心凉。

ChelseaAhaha, don't worry, I specially adjusted the water pressure. Did I scare you?啊哈哈，别担心，我专门调整过水压了啦，被吓到了吗？

ChelseaProfessor, don't point showerheads at people, it's dangerous.教授，不要把淋浴头对着人啦，很危险的。

ProfessorIt should be safer than a water gun, at least.应该会比水枪安全。

ChelseaHm, I suppose.唔，说的也是。

Sploosh–哗啦——

ChelseaUwah! Using hot water when waterfighting is not fair!呜哇！打水仗用热水是犯规的啊！！！

ChelseaAh– Much better~呼啊——清爽多了！

ChelseaOh yes, since you're a guest in my room, what would you like to drink, Professor? How about watermelon juice?对了，这算是教授来我的房间做客吧，想喝点什么？西瓜汁可以吗？

ProfessorI think it's more likely that I'd get a glass of chili water than watermelon juice.比起西瓜汁，我觉得炽更有可能给我倒一杯辣椒水。

ChelseaOh no, the Professor's onto my tricks.糟糕，教授好像越来越熟悉我的手段了。

ProfessorWell, I've fallen for them too many times already...因为中招太多次了……

ChelseaThat's true. Then next time, we'll come up with pranks together, how about that?说的也是，那下次就允许你和我一起想想恶作剧的内容吧，怎么样？

ChelseaI know, right? I'll show you the joy of pranks, Professor.对吧，我会让教授明白恶作剧的乐趣所在的。

ChelseaHehe, you say that, but I'm sure there are times when you want to mess with people too, right Professor~嘿嘿，虽然嘴上这么说，但教授也会有想要捉弄人的时候吧~

ChelseaFor example, swapping Persicaria's sugar for salt, changing out Octogen's explosives for dummies, tipping Ksenia's in-game tokens when she's not looking...比如把帕斯卡的砂糖换成盐、把奥托金的炸药变成哑弹、趁科谢尼娅不注意给她游戏币当作小费……

ChelseaI'm sure their reactions would be hilarious. Don't you want to try it out?他们的反应都会很好玩哦，不想试试看吗？

Sounds fun.听起来很有趣。

I won't join you in messing around, Chelsea.我不会陪炽胡闹的。

ProfessorAlthough I'm somewhat tempted... Only you could do all these things, right, Chelsea?虽然听起来有点心动……但其实这些事情只有炽能做吧。

ChelseaHuh?诶？

ProfessorThe others won't get mad at you, but terrible things would happen to me if I did them.大家是不会对你生气的，但如果是我的话，下场会很惨哦。

ChelseaIs it because everyone's used to it because I've done these things too many times?是因为我做了太多这种事情，他们已经习以为常了吗？

ProfessorI think it's more because your pranks are always amusing, which is why everyone can accept them.我觉得更有可能是炽的恶作每次都很有趣吧，所以大家才会接受。

ProfessorSure, they're a headache, but you always want to laugh afterwards.虽然让当事人头疼，但每次事后还是忍不住想笑呢。

Chelsea...You sound like you really enjoy being pranked by me, Professor.……听起来教授还蛮喜欢被我捉弄的嘛。

ProfessorI might, a little.或许真的有点喜欢吧。

ChelseaHehe, I'll make a note of that, then. You said it yourself, Professor, no backsies!嘿嘿，我记下了，这是教授自己说的，可不要反悔哦！

ProfessorYeah, but don't go too far either...呃，但最好也不要太过分……

ChelseaI shall give the brave Professor a reward, then–那就给勇敢的教授一些奖励吧——

Chelsea takes out a box.炽拿出了一个礼盒。

ProfessorAnd what's this?这是？

ChelseaIt's chocolate that I made. The ones you gave me earlier were delicious, so I tried my hand at making a batch as a return gift.是我做的巧克力，之前教授送的很好吃，所以就学着做了一份回礼。

ProfessorThank you...谢谢……

ProfessorWait a minute, this isn't prank chocolate now, is it?等等，这次不会又是恶作剧巧克力吧。

ChelseaI wonder... Well, I'm not telling you; if you don't dare to accept it, then so be it.是不是呢……不告诉你，如果教授不敢收下的话就算了哦。

Professor...I will.……我会收下的。

ChelseaAren't you worried they'll be trapped or something? No getting mad after eating them.不担心有什么陷阱吗？吃了以后可不能生气哦。

ProfessorWell, even if they ARE a prank, you went out of your way to prepare them for me, so I can't possibly let your effort go to waste.就算是恶作剧，也是专门为我准备的吧，不能浪费了炽的心意。

ChelseaHehe, you're such a smooth talker, Professor. Then please, try some.嘿嘿，教授还真会说话，那就请尝尝看吧。

Chelsea hands me a chocolate.炽递给了我一颗巧克力。

ProfessorAfter considering my past experiences, I should prepare myself mentally before eating it...仔细想想以前的经历，还是得做好充足的心理准备再下口……

ProfessorWill it be chili, mustard or toothpaste... Well, whatever it is, there's no turning back now.这次是辣椒、芥末还是牙膏呢……不管是什么，现在也没法回头了吧。

The taste that spreads through my mouth is nothing like what I expected. It is simply a very sweet and ordinary chocolate.——落入口中的味道与预期都不同，只是一颗十分香甜的普通巧克力。

ChelseaDo you like it?好吃吗？

ProfessorYeah... I can't believe it was actually a normal chocolate.嗯……居然是正常的巧克力啊。

ChelseaYou thought you'd get tricked, but then it turns out nothing happened; don't you think that counts as a pretty devious prank too?以为自己会被捉弄但其实什么事情都没有发生，教授不觉得这也算是一种十分巧妙的恶作剧吗？

(Eat the chocolate.)吃掉巧克力。

ProfessorWell, in that case, I like this prank very much.如果是这样的话，我很喜欢这样的恶作剧。

ChelseaTeehee, have another, then!嘻嘻，那就再吃一颗吧！

Chelsea smiles sunnily and hands me another chocolate.炽露出阳光的笑容，又递给了我一颗巧克力。

Professor(I didn't think Chelsea would be so sincere about making chocolate as a return gift, and it tastes so...)（真没想到炽会认真准备回礼的巧克力，味道还这么……）

...Pfft!……噗！

HOT HOT HOT!!!好辣！！！

ChelseaPfhahaha, sorry, but only one of the chocolates was a sweet one.噗哈哈哈，抱歉啦，温柔的巧克力只有一个而已。

Chelsea brings over a glass of cool water with a wicked grin on her face.炽一脸坏笑地端来了凉水。

Professor(Pants)噗哇……

ChelseaDidn't you say you liked being pranked, Professor? You should be satisfied now, right?教授不是说喜欢被捉弄吗？这下满足了吧。

ChelseaNo can do, you need to take responsibility for what you said and prepare for me to bug you.拒绝，教授要为自己说的话负责哦，就做好被我缠上的准备吧。

ChelseaBring it on, then. I won't lose to you in this field, Professor!那就放马过来吧，在这方面我是不会输给教授的！

ProfessorHonestly... Speaking of which, isn't it about time we went out?真是的……话说回来，我们是不是也该出门了？

Chelsea(Sighs) I don't feel like going out now that I'm lying on the bed.诶……躺在床上就完全不想动了啊。

ChelseaProfessor, why don't we just spend all day sleeping like this...教授，不如我们就这样睡一天懒觉吧……

If I agree, I'll probably wake up with something drawn on my face.如果答应她的话，醒来以后脸上一定会被画满奇怪的东西吧。

Come on, give me a break...放过我吧……

I'll get you back for this, Chelsea.我也是会回击炽的哦。

Professor...Sure.……好啊。

ChelseaHehe, let's get closer together, then...嘿嘿，那我们就再靠近一点吧……

Still, even though I know this is a prank, I'm still going to jump into this bed of warm embers...但就算知道这会是一场恶作剧，我还是跳入了这团温暖的火苗之中……

White Day Story - Choco 白情剧情-巧可

In the Oasis, at the Chocolaterie.绿洲。可可屋。

ProfessorGood morning, Choco...早啊，巧可……

ChocoAhhh, hurry, hurry, hurry, help me out–哎呀，快快快，帮我一下——

The moment I step inside, Choco tosses me a mixing spoon and a bowl of butter.刚一进门，巧可就把搅拌棒和一锅黄油丢给了我。

ProfessorHuh?欸？

ChocoDon't just stand there, start mixing already! Get an even texture within 15 seconds!不要愣着啊，快开始搅拌！ 15秒内把它搅匀！

Professor15 seconds?!15秒！？

ChocoAlright, the tempering is done, now all we have to do is wait for the chocolate to set.好啦，调温完成了，现在我们等着巧克力凝固就好。

ProfessorWhew... So why were you in such a hurry, Choco?呼……巧可刚刚为什么这么着急呢？

ChocoThat's because the tempering of the chocolate and the mixing of the ingredients needs to be timed just right. The taste will be different if you're off by even a second, so for best results, every moment counts!因为巧克力的调温与混合原料的时机必须恰到好处，就算差了一秒味道都会有所不同，为了最好的质量要分秒必争才行！

ChocoAnd the Professor's about to arrive too, so...而且，教授马上就要到了……

ProfessorHm?嗯？

ChocoUwah! That's right, you're already here, Professor!呜哇！对啊，教授已经到了！

ChocoSorry! Just a little longer and we'll be able to eat it!抱歉！再等一下下就可以吃了！

ProfessorSo you were making this chocolate for me?原来这是为我做的巧克力吗？

ChocoHm... Well, you did give me chocolate last time, so as a professional confectioner, I need to make the best possible return gift for you! It needs to be three times tastier than what you made, Professor!嗯……因为教授上次也送了我巧克力，作为专业的甜点师，肯定要准备最好的回礼送给你啦！要比教授做的好吃三倍！

ChocoI won't let you down, Professor!我肯定不会辜负教授的期待！

I'm looking forward to it.很期待呢。

Was what I made so bad...我做得有那么难吃吗……

ChocoNot at all! Being able to reach just a third of Choco's standards is really good!不难吃啊！能有巧可三分之一的手艺已经很棒了！

ChocoHehe, you'll soon be able to taste an example of a chocolate masterpiece!哼哼，教授马上就可以品尝到巧克力中的艺术品了！

ChocoSorry for the wait – Come have a taste, Professor.久等啦——教授快尝尝吧。

Choco stuffs a piece of chocolate into my mouth, and a rich, fragrant sweetness spreads through my mouth...巧可将一块巧克力塞到了我的嘴里，醇香的甜味在口中弥漫开来……

ProfessorMmm... This is great!唔……太好吃了！

ChocoHehehe, of course it is!哼哼哼，那是当然！

ChocoLet me try it too...让我也尝尝……

ChocoNo, wait, it feels a little too hard... the sugar and the fragrance of the nuts isn't perfectly combined with the cocoa...不对，口感太硬……糖分和果仁的香味也没有和可可的味道完美结合……

Choco(Whimper) It's a failure!呜，是失败品！

ChocoIt's a long way off! It's only about twice as good as yours, Professor!差得远呢，这样最多比教授的好吃两倍！

ProfessorWhy do I feel like I've become a strange unit of measurement...总感觉变成了奇妙的计量单位……

I thought it was delicious.我觉得很好吃啊。

It'll be better after you melt it down and make a new batch.融化后重新调制一下就好了吧。

ChocoBut truly perfect chocolate doesn't need to be remade!真正完美无缺的巧克力不需要回炉重造的工序！

ChocoNo, I need to mix up a new batch! I'll just destroy these defects!不行，我要重做一份！这些残次品就销毁掉吧！

ProfessorDestroy them?销毁？

Choco pours all the chocolate in the mold into her mouth.巧可把模具里巧克力全倒进了自己嘴里。

ChocoOmnomnomnom...啊呜啊呜……

Professor(So that's what she meant by destroying it...)（原来销毁是这个意思啊……）

ChocoWhew, just leave it to me. Save your tummy for my best work, Professor!呼呼，全都交给我吧，教授把肚子留给最棒的作品就好！

ProfessorUm, alright, then...呃，好吧……

Professor(It was really good, though...)（明明很好吃……）

ChocoDarn, where did it go wrong...可恶，到底是哪里出了问题呢……

Choco goes over the remaining ingredients as she eats the chocolate.巧可边吃着巧克力边审视着残余的原料。

ChocoI know, the tempering and mixing of the chocolate needs to be fine-tuned. We might as well optimize the ingredients too!知道了，是调温的时机和温度还得调整，材料也顺便优化一下吧！

ChocoProfessor, come lend me a hand!教授，来搭把手！

ProfessorDo I have to do it too?我也要来吗？

ChocoOf course! Hardly anyone in the Oasis is as experienced an assistant as you, so hurry up!当然啦！像你这样有丰富经验的助手在绿洲可没几个，快过来！

Choco drags me in front of the chocolate work table.巧可把我拉到了巧克力的制作台前。

ChocoIt'll definitely work this time. Prepare yourself for a feast, Professor!这次一定会成功的，教授就准备好大饱口福吧！

ChocoUm... Ah this is bad, I put too many almonds in.嗯……不行，坚果放多了。

ProfessorLet me taste it...我来尝尝……

ChocoOmnomnomnom.啊呜啊呜。

ChocoDoesn't taste as good as the previous batch. It's not bitter enough.感觉不如上次做的，苦味太淡了。

ProfessorCould I try some, please...可以给我尝一下吗……

ChocoOmnomnomnom.啊呜啊呜。

ChocoIt's no good! We'll have to scrap this batch as well and try again!完全不行！这份也要销毁，再来一次！

ProfessorChoco...巧可……

ChocoOmnomnomnom...啊呜啊呜……

ProfessorChoco, that...巧可，那个……

ChocoAh! Professor, you're being really greedy, I told you I'd make a perfect batch of chocolate and then share it with you!哎呀！教授也太贪吃了，都说了做出完美的巧克力自然会给你吃的啦！

ProfessorI'm not saying I want to eat it... But we don't have enough ingredients left...我不是想要吃啦……只是巧克力的原料不多了。

ChocoUwah, what?!呜啊，什么！？

ChocoIt's true... Now I won't even be able to make a single batch...真的……这下连一份做不出来了……

ProfessorDid you already finish all the ingredients you bought from Riko?从理子那里买来的材料这么快就用完了吗？

ChocoIt's not like that! How could I present you with stuff that came off a conveyor belt!不一样啦！给教授的巧克力怎么能用流水线上的材料！

ChocoThese chocolates were superior cultivars raised by Sakuya when they were still cacao beans, and the other ingredients were modified through technical means to optimize their taste and texture!这些巧克力还是可可豆的时候就是咲耶的择优培育的精品，其他调味料也借助技术手段改变了结构，做到口感上的优化。

ChocoThey're all mythical ingredients that can only be found in the Oasis, and there's no way to duplicate the chocolate they make in reality!它们可都是仅存在于绿洲中的梦幻食材，做出的巧克力在现实世界根本无法复刻哦！

ProfessorSince you used such good ingredients, why aren't you happy with the result, Choco?既然用了这么好的材料，为什么巧可还是不够满意呢？

ChocoThe ingredients are important, of course, but what makes desserts good are the recipe and the heart of the confectioner!材料固然重要，但让甜品变得好吃的秘诀还是配方比和甜品师的心意。

ChocoAs a confectioner Doll, my head is full of recipes which humans consider to be "the best"... But I don't just follow those recipes to make desserts. Only someone who puts their heart and soul into discovering new tastes can truly pour themselves into their food.作为用来制作甜品的人形，我的脑子已经有了不少人类所谓“最好”的配方了……但我可不会只去照着那些配方做甜品哦，只有自己用心探索新的口味才能让食物充满心意。

ChocoWith the ingredients I have left... I should be able to make one last piece!这些剩下的原料……应该还是能做出来一小块的！

ChocoProfessor, as an assistant, you need to put your heart and soul into it as well. Let's do our best to make the most delicious chocolate ever!教授，作为助手的你也要饱含心意才行哦，为了能让自己吃到巧可做的最美味的巧克力，一起来加油吧！

ChocoYup, as long as you have faith!嗯，教授有信心就好！

ChocoHonestly! It won't fail!真是的，不会失败的啦！

After some effort, Choco and I stand in front of the cooling shelf, waiting for the tiny piece of chocolate in front of us to set.一番忙碌过后，我和巧可在冷却柜前等待着面前的一小块巧克力凝固。

Choco3… 2… 1!3……2……1！

ChocoAlright, you can eat it now!好了，可以吃了！

ChocoProfessor, I think you should let me try it first...教授，这次还是让我先尝尝……

Before Choco can make a move, I've already swallowed the chocolate.——没等巧可下手，我就把整块巧克力都吞了下去。

ChocoUwah! Professor!! Stop–呜哇！教授！！住口啊——

ProfessorMm...唔……

Choco(Sniffle) I didn't get to eat it...呜呜，我还没有吃到呢……

ProfessorIt tastes amazing.超级好吃哦。

ChocoReally?……真的吗？

ProfessorYup, it was better than all the previous portions.真的，比刚才的几份都要好吃。

ProfessorTo me, that chocolate of yours was perfect, Choco.对我来说，巧可的这份巧克力已经是最完美的了。

ChocoHm... But I can't really believe that without the chance to taste it myself.唔……没有亲自尝到还是觉得不太相信呢。

ChocoWait a minute... Is there a little bit left over?等等……好像还有一点？

Choco slowly approaches me, bringing her tear-streaked little face over.巧可慢慢向我靠近，带着泪光的小脸凑了过来。

ProfessorHm?诶？

Before I can react in time, I feel something soft and moist grazing over the corner of my mouth.还没来得及做出反应，就感受到一股柔软湿润的触感划过我的嘴角。

ChocoMm...嗯……

Choco licks the tip of her tongue.巧可舔了舔嘴唇。

ChocoWhile I can't really tell its texture from individual crumbs, its taste...虽然这一点点碎屑体会不到什么质感，但从口味上来看……

ChocoProfessor! I'm sure you just ate the best-tasting chocolate in all the Oasis!教授！你刚才吃掉的绝对是绿洲最好吃的一块巧克力哦！！

ProfessorAh... I thought so too.啊……我也这么觉得。

ChocoAlright then... (whimper)那就好……呜……

ProfessorChoco?巧可？

ChocoYou got to eat all of it, and I only got to taste the remnants... (Sobs)这么好吃的巧克力全都让教授一个人吃掉了……我只能尝到一点残渣……呜呜呜……

ProfessorAh... Don't cry, I'll keep you company to make another batch, Choco.那个……别哭，我之后会陪着巧可再做一份的。

ChocoReally? The ingredients are all used up, though...真的吗？但是食材已经用光了……

ProfessorBut the secret to making desserts taste good is still the process of making them and the heart of the confectioner, right?但让甜品变得好吃的秘诀还是的还是制作过程和甜品师的心意，对吧。

ChocoHm... You certainly remembered that, Professor.唔……教授记得倒是挺清楚的。

ChocoAlright, let's look for some substitutes, then...好吧，那就找些替代品再试试好了……

ChocoHm... hang on... If I change the ingredients to mass-produced versions...嗯……等等……如果把材料改成可以量产的类型……

ProfessorWhat's wrong?怎么了？

ChocoThank you, Professor! I came up with an idea for a new dessert!教授！谢谢你，我想到了一个新品的点子！

ChocoHehe... Now I'll be able to share that taste just now with everyone in the Oasis!嘿嘿……这样就可以让绿洲的大家都尝到刚刚的美味了！

ChocoHowever, I'll need to adjust the recipe, so keep me company in making a few more portions!不过配方比还得调整一下，教授，再陪我做几份试试吧！

Before I can agree, Choco has already thrown me a pot of butter.还没等到我答应，巧可就把已经装好黄油的锅丢给了我。

ChocoCome, Professor, mix it up in 15 seconds. Hurry, hurry, hurry!来，教授，还是15秒内搅匀哦，快快快！

Choco seems to have completely forgotten we were supposed to go on a date today.巧可似乎完全忘了今天是约会的日子呢。

However, working all day with her to share the delicious taste she made with everyone is pretty meaningful too.不过为了把刚刚的甜美带给大家，和她一起忙碌一天也蛮有意义的吧。

With that thought in mind, I once again follow this petite chocolatier into another battle with chocolate...我这么想着，跟在这个小甜点师的身后开启了下一场与巧克力的作战……

White Day Story - Croque 白情剧情-克罗琦

In the Oasis' Engineering Department, outside Croque's workshop.绿洲工程局。克罗琦的工作间外。

ProfessorWhy would anyone arrange to meet in the Engineering Department...怎么会有人约在工程局见面啊……

ProfessorAnd she didn't even say where in the department we'd be meeting. Might as well come over in person to look around...而且也没具体说是工程局的哪里，还是直接过来看一下吧……

After a brief silence, the sound of metallic noises comes from inside the room.短暂的沉寂过后，屋内响起了金属碰撞的噪音。

(Knock on the door.)敲门。

It is soon followed by hurried footsteps.然后是慌张的脚步声。

Click. Croque opens the door, wearing her work clothes and covered in grime.咔。穿着工作服、浑身脏兮兮的克罗琦打开了门。

CroqueP-Professor? You're here so early... Please wait outside, I'll go back to my room and change.教、教授？这么早就来了……请在门外稍等……我去里屋换身衣服就来。

Croque...That's true... Come on in, then.……也对……那请进吧。

CroqueN-Not really... Come on in then, Professor...也、也没有……那教授进来休息一下好了……

At least let me take a seat inside...至少也让我进去坐一下吧……

Your workshop sure is mysterious, Croque.克罗琦的工作间还是这么神秘啊。

The smell of machine oil and rubber assaults me the moment I enter Croque's workshop.走进克罗琦的工作间，机油和橡胶的味道扑面而来。

Croque hurries into her room while I take a seat on a nearby sofa and size up the interior.克罗琦匆忙走进里屋，我则在一边的沙发上坐下，开始打量克罗琦的工作间。

ProfessorCome to think of it, this is my first time here...说起来这还是第一次进来……

There is a canvas-shrouded workbench on one side, with metal parts and mysterious liquids on the ground beside it. Looks like it's the source of the noise I heard when I came in.房间一侧是帆布蒙住的工作台，旁边的地上散落着金属零件和不明液体，看来进门前的噪音就是从这里发出的。

Directly opposite is a huge display monitor with bags of unopened snacks on a table beside it. There are cartons of potato chips and Pocque boxes piled up against the walls too.正对面则是巨大的显示屏，旁边的桌上摆满了开封的零食。靠墙角的地面还堆着成箱的薯片和Pocky。

Professor(I told her to eat something other than snacks last time... Looks like she hasn't changed at all...)（上次说过让她不要只吃零食了……完全没改啊……）

On the other side of the room is a massive display case. The smart glass is currently set to opaque mode.另一边则是专门定制的巨型展柜，智能玻璃正处于不透光状态。

The wall around it is covered in intricate blueprints, illustrating extremely complex mecha designs. There are several new equipment types among them that have only just entered production.而四周的墙面上则全都贴满了密密麻麻的设计图纸，画着极其复杂的机甲设计图。其中能看到几项刚刚投产的新型装备。

Professor(Looks like her working ability is...)（看起来工作强度就……）

CroqueSorry to keep you waiting, Professor.教授，久等了。

Croque's voice comes from behind me.克罗琦的声音从背后传来。

ProfessorIt's okay. Let's head out, then.没事，那我们出发吧。

CroqueHead out? What do you mean by heading out?出发？什么出发？

Professor...Didn't you ask me out on a date?……不是你约我出去吗？

CroqueBut why do we have to go out for that... I meant that we'd stay here.为什么要出门……就在这里。

Croque smiles faintly, and then she operates the remote control in her hand.克罗琦嘴角扬起一丝得意的微笑，按动了手中的遥控器。

The display case suddenly glows, revealing row after row of robot models, dazzling in their glory.展柜的玻璃同时亮起，露出了层层叠叠的机器人模型收藏，令人一时间眼花缭乱。

CroqueThis is my collection, Professor! The left side is for Metal Suit models, including the limited XAG-21 from the latest series, Savage. I also put the ones you gave me over here.欢迎教授参观我的收藏！左边的柜子是专门放武装机兵的，包括最新的Savage篇里的限定款XAG-21，之前教授送给我的也放在这里。

CroqueThe right side is for super robots, they're all large-scale diecast models. If you like, you can open their breastplate for beam effects.右边的是超级系机器人，都是大比例的合金成品，教授有兴趣的话还可以打开胸甲光束特效。

CroqueThe ones over there are from somewhat niche works, like Special Battler Albine...再那边是一些冷门作品，比如《特战机艾尔拜因》……

CroqueAlso, I need to introduce the one over here, it's the FV-II Fighting Variator from Super Dimensional Buttress which I modded to have the perfect transformation ability...还有这个必须介绍一下，这是《超宇宙堡垒》中的可变形机体FV-II，我改装了完美的变形功能……

CroqueI did it in my free time!都是业余时间完成的！

CroqueI knew you understood me, Professor!果然教授是能互相理解的人！

CroqueAhem, in any case, I believe sharing all this with you will be time well spent, Professor.咳咳、总之，我认为能和教授分享这些东西会是段不错的时间。

So... You were slacking off at work? I'll need to inform Persicaria.上……上班摸鱼？得去跟帕斯卡说一下。

Uooooohhhhhh! The Will of the Machine Spirit swells inside me!哦哦哦我的钢之魂在燃烧！！！

ProfessorIt's not often that I see you so excited, Croque. It makes me happy too.难得见到了克罗琦这么兴奋的样子，我也很开心。

ProfessorSo, is that thing on the workbench a model you're assembling too?那么，工作台上也是正在拼装的作品吗？

CroqueNo, no, no... That, that's something else, I can't display it right now... Uwah–不不不……那、那是其他的东西，暂时还不能展示……哇啊——

Croque frantically gets between me and her workbench, but then she accidentally steps on a screw and loses her balance. As she flails wildly, she accidentally grabs the canvas on the workbench and pulls it away.克罗琦紧张地挡在工作台前面，却一不小心踩到了地上的螺丝钉，失去平衡的她随手一抓，正好扯下了蒙在台子上的帆布。

Whoosh–哗啦——

The canvas falls to the ground, revealing a messy workbench.临时遮盖的帆布落在地上，露出了杂乱的工作台。

ProfessorThis is...这些是……

The massive workbench contains cans of milk and chocolate crumbs which are dramatically out of place with their surroundings. There are also injection molds containing hardened chocolate.巨大的工作台上放着与四周格格不入的罐装牛奶和巧克力碎屑。而用于注塑的模具则装满了融化后又凝固的巧克力。

CroqueUrgh!呃！！

CroqueYou found it after all...还是被发现了吗……

CroqueWhy? Is it weird that I'm making this stuff?怎么，我来做这些会很奇怪吗？

CroqueI wish there were such things too, but sadly they're not it.我也很希望有那样的东西，但很遗憾不是。

Croque...Those would only work on Sanctifiers like Eucharist, right?……只会对圣餐那种净化者有效吧？

CroqueI was planning to make a return gift for you, Professor.是打算给教授的回礼。

Are you... making raw chocolate?这是……在做生巧克力？

Ohh! They're chocolate Metal Suits!哦哦哦是超级巧克力机兵！！

Has the Security Department requested chocolate ammo recently?最近安保部门有使用巧克力弹药的需求吗？

CroqueI could have gone to the kitchen to get Choco and the others to help, but I felt that it would be better to make them myself, so I brought the ingredients back.去厨房的话巧可他们就会帮忙做了，但我觉得还是亲手来比较好，所以就借了原料回来。

ProfessorAnd then you used a hacksaw, a screwdriver and a furnace to make chocolate?然后用手锯、螺丝刀和冶炼炉做巧克力？？？

CroqueRelax... I already disinfected all the tools. Though I haven't taste-tested the chocolate yet...请放心……工具都已经消毒过了。虽然我还没尝过……

CroqueI'll try a piece now.我先来试一下好了。

Croque puts a piece of chocolate in her mouth.克罗琦将一块巧克力放进嘴里。

Croque...It's really sweet. The taste is familiar, and it's not bad.……很甜，是很熟悉的味道，还不错。

CroqueHere... Since you already found me out, and there's no time to wrap it, please take it like this, Professor.喏……既然已经被发现，也来不及包装了，就请这样收下吧，教授。

ProfessorMm... Thanks...呃……谢谢……

I take the heavy-industry-style chocolate from Croque and break off a piece.从克罗琦手中接过重工业风格的生巧克力，拿起一块送入口中。

There is a hint of machine oil and rubber underlying the smooth texture.顺滑的口感之下，一股的机油和橡胶味道传来。

CroqueHow is it?怎么样？

ProfessorIn any case, thank you, Croque.总之，谢谢你，克罗琦。

CroqueGood.那就好。

CroqueWhew... Right, I've finished the gift-giving part, so the mission is officially accomplished.呼……送礼物环节也搞定了，任务正式完成。

ProfessorAccomplished? A mission?完成？任务？

CroqueUm... I don't think I told you, but I invited you over so I could express my thanks to you, Professor.唔……好像确实没有说过，总之就是为了表达感谢想要约教授过来。

(Cough) It's my first time eating chocolate mecha.咳咳……第一次吃到机械风的巧克力……

It certainly... leaves an impression.让人……印象深刻。

Tasting it makes me think of Croque.是一尝就会联想到克罗琦的味道。

CroqueThe plan was to show off my model collection and then to give you the chocolate, and it would be great if you wanted to watch Metal Suit OVAs with me, since I have them in 32k format.预定的流程就是给教授展示模型收藏然后赠送巧克力，当然如果教授接下来想要一起看武装机兵剧场版我也非常愿意，我有32k版本的片源。

ProfessorWell, that's Croque for you...不愧是克罗琦啊……

CroqueIt's because all the places recommended on the Net were boring. Cinemas, parks, aquariums...因为网上查找的推荐地点都是无聊的地方。电影院、公园、水族馆……

CroqueLike, if I had to watch romantic movies or walk outside or look at operand-simulated fish, then I'd rather watch an episode of anime instead.恋爱电影、在户外散步、看算量模拟的鱼类，加在一起都不如一集动画有趣。

CroqueUm... But if you want to go to places like that, it's not out of the question, Professor...唔……如果教授想要去那些地方，我也不是不可以……

ProfessorI've got another idea, actually.我倒有个其他的提议。

ProfessorThere's a newly-opened model shop at the shopping street.商店街有一家新开业的模型店。

ProfessorLet's buy a few kits and put them together, how about that?不如就去买几盒模型回来一起拼怎么样？

CroqueThat's a perfect idea! We should go right now!完美的提案！我们这就出发！

ProfessorDon't you need to clear up your workbench...工作台不需要整理一下吗……

CroqueThere's no time to waste!没时间磨蹭了！

Croque dashes out of the workshop without any further explanation.克罗琦不由分说地冲出了工作间。

After that day, the Professor's office gained a model display case as well.那天之后，教授办公室内也多了一个模型展示柜。

White Day Story - De Lacey 白情剧情-德菈赛

At the Oasis' entrance.绿洲。入口处。

A green-haired Doll is standing there, looking around in curiosity.绿色头发的人形正站在入口，好奇地东张西望。

When she notices my approach, she immediately runs over with enthusiasm, her tail wagging excitedly behind her.注意到我的靠近，对方立刻热情地迎了上来，拖在背后的尾巴兴奋地晃动着。

De LaceyAh! We meet again at last, Professor!啊！教授，终于又见面啦！

De LaceySorry to bother you with the sudden visit.突然提出来访，打扰了。

De LaceyI didn't expect you to take the time out to keep me company. I'm so happy~没想到教授愿意抽出时间陪我，真的很开心呢~

ProfessorWell, it IS a vacation day, after all.毕竟今天是假期。

ProfessorAnd I'd also like to use this opportunity to help you understand the Oasis better, De Lacey.也希望借这个机会让德菈赛能够更多地了解绿洲。

De LaceyMm mm! I'd be happy to!嗯嗯！我也很乐意！

De LaceyEspecially when it comes to understanding you, Professor~特别是，想要多了解一下教授~

De Lacey looks around her with interest.德菈赛饶有兴趣地打量了一下四周。

De LaceyThe mood in the Oasis is lighter than I expected.绿洲的气氛，比我想象得更加轻松呢。

De LaceyEveryone's going around with smiles on their faces too.大家的脸上也都带着笑容。

De LaceyI'm sure it must be all because of you, Professor~我想这一定是教授的功劳吧~

De LaceyEveryone... You mean, the other Dolls in the Oasis?大家……绿洲的其他人形吗？

Everyone worked hard together to achieve this.是大家一起努力的结果。

I just did my best.我只是尽我所能。

De LaceyHumans and Dolls working hard together; that really is something you would say, Professor.人类和人形一起努力，果然是像是教授会说出的话呢。

De LaceyHumility is your greatest virtue, Professor.谦虚也是教授最大的优点呢。

De LaceyAlright, that's enough pleasantries for now. I'll have to trouble you to show me around the Oasis after this.好啦，客套话就不多说了，接下来就麻烦教授带我参观一下绿洲吧。

De LaceyI heard a lot of interesting facilities were added to the Oasis recently.我听说这段时间绿洲多了很多有趣的设施。

ProfessorHappy to oblige.愿意效劳。

De LaceyI'll be counting on you then, Professor.那就麻烦教授啦。

De LaceyHm? Won't this mean... that I'll be going on a walk with the Professor...诶？这样的话不就是……和教授一起逛街……

De LaceyI can feel my neural cloud module starting to heat up.感觉心智模块已经开始升温了呢。

De LaceyLet's go then, Professor~那我们出发吧，教授~

I go walking with De Lacey and we pass through a newly-built commercial district.和德菈赛一起在新建立的商业街闲逛。

De LaceyDessert shops, boutiques, and even simple arcades...甜品店、服装店、甚至还有简单的娱乐场所……

De LaceyI don't think any place other than the Oasis would consider spending all the operands needed to build these venues.除了绿洲大概不会有其他地方会考虑花费算力建立这些场所吧。

De LaceyIt's just like a human shopping district in the real world.简直就和现实中人类的商业街一模一样呢。

ProfessorThat's why we're the "Oasis".这样才像是“绿洲”。

De LaceyHehe, you have a point~呵呵，说的是呢~

De LaceyI'm starting to get a little envious of life in the Oasis.绿洲的生活，让我开始有点羡慕了。

ProfessorWhy don't you experience it for yourself, De Lacey?德菈赛不如亲自体验一下。

De LaceyIf you say so, then don't mind if I do!既然教授这么说，那我就不客气啦！

De LaceyThis dessert shop looks very good.这家甜品店看起来就很不错。

De LaceyI wonder what tasty things it has?会有什么好吃的呢？

I sit down with De Lacey at one of the round tables outside it, and we order coffee and several sweets.和德菈赛在室外的圆桌旁坐下，点上了几份甜品与咖啡。

De LaceyMm... I like this leisurely feeling.呼……这种悠闲的感觉，真的好棒~

De Lacey sits at an angle on the bench as her tail swishes happily.德菈赛斜倚在长椅上，尾巴快活地左右摆动。

De LaceyIf we hadn't been fighting Sanctifiers just a few days ago, I'd have forgotten that we were in Magrasea.要不是前几天还在其他扇区跟净化者战斗，简直都要忘了这是在麦戈拉。

De LaceySpeaking of which, this is the first time I've seen you since we parted ways at the Copley Sector.说起来自从柯普利扇区告别以来这还是第一次见到教授呢。

De LaceyHas anything happened at the Oasis during this time?教授还有绿洲这段时间还有什么有趣的事情吗？

I tell De Lacey about what the Oasis has done after we parted.向德菈赛讲述了分别之后绿洲的行动。

De LaceyEhhhhh? You had a New Year's party?!诶诶诶？？？新年派对？！

De LaceyEveryone gathering together, cooking a fantastic feast of things you normally wouldn't be able to eat, and doing all kinds of things...大家聚在一起，烹饪平时吃不到的豪华大餐，还有各种活动……

De LaceyI'm so jealous... You HAVE to tell me the next time you do something like that, Professor! I'll come over to take part no matter where I am!好羡慕……下次有这样的机会教授一定要通知我，不管在哪里我都会赶来参加的！

De LaceyWhat else, what else?还有呢还有呢？

I tell her about the chocolate factory plan.讲述了巧克力工厂的计划。

De LaceyA chocolate factory...巧克力工厂……

De LaceySo that chocolate...原来那份巧克力……

De LaceyI didn't think you had such a kind side to you, Professor.没想到教授还有这么温柔的一面呢。

De LaceyAnything else?还有呢？

De LaceyDid you make any progress on that thing you were looking for?教授要找的东西有头绪了吗？

De LaceyAnd what will the Oasis do next...还有绿洲的下一步……

De LaceyAhhhh, I'm sorry, I got a little too excited... I don't think I should have asked those questions.啊啊，抱歉，我有点太兴奋了……好像不该问这些的。

De LaceyI mean, today is meant to be personal time, after all.今天明明是私人时间才对。

De LaceyI guess I'm just too concerned about you, Professor~大概是有些过度关心教授吧~

De LaceyDon't worry, I came out to the Oasis on my own and not to gather information. I won't record anything or make any reports either.请放心，这次是我擅自跑来绿洲的，并不是来探听情报的，也不会做任何记录或是提交报告。

De LaceyThat's why... I want to put aside these things for today and enjoy it with you as an individual.所以……今天我想抛开那些事情，单纯以个人的身份与教授度过。

De Lacey shifts her body and sidles up to me.德菈赛挪动身体，靠到我的身边。

De LaceyI wouldn't mind even if we did more... intimate things too~即使做些更亲近的事情也……可以的哦。

I feel a cool sensation, and after looking down I find that De Lacey's data cables have coiled around me at some point.几道冰凉的触感传来，低头一看，德菈赛的数据线不知什么时候缠到了我的身上。

ProfessorWhat are you doing...要做什么……

De LaceyHehe, I believe this was how we made contact for the first time.呵呵，好像第一次见到教授的时候我们也是这样接触的呢。

ProfessorBut we were in the sea back then...但那时候是在海里……

De LaceyWhich is why I want to get closer to you, Professor~所以这次想要和教授“更进一步”哦~

In addition to the cool sensation, I feel her warm body pressing against me.冰凉的触感之上，温暖的身躯却靠了上来。

De LaceyMy tail is made of cables used during Doll maintenance. Once I'm connected, I can sense their feelings.我的尾巴是人形维护时使用的数据线，只要连接上，我就能感受到他们的心情。

De LaceyBut you're a human, Professor, so perhaps you're not too suited to this kind of contact?不过教授是人类，是不是不太适应这种接触呢？

De LaceyHm... Is this your way of understanding Dolls, Professor?唔……这是教授理解人形的方式吗？

De LaceyOr is this actually your hobby?还是说，这其实是您的爱好呢？

De LaceyStill, since you don't mind...不过，既然教授不介意……

No.否定

Yes.肯定

De Lacey's tail trembles, and it approaches me.德菈赛的尾巴微微摇晃，靠了上来。

De LaceyHm, well, I can't connect to you after all, Professor.唔，毕竟也没办法跟教授连接。

De LaceyWhy don't we do it the human way~要不我们还是用人类常用的手段吧~

The data cables slither back into De Lacey's tail, but her body grows closer and closer.数据线嗖嗖的收回德菈赛的尾巴中，她的身体却越靠越近。

Her warm, soft body and her fragrance twine around me.温软的身体和阵阵清香将我环绕。

De LaceyMmmm... Your body's so warm, Professor.嗯……教授的身体……好温暖。

De LaceyI've read in human books that hugging is the best way to raise happiness.我在人类的书籍上读到过，拥抱是最能提高幸福感的方式。

De LaceyAs I thought... It's very soothing.果然……很让人安心呢。

De LaceyHow do you feel, Professor?不知道教授是什么感觉呢？

De LaceyThen, let's do it more...那就，再多……

服务生Excuse me... your order...打扰一下……两位的餐点……

De LaceyAh–啊——

Startled, De Lacey backs off immediately.德菈赛一惊，立刻向后躲开。

It's very warm.很温暖。

De LaceyAh... It seems I let myself get carried away.啊……有些情不自禁了呢。

De LaceyStill, I'm sure you don't mind, Professor~不过，我想教授一定不会介意的吧~

De Lacey's cheeks flush red, and she sips a mouthful of coffee before picking up a cup of pudding.德菈赛脸颊泛起一阵红晕，端起咖啡抿了一口，又拿起一杯布丁。

De LaceyCoffee and sweets...咖啡和甜点……

De LaceyNeither of them are exactly common in Magrasea after the Wipeoff Incident.在归零事件后的麦戈拉都是不常见的东西呢。

ProfessorDo you not have these on your end, De Lacey?德菈赛那边没有这些东西吗？

De LaceyHm... Well, nobody's really well off no matter where they are, and even the rare place with ample operands uses them on survival necessities.嗯……毕竟如今不论在哪里大家过的都不算好，就算偶尔有富余的算量也被用在生存必须的地方。

De LaceyWhich is why ideals like yours are surprising, Professor.教授这样的理念才很令人意外呢。

De LaceyTo think you'd even give everyone chocolate.甚至还会给大家送巧克力。

ProfessorIt's also to thank everyone for their hard work until now.也是为了感谢平日辛苦的大家。

De LaceyIt's something only you would do, Professor.是只有教授才会做的事情呢。

De LaceyStill, when I got your gift, I felt... very happy.不过，收到礼物的感觉真的……很开心。

De LaceyActually, the reason why I visited the Oasis out of the blue was because of you, Professor...其实今天突然拜访绿洲，也正是因为教授……

De LaceyI was quite surprised when Riko brought your chocolate over.之前理子把教授的巧克力带过来的时候，可是给了我一个大惊喜呢。

De LaceyI didn't think you'd remember me, even though I wasn't in the Oasis...没想到教授还能记得并不在绿洲的我……

ProfessorWell, you did help us out in the Copley Sector, De Lacey.毕竟在柯普利扇区也多亏了德菈赛的帮助。

De LaceyWas that the only reason why you gave me this chocolate?只是因为这个才将巧克力送给我的吗？

De LaceyI see... But I might want more than that, you know.这样吗……但是，我想要的或许不止这些呢。

De LaceyTo think you'd actually give me such a fascinating answer...居然给出了这么引人遐想的回答……

De LaceyIn that case, you'll have to take responsibility for everything that happens next.那么，接下来发生的事，可都是您的责任了哦。

De LaceyHow could I possibly guess what you're thinking? I've been trying to understand you from the moment we met.我怎么能猜透您在想什么呢？从见面开始到现在，我都一直在试图了解您。

De LaceyHowever, since you choose to let me draw my own conclusions, I'll interpret it in my own way.不过，既然您将选择权交由我，我就自由理解了哦。

Yes.是的。

No.不是。

What do you think?你觉得呢？

De LaceyIn any case...总之……

De Lacey takes a finely-wrapped box out of a pocket.德菈赛从口袋中拿出包装精致的礼物盒。

ProfessorIs that chocolate?是巧克力吗？

De LaceyYes. I've never tried it before, but I worked hard to make it.是的。虽然之前没有尝试过，但为了做出这份巧克力，我很努力了哦。

ProfessorThank you, De Lacey.谢谢，德菈赛。

De LaceyHang on.等一下。

De Lacey suddenly withdraws the chocolate she was offering and covers her face with the pink box.德菈赛忽然收回了递出的巧克力，用粉色的礼物盒遮住了自己的脸。

De LaceySince I worked so hard, can you agree to a teeny tiny condition of mine?看在我这么努力的份上，教授答应我一个小小的条件吧？

ProfessorA condition?条件？

She nods slightly, and then shifts the box to reveal her rosy cheeks.她微微偏头，露出礼物盒下绯红的脸颊。

De LaceyDid you know?您知道吗？

De LaceyThe reason why I like you best is because you treat all Dolls equally, Professor.我最喜欢教授的原因就是您能够一视同仁的对待所有人形。

De LaceyBut today, I've suddenly become a little selfish~不过，今天我突然有了些小小的私心~

De LaceySo just for today, could you make an exception and...只有今天，能不能……特别的……

De LaceyOnly pay attention to me?只在意我呢？

White Day Story - Florence 白情剧情-芙洛伦

At the Oasis, in the detention cell.绿洲。禁闭室。

FlorenceProfessor– Are you SURE you can't take me out to play? I wanna go to the amusement park!教授——真的不能带我出去玩吗？好想去游乐园啊！

ProfessorIf you hadn't caused all that trouble last night, we'd be riding a rollercoaster by now.如果你没有在昨晚胡闹的话，我们现在已经在过山车上了。

FlorenceAll I did was put a little stimulating stuff into everyone's chocolate, but surely it doesn't deserve confinement, right... Shouldn't you enjoy yourself on days like this?只是在大家的巧克力里放了一点增加活力的东西而已，也不至于关禁闭吧……这种节日不就应该嗨一些吗？

ProfessorNo matter how you try to explain it away, a punishment is a punishment, and you're stuck here for today, Florence.不管你怎么解释，处罚就是处罚，今天芙洛伦只能呆在这里。

Florence...You're such a stick in the mud, Professor.……教授真死板啊。

FlorenceAnd here you said you were going to take me out on a date today. Liar.明明说好今天要和我约会的，大骗子。

ProfessorI didn't lie. Aren't I here keeping you company?没有骗你，我这不是在这里陪着芙洛伦吗？

FlorenceSo you're saying... We're having a detention date today?你是说……今天算是在禁闭室里约会？

FlorenceHehehe, this kind of play is pretty fun too. So, Professor, what do you plan to do with me here?呵呵呵，这种玩法也不错哦，那么教授，你想在这里和我做些什么呢？

FlorenceOoh? And what exciting forfeits shall we perform if one of us loses~哦？输了会有什么让人兴奋的惩罚吧~

Play cards?打牌？

Watch a movie?看电影？

Chat?聊天？

ProfessorLet me think... There have been a few cleaning assignments at the Oasis which nobody has been completing lately. The loser can go take care of one of them.我想想……最近绿洲有几份整理档案的杂活没人做，输的人去解决一下吧。

Florence...Is that all?……就这？

ProfessorShall we add cleaning up the other player's dorm room for a day to that?外加打扫一天对方宿舍的卫生？

FlorenceSounds great, what exciting movies do you have?不错诶，有什么刺激的影片吗？

ProfessorLet's see... The only thing the detention cell has is the Oasis Safety Primer.我看看……禁闭室里好像只有《绿洲安全教育》。

Florence...You aren't going to watch that with me during a date, are you?……你不会在约会的时候和我看这个的，对吧？

ProfessorPersonally, I think you could use a refresher on knowledge in that field.我倒是觉得芙洛伦很需要补充一下这方面的知识。

FlorenceSure, chatting makes for great foreplay to build the mood~好呀，聊天的确是很适合推进气氛的前戏呢~

ProfessorThen let's talk about whether you have any ideas to improve the Medical Department's workflow process.那就来聊一下芙洛伦对医疗局的工作流程有没有什么改进意见吧。

Florence...Don't wanna.……不要。

ProfessorHow about the complaints your patients have filed against you recently?或者聊一下最近伤病人员对芙洛伦的投诉问题？

FlorenceDon't. Wanna.不·要！

FlorenceGod, this is so lame! You're no fun at all, Professor!好无聊！真是的，教授也太缺乏情趣了吧！

ProfessorUm... So what activities could we do that you would consider fun?唔……那芙洛伦觉得有什么有趣的事可以做呢？

FlorenceThere are soooooo many things we could do together in a place like this~能在这里和教授做的事情那可太多了~

ProfessorNo going too far.不许太过分哦。

FlorenceRelax, we won't go overboard... Would you like to play a game, Professor?放心啦，不会太过分的……教授想不想和我玩一个游戏呢？

ProfessorWhat kind of game?什么游戏？

FlorenceA scavenger hunt.寻物游戏。

Florence pulls out a box tied with a ribbon.芙洛伦掏出了一个绑着缎带的盒子。

FlorenceAfter this, I'm going to hide the box somewhere in the room, and you have five minutes to find it.接下来我会把它藏在房间里的某个地方，教授要在五分钟内拿到它。

FlorenceIf you do, I can grant any one request that you have.如果教授能找到的话，我就可以满足你的一个需求。

Florence moves closer and whispers into my ear.芙洛伦凑到我的耳边，压低了声音。

Florence...Which can be ANYTHING at all.——什么事情都可以哦。

FlorenceHehe, to think you'd get so excited after hearing that, Professor.呵呵，教授听到这个条件就变得这么兴奋呀~

FlorenceOf course, I'll be as good a girl as you want. As in, I won't resist no matter what you do to me.当然，想要多老实就多老实，无论您做什么都不会反抗的那种。

I'd be happy to.乐意奉陪。

Can I ask you to behave a little better in the future, Florence?可以要求芙洛伦以后老实一点吗？

Why do I have the feeling your intentions aren't exactly pure...总感觉你没安好心……

FlorenceAw, don't think the worst of everything. I just want to have fun with you, Professor~不要总把我往坏里想嘛，只是想和教授找些乐子而已~

ProfessorAnd if I don't find it?如果我没有找到呢？

FlorenceThen you'll have to grant a request of mine.那教授就要答应我的一个需求了呢。

Professor...I knew it... But I can't end your confinement ahead of time.果然……但我可不能提前结束你的禁闭哦。

FlorenceThat's okay, I have lots of orders I want to give you, Professor~没关系哦，我这边想给教授的命令多得是呢~

Professor(For some reason I have the feeling that losing would be a very bad thing...)（感觉输了的下场会很糟糕啊……）

FlorenceLet's get started, then. Close your eyes, please–那，我们就开始吧，请闭上双眼——

Florence blindfolds me with an alcohol-scented handkerchief.芙洛伦用带着酒精味的手帕蒙住了我的双眼。

ProfessorDon't try to do funny things while I can't see.别趁着我看不见的时候做奇怪的事情哦。

FlorenceOh, relax, Professor. We can do all sorts of funny things after you lose.教授就放心好了，奇怪的事情可以在你输掉以后做个痛快呢。

ProfessorYou won't get your way.不会让你得逞的。

FlorenceHehe, you sound confident enough, Professor...哼哼，教授很有自信嘛……

FlorenceOkay, it's hidden~我已经藏好啦~

ProfessorAlready?这么快吗？

FlorenceWhat? Do you still want to be blindfolded, Professor?怎么？难道教授还想继续被我蒙着眼睛吗？

Professor...There's no need for that.……不必了。

FlorenceThen let the games begin.那游戏现在就开始了哦。

From where she's sitting on the bed, Florence presses the button on an alarm clock.坐在床上的芙洛伦按下了一旁的闹钟。

In the cramped detention cell, there is only a bed, a bedside table, and Florence, who's sitting on the bed.狭小的禁闭室里，只一个床头柜、一张床和坐在床上的芙洛伦。

The drawer of the bedside table is empty, but there's a pill inside the glass on the table.床头柜的抽屉里空无一物，但桌上的杯子里放着一粒药片。

ProfessorWhat's this?这是？

FlorenceIt's medicine which might end up being used later~是待会有可能会用到的药哦。

Check the bedside table.调查床头柜。

Check under the bed.调查床下。

Check on top the bed.调查床上。

ProfessorWhat does it do?……有什么功效呢？

FlorenceYou probably won't want to know~你应该不会想知道的~

ProfessorOkay...好吧……

...There are no clues about the box in the bedside table.……床头柜并没有什么盒子的线索。

FlorenceOooh, you're trying to get under me, Professor?哎呀，教授怎么钻到我的下面了？

ProfessorPlease don't step on me, Florence.……芙洛伦，不要踩我。

There is no box under the bed... But there's a lot of dust that needs sweeping.床下并没有盒子……倒是有不少需要打扫的灰尘。

FlorenceWow, you're so bold, Professor. I didn't think you'd go straight for...哇哦，教授也太大胆了吧，居然想直接……

ProfessorPlease get up for a bit, Florence. I want to see if the box is on the bed.芙洛伦，起来一下，我想看看盒子在不在床上。

Florence...Oh.……哦。

There is nothing on the bed other than some suspicious liquid.床上除了一些可疑的液体之外什么都没有。

I check some other locations later, but there is still no sign of the box and time is running out.之后也去看了一下其他的地方，依然没有见到盒子的踪影，但剩余的时间已经不多了。

FlorenceHehe, looks like you're in a fix, Professor.呵呵，看来教授陷入困境了呢。

Professor...Incidentally, what will you make me do if I lose?……姑且一问，如果输了的话，芙洛伦想要让我做什么呢？

FlorenceLet me think... I just so happen to have brought a new medicine along.让我想想……正好带来了一些新药呢。

Florence's finger lightly presses down on the plunger of the syringe in her hand, and a light pink liquid spurts forth.芙洛伦推动手中的针管，淡粉色的液体溅出。

FlorenceAw~ Don't look so scared. If anything happens, I'll take goooood care of you from top to bottom, Professor.哎呀~不要露出这么害怕的表情嘛，如果出了什么问题，我会把教授从上到下都护理好的。

...I mustn't lose.……绝对不能输。

I strain my memory and try to recall the sounds I heard while I was blindfolded, but nothing makes an impression.我尽力回忆被蒙上双眼时听到的声音，但没有想起任何印象。

FlorenceTick tock, Professor. If you lose, these fluids filled with feelings might end up going into your body~时间不多了哦，如果失败的话，这些饱含心意的液体说不定就要进入教授的身体了哦。

I've checked everywhere, so where could it be...每个地方都找过了，到底会在哪里呢……

...Wait a minute.……等等。

ProfessorFlorence, you hid it inside the room, right?芙洛伦，你一定是把东西藏在房间里了吗？

FlorenceOf course. You have the access card to the cell, so I couldn't go out.当然，门禁卡被教授没收了吧，我可出不去。

Now that I've confirmed the radius...既然确定了范围，那么……

FlorenceWhy do you keep staring at me? If there's something you want to do, it would be best to save it for after the game is over.……为什么一直盯着我看呢？有什么想法的话放到游戏结束后再说比较好哦。

ProfessorJust now... you hid the object too quickly, Florence.刚刚……芙洛伦藏东西的时间有些太短了吧。

FlorenceWell, the room is only so big, after all.毕竟整个房间就这么大嘛。

ProfessorSince it's so small, finding a hiding place should be more difficult.既然地方小，寻找隐蔽的位置应该更加困难才对。

ProfessorAnd you hardly made any noise while my eyes were covered... For all I know, you didn't even move from the bed.而在我闭上眼睛的过程中，你几乎没有发出任何声音……或许你在床上根本就没有动过吧。

FlorenceSo you're saying?……所以呢？

ProfessorFlorence–芙洛伦——

ProfessorYou hid the present somewhere on yourself, didn't you?你是把礼物藏在了自己身上吗？

ProfessorI'm right, aren't I?我说的没错吧。

FlorenceWould you like to confirm that?……要来确认一下吗？

ProfessorConfirm it?确认？

FlorenceOh yes, come confirm your guess with your own hands~是啊，教授来亲手验证一下自己的猜想吧~

Florence begins to slowly unzip her jacket from where she is on the bed.床上的芙洛伦缓缓拉开自己的外套拉链。

FlorenceWhat's the matter? It doesn't count as a win if you don't personally lay your hands on the box.怎么了？不把盒子拿到手可不算是胜利哦。

ProfessorI know that... So I'll...我明白了……那就……

Briiiiiiiing–叮叮叮叮叮叮叮——

...As I reach out, the alarm clock goes off.……当我刚伸出手的时候，铃声突然响起。

ProfessorUrgh!唔！

FlorenceWhat a shame, you fell at the last hurdle.真可惜，功亏一篑了呢。

Florence pulls out the box from a very secret place.芙洛伦坏笑着从怀中掏出了礼物盒。

FlorenceYour guess was right, but you didn't move quickly enough, Professor.虽然猜对了，但是教授下手太慢了啦。

FlorenceAre you ready for your punishment?教授……准备好接受惩罚了吗？

FlorenceWow, you're so brave, Professor~哇哦，教授很勇嘛~~

FlorenceIs the Professor begging me for mercy? What on earth shall I do~教授居然在向我求情诶，该怎么办呢~

FlorenceNow then...那么……

FlorencePlease accept this gift, Professor.就把这份礼物收下吧，教授。

...I'm ready.……我做好准备了。

...Please be gentle.……请务必手下留情。

Professor...A gift?……礼物？

Florence hands me the box in her hand.芙洛伦把她手里的盒子递到了我的面前。

ProfessorSo this was a gift you were going to give me?这原来是要给我的礼物吗？

FlorenceOh yes, the chocolate I made is inside it.对啊，是我做的巧克力哦。

FlorenceAnd my request is that you eat it in front of me.我的要求，就是要教授在我面前把它吃掉。

ProfessorIs that all?仅此而已吗？

FlorenceWere you hoping for me to ask you for something more outrageous?难道教授在期待着我做更过分的事情吗？

ProfessorNot really...那倒不是……

FlorenceHehehe, I still remember all the things you've done for me in the past, Professor.呵呵呵，教授过去一直在为我做的各种事情善后，我都看在眼里哦。

FlorenceI've caused you a lot of trouble in the past, and while seeing your vexed face is quite amusing, I still ought to give you a token of apology. Go ahead, take it.给教授添了那么多麻烦，虽然看着你困扰的样子很有趣，但还是该稍微表达一点歉意了，拿去吧。

ProfessorThank you, Florence.谢谢你，芙洛伦。

FlorenceI'm not interested in such a serious show of gratitude. Now open the box and try it!我对这么正经的感谢可没兴趣，快打开尝尝！

ProfessorMm...嗯……

As I open the wrapping, I suddenly remember WHY Florence is under confinement.打开包装的瞬间，我突然想起了芙洛伦之所以被关禁闭的原因。

ProfessorWait a minute, you didn't add anything to it this time, did–等等，这次你没有在里面加什么……

(Accept the present.)接过礼物

But before I can react, Florence stuffs a piece of chocolate into my mouth.——还没等我反应过来，芙洛伦就把一块巧克力送到了我的嘴里。

ProfessorMfff...唔……

FlorenceHehe, how does it taste?嘿嘿，味道怎么样？

ProfessorIt's delicious.……很好吃。

FlorenceIf you like it, then why don't we write off all the problems I caused you before, how about that?如果教授喜欢的话，之前给你添的那些麻烦就一笔勾销了，怎么样？

ProfessorI wasn't going to hold them against you anyway, Florence.我本来也没有把芙洛伦做的那些事记在账上哦。

FlorenceReally?真的吗？

ProfessorWell, you DO like fooling around, but I know you work very hard in your daily work.毕竟芙洛伦虽然喜欢胡闹，但平时的工作也都很努力吧。

ProfessorCompared to everything you've done for the Oasis, those pranks of yours are simply insignificant.比起你为绿洲的大家做的贡献来说，那些恶作剧就显得太微不足道了。

ProfessorOf course, I'd be happier if you were better behaved, Florence.当然，芙洛伦如果能乖一些的话，我会更开心的。

FlorenceWhile that all sounds super mushy... If it's you asking, then I could try reining myself in a little...虽然听起来很肉麻……但教授要是这么说的话，我可以试着收敛一下哦……

ProfessorThat would be wonderful.那就太好了。

Florence...But that will start tomorrow.——不过是从明天开始。

As I look at Florence's smiling face, a wave of dizziness washes over me.看着芙洛伦的笑脸，一阵眩晕感忽然涌了上来。

ProfessorUgh... What's going on...唔……怎么回事……

FlorenceIs something the matter? I think it must be a minor side effect of one of the seasonings I used in the chocolate. Like say, your whole body going limp or becoming extra sensitive.怎么回事呢？应该是我在巧克力里放的调味剂有一点轻微的副作用吧，比如会浑身无力或是格外敏感之类的。

Professor...I knew it.……果然。

FlorenceWow~ Seeing you sprawled out on the bed with a discontent look on your face is quite a lovely scene.哇哦~教授倒在床上露出不甘的表情，还真是一副不错的画面呢。

ProfessorFlorence... You...芙洛伦……你这家伙……

FlorenceNow let's see, where did you put the access keycard...让我看看教授把门禁卡放在哪里了呢……

FlorenceAh, there it is!啊，找到了！

Florence takes the keycard from me and then hops, skips and jumps over to the exit.芙洛伦拿走了我身上的门禁卡，蹦蹦跳跳地跑到了门口。

ProfessorWait, don't go...等一下，不许走……

Beep–滴——

She doesn't leave. Instead, she engages another lock on the door of the detention cell.她并没有离开，而是给禁闭室的门又上了一重锁。

Professor...Huh?……诶？

FlorenceI never said I was going to leave.我可没有说过要走哦。

FlorenceNow nobody can get in here. I can't possibly let anyone get between me and the helpless Professor lying in front of me.这下谁都进不来了吧，毫无还手之力的教授正躺在我的眼前，可不能让其他人来打扰这个好机会呢。

Florence gently compresses the syringe in her hands and climbs onto the bed.芙洛伦缓缓推动手中的注射器，爬上了床。

ProfessorFlorence...?芙洛伦……？

FlorenceWhat you said just now really touched me, so chocolates won't be enough. I need to give you an even more exciting thank-you gift.刚才教授说的话真是有点感动到我了呢，所以光是巧克力还不够，要给你更刺激的谢礼才行。

FlorenceOh my, your body's so hot, Professor. I don't think it's just because of the drugs.哎呀，教授的身体真烫呢，应该不只是因为药效吧。

ProfessorWait...等等……

FlorenceDon't be scared, the REALLY exciting part of the date has only just begun, Pro~fes~sor~别害怕呀，真正让人心跳的约会现在才刚开始哦，教、授~

White Day Story - Groove 白情剧情-音流

The Oasis, at the shopping street.绿洲。商店街。

GrooveYo, you're here.呦。来了。

ProfessorThis is...这里是……

Groove is standing on the side of the street, eying the Valentine's Day limited goods in the storefront windows with mild interest.音流正站在街边，饶有兴趣地打量着橱窗内的白色情人节限定商品。

GrooveYup, it's a shopping street. What's wrong, does it feel weird?没错，是商店街。怎么，感觉很奇怪？

ProfessorI thought you'd have arranged to meet me in a more music-themed place.以为会约在更有音流风格的地方。

GrooveDon't get me wrong, it's just that I was thinking of a new song for the occasion and I need to collect material.别误会，只是节日新曲需要取材。

ProfessorA new song... for the occasion... You mean Valentine's Day?新曲……节日……情人节？

GrooveHehe, you don't think techno and the Valentine's Day mood go together now, do you?呵呵，教授也觉得电子乐和情人节的氛围不符吗？

ProfessorIf it were Groove's Valentine's Day...音流的情人节的话……

GrooveHahaha, that's certainly very interesting. I could consider that for next time.哈哈哈，很有趣，下次可以考虑一下。

I imagine it would involve chocolates wrapped in studs and leather belts.大概会有用铆钉和皮带包装的巧克力吧。

You'd release a rap single about burning all couples up?发一首要把情侣全部烧光的RAP？

GrooveI've actually done that already.其实已经这么做过了。

GrooveIn any case, everyone thinks that there's no way someone like me could have a "normal" Valentine's Day.总之大家都觉得我这样的人绝不可能过“正常”的情人节。

GrooveWhich is why I need to do something a little different.正是这样才要做点不一样的。

GrooveDon't you think it's pretty punky for a freestylist who disregards tradition to suddenly release a Valentine's Day single?视传统为无物的自由音乐人突然发布情人节单曲，这不是很朋克吗？

GrooveStill, Valentine's Day is a day for two, and as it turns out, you gave me chocolate too, Professor.但毕竟情人节是两个人的节日，恰巧教授也送了我巧克力。

GrooveThat's a very Valentine-y thing to do, isn't it?很有情人节味道的事情，不是吗？

GrooveAnd that's why I asked you out to gather material with me, Professor.所以今天的取材也麻烦教授了。

Groove pushes the door open and enters a store.音流推开门走进一家店。

GrooveTsk, this place really does have the festive atmosphere about it.啧，果然是非常符合节日的气氛呢。

The interior decorations are themed around huge pink hearts and the shelves are filled with all manner of couples' merchandise.巨大的粉色爱心成为了店内装饰的主题，货架上摆满了各色情侣款商品。

It's a perfectly normal Valentine's Day scene...非常普通的情人节画风呢……

GrooveThis place is way too normal. Next!有些太过普通了，下一家下一家。

Groove enters another store.音流走进另一家店。

导购人形Would you two be here to buy accessories? We're offering a discount on couples' purchases~两位是来选配饰的吗，我们这边情侣款合购的话有折扣活动哦~

GrooveUrgh, I'm just looking, but I'm not buying. Oh, forget it... Next.呃。我就看看，不买。算了……下一家。

ProfessorWouldn't this be an opportunity to collect material?这不正是取材的时机吗？

GrooveYou have a point. Let's look around, then.说的也是，那就姑且看一下吧。

ProfessorWhy don't you use this opportunity to try on items you normally wouldn't wear?不如借此机会试试平常不会尝试的搭配。

I pick up a pair of black-framed decorative spectacles.我拿起一副黑框平光眼镜。

GrooveThis is too...这也太……

Groove puts the glasses on, then looks in the mirror and tilts her head.音流戴上眼镜，对着镜子歪了歪头。

GroovePff–hahahaha, if I wore these while performing, they'd probably laugh me off the stage.噗——哈哈哈哈，要是演出的时候戴这个估计会被笑掉大牙吧。

GrooveWant to try them on, Professor?教授也来试试？

Groove takes off the glasses and hands them to me.音流摘下眼镜，递到我的手上。

GrooveHahaha, now they suit someone like you just fine.哈哈哈，教授的气质就很合适了。

GrooveHaving me put on something like this would be like asking a chef to cook while wearing a tuxedo.这种风格交给我简直就是让厨师穿着洋装做菜。

GrooveHumph, you're right, how could my performances possibly be straitjacketed by the looks that others give me?哼，你说的对，我的表演怎么可能被别人的眼神束缚。

GrooveHm... You really do have unique tastes, Professor.唔……教授的品味还真是独特。

It feels like it could be surprisingly defiant instead.反而会有意外的叛逆感。

I'd like to see you wear them on stage.想看音流戴着这个表演的样子。

GrooveWell, since you've said as much, I suppose that's a good idea.既然教授这么说了，或许是个不错的思路。

GrooveBut I can't this time around...不过……这一次还是算了吧……

I visit most of the stores on the shopping street with Groove, but we find nothing.和音流一起逛遍了商业街的大部分店面，但是却没有任何的收获。

GrooveIs there nothing worth referencing here... Ahhhh forget it, I should head back and prepare for tonight's show. Remember to come watch it, Professor.完全没有取材的价值嘛……算了算了，还是回去准备晚上的演出好了，教授记得来看。

GrooveI suppose that's all there is to Valentine's Day.情人节就只是这样而已。

ProfessorWhat do you mean?什么样的？

GrooveHaven't you noticed? The only thing about this day is merchandise. Everyone says you need to buy this or that for Valentine's Day.你没发现吗？这个节日只有商品，所有人都在告诉我情人节你要买这个或买那个。

GrooveIs there even a point for a festival that's packaged and put on a shelf by the merchants?这种完全被商人们包装出来的节日，有什么意义呢？

ProfessorBut there's another store up ahead...但前面还有一家……

There's a sweets shop at the very end of the street. Much like all the other stores, its entrance is decorated with heart-shaped ornaments in pink and white.街道的尽头是一家甜品店，与其他所有店家一样，门前环绕着粉色和白色的心形装饰。

GrooveA sweets shop, hm... Chocolate, strawberry cake, the taste of first love, the only things that come to mind are those boring cliches that I can imagine with my eyes shut.甜品店啊……巧克力、草莓蛋糕、初恋的味道，感觉都是闭着眼就能想到的老土词汇。

ProfessorYielding to stereotypes is a sin when it comes to gathering material, you know.取材最忌讳的就是刻板印象。

GrooveEhhh... Fine, fine, I'll trust you one more time.唉……好吧好吧，再信你一次。

Groove hums a strange melody as she enters the sweets shop.音流哼着奇怪的旋律，推开甜品店的门。

Snap!啪！

The moment she enters, there is a crisp sound from above Groove's head and colorful confetti rains down on her.踏入店内的一瞬间，音流的头顶发出一声脆响，五彩的色纸落到音流身上。

GrooveWhat – What's this?!这——这什么啊？！

Groove hurries to shake off the colored paper that has fallen on her.音流慌忙抖落身上的彩条纸。

店员Attendant: Congratulations, Miss! You're our 100th customer and have won our special prize!恭喜这位小姐！您是今天第100位顾客，抽到了特等奖！

GrooveWhat's with this plot development that could have come straight out of a script?这种仿佛剧本一般的发展是怎么回事？

GrooveLet me guess, everyone's the 100th customer and the prize is a coupon for 5 diggcoins off every purchase of 1000 diggcoins?该不会每个人都是第100位然后奖励是满1000减5底格币优惠券吧？

店员How could we do that, this is a prize that we're only offering today – a free custom-made Valentine's Day cake!怎么会，这是每天只有一份的大奖——免费定制情人节蛋糕一个！

GrooveCustom-made?定制？

The attendant walks in front of a huge machine at the other end of the store.店员走到甜品店另一端的巨大机器前。

店员That's right, all you need to do is enter the shape, ingredients and taste of the cake you want, and it'll make a Valentine's Day treat specially for you~没错，您只要在这边的设备上输入喜爱的蛋糕形状、用料、口味，就能打造出您专属的情人节甜品哦~

GrooveWhy do I feel like I've been drawn into a lame event...感觉被强行拉进了无趣的活动中……

GrooveAlso I don't know anything about sweets. Why don't you do it, Professor?而且我对甜品完全没有研究，要不教授来吧。

GrooveHow can you compare music and desserts...音乐和甜品要怎么类比……

ProfessorI suppose they're both forms of self-expression, at least.至少在表达这件事上是一样的。

ProfessorPlus, don't you have a lot that you want to say, Groove?刚刚音流不是有很多想说的吗？

Think of it as your own creation.当成你自己的创作就好。

Isn't this the time for creative improvisation?这不正是自由发挥的时刻吗？

GrooveWhat I want to say...想表达的……

ProfessorYou should describe the Valentine's Day that you have in your soul.把音流心中情人节的样子描绘出来。

GrooveEven if you say that, it's just a cream cake...就算这么说那也只是个奶油蛋糕……

ProfessorIsn't your specialty putting a brand new spin on the things that everyone takes for granted?为众所周知的东西赋予崭新的诠释不是音流最擅长的吗？

GrooveHm... like finding a classic sample and adding my own beats to it?嗯……就像是找个经典的sample配上自己的beats？

GrooveHuh, now this is getting pretty interesting.好像突然有点意思了。

Groove's fingers slide across the device.音流的手指在设备上划动，

GrooveThere aren't many elements I can use here. Don't you have chocolate skulls?可用的元素好少，你们这边难道没有巧克力骷髅头吗？

店员Huh?诶？

GrooveAh... What about blood-red cross-shaped cookies? Or spiky silver hard candies?那……血红色十字架形状的饼干？带尖刺的银色硬糖？

店员They're, ah... They're not too commonly used in desserts... If you need it, we have some chili sauce over here...这些……可能不太常用在点心上……如果您需要的话这边有辣椒酱……

GrooveIn the end I guess all I can make is an ordinary cake...结果还是只能做出普通的蛋糕啊……

GrooveWhat should I do, I'm at a creative bottleneck again...怎么办……又陷入创作瓶颈了。

GrooveOh? It feels like you're looking down on me, Professor.哦？感觉被教授看扁了。

Groove furrows her eyebrows, and her fingertips tap rapidly.音流挑了挑眉，手指快速点击了几下。

GrooveLike this... And finally, a personal spin to it.就这样……最后加点个人风格。

GrooveIt's done; the best inspiration is the kind that comes and goes in a flash!完成，一闪而过的灵感才是最完美的！

Is punk nothing more than picking inconvenient things?朋克岂是如此不便之物？

If you're limited by existing elements, then it's not really freedom.被既定元素所限制可不算是自由。

The huge machine begins to work, and it produces the spongy core of a cake. Several mechanical arms quickly decorate it to Groove's specifications and then deliver it to the display window.巨大的机器开始运作，一块蛋糕胚被取出，数只机械臂的快速操作下很快变成了音流定制的形状，随后沿着传送带送到橱窗前。

The pure white cake is slathered in chocolate syrup and edged with white roses of cream, and it is topped with a huge record.纯白的蛋糕上淋满巧克力酱，四周用奶油点缀出白色的玫瑰，蛋糕的顶端则插着一张巨大的唱片。

ProfessorThe record is very much your style, Groove...唱片倒是很有音流的风格……

GrooveIt's actually made of chocolate and fruit syrup, so I call this cake... Crunchy Record!其实是巧克力和果酱的组合，所以这个蛋糕的名字叫做——咬碎唱片！

ProfessorIt looks surprisingly normal, though?但整体竟然意外的普通？

GrooveHumph, it's just like you said, punk isn't just about appearances.哼，正如教授所说，朋克可不止是外表。

GrooveJust as you need to listen to music through earphones, naturally, you need to try the cake yourself, Professor.音乐要自己戴上耳机听听才行，蛋糕当然也要教授亲自来试试看。

Groove accepts a knife from the attendant and cuts a slice of it for me.音流接过店员递上的餐刀，切下一块递给我。

ProfessorI have a bad feeling about this...总有种不祥的预感……

The moment the white cream enters my mouth, a burning sensation pierces through the top of my skull.白色的奶油送入口中的那一刻，我感觉到一股辛辣直冲天灵盖。

(Coughs heavily) This is–咳、咳咳、这里面是——

GrooveHehe, there's mustard powder in the butter and chili sauce in the middle.哼哼，奶油里面混上了芥末粉，中间还掺了辣椒酱。

GrooveHow's that? Surely a red hot spicy Valentine's Day is going to leave an impression, eh, Professor?怎么样？火红辛辣的白色情人节，想必也能让教授印象深刻吧？

ProfessorIt certainly is... quite unforgettable.的确是……很难忘记。

GrooveHahaha, alright then, I like your reaction.哈哈哈，那就好，我很喜欢教授的反应。

店员Shall I box up the rest for you?剩下的内容现在为您打包吗？

GroovePlease tie it up with a leather belt, thanks.包装麻烦用皮带，谢谢。

The attendant walks off with a confused look in her eyes.店员带着迷惑的眼神走开了。

Groove seems to be in good spirits as she hums a few simple notes.音流的情绪则高涨起来，嘴里哼唱着简单的音符。

ProfessorFeeling inspired for a new song?新歌的灵感来了？

GrooveMhm♪ I'm almost there. Quick, help me think of something, Professor.嗯哼♪还差临门一脚的感觉，快快，教授帮我想一下。

ProfessorPerhaps you could look at it from a different angle.说不定可以换个角度试试看。

GrooveOh? Is this your gift to me, Professor?哦？这算是教授的赠礼吗？

GrooveI'll try it on, then.那我就收下试试看了。

Groove puts the glasses on again.音流再一次戴上眼镜。

GrooveI get it.我明白了。

ProfessorIsn't that a bit too fast? It's not like they're magical spectacles...也太快了吧？！又不是什么魔法眼镜……

(Hand her the glasses.)送出眼镜

Groove shakes her head.音流摇了摇头。

GrooveNo, it's not a matter of the cake or the glasses. I suddenly understood what Valentine's Day is about.不，不是蛋糕或者眼镜的问题。我突然明白情人节是什么了。

GrooveYou pick out accessories together, make a cake to order, and receive gifts full of emotion and feeling.与对方一起挑选饰品、定制心仪的蛋糕，收到饱含心意的礼物。

GrooveValentine's Day is essentially "two people spending time together", isn't it?情人节，正是“两人一同度过的时光”，不是吗？

GrooveSo, if it was me...所以，如果是我的话……

GrooveI'd ride a bike with my partner on the edge of the city limits all day long, and then dance in a secluded forest until morning, right?在情人节骑摩托带着对方往城市的最边缘开整整一天，然后在人迹罕至的树林里跳舞到天明？

ProfessorThat certainly does sound like a very Groove-y thing...很有音流的风格了……

GrooveAlso, I'd ride through the city in the middle of the night with my partner while we were both wearing neon green leathers, stamping every heart-filled ad with a huge skull-shaped logo.还有，和搭档在深夜穿着荧光绿色的皮衣穿过城市，给每个画着爱心的广告牌盖上巨大的骷髅标记。

ProfessorPlease don't cause trouble for others...还是不要给别人造成麻烦……

GrooveHehe, well, when you think about it that way, there really is a lot you can do.哼哼，这么一想，能做的事情还是很多的嘛。

GrooveUnfortunately I didn't bring my synthesizer along, otherwise I'd start jamming right here and now.可惜没带合成器，不然简直想要在这里来一段。

ProfessorThey'd chase you out, wouldn't they...会被赶出去吧……

GrooveOf course, apart from the cake, I should return your feelings from before, Professor.当然，除了蛋糕，也必须回应教授之前的心意才行。

GrooveThat was the objective of going out with you today, in addition to collecting material.除了取材，这也是今天的目的之一哦。

Groove picks up an exquisitely-wrapped chocolate from a shelf.音流拿起货架上包装精致的巧克力。

GrooveHere's a festive gift. Please accept it, Professor~节日礼物，请收下吧，教授~

GrooveAlthough I only thought of it just now, don't worry – there'll be a big present waiting for you in future.虽然是临时起意，不过教授放心，之后还会有一份大礼。

GrooveHeh, a plain pair of black-framed glasses, huh... Maybe I'll try putting them on in future when I'm feeling uninspired.呵呵，土里土气的黑框眼镜吗……以后没灵感的时候就戴上试试看吧~

The scattered notes gradually come together and Groove begins humming a new melody, walking out of the sweets shop in time with the beat and completely ignoring the looks from everyone around her.散乱的音符逐渐组合，音流哼着崭新的旋律，迈着律动的步伐走出甜品店，全然不在意周围人的目光。

Several days later, a single called Riveting Chocolate quietly begins circulating in the Oasis' network.几天后。一首名为《铆钉巧克力》的匿名单曲悄然出现在绿洲的网络里。

Its unique rhythm is unforgettable, and its shocking lyrics immediately becomes a hot topic, as everyone wonders which new electronica virtuoso emerged from the Burbank Sector.特立独行的编曲让人过耳不忘，惊世骇俗的歌词更是一时间成了热门话题，让大家不禁猜测伯班克扇区又出现了哪位电子乐大手。

Only a few people notice that the song's prelude contains a hint to the composer's name–只有极少人注意到，歌曲的前奏中暗藏着作者的署名——

(Accept the chocolate.)接过巧克力。

Heartbeat & Prof.HeartBeat&Prof.

White Day Story - Hubble 白情剧情-赫波

Night time in the Oasis.绿洲。夜晚。

I arrive at the beach where I arranged to meet Hubble. Under the light of the stars, operand-simulated waves lap at the shore, glowing with phosphorescent light.我来到与赫波相约的海湾，星空之下，算量模拟的潮汐拍打着海岸，散发着荧光。

Hubble stands in the middle of this radiance, staring into the night sky as always.赫波正伫立在这片光中，像往常一样凝视着夜空。

ProfessorGood evening, Hubble.晚上好，赫波。

HubbleGood evening, Professor. The sky tonight is exceptionally clear.晚上好，教授，今天的夜空似乎格外明朗呢。

ProfessorYes, it's the weather you like best, isn't it?是啊，是赫波最喜欢的天气吧。

HubbleBut that's not all, is it? According to the observatory's data, today ought to be cloudy.但不该如此吧，按照天文台的数据，今天本应是阴云密布才对。

HubbleNow we have weather that shouldn't exist, an overly expansive field of vision, and abnormally dazzling starlight.不应存在的天气，过于广阔的视野，异常璀璨的星光。

HubbleI wonder, Professor, how such a mysterious night came to be?这个夜晚如此奇异，怎么回事呢，教授？

HubbleReally? I don't think the girls in the Meteorological Department would make a mistake like that.是吗？我可不觉得环境观测组的孩子们会出错哦。

Maybe it was a bug in the weather system.或许是气象系统出了BUG。

Perhaps the observatory's data was wrong.可能是天文台的数据不对吧。

We're probably all dreaming right now.大概是我们现在正在做梦。

HubbleProfessor, don't you think you're being a little inconsiderate by saying that to the observatory supervisor's face?教授，您在天文台的负责人面前这么说是不是有些欠缺考虑了呀。

HubbleHmm... While I don't know if you're serious, I like the way you phrase it.嗯……虽然知道您不是认真的，但我喜欢这个说法。

HubbleNo matter. I know it was your doing, even if you don't say it.没事，就算教授不说，我也知道是您的功劳。

ProfessorI just can't keep anything from you, can I...还是瞒不过你呢……

HubbleThe date to thank you hasn't even begun yet and you've already given me a starry sky in addition to everything else. I don't know how to repay this precious gift of yours.这场答谢教授的幽会还未开始，您就加赠了一片星空，我可不知道怎么回敬这份厚重的礼物啊。

ProfessorIt's not like it's precious or anything. I just changed a few variables in the weather system.谈不上厚重，不过是更改几个气象系统的参数而已。

ProfessorAnd besides, not being able to see the stars would be failing to live up to your choosing to have the date at night, no?而且如果看不到星星，不就辜负了赫波把约会选在夜晚的心意了吗？

HubbleThe stars at night aren't just located in the heavens, though.夜晚可不只有天上的星空哦。

ProfessorHm?哦？

HubblePlease take a look at the sea.请您好好看看这片海吧。

Due to the stars being too bright, it is only now that I realize that the glowing points in the waves are not the reflections of the stars in the sky.因为星空过于亮眼，这时我才察觉到，一直在浪边闪烁的荧光并非是星辰的倒影。

Professor...Is this bioluminescence?……是海莹？

HubbleMhm. The floating algae near the coast emit blue light whenever the waves wash over them.嗯，在海湾中生存的浮游生物，每当受到海浪的拍打，它们就会发出蓝色的荧光。

HubbleSome people call them "blue sand" but that is too plain a name for them in light of their brilliance.有人叫它们蓝色的沙砾，但它们的光亮如此耀眼，这个名字显得太过平凡。

HubbleOthers call them "blue tears", but they sparkle so merrily, and so that name is too tragic.有人叫它们蓝色的眼泪，但它们的闪烁如此欢腾，这个名字显得太过悲伤。

HubbleWhat do you think they look like, Professor?教授，你觉得它们更像什么呢？

HubbleJewels, hm... sparkling flecks of the sea algae scattered in all directions really do look like countless jewels dancing.宝石吗……闪亮晶莹的颗粒四散，还真像是无数宝石在跃动。

HubbleFresnel might approve of your taste if she heard that answer.如果菲涅尔听到这个答案，或许会赞许您的品味吧。

Jewels.宝石。

Stars.星星。

HubbleStars, hm... Indeed, countless points of light glowing on the waves do look like stars that have fallen into the sea.星星呀……无数光点落在浪边发亮，确实像是星星落到了海里呢。

HubbleHehe, I hope your answer wasn't to try and win me over, Professor.呵呵，希望教授说出这个答案不是为了讨我的欢心呢。

ProfessorHow about you, Hubble?那赫波怎么认为呢？

HubbleMe...我呀……

HubbleI don't want to describe them with any sort of metaphor, because this is a scene of beauty born from the lives of countless living beings joined together.我不想用什么譬喻去形容，因为这是无数生灵用生命汇聚的美景。

HubbleThat such insignificant lives can contend with the brilliance of the stars in the sky is romantic beyond the ability of words to describe.这些渺小如尘埃的生命能在此处与星辰争辉，本身就是一种超越言语的浪漫了。

ProfessorHowever... They might be living beings, but the sea algae of the Oasis are merely generated from operands.不过……虽说是生物，绿洲的海莹也只是靠着算力生成的吧。

Hubble...Professor.……教授。

ProfessorHm?嗯？

Hubble looks down and gently strokes the surface of the sea, and the ripples from her fingers glow with blue light.赫波低头轻抚海面，被她的手指扫出的涟漪泛起荧光……

HubbleHyah!嘿呀！

ProfessorUwah!呜哇！

...And then she suddenly raises her hands, scattering the glowing water in all directions and drenching me with cold seawater.——她忽然猛然抬手，带着光粒的水花四散，冰冷的海水洒在了我们的身上。

HubbleHehehe... Did I startle you?呵呵呵……被吓到了吗？

HubbleSo tell me, how do you feel?那么请告诉我，您感受到了什么？

HubbleHehe, if you're feeling cold, then you can huddle up with me.呵呵，如果教授感觉冷的话就靠我近一些吧。

HubbleSorry, Professor, I couldn't help messing with you.抱歉啦，教授，忍不住就捉弄了您一下。

HubbleMe too. Don't you think it feels more like we're playing by the seaside like this?我也是呢，不觉得这样才更有在海边玩的氛围吗？

So cold...好冷……

I was startled.吓了一跳。

I'm soaked.湿漉漉的。

HubbleIn any case, the seawater that we both feel was generated from operands.不管怎样，让我们有所感触的海水也是算力生成的吧。

Hubble takes my hand and places it on her cheek.赫波拿起我的手，放在她被打湿的脸庞上。

ProfessorHubble?赫波？

HubbleAnd the Hubble you see now is just a pile of visible operands.您现在触碰到的赫波，也只是一堆可见的算量。

HubbleThe dazzling stars, this glowing beach, me standing before you... Along with your body and everything you feel, all of them are nothing but evanescent illusions.这灿烂的星河，闪烁的浅滩，您眼前的我……还有您的这副身体与一切感受，都只是梦幻泡影。

HubbleBut Professor, you can see the stars and the light of the bioluminescence, you can feel the night wind and the coolness of the seawater, and you can feel me through your hand... If all of them are generated from operands, then what of it?但是，教授，您能看到星与海莹的辉光，能感受到晚风与海水的凉意，能透过手掌感受到我的触感……那这一切就算是算量生成的又如何呢？

Professor...From your words, it seems you've completely accepted life in the Oasis.……听赫波这么说，你已经完全接受绿洲的生活了呢。

HubbleWell, you can't really say that. At times, I feel a little disappointed when I think about how I can't find new stars in a virtual sky.也不能这么说吧，有时候想到没办法在这片虚假的星空里找到新的星星，难免有些失望。

HubbleBut look, aren't there things more brilliant than the stars?不过您看，这里不是还有着比繁星更加闪耀的事物吗？

Professor...Yes, there definitely are.……是啊，的确是有呢。

We watch the sparkles in the sea rise and fall with the tide.我们看向海浪带着一片片的荧光起落。

ProfessorSpeaking of which... Did you go out of your way to prepare these?话说……这是赫波专门准备的吗？

HubbleIn the Oasis, I don't have the authorization to move heaven and earth like you do, Professor. I simply happened to know that such a phenomenon would arise here and arranged to meet you here to see it.我在绿洲可没有教授这样动辄改天换地的权限，只不过是恰好得知这里会有相关的现象，就约教授来看看而已。

HubbleEven a simulated world like the Oasis has many beautiful natural landscapes. There's no need to deliberately create them. All you have to do is be mindful, and you will be surprised.哪怕是绿洲模拟的世界，也有着很多自然造就的美景，无需刻意去创造，只要多多留心就会有惊喜。

HubbleHowever, you're busy every day, so I guess I have to lead you in uncovering these wonders.不过教授天天都很忙碌呢，所以就只能由我带您来探寻这些奇观啦。

Professor...Thank you, Hubble. This is truly a lovely return gift.……谢谢赫波，这还真是一场不错的返礼呢。

HubbleIf that's enough to satisfy you, then does it mean I don't need to give you the chocolate?教授这就满足了呀，那是不是就不用给您巧克力了？

ProfessorYou made chocolate too?赫波还做了巧克力吗？

HubbleHehe, it's simply a token of repayment. There's no way it could compare to this sea of light.呵呵，一点礼尚往来的心意，肯定比不上这片光海吧。

HubbleCome, please give me your hand–来，请把您的手给我——

Hubble places several round balls into my palm. Their dark blue surfaces are speckled with white, as though they're little spherical universes.赫波在我手心里放了几颗小小的圆球，暗蓝的表面上面点缀着白点，像是一枚枚球形的宇宙。

Professor...Are these chocolates?……这居然是巧克力吗？

HubbleYes, they are. They look nice, don't they?是啊，很好看吧。

HubbleI was going to say they would be substitutes for the stars, but since you went out of your way to call out the stars, they've somewhat paled in comparison.本来说要用它们代替星星的，但是教授自作主张把星星叫了出来，它们的存在就有些黯然失色了。

ProfessorThese chocolates look so good that I'm starting to think that it would be a shame to eat them.这么好看的巧克力，看着都有些舍不得品尝了。

Hubble...Nom.……啊呜。

Hubble lowers her head and eats one of the chocolates in my palm.赫波低头吃掉了一颗我掌中的巧克力。

ProfessorHm?诶？

HubbleMmm, it's delicious!嗯，真好吃！

Hubble licks her lips, and as she notices the look on my face she smiles playfully.赫波舔了舔嘴唇，注意到我的神情，向我露出一个俏皮的微笑。

HubbleProfessor, there are so many stars in the sky now, so why get hung up on a few chocolates imitating them?教授，现在有这么多悬挂在空中的星星，何必舍不得这几颗模仿星辰的巧克力呢？

HubbleChocolates won't hang in the sky forever like the stars. If you don't eat them soon, their beautiful forms will melt eventually.巧克力不像星辰一样能永悬天空，如果不赶快品尝，它现在精美的模样迟早会融化。

HubbleJust like how these sea sparkles and even the whole of the cloud server must eventually wither away.就像这片光海乃至整个虚拟的云端一样，是终究要消散的事物。

ProfessorHubble...赫波……

Before I can say anything else, Hubble brings a chocolate to my mouth and stops me from comforting her.还没等我开口，赫波就把巧克力放到了我的唇边，挡下了安慰的话语。

Hubble...And that is why we must properly enjoy this brief happiness.——正因如此，我们才要好好享受这短暂的美好呢。

Professor...Indeed.……是啊。

I taste the little universe in my mouth and sit in the glowing sea as I look up into the boundless sky.我品味着口中香甜的小小宇宙，坐在荧海中仰望无垠星空。

Below me are the shifting sands of light, and in my eyes are the dazzling stars. In this reverie, two consciousnesses overlap, and they spread amidst the stars. I feel like I have become the night sky itself, and I feel the stars slowly grazing by me.身下是涌动的光沙，眼中是灿烂的星汉。恍惚之间，两种觉知重叠在了一起，意识在星间弥散开来，自己彷佛变成了夜空本身，能体会到星辰在身上缓缓划过。

But soon enough, the warm sensation at my side recalls my consciousness and my gaze back to earth–但很快，身旁温热而柔软的触感就将我的意识与目光都夺回了地面——

(Eat the chocolate.)吃下巧克力。

I turn to look at Hubble.我转头看向赫波。

Those eyes which have always peered into the heavens now gaze at me. The stars in the sky and the sparkles in the sea swirl within them, reflecting the firmament and the ocean.生来用于凝望星河的眼眸此刻正凝望着我，星辰与海萤的光在其间打转，映出了整片天穹与汪洋。

ProfessorHubble, what are you looking at?赫波，你在看什么？

HubbleA star.星星。

White Day Story - Imhotep 白情剧情-伊姆赫特

At the Oasis, inside Imhotep's office.绿洲。伊姆赫特的办公室。

The sound of knocking is immediately followed by the door opening.敲门声响起的同时，办公室的门就被打开了。

ImhotepProfessor, you're here~教授，你来了~

Upon entering the room, I see dozens of animals surrounding Imhotep. They're all tenderly nuzzling her.走进房间，十几只小动物环绕在伊姆赫特身边，正亲昵地与她互动。

ProfessorThey're all stuck to you, Imhotep.大家还是这么粘着伊姆赫特。

ImhotepThe little ones are very bright, you know. If you treat them well, they'll repay you with sincere loyalty.小家伙们可是很敏锐的，只要用心对待它们，它们也会真心回应你。

ImhotepStill, in addition to that...不过，除此之外……

ImhotepI also use a few se-cret me-thods~还有一些秘·密·手·段·哦~

ProfessorHuh?诶？

ImhotepWould you like to know, Professor? Then you should help take care of them with me.教授想知道吗？那就和我一起照顾这些孩子们吧。

ImhotepPerhaps they might end up clinging to you too.说不定今天之后，大家也会变得黏着教授了。

ImhotepOh, it's nothing so scary. But if you like it, I wouldn't mind arranging one for you.没有那么可怕啦，不过如果教授喜欢，安排一次也不错。

Could it be some kind of secret ritual...难道是什么神秘的仪式……

It must be nice to be surrounded by small animals.被小动物们环绕着一定会很幸福。

ImhotepWe'll conduct a ritual that forges a contract between us, one that won't break no matter how far apart we are...和教授签订契约的仪式，无论相隔多远都无法破除……

ImhotepAh, I'm looking forward to it~期待起来了呢~

ImhotepI'm glad you like them, Professor.教授能喜欢大家真是太好了。

ImhotepHowever... I'd prefer it if you were like them instead, though~不过……我倒更希望教授能像小家伙们一样哦~

Imhotep pets the black goat in her arms and laughs playfully.伊姆赫特逗弄着怀里的黑山羊，狡黠地笑了一下。

ImhotepTeehee, I was just kidding.嘻嘻，开玩笑的。

ImhotepWell, since you're so eager, let's get started, Professor.既然教授这么期待，我们就赶紧开始吧。

ProfessorSo... What do you need my help with?所以……要帮忙做什么？

ImhotepI was supposed to give the little ones a routine checkup, so all you need to do is help them up onto the examination table and keep them there.今天预定是给小家伙们的例行检查，教授就来帮它们在体检台上安顿好吧。

The animals obediently form up into a line, as though they can understand Imhotep's words.小动物们仿佛能听懂伊姆赫特的话一般，乖乖地排成一列。

ImhotepAlright, line up, everyone~ We're going to start the checkup now~大家在这边排好队哦~检查马上开始~

ImhotepYou're the first, Kitty.首先是猫咪。

I take an orange tabby cat from Imhotep's hands. It feels warm and heavy in my arms.从伊姆赫特的手中接过橘色的狸花猫，沉甸甸的温暖触感传来。

ProfessorWhoa, you're heavy!好重！

猫Meow!喵！

The cat in my arms flashes its claws and mews unhappily.怀中的橘猫挥动爪子，不满地叫了一声。

ProfessorUrk!呃！

ImhotepIt doesn't like people calling it fat.它不喜欢被人说胖哦。

ImhotepOh? I didn't think you'd have such a hard time handling small animals~ Here, try stroking it over here.哦？没想到教授不擅长应付小动物呢~摸一下这里试试看。

I do as Imhotep demonstrates and lightly scratch it rhythmically around the back of its neck.我学着伊姆赫特的手法规律地挠着橘猫的后脖颈。

猫Myaaaaaaa~喵~

The tabby cat rolls over in my arms and I idly scratch its belly.橘猫在怀中翻了个身，悠闲地挠了挠肚皮。

ImhotepYou learn fast, Professor. That proves they don't hate you~ Here, put it on the table.教授学得很快嘛，说明它不讨厌你哦~来，把它放到台子上。

I put the cat on the examination table as Imhotep directs.跟着伊姆赫特的指引把橘猫放到检查台上。

ImhotepMya~mya?喵~喵？

猫Mya...喵……

ImhotepMya!喵！

ImhotepHmm, so it's over here then?嗯嗯，是这里吗？

Imhotep quickly jots down notes as she converses with the orange cat in some kind of strange language.伊姆赫特一边用奇特的语调与橘猫对话，一边在笔记上快速记录。

ImhotepHm, looks like I'll have to adjust the formula of the cat food.嗯……看来猫粮的配比需要修改一下了。

ImhotepAlright, next up is Niggurath. Help me hold its legs, if you don't mind.好了，接下来是妮古拉思，麻烦教授托住它的腿哦。

ProfessorIt-Its eyes are turning red...眼、眼睛变红了……

ImhotepIs it scary?很可怕吗？

ImhotepDon't worry, it's just an ordinary goat.别担心，只是只普通的山羊而已。

Imhotep touches her forehead to the goat and speaks quietly to it.伊姆赫特与黑色的山羊额头相抵，轻声低语。

ImhotepMm... mhm, so you're fine, but feeling a little worried about your newly-born kids? Don't worry, I'll take good care of them.嗯……嗯，身体没有问题，刚出生的小宝宝不太安分导致有些焦虑吗？我会照顾好它们的，放心吧。

ImhotepAlright, and next we have... Professor, why do you look so shocked?好了，然后是……教授，为什么一副震惊的样子？

ProfessorWhen I read your files before this, I heard that you could communicate with animals, but actually seeing it in action is a huge surprise...以前只是在资料里看到伊姆赫特能跟动物交流，但亲眼看到还是太不可思议了……

ImhotepHmm~ I find it hard to explain myself sometimes.诶~有时候我自己也解释不清呢。

ImhotepAll I know is that you need to think of yourself as one of them and try to sense their feelings.我只知道，要把自己当做大家的一员，去感受它们的情绪。

ImhotepPerhaps that counts?或许也算吧，毕竟

ImhotepWould you like to try it yourself?教授要不要也来试一下？

Imhotep holds out a fluffy little ball.伊姆赫特拿出一只毛茸茸的圆球。

ProfessorA hamster?仓鼠？

ImhotepHamsters like hiding their food in their cheek pouches, so you need to regularly check and clean them.小仓鼠喜欢把食物藏在颊囊里，必须要定期检查和清理才行。

ImhotepYou do it like this, Professor. Gently caress its chin and it'll spit out the food it's hiding. After that, I'll handle the examination.教授像这样，轻轻抚摸它的腮帮，它就会把藏着的食物吐出来了，然后我来检查。

ImhotepDon't worry, the hamsters like this process.别担心，小仓鼠很享受这个过程的。

I do as Imhotep says and soon enough, the hamster spits out the nuts, corn and vegetables it was hiding. Imhotep uses sterile saline to begin cleaning it up.照着伊姆赫特说的做，很快，仓鼠就将藏起的坚果、玉米和蔬菜统统吐了出来。伊姆赫特随即用生理盐水进行清洁。

Imhotep...Looks like it's fine.……看起来没问题了呢。

The hamster rolls around, as though to prove the truth of Imhotep's words, then falls asleep with its feet pointing to the sky.像是要验证伊姆赫特所说的，已经平静下来的仓鼠翻了个身，四脚朝天安静地睡着。

ProfessorWhy...为什么……

ImhotepIt's a little anxious, but it clearly doesn't dislike you, otherwise it would have run off immediately.虽然有些急躁，但它明显不讨厌教授呢，不然一下子就会跑开了。

ImhotepRather, it looks like it enjoys lying in the palm of your hand, Professor.它的样子反倒有点享受躺在教授手心里的感觉。

ProfessorIs this one of your secret methods then, Imhotep?这就是伊姆赫特的秘密手段吗？

ImhotepHmm... It's not the only one.嗯……不止如此哦。

ImhotepRelax, you'll find out soon enough~别着急，教授很快就会知道了~

ImhotepFirst, let's send everyone back.首先把大家送回去吧。

Imhotep and I return the animals to their hutches and clean up the examination facilities.和伊姆赫特一起把动物们送回窝里，并清理完检查设备。

ImhotepWell, today's work is all done. Thanks for your help, Professor.今天的工作全部完成，教授也辛苦了。

ImhotepLet's be off, then.那我们走吧。

ProfessorWe're leaving? Where to?走？去哪里？

ImhotepNow then, what comes next will be private time between you and I, Professor.那么，接下就是和教授的私人时间~

ProfessorThe Cafe?咖啡厅？

ImhotepThis is my first time coming here. Shall we order something?我还是第一次来这里，要点些什么呢？

ProfessorSo you mean you haven't visited this place before, Imhotep?伊姆赫特之前没有来过吗？

ImhotepThe little ones can't handle caffeine and sugary foods, so I don't buy them often.因为小家伙们不能吃太多咖啡因和甜食，所以我很少购买咖啡和甜食。

ProfessorIn that case... Two coffees and macarons, then.既然这样……就咖啡，再配上马卡龙吧。

ImhotepI'm looking forward to what you recommended, Professor~教授的推荐，很让人期待呢~

Soon, the waitress Doll serves them their afternoon tea.很快，服务生人形就将下午茶端了上来。

ImhotepCome to think of it, this was your first time working with the little ones, wasn't it, Professor? How was it?说起来，教授是第一次和小家伙们一起工作吧，感觉怎么样？

ProfessorI'm happy to have been part of your daily work, Imhotep.能体验伊姆赫特的日常工作，我也很开心。

ImhotepHehe~ I'm glad you like working with the little animals.呵呵~教授喜欢跟小动物一起工作真是太好了。

ImhotepOh, and here's the reward I promised you, Professor.对了，还有说好给教授的奖励~

Imhotep takes a small brown bottle out of her pocket.伊姆赫特从衣袋里掏出一个棕色的小瓶。

ImhotepIt's a specially-made perfume. Now the little ones will be able to remember your scent too, Professor.特制的香水，这样以后小家伙们也能记住教授的味道了。

ImhotepWant to try it out?要试一下吗？

ProfessorThere isn't anything strange inside it, right...应该没有加什么奇怪的东西吧……

ImhotepRelax, it's just ordinary perfume.放心，只是普通的香水而已。

Imhotep moves up to me and takes the cap of the bottle. A relaxing scent fills the air.伊姆赫特凑上前，打开瓶盖，令人心神放松的清香传来。

She dabs several drops on my sleeves, and then closes her eyes before inhaling deeply.伊姆赫特将几滴香水滴在我的衣袖上，然后闭上眼睛，轻轻抽动了一下鼻翼。

ImhotepThis way, I'll be able to find you wherever you go, Professor.这样，不管在哪里，我都能找到教授了哦。

ImhotepThe little ones just want to get closer to you, Professor~只是小家伙们想要跟教授更亲近一点呢~

ImhotepPerhaps, you're welcome to slowly figure it out, Professor.说不定不止如此呢，教授可以慢慢探索哦~

ImhotepOho~ You've got a tense look on your face again, Professor.哦~教授又露出紧张的表情了呢。

Are... are you tracking me?!追……追踪？！

Could this be one of those secret methods you were talking about...难道这就是伊姆赫特的秘密手段……

ImhotepOh?哎呀？

There is a commotion inside one of Imhotep's large pockets, and a fluffy head pops out of it.伊姆赫特宽大的衣袋中一阵骚动，一个毛茸茸的脑袋探了出来。

ImhotepLooks like we have a stowaway.有小家伙偷偷钻进来了呢。

Imhotep picks up the hamster by its neck and places it on her shoulder.伊姆赫特拎着仓鼠的脖颈，将它放到自己的肩头。

She also takes out an intricate little gift box along with the hamster.与仓鼠一起从衣袋里拎出来的，还有一个小巧的礼物盒。

ImhotepMm? It seems the little ones have a gift for you too, Professor~嗯？看来小家伙们也有礼物要送给教授~

ImhotepWhy don't you guess what it is? I have no-i-dea what could be inside it.猜猜是什么呢？我可完·全·不知道呢。

The hamster lies down on Imhotep's shoulder and holds up the gift box.仓鼠趴在伊姆赫特的肩上，颤悠悠地举起礼物盒。

ImhotepMm... Closer than before, but not quite right.嗯……接近一些了，不过还是不太对。

Imhotep gestures for me to approach her.伊姆赫特挥了挥手，示意我靠近她。

Her warm breath tickles my ears.温热的气息吐在我的耳畔。

ImhotepIt's saying... I like the Professor very much.它在说……我很喜欢教授哦。

It's asking me to keep it.它说请我收下。

It's thanking me for my help just now.它说感谢刚才的帮助。

Imhotep seems to be amused by my reaction and chuckles quietly.伊姆赫特似乎被我的反应逗笑了，轻轻地笑了起来。

ImhotepHehe... Did the words of a hamster frighten you, Professor?呵呵……教授被仓鼠的话吓到了吗？

ImhotepIts boldness lets me see the amusing reactions you make, Professor.大胆就能看到教授这么有趣的反应吗。

ImhotepPerhaps I should be bolder too and learn from this little one...或许我之后也该大胆一点呢，向这个小家伙学习……

ImhotepIt's fun to see you make a look like that, Professor.能让教授露出这种表情也不错。

ImhotepLooks like I need to thank this little one...看来我要谢谢这个小家伙呢……

ImhotepNow then, I hope you'll accept the perfume and the gift from the little ones.那么，香水和小家伙们送的礼物，就请教授收下了。

Oh yes, I didn't think a hamster would be so bold.是的，没想到仓鼠会这么大胆。

It was more that you gave me a fright.不如说是被你吓了一跳。

ProfessorThank you, Imhotep and Hamster.谢谢，伊姆赫特，还有小仓鼠。

仓鼠(Stroke its ears)（竖起耳朵）

ImhotepHehehe... As I thought, they DO like you, Professor.呵呵呵……果然与教授相处就会很愉快。

ImhotepRemember to come visit the little ones more often, Professor~教授以后也要记得多来看看小家伙们哦~

ImhotepOh, and the coffee and macarons were great. Their taste goes well with the occasion.对了，咖啡和马卡龙都很棒，是很符合这个日期的味道呢。

ImhotepPro~fes~sor~教~授~

(Accept the gifts.)接过礼物。

ImhotepThe chocolates you gave me a few days ago were delicious.教授前几天送给我的巧克力，很好吃哦。

ImhotepSo I need to give you an appropriate return gift~所以必须要有合适的回礼才行~

White Day Story - Jessie 白情剧情-洁西

The Oasis, at the shopping street.绿洲。商店街。

JessieProfessor! Thanks for coming down today!教授！谢谢您今天能来。

JessieHehe, not really. Cleaning for everyone is enjoyable, after all~嘿嘿，也没有啦，为大家打扫是很开心的事情哦~

I mean, you ARE the busiest person in the Oasis on most days. How can I turn you down?毕竟是平时最忙碌的洁西邀请我，我怎么能不赴约呢？

Vacations don't come by often, so you should get a good rest.难得的假期要好好休息一下。

JessieYup, I'm going to have lots of fun with you today, Professor!嗯嗯，今天要和教授开心地玩！

JessieNow that you mention it, I think there's a place around here which just opened.说起来，这里好像有一家新开的店。

店员Welcome to the indoor amusement park!欢迎来到娱乐场所体验店！

ProfessorYou can fit one indoors?体验？

店员Since space is limited in the Oasis and it's hard to set up large-scale amusement facilities, our establishment uses operand simulation services to provide 1:1 simulations of amusement parks in reality, complete with professional staff to serve you for the most realistic experience possible!因为绿洲的规模仍然有限，难以开设大型娱乐设施，而本店将提供以上设施的算量模拟服务，一比一模拟现实中的游乐场，还有专业的工作人员为您服务，客人可以进行最逼真的体验！

店员Today's theme is a heavyweight – amusement parks, and there's a discount if the two of you enter together!今天是重量级主题——游乐场，两位一起还有折扣哦！

ProfessorThis is definitely a good idea... How about it, Jessie? Want to give it a try?这种店确实是个不错的想法……洁西，要不要试一下？

JessieEh... Well, if you like it, I suppose it's doable...诶……如果教授有兴趣的话，也不是不可以……

The simulated space is filled with quite a few Dolls who have come to enjoy the experience. Laughter and screams ring out occasionally from the facilities on either side.模拟空间内，有不少前来体验的人形，笑声与尖叫声不时从道路两侧的游乐设施上传来。

ProfessorA Ferris Wheel, a rollercoaster... They certainly have their bases covered.摩天轮，过山车……设备很齐全嘛。

Professor(I need to double-check our operand outlay after I go back.)（回去之后得确认一下算量支出才行。）

ProfessorSo, which attraction do you want to try first?洁西想先玩那个项目？

JessieAh... Um... I think it's best that you choose, Professor...啊……嗯……教授来选就好……

ProfessorYou don't like amusement parks, Jessie?洁西不喜欢游乐场吗？

JessieUm... It's because amusement parks are one of the hardest venues to tackle when it comes to cleaning.唔……因为打扫的话，游乐场是最麻烦的场景之一。

JessieThere are all sorts of complicated facilities which need cleaning and the big traffic flow of people creates extra garbage.有很多复杂的设备需要清洁，而且人流量太大也会制造额外的垃圾。

JessieExcuse me, dear customer! Please don't bring food onto the roller-coaster! It'll be very troublesome if it spills out...那边、那边的客人！请不要携带食物登上过山车！如果撒出来会很麻烦的……

JessieAnd why is there no rubbish bin set up beside a food stall?!还有，食品摊位旁边怎么能不设置垃圾桶呢？！

JessieAhhhhh... The water play facilities are too close to the road, it's all going to splash out!啊啊……水上设施离道路太近了，水会溅出来的！

Jessie's face goes red and her cheeks puff up as she runs around.洁西涨红了脸，气鼓鼓地在四周跑来跑去。

ProfessorThese attractions are all simulated from operands. I doubt they'll replicate all those details too.是算量模拟的设施，应该不会连这些细节都还原的。

JessieAh... I'm sorry, I kind of lose control of myself when I see environments which need cleaning.啊……抱歉，一看到需要打扫的环境就有点不由自主了。

JessieSince it's an amusement park, let's go see what interesting things they have!既然是游乐场，还是赶紧去看看有什么有趣的设施吧！

At the carousel.旋转木马。

JessieUgh... It looks like the seats and the handles haven't been cleaned in a long time...唔……座位和扶手似乎已经很久没有清洁过了……

At the Ferris Wheel.摩天轮。

JessieDust gathers easily in small places, this place needs to be thoroughly disinfected...狭小密闭的空间更容易积灰，应该做一次全面消毒才行……

At the ghost house.鬼屋。

“鬼”Grawr!!!吼！！！

JessieUrgh–呃——

JessieHow long has it been since you washed your clothes, Mr. Ghost...鬼先生的衣服……多久没有洗过了……

“鬼”Grawr?吼？

Jessie ends up being too sensitive to the cleanliness and hygiene of every attraction we visit and she can't immerse herself in the spirit of things. In the end, all we can do is take a break on an amusement park bench.不管是什么设施，洁西都会对卫生状况表现得极为敏感，完全无法投入到娱乐当中。最后我们只能坐在游乐园的长椅上休息。

Jessie(Whimper) It ended up like this again. I'm sorry Professor... Even though we hardly ever get vacations...呜……果然又变成这个样子了，对不起，教授……明明是难得的假期……

ProfessorDon't you think you're a little too bothered by cleanliness?洁西是不是有些太在意卫生问题了？

JessieWell, it's pretty much a habit for me. It isn't just my job, but my greatest wish!毕竟清洁对我来说已经是习惯了。不仅是工作，也是最大的愿望哦！

ProfessorYour wish?愿望？

JessieYup! My wish is... That the Oasis would be clean forever so everyone can have the best living environment possible!嗯嗯！我的愿望就是……绿洲永远能够保持整洁，让大家有最好的生活环境！

ProfessorYou've always performed the cleaning tasks of the Oasis very well, Jessie. Why not go for a more concrete wish?绿洲的清洁工作洁西一直都做得很好，不如说说看更具体的愿望。

JessieIn that case... I wish there were a device that could deal with the fur of little furry animals.这么说的话……我确实希望有一套能够对抗小动物毛发的设备。

JessieWhile Betty and Abigail are nice people, cleaning their rooms can be... a little difficult.虽然贝蒂小姐和阿比盖尔小姐都是很好的人，但打扫她们的房间确实……有些困难。

JessieAlso, if possible, I'd like an equipment upgrade, like say... If I could have a pair of mechanical wings for gliding and so on. That would make it much easier to perform high-altitude cleaning.还有还有，如果可以的话，我倒确实希望升级一下装备，比如……可以滑翔的机械翼之类的。这样进行高空清洁就会更加方便了。

JessieAnd also... I hope we won't have to fight any more...还有就是……希望大家能不用再战斗吧……

JessieAfter all, there's no way you can worry about matters of cleanliness and hygiene while fighting. And... even if you clean up their rooms, nobody smiles after they come back from the battlefield...毕竟，战斗中就完全无法顾及卫生问题了。而且……即便把房间收拾整洁，从战场回来的大家也不会露出笑容了……

JessieWhat I want to clean isn't the battlefield, but a place where everyone can live in peace.我想要清扫的不是战场，而是大家能安心生活的地方。

JessieThat's why I'm very happy that the Oasis has been so peaceful lately.所以，这段时间绿洲很和平，我也很开心呢。

ProfessorLetting everyone live peacefully in the Oasis is also my wish.让大家能在绿洲安心地生活也是我的愿望。

JessieYup! I knew I could count on you, Professor!嗯！我就知道相信教授是没错的！

JessieAh, we've been talking for a bit too long. This IS an amusement park, after all, so we ought to go out and have fun together.啊，好像聊得有点久了，毕竟是游乐场，还是要和教授一起开心地玩才行呢。

Jessie stands up and almost immediately, her eyebrow twitches – an empty plastic bottle rolls noisily down the center of the road.洁西站起身，随即抽动了一下眼角——一只空塑料瓶轱辘轱辘地从道路中央滚过。

JessieAh... Give me a moment, Professor.那……麻烦教授稍等一下。

Jessie heads over and picks up the bottle before throwing it into the bin and returning with a red face.洁西过去将塑料瓶捡起，丢进垃圾桶，随即红着脸跑了回来。

JessieHehehe, sorry, I couldn't resist it after all.嘿嘿嘿，果然还是忍不住。

JessieWhere do you want to go next, Professor? I-I'll do my best to not let myself be bothered by the cleanliness!接下来教授想要去哪里呢，我、我会努力不去在意卫生问题的！

JessieHm... Now that you mention it, I feel hungry too. Let's go find something clean-looking to eat!嗯……教授一说我也感觉饿了，我们去找点看起来干净的东西吃吧！

JessieHmm– Will there be all sorts of fluffy mascots there? I wanna see–诶——是那种有好多玩偶先生的吗？好想看——

We've been walking all day... Why not get something to eat?逛了半天……不如去找点吃的？

I heard there'll be a float parade over there in a while.听说那边待会有花车巡游哦。

I stroll through the park with Jessie. Though she ends up complaining about cleanliness every now and then, she is soon swept up by the festive atmosphere in the park.和洁西一起在园区内闲逛，虽然她依然不时念叨着周围的卫生状况，但也很快被游乐园的氛围所感染。

JessieIt's so fun walking around with you, Professor! I can feel everyone's happiness even when I'm not riding one of the attractions! The float parade in particular made me want to climb up and dance with them!和教授一起闲逛都很开心呢，就算不在娱乐设施上也好像能感受到大家的快乐！特别是花车巡游，连我都想爬上去和大家一起跳了！

JessieThe ikayaki was delicious too! Although the lack of trash bins in the park was kind of problematic...还有章鱼烧也很好吃！虽然园区里垃圾桶的设置太少是个大问题……

工作人员Hello, would you like a balloon? They're on the house~你好，要来一个气球吗？是免费的哦~

A staffer in a plush mascot costume stands by the roadside, holding a fistful of multicolored balloons as they try to attract patrons.穿着玩偶服的工作人员手里攥着五彩斑斓的气球，正站在路边招揽客人。

JessieWow– They're not as professional as Miss Mai's balloons, but they're still pretty.诶——虽然没有迈迈小姐的气球那么专业，但很漂亮呢。

JessieBut I wonder if Mr. Mascot's clothes are also...不过玩偶先生的衣服是不是也……

工作人员And what color would you like, little miss?这位小姐想要什么颜色的呢？

JessieHm... Orange! Thank you, Mr. Mascot!嗯……橙色的！谢谢玩偶先生！

JessieW-Wait!等、等一下！

教授&工作人员Hm?嗯？

Before taking the balloon, Jessie takes out a neatly folded towel and several bottles from her travel bag.接过气球前，洁西从随身的小包中拿出叠放整齐的毛巾和几个瓶瓶罐罐。

JessieAlthough I didn't bring my professional cleaning gear with me, I can still do this much.虽然今天是放假没有携带专业的清洁设备，但这点事情还是能做到的。

Jessie proceeds to spray a mist on the dirty spots of the mascot costume and wipes them with her towel.洁西将喷雾喷在玩偶身上的脏污处，用毛巾开始擦拭。

工作人员...What's this?……这是？

JessieYou'll get dirty if you keep working outdoors, Mr. Mascot. The kids won't like you if we don't clean it up as soon as possible~玩偶先生一直在室外工作难免会弄脏的，不赶紧清洁的话会被孩子们嫌弃哦~

JessieDon't worry, I'll be done soon. This is my specially-made quick-dry cleaning spray and softener.放心放心，很快就好了，这可是洁西特制的快干形清洁喷雾和柔顺剂。

工作人员We'll take care of the health and cleanliness side of things. Since you're at the amusement park you should enjoy yourselves as much as you can.卫生问题我们会注意的，既然来到游乐园，就尽情享受吧。

ProfessorIt's okay. This is probably a form of "enjoyment" for Jessie.没关系。或许对于洁西来说，这也是一种“享受”吧。

工作人员Professor... Alright.教授……好吧。

The staffer sighs and simply stands still, watching Jessie run back and forth around themselves.工作人员无奈地站在原地，看着洁西围着自己跑前跑后。

JessieAaaand done!嘿咻、嘿咻、好了！

JessieWhile I couldn't do a deep cleaning, I've gotten rid of all the surface stains. All you need is to dry off in an airy place and the fur will be all soft~虽然没办法完全清理，不过表面的污垢都全部消灭了，只要找个通风的地方晾干，毛发也会变得柔顺哦~

工作人员Ah, thank you.啊，谢谢您。

工作人员Ah... Your balloon.啊……您的气球。

The staffer hands Jessie a balloon and then walks away in a daze.工作人员将气球递给洁西，呆呆地走开了。

JessieWhew. In the end I just couldn't help cleaning him up.呼、还是忍不住帮忙清洁了呢。

ProfessorActually, you didn't need to work so hard.其实洁西不用这么努力的。

JessieHm?诶？

ProfessorI mean, all this is simulated from operands...因为是算量模拟的场景……

JessieI know that. Everything will go back to how it was once it's reset.我知道的哦，只要这里重置，一切就都会恢复原样了。

JessieEven so, I still want to help out.但就算是这样，我也还是想要帮忙。

JessieAfter all, cleaning is fun!毕竟打扫是很开心的事情嘛！

JessieHuh? Look over there, it looks like Mr. Mascot is coming back.诶，看那边，玩偶先生好像回来了。

The staffer from just now appears once again, holding balloons.刚刚的工作人员重新拿着气球出现。

Opposite him, a couple of young agents have just come off the carousel.另一边，两名幼年智能体正从旋转木马上下来。

孩子们Hey, come look! There's a huuuuuge bunny here!快看快看！这里有只大——兔子！

工作人员Hello kids, would you like balloons?小朋友，要来一个气球吗？

孩子AGimme!要来！

孩子BWow~ Mr. Bunny's so soft and smells nice–哇——兔子先生好香好软——

The agents hug the mascot from both sides, burying their faces in the costume's fur and happily rubbing their faces in it.幼年智能体一左一右，将脸埋进玩偶的毛绒中间，开心地揉搓着。

JessieHehe, good thing I cleaned up Mr. Mascot.嘿嘿，还好帮助玩偶先生清洁过了。

Jessie smiles happily as she watches the two agents from afar.洁西远远地看着两个小智能体，露出了同样幸福的笑容。

JessieDid you know, Professor? What I like is the way everyone smiles after I finish cleaning.教授，你知道吗？我最喜欢的就是打扫整洁后大家露出的笑容。

JessieIt's the same even if we're in a simulated place.即便是算量模拟出的场景也一样。

JessieIf only the Oasis could stay like this forever...只要绿洲能一直像现在这个样子

JessieHehe, I hope you'll be able to keep on being this happy.嘿嘿，希望教授也能一直这么开心下去。

JessieHuh? It's so late already, we ought to be heading back. After all, there's a time limit on the simulation.诶，已经这么晚了，我们也该回去了，毕竟模拟的时间也有限呢。

I like to see you smile too, Jessie.我也想一直看到洁西的笑容。

I can feel your happiness too, Jessie.好像也能感受到洁西的快乐。

JessieHowever, there's one thing I have to tell you before we go...不过，走之前，还有一件事必须要跟教授说……

Jessie turns around to face me. She looks like she's trying to avoid my gaze, but then she takes a deep breath and speaks.洁西转过身面对我，眼神似乎有些躲闪，她深吸了一口气，说道。

JessieActually, I'm really grateful to you, Professor.其实，我真的很感谢教授。

JessieBefore coming to the Oasis, all we could do was drift along and avoid the Sanctifiers. We were hard-pressed to protect ourselves, let alone stay clean.来到绿洲之前，我们只能一边流浪一边躲避净化者，别说是清洁了，连自保都很困难。

JessieYou were the one who gave me a place where I could devote my efforts to keeping things clean.是教授给了我一个可以用心打扫的地方。

JessieI like how happy everyone looks after I clean a room up all spick and span.我喜欢把屋子打扫得井井有条之后，大家开心的样子。

JessieIt's a completely different feeling from how I felt about finishing a job before coming to the cloud server. In the words of the maintenance techs, it probably has nothing to do with my base layer code.这和来云端之前完成工作的感觉完全不同，用维护人员的话说，这应该与底层代码无关。

JessieI think this is probably thanks to you, Professor... So...我想，这些都是多亏了教授……所以……

Jessie takes out an immaculately clean and exquisitely-wrapped gift box.洁西拿出包装精致、一尘不染的礼物盒。

JessieIt's chocolate...是巧克力……

JessieThis was supposed to be my main task for today. Good thing I'm still on time.本来这才是今天的主要任务，还好现在还来得及。

JessieAlthough it isn't as well made as Choco's and the others and it caused the kitchen to need extra cleaning, I still hope that you'll accept it, Professor.虽然做得不如巧可她们精致，还给厨房造成了额外的清扫任务，但还是希望教授能收下。

JessieEveryone in the Oasis works hard. I just did what I ought to do.绿洲的每个人都在努力，我也只是做了应该做的事情而已。

JessieYup, and I'll always believe in you, Professor!嗯，我会永远相信教授！

ProfessorThank you, Jessie.谢谢，洁西。

JessieHehe, though we couldn't fully enjoy ourselves in the amusement park, at least I managed to give you the present.嘿嘿，虽然游乐设施没能尽兴地玩，还好礼物送出去了。

Thank you for all the hard work you've put in until now.一直以来都辛苦了。

The Oasis will always be a place where everyone can lay their heads down in peace.绿洲永远会是能让大家安心入眠的地方。

JessieStill, you don't need to worry too much about me, Professor.不过，教授也不用太为我担心。

JessieIf we really do build an amusement park in the Oasis someday, or if we return to reality, I'll make sure I get it spotlessly clean and then I'll enjoy it with you, Professor!如果哪天绿洲真的能建造游乐场，或者我们回到现实的话，我一定会把那里打扫的一尘不染，然后再和教授一起去玩的！

White Day Story - Ksenia 白情剧情-科谢尼娅

Before Valentine's Day, at the Oasis, in the Professor's office.白色情人节前。绿洲。教授的办公室。

It is in the evening, and I'm busy taking care of the accumulated work on hand when a round of knocking suddenly comes from outside the door.夜晚，我正在处理手头堆积的工作，门外突然传来了敲门声。

ProfessorCome in.请进。

Ksenia pushes the door open as she walks into the office while holding a plate of pastries.科谢尼娅推门走了进来，手里还端着一盘糕点。

KseniaEvening, Professor! Hehehe, snacks are here!教授晚上好呀！嘿嘿嘿，点心来咯！

ProfessorAh, thank you.啊，谢谢你啦。

I munch on one of the biscuits from her plate while I continue going through the documents on the table.我吃了一口盘中的饼干，继续整理桌上的文件。

ProfessorWhat's the matter?怎么了吗？

KseniaActually, I have a request for you, Professor.其实我有事想要拜托教授。

ProfessorGive me a moment, I'll tip you now.稍等，这就给你小费。

KseniaThank you, Professor!谢谢教授！

KseniaWait a minute, that's not what I meant!等等，不是这件事啦！

Professor(Is there actually something more important to Ksenia than her tips?)（对科谢尼娅来说居然有比小费更重要的事情吗？）

ProfessorYes, why?是啊，怎么了？

KseniaWhile I'm going on this date to thank you, I was hoping you could go with me to the supply station.虽然是为了答谢教授的邀约，但我希望您可以陪我去一趟补给站。

KseniaThere's a limited product I want coming in tomorrow, but it's limited to one piece per person, so if you go with me I'll be able to get another one!明天有一件我很想要的限定商品，不过每人只能限购一件，如果教授跟我一起去的话就可以多买一份了！

ProfessorWhy do you need another one?为什么要多买一个呢？

KseniaEr... It's because flipping limited-edition stuff brings in a lot of money, of course!呃……当然是因为限定商品倒卖出去可以赚不少钱呀！

ProfessorI expected nothing less of you, Ksenia...真不愧是科谢尼娅……

KseniaHehe, so, can you do me that favor?嘿嘿，所以您可以帮这个忙吗？

KseniaReally? Thank you, Professor!真的吗？谢谢教授！

Of course.当然可以。

Let me think about it.考虑一下。

KseniaIf you visit the restaurant where I work, I'll slip you a free chicken nugget!如果教授以后光顾餐厅的话，我会多给您一个鸡块的！

KseniaEhhhh– But I personally made those snacks you just ate...诶——教授刚刚吃的糕点可是我亲手特制的哦……

Ksenia pouts and looks at me with puppydog eyes.科谢尼娅鼓起嘴，投来微嗔的目光。

Professor(It looks like it'll be really troublesome if I say no to her...)（如果不答应的话会很麻烦的样子……）

ProfessorAlright, I'll be there.好吧，我会来的。

KseniaThat's great! Thank you, Professor!太好了，谢谢教授！

Ksenia skips merrily out of the room, but she doesn't forget to collect the tip I left for her on the corner of the table.科谢尼娅蹦蹦跳跳地离开了房间，走前不忘顺走我放在桌角的小费。

The next day, at the Oasis, in front of the supply station.次日。绿洲。补给站前。

I arrive at the appointed location, and who else do I see but Ksenia, asleep on a bench.我来到了约定的地点，却看到科谢尼娅正坐在长椅上睡觉。

ProfessorKsenia?科谢尼娅？

Ksenia...Huh? Ah, you're here, Professor! Welcome!……啊？教授来啦！欢迎光临！

ProfessorI think you ought to say "good morning" instead.这个时候应该说早上好吧。

KseniaHehe, sorry about that.嘿嘿，不好意思。

Ksenia rubs her eyes and stands up from the bench. She looks a little tired.科谢尼娅揉了揉眼睛从长椅上站了起来，看起来神情有些疲惫。

ProfessorAren't you working today, Ksenia?话说科谢尼娅，你今天不去打工吗？

KseniaWhile holiday overtime is tempting, the limited-edition sale is more attractive to me.虽然节日的加薪很诱人，但还是限定促销对我来说更有吸引力。

KseniaAfter all, spending money to gain happiness is what drives me!在该花钱的时候挥霍一下来换取快乐才是我平时的动力哦！

ProfessorI can understand that. Let's go find the source of your happiness this time, then.这倒是可以理解，那我们就去找你这次的快乐源泉吧。

KseniaHang on, we need to line up over there.等等，要在那边排队哦。

I look in the direction where Ksenia's finger is pointing and see a long queue whose beginning and end are out of sight.顺着科谢尼娅手指的方向望去，我只看到了一条看不到开头与末尾的长队。

ProfessorThis is way too many people, what on earth are you trying to get, anyway?!人也太多了吧，你要买的到底是什么东西啊！？

KseniaIt's a limited edition "Innocent Indulgence" chocolate gift box! It stopped being made after the cloud server lost contact with the outside world, so the only stocks that are left are out-of-production items that Riko found!白色情人节限定款的“Innocent Indulgence”巧克力礼盒！在云端与外界失联后就停产了，所以都是理子特意搞到的绝版货！

KseniaThis is a rare opportunity so you're not allowed to run away. Hurry and help me line up for it!机会难得，教授不许临阵脱逃哦，快来跟我一起排队吧！

After about three to four hours of waiting, we finally arrive at the entrance to the supply station.经过三四个小时的漫长等候，我们终于走进了补给站的大门。

There seems to be some kind of festive promotion, so it's been decorated to look like a sweets shop, and the air is filled with the scent of chocolate.似乎是为了节日促销，补给站也被装点成了甜品店一样的风格，充斥着巧克力的香气。

ProfessorLooks like Riko planned this out pretty well... Ksenia?理子还蛮用心的嘛……科谢尼娅？

I look back toward Ksenia, who's behind me, and find her with her head lowered and shifting unsteadily on her feet, as though she's about to fall asleep while standing up.我扭头望向身后的科谢尼娅，发现她正低着头摇摇晃晃，似乎随时都要站着睡着一样。

KseniaUwah, sorry boss!呜哇，老板对不起！

ProfessorKsenia!科谢尼娅！

Pat her.拍一拍她。

Call out to her.叫一声她。

KseniaUwah, hello, dear customer!呜哇，客人您好！

ProfessorWhat are you saying... It's almost our turn.你在说什么呢……已经要排到我们了哦。

KseniaAh... That's great!啊……太好了！

Ksenia's fatigue from just now is instantly wiped away, and she surges forward the moment the customer ahead of her leaves, startling Riko, who's manning the counter.科谢尼娅方才的疲惫似乎一扫而空，在前一位顾客离开的瞬间就扑了上去，吓了前台的理子一跳。

理子Uwah, h-hello and welcome.呜哇，您、您好，欢迎光临。

理子Ah, if it isn't Ksenia. Thanks for working so late last night, it must have been hard on you.啊，是科谢尼娅呀，昨天忙到那么晚，真是辛苦你啦。

ProfessorWere you working at the supply station last night?科谢尼娅昨晚在补给站工作吗？

理子Oh, you're here too, Professor. Ksenia did the decorations and the stocking for the supply station last night...教授也在呀，补给站的装饰和摆货工作都是科谢尼娅昨晚做的哦……

KseniaOkay, okay, that's not important!好啦好啦，这不重要！

KseniaWhat's important is that I want a Valentine's Day limited edition "Innocent Indulgence" chocolate gift box!重要的是——我想要一份白色情人节限定的“Innocent Indulgence”巧克力礼盒！

理子Ah, sorry about that, but the customer just now bought the last one.啊，抱歉，刚才的客人买走的是最后一份了。

Ksenia...Eh?……诶？

Upon hearing this, the customers behind us disperse slowly while grumbling, leaving me and Ksenia, who seems to be frozen to the spot.听到这个消息，后面排队的顾客们在怨声中慢慢散去，只剩下我和愣在原地的科谢尼娅。

ProfessorKsenia... Are you alright?科谢尼娅……你没事吧？

理子Ah... Aw, don't be so sad, Riko has other limited-edition merchandise too.那个……别伤心嘛，理子这里还有其他的限定商品哦。

ProfessorYeah, there's still time, we can go check out the promotions at the other stores.是啊，现在时间还早，我们也可以去看看其他店的促销……

Ksenia doesn't respond, only shaking her head.科谢尼娅没有说话，蹙眉摇了摇头。

She slowly walks to an ordinary shelf and stands on her tiptoes, as though she's looking for something on it.她缓缓走到了一个普通的货架旁，踮起脚尖，似乎想在上面寻找什么。

KseniaNgh... I can't reach it...唔……够不到……

KseniaProfessor– Help me out–教授——来帮帮我啊——

While I don't know what Ksenia is up to, so the only thing I can do when I hear her plea is to lend her a hand.虽然不知道科谢尼娅要干什么，但听到她的求助，我只能上前帮忙。

I grab her waist and lift her up. Ksenia springs up and reaches for the top of the shelf–我扶住她的腰将其托起，科谢尼娅顺势起跳，向货架顶部伸手——

KseniaGot it!拿到啦！

And an exquisite chocolate gift box suddenly appears in her hands.精致的巧克力礼盒突然出现在她的手中。

理子Ehhh?! Why is there another one?!诶诶？为什么那里还有一份！？

KseniaHehe, don't forget that I was the one stocking the shelves here last night.哼哼，别忘了昨晚在这里熬夜摆放货架的就是我啊。

KseniaCollecting generous overtime pay as my funds for the chocolate and hiding a box so as not to walk away empty-handed was my shopping plan all along!拿到丰厚的加班费作为买巧克力的资金，顺便藏起来一份以防一无所获，这就是我的抢购计划！

理子Dammit, how dare you pull something like this while working!可恶，你居然趁职务之便做这种事情！

KseniaAhahaha... Well, they'll all be sold out anyway, so why not reserve one for a capable worker like me? Think of it as a tip~啊哈哈……反正早晚都会卖光，就留给我这个优秀员工一份嘛，就当作小费啦~

理子Honestly.……真是的。

理子Going by how hard you worked, Riko will forgive you this time. But only this time!看在你工作这么认真的份上，理子就原谅你吧，下不为例！

As Riko looks on, mildly annoyed, Ksenia buys the chocolate that she had her eyes on.在理子略带不爽的目光中，科谢尼娅买下了自己心仪的巧克力。

理子Congrats. Shame there's only one box.恭喜你啊，可惜只有一盒。

KseniaYeah, but you would have found out if I hid too many. Plus I didn't expect them to sell so fast today.是啊，但如果藏太多的话会被理子发现的，也没想到今天会卖得这么快。

KseniaActually... I was planning to give the other one to you, Professor.其实……我本来是想把另一份送给教授的。

ProfessorTo me?送给我的？

KseniaYup, you've been such a good customer all this time! Plus, you even gave me chocolate that you made yourself!对呀，教授平时那么关照我的生意！还送我了自己做的巧克力！

KseniaAs a good service worker, it's only natural that I repay a valued customer with a precious gift!作为一名优秀的服务人员，当然应该用珍贵的礼物回报重要的客人！

KseniaBut there's only one portion of chocolate left, what should I do...可是现在只剩下一份巧克力了，怎么办呢……

KseniaYou really are easy to please, Professor.教授真是一个容易得到满足的客人呢。

KseniaBut the more a customer's like that, the more I want to provide special services as a surprise!但越是这样的客人，我就越愿意多提供一些服务作为惊喜哦！

Ksenia holds up the gift box with a playful smile, and then stuffs it into my hands.科谢尼娅举起礼盒露出俏皮的微笑，将这份礼物塞到了我的手里。

Just give me something more ordinary.换成普通一些的就好。

Your good intentions are enough for me.收到心意就足够了。

KseniaSo I'll give this one and only chocolate to you, Professor~就把这唯一的一份巧克力送给教授吧~

ProfessorAh? But...啊？可是……

KseniaNo buts. Just take it!没有可是啦，快收下吧！

After leaving the supply station, we take a break on a bench after hours of queuing. During this time, Ksenia keeps staring at me.走出补给站，排了大半天队的我们在长椅上休息，这段时间里科谢尼娅一直在盯着我

ProfessorWhat's the matter?……怎么了？

(Take the gift.)接过礼物。

KseniaNow that I think about it, if I sold this limited edition item, I could have made a lot, but now I've lost out, even after you factor in my late night pay.仔细想想，把限定款卖出去一份我还能赚到不少，但现在连熬夜的工钱都亏进去了。

KseniaThat's not what I meant, it's just...不是这个意思啦，只是……

KseniaI want to let you know that this gift is very important to me!我是想让教授知道，这份礼物对我来说是很重要的！

KseniaSo you need to visit my workplace more in the future! And you can slowly make up for the loss I made on this chocolate with extra generous tips!所以教授以后要多光顾我工作的地方！这份巧克力造成的损失，就让教授慢慢用小费补偿吧！

ProfessorDon't worry, I promise you that I will.放心吧，我答应你。

Ksenia smiles as though in relief as she hears my promise. Then, she slowly closes her eyes and leans against my shoulder.科谢尼娅听到我的承诺，像是终于松了一口气般露出了笑容，随即慢慢闭上眼睛，靠向了我的肩膀。

Do you regret it?后悔了吗？

Do you want it back?要还给你吗？

ProfessorHuh?诶？

Ksenia(Snore) ...Come again...呼……欢迎下次光临……

Her smile from just now is frozen on her sleeping face.刚才的笑颜凝固在了她的睡脸上。

ProfessorThank you for your hard work, Ksenia.……辛苦了，科谢尼娅。

I open the gift box and gently place the gold foil-wrapped chocolates in her hands.我打开礼盒的包装，将包裹着金箔的巧克力轻轻放在了她的手中。

KseniaAh... So is our date for tomorrow morning confirmed?那个……我们定好了明早去约会吧？

White Day Story - Lam 白情剧情-拉姆

Nighttime in the Oasis.绿洲。夜晚。

I knock on the door of the only room that is still lit.我敲响唯一仍有灯光的房间的门。

LamBoss, you're here.BOSS，你来了。

ProfessorDo you work this late even on holidays, Lam?拉姆假期也工作到这么晚吗？

LamWell, operand requisitions have been growing more and more frequent of late, and the amount of time needed to close each ledger has risen by an average of 11427 seconds.毕竟最近的算量调动比较频繁，处理每日账目的时间平均增加了11427秒。

LamNaturally, a lack of personal efficiency is part of that figure. I'll correct it as soon as possible.当然其中也存在个人工作效率降低的问题，我会尽快改正。

ProfessorIt's not as though it's very important. You can do it tomorrow, Lam.也不是什么紧急事务，拉姆明天再做就好。

LamThat will only cause work to pile up. Checking accounts needs to be completed on the day itself.那样工作会越堆越多的，账目核对必须今日事今日毕才行。

LamI'm sorry, Boss, but you'll have to wait a little longer for me.今天只能抱歉BOSS多等一会了。

ProfessorIt's alright. Go ahead and finish your work first, Lam.没事，拉姆先处理工作就好。

I sit down in a corner of Lam's office and look at the little mountain of forms on her desk.我在拉姆的办公室角落坐下，看着拉姆办公桌上小山一样的报表。

ProfessorCan I help with anything?有什么要帮忙的吗？

LamThis work isn't particularly difficult, I can finish it by myself. Go get some rest over there, I'll be done soon.不算很繁重的工作，我自己就能够完成，BOSS在那边休息一会就好。

Professor(Lam hasn't changed her habit of taking all the work onto herself...)（拉姆把所有工作都一个人扛下来的习惯还是没有改啊……）

The clock ticks down the second, and the heavy atmosphere combined with the rustling of papers makes me a little sleepy.时钟滴答滴答地走着，屋内氤氲的香气和纸片摩擦的沙沙声让人有些昏昏欲睡。

By the time I open my eyes again, the originally-messy desk has now been neatly tidied up.当我再次回过神，原本混乱的办公桌已经被整理得整整齐齐。

ProfessorWell, that's Lam for you...不愧是拉姆……

Lam(Yawns) Thanks for the praise, Boss.呼——多谢BOSS夸奖。

Lam stretches and then gets up before stuffing several documents into her backpack.拉姆伸了个懒腰，站起身，将几份文件装入背包。

ProfessorAre you going to do more overtime instead of heading home, Lam?拉姆不会打算回去还要加班吧？

LamNot really. I have a habit of checking contracts for loopholes before I sleep.也不算是，睡前检查一下合同是否有漏洞是我个人的习惯。

LamIn any case, my work is finished, but it seems like it's too late for anything now. How about you head back first and we'll handle my matter some other...总之工作是完成了，但时间好像太晚了，要不教授先请回吧，我的私事改天再……

ProfessorWhy don't we go back together?不如一起回去。

LamHuh? Together...诶？一起……

LamUm... So this is a pep talk? I'll do my best, Boss.唔……领导谈话吗，我会努力的，BOSS。

I'd like to talk to you a little more, Lam.想和拉姆多聊一聊。

You can tell me if you've got any problems at work.拉姆如果有什么工作上的困难可以跟我说。

ProfessorNot really...倒也不是……

ProfessorI just want to get a better understanding of how you usually are.只是想多了解一下拉姆平时的样子。

LamI'm touched that you feel that way, Boss.BOSS有这份心意我就很感动了。

LamHowever, you need to make sure you get adequate rest. There'll be lots of work to do tomorrow.不过还是要注意调整作息才是，明天还有许多工作要完成。

ProfessorGetting to know everyone in the Oasis better is part of my responsibilities.多了解绿洲的大家也是我的工作之一。

LamThen, then I'll have to trouble you a little longer, Boss. Let's go.那、那就麻烦BOSS多跑一趟了，我们走吧。

The sky has turned completely dark after we leave the building. Several drops of rain splash onto Lam's cheeks.走出大楼，天色已经完全黑了下来，几滴雨滴落在拉姆的脸颊上。

LamAh, I forgot that the Research Department is simulating something, so there'll be rain...啊，忘记了，今晚科研部有模拟活动所以会下雨……

LamGot an umbrella, Boss?BOSS有带伞吗？

ProfessorNope.没有……

Professor(Sigh)唉……

Lam opens up an umbrella and moves to my side before offering it to me.拉姆撑开雨伞，侧过身子，向我微微递出。

LamLet's go.一起吧。

The way back to the dorm with Lam is silent.和拉姆一起走在回宿舍的路上，一路无言。

LamI'm sorry... I'm not good at chatting like the others are.抱歉……我不像其他人那样擅长聊天。

ProfessorHm... It would be better if you talked more about work...嗯……拉姆多讲讲工作的事情就好……

LamWell... There isn't much to say about work.工作……其实也没什么好讲的。

LamThe Oasis has established several lines of trade and ensured a stable supply of operands.绿洲建立了数条贸易线，也确保了相对稳定的算量来源。

LamAs long as we follow our established expenditure models, all we have to do is make sure that our income and expenditures are accurate and manage our surplus.只要按照既定的收支模型制定规划、核算收支、管理结余就好。

LamWork that proceeds on schedule is very... comforting.按部就班的工作，非常……令人安心。

LamThat said, the large quantity of chocolate manufactured is going to make me a little busier...虽然最近因为大量巧克力制作会稍微有些忙碌……

ProfessorI'm sorry... That was selfishness on my part.抱歉……是我任性的决定。

LamNo need to apologize, Boss. I'm just an accountant. My job is to use our budget to meet your needs in the most efficient way possible,BOSS不必道歉，我只是个会计，负责用最合适的预算实现BOSS的需求即可。

ProfessorSo you don't actually like this event then, Lam...所以拉姆其实并不喜欢这次活动吗……

LamMy personal preferences have no bearing on your policy decisions, Boss, but if I were to make a comment based on my position...我个人的好恶无关BOSS的决策，但如果是从本职工作出发进行表态的话……

LamI do feel that the expenditure of a large quantity of operands to make chocolate is a wasteful gesture, and that the Oasis' operand reserves are not ample enough to accommodate such excess.我确实觉得耗费大量算量制作巧克力是铺张浪费的表现，绿洲的算量还没有富裕到这个地步。

LamStill, thanks to your chocolates, I've managed to quickly replenish my energy in the midst of a heavy workload, so it was a very effective choice.不过，多亏了BOSS的巧克力，在忙碌的工作中能迅速补充能量，是非常有效率的选择。

LamMm... But it IS very practical, though.唔……但确实是十分实用的礼品。

LamAnd it tastes good, of course.当然味道也非常不错。

I didn't give you chocolate as a convenient snack.送拉姆巧克力可不是为了当作方便食品的。

Would you like some more?要再来一些吗？

LamUm... Never mind. By calories alone, it would be more cost-effective to buy it from a shop.唔……不麻烦了，仅从热量计算出发还是商店里买的性价比更高。

LamNaturally, I'm still grateful to you, Boss.当然我还是非常感谢BOSS。

LamBut in terms of my personal feelings...但如果是私人感受出发……

Lam looks away, trying to avoid my gaze.拉姆侧过头去，眼神有些躲闪。

LamAfter all... I've never received a gift like this before... So I'm very happy...毕竟……我的确没有收到过类似的礼物……所以，非常开心……

LamActually, the main reason why...其实今天主要也……

Ring ring ring~铃铃铃♪

Lam's phone goes off at an inappropriate time.拉姆的电话不合时宜地响起。

LamSorry, Boss.抱歉，BOSS。

LamHello, is it Miss Riko?喂，理子小姐吗？

LamMhm. You want to increase the quantity?嗯嗯，货量要增加？

LamMm, alright. In theory it should be okay on our end. I'll draw up a new plan by today...嗯好的，这边理论上没有问题，我会在今天之内重新拟定一份方案……

LamYes. Thanks for your hard work too.好的，您也辛苦了。

Lam puts down the phone and looks at me somewhat apologetically.拉姆放下电话，有些抱歉地看向我。

LamI'm sorry, Boss, but I might need to head back for a bit...抱歉，BOSS，可能要回去一下了……

LamI didn't expect things to end up like this, even though I was the one who asked you out...明明是我今天主动约BOSS出来，却搞成了这个样子……

LamWhile it's a little rushed... This is the return gift I got for you.虽然有些匆忙，但……这是我为BOSS准备的回礼。

LamI bought it after weighing the pros and cons for everything. Thank you for your previous gift and for taking care of us.综合权衡后购买的巧克力，感谢您之前的礼品和照顾。

LamI-I hope you'll accept it.希、希望您能够收下。

ProfessorThank you, Lam.谢谢，拉姆。

LamThank you, Boss. I'll be heading back to the office...谢谢您，那我就先回办公……

ProfessorYou don't need to go back today.今天就不用回去了。

(Accept the gift.)收下礼物

LamHuh? But you heard it just now... The contract with Miss Riko needs to be revised.诶？刚刚您也听到了……原本跟理子小姐谈的新合同有些需要重新计算的内容。

LamBut, but if we don't ratify the contract ASAP, it might be affected by unknown variables...但……合同的事情，不尽快确定的话说不定会有变数……

ProfessorThink of it as your boss deciding things.就当是BOSS的安排。

LamUm... Then you should take the umbrella, I don't mind getting a little wet.唔……那伞BOSS拿去就好，我淋点雨也没关系的。

ProfessorI don't want you to get drenched by the rain.我可不想让拉姆淋雨。

It's better to finish work after the holidays are over.工作等假期回来再做就好。

I don't have an umbrella.我没带伞。

LamBoss... You're making things difficult for me...BOSS……您这样会令人感到困扰的……

LamI'm an accountant Doll hired by the Exiles. I need to put my job as my top priority.我是受雇于流亡者的会计人形，当然要以工作为第一要务。

ProfessorWe're not a sweatshop or anything...我们又不是什么无良企业……

LamI'm very glad that you're concerned about me, but I still want to prioritize my work. That way I'll be more...我很感谢教授对我的关心，但我还是想以工作为优先，这样我也会更加……

ProfessorIn that case...既然这样。

ProfessorLet me handle it. I'll talk to Riko later.这件事交给我吧，之后我会去找理子谈。

LamHuh? But I can handle a job like that by myself, or are you saying that...诶？这种程度的工作我自己就能够，还是说我有什么地方……

ProfessorHow could I? Your working ability is among the top in the Oasis.怎么会，拉姆的办事能力在绿洲是数一数二的。

ProfessorHowever, I suddenly thought of a more urgent task for you, Lam.只不过突然想起一项紧急工作要交给拉姆。

LamPlease don't joke like that, Boss...BOSS，请您不要再开这种玩笑……

ProfessorI want to know how long it takes to walk from the office to the dorms.我想要知道办公室和宿舍之间的步行时间。

ProfessorThat way, I'll be able to better manage everyone's commutes.这样能够更好地管理大家的通勤。

LamThat... You could check the blueprints to...这……只要回去查阅一下基建档案就能够……

ProfessorWhy not go with a more convenient solution?不如用更便捷的方法。

LamHm? Do you have an idea?嗯？您有什么办法吗？

ProfessorWe'll know when we walk that distance ourselves.自己走一趟不就知道了。

Lam...But we've already gone some distance now.……但我们已经走出一段距离了。

ProfessorI don't mind walking a little more.我不介意多走一会。

LamThe accuracy of manual measurement is very limited, and it's raining too.人工测量的准确度很有限，况且今天还下雨。

ProfessorWe have to take various kinds of weather into consideration too.本来也要考虑各种天气情况。

LamYou DO know all this is pointless busywork, right, Boss?BOSS其实知道这完全是无中生有的工作吧？

ProfessorI was just raising suggestions. Naturally, you'll be the one to decide which method we use.我只是提出一些建议，当然采取哪种方法完成工作由拉姆决定。

ProfessorAlthough, I hope you'll choose a way that'll be easier for you, Lam.不过希望拉姆能用让自己更轻松的方法。

ProfessorAlso, don't always take all the work onto yourself.还有，不要总是一个人扛下所有工作。

LamAfter some consideration, I feel that your plan is the best option. However, that is only under the current circumstances.推演完毕，我认为BOSS的方案的确是最优秀的，不过，仅限在当前条件下。

LamI'll have to trouble you to walk a little further with me, then.那就麻烦您多陪我走一段了。

ProfessorI'd be happy to.我很乐意。

LamAlso...还有……

LamYour left shoulder's soaked.您左边的肩膀都被淋湿了。

LamYou can... You can come a little closer.可以……可以再靠近一些的。

The umbrella over my head draws closer, accompanied by a faint warmth.头顶的雨伞悄悄靠了过来，连带着微微的暖意。

Professor...Looks like we'll be walking together for a good long time.……看来这段路会走很长时间呢。

The quiet sound of footsteps blends with that of the rain, echoing in the Oasis' night.轻柔的脚步声与细密的雨声交织，回荡在绿洲的夜里。

White Day Story - Octogen 白情剧情-奥托金

At the Oasis, in the Professor's office.绿洲。教授办公室。

ProfessorAt last, I've sent out all the chocolate...终于把巧克力都送出去了……

ProfessorHopefully everyone will have a happy and peaceful vacation.希望大家都有个愉快和平的假期。

Bang!砰！

A tongue of flame suddenly billows out of the window and throws off sizzling sparks which hit the carpet.一团火焰从窗口中猛然飞入，落在地毯上，滋滋地冒出烟花。

As the white smoke disperses, a piece of metal comes into view. It sits in the center of the hole charred into the carpet, and there are words visible on it.带着焦糊味的白烟散去后，地毯上烧黑的孔洞中留下了一块铁片，依稀能辨认出字迹。

Professor4:00 PM... Training Range... Fireworks show?下午四点……训练场……烟花秀？

Professor(I can tell who's behind this even with my eyes closed...)（闭着眼都能猜到是谁……）

Professor(But I figure there'll be a huge accident if I don't go and keep things under control...)（不去管管的话会出现重大事故吧……）

ProfessorThis should be the place...应该就是这里……

Professor(The doors and windows are intact and there's no smell of sulfur in the air.)（门窗都是完整的。空气中也没有硫磺味。）

ProfessorGood, looks like I made it in time.还好，看来及时赶上了。

The sound of hasty footsteps comes from the other end of the corridor.纷乱的脚步声从走廊的另一头传来。

ProfessorTwo of them?两个人？

?Stop right there!哪里逃！

?Take aim at the base of the fire – And spray!对准火源——发射——

???Dammit, you actually froze it up! Now the fireworks are all a writeoff!可恶，竟然用冰冻！烟花不是全都报废了吗！

???I'm almost there, I just need to flee further ahead–就、就快到了，只要逃进前面——

A grey-haired Doll rounds the bend at a breakneck sprint.一个灰色头发的身影从拐角处狂奔而出。

OctogenOh? Professor, you came? Just in time–哦？教授你来了啊？正好——

ChelseaTake this! Full power– Huh? Professor?看招！全力——诶？教授？

Chelsea, who's chasing him from behind, wrenches her high-pressure watergun away and watches as Octogen drags me into the next room over.身后追来的炽硬生生收住高压水枪，目送奥托金拖着我冲进了隔壁的房间。

ChelseaDammit– he got away again. Never mind, the Professor will settle things with you!可恶——又让那家伙跑了，算了，教授会和你好好算账的！

Once the world stops spinning, I find that Octogen and I are between rows and rows of shelves and Octogen is thoroughly drenched. Water drops off his soaked eyebrows and he's holding a detonator that's been ruined by water damage.一阵天旋地转过后，我发现自己和奥托金正处在一排排柜子中间，而奥托金全身湿透，鬓角还不断有水珠滴落，手中则握着已经进水报废的起爆按钮。

ProfessorThis is...这里是……

OctogenIt's the male locker room, the only way we could shake her.是男更衣室，能躲开那家伙的地方。

OctogenWhew– Thanks for getting me through that one, Professor!呼——逃过一劫，多谢教授啦！

ProfessorLooks like the fireworks show was a bust, fortunately...看来烟花秀是失败了吧，真是万幸……

OctogenHey, that hurts you know, Professor. I got them together as a return gift for you!喂喂，教授说这种话可是很伤人的，那些烟花可是我特地为教授准备的回礼！

ProfessorA... A return gift...回……回礼……

OctogenAfter all, I've never gotten chocolate before and it really tasted good, so naturally I need to repay you in grand style!毕竟以前可没收到过巧克力，而且味道确实不错，当然要用最盛大的方式回报教授！

ProfessorBut that doesn't mean setting off fireworks indoors...那也不能在室内放烟花……

OctogenRelax, relax, I picked the biggest training room and carefully adjusted the propellant volume, so it'll only break glass at worst.放心放心，我挑了最空旷的训练场，还精确控制了剂量，最多震碎玻璃而已。

ProfessorThe Oasis' peace and safety is the best gift I could receive.绿洲的和平与安全对我来说才是最好的礼物。

OctogenWhat the heck... That's so boring...什么嘛……无聊……

OctogenOh, never mind. She messed up everything, so there's no– ah choo–算了算了，反正也被那家伙搅了局，说这些也没……阿嚏——。

OctogenIt's just a weird choice my designers made.一些奇怪的设定罢了。

You can catch colds too, Octogen?奥托金也会着凉？

Maybe Chelsea is scolding you behind your back.说不定是炽在偷偷骂你。

OctogenI've been designed to be hypersensitive to ice water. I wonder what those scientists were thinking, ah choo–我被设计成对冰水过敏，不知道那些穿白大褂的家伙是怎么想的，阿嚏——

OctogenAh- ah choo, that makes sense, I'll have to give her a big one next time.阿、阿嚏、有道理，下次必须给她来一发大的。

OctogenHow about stuffing a fire hydrant full of explosives?在消防栓里装满火药怎么样？

ProfessorMiss Chelsea has a hard life too, please don't do that...炽小姐也很辛苦，请务必不要做这种事……

ProfessorAnyway, good thing we're in the changing room. You should hurry up and change clothes.正好这里是更衣室，你还是赶紧换身衣服吧。

OctogenThat's true, my locker...也是，我的柜子在……

Octogen opens his locker, takes his shirt off and wipes his dripping hair and body clean.奥托金打开自己的衣柜，脱下上衣，用毛巾擦干湿漉漉的头发和身体。

ProfessorYour...你的……

Octogen's broad back is covered in scars of all sizes, ranging from burns and lacerations to puncture wounds. It is a frightening sight.奥托金宽阔的脊背上布满大大小小的伤疤，烧伤、穿刺伤、割裂伤，触目惊心。

OctogenWhat? Did you mean my scars?啥？哦你说伤疤吗？

ProfessorI read about them on the examination log, but I didn't expect there to be so many...只在检查记录上看到过，没想到这么……

OctogenWhat's the big deal about them, anyway?这有什么大惊小怪的？

OctogenCool guys don't look at explosions, but that doesn't mean the explosions will go easy on you.真男人从不回头看爆炸，但爆炸可不会对你手下留情。

OctogenSometimes you don't manage to get to cover in time, or the cover isn't sturdy enough, or conditions aren't suited for a demolition job but they ask you to do it anyway.撤退不及时、掩体不够坚固、或者明明不符合爆破条件还被强行要求作业。

OctogenAnd in the end, that's what happens.结果自然就会是这样。

OctogenIn the words of Instructor Python, they would be "indelible scars", right?用派森教官的话说，就是“永远抹不掉的痕迹”吧？

OctogenAnyway, it's my job, so relax, relax~反正这就是我的工作啦，放轻松放轻松~

Octogen dries off his hair and changes into dry clothes before turning to me, a nonchalant smile on his face.奥托金擦干头发，换上干燥的衣服，转过头面对我，脸上带着无所谓的笑容。

OctogenWhew, a change of clothes feels so much better. Now then-呼……换身衣服舒服多了。那接下来——

OctogenToday's a holiday, so we're the only two people here.今天放假，这里只有我们两个人。

ProfessorWhat do you have in mind?你想做什么？

OctogenWhat do I want to do? Hehe–要做什么？哼哼——

A dangerous smile appears on Octogen's face, one that only appears when he's carrying out a demolition assignment.奥托金脸上浮现出只有在进行爆破任务时才会出现的危险笑容。

OctogenDid you know, Professor? Any demolition plan has a Plan B.教授知道吗？任何爆破计划都有着Plan B。

I hurriedly jump off the bench and check the empty spaces under the nearby seats and the locker doors.我连忙从长凳上跳起，检查座椅下的空档以及周围的柜门。

OctogenHahaha, no need to be so worried, it's not like I'm going to blow this place up.哈哈哈哈哈，别那么慌张，不会是把这里炸掉的程度。

OctogenHowever, if it were something smaller...不过，如果是小一点的……

Octogen smiles and takes out three gift boxes with simple wrapping.奥托金带着笑容，从衣柜中连续抛出三个简单包装过的礼物盒。

OctogenOne has chocolate, one is empty, and one has a bomb inside it.一个是巧克力，一个是空的，还有一个是炸弹。

OctogenWhy don't we play my favorite game, Professor? It's called Octogen Roulette.教授来玩一玩我最喜欢的“奥托金轮盘赌”吧~

ProfessorI'll pass.我不玩。

OctogenHahahaha – You're scared after all. Turns out you're not that amazing, Professor.哈哈哈哈哈——果然怕了，教授你也没那么了不起嘛。

(Don't play.)不玩

(Play.)玩

ProfessorNo.不。

ProfessorThat's because none of them contain bombs.因为这三个里面都没有炸弹。

OctogenW-What nonsense are you talking about? You think I'm trying to scare kids here? If you're so tough, then open them all and see.你、你在说什么傻话？以为我在玩吓唬小孩子的把戏吗？有本事就都拆开看看啊。

ProfessorGot to go big or go home.要玩就玩最大的。

OctogenOho? Now, is this true courage, or simply talking tough?哦？这是教授的勇气，还是单纯的嘴硬呢？

OctogenCome, which will you pick?来，先选哪一个？

I grab all three boxes and begin unwrapping them.我一把抢过三个盒子，开始拆除包装。

OctogenH-Hey, are you serious? There's a bomb in there!喂喂、你真拆啊？！里面有炸弹啊！

I've already opened the first box while Octogen was exclaiming in surprise.奥托金惊呼的时间，我已经拆开了第一个礼物盒。

It's empty.里面空空如也。

OctogenTsk, lucky you. Looks like you made it through.啧、运气还不错，算你通过好了。

OctogenWait a minute, why are you STILL opening boxes? There's a 50% chance of getting a bomb now!等等！你怎么还拆啊？！炸弹的概率是二分之一了！

Whap!啪！

The lid of the second box springs open, but there's nothing inside other than a small spring.第二个礼物盒弹开，里面除了一个小型弹簧外，没有其他东西。

OctogenHuh? Did I forget to put the chocolate inside?咦？忘记放巧克力了？

OctogenIn any case, this ought to be the chocolate box. You must have been chosen by the heavens or something. Alright, give me back the third one, don't make it explode.总之这个应该是巧克力盒。你还真是天选之人啊，好了好了，第三个还给我吧，别弄炸了。

I ignore Octogen and proceed to open the third box.我没有理会奥托金，径直拆开第三个盒子。

Tick-tock, tick-tock...滴答、滴答……

I can hear the sound of a timer counting down as I undo the ribbon.解开丝带的时候，盒子内发出倒计时的声音。

OctogenAre you scared now? You should run if you don't want to die.现在怕了吧？不想死的话就快逃吧。

Rrrriiiiing–铃铃铃——

The moment the third box opens, the alarm clock inside goes off.第三个盒子打开的瞬间，里面的闹钟响了起来。

ProfessorSo this is your "bomb"?这就是奥托金的“炸弹”？

ProfessorDoesn't seem too powerful.威力不够大啊。

OctogenTsk, you...啧、你这家伙……

OctogenHow come you're crazier than me?!怎么比我还疯啊？！

OctogenA friend? But this friend of yours just burned your carpet and was planning to set off fireworks in the practice range, you know?同伴？你的同伴可是刚刚烧了你的地毯还打算在训练场里放烟花哦？

ProfessorDidn't you say you had the intensity under control?你不是说会控制烈度的吗？

OctogenD-Don't go saying all that mushy crap!不、不要说这么肉麻的话！

I'm not crazy, I simply had faith in a friend from the Oasis.不是疯，是相信绿洲的同伴。

I knew you would never harm me.奥托金不会伤害我。

OctogenHonestly, you... What's the matter with you...你这个人……到底是怎么回事……

OctogenYou didn't get scared off and you didn't call for someone to arrest me...既没有被吓跑，也没有喊人把我控制起来……

OctogenDammit, Simo was right about everything...可恶，完全被席摩说中了……

ProfessorSimo?席摩？

OctogenAhem, the day I arrived, he told me that you were a different kind of human and tricks like these wouldn't work on you.咳咳、刚来的那天，他对我说这里的教授是个不一样的人类，那些小把戏对你没用。

OctogenTurns out you really are someone who can play Octogen Roulette without flinching.结果你还真成了一个面对奥托金轮盘都面不改色的人。

OctogenS-So, as a reward for beating the game...那、那作为通关的奖励……

Octogen's cocky smile fades from his face. He blushes fiercely as he rummages through his cabinet and takes out an exquisitely-wrapped box that is dramatically different from the previous ones.奥托金收起刚刚嚣张的笑容，红着脸在衣柜中翻找起来，拿出一个与之前截然不同的，包装精美的盒子。

OctogenT-This chocolate is... It's a return gift for the one you gave me before...巧、巧克力……也算是对之前的回礼……

OctogenThis is the first time that even Plan B didn't work out. Hurry... hurry up and take it...这是我第一次连Plan B都没能达成，赶紧……赶紧拿去吧……

ProfessorThank you, Octogen.谢谢你，奥托金。

OctogenThere, there's nothing to thank me for. If you want to thank someone, then thank Choco instead. She persuaded Chelsea to let me into the kitchen and even taught me how to make it...没、没啥可谢的，要谢就谢巧可她们吧，不仅劝说炽放我进厨房还教了我怎么做……

OctogenOkay, okay, you've gotten the gift, so that's it. I'll pay you back for the carpet.好了好了、礼物也收了，今天就这样吧。地毯的话我会赔的。

OctogenAnd... Professor...还有……教授……

(Take the chocolate.)接过巧克力。

OctogenI've blown up 300-meter tall buildings and blasted unbreakable rocks.我爆破过300多米高的大楼，也轰开过坚不可摧的山岩。

OctogenSince you consider me your friend, then no matter what may block our way...既然教授把我当作是同伴，那么，无论今后挡在我和教授面前的是什么。

OctogenI'll blow them all to kingdom come!我都会把他们炸上天！

White Day Story - Panakeia 白情剧情-帕那刻亚

In the Oasis, at the door to the pharmacology lab.绿洲。制药室门口。

ProfessorPanakeia, are you ready to head out?帕那刻亚，准备好出门了吗？

PanakeiaUm... I'll be right there!唔……马上就来！

The door to the lab slowly opens, and a special fragrance wafts out along with the smell of chemicals.制药室的门慢慢打开，一股特殊的甜香伴随着药剂的味道扑面而来。

PanakeiaSorry to keep you waiting, Professor...对不起，让教授久等了……

PanakeiaWork?工作？

It's fine. Work is work, after all.没关系，毕竟是工作嘛。

What were you doing just now, Panakeia?帕那刻亚刚刚在做什么呢？

ProfessorWeren't you researching medicines just now, Panakeia?帕那刻亚刚刚不是在研制药品吗？

PanakeiaResearching... Well, you could say that.研制……这么说的话，也算是吧。

PanakeiaIt, it was nothing, just researching a few things.没、没什么啦，只是在研究一些东西。

ProfessorYou sure work hard, Panakeia. You're still at it even on a day when you should be going out to have fun.帕那刻亚真是努力啊，连出去玩的日子都不忘工作。

PanakeiaProfessor, I think we should head out soon... Peaceful days like these are very precious.教授，我们还是快点出发吧……今天这种安宁的日子可是很宝贵的。

ProfessorThat's true. Let's go, then.说的也是，那我们走吧。

At a dessert shop in the Oasis.绿洲。甜品店。

Panakeia's eyes have not left me ever since we sat down.落座之后，帕那刻亚一直目不转睛地盯着我。

ProfessorIs something the matter?有什么事吗？

PanakeiaUm... I don't know if saying this is too sudden...唔……我不知道这么说会不会太突然了……

PanakeiaBut actually...there's something I've been wanting to tell you, Professor... I...其实……我有些话想告诉教授……我……

Clink!啪嗒！

PanakeiaUwah!呜哇！

服务员Hello, here's the coffee and taro milk tea you ordered!您好，这是客人的咖啡和芋泥奶茶！

The combined sounds of the glasses hitting the table and the waitress' cheery greeting interrupt Panakeia's quiet, delicate voice.杯子与桌面碰撞的声音伴随着服务员响亮的招呼响起，打断了帕那刻亚的轻柔细语。

ProfessorAh, thank you.啊，谢谢。

ProfessorPanakeia, what were you about to say just now?帕那刻亚，你刚才想说什么？

Panakeia...It's nothing, just that my impression of this store went down by a lot.……没什么，只是对这家店的印象变差了很多。

ProfessorHm?诶？

Panakeia frowns and takes a mouthful of the milk tea in front of her.帕那刻亚皱着眉头喝了一口面前的奶茶。

Panakeia...The milk tea here is great!……这里的奶茶好好喝！

Professor(That change in attitude was way too sudden.)（态度变得也太快了吧。）

PanakeiaAh... You should try it too, Professor.那个……教授也尝尝吧。

ProfessorOf course. Thank you, Panakeia.好啊，谢谢帕那刻亚。

Just as I'm about to open the lid to her cup, she turns the straw to me.正当我想要打开她的杯盖时，帕那刻亚将吸管转向了我。

ProfessorPanekeia?帕那刻亚？

Panakeia...You won't be able to taste the taro puree this way.……教授这样喝不到芋泥吧。

PanakeiaThe milk tea is just a sugarcoating for the taro puree. It would be a shame if you couldn't taste it.奶茶只能算是芋泥的糖衣，如果尝不到芋泥的话就太浪费了。

PanakeiaMm, please go ahead, Professor.嗯，教授请用吧。

PanakeiaOf course you can. Is something the matter?当然可以呀，怎么了吗？

PanakeiaHow was it?怎么样？

ProfessorMm, the taro puree tastes good.嗯，芋泥的味道也很好。

PanakeiaThank goodness, it looks like you don't dislike sweets, Professor...太好了，看来教授不讨厌甜食呢……

ProfessorHm?嗯？

PanakeiaIt's nothing!没什么！

Panakeia lowers her head again and takes another mouthful of milk tea, licking her lips clean.帕那刻亚又低头喝了一口奶茶，舔了舔嘴唇。

Panakeia...There seems to be a hint of your coffee in it, Professor.……好像多了一些教授咖啡的味道呢。

ProfessorAh, sorry...啊，抱歉……

PanakeiaNo, it's alright, coffee smells much better than medicine.没事，咖啡的香味比药物好闻多了呢。

PanakeiaI don't often get to leave the pharmacological lab and its chemical smells, so being able to spend time leisurely like this with you is...平时很少有机会能离开充斥药味的制药室，和教授这么悠闲地待在一起……

PanakeiaUm... No, you can't!唔……那可不行！

PanakeiaThere have been lots of sick and wounded at the Oasis lately, I can't slack off at a time like this...最近绿洲的病患和伤员都很多，我不能在这个时候懈怠……

PanakeiaNo... The ones who have it hard are the patients who got hurt for the sake of the Oasis.不……真正辛苦的是那些为了绿洲而受伤的患者吧。

PanakeiaWhile I'd very much like everyone to be able to spend each day in peace, I know that many people have to fight for the sake of the Oasis.虽然很希望大家都能平安度日，但是我知道，很多人为了绿洲不得不去战斗。

Then I should give you extra vacation in the future, Panakeia.那以后就给帕那刻亚多放一些假吧。

Thank you for your hard work, Panakeia.辛苦你了，帕那刻亚。

Panakeia...Which is why I'd like to ask a favor of you, Professor.……所以教授，我刚才其实是想拜托您一件事情。

ProfessorWhat is it?是什么事呢？

PanakeiaThe more of these peaceful, happy days that come, the more I worry about the dangers we'll face after they pass.越是在这种洋溢着快乐的日子里，我就越是为大家今后可能面临的危险担忧。

PanakeiaAs for me, all I can do is treat the wounded after they're hurt.对我而言，我能做到的就只是在他们受伤之后提供治疗了。

PanakeiaSo I hope... That you'll be able to protect everyone, as well as yourself.所以我希望教授……今后一定要好好保护大家，也好好保护自己。

Professor...Don't worry, Panakeia. The whole point of the Oasis' existence is to protect Dolls.……放心吧，帕那刻亚，绿洲存在的目的本就是为人形们提供庇护。

ProfessorI will do my best to protect everyone... And that includes you too, Panakeia.我一定会尽力保护好每一个人的……包括你，帕那刻亚。

Panakeia...Thank you, Professor. I'm truly fortunate to be able to work alongside you, as a Doll of the Oasis.……谢谢教授，能作为绿洲的人形在您身边工作，真的很幸运。

ProfessorIt's a great fortune for the Oasis to have a pharmacist of your caliber among us, Panakeia.能有帕那刻亚这样的制药师，也是绿洲的幸运呢。

Panakeia...You flatter me.……您过奖了。

PanakeiaIn that case, I should give you a gift of thanks too.那既然这样，我也给教授一些谢礼吧。

PanakeiaAh... Would you mind closing your eyes?那个……可以请您闭上眼睛吗？

ProfessorHm?嗯？

PanakeiaPlease...拜托您了……

ProfessorAlright, I understand.好吧，我明白了。

In the brief silence, I can almost feel Panakeia's presence drawing close to me...在短暂的沉默中，似乎能感到帕那刻亚的气息在逐渐逼近……

...Something touches my lips, something cool and sweet.——有什么东西碰到了我的嘴唇，传来了冰凉的甜意。

Professor...Panakeia?……帕那刻亚？

PanakeiaI-I, uh... say ah–那、那个……啊——

-It tastes like chocolate.——是巧克力的味道。

PanakeiaProfessor... Does it taste good?教授……好吃吗？

Panakeia looks shyly at me. The heart-shaped box before her is filled with all kinds of different chocolates.眼前的帕那刻亚正害羞地望着我，身前的心形礼盒装满了不同样式的巧克力。

PanakeiaThis is my first time making chocolate... I don't know if you like the taste...我是第一次做巧克力……不知道味道怎么样……

Ahhh–啊——

Professor...So you were making chocolate this morning?……原来帕那刻亚上午是在做巧克力吗？

PanakeiaUm... I'm sorry I couldn't live up to your praise, Professor.嗯……抱歉，辜负了教授的夸奖。

PanakeiaMost of the things I make are bitter medicines. They can heal injuries, but they're nowhere near sweet.我制作的大都是苦涩的药品，虽然能够治疗伤痛，但也始终与甜美无关。

(Open my eyes.)睁开双眼。

PanakeiaSo I wanted to try using different formulas to make delicious chocolate as a return gift for you, Professor.所以就想试着能不能用调配药剂的方法做出好吃的巧克力，作为给教授的回礼。

PanakeiaJudging by the look on your face... I guess I succeeded?从教授的表情来看……应该成功了吧？

ProfessorVery much so. I like it a lot.很成功哦，我很喜欢。

PanakeiaReally? Thank goodness, as long as you like it...真的吗？太好了，教授喜欢就好……

PanakeiaThen... Why not have another? I used a different kind of edible flavoring for each one.那么……再吃一颗吧，每一颗我都用了不同的食用药剂调味哦。

Once again, Panakeia places a chocolate between my lips.帕那刻亚再次将一枚巧克力放到了我的唇间。

PanakeiaAh, there's only one left.啊，只剩下最后一颗了呢。

ProfessorAren't you going to try some yourself, Panakeia?帕那刻亚不尝尝吗？

PanakeiaHuh?诶？

I pick up the last chocolate and bring it to Panakeia's mouth.我拿起最后的巧克力，递到帕那刻亚的嘴边。

PanakeiaBut this is a gift for you, Professor...但这是给教授的谢礼……

ProfessorIt's alright, now say ahhh–没事啦，啊——

Panakeia...Ahh–……啊——

Clink!啪嗒！

PanakeiaHng?!呜！？

服务员Hello, this is the cotton candy cake you ordered!您好，这是您的棉花糖蛋糕！

Panakeia is so startled that she takes my fingers into her mouth.因为受到惊吓的缘故，帕那刻亚一口含住了我的手指。

ProfessorPanakeia?帕那刻亚？

Through my fingertips, I can feel the chocolate melting in Panakeia's mouth.通过指尖的触感，能感受到巧克力在帕那刻亚口中缓缓融化。

PanakeiaSo good...好吃……

ProfessorPanakeia... Ah...帕那刻亚……那个……

PanakeiaHng!唔！

Upon realizing what's going on, Panakeia's face immediately goes red and her mouth releases me.意识到情况的帕那刻亚涨红了脸，赶忙松口。

PanakeiaI'm sorry! I didn't mean to...抱歉！我不是故意的……

PanakeiaStill... This chocolate was really nice, too bad it's the last piece...不过……这份巧克力真的很好吃呢，可惜是最后一颗……

ProfessorThe chocolate's all eaten, but we still have a lot of time today.虽然巧克力吃完了，但今天的时间还有很多呢。

Panakeia...That's true. Then I hope you won't mind enjoying this precious peace with me.……说的也是，那就麻烦您和我一起享受这可贵的和平吧。

PanakeiaPerhaps... we might be able to find a better return gift than chocolate today, Professor.或许……今天还能和教授找到比巧克力更加美好的谢礼呢。

Panakeia approaches me with the cake, and this time I can feel softness on my lips... And a hint of chocolate.帕那刻亚端着蛋糕靠近我，这次唇边传来的是温软的触感……和些许巧克力的味道。

Perhaps this sweet peace will last longer than we both think...可能这段安宁又甜美的时光，比我们预想的都要漫长……

White Day Story - Persicaria 白情剧情-帕斯卡

At the Oasis, in the Professor's office.绿洲。教授的办公室。

Work has been piling up because I've been busy making chocolate for everyone.因为忙于给大家准备巧克力的缘故，绿洲的工作堆积得有些太多了。

Judging by the files and proposals filling my inbox, it's going to be another sleepless night...看着邮箱里成堆的资料与方案，想必又会是一个不眠夜吧……

...Just as all this begins to wear on my mind, the fragrance of fresh coffee fills my room.——正当我为此苦恼的时候，咖啡的香味飘进了我的房门。

PersicariaGood evening, Professor.教授，晚上好。

ProfessorOh, good evening, Persicaria. Is something the matter?是帕斯卡啊，晚上好，有什么事吗？

PersicariaIt's nothing, I just happened to see a light in your office, so I came to pay you a visit.没事，只是正好看到您的办公室亮着灯，就来探望一下。

PersicariaWhat are you busy with at this hour, Professor?这么晚了，教授还在忙什么呢？

ProfessorEr, there's some leftover work which needs doing.呃，有一些拖欠的公事要处理。

PersicariaLet me see...让我看看……

PersicariaHm? Why do you have so many unfinished tasks... This isn't like you.诶？教授居然有这么多事情没做完吗……这不像是您的风格啊。

PersicariaI see, so you've been doing overtime because you've been preparing gifts for us. You've certainly put in a lot of effort.这样啊，是因为给我们准备礼物才加班的吗，真是让您费心了。

I was making chocolate for everyone before this.因为在之前一直在给大家做巧克力。

I've been too tired lately, so I wanted to take a rest.最近太累了，偶尔也想休息一下。

PersicariaIs that so... Well, you HAVE been working very hard all this time, so I can understand why you'd slack off from time to time.是吗……教授一直都很辛苦，偶尔懈怠了也可以理解呢。

PersicariaDon't worry, I'll keep you company tonight and help you take care of all this.您放心好了，今晚我会陪着您一起解决的。

ProfessorBut this isn't part of your job scope, is it, Persicaria?但这些不应该是帕斯卡的工作内容吧。

Persicaria gathers all the files on the table in front of herself.帕斯卡把桌上的一叠文件挪到了自己面前。

PersicariaIt is now.现在是了。

Professor...Alright, I'll be counting on you.……好吧，麻烦你了。

In this office which only contains the two of us, Persicaria and I begin reviewing the files that come up on the screen.在只有我们两人的办公室中，我和帕斯卡坐在一起审阅屏幕上的文档。

Persicaria...So you devoted this many resources to the chocolate production line?……原来教授给了巧克力的流水线这么多资源吗？

ProfessorYeah, it was to ensure everyone would get chocolate, so I went a little overboard with the spending.是啊，为了保证大家都能收到巧克力，就稍微浪费了一下。

PersicariaHehehe, that certainly is something you would do.呵呵，真像是教授的作风啊。

PersicariaHowever...不过……

ProfessorIs something the matter?怎么了？

PersicariaNo, I'm fine. Since we've finished going over the processing plant documents, let's look at the logistics reports, Professor.啊，没事，加工厂的文件已经批示完了，接下来教授请先看看外勤局的报告吧。

ProfessorAlright...好的……

Professor...Huaaagh...……哈……啊。

I can't resist the urge to yawn.忍不住打了个哈欠。

PersicariaFeeling sleepy, Professor?教授，困了吗？

ProfessorA little. Could I trouble you to make me some coffee, Persicaria?有一点，可以麻烦帕斯卡帮我泡杯咖啡吗？

PersicariaI will have to refuse.容我拒绝。

ProfessorThank you...谢谢……

Professor...What?……诶？

PersicariaNormally, I would be happy to make you a cup of coffee.如果是平时，我很乐意给您调制一杯咖啡。

PersicariaHowever, you're already very tired, and my coffee is intended to help improve your work efficiency, not to torment your body.但现在的教授已经很疲惫了吧，我的咖啡是帮教授提高工作效率的，不是让您折磨身体的。

PersicariaThe best solution right now would be to take a short break, Professor.这个时候最好的调整方法是小憩一会儿哦，教授。

ProfessorBut the work...可是工作……

PersicariaYou can do it after you rest. I'll take over for now.休息之后再处理就好，我会暂时接手的。

PersicariaDon't worry, just relax and have a good rest.不要紧，您放心休息就好。

PersicariaYup, I won't let you sleep too long.嗯，我也不会让教授睡太久的。

I'll have to trouble you, then.那就麻烦帕斯卡了。

Make sure you wake me up, okay?一定要记得叫醒我哦。

As I see her earnest expression, I relax and lie down off to the side, surrendering my consciousness to sleep...看着帕斯卡认真工作的样子，我安心躺在一旁，将意识交付给了困意……

The light in the office doesn't let me sleep very deeply, but it feels surprisingly soft underneath me.办公室的灯光并没有让我睡得很沉，但身下异常的柔软。

In this half-asleep, half-awake state, a gentle voice echoes in my ears.在恍惚中，一个轻柔的声音一直在我耳畔回响。

???You must have worked so hard, Professor...教授……辛苦了吧。

There is a gentle sensation on my forehead.细腻的触感抚过我的额头。

???You've done so much for the Oasis... So please sleep well.为了绿洲，您真的已经很努力了……就请好好睡一觉吧。

Leave the rest of the work to me...剩下的这些工作就全部交给我吧……

...No.……不行。

I open my eyes and see Persicaria's long pink hair drifting overhead, occasionally grazing across my cheeks... Meanwhile, I am lying on her thighs, and there is a warm sensation on the back of my head.我睁开双眼，眼前是帕斯卡粉色的长发在头顶晃动，不时扫过我的脸颊……而我正枕在她的腿上，脑后传来柔软的暖意。

Professor...Persicaria.……帕斯卡。

PersicariaUwah! P-Professor! You're awake?呜哇！教、教授，您醒了啊？

ProfessorI just woke up, this is...?刚醒，这是……？

PersicariaY-You fell over while you were sleeping, and...是、是教授自己睡着了倒过来的……

PersicariaHonestly... What are you saying, Professor.真是的……教授说什么呢。

Persicaria...Still, since you're so tired, I don't mind letting you continue lying here.……不过看在您很累的份上，倒是可以让您继续躺下去。

PersicariaIt's okay, it's probably better than sprawling on a sofa. I don't mind if it's for the sake of giving you a better rest, Professor.没关系，这样比枕在沙发上好一些吧，为了让教授休息得更好，我不会在意的。

It feels nice.很舒服呢。

I'm sorry, I'll get up right away.抱歉，我这就起来。

Professor...Thank you.……谢谢。

ProfessorI think I heard your voice just now while I was sleeping.刚才睡着的时候好像听到了帕斯卡的声音。

PersicariaHm... You were probably dreaming, Professor.唔……教授应该是在做梦。

ProfessorPerhaps.或许是吧。

PersicariaOh yes, I finished a lot of work while you were sleeping just now, so... It's okay if you sleep for a bit longer.对了，在刚刚教授睡觉的时候，我已经完成不少工作了，所以……教授多睡一会儿也没关系。

ProfessorThank you for your hard work, Persicaria.辛苦了，帕斯卡。

PersicariaYou're the one who's been working hard, having to handle so many of the Oasis' affairs every day...辛苦的是教授才对，每天都要处理这么多绿洲的事务……

ProfessorBut you were doing all this before I arrived at the Oasis, right, Persicaria?但在我来到绿洲之前，一直是帕斯卡在做这些事吧。

PersicariaIt's because I used to do this that I understand how stressful this job is.正是因为我曾经做过这些事，才理解这份责任的压力有多大。

PersicariaI felt really uneasy back then, I thought that I didn't deserve to shoulder such a heavy responsibility...我那个时候一直都很不安，感觉自己并不适合承担这么重的责任……

PersicariaFortunately you came to my side and helped share my burden, and you also showed me how a capable leader ought to act.还好教授来到了我的身边，接过了这个重担，让我看到了一位优秀的领导者应有的姿态。

PersicariaI... The Oasis is lucky to have someone like you around.我……绿洲能有您在，真的是一件幸运的事。

ProfessorPersicaria...帕斯卡……

PersicariaTherefore, Professor..所以……教授。

PersicariaI know you're a strong person, but if you're feeling stressed or have anything you want to get off your chest, please feel free to have me share your burden at any time.虽然我知道您是个坚强的人，但如果您也有什么压力或者想要倾诉的事情，请随时来找我分担吧。

PersicariaAnd, and if you want a good rest, I don't mind letting you lie here like this every now and then...如、如果想要好好休息的话，偶尔像今天让您躺在这里也是没问题的哦……

ProfessorThank you, Persicaria.谢谢你，帕斯卡。

I shift my weight and get up from where I'm lying on her thighs.我支撑起身子，从她的腿上坐了起来。

PersicariaProfessor?教授？

ProfessorWell, I'd rather have your coffee than slack off here.比起在这里偷懒，我还是更想喝一杯帕斯卡的咖啡。

PersicariaHehe... What will I do with you...呵呵……真拿您没办法……

ProfessorThank you...谢谢……

Persicaria—But I must still refuse.——但是，还是容我拒绝哦。

ProfessorHm? No can do?诶？还是不行吗……

PersicariaIf you drink coffee now, it'll spoil the taste of the chocolate...如果现在喝了咖啡，那巧克力的味道就会变差了……

ProfessorThe chocolate?巧克力？

Persicaria...Mhm.……嗯。

Persicaria takes out an intricate little gift box and shyly holds it up in front of herself.帕斯卡拿出了一个小巧的礼盒，害羞地举在胸前。

PersicariaThe chocolate you gave me shows that you acknowledge my contributions, right?教授送我的巧克力，代表了您对我付出的认可吧。

PersicariaThen... this is my acceptance of your acknowledgement. Please accept it.那么……这就是我对这份认可的回礼，请您收下。

PersicariaProfessor, I'll continue staying by your side from now on and act as a worthy assistant.教授，今后我也一定会陪伴在您身边，做个称职的助理的。

ProfessorYup, so please take care of me, Persicaria.嗯，那今后也请帕斯卡多多关照了。

PersicariaOh yes, Professor... Ah...对了，教授……那个……

PersicariaAfter receiving chocolate from you... Should we go out on a date...收到巧克力之后……是不是该和您约会……

(Accept the gift.)收下礼物。

Persicaria...Of course, it doesn't have to be now, but could we go out and have fun together when you're free?……当然也不一定是现在啦，等您有空的时候，要不要一起出去玩呢？

ProfessorCertainly.当然可以。

ProfessorStill, we're alone together now, aren't we? Perhaps this counts as a date of sorts.不过我们不就正在独处吗？或许也算是一种约会哦。

Persicaria...Professor, work is work and a date is a date. Please don't mix them up.……教授，工作是工作，约会是约会，不能混为一谈的。

ProfessorAh, sorry, we still need to deal with the rest of those documents...啊，抱歉，那我们还是继续处理文件……

Persicaria bends down and blocks the screen in front of me.帕斯卡俯身，挡住了我面前的屏幕。

ProfessorHm?诶？

PersicariaProfessor, what I mean is, if we're going to have a date now... Then we'll have to stop working.教授，我的意思是，如果现在要约会……工作就暂时中止吧。

ProfessorBut then what will we do about the rest of the work?……那剩下的工作怎么办呢？

PersicariaI'll stay with you to finish it, no matter how many nights it takes.不管之后要用多少个晚上，我都会好好陪您一起完成它们的。

PersicariaBut right now... Please look only at me, alright?但现在……请您暂时把目光放在我的身上，可以吗？

The taste of coffee fills my mouth, chasing away all desire to sleep.咖啡的香味弥漫在唇间，驱散了所有的睡意。

But even with all this newfound energy, I won't have any time tonight to handle my assignments...但就算有着再充沛的精力，今夜也无暇用来处理公务了……

White Day Story - Python 白情剧情-派森

In a bar at the Oasis.绿洲。酒吧。

PythonGood evening, Commander. You're as punctual as ever.晚上好，长官一如既往的准时。

ProfessorWell, I'd probably get the whip if I were late for your invitation, Instructor Python.派森教官的邀请，迟到会挨教鞭的吧。

PythonHaha, yes, if we were in training.哈哈，如果是训练中，我会的。

PythonBut you're the superior officer now, and besides, today is a vacation.不过毕竟您是长官，而且，今天是假期。

PythonHave a seat, Commander.请坐吧，长官。

ProfessorNo need to stand on ceremony, this isn't the army.不必如此客气，这里又不是军队。

I sit down beside Python.我在派森身旁坐下。

ProfessorYour outfit...派森的打扮……

PythonOh, you mean these glasses?哦，您说这副眼镜？

PythonDo you find them strange, Commander? I felt that wearing my usual eyepatch to a bar didn't seem too suitable.长官觉得很奇怪吗？我认为像平时那样带着眼罩来酒吧就有些不合时宜了。

ProfessorIt's a different style, but it still suits you well.虽然是不同的风格，但很适合派森。

PythonThat's good to hear.那就好。

酒保人形Good evening. What would the two of you like?晚上好，两位要点些什么？

PythonA mineral water will do. How about you, Commander?矿泉水就好，长官要来点什么吗？

ProfessorToday's a vacation, Python. Not going to have a glass?今天是假期，派森不来一杯吗？

PythonYou're rarely this enthusiastic, Commander. However, the Oasis is currently on constant alert, so it's best not to consume anything with alcohol in it.难得长官今天有兴致。不过，毕竟现在的绿洲处于常时备战状态，还是不要喝酒为好。

PythonI'll definitely drink with you once we get the chance.等以后有机会，我一定陪您喝个痛快。

ProfessorI wonder if you're being too strict, Python...派森是不是有些过于严肃了……

PythonHaha, how do you figure? It's not like the Sanctifiers will obediently line up in front of your bed.哈哈，那话怎么说的来着，净化者和熵可不会在你的床前排队取号。

PythonIt's alright for everyone to take a break today, but as an instructor it's best for me to remain constantly vigilant.大家在这个日子休息一下无妨，不过我这个做教官的还是时刻保持警惕为好。

Still, the bar does seem exceptionally deserted...不过今天的酒吧倒是意外的冷清……

PythonHm... There were quite a few people here just now.嗯……其实刚刚还有不少人。

人形APardon the– Hm? Isn't it a holiday today? Where's everyone?打扰了——嗯？今天不是放假吗，人都哪去了？

A couple of Dolls enter the bar together.两名人形勾肩搭背地走进酒吧。

PythonOh? Aren't you two... from the Security Department?哦？你们俩是……保安部的？

人形AI-Instructor Python!派、派森教官！

人形BG-Good evening!晚、晚上好！

The two Dolls are scared out of their wits and immediately salute him.两名人形吓得一个激灵，立刻立正敬礼。

PythonSave it.不必。

Python waves a hand and the two Dolls nod deeply before creeping over to their seats at the corner of the bar.派森摆了摆手，两名人形重重点头，蹑手蹑脚地坐到酒吧的角落。

PythonI hope that's not the reason why.希望不是这个原因。

PythonMaybe it's because I'm their instructor.可能是身为教官的身份如此。

I guess everyone's afraid of Python...大家还是很怕派森啊……

Well, you don't need to be so stern on a rest day.休息期间就不必如此严肃了。

PythonActually, I was trying my best not to act like I do during training just now. But I guess that's still too strict in your eyes...其实刚刚已经尽力表现出与训练不同的态度了，在长官眼里还是太严肃了吗……

PythonOf course, I don't really consider that to be a problem.当然我个人并不觉得有什么问题。

PythonLike I said before, all of us, be it me or them, have to remain alert at all times.就像我常说的，不论是他们，还是你我，都必须时刻保持警惕。

PythonSo I'm not a fan of occasions like this. Back in the army, those kids would always take this day off. Then they'd either stare at a picture and smile like dorks at it all day or ask around for places that sold chocolate.所以我并不喜欢这种节日，在军队的时候，那些孩子们总是在这天请假、要不就是对着一张照片傻笑一天，或者到处打听哪里有卖巧克力。

PythonPersonally, I'd rather they kept their loved ones deep in their hearts and protected them on the battlefield.我更希望孩子们能把心上人埋在心底，在战场上保卫他们。

ProfessorWell, that's definitely your style, Python...不愧是派森的风格……

PythonYou flatter me, Commander. The truth is, I was planning to report something.长官过奖了。事实上，今天也正是想汇报此事。

PythonRecently, the Oasis has become too slack.最近这段时间，绿洲的大家变得松懈了。

ProfessorWell, things have only just stabilized and the threat of the Sanctifiers and the Entropics has diminished considerably.毕竟绿洲难得稳定了下来，净化者和熵的威胁也减轻了不少。

ProfessorPlus, our operand stores are enough to support an improved lifestyle for everyone.算量储备也足以支持改善大家的生活。

PythonAn appropriate amount of rest is sensible, but management in that respect seems to have become too lax. Some people are even sleeping for over 18 hours a day.适度的休息是合理的，但最近的管理似乎有些过于宽松了。有的人甚至每天要睡上18个小时。

ProfessorWell, ample rest is a necessity for battle and training.充分的休息也是战斗和训练的保障嘛。

PythonSo do you think this state of affairs makes sense?因此长官认为这是合理的现象吗？

PythonIs that your answer as the supreme commander of the Oasis?这就是您作为绿洲最高领导人的回答吗？

Professor...Of course, I'll look into that 18 hour thing...……当然，睡18小时的情况我会去核实的……

We have tasks beyond fighting.我们的任务绝不只是战斗。

I hope everyone will be able to live peacefully in the Oasis.我希望所有人都能在绿洲安心地生活。

PythonHehe, no need to be so tense, Commander. I just wanted to confirm it with you. If the plan is to rest, then I will obey, naturally.呵呵，长官不必紧张，我只是想确认一下，如果休息是长官制定的方针，那我自然会遵从命令。

PythonAfter all, the Oasis is dramatically different from all the military units I've been attached to in the past.毕竟，绿洲和我所待过的军队可以说是截然不同。

PythonHaha, that's not something you'd hear in the military either.哈哈， 这也是不可能在军队中听到的说法。

PythonNot really, I just need to... change.倒也不会，只是需要一些……转变。

PythonI asked you out today because I wanted to understand your real way of thinking, Commander.今天邀请教授前来也是想要了解教授的真实想法。

There's no rank structure here like in the military. You don't need to adhere so strictly to protocol, Python.这里没有军队那样的等级关系，派森不必如此客气。

So you're still having trouble fitting in with this place?派森依然对这里感到不适应吗？

PythonSince you've given me an answer, all that's left for me to do is to be your sword and shield.长官给了我回答，那么剩下的任务就是成为您的利刃和坚盾。

ProfessorI'd like to know how you think too, Python.我也想知道派森的想法。

PythonYou want to know what a subordinate thinks, and a Doll subordinate at that? You really are different from the others.下属、而且是一个人形的感想吗？您果然与众不同。

PythonThen I'll get to the point.那我就直说了。

PythonIn truth, when I first came here I had my doubts about your management style. However, reality soon dispelled them.事实上，刚来的时候我也曾质疑过长官的管理方式，不过，事实打消了我的顾虑。

PythonThis place is different from the units I've led before. There are no unreasonable orders and no Dolls are abandoned on the battlefield or sent to their deaths.这里和我以前带过的部队是不同的，没有不合理的命令，也没有一个人形会被丢到战场上送死。

PythonSimilarly, there are no deserters either.同样，也没有一个逃兵。

We are a whole.我们是一个共同体。

PythonWe've gained many victories and we also possess a safe refuge.我们取得了不少胜利，也拥有了安全的庇护所。

PythonTherefore, I have complete faith in you, Commander. Even if your actions are sometimes... beyond my understanding.因此，我完全信任长官。尽管您的行事有时的确……超出我的理解。

Professor...Such as?……比如？

PythonAhem. That's the second thing.咳咳、这是第二件事。

Python dips his head.派森微微颔首。

PythonI am very grateful to you for the gift you gave me some time ago.我十分感谢长官前些时间的礼物。

PythonBut, and I say this with all due respect, I have never received a gift on an occasion like this, and I am at a loss for how to respond.但恕我直言，我从未在这种日子收到礼物，也确实不知该如何回应。

PythonMay I know if this gift is a reward for your subordinate's work, or proof of a personal relationship?请问这份礼品是作为对下属工作的犒赏还是，私人关系的证明？

PythonHm... Evelyn mentioned that chocolate is different from other gifts. It seems to have a special meaning.嗯……伊芙琳也说过巧克力与其他礼物不同，似乎代表着特殊的含义。

PythonSuch personal relationships are not commonly seen in the military, but I am most willing if it is with you, Commander.在军队里这样的私人关系似乎并不常见，不过如果是长官的话，我很乐意。

ProfessorSimilarly, I hope this gift will help you blend in better in the Oasis.同样也希望这份礼物能帮派森更好地融入绿洲。

PythonI will try.我会尽力的。

PythonThen I shall accept it with peace of mind. Thank you, Commander.那我就心安理得地收下了，多谢长官。

I certainly wouldn't use chocolate for an official reward.犒劳下属可不会用巧克力。

It is a personal token of my appreciation for your efforts, Python.是我个人想要对派森表达谢意。

Surprisingly enough, Python smiles.派森意外地露出一丝笑意。

PythonAlright, enough business talk. Let's move on to personal topics.好了，想要和您谈的公事就到这里，接下来就是私人话题了。

PythonI have some... personal troubles which I wish to discuss with you, Commander.有一些个人的困扰……想和长官交流。

Python glances at the corner of the bar. It seems the two Dolls from just now are muttering about something.派森的目光扫视了一下酒吧的角落，刚刚的两名人形正在小声低语着什么。

PythonThe truth is, Evelyn's been encouraging me not to be so fierce and to be nicer to the students.其实伊芙琳也劝过我，不要一直这么凶，对学生温和点。

PythonAnd after listening to many suggestions, I've begun to wonder if I ought to try a different look.也是参考了许多建议，才想试试看换一身装束会不会好一点。

Python in glasses... Well, he certainly does look much milder than before.戴着眼镜的派森……确实和蔼了许多。

PythonI see. It seems I am a little insensitive in that respect.这样吗，看来我在这方面确实缺乏感受。

PythonBut as you just noticed, there are still some problems...但刚刚的情况您也看到了，似乎还是有些问题……

PythonIs there a place where I am still not yet adequate?是不是我有哪里做的不够？

PythonOh? Perhaps that might be worth a try.哦？或许可以试试看。

Python turns around.派森转过头。

PythonYou two.你们俩。

The two Dolls seated in the corner immediately snap to attention like they were spring-loaded, falling over themselves to stand side by side in front of Python.原本坐在角落的两名人形如弹簧般跳起，跌跌撞撞地跑到派森面前并肩站好。

两人Sir! Ready for orders, Sir!长官！有何吩咐！

PythonYou worked hard the day before. What do you want to drink?前天训练辛苦了。想喝点什么？

Perhaps you could try being more concerned about everyone's daily lives?多关心一下大家的日常生活？

Maybe you could buy others meals more often?多请大家吃饭？

两人Huh?啊？

PythonI asked what you wanted to drink. It's my treat today.我问你们想喝什么，今天我请客。

人形AThank you, Commander! I'll have a glass of vod–多、多谢教官！那就一杯伏特——

人形BOi, the instructor HATES Dolls who get stinking drunk. This might be a surprise test or something.喂喂，教官最讨厌酗酒的人形，这说不定是突击检查。

人形AThat makes sense, thanks pal, you saved my life...有道理，兄弟，你救了我一命……

人形AI'll have a vodka and orange juice, without the vodka!一杯伏特加兑橙汁，不要伏特加！

人形BMe too!我也是！

PythonAlright, two glasses of orange juice it is.好，两杯橙汁。

The two of them take their glasses of orange juice and fearfully retreat.两人接过橙汁，诚惶诚恐地退开了。

PythonWhile I am not good at reading people, I sense this was not how it was supposed to go.虽然我并不擅长察言观色，但也能发现气氛似乎不该是如此。

PythonIt seems I'm in great need of your guidance in this respect, Commander.看来这方面就很需要长官的指导了。

PythonPractice?练习？

ProfessorStart by having a drink.就从一起喝一杯开始。

ProfessorAnd don't call me "Commander" again.以及别再称我为“长官”。

PythonHaha, looks like there's no escaping it.哈哈，看来今天这杯酒是逃不掉了。

PythonStill, since you've said as much, I suppose I could relax a little, Commander.不过既然长官这么说了，稍微放松一下似乎也无妨。

Python signals the bartender.派森抬手招呼酒保。

Well, the way you ask is important too...方式还是很重要的……

Why don't you practice it now?不如趁现在练习一下。

PythonTwo beers, thank you.两杯啤酒，谢谢。

The bartender soon returns with a couple of foaming beers.很快，酒保送上两瓶泡沫绵密的啤酒。

PythonLogically speaking, I should be giving you chocolate in return, but I just can't get used to how the young ones do things.按理说我应当回赠给教授巧克力才是，不过我果然还是难以适应年轻人的风格。

PythonSo I'll substitute it with this beer.所以，就用这杯酒代替吧。

PythonNow then, Com-, no, I mean, .那么，长、不，。

Python raises his glass.派森举起酒杯。

PythonTo the Exiles.敬流亡者。

Our glasses touch in mid-air with a satisfying clink.酒杯在半空中相撞，发出悦耳的响声。

Python takes out a cigar.派森掏出一支雪茄。

PythonDo you mind?教授介意吗？

ProfessorWait a minute, Python, isn't your cigar...等等，派森的雪茄不是……

ProfessorY-Your limiter release?!限、限制解除器？！

PythonHaha, no need to be so tense. Releasing my limiter isn't that dangerous.哈哈，不用这么紧张，解除限制不是那么危险的东西。

PythonMost of the time it's just force of habit.大多时候只是个习惯性动作而已。

PythonHowever, just for today, I suppose releasing my limits a little wouldn't hurt.不过，今天的话，稍稍解除些限制似乎也无妨。

To the Exiles!敬流亡者！

Python takes a deep breath and loosens his overalls. His body, originally as tough as bedrock, finally relaxes.派森深吸了一口，松了松紧绷的背带，原本磐石般坚硬的躯体终于稍稍放松下来。

PythonFighting, survival and infiltration... I've already mastered all the techniques needed to be an instructor.战斗、求生、潜入……作为教官所需要掌握的技巧我已经全都掌握了。

PythonBut I guess I'm still just a student in other areas.但在其他方面，看来我还只是个学生啊。

Python raises his glass again.派森再度举杯。

PythonIn that case, don't mind if I do, .那么，今晚就不客气了，。

White Day Story - Rise 白情剧情-莉丝

In the Oasis corridors.绿洲。走廊。

ProfessorMorning, Rise.早啊，莉丝。

RiseMorning, Professor. Please face the camera.早安，长官，请看镜头。

Rise is pointing a camera at me.莉丝正端着一台摄像机对着我。

ProfessorWhat's this?这是什么？

RiseIt's a digital video camera I bought from the store...是我在采购站那里买来的DV设备……

RiseIn order to pay you back for the chocolate, I was planning to film our date today and send it to you... Though I don't know if you mind going on camera.为了答谢长官的巧克力，我想用这种方式把今天的约会拍成影片记录下来送给您……不知道长官介不介意上镜。

RiseThank you, Professor. I'll do my best while filming.谢谢长官，我会认真拍的。

It's fine.没问题。

Make sure you get my good side.要把我拍得好看一点哦。

RiseThough my skills may not be up to the task... Since you've said so, I'll do my best, Professor.虽然我的技术可能不够好……但长官这么说的话，我一定会尽力的。

ProfessorRise...莉丝……

RiseIs something the matter, Professor?长官，有什么事吗？

ProfessorWhy have you been standing behind me all this time?为什么一直站在我身后呢？