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Anniversary

周年

2 chapters · 412 lines · English and Chinese below. Japanese and Korean, voices and theatre mode are in the reader.

Anniversary Emote Generator 周年最佳影像

At the Oasis, in the Ops Room.绿洲，指挥中心。

帕斯卡&薇洛儿Welcome back, Professor.教授，欢迎回来。

ProfessorYou were waiting for me?你们已经在等着我了？

WillowWell, the half-year anniversary photo shoot is very important, so of course I need to be fully prepared for it!毕竟是重要的周年摄影取材，当然要做足准备！

WillowI confirmed your schedule with Persicaria long ago; no running away from this!我可是提前很久就和帕斯卡确定了教授的日程，英雄可不能临阵脱逃啊！

PersicariaHowever, I thought you'd have changed your clothes... For instance, something formal, or some other meaningful attire.不过，我还以为您会换一身衣服……比如正装，或者其他有特殊意义的穿着。

ProfessorI'm just accompanying her on a photo shoot. I don't intend to be part of the pictures.我只是和摄影师一起取材，可没有入镜的打算。

PersicariaThat said, you ARE the Oasis' Administrator, so if you could present a better image...话虽如此，但怎么说您也是绿洲的管理员，如果能保持更好的形象……

ProfessorRelax, no need to be so severe. We're just taking pictures of the Oasis to tell everyone about the changes that have taken place over the past six months.放轻松，不用这么严肃。我们只是要给绿洲拍拍照，告诉大家这一年来家里有什么变化而已。

Persicaria...That's true. I suppose I was worrying too much. I'll be leaving the Professor to you then, Willow.……也对，是我过分紧张了。那么薇洛儿，接下来教授就交给你了。

PersicariaDo you know what exactly you'll be photographing?具体拍摄什么你们有想法了吗？

WillowOf course. I took the Professor's suggestions into consideration and picked several symbolic locations. For instance, the recently-completed border wall and the commercial district that just went into business recently...当然，我参考了教授的意见，挑选了几个具有代表性的地点，比如新建设的边境城墙，还有刚投入使用没多久的商业建筑群……

WillowThere are so many places that bear witness to everything that happened over the past half a year! We don't even need to go all that far for an example; just the HQ building looks completely different from how I remember it.见证着这一年的地方可多着呢！不说远的，光看指挥中心，都和我印象中完全不同了。

Persicaria...That's true. Back then, our facilities were nowhere as complete as they are now and our headcount was just pitiful.……是啊，那时候，设施还没有这么完善，人员也少得可怜。

PersicariaHalf a year has gone by in the blink of an eye since I met the Professor.一眨眼，与教授相遇到现在，都过去一年了啊。

WillowThat's why we need to do something, right?所以我们才更要做点什么不是吗？

Willow winks to Persicaria and the two of them laugh in unison.薇洛儿朝帕斯卡眨了眨眼，两人不约而同地笑了起来。

PersicariaIndeed, we do need to do something. The two of you should head out soon, then.没错，是得做点什么，那两位就快些出发吧。

On the outskirts of the Oasis.绿洲，边缘区域。

WillowHmm... Where should we begin? I guess the border defenses are the best choice!嗯嗯……从哪里开始好呢？果然还是边境防卫这片位置最合适吧！

WillowAfter all, that's where everything really began, right?毕竟这里称得上是一切真正开始的地方呢，对吧？

ProfessorIndeed, things were pretty hectic back then. However, they aren't like that any more.那时候的情况的确是紧张。不过，现在已经和之前并不一样了。

WillowI wasn't fighting in the same area as you at the time, although things were just as dangerous for me...当时我还没有和教授在同一个区域战斗呢，虽说同样危急……

ProfessorHalf a year ago...一年前啊……

PersicariaThe Professor's awake. Apart from some memory data confusion, all vital signs are normal.教授已经醒了，除了部分记忆数据混乱，一切体征正常。

SolBack up in half the time I expected. You sure recover fast, Prof. I expected nothing less of you!比预估时间早了一倍，好强的恢复能力，不愧是教授！

PersicariaHow are things on the Outer Ring?绿洲外环情况如何？

SolThings here are really dangerous... There are way more enemies than we expected, and the defense systems on the Outer Ring are about to give out!情况非常危急……敌人的数量远比我们预估得多，绿洲外环的防御系统已经撑不住了！

PersicariaProfessor, this is Persicaria. Objective accomplished at the designated coordinates.教授，这里是帕斯卡，已在预定坐标点完成任务。

ProfessorI'm in position at HQ. Give me a sitrep.已在指挥部就位。汇报现在的情况。

PersicariaThe defenses of the outermost area in the Oasis have been completely breached; the Outer Ring is now occupied by the Sanctifiers.绿洲最外围区域的防御系统已被全面攻破，外环区域已被净化者占领。

ProfessorOur defenses back then were nowhere as comprehensive as they are now, and our relationship with the Sanctifiers was completely different.当时的防御系统还远没有现在这么完善，跟净化者的关系也和现在截然不同。

ProfessorI'm sure our past selves would have been shocked to see how things turned out half a year later.如果是当时的我们，看到一年后的今天也会格外惊讶吧。

WillowWow, it really is different to hear the scoop from someone who was actually there! Can you take me to see the exact location from back then?哇哦，由当事人口述获得的新闻素材就是不一样！带我去看看当时的具体地点吧？

WillowThere's lots of stuff I could use to write an article here. I could spend all day dragging you around!这里能拿来做文章的东西可不少，够我带着你在外面兜上一整天的！

WillowAh... Ah—Ahaha!啊……啊——啊哈哈！

WillowWe're, ah, we're preparing for the upcoming half-year anniversary event!我们这不是，在给即将举办的周年庆活动准备素材嘛！

WillowThis is an important task, so obviously we need to put a lot of effort into it!这可是个意义重大的工作，当然要多费点心思！

Willow frantically picks up her camera and surveys her surroundings. Her attempt at trying to change the subject is so transparent that I can't bear to point it out.薇洛儿忙不迭地举起相机环顾四周，转移注意力的意图明显得让人不忍拆穿。

While she's saying this and we pass through the threshold leading to the restricted area, we see Simo, who's just finished a round of patrol.说话间，跨过限制区的门锁，我们见到了刚结束巡逻的席摩。

SimoGood morning, you two. I didn't think you'd start by gathering material in a place like this.两位早上好，没想到你们把这里当成了第一个取材目标。

WillowWhy, are we not welcome?怎么，难道你不欢迎我们吗？

Are you two planning something?你们另有目的？

You're going to drag me around all day?兜上一整天？

WillowOr is there some kind of secret here that you can't let the Professor find?还是说，这里有什么不能被教授发现的秘密呢！

SimoOf course you're welcome here. The Professor is free to visit anytime they want. It's just— I was a little surprised.当然欢迎，教授想什么时候来检阅都可以。我只是——有点意外。

SimoI thought they would leave the border defenses to the last. After all, there isn't much interesting here compared to the splendor of the Inner Ring.我还以为教授会把边防放在最后，毕竟和内圈的繁华比起来，这里没有什么亮眼的景色。

ProfessorBut there are reliable agents and the wall here. They're a symbol of the Oasis' safety and security.但却有可靠的智能体还有城墙，这是绿洲安定的标志。

I step forward and look around at the agent sentries moving around me. Then I touch a nearby wall, and the scattered memories come back to me.我走上前去，看向周围游曳的智能体卫士，抚摸着哨所的墙面，零碎的回忆再次向我涌来。

SimoIt seems you're still dwelling on the memories of that battle.看来您对那一场战斗仍旧耿耿于怀。

ProfessorEveryone in the Oasis is working hard so that day never comes again.绿洲每个人的努力，都是为了那天的光景不再复现。

ProfessorYou've done very well in that respect, Simo. Your growth has surpassed my expectations.这一点上你做得很出色，席摩，你的成长超出我的预期。

SimoThank you for your approval. However, I place more value on the fact that you trusted me enough to give me this job. Also—谢谢您的肯定。我更珍惜的是，您愿意将这份责任交予我的那份信任。而且——

Simo takes off his hat, then stands ramrod straight and executes a textbook military salute.席摩摘下了帽子，忽然一本正经地站起板正的军姿，朝我敬了个礼。

SimoTo eliminate hidden problems is my duty. Since I have given my word, it follows that I must keep it.排除隐患，职责所在。我既然许下承诺，就必将执行到底。

Professor...Huh?……诶？

Simo smiles and switches back to his usual smile, though there's a hint of mirth hidden in it.席摩笑了笑，换回了他一贯的柔和表情，只是其中透露着一点隐约的愉悦。

SimoYou have a very interesting look on your face now, Professor.你现在的表情很有趣，教授。

ProfessorI was just surprised; hearing you speak and act like that seems quite strange.我只是有点愣住了，这套说辞和动作出现在你身上挺奇怪的。

SimoYou're very familiar with how each and every one of the Dolls act. That's what makes you stand out. However, I thought it would have reminded you of him immediately.您对每一个人形的风格都很熟悉，这是您的特色。不过，我以为您会立刻想到他的。

Simo is still smiling as he puts his hat back on and steps aside to make way.席摩笑意未散，摇摇头戴回帽子，侧身让开了位置。

SimoAfter all, you always respond to him naturally enough when he does it.毕竟他每次这么做的时候您都会十分熟练地回应。

ProfessorHe?他？

Python—Good morning, Commander.——早安，长官。

ProfessorHuh? Why are you here too?咦，你怎么也在？

It's only then that I realize that Simo was imitating Python to tease me. I have to say, his impression was pretty good.我后知后觉意识到，席摩是在模仿着派森跟我逗趣。不得不说，有几分相似。

SimoInstructor Python came by to check on the patrol team's training conditions. They're trying out a new security deployment plan.派森教官是过来确认巡逻队训练情况的，我们正在测试新的警戒阵型。

ProfessorLooks like you've gotten quite used to life in the Oasis. However, as I recall, training the border guards isn't your job, is it?看来你的确习惯了绿洲的生活，不过边防的训练好像不是你的任务？

PythonYou could consider it a personal hobby of mine... These lads and ladies are an excellent bunch. They have a good attitude and take well to the training.您可以把这当成我的一点个人兴趣……这些小伙子和小姑娘们都很棒，训练积极，态度也很好。

PythonIf you wish to see if I'm doing my original job properly, then I don't mind showing you, Commander.如果长官打算检查我的本职工作，我随时可以带路。

SimoInstructor Python's boot camp is well known throughout the Oasis. I hear that at least 80% of the field team members who graduated from it could take out two of themselves from six months ago.派森教官的训练营在绿洲可是声名远播，我听说至少有八成受训的外勤组成员可以轻松干掉两个一年前的自己。

SimoThat's why I asked him to take a look at the patrol teams.所以我才请他来巡逻队看看。

ProfessorWhat about the other 20%?那么剩下的两成呢？

PythonThey could take out at least three of their past selves.最少干掉三个。

Python lights a cigar. There is a not-too-obvious look of good humor on his mature, rugged features.派森点起了香烟，成熟的面庞上是不甚明显的好心情神色。

PythonThe best among them are already capable of going a few rounds with me without me going easy on them.他们中最出色的，已经能不掺水地从我手下完整地走上几个回合了。

PythonYou've got a lot of talented rookies in your team, Commander. I can... Hm?您队伍里有很多出色的好苗子，长官。我可以……嗯？

Python's bland expression suddenly stiffens as he sees Willow's camera. Perhaps this tough guy isn't too good with having his picture taken, because he quickly turns away to avoid the lens.派森的平淡表情在看到薇洛儿端起相机晃荡的瞬间登时僵硬。 兴许是这位硬汉不太习惯入镜，他匆匆半侧过脸回避镜头。

PythonAlthough I still have many things I'd like to discuss with you, it seems you're busy with something, so I'll take my leave for now...虽然还有很多想法想和长官你交流，但你们看起来有要事要忙，那我就先离开……

WillowEhhhh! Don't go! Come with us, Mr. Python!诶诶诶！别走！派森先生也一起来吧！

WillowIf I'm not wrong, you were one of the first lost Dolls to register with the Oasis. When you think about it, that's worth remembering too!我记得你好像也是很早就在绿洲登记的失散人形，现在想来，也很具有纪念意义呢！

Willow ignores Simo's and Python's protests and drags them together. The latter extinguishes his smoke as the girl smiles and stares at him.薇洛儿不由分说地将席摩和派森拉到了一起，后者在少女的微笑凝视下熄灭了香烟。

WillowThat's more like it. Even if you're just charging up, you need to be mindful of how you look on camera!这才对嘛。就算是充电，也要注意镜头前的影响才行！

WillowCome now, give us a smile, relax your face and focus your eyes—来，笑一个，表情放松眼神聚焦——

Simo and Python glance at each other, sensing the resignation in each others' eyes.席摩和派森对视了一眼，皆从彼此的眼里看到了无奈。

ProfessorPffft—噗嗤——

SimoI didn't think you could make a face like that, Instructor Python.没想到派森教官也会有这样的一面。

SimoDidn't any embedded reporters try to take pictures of you for publicity shots in real life?在现实世界的时候没有随军记者给你拍照做宣传？

PythonThey didn't dare.他们不敢拍我。

Click—咔嚓——

WillowHmm, this angle isn't too good... Over here, look this way, Instructor Python!唔，这个角度不太行……看这边，派森教官看这边！

Python...At least, they didn't pose me like a model.……至少不敢把我当成模特摆弄。

WillowAiyah—we're doing it over; your smiles are too stiff. How about smiling naturally like the Professor does it?哎呀——重来重来，你们的笑容太僵硬啦，还不如教授的自然呢。

WillowProfessor, show them how to do it!教授快给他们演示一个！

SimoPffft—噗嗤——

WillowKeep smiling! You too, Python! Just because you don't make a sound when you're laughing doesn't mean the camera can't pick it up!别崩表情啊！派森你也是，没笑出声也是能被镜头照出来的！

WillowCome come come, stand together, all of you, now face that way... Yes, that's right! Hold that pose!来来来，你们站一起，往那个方向看……对，没错！保持！

ProfessorWait, I thought you said I wouldn't need to go into frame...等等，明明说好我不用入镜……

WillowNews photos are important, so don't make such a fuss. Now turn your head that way! Good!新闻照片这么重要的东西，不要扭扭捏捏的啦，转头！没错！

WillowOhhhhh! That discipline! That uprightness! It's just like a military recruitment ad!噢噢噢！就是这股军旅宣传片一般的巍然正气！

Professor...Wait, really...?……真的有这种东西吗……？

WillowAlright, change poses! Professor, your gaze needs to be sharper! Simo, raise your arms! Python, look at the camera!换个姿势，教授眼神再犀利一点！席摩，手臂抬起来啦！派森看镜头！

The grueling experience which tests our coordination continues until an uninvited guest shows up.这份需要艰难配合的煎熬体验，一直持续到一位不速之客的造访。

ZangyinAre you sure she's here?你确定是在这里吗？

小巳Hisshisshiss—嘶嘶嘶——

ZangyinGood work. You don't have anywhere else to run now, Nora! I can't believe you hid all the way out here just to drag out your deadline.好嘞，野良，这下你可没地方跑了！为了拖稿，你竟然藏到这么偏僻的地方，还真是让我没想到。

ZangyinIf you dare say you're here to gather material, I'll... Erk? Professor?如果你敢狡辩是来这里取材的，我就把你……呃？教授？

ZangyinLittle Si, you little dummy, did you mix up their scents again!?笨蛋小巳，你是不是又把气味搞错了？！

小巳Hiss...嘶嘶……

PythonIt seems you're lost.看起来你好像迷路了。

SimoDo you need help with anything?有什么需要帮助的吗？

Before Willow and I can react, Python and Simo have already arrived in front of Zangyin. The long photo shoot has probably given rise to much psychological trauma, given how desperately they're trying to escape.不等我和薇洛儿有所反应，派森和席摩已双双来到蔵音跟前。 看那迫不及待给自己找点事以求脱身的样子，大概是被漫长的拍摄折腾出了不小的心理阴影。

ZangyinI'm looking for Nora! She said she was going to write a story for the Oasis' half anniversary, but she hasn't submitted her manuscript yet!我是来找野良的，那个家伙答应好了为绿洲一周年写短篇小说，结果到现在还没交稿！

ProfessorSo you're chasing her for submissions... Isn't that her editor's job?催稿……好像是编辑的责任吧？

ZangyinI AM her editor! I paid a pretty penny for that position, you know!我现在就是她的编辑！这个权限可是我花了大代价才换来的！

ZangyinAs long as the deadline for the script hasn't been met yet, I can run roughshod all over her!只要这期稿子的DDL还没到，我就能骑在野良头上为所欲为！

ProfessorThat's what you were aiming for, wasn't it!?这才是你真正的目的吧！

ZangyinProfessor, help me find Nora! Otherwise I won't be able to lord it over her! C'mooooon—教授，帮我把野良揪出来吧！不然再这么拖下去，我可就没法拿捏她了！走嘛——

WillowWait what? We're not done with the shoot yet! Simo and Python's...欸，可是我们现在还没拍完呢！席摩和派森的……

Simo and Python take a step back without saying a word.派森和席摩不动声色地后撤半步。

SimoAn essay for the Oasis' half-year anniversary is, uh... It's very important, can't let it be delayed.为绿洲的周年庆写作……可是一个重要的任务，绝不能耽误。

PythonLiterature is armament for a warrior's mind. It's just as important as physical training.文宣可以武装战士们的头脑，它的作用和体能训练一样重要。

Willow...Alright then, I suppose I have enough material anyway and we've dragged this out long enough.……好吧，反正素材有了，时间也拖了很久。

Willow mutters to herself as she goes through her camera's saved shots, then she accidentally glances at me and realizes that she's let something slip again.薇洛儿嘟嚷着翻看相机，不经意间与我对上视线，忽然意识到自己又说漏了嘴。

WillowAh... Ah—Ahaha!啊……啊——啊哈哈！

WillowI mean, we've spent long enough taking pictures here! Let's hurry back to the center of the Oasis! We're just in time to help Zangyin find Nora!我是说这里的取材已经足够啦！我们快回绿洲中心吧！刚好帮助蔵音找找野良！

At the Oasis' leisure area.绿洲，休息区。

As we walk down the main road in the leisure district, Zangyin and Willow's eyes scan the surrounding buildings and passers-by, occasionally muttering and whispering to each other.行走在休息区的大道上，蔵音与薇洛儿扫视周遭的建筑与人流，不时交头接耳，窃窃私语。

Professor...Weren't you in a big rush just now?……你刚刚不是还很着急吗？

ZangyinWell, I can't possibly delay your photo-taking. Half a year at the Oasis... Has this place really been around for so long?也不能耽搁你们拍照嘛，一周年的绿洲……原来这里已经过去这么久了吗？

ZangyinYou're amazing, Professor.教授你还真是厉害啊。

ProfessorI didn't really do much.我其实没做什么。

ZangyinI'm not flattering you, Professor. This is sincere praise.我可不是在奉承你哦，教授。这是真心实意的夸赞。

ZangyinI came later than most and I'm not sure what the Oasis used to be like, but I got a rough idea after looking at bits and pieces of Nora's drafts.我来得比较晚，不清楚绿洲之前究竟是怎样一副面貌，不过光看野良零碎的草稿也能了解不少东西。

ZangyinDo you know how hard it is to maintain an orderly domain in a land of turmoil?你知道在一片动荡之地，维持一个安稳有序的领地是一件怎样困难的事情吗？

Zangyin points to a nearby open-air market with her pen. Agents from other Sectors are bargaining with Traders there.蔵音手执纸笔，指向不远处的市场。在那里，来自其他扇区的智能体和货币交易员正在讨价还价。

ZangyinIn just six months' time, you managed to stabilize the Oasis and draw all kinds of outside visitors.仅用了一年的时间，就稳定了绿洲的状态，同时还吸引了大量的外来人口。

ZangyinDo you know what they call a group that keeps their own laws, has a heartfelt attachment to the land that they all share, and who are bound to each other without being related by blood? It's called an ethnicity, Professor.有自己的秩序规则，对这片土地有发自内心的认同感，彼此间还存在非血缘却可定义的羁绊，教授，这是族群。

ZangyinI wouldn't be surprised if the Oasis ended up developing its own unique culture and practices someday.如果哪天你们发展出独属于绿洲的文化和习俗我都不会感到奇怪。

Zangyin's hand suddenly stops moving and she looks thoughtful, as though she's suddenly remembered something.蔵音写划的手不自觉地停滞，她似乎回忆起了什么，面色感慨。

ZangyinThat's...这还真是……

ZangyinHm!?嗯？！

NoraThis is great! You've got excellent taste, Millau, but don't you get sick of it if you drink too much? Do you have other flavors to recommend?好喝！米约尔你推荐的口味真不错欸，不过这个喝多了不会太腻吧？还有别的口味推荐吗？

MillauBien sûr! I've got a list of them, in fact. Come, I'll go modify it for you...当然有啦！我这里还有推荐清单呢，来，我改写一份适合你的……

Nora is talking and laughing with Millau while holding a cup of milk tea and a hotdog in her hands as she appears in front of us —And then she grinds to a halt.手捧奶茶和热狗的野良与米约尔有说有笑地出现在我们身前—— 然后猛地顿住了脚步。

ZangyinNora! There you are!野良！你竟然在这里！！！

Nora...Say what!?……啊咧！？

Nora...Uhhhh help me hold this for a bit, Millau. I have stuff to do. See you bye bye!……米约尔你先帮我拿一下东西我临时有事去去就来，先告辞了！

ZangyinGet back here, you lazy slacker!不准跑！你这个偷懒的拖稿鸽子！！

NoraI wasn't slacking, I was...我才没有偷懒，我只是……

ZangyinDon't you dare say you were "just gathering material"!不准说是来取材！

NoraGuh... Then what about taking a walk. Is that not allowed too?咕……那我采风行不行啊！

ZangyinYou're a writer, so don't go playing word games with me! Manuscript! Now!!都是拿笔杆子的你少给我玩文字游戏！交稿！！

Zangyin and Nora soon vanish into the crowd, leaving the three of us to stare at each other.蔵音和野良迅速消失在人群中，留下我们三人面面相觑。

MillauWould you like to try some, Professeur? This one hasn't been touched yet!来尝一口吗？教授，我这里有还没拆封的。

WillowAw, don't I get some?呜，没有我的吗？

MillauI gave yours to the Professor! You can have mine.你的给教授啦！尝我的好咯。

WillowAh, wait! Hold that pose, I want to take a street snap of our resident gourmet.啊，先别动！就保持这个姿势，我要给我们的美食家来一张街拍。

Click—咔嚓——

WillowDon't move, Millau, stay still, let me adjust the angle a little—别动啊米约尔，别动，我再调整一下角度——

MillauAre you done yet, I'm getting tired... Look, the Prof is laughing at me too!好了没有啊，这样很累的……你看教授都在取笑我了！

ProfessorOh I'm not laughing at you. I'm just happy that you seem so at ease.没有取笑你，我只是看到你这么自在很高兴。

ProfessorHow's life in the Oasis?绿洲的生活感觉如何？

MillauHm... It's very special!唔……十分特别！

MillauI'm talking about the changes in dining habits here. I did a lot of snooping around for delicious food!我是指这里饮食习惯的变化。为了好吃的美食，我可是做了好一番调查！

Millau produces a can from her bag and waves it in front of me.米约尔从包里摸出了一盒罐头，在我眼前晃了晃。

WillowEh? Where did you get that from? I thought they stopped making these?诶诶？你从哪摸出来的，这不是已经停止供应了吗？

MillauBut you can still find them in the warehouse! I was doing some investigating before I met Nora, and I asked one of the logistics agents to get one for me!但是库存还有嘛！刚才遇见野良之前，是我做调查途中特意向后勤智能体要来的哦！

MillauThey told me that in the beginning, there were no restaurants or canteens or cafes in the Oasis—nothing at all.他们告诉我，最早绿洲没有饭店，没有食堂，没有咖啡厅——什么都没有。

MillauEveryone had to replenish their operands with these crude, simple ration cans! Could there be some secret of taste hidden within them...大家补充算量就靠这种粗糙简陋的罐头！难道其中有什么美味的奥秘吗……

WillowThey... don't look very tasty, right?那个看起来就……不是很美味吧……

MillauIn any case, since I've gotten my hands on such special food, I might as well make an exception and give it a try!不管怎么样，既然是这种特殊食物，我还是破例尝尝看吧！

Millau opens the can and samples its contents.米约尔打开罐头，试着尝了一口。

ProfessorHow does it taste?味道怎样？

MillauUm... Almost tasteless!唔……几乎没有味道！

MillauFrankly speaking, it's awful. As food, its only redeeming feature is its nutritional value. How dreadful!坦白来说，很难吃。作为食物，几乎只具备提供基础营养的价值，实在是太可怕了！

Millau scrunches up her face and forces herself to finish the can of rations, then hands it over to Willow so the latter can take pictures of it before wagging the milk tea and hot dog that Nora left behind.米约尔苦着脸吃完了罐头，将它递给薇洛儿拍照，而后举起野良丢下的奶茶和热狗晃了晃。

MillauBut now, everyone can easily enjoy these snacks. That's only possible with a surplus of production.但现在，每个人都可以轻松吃到生产富余才会出现的零食饮料。

MillauAlthough some people think that agents are ultimately just operands and it makes no difference... Well, there's nothing quite like the satisfaction of exquisite food, non?虽然也有人认为智能体的食物说白了全是算量，没有区别……但精美的食物所带来的满足感是无可替代的，不是吗？

MillauA person who didn't care about how agents felt would never have wasted their production capacity on food. I believe the saying goes, "Kings are ruled by their people, and people are ruled by their food", is that it?没有对智能体付出情感的人，是不会把宝贵的生产力用在加工食物上的。民以食为天，这句没说错吧？

WillowIt doesn't quite work for agents... but it's close enough!虽然用在智能体身上有点不太恰当……不过也没错啦！

MillauA lot of steps were skipped between emergency rations to abundant gourmet cuisine.从应急食品到充足的美食供应，中间可是跨了好多个阶段呢。

MillauYou've done a lot for the agents over the past six months, Professor. This is my answer to your question about how I feel about the Oasis.这一年时间，你为智能体付出了很多呀，教授。这就是我对绿洲感受的答案。

ProfessorI'm actually quite proud that your opinion of the Oasis is so positive.听到你对绿洲有这么高的评价，我还挺自豪的。

MillauOh, it isn't just my opinion, Professeur! This is everyone's opinion, so feel free to hold your head up with pride!这不只是我的评价哦，教授！这可是大家给出来的评价，要为此骄傲才行哟！

Millau nudges Willow with her elbow, indicating that she should take a picture of the street behind her.米约尔用肩膀蹭了蹭薇洛儿，示意她把镜头对准身后的街景。

MillauI just joined the Oasis so I don't quite know what's going on, which means I had to start from my favored field!我才加入绿洲不久，很多事都不太清楚嘛，只好就从我最熟悉的领域入手啦！

MillauThat's why I'm looking forward to the rest of the year. You WILL bring more delicious food to the Oasis, won't you? You promised me!所以我很期待下个一年，你会给绿洲带来更多美食吗？你可是答应过我的哦！

ProfessorI will... And of course, I'll bring more than just gourmet cuisine.我会的……当然，不只是美食。

I follow Millau's gaze to the streets of the leisure district, and then I look beyond it, to the buildings in the distance, and finally at the horizon.顺着米约尔的目光，我看向了休息区的街道，看向了更远方的建筑，还有天际。

ProfessorI promise that this year will be a good one.我保证，明年，我们会更好的。

At the Oasis, in the Ops Room.绿洲，指挥中心。

Willow is finally done with her pictures after running around outside all day to take photographs, and so she returns to the Ops Room with me.在外忙碌了一天，薇洛儿终于结束了她的取材，和我一同返回指挥中心。

ProfessorSo, are you happy with the pictures you took today?怎么样，今天拍到的东西还算满意吗？

WillowWell, there's more than enough for the main event, but I'm actually missing a little something.用来做个大型专题绰绰有余啦，不过呢，其实还是漏了点东西。

ProfessorHm?嗯？

I open the door to the Ops Room while directing this question to the girl behind me.我一边推开中心的大门，一边向身后的少女表达疑惑。

In the next moment, the lights suddenly go out and darkness falls.下一秒，光源忽然消失，黑暗笼罩而下。

ProfessorHm? Did we get a power outage?呃？断电了？

ProfessorHang on, Willow. I'll look for the switch.薇洛儿你先等等，我找一下开关。

I reach out and feel through the darkness, but I end up touching a ribbon-shaped piece of cloth where the switch ought to be.伸出手在黑暗中摸索，然而原本该是开关的位置却触到了一片带状的布料。

Is this... some kind of festive decoration?这个触感……是节日用的装饰品？

Kachak—啪哒——

The lights suddenly come on. Although I was sort of expecting this, I end up freezing for a moment when I see what lies before me.灯光骤然亮起，虽然多少有些心理准备，但面前的景象还是让我陡然一滞。

The Dolls are all gathered in the Ops Room, an uncommon sight, to be sure, and all these familiar faces gathered together make the originally spacious Ops Room suddenly seem a little claustrophobic.人形们难得一起挤在指挥中心，熟悉的身影聚在一起，原本宽敞的空间此刻竟然有些狭小逼仄起来。

WillowTeehee, surprised?嘻嘻，惊喜吗？

WillowAh, yes! Everyone, move aside, don't block the decorations! A lot of effort went into them!啊，对对，大家让开一点，别挡住精心布置的装饰！

The wall is covered in photographs of people, things and landscapes. As I glance at them, I clearly remember all the precious moments they represent.墙上挂满了彩带和照片，有人有物有景，光是大略扫过，就能清晰地回想起过去的每一个珍贵瞬间。

ProfessorThese are...这是……

There's combat footage from when I first arrived in the cloud server and memorial pictures of heading out to explore other Sectors.从初入云端时的战场记录，到前往探索其他扇区的出发纪念。

There are strange group shots of everyday life in the Oasis and formal pictures bearing witness to official occasions.从平日生活里的古怪合影，到正式场合重要时刻的见证留档。

The memories and Dolls there have shaped the Oasis for the past half a year.此间的回忆与人形，构成了绿洲至今来的第一年。

Someone chuckles quietly from behind me. I turn and see Persicaria there, smiling at me.身后有人发出温柔而满足的轻笑，我转过头去，帕斯卡微笑地望着我。

PersicariaAlthough you probably guessed what was going on... Everyone was still eager to set it all up.虽然您大概已经猜到了什么……但大家还是热情满满地布置完了呢。

PersicariaHappy half anniversary, Professor.周年快乐，教授。

Suddenly waves of cheering and applause wash over me, as though someone had flipped a switch.一声呼唤如同开关，如浪的祝福旋即响起。

众人Happy half anniversary!周年快乐！

Cheers and Dolls assault me, and soon I am drowned in a sea of gifts and hugs.祝福声与身影一同袭来，很快，我就被礼物和拥抱彻底淹没。

FlorenceEhehe, I've been waiting a long time for this day. Now I can lay my hands on you as I wish.诶嘿嘿，我等这一天很久了，可以随便上下其手。

GinI suppose you can spend all day enjoying the vintage wine I prepared for you.我为教授准备了珍藏的酒，看来今天可以一醉方休了呢。

MagnhildaDo you need an extraction, Professor?教授，需要我带你闯出去吗？

BoneeDon't... Don't worry, Professor! I have replacements for your bone structure ready.教……教授，别担心！我、我已经帮你备好治疗用的替换骨材了。

ProfessorWait—Help...等——救……命……

Before I am completely plunged into darkness, I see Willow's smiling face through a gap in the crowd.彻底陷入黑暗前，我从人群的缝隙中看见了薇洛儿举着相机笑吟吟的脸。

WillowHehe, that's the picture I was missing.嗯嗯，这就是漏掉的那张照片了。

WillowHappy half anniversary, Professor!周年快乐哦，教授！

The wild ride is over at last.终于折腾完了。

After much resistance and messy merriment, the Dolls clear up their memorabilia and begin returning to their posts. I sit back down in my chair and prepare to exhale heavily—在坚决反抗与混乱的嬉闹之后，人形们也收好装饰纪念，陆续回到岗位。我在椅子上重新坐下，正准备长舒一口气——

Kaclick!咔嚓！

Professor...Was that a shutter?……快门声？

WillowHehehe~ It's me!哼哼哼~是我哦！

WillowLooks like you haven't realized what's happening on the forums yet, have you, Professor?看起来教授到现在都还没发现论坛上的异样吧？

ProfessorYou were dragging me around all day, I didn't have any time to check them...我今天不是正被你领着到处走么，哪有工夫看论坛……

I suddenly have a bad feeling about this. I open it, and the list of recent posts has been secretly filled up—忽然有种不祥的预感。我打开论坛一看，活动界面竟然已经充斥着平时被悄悄拍下的——

...With emojis of myself.我的表情包。

WillowHahahaha, I guess it's really hard for you to notice when someone doesn't point it out!哈哈哈哈教授，没有人提醒果然很难发现呢！

ProfessorThese emojis are all over the place... You weren't the only one making them, were you?这些五花八门的表情包……应该不只是你的手笔吧？

WillowOf course not; MINE are reserved for the news page... Ahem. In any case, the emojis circulating around the forums are all thanks to everyone's hard work!当然啦，我拍的表情包还要留给新闻版面……咳咳，总之现在论坛上的表情包都是大家的功劳哦！

WillowIn that case, why not launch a counterattack? Make emojis of everyone and post them to the forums—那么，教授要不要展开反击呀？拍下大家的表情包，发到论坛上——

WillowHehehe, I just knew you'd say yes!嘿嘿，我就知道教授一定会答应的！

WillowThink of it as getting back at them and also winning the prize for the message board event.不仅能小小地报复大家，还能顺势拿下版务活动的奖励哦。

WillowAw, don't be in such a hurry to say no, I've got something to sweeten the pot — If anything you make becomes popular, you get the prize for the message board event!先别急着拒绝嘛，我还准备了更诱人的条件——只要能成为热帖，就能拿下版务活动的奖励哦！

WillowSo, how about it, Professor? Feel motivated yet?这么说的话，教授是不是有点心动了？

ProfessorI'll need to take a look at the event rules first.那得让我先看看活动具体的规则。

WillowHehe, of course!嘿嘿，当然没问题！

WillowCome, stoke the flames of war and claim the Oasis' headlines!来吧，让战火烧得更猛烈一点，拿下绿洲的头条吧！

WillowWhat was the situation like on your end? Tell me and I'll make sure to record it all down...不知道当时的情况是什么样？我会好好记录下来的哦！

PersicariaWe managed to rescue two thirds of the Dolls in the Outer Ring. They're currently retreating to the Headquarters.我们救下了外环约三分之二的人形，他们正往指挥部回撤。

Persicaria looks around the Outer Ring of the Oasis. Their former home is now scarred by the flames of war, and endless hordes of Sanctifiers draw ever closer.帕斯卡看向绿洲外环，曾经的家园已经满是战火的痕迹，源源不断的净化者正向前逼近。

1st Anniversary 一周年

At the half-anniversary party, inside the Oasis' Administrative Building绿洲行政楼，周年会场。

FlorenceProfessor~ Want a glass of Florence's special blend? I'm sure it'll excite you~教授~不来一杯芙洛伦特调吗？绝对能让您兴奋哦~

BanxsyProfessor, rather than that boring old monochrome drink, why not try this Rainbow Black stout?教授，与其喝那种颜色单调无味的酒，不如来试试这杯五彩斑斓的黑！

其他人形Professor...教授……

ProfessorNext time, for sure, I promise.下次，下次一定。

I raise my glass and somehow manage to squeeze my way out of the press of enthusiastic Dolls.我高举酒杯，艰难地从热情的人形中挤了出来。

ProfessorWhew... I didn't expect everyone to be so fired up about it.呼……没想到大家这么热情。

ProfessorMaybe I should find a place to hide until the party's over... hm?要不干脆先找个地方躲起来，等到宴会结束……嗯？

智能体Professor...教授。

ProfessorWhat's wrong?怎么了？

智能体It seems Miss Persicaria's drunk.帕斯卡小姐似乎喝醉了。

ProfessorPersicaria? I didn't see her in the crowd just now...帕斯卡？刚刚确实没有在人群中看到她……

ProfessorGot it, I'll go look for her. Thanks for letting me know.我知道了，我会去看看的，谢谢。

Persicaria sits by herself at a table in the corner of the party. She's holding a glass of wine, with several scattered bottles in front of her.宴会的角落，帕斯卡独自一人端着酒杯，在她面前零零散散摆着几个酒瓶。

PersicariaHuh? Professor? Why... Why are there three Professors (hic)?咦？教授？为什么……教授有三个？唔？

Given her flushed cheeks, it does seem she's gotten drunk off high-intensity operands.微红的脸颊，看来确实是受到了高浓度算量的影响而醉酒的表现。

That, combined with her lavish, full-body dress, leaves me at a momentary loss over where I should look.再加上帕斯卡那一身华丽的礼裙，让我一时间不知道应该将目光放在哪里好。

PersicariaI can see your surprised face over the wine glasses... Well, are you willing to sit down so we can pour our hearts out to each other? Or perhaps... have a little drink together?透过酒盏能瞥见您吃惊的脸呢……那么，您愿意坐下与我互相倾诉吗？或是……小小地共饮一番？

After finishing, Persicaria falls silent for quite a while. Her face seems redder than before.话音一落，帕斯卡立刻陷入了数十秒的沉默，脸似乎也比刚刚还要通红。

PersicariaAhem, Professor... Have a look at this wine. Miss Millau recommended it.咳咳，教授……来看看这瓶酒，米约尔小姐推荐的哦。

PersicariaI've always wanted try it with you...一直都想和教授您一起尝一尝……

Persicaria shakily gets to her feet.帕斯卡摇摇晃晃地站起身。

ProfessorPersicaria, are you alright?帕斯卡，你还好吗？

PersicariaOh, I'm fine, teehee. When I see everyone in the Oasis... I really am very happy.我很好啊，嘿嘿。看着绿洲的大家……我真的好开心啊。

ProfessorHow many glasses have you had so far?你这是喝了多少酒？

PersicariaOf Miss Millau's wine? I think... 1, 2...米约尔小姐推荐的……1，2……

PersicariaWait a minute, why does it feel like there are way more bottles here than that?咦？怎么感觉多出来了几瓶？

PersicariaI didn't have that much to drink...其实没有喝多少哦。

PersicariaI, I'm not drunk...没，没醉哦。

Persicaria1... 11, maybe?1……11？

So says the drunkard.完全是醉鬼的发言啊。

How many does this make, Persicaria?帕斯卡这是几？

ProfessorI...这……

ProfessorMaybe you should have a glass of water first.你还是先喝点水吧。

I pour Persicaria a glass of water and then sit down beside her.我给帕斯卡倒了一杯水，坐在她身边。

The sound of Dolls making merry comes from the heart of the party.宴会主场的方向，传来了人形们欢快的玩闹声。

ProfessorLooks like spending all those operands was worthwhile.看来这次消耗这么多算量也是值得的。

PersicariaHehe, it's all thanks to you, Professor.呵呵，多亏了教授哦。

PersicariaThat's why we can celebrate here like this.现在的我们才能够像这样子在这里庆祝。

PersicariaHm? But you're working so hard that you're leaving afterimages behind you.呜？但是教授现在忙得出现了残影了啊。

PersicariaI'm sure everything will be fine with you around, Professor.有教授在，一切都没，没问题的。

PersicariaThe Oasis looks like this today because of your hard work.多亏了教授辛苦工作，绿洲才能有今天的景象。

It was all thanks to everyone's help.是多亏了大家的帮助。

There are still many problems that haven't been resolved yet.还有很多问题没有解决。

PersicariaAnd everyone can do the things they like.大家也可以开始做自己喜欢做的事情。

Persicaria swirls the drink in her glass.帕斯卡摇晃着杯中的酒液。

PersicariaWith you by my side, all the nightmares of the past seem so far away...在教授身边，仿佛过去的噩梦都在远离。

PersicariaAnd I can act more like myself...我也能够更像自己……

ProfessorPersicaria?帕斯卡？

PersicariaAh, it's nothing, I was just talking to myself.啊，没事。只是自言自语罢了。

PersicariaQuick, try some of this. Miss Millau was saying it's a Chardonnay, made from the Queen of Grapes.教授，快试一试这杯酒吧。米约尔小姐说是有葡萄皇后美称的霞多丽白葡萄酒哦。

I pick up a glass and sample the contents.我拿起了酒杯，品尝了一下杯中的酒。

It's a grape wine, yet it has the fragrance of tropical fruits, along with the faint taste of tannins.明明是葡萄酒却有一股热带水果一般的香气，还夹杂着淡淡的木香。

ProfessorIt IS very good. Have Riko import a bit more next time. Try and get a discount out of her.确实很好喝啊。下次让理子多进一批吧。让她打个折。

PersicariaAs long as you like it.您喜欢就好。

We lean against the counter, quietly observing the party hall. The Dolls have their glasses raised high and happy smiles on their faces.我们倚靠着吧台，静静地看向会场。人形们高举着酒杯，脸上洋溢着幸福的笑容。

ProfessorI'll never get tired of seeing this sort of thing.这样的景色真的是看多少次都不会腻呢。

PersicariaThe Oasis now is truly at peace—现在的绿洲，真的是一片祥和……

VROOM—!!轰——！！

The thunderous roar of a Metal Suit streams in from outside the window, drowning out Persicaria's words. She is stunned for a moment.机兵巨大的轰鸣声在窗外响起，淹没了帕斯卡的后半句话。她的表情瞬间停滞了一下。

CroqueAegis, fire all fireworks shells!艾吉斯，烟花全弹发射！

CroqueBehold the charm of Metal Suits! The warmth of charged energy, the vigor of opening fire, the sexiness of mass-produced models... Everyone shall feel it tonight!来感受机兵的魅力吧！蓄能的热量，发射瞬间的魄力，性感的流线型……我要让所有人都感受到！

CroqueEhhh? Persicaria? And you're here too, Professor! Come take a look at my remodelled Dirac. I'm sure you'll want to up the Engineering Department's budget after seeing it!诶帕斯卡？正好教授也在！来看看我新改造的狄拉克，你一定会想增加给工程局的拨款的！

Persicaria...Yes, very peaceful indeed...……嗯，现在的绿洲真是非常的和平……

Persicaria looks away from Croque's flailing arms and looks out another window.帕斯卡将目光避开了克罗琦摇晃的双手，望向另一边的窗外……

Persicaria...The scenery outside is pretty good too...……外面的景色真不错啊……

Crash—咔嚓——

智能体The glass! The glass broke!玻璃！窗玻璃碎了！！

幻咪I came here to stop Octogen! Persicaria, what are you doing here? Help me grab the remote control he's holding!我是为了阻止奥托金啊！帕斯卡你怎么在这快来帮把手把他手里的遥控器抢下来！

OctogenGet out of my way. I'm going to blow up that annoying statue!别拦我，我要把那个碍事的雕塑炸掉！

幻咪Myaa you! My statues are art! How can you call them annoying!?喵啊！我的雕塑是艺术！怎么会是碍事的雕塑！

A massive explosion comes from below.楼下传来了一声巨大的爆破声。

It is followed by a tragic, feline wail. I'm probably imagining things.似乎还有一声惨烈的猫叫。大概是错觉吧。

Persicaria...Although things do crop up from time to time.……虽然时不时会有一些意外。

PersicariaStill, life is quite uneventful for the most part.但是大家都过得非常的宁静。

Persicaria turns her head again and looks at the center of the party.帕斯卡再度扭过头，将目光放在了宴会的主场。

AkiWe need to get Instructor Python drunk tonight, no matter how many of us we have to sacrifice. Keep going!今天一定要把派森教官灌醉，不论牺牲我们多少人。不要停下来啊！

EvelynI'd advise you to give up on such a reckless plan.还是放弃吧，这种无谋的计划。

PythonSo, you're still in the mood to think up such things. Looks like you haven't been trained enough.居然还有心情思考这种事情。看来训练量还不够啊。

A scream comes from the party crowd.会场中似乎传来了人形的惨叫声。

Persicaria...I guess everyone's healthy, at least?……至少大家过得非常健全？

KuroI'm not drunk! I haven't even started to drink... Oi, that's enough! Quit spamming "YOU'RE BLITZED" in the danmaku!我没醉！我还没有开始喝呢……不要刷弹幕说我醉了！

KuroYou want to know who's drunk? I saw Persicaria over there. She's drunk. So lame.要说醉的话，我刚刚看到帕斯卡在那边喝醉了，这个帕斯卡就是逊啦。

KuroSay, isn't the dress she's wearing today like, super daring? I mean, look at how much of her body she's showing off...话说今天她的礼服好大胆啊，露出度好高。

KuroOhhh, what are you doing here, Persicaria? Come on, show your new dress off to our friends... Wait, why did you take out your terminal?哦哦帕斯卡不是就在这边吗？快过来给直播间的观众们看看你的新礼服……诶你掏出终端干嘛？

Persicaria silently taps on her keyboard.帕斯卡默默在键盘上敲打了两下。

KuroHm? AHHHHHH MY STREAM GOT BANNED!!!!!!嗯？我的直播间怎么又被封了啊！！！！！！！！

ProfessorLooks like she went overboard.看来是玩疯了啊。

PersicariaI mean, there's got to be a limit to everything.凡事都要有个度。

ProfessorWe'll need to update Kuro's banned word database for her streams.卡萝的直播间词库也更新一下吧。

PersicariaAlright, I'll inform Antonina right...好的，我马上通知安冬妮娜……

PersicariaAh...啊……

PersicariaProfessor, you're so mean. You knew but you kept stringing me along.教授，您都发现了就不要捉弄我了。

PersicariaI'm sorry...抱歉……

ProfessorSo are you blushing because you told a lie, or did those high-intensity operands really go to your neural cloud?所以脸红究竟是说谎造成的过热，还是真的是高浓度算量的影响呢？

Persicaria(Whimper) Professor!呜呜，教授！

Sobered up?酒醒了？

So why were you pretending to be drunk?为什么要装醉呢？

Persicaria looks down, like a kid caught misbehaving.帕斯卡仿佛是做错了事情的孩子一般低着头。

ProfessorOh well, it can't be helped. I mean, this kind of situation is just too rare.没办法，这种场面实在是太难得了。

ProfessorTo think the serious Persicaria would actually... Pffft.那个认真的帕斯卡居然会，噗。

PersicariaI'm so sorry, Professor... I, I just...真的抱歉，教授……我只是，只是……

ProfessorWhat do you want to tell me?你想和我说什么吗？

Persicaria falls silent for a while. Her eyes fall on the empty wine bottle and she unconsciously begins running a finger over its mouth.帕斯卡闻言沉默了一会儿，目光落在空了的酒瓶上，手指不自觉地在上面打转。

Professor...You told me this before, Persicaria.……帕斯卡，你曾经和我这么说过吧。

Professor"If you're feeling stressed or want to pour your heart out to someone, you can share your burden with me any time."如果有什么压力或者想要倾诉的事情，可以随时找你分担。

PersicariaAh... You still remembered...啊……您还记得……

ProfessorAnd now, I want to return those words to you.现在这一段话我想原封不动的还给你哦。

ProfessorYou can tell me anything you want, Persicaria, and you don't need to pretend that you're drunk.即使不装醉，帕斯卡有什么烦恼也可以和我倾诉哦。

PersicariaThank you, Professor.教授，谢谢您。

Persicaria takes a deep breath, as though she's gathering her courage.帕斯卡仿佛是下定了什么决心一般深深地吸了一口气。

PersicariaThe truth is, what I said just now was what I really thought.其实刚刚我所说的就是我内心的想法。

PersicariaThanks to your help, we don't need to keep running and hiding and we can enjoy our present peace.在教授的帮助下，我们不再东躲西藏，可以享受现在的宁静。

Persicaria opens a bottle of red wine and skilfully pours out a glass, then pushes it in front of me.帕斯卡打开了一瓶红酒，熟练地沿着杯壁斟了一杯酒。然后将酒杯推到了我的面前。

The glass and wine reflect the wild party beyond it. Aki is staggering to and fro, Kuro is losing her mind, while Florence is being dragged away.透过光学模拟，水晶和酒液映照着狂欢中的主会场。东倒西歪的秋，抓狂中的卡萝，被强制拖走的芙洛伦。

PersicariaSome people say the best-tasting wine is that of victory. And indeed, this glass reflects our wonderful present.有人说，胜利的美酒是最棒的酒。而这酒杯之中也确实映照着我们此时此刻的美好。

PersicariaBut when I touch the glass, the nightmares of the past rear their ugly heads.但是触碰到酒杯的时候，过去的噩梦总会浮现而出。

PersicariaI can't help but wonder if what we see before us is nothing more than the reflected image in a wine glass.我不禁在想，如果眼前的景象只是这杯中的倒影。

Persicaria swirls the glass, and as she does, the reflections vanish.帕斯卡晃动了一下酒杯，伴随着酒液的波动，杯中的倒影全部消散。

PersicariaWill they suddenly vanish and reveal that everything was nothing more than an illusion?会不会突然就像这样破散消失。这一切最终不过是一场幻影。

PersicariaYeah... The more I think about it, the less I know what I should do, or if I should be doing more.嗯……越是这样想，我越不知道如何是好。我是不是应该做得更多。

ProfessorDon't push yourself so hard, Persicaria.不要勉强自己，帕斯卡。

PersicariaBut...但……

ProfessorI've been watching you all this time.我一直注视着你。

ProfessorI've seen how hard you've worked, and how much you strive to do your best regardless of the cost to yourself.你的努力，你的奋不顾身以及你勉强自己也要做到最好的身姿。

Feeling uneasy?不安？

Feeling worried?焦虑？

PersicariaP-Professor...教、教授。

ProfessorIf I were alone, I couldn't protect everyone regardless of how good I was.如果只是我一个人，即使我能力再强也不可能保护好大家。

I reach out and hold the glass still. The liquid within soon comes to rest and the reflection within appears again.我伸出手按住了酒杯。酒液停止了晃动，杯中的倒影再次显露。

ProfessorHowever, we can beat those nightmares if we all work together.但是，只要大家在，我们就可以战胜噩梦。

ProfessorIt's just like the image within the glass. Even if it disappears, things will eventually calm down again and the good times will show themselves once more.就跟这倒影一样，即使被打散，也终会平静下来，再一次展现那些美好。

PersicariaProfessor... I...教授……我……

I take another glass from the counter.我从吧台取出另一个酒杯。

I pour half of the drink from the previous glass into the new one, and then I push it in front of Persicaria.将面前酒倒一半进新的杯子里。然后将酒杯推到了帕斯卡的面前。

PersicariaAnd this is?这是？

ProfessorWell, if the taste of victory is sweet, then how could I enjoy it by myself?既然说了是胜利的美酒，那么怎么能由我一个人独享呢。

Persicaria reaches out to touch the glass, but then she withdraws her hand.帕斯卡伸出手想要触碰酒杯，但是又将手缩了回去。

PersicariaThe truth is, what I'm most afraid of is if I open my eyes one day...其实我最害怕的是，如果有一天，我睁开眼睛。

PersicariaAnd find that you're no longer around, Professor.教授您不在了。

ProfessorBut I'm here right now.现在我就在这里。

As I look at the reflection in the glass, I understand what truly makes her uneasy.看着杯中我的倒影，我明白了帕斯卡真正的不安。

I cover Persicaria's hand with mine and she reflexively tries to pull it away. Then, she opens her hand up and intertwines her fingers with mine.我将手放在帕斯卡的手背上，帕斯卡下意识想要将手缩回来。但是又将手张开与我的手指相扣。

I gently push her bangs out of the way and place my palm on her cheek.我掠过帕斯卡的发梢，将掌心搭在她的脸颊上。

ProfessorFeel how warm I am. Right here, right now, that is not an illusion.感受我的温度，此时此刻，不是幻影。

ProfessorI'll be here to protect you, and to protect everyone.我就在这里守护着你，守护着大家。

ProfessorI will lead everyone in doing our best to survive and find a way back to the real world.我会带领大家努力生存下去，找到回到现实的方法。

ProfessorAnd that's why I hope you'll continue taking care of me from now on, Persicaria.所以，在这之后也请多多指教了，帕斯卡。

(Hold her hand.)握住她的手。

(Stroke her cheek.)抚摸她的脸颊。

PersicariaFrom now on... you say?这之后……吗？

PersicariaThen can I stay by your side forever?我可以一直留在教授的身边吗？

ProfessorYes, you may.可以的。

PersicariaWhether it's now or in the future?不论现在还是未来吗？

ProfessorYup. Now and forever.嗯。不论现在还是未来。

PersicariaWhether it's on the cloud server or in real life? Can I really stay with you no matter who you are?不论是云端，还是现实吗？不论您的身份是谁，我都可以陪伴您吗？

ProfessorOf course. I'd be happy to.当然了。我很乐意。

PersicariaHehe. That's wonderful, Professor.嘿嘿。我很开心，教授。

Persicaria smiles happily, and then she raises her glass.帕斯卡露出了满足的微笑，同时举起了酒杯。

PersicariaIn that case, Professor...那么，教授。

PersicariaLet's toast to our oath. Please look after me from now on!这便是誓约的干杯哦。在这之后，还请您多多指教了！

The clinking of glasses is accompanied by the little foibles of the evening party.晚宴的小插曲伴随着清脆的碰杯声结束。

But my journey with her has only just begun.但是我和她的旅途才刚刚开始。

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