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Aha... Robots playing characters. So weird, but so interesting!
I like their lines. Feels like ancient characters who have revived in modern times.
...Ahh, I wonder what's going to happen next!
Sorry, that's all I've made so far.
Who's there?
Did I scare you? My name's Selena. I'm the author.
Pardon me, but I was really glad to hear your feedback.
Huh? You made this theater play?
It's a bit embarrassing... And still not good enough.
But this is indeed my work. I created it, so I must take own up to it!
But you don't look much older than me... Very impressive.
How kind of you. No need to keep flattering me.
Come on, let's talk about the play!
It's an adaptation of the early human theater play "The Tempest" in the database. Due to the lack of data, I could only restore part of it...
Oh! I searched up that play in the database! Even the brief introduction already got me...
They keep talking as if nothing mattered anymore.
...Just come to me whenever you need an illustration, Selena.
That's great! I was so worried about my theater scenery. I don't know how to create the setup I want.
With your illustrations, I can design my stage properly!
Yep, glad I can help!
—Attention to all guests. This center will be closing soon. Please head toward the exit—
It's already so late...
Oh? I didn't notice at all.
That means we have a great vibe. We've talked about so much stuff! I learned a lot today.
I've got to go. In the end, your theater play was the only thing I experienced today, haha.
Sorry... I was just too happy.
But you too, you were so focused and forget the time, Ayla!
Well, let's keep in touch, shall we?
Of course!
Many days passed. And Ayla lost count.
But she enjoyed every single day because she found her soul mate of similar age.
Ayla wanted to share everything with Selena immediately: knowledge of art, creativity, or simply anything they both were interested in.
But she has her own melancholy too.
Ayla, it's mail from her again!
Ma'am? Oh, I'll be right there!
... (Footsteps)
Aha, I knew it. Selena always draws a little bear in the beginning.
Ayla, I looked up your new friend and she's really good.
Of course Selena is good!
...What did you find though, ma'am?
I saw her name earlier in the city exhibition hall. Out of curiosity, I asked a friend about her.
My friend was the manager of the art show. She told me Selena was their most promising prospect.
What? What does she mean by... prospect?
Hmm... Renowned, maybe.
She has great potentials, and her skills are developing fast.
I saw her works... It's hard to imagine they were created by a teenager.
...Yeah. But she's Selena so I'm not surprised at all...
I see. You probably haven't realized, because you two are good friends.
But to us, she'll probably shine like a star in the future.
...Of course. Selena will become famous, without a doubt...
Hopefully. If that's the case, I'll be witnessing the growth of a great artist.
Oh, sorry, Ayla. I hope I haven't wasted too much of your time.
I'll get going. Not all the students are like you, Ayla. They need to be disciplined...
...
Sorry I couldn't talk to you in person, Ayla. I've just been too busy recently!
Remember what I told you before? My theater play will be displayed in the exhibition!
I thought I just needed to give them the scripts. Turned out there was more work to do. Supervising, checking... Such a hassle.
Oh, right. By saying "them", I mean the World Government Association of Art of Babylonia. They're professionals!
By the way, I met many Constructs as well!
They were no different from humans! I couldn't imagine their bodies were made of machines.
Without your help, I couldn't have done this.
I've always been very thankful. But I just couldn't tell you in person...
Do you want to display your artwork, Ayla?
I saw the works of many adults. Yours are as good as theirs, if not better.
Seriously, would you consider it? It'll probably benefit you too!
I see. She's been busy indeed.
World Government Association of Art, huh... There must be a lot of great creators. If I can learn from them...
Hmm, it's decided then!
Selena, I promise I'll catch up! I won't lose to you!
