Through Your Dreamy Gaze A Flash of Love
>Unfinished Observation Deck
Babylonia
Crew members stand on both sides of the massive platform, some holding cameras while others operate various filming equipment. The lenses' angles vary in height and position, but all converge on a single focal point.
Through the lens, beyond the observation deck, wispy clouds drift across the view. At the horizon, a cityscape sprawls, its scattered lights pulsing like a heartbeat, muffling the commotion hundreds of meters below.
Under the night sky, the girl leans against the faintly shimmering railings. Her long hair dances in the breeze as she focuses intently on the camera in her hands, pointed toward the horizon. Slowly, a smile begins to form at the corners of her lips.
...
Okay it's a wrap!
Finally, a voice breaks through the harmonious atmosphere on set. The actors and crew freeze in unison for a moment, then burst into cheerful celebration.
Amid a chorus of "Finally done for the day!" "Fantastic!" and "One take? No way...", the actress slowly walks over.
Oh, [player name], sorry to keep you waiting. We're finally done.
Thanks! It's just a little promo video after all.
If it weren't for your help, I don't think we'd have found such a perfect filming location.
I wonder when this area will finally be open to the public.
As you speak, the director suddenly squeezes his way through the crowd.
Ayla, we are wrapping up today. Have you finalized the script? We need it for post-production to set the right mood, otherwise the final cut will feel off.
Oh, you're here too! We couldn't have done it so well without you. Want to take a look at the script as well?
The overly familiar director hands you the papers he's holding.
The captured moments are like the stamps on my letter to you...
I haven't polished the sentences yet—they're just to show you the general direction. Just take a quick look for now.
It's up to you to decide whether to emphasize the photography contest itself or that the submitted photos will be turned into stamps.
Hmm... what do you think, [player name]?
Oops, I didn't fill you in, did I? I'll explain everything in a bit.
Let's go with the second one. It explains our purpose more clearly, though the wording needs work. Could you please ask the copywriter to polish it up a bit?
No problem, I'll leave you two alone. Oh, and don't forget to give those things to our friend here.
The director waves goodbye and hurries off to join another group, clearly with plenty of work still waiting for him on set.
Borrowing the venue might be a simple request from you, but the World Government Association of Art and the film crew couldn't just take it lightly.
Besides, I wanted to give you this gift myself.
Following Ayla to the makeup and rest area, you watch as she digs through a mountain of boxes until she pulls out a gift box.
Heave-ho...
Here you go! Socon's first camera in the Stunning Sky View series, the SSV-I. It's a gift from the World Government Association of Art and the film crew. What d'you think?
Yep!
It's perfectly normal for them to dabble in civilian products once in a while, don't you think?
With mixed feelings, you fiddle with the gift box for a moment before shifting your focus back to the conversation.
Oh, about that...
Lost in thought, Ayla shakes her head slightly, then takes your hand and slowly leads you back to the railing of the observation deck.
She rests her elbows on the railing, gazing at Babylonia's nighttime streets in the distance.
[player name], you know about this, right? Lately, voices have begun to emerge in Babylonia questioning why we're trapped in this cramped cage instead of returning to the reclaimed areas on the surface.
Meanwhile, down in the conservation areas on Earth, there are just as many people dissatisfied with surface life, doing everything they can to reach Babylonia.
Right. The causes behind this issue are far too complex, but there's one thing I know for sure.
It's that everyone only sees the good in the place they yearn for, while ignoring what's good right beside them.
Yeah, we'll collect photos through the event, then pick the best ones to make into stamps.
Phase one features Babylonia, and the second will focus on the conservation areas... Though the conservation area photos will definitely stir up controversy.
After all, comparing them with Babylonia is bound to draw some sarcasm.
I believe that no matter where you are, discovering beauty around you and trying to preserve it can never be a bad thing.
What about you, [player name]? Are you in?
Ayla suddenly changes the subject. Half-leaning against the railing, she turns toward you with an enigmatic smile.
To get more people to participate, the committee specifically chose Valentine's Day for the event. You'll need to sign up in pairs, and you can submit either portraits or street scenes—there's no restriction whatsoever.
Interested?
Who knows?
Besides, I'd really love to find out...
Ayla smiles and turns away again, gazing into the distance, lost in thought.
To you, what's the most beautiful sight in this world, [player name]?
