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Translated by Khosen

Memory and Redemption

Part 1. A Witch's Memory 1.

Circe Icon Circe:
Welcome to the Themepark, where your dreams come true~
Girl:
Whoa, she's so pretty!
Hello there~!
Circe Icon Circe:
*Chuckles,* What a lovely Human here. Are you here alone?
Girl:
Nope, I'm with my dad.
I heard there are a bunch of fun rides here!
Circe Icon Circe:
Oh, is that so? I see you've come to check around area A.
Before I begin the guide...here, have a churro.
Girl:
Ehehe, thanks!
Hey, so uhh. What's in area A?
Circe Icon Circe:
*Chuckles,* Everything you've dreamed of.
Carousel, Haunted House, a house full of sweets and candies, Ferris wheel, Roller coast...ah, maybe not the Roller coaster.
We also have a Fortuneteller's house. I'll read and tell you your fortunes if you find me later.
Girl:
If I find you? What's your name?
Circe Icon Circe:
Circe #8.
Girl:
Okay, got it. Thanks!
Oh, daddy!
Man 1:
Sweetheart. What did I tell you about treating bioroids?
Girl:
...Uhm.
Man 1:
I taught you we don't say hi, or thank them, remember?
Girl:
But...this pretty one here gave me a churro...
Man 1:
Bioroids are not humans. We are not the same.
Girl:
I know you'll achieve great things one day. And you must remember that.
Girl:
...Okay.
Circe Icon Circe:
...
Man 1:
Oh, there he is.
Princess, can you wait over there and eat your churro? I have to speak to my friend for a second.
Girl:
Okay.
Ah, right. Area A? We'll go there and play later, right?
Man 1:
Of course. Once I'm done talking with my friend, I'll bring you there.
Some of your friends will be there too, so you can play with them while daddy and daddy's friend take care of some business, Sweetheart.
Girl:
Yay!
Goodbye, Circe #...ah...
...
Man 1:
What took you so long.
Man 2:
I couldn't find parking.
And hey, did you hear that we're getting something in Area C today?
What's the fuss about? Did they finally get Labiata?
Man 1:
Please, that thing's way too expensive.
Even if she gets sent to a place like this, she'd be sent off to where more powerful men are, not at a theme park like this.
Man 2:
Then?
Man 1:
Don't ask me, dude.
The manufacturer who always gave us a heads up decided to keep quiet today. So that tells us it is something big, I suppose.
Man 2:
Hmm...
Man 1:
God, look at you, all excited.
Go get yourself a seat for us two. I'll be right behind you after sending my princess to area A...
Man 2:
And take a detour to area B?
Didn't you get one before? I guess you're not satisfied with it?
Man 1:
F***king hell...don't even get me started. They got me a defective one.
It only lasted a week.
Man 2:
Well, that's what you get for not treating your product properly. Knowing your taste, I'm surprised it lasted a week.
Man 1:
Whatever, I want to get some action before joining you. Make sure we get a nice seat, okay?
Princess~! Let's go now.
Girl:
Yay!
Man 2:
It's so weird seeing you have a soft spot for your daughter.
Man 1:
Well, if you become a dad and see a beautiful daughter like that, you will.
Oi, you. Do you see this pass we have? Go grab some popcorn for my daughter.
Circe Icon Circe:
Yes, Sir.

Part 2. A Witch's Memory 2.

Girl:
Bye, daddy~ have fun!
Man 1:
Yes. I will. And you have fun too, princess. Call me when something comes up.
Girl:
I will!
Ah, uhh...
Circe Icon Circe:
...
Girl:
...
Hi? Are you here with your dad too?
Man 1:
You.
Circe Icon Circe:
Yes, Sir~ How may I help you?
Man 1:
You're not bad. Follow me to area B.
Circe Icon Circe:
Ahaha...Sir, I'm in charge of guiding and Fortunetelling attraction in Area A...
Man 1:
Shut up!
Circe Icon Circe:
Urgh...
Manager:
Sir, how may I help you?
Man 1:
You are...
Manager:
Just a manager, Sir.
Did our bioroid here cause you any trouble?
Man 1:
She did. How dare she resist me? A human?
Like a gentleman, I even told her to follow me to area B.
Circe Icon Circe:
M, Manager...
Manager:
I see...I'm terribly sorry to inform you, Sir, but this Circe model is in charge of area A...
Man 1:
I heard the same excuse from that thing earlier.
Manager:
Please, allow me to finish my sentence.
Our bioroids are not programmed to go beyond their designated area of service.
Usually.
Circe Icon Circe:
...
Man 1:
Hmm...go on.
Manager:
If...you are willing to pay a little extra for the service you require, I'm more than willing to help you out.

A few moments later

Man 1:
My my, I am honoured to be personally introduced to this Themepark by you, the manager.
Manager:
Not at all. Please, accept my apology for not recognizing you earlier.
But, knowing how frequently you visit us, I'm sure you would have seen and read our rules...
Man 1:
Haha, I'm not the type to read instructions...
But from now on, I will. And now I see how there's more entertainment outside area B as well?
Manager:
Our Themepark tries to deliver what our customers ask us.
Please, do enjoy your stay and revisit us soon.
Man 1:
Haha, of course.
Manager:
Ah, and as a token of goodwill, we've prepared something extra for you. Please drop by the small room over there.
Man 1:
Oh, this is...I probably won't have to check out area C after all...
You, sit over there.
Circe Icon Circe:
...Yes.
Manager:
Well, have a great evening.

*BAAANG!*

Man 1:
W, what was that? An explosion?
Manager:
Hmm. Allow me to check. Please, don't mind it and...
Man 1:
M, My daughter is in area A! If something happens to her...!
Manager:
...Why don't you come with me then.
Number 8. Guard the area.
Circe Icon Circe:
...
*Chuckles...* Right. I guess I was unbelievably lucky for all those years. Today...
...

*BAAANG!*

Circe Icon Circe:
Urgh?! Another explosion...?

*BAAANG!*

Circe Icon Circe:
Kyaaaa!

A few hours later

Circe Icon Circe:
Urgh...*cough.*
*Cough,* it hurts...
Urgh...my arms and legs...are all there for now...
Hello~ Is anyone there~?
What happened...oh?
Blood...?
M, Manager! Wake up!
Mana...ah...
Manager, your leg...
Haha, hahaha...how...

Part 3. A Witch's Memory 3.

Circe Icon Circe:
No, way...everything...
The entire park...is like I'm in area C...
I, I should escape first. I need to find an exit...
Ah...
Manager:
Number 8.
Guard the area.
Circe Icon Circe:
Manager's final order...
Ahaha...what should I do from now on...
...
...I should bury the humans first.
I should grab what I need from my shop.
...And she's...
Little Miss...
I'm...sorry for not keeping...my promise...you've come looking for me...
...I see how he tried to protect his daughter with his dying breath.
...Only if you could have shown a tiny part of such love towards us...!
...
*Chuckles* Clearly, I was struck in the head pretty hard.
...Little Miss, I know it's uncomfortable here. Let me find you a better place to rest.
...I hope there's nothing but happiness where you are right now.
A, and done! I did it!
I wanted it to be a bat shape..., but this is the best I can do for now.
I can check what's happening outside...oh?

*BAAANG!*

Circe Icon Circe:
Kya?!
*Cough, cough...* Ah...my familiar MK I...
Is nothing but a speck of dust...I tried so hard making it...!
*Sigh...* Whatever, I can create a new one. Someone from the outside could reach out too.
Hmm, I like this. I will do whatever it takes to fix it.
Should I rename it too? Since I'm the manager now, I guess I can call it whatever, right?
Hmm, yes, I'll call it 'Delux Witch Illusion!'
*Chuckles,* Great. I see no sign of anyone calling from the outside world, and I have all the time in the world, so I should at least try to fix area A.
I'd wish to fix the telecommunication lines, but that's out of my reach...
*Pant,* *pant...*

*BAAANG!*

Circe Icon Circe:
Urgh...
W, what are those things? It looks like a weird AGS...

*BAAANG!*

Circe Icon Circe:
N, no. Not area A...
I should move. I don't think it's actively searching for me. I can use my familiar to lure it...
To area C...it's the only option.
*Chuckles...* I tried so hard not to think about it...

A few moments later, in a tunnel that leads to area C

Circe Icon Circe:
Urgh, ah...
Ahaha...how am I still alive...
But if I seal this area...it should be safe.
...
I'm sorry for doing this and asking all of you to do one last thing.
If I had died...I'd hoped that would be my moment of penance, but here I am, all alive alone.
I know...I don't have the right to...
Urgh...ah...*sniff...*

~Circe's inner thoughts~

Circe Icon Circe:
I opened my eyes out of the blue.
The bedsheet below my bareback was soaked in sweat. And tears were running down my eyes.
I slowly caught my breath as I felt the warmth and smell of him that was still left on the bed.
Once I turned my head around, I noticed him sitting on his desk, looking into his panel.
I slowly sat up straight, but I don't think he noticed me. What is he doing at this early hour? Knowing him, he's probably...
And once my thought train led me to that thought, I felt a sting in my heart. It was a feeling I've never felt in over 100 years, something bitter and heartrending.
I wore a fake smile to contain those feelings. I didn't have to check the mirror to know how I looked. It's a face I made tens and thousands of times.
As I called him, he slowly turned around.

Part 4. Back to the Themepark.

Circe Icon Circe:
Customer?
Commander:
I turned around as Circe called my name, and she was already up, smiling.
Hey, I'm sorry, did I wake you up? (Choice)
Circe Icon Circe:
No, I usually wake up around this hour.
Commander:
Circe yawned as she stretched.
Circe Icon Circe:
But last night, Customer, my, my...
At one point, you wanted to hear my opinion...and then the next thing I know is I was about to pass out from...
Commander:
...You just fell asleep after we were done. (Choice)
Circe Icon Circe:
*Chuckles.*
Commander:
Circe slowly walked up to me and wrapped her arm around my neck.
Circe Icon Circe:
What were you up to?
Commander:
DutchGirl... (Choice)
A few weeks ago, DutchGirl asked me if she could revisit the park to properly send her sisters off.
I was working on recalculating our route and reading scout reports of the park that is now burnt in ashes.
Circe Icon Circe:
Ah...
...I'd like to go too.
Commander:
I was actually going to ask. (Choice)
My plan was to wrap this up by dinner earlier and ask Circe, but...
Circe Icon Circe:
Ah!
So that's what you were about to say before I shut you up...
Commander:
...Yeah. (Choice)
Circe Icon Circe:
*Chuckles,* You should have said so~ I didn't know~
Commander:
... (Choice)
I couldn't let this slide despite seeing Circe chuckle as per usual.
Are you alright? (Choice)
Circe Icon Circe:
Sorry? About what?
Commander:
The nightmare. I noticed, no? (Choice)
Circe Icon Circe:
...
Oh my, look at the time?
Let's get going! I'll go grab Miss DutchGirl~!
Commander:
Seeing how unnatural Circe acted, I had a vague idea of what she was going through.
... (Choice)
Connecting the dots with what Circe went through and her reaction when she heard DutchGirl's name...
I wrapped up my thoughts and went back to my panel.
Dutch? Sorry to bother you this early. Do you have a moment? (Choice)
I sent her a brief agenda and got ready to head out

After the battle

Circe Icon Circe:
Iron Parasites decided to take a visit~ I hope they didn't destroy area A?
Customer, mind if I go check?
Commander:
Of course. Dutch and I will be waiting for you here. (Choice)
Circe Icon Circe:
Yees~
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
Uhh...
Commander:
Are you alright? (Choice)
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
Yeah, I am.
I'm still trying to process how I got here.
I'm glad I had my clothes ready just in case. If not, I would have rushed off without wearing proper clothing.
Commander:
Sorry for the last-minute notice. But, will you help me out? (Choice)
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
Of course. I've always been on the receiving end, and I'm glad you asked this time.
And I...kinda understand what Circe's going through.
Commander:
Thanks. (Choice)
DutchGirl pulled out a small pack of some sort from her pocket as I stroked her hair.
That's...(Choice)
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
I'm sorry, Commander. I know you gave these to me...
Commander:
Smiling awkwardly, DutchGirl brought out a pack of snacks.
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
After learning the truth about this place...I decided not to eat them.
Commander:
DutchGirl went on as she piled the snacks on rubble.
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
I'm sorry, my sisters. I should have come sooner...
Commander:
As I saw DutchGirl close her eyes and hold her hands together, I did the same.
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
Commander...?
Commander:
I'm sorry for not bringing you here sooner. (Choice)
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
Oh, no. It's alright. I know how busy you are trying to take good care of us.
I'm really grateful... to how you set a time to bring me here.
Commander:
Of course. (Choice)
For a while, DutchGirl held my hand tightly, and we said nothing but to look at the pile of snacks she had brought.

Part 5. And Then, Hope.

Commander:
After praying, DutchGirl nodded and told me she'd be back after taking a walk and disappeared towards the destroyed
area C.
As I sent her away and sat down, I noticed footsteps behind me.
How is area A? (Choice)
Circe Icon Circe:
Thankfully, it's fine~ it's just as I remembered it to be.
Right! Customer, what do you say? Would you like to get on the 'Delux Witch Illusion' you missed out on before?
Commander:
M, maybe another time... (Choice)
Not wanting to push for more, Circe sat down next to me and stared toward what used to be area C.
Mind if I ask why you're avoiding Dutch? (Choice)
Circe Icon Circe:
Was I that obvious?
Commander:
Well...yeah. (Choice)
Circe uses her way of speaking and personality and acts friendly with anyone.
But there are a few crew who Circe tries to avoid. Especially noticeable would be DutchGirl.
It's not like Circe has any ill intention or anything...but just like our way here, she doesn't try her best to carry on the conversation.
Circe Icon Circe:
I've seen...too many.
Commander:
After taking a deep breath, Circe opened up.
Circe Icon Circe:
Before the extinction, when I was many Circes of this park...
I was tasked with a lot..., but my main duty was to greet the visitors and show them around.
Do you remember how I gave you a tour, Customer?
Commander:
Circe went on with a wry smile.
Circe Icon Circe:
I enjoyed giving a tour to Little Misses or Mrs...or humans who had no interest in such things. I felt pretty fruitful too.
...Leading some visitors to area B wasn't that bad either. All I did was explain the rules.
Of course, I've seen my colleagues getting dragged with the visitors in the process, but I was pretty lucky.
Commander:
Circe decided to stay quiet after her last sentence.
I noticed how she was clenching her fist and trembling.
Circe Icon Circe:
But...area C...
Once I introduced area C to the visitors, its trauma haunted me for days.
Some were there knowing nothing; some were excited as they were told lies; some were powerless, knowing what fate lay ahead of them; and some screamed in despair...
They all had one thing in common... they never took foot outside area C once they entered.
Commander:
Circe glanced at the scrap metal that was once a giant door.
Circe Icon Circe:
Throughout the tour, I heard crying and screams from all over the area.
And the visitors would laugh harder whenever they heard someone scream.
Commander:
... (Choice)
I thought I was ready to handle this from the records I looked up from before, but hearing Circe's story..., I couldn't help myself clench my own fist.
Circe Icon Circe:
Sure, I somehow managed it until one day...when I saw something.
Perhaps set free on purpose or escaped using the final power she had left in her, one bioroid managed to flee from area C.
She didn't make it far, of course. I wasn't sure how she moved with a damaged body like hers.
She collapsed right in front of my eyes, looked up at me, and tried to say something.
And...
She was one of the DutchGirl models, wearing a torn dress that would have been a beautiful one.
I froze on the spot until she was recaptured and dragged back.
Commander:
Circe... (Choice)
Circe Icon Circe:
*Chuckles,* Honestly, this part's fine. The nightmares would have haunted me...but alcohol would have fixed my problems.
But at that moment...I...
I was 'thankful.'
Commander:
... (Choice)
Circe Icon Circe:
Thankful that I'm not the one over there. Thankful how I wasn't in her shoes, staring at the outside world in despair while being dragged back to hell...
Thankful it wasn't my scream that came from the shop next door. Thankful the fabric on the ground wasn't from my clothing.
Those...were my thoughts...
*Chuckles...* So how could I dare and see Miss DutchGirl?
Commander:
Circe made a smile that seemed like it would fade away any moment to me. But it didn't take her too long to be her usual self again.
Circe Icon Circe:
Oh, look at me being all talkative.
I know you prefer having a conversation through our body over...
Commander:
I said nothing but bitterly smiled back, and Circe said nothing.
Circe Icon Circe:
Thank you. I never had a chance to talk about this to anyone until now.
*Chuckles,* I've said this to Miss Yumi...but I'm glad I wrote that letter to you.
Commander:
And with that, Circe stretched and stood up.
Circe Icon Circe:
I know I'm being a hypocrite... but I should apologize to our DutchGirl here.
Make sure you keep this between us two until I'm ready for that, okay?
Commander:
...I'm sorry. (Choice)
Circe Icon Circe:
Hmm?
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
...
Circe Icon Circe:
Ah, Uhm...
Ahaha, hello~
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
You're not a hypocrite.
Circe Icon Circe:
...You heard?
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
I don't blame you for thinking like that.
If I were in your shoes and saw...what you saw, I would have been 'thankful.'
Circe Icon Circe:
Miss DutchGirl...
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
And so feeling guilty about it and trying your best to apologize...is not hypocrisy.
Circe Icon Circe:
...
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
You said you wanted to apologize, right? Yeah, I forgive you. And...
I know my other sisters would forgive you too. We were all but the same.
Commander:
Like how Dutch had just said...if something went wrong, or the course of the event took place at different times, I'm sure Circe wouldn't be around now.
DutchGirl slowly walked up to Circe, who had her head down.
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
And if that's not enough...why don't you join me whenever I come by to remember my sisters? Commander, would that be
okay?
Commander:
Of course. (Choice)
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
Yeah, he said it'd be fine. I know you're the person I need to go to when I need a tour of the area, so, please.
Circe Icon Circe:
...
...Yes, miss.
Commander:
Circe stuttered in a choking voice.
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
Thank you for apologizing.
Circe Icon Circe:
I'm sorry...I'm sorry...
Commander:
Circe slowly kneeled down and hugged DutchGirl.
Until her trembling stopped, DutchGirl said nothing but slowly stroked down Circe's back.
It took some time before Circe could calm down.
This time, Dutch really went for a walk, and Circe hesitated about what to do for a while. But soon, she became her usual self and sat down next to me.
Was I being a little nosy? (Choice)
Circe Icon Circe:
*Chuckles* Not at all. Thanks to you, I finally found closure to this thing I've been keeping with myself for over 100 years.
Still...for the record, had Miss DutchGirl didn't forgive me, I would have used my crystal to look into your misfortune.
Commander:
Haha... (Choice)
Circe brought out her crystal as she made a joke.
Circe Icon Circe:
Speaking of, why don't I read your future? I'd assume it'd take time for Miss DutchGirl to return.
See, I was actually quite popular to how correct I've been, you know?
Commander:
Why not? (Choice)
Circe faced me, fixed her hat and cleared her throat.
Circe Icon Circe:
Hmm...Customer you...
Commander:
You don't need my birthday or anything? (Choice)
Circe Icon Circe:
Hey, I'm a professional, and all I need is a face. Stop ruining the moment!
Commander:
S, sorry. (Choice)
Circe pouted and went back to her crystal.
Circe Icon Circe:
Oh my, Customer...this is...
Commander:
W, what's wrong? (Choice)
Circe Icon Circe:
The path that lies ahead of you...will be full of trouble involving women!
Commander:
Well, no shit... (Choice)
Circe laughed mischievously but returned to back to her game face.
Circe Icon Circe:
You also have...great responsibility on your shoulder.
And people around you...would like you to share the burden.
Commander:
... (Choice)
Circe stared at me in all seriousness before making a smile.
Circe Icon Circe:
Anyways, here.
Commander:
For me? (Choice)
Circe handed over the crystal she'd always carry with herself.
Circe Icon Circe:
Yes. I think I'm ready to retire.
In Orca, I know some people can actually predict the future, so I don't think we need a quack like me.
Commander:
But you said you're a professional earlier... (Choice)
Circe Icon Circe:
*Chuckles.*
Commander:
As she handed over the crystal, Circe chuckled and whispered into my ear.
Circe Icon Circe:
May your path ahead be nothing but full of happiness.
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
Commander, come check this out!
Commander:
We both turned our heads toward DutchGirl.
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
Here!
Commander:
When my eyes followed where DutchGirl had pointed to...
A sprout? (Choice)
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
Yeah.
Commander:
Perhaps the weather's been warm after winter; I noticed a sprout between rubbles.
Circe Icon Circe:
Oh, it really is.
Dutch Girl Icon Dutch Girl:
What kind of plant would it be?
Circe Icon Circe:
Hmm...I can't be sure, but...
We did use to grow some primroses in area A back in the day, so maybe that?
Commander:
I sat back down as I saw the two making conversation.
And noticed how another sprout was saying hello by my feet.

END

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