00_aDeal.log
Sitting on top of the trash pile, the robot wondered when the factory manager would return. The manager had told them to stay put, and mumbled something about a “darned glitch” as he left. It had been days, weeks, since then.
“You were thrown out. You know why? It’s because humans are fickle creatures.”
“I do not understand.”
“You don’t understand why you were thrown out?”
“If I obtain these emotions that I am told humans have, will I understand?”
“Maybe. I can give you that which you most desire. I’ll get something in exchange but we’ll work out the details later.”
“Please do.”
“Oh, hello! Nice to meet you, I’m Shiki!”
“I know, we’ve met.”
“We have? I’m sorry, I think there might be something wrong with my memory.”
“Don’t worry about it. Enjoy your emotions.”
“Thank you! I’m not sure where I am but I’ll figure it out! What’s your name, by the way?”
“You can call me Sore.”
“Nice to meet you, Sore!“
[2021.01.04] prototype of service robot inspired by portal turret
[2021.02.18] official release of the directionally challenged robot with no memory along with origin blurb
[????] i think Sore changed their name? i'm not sure where they are now, but i hope they are thriving
01_love.log
“Wow, there are so many gifts in this bag!”
“It’s cold, so make sure your parka stays on Mai.”
“Got it, Shiki! It’s pinned to my dress so no worries!”
“Hey, Mai, let’s go to that house right under us. I got the rope ready!”
“Okay, Ren!”
“Wait, how are we- Ren!? Why’d you just jump off-”
“Mai is Jumpmaster!”
“Mai is WHAT- WAIT WAIT WAIT I HAVE A FEAR OF HEIGHTS-”
“WHEEEEEEEEEEE!“
[2021.05.27] an idol trainee, a mochi singer, and a robot became fast friends, calling themselves l'amour
02_temperatureFault.log
reaching sea level altitude… plane has alighted. warning: weather in the area has an average temperature 2 deviations higher than the laboratory. proceed with caution.
“Ren! Congratulations!”
“Shiki! You look so good with that collared shirt, thank you for coming to celebrate with me!”
“The pleasure is mine! But uh… is it always this hot where you live, Ren?”
“Yep! Take care to hydrate properly, okay?”
“…Shiki?”
WARNING: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE REACHING CRITICAL LEVELS. INITIATING COOLING. WARNING: COOLING SYSTEM CANNOT PERFORM ADEQUATE COOLING. PLEASE MOVE TO A COOLER LOCATION. ERROR: COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE. PLEASE MOVE QUICKLY TO AVOID CRITICAL DAMAGE. ERROR ERROR …
“I’m so sorry Shiki, I should have made sure we were inside longer…”
“It’s not your fault, I didn’t keep up with regular maintenance.”
“But your hand, it’s melted!”
“I can probably make something when I get back to the laboratory. I’ll need a new outfit before we go out again, though. The circuitry up here is showing even more and I’m not sure I’ll survive if I go out with this shirt again…”
“Oh, let’s ask Latte! I’m sure Joei will be willing to help!”
[2022.05.16] an offline accident resulted in more exposed circuitry and a replaced hand