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 ==Memories==
 ===Doll Instinct 1===
+"It's finally done."
+I switch off the terminal and give my back a good stretch; the joints crack audibly a few times.
+"...Whew, I've been sitting so long my whole body's stiff... Hmm, maybe I should take a break."
+...
+Gunshots in the distance reach my ears long before I arrive at my destination. I'm greeted by Andoris' focused silhouette as I approach but her shot grouping is...
+"It's a bit hard to look at, wouldn't you say?"
+"Ah, Commander."
+Andoris notices my presence after completing her round and exiting Level II. She puts down her rifle and runs up to me.
+"It's quite late already. Shouldn't you be resting, Commander?"
+"Just wrapped up my work, thought I'd exercise a little..."
+"What about you, still training at this hour? Didn't you just return from a mission an hour ago? You should take some rest first."
+"Hehe, indeed I did. However, the mission revealed some of my shortcomings: I'm still too prone to crashing during emergencies."
+"And... as you can see, Commander."
+Following Andoris' gaze, I turn my attention to the screen again.
+Andoris had the simulation set to breakthrough mode, meaning the virtual targets would constantly close in on her. This mode requires the test subject to quickly identify a breakthrough direction and prioritize certain targets.
+"I wanted to see if I could optimize my reflexes and decision-making speed through practice and data tuning."
+"And... while I was making good progress before, I struggled to keep up as the difficulty increased."
+Andoris looks at the virtual targets and strokes her cheek in frustration.
+"But I guess the Leader did say these things couldn't be rushed. I have to take it slowly."
+"Do you think so too, Commander?"
+"She's right."
+"You know, most of your issues stem from hardware limitations. While processing and model optimization can help, an enormous library of data is required to make a difference... As such, progress won't be particularly noticeable at first."
+"I'm fine with that. I'm happy to make a little progress each day and help you with missions or your routine, Commander."
+Andoris flashes an angelic smile.
+"Feels kind of... warm..."
+"Pardon? What exactly?"
+"Er, I mean... seeing Andoris work so hard really warms my heart..."
+"Say, if there's anything I can do to help, just let me know."
+"Really? Is that really alright?"
+"Of course it is. Seeing how hard you're working to better yourself, I want to do something to help you."
+"Hehe. I'm so happy to see you being this considerate, Commander."
+"In that case... if you have the time, would you mind playing some chess with me? I've read online that chess is good for developing reaction time and decision-making skills."
+"Even though chess is good for exercising the mind, I'm not sure if that applies to Dolls... but it can't hurt to try."
+"I'll check my schedule and see if I can set aside time for it."
+"Hehe, sorry to bother you like this, Commander."
+"In return, I'll have afternoon tea ready for you, Commander."
+"Sounds great, I'm looking forward to it."
 ===Doll Instinct 2===
+"Hmm... I think I'll make this move."
+I glance at the situation on the chessboard.
+"Pawn to e5."
+The chessboard generates a holographic projection of the piece at the designated square.
+"Um..."
+Andoris' pupils contract as she slips into a trance, staring at the chessboard motionlessly.
+"...Looks like it's just a bit of lag."
+"It seems the computational load required for a game of chess is still too heavy for Andoris."
+I pick up the terminal next to me.
+"F-f-f-f4."
+"Are you sure?"
+"Hehe. I've made my move."
+"Queen to h4."
+"Ah, that diagonal is exposed... Hmm..."
+My gaze shifts back to my terminal, waiting for Andoris' latest lag to end.
+Another ten seconds goes by, and Andoris blinks.
+"Ah... Looks like I crashed again?"
+"No, just lag I think, it didn't last long. I haven't even made it through a page yet."
+"Umm, I'm feeling a little guilty."
+"It took us so long to make just these few moves. Am I wasting your time, Commander?"
+"Huh? Not at all."
+"I marked today for R&R anyway, so spending some comfy time playing chess with you is honestly perfect. Besides..."
+I hold up the terminal in my hand.
+"I was just wondering, are you reading an ebook, Commander?"
+"Yeah. I haven't had time to read in a while, since it's rare for me to take a break."
+"You always seem to find these little pockets of calm, Commander, no matter the situation."
+"Gotta make the most of precious moments... It's not every day that I get to be this laid-back, and I'm really enjoying it."
+"Take your time, Andoris. As long as you need."
+"Hehe. Okay."
+"Let's see... Hmm..."
+"Oh, wait. I think it's time for the a-afternoon t-t-t-tea-a-a-a-a-a—"
+"Andoris?"
+Andoris does not respond but stands up abruptly.
+"A-afternoon t-tea, c-c-chess..."
+Andoris picks up the teapot and walks to the door. I get up and follow behind her, worried she might bump into something.
+"N-no... c-chess, continue..."
+Andoris returns to the table and stares blankly at the chessboard.
+"Q-queen... butter cookie... to e3—"
+Andoris suddenly falls silent. Then, her body collapses backward, and the teapot slips from her hand.
+"!!"
+I quickly reach out and catch her with both hands, but the teapot can't be saved and falls to the floor, shattering into pieces.
+"Andoris?"
+I try to wake her up, but a red light flashing in her pupils attracts my attention — a telltale sign of a system crash.
+And so, I gently lay her down on the sofa.
+...
+I look over at Andoris as I hear the rustle of fabric.
+"You're finally awake."
+"Oh dear... I'm so sorry, Commander. I crashed again."
+"It's fine, that was only the first one today. However, I have no idea what triggered your crash... Could it be the afternoon tea?"
+Andoris sits up and slowly tidies her hair and skirt.
+"Well... My speculation is that upon noticing that afternoon tea time was coming up, I loaded a bunch of recipes all at once..."
+"Doing so while trying to process the entire chess game was likely too much for me to handle at once, which resulted in the crash."
+Just as I'm about to comfort her, Andoris tilts her head and looks at me.
+"Although everyone says I should take things slowly, I feel like that's not always practical."
+"It would be suboptimal if I got in the way of important matters, after all."
+"Hehe. Looks like I have much more to optimize."
+Andoris' leisurely tone is like a soothing aroma, bringing an inexplicable sense of relief. I can't help but indulge in it and relax as well.
+"Optimization is one thing, but there's no need to be overly anxious about things that have yet to happen."
+"Even if things do go south, it's more likely due to my own negligence and failure to plan properly as the Commander."
+"Plan?"
+"Yeah. Naturally, I would be inclined to assign you tasks you're more comfortable with."
+"Hmm... Tasks I'm comfortable with? That must mean data transmission."
+Andoris happily taps where her core is located.
+"Hehe, I've got a lot of space here, you know? Leader often says I'm a walking hard drive, so I'm quite flattered."
+Andoris' delighted expression seems genuine. I can't help but admire Leva's ability to read people.
+"Ahem... You have a great personality on top of an excellent memory, Andoris. No everyone is this good at sensing others' emotions and offering support. Hmm... maybe you're better suited for communication-focused work."
+"Communication-focused, huh... But my experience from before says otherwise. I was a little tardy when working in the service field, to put it mildly. The complaints I received were so numerous that the letters could pile into a small mountain; it was quite the sight."
+"And as a result... I could no longer find employment."
+Recalling her past experiences, Andoris looks a little helpless, but she quickly regains her reassuring smile.
+"Hehe... Fortunately, the problem was ultimately solved with the help of Miss Springfield and Miss Leva."
+"Though, most of our current commissions are combat-focused and have little to do with communication."
+"That's to be expected. You're in a T-Doll squad after all."
+"But that's not to say communication isn't crucial. The success of some commissions hinges entirely on building rapport with the client. One needs to fully understand their needs to negotiate a satisfactory deal for both parties."
+"The problem is, the client may not want to disclose their true intentions for various reasons. Your attentiveness, friendliness, and empathy are nice to have in such a scenario. Just leave the decision-making and planning part to me."
+"That sounds like a pivotal role."
+"If circumstances call for it, I wouldn't mind giving such tasks a try."
+"Is that okay, Commander?"
+"Of course."
+"Actually, I believe there's one such appointment tomorrow. Let me check..."
+I open the terminal's mission interface and take a glance.
+"Here."
+"Check this out."
+"Ohh... It seems the client intends to introduce additional terms, and they're rather disadvantageous to us... Is that right?"
+"Correct. I've dealt with her before. She is rather cautious and distrustful."
+"But you come across as much more approachable, so maybe you can make her drop her guard, if just a little."
+"If you believe that could work, then by all means, let me give it a try."
+"Very well. Let's go together tomorrow, Andoris."
 ===Doll Instinct 3===
+The sliding door to the maintenance room opens. Mayling, already prepared for the repair upon receiving the message, quickly runs over.
+"Commander, are you— Ah! Andoris... How did she get so badly damaged?"
+With the remaining half of Andoris' body in my arms, I carefully place her in the repair bay.
+"We got ambushed by the client's rival while discussing business with her... Mayling, come over and assess the damage."
+"Ah... R-right away!"
+"Uwahh... This is hideous..."
+"I'm fine, Mayling..."
+Andoris strokes Mayling's head, then pats her still intact core.
+"I-I just completed a self-diagnosis. My crucial storage capacity has not been impacted. Hehe-hehe-he-hehe."
+"This isn't the time for you to be comforting others."
+Seeing Andoris smile apologetically, I let out a sigh.
+"Whew... The neural core is fine... Thank goodness!"
+"But all the leg components need to be replaced... as well as the right arm... and the synthetic skin... It would be easier to just replace the entire frame!"
+"I'll go make the preparations now, Commander. Can you upload Andoris' neural data?"
+"No problem. Be quick."
+As Mayling trots away, the maintenance room suddenly falls silent. All that remains is the constant beeping of the sensor.
+"You're not hurt, are you, Commander?"
+"...Look at the state you're in. This isn't the time for you to be worrying about these things."
+Andoris shakes her head.
+"The safety of my Commander is my utmost concern. I have to make sure of it."
+"A Doll's frame can be repaired and restored to its original state, but the same can't be said for people."
+"(Sigh) ...I don't want you to hold on to that kind of thinking."
+"Even if a Doll's frame can be repaired, it still hurts when you get injured, right?"
+"It does hurt."
+"It's okay to get hurt because I can be fixed. That's not the mindset I want you to have when making reckless decisions, Andoris."
+"Reckless decisions?"
+"You know, I was prepared for whatever we might encounter during the outing, but I never got the chance to make use of my contingencies since you barged in first."
+"The forcefield would've been enough to protect us, and you wouldn't have suffered such severe damage."
+"Are you saying I only acted recklessly because I disregarded my own safety, Commander?"
+"No... I know you're just trying to protect me... But I want you to take better care of yourself, too."
+"Speaking of which, your reaction time back there wasn't as slow as usual."
+"Did I... react quickly?"
+Andoris slowly blinks.
+"Well... I just checked my neural records from that time; the data processing log just prior to my action of protecting you reads... nothing. In other words, I didn't perform any kind of consequence analysis back then."
+"There was no "I'm just a Doll, it doesn't matter if I get hurt" or "my own safety isn't important"... None of that crossed my mind."
+"Huh? Dolls usually process their actions first and then execute. Having your body jump straight into action like that is quite unusual..."
+"Indeed. Could it be a glitch in my neural cloud? If so, I'll have to bother Miss Mayling to take a closer look later."
+Lying in the repair bay with her mangled frame, Andoris once again shows a gentle, calming smile.
+"Hmm... My body sprang into action without my conscious thought. This is indeed a first for me."
+"Is this what the books call the "instinct" of a living being? But I'm clearly a Doll..."
+"Don't worry, Commander. Maybe the glitch will go away after I switch to a new frame."
+"I hope so..."
+I gently caress Andoris' head, my feelings tinged with sorrow.
+Andoris has always been gentle and attentive when caring for others, but when it comes to herself, she can be quite insensitive.
+This might save her some hassle, but I find it hard to admit it's a good thing in the end.
+"Good night, Commander."
+As the sensor beeps to signal that the neural upload is complete, Andoris also enters hibernation in the repair bay.
 ===Doll Instinct 4===
+It's already late evening by the time I've finished the day's work. I arrive at the dormitory and heat up a cup of milk to continue reading the book I started earlier.
+Come to think of it... It's been a while since I last saw Andoris.
+If I recall correctly, as soon as she got her new frame, she went on an emergency sortie with Klukai while I had my own matters to attend to. I wanted to take some time to visit her, but our schedules never lined up.
+Just as I'm thinking about whether she's gotten used to her new body or not, I hear the sound of the door sliding open.
+"Huh? Andoris? What a coincidence, I was just thinking about you."
+"How is it? Does the new body—Oof!"
+Before I can finish, I receive a brief but gentle hug.
+"Andoris?"
+I softly pat Andoris on her back, but she does not respond; instead, she hugs me even tighter.
+Her soft strands of hair move with her, lightly brushing against my face.
+"What's the matter?"
+"..."
+"I can finally stop being worried after seeing you in such high spirits, Andoris."
+"Worried...?"
+"You were afraid I'd get worried, and this hug is to comfort me, right?"
+"Hmm...?"
+A hint of confusion can be heard in Andoris' voice.
+"Oh... I guess I got it wrong then."
+"Umm... No, Commander. Were you... worried about me just now?"
+"I was. You just had your entire frame replaced, which would be the equivalent to a major surgery for humans."
+"Plus, it takes a while to get used to a new body, even for a Doll."
+"Hehe. I see."
+"As you can see, I'm doing great. I can move around quite well."
+Andoris lets go of me and straightens up in front of me. She looks good as new with her neat dress and frame in perfect condition.
+"Even Leader Klukai agrees that I'm ready to go racing against Thoads now."
+"...That's good to hear."
+"Oh, right. I just got a new portable charging station. I'll bring it over now. Think of it as a thank-you gift for saving me..."
+Just as I turn around and prepare to leave to fetch the charging station, a pair of arms suddenly wrap around my waist.
+"Andoris? Is something wrong?"
+"Ahh... How strange, my body is moving on its own again..."
+"Again?"
+"Yeah. Just like earlier, as well as in the mission before, my body is moving on its own without my conscious control. It doesn't seem like a malfunction either..."
+"The neural cloud of a Doll is a mysterious black box. Sometimes, even Persica herself can't figure it out."
+"So, no need to overthink it. Just do as you see fit."
+"Oh, alright then. Can I hold onto you like this a little longer, Commander?"
+"By all means."
+Right as I say that, I feel the arms around my waist tighten a little more, then loosen slightly as if afraid of hurting me. Gurgle—my stomach growls at the worst possible moment, overcome by hunger.
+"Uhh..."
+"Have you not had dinner yet, Commander?"
+"I forgot about it. Speaking of which, it really is a shame..."
+"Shame?"
+"I'm talking about the dishes the client prepared when we met up."
+"A table full of delicious food, all wasted before we could even dig in because of the ambush..."
+"Hehe. If you don't mind, I can make you something, Commander."
+It may not be as sophisticated as those delicacies, but you definitely won't leave hungry."
+"Sounds good."
+...
+"Although, is it really okay for you to cook? I remember Springfield mentioning that complicated dishes might cause you to crash or something..."
+"That's right. That's why I deliberately studied dishes that aren't too complicated, thinking I could make them for you whenever you crave them, Commander."
+Andoris retrieves a bag from the cupboard as she speaks.
+"Pancake mix?"
+"Yep, it's relatively easy to work with."
+"Please don't be disappointed, Commander."
+"How could I? Compared to compressed biscuits, pancakes are a rare treat."
+Andoris smiles and begins preparing the pancakes. Perhaps to avoid processing too much information at once, she moves at a rather leisurely pace.
+"This feels... kind of embarrassing."
+"To have you make food for me when you just came back from a mission."
+"No... I want to cook for you now, Commander. I don't want you to go hungry."
+"Hmm~ Maybe that's why I subconsciously found myself wanting you to say with me a little longer?"
+"Wanting me to stay? You mean that hug was meant to keep me around?"
+"That's my guess, since if I really wanted to, I could've simply said so."
+"But still, my body moved on its own... as if guided by that very "instinct" we talked about."
+Andoris pours the pancake batter into the hot frying pan and skillfully flips it.
+"Maybe it's because you're the most important person in my thoughts, or perhaps... I simply want to be with you, Commander."
+The pancake takes shape and releases a rich aroma of creamy milk.
+"And then, after realizing that you're the one at the center of all this, maybe letting this "instinct" guide my actions isn't such a bad thing."
+"Hehe. Having the Commander become my "instinct" sounds very sweet."
+The fluffy pancakes are neatly served on a plate and topped with golden syrup. They all look very appetizing.
+"Guten Appetit."
+"Well, I'll dig in now."
+"Hmm... Delicious. And the tenderness is just right."
+"Wonderful, I'm glad to hear you like it, Commander."
+"I like it a lot."
+"Hehe. In that case, may I request something from you, Commander?"
+"That's quite unlike you to ask for things so directly."
+"It's an unreasonable request."
+"Tell me about it."
+Andoris flashes a somewhat sly smile, a rare sight coming from her.
+"Finish the pancakes... then I'll tell you, Commander."
 ===Undecided Victory===
+"Bishop to e5, blocking the check."
+"Then I'll have no choice but to capture your bishop."
+"Ah! Uhh... I still can't outwit you at this, Commander."
+"So, all the enigmatic act was just to get me to play chess with you regularly?"
+"It isn't that outrageous of a request, is it?"
+"I think it is, since I'm monopolizing a lot of your time and energy, Commander."
+"It's not just me, you know? Everyone wants to spend time with you, Commander, so I feel a little guilty for making such a request..."
+"However, it's just about claiming you for myself; I also want to show you the fruits of my recent training, Commander."
+While I'm still processing her words, Andoris moves her piece to a tricky position.
+"This move..."
+"Hold on. Was it just me, or did your reaction speed get faster?"
+"The duration of my lag has also been reduced."
+"And you've started to employ more tactics too. Good job, Andoris."
+"Thank you for spending so much time with me, Commander."
+"Also, it's not just chess. I've noticed my reaction speed improving and crash frequency decreasing during missions lately."
+"I assume that phenomenon where your body moves on its own without processing is also much less frequent now, right?"
+"I'm not sure about that."
+"Since the phenomenon only seems to arise when I'm in your presence... I also don't want it to be gone."
+"After all, letting you become my "instinct" feels like a special bond between the two of us, Commander, one that nothing can break. That thought alone fills me with so much happiness."
+"Even so, I hope you can take more care of yourself."
+"I am. And in choosing to care for myself... I want you to be the most important person in my life—the one encoded into the deepest layers of my mind."
+"A game of chess isn't mine to decide the outcome of, but when it comes to who holds the highest place in my heart... that choice belongs to me alone."
+"I hope you can embrace this outcome without worry, Commander."
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 ===Prank Practice I===
+{{Dialogue|Here you are, Commander. Punctual as ever.|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|If I promised you something, I'll do anything to keep my word. Heh... Sorry, I am a little tired from work right now, so I might not be in the best of conditions...|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|(Andoris takes a step forward and closes in on me.)}}
+{{Dialogue|Inviting you over was precisely to help relieve both your body and mind, Commander. If anything, you're in just the right state.|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|Sounds like I'm being your guinea pig today.|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|Is that so? Do you feel like an experimental subject?
+Though, I must admit that there are a few ideas I'd like to try on you. And if the feedback is positive, we may even keep using these methods later...
+Hehe, I guess your notion is not wrong from that point of view.|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|Hmm... Just hearing you explain things like that makes me feel less tired than before.|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|Is that so? Just hearing me talk can help you relax?|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|Not exactly... But I guess you could say that...|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|(Slightly tilting her head, Andoris inches closer to the point where a strand of her soft blonde hair comes to rest on my shoulder.)}}
+{{Dialogue|Then what is it? Mind telling me, Commander?
+If you're too exhausted to elaborate, then I can make you some coffee.|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|I thought you'd usher me to get some rest. You're really acting a little out of character today, Andoris.|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|Making sure the Commander gets the right amount of rest is of course important, but right now, I...|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|(Andoris seems somewhat hesitant.)}}
+{{Dialogue|It's okay, just tell me what's on your mind, Andoris.|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|Well, I've prepared some games that I want to play with you. But since you're so tired, making such requests would seem rather inconsiderate...|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|What kind of games are we talking about? If they're not super taxing or don't require much brainpower, I guess I can treat them as some sort of relaxation.|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|Uhm... It's something like this...
+But you need to close your eyes first, is that okay?|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|Very cryptic, huh? You're not planning to prank me, are you...?|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|Please close your eyes, Commander.|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|(I close my eyes as Andoris requested. Then suddenly, I feel my entire face being enveloped by something soft yet heavy.)}}
+{{Dialogue|A-Andoris?|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|Shh... Commander, let your body relax, and then listen...
+Can you hear it?|Andoris}}
 ===Prank Practice II===
+{{Dialogue|Andoris...?
+I hear... a heartbeat? A clear and distinct heartbeat...|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|You must be mistaken. Dolls don't have heartbeats.|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|Besides the heartbeat, I can tell that what's covering my eyes is very soft, but also hefty at the same time...|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|Hehe. Can you guess what it is, Commander?|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|A big blanket? But the texture doesn't feel right. A pillow? It can't be...
+It's really hard to tell.|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|Is that so? I guess the Commander really isn't the best at picking up on these things.
+When you're in command of battles, you're sharper than anyone else—much like Leader Klukai...
+Yet this bewildered look you're displaying makes for such a strong contrast... A very charming contrast, that is...|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|...Am I really as amazing as you're describing?|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|Hehe, why wouldn't you be?|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|(I feel a warm, dry hand gently lift my chin and then proceeds to comb my slightly messy hair.)}}
+{{Dialogue|(The weight pressing against my face suddenly vanishes, replaced by more of Andoris' gentle fragrance. Within that aroma lingers a faint coffee-like bitterness, but not an unpleasant one.)}}
+{{Dialogue|May I open my eyes now, Andoris?|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|Y-y-y-yes—|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|Andoris?|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|...|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|Did you just crash? I'm going to open my eyes now, Andoris. I need to make sure you're okay.|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|(Just as I'm about to open my eyes, a sudden, unexpected sweet embrace of her lips brushes against my forehead.)}}
+{{Dialogue|(Frozen, my entire vision is now occupied by Andoris' face, inches away and smiling brightly. Her hands are still combing through my hair.)}}
+{{Dialogue|Andoris...|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|Hehe, I'm here, Commander.|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|...Did you just crash, Andoris?|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|(She turns her head away ever so slightly as a faint blush reddens her pale cheeks.)}}
+{{Dialogue|I...I don't know. Maybe... maybe it's simply a curious Doll playing a small prank on the person she's most curious about...|Andoris}}
 ===Prank Practice III===
+{{Dialogue|Do you dislike this kind of prank, Commander?
+Although I already have an idea of what your answer would be, but... Hearing it from yourself will make me feel more at ease...
+Hehe. It's like you've got this calming magic to you.
+One that makes others want to get close to you, to learn more about you, and to share ourselves with you...
+Even as a Doll, I can't help but be deeply drawn to you.
+Oh my, look at how you're blushing. Was it because of my words?
+Does that mean I've improved when it comes to communicating with the Commander...?|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|...You did, though the direction is a little weird...|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|How so?|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|Andoris, do you really have no idea?|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|If you say so, let me think a-a-a-a-about—|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|(Andoris freezes again. Although the warm and spring-like smile lingers on her face, not another word forms out of her mouth.)}}
+{{Dialogue|Andoris?|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|...|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|Did you actually crash this time? Or is it another prank?|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|...|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|Let me put it to the test then. If it's a prank—|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|(I gently stroke Andoris' blonde hair. She remains unresponsive.)}}
+{{Dialogue|No reaction from touching the hair, then—|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|(I move in closer, holding up Andoris' face with both my hands, staring straight into her eyes.)}}
+{{Dialogue|..., ..., ...|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|(Her body trembles ever so slightly . Even though her face still holds the same expression as when she crashed, the blush has spread across her entire cheeks.)}}
+{{Dialogue|(Our face gets so close that I can start counting her eyelashes.)}}
+{{Dialogue|......, ......, .........!|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|(I press her cheeks with both hands to make her lips form a pout. Meanwhile, her eyes, which usually conceal all emotions behind a serene gentleness, finally reveal something else.)}}
+{{Dialogue|C-Commander, I thought you were going to...|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|(Andoris grabs onto my hands, holding them within her palms. Her blush lingers on as her normally gentle expression is now tinged with a hint of shyness.)}}
 ===Prank Practice IV===
+{{Dialogue|You know, those two "crashes" were pretty convincing. Unfortunately...
+Had you held on just a little longer, you would've gotten me with the act, making your prank successful...|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|I see...
+So I still need to work on it. Pulling off a prank is harder than I thought.|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|You've already done a great job.|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|Hehe. But I reckon you did a better job at it, Commander. The way you tested me to see if I was pulling a prank on you was in itself a sort of trick, wasn't it?
+Such tests are still too much for me.
+I thought... you were going to kiss me, so I closed my eyes...
+Turns out it was just a trick...|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|(As she gets to the word "trick", Andoris' voice suddenly lowers, sounding a little disappointed.)}}
+{{Dialogue|I apologize, but the way you tried so hard to act as if you crashed was simply too cute. It is I who has gone too far.|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|Mmm... Commander, can you...|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|Can I...?|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|(With Andoris still talking in a soft voice, I inadvertently lean towards her.)}}
+{{Dialogue|Mwah~|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|Eh?|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|Hehe. You were quite cooperative on that one, Commander.|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|(As I lean in, trying to catch her words, she gently kisses me right on the lips.)}}
+{{Dialogue|(Now smiling at me, a faint glimmer of smug pride appears in Andoris' gentle gaze, like a soft, fluffy fox—gentle in appearance, but cunning at heart—finally bringing her long-awaited plan to fruition.)}}
+{{Dialogue|I need to take back my previous statement.|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|Eh? Why?
+Did I... do something wrong?
+Commander, I just wanted to help you relax, but if this offended you, I can apolo—|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|No need to apologize. What I meant to say was your prank was a complete success. Were all the "failures" also part of your plan?|Commander}}
+{{Dialogue|(Andoris covers her mouth before bursting into a giggle, her blonde hair quivering on her shoulders.)}}
+{{Dialogue|No. That wasn't a prank; it was what I really wanted to do. Since I got what I wanted, I'm very happy now.
+So then, having pulled off my little prank on you, Commander... It's your turn now.
+Feel free to do anything you want with me. I'll go along with you... every step of the way.|Andoris}}
+{{Dialogue|In that case, don't expect me to hold back then.|Commander}}

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