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Record 1

Formerly known under the codename "Stechkin", she went back to "Ksenia" under Nagant's persistent urging. Before joining Griffin, Ksenia was a service Doll who worked as a staff member of a chain restaurant. Her lively, cheerful demeanor and excellent service earned her the title of "Golden Waitress" for several years straight.

After Griffin's disbandment, Ksenia and her senior Nagant both agreed to be reassigned. The two Dolls were then sent to the same Green Zone satellite city to await their new appointments. Ksenia gradually got used to her new job after an initial adjustment period. Once in a while, she would help her senior Nagant out on some dangerous tasks that should've been "none of her business". Although Ksenia always appeared to be reluctant to help Nagant, she never refused any requests from that tiny senior of hers.

Ever since she managed to return to a regular routine, Ksenia's compulsive purchasing habits have reared their ugly head once more. In order to sate her desires, Ksenia would engage in an endless cycle of working, getting paid, spending it all, then working again-she derives a sense of comfort and security from this rhythm. Even after she returned to the Elmo, Ksenia's passion for the act of earning money endured. She never seems to appear fatigued despite her lack of rest, often taking on odd jobs and part-time work between the Elmo's commissions, reveling in the joy of moneymaking. If you wish to meet her for any reason, you absolutely must schedule an appointment-and you better bring her a tip as well.

"It's true that I have no qualms about what jobs I take on, as long as it pays-but it still has to be legal... I don't want a bad deal that would land me and my hard-earned money in serious trouble."

Record 2

"Dear customer, our latest hats are currently on sale. Buy two and get 30% off!"
"Oh? Now that's a good deal! Well then, I'm definitely interes... Wait a minute. Ksenia, why are you here?"

Nagant's expression turned into one of resignation as she stared at Ksenia's business smile and sighed.

"Did you... take on yet another part-time job?"
"You've known me for so many years already. Isn't this something you'd realize right away? Anyway, that's not important. Are you interested in the hat discount?"
"Just hold on. We'll talk about the hats later. By my count it's your THIRD part-time job, now that you're working here. Are you sure that you have enough time for all this?"

The ahoge on Ksenia's head started swaying from side to side, as if to disagree with Nagant's statement.

"I've got four part-time jobs. You didn't count the regular errands I do for Mayling, Senior. Earning money brings me joy. I get to buy whatever I like once I get paid~"

Faced with her junior's firm logic, Nagant felt somewhat exasperated.

"You want to buy even more...? Your dorm room is practically overflowing already."
"But money is meant to be spent! Do you not agree that being surrounded by things that we love makes us happy~? Just replace 'Ksenia' with 'Senior Nagant' and 'buying things' with 'buying hats'... and you should understand exactly how I feel."
"Well... I can't deny my love for hats. Still, I think you should get as much rest as possible and keep an eye on your frame's condition... Wait up! Why did you run off before I even finished?!"

Nagant looked up and saw that Ksenia had already struck up a conversation with another customer using her business smile-and successfully made a sale.

"Hm? You just told me to get more rest, right? Thank you for your concern, Senior~ Here, this is for you. Consider it my way of repaying you for looking out for me~"
"Eh? Isn't this the beret that I've always wanted? Where did you get it?"
"I'm good friends with the boss at my part-time job, so I managed to get it through connections and exclusive information. You're not going to mind that I work at this shop now, right?"
"J-just remember to take care of your health."
"Alright, alright, I got it~"

Ksenia turned away, smirking triumphantly as she muttered under her breath.

"You're so easy to deal with, Senior~"

Record 3

Although she would never admit it, Ksenia has always tried to pay Nagant's kindness back in some way.

"...My relationship with Senior Nagant? A bond forged by twisted fate, I guess."
"She did help me a lot back at Griffin. I thought that we'd lose contact with each other after Griffin disbanded, but who knew that fate would have the two of us become partners at a Green Zone satellite city?"

Ksenia, who was working part-time at a cafe at this time, put down the tray in her hands. She reached up to twirl one strand of her hair with a finger, clearly at a loss.

"Having your senior by your side in an unfamiliar environment is both a blessing and a curse. While I do have someone looking out for me and helping me in many ways, she constantly makes me worry about her."
"W-wait a minute! It's ME who keeps having to worry about you, Ksenia!"
"Senior, don't you remember that because you preferred to trust your 'veteran's intuition', you didn't check the directions and nearly caused us to arrive late for the mission?"
"That was an accident..."
"Then what about the time you bought the wrong repair parts and we couldn't get a refund?"
"...Didn't we manage to exchange them for parts that we could use? Although you did step in to help me negotiate."

Ksenia sighed and placed the beverage that Nagant had ordered earlier in front of her.

"It wasn't easy to adjust to all this at first, but I gradually got used to it. All in all, it's a real headache to have a senior that you constantly worry about."
"Your description doesn't really match my impression of things at all... I'm pretty sure I taught you quite a number of useful things as your senior, didn't I?"
"It cancels out with all the trouble you get yourself into... Still, you did take care of me somewhat."
"All good then. Hmm? Wow, this coffee is really nice!"
"I adjusted the sugar level to suit your tastes. It's a service I provide for a fee, but I'll waive the charge this time since you're a new customer here. Make sure to tip me if you ask me to serve you again on your next visit, okay?"

Record 4

"Премного благодарна. Your help in the case was invaluable."
Mosin-Nagant sighed, then picked up a "Northern Mule" from the bar and downed it in one go.

"If it wasn't for you providing us intel, we might have hit a dead end and spent a lot of time finding where the cargo went."
"That was just a coincidence... Who'd have guessed that the criminal you're after happened to fence the stolen goods at the place I worked at?"

Ksenia picked up the shaker and expertly mixed Mosin-Nagant yet another drink.

"Really? But I heard from Nagant that you only took that job at the jewelry shop after hearing about my troubles."
"I did it for the money. That place's hourly rate was through the roof... I was pretty satisfied."
"Then why are you no longer working there?"
"Gotta make money on good conscience... I don't dare to keep working for that shady shop that accepts stolen goods."
"Alright, I believe you."

Faced with Ksenia's stubbornness, Mosin-Nagant did not press further. She swirled her glass, then tested the waters with a half-serious proposal.

"The other security Dolls have been praising you for your help with this case. Some want you to work with us, assisting with case investigations."
"I better stop short of actually working for you guys. I've got other side gigs to handle. If they really want to show their appreciation, they can just drop by for a drink every now and then, tipping me a little extra when they do."
"Well, that's a response that I'd expect from you... But Ksenia, do you plan to keep working odd jobs like this forever?"
"What choice do I have? I never found that same sense of security again ever since I left the Commander. The only thing that keeps me going now is spending my time earning money every day."
"...I wonder where the Commander is now. If the Commander ever starts to gather us back, Ksenia, would you..."
"Eh~ I don't think there's more than a single answer to that question, right?"
"True enough. It was silly of me to even ask... Here's the payment and your tip."
"Yay~ Thank you and please come again~"

Record 5

Payday was Ksenia's favorite day of the month.
On this day every month, Ksenia would put her part-time jobs on hold, grab her shopping list and her funds, then head to the Green Zone shopping district to splurge.

"Oh? The console just released last month is on sale? If I stock up and sell them aboard the Elmo, maybe I could turn a profit."
"Hi, I'd like to use this minimum spend discount coupon... Do I get an additional 20% off if I sign up for a membership card?"
"Could you grab me one of those plushies over there, by the way? I'll pay in cash. Please put the points on this card."

Ksenia's arms were laden with a large variety of goods in no time.
From cooking ingredients to firearms... the girl skillfully leveraged every type of discount possible to acquire everything she deemed useful at rock-bottom prices.

"I've got most of what was on my list. Next up is... Hmm?"
Ksenia's gaze was suddenly drawn to a window display on the roadside.
"Isn't that the tactical gear that the Commander wanted? Didn't expect to find it here."

"Boss, could you sell me this tactical gear set?"
"Doesn't it say 'Not for Sale' right there? Don't push your luck, young lady."

Ksenia's eyes swept the shop-and immediately, an idea popped into her mind.

"Oh, come on, boss. Please reconsider. I can tell that your display cases haven't been organized in ages. Would you like me to give it a thorough cleaning while you think about it?"
"It's been half a year since I last organized it... Are you sure, young lady?"

With a nod from Ksenia, the old man instantly switched to an amused expression as he agreed.

"Alright, deal. Once you're done cleaning, I'll sell you the goods."

The old shopkeeper did not expect things to turn out the way they did.
Ksenia worked with remarkable swiftness, tidying up the entire display case into a perfectly orderly state in just one afternoon.

"How... did you?"
Astonishment was written all over the old shopkeeper's face.
"How did you know how to arrange the goods? And the cabinet handles, plus the holes in the wall... you fixed those too?"
"I've worked at furniture and antique shops before. That's where I learned how to organize things. As for the repairs, I did some part-time work as a carpenter and picked up a few skills."

The old shopkeeper retrieved the tactical gear, openly admitting defeat, but complaining under his breath nonetheless.

"I underestimated you, young lady. Fine, I'll honor the deal."
"Could you lower the price a little? I see you've got plenty of stock here. How about a discount to mark our friendship? I'm going to be a regular here in the future, after all."
"...20% off. That's the absolute limit."
"Deal~"

Ksenia left satisfied. Her ahoge bounced cheerfully along, following its master's mood.
"Now, where should I go next~?"

Record 6

"Commander, you know what happens to Green Zone Dolls with no money or power to defend themselves, right?"

Ksenia, still counting the Collapse pieces after the completion of one of our commissions, suddenly posed this question to me.

"Mmm... I do."

"I don't want to go back to that kind of life again. That was why I spent all my savings one day to change my frame and install an FCC."
"I had a thought, that even if I hit rock bottom and fell into a desperate situation, I'd at least have the ability to protect myself with a weapon."
"It's not like I'll ever allow myself to be penniless, of course~ Really, it's more accurate to say that I've been taking on part-time work regularly ever since that day, always maintaining my account balance at a reassuring amount."
"Whenever I saved up enough, I would splurge on a shopping spree and stuff my room to the brim."
"That was how I kept up a sense of security before I met you."

I patted her head to comfort her.

"You've really been through a lot, Ksenia."

Following the flow, Ksenia leaned against my shoulder, her head bowed such that I couldn't see the expression on her face.

"That's why I was so happy about joining Griffin back then. After spending so long as a drifter, I finally had a place to eat to my heart's content and stay warm-a place to call home."
"And now, the place I call home, the place that gives me a sense of security... is the Elmo."
"I have Senior Nagant and Mosin-Nagant here. Though my senior might be a little unreliable sometimes, she still looks out for me a lot."
"Here I have work, a salary, you, and most importantly, tips~"

Ksenia counted on her fingers, carefully listing what she cherished one by one.

"Tips are the most important?"
"Old habits die hard. It's also an important source of income for me~"

Ksenia's ahoge swayed side to side as she placed her earnings into her waist pouch with a smile.

"Time for me to work again. Today, I'll be working at the Zucchero Cafe as part-time service crew. Be sure to come by and show your support if you've got the time~ I'll be really happy, you know?"

Record 7

"By the way, you're doing quite well financially, right, Ksenia?"

I was watching Ksenia fill out a mission report in the ops room one day, and had this sudden thought.

"I'm under the impression that you saved up quite a bit over the years from part-time work, even if we don't count the salary you draw from the Elmo."
"You're not wrong. Some of my earnings were spent on sating my shopping needs, but I did manage to save up quite a lot over the years. I don't remember the exact number, but I'm pretty sure I have this much."

The sum that Ksenia indicated via gesture was way more than what I expected. I sighed, and with a wry smile, I asked her another question.

"If that's the case, then it looks like you're the wealthy one here... Since you're so wealthy, could I maybe tip you a bit less in the future?"
"But your tips are special, Commander. Don't you think that it's just natural to tip a cute little Doll like me?"
"That logic sounds reeeeeeeally dodgy to me..."
"You're saying that, but you didn't deny the part about me being cute~"

Ksenia finished sorting through the documents, then skipped over to hand me a card.

"This is for you."
"What's this?"
"The tips you've given me. The PIN is your birthday, got it? You can use it when there's an emergency or just save it as part of your reserve funds. Just think of it as a token of my appreciation."

In order to hide my surprise at getting a card like this, I instinctively started teasing Ksenia to see how she would react.

"That's a lot of trust that you're putting in me. Aren't you afraid that I'll squander all of it?"
"You're not that kind of guy, Commander. I trust you completely, you know? You're the only thing in the world that gives me more peace of mind than my account balance."
"Now that you're putting it that way, my conscience would kill me if I ever betrayed your trust."
"Naturally. So, Commander, feel free to tip me more from now on. After all, what I receive belongs to you."

Only when her smirking face drew closer did I finally grasp Ksenia's true motives.

"...Was that what you were aiming for, all along?"
"That's up to your own imagination, Commander~"

Female Commander version:

"By the way, you're doing quite well financially, right, Ksenia?"

I was watching Ksenia fill out a mission report in the ops room one day, and had this sudden thought.

"I'm under the impression that you saved up quite a bit over the years from part-time work, even if we don't count the salary you draw from the Elmo."
"You're not wrong. Some of my earnings were spent on sating my shopping needs, but I did manage to save up quite a lot over the years. I don't remember the exact number, but I'm pretty sure I have this much."

The sum that Ksenia indicated via gesture was way more than what I expected. I sighed, and with a wry smile, I asked her another question.

"If that's the case, then it looks like you're the wealthy one here... Since you're so wealthy, could I maybe tip you a bit less in the future?"
"But your tips are special, Commander. Don't you think that it's just natural to tip a cute little Doll like me?"
"That logic sounds reeeeeeeally dodgy to me..."
"You're saying that, but you didn't deny the part about me being cute~"

Ksenia finished sorting through the documents, then skipped over to hand me a card.

"This is for you."
"What's this?"
"The tips you've given me. The PIN is your birthday, got it? You can use it when there's an emergency or just save it as part of your reserve funds. Just think of it as a token of my appreciation."

In order to hide my surprise at getting a card like this, I instinctively started teasing Ksenia to see how she would react.

"That's a lot of trust that you're putting in me. Aren't you afraid that I'll squander all of it?"
"You're not that kind of lady, Commander. I trust you completely, you know? You're the only thing in the world that gives me more peace of mind than my account balance."
"Now that you're putting it that way, my conscience would kill me if I ever betrayed your trust."
"Naturally. So, Commander, feel free to tip me more from now on. After all, what I receive belongs to you."

Only when her smirking face drew closer did I finally grasp Ksenia's true motives.

"...Was that what you were aiming for, all along?"
"That's up to your own imagination, Commander~"

Record 8

"Why do I feel like... this isn't quite the date that I imagined...?"
"Our customers are all gonna slip away if you keep complaining, Commander! Ah, welcome to the amusement park! Here's our flyer, please take a look~"

Ksenia turned away to greet the newly arrived customers without further explanation.
A few hours ago, Ksenia came to the ops room to invite me on a date. But when I took it seriously and showed up on time, what awaited me was a commission for us to work at the amusement park together.
Seeing my lack of enthusiasm, she poured a cup of coffee and set it down in front of me under the pretext of providing table service.

"Cheer up, Commander. The advance pay might be modest, but you can still look forward to getting the full amount later!"
"The advance pay... you're referring to the half-price breakfast you bought with the discount coupon earlier?"

Ksenia nodded with a wry smile on her face. I couldn't help but sigh.

"This is downright stingy... My hourly rate is way too low, don't you think?"
"Then... how about this, as a bonus?~"

A soft sensation brushed against my cheek all of a sudden. When I finally managed to react, the perpetrator had already bounced off to serve a new customer.

Ksenia and I ended up working till evening, seeing off the last batch of customers.

"You've worked hard today, Commander. Time for me to give you the rest of your pay~"

Before I could even ask, the lights of the amusement park that had dimmed at closing gradually brightened back up again, reawakening for a night that belonged to us alone.
Ksenia took my hand and whispered softly in my ear.

"An uninterrupted romantic date where you can earn money. Now isn't this the best deal in the world?"
"...Truly, a date like no other, done by none other."

With a mischievous grin on her face, she pulled me onto a carousel seat. Together, we danced into a fantastical dream of intertwining lights and dazzling colors, never letting go of each other's tightly clasped hands before the toll of the midnight bells.

"Three hours just passed us by in the blink of an eye. I haven't had enough fun yet."

Gazing up at the twinkling stars gradually fading into the night sky, Ksenia's face was adorned with wistfulness and longing, before she quickly returned to that familiar smile of hers.

"Commander, let's go to the amusement park again once I make enough money."
"Next time, we'll buy out the whole night~"

Private Meeting Logs

Ksenia

Help me, Commander! I got into an extremely tricky and urgent commission!

I really wanted to do it myself, but the commission contains some REALLY specific conditions that I cannot manage on my own.

I can't possibly handle it without your assistance... Please, you need to help me!

Wonderful! I'll answer the client immediately! I'll come back to you once the details are settled!

Tea Time

About Companions

Commander
How are you getting along with everyone on the Elmo, Ksenia?

Ksenia

Hmm... Mhm. The answer is... of course~ very well~ Everyone's so generous with tips~

Oh, by the way, can we have Vepley and Sharkry perform at my part-time workplace next time?

Commander
Please don't use your companions as tip bait.

About Work

Commander
I heard you got a new part-time job here on the Elmo, Ksenia.

Ksenia

Yup. It's a mobile alcohol bar named Вкусный (Tasty). It operates exclusively on the Elmo.

No way in hell I want to experience unemployment again, so getting another job here means one extra layer of security.

Naturally, I'm also open to sign a longer term contract with you, Commander~ The terms are of course, negotiable~

About Coffee

Commander
Huh? Is your drink different than the rest of us, Ksenia?

Ksenia
This is my new specialty. It's Persica-level sweet. Want to have a sip, Commander?

Commander
The flavor aside... Let me guess, your next line is "Tips, please."

Ksenia
Heheh. Since you've already guessed it, then... Tips, please~

About hobbies

Commander
Do you have any hobbies, Ksenia? Of course, excluding money-related ones.

Ksenia

Ugh... So I only care about money in your eyes, Commander?

Well, besides making money, I also enjoy singing.

Come hear me sing next time, Commander!

About traveling

Commander
Is there anywhere you'd like to travel to, Ksenia?

Ksenia

Eh? Travel? Hmm... I never really thought about it, probably because I kept changing my workplace.

But since you asked, I'll leave it to you to recommend places to go, Commander~

You better pick somewhere fun, because you'll be coming with me~

About Shopping

Commander
I saw that Elmo received a large shipment under your name, Ksenia. Did you order all that?

Ksenia
Ah! Those are the new clothes I ordered! I'll pick them up right away!

Commander
Don't tell me it's aprons or maid outfits?

Ksenia
Heheh. That's to be revealed when you come and spend some time at my bar, Commander~