When I was asked what my hobby is, I always answered music appreciation.
But I don't especially like music, nor have I spent much time in it,
unlike those that can actually make or perform music.
That's why I began changing the way I define my hobby.
So, what I like is when I can feel the skill and heart of an artisan when recklessly playing an instrument.
Even if it's not that feeling that came from it, I just like it when I hear a sound that can resound in my heart.
Then again, I haven't meddle in musics since recently.
Now I enjoy observing my daughter's growth above all else.
I am wondering what kind of person she would be.
But even more so, I am looking forward for her to think and act brashly just like the music I love so much.
Thank you very much
Wishing Upon a Star
Hikari, are you listening to it again?
Yes.
Oh, and attempting access beyond this point is dangerous.
A little further and I can no longer hack because Atlantis' defenses are too strong.
It's okay.
You can go back first if you want, Marie. I'm going to investigate a little further.
Alright then, just be careful okay.
OK
It's the first time I came around here.
Look at that number of security! If I get caught, I can't get by with just Marie's scolding.
That was close.
Hm? What's this? It doesn't look like the security.
A trap?
Is it possible the juveniles did anything this deep?
It's strange that security doesn't do anything about this garbage.
I should be able to access Marie through this umbilical cable.
It's up to Marie to answer it now.
Please connect...
It got through!
Hikari..!!! What are you doing!?
If you connect through a place like this, security will find you in no time!
Yes, yes, I know! All the more reason to shut up.
Can you tell what that is by looking?
Hm? What's that? Can you get me closer?
Alright, how's this?
This is a compressed file. And it's big.
Can you open it here?
No way! Obviously.
Sorry, sorry. Then can you at least pick up the contents?
Then, plug the link cord. I'll try to use the other machine.
But, you're going home after this is finished, alright?
This is... a person!
This is a complete back-up of a person.
Why is something like that lying around here?
I wonder...
Hikari, put another umbilical cable, please.
We're surrounded.
What?
That can't be.
It's true.
As expected, there's a large number of them.
On my sign, you are to disconnect immediately.
I will transfer the file while casting a protection so they can't trace us.
Thanks
Sorry for causing so much trouble.
Causing troubles for parents are like children's job.
They are here, disconnect!
Have you come back safely?
Yes.
Then move, hurry
I'm already full from just casting the protection.
I'm transferring the file. Get ready!
I think there were still some of the old bodies left around there. Bring it here.
Alright. It's ready.
I stopped them somehow.
It went really ugly, but I think we'll be alright for now.
I'm opening this thing.
That's a pretty old one you brought, was this the only one?
I was in a hurry.
If the specs don't match, we'll think about it then.
There...
Whoa, it said it will take ten hours to open the file.
Ten hours? Just how big is this file?
Nope. We can't maintain this one file with our capacity here.
Huh? Is our cap really that low?
The file's just too big. And we still have to strengthen our protection too.
We're overloaded by just trying to open the file.
Let's go to the Nikola Tesla.
Nikola Tesla?
If we go there, we'll have bigger capacity.
It'll be tough dealing with the Atlantis, though.
So, what I like is when I can feel the skill and heart of an artisan when recklessly playing an instrument.
Even if it's not that feeling that came from it, I just like it when I hear a sound that can resound in my heart.
You're listening to it again?
That's because you didn't left anything of father's behind.
This interview is the only memory of father I have.
Oh right. That earlier file, You can talk to it now.
Hm? Alright, let's try talking to it.
Hey, wake up. Who are you?
Huh? HUH!? Where am I?
This is me and Marie's ship, Armadillo-Go.
I found you compressed in Atlantis' web space.
Oh, did you save me?
Well, I'm Romeo
I was a researcher in Atlantis. I was working on Extended Genes.
It's supposed to allow people with flesh and blood to dive to the web without Spellsinger(?).
But, my research lost it's meaning since storage limits become so advanced and the number of people that dived with their body reduced to naught.
Having lost my meaning and my job, I decided to do suicide after compressing my backup and threw myself into the web.
I didn't expect to be awoken with this body though.
So, what year is it now? How long have I been asleep?
According to your file, it's been about ten years.
Aren't you kidding me!? Time sure flies...
I'm still mostly flesh and blood.
Though Spellsinger have advanced, too. Still, interesting! I haven't heard of extended genes.
Oh! Are you interested in my research?
Think you can get along? There some parts that are still compressed, so you might be able to move freely for now.
When we reach Nikola Tesla, I'll help de-compress you completely.
Hikari, prepare for the attack.
Yes.
Nikola Tesla? Attack?
Now it's harder for the enemy to see us.
Still, the enemy attack won't be half-assed, so take heart.
Should I shoot them down?
Now, they are just scanning us.
It will buy us some time, stay still for the moment.
Still, there was nothing like this the last time we came here.
They're not...attacking...?
I WISH~!!
OK! We've passed Medusa. Recommencing de-compress
Whew, that was a nightmare.
What a nice scenery. I really should go out once in a while.
Hey! by Nikola Tesla did you mean the Planet-Computer Nikola Tesla?
Wow, in my time in Atlantis this was still only an idea. So, they completed it?
Still, it's not like everyone can use it, right?
Welcome, Master. I will now check your user rights. Please put your hand on the sensor.
Thank you very much.
You! How come you can activate the Nikola Tesla? Who are you exactly?
Hikari! I will start fortifying our protection immediately. Help me.
Yes, yes, yes! Sorry, later.
Wait...
As expected of Nikola Tesla, such capacity. The de-compressing is almost finished, too. We can run the set-up soon.
Which one should I do first?
I still need some time to prepare. Please do the set-up first.
Okie dokie.
Oh, it's just finished, how fast.
Now I just have to transfer, then.
Hikari...
Hm...?
They're already attacking.
Huh!?
Oh! I can move!
Now is not the time to celebrate.
You're an engineer, so obviously you can operate a computer, right?
Your de-compressing is complete, so help us return fire at them.
Huh? Them, you mean the Atlantis?
But I don't see many weapons around here.
As you've already known, this entire planet is a computer.
If you follow Marie's access route, you can create a lot of things.
Look, Marie made a gun.
You're telling to fight against THAT!?
This is not good.
Romeo! Iron-Ball old man! You help us too!
Don't call me old man!
When I was compressed, I was pretty young!
How's... this!
Whew, nice!
The Raven's coming!
Papa.
Huh? Raven's your dad?
Wow, they're attacking again!?
Protection is almost complete. Hang in there!
Hikari! Don't just stand there!
It... missed?
The hell you're aiming at!? Are you stupid!?
OK! Protection's up!
I know now that this is bad!
This body is giving me unimaginable access speed!
Did you miss...on purpose?
So, what I like is when I can feel the skill and heart of an artisan when recklessly playing an instrument.
Even if it's not that feeling that came from it, I just like it when I hear a sound that can resound in my heart.
Now I enjoy observing my daughter's growth above all else.
I am wondering what kind of person she would be.
But even more so, I am looking forward for her to think and act brashly just like the music I love so much.
We did it! We drove them back!
Romeo, what are you gonna do now?
You can move perfectly now. If you change body, your life is all yours again!
Yes, I guess. But this body is quite good, I like it!
If you'll let me, I would like to stay longer here in Armadillo-Go.
Well, I don't mind.
It's alright! Tell me about the Extended Genes.
That will increase my access speed, right?
I was a bit disappointed with my performance in that earlier fight.
OK! Then we're heading to planet Moglas
There should be a lot of people there come and by.
Well, at least that was ten years ago.
Tooku de umareta bakari no
Hoshi ni wa namae mo nai kedo.
Hikari koborete kokoro ???? no desho
Inori sasagu
Tooku ni yume wo kanjiteru
Hakanai hohoemi no sono ???
kokoro saezuru jiyuu na wo kanga areba
Itsudemo oozora ga dakishimeru sekai
omoidashite kimi no te ???
Hateshinaku hirogari hajimeta mayoi nagara tadoritsuku
sono hi wo mezashite
Kimi to
We'll meet again...right?
I think about it sometimes.
I can't really feel it. I think maybe that's the way it is.
Right?
My name is Lilie.
I like looking at the ceiling.
I like the thin-arrow
I like a straight line.
It'll be great if the world continue to advance so I can become friends with the computers.
If that is so, I feel like we can talk about many things!
Unexpectedly, I like looking for something.
I hate places with many people.
I hate things that make people too delirious.
I like a special thing that only I know of!
Those involved in the accident have completely gone from school.
Lilie is no longer here.