[Translation by OddEyes]
Hephaestus and a Summer Dream
Student Dorms - Nighttime
After the event in the Dragon Palace... at the students' dorms in Shinjuku Academy.
[Player] was asleep in the dorms.
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| An incoming call at this time?
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Mhm... I’m still sleeping.
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Zzz... Mama is coming..
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The sound of your phone ringing broke the silence of the night.
[Player], while half asleep, touched the phone’s screen that shone as bright as sunlight reflecting on water.
Underwater
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| Mhmm. Whoa?
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Where am I?
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A virtual space...
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???:( face)
...Ma... Mhm, Mama, can you hear me?
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| That voice... Hephaestus?
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Or... Talos?
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Hehe, that’s good, Mama... You were able to come here safely again.... Hehe.
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The security is working well. The connection is secure, my creator.
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| Both of you... |
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No way, another virtual space!...!?
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Eh, Why!?
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Oh... With data provided by Otohime, I was able to create the “Virtual Dragon Palace"...
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Well...after the incident I caused, this isn’t the real Dragon Palace but let me first explain myself.
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This time, I want to take my time and enjoy the ocean with Mama...! Oh... it’s a lot different from my ideal ocean though.
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Unfortunately, the technology is still in development so there is a limit on the amount of people, my apologies.
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Therefore, [Player]-sama please forgive us for this version of the Virtual Dragon Palace.
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| No, it’s amazing!
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Isn’t my son such a genius?
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The security is okay this time.
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Otohime is handling the security so I was able to enter the virtual world.
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Finally..., with Mama, the two of us...! Alone... in the ocean... together...! I’m so happy..!
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| There there, don’t cry!
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Since this is a special invite, let’s have fun!
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Don’t forget to include Talos!
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Ohhh, Mama is patting me so gently...! Like the time when I was a baby boy, I was enveloped in the beautiful ocean, ah!
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Umm... I’m sorry, Mama, for crying...
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I’m over exaggerating? I can’t help it, I’m just so happy...
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For me, only Mama is... Me and everyone is dirty, only my mama is...
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Hephaestus scrubs and wipes his face, but [Player] moves his hands and gives him a caring smile.
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Ah! Let’s go have fun, Mama. I got a map of the palace from Otohime too...!
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Hehe, but uhm, it might not be perfect because I didn’t make it...
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Don’t worry mama. It’s just the two of us so please relax...
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Hephaetus then glances over at Talos and glares at him.
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Ah, it’s true, if only I were the ideal form, Talos go ahead...
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It's true, during our last visit, my creator barely interacted within the virtual world.
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It would be more fun if my creator and mama enjoyed this time together, and achieved the “ideal summer” of my creator.
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...? Hm, Mama, what’s wrong...?
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| Is this a new swimsuit?
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This new design, it’s different from the previous time.
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Ah!? Oh, yeah, please don’t look, Mama!
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My ideal Talos is wearing the ideal swimsuit, I have the same data, so I’m going to have this design.
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I know that it doesn’t look good... But I can’t help it. Please forgive me, Mama...
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| It looks cool.
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It’s nice and sexy.
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There there, it’s not true.
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Ahhh, Mama is truly kind. Forgive me for being so useless, ahhhh, Mama...!
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Mama and my creator. We will guide you to the Dragon Palace based on Otohime’s recommendation.
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Haha.... Activate now, escort mode.
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Let’s go, Mama. Hold me tight and don’t let go.
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Don’t worry, leave everything to Hephaestus! No matter what, I will protect you, Mama!
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Grrr, the ideal escort from the start...! Be careful, Mama!
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While being escorted by Talos, [Player] entered the Dragon palace with Hephaestus.
The Dragon Palace - Daytime
With the hospitality of Otohime's servant who returned to a calm disposition, [Player] is having a good time.
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Haha, now Mama. For Mama, I have prepared an exquisite spread of gourmet dishes for you, please eat up!
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Mama, for your health, I focused on the nutritional value and pursued the ideal balance.
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No, no, no Talos! Did you forget that this is a virtual world!?
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You don't have to worry about calories, food, or nutrients! Mama, please enjoy my ideal gourmet dishes.
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Of course, it's designed to look great, but also have the perfect combination of texture and taste!
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[Player] is sandwiched and squeezed between Hephaestus and Talos.
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| Even though it's virtual, balance is important!
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Even though it's virtual, it’s so juicy!
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I’ll eat both!
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Oh, what an ideal response! After all, it is important to be aware of one’s health even if it is virtual!
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So. my creator. Have I taken one step closer to your ideal?
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Tch, that smile is too ideal! Oh... my dish is beautiful too... Mama...
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Contrary to Talos’ confident expression, Hephaestus had a grumpy expression.
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Hehe… yay, Mama!! Oh, enjoy the ideal harmony that I designed!
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...... I see… Updating database. I will reflect on this situation for the next time....
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Contrary to the expression of Hephaestus smiling happily, Talos gazed at them with envy.
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Oh, Mama? You don’t have to overexert yourself for us!
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Yes, as the Creator says. You can’t have two servings at once…
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...... "It's virtual so it's okay" ......? "And balance is important," right...?
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Oh, Mama. For us…! But don’t overdo it, I’ll eat with you...
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The Dragon Palace - Nighttime
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This is the massage area. It is said that the massage oil is effective against mental fatigue.
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Come, Mama! Come and savor Hephaestus’s perfectly calculated, ideal massage!
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My dirty... hands that touched many weapons. I can’t touch Mama’s skin...!
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Grrr... Talos... don’t hurt Mama’s skin! Handle Mama like you were touching the most delicate thing in the world!
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| Talos, I’m in your care!
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Ask Hephaestus to do it.
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I want to massage you two instead!
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Oh come, Mama! Entrust your body to me...hahahaha. Don't worry, this steel body will ideally support you.
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Talos lifts [Player]’s body lightly, and gently lays them on the massage table.
Then, with his large palms kept at the ideal temperature, your limbs are gently and delicately wrapped, and the massage oil spread.
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Talos:( face)
Now, let me take care of your tiredness, everything. It's okay, your proud son will take care of it all...
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Ohh, me!? Please don’t, you’ll get dirty from the oil on my hands!
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Hey, Talos, say something!
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Good eyes, [Player]-sama. I’m currently undergoing maintenance, but my creator’s skills are truly genius.
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To keep my whole body in an ideal state, there is no one other than my creator, so please…
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Talos you idiot! You even have the ideal compliment!?
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Oh, is this okay mama? It is? I promise to not get your dirty...
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Hephaestus nervously lifts [Player]’s body and gently lays them on the massage table.
While extremely nervous, he rubs your limbs with delicate fingering as if he were handling a precision machine.
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Does it feel good mama? It does! There is something I could do well for you...
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Both of us!?
Mama… so much oil!
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Hephaestus and Talos take a spread eagle position, and [Player] spreads oil on each of their bodies.
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Oh Mama! Yes... with your hand, I want you to massage my proud form.
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This steel that Hephaestus has trained for you, yes, my pride and joy!
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Ah no Mama!! Oh, if you massage my legs with such gentle hands I....
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This is my shame when compared to my ideals…!
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But… Mama’s hands are so warm, like what I remembered when I was a child, ahhh.
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At the end of the relaxing and healing massage time, the three arrive at the illuminated Dragon palace center.
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Now, this is the last attraction according to Otohime's plan.
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Wait, Talos! Mama’s wants and needs should be given priority. I can’t leave everything to Otohime’s plans.
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But to do that to Mama, making a decision may be a psychological burden.
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Right, Mama. In order for you to enjoy things without worrying, it is better to enjoy it as planned without worrying about anything.
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Oh, I... I wanted to spend the "ideal summer" with my mama!
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So I created a virtual machine for that! Mama, I wanted to create the ideal ocean that I could spend with you...
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Because... I was raised by my Mama but I couldn’t be ideal...
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When my mama was chased from the ocean, I chased after her but I couldn’t do anything...!
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So at the very least, for Mama, I wanted to make the ideal... um, ugh...
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Hephaestus is sobbing while Talos stares at [Player].
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| Look at me, Hephaestus.
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I received the “ideal summer”.
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This time it’s not virtual, but the real thing right?
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[Player] gently hugs the crying Hephaestus.
Until Hephaestus’ endless tears stopped flowing, [Player] gently stroked Hephaestus' head.
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Ugh... Ma..Mama! I’m sorry. This summer has been soiled by my tears.
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But... still... it may not be complete... I... for Mama’s sake... I will continue to do my best.
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But this is not my ideal. Even this space where I created everything is not correct!
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Yes, my Creator! Next summer and every summer afterwards, let’s work hard so we can have a better summer!
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That’s...right, the "real" summer isn't over yet…. You haven’t experienced everything in this virtual world.
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But... reality doesn't work as designed. There are many irregularities, there are so many...!
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But I don't give up...! It's not a simulation, let's have the best summer, let’s go...!
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As I thought, it was good that my creator was here. This is... the ideal.
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Mama, my creator and I spending the ideal summer together.
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I, Talos, the ideal Hephaestus created by my creator, indeed, I am the ideal copy avatar of my creator.
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...however, I thought that the ideal is not through an interface-
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My wish is that I want him to interact with his mama. That is my 'ideal summer' for him.
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| .... I see, that’s nice.
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But Hephaestus may have been different.
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Now, I don’t think it’s different!
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Thank you, [Player]-sama.
...[Player]-sama?
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My creator… Do you think he also wanted the three of us together?
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Hypothesis accepted… conclusion achieved. If you are referring to the current creator, you may be right.
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[Player]-sama. Meeting you has changed my creator.
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My creator’s world is expanding, his ideals are changing, and I am changing.
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I can’t tell if that’s a good thing but…
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Thank you, [Player]-sama.
...[Player]-sama?
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| You see... Talos.
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Both of you are important to me.
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Thank you, Talos.
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[Player] reached out and pat Talos’ head.
“What kind of reaction is ideal?” After a momentary deliberation, Talos knelt down and hugged [Player].
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Thank you for the compliment. My creator’s most important person...
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Mama... I'm going to say weird things from now on, so please don't laugh and just listen...
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I... I've always thought that Talos... I thought he should be beside my mama.
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However, I was there, I managed to do it this time. No, no, but it's originally my fault...
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So, I will with Talos... the two of us... will protect... Mama.
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I... the two of us... I want to protect you, Mama. If I can, I will always be next to my mama...
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[Player] and Talos watches as Hephaestus desperately finds his words.
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However, I'm distorted, that doesn't look right next to my mama...
I think there should be a perfect, undistorted existence next to my mama’s side...
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If Talos could be the..."Ideal Hephaestus" I would be happy...b..but...
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But, well... even now I still want to be my mama’s child.
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The ideal mama and my ideal companion who I want to protect. I...
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Even though there is no blood connection, my mama is... my most important person, always...!
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It's weird and greedy... Talos is me...
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My mama, the distorted me... I want to love them both.
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But that's... my distorted "ideal" right now. I'm sorry, if you want to throw my strange, dirty feelings...!
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| Even then the future... may change again
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Maybe Hephaestus as my spouse?
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I want to stay with you two forever.
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Yes, that's right. Ah, it's strange... I've always been crying until now...
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But why am I happy? It's funny, hehehehehehe...!
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Eh? Ehhh? Me… Mama… as your spouse?
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Eh? No way… Mama have you chosen me…!?
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But, if there was such a future then-
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That would make me… would that make me Mama’s son in law?
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Hmm, then me, Talos and Mama… together?
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...I will answer as my creator’s ideal. I want that, as Hephaestus.
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It's... it seems like it will lead to an unpredictable but happy future.
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...Ah, I don’t like it. It's embarrassing, but I don't hate it!
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From somewhere, music begins to play. It was like the dance time before at the Dragon Palace.
You remember the time when Hephaestus came to help you, he was dancing with Talos.
Their swimsuit changes according to the image of that memory.
The appearance at the time of that dance overlaps with the current image.
The past, the present, and the future will dance like they're chasing each other.
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I think whoever Mama chooses is their ideal, so...
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I don’t yet know what it looks like but, Mama, I’m aiming to be selected as that ideal...!
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Oh, please watch me and Talos. Someday, until it reaches the end of that ideal...!
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Ideals are like wishes. There are blueprints for where to get someday.
Ideals are like prayers. They are fuel to get what you want someday.
But the "ideal" is always an extension of "reality", they're equals.
If the world expands, the "reality" will change. Following that, the "ideal" also changes--
As Hephaestus smiles, he thinks that ideals and reality chase each other and head towards an unknown destination.
As Hephaestus chases ideals, Talos will follow the changing reality.
Embracing the dream of a summer night I used to spend with my mama in my heart, I went to a place where I couldn't reach alone.
