3 3 301 ??? "And sometimes, the sleeping princess would dream."
4 4 301 ??? "She would dream of the sunny courtyard, the gentle chirping of larks, the fragrant rose bushes, and her father and mother smiling warmly at her."
5 5 301 AniZhuanchangBegin ??? "In her dream, she met her beloved prince. They formed a family and lived happily together."
7 7 301 AniZhuanchangEnd Amberia What's next? What's next? Does the prince cut through the thorns and climb to the top of the tower? Does he save the princess?
8 8 301 Mother Of course... "The prince finally climbs up the staircase to the very top of the tower..."
9 9 301 Amberia Yeah—!
10 10 301 Mommy smiled. She turned the page of the book, and then continued to read the story in her usual gentle voice that I cherished so much.
11 11 301 Daddy sat on the sofa with a glass of wine and listened to Mommy telling me the story.
12 12 301 I may not be able to run freely like the other children, but as long as Mommy tells me adventure stories and fairy tales, I can still experience fantastic adventures.
13 13 301 I miss these precious memories of my daily...
14 14 301 ...By why do I "miss" it? It's not like Mommy and Daddy are gone.
15 15 301 But you see, they're right next to me. I'm sitting in Mommy's arms. She's telling me my favorite fairy tale.
36 36 301 AniZhuanchangEnd I suddenly sat up from my bed and gasped. My parents weren't by my side. This was Niflheim, the ARU's research lab. This was our supposed "care facility".
37 37 301 Amberia Just... just another nightmare.
38 38 301 ??? Lia?! Are you okay?
39 39 301 Someone grabbed my hand and questioned me eagerly.
43 43 301 Amberia ...What happens if a princess has nightmares?
44 44 301 Anfia What?
45 45 301 Amberia What happens if the princess in "Sleeping Beauty" has a nightmare, but she can't wake up?
46 46 301 Amberia No one can wake her up, and no one can save her. She won't be able to wake up from her nightmare...
47 47 301 That would be terrifying.
48 48 301 Anfia Wasn't she woken up by a prince? There's nothing to worry about.
49 49 301 Anfia Not to mention, you have me to wake you up from your nightmares.
50 50 301 Anfia I may not be able to fill the room with roses like the prince...
51 51 301 Anfia unclenched my hand and placed something in the palm of my hand.
52 52 301 It was an origami rose.
53 53 301 Anfia Would this rose... do?
54 54 301 Amberia Anfia...
55 55 301 Anfia You like this kind of flower, don't you?
56 56 301 Amberia Yeah...
57 57 301 Anfia Oh, yeah. I heard that once I become a Construct, I'll have a chance to carry out missions outside the ARU. Maybe I'll see real roses then.
58 58 301 Anfia I'll be sure to show you.
59 59 301 Amberia Okay!
60 60 301 Anfia It'll be my turn to be modified here in a few days. You'll be the first one to see me, Lia! I won't just leave a letter and rush out on a mission like Daniel.
61 61 301 Anfia Oh... The doctor is making his rounds! I gotta get going! See you tomorrow!
62 62 301 Amberia Ok! See you tomorrow, Fia.
63 63 301 Anfia skillfully jumped out the window, then gave me an "OK" with her hand from below.
64 64 301 Hearing the doctor's periodic footsteps, Anfia quickly retracted her hand and left.
65 65 301 I looked towards the direction she left and smiled, then I shifted my gaze at the small origami rose in my hand.
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67 67 301 1 Female Researcher Did she go out the window again? 1
68 68 301 Amberia ...
69 69 301 The young doctor sighed helplessly, and examined me in her usual gentle manner.
70 70 301 Female Researcher You should be glad that I'm here today. Others wouldn't be so willing to keep your secret. 1
71 71 301 Amberia I still don't understand why you don't let patients in the care facility come in contact with each other...
72 72 301 The doctor's gentle eyes faded a moment, and she shook her head silently.
73 73 301 Female Researcher Because it's the rules. 1
74 74 301 Female Researcher ...Hm? Is this a rose? 1
75 75 301 Amberia Yeah, Anfia made it.
76 76 301 I handed the rose to the doctor, and she took it carefully.
77 77 301 Female Researcher It's beautiful... The last time I saw this kind of rose was when I got engaged. 1
78 78 301 Amberia Huh...? You never mentioned that before.
79 79 301 Female Researcher There was no wedding, no ring. But a small origami rose did the trick. Aren't I something... 1
80 80 301 Female Researcher Anyway, I already have my most precious "gift". 1
81 81 301 The doctor subconsciously stroked her belly with a soft, gentle look.
82 82 301 —She looked at me the same way my mother did.
83 83 301 Amberia Do you mean...
84 84 301 She nodded and held my hand.
85 85 301 Female Researcher Do you want to name the child? 1
86 86 301 Amberia May I...?
87 87 301 Female Researcher Of course. 1
88 88 301 Amberia If she's a girl, how about—
89 89 301 I thought a moment before coming up with that name.
90 90 301 If I had a daughter, I'd probably give her that name, but the doctor said that becoming a Construct means giving up my human body.
93 93 301 I felt warmth gradually spreading in my heart as I looked into the smiling glimmer of her eyes.
94 94 301 I named you after my favorite flower.
95 95 301 1 AniZhuanchangBegin I hoped this child would be like the prince or knight in the fairy tale, overcoming pain and hardship to deliver a rose to the princess.
