Sort the paperwork for the other departments, check. Water the plants, done... Oh! Doctor, here's the water you wanted. I've also asked the cafeteria to make you a snack. I've done my homework with help from the other operators, nothing'll go wrong on my watch!

There's a small furnace next to my home. Ermi once told me it's used to transport energy, but we mainly use it to cook, dry our clothes, and stay warm. I've also heard that if you knock on the furnace twice before using it, your ancestors will watch over you.

Djaj don't read minds, and we don't suck out your emotions, and we definitely don't eat brains! Honestly, where you even get these ideas? Keep saying stuff like that and I'm gonna get mad! I mean it, I-I'll bite your head off!

When I was searching for my ancestors' soul fragments in Kazdel, Ermi gave me this cube to hold them. Now, I use it to store oversized luggage. I really want to know how it works, but Lich technology is way too complicated. Even if I could take a peek into Ermi's soul, I doubt I'd understand it.

I'll put this money to good use, hehe... Oh, hello, Doctor! This? It's a little reward for helping out my friends. Completely legit and very common practice. What did I do, you ask? Hmmm... finding their lost pets, organizing their thoughts, and other stuff like that. Nothing special.

Hi Doctor, just wanted to check if you're satisfied with my work so far? Cos you know, being trusted and being favored are two different things. We Djaj get the latter a lot, but the former... Mm, I can hear it. Thank you for your trust, Doctor.

Mom and Dad have been away for quite a long time... Do I miss them? Mmm... A little, I guess? They're my parents, but they're also their own people. I can already take care of myself, so why keep them chained to me? As long as I can feel their love, I'm happy that they're out there doing what makes them happy.

Djaj can penetrate one's psyche, which is why they call us the heart-whippers. But we must also remember to whip our own hearts, by that, I mean self-restraint. Legend tells of Djaj whose obsession with the mind drove them to insanity. The King of Sarkaz had to finish them off. O-Of course, it's not like I witnessed it myself. Anyway, as long as I stay on the right track, everything will be fine!

Heart whipping is no joke. You really want to give it a try? Okay. I won't go too deep. Now, look into my eyes… Um, uhhh. Sorry, I-I-I got a little nervous, like my heart is in my mouth! Let's try it a-another time. Lots of stuff I need to prepare first...

What a good dream. It's making me a little drowsy, too…

Sorry I'm late! I was chatting with the Djall HR lady and lost track of time… You must be the Doctor. Hello, I'm Nymph. I'm great at taking care of all sorts of trouble, so please come to me if anything ever bothers you.

This is pretty interesting. Is it okay if I take it with me to watch later?

Ohhh… I've only seen people from the Military Commission wear medals like this! Thank you!

Let's open our hearts to each other, Doctor. We will definitely get to know each other better.

Do we really have to settle this with violence...?

I understand. Don't worry. I'll find a way.

It's time to go. I can't keep hesitating like this.

Focus, Nymph. It's… it's no big deal!

M-Me?

*sigh*...

I'm still kinda nervous...

You can do it!

Look into my eyes!

Turn back. Don't let your heart shatter here.

Let my key whip reach your soul!

Your hearts, now unlocked.

What you did back there, they're all natural reflexes to you? You are amazing!

I've learned a lot from your commands, Doctor. Maybe I'll get to use them in the future, too.

Don't worry, just let them go. We should head back now.

Don't be scared! I-I'll think of something. There's gotta be a way...

It's so clean here. With a few simple touches, I can definitely make it a comfy little home.

Um-um! Quit it.

There's no key to that lock at the bottom of your heart? Don't worry. I'll find it for you.

Arknights.

There's laughter all around. Just being here, part of all of this, makes my heart melt... OK! Let's go all out and enjoy the day, Doctor.

Put your thoughts to rest, Doctor.

Looking back, it's amazing how much I've done this year. I've been going back and forth between Rhodes Island and Kazdel so much, it's a wonder my legs didn't fall off... Tired? Umm, not really. More like happy. As for next year... Hmm... I think it's best not to think about it too much. It's the unknown that fills us up with anticipation, right?