kroos

Huh?

'Let's use Lens as an analogy.'

'Lens is able to take photos very quickly. Through the use of my system's auxiliary operations, Lens is capable of snapping photos of running Kuranta and storing those photos in my album without issues.'

'But Miss Scene can't do that.'

'Even when she's photographing people, Miss Scene takes a very long time, almost like she's sketching.'

'That's why Miss Scene is a good scenery photographer. She's not good at it because she likes taking photos of landscapes.'

'She wants to take photos of everything, but, most of the time, she's only able to take photos of still objects. Only they have the patience to wait until she's done without moving.'

'And that's what Lens meant.'

'You don't like to move, but if you put your mind to it, you can still be pretty agile.'

Hm, maybe~?

'Both Lens and Click have edited operational records of your missions, Kroos.'

'You usually just hang out around the destination, but once an order comes, you always head towards the new destination quickly. That makes you no different from the other Cautuses.'

That's just because I could die if I mess up~

Missions are hard~

'Without Lens, Miss Scene wouldn't even be able to move to the next location.'

'Lens believes there's a difference between can't do and don't want to do.'

Yes...

'There are too many things that we can't do, so let's do the things that we can do the best we can.'

'This is something that Scene told Lens before.'

'Of course, Miss Scene may be able to do fewer things, but the things that she can do, she does with relative ease.'

'In your case, Lens supposes you probably focus on putting your energy where it matters because you know your limits?'

Oh, that might be it~

'Looks like Lens's deduction is correct.'

But it could also be because I don't wanna work.

'Lens believes in you, Miss Kroos.'

*Bzzzzt*—

What's wrong?

'Oh, sorry about that. The reception here isn't very good.'

'The motivational r-routine that Lens s-selected to inspire you had a few e-errors.'

Ugh...?

'It looks like y-you w-w-w—'

Eh?

Lens?

(The buggies stopped moving too.)

(Did they break down?)

Scene, are you trying to say something?

M m—

Take your time~ I'm listening~

M m e h—

E h h—

Let me guess~

Oh, is it—Mayer?

U m m—

Gotcha. I'll look for Mayer. You stay here to look after Lens.

I won't be long~

See ya~

U m m—

Y a—

I'm sorry, Fang, I got mixed up and went after the wrong person.

You know, there's quite a bit of difference between Leonhardt and Kroos...

Even if they're both Cautuses...

I'm so sorry! I should've been more careful!

It's fine. Let's look for her again. If we don't find her, we'll have to ask Meteor or Gitano for help.

Kroos isn't going to get away.

It kind of seems like she's got your full attention today, Captain.

You usually turn a blind eye, but you seem really mad this time.

I'm not mad.

You know what Kroos said when she ran away?

What?

She said today's the anniversary of me becoming our leader, so she was going to pick out a present for me.

Isn't that a good thing?

She never came back, in the end. I didn't even realize until you returned to the dorm.

Is today really the anniversary?

It is...

Then that's really mean of her.

I'll give her a good scolding myself.

Good.

Oh, right. Captain, happy anniversary!

Oh, yeah. Thanks.

Eh?

Was that Kroos just now?

I hope I'm not seeing things again...

No, that's Kroos alright.

Looks like she's in a hurry.

Come. Let's go take a look.

Okay.

Mayer's Room, a.k.a. 'Lutra Workshop'

This should be it~

(Isn't this an automatic door? Why isn't it opening?)

Mayer, are you home~?

(Ohh—)

(The door's broken.)

(Is it this button here?)

Mayer~

I need a favor. Is it okay~?

May— *cough*...

Hm? Need me?

Ehh, my ventilation fan is on. Why is it so strong over here?

I'm painting right now. Why don't you step outside first?

Let me finish up here. I'll be right with you!

Okay, *cough* *cough*.

*cough*.

Phew—

Here I am!

So, what's up?

If you just want some quick repairs, you should try Engineering. I don't think I'll be much help.

*cough*, actually...

Oh—Lens is dead? Shouldn't you get Closure then?

Scene thought you'd be better~

Okay, sure.