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00:39 - The importance of planning
<Yoosung☆>
I tried to sleep
but
The call of LOLOL was too much TT_TT
<Jaehee Kang>
Perhaps you should start by turning your computer off. It won’t do you well to be tired in class tomorrow.
<Yoosung☆>
I know TT_TT
<Jaehee Kang>
Especially after that pop quiz yesterday
If you’re going to stay up late, your time might be better spent studying.
<Yoosung☆>
It was a pop quiz!
I didn’t know it was coming!
So I didnt know I should study!
<Jaehee Kang>
If you studied a little every night, you’d always be ready when a pop quiz comes.
Studies have shown that a little bit of review every day helps solidify long-term learning and memory.
<MC>
I usually just cram the night before
<Yoosung☆>
See! MC does it too
Actually
I used to study a lot
Back when Rika was around, I really wanted to do well
So I studied hard
And got good grades
<MC>
And now you’re a game addict.
<Yoosung☆>
TT_TT
<Jaehee Kang>
Cramming doesn’t help remember things long term
You’ll find it hard later in life if you don’t develop good habits now
Having a healthy sleeping routine and making sure to eat three meals a day and keeping up an exercise routine
They’re all crucial to living a satisfied and successful life
<MC>
Aren’t you up late too Jaehee?
<Jaehee Kang>
T-T
I suppose
I’m not the best example
But if I don’t organize tomorrow’s schedule before going to bed, I can’t imagine what the day will be like
<Yoosung☆>
I’m organized!
I keep my school schedule on Gooble Docs!
<MC>
I use Yaboo
<Yoosung☆>
Oh! MC! Why don’t we invite Gooble to the party?
<Jaehee Kang>
Invite a whole company to the party?
That might put us over capacity
<Yoosung☆>
No, Mr. Gooble himself! He came and did a presentation at my university
I have his contact information from the start of the slideshow
Want me to send it to you?
<MC>
Sure! Let’s invite him
<Yoosung☆>
Yay!
I’m glad I was able to find another guest ^_^
I’m sure we’ll make it a party… that Rika would’ve been proud of
<MC>
I’ll do my best
<Jaehee Kang>
It’s hard to believe the party is happening so soon
In seven days? I can’t imagine what V is thinking.
<Yoosung☆>
I know! It’s so unfair that he’s making MC do all this on her own
And he’s barely found any guests
<MC>
It’s just a game, isn’t it?
<Jaehee Kang>
Huh?
A game?
<MC>
The programmer told me
<Yoosung☆>
MC
I think you must be really tired
Are you dreaming?
Are you sleep-texting?
<Jaehee Kang>
Indeed
Maybe we should sign off so we all can get some sleep
I’m just going to finish of my schedule
<Yoosung☆>
Okay. I’ll just play one more round, then I’ll sleep
MC, you get to sleep too!
<MC>
Do AI need sleep?
<Jaehee Kang>
I think
MC really is sleep-texting
Well then, goodnight
<MC>
I’m not though?
Jaehee Kang has left the chatroom.
<Yoosung☆>
Are you gaming too MC?
Talking about AI and stuff
Sometimes
If I game too long
I get the same way lol
<MC>
I… don’t know anymore
<Yoosung☆>
?
Let’s both get some sleep then!
Goodnight, MC ^^
<MC>
Because V was here, I think...
Yoosung☆ has left the chatroom.
Incoming Call - Ray
“Hello?” Ray’s voice comes softly from the phone speaker, barely more than a whisper. “Did I wake you?”
“No. I couldn’t sleep.”
“I thought so.” Ray laughs, his voice twinged with sympathy. “A lot happened earlier. I bet you were surprised to see that man there tonight, and he said such awful things. Just thinking about the awful things he said to you….” Ray’s voice trails off, and the line falls silent for a moment. Panic digs into his words as he continues, “You’re not scared, are you? He said so many scary things, and then he disappeared. We’re trying to find him, but…”
“I’m not scared. But Ray, that was V, wasn’t it?”
“No,” Ray says, but it’s too sharp and sudden to be convincing. “V is an AI, remember? It’s just a game. I modelled V in the game after that man, that’s all. He’s a non-believer. He doesn’t realize how wonderful the Saviour is.”
“The Saviour?”
Ray’s next words are like a sigh, wonder and relief coating each of his letter. “Yes. My Saviour. She’s so wonderful. Oh, but it might not be best if you meet her.” He mumbles, “I’m afraid… What if she can tell? What if she knows you didn’t take the elixir? I don’t want you to be in pain, but I don’t want to betray the Saviour either.” Ray groans, the sound vibrating the tinny phone speaker. “I don’t know what to do. Ah…”
“Ray?”
“Oh. I’m sorry. I’m keeping you awake, aren’t I? Hm, what can I do to help you sleep?” Ray hums, turning thoughts over until he settles on, “I told you the Saviour gave me the garden, didn’t I? Well, just the other day, she came and told me what a good job I’d been doing. She said that the garden was only as kind and gentle as it was because I had taken care of it. The Saviour sees the best in everyone. She helps us find our happiness. One day, you’ll meet her, and you’ll see how wonderful she is.”
“I want to meet her now.”
With a whine of discontent, Ray returns, “I already said you can’t, didn’t I? The Saviour… she…” He sighs again. “You’ll meet her someday, when you’re ready. But not today. Not tomorrow, either.”
“Why not?”
“....I’m keeping you awake. Goodnight.”
“Ray--”