Planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet

It all began when some country launched a genetic bio-weapon.

It was soon followed by a retaliatory thermonuclear warhead launch.

The war went on for years. People all over the world died.

Those who survive now have no interest in things like stars.

So what I'm trying to tell you is...

Everything from the time you remember has completely changed.

I have attempted to query the support center's databases, but I have been unable to connect.

Not surprising.

On a different note, Mr. Customer, I think...

I thought perhaps you would need this tool soon.

I don't.

Is that so...?

I'm asking nicely now, stop doing unnecessary things.

Yes, order acknowledged.

By the way, Mr. Customer, will you be using this tool soon?

Can you just clamp your mouth shut with it?

"Chapter 2" "Repairing the Projector"

I don't even know why I'm doing this.

What I do know is that, now that the sun has set, venturing out is dangerous.

Also, this primitive machine is a lot tougher than it looks.

How long do you estimate it will take for your repairs on Miss Jena to be complete?

Who knows? I don't have a clue.

Will it be in time for tomorrow's 11:00AM projection?

Most likely not.

If that is the case, may I put out a notice that tomorrow's projections will be postponed?

Do as you wish.

Acknowledged. I will register this as a critical directive.

This light bulb is burned out. Do you have backup light--

Mr. Customer.

I am sorry to bother you, but it is almost midnight.

As per protocol, I will switch into sleep mode.

Huh?

Activation out of sleep mode will occur at 9:00AM.

Remaining operation time after reactivation will be 75 hours.

Goodnight.

Hey, wait...

Fine.

Mr. Customer.

Good morning, Mr. Customer.

Were you the one trying to call me?

Yes, sir.

I was dreaming.

Oh, how wonderful! Was it a good dream?

No...

As I am a robot, I am incapable of dreaming.

But how shall I put it? I have very much longed to.

Most dreams are not worth... longing after.

Is that so...?

Wait a minute.

Are you saying you are operational for only one week out of the entire year?

Yes. For the past 30 years, the amount of electricity

delivered to this department store has declined sharply.

Per protocol, I have activated an energy-saver mode.

I began operation two days ago, at 9:00AM, for the first time in 8,601 hours.

I just happened to show up at the right time...

Five days from now, at midnight, I will return to long-term power charge mode.

I see.

Who would have thought the emergency power would still be running...?

By the way, Mr. Customer, what will that rainwater be used for?

I will drink it. Unlike you, I need water to live.

If you would like, I could prepare a beverage for you.

A beverage?

Yes. To tell you the truth, brewing tea is one of my specialties.

Would you like freshly ground coffee?

Coffee, huh...

Do you have any alcohol? Bottled distilled liquor with unbroken seals.

That's very important to me.

Yes, we have those things.

Really?! Where?!

Floor B1 of this department store has several places where high-grade liquor is sold...

Enough. I understand.

Yes.

In that case, Mr. Customer, may I inquire about Miss Jena and her current state of repairs?

It hasn't changed from last night. Repairs are still under way.

Is that so...

In that case, I will go and announce the cancellation of today's projection.

Hey, do you have any replacement light bulbs anywhere?

Recently, two of the latest 905 series

have been assigned to the help desk at the main entrance.

They are both FT models, so they look much more adult than I do.

Their faceplates are quite detailed, and they are able to shed tears.

Tears, huh. Hey, turn it on.