Scenario:Robomi (Side Story) - Chapter 4: Robotic Whims - Episode 3

Robomi - Chapter 4: Robotic Whims - Episode 3

Having restored peace to the land, Nicholas invites Robomi to have a look around the shops in town. Robomi shows interest in a certain hair clip, which Nicholas then buys for her. The young mechanic wonders what other interests Robomi might have, but his thoughts are interrupted when abominations mount another assault on the town.

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The abominations on the island have been defeated by Robomi and the crew.

Citizens emerge from the shelter and return to their daily lives. Soon the town is back to its usual hustle and bustle.

Vyrn: Phew. That abomination fight was a tough one.

Lyria: Well done, everyone!

Knight: Thank you! We heard the rumors, but that Robomi is amazing!

Nicholas: You got that right! And she's not even operating at full power.

Child: You're a poopyhead! I hate Robomi!

Robomi: ...

Vyrn: Huh? What's up, kid?

Child: Humph! Even if you weren't here, my daddy could've beat up all those monsters! He's a town guard!

Knight: Hey, you shouldn't speak to Robomi like that. She saved the town, you know.

Child: Shut up! You're ruining everything! My daddy's running out of work because of you! Poopyhead!

The child throws a stone at Robomi and runs away.

Robomi: ...

Robomi is still as she watches the child run away.

Vyrn: Hey, Robomi. Even though that kid threw a stone at you, they're not an enemy. All right?

Robomi: Damage to the upper-arm area identified. However, analysis predicts it will not affect future growth and development.

Nicholas: Damage? Oh, you mean the kid? Yeah, he had a bandage on his arm, didn't he?

Nicholas: Are you worried about him? Well, it's weird to say that you'd be worried, I guess.

Knight: The fact that he is still around to get angry and throw stones is all thanks to Robomi. I'm sorry, everyone.

Nicholas: No sweat. We won't let it faze us! Don't worry about it.

Robomi: ...

Nicholas: All right! Now that the abominations have been taken care of, it's time for us to say goodbye to this place!

Robomi: Understood. Returning to base.

Nicholas: Ah, wait! Robomi! Don't go yet!

Robomi: Awaiting orders, Nicholas.

Nicholas: Uh, well...

Lyria: Nicholas? What's wrong?

Nicholas: Well, I'm thinking how I should phrase this as a command...

Nicholas: Ah, I know! Robomi, come shopping with us!

Robomi: This unit is designed for combat. It is not optimized for "shopping."

Nicholas: C'mon, don't be like that!

Vyrn: Huh, that's new. Don't you normally send her straight back to the research vessel?

Nicholas: I just wanted to show her the town a little bit.

Nicholas: She needs a break, right? If not, her performance could get worse on account of the missing part.

Nicholas: Luckily, it seems that abominations always leave islands alone for at least a day after they attack, so we've got time!

Lyria: That's great to hear! Then I agree! We should take Robomi with us.

Vyrn: Hm, well let's just hope that the doctor doesn't get angry at us.

Nicholas: All right, Robomi, if you see anything you'd like, just tell me!

Robomi: Understood.

Vyrn: Huh? You're buying gifts? In that case, I'll have an apple!

Lyria: Don't forget me! I'd like some clothes, please!

Nicholas: W-wait, wait! This is an experiment on Robomi's reactions!

Vyrn and Lyria: ...

Nicholas: Oh, don't give me those puppy-dog eyes... Fine! But only one thing each!

Lyria: Woo-hoo!

Nicholas: (Oh boy... My savings are going out the window!)

Nicholas: Any shops you want to visit, Robomi?

Robomi: This question lacks selection parameters.

Nicholas: Oh, all right. Well, let's just wander around then!

The crew is in town for some window shopping after defeating the abominations.

Robomi: Ah...

Nicholas: Robomi? You want to look at that clothing shop?

Robomi: This unit has an irregular structure. It is not optimized for wearing clothes.

Robomi starts walking again, but it's not long before something else catches her eye.

Nicholas: Ah, accessories? So these are the kinds of things you like?

Vyrn: Hm, I'm not so sure. I think she just happened to be looking at it, to be honest!

Nicholas: Oh, you think so? We'll have to run the experiment again in another town.

Robomi: ...

Nicholas: Well, we've learned a lot by just bringing her out into the open.

Nicholas: I'm starting to find out a little bit about what makes Robomi tick!

Robomi: I was constructed to fight the abominations.

Nicholas: Huh? Well, yes, you do have the weapons to fight them.

Nicholas: But looking at you now, I can't believe that fighting could be the only thing you can do.

Robomi: ...

Lyria: Ooh!

Nicholas: What's up, Lyria?

Lyria: I just thought that hair clip was really cute.

Nicholas: Ah, gotcha! I'll go and get it for you.

Lyria: Oh! No, you don't have to buy it for me. I'll just use my pocket money.

Nicholas: No, I insist. This is my thanks for coming with us.

Nicholas: Oh, and there's one more thing I wanted to test actually.

Nicholas comes out of the shop. Robomi looks with interest at Lyria, who is wearing the new barrette in her long blue hair.

Lyria: Thank you, Nicholas!

Robomi: ...

Nicholas: Right, let's go and find you an apple, Vyrn!

Abomination's Cry: Amoooon!

A screech suddenly echoes through the town.

Robomi: ...!

Nicholas: What? Abominations?

Vyrn: No way! Mecha-Nick, you said earlier that they appear and then go away for at least a day!

Nicholas: Strange... They've broken the pattern.

Nicholas: Anyway! We need to get the townspeople to the shelters ASAP!

Nicholas: Robomi! We need to get back to the ship so you can refill your ammunition!

Nicholas: Huh? Robomi? Where did you go, Robomi?

Nicholas: Over there! She's gone off again without waiting for my orders. This time to fight!

Vyrn: Quick, we've gotta chase after her!

Nicholas: This is bad. Robomi doesn't have much ammunition left!

Robomi - Chapter 4: Robotic Whims - Episode 3: Scene 2

Robomi acts on her own to protect a child and mother from the abominations. When she refuses orders to return to resupply, Nicholas signals the research vessel to come to them instead.

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The abominations are on a rampage, and townspeople can do nothing but flee in terror.

Abomination: Moshaaa!

Mother: My house!

Child: You dumb poopyface! Get away from my house!

The child throws a stone which hits the abomination.

Abomination 1: Grmmrm...

Child: Eek!

Mother: Stop that! We need to run!

Grabbing the child's hand, the mother tries to run away.

Abomination 2: Grmmroar!

But the advancing abominations block their path.

Mother: No!

Child: Mommy! I'm scared!

Abominations: Obaaa!

Robomi: ...

Mother: Y-you're...

Robomi: I am here to ensure your safety. Please hide yourselves over there.

Robomi unleashes a barrage of missiles on the abominations, engulfing them in flame.

Nicholas: Over there! It's Robomi!

Vyrn: I've never seen her attack so relentlessly before!

Nicholas: Curses! She's gonna run out of ammo if she keeps this up.

Nicholas and the crew run after Robomi as the abominations fall one by one.

Robomi: Please hide yourselves to avoid discovery by abominations.

Child: Wh-what do you think you're doing?

Robomi: Please retreat. Continuing battle.

Child: Humph! My dad's stronger than you! And don't you forget it!

Robomi: Stay safe.

Robomi watches the mother and child as they run away. Around her abominations are gradually assembling.

Abomination: Ogogogogo!

Robomi: Ammunition, zero. Switching to hand-to-hand combat mode.

Nicholas: Robomi! What are you doing? Why did you fly off without waiting for orders? Get back to the ship and get more ammunition!

Robomi: Command to return refused.

Nicholas: What? But you won't stand a chance without ammunition!

Robomi: Command to return refused.

Nicholas: Huh? What's happened to you?

Vyrn: Really? A rebellious phase? Right now?

Nicholas: Is it because of the maintenance? Good grief, we don't have time for this!

Nicholas: Here's the plan. If she won't come back to the ship, I'll just bring the ship to her!

Nicholas fires a flare to signal the research vessel to fly overhead.

Nicholas: She can't fight the bigger abominations without ammo. I only hope we can refill her before one appears.

Small Abominations: Ongouu!