Does Omega Dream of Electric Friends? · Chapter 1

Home Alone

This event story takes place after
Main Story Chapter 3.

Asherah

Let's give it one more try.

You ready, Omega?

Omega

Yup! Omega is ready!

Asherah

Captain, can you play the part of a suspicious stranger?

So I knock and try to come in, right?

Got it.

Omega

Who is it?

A suspicious stranger.

Omega

Ah! A suspicious stranger!

Suspicious strangers can't come in! Only friends are allowed!

How can I become your friend, then?

Omega

Eh.

How do you do that... How do you do thaaat...

Maybe give Omega candy? Or pat Omega on the head?

I'll give you candy. Will you open the door?

Omega

Candy!

Okay! Just hang on!

Omega

Hello, suspicious stranger!

Asherah

She just opened the door...

Omega

Candy! Or pats are okay too!

Good girl!

Omega

Hehe! Hehehe!

Asherah

You're not supposed to praise her, Captain!

Eh.

Omega

Eh.

Asherah

She just opened the door to a stranger! She practically just got kidnapped!

Omega

Did Omega get kidnapped?!

Asherah

Yes! And do you know what happens to kids like you when they get kidnapped?

Luna

They eat their kidnappers out of house and home!

Asherah

Right, they eat their ki—

Luna!

Luna

Honestly, Asherah, the second a little kid's involved, you go full overprotective mode.

If it bothers you that much, why not just bring her along?

Hey there, kid. You wanna come with us, right?

Smile

An irresponsible suggestion. Restraint is advised.

We haven't even identified what she is yet, let alone registered her as a Savior.

Taking her to the official Savior Party gathering would likely get us thrown out.

Luna

Can't she just pretend to be Smile and slip in?

Smile

Luna's nonsense cycle is getting shorter. A serious problem.

Luna

No, look closely. They kind of resemble each other, don't they?

Luna

Hair color's about the same, and they're both pint-sized!

Smile

...Objection. I am not that small.

Omega

Right! And Omega isn't that color either!

Luna

C'mon, kid. Think about it. You wanna come with us, don't you?

Omega

Huh? That's... true!

Luna

Right?

And Smile? You can pawn off all these annoying meetings on the kid and tinker with machines in your workshop.

Just throw your yellow coat on Omega and everyone's happy. See?

Still no?

Smile

I am Omega.

Omega

And Omega is Smile!

Asherah

Quit saying weird stuff, you're giving me a headache...

Sorry, Omega.

Looks like you'll have to stay home alone today.

Omega

But...

Omega doesn't wanna be alone...

If you behave, I'll bring back something tasty.

Omega

Something tasty?!

Yay! Omega loves tasty stuff!

Omega will be super good! If Mister wants, Omega can even breathe only once every five seconds!

...Huh? Mister, you look really confused. What's wrong?

Do you... actually breathe?

Omega

Huh? Omega doesn't breathe?

...

Golly gosh! Omega really doesn't breathe!

You didn't even know yourself...

Luna

We're heading out! Be a good girl and watch the house, okay?

Asherah

And don't open the door to strangers, no matter what. Got it?

Smile

According to the forecast, showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon.

Reminder to keep the windows closed.

Omega

Okay... See you later!

...

It got quiet.

...

It's okay! Omega's great at playing alone!

Pew-shoom! Ra-ta-ta-ta!

...

Geronimo! Tally-ho!

...

Weird. It's not fun.

Hmmm... why?

Knock knock. Cube? You there?

Cube Palace

Exiting dormant mode. Switching to standby mode.

Awaiting Omega Control's command.

Omega

Hi, Cube!

Are you feeling better? All healed up?

Cube Palace

Energy reserve at fourteen percent. Basic functions available for command execution.

Omega

Then Cube, let's play together!

Omega will be a Demon Lord! Cube, you be an Antagonist!

Cube Palace

Question. Is this a training proposal?

If so, entry into Cube Palace is recommended.

Omega

Aw, Omega just wanna play together...

Cube Palace

Rejected.

Omega

Eh. Why?!

Cube Palace

Due to aging and circuit degradation, this unit's computational resources are limited.

Therefore, no processing power can be wasted on such meaningless activity.

Omega

I-it's not meaningless!

Omega... yeah! Omega wants to be Cube's friend!

Cube Palace

Meaningless.

This unit obeys Omega Control's commands, provided they are reasonable.

Therefore, the process of building rapport is unnecessary.

Additional note. Optimization of Omega Control's behavioral patterns is recommended.

Omega

Optimization?

Cube Palace

Pointless projection summoning and outside activity consume energy without purpose.

In particular, Omega Control's projection ability has low fuel efficiency.

Proposal. Stand by inside the Star Piercer.

Omega

Eek, no way!

...Omega's already been in there for too long.

Eh.

What's that sound...?

Barker

A special exhibition presented in collaboration with the Monolith Order!

Relics from an ancient civilization, older even than the Star Savior himself!

Only at the Welsh Museum of All Things.

Doors open today. Don't miss it!

Omega

Relics of an ancient civilization...

Could they be friends, maybe?!

Cube! Cube! Let's go! Omega wants to see!

Cube Palace

Refused. Remember the message left by your guardian.

Omega

Oh, right. Mister told Omega to be good.

But, but, ugh...

......

...If Omega sneaks out and comes back real quick, no one will know.

Yeah! That works!

Huh... but if Cube tattles... then Omega will get caught...

...Cube, are you gonna tattle?

Cube Palace

If your guardian requests a movement log, this unit will fully cooperate.

Omega

Ugh, that's so mean!

Hmmmm... Hmmmmmm...

Cube Palace

Argument resolved. Now stand by quietly inside the Star Pierc—

Omega

...Ah! Omega's got it!

Cube can come too!

Cube Palace

...Error encountered. Logic incomprehensible.

Omega

If Cube sneaks out with Omega and we get caught, we both get scolded!

How about it? Omega's smart, right?

Cube Palace

Objection. That has nothing to do with—

Omega

All right! Let's go, Cube!