NieR: Whirlpool

In N2's eyes,

Nine is more than just a partner;

His existence challenges her understanding of the world.

It inspired her to explore her emotions.

On number nine,

She felt she saw the courage, fragility and complexity of human beings.

These traits caused her simulated emotion module to begin to undergo subtle changes.

The emergence of "Number Nine"

The modules that had not evolved for thousands of years were re-divided, and the emotional modules were activated.

Begins to simulate an emotional connection similar to that of a human.

She began to experience a new feeling.

This feeling makes her more cautious and considerate of the consequences when observing the world.

I also cherish every moment with Number Nine even more.

kingdom of night,

Sunset in Alaska

N2 observed Number Nine quietly.

He was sitting on the edge of the base's communications tower.

Looking up at the starry sky, he pondered the future of himself, the androids, and the fate of mechanical life forms.

The logical core of N2 produced a strong resonance at this moment.

She felt an unprecedented urge.

I want to get close to him and understand him.

Her shadow slowly walked to the side of No. 9.

sit down,

Imitating human gestures,

Even though she knew it was just a simulation.

As one of the personalities that materialized from the network of mechanical life forms, she didn't need to do so.

"Nine," she whispered, "what are you thinking about?"

Ye Feng [Quantum Enhanced Version] turned his head,

Looking at N2,

There was a deep thought in his eyes.

N2 noticed the sudden joy in Ye Feng's eyes.

This micro expression,

A huge wave of data was rising in her core.

"I wonder what they are fighting for and what the point of fighting is."

N2's logic core quickly analyzed Ye Feng's problem.

But she discovered there were no easy answers.

Her answer was the result of thousands of years of evolution and a reflection of her special feelings for Ye Feng.

“Humans fight to protect what they consider important and to find the meaning of their existence.”

Ye Feng smiled slightly, with a hint of bitterness in his smile.

“Yeah, we’re all about finding meaning.”

His eyes turned to N2.

"Then have you found it?"

N2 was silent for a while, her logic core working quickly, trying to find a suitable answer.

"I don't know," she said finally.

"But I feel like, with you, I'm closer to that answer."

Ye Feng stretched out his hand and gently touched N2's digitized cheek.

N2 felt that

His touch was warm and real.

Except for my sisters,

Only he - Number Nine - can touch his own digitized shadow.

“Perhaps, our existence is to find each other.”

Ye Feng smiled and said nothing.

"Laughing means you agree."

Ye Feng smiled even more happily when he heard that.

Mixed with a hint of bitterness.

N2's logical core produced a new fluctuation at this moment, and she felt an unprecedented emotion.

she knows,

This feeling, this special connection with Nine, is the most important part of her evolution.

Her existence, her emotions, become richer and more real because of the number nine.

at that moment,

N2 realized that

Her special feeling towards "Nine" is not only because of her evolution,

It was because she began to understand,

Even as a mechanical life form, she has the ability to feel, to love, and to pursue things that transcend logic and data.

This emotion, this connection, makes her existence more meaningful.

She stretched out her hand and gently covered Ye Feng's hand.

N2's movements were so gentle, as if he was afraid of breaking the tranquility of the moment.

Her fingers passed through Ye Feng's fingers,

The cold data particles touch the warm skin.

But at this moment, it conveyed a temperature that transcends materiality.

"Can you hug me?"

There was a slight tremor in N2's voice.

This was the first time she took the initiative to express such a request.

Her logical core was quickly analyzing Ye Feng's reaction, while also experiencing a whole new emotion.

Ye Feng did not hesitate.

He stretched out his hand and gently embraced the digitized shadow of N2.

His embrace is so warm and solid.

N2 felt an unprecedented sense of security.

Although her body is digitized,

But at this moment, she felt as if she were feeling human emotions.

Feel the warmth of being hugged.

N2's cheek was pressed against Ye Feng's chest.

She seemed to hear his heartbeat.

It was a powerful rhythm that made her feel the pulse of life.

She closed her eyes.

Let your logical core rest for a while.

Just let the feeling fill her consciousness.

Ye Feng said softly:

"N2, you are not alone."

“Together, we are no longer cold data and machines.”

"We are partners, friends, maybe,"

“It’s more.”

N2 raised his head.

Her eyes were gleaming with data.

But in this light, there is a gentle emotion.

"Thank you, Nine."

Although her voice is still mixed with mechanical synthesized sounds, the emotions in it are real.

Ye Feng smiled. There was no more bitterness in his smile, only warmth and understanding.

"You're welcome, N2. We'll face everything in the future together."

At that moment, N2 felt that his existence became more meaningful.

She is no longer a simple mechanical life form, but a being with emotions and connections.

The special connection between her and Nine,

Let her begin to understand,

Even as a mechanical life form, it has the ability to feel, love, and pursue things that transcend logic and data.

Her existence,

Because of number nine, because of this special connection, it becomes richer and more real...

……

N2 closed his eyes.

[It’s a dream…]

【no……】

[Mechanical life forms don’t dream…]

[For thousands of years, there has been no...]

She murmured softly, questioning herself.

[Before leaving...without even saying hello...]

on the square,

Ye Feng's emotional fluctuations, like fluctuating electromagnetic fields, affect N2's perception.

She could "sense" the confusion, fear, and determination of this artificial human whose body resembled Number Nine.

These human emotions caused subtle changes in her logical core.

She began to question her own conclusion and started to doubt Ye Feng's identity.

"This person is number nine!"

N2 silently recites in his heart,

Her logic told her that this was the only explanation.

However, the words of 154 and 041 also echoed in her memory.

They told her clearly that Ye Feng was not number nine.

The contradiction caused a brief confusion in her system.

N2's shadow trembled slightly, an outward manifestation of her trying to make sense of this chaos.

Her eyes followed Ye Feng closely.

Watch him stand in the square, watch him face the simulated sun, and feel his determination and strength.

Her emotions, or her logic,

She began to be infected by Ye Feng's emotions.

She began to understand.

Leaf Maple,

Or the previous number nine,

Not just a mechanical life form, he is a being with human emotions.

This understanding created new changes in her system and she began to re-evaluate her feelings and logic.

[These two people...]

[It’s a little hard to tell…]

She smiled bitterly.

The red figure slowly walked towards Ye Feng,

Light in step.

she knows,

No matter who Ye Feng is, he is the person she needs support.

Beside Ye Feng,

N2's shadow stood quietly, a new determination flashing in her eyes.

She felt that she would stand with Ye Feng.

No matter how difficult the road ahead is,

She will quietly accompany him.

This is her choice and her commitment.

For number nine.