NieR: Whirlpool

The medical room was quiet and peaceful.

The faint smell of disinfectant mixed with the fragrance of herbs permeated the air.

11S lay quietly on the hospital bed.

His body was filled with various tubes connected to sophisticated instruments.

His face was a little pale.

But the breathing is steady,

His chest rose and fell rhythmically, showing signs of life.

However, the mechanical brain is completely shut down.

21O sat on a chair beside the bed, quietly watching over 11S.

Her eyes were gentle and focused, never leaving 11S's face for a moment.

His fingers gently stroked the back of 11S's hand.

Feeling his weak body temperature,

It seems that only this

Only then can her anxious heart be settled a little.

"Squeak..."

A slight sound broke the silence of the medical room.

Ye Feng pushed the door open and walked in.

His eyes scanned the room, finally landing on 21O.

21O heard the voice and slowly raised his head.

Seeing that it was Ye Feng,

A complex emotion flashed in her eyes.

There are surprises and relief.

There is also a hint of indescribable sadness.

She stood up gently.

He nodded slightly to Ye Feng as a greeting.

"How is he?"

Ye Feng walked to the bedside, looked at the sleeping 11S, and asked softly.

“There is still no solution.”

21O spoke very softly, as if afraid of disturbing the sleeping 11S.

Ye Feng nodded.

He looked at 11S's young and tender face, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

This little boy who was once lively, active and curious,

Now it lies here quietly, which makes people feel sad.

"Thank you, Miss Communications Officer."

Ye Feng turned his head, looked at 21O, and said sincerely,

"Thank you for taking care of him."

"This is what I should do."

21O's voice was still very soft, but full of determination.

"After all, he is still a child."

Ye Feng smiled.

Yes,

child.

A mechanical child with a head full of healthy thoughts!

"What about you?"

21O suddenly asked,

"Are you ok?"

"I?"

Ye Feng was stunned, then smiled.

"I'm fine, don't worry."

21O nodded and her eyes fell on 11S again.

"It's good to have you back."

Ye Feng looked at 21O, feeling an inexplicable emotion in his heart.

He knew that 21O had always cared about him silently.

"Miss Communications Officer... you've worked hard."

Ye Feng said softly, his voice full of apology and gratitude.

21O shook her head.

suddenly,

In the most respectful tone possible,

"Just call me 21O, your honorable Creator."

21O's sudden estrangement made Ye Feng a little uncomfortable.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know how to start.

after all,

In 21O’s cognition,

As a human being, I am their creator.

It is natural to be respectful.

but,

Ye Feng, however, missed the relaxed and comfortable way of getting along with each other in the past. He didn't like this sudden sense of distance.

"That...21O,"

Ye Feng spoke carefully.

"Actually, you don't have to be so reserved. Let's just get along like before."

21O raised his head and looked at Ye Feng.

There was a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"But... you are our creator, I should respect you."

"Respect aside,"

Ye Feng smiled.

"We are friends and close comrades-in-arms, aren't we?"

friend……

21O's eyes moved slightly.

This word was both familiar and unfamiliar to her.

Before meeting Ye Feng, she had never thought that she would become friends with a human being.

"But……"

She wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Ye Feng.

"No buts,"

Ye Feng walked over to 21O and patted her shoulder gently.

"It's settled now. From now on, you can still call me Ye Feng, or 9M?"

"you……"

21O's cheeks flushed slightly.

She recalled every moment she had spent with Ye Feng, those relaxed and happy days, as if it were just yesterday.

"I...can I call you...Xiao Feng, is that okay?"

She whispered, a hint of shyness and nostalgia in her voice.

"Yeah!"

Ye Feng said with a smile,

"Just call me like this from now on, okay? My dear big sister~"

21O looked at Ye Feng's sincere eyes, and the ice in her heart gradually melted. She nodded gently.

"Okay...Xiao Feng."

Hearing this long-lost name, Ye Feng felt a warm feeling in his heart.

He knew that the gap between him and 21O was finally eliminated.

"That's right."

Ye Feng said with a smile,

"Come on, let's go out and get some fresh air. We're getting moldy if we stay in the medical room all the time."

Saying,

He took 21O's hand and walked out the door.

21O did not refuse and let Ye Feng hold her hand.

Walked out of the medical room.

【11S: MMP, help me! 】