ED's Intimacy story

Is there any point in drawing a line between dreams and reality?

What's a given? I'm not sure.

How can you be so certain? Can you be sure that this isn't a dream right now?

Okay. I'll try believing that.

I wish this dream would last forever.

I see you say the same thing as everyone else, Master.

Why are you being so nosy? Are you trying to mock me or something?

Thank you, Master.

Guess who, Master. Am I Nata right now, or ED?

Perhaps. That's a fascinating way to look at it.

As expected, dreams know who they are very well.

...What are you talking about? Have you always been like this?

Do you think dreams can be manipulated? What would happen if they were?

You're saying you'd like to brainwash folks, right? I will not let you manipulate me.

Right? In the end, it's all meaningless anyway.

I agree. I'd love to soar across the night sky.

Nata always fusses over me. It would be nice if it would ease up a little.

Yes, exactly. You don't know Nata? Strange...

I'm not sure. Perhaps if it actually existed, yes...

I guess. You and Nata are both just part of my dream, after all.

If this were truly all part of reality... I don't think I'd be able to take it.

Thank you. I'll come find you if I do wake up from this dream.

You're right. I suppose I can just stay calm and go with the flow.

Uh, what are you trying to do? Help me out here, Nata.

Why do the elves refuse to acknowledge Nata's existence?

You mean they're flawed from birth? I see... I'm starting to understand.

I'm trying... but the subconscious is hard to control.

Wow, you're just like the elves, Master. Let's get away from here, Nata.

There's a robot named Maestro I've grown close to. It seems to understand me well.

Why does that surprise you? Nata is part of me, right?

Scrap metal...? That doesn't sound very nice.

I will try. So that I won't be lonely in this dream.

Three little werebeasts ran up to Nata and beat it with twigs. What should I do if it happens again?

I think that would make me feel a little bad. I'll keep it in mind, though.

Okay... It doesn't seem like Nata took much damage anyway. I'll hold back with them.

Figments of my dream keeping each other in check...? What a great idea.

Some phantom keeps trying to enter the Order Underground. Should I just keep chasing them away?

I'm getting a little tired of it. I don't think they're planning on giving up.

They were wearing a mask. They run away in fright when they see me.

A friend...? Having someone else to talk to sounds nice.

Elementals and Phantoms don't sleep, you know. To think they can't sleep or dream... How dreadful.

Hmm... Yes, I suppose you're right.

I'm not sure they'd appreciate it... but I'll give it a try next time.

Ah, so they could sleep if they wanted to? That's a relief.

Master, what is your most memorable dream?

I've flown through the sky with Nata too. I'll never forget the crisp wind at that altitude.

Nata, close your eyes and cover your ears...

Dreaming within a dream... Master, we have something in common.

I want to go on an Adventure to a new place. Where should I go?

A play depicting the lives of my dream friends... How intriguing.

Maybe I should visit her sometime where she lives.

I just wanted to go somewhere entirely different... Is that dream too hard to grasp?

Master, have you ever looked up at the star-filled night sky?

I'd love that. A clear night sky without a single cloud, overflowing with stars... Just imagining it makes me all emotional.

Ah... I pity you, Master, for not knowing the beauty of stars.

...I've seen them with Nata too. Yes.

Just as Nata makes me happy, I want to bring joy to Nata too.

Nata is the greatest fortune and joy I've encountered in my dreams. If Nata feels the same way... I couldn't ask for more.

Hmm... That's a good idea. I'll have to think about what to gift her.

So you're hiding behind Nata to speak your mind? That's disappointing.

Every time I visit the hospital, Hilde gives me a piece of candy. What does that mean?

Hmm... That could be it.

Yes... I suppose so. I wasn't really aware of it, but... I think I wanted a friend I could share candy with.

I see. Time to venture into all kinds of new places.

Nata is seriously like a robot that can do everything. It's kind of amazing.

Of course—you know how outstanding Nata is.

...Did you really have to mention her name at this particular moment?

Maestro's a great robot and all, but... yeah, I don't want to start ranking friends.

I watched a movie with Nata the other day, and there was this machine in it that lets you sleep for a really, really long time.

Nata's helping me keep my dreams alive too, so... so maybe it's not so different after all.

Ah... The concept was interesting, but the plot was a slog.

Yeah. The characters in the film all had their own reasons and hopes as they went into that uncertain sleep. It was really interesting.

When are you the happiest, Master?

Ah... Just imagining it is painful.

Just as I'm becoming more like Nata, are you becoming more like Queen Erpin, Master?

I see you like exploring too, Master. There's nothing quite like exploring with friends from your dreams.

Nata said she's had dreams before. I wonder what kind of dream it was?

Well... I didn't pry. Nata probably has things she'd rather not share.

I wonder if it was a happy dream? To me... it's a truly precious one.

Does that mean... Nata isn't free right now? That seems so sad.