Chapter 78 – Sentient Homunculi
The removal of Homunculi's thought restrictions.
This was an event that shook the whole world to its core.
Many countries around the world opposed the actions of the Republic of Sages and hoped that the homunculi's thought restrictions would continue.
In response to these countries, the Republic of Sages dispatched researchers who patiently explained the merits of lifting thought restrictions:
The increased work efficiency of sentient homunculi, the new trove of ideas from sentient homunculi, and the shared feelings between humans and sentient homunculi.
Desperately persuaded by the Republic of Sages, each these countries reluctantly decided to purchase a simplified sentient homunculus.
As a result, a many simple homunculi saturated the market.
The homunculi saturating the market were priced so that even middle-class households could purchase them.
Consequently, the interactions between humans and homunculi increased drastically.
"Bochama, tomorrow is your sports meet. You have to go to bed early."
"No!!! I'll never go!!!"
The homunculus, dressed as a maid, was worried about the struggling boy. (1)
"But you've been practicing so much for tomorrow..."
"Mom and Dad aren't coming... They said they would be there!!!"
"Your parents had an unexpected job emergency..."
"But they promised to come!!! Promises are supposed to be kept...
If they aren't coming, then I refuse to go!"
Thus, the boy turns his back, swishing his tail at the homunculus maid.
She gives a small sigh before confirming tomorrow's schedule.
"...I understand. Then I'll be there to support you instead."
"Eh? ...Really? Will you really come?"
"Yes. I will definitely be there to support you tomorrow"
"...But..."
Apparently, the boy still isn't completely happy.
So, the homunculus maid came up with an idea.
"How about this? If you promise to go to the sports meet tomorrow, I'll draw a Wan-Nyan on your shoes."
"Will you really draw Wan-Nyan!?"
"Yes. I will draw a big giant Wan-Nyan so that you can even see it from far away."
The character Wan Nyan, which looks like a mix between a cat and a dog, is an original character created by the Homunculus maid.
When the boy was still young, she made her own picture books and read them to him.
The picture books starred the character Wan-Nyan, quickly becoming a favorite with the boy.
He loved Wan Nyan.
"Then... I'll do my best tomorrow!"
"Yes. If you're there, I'm sure you'll have an outstanding performance!" (2)
"Yes!"
The boy, smiling greatly, tightly hugged the homunculus, and she picked up the boy and carried him to bed.
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