Chapter 18: Malfunction

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Start part A

A few weeks later...

Akiko walks through the halls of the office building and looks out the window.

Akiko: *Sighs* This gets exhausting after a while...

???: Oh, does it...?

Akiko looks back.

...

Akiko: Sir?

Mofu stands beside Akiko.

Mofu: Hello again it certainly has been a while.

Akiko: Yes, it has...

Mofu: Have you heard from Johnny at all?

Akiko: Johnny? No, why?

Mofu: Apparently, no, one can get in contact with him.

Akiko: Seriously...?

Mofu: Yes, that seems to be the case.

Akiko: He's your creation, can't you like... Call him back?

Mofu: I forgot to implement a phone feature for him... I was in a rush making you.

Akiko: That explains why I'm the superior one.

Mofu: Well, if you ever see him, just give me a call.

Akiko: Yeah, I will...

FWISH!!!

Mofu disappears within seconds.

Akiko: Johnny... What the hell are you doing...?

Meanwhile, in Ashley's apartment...

Ashley lies back on her couch, slowly dozing off.

???: Hey...

Ashley opens her eyes.

Ashley: What is it...?

???: I'm leaving.

Ashley: Oh... Why's that?

???: To get ready for winter...

Ashley: Okay... Stay safe...

???: Yeah...

The squirrel runs up to a windowsill.

???: Goodbye.

The squirrel leaves.

Ashley: Goodbye...

Start part B

Outside of the office building...

Akiko throws a broken printer in the dumpster.

Akiko: Aurora, I wish you were more careful...

FWISH!!!

Mofu appears behind Akiko.

Akiko: Sir? Why are you here?

Mofu: I was bored and curious.

Akiko: Curious about what?

Mofu: I was wondering if you'd heard anything from Johnny yet?

Akiko: Oh... No, I haven't.

Mofu: Oh... I hope he's okay.

...

Akiko: I'm sure he is... I hate to admit it, but he's strong.

Mofu: Yes, I know, but I can't help but worry he's like a son to me.

Akiko: I know, Sir.

Mofu: But I'll do my best not to worry about it.

Akiko: That's probably for the best.

Mofu: You're right...

SLICE!!!

...

Mofu’s stomach gets sliced
open. Akiko watches in horror as his intestines spill on the ground.

...

Akiko stares at Mofu in shock.

Akiko: S-s-s-s-sir...? What just... Happened...?

BZZ-BZZZZZZZ!!!

Blood sprays across the ground, and Akiko.

...

???: It's been a long time, Akiko... Still babbling on and on about me?

Akiko: P-prototype Ejd42826573...?

EJD: I'm surprised your shit memory card could memorize my whole name, color me impressed.

Akiko: Why did you... what's the point...?

EJD: the point? There is no point where I just took the opportunity that was at hand! And murdered our creator.

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