Reader X TV

Chapter 2: Just As Awkward

I stared at the TV for a long time in silence. I've never been complimented by a TV.
"You still seem rather perplexed by this situation. Would you like me to run a diagnostics?"
"No, no. It's fine. I'm just confused and all because... you're a TV."
"That is correct. My name is Samuelsung."
"Yes, I caught that." This is hard to process. First this TV compliments me, and now were having a conversation like ordinary people? "Um," I began, "You have good resolution."
"Thank you. I am flattered by your compliment."
I just made a TV flattered. Add that to the list of weird things I've done. Now what? I don't feel like watching TV. It seems a bit... wrong. Almost instantly after that thought, "Would you like to watch television?" Samuelsung asked.
"No, I'm alright. Thanks." I looked down and held my arm, having a difficult time.
"Why don't you tell me about yourself?" I jumped at the question.
"Oh... okay. Well, I just recently moved. You were the last thing I needed to get. I'm preparing to go to the college down the street." I'm telling a TV about my life.
"That is very fascinating to listen to," said Samuelsung. "What will you be studying?
"Photography; it's a hobby," I replied.
"That is a nice hobby to have. I'm sure someone like yourself is a professional or is bound to be one."
I was taken aback. Most people joke about what I'll be studying, saying that I wont get far. But still, a TV is saying this nonetheless. Just as awkward. I glance at the clock.
"I-I should go to bed. I gotta check up on college stuff before everything starts." Nice truthful excuse to get away from this confusion.
"I understand. Sleep well. I will also set myself into Sleep Mode." And with that, the blinking power button stopped and the screen turned black. I took a deep breath and went to bed after an hour of thinking.