Location: Streetlight Office
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Ahh~ Why is our Office so unpopular with clients.
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Our Office is officially designated by the Zwei Association as an affiliate, too.
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
And the crime rate of territories secured by the Streetlight Office remains at a remarkable 0% as long as the contract is in effect!!!
Streetlight Fixer Mars
We only cover two blocks of space at most, though.
Streetlight Fixer Mars
And we’ll eventually get work if we wait.
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Yeah, sure, you can keep waiting for the rest of your life. I’m seriously considering moving to another Office.
Streetlight Fixer Mars
Never thought you’d have what it takes to work for a bigger Office.
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Unlike you, I have several business connections I made from experience, do you understand?
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Your mother must be too busy being a legendary Fixer or whatever, while I have friends who can help me right away.
Streetlight Fixer Mars
Yeah, some great Fixer you are~
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Yeah yeah. Why thanks, I know I’m great~
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Hey!!! You ate the cake in the fridge, didn’t you!!!!!
Streetlight Operator San
Guys, I have work for you.
Streetlight Operator San
…Fighting again, are you…
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
This S.O.B ate the cake without even asking me!!
Streetlight Fixer Mars
The expiration date was yesterday, so I took care of it, that’s all.
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Auuuuuuuuugh!!!!! It’s MY cake, and even if it’s expired, I’ll take care of it on MY own!!!
Streetlight Fixer Mars
Anyway, boss, how about that work?
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Don’t change the topic!!!
Streetlight Operator San
I’ll get you another cake, so calm down for a moment, alright?
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
But… That was a limited edition cake…
Streetlight Operator San
I’m still rather skeptical about it, but I got this one from a friend of mine at the Association.
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
You mean that Associate Fixer working directly under the Zwei?
Streetlight Operator San
Yes, it’s her. The Hana Association has yet to consider this request as a subject that needs to be addressed officially.
Streetlight Operator San
Have you heard of ‘The Library’?
Streetlight Fixer Mars
Some stories of it. We overheard Rats talking about it.
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Said the books in that place have tremendous value or whatever.
Streetlight Operator San
I see. I retrieved an invitation to that library from my friend I just mentioned.
Streetlight Fixer Mars
But we might not get much payment from this request if it’s off the record.
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
And it won’t count towards our official career, either.
Streetlight Operator San
Such as it is… The Association is trying to remain cautious about it.
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Are we really going to walk right into a place we know nothing about?
Streetlight Operator San
She did promise to see to it that we’re rewarded with pay comparable to an Urban Legend-class request if everything goes down well…
Streetlight Operator San
Surely it was a bad idea after all, don’t you think…?
Streetlight Fixer Mars
Let’s do this!
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Guess we have no choice. It’s still too uncertain, but we need that money. We haven’t been too busy lately.
Streetlight Operator San
Thanks, everyone! We’ll get through like we always have.
Location: Inside the Library
Library Director Angela
Zwei? Hana?
Servant Roland
They’re talking about associations of Fixers. It takes more than just setting up an Office to jump into the Fixer business.
Servant Roland
There are a total of twelve Fixer Associations across the City, each in charge of different types of work.
Servant Roland
Cases and requests are all sorted according to the type and sent to one of these associations.
Library Director Angela
Associations manage Offices and delegate work to them, I see.
Servant Roland
That’s right. Sometimes, the Association might send documents to multiple Offices at once, or directly have Associate Fixers take care of the work.
Servant Roland
And among them, the Hana Association is in overall control of all Fixers. They grade Fixers and authorize Offices and stuff.
Library Director Angela
Do Offices have grades as well?
Servant Roland
Essentially. The requests sent out by the Associations are graded, too.
Library Director Angela
They really love to grade things, don’t they.
Servant Roland
It’s easier to know that way.
Library Director Angela
Know what?
Servant Roland
How valuable I am as a person…
Servant Roland
Think about it, who in the City could claim “This is my worth!” with confidence?
Servant Roland
Everyone’s busy minding their own business, no one is going to lounge around having deep conversations about each other’s value.
Servant Roland
Knowing each other’s grades and affiliations, on the other hand, can save a ton of words. You can tell if you’re above or below the person you’re talking to right away.
Library Director Angela
Sounds like people stopped trying to learn or think about it at some point.
Servant Roland
Bet you won’t say the same once you experience the city life for a bit.
Servant Roland
You have to interact with so many people out there, whether you want to or not.
Servant Roland
People have been looking for ways to adapt to the City, and this is just one of them.
Location: Library Entrance
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Guess we really are desperate. To think that we’d take on a job like this…
Streetlight Fixer Mars
Stop complaining, we should be glad to have work at all.
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
I know! Do you really have to point out the obvious?!
Streetlight Operator San
Now now, cool it down, guys.
Streetlight Operator San
Can’t tell if you’re best friends or worst enemies.
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Excuse me! Please don’t associate me with this goof!
Streetlight Fixer Mars
I certainly don’t want that, either.
Streetlight Operator San
Alright, alright. Let’s have a feast at Juli’s restaurant once this is over. The tab’s on me.
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Yeah!
Library Director Angela
Greetings, dear guests. You seem to be well acquainted with each other.
Streetlight Fixer Mars
Who are you?
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Prepare yourselves.
Library Director Angela
There is no need to be so wary. Your ordeal has not started yet.
Library Director Angela
I am Angela, the director and librarian of my role’s namesake.
Streetlight Operator San
Nice to meet you. I’m San from the Streetlight Office.
Streetlight Operator San
We were brought here by the invitation. There’s something I’d like to ask about it.
Library Director Angela
What is it?
Streetlight Operator San
I actually retrieved this invitation from another person, not directly from you. Are we still eligible?
Library Director Angela
Yes, indeed. The invitation eventually reached you, dear guest, and you signed your name with your own will. Everything has worked as intended.
Streetlight Operator San
I see.
Library Director Angela
May you find your book in this place.
Streetlight Fixer Mars
Huh, she was a nicer person than I thought.
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Did that look like a human to you?
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
I mean, she did have the shape of a person, but something about her didn’t feel right…
Streetlight Fixer Lulu
Though I can’t exactly put it to words…
Streetlight Operator San
She… probably is a machine.
Streetlight Fixer Mars
Didn’t expect to see a machine that’s so similar to a human being…
Streetlight Operator San
Let’s focus on our work.
Streetlight Operator San
Once again, you must back off as soon as you feel that you’re in danger.
