Sana looked confused and shocked.
"W-what do you mean by 'user'?" His heart was beating fast with nervousness.
Alice smiled slightly.
"What do you mean? I never called you a user." She looked confused by his question.
Sana forced a smile.
"I'm sorry… I still don't really understand what's going on. But I want to play that game with you."
They ended up having a great time playing together.
After a while, Sana checked the game version.
"Luna… VI? No way… this can't be real. It developed way too fast…"
Alice tilted her head.
"What's wrong? Does your head hurt?"
Sana shook his head with a smile.
"No, I just mean… the game updated so quickly. I don't understand it…"
Is this world real… or am I just part of something fake? Like someone is controlling everything…
Alice smiled softly.
"Me too… it's been a long time since I last played."
Sana looked at her.
"Are you feeling better now?"
Alice nodded.
Sana hesitated, then spoke seriously, a bit of fear in his eyes.
"I have something important to talk to you about."
Alice blushed.
"What is it?" The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
Sana took a breath.
"That man… the one who called you his daughter… is he really your father?"
Alice fell silent, looking down.
Sana continued gently,
"You already knew… didn't you?"
Alice clenched her hands.
"Yes… I hate him." She looked straight into Sana's eyes.
Sana gave a small, calm smile.
"You should give him a second chance. He's your father, after all."
Alice frowned slightly.
"How do you even know he's my father?"
Sana froze.
Because I talked to you… because you're an AI… No… that can't be real…
Alice stepped closer, her expression serious.
"Answer me."
Sana panicked, not knowing what to say.
"Because… I… had a dream. In that dream, I was… someone important to you. I met your father too. That's how I know."
Alice smiled softly.
"Dreams can become reality." Her face turned red as she stood closer to him.
Sana blushed as well.
"Please… give him a chance, Alice."
Alice looked away, deep in thought.
"But… I still hate him…"
Sana slowly reached out to hold her hand—but stopped halfway.
Alice noticed. She gently took his hand herself.
"You should tell him how you feel. Maybe… he had his own reasons for leaving you."
Alice held his hand tighter.
"Yes… I trust you… my hero."
Sana moved his hand slightly, a little embarrassed.
Alice's face turned slightly red.
"I'm sorry…"
Sana smiled gently.
"I know you need someone to rely on… but don't depend on me too much, Alice."
Alice nodded, though her expression turned a little sad.
"Yes… you're right…"
Suddenly, someone approached them.
A boy stood there, his face filled with anger as he saw Alice holding Sana's hand.
"Alice… I finally found you."
He was her childhood friend.