"That robot was sometimes human and sometimes a robot for me and that was why others who can't understand my situation mistakes me as someone who hallucinates and believe a robot as a human just because I am treating it just like one. But for my opinion, my situation was no different from those who loves their pets so much, they even considered them as their child and called themselves as furparents."
"My emotions were input into that robot and that person. That is how this miracle happened. That fact completely changed the way I view things. This will be yet another scoop for the reporters present. Nordstorme Corp will go from financing mergers and acquisitions to investing in futuristic industries that involved human sensibilities. Just like what Alpha Tec Inc pioneered years ago."
"This is your first change in business strategy in 15 years. Do you have anything mapped out?"
One of the reporters raised a question just like what a normal press conference should
"I am right here. Respect my existence."Michael insinuated afterward before he sarcastically added,"Do you guys want be to get you a room instead?""I should not have fallen asleep that night."He muttered to himself as he recalled the night Jodi asked Rico out for a date. He believed that if only he was not asleep that time, then maybe Jodi would also consider dating him.On the other hand, Rico seemed to be out of it and oblivious of him."Lover."The other party mumbled to himself as he observed the tarot card in his hand.'"I did not know this will happen. I feel so lonely."Michael muttered to himself out of despondency and while he was in the middle of self pity. Someone walked into the room.They though the one arrived was some random girl who was in full glam and obviously had just gone to salon for her touch up when it decided to have some coffee."Wow! I told her she would be pretty."
"Gosh it's good."Harold said when he got to taste how refreshing the drink was. When he looked at the other two guys, he saw them gesturing to their head but he did not give them much attention."Yes.Sam repeated the same thing with a voice and face devoid of emotion."Something needs fixing."Harold told Sam afterward and so Sam fought back to urge to do and eye roll before replying flatly to him."Okay."This time, Harold noticed that Rico and Michael still keep on doing the same thing so he asked them instead,"What? Is your scalp itchy.""No."The two answered in unison. Jodi on the other hand who was watching all of this farce unfold right before her eyes, could not help but let out a sigh."You sure are made for each other."She said to no one in particular and it was also as seemed she was only talking to herself."Anyway. Michael, I need you to go to Casterly."
This story took place in Utopian Future, during the year 3024...The Internet made a lot of things way much easier; even shopping could be done online and buying whatever you like was just one click away.This was the age of consumerism. People could buy anything, anywhere. Endless consumption makes the world go round.But who would have thought that a day would come when even ideal partners would be available for purchase?!!!This story took place in an alternate reality where buying AI robots was a thing.Failed marriage due to incompatible interests and countless tales of cheating partners, made mos of the younger generation developed a certain aversion towards the idea of entering a romantic relationship.After all, who would want to invest in love and give their everything to someone, only to get betrayed in the end?It was for that reason why Alpha Technology Inc created the 'Android Partner'; an AI robot that could potentially
"Have you heard about the 01.01 SALE???"Squealed a girl, sitting next to her best friend when she saw that the other party was busy checking the page of an online store."Hell yeah! Of course, I do, and I'm super excited to check out my items."The other party replied with the same level of enthusiasm."I see. You already marked the date and purposely delayed buying your goods so you could avail the big discount."Another one commented with the same level of energy as the two other girls."Hey guys, I heard that there is actually far more important than the new year's sale this time..."Another girl from the next table waded into the conversation when she heard what her colleagues from the other table were talking about.They were actually at their work's cafeteria having their lunch and almost everyone present in the place at that moment was talking about the same thing."Oh, c'mon spill the bean!"The first gir
"Son of a dinosaur!"Butler John was taken aback when he caught sight of Shantal's state. He almost spilled the tea that he was carrying on the tray due to his shockThe other party almost looked no different from a panda, with the presence of heavy dark circles around her eyes. Perhaps due to her excitement, sleep eluded her last night. As a result, her eyes looked like they were sunken."I can't sleep."She mumbled as she took the cup of green tea from Butler John."I could guess as much as that."He seconded the girl right away and then added,"Careful, it's hot---"But his warning was a second late because Shantal already scalded the tip of her tongue."This is hot!"Shantal squeaked as she put the cup down in a hurry. Some of its content spilled on the glass tabletop, but she could not care less."Just as how a tea should be."Meanwhile, Butler John retorted as softly as he could.
"What did you order this time?"Jodi asked as soon as Shantal was back in her seat."It's the limited edition Astro Sneaker that was recently released by Alpha Tech."Shantal answered back.Truth be told, Shantal did not exactly hate her cousin. It was just that she could hardly enjoy her company because of the constant comparison between them.After all, who would enjoy being compared to someone?She often gave Jodi the cold shoulder, but the other party did not seem to mind. She would always stick around regardless of how indifferent Shantal was towards her."You are really trying to live up with your name as the Shopaholic Queen, are you not?"Jodi could not help but leave a comment as she watched Shantal unboxed the item.Shantal, on the other hand only smiled back at her cousin and no longer say a word after that. She continued what she was doing and excitedly ripped the packaging apart as though a chi
"Come on, cous. What is there to be shy for?"The other party insinuated as she took the book from Shantal's hand."Fine, you're right."Shantal relented but not before letting out an exasperated sigh.Jodi was relatively more liberated than her when it came down to things like that. That was why it was no surprise to them when Jodi turned up to be one of those who gave in to the recent fad of buying robotic boyfriend online.She named it Arvin, and since then Jodi had been very open with her romantic affair of shacking it up with tin cans."For crying out loud, Shantal. We're adults now! This is the perfect time for us to explore new things. You love buying stuff anyway so might as well put it into good use."Jodi insisted as she deliberately browsed the catalogue beside Shantal."And when you said putting it into good use, do you mean buying an Android Partner? Nah... Not my thing."Shantal was quick to d
Due to her current preoccupation, Shantal failed to notice that her cousin was already eyeing her.Shantal was flipping through the booklet but always managed to end up landing on the same page, so Jodi decided to take a look as well.It turned out that Shantal's eyes were subconsciously drawn to one figure and one figure only. As such. Jodi thought that her cousin took a liking at that specific robot. Little did she knew that Shantal was only staring blankly at it, but not exactly looking.It was only when someone entered her room once again, did Shantal came back to present."Arvin, you're here."Jodi rose to her feet and walked towards Arvin. Arvin welcomed her with an open arm and Jodi happily snuggled next to him.With the way how Arvin used to stare at Jodi with those very convincing, affectionate eyes, Shantal almost forgot that Arvin was not as human as he seemed."Shantal, this is Arvin, and Arvin, meet my cousi