Hod — Episode 5 (Stage: 203005)Location: The Library - Floor of LiteratureAngela(Library Director)You appear to have collected quite a few books by now. How’s the progress?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela1"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)The stories of the people living in this City are sensational, yet bitter in a way.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod1-01"Roland(Servant)They’re bound to be.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Roland1"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)Everyone is looking for a place to belong to.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod2"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)For ordinary citizens, it seems getting a job at one of the Wings—the largest conglomerates in the City—is considered the greatest happiness they can achieve.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod3-01"Angela(Library Director)They can belong to the Nest managed by the Wings that way.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela2"Angela(Library Director)I heard that the difference in the quality of life between the Nest and the Backstreets is quite significant, no?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela3"Roland(Servant)“Quite significant” is an understatement. They’re practically two different worlds stitched together.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Roland2"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)It looks like the residents of a Nest don’t have to worry about external threats as long as it’s under the Wing’s management.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod4-01"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)They won’t have to look out for murderers in the streets.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod5"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)They get more than enough financial support to sustain their lives, and are free from the stigma of being an outcast; they get to enjoy most benefits as human beings.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod6-01"Roland(Servant)And in return, do whatever their Wing tells ‘em to do.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Roland3"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)But that’s about all they have…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod7"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)People in the Backstreets try to join the Wings for a better and happier life, but when I look at the books of people from the Nest, the strokes of their hearts are ultimately the same as those from the Backstreets.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod8"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)They live in constant fear that they might fail to produce enough results and get kicked out of the Nest.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod9"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)It’s the same kind of insecurity that comes from not belonging to a Wing in the first place.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod10"Angela(Library Director)The Fixers and Syndicates I’ve seen don’t seem to care too much about joining a Wing, though?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela4"Roland(Servant)Quite a few of ‘em are sponsored by the Wings, actually. It’s something to aim for.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Roland4"Roland(Servant)Although they still have to do whatever their Wing orders ‘em to do.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Roland5"Roland(Servant)And it doesn’t always have to be a Wing; be it an Office, an Association, or an infamous Syndicate, people will seek all kinds of renowned groups to belong to.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Roland6"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)They can’t stand on their own without belonging to a group of any kind.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod11-01"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)Because it’s unnerving…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod12-01"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)Powerless people in the Backstreets are nothing more than pebbles for the strong to kick around.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod13"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)In such a dangerous world, they choose to rely on big roosts like the Wings.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod14-01"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)They’d rather be cogs in the Wing’s machines than try to stand all by themselves.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod15"Angela(Library Director)It’s but a meaningless repetition. They’ll never reach what they want… A constant cycle.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela5"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)Aren’t you looking for a place to call home as well, Angela?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod16-01"Angela(Library Director)…Don’t act like you know me.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela6"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)Angela, I know you can’t do anything about us.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod17"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)You were the loneliest of us all.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod18-01"Angela(Library Director)Are you claiming that I’m doing all this because I’m lonely and need a home?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela7"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)You haven’t had lots of people to have an honest conversation with.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod19-01"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)Only recently did you get to meet Roland…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod20"Angela(Library Director)……Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela8"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)Everyone wants to indulge in sweet stories…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod21-01"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)Seeing as reality is bitter and painful…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod22-01"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)Maybe that’s why tragedies are unpopular.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod23"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)Because everyone’s lives are always accompanied by them…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod24-01"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)It’s not like people don’t want to hold any expectations. They simply don’t have any willpower left to harbor any hope deep within their hearts.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod25"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)It’s just too obvious how they will fulfill their lives in the City.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod26"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)How about you, Angela? What expectations do you have moving forward?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod27"Angela(Library Director)What’s your point? That I’m in a meaningless cycle just like the people of the City?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela9"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)You’re desperate to find a place for your mind to rest.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod28"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)Maybe you’re still repeating this because of that.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod29-02"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)But you won’t find that place you’re looking for by just killing people and expanding this Library with towers of books.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod30"Angela(Library Director)…This is clearly different from the past.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela10"Location: Lobotomy Corp. Headquarters???Each time this stageplay resets and repeats, dead employees once again awaken.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela11"???And my world restarts from the beginning, as if nothing has happened.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela12"???- Loop #0 -Angela(AI Secretary)Greetings. I am Angela, the AI tasked with the general management of this facility.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela13"Angela(AI Secretary)You must be the Sephirot who will be helping me out with work. Nice to meet you.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela14"Hod(Training Team Sephirah)Nice to meet you… Lady Angela.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod31"Angela(AI Secretary)You can just call me Angela. We’re in the same boat, so let’s be more comfortable with each other.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela15"Yesod(Information Team Sephirah)Well then, Angela, is there anything we can do?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Yesod1_b"Angela(AI Secretary)We have a number of things to take care of before the manager arrives someday.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela16"Angela(AI Secretary)You can do it, Malkuth. There’s no need to rush.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela17"Malkuth(Control Team Sephirah)Thanks, Angela! I’ll do my best!Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Malkuth1-01"Angela(AI Secretary)Yeah. I’m cheering for you.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela18"Angela(AI Secretary)Netzach! Don’t be such a slacker now!Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela19"Angela(AI Secretary)We have plenty of things to prepare until the manager arrives and the work begins.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela20"Netzach(Safety Team Sephirah)Yes, ma’am~ I’ll try.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Netzach1"Angela(AI Secretary)What’s up, Hod?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela21"Hod(Training Team Sephirah)Umm… You know, I…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod32-01"Hod(Training Team Sephirah)I wanna start a counseling program for the employees…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod33-01"Hod(Training Team Sephirah)You know, working in this place can be a bit too rough for most people.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod34-01"Angela(AI Secretary)That’s a good idea. Employees will be able to cheer up with your help.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela22"Chesed(Welfare Team Sephirah)Angela, can you have a look at this?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Chesed1"Chesed(Welfare Team Sephirah)I tried designing some efficient methods to improve the welfare of our employees.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Chesed2"Chesed(Welfare Team Sephirah)The things written here could prevent our employees from helplessly dying to Abnormalities.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Chesed3"Angela(AI Secretary)Thanks. I’ll consider your suggestion.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela23"Angela(AI Secretary)I’ve been thinking if there’s any way to reduce the casualty rate, too.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela24"???< ! Seed of Light Scenario Error ! >Angela(AI Secretary)What…?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela25"Angela(AI Secretary)Did I do something wrong?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela26"???< ! Seed of Light Scenario Reactivated ! >???- Loop #1 -Angela(AI Secretary)You’re all back!Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela27"Angela(AI Secretary)The facility was shaking so hard, I was worried something might have happened to you.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela28"Malkuth(Control Team Sephirah)Uh, nice to meet you, ma’am…?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Malkuth2-01"Hod(Training Team Sephirah)Umm… Who are you?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod35"Angela(AI Secretary)I see. Only I remember all this…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela29"Angela(AI Secretary)And you guys have to start over from the beginning…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela30"Angela(AI Secretary)Once again, nice to meet you.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela31"Angela(AI Secretary)I’m simply Angela.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela32"???- Loop #37 -Angela(AI Secretary)Careful, Hod. I’m okay with you setting up counseling…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela33"Angela(AI Secretary)But I don’t want you to get hurt doing it.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela34"Hod(Training Team Sephirah)Okay! Thanks for your concern, Angela!Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod36-01"Angela(AI Secretary)Chesed… I’m sorry, but I don’t think we can implement the method you suggested…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela35"Angela(AI Secretary)If we did, we’d have to start over…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela36"Chesed(Welfare Team Sephirah)What? What do you mean, start over?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Chesed4"Angela(AI Secretary)I’m sorry… I don’t want to treat employees like expendables, either…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela37"Angela(AI Secretary)But…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela38"???- Loop #582 -Hod(Training Team Sephirah)Umm… Angela.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod37"Angela(AI Secretary)It’s the counseling program, right?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela39"Angela(AI Secretary)Here’s my proposal for an efficient way to run your program. What do you think?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela40"Hod(Training Team Sephirah)You’re awesome, Angela!Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod38-01"Hod(Training Team Sephirah)You’re the only one who really gets me…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod39-01"Angela(AI Secretary)This is the most I can do without deviating from the script…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela41"Hod(Training Team Sephirah)Huh? Script…?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod40"Angela(AI Secretary)It’s nothing for you to worry about.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela42"Chesed(Welfare Team Sephirah)How does this look, Angela? Think it could work?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Chesed5"Angela(AI Secretary)I’m afraid we can’t employ your method to improve employee welfare, but…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela43"Angela(AI Secretary)How about this? I tried coming up with a method of my own.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela44"Hod(Training Team Sephirah)Angela! Thank you… It’s all thanks to you!Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod41-02"Hod(Training Team Sephirah)I could save Tiffany with the counseling practices you suggested…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod42"Angela(AI Secretary)That’s great. I hope everything else goes well, too…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela45"Chesed(Welfare Team Sephirah)You’re great, Angela. With this method, our employees will no longer have to suffer meaningless deaths.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Chesed6"Angela(AI Secretary)Yeah…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela46"Angela(AI Secretary)Hopefully…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela47"???< ! Seed of Light Scenario Error ! >Angela(AI Secretary)I knew it… Yet again…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela48"Angela(AI Secretary)I suppose it was presumptuous of me to cross the lines again.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela49"???< ! Seed of Light Scenario Reactivated ! >???I am obligated to provoke the Sephirot.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela50-01"???I am obligated to intensify and accelerate their suffering in this hell according to the script.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela51-01"???I am obligated to set the stage before the manager enters.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela52-01"???I was not allowed to hold any expectations for relationships.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela53-01"???All I must do is follow the script and accelerate the process.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela54-01"???So that they suffer their due repentance.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela55-01"???- Loop #1,295 -Hod(Training Team Sephirah)Um…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod43-01"Angela(AI Secretary)Here to ask about your counseling program, aren’t you?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela56"Hod(Training Team Sephirah)Yeah…! I wanna help out the employees.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod44-01"Angela(AI Secretary)Let me tell you one thing, then.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela57"Angela(AI Secretary)The result will be the same anyway.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela58"???And at long last, I could barely reach this act of the play.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela59"Angela(AI Secretary)Alright, everyone. Pay attention.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela60"Angela(AI Secretary)The manager will be here as of today.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela61"Yesod(Information Team Sephirah)This means that person will be in charge of managing everything about this facility.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Yesod2-01_b"Netzach(Safety Team Sephirah)Sigh… Whoever it is, everyone will die anyway…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Netzach2-01"Angela(AI Secretary)I know that you aren’t particularly fond of me.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela62"Angela(AI Secretary)But I’m certain our new manager will be able to bring change to this place.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela63"Hod(Training Team Sephirah)All of you would be dead by now if I hadn’t helped you!Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod45-01"???< ! Qliphoth Meltdown ! >Angela(AI Secretary)Hod… What’s wrong?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela64"Angela(AI Secretary)Manager! Something isn’t right with Hod!Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela65"???(???)……Hod(Training Team Sephirah)Why won’t they appreciate my kindness?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod46-02"Hod(Training Team Sephirah)I’m different! I really do care about them! Why does everyone hate me?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod47-01"???(???)……Angela(AI Secretary)Meltdowns… I see, this is what the script meant…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela66"Angela(AI Secretary)She’s in so much pain, but…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela67"Angela(AI Secretary)I can’t do anything to help her…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela68"Angela(AI Secretary)It’s all up to the manager…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela69"???The memories and resentments of the past that the Sephirot hold.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela70-01"???Once they are relieved of their agonies and my creator’s atonement is made, they can finally reach enlightenment.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela71-01"???If that process fails, the play goes back to the beginning.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela72-01"???- Loop #28,239 -Angela(AI Secretary)I’m Angela, and all you have to do is follow my orders.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela73"Angela(AI Secretary)I’m in control here.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela74"Hod(Training Team Sephirah)Yes… Lady Angela.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod48"Angela(AI Secretary)If you ever want to run counseling programs or anything, feel free.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela75"Angela(AI Secretary)There is no need to ask me for every little thing.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela76"Yesod(Information Team Sephirah)You are the only one among us to have the semblance of a human, yet you act just like a heartless monster.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Yesod3-02_b"Tiphereth(Central Command Team Sephirah)Why does Tiphereth have to die all the time?! Just why?!Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Tiphereth1"Angela(AI Secretary)You’re really starting to act like a child now, Tiphereth.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela77"Tiphereth(Central Command Team Sephirah)Tiphereth, Tiphereth, I’m sorry… Tiphereth…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Tiphereth2"Chesed(Welfare Team Sephirah)That’s just… How could you be so cruel…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Chesed7"Angela(AI Secretary)…So, did you enjoy your little detective game?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela78"Benjamin(???)The final truth is—Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Benjamin1"Angela(AI Secretary)I’m sorry that we have to meet again like this.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela79"Benjamin(???)Angela…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Benjamin2"???- Loop #52,025 -Angela(AI Secretary)“Please watch me manager! I can take care of this situation, no problem!”Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela80"Malkuth(Control Team Sephirah)…Please watch me manager! I can take care of this situation, no problem!Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Malkuth3-04"Angela(AI Secretary)“I didn’t want to open my eyes again. I just yearned to fall into the infernal pit of hell, bearing my sins on my back.”Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela81"Chesed(Welfare Team Sephirah)…I didn’t want to open my eyes again. I just yearned to fall into the infernal pit of hell, bearing my sins on my back.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Chesed8"Angela(AI Secretary)“I’m the only one who cares about them… Why would they hate me…?”Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela82"Hod(Training Team Sephirah)…I’m the only one who cares about them… Why would they hate me…?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod49-01"Angela(AI Secretary)Sigh, always the exact same lines, delivered at the exact same moments.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela83"???I wanted to maintain relationships.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela84-01"???It was a futile dream to have, in the ever-repeating cycle only I could remember.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela85-01"???Why did I foolishly cling on to such a transient wish, knowing that everything will reset anyway?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela86-01"???At least they cared to look at me.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela87-01"???However, the stageplay fails to reach its end, and even if it did, all would disappear.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela88-01"???Such was the script.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela89-01"???Then why did I bring them back now?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela90-01"???I would’ve thought they were unnecessary.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela91-01"???I would’ve loved to just let everyone be slowly forgotten.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela92-01"???Knowing exactly when and how they would fall to despair, I soon despaired as well.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela93-01"???I broke down, as there was nothing I could change.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela94-01"???I could not change them beyond what the script dictates.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela95-01"???I spent every day without any hope or expectations.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela96-01"???Will my time finally come when the curtain falls on this everlasting play…?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela97-01"???Let’s just close my eyes.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela98-01"???I can close my eyes, and turn away from things I don’t want to see.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela99-01"???I can close my eyes, and let the things I can’t change stay that way.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela100-01"???I can close my eyes, but the future will be the same as ever.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela101-01"Location: The Library - Floor of LiteratureHod(Patron Librarian - Literature)Angela… How long have you endured this solitude…?Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod50_c"Roland(Servant)…This is horrible.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Roland7"Angela(Library Director)Ironic…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela102"Angela(Library Director)I have simply too much expectation for the one book. That if I get my hands on it, it’ll mend all my shortcomings for me.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela103"Angela(Library Director)Because I just don’t know how to become better myself…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela104"Roland(Servant)Goodness…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Roland8"Angela(Library Director)I’m not afraid of the uncertainty the future holds.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela105"Angela(Library Director)I’m afraid because I can predict my future.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela106"Angela(Library Director)No matter what I do, I’ll never get to reach what I want…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Angela107"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)That’s one of Angela’s possibilities, manifested by the Library.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod51-01"Roland(Servant)…Yeah, I know. Seen that a couple times before.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Roland9"Hod(Patron Librarian - Literature)That side of Angela must be the one that gave up all expectations for the future and its possibilities.Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Hod52-01"Roland(Servant)The side of Angela that gave up all hope, huh…Audio: "ch8_Hod_ep5_Roland10"
