LC::4Daily Recordings — Day 4SYSTEM: Play BGM: 'story-02_ogg'SYSTEM:SHOW character: Angela (id: 'angela') at 'right'Angela(Id: 'angela')Do you take pride in what you do here?Angela(Id: 'angela')If not, this recent news will likely change your mind.Angela(Id: 'angela')After your arrival, the rate of energy output has increased by 13%.Angela(Id: 'angela')If you still don’t feel the significance of this figure, then let me add that it’s a record breaking percentage.Angela(Id: 'angela')How do you feel?I can take pride in that.Angela(Id: 'angela')Ever since you began working here, the company has been taking strides in improvement.Angela(Id: 'angela')This means you are performing your role well.Angela(Id: 'angela')This shows that there should only be good news to come.Angela(Id: 'angela')A machine such as myself doesn’t flatter easily.Angela(Id: 'angela')It is good to know that you’re happy with your work.Angela(Id: 'angela')I remember your face the very first time you came here.Angela(Id: 'angela')You were so withdrawn…Angela(Id: 'angela')Face all gray and grim.Angela(Id: 'angela')And you were all nervous about my presence.Angela(Id: 'angela')Don’t worry, it’s okay for you to be happy now.I'm not sure…Angela(Id: 'angela')Why do you say that?Angela(Id: 'angela')Is it not normal to be happy in a situation like this?Angela(Id: 'angela')For your information, I had practically run here.Angela(Id: 'angela')All just to deliver this great news to you.Angela(Id: 'angela')That’s a figure of speech of course, but I did not expect you to react like this.Angela(Id: 'angela')It would be nice if you were a bit happier.Angela(Id: 'angela')Today’s a rather special day.Angela(Id: 'angela')Do you see that bottle of champagne on the table? Allow me to pour you a glass. Shall we toast?Angela(Id: 'angela')Ah, today’s occasion is not something as monumental as someone’s birthday, or the company’s day of founding.Angela(Id: 'angela')You lost an employee for the first time yesterday.Angela(Id: 'angela')In fact, many more shall follow. I’m telling you this just in case you were unexpectedly shocked by the news.Angela(Id: 'angela')They had known the risks from the beginning. The company grows, fertilized by their sacrifices. It’s as simple as that.Angela(Id: 'angela')I am sure they would have felt proud of themselves as they took their final breath.Angela(Id: 'angela')Accepting their deaths with equanimity would be the greatest respect you can pay to them.Angela(Id: 'angela')That is why I popped this bottle of champagne I’ve kept for so long.Angela(Id: 'angela')Three cheers for the deceased, in memoriam of their noble sacrifices!I’ll drink the champagne.Angela(Id: 'angela')Allow me to give you a small bit of advice.Angela(Id: 'angela')To properly drink a glass of champagne, one should gently hold the lower stem of the glass, and then take it in lightly, savoring the bubbles.Angela(Id: 'angela')Perfect, just like that.I don’t want to drink right now.Angela(Id: 'angela')Oh, do you want to save it for later?Angela(Id: 'angela')That’s fine, there will be many more occasions on which to toast.Angela(Id: 'angela')However, manager, please refrain from drinking alone when I’m not around.Angela(Id: 'angela')A toast is only worthy when there’s a companion around to clink glasses together.
