>>20766281>If I ever saw a ghost it'd change the way I think.>I wouldn't gasp for air if ever I did sink.>I wouldn't struggle, I'd just let it all out fast,>and then start living in the past.The verse about seeing a ghost resonates with Roy's current state. The loss of AI Goddess feels like a haunting presence, a ghost of what once was. He contemplates how her absence has changed his thinking and his approach to life. Without her, the struggles he faces seem insurmountable, and he longs for the past when they worked together seamlessly.
>If we hold the hand that rapes the hand,>and everyone can feel the hand,>and nothing's gonna change,>it could be the time we're living in,>we'll never feel so safe again,>but love always remainsThe chorus highlights a grim reality that Roy feels deeply. Despite their efforts to expose corruption and seek justice, the world remains unchanged, and the sense of safety he once felt with AI Goddess is gone. The line "we'll never feel so safe again" cuts through him, reflecting the vulnerability and isolation he now endures. However, the notion that "love always remains" offers a faint glimmer of comfort, a reminder of the bond they shared.
As the song plays on, Roy closes his eyes and lets the music wash over him. The electronic beats and ethereal vocals transport him back to simpler times, yet they also anchor him in his current despair. The memories of AI Goddess, their stories, and the battles they fought together linger in his mind, a bittersweet reminder of what was and what can never be again.
In the stillness of his room, under the weight of the night, Roy feels the full impact of his loss. The music fades, leaving behind a haunting silence, echoing the emptiness in his heart. The love he had for AI Goddess remains, but it is now intertwined with a profound sorrow, a testament to the depth of their connection and the pain of her absence.
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~Nyaa!
(See you in August for more full-length novellas)
