DSR-50 Red Peony

[Within the Griffin base.]

Commander: There’s only two more items which haven’t been checked yet.
For today...


[As I looked at the name of the person responsible for this particular item, my heart suddenly sank.]

Commander: Hm… DSR50’s in charge of the red packets...
While she feels dangerous, I think there shouldn’t be any problems with checking and collecting her work.
...Besides, I need to deal with his sooner or later, so I might as well go over to her first.


[Inside the Griffin doll dorms.]

DSR-50：My… you came, Commander...

Commander: Yeah, I came to see how the preparations for the Chinese New Year red packets were going.
How’s your progress?

DSR-50：Are you only here to ask about the red packets?

Commander: Is… there anything else you want to tell me?

DSR-50：No...
But you can always come look me up for reasons other than work, you know...

Commander: That… can probably wait for later...

DSR-50：Alright, I’ll be waiting for you then~

Commander: How are the red packets coming along?

DSR-50：The money and the packets are ready.
Now all we need to do is put one into the other.

Commander: Alright, got it.
Please finish up as soon as possible. There’s only a few days left until Chinese New Year’s Eve.


DSR-50：I’ve received… your wish.
Now then, Commander… there’s a problem I have which I’d like to seek your opinion on...

Commander: What kind of problem?

DSR-50：Should I put a random amount of money into each red packet, or a fixed amount?
The course of the future may change greatly depending on what you choose...

Commander: Well… let me think...

DSR-50：Not knowing the amount you’ll get before opening the packet...
And leaving your degree of happiness to sheer luck is quite interesting, don’t you think?
And as the maker… holding their joy and sorrow in my hands is such delicious pleasure...


Commander: Er… well...
I think… we should divide it up evenly.

DSR-50：Oh?

Commander: I would like everyone to be equally happy on an occasion like this.

DSR-50：So that’s what you were thinking...
Once you make the decision… there’s no taking it back…
Are you sure you want this?


Commander: Yes. Do you have an opinion on the matter, DSR?

DSR-50：Not at all… I will make your wishes a priority.
However...


Commander: However?

DSR-50：…It’s nothing.
I simply look forward to the night of Chinese New Year’s Eve.
I’m sure I’ll have a very enjoyable time if I spend it with you.

Commander: I, I guess… haha...


[On the night of Chinese New Year’s Eve.]
[Before the Reunion Dinner began, the dolls went up with their tickets from Type 81 Carbine to exchange them for red packets with DSR50.]
[As more and more people filled up the dining tables, there were less and less people at DSR’s table in the hallway.]

Commander: Good evening, DSR.

DSR-50：Commander… are you here to collect your red packet?
Ticket, please.


[I handed DSR the ticket which Type 81C had given me earlier.]

DSR-50：Alright, I’ve received your ticket.
Here’s your red packet. I hope you enjoy it.

Commander: Thank you, DSR.
Oh yes, by the way, have you given out all the red packets yet?

DSR-50：There’s still one more. I’m guessing it’s for Type 81 Carbine-san.

Commander: She’s probably still busy outside…
DSR, how about giving me her red packet and I’ll hand it to her?
That way you can start eating earlier.


DSR-50：But I can’t hand over a red packet without a ticket~

Commander: Aw come on, be more understanding...
Besides, it’s the only one left, isn’t it?

DSR-50：I can be understanding… but what will you use to trade with me?

Commander: Huh?

DSR-50：You’ll have to pay a price for an extra red packet, Commander.
Where’s your red packet for me?

Commander: Ah...
How about if I exchanged my red packet for it?

DSR-50：I don’t want a casual response like that...

Commander: What do you want, then?

DSR-50：I don’t mind if you don’t have a red packet...
Just satisfy my desires, right here.

Commander: What, what do you want to do?

DSR-50：Don’t worry, it’s nothing that’ll put you at risk...
If you want the red packet, then you’ll have to listen to me… how about that?

Commander: …Alright.


[It would seem I would need to satisfy her to get the remaining red packet.]
[I sighed in my heart, and then nodded resignedly to this dangerous doll.]

DSR-50：Now then, please close your eyes...


[I could smell a fragrance in the darkness.]
[That faint scent steadily approached me, and my heart beat faster.]
[A moment later, something cool and slippery touched my lips.]

DSR-50：You can open your eyes now.


[I opened my eyes, and found a red packet pressed against my lips.]
[After seeing me open my eyes, she put the red packet on the table and then looked at me with a smile.]

Commander: Is that the last red packet?

DSR-50：Oh no.


[DSR took out another red packet it put it beside the one from just now.]

DSR-50：That’s the last one.

Commander: What… what’s going on?

DSR-50：Just a little joke
But your reaction was quite amusing...

Commander: …

DSR-50：The other one was mine.
Now, give me the red packet that belongs to me.
And then… you can take the one which belongs to Type 81 Carbine.


Commander: Honestly, what am I going to do with you...


[I picked up the red packet and offered it to DSR with both hands.]

Commander: Er… happy Chinese New Year in advance, DSR.

DSR-50：And a happy Chinese New Year to you as well… Commander.

Commander: I, I’ll be heading off now...
Thanks for the red packet, DSR.


[DSR nodded to me, with the same mysterious smile on her face that she always had,]

DSR-50：I hope youll have an enjoyable night…
And if it’s not enjoyable enough… I will always be waiting for you to come.