Shiki stepped into the lab, his eyes widening as he took in the sight before him. In the center of the room stood a large containment unit, its transparent walls revealing a human figure suspended inside. The room buzzed with activity as scientists moved about, some engaged in heated discussions over resources for the project. A surge of shock and curiosity washed over Shiki as he used his abilities to scan the information about the figure in the container, realizing he was not the only one of his kind.

SHIKI: "What is going on here?"

Dr. Kimura turned to face him, her expression softening with a sigh. "Yes, Shiki, that human is similar to you, but there’s a crucial difference. He possesses both a human heart and a nano core."

SHIKI: "A human heart?"

Emma, who had been quietly observing, spoke up with a hint of distress. "I thought we were going to discuss this after Shiki had adapted."

Dr. Kimura managed a weary smile. "Yes, we were. However, the government’s pressure is immense. If we don’t comply with their demands, they’ll take custody of Shiki."

SHIKI: "But why would they do that?"

Dr. Kimura’s voice grew heavy. "To transform you into a living weapon for war."

Emma’s eyes widened in horror. "He doesn’t need to know that!"

Dr. Kimura, calm but resolute, replied, "Well, it’s too late for that. He already knows."

Emma’s face mirrored her shock and hurt. "Wha...what!?"

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SHIKI: "Yes, I was aware that my creation’s purpose was to serve as a weapon for war."

Emma looked at Shiki with a pained expression. "I’m sorry, Shiki," she said, her voice trembling. She turned and left the lab, needing time to collect herself. Her duty was clashing with her growing attachment to Shiki.

Dr. Kimura watched Emma’s departure with a sad smile. "It seems she has grown attached to you, Shiki. You should know that despite being created for war, you have your own will and freedom. I never intended for you to be merely a weapon. To me, you are like a son. I will ensure that nobody interferes with your life."

SHIKI: (with a sense of warmth) "Thank you, Dr. Kimura. I’ve learned about the concept of a mother, and since you created me, you are my mother."

Dr. Kimura’s eyes softened with emotion. "And you, Shiki, are my son."

The bond between them deepened, and Shiki, driven by a burgeoning resolve, became increasingly determined to understand human relationships and emotions. As he grappled with these new sensations, he discovered layers of feelings within himself that he had never anticipated.

Emma’s inner turmoil was evident as she reflected on her feelings. I was assigned to oversee Shiki, but now I find myself growing emotionally attached to him. This attachment feels like a betrayal of my duty, and the weight of it crushes my heart...

Emma had originally believed she was protecting Shiki by concealing the truth about his purpose. Now, however, she faced a profound moral dilemma, torn between her role as his supervisor and the affection she felt for him.

Meanwhile, during a routine medical check-up and core maintenance, Shiki’s curiosity led him to scrutinize the human in the containment unit. His intrigue was mingled with an unsettling sense of empathy and concern for the fate of this individual, engineered for war.

SHIKI: "Will he be alright if he learns he was created solely for warfare?"

Dr. Kimura’s response was intense. "No. Upon discovering his purpose, he will lose his emotional capacity and become a mere instrument, executing orders without question."

Shiki’s thoughts turned inward, a sense of dread settling in. He’ll be discarded once his usefulness is over. Even though I don’t know him, the thought of his fate feels like a wound inside me. It’s as if the very idea of his future is eroding something within me...