=== Face changer

Well it's just another usual day at Maremoda with those fools. I manage them on daily basis because that's the thing I do, but I rather not ponder more about what exactly drives me to it. I get the loot and the praise, even if I'm more of a joke. As a specialist in stalking, today is no different. I am tracing their footsteps from far away, unseen to the public eye.

Those two seem to be looking at a certain video on their handy device. I heard of those things many times, they bring in a perspective different from the usual. This world is closed off and many forget about one thing, which is where they actually exist. It's a pity, yet it is something I must live with as well, despite all the things.

[So wait, what was this video about? Upsie, I seem to forget the merit of it all of a sudden.]

[Okay I'm going to explain it. That guy was talking about some kind of fictional future where you can make fake faces. There was like a program that learned based on samples, and it could kinda recreate that face to a certain degree or so. Because of that the talker started discussing what implications that technology might have, if you anyone could use it. But as you saw, the program was far from perfect. In other words I guess it was just all trying to raise a warning flag.]

[Hey, if they couldn't do it in the past, they would be able to do it in the future yea? That video is quite old, I am shuper surprised that we could find something like that still at least. Oh gee, people sure had strange ideas.]

[But considering today, maybe it was for the better, right? If that would happen, things could have been even worse. I’m not sure if you can imagine, but even in this world there are those AIs and the voice they posses is alarmingly resembling your actual human tongue. I think they use a similar program, but it’s for audio. Of course, there is no reason for me to improve my superb voice even further, but someone without talent...Oh my goodness, I’m sorry! I didn’t notice you were not interested...]

I wasn't watching that video— I didn't get a good angle to view it. I also had trouble hearing it, not that I was interested in the first place. It was probably one of those videos that try to get a reaction out of you. On the other hand, the weather was nice for a change, so for now, I’m planning on enjoying this quiet ocean breeze, more than anything.

[Sho, basically what if you could swap faces from anyone onto others, like a photoshop, but better? Oh, now I get it, but at same time I don't. I mean does that alone change anything? I have no idea!]

[Oh yea, it changes things. Like if you could make fake videos with you being the star of it. For example this thing, you copy yourself onto like a background and claim you started in that yourself, to impress your friends I guess?]

[Obviously that would be a fake, wouldn't it? Gee, you must be a fool to be deluded by something like that right? But do tell, you would do that anyway, right? I can see this being your thing in all honestly Corona, ishishi~.]

[Quiet! So annoying...Yea I would totally use more fans of course, but it's not like I don't have talent and stuff, I'm just underrated compared to all of them. You will see someday, I'm going to be popular fair and square! Yeah...]

Quite dispirited, the two started walking towards the stairs and turned into a corner, I followed them all this time. Between two shops and glass mirrors, there were clothes on display. I had to be careful not to cast my own reflection, and in doing so, I hid myself behind a mannequin. Luckily, it seems their attention was far away from my position.

[Being someone else with a different face, or just completely erasing your existence and entering a brand new start. You can already do that here, isn’t that right? Still, it is not exactly the same thing...Whatever, I'm just glad!]

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[Because you are with me and others right? We are going to be your best fans forever, so sometimes it’s okay to grumble, bumble or mumble my cutie sweetie pie. ishishi~]

[Oh gee, you're embarrassing me again, but your voice is so cute...you should definitely try the idol thing some time.]

When the situation changed, even I was taken aback by the low-pitched, girly and completely adorable voice of hers. Further, I don’t think I could even find a single person on the street that was immune to it. But nevertheless I managed not to reveal myself. The two were starting to hug and pet each other, as they usually do, and in doing so they kinda got some attention. People were watching as the two girls squeaked sounds that were seemingly impossible and quite hazardous for normal humans.

[So anyway, as I was saying, if you were able to become someone else, who would you turn into?]

[I shee, so it's like a magical spell? Of course you can change your appearance here so there is no problem, yes? But why would you even, Corona? You are the cutest fairy girl I have ever seen! Your wings are so dazzling, right? I can hardly look away and stop myself from touching them. The way they spread glitter, along with shiny your outfit, they all are adorable! You know, I could just sit here and look you until your face turns completely red, ishishi~]

[That's a compliment? Your eyes are shining though, could you stop a little? Oh whatever, really I am fine with this. I can't say this place is not fun at all, but you know, the other world is different, and they have different rules. That's why people need to rely on certain things to keep them happy. But that I mean I'm content as long as you are...]

[Yea that's right! Don't worry about your voice, ish cuters enough. You just need more confidence, right? Like there were so many people that tried, so you absocutely don't need actual skill in order to succeed!]

I wouldn't say that, really. She probably needs a boost in popularity by shady means, if anything. But her singing ability...it's really something else. I am not a person that would say no to effort but there are times when it’s better to stop entirely.

[Oh yea confidence is a strong word to use in my case. Hey, I'm not saying you are not giving me the push here or anything, that's something what I do appreciate. Say, my voice is great, isn't it? Ehehe~, maybe I need a little fairy background dancer? Say Jielby, are you not interested in creating a band? We would surely become the top idols in this world! Just imagine that, super cute Wing Sisters and their flying performance. Definitely possible, I think, I'm going to have just to show you the ropes.]

[Nah, thank you, I'm not interested in idol stuff. You are cool though, I'm going to cheer for you, just so you know.]

[Yea, exactly what I thought you would say, but don't tell me later that I didn't try.]

The disappointed little fairy was taken aback by that sharp reply, despite it clearly trying to be a compliment. She is just too good for her friends, this Jielby. That's precisely why everyone finds her silly tiny head adorable.

Nevertheless thanks to that change in the air, others returned to business on the streets and the girls were left alone. I was still waiting for their action however, since it appeared that they were again on the move, towards somewhere distant. Between the two mirrors, I tried to find the best spot to hide behind objects, keeping myself in range of their speech.

[So you wouldn't want to become an idol, I can understand that, but yet people are not always fine with who they are, right? That's why they want to change. Like this guy was not only talking about how you can exploit it, but like other stuff too. Saying so, you know how people on the internet always want to put their best face, but that is not enough nowadays anyway? That's because in order to become like shining stars, they need others to believe in their lies. You get me so far, right Jielby?]

[Oh right, you talked for hours about those fake idols you want to defeat, right? I don't listen much to those pricks, but oh gee, those kind of people would defins benefit from low blows like that. You are pure, though, you would never...]

[That's not important! Don't change the subject!]

[But you are so cute when you get all worked with that piper, ishishi~]

With her hands clenched and her mouth pouting, her body did a pose. She definitely looked adorable, and despite my resistance, along with Jielby I also had to cover my face to avoid awwing. All was well in the end however, as she returned to her normal levels of cuteness.

[Anyway, if you are thinking about changing your act or whatevers, then I suggest thinking about it. You're pure, I really think so—you are not like the others. This is why you should just keep doing what you want, okey dokey?]

[Gee, that's not really what I'm talking about! You must be really confused here, but I understand. I just want to say, despite the inevitable danger, it is somehow an opportunity for others, this technological stuff I mean. So to sum it up, I just want to know that I'm glad for this change, and this world that is unlike the other, even though I'm kinda the same.]

[But you aren't! You are really cute here and don't you forget it! You should just appreciate the situation more, come on! Soon we will be flying to different worlds to explore the vast cosmos and who really knows what we are going to find there.]

[More fans perhaps? Yea, there is hope in stars but that reminds me that I need to stop slacking off for once and grind more. That's not the best perspective really, but I can't say being and idol is more profitable. For now, I guess I'm fine, thanks.]

Reminding them of their goals, the reality of this place is quite striking. Yes, it also involves me too, but those girls really...they are not the ones that can set their mind on something till completion. I have to always remind them about playing the game, not just screwing around and wasting time fruitlessly. Wait where did they go? Gee, I wonder if I should look for a new group.