OK, you're not anon anymore, but I only now have the time to sit down and type a proper comment, I'm sorry XD
Long story short, I think you did a really nice job here. =)
A bit longer story: I really enjoyed this story, especially since recently I'm quite into science fiction and stuff like that. AI is a really interesting and fascinating topic (Spielberg's "A.I." is one of my favourite movies) and I really liked how you integrated it here.
It was fascinating to see how Nino from the beginning seemed to have been something "more" than exemplar's of his model, namely, how deep his desire to serve Sho, and not that, but to make Sho HAPPY and SMILE, was. That's really uncommon and if there wasn't already this hint of affection/love, then he probably would never have requested from Aiba to "feel", right? Also, that Nino made his own decision to upgrade himself must have been such an unusual and new case, I'm just happy that everything went well in the end, I was really nervous...
What I found interesting too is that despite using something so technical like AIs and robots and modern technology, with those wristwatches and the soulmate topic you also inserted something mystical. Which I personally found really interesting, as I love soulmate-connections plus I really liked your idea of "stopping the time" when spending time with your beloved one - since during that time, "time" does not matter. That was a really nice and smart allegory! <3 Nevertheless, I also enjoyed, that Sho was going against those things. I mean, he's right XD Destiny or not, in the end, everyone has to decide for themselves what makes them happy and in which direction they want to go, right?
There was a lot of different things that I enjoyed when reading this. I loved the characterisation of Sho for example, of course Nino who was so precious, and also Ohno. Oh and Aiba, I love Aiba! He's so cute and smart and just great! How Nino and Sho slowly got closer was really good, I enjoyed that a lot! I also really liked that Ohno and Jun found each other in the end :D That was really a nice little bonus! I loooove how Nino returns to Sho in the end! It's awesome how he even got a more defined personality! Very adorable one btw! May he and Sho now be happy forever!
There's just one thing that I wondered about. Didn't Sho have the chance to visit Nino for this one whole year when he was being "upgraded" by Aiba? What a shame XD Oh and another thing, how is it, does Nino also age now? His body I mean? Since he's a robot and Sho is a human being I could imagine that it could be a bit difficult if Sho grows older and Nino doesn't... and what if... sorry for drifting off to the sad part now but what if Sho dies one day? Will Nino decide to "stop working"? Or will he "live on"? Feelings or not, his body is still the one of a robot after all, right? Sorry for these questions XD I'm just curious.
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Long story short, I think you did a really nice job here. =)
A bit longer story: I really enjoyed this story, especially since recently I'm quite into science fiction and stuff like that. AI is a really interesting and fascinating topic (Spielberg's "A.I." is one of my favourite movies) and I really liked how you integrated it here.
It was fascinating to see how Nino from the beginning seemed to have been something "more" than exemplar's of his model, namely, how deep his desire to serve Sho, and not that, but to make Sho HAPPY and SMILE, was. That's really uncommon and if there wasn't already this hint of affection/love, then he probably would never have requested from Aiba to "feel", right? Also, that Nino made his own decision to upgrade himself must have been such an unusual and new case, I'm just happy that everything went well in the end, I was really nervous...
What I found interesting too is that despite using something so technical like AIs and robots and modern technology, with those wristwatches and the soulmate topic you also inserted something mystical. Which I personally found really interesting, as I love soulmate-connections plus I really liked your idea of "stopping the time" when spending time with your beloved one - since during that time, "time" does not matter. That was a really nice and smart allegory! <3 Nevertheless, I also enjoyed, that Sho was going against those things. I mean, he's right XD Destiny or not, in the end, everyone has to decide for themselves what makes them happy and in which direction they want to go, right?
There was a lot of different things that I enjoyed when reading this. I loved the characterisation of Sho for example, of course Nino who was so precious, and also Ohno. Oh and Aiba, I love Aiba! He's so cute and smart and just great! How Nino and Sho slowly got closer was really good, I enjoyed that a lot! I also really liked that Ohno and Jun found each other in the end :D That was really a nice little bonus! I loooove how Nino returns to Sho in the end! It's awesome how he even got a more defined personality! Very adorable one btw! May he and Sho now be happy forever!
There's just one thing that I wondered about. Didn't Sho have the chance to visit Nino for this one whole year when he was being "upgraded" by Aiba? What a shame XD Oh and another thing, how is it, does Nino also age now? His body I mean? Since he's a robot and Sho is a human being I could imagine that it could be a bit difficult if Sho grows older and Nino doesn't... and what if... sorry for drifting off to the sad part now but what if Sho dies one day? Will Nino decide to "stop working"? Or will he "live on"? Feelings or not, his body is still the one of a robot after all, right? Sorry for these questions XD I'm just curious.
Thanks for sharing this! :D <3