What does it take for someone to open their heart to others? There are many possibilities, but for Dr. Jin, the standard was clear. Someone who truly helps him.
And someone who helps the person he trusts. In that sense, the four people before him were individuals to whom Dr. Jin could open his heart. Because they were companions of the person he trusted most, Cheon Hae-seon.
"Hello."
"It's a pleasure to meet you."
Except for Maria, most of them were strangers to him. And even Maria seemed surprised to see Dr. Jin in a place like this, her eyes wide.
"Please call me Dr. Jin."
Dr. Jin pretended to be at ease, but it had been a very long time since he had revealed himself in front of so many people. For someone with his paranoia, just meeting a group of people was a remarkable feat. He steadied his trembling pupils, shaken by anxiety and tension, and stood before the steel table.
"Some time ago, Hae-seon made a special request of me. He asked if I could create devices for his companions."
At that, the gazes of the four shot toward me. I simply smiled faintly.
"I've analyzed your styles and created prototypes. They might still have room for improvement, but they are not defective. There will be no incidents like the devices exploding."
"Ugh...!"