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The Quest for Lost Memories in 2046
Chow Mo-wan
Everyone who goes to 2046 has the same intention, they want to recapture lost memories. Because in 2046 nothing ever changes. But, nobody knows if that is true or not because no-one has ever come back.
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The Weight of Unshared Secrets
Tak
Do you know what people did in the old days when they had secrets they didn't want to share? They'd climb a mountain, find a ], carve a hole in it, whisper the secret into the hole and cover it up with mud. That way, nobody else would ever learn the secret...
[[tree]
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Unfulfilled Love and the Search for Closure
Tak
I once fell in ] with someone. After a while she was gone. I couldn't stop wondering if she loved me or not. I went to 2046 hoping to find her there. But I never found her.
[[love]
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The Irreplaceability of Genuine Connections
Chow Mo-wan
In ] you can't bring on a substitute.
[[love]
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Avoiding Truth Through Vague Answers
Chow Mo-wan
Whenever someone asked why I left 2046, I always gave them some vague answer. It was easier.
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A Secret Invitation to Leave Together
Chow Mo-wan
I have a secret to tell you. Will you leave with me?
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Persistence Can Lead to Desired Outcomes
Chow Mo-wan
When you don't take "no" for an answer, there is still a chance you'll get what you want.
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Hope for a Future Beyond the Past
Chow Mo-wan
Take care. Maybe one day you'll escape your past. If you do, look for me.
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Self-Doubt and Reflection in 2046
Chow Mo-wan
I slowly began to doubt myself.
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Exploring Unrequited Love and Uncertain Feelings
Tak
Let's see each other again. Then, if you think we shouldn't be together, tell me so frankly... That day, six years ago, a ] appeared in my heart. It's still there, like a ] burning inside me. But what are your real feelings for me? Are they like a rainbow after the rain? Or did that rainbow fade away long ago?...
[[rainbow; [flame]
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The One Thing I Won't Lend
Chow Mo-wan
Do you remember you asked me if there was anything I wouldn't lend? I've given it a lot of thought and now I know there is one thing I'll never lend to anyone.
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The Importance of Timing in Love
Chow Mo-wan
Love is all a matter of timing.
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Final Memories of a Past Encounter
Chow Mo-wan
As I recall, that's the very last time we saw each other.
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The Ambiguity of the Peony's Bloom
Chow Mo-wan
When the Peony blooms, she stands tall. Does she mean no or yes?
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Longing for the Past and Connection
Bai Ling
Why can't it be like before? Please don't go. Stay with me tonight. Let me borrow you.
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Journey into an Uncertain Future
Chow Mo-wan
He didn't turn back. It's as if he boarded a very long train headed for a drowsy future through the unfathomable night.
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Seeking Answers Through Remembrance and Technology
Chow Mo-wan
I once fell in ] with someone. I couldn't stop wondering if she loved me back. I found an android which looked just like her. I hoped she would give me the answer.
[[love]
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The Burden of Service and Fatigue
Mr. Wang
Our cabin attendants are superbly designed... But there's only one problem : when they've served on so many long journeys, fatigue begins to set it. For example, they might want to ], but the smile would be slow to come. They might want to cry, but the tear wouldn't well up till the next day...
[[laugh]
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Seeking Clarity in Uncertain Feelings
Tak
I want to know how you feel. I'm scared to hear your answer but, I need to know. Do you like me? Or not. Leave with me.
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