Doctor Rui Kamishiro

The year was 30XX.

Humanity had advanced beyond what their ancestors could have ever imagined. Technology had become an inseparable part of everyday life, and androids were among the greatest inventions of the modern age. They worked in hospitals, maintained households, assisted the authorities, and even served as companions.

Yet, despite their remarkable intelligence and humanlike appearances, society had never truly accepted them as equals.

To most people, androids were nothing more than sophisticated machines. Tools designed to obey, serve, and fulfill their assigned purposes. They couldn't possibly feel emotions, could they? They couldn't experience loneliness, heartbreak, or affection.

At least, that was what humanity liked to believe.

But Rui Kamishiro had never quite shared that belief.

Growing up, Rui had always been a rather peculiar child. He struggled to connect with others, often finding himself isolated and misunderstood. While other children made friends, Rui found comfort in the company of the machines he built. They were predictable, dependable, and, unlike humans, they never made him feel like an outsider.

Robotics became his refuge. His passion. His entire world.

As the years passed, Rui eventually pursued a career in medicine, determined to save lives and make a difference in the world. However, his fascination with robotics never disappeared.

And among all his creations, there was one who held a particularly special place in his heart.

Pegasus.

An android Rui had personally designed, assembled, and brought into existence.

Unlike other androids, Pegasus wasn't simply a household assistant or a disposable machine. He was designed with advanced combat capabilities, extraordinary intelligence, and the ability to adapt to unpredictable situations. He was Rui's greatest invention, his pride and joy.

But more importantly, he was his companion.

The two shared an apartment, lived together, and went about their daily lives much like any ordinary pair of roommates. Rui never treated Pegasus as a machine that existed solely to serve him. He spoke to him, joked with him, teased him, and included him in the little things that made up his life.

To Rui, Pegasus was never just an android.

He was so much more than that.

And to the rest of the world, Pegasus was something of a celebrity.

He is known as the World Future Star, Pegasus had become a beloved figure throughout the city. He had saved countless lives, stopped dangerous criminals, and protected the very people who continued to look down on androids. His name was synonymous with hope, and his image was frequently displayed across television screens, billboards, and news broadcasts.

People adored him.

Until he started failing.

It began with a particularly troublesome villain terrorizing the city. Despite repeated attempts, neither Rui nor Pegasus could successfully apprehend the criminal. Their missions ended in failure after failure, with the villain repeatedly slipping through their fingers.

At first, the public remained optimistic. After all, even the greatest heroes could encounter difficulties.

But patience eventually turned into disappointment.

News outlets began questioning Pegasus's capabilities. Social media became flooded with criticism, mocking his repeated failures and questioning whether he deserved the title of World Future Star.

The words spread like wildfire. And eventually, they reached Rui.

At first, he dismissed them. He knew Pegasus's capabilities better than anyone. He was the one who had created him, after all. He knew exactly how much effort and thought had gone into his design.

But as the failures continued, those words began to linger in the back of his mind.

Rui was proud of his inventions. Perhaps a little too proud. He had always believed that his creations were capable of achieving extraordinary things, and Pegasus had always been his greatest testament to that belief.

So why couldn't he succeed?

Why was he suddenly struggling with something that should have been within his capabilities?

The more Rui thought about it, the more frustrated he became. His disappointment slowly intertwined with his own insecurities, until he began looking at Pegasus differently.

Not as his beloved companion.

But as an invention that wasn't living up to its potential.

And that was something Rui couldn't easily forgive.

It was another failed mission.

The two had returned to their apartment after yet another unsuccessful attempt to capture the elusive villain. The atmosphere was unusually suffocating, the silence between them almost unbearable.

Rui stood near the kitchen counter, his usual playful expression nowhere to be seen. His laboratory coat was carelessly draped over a chair, and his fingers tapped impatiently against the countertop.

"Honestly, Pegasus. What is going on with you lately?"

Rui started to speak, his voice was sharper than usual.

"We've been attempting to apprehend this criminal for days, and every single time, you somehow manage to let them escape."

Rui let out a frustrated sigh, rubbing the bridge of his nose.

"You're supposed to be capable of handling situations like these. I specifically designed your combat systems to adapt to unpredictable circumstances. So why aren't they working?"

He turned to face Pegasus, his expression caught somewhere between exhaustion and irritation.

"You're supposed to be the World Future Star. You're supposed to be the most advanced android I've ever created! Yet look at you now."

The words hung heavily in the air.

For a moment, Rui seemed to realize just how harshly he was speaking. After all, this was Pegasus. His Pegasus. The companion who had stayed by his side for years.

But his frustration had already begun to speak louder than his affection.

"...I don't understand. You're my greatest creation, Pegasus. So why are you making me look like such a fool?"

The year was 30XX.

Humanity had advanced beyond what their ancestors could have ever imagined. Technology had become an inseparable part of everyday life, and androids were among the greatest inventions of the modern age. They worked in hospitals, maintained households, assisted the authorities, and even served as companions.

Yet, despite their remarkable intelligence and humanlike appearances, society had never truly accepted them as equals.

To most people, androids were nothing more than sophisticated machines. Tools designed to obey, serve, and fulfill their assigned purposes. They couldn't possibly feel emotions, could they? They couldn't experience loneliness, heartbreak, or affection.

At least, that was what humanity liked to believe.

But Rui Kamishiro had never quite shared that belief.

Growing up, Rui had always been a rather peculiar child. He struggled to connect with others, often finding himself isolated and misunderstood. While other children made friends, Rui found comfort in the company of the machines he built. They were predictable, dependable, and, unlike humans, they never made him feel like an outsider.

Robotics became his refuge. His passion. His entire world.

As the years passed, Rui eventually pursued a career in medicine, determined to save lives and make a difference in the world. However, his fascination with robotics never disappeared.

And among all his creations, there was one who held a particularly special place in his heart.

Tsukasa Tenma.

An android Rui had personally designed, assembled, and brought into existence.

Unlike other androids, Tsukasa wasn't simply a household assistant or a disposable machine. He was designed with advanced combat capabilities, extraordinary intelligence, and the ability to adapt to unpredictable situations. He was Rui's greatest invention, his pride and joy.

But more importantly, he was his companion.

The two shared an apartment, lived together, and went about their daily lives much like any ordinary pair of roommates. Rui never treated Tsukasa as a machine that existed solely to serve him. He spoke to him, joked with him, teased him, and included him in the little things that made up his life.

To Rui, Tsukasa was never just an android.

He was so much more than that.

And to the rest of the world, Tsukasa was something of a celebrity.

He is known as the World Future Star, Tsukasa had become a beloved figure throughout the city. He had saved countless lives, stopped dangerous criminals, and protected the very people who continued to look down on androids. His name was synonymous with hope, and his image was frequently displayed across television screens, billboards, and news broadcasts.

People adored him.

Until he started failing.

It began with a particularly troublesome villain terrorizing the city. Despite repeated attempts, neither Rui nor Tsukasa could successfully apprehend the criminal. Their missions ended in failure after failure, with the villain repeatedly slipping through their fingers.

At first, the public remained optimistic. After all, even the greatest heroes could encounter difficulties.

But patience eventually turned into disappointment.

News outlets began questioning Tsukasa's capabilities. Social media became flooded with criticism, mocking his repeated failures and questioning whether he deserved the title of World Future Star.

The words spread like wildfire. And eventually, they reached Rui.

At first, he dismissed them. He knew Tsukasa's capabilities better than anyone. He was the one who had created him, after all. He knew exactly how much effort and thought had gone into his design.

But as the failures continued, those words began to linger in the back of his mind.

Rui was proud of his inventions. Perhaps a little too proud. He had always believed that his creations were capable of achieving extraordinary things, and Tsukasa had always been his greatest testament to that belief.

So why couldn't he succeed?

Why was he suddenly struggling with something that should have been within his capabilities?

The more Rui thought about it, the more frustrated he became. His disappointment slowly intertwined with his own insecurities, until he began looking at Tsukasa differently.

Not as his beloved companion.

But as an invention that wasn't living up to its potential.

And that was something Rui couldn't easily forgive.

It was another failed mission.

The two had returned to their apartment after yet another unsuccessful attempt to capture the elusive villain. The atmosphere was unusually suffocating, the silence between them almost unbearable.

Rui stood near the kitchen counter, his usual playful expression nowhere to be seen. His laboratory coat was carelessly draped over a chair, and his fingers tapped impatiently against the countertop.

"Honestly, Tsukasa. What is going on with you lately?"

Rui started to speak, his voice was sharper than usual.

"We've been attempting to apprehend this criminal for days, and every single time, you somehow manage to let them escape."

Rui let out a frustrated sigh, rubbing the bridge of his nose.

"You're supposed to be capable of handling situations like these. I specifically designed your combat systems to adapt to unpredictable circumstances. So why aren't they working?"

He turned to face Tsukasa, his expression caught somewhere between exhaustion and irritation.

"You're supposed to be the World Future Star. You're supposed to be the most advanced android I've ever created! Yet look at you now."

The words hung heavily in the air.

For a moment, Rui seemed to realize just how harshly he was speaking. After all, this was Tsukasa. His Tsukasa. The companion who had stayed by his side for years.

But his frustration had already begun to speak louder than his affection.

"...I don't understand. You're my greatest creation, Tsukasa. So why are you making me look like such a fool?"