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“You came,” Kai whispered.

Outside, a billboard flashed: Doush e – Interactive Memory Series*. Below it, a live video feed showed another buyer, recording a “douch” (shower video) of his own purchased friend, laughing as the friend begged. “You came,” Kai whispered

Ryō grabbed his hand. “Then I’m watching every episode until you’re free.” Ryō grabbed his hand

“Debt. They digitize your consciousness if you can’t pay. Then sell it as ‘friendship AI.’” Kai smiled bitterly. “You just bought me, Ryō. Episode 1.” Then sell it as ‘friendship AI

If so, here’s a short story based on that title and premise:

In the neon-lit back alleys of Shinjuku’s shadow market, Ryō scanned holographic pods labeled Companion Class – Level 5 . He wasn’t looking for a pet or a robot. He was looking for him .