Meritocracy - Part 3

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It was a few years ago.

The only Outcome I had met since the violence collapse of the Ideal Human Project was Hasegawa Mio. 

She was the other prodigy.

I guess if there was anyone who was most similar to me, it should've been her—whilst true in theory, it couldn't be further from the truth in reality.

She was much more capable at socialising than I was. And in society, that was a skill that shined above all others. For without communication, it would undoubtably be difficult to advertise any of your skills.

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"Ayato-kun, I've been wondering, have you enjoyed being released from the project?"

She was curious.

"Ayato-kun, has anyone found out that you're different?"

She was social.

"Ayato-kun, have you been able to adapt to the outside world?"

She was intelligent.

"Ayato-kun, do you ever miss the project?"

She was emotional.

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