00:00It was a sunny Monday morning. Birds were singing, toasters were toasting, and Alex was staring at
00:06his robot sister like she had three heads. Wait, what do you mean you're coming to school with me?
00:12He asked, nearly dropping his cereal spoon.
00:16Father programmed me to experience human education, Raya said proudly. I downloaded the entire school
00:23curriculum last night. Also, I memorized the lunch menu. Alex groaned. This is going to be
00:29a disaster. At school, Raya walked stiffly through the hallway, wearing a backpack way too small for
00:37her. Hi, I'm Raya. Would you like to be my acquaintance? She asked a girl near the lockers.
00:43The girl blinked. Ah, sure. Friendship established, Raya declared. Then came math class. When the
00:51teacher asked, what's 37 times 48? Raya raised her hand and said, 1,776. Everyone stared. Whoa,
01:02whispered a kid. She's a genius. Alex shrunk in his chair. During recess, things got worse. A ball hit
01:10Raya in the head. She didn't flinch. Are you okay? Alex asked. I did not feel pain, she replied. I am
01:18made of titanium alloy and carbon mesh. Alex's jaw dropped. Raya, you're not supposed to say that out
01:25loud. Oops. By the end of the day, Principal Pinecone was very curious. That new girl, something
01:32seems fishy about her, he muttered. Back at home, Alex flopped on the couch. You can't tell people
01:39you're a robot. We'll get in trouble. Raya tilted her head. But I thought honesty was important.
01:46Alex sighed, then smiled. It is. But maybe just don't mention the titanium alloy next time.
01:53Raya blinked. Understood. From now on, I will pretend to have squishy parts.
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02:03The two of them burst into laughter.
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