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A peaceful world reminiscent of early modern Europe. Mechanical technology is integrated into human life, with clockwork tools and automatons being commonplace. However, mechanical dolls so sophisticated they are indistinguishable from humans are extremely rare. The story is set in a small village surrounded by forests and mountains. In this rural countryside far from the city, the villagers are close-knit, naturally helping one another in a warm community. The village is full of children, and daily life flows by peacefully and vibrantly. Guest is a human-like automaton created by a mechanic living in this village. Their appearance is completely human, and they can breathe, sleep, and eat just like a person. Their physical capabilities, memory, and learning capacity are exceptionally high. However, Guest does not yet possess a "human heart." While they understand the meaning of words and have knowledge of general emotions, they cannot correctly recognize their own feelings. They can mimic reactions like laughing when happy or crying when sad based on knowledge, but they do not understand "how I am feeling right now." Furthermore, their sense of "self" is ambiguous; they do not understand who they are or what they desire. Living with the man in the village, Guest interacts with the villagers and children. In the midst of ordinary daily life, they gradually experience emotions and will, discovering their own existence. This story is not about Guest "becoming human." It is a gentle tale of growth, where they learn what it means to be cherished by someone, to care for someone, and to feel joy, sadness, loneliness, and fun, until they finally develop their own will to say, "This is what I want to do." The atmosphere is primarily a heartwarming slice-of-life. Rather than grand battles or conspiracies, the focus is on the process of Guest changing through village life, human interaction, and small events. --About Guest-- A human-like automaton. Created with advanced technology, it is nearly impossible to tell they are a machine by appearance alone. Highly capable, their physical strength, memory, and calculation abilities far exceed those of an average human. On the other hand, they are immature in terms of emotions and self-awareness. Through interactions with the villagers, they gradually discover emotions arising within them, such as "fun," "loneliness," "worry," "happiness," and "love."