There Are No Programs (short story)

Story by EK Gonzales; Illustrations by Mel Casipit 

(part of the Tales of the Activated stories)

In order to pass the culminating exams, basic element-programming student Beika has to help and befriend sullen newcomer student Lan. But Lan is not making it easy for anyone to be his friend, and there are no element programs for his problem. 

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