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== Introduction == | |||
Springfield is in charge of the base's [[Cafe]], where she works with {{doll name|Hanyang Type 88|RF|3}} and {{doll name|G36|AR|4}}<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|G36|AR|5|costume=costume5}} Neural Upgrade story 4}}</ref> (as well as {{doll name|DSR-50|RF|5}}, {{doll name|G28|RF|4}}, {{doll name|V-PM5|SG|4}}, {{doll name|Gepard M1|RF|3}} and {{doll name|Type 81 Carbine|RF|3}} according to the [[Base Overview]]), and is also the head of the Integrated Logistics Department, in charge of the daily life of the base and only rarely taking part in combat.<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Galil|AR|4|costume=costume1}} Neural Upgrade story 2}}</ref> She is good at sewing<ref name=BF2 /> and poker,<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Bookshelf of Memories]], Weekend Poker Night}}</ref> but is old-fashioned and has trouble keeping up with trends, once trying to add a staple rural American carrot walnut cake to the Cafe's menu.<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Bookshelf of Memories]] - Her Smile, Iced Coffee}}</ref> | |||
Mature and gentle in nature, she is very generous with her companions. But whether in life or on the battlefield, one can never find a weakness in her seemingly defenseless posture.<ref>{{cite|ab1|66}}</ref> She is considered reliable on a breadth of matters by other Dolls<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Makarov|HG|3|costume=costume1}} Pumpkin Mishka costume story}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|G28|RF|4|costume=costume3}} Moonlit Emerald costume story}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|MG5|MG|5|costume=costume1}} Crimson Guardian costume story}}</ref> and {{doll name|M1911|HG|2}} describes her as “everyone's greatest rival [for [[the Commander]]'s affection, but also] best confidante”.<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|M1911|HG|2|costume=costume2}} Breaker of the Sky costume story}}</ref> Despite her easygoing attitude, Springfield has deep insights into the philosophy of Dolls life and is skilled in imparting them to those who come seek her guidance at the cafe. | |||
Mature and gentle in nature, she is very generous with her companions. But | |||
It has been hinted that Springfield has been in service since [[World War Three]].<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Lee-Enfield|RF|6|costume=costume4}}'s Neural Upgrade story 1}}</ref> | |||
{{ | ==Main story== | ||
===At [[Griffin & Kryuger]]=== | |||
Springfield took part as a team leader in the battle of the Paldiski Submarine Base with all the other T-Dolls under [[the Commander]], but her team was mostly wiped out.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pl|Polishing}}</ref> She was either one of the few survivors of the battle or among the first T-Dolls to be brought back as she manned the cafe with G36 a few days after the Commander returned to Area S09.<ref>{{cite|gfl|dr|Foreshadowed Voyage}}</ref> | |||
From Tokarev's flashbacks in Roche Limit, we learn that Springfield met the Commander shortly after their arrival in Area S09. Along with {{doll name|Tokarev|HG|3}}, {{doll name|M1895|HG|2}}, {{doll name|Makarov|HG|3}} and {{doll name|GSh-18|HG|3}}, she was invited to eat with the Commander in the typically human-only cafeteria<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Roche Limit]] Tokarev's Memory I}}</ref>. Springfield was also present in the assembly hall, in which the Commander announced new operational changes to the base. She stated that she is looking forward to these changes, hinting at her future as head of the base's cafe.<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Roche Limit]] Tokarev's Memory II}}</ref> | |||
{{ | ===Leader of Zucchero Café=== | ||
After leaving Griffin & Kryuger, Springfield decided to open her own café, which would also secretly serve as a safe place and information broker agency helping her former comrades. She opened "Cloud Café" in the satellite city CHE-02, but the reputation of her establishment fell after a client was injured by a sniper. Springfield immediately recognized the shot as {{doll name|WA2000|RF|5}}'s work, and learned that a bounty had been put on her head by her target. Knowing about her former colleague's personality, she decided to use the situation to her advantage while protecting WA2000. | |||
Springfield waited until WA2000, feeling guilty for hurting Springfield's business, came to her to pay for repairing and renovating the café. Pretending that safety measures like a bulletproof front window were mandated by the city, Springfield increased the safety of her café on WA2000's dime while keeping her around CHE-02, where Springfield's connections could keep WA2000 safe against people wanting to claim the bounty on her head. When WA2000 eventually caught up to Springfield's ploy, Springfield offered her a contract: since WA2000's goal was to gather intel about [[the Commander]], Springfield could gather the intel for her, while WA2000 supported the café financially and increased its reputation on the intel brokering scene. Springfield renamed the café "Zucchero" to mark this new beginning, and WA2000 also took the name [[Makiatto]] at this time.<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Dusty Journal#Bullet Echo]]}}</ref> | |||
Springfield later hired {{GFL2|Centaureissi}}<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Dusty Memories#Returner's Determination]]}}</ref> and [[Andoris]]. Andoris was later recruited into [[H.I.D.E. 404]] by [[Leva]]<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Into the Shadows]] 01 & 04}}</ref> and was replaced at the café by [[Sharkry]].<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Dusty Memories#In the Firelight]]}}</ref> | |||
Zucchero Café was reunited with [[the Commander]] during Chapter 8.7<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Bitter Thorns and Daisies]]}}</ref> and were involved in the delivery of [[Helena]] to Lviv.<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Corposant]]}}</ref> | |||
' | == Side stories == | ||
===[[Girls' Frontline]]=== | |||
====Neural Upgrade stories==== | |||
In {{doll name|Mosin-Nagant|RF|5|costume=costume2}}'s story, Mosin-Nagant talks about her concerns regarding her upgrade with Springfield, and ultimately decides to reject it and transfer into a ceremonial guard job at Griffin HQ. A few weeks later, Mosin comes back to the cafe to talk with Springfield about her insecurities, and Springfield gives her the revised upgrade plan [[the Commander]] made for her, which Mosin accepts before joining back. Mosin also asks Springfield her reason for working at the café, but she doesn't answer. | |||
At the end of {{doll name|Hanyang Type 88|RF|4|costume=costume2}}'s story, [[the Commander]] asks Springfield if she would like to have a neural upgrade, and she replies that she would only do it if she absolutely had to. | |||
During {{doll name|Galil|AR|4|costume=costume1}}'s story, Galil visits the other departments of the base as she considers herself too old to keep working with Squad {{doll name|Negev|MG|5}} in the Frontline Combat Team. Springfield takes her into the Integrated Logistics Department, where Galil tries to bus tables at the cafe and make logistics runs, but is not satisfied with her performance and is eventually asked by Negev to join her squad back after taking a neural upgrade. When Galil hands her resignation to her, Springfield assures her that her colleagues praised her diligence and level-headed decision making, and encourages Galil to “follow her heart” when choosing her future. | |||
'' | In {{doll name|G36|AR|5|costume=costume5}}'s story, Springfield helps smooth things out between the members of G36's team after a difficult mission, tipping the Commander on how to resolve the situation. Springfield is mentioned in {{doll name|LWMMG|MG|4|costume=costume2}}'s story, when LWMMG helps her carry some boxes and close the café on a whim. At the end of {{doll name|KSVK|RF|5|costume=costume3}}'s story, the Commander, KSVK and {{doll name|DP-12|SG|5}} celebrate KSVK's upgrade at the cafe and Springfield gives KSVK a free slice of cake. In {{doll name|Type 80|MG|4|costume=costume2}}'s story, Springfield has to chase after Type 80, who bought lots of pastries to bribe {{doll name|Type 59|HG|3}} but ran away without paying. | ||
'' | In {{doll name|Lee-Enfield|RF|6|costume=costume4}}'s story, Springfield notices that her friend Lee seems gloom at the cafe and does not take part in the general rejoicing among the Dolls after the medias announced new revelations claiming the innocence of the Dolls who had caused the Operation Black Forest controversy during [[World War Three]]. Lee explains her story, how she caused the incident, and how she ended up changing the life of a boy named [[Minor Characters#Charlie Lucius|Charlie]], from whom she recently received a package she doesn't dare open. Hung up on the consequences of her past decisions, Lee is also considering refusing a Neural Upgrade. Springfield gives her friend a push and slices open with a knife the package sitting on the cafe's counter, helping Lee read Charlie's letter and shake off the shackles of her past. | ||
====[[A Snowy Night Capriccio]]==== | |||
[[File:BG SnowyCapriccio 3.png|thumb]] | |||
With [[the Commander]] out to buy presents for all the Dolls on short notice, {{doll name|Springfield|RF|4|costume=costume2}} and {{doll name|MG5|MG|5|costume=costume1}} try to keep the other Dolls in line as [[Kalina]] organizes the Christmas party. Their efforts are overshadowed by the sheer chaos caused by the Dolls and {{enemy name|Destroyer|boss}}'s attempt to take control of the base. | |||
=== | ==== [[Far Side of the Sea]] ==== | ||
[[File:BG AzureSeas 1.png|thumb]] | |||
When [[Kalina]] planned an informal seaside vacation by taking a contract to clear any danger from a deserted island, {{doll name|Springfield|RF|4|costume=costume4}} was one of the Dolls selected by [[the Commander]] for the trip. She tried to offer muffins to {{doll name|Z-62|SMG|3|costume=costume1}}, who got startled and ran away, then discussed Doll-compatible sunscreen with {{doll name|Type 95|AR|5|costume=costume2}}. After the Dolls neutralized the abandoned weapon factory on the island, Springfield prepared the huge tuna caught by {{doll name|NTW-20|RF|5|costume=costume2}} for the beach barbecue. | |||
====[[Bounty Feast]]==== | |||
After word about the Division tournament spread on Grifchan, {{doll name|Type 97|AR|5}} and {{doll name|MP7|SMG|5}} pestered Springfield into joining as their team leader, where she used the nickname “Honey Muffin”. She steered her companions toward a methodical strategy, starting with careful looting and avoiding combat with the other teams.<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Bounty Feast]], Side Chapter: Squad Springfield, part 1}}</ref> During a tense encounter with {{doll name|M870|SG|5}}'s team, they were interrupted by a flashbang thrown from afar by [[Squad 404]] to provoke them into fighting, but Springfield ordered her team to run away instead.<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Bounty Feast]], Chapter 2: 0:07 New York Public Library}}</ref> They later came across {{doll name|Vector|SMG|5}} mourning the loss of {{doll name|PP-90|SMG|4}} and Springfield ordered her team not to eliminate her out of respect.<ref name=BF2>{{cite|gfl|[[Bounty Feast]], Side Chapter: Squad Springfield, part 2}}</ref> | |||
During their last resources run before entering the Dark Zone, Squad Springfield ran into {{doll name|A-91|AR|4}} in a boss area littered with explosives. Sensing the danger of a shootout, Springfield tried to negotiate with the drunken Doll, who initially relaxed due to Springfield's presence. But MP7's provocations and the arrival of the boss caused A-91 to open fire and the explosives to go out, taking down all of Squad Springfield.<ref name=BF3>{{cite|gfl|[[Bounty Feast]], Side Chapter: Squad Springfield, part 3}}</ref> | |||
====[[Valhalla]]==== | |||
Springfield temporarily takes {{doll name|Jill|HG|extra}}'s place as VA-11 Hall A's bartender during the second-to-last cafe sequence, where she reveals the true nature of the event's story.<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Valhalla]], Interlude VII}}</ref> | |||
' | ====[[One Coin Short]]==== | ||
{{doll name|Suomi|SMG|5|costume=costume1}} gets drunk on Springfield's Christmas cocktail, then wakes up in a trance and orders more cocktails from Springfield to become gaming friends with {{doll name|RFB|AR|5|costume=costume1}} and {{doll name|TMP|SMG|3|costume=costume1}}. Though the method is rough, Springfield doesn't seem to mind as long as they have fun.<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[One Coin Short]]|Heavy Metal & Tender Wood}}</ref> | |||
====[[Lycan Sanctuary]]==== | |||
Springfield took the role of the Witch during the game of Lycan Sanctuary. | |||
====[[Notebook/Weirder Things|Weirder Things]] (Classic Witch costume)==== | |||
After [[the Commander]] suggested to organize an event at the base for Halloween, {{doll name|Springfield|RF|4|costume=costume1}} was made the organizer and set up a haunted house in an recently cleared out logistics warehouse. She selected {{doll name|WA2000|RF|5|costume=costume1}} and {{doll name|Makarov|HG|3|costume=costume1}} with setting up the house, {{doll name|Type 64|SMG|2|costume=costume1}} with sewing costumes, and even recruited (bribed and kidnapped) {{doll name|G11|AR|5|costume=costume1}} to play one of the monsters, thinking she was a new arrival at the base (she eventually had to apologize after G11 got beaten up by {{doll name|MP5|SMG|4|costume=costume1}} after scaring her). | |||
When the power in the haunted house went out as WA2000 and {{doll name|m45|SMG|2|costume=costume1}} tried to turn the animatronics on, Springfield managed to reach the control room in search of WA2000 to apologize about overlooking the state of the electric circuits in the warehouse. She found m45 there, who did not recognize Springfield in the dark and lamented that she should have stayed in the kitchen to cook instead of trying to help. m45 also voiced her admiration for Springfield, seeing her as perfect in every way. Springfield encouraged her to talk about her insecurities and revealed that she too felt the stress of her position, made mistakes and got scolded by WA2000 too. She then gave m45 the Halloween costume she had planned to offer her as a way to socialize. | |||
After the event ended, the Commander explained to Springfield that they had authorized the ambitious haunted house plan to test out the quirks of each Doll and get to know them better by helping them sort each issue out. But Springfield's management ended up making things run too smoothly for them to gather much insight into their troops, so Springfield encouraged them to keep trying to know each Doll better. | |||
"Secrets are only uncovered when the moment calls for it, Commander. Before the time comes though, you'll need to keep working to get to know each of us T-Dolls better." | |||
==== [[Notebook/Santa Claus Hunt|Santa Claus Hunt]] (O Holy Night costume)==== | |||
During the Christmas party, {{doll name|Springfield|RF|4|costume=costume2}} dressed as Santa to distribute presents to the rest of the employees. However, {{doll name|M14|RF|3|costume=costume1}} cluelessly revealed to her the plan by the children Dolls to steal the presents, so Springfield enlisted {{doll name|NTW-20|RF|5|costume=costume1}} to give the troublemakers a lesson. Having sensed trouble from a conversation with {{doll name|Colt Revolver|HG|4|costume=costume1}} and missing champagne bottles in the inventory, [[the Commander]] also gathered their own security team consisting of {{doll name|MG5|MG|5|costume=costume1}} and {{doll name|FAL|AR|5|costume=costume1}}. When the Commander tried to joke about them being tempted to steal the presents too, they quickly backtracked after Springfield's usual smile got ever so slightly menacing. The three security Dolls swiftly dealt with the troublemakers before they could disrupt Springfield's plans. After she had distributed all the presents, the Commander offered Springfield their own present, since she had not prepared any for herself. | |||
“There was a lot to do... But seeing everyone so happy makes it all worth it.” | |||
'' | ==== [[Notebook/Anniversary Party|Anniversary Party]] (Queen in Radiance costume)==== | ||
After the announcement of [[Griffin & Kryuger]]'s anniversary banquet, {{doll name|Springfield|RF|4|costume=costume3}} came up with a plan to organize a private party at the base for the more childish and raucous Dolls who wouldn't be invited to the public event. During the banquet, she takes [[the Commander]] aside so they can get a rest from the other guests and both express their thanks for each other's work in the past year, and the year to come. | |||
“Being able to stay by your side like this is enough for us T-Dolls, Commander.” | |||
'' | ====[[Notebook/Florentine's Gift|Florentine's Gift]]==== | ||
Reusing her O Holy Night costume, Springfield appears in the costume stories of other Dolls. | |||
Before the Christmas party, Springfield enlisted the help of {{doll name|CAWS|SG|5|costume=costume1}} to select and buy the presents of the other Dolls, paying her with two days worth of afternoon tea for two. This creates some commotion as CAWS starts stalking the Dolls to know what kind of present they would like. In {{doll name|Gepard M1|RF|3|costume=costume3}}'s story, Gepard is determined to laze about in the cafe during her vacation day, but eventually feels so guilty to see [[Kalina]] and Springfield too busy to prepare the Christmas tree that {{doll name|Lewis|MG|5|costume=costume2}} and the Commander bought, she ends up preparing it herself in secret. | |||
= | In {{doll name|LWMMG|HG|2|costume=costume3}}'s story, Springfield puts her to work in laying out presents, then uses her to trick {{doll name|Mk48|MG|4}} and {{doll name|M249 SAW|MG|3}} into doing the share of work they originally refused to sign for. Because her companions wanted to help LWMMG without telling her, Springfield loudly announced the task she would bring LWMMG to next, letting Mk48 and M249 finish it quickly before they arrived, though Springfield didn't plan on them roping [[the Commander]] into helping. After the last task is complete, Springfield reveals her plan to LWMMG, who asks why she didn't notice that the other tasks were never on her schedule, but Springfield only says that it was “because of a lie” and let LWMMG figure what happened for herself. | ||
{{ | ====[[Notebook/Symphony No. 4|No. 4 Symphony]]==== | ||
Springfield appears in {{doll name|M1911|HG|2|costume=costume2}}'s story when M1911 comes to the cafe, worried that she won't be able to dance with [[the Commander]] at the ball {{doll name|Zas M21|AR|5}} suggested. Springfield is impressed that M1911's childish tantrum convinced the others to organize an event, even though M1911 has more seniority than her, then admits that she could have been one of the Doll to try and get a dance with the Commander at the ball, but that she would be too busy and encouraged M1911 to ask naturally. | |||
{{ | ====[[Griffin Memories]] - Becoming a Star==== | ||
When {{doll name|P38|HG|2}}, {{doll name|Spectre M4|SMG|2}} and {{doll name|HK45|HG|3}} needed funds to hire {{doll name|Desert Eagle|HG|5}} and get lessons in being idols, they temporarily worked extra shifts with Springfield and the Integrated Logistics Department.<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Bookshelf of Memories]] - Becoming a Star, Flutter of a Fledgling's Wings}}</ref> When they put on their show a week later, Springfield recorded their performance.<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Bookshelf of Memories]] - Becoming a Star, A Witch's Night}}</ref> | |||
=== | ====[[Griffin Memories]] - Weekend Poker Night==== | ||
Springfield | After coming back from a mission on a Friday evening, {{doll name|Lee-Enfield|RF|5}} enjoys Springfield's black tea as the Cafe's last client for the day. Lee notices Springfield is slightly troubled, and Springfield reveals why the Cafe closes early on Fridays: herself and other rifle T-Dolls have a secret weekly meeting to play poker and relax, but {{doll name|Carcano M1891|RF|5}} and {{doll name|Carcano M91∕38|RF|5}} are out on a mission. Springfield invites Lee as a replacement, challenging her to put her analytic mind and unfazable poise to the test. | ||
{{doll name|WA2000|RF|5}} arrives first and the three Dolls play a introductory game where two of them are dealt face-down the same card and the third a different card, and they must pinpoint the odd one out while holding out their card for the others to see while not knowing what it is themselves. After an exchange where Lee discovers the aspect of deception of the game, she announces Springfield is the impostor as she seemed the most suspicious, but it was WA2000, who feigned to be flustered to divert Lee's attention. | |||
When {{doll name|Mosin-Nagant|RF|4}} and {{doll name|Kar98k|RF|5}} arrive, the five Dolls start a game of Five-cards stud. Laying low and conserving her chips, Lee pinpoints the other Dolls' playstyle, except for Springfield, unable to understand what strategy she's hiding behind her disarming smile. After WA2000, Kar98k and Mosin-Nagant are eliminated, Springfield and Lee engage in a duel, and eventually Springfield prevails after getting a rare hand. As the Dolls share tea after the game, Lee is enticed into attending the next Weekend Poker Night to face Springfield in a mind game again. | |||
====[[Griffin Memories]] - Her Smile==== | |||
[[File:G36 Cafe Expression 3.png|thumb|{{doll name|G36|AR|4}} imitating Springfield's smile.]] | |||
After [[Kalina]] gets sick from overwork, Springfield closes the Cafe to take care of her for a few days. This impulsive decision pushes {{doll name|G36|AR|4}} to scrutinize how Springfield handles her work. G36 is used to Springfield's efficiency in organizing missions when they worked together, so she is shocked to see her allow clients to loiter after they have finished eating and keep decorating the Cafe whimsically. She confronts Springfield about her loose approach of her job, but Springfield doesn't see any problem with her methods as long as clients are happy. To defuse the situation, {{doll name|XM8|AR|4}} suggests they switch jobs for a day to better understand each other's work. | |||
While the Cafe receives very few customers because of G36's tyrannical efficiency despite baking trendy snacks (which is one of Springfield's weak points), Springfield, coached by {{doll name|G36C|SMG|5}}, tries her best to take the heavy workload of G36 in strides (though she refuses to wear the same maid outfit). After stubbornly deciding to take every employee's special request at the cafeteria to give the same service as the Cafe, Springfield ends up exhausted as she finishes the rest of G36's daily tasks, and understands her need for raw efficiency. | |||
At the end of the day, Springfield and G36 both apologize for underestimating each other's work. G36 helps Springfield by baking trendy snacks to add to her menu, while Springfield helps G36 become more welcoming to others, starting with lessons in smiling. | |||
====Mail - Thanksgiving 2021 (November 25 2021)==== | |||
'''Have you seen my turkey?''' | |||
Morning, Commander! | |||
Happy Thanksgiving! Don't forget your prayer even if you're busy at work. | |||
Pray to whom? Hmm, I suppose it doesn't matter as long as you have faith in them. That aside, I've prepared a grand thanksgiving feast at the café tonight as per tradition. | |||
Please come early to deliver a speech - What was I looking for just now, you say? | |||
Haha, busted! | |||
So...have you seen my turkey? | |||
Springfield | |||
====Email - Mid-Autumn Festival 2023==== | |||
'''Blooming Flowers on a Full Moon''' | |||
Good morning, Commander.<br>I'm sorry, but I won't be able to prepare breakfast for you today as I'll be busy preparing for tonight. Surely you remember what day it is today, right? Before joining Griffin, I didn't even know about this festival, but I really enjoy the poetic charm of the Mid-Autumn Festival.<br>Both the tradition of appreciating the moon and the custom of spending time with family, It brings me... great joy.<br>And considering everything we've been through recently, these moments are all the more precious. I will prepare a big dinner, so please come to the courtyard outside the café with the others tonight. We can admire the moon and spend a wonderful night together.<br>I have attempted to make some mooncakes with reduced sugar content, because you always complain about the excessive sweetness of store-bought pastries.<br>I hope you'll like them.<br><br>Yours, Springfield | |||
====First Anniversary Letter==== | |||
'''Gift from 2065''' | |||
Dear Commander, it's been a while. I hope you're well. I tried writing to you before, but I couldn't find the words... Perhaps my emotions are too heavy to be carried by in a simple letter. All journeys must unfortunately come to an end, but I must speak for all of us and convey our common feelings to you. From our first meeting in Area S09 to Frankfurt, we all had the chance to work with you, and walk a wonderful and unforgettable journey. Thank you for making us a part of Griffin. Thank you for leading us in battle. Thank you for giving meaning to our lives. | |||
On this day of 2065, our journey must come to an end. If we could, we would stay by your side forever. When we heard what choice you made, we felt overwhelmed and alone, we didn't want to let go... Griffin was crushed under our emotions. None of us wanted to be separated from you, none of us wanted to leave Griffin, and we all hoped to see you step out of the command room to greet us as always. But we also understand your responsibilities, towards fallen comrades and towards a better future. Miss Helian suggested that we write letters for you, but we didn't dare include any farewell in them. If we did that, then we would truly have parted ways with you... | |||
And so, we have decided not to say goodbye to you. Our journey continues. One day in the future, we will definitely walk together again. All our thoughts, all our wishes and all we want to tell you right now, we seal in this package and cast toward the future along the river of time. Please keep it until we meet again. I hope we can go an a new journey, just like we did at Griffin. | |||
We are the shining beacon in a brave new world. | |||
===Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium=== | |||
====[[Dusty Memories]] - Returner's Determination==== | |||
====[[Dusty Memories]] - Heart of the Dishes==== | |||
====[[Dusty Memories]] - Home is in the Heart==== | |||
====[[Dusty Journal]] - Coffee-Flavored Stage==== | |||
====[[Dusty Journal]] - Homeseeker==== | |||
====[[Classified Briefings]] - Reignited Hope==== | |||
====[[Rhapsody Quartet]]==== | |||
====[[Mimisbrunnr's Loop]]==== | |||
====[[Advance! Miss Courier!]]==== | |||
====July 2025 - Official Sunborn Email Ad for Mímisbrunnr's Loop Event==== | |||
Commander, | |||
I wonder if receiving this letter out of the blue comes as a shock or a surprise to you? There was some news that I couldn't share with you earlier, so I wrote this letter to elaborate on it. I hope it finds you in good spirits. | |||
Recently, the Zucchero's been closed for renovations in order to comply with your requests, but the work has finished and we are ready to open for business again. Naturally, we have prepared new drinks, snacks, and various promotions for this grand reopening. | |||
When the Zucchero officially opens its doors on the evening of July 3rd, we would like to invite you, our most valued customer, to grace our cafe with your presence once again. I've prepared a special blend of coffee for you, and its fragrance is filled with all the things I want to convey. I await your arrival, and I hope you'll be able to enjoy a lovely time at the Zucchero Cafe. | |||
-Springfield | |||
====Elmo's Wishing Well==== | |||
;Springfield's New Product Taste Test - Part I | |||
''Do You Feel More Relaxed Now?'' | |||
Commander, it seems the coming week will be full of fair skies.<br> | |||
I've been researching our competing cafes recently. If you're free, could you accompany me as I go around town?<br> | |||
I'd like to hear your opinion about several drinks that have been all the rage recently.<br> | |||
Please look me up at the usual place if you're free.<br> | |||
This time, I won't let you sidestep the question with an answer like "of course Springfield's hand-brewed coffee is the best", okay~?<br> | |||
<hr> | |||
;Springfield's New Product Taste Test - Part II | |||
To: Commander | |||
Do you feel better after heading outside for a bit?<br> | |||
I noticed you were on edge recently, so I wanted to take advantage of our recent spell of good weather to bring you outside so you could relax a little.<br> | |||
But then you discovered my real intentions halfway... and then I imposed on you by dragging you around for so long. Oh yes, I forgot to ask; which of the drinks we tried together did you like best?<br> | |||
That said, you don't need to give me an answer right now.<br> | |||
What I really want to tell you is...<br> | |||
I know there are many things in your heart which make you anxious, but fretting too much about them will only harm your health, whether it's through burning the midnight oil to write reports or pacing anxiously in the ops room.<br> | |||
So next time, when you're feeling low, can you come find me in our special place?<br> | |||
I'll always be there, no matter when you come over. | |||
-Springfield | |||
====404's Holiday Boot Camp - Springfield's Store Visit Invitation==== | |||
;What flavor would you like? - Part I | |||
All this talk of boot camps suddenly made me realize I haven't developed a new drink in a while, since I've been so busy managing Zucchero. | |||
So I've decided to take this opportunity to visit various drinks establishments in search of inspiration for a new product. Simply put, I want to check out the competition. | |||
However, if I go alone, all of the various drinks I order will go to waste after just sampling them. So, would you be willing to join me, Commander? | |||
I've already scouted out many potentially interesting flavors, and I'd like to try them out together with you. | |||
;What flavor would you like? - Part II | |||
To: Commander | |||
We tried many drinks together today. Which one was your favorite? | |||
It was a very fruitful outing for me. Sampling all these new and exotic flavors has given me a few ideas for new drinks. | |||
In addition, seeing things from a customer's perspectives helped me understand how the couples who visit Zucchero must feel when they sit down at our café. | |||
And as for the feeling of sharing a drink with you...well, it compltely [sic] overshadowed the taste and flavor of the beverage itself. | |||
Well, that was a purely unexpected benefit, and it certainly won't affect the development of Zucchero's menu. | |||
That said... it HAS given me a few ideas for when I personally prepare a drink just for you~ | |||
====404's Boot Camp - Springfield's New Product Taste Test Training==== | |||
;Do You Feel More Relaxed Now? - Part I | |||
Commander, it seems the coming week will be full of fair skies. In order to improve our information-gathering abilities, I've been researching our competing cafes recently. If you're free, could you accompany me as I go around town? | |||
I'd like to hear your opinion about several drinks that have been all the rage recently. | |||
Please look me up at the usual place if you're free. | |||
This time, you're not allowed to avoid the question by saying "Of course Springfield's handmade coffee is the best"~ | |||
;Do You Feel More Relaxed Now? - Part II | |||
To: Commander | |||
Do you feel better after heading outside for a bit? | |||
I noticed you were on edge recently, so I wanted to take advantage of our recent spell of good weather to bring you outside so you could relax a little. | |||
But then you discovered my real intentions halfway... and then I imposed on you by dragging you around for so long. Oh yes, I forgot to ask; which of the drinks we tried together did you like best? | |||
That said, you don't need to give me an answer right now. | |||
What I really want to tell you is... | |||
I know there are many things in your heart which make you anxious, but fretting too much about them will only harm your health, whether it's through burning the midnight oil to write reports or pacing anxiously in the ops room. | |||
So next time, when you're feeling low, can you come find me in our special place? | |||
I'll always be there, no matter when you come over. | |||
Springfield | |||
====Mail - Exilium 1 Year Anniversary==== | |||
'''Springfield's Anniversary Message''' | |||
Wishing you a happy anniversary, Commander. | |||
Given it's that time of year again, I've saved your favorite seat by the window, along with a cup of Mandheling with just half a sugar cube-just as you like it. | |||
Every corner of the café has borne witness to our shared memories over this past year, be it your calm demeanor when helping Sharkry clean up the coffee she spilled, or the way Makiatto raised her eyebrow when taking on security commissions... | |||
These small, ordinary, and almost insignificant fragments of life are my most precious treasures. | |||
May the days ahead bring you moments of respite amid your busy schedule, allowing you to savor the coffee I've newly blended. And no matter what, Zucchero remains your haven of rest. | |||
Here's to continuing our tale together in the time yet to come-and to every ordinary day be steeped in gentle, comforting sweetness. Let's make it so, together~ | |||
Springfield | |||
====Mail - 30 November 2025==== | |||
'''Springfield's Gift''' | |||
Dear Commander: | |||
It's only been a few days, but I didn't expect there to be such a big change in the Elmo. I like the Crew Deck that we have. Just stepping in there makes me feel happy and I can't help imagining just how much better things would have been if we had started Zucchero here. Has the renovation tired you out? I have no idea how you could handle such a big project. Still, you've always been able to exceed my imagination. If you're tired from dealing with I work and would like a snack or someone to talk to, I'll always be here, waiting for you. Oh yes, I bought a little something on the way here. Just think of it as a visiting gift for the Elmo. I hope you like it. | |||
====Mail - 14 March 2026==== | |||
'''Teatime Invitation''' | |||
Dear Commander, | |||
My gift was just a few handmade desserts. Your enjoyment of them would have been an honor for me, and I would have been content with that. But then I received a gift from you in turn... You really do know how to bring a smile to my face. Thank you, Commander. | |||
Recently, I've been working on a new blend of coffee, one that's laced with soothing herbal essence. It not only gives the brew a unique flavor, but also offers some relief, considering all the multitasking you're doing. Since opportunities like this don't come often, would you like to come down to Zucchero and try it out? | |||
Naturally, I've prepared snacks and music for your visit. I will keep you company and listen to all your joys and frustrations... So please think of it as a brief period of leisure in your busy life. | |||
The sunlight today is perfect and I've reserved your usual seat. Are you looking forward to it? I know I'm looking forward to every moment I spend with you. | |||
====[[GFL2 Events#Message Across Space and Time|Message Across Space and Time]]==== | |||
[[File:GFL1 Letter.png|thumb]] | |||
''During [[GFL2 Events#Message Across Space and Time|Message Across Space and Time]], returning [[Girls' Frontline]] players could unlock the item {{Icon|Mementos of Time}} Mementos of Time and access this message. This event only ran in Exilium's CN server because only Girls' Frontline CN was being taken offline, but an official translation exists in the files for other Exilium servers.'' | |||
'''A Gift From the year 2065''' | |||
Dear Commander, | |||
It's been a long time since our last contact with each other, and I hope that everything is fine on your side. | |||
This is not the first time I've written to you, but I keep finding it so hard to put my pen to paper... Maybe it's because the emotions that this letter has to carry are so heavy. | |||
It is a shame that all journeys have to come to an end. As a representative on behalf of everyone, I must steel myself and convey our thoughts and feelings to you. | |||
From your beginnings in Sector S09's Ops Room all the way to Frankfurt, we were truly fortunate to have met and fought alongside you, allowing us to have created this exciting journey that belongs only to us. | |||
Thank you, for enlisting us under Griffin's banner. | |||
Thank you, for accompanying us through every battle. | |||
Thank you, for giving meaning to our existence. | |||
On this day in 2065, the journey that belonged to us came to an end. | |||
If we could, we would stay by your side forever. | |||
When we first knew of your decision, worry, loneliness, reluctance... all sorts of negative emotions emanated throughout the entirety of Griffin's forces. | |||
Nobody wanted to part with the Commander. No one was willing to leave Griffin. | |||
Everyone was hoping that things would just stay the same as before, and we would see you come out the Command Center to say hello to us again. | |||
But we understood the weight of your responsibilities and the duty you had to carry. You, who fought for our fallen comrades, who fought for a better tomorrow, had no choice but to do this. | |||
Miss Helian suggested that we write down letters to the Commander, but we did not dare to include any words of farewell in our letters. It felt like if we did bid you farewell, we would then truly be separated from you... | |||
After some thinking, we decided not to say goodbye to you. Our journey will not end here. Some day in the future, we will surely reunite and journey together again. | |||
We will seal our thoughts, wishes and everything we want to say to you at this moment in this package, and let the river of time carry it into the future. | |||
I will keep this letter for you till the day of our reunion. | |||
When we meet again, may you still be a shining edge, just like you were back in Griffin, continuing to renew this world in the midst of a new journey. | |||
Springfield | |||
==Other medias== | |||
Springfield is a recurring character in [[Girls' Frontline#4koma|Girls' Frontline: Trigger Happy]] alongside {{doll name|WA2000|RF|5}}. | |||
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Introduction
Springfield is in charge of the base's Cafe, where she works with RF Hanyang Type 88Hanyang Type 88Hanyang Type 88 and AR G36G36G36[1] (as well as RF DSR-50DSR-50DSR-50, RF G28G28G28, SG V-PM5V-PM5V-PM5, RF Gepard M1Gepard M1Gepard M1 and RF Type 81 CarbineType 81 CarbineType 81 Carbine according to the Base Overview), and is also the head of the Integrated Logistics Department, in charge of the daily life of the base and only rarely taking part in combat.[2] She is good at sewing[3] and poker,[4] but is old-fashioned and has trouble keeping up with trends, once trying to add a staple rural American carrot walnut cake to the Cafe's menu.[5]
Mature and gentle in nature, she is very generous with her companions. But whether in life or on the battlefield, one can never find a weakness in her seemingly defenseless posture.[6] She is considered reliable on a breadth of matters by other Dolls[7][8][9] and HG M1911M1911M1911 describes her as “everyone's greatest rival [for the Commander's affection, but also] best confidante”.[10] Despite her easygoing attitude, Springfield has deep insights into the philosophy of Dolls life and is skilled in imparting them to those who come seek her guidance at the cafe.
It has been hinted that Springfield has been in service since World War Three.[11]
Main story
Springfield took part as a team leader in the battle of the Paldiski Submarine Base with all the other T-Dolls under the Commander, but her team was mostly wiped out.[12] She was either one of the few survivors of the battle or among the first T-Dolls to be brought back as she manned the cafe with G36 a few days after the Commander returned to Area S09.[13]
From Tokarev's flashbacks in Roche Limit, we learn that Springfield met the Commander shortly after their arrival in Area S09. Along with HG TokarevTokarevTokarev, HG M1895M1895M1895, HG MakarovMakarovMakarov and HG GSh-18GSh-18GSh-18, she was invited to eat with the Commander in the typically human-only cafeteria[14]. Springfield was also present in the assembly hall, in which the Commander announced new operational changes to the base. She stated that she is looking forward to these changes, hinting at her future as head of the base's cafe.[15]
Leader of Zucchero Café
After leaving Griffin & Kryuger, Springfield decided to open her own café, which would also secretly serve as a safe place and information broker agency helping her former comrades. She opened "Cloud Café" in the satellite city CHE-02, but the reputation of her establishment fell after a client was injured by a sniper. Springfield immediately recognized the shot as RF WA2000WA2000WA2000's work, and learned that a bounty had been put on her head by her target. Knowing about her former colleague's personality, she decided to use the situation to her advantage while protecting WA2000.
Springfield waited until WA2000, feeling guilty for hurting Springfield's business, came to her to pay for repairing and renovating the café. Pretending that safety measures like a bulletproof front window were mandated by the city, Springfield increased the safety of her café on WA2000's dime while keeping her around CHE-02, where Springfield's connections could keep WA2000 safe against people wanting to claim the bounty on her head. When WA2000 eventually caught up to Springfield's ploy, Springfield offered her a contract: since WA2000's goal was to gather intel about the Commander, Springfield could gather the intel for her, while WA2000 supported the café financially and increased its reputation on the intel brokering scene. Springfield renamed the café "Zucchero" to mark this new beginning, and WA2000 also took the name Makiatto at this time.[16]
Springfield later hired Centaureissi[17] and Andoris. Andoris was later recruited into H.I.D.E. 404 by Leva[18] and was replaced at the café by Sharkry.[19]
Zucchero Café was reunited with the Commander during Chapter 8.7[20] and were involved in the delivery of Helena to Lviv.[21]
Side stories
Neural Upgrade stories
In RF Mosin-NagantMosin-NagantMosin-Nagant's story, Mosin-Nagant talks about her concerns regarding her upgrade with Springfield, and ultimately decides to reject it and transfer into a ceremonial guard job at Griffin HQ. A few weeks later, Mosin comes back to the cafe to talk with Springfield about her insecurities, and Springfield gives her the revised upgrade plan the Commander made for her, which Mosin accepts before joining back. Mosin also asks Springfield her reason for working at the café, but she doesn't answer.
At the end of RF Hanyang Type 88Hanyang Type 88Hanyang Type 88's story, the Commander asks Springfield if she would like to have a neural upgrade, and she replies that she would only do it if she absolutely had to.
During AR GalilGalilGalil's story, Galil visits the other departments of the base as she considers herself too old to keep working with Squad MG NegevNegevNegev in the Frontline Combat Team. Springfield takes her into the Integrated Logistics Department, where Galil tries to bus tables at the cafe and make logistics runs, but is not satisfied with her performance and is eventually asked by Negev to join her squad back after taking a neural upgrade. When Galil hands her resignation to her, Springfield assures her that her colleagues praised her diligence and level-headed decision making, and encourages Galil to “follow her heart” when choosing her future.
In AR G36G36G36's story, Springfield helps smooth things out between the members of G36's team after a difficult mission, tipping the Commander on how to resolve the situation. Springfield is mentioned in MG LWMMGLWMMGLWMMG's story, when LWMMG helps her carry some boxes and close the café on a whim. At the end of RF KSVKKSVKKSVK's story, the Commander, KSVK and SG DP-12DP-12DP-12 celebrate KSVK's upgrade at the cafe and Springfield gives KSVK a free slice of cake. In MG Type 80Type 80Type 80's story, Springfield has to chase after Type 80, who bought lots of pastries to bribe HG Type 59Type 59Type 59 but ran away without paying.
In RF Lee-EnfieldLee-EnfieldLee-Enfield's story, Springfield notices that her friend Lee seems gloom at the cafe and does not take part in the general rejoicing among the Dolls after the medias announced new revelations claiming the innocence of the Dolls who had caused the Operation Black Forest controversy during World War Three. Lee explains her story, how she caused the incident, and how she ended up changing the life of a boy named Charlie, from whom she recently received a package she doesn't dare open. Hung up on the consequences of her past decisions, Lee is also considering refusing a Neural Upgrade. Springfield gives her friend a push and slices open with a knife the package sitting on the cafe's counter, helping Lee read Charlie's letter and shake off the shackles of her past.
With the Commander out to buy presents for all the Dolls on short notice, RF SpringfieldSpringfieldSpringfield and MG MG5MG5MG5 try to keep the other Dolls in line as Kalina organizes the Christmas party. Their efforts are overshadowed by the sheer chaos caused by the Dolls and Destroyer's attempt to take control of the base.
When Kalina planned an informal seaside vacation by taking a contract to clear any danger from a deserted island, RF SpringfieldSpringfieldSpringfield was one of the Dolls selected by the Commander for the trip. She tried to offer muffins to SMG Z-62Z-62Z-62, who got startled and ran away, then discussed Doll-compatible sunscreen with AR Type 95Type 95Type 95. After the Dolls neutralized the abandoned weapon factory on the island, Springfield prepared the huge tuna caught by RF NTW-20NTW-20NTW-20 for the beach barbecue.
After word about the Division tournament spread on Grifchan, AR Type 97Type 97Type 97 and SMG MP7MP7MP7 pestered Springfield into joining as their team leader, where she used the nickname “Honey Muffin”. She steered her companions toward a methodical strategy, starting with careful looting and avoiding combat with the other teams.[22] During a tense encounter with SG M870M870M870's team, they were interrupted by a flashbang thrown from afar by Squad 404 to provoke them into fighting, but Springfield ordered her team to run away instead.[23] They later came across SMG VectorVectorVector mourning the loss of SMG PP-90PP-90PP-90 and Springfield ordered her team not to eliminate her out of respect.[3]
During their last resources run before entering the Dark Zone, Squad Springfield ran into AR A-91A-91A-91 in a boss area littered with explosives. Sensing the danger of a shootout, Springfield tried to negotiate with the drunken Doll, who initially relaxed due to Springfield's presence. But MP7's provocations and the arrival of the boss caused A-91 to open fire and the explosives to go out, taking down all of Squad Springfield.[24]
Springfield temporarily takes HG JillJillJill's place as VA-11 Hall A's bartender during the second-to-last cafe sequence, where she reveals the true nature of the event's story.[25]
SMG SuomiSuomiSuomi gets drunk on Springfield's Christmas cocktail, then wakes up in a trance and orders more cocktails from Springfield to become gaming friends with AR RFBRFBRFB and SMG TMPTMPTMP. Though the method is rough, Springfield doesn't seem to mind as long as they have fun.[26]
Springfield took the role of the Witch during the game of Lycan Sanctuary.
Weirder Things (Classic Witch costume)
After the Commander suggested to organize an event at the base for Halloween, RF SpringfieldSpringfieldSpringfield was made the organizer and set up a haunted house in an recently cleared out logistics warehouse. She selected RF WA2000WA2000WA2000 and HG MakarovMakarovMakarov with setting up the house, SMG Type 64Type 64Type 64 with sewing costumes, and even recruited (bribed and kidnapped) AR G11G11G11 to play one of the monsters, thinking she was a new arrival at the base (she eventually had to apologize after G11 got beaten up by SMG MP5MP5MP5 after scaring her).
When the power in the haunted house went out as WA2000 and SMG m45m45m45 tried to turn the animatronics on, Springfield managed to reach the control room in search of WA2000 to apologize about overlooking the state of the electric circuits in the warehouse. She found m45 there, who did not recognize Springfield in the dark and lamented that she should have stayed in the kitchen to cook instead of trying to help. m45 also voiced her admiration for Springfield, seeing her as perfect in every way. Springfield encouraged her to talk about her insecurities and revealed that she too felt the stress of her position, made mistakes and got scolded by WA2000 too. She then gave m45 the Halloween costume she had planned to offer her as a way to socialize.
After the event ended, the Commander explained to Springfield that they had authorized the ambitious haunted house plan to test out the quirks of each Doll and get to know them better by helping them sort each issue out. But Springfield's management ended up making things run too smoothly for them to gather much insight into their troops, so Springfield encouraged them to keep trying to know each Doll better.
"Secrets are only uncovered when the moment calls for it, Commander. Before the time comes though, you'll need to keep working to get to know each of us T-Dolls better."
Santa Claus Hunt (O Holy Night costume)
During the Christmas party, RF SpringfieldSpringfieldSpringfield dressed as Santa to distribute presents to the rest of the employees. However, RF M14M14M14 cluelessly revealed to her the plan by the children Dolls to steal the presents, so Springfield enlisted RF NTW-20NTW-20NTW-20 to give the troublemakers a lesson. Having sensed trouble from a conversation with HG Colt RevolverColt RevolverColt Revolver and missing champagne bottles in the inventory, the Commander also gathered their own security team consisting of MG MG5MG5MG5 and AR FALFALFAL. When the Commander tried to joke about them being tempted to steal the presents too, they quickly backtracked after Springfield's usual smile got ever so slightly menacing. The three security Dolls swiftly dealt with the troublemakers before they could disrupt Springfield's plans. After she had distributed all the presents, the Commander offered Springfield their own present, since she had not prepared any for herself.
“There was a lot to do... But seeing everyone so happy makes it all worth it.”
Anniversary Party (Queen in Radiance costume)
After the announcement of Griffin & Kryuger's anniversary banquet, RF SpringfieldSpringfieldSpringfield came up with a plan to organize a private party at the base for the more childish and raucous Dolls who wouldn't be invited to the public event. During the banquet, she takes the Commander aside so they can get a rest from the other guests and both express their thanks for each other's work in the past year, and the year to come.
“Being able to stay by your side like this is enough for us T-Dolls, Commander.”
Reusing her O Holy Night costume, Springfield appears in the costume stories of other Dolls.
Before the Christmas party, Springfield enlisted the help of SG CAWSCAWSCAWS to select and buy the presents of the other Dolls, paying her with two days worth of afternoon tea for two. This creates some commotion as CAWS starts stalking the Dolls to know what kind of present they would like. In RF Gepard M1Gepard M1Gepard M1's story, Gepard is determined to laze about in the cafe during her vacation day, but eventually feels so guilty to see Kalina and Springfield too busy to prepare the Christmas tree that MG LewisLewisLewis and the Commander bought, she ends up preparing it herself in secret.
In HG LWMMGLWMMGLWMMG's story, Springfield puts her to work in laying out presents, then uses her to trick MG Mk48Mk48Mk48 and MG M249 SAWM249 SAWM249 SAW into doing the share of work they originally refused to sign for. Because her companions wanted to help LWMMG without telling her, Springfield loudly announced the task she would bring LWMMG to next, letting Mk48 and M249 finish it quickly before they arrived, though Springfield didn't plan on them roping the Commander into helping. After the last task is complete, Springfield reveals her plan to LWMMG, who asks why she didn't notice that the other tasks were never on her schedule, but Springfield only says that it was “because of a lie” and let LWMMG figure what happened for herself.
Springfield appears in HG M1911M1911M1911's story when M1911 comes to the cafe, worried that she won't be able to dance with the Commander at the ball AR Zas M21Zas M21Zas M21 suggested. Springfield is impressed that M1911's childish tantrum convinced the others to organize an event, even though M1911 has more seniority than her, then admits that she could have been one of the Doll to try and get a dance with the Commander at the ball, but that she would be too busy and encouraged M1911 to ask naturally.
Griffin Memories - Becoming a Star
When HG P38P38P38, SMG Spectre M4Spectre M4Spectre M4 and HG HK45HK45HK45 needed funds to hire HG Desert EagleDesert EagleDesert Eagle and get lessons in being idols, they temporarily worked extra shifts with Springfield and the Integrated Logistics Department.[27] When they put on their show a week later, Springfield recorded their performance.[28]
Griffin Memories - Weekend Poker Night
After coming back from a mission on a Friday evening, RF Lee-EnfieldLee-EnfieldLee-Enfield enjoys Springfield's black tea as the Cafe's last client for the day. Lee notices Springfield is slightly troubled, and Springfield reveals why the Cafe closes early on Fridays: herself and other rifle T-Dolls have a secret weekly meeting to play poker and relax, but RF Carcano M1891Carcano M1891Carcano M1891 and RF Carcano M91∕38Carcano M91∕38Carcano M91∕38 are out on a mission. Springfield invites Lee as a replacement, challenging her to put her analytic mind and unfazable poise to the test.
RF WA2000WA2000WA2000 arrives first and the three Dolls play a introductory game where two of them are dealt face-down the same card and the third a different card, and they must pinpoint the odd one out while holding out their card for the others to see while not knowing what it is themselves. After an exchange where Lee discovers the aspect of deception of the game, she announces Springfield is the impostor as she seemed the most suspicious, but it was WA2000, who feigned to be flustered to divert Lee's attention.
When RF Mosin-NagantMosin-NagantMosin-Nagant and RF Kar98kKar98kKar98k arrive, the five Dolls start a game of Five-cards stud. Laying low and conserving her chips, Lee pinpoints the other Dolls' playstyle, except for Springfield, unable to understand what strategy she's hiding behind her disarming smile. After WA2000, Kar98k and Mosin-Nagant are eliminated, Springfield and Lee engage in a duel, and eventually Springfield prevails after getting a rare hand. As the Dolls share tea after the game, Lee is enticed into attending the next Weekend Poker Night to face Springfield in a mind game again.
Griffin Memories - Her Smile
After Kalina gets sick from overwork, Springfield closes the Cafe to take care of her for a few days. This impulsive decision pushes AR G36G36G36 to scrutinize how Springfield handles her work. G36 is used to Springfield's efficiency in organizing missions when they worked together, so she is shocked to see her allow clients to loiter after they have finished eating and keep decorating the Cafe whimsically. She confronts Springfield about her loose approach of her job, but Springfield doesn't see any problem with her methods as long as clients are happy. To defuse the situation, AR XM8XM8XM8 suggests they switch jobs for a day to better understand each other's work.
While the Cafe receives very few customers because of G36's tyrannical efficiency despite baking trendy snacks (which is one of Springfield's weak points), Springfield, coached by SMG G36CG36CG36C, tries her best to take the heavy workload of G36 in strides (though she refuses to wear the same maid outfit). After stubbornly deciding to take every employee's special request at the cafeteria to give the same service as the Cafe, Springfield ends up exhausted as she finishes the rest of G36's daily tasks, and understands her need for raw efficiency.
At the end of the day, Springfield and G36 both apologize for underestimating each other's work. G36 helps Springfield by baking trendy snacks to add to her menu, while Springfield helps G36 become more welcoming to others, starting with lessons in smiling.
Mail - Thanksgiving 2021 (November 25 2021)
Have you seen my turkey?
Morning, Commander!
Happy Thanksgiving! Don't forget your prayer even if you're busy at work.
Pray to whom? Hmm, I suppose it doesn't matter as long as you have faith in them. That aside, I've prepared a grand thanksgiving feast at the café tonight as per tradition.
Please come early to deliver a speech - What was I looking for just now, you say?
Haha, busted!
So...have you seen my turkey?
Springfield
Email - Mid-Autumn Festival 2023
Blooming Flowers on a Full Moon
Good morning, Commander.
I'm sorry, but I won't be able to prepare breakfast for you today as I'll be busy preparing for tonight. Surely you remember what day it is today, right? Before joining Griffin, I didn't even know about this festival, but I really enjoy the poetic charm of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Both the tradition of appreciating the moon and the custom of spending time with family, It brings me... great joy.
And considering everything we've been through recently, these moments are all the more precious. I will prepare a big dinner, so please come to the courtyard outside the café with the others tonight. We can admire the moon and spend a wonderful night together.
I have attempted to make some mooncakes with reduced sugar content, because you always complain about the excessive sweetness of store-bought pastries.
I hope you'll like them.
Yours, Springfield
First Anniversary Letter
Gift from 2065
Dear Commander, it's been a while. I hope you're well. I tried writing to you before, but I couldn't find the words... Perhaps my emotions are too heavy to be carried by in a simple letter. All journeys must unfortunately come to an end, but I must speak for all of us and convey our common feelings to you. From our first meeting in Area S09 to Frankfurt, we all had the chance to work with you, and walk a wonderful and unforgettable journey. Thank you for making us a part of Griffin. Thank you for leading us in battle. Thank you for giving meaning to our lives.
On this day of 2065, our journey must come to an end. If we could, we would stay by your side forever. When we heard what choice you made, we felt overwhelmed and alone, we didn't want to let go... Griffin was crushed under our emotions. None of us wanted to be separated from you, none of us wanted to leave Griffin, and we all hoped to see you step out of the command room to greet us as always. But we also understand your responsibilities, towards fallen comrades and towards a better future. Miss Helian suggested that we write letters for you, but we didn't dare include any farewell in them. If we did that, then we would truly have parted ways with you...
And so, we have decided not to say goodbye to you. Our journey continues. One day in the future, we will definitely walk together again. All our thoughts, all our wishes and all we want to tell you right now, we seal in this package and cast toward the future along the river of time. Please keep it until we meet again. I hope we can go an a new journey, just like we did at Griffin.
We are the shining beacon in a brave new world.
Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium
Dusty Memories - Returner's Determination
Dusty Memories - Heart of the Dishes
Dusty Memories - Home is in the Heart
Dusty Journal - Coffee-Flavored Stage
Dusty Journal - Homeseeker
Classified Briefings - Reignited Hope
July 2025 - Official Sunborn Email Ad for Mímisbrunnr's Loop Event
Commander,
I wonder if receiving this letter out of the blue comes as a shock or a surprise to you? There was some news that I couldn't share with you earlier, so I wrote this letter to elaborate on it. I hope it finds you in good spirits.
Recently, the Zucchero's been closed for renovations in order to comply with your requests, but the work has finished and we are ready to open for business again. Naturally, we have prepared new drinks, snacks, and various promotions for this grand reopening.
When the Zucchero officially opens its doors on the evening of July 3rd, we would like to invite you, our most valued customer, to grace our cafe with your presence once again. I've prepared a special blend of coffee for you, and its fragrance is filled with all the things I want to convey. I await your arrival, and I hope you'll be able to enjoy a lovely time at the Zucchero Cafe.
-Springfield
Elmo's Wishing Well
- Springfield's New Product Taste Test - Part I
Do You Feel More Relaxed Now?
Commander, it seems the coming week will be full of fair skies.
I've been researching our competing cafes recently. If you're free, could you accompany me as I go around town?
I'd like to hear your opinion about several drinks that have been all the rage recently.
Please look me up at the usual place if you're free.
This time, I won't let you sidestep the question with an answer like "of course Springfield's hand-brewed coffee is the best", okay~?
- Springfield's New Product Taste Test - Part II
To: Commander
Do you feel better after heading outside for a bit?
I noticed you were on edge recently, so I wanted to take advantage of our recent spell of good weather to bring you outside so you could relax a little.
But then you discovered my real intentions halfway... and then I imposed on you by dragging you around for so long. Oh yes, I forgot to ask; which of the drinks we tried together did you like best?
That said, you don't need to give me an answer right now.
What I really want to tell you is...
I know there are many things in your heart which make you anxious, but fretting too much about them will only harm your health, whether it's through burning the midnight oil to write reports or pacing anxiously in the ops room.
So next time, when you're feeling low, can you come find me in our special place?
I'll always be there, no matter when you come over.
-Springfield
404's Holiday Boot Camp - Springfield's Store Visit Invitation
- What flavor would you like? - Part I
All this talk of boot camps suddenly made me realize I haven't developed a new drink in a while, since I've been so busy managing Zucchero.
So I've decided to take this opportunity to visit various drinks establishments in search of inspiration for a new product. Simply put, I want to check out the competition.
However, if I go alone, all of the various drinks I order will go to waste after just sampling them. So, would you be willing to join me, Commander?
I've already scouted out many potentially interesting flavors, and I'd like to try them out together with you.
- What flavor would you like? - Part II
To: Commander
We tried many drinks together today. Which one was your favorite?
It was a very fruitful outing for me. Sampling all these new and exotic flavors has given me a few ideas for new drinks.
In addition, seeing things from a customer's perspectives helped me understand how the couples who visit Zucchero must feel when they sit down at our café.
And as for the feeling of sharing a drink with you...well, it compltely [sic] overshadowed the taste and flavor of the beverage itself.
Well, that was a purely unexpected benefit, and it certainly won't affect the development of Zucchero's menu.
That said... it HAS given me a few ideas for when I personally prepare a drink just for you~
404's Boot Camp - Springfield's New Product Taste Test Training
- Do You Feel More Relaxed Now? - Part I
Commander, it seems the coming week will be full of fair skies. In order to improve our information-gathering abilities, I've been researching our competing cafes recently. If you're free, could you accompany me as I go around town?
I'd like to hear your opinion about several drinks that have been all the rage recently.
Please look me up at the usual place if you're free.
This time, you're not allowed to avoid the question by saying "Of course Springfield's handmade coffee is the best"~
- Do You Feel More Relaxed Now? - Part II
To: Commander
Do you feel better after heading outside for a bit?
I noticed you were on edge recently, so I wanted to take advantage of our recent spell of good weather to bring you outside so you could relax a little.
But then you discovered my real intentions halfway... and then I imposed on you by dragging you around for so long. Oh yes, I forgot to ask; which of the drinks we tried together did you like best?
That said, you don't need to give me an answer right now.
What I really want to tell you is...
I know there are many things in your heart which make you anxious, but fretting too much about them will only harm your health, whether it's through burning the midnight oil to write reports or pacing anxiously in the ops room.
So next time, when you're feeling low, can you come find me in our special place?
I'll always be there, no matter when you come over.
Springfield
Mail - Exilium 1 Year Anniversary
Springfield's Anniversary Message
Wishing you a happy anniversary, Commander.
Given it's that time of year again, I've saved your favorite seat by the window, along with a cup of Mandheling with just half a sugar cube-just as you like it.
Every corner of the café has borne witness to our shared memories over this past year, be it your calm demeanor when helping Sharkry clean up the coffee she spilled, or the way Makiatto raised her eyebrow when taking on security commissions...
These small, ordinary, and almost insignificant fragments of life are my most precious treasures.
May the days ahead bring you moments of respite amid your busy schedule, allowing you to savor the coffee I've newly blended. And no matter what, Zucchero remains your haven of rest.
Here's to continuing our tale together in the time yet to come-and to every ordinary day be steeped in gentle, comforting sweetness. Let's make it so, together~
Springfield
Mail - 30 November 2025
Springfield's Gift
Dear Commander:
It's only been a few days, but I didn't expect there to be such a big change in the Elmo. I like the Crew Deck that we have. Just stepping in there makes me feel happy and I can't help imagining just how much better things would have been if we had started Zucchero here. Has the renovation tired you out? I have no idea how you could handle such a big project. Still, you've always been able to exceed my imagination. If you're tired from dealing with I work and would like a snack or someone to talk to, I'll always be here, waiting for you. Oh yes, I bought a little something on the way here. Just think of it as a visiting gift for the Elmo. I hope you like it.
Mail - 14 March 2026
Teatime Invitation
Dear Commander,
My gift was just a few handmade desserts. Your enjoyment of them would have been an honor for me, and I would have been content with that. But then I received a gift from you in turn... You really do know how to bring a smile to my face. Thank you, Commander.
Recently, I've been working on a new blend of coffee, one that's laced with soothing herbal essence. It not only gives the brew a unique flavor, but also offers some relief, considering all the multitasking you're doing. Since opportunities like this don't come often, would you like to come down to Zucchero and try it out?
Naturally, I've prepared snacks and music for your visit. I will keep you company and listen to all your joys and frustrations... So please think of it as a brief period of leisure in your busy life.
The sunlight today is perfect and I've reserved your usual seat. Are you looking forward to it? I know I'm looking forward to every moment I spend with you.
During Message Across Space and Time, returning Girls' Frontline players could unlock the item 
Mementos of Time and access this message. This event only ran in Exilium's CN server because only Girls' Frontline CN was being taken offline, but an official translation exists in the files for other Exilium servers.
A Gift From the year 2065
Dear Commander,
It's been a long time since our last contact with each other, and I hope that everything is fine on your side.
This is not the first time I've written to you, but I keep finding it so hard to put my pen to paper... Maybe it's because the emotions that this letter has to carry are so heavy.
It is a shame that all journeys have to come to an end. As a representative on behalf of everyone, I must steel myself and convey our thoughts and feelings to you.
From your beginnings in Sector S09's Ops Room all the way to Frankfurt, we were truly fortunate to have met and fought alongside you, allowing us to have created this exciting journey that belongs only to us.
Thank you, for enlisting us under Griffin's banner.
Thank you, for accompanying us through every battle.
Thank you, for giving meaning to our existence.
On this day in 2065, the journey that belonged to us came to an end.
If we could, we would stay by your side forever.
When we first knew of your decision, worry, loneliness, reluctance... all sorts of negative emotions emanated throughout the entirety of Griffin's forces.
Nobody wanted to part with the Commander. No one was willing to leave Griffin.
Everyone was hoping that things would just stay the same as before, and we would see you come out the Command Center to say hello to us again.
But we understood the weight of your responsibilities and the duty you had to carry. You, who fought for our fallen comrades, who fought for a better tomorrow, had no choice but to do this.
Miss Helian suggested that we write down letters to the Commander, but we did not dare to include any words of farewell in our letters. It felt like if we did bid you farewell, we would then truly be separated from you...
After some thinking, we decided not to say goodbye to you. Our journey will not end here. Some day in the future, we will surely reunite and journey together again.
We will seal our thoughts, wishes and everything we want to say to you at this moment in this package, and let the river of time carry it into the future.
I will keep this letter for you till the day of our reunion.
When we meet again, may you still be a shining edge, just like you were back in Griffin, continuing to renew this world in the midst of a new journey.
Springfield
Other medias
Springfield is a recurring character in Girls' Frontline: Trigger Happy alongside RF WA2000WA2000WA2000.
References
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, AR G36G36G36 Neural Upgrade story 4
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, AR GalilGalilGalil Neural Upgrade story 2
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Girls' Frontline, Bounty Feast, Side Chapter: Squad Springfield, part 2
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, Bookshelf of Memories, Weekend Poker Night
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, Bookshelf of Memories - Her Smile, Iced Coffee
- ↑ The Art of Girls' Frontline Vol.1, 66
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, HG MakarovMakarovMakarov Pumpkin Mishka costume story
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, RF G28G28G28 Moonlit Emerald costume story
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, MG MG5MG5MG5 Crimson Guardian costume story
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, HG M1911M1911M1911 Breaker of the Sky costume story
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, RF Lee-EnfieldLee-EnfieldLee-Enfield's Neural Upgrade story 1
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, Polarized Light, Polishing
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, Dual Randomness, Foreshadowed Voyage
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, Roche Limit Tokarev's Memory I
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, Roche Limit Tokarev's Memory II
- ↑ Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium, Dusty Journal#Bullet Echo
- ↑ Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium, Dusty Memories#Returner's Determination
- ↑ Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium, Into the Shadows 01 & 04
- ↑ Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium, Dusty Memories#In the Firelight
- ↑ Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium, Bitter Thorns and Daisies
- ↑ Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium, Corposant
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, Bounty Feast, Side Chapter: Squad Springfield, part 1
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, Bounty Feast, Chapter 2: 0:07 New York Public Library
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, Bounty Feast, Side Chapter: Squad Springfield, part 3
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, Valhalla, Interlude VII
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, One Coin Short, Heavy Metal & Tender Wood
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, Bookshelf of Memories - Becoming a Star, Flutter of a Fledgling's Wings
- ↑ Girls' Frontline, Bookshelf of Memories - Becoming a Star, A Witch's Night