Why does Julian buy the bionic companion?

He wants comfort without vulnerability while sidelined by a knee injury.

What does the system alert reveal?

The 01 unit has not shipped, so the man in Julian's bed is the real Kyle Voth.

My Custom Robot, My Rival's Face

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My Custom Robot, My Rival's Face — A sidelined hockey captain falls for a bionic double of his rival, only to discover the robot is actually the man himself.

Julian Reed, captain of the North Star Knights, watches from the bench while a knee injury heals. For four seasons he has clashed violently with opponent Kyle Voth on the ice. Seeking comfort without vulnerability, Julian spends a single dollar on a bionic companion molded to Kyle's face, convinced the unit cannot refuse him. He brings the silent figure into his bed and confides his deepest fears, developing genuine affection for what he believes is an unfeeling machine. A system notification then shatters the illusion: the 01 unit has not yet shipped, revealing the man beside him is the real Kyle Voth, who has been playing a dangerous game of deception.

Quick answers

Why does Julian buy the bionic companion?: He wants comfort without vulnerability while sidelined by a knee injury.
What does the system alert reveal?: The 01 unit has not shipped, so the man in Julian's bed is the real Kyle Voth.