I thought that Big Al was very much underrated, so I made this.
Have fun!
Oh and by the way… when someone is speaking in italics, they're talking in English.
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It's been about 6 months since the 'creation' of Sweet-Ann and Big-Al. They hardly know who they were before being big stars; all they were told was that their old selves were 'talented nobodies' and that they really shouldn't worry about it. The instant that they debuted, they were both a hit. 'Vocaloid' technology enhanced their singing capabilities far past that of a normal human, while giving them an added flair in the form of a slightly electronic voice. They weren't exactly the first Vocaloids, though. There were several others, mostly in the country of Japan, with this unique enhancement. However, it seems that unlike the others, they were talented individuals that accepted to be modified into a Vocaloid. Big-Al and Sweet-Ann, on the other hand, didn't have a choice. They woke up, sore, with no memory of whom they were or how they became new-age Frankenstein monsters.
But they accepted it. They had a great life, were respected, and all they had to do to keep their lifestyle was sing a song or two.
Two months ago, a girl named 'Miku Hatsune' gave him a call. She's one of, if not the, most famous Vocaloids in the world. Originally from Japan, her influence spread like a wildfire, covering the entire globe.
She wanted to do a duet with Big-Al. Big-Al, of course, accepted. How could he not?
The song was agreed to be in Japanese. Somehow, Big-Al knew Japanese already. He guessed he already knew how to speak it in his past life. Miku and Big-Al agreed on having the song released on her album, with Big-Al getting a portion of the profits.
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"Nooo! Not agaaain!" Kaito cried out in anguish, popping open a lid of ice-cream and finding that it had all turned to liquid.
Miku giggled as she walked into the kitchen to prepare breakfast. "Left the ice cream out overnight again, Kaito?" Miku asked cheerfully.
"…yes." Kaito said, drooping his head down in defeat.
Miku just patted him on the head and reached for the apron. "Don't worry; we'll get more later today." She then felt cell phone in her pocket buzz and ring, reached into her pocket and pulled it out. Flipping it open, she spoke quickly and cheerfully. "Moshi moshi, Miku Hatsune speaking."
"Mashi mashi,Miss Hatsune." Spoke out a deep voice with a heavy American accent. "This is Big-Al, remember me?"
"Oooh! Al, how have you been doing?"
"Wonderfully! In the last month, my sales in Japan have nearly tripled! I guess I have you to thank for this, huh?"
"This is wonderful news, Al! I've been reading some of my fan-mail, and I've gotten plenty of positive feedback on my choice to do a song with you."
Kaito dumped the now empty ice cream carton into the trash compactor. "Miku, who is that?"
Miku moved her mouth away from the phone. "It's Big-Al. Remember when I went to America to do a song with him?"
Kaito picked up a pen and started a grocery list. "Oh yeah, that guy. I have to admit, he's pretty good."
"Miku, I'd like to propose something, both to you and your friends. I would like to move in with you, for just a bit. I'm going to establish my presence in Japan a bit more. I only have one song in this language, and with your help, I'd like to get a few more out there."
"My, Al, this is a bold move… are you sure you're ready for something like this?"
"I've been practicing Japanese like crazy. Can you tell the difference?"
Miku thought for a moment. He has been using more complex words than he used to, and he doesn't stutter like he used to. "Actually, yes, I can."
"Yes! Ah hah! My practice is going to pay off! So, do we have a deal, then?"
"Haha, Al, I'm not really much of a business woman. Can we talk about this… in person?"
"Yes, yes, let's do that! I'll get ready right away! I'll talk to you soon, Miku!"
Rin popped her head in. "Yo, Miku, how's breakfast coming? We're pretty hungry out here…"
"Oh, sorry, I was talking on the phone…"
"Meh, no biggy. Who was it? More press wanting to bug us with questions?"
"Not quite. Big-Al is coming to visit."
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The door bell rang in its usual tune. Miku raced towards the door and opened it wide. "Ah, Al, I was expecting you! Come on in!"
The large man was carrying all of his baggage himself, but didn't seem to break a sweat from it. "Thank you, Miku. Would you mind if I ask where I'm staying?"
"Oh go up the stairs, down the right hallway, and it should be the last door to the left. Make yourself at home, I'll let the others know you're here!" Miku skipped off into another room.
Big-Al hummed an old folk song as he carried his bags up the stairs and along the hallway. But a commotion behind one of the doors to his right caught his attention. He stopped for a second to listen, out of curiosity.
"Why, why do you hate me?!" yelled out a frantic voice.
"Ugh! What makes you think I hate you, you idiot!" a girl replied.
"You've been avoiding me, abusing me, and calling me names for months now… I want to know why!"
Big-Al heard the sound of something being torn off the wall. "Y-You idiot! I wish you were never my brother!" a loud shattering was heard, and a boy cried out in pain.
Big-Al silently muttered to himself. "Was that… the Kagamine twins? No way…"