Disclaimer: I do not own Vocaloid.
I was just a robot made a lonely scientist. He told me, my existence was a miracle. When I first opened my eyes, I saw the scientist's eyes open wide, a radiant smile on his face. I didn't understand what he was doing though. After seeing that I didn't react to his actions, he had a slight frown on his face.
The next day, he said he was going to teach me to sing. When he did, his voice was full of emotions, happiness, to be exact. When I did, it came out flat, weird. I said, "I don't understand, how?" He just gave me a slight shrug and replied, "It's okay. We'll try again next time" And he walked towards the cherry blossom tree he was growing. He spoke of humans having different emotions. Happiness, sadness and more. It seemed so wonderful to be able to have feelings. But I couldn't. I was so confused, my head was hurting "I- I don't understand, what are you talking about?! I- I want to know how it's like to feel..." He looked surprised for a moment, and said, "Maybe, if I can make a heart..." and nodded. "Come on Rin, we better head inside." And I Followed.
The following days went by in a blur. He was always sitting in front of his computer, creating something. One day, I noticed he was still sleeping even though his alarm clock rung. I decided to wake him up. "Hakase, it's already in the morning," I said. "Wait... What?! What time is it?!" I checked the alarm clock and replied" Seven thirty" "Damn it. I woke up late... Must be because I stayed up late last night... Gotta start working ..." He mumbled. "If you're tired, please sleep more. According to the program, humans need to sleep well." I reminded. "I can't cause I want to finish this as soon as possible." He said, "What are you making?" I asked. "Your heart. With this program called Kokoro, you'll be able to feel emotions. Without it, you're incomplete." He stood up and pet my head. With a smile, he said, "I promise I'll let you have a Kokoro"
Some time passed, and we're sitting underneath the cherry tree. "You know, while other scientists are studying on how to preserve our DNA, I'm here, trying to preserve music." He said, facing the cherry tree. "Music?" I asked, confused. He nodded and continued, "Yeah. You see, scientists have predicted that a strange, incurable disease will soon wipe us all out. And they're trying to preserve our DNA" "Then why aren't you doing so?" He chuckled and answered, "Probably because I find it useless. What's the point of doing so anyway? Music is wonderful. Anyone can enjoy it. Even you." He said and turned to me, "However, right now, I'm just happy having you by my side. You mean everything to me, Rin" He said with a faint rosy tint on his cheeks.
One time, something strange happened. I couldn't explain it. Hakase was working on his computer when he suddenly sighed. "Suppose that doesn't work either..." He mumbled. He turned to me with tired eyes and asked me, "What does my existence mean to you?" And all of a sudden, he was hugging me. "It seems that the miracle only lasted for a moment." He said with tears in his eyes. "Why are you crying?" I asked, no idea what was going on. "Sorry, Rin. You probably don't know what happened." And he turned back to his work, leaving me confused.
Many years have passed, and Hakase seems to be getting weaker. It all started on the day Hakase started coughing up blood. He told me he that the disease was starting to take effect and that his time was running out. And now he's lying on a bed. "R-rin..." He said in a weak, raspy voice. "I know that me leaving you is a cruel thing.*cough* B-but I can't control it" He turns to look at me with his cerulean eyes. "The first miracle was *cough* that you were born, the second miracle was the time spent with you, the third miracle *cough* hasn't occurred yet. The program is *cough* c-completed. When you decide to use it, be careful *cough* I- it's too big for you. You won't last long using it *cough*" He smiles a peaceful smile at me and said, "And lastly, I love you." And with that, he closed his eyes, never to open them again.
Days turned to months, years have passed me by, I'm all alone with no one by my side. I have a final wish to make. I wish to know the reason I was created. I went over to Hakase's computer. It read:
Install program "Kokoro" to RIN?
Yes No
I clicked on a yes and the screen flashed so brightly that my eyes hurt. Suddenly I felt the weight on my shoulders lift. I had tears streaming down my face and was trembling non-stop. I felt a strange thumping in my body "Why do my tears seem to fall, so endlessly? Why am I trembling like this? Is... Is this my desired heart?" I asked.
I felt an urge to go to the cherry tree. When I saw that it was in full bloom, I felt a pleasant emotion rush through me. Perhaps it was excitement, for I couldn't stop smiling, I don't know. But I have so much to say to Hakase. I could finally feel emotions! I had an urge to tell Hakase!
Oh... He- he's not here anymore... I felt a wave crash down on me, and it made me down. Perhaps this was the feeling of sadness... The tears came back, even stronger too. I started to realize the reason I was born. Hakase must have been lonely, the years before I was born. It must be sad to be alone. I felt something building up inside of me. And I screamed loudly to get rid of that awful emotion-Loneliness.
I have to say thank you to Hakase, if it's the last thing I do. I closed my eyes and hoped for the best. And I heard a voice. "Rin, are you okay?" I couldn't believe it. It was the voice that I yearned to hear. I understood what Hakase meant. The third miracle is now. "Ha-Hakase" I choked out. He looked at me with a confused and surprised expression, with a glint of hope in his teary eyes. "I'm from the future... Thank you so much!" I said with the biggest smile I could muster and started singing.
I can finally say
Real and sincere words
I dedicate this song to you!
Thank you so much...
For giving me the chance to live in this world with a "Heart"
Thank you so much...
For all the days that we have spent together
Thank you so much...
You gave me everything that I always needed and more
Thank you so much...
I'll sing for all eternity!
Hakase hugged me with tears. I said, "I love you too, Len" I pulled back and gave him a kiss on his cheek. "Goodbye" And with that, the miracle ended. I was back to my time. And I started to sing again, releasing all of my feelings. My life soon ended. Like Hakase said, the heart was too big for me, my artificial body can't withstand it. But I died with a content smile on my face, looking like an angel.
Hakase=Scientist or doctor