-Parth Makeo presents-
The Family that Sings Together Second Season
"Love and Music"
Starring
Miku Hatsune
Alex Hatsune
Rin Kagamine
Len Kagamine
Luka Megurine
Toeto
KAITO
MEIKO
Neru
Haku
Teto
Gumi
Gakupo
Ruko Yokune
Ritsu Namine
Mikuo Hatsune
Miku, Alex and the rest has enjoyed life so far, making music and spending time with one another. Their family seemed alright until the company decided to move them out of their current home and into-
" A MANSION?! MIKU!" The already joyful Miku cried from the news she received from Alex.
"Yeah, apparently they wanted to introduce three new vocaloids into the family. I do not know the names yet but I heard one will be helping Kaito in the kitchen." Alex explained it with the rest.
"Well the more the merrier!" Rin stated. Everyone was on board with the idea, including Luka and Gakupo.
So in the week they had to prepare and pack up, the gang moved into their new resident which was more on the northern side of Japan. The mansion in terms of size was very large. The group rode on a new 'tour' bus that Alex and the company decided to buy during their stream of hits. Miku, Rin, Gumi and Teto were all looking out their windows to witness their home. All were so excited to see it.
"It's so huge!" Gumi stated while looking at the fountain near the drive way that pulled directly in front of the steps. The door open to let Alex go first followed by the rest. Standing at the entrance was Miku's 'Father' Hatsumo.
"Greetings everyone. I am so glad you all could make it." he greeted them with open arms. Alex shook his hand as Miku gave him a large hug.
"Can we go in yet?! Huh? HUH?!" The anxious Miku asked.
"First I need to introduce to you the new additions to the family." Hatsumo then instructed for the three to come from the other side of the mansion door. One vocaloid looked like Miku, but her bangs were shorter and her hair was black. Her outfit was mostly dark colors with purple in them. Her left eye was blue while her right was red and from the way she stood with one right glove on, it looked to be a servant.
"Hello everyone. I am Ruko Yokune. I am well skilled in the art of culinary cuisine of all kinds. I will be on hand at any moment to help make your lives here better." She bowed and judging from her tone, she seemed to like serving people. Miku immediately grabbed her hand and shook it violently.
"It's great to meet you Ruko-Chan! I am Miku Ha-"
"Miku Hatsune. Currently the greatest Vocaloid known throughout the world. Your height is 158 centimeters. You weight 24 kilos. Within the years you have been upgraded to the Append version to fit a variety of moods and create better harmony. There is no need to introduce yourself to me. I know everything about you all, though I would enjoy the company you can give me while you live here." The gang was stunned and shocked to hear Ruko say so much.
"Ruko has been brought up to speed with not only all of you, but the world around you. She is fluent in nearly every language and on command will aid those who need assistance." Hatsumo broke the silence. Miku hugged Ruko tightly.
"Miku Miku! I already like you!"
Suddenly, a male voice spoke from behind the door.
"Can we hurry this up? I really need to get back in my room to practice for my performance." However this voice, unfamiliar with the rest, caught Neru's ears.
"It can't be...Ritsu?" Neru called out. From behind the door, a Vocaloid standing about as tall as Miku stepped out. The outfit the vocaloid had was a skirt with a belt, long heeled boots, a frill like top that showed the mid section and fashioned to look like keys on a piano. The top of the outfit had a small hat with a veil that covered the left side of it's head. The vocaloid looked female with long orange-red hair and eyes of a fusion of purple and green.
"Neru! How have you been?!" The voice was clearly a man but high enough to confuse those to seem like a woman. The two exchanged hugs and Neru instead introduced this Vocaloid.
"Hey everyone! This is an internet friend of mine, Ritsu Namine. He is a real charmer and might I say, awesome at sounding like a woman." But the minute the word He merged with the vocaloid before them-
"THAT'S A BOY?!" Everyone felt shocked but Hatsumo chuckled.
"Yes. He is a very...eccentric type of Vocaloid. He cross dresses a lot. So do not be frightened when you see him naked in the bathroom, Men." he looked at Kaito and Gakupo who both were eying him before knowing it was a man.
"It's alright. I actually have a few male fans fall for me more than females."
Hatsumo then let the gang inside the mansion. Everyone was struck with Awe at the size and design. A blend of high class with future fusion. Holographs and Touch screens all around. The theme was very music oriented to where even the stairs were like music notes.
"It's so awesome!" Kaito stated.
"Well. This is your home. A map can be displayed on any of the screens here. You not only have this house, but there is a garden and plenty of facilities to keep you occupied. I will be back with the third and final family member so please sit tight and take a look around." Hatsumo left the building and in that second, everyone ran off to do their own thing and explore!
"HEY!" Alex cried out, feeling a bit alone. He decided to look at the current map of the establishment and found colored circles moving throughout the area. Each color represented the Vocaloid they tracked.
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"This kitchen..." Kaito and Meiko headed to the kitchen and dining area of the mansion with Ruko guiding them.
"Sir Kaito, Lady Meiko. This kitchen has been outfitted with the latest in cooking and stocked nearly daily with all the food you can imagine. Looking through the various information, it seems as if Kaito cooks well and Meiko has a grand taste for alcohol." Ruko directed them over to the island bar that gave them the perfect overlook of the chef's workstation.
"I will prepare a small snack for you both. Cheese and your selection of a beverage." Ruko opened one of the four fridge doors where it was perfectly organized and stocked. She pulled out three cheese wheels and what seemed like only a minute or so, she managed to cut up small slices perfectly shaped like musical notes. As she handed them, she pointed to the stacks that were organized.
"This one on the far left is Ossau-Iraty. A sheep milk cheese from south west France. Next to that is the Italian Fontina, a very mild and nutty flavor. Next to the Fontina is the Rauchkäse, a German version of Smoked Cheese. It's semi-soft. Finally we have the American Imported Colby-Jack Cheese. I say it's an interesting mixture. Now what about drinks?" Meiko and Kaito listened to her and could not believe they would be living like this.
"I-i would just like water." Kaito replied.
"Hmm...Got any kind of red wine?" Meiko asked Ruko.
"Certainly. In fact, I know the perfect wine for you to try out." Ruko walked over to what seemed like a wall but upon pushing a few buttons on the side of the fridge, it parted way to reveal a walk in room for all kinds of beverages. Meiko couldn't help but walk in when...
"Oh my god..." She froze in shock at the size and selection of drinks in this room. Beer, Sake, Wine, Soda and more.
"Here it is." Ruko plucked one of the bottles carefully from the third row as she walked out with Meiko to pour her a small glass. The door closed behind them.
"Here you two are. Please enjoy it to your heart's content." Ruko bowed and let Meiko and Kaito enjoy their snack.
"This is to the new life!" Meiko shouted while holding her glass up. Kaito did the same with his water.
"To a new life!" then they looked at Ruko who embarrassingly said with them.
"To a new life..."
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The rest of the group followed Ritsu throughout the area. They first went to the pool area. An indoor pool with glass windows on one side to show the hot tub on the other side. There were benches on the side, tools in a box and a diving board as well. The changing rooms were in the back for both genders. Overall it looked amazing with the artificial light above that could help with tanning. Miku instantly started to inspect everything.
"This is the indoor pool. Year round we can come here to have a summer like vacation if you ever feel like swimming." Ritsu narrated. Rin and Len inspected the pool with Toeto a bit closer as Luka noticed the hot tub.
"They got everything here." Gumi stated. Though when Miku turned to Ritsu, she asked him.
"Can I see the recording room?"
After a short walk, Miku saw how large it was and marveled at the technology. Neru came with her and drooled over the tech it had.
"It's brilliant." Neru said. Ritsu chuckled.
"I know you would like it. You were always a tech junkie. It was all made for you to set up anyways." The two seem to be long time friends. Haku on the other hand looked at the various dials as well.
"Neru, you may need to tell me what each one does later." Haku said.
"No problem."
Some time passed and the group was commanded to return to the main room where Hatsumo introduced the last member.
"Hello. I am sorry it took a while to get here but this is the last member of the family." he took a step aside to show everyone a male vocaloid. Similar in size to Miku as well as everything else. In fact...It was a Male Miku. He bowed before them and presented himself.
"I am Mikuo Hatsune. I hope to make music with you all." Miku stepped forward and examined him.
"Miku?" She made her famous quote.
"Mikuo?" He copied her. They tilted heads at one another as if looking at a mirror. Then Rin broke the ice.
"Just say something!" Miku blushed as Mikuo chuckled. Alex walked over to shake Mikuo's hand.
"It's great to have you here. Welcome to the family." He openly presented himself with the rest. Mikuo looked around as his smile seemed big. Hatsumo announced his departure and the day continued on as the family began settling in their new rooms. Each one complimented the two Vocaloids that stayed in each room.
Miku and Mikuo, Rin and Len, Kaito and Meiko, Luka and Toeto with Gakupo, Teto and Gumi with Ritsu, Neru and Haku, and Alex given a master bedroom for himself.
As Miku unpacked her things, she rambled on about how she hated the arrangement.
"Stupid dad giving Alex his own room..." She mumbled while taking out the Negi Neko that Alex got her that one christmas. Mikuo overheard her from his side of the room.
"Seems like you don't like being far from master." Mikuo stated. Miku nodded.
"Alex and I are considered and Item after all...but even then I have my doubts." She overlooked an early photograph of her in America for the short time when first meeting Alex.
"Alex is very kind and loves music as much as any of us. Where as I am an Android, he is a Human. I want to make him happy but I feel as if I am not for him." She put the picture away as Mikuo hopped from his bed and pulled his leek onion out beside Miku.
"Miku, I may not know much about Alex yet but I hear where you are coming from. However you should not be sad or thinking those thoughts at this moment. Now let me help you put some things away." He looked over her shoulder and noticed Miku picking up her leek onion.
"You're right Mikuo." She let Mikuo take care of what was left as she turned her leek into the famous guitar she loved. Miku started to strum the strings and tune them so it would be used later. Mikuo, once done with his job, decided to mimic Miku and play some notes on his version. Where as Miku's was V shaped, his was a hybrid of a keyboard and electric. The two strummed certain strings like a game of simon says before breaking out into a short guitar riff that sounded in perfect tune to one another. Miku realized what they did and she blushed at her actions.
"That sounds awesome, Miku. You have to teach me a few tricks." Mikuo insisted as Miku turned her leek back.
"Umm...that's okay. OH! LOOK AT THE TIME! I have to meet Luka downstairs at the rec room!" Miku hurried off without letting Mikuo have another say.
"Did she take the two of us making music as more than just practice?"
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In the Recreational Room, filled to the brim with various games and even a basketball court, Luka was facing off with Gumi at a game of Table Hockey. So far the score was one to one as the two fought furiously. Miku walked in and tried to talk to Luka.
"Luka? Can I talk with you?" she asked quietly. Luka managed to smack the puck back to bounce off the wall and make the second point.
"In the middle of an intense game, Miku." Luka responded as Gumi fired the first shot to begin the next round. The clacking and clanging of the hard plastic was like a beat in itself. It had a certain rhythm.
"But Luka! It's important!"
"In a moment!" Luka cried out against Miku once again. Gumi and Luka had the eyes of demons towards one another to win this game...till Miku picked the puck up.
"HEY!" They both cried.
"I'm sorry, but It's important Luka. I need to talk to you this moment." she stated with a more firm tone.
"Alright, Alright. Just talk to me as I play some Pac-Man." Luka gave in and guided Miku to one of the arcade cabinet games. As she played, the two talked.
"Lately I had second thoughts about marrying Alex." Miku started off.
"Is it because you are a Vocaloid and he is Human? Didn't you hear Alex during the Wedding? 'I love you for who you are, Miku. Your image is nothing but the exterior that I can hold and the voice you have only enhances your personality. Even if you loose such traits, I will forever love you. You are more than Machine. You are Miku Hatsune, and I would be honored to call you my wife.' Or something like that." Luka spoke as the screen had half dots left.
"That's the thing though. I love Alex, I really do...but wouldn't he be better off with a real human female? One that could give him a child? One that we could look over and help?" Miku added on. Luka died by this point and looked to Miku.
"If you doubt yourself being the one for Alex, then why did you marry him in the first place?" The words forced Miku to stay silent as Luka continued.
"Think about it. You had every chance to deny his love and politely at best, yet you loved him and it's a genuine love you have. If you are NOW doubting that you may not be a good love for Alex, then just tell him you made a mistake and you were not ready for the commitment. Otherwise, quit being a baby and be happy you have Alex. Much like how I have Toeto and Gakupo. The three of us are like a family in itself and I could of just ignored both...but I loved them enough to accept them in my life. You, out of all the others, should know this." Luka was on stage three during her rambling. Miku took her words like a grain of salt and responded finally.
"I see...So is it okay if I continue this relationship and if indeed I find it will not work out...can I break up with him then?" Miku asked.
"Sure. After all, it's not what makes you happy alone but what makes both of you happy. DAMNIT!" Luka shouted at the end as her last life ended with one dot left to clear and the ghost pinning her.
"THIS GAME IS RIGGED!"
With this information, Miku smiled lightly and headed off to the recording studio.
At the moment, Teto was practicing her vocals as Neru and Haku both monitored and looked over the electronics. Miku approached the two who were testing the machines.
"Hey Neru? Do you know where Alex is?" Miku asked. Neru shrugged.
"Hell if I know." Haku on the other hand gave a more helpful answer.
"I think Alex is working with Ritsu on his video performance. In fact, they might be in the new 'studio' room. If you take a left out of this room and continue down till the path splits both left and right, take a right and you should see the double door entrance. It looks very cool and it gives us the chance to make music videos." With the advise, Miku began her journey but behind the door was Mikuo. He smiled and gave a hello to Miku who in turn walked passed him.
"Seems like you pissed her off big time." Neru commented.
However, Miku walked down the halls as instructed and noticed the big doors before her. Upon opening them, she noticed Ritsu, Gakupo and Kaito along with Alex. Ritsu was on the microphone, Gakupo was on the guitar and Kaito was on the drums. Their outfits were more or less to hide the fact it was them besides Ritsu who was in his normal attire.
"...Remember Ritsu. I want to see a convincing performance of you 'breaking' down near the end of the song as if you were getting an Error." Alex was the director and was well under way with practice. Ritsu took the time to perform a bit without singing or music. He placed his hands over his shirt collar on both sides. He acted as if he was struggling for heat, even showing the bra he wore to keep his womanly figure up. He followed with one hand clenching near his throat but close enough to give the illusion of struggling to breath.
"That's perfect! I think this will be not only your first, but best music video if we practice up more." Alex, his reassuring words once more, was so kind and ever enthusiastic. When Miku had the chance, she spoke up.
"Alex!" she walked over to his side.
"Miku? What are you doing here?" he asked.
"I wanted to see you, like always." Her smile was so contagious. However, Alex groaned a bit.
"Miku...tell me you saw your 'To-Do' files?" and then...
"To-Do file- OH NO!" Miku and the rest had various To-Do tasks handed to them from time to time and Miku forgot her own. It was to pick up Rizumu from the shelter down the way when everything was set up.
"MIKU!" She bolted out the door in a hurry as her guilt caught up with her. Alex turned to the others.
"At least the dog is not real. Forgive Miku's weird antics, Ritsu. She is usually like this." he explained. Ritsu just laughed in a more male like tone.
"That is quite alright. Miku is too cute to yell at. No wonder you wanted to keep her to yourself." the smile made Alex blush and felt ashamed. The others snickered.
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"W-were back..." Miku panted as she walked through the main doors with a white shaggy dog on a thick leash. The dog is named Rizumu. A present from Hatsumo. The dog was somewhat large and for an android, it seems so lifelike. Ruko just so happened to pass by them and looked at the dog with a monotone face like always.
"Huh? Is this your dog?" She asked. Miku snapped to attention.
"Oh yes! This is Rizumu. He is a lovable doggie!" Miku cheerfully explained to Ruko. Ruko knelt before the dog and gave a hand out. The dog placed it's paw on her hand.
"Woah! How did you make Rizumu do that?!" Miku was stunned.
"I guess I am good with animals. Then again, it is a robot. So anything you want it to learn can be downloaded to him." Ruko looked around.
"At the moment, I have not prepared a bed for Rizumu. Would the kitchen suffice?" she asked. Miku nodded.
"Anything is great as long as Rizumu has company!" she handed the leash to Ruko as she trotted off with joy.
"Hey!" Ruko cried out, then turning her attention to Rizumu.
"Well let me prepare a nice snack for you. I bet your energy is low." Ruko spoke to the dog, still not cracking that straight face, guiding him into the kitchen to prepare his snack.
Once the job-filled day was over, the 'family' gathered in the dining room which was pretty large with the table as it was. Everyone took a seat with no favorites while one seat was missing for Kaito. They could look over in the direction of the kitchen to see both Kaito and Ruko working ever so hard on the meals. During their wait, Ruko prepared some soup for them all. Flavored right for each vocaloid while letting Alex have the normal version.
"I feel like a princess!" Miku cried out. She really enjoyed the large table and the 'Fancy' way they were eating.
"If you feel like a princess, then that makes me the queen." Luka commented as she took a sip of her soup and grabbed Alex's arm.
"Which means the king is mine." Luka's playful smile made Miku puff her cheeks in anger.
"Hands off my Alex!"
The three were indeed enjoying themselves while the rest just watched.
"Don't worry Miku. You still got your prince." Mikuo, who happened to sit next to Miku at the time, spoke out.
"You are no prince, Mikuo! Miku wants Alex!" she cried once more before Meiko had to break it all up.
"Come on guys. We don't need this kind of commotion here." They returned to their seats finally and let the idle chat commense.
"So Neru? How are you enjoying the new technology?" Alex asked.
"It's cool. The monitors with the map of the property tracks all of us but Alex so we know where everyone is at any time. Plus I am just having my own fun learning the new studio with Haku at my side." Neru responded as she kissed Haku's cheek. Forcing her to blush.
"N-neru. Not now."
Alex turned to the others and noticed that Toeto and Teto were both busy entertaining one another for the time. He then saw Len and Rin both playing a game of rock, paper, scissors.
"You know...it feels odd having this big table, but I am so excited to have a bigger family, But..." Alex stood up from his chair, holding his glass of soda.
"Here is to a new home, New family members and to great music that can captivate the generations!" he cried to make a toast. At this time, Kaito and Ruko finished cooking the meal that was now sitting across the island like a buffet for them to pick and choose. They all grabbed their drinks.
"To Music!" they all cried in unison, even Toeto, as their glasses lightly clanked with one another. The small sound made Miku hum a short melody to accompany it.
"Alright everyone, Let's get our food! Ruko was kind enough to teach me more about cooking." Kaito instructed but was quickly passed by the group who took their pieces. The selection was far too big to choose and many took small bits and pieces from each.
"Miku Miku! It's so good!" Miku happily said.
"It is. Thank you Ruko and Kaito." Alex thanked the chefs but couldn't help eying Ruko who was standing somewhere else.
"Say Ruko. Don't you want to sit with us?" Alex offered.
"Forgive me Master, but I do not require food. I was made to simply server you all-" Miku on the other hand pulled Ruko by the wrist to her seat.
"Come on Ruko! Don't be so stingy!" She managed to shove a bit of fish into her mouth as she not only swallowed it but nearly coughed.
"Mistress Miku! I-*cough*- You could of jammed my Vocal Box like that!" She continued to cough for a bit till Ruko took a sip. Ritsu tried to ease the tension.
"Hey hey...Miku didn't mean any harm. Plus, you are part of the family, so eat some food." he stated.
"I do not want to. I appreciate the gesture but I will pass on it." and Ruko left the room for the time they would eat. The group wanted to show their gratitude for her work but felt that they did worse.
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As the night approached, Miku and the gang retired to their rooms. Miku laid on her bed as Mikuo, already in his colored sweats, read a book to past the time.
"Are you okay Miku?" He asked.
"Mikuo. You are a big dummy." Miku replied.
"Huh?" and Miku threw a pillow at his face.
"W-what was that for?!" Mikuo felt annoyed a bit.
"Just because." She stuck her tongue out at him in a playful manner. Mikuo then grinned and threw her pillow back.
"Well I did that because you are a butt." and thus started a small pillow war. The two threw their pillows back and forth until Rin opened the door.
"Will you two pipe down?!"
Miku and Mikuo quietly took their pillows back and prepared to go to sleep. Miku looked over at Mikuo who slept without a care...
Miku on the other hand could not slow her brain down. She was worried about Ruko. She wondered why Mikuo was made...and she wanted to know if Alex really did regret marrying her.
"Miku..." She quietly sobbed in her pillow. Mikuo heard this. He didn't want Miku to cry for no reason.
Then, he got an idea. He quietly sang her a familiar song...
'This season passes by, with the unrelenting noise of the crowd around me'
'Although it just goes on like this, everyday was becoming a little uneasy'
'I suddenly looked up at the dky, even which seems i'm going to lose sight of'
'If anyone could just hear, the melody that is only within myself'
'I close my eyes, amidst the pain of loneliness'
'Only the time passes, I run across the world...'
Miku realized that this song was Sound. With the same volume, the two sang the rest for the night.
'I remembered the time my speakers got tampered'
'It made the echo thick, and the melody strong'
'The wish that was always been here with me'
'Will reach afar, until it finally reaches you...'
Their little duet went on for the length of the lyrics to the song. It was perfect harmony between them. Miku then realized she was singing with Mikuo and hid her face under the covers to get to sleep.
"Good Night, Miku." Mikuo whispered.
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The morning sun came shining in through the window. Alex was the first to rise up as he first checked in on Miku and Mikuo. He slowly opened the door and noticed Miku was up already and stretching alongside Mikuo in unison.
"Morning Miku. Mikuo." Alex openly said. Miku immediately ran over and tackled Alex.
"Miku Miku Morning!" She giggled with glee.
"A good morning to you too Alex." Mikuo replied back. Alex managed to get out from under Miku and told them this.
"I am glad you two are getting along better. Now let's head downstairs for breakfast." Alex closed the door behind him. Mikuo wanted to leave but Miku stopped him.
"Mikuo...please don't tell Alex we sang together last night." She blushed embarrassingly. Mikuo laughed.
"What? You're treating Singing like it was intercourse. Don't worry Miku. Alex would not mind if we sang together." he opened the door and as he was halfway out...
"Though It did feel great to sing with you, Miku."
This is only the start of the stories that would unfold in the mansion. Will Miku stay with Alex? Why was Mikuo built for exactly? When will their next concert happen... And is Alex hiding something from Miku?
