SO this is a new story I'm working on... I've been wanting to do it for a LONG time... its basically the story of how Gakupo (and Luka on the side) became a part of the Vocaloids...and how through the process he and Kaito develop a relationship... I wont tell you anymore or it will give too much away ;) I wont tell you if it all works out or anything...

Disclaimer: I DON'T own Vocaloid... heck I dont even own a copy of any of the programs! D:

"I think it's time we added a new member to our group..."

The words came as no surprise to any one of the current members of the Vocaloids, it was the means that shocked them. Miku wanted to do a reality show type thing to find a new member.

"We'll put out a call for people to send in a recorded song, a resume and a photo portfolio... then we will pick the top 20, have them audition for us live; cut the group in half and then have the top 10 put through a challenge... Whoever does the worst will go home, one each week until we have a new member!" Miku smiled to us all.

"Awesome! I think we should get another young girl! Or a pretty lady..." Len smirked a little, damn shota-playboy.

Miku nodded, "I agree, I think we'll ask for only females to audition... We need another UNDRUNKEN mature female voice."

I furrowed my brows, "I... I think we should get another MALE member... I'm the only mature male Vocaloid..."

Meiko looked at me funny, "Kaito... don't you WANT another girl here... you know... since you ruined your chances with any of us by deeming us your sisters?"

I looked down, I did NOT want another girl here... You see... I don't LIKE girls... of course the others don't know that I swing the other way, but I do... and I'm lonely... There was no guarantee that even if we GOT another male member that he and I would fall for each other... but I needed to TAKE that chance before I could write it off. "I just think that another female voice would just be too much... I think it would be better to look for a mature male vocalist..."

Rin looked at me a little sadly, as if she understood in a way, "I agree with Kaito-nii... He needs someone to rock out with and none of us can sing deep enough to do the stuff he'd be REALLY good at- the things that would refresh his career..."

"He can 'rock out' alone Rin..." Len was glaring a little at his twin.

"But not enough! He needs someone he can REALLY harmonize with! 'Cause everyone knows YOU are too girly to do it..." Rin was fighting back.

"You know..." Meiko said again, she was a little drunk but not as bad as other times, "I think we could use both if you can't agree... Or you could get 10 girls, 10 guys, take away one of each each week until you have one guy and one girl left... then either take them both or have a Sudden Death Match between them to make the final choice..."

Miku huffed, but it made sense, "I suppose that makes sense... But I'm leaving the guys to you Nii-chan..." she looked to me, "Sure you can handle that?"

I nodded enthusiastically and smiled, I could handle anything if it meant I'd have a chance at love in this crazy place. "I can Nee-chan!"

So the message was sent out, the Vocaloids were looking for a new member; all females were to address their entries to Miku, and all males to address it to Kaito... The deadline was in one month's time...

Tapes poured in by the hundreds, but most of them were discarded within minutes, they either couldn't sing, had a bad rap, or looked far too plain- as much as looks shouldn't matter- this IS show business...

It was nearing midnight on the deadline and I'd managed to pick nine somewhat good entries; but I was having a really hard time picking a tenth. I'd just finished relistening to several recordings and NONE of them struck a chord with me... I sighed and ran a hand through my hair, re looking over the ones I HAD called back... 'There is no way I'm going to find love in this group... Maybe I'm just meant to be alone all my life...' I was just about to give up completely on both finding a tenth male for the contest, AND on ever finding love and being happy, when Rin ran into the room.

"Nii-san! I have ONE more! It JUST came in!"

I looked at the clock, 12:15am... "It's too late Rin... I should just give up..."

She frowned at me, "Don't say that Kaito-nii... I know you're not just looking for a new member... don't give up on love... And take a look at this entry, I won't tell Miku it was 15 minutes late... Who knows... this guy could end up being the love of your life..."

I looked up at her, "You know? About me being... gay?"

Rin smiled, "I've suspected it for a while now... and I think you deserve someone as amazing as you are... Take the chance Kaito..." she held the envelope out to me.

I looked at it for a moment before taking and breaking the seal, pulling out the CD first. For some reason my heart was racing, 'This has to be it... He's gotta be the tenth one... the one for me...'

I put the CD into the player, looking over at Rin; who nodded. I pushed play. There was some soft acoustic guitar as an intro, and then a soft, deep, rich voice came over the speakers. My heart leapt and stopped all at once, and I looked at Rin with wide eyes.

She smiled, watching me as I listened and listening along.

I had tears in my eyes by the end of the song, and I was shaking. "It has to be him... oh god please don't let him look bad or be a jerk... What's his name Rin?"

She looked on the resume. "Gakupo Kamui, 24... Japanese... dances with a small troop in Tokyo, he's both a member and their choreographer, they've won quite a few competitions with his work; voice untried, but it's clear that was unedited and he's amazing vocally... Hobbies include dancing, singing, guitar, and martial arts... says he's a black belt and is trained as a samurai..."

My breath caught in my throat, I have a thing for dancers. "I'm too scared to look at his pictures... Tell me what he looks like..."

She pulled the photos out of the envelope, mouth falling open, "Oh my god!" she flipped through them, eye wide and sparkling, "Kaito... He's GORGOUS!"

"R-really?" I snatched the photos from her in millisecond, and the instant I see the first picture, I fall in love. "Oh my god..." I was trembling again. He has long purple hair, clear aqua eyes, pale skin; he was slightly muscular in build and looked to be taller than myself by quite a bit. His features were sharp but slightly feminine, and he knew how to pose. They were not professional shots, but each one made my heart stop and leap to a start again. I had to sit down... "He's it... the tenth one... no questions..."

Rin smiled, "See, I told you... I have a good feeling about him even though I haven't met him yet... You should call him and tell him he's in!"

I nodded, picking up the phone with shaking hands and dialling the number on the resume. I thought I was going to pass out, but I got through.

"Hello?" his voice was just as deep and smooth as it was in his song.

I couldn't say anything.

"... Hello?" his voice sent shivers down my spine and my eyes went glossy.

"Nii-san!" Rin urged a little.

I jumped, oh right... "Um... H-hi... this is... um this is Kaito S-shion... from the Vocaloids..." he was so nervous.

"... ... Is this a prank?" he sounded breathlessly hopeful that it wasn't.

"Um... no... I'm really Kaito..." I smiled a little, other than that initial stutter; it was surprisingly easy to talk to this guy.

"Holy... Jease... W-what?" He sounded adorably surprised and confused, but happy.

"I'd just like to say congratulations... You've made it into our top 20..."

"Are you serious?" I could hear some squealing and cheering in the background; he must be with his crew."I'm really in?"

I was smiling, "Yup... We'll see you next week..." I couldn't wait to meet him in person.

"Oh my god! I can't believe this! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!" he sounded like he was literally jumping with joy.

"No problem... We'll see you then... Bye!"

"Goodbye Kaito-san!" I hung up quickly with that. The way he'd said my name just... it rolled off his tongue like he was made to speak it...

I was smiling so big and I was giddy. "H-he sounds so nice..."

"SOMEONE'S in LOOOVVEE!" Rin teased.

I blushed, "N-not YET! I haven't even met him!"

"He's going to be the one Kaito... Trust me..." and she turned and left.

As soon as she did, I put the headphones on and listened to his voice on that CD over and over... True I hadn't met him yet... but on the phone... he felt like I've known him all my life... I just really hoped Rin was right... 'Cause I wouldn't live through another heart break...