A/N: Keep in mind that this is how I perceive the vocaloids. You could see them entirely different, but don't complain to me. After all, they don't have default personalities, so that gives me plenty of freedom. If you get confused, read the bottom author's note for further information. :D
"Guys, V3 is moving in today!" Virtual diva Hatsune Miku cheered as she rushed into the Crypton Department of Vocaloid Inc.
It was the day they have all been anticipating: the arrival of Vocaloid3. Everyone in the large recording company was looking forward to some new faces. While they were all as close as family at this point, they could all agree that new Vocaloids to meet and converse with would never hurt anything.
Meiko sighed from her spot on the plush, maroon couch in their living room. "You've only said it five times already."
Miku grinned widely. "I know, but I'm so excited!" She held her face in her hands. "Just picture it! A whole group of new Japanese Vocaloids that are trying to perfect their singing! I can help them harmonize, and read music, and sing in their append voices..." Her eyes were shining.
This was nothing new. Miku was always very upbeat and cheery, trying her best to help her fellow collegaes be as successful as she is. There isn't one Vocaloid in the entire company that Miku hasn't given singing advice to yet, which would explain her excitement for the newcomers.
"Yeah, you keep at it, dreamer," Meiko muttered, turning the page of the magazine she was reading.
Rin and Len walked down the stairs behind the couch a second later, eyeing the fellow Vocaloid in the doorway.
Miku's face lit up with a new idea. "I should go tell Internet Co.! I bet they don't know yet!"
"Miku, everyone-" ...But before Meiko could get "already knows" out, the enthusiastic teenager was already out the door. She sighed again.
"What's up with Miku?" Len asked, stepping off the last few steps before walking towards the kitchen. Their living room was open and connected to their wide kitchen which, for many of them, was the best room in their apartment.
Meiko shrugged, not looking up. "V3 is coming in today, so she's bouncing off the walls."
Rin trailed behind her mirror image. "Oh yeah, I remember. I can't wait to meet all of them! I bet they're all looking for a lovely mentor like me, Rin-sama!" Her eyes shone as well.
Len sighed and tossed her an orange, which she caught. "They're proffesional singers like us, Rin. They just don't have as much experience."
Rin crossed her arms in indignance. "Miku had to train under Kaito and Meiko, and we had to train under her. They won't understand it right off the bat."
"Actually, we trained under the Master. Miku only taught us a few of her songs," Len corrected as he unpeeled a banana.
Rin pouted as she literally clawed the skin off of the orange, pulling the soft fruit inside out with her hands. "I wouldn't mind being a mentor, though. We're always looking down on as little kids."
Meiko snorted from the other room. "Looked down on? You're second only to Miku on the rankings. Most of the vocaloids here look up to you."
"And imagine how Ryuto and Yuuki feel," Len added in, taking a bit out of his snack afterwards. He mumbled through the fruit. "No one takes them seriously."
Rin chewed angrily as she was disagreed with. "Well... you know what I mean!"
Len shrugged and strolled back into the adjacent room. "Where's Luka and Kaito?"
"Who cares?" Meiko muttered as she flipped another page. "Knowing Luka, she's probably getting all Magnet with Gakupo... And you can never tell with Bakaito."
Len snorted and collapsed on the couch next to the brunette. "If they're a couple, then you and Kaito are married. "
"That idiot probably doesn't even know how to propose..." Meiko sighed as she closed the magazine. "The very thought is ridiculous, anyway. I don't know what my fans are on to think something like that."
"I hear ya'," Rin agreed, taking her own seat on a leather armchair. "It's about as bad as people thinking Len and I are a couple all the time."
Len nodded in agreement to his mirror self. Meiko opened her mouth to speak, but the intercom speakers embedded into the ceiling cut her off with a single beep!.
"Attention all Vocaloids. Vocaloid3 has arrived. If you would like to join the rest of the company in welcoming in our new family, meet us at the front entrance." Click!
They all exchanged glances before shrugging simulteneously, rising together and walking towards the front door. While they weren't as antsy as Miku was, they were still looking forward to catching a glimpse at their new family members. Plus, as Meiko had said, Rin and Len were second only to Miku. It would put a bad impression if they didn't sow up.
Immediately they were greeted with a high-pitched shriek from Miku to come join her, Kaito, and Luka over with their Master. They joined them, seeing as doing otherwise would hurt the overly sensitive Miku's feelings. And when Miku, a bright ball of sunshine, is depressed, it affects the whole building.
"I'm so excited!" Miku clasped her hands together. "I wonder what they're like?"
"Be quiet for a minute and you might figure it out," Meiko muttered in response.
She's not exactly a ray of sunshine like her other department member. But she has some redeeming qualties, like playing the leader role in their mini-family. She decides dinner, buys groceries, orders everyone around, and all-in-all keeps everyone in check. Luka helps her on especially hectic days, seeing as the rest of them aren't exactly the responsible sort. It surprisingly all balances remarkably.
"Ah, cheer up, Meiko," Master chuckled and gave her a gentle shove. "This is supposed to be a time to celebrate."
She grunted in response but didn't say any more. Kaito's deep voice filled in the sience. "Are any of them moving in with us?"
Master shook her head sadly. "Nope, no Crpyton 'loids this time. Our neighbor's getting one, though."
"Internet co.? Aww, no fair," Kaito pouted, much like an overgrown child. "I wanted to throw an ice-cream party."
Meiko pinched the bridge of her nose and muttered under her breath. "I don't see how people think I actually like you..."
Kaito blinked his blue eyes at her innocently. "What was that, Meiko?"
"Nothing, nothing." Meiko dimissed it with a wave of her hand, her ruby red fingernails glinting in the florescent light above them.
Master's cell phone buzzed in her pocket, beeping every other second. She pulled it out and observed the screen before grinning in excitement. "Everyone, it's about to start!"
The Crypton department fell to a hush instantly as another beep resounded through the room.
"Attention, Vocaloid Inc. Please welcome the first group from Vocaloid3."
The huge, front doors slid open, the ground acting as a conveyer belt as the newcomers were led into the large building. An older teenager with long, wavy blonde hair stood in front, her speakers that resembled cat ears glistening in the light. Following in suit was a younger-looking boy in a sailor's uniform who had a yellow bird on his shoulder, a feisty-looking teenager with bright red hair who looked very confident already, another teenager dressed in purple from head to toe, her bunny hood bouncing off of her back, and a final teenage female trailing in a bit behind the rest. Her pale pink hair was braided in the front, and her clothes were quite odd at that. Her head was bent downwards, almost sheepishly, completely opposite of the others.
"Welcome SeeU, Oliver, CUL, Yuzuki Yukari, and IA. We hope you feel welcome here and enjoy singing with us in the near future. To figure out what department you are in, please consult the Head Office, which is on the main map. Happy singing!"
Miku eyed the shy teenager with a curious look. All of the others were smiling and looked excited to be there, but she looked almost depressed. Not only that, but her clothes were very odd in appearance for a Vocaloid, appearing almost foreign. Her eyes were also an unnatural sharp blue, darting up occasionally, unnerved almost as the conveyer belt led her further in the building.
For the first time that evening, Miku's face wasn't lit up. It was puzzled as she simply watched that one Vocaloid disappear from sight. There isn't a Vocaloid that isn't excited about joining Vocaloid Inc. The very feat of becoming a Vocaloid is enough to celebrate. Yet this one teenager acted like it didn't even affect her.
Her mind searched for possibilities. Perhaps she's just shy and was given an odd outfit? Miku frowned. No... Something about her felt off. She doesn't know what exactly, but the feeling was there.
And the virtual diva was determined to figure out what it was.
A/N: Okay, let me explain a few things. n_n
In this fanfic, the Vocaloids work together in a large building. They are separated by companies, and they live in small apartments within the building. (Crypton has their own apartment, Internet co. has their own, ect.) Each group is assigned their own "Master". This person is responsible for that group of vocaloids, from teaching them new songs to demonstrating choreography. They are almost like an agent to them, except the vocaloids view them on more of a friendship level. Each Master lives with their Vocaloids in their apartment.
The building acts much like a high school in a way, except they don't partake in academics, only singing. And it is in a business environment, not a school environment. Picture it as a high-tech, modern, four story building. (:
Review, if you will~ :D