Hallo everyone, hope you'll enjoy reading this story of the first chapter. My first attempt on Vocaloids, especially my all-time favorite Vocaloid member, Miku Hatsune. This will be based on their POV.

Also here's some information of what you to expect.

Hatsune Miku will definitely be OOC, sorry about that. She'll be a foreigner and the main protagonist as the story goes on, not to mention a loner. Also there will be some flashbacks here and there, plus small hints of what is really happening and why.

•Bold/Italic/Underline-Miku writing her diary
•Italic-Flashback memory

But if your not interested of reading this, then get out.

Chapter 01: Introduction to the Black Widow and Conclusion to the Persevere Childhood Friend

(How it all began.)

Hatsune Miku

I remember how everything went smooth… I remember when I first met him… My childhood friend.

(Flashback)

It was in the season of spring, for the Cherry Blossom trees to bloom and let their petals set free once more. A time that festivals will be around in this small town, for two weeks at the most. Of course not to mention the temperature will be high as for the sun to be brighter in the cloudless sky with few breeze flowing by. This may be everyone's favorite season, but not for me, not even the slightest bit. I prefer the leaves to quickly turn into beautiful colors of warm red, mixing together with analogous colors of orange and yellow leaves, and silently fall to the ground; creating piles and piles of many hills just enough to jump in. Not to mention the temperature dropping between the fifties and sixties, instead of sweating away underneath the hot summer sun.

But it's winter I would love to see since it's my most favorite season of all. I love how the air becomes chilly and clouds coming together, forming into bigger, darker gray clouds pouring small white dots of falling snowflakes. If the temperature's right, then it's possible the snow might not melt on the ground. I like it when we get snowed in, which tends to happen from time to time, which I put on my winter attire, then head outdoors and enjoy the quiet neighborhood. I like it when everything is covered in white. So pure and clean, but unfortunately it doesn't last long. Luckily I'm not the only kid that enjoys the bitter cold, yet beautiful winter wonderland.

You see, I'm not full blooded Japanese. I'm only half since my отец (father) met my мать (mother) in Россия Russia, when he and his buddies were travelers. Yet, it's strange how I inherit the color teal in both hair color and eye color from both maternal and paternal sides, which was complicated to tell, so I didn't dwindle it any further. But moving on, I have no other siblings, just the only child. Plus I learned to speak fluently in three different languages and that's English, Japanese, and Russian. I even know how to write characters too. But that's another story to tell. Oh, one more thing I need to inform you is that I'm more fluent in Russian, so you'll have to excuse me for slipping of speaking it from time to time.

I'll start my story with my school life in middle school. Which was couple months after moving into a small rural town that my мать (mother) grew up in. It's called Yamari Jūjisu. It means darkness that crosses path with light, though the wording was longer in Japanese, but whoever the historian person was managed to shorten it. Anyway not long after both of my родители (parents) decided it was time for me to start school in second grade, after being home-schooled for kindergarten and first grade. During that time I honestly was bit timid and don't want anybody to know who I'm truly am, so I hid the fact that I'm part Russian and I could speak in three different languages, because I feared the kids will see me as a freak. So far they believed I'm normal and they were very kind and friendly to me, I even had a new best friend. Her name was Sakine Meiko. She's very kind, loud, and always speak what's in her mind, even though she tends to be a rebellious girl. But I like her enough, though our first meet was what you could say trippy. Also she acts what Americans are called "Yankee", but I never say that in front of her face, because I feared we won't be best friends no longer. So I acted like a follower, but there were times I had to draw the line, yet strangely enough she didn't use her big mouth as often to me. Instead she understood my rules and back off. It's like I've managed to tame her enough with my influences as what the teacher, Ms. Fujioka, comment on. Though I have no clue on what influence I cast upon Meiko, but at least we've managed to stay friends, and that's good enough for me.

But there's someone I don't like among my peers, even though he continuously pesters me about coming over to his place from time to time, plus he's creepy. Ever since I helped him chase off the bullies that picked on him for no particular reasons of any sort during recess that Tuesday afternoon. He would always stare at me with an innocent-yet-creepy smile and his left purple eye shines with excitement. (Also I rather not ask on how he lost an eye, because its none of my business.) Anyways I would ask Meiko to come with me anytime I go to the bathroom or partner up with her, or someone I'm acquaintance with for P.E or school projects. It lasted for a good month until she had enough and bluntly demands me to talk to him at least, guessing he just only wanted a friend since the only two people who seems to interact with him were his two older brothers during lunch. As much I don't want to hear it, she has a point. So one day I decided to talk to him during recess since no one bothers him. His name was Shion Taito.

Anyway, I went up to him and before one word could escape from my mouth, he immediately asked if I could come with him to the Cherry Blossom Festival. That left me standing there tongue-tied, while he went on saying he'll wait for his answer by Saturday. All I could do is nod and walk away, without looking back. To be honest with you, I would rather stay home than go underneath that hot, humid air. But then again, I don't want to be rude like Meiko and forget the request he made. So I told отец (father) after he picked me up at the end of school hours, which he didn't mind since he's good friends with Taito's родители (parents), surprising as it can be. Not to mention he would take me to the Cherry Blossom festival anyways. Another thought popping in, making me realized that this would be my first time attending without my мать (mother). Not to mention my тетя (aunt) Kaoru is coming by this Saturday too. So it's not like I have much of a choice at this moment.

By the time the weekends came, on Saturday mid-morning, my тетя (aunt) came over and have me wear what you called a kimono, a very well hand-made one. Its colored teal with faded fallen patterns of white sakura flower petals at the bottom and a pale pink ribbon tied around my midsection. She also fixed my long, thick teal hair into a messy bun with design sticks that helps to keep my hair up, not to mention putting on a flower pendent, but I told her no more accessories on my hair.

Once my отец (father), his sister, and I were dressed in Japanese traditional clothing, we hopped in his small blue car and drove by the Shion resident which was only couple houses down right from us. And sure enough Shion Taito was waiting for me to accept his invitation, literally. Because once my отец (father) parked beside the sidewalk, I see Taito sitting where the front window of the house was at and he's staring towards in my direction. He looked pretty excited, so he stood up, walked away from the window, open and closing the front door while locking it behind him, and hop in the back seat next to me. As we drove off, my отец (father) asked if his родители (parents) knew about this, which he explain he did and all his семья (family) went ahead. That left me completely shocked, thinking he chose to be left behind just so he could come along with me? I didn't know what to say, so I look back to the window staring at the scenery passing by, while at the same time trying to ignore his stare burning in the my back of my head. He's just so creepy.

Once we arrived, my отец (father) parked at the last parking space next to the sidewalk which is exactly two blocks away from Īsutouddo Park where the Cherry Blossom festival is taken place. All of us exit out, then walked to where everyone is gathered at. This really amazed me, seeing many booths, stands, and games. Because I never been into festivals nor celebrations that involves a flower, even in hot weather. Back in Россия (Russia), both my родители (parents) would always take me to the Russian Winter Festival in Moscow and The Russian New Year, these events happen only in the month of December towards January.

My отец (father) who's Japanese is familiar of these customs, but my мать (mother) never wished of coming here for it was very different and strange to her. I guess the traditions back in Россия (Russia) are the only events she wanted to go. But I don't blame her, even after numerous times my отец (father) tried persuading her. She's just that stubborn, but I realized later on she has a bad case of xenophobia.

While I was distracted by how many people would attend at this place, I didn't realize my hand was being wrapped by another, until I felt something tugging my arm. I turn my head around and look straight into the eye of a shade of purple orb, staring right back into my light turquoise ones. I'm not sure how long both Taito and myself stare, but at some point my отца (father's) voice ended our little staring contest. Instincts were kicking in as I let my feet lead where he and тетя (aunt) Kaoru were standing and I didn't realize my hand firmly gripped onto Taito's as I guide him though the crowd of many people. Once I met up with them I heard my отец (father) clearing his throat, I look up and ask what's wrong. But he didn't answer as his gaze seem darken. I look back at Taito, realizing his face was pink as the sakura cherry blossoms, plus he had a goofy smile plastered on his lips. I look back at отец (father) again, while at the same time trying to figure out the situation here, which was silence for couple moments, until he resumed his stare towards the people that's passing by and I thought I caught his mumbling.

"Relax, just relax Akito, it's not like they'll be together in the future."

'Together? What does he mean together?' I wondered, "Ummm, what do you mean together okto-er d-dad?"

Good thing I stopped myself, because I really did not want Taito or anybody else to find me a freak. Even though I'm fluent in Russian, it's hard to speak in another language, I can't go back and forth. I guess this what happens if you favor one language over the other. I had an annoyed expression until a playful giggle was heard, which turn it into a confused expression as I turn to look at тетя (aunt) Kaoru, "Tetu-a-auntie, why are you giggling all of the sudden?" I asked.

My тетя (aunt) didn't say anything as her cheeks were puffed out like two balloons and her hand was covering her mouth for some odd reason, not to mention hearing silent squeaky noises too. My first thought was that she's probably sick, so I gave her a worried look, "T-auntie, are you sick? Your face is turning red."

It seemed like she was since she burst out laughing all of the sudden while wiping small teardrops from the corner of her eye. 'Has she finally gone mad?' I wondered.

"Kaoru what in the world are you laughing at now?" My отец (father) asked in what it sounds like a concern, yet annoying tone, "If you don't cease your Hyena's bark, then everyone around us are going think you've finally went insane." he hissed angrily as people were passing by, giving weird looks and whispering to one another.

"Aha! Hahahahahhaha! Ooh Akito! When you'll ever realize that love conquers all? It's not like Miku-chan will stay single forever you know."

'Love? Stay single forever?' I mentally asked myself.

"Te-auntie, what do you mean b-"

'I hate this!'

"Eeh Miku-chan and Taito-san why don't you head over there?" My отец (father) pointed at the white tent and underneath was a white long table with kids around my age and older with some adults. Looking a bit closer I see in the kids' hands they have what it appears to be colored paper, making something out of it. This pique my curiosity and without any realization my feet moved on its own as I subconsciously dragged Taito along.

Once we were in front of the table, my eyes gazed at few of the creature in a paper-shaped form. I observed a bit closer, trying to figure what this thing is.

"That's a paper crane Miku-chan."

I turn my head to the left, seeing Taito grabbing a teal sheet of paper and began folding it. I began to observed with fascination of his hands as he continues folding the paper even more, like I'm watching my мать (mother) with the dough in her hands. I continued watching his hands until the plain sheet of paper turn into what it appears a work of art. A perfect shape of the crane standing before me. "Wow, you're good at this Taito-san."

I heard him make a tiny squeak voice, "A-ah, a-arigatō Miku-chan!"

I lift my head and see him giving a smile with what it appears to be a star glistening in his purple eye and a sparkle aura surrounds him. I gave a smile back, hoping he doesn't realize it was a forced one.

"Uno, c-could you perhaps show me of making another one?" I nervously asked and kicked myself for stuttering.

"Eh? How about I'll make one for you?" he suggested.

"Что (What)? Er, what? N-no, you don't have to. I wanted to learn how, please?" I pleaded and secretly hoping he didn't hear my Russian language.

But before he open his mouth, another voice interrupted.

"Sister Mary Francis! Is that Miku?!"

I cringed, yet at the same time grateful, but still annoyed, so I turn my head slowly around and turn back at Taito with a sigh, "Из всех мест , почему он здесь ? (Out of all places, why is he here?)" I mumbled faintly underneath my breath, so Taito would be unable to hear me. Instead I see his head peek over mine where I was looking at, then right back at me.

"Miku-chan, who is that man you were looking at just now?" he asked with a confused expression.

"Uh, he's one of my d-dad's friends." I stuttered once more. It didn't help ease either my rabbit heartbeat nor my anxiety, even sweat started pouring down from my face.

"Miku-chan?"

"H-hai?"

'Shoot, I stuttered again!' I mentally screamed and kicked myself again.

"Are you okay? You seem nervous and pale all of the sudden." he stated with a concern voice. His expression changed into a worried one.

"What? I'm fine, completely fine." I cheerfully said and immediately change my expression to a happy one. "I haven't catch a cold yet and I don't have any allergies either." I rambled on, "Haha, nope I won't get sick that easily."

He blinked and gave a smile, "If you say so Miku-chan."

A sudden idea popped into my mind, "Say Taito-san, why don't we check the other booths out while they," I point my finger to my left, where my отец (father), my тетя (aunt), and my Друг папы (father's friend), ", are too busy talking away?"

"Hmm, are you sure? Bec-"

"Yes I'm sure. Besides I usually take off by myself and come back searching and finding them. So no biggie." I stated as I take his hand once more and head over to the booths, "Also I brought my little pouch with enough allowance to play and buy candy with for the both of us."

"Oh, okay Miku-chan."

Okay, I know this is suddenly fast, but it's just that I can't go back to my отец (father) and тетя (aunt), not while he's around. Yes, he, as in my Друг папы (father's friend) from high school. He has shaggy gray hair with a small braided hair on his left side and gentle forest green eyes. He's a bit taller than отец (father) and has the tendency to act like he's my other отец (father) since I was born. So I had to put up with his annoying fatherly affection anytime I see him. But right now, I used this opportunity to get away for once, even though it's the meanest thing I done. Hey, I can't help it, you know?

Anyways, once Taito and I walked up to a game booth, we watch a teenage boy with dark chocolate brown hair in a bowl haircut shooting with a gun. I walked beside him, trying to see what he's shooting at and right across from where we're standing, I saw a cute black cat plushie with a red ribbon tied around it's neck and a gold bell. Immidiately the feeling of desire filled within my chest and I turn my head to the right, seeing the teenage boy with the bowl haircut shooting still, so I turn my head back to the display of a variety of plushies in different shapes and sizes. I see the fact he's trying to shoot the stuffed purple rabbit sitting and staring straight at us, but unfortunately he seemed unable to get a good aim, no matter how many shots he made.

Until I heard a soft thud and my eyes went wide. Witnessing before me, I see the black cat go down and faintly I heard a man's voice saying "Congratulations and here's your prize." I turn my head to the boy as he stare at the black cat in the man's big hands. Feeling distraught, I sadly sigh, and look over at the toys to see that would win my desire to.

"Arigatō, but I don't want the black cat. I was trying to shoot at the purple rabbit there. That's the one I want."

I silently gasp and look at the boy again.

"Sorry kid, if you want the rabbit, then you have to shoot it to win it. There's no trading prizes, sorry." the man sincerely apologized.

The bowl haircut boy sigh, but his eyes suddenly slide toward my direction and his head turn a bit, then I see his eyes moving back to the black cat plushie. He moved his head back to the man, grab the black cat, and hand it to me.

"Just now, I noticed you looking at this cat. Do you want it?" he asked.

I gasped as my eyes turn wide and I nodded my head once.

"Here you go then."

I grab the black cat, gave a smile, then look back at the boy, "Спасибо!~ (Thank you!~)"

The boy with the bowl haircut blinked, then gave a small smile, "Your welcome…?"

I hugged the black cat to my chest and turn around, only to be facing Taito with a confused look. Realization hit me hard that my happy expression turned into bewilderment and my body began to quiver. I hugged the cat even more tighter and closer to my chest. My gaze only met the ground, because I can't stand to see his reaction.

'Отлично. Просто здорово, теперь он знает, ваш маленький секрет. Но подождите, пока он рассказывает всем, в понедельник, и они будут знать, что урод ты. (Great. Just great, now he knows your little secret. But wait till he tells everyone by Monday and they'll know of what a freak you are.)' my subconscious yelled angrily. No sooner or later, I felt tears forming and trailing down my face, dripping down to the ground below.

I heard him gasp, "M-miku-chan, are you crying?"

I felt his hands launch unto my shoulders, he pulled me closer, then I felt his hand underneath my chin and gently tilt it up. I slowly open my eyes, feeling wet tears trailing off my eyes and face, then my blurred vision see a purple eye and faintly describe a concern look on his face.

"Hey, why are you tearing up for?"

I felt something smooth slide cross one side of my cheek, then another, like it's stroking, but wiping away my tears off. Immediately realized it was Taito's hand, I let him to continue wiping away my tears, not minding his touch all. But I did stare him with disbelief, "W-why…" I whimpered.

"Why what?"

"W-why are y-you still here?"

"What do yo… oh!" his concern expression turn to confusion, then turned to an understanding one, like he immediately caught on what I was saying, "Well, because you're my first friend. And it doesn't matter to me whether if you're a freak or normal. Beside you saved me after all. Plus I made a promise on that day that I'll never leave you, no matter what." he declared, giving me a goofy smile.

I gave a sniffle sound and I forced myself to take a couple breathes, so I would speak normal again. My lips turn into a genuine smile, "A-arigatō Taito-san."

"In fact, I'll be Miku-chan's boyfriend and husband in the future! That way it shows I won't leave at your side at all!"

'B-boyfriend and husband? What does he mean by that?' I wondered. Before a single word would escape from my mouth, a cough was heard, followed by a "Nani?!"

Plus I heard a few "awws" and "So kawii.~" or "Kawii.~"

For some reason I felt embarrassed and confused at the same time. I don't know why, but my body strangely moved on it as I immediately grab his hand, then take off to some other booth. I felt heat on my face and I'm pretty sure it's as red as a tomato too. I can't believe he would say that in public, though I hope he won't say that once we're back in school by Monday next week, or worse in front of my отец (father) 'Is this what тетушка (auntie) meant? Is this "love" they were having a discussion earlier?' I question myself.

'Ah, who knows. Perhaps I'm some sort of a weird magnet that draws in weird people to become my friends; such as Taito, and Meiko. The more, the merrier I guess.'

While I was lost in my own thoughts, I didn't realize Taito took the lead, until my legs stopped moving. I immediately look around, seeing the fact it was another booth and Taito was just right on my left side, staring at me.

"Hello there young miss, are you ready to start?"

I turn my head back, seeing a middle-age man with light brown hair that seemed to be tied back in a ponytail and ocean blue eyes. He had a red and white pattern ball that's the size of his fist on his right hand while throwing it in the air, then catching it, throwing in the air, and catching once more.

"Ready for what?" I asked, confused what's going right now.

"To throw the ball to the pile of glass bottles right there." The man jesters his shoulder behind him, telling us where the bottle are, "You just got to aim at the six bottles standing. If you manage to hit an bull's eye, then you can get one of these fabulous prizes from above. But if you hit about half of it or less, then you can get one of these small toy prizes at the side." he spread his arms out, showing the smaller prizes of stuffed toy animals that were on display. I shrugged, not caring of getting another toy, but decided to just have fun with my new друг (friend) Shion Taito.

I went up to him, gave him my black cat, then went back to the man behind the counter and paid him. He gave me a set of three balls and told me good luck. Feeling confidence, I grab to ball on my left since I'm a good thrower instead of my right like majority of the people. I threw the first ball, but completely missed instead aiming towards the right side empty air. Feeling embarrassed I let out a huff, grabbing the second ball, and gave it all my strength, but missed once more since it flew right by the bottle by few inches. 'But how?' I wondered. 'I use to throw snowballs and any small balls alike... Unless my laziness for the past three month has finally caught up with me. Grr, darn you laziness, look what you done!' I mentally yelled inside my head and my frustration expression isn't making it any better as I hear Taito's small giggles beside me.

My mouth formed a pout and my body began to slightly tremble from anger and embarrassment, so I took a deep breath, grab the last ball, and this time I concentrate my energy to my left arm, and gave the finally blow as I see it sailing straight towards the center of the glass bottles, but instead of falling apart, it literally went through the glass bottle, bursting out particles of the glass as it spread everywhere, glistening like tiny stars. Then the rest of the bottles just tumbled over one another and few went down to the ground.

Silence blew by as our eyes try to comprehend what happen just now. Our shocking expression was left unchanged, even my position went frozen. Behind me I could hear whispers and loud voices as I began to feel even more embarrassment once more. Before it got even worst, I regain my posture, bowed and thank the man, then hightail out of there like there was no tomorrow along with Taito.

Once I'm certain that we're far away from both the entertainments and people alike, I stop running and collapsed against the bark of the tree behind my back and slid down since my legs were aching. At the same I was trying to catch my breath and wiping sweat that trickled down on my forehead.

For some reason I didn't hear Taito's tiring breath, I look over to see him standing before me, staring at me with an innocent expression, like he's waiting patiently for me to regain my energy while holding firmly my cat against his chest. It didn't matter at this moment if he stares, so I just lean my head back and stare at the blocking sunlight by many branches of the cherry blossom tree.

Only a small breeze blew by, passing through my garments, my neckline, and my face, cooling my warm body and slightly drying off my sweat too. I closed my eyes, silently enjoying the breeze and the sound of rustling branches from above. I felt completely relax. I was enjoying the moment as if my stress and embarrassment went away, and I didn't care at all for once.

Suddenly I heard giggles, I open my eyes and tilt my head back down and I see Taito, who was giggling, but then burst out laughing. My confused expression turn into a happy one as I found myself laughing as well. We both laughed so hard that our sides hurt and lying on the ground too. We continued on laughing for a good few minutes or so until our chest hurt like crazy and once again breathless. I never knew I would laugh so hard at something so stupid, unless if it's Looney Tunes or Ну, погоди! (Just You Wait), then I know what's stupid to laugh at.

But in all honesty, I never knew this would be much fun either, despite the heat. Also I'm beginning to see Taito in a different light after spending this much time with him in just a few short hours. I guess I made the right decision of accepting his invitation then. My head turn left and that's when his purple eye met with my turquoise one. I smiled then he did in return and we look away, gazing at the cherry blossom flowers and petals as they fall. We just continued there, lying on the grass and stare. I'm not sure how much time passes, but I do know is that we both enjoyed each other's companies and felt peace.

(Flashback end)

Hmm...now that I think about it... he must've loved me, even as children. I guess you would call it "puppy love"?

(S/n: Can't say for sure…but I have a queasy feeling it's more than puppy love.)

Aah, how those years went by fast. It's like we never had enough time to think and be grateful for, especially for those happy memories. How I wished I could go back and relive them once more, but wishes like that don't come true, even if you wished upon an evening star or shooting star, none of that is true. It's just another way for adults to reassure us, the naïve children, that it will and the last things in our minds is patience with false hope. But then again, what I wish about is the curse that's been inflicted upon me ever since middle school, a curse that I wished it would go away. So am I a hypocrite then?

I guess I am since I still believe in the childish belief of wishing upon a star for years now. Desperately hoping this fatal curse I'm in would disappear in a instant.

A curse that gave me a name "Black Widow". It drives other people away, including my peers during school hours, but I can't blame them. It even drove my best friend Meiko away, which she became my enemy after she became good friends with that brainless tanuki, Shiratori AI, the day after our friendship went apart. It was on Friday, April 13, 20XX, the day people says that was a bad luck day. She joined in with her of taunting, gossiping and tell cruel jokes of me, sometimes try to attempt of pushing me down the stairway when no one's watching, or purposely spill any liquid onto my clothes or hair; but luckily Taito was there for me the whole time. Heck, he even send death threats to them, in order to cut me some slack. Which surprisingly worked and they kept their distance from me for about a month now. Looks like the saying the worst enemies are the ones that used to be friends, or somewhere down the line is true. But I can't blame them, I can't deny the fact that they're scared, that this is the main reason why they're acting like children who would do terrible things in order to put their minds at ease.

It's my fault that the lives have been given to the wrong hands, leading them to their fate of death. Right before my eyes, their lives were taken, even I can't prevent any outcomes. No matter how much I'm willing to give my life away in order to save another, or find any other forewarnings that will take place; the results stay the same. Thinking about it makes me feel more guilty, as I continue of having the case of insomnia, because their faces still haunt in my dreams.

But I'm no helpless damsel in distress, no, instead I tried numerous times coming up with other plans. It took about close to two years until a theory popped inside my head, I was beginning to realize that if I'm with that person, then it's for certain that their death is right around the corner. But if I stayed away from them, then they'll continue living on with their life. Just as long as they don't approach and confess their so-called undying love to me. Which the same goes for me as well, if I have a crush, or love interest; I'll stay in the shadows, or be like a wallflower and just only admire afar. Perhaps I won't fall in hopelessly in love, unless I'm a complete idiot of doing so, but let's see how this will all play out as, until then.

For the past two months, I did exactly what I have done and turns out everyone is still alive and so far none of the guys interest me enough, which is good as well.

But still...it really pains me, even now as I'm still continuing writing in my journal. I don't think this will ever end. I don't think those fatal accidents will ever stop. No, it's an endless cycle. A cycle that rotates around me, taunting its whirling wheels, replaying their final moments of being alive before their life gets taken away once again. Especially hearing their last cry.

Thwack!

Omniscient POV

Right after filling in her period at the end of her paragraph that thud sound startled her as she looks at her window and see a snowball slowly sliding down. She gave a little sigh, knowing who would bother her around—she glance at her clock beside her bed—close to midnight. 'Wow, have I stayed up that long?' She wiped her teary eyes at the back of her hand, trying to hide the obvious evidence that she was crying earlier.

Thwack!

She look at the window, seeing another snowball sliding off the window and gave a blank expression, then blinked once. She made no movements for couple seconds, until another one hit the window once more, then she got up from the computer chair, walked toward her window, sliding it open side-way which brought in the soft cold wind, and look down. Below her is the new layer of fresh white powder snow—that recently stopped—in her large vacant backyard, and standing in the center was a silhouette with a familiar clad of purple hair reflecting back against the full moon's cold glow, one left purple eye flickering in the shadows, and an innocent, yet creepy smile grew wider after seeing her looking right at him, then waved happily.

Hatsune Miku

"What do you want?" I annoyingly asked, hoping my hoarse voice wasn't heard, especially by him, Shion Taito. My only childhood friend left. He managed to dodge every obstacles that was meant to harm him and stubbornly continues on being my friend, after everything that's happen. I'm predicted that my hypothesis is correct and concluded that he won't give up until he gets what he wants. That's how he works. Plus he knows my case of insomnia, so that's why he endlessly comes over just to visit, both daylight and nightfall, so there's no problem at all. (Except for my father.)

Hmm... I'm beginning to wonder if that's how my curse works as well. Or perhaps it's not a curse, but someone. An individual who maybe my stalker that's causing this… Nah, I don't think so. After countless times of attempting to prove that this can't be the work of witchcraft, I gave up. Plus I'm not that interesting, not special in that matter. I'm just plain and old-fashion Hatsune Miku, who's a.k.a the "Black Widow". So who in anyone's right minds—beside Taito—would ever set their sights in my direction?

"chan."

"Miku-chan?"

"Mi~ku-cha~an?"

I snapped out of my thinking after he sang my name, on purpose. Which made my cheeks burn from embarrassment and I glared at him with annoyance. Also resisting the urge of not grabbing a handful of snow, forming it into a snowball, and hurtle right at him.

When he realized he has my full attention, he gave a smile, then open his lips to speak.

"Ne~, Did you cry again Miku-chan?"

'I knew it.' I thought, turning my head on the right, but no point of denying as I grudgingly nodded.

"It's becoming more and more frequent than ever, huh?"

I turn my gaze back at him, my resistance died down and my expression change into somber as I realized what he said... is actually true. I lower my eyelids halfway and absently nodded again.

"This never happen before either. Don't you think this could mean a warning?"

'Warning?'

'What warning?'

"Yes, a warning to you that whatever this curse is, could lead you into a much darker path." he explain, "Or even worst, death." he cringed at that word. Ironically Taito, who's supposedly loves death, is actually disgusted of using that word.

I smiled, but not a normal smile, a broken smile, "Then that means the only way to get rid of this curse of mine is to die?" I asked, but kept going, "I don't mind. In fact I already welcomed the arms of the grim reaper since news spread that my recent boyfriend, Hatsune Mikuo, was found dead. Now I could finally give these people of this town, including my родители (parents) a break, neh? I could finally be free from this suffrage of losing my dearest ones, including you Taito-kun."

Taito lost his smile, he tilts his head forward, his bangs shadowing his eye, and have a straight mouth.

…

Silence flown in the air, floating around both myself and Taito, so intense you could actually cut it with a knife.

'Ah, is he beginning to realize tha–'

"But if you welcome the grim reaper and let him take you away… from me…," I didn't clearly hear what he said the last part, but let him continued on, "Then you're completely wrong right there!" he unexpectedly shouted at the last part and raised his head up high, showing his anger expression.

I flinch when he shouted like that. I mean, I heard him shouted countless times before, but it seems my little speech has made him completely snapped.

"I won't let that happen! I'll never let that happen! I'll never let that bloody reaper, nor anyone else take you away from me! In fact, I'll save you… yes I'll do that. I'll be with you from this night forward, I'll be right by your side from now on and forever, for all eternally!" he declared, slowly but steady his expression change into his usual creepy one, but with dark intentions behind it, even more deranged than before, "Hehehe~ In fact, I been meaning to keep this from you for a very long time now, until your eighteenth birthday." he said excitedly, with a hint of giddiness like a child hiding secrets from the adults.

"But since you pushed to my limits, I guess this is the right time to tell. Eeh~, why do have to be such a sneaky kitsune?" he asked innocently with a mockery expression of a wounded animal. Which brought shivers down my spine and my smile was long gone, only leaving my mouth slightly agape and slightly wide eyes. Normally I can tolerate his attitude and behavior alike, but this… is something that I should be wary, cautious, and fear of…

"Ever since in second grade, after defending me from those bullies, it was love at first sight right on the spot. Because you were never afraid of me, despite of my condition, you defend for me like no one would ever done to the purple maniac. You even took me to the Sakura Cherry Blossom Festival and enjoyed having me around, like you truly care about me." he had his one purple eye closed, cheeks were blooming a pink, and he had his hands over where the heart is located at.

It's like he's confessing to me, which no surprise, since I seen those signs of confessions for the past two years. My slight panic expression slowly change back to my emotionless one. Because knowing that I must reject his love since I promised myself of not dating anyone else anymore, because I fear that they'll get hurt or badly injured because of me. So I decided to listen him finish his speech, before breaking his heart.

"Your kind-hearted and sweet personality keeps me going. Your angelic and doll-like face with that smile of yours makes me really happy." he open his eye and change his creepy smile to a very genuine one and an emotion of adoration twinkling deep within his purple hue, "But most importantly, your pure heart is the only thing that keeps me sane. You made me feel like a normal human again. Anytime I'm with you, I feel complete and finally being appreciated. So in order for you to stay with me forever," his right hand sink into his jacket pocket and pulled out some sort of a small black box. Then confusion hit me as he got on one knee in the snow-covered ground, like he's…oh no…is he–,"Would you, Hatsune Miku, be my wife?"

…

No words escape, nor my position change, not even my rapid heart stopped beating. Heck, my gaze cannot tear away from the ring that sits perfectly inside that jewelry box after he open the lid.

Soft hollow wind blows in front of my face as I feel small flakes of snow melt into my warm face, then I looked up, seeing another snowfall flowing with the wind, then I look back down, seeing Taito made no movement from his position. I sighed, knowing I can't refuse his proposal and there's no other path to go. So I may as well accept it, knowing how persistent and stubborn he can be, even after what I said, he still won't give up, no matter what. "Да (Yes), I'll marry you." I said in a very soft voice, so faint it carries along with the wind, but Taito having his hearing clear as an elephant, suddenly start what you call a victory dance. I still have my gaze expressionless, but inside I feel panicky, shocked, and anxious of thinking what's going to happen to us in the future and what obstacles that lies in our path, but most importantly how are we going to deal with my curse.

Suddenly I felt a shiver as it travels down my body, but strangely enough it didn't from stop there, no, it literally spread throughout my entire body, traveling up and down, like I'm not used to cold air. Strangely enough, my heart racing than ever, like something I find very fearful has come true. I subconsciously rubbed both my arms and looked straight at the dark sky above and at the same time, a gust of wind rushed into my face. "Something's not right." my voice whispered as my lips moved, "Something's definitely not right. But what though?"

What is it? And what am I even afraid of? Why am I feeling afraid in the first place?

Even though this feeling and shiver going down my spine usually tells me that this boy will die. But it's never this intense, nor heart-beating before… Perhaps instead of a confession, it's a proposal. And his life will be the cost of being with me.

Oh Taito, why do you have to be such a perseverance boy?

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