Chapter Three

Inksewn: Wow! 15 reviews in only two chapters, that's a new record for me. :3 Well, here are your review replies.

TheSilverWisp: Wow, first reviewer again! :D And I don't think I'm having any writer's block. There's no Meiko x Kaito bits in that chapter, she was just happy he sacrificed so much for her.

Otaku4Life: Thank you! And yes, I see Hachune as that too, but I always thought that Zatsune would've influenced her to take another side… at least, in this story. But to me, Hachune will always be the cute chibi we all love. As for Teto and Haku, they do, they just got really upset because they didn't want them to fight. I hope you enjoyed it.

rocketman182: Thank you! And, first of all, your penname has 182 in it. If I'm a Blink 182 fan, which I am, obviously I would recognize that number. :)

Poweredtoenail offline: Well, Neru probably would fight, but would be held back by Teto. And they are quite unorthodox, my friend was surprised when I told her Rin would be hyper. Thank you!

vocaotaku: Thank you! :) And it probably got knocked out of her hand during the fight. XD

LadySchwarzDestinySBH: Princess! Thanks for reviewing! And the fluff was deliberately minor because it's only the second chapter, you see. And not much fluff until later, you know. This isn't a RomCom. :|

Inksewn: Yay! Thank you all for the reviews. Now I guess you guys have been wondering when Gumi will have her debut video, right? Well… it's not this chapter! :P It's going to be later, promise. Also, although this fanfiction is in English, there will be some Japanese terms in it [ex. Sensei, baka, Gumi's debut lyrics] because Vocaloid Studios is in Tokyo. But, since most of us are English speakers [like yours truly] all characters speak fluent English. Also, please note that the musical lyrics belong to VOCALOID, and since this is a VOCALOID archive, I am allowed to use their lyrics for this chapter. :) Also, Crypton is not a company, but the name of the Boss in this fanfiction, just to clarify.

Luka: Inksewn—

Rin: I wanna do it! I wanna do it! :D

Luka: But Rin—

Rin: *puppy dog eyes* 3:

Luka: Fine.

Rin: Inksewn doesn't own Vocaloid… I think. Right? It's owned by some guy named Crypton, but I don't know who he is.

Gumi doodled absent-mindedly in her notebook as Yuki continued to discuss geometry in her high-pitched voice. Rin was the most active in the discussion, though most of her answers were wrong. Miku seemed to be trying to pay attention, but was taking quick one-second naps when she was tired of concentrating. Len was silent, looking down onto his desk as if he were in deep thought. The rest of the Vocaloids were taking Kiyoteru's class.

"Thus, Euclid's Elements is correct," stated Yuki cheerfully, slamming her ruler onto the blackboard to wake Miku up, "And before we conclude today's lesson, I would like to—"

"Excuse me, Miss Kaai?"

A large man in a professional-looking suit peered through the door. Yuki looked impatient.

"What is it?" she snapped.

"Crypton—I mean, the Boss, has requested Gumi Megupo to go to the recording studio. Meiko Sakine is here to accompany her," he said, slightly intimidated by the small girl glaring up at him with her beady eyes.

"Very well, but she must be back at one o'clock this afternoon to hear about our lesson conclusion," she replied. The man nodded hastily.

"Gumi, you may go."

Gumi stood up and followed the large man out. Meiko was behind him, waving enthusiastically.

"Are you ready? Boss wants you to start learning your debut song before we start shooting." Meiko grinned. "Your debut song will be starring you, unless you do Gakupo style… all the girls were in it, plus Kaito. As a girl. He looked hilarious—Kaito, I mean."

"Wow, a debut song! And a in a dress, and all?"

"Yup," Meiko chuckled.

Soon enough, they arrived at the recording studio, which was on the same floor as the classrooms; floor four. The studio had a small door, yet it was glass and had a golden plaque. Engraved into the plaque were the words 'Recording Studio'. Gumi felt intimidated by the large sign.

"Well, in you go," said Meiko, gesturing to the door.

"You're not coming with me?"

"What am I going to do there, play the important role of a bystander?"

Gumi gave a slightly nervous smile, nodded goodbye, and then entered room.

It was just as modern as the lobby. Three black, leather recliners sat in front of the oak wood desk, on which were several trinkets and a desk lamp. A larger chair with a longer backrest sat behind the desk.

The door labeled 'Lavatory' opened with a flushing sound. A tall, gray-haired, bespectacled man entered the office. He glanced at Gumi, who was sweating at the sight of the figure.

"Welcome, Miss Megupo, take a seat. I'm Mr. Crypton, your boss."

Gumi, who was shaking slightly, took a seat in one of the chairs, and then took a deep breath. She was fidgeting quite a bit. Mr. Crypton seemed to have noticed this.

"You seem nervous. Maybe you would relax with a cup of water." He pressed a button and spoke into what seemed like a microphone on his desk. "Two glasses of water, please." A few seconds later, a waiter came in, carrying a silver tray with two glasses of water balancing on top of it, barely moving. He set the tray onto the desk. Mr. Crypton thanked him with a smile and dismissed him with a nod.

"Take a glass."

Gumi slowly picked up one of the glasses and took a sip. Was this water alkaline?

"Good?"

Gumi nodded.

"I'm glad that you're comfortable. Now please take your sheet music for your debut video from my desk, Miss Megupo." Gumi gazed down to find two sheets of what appeared to be the 'voice' of the song she was singing, 'Be Myself'.

"I would like you to read the lyrics over and practice your lyrics during the gap we're going to have between today and your video shoot."

"O-Okay," stuttered Gumi. She read the lyrics in her head.

Be MYSELF kore ga watashi no dreamy life hikari sasu basho he.

Dotokeruyo matataki mosezu ni mitsumeteite my precious life.

Watagashi no younakumo wo hajimete mitsuketa hino yume wo ima demo wasurenai.

Kizukuita tokiniha mou hajiridashiteitanda minna no koe atsumaru ano STAGE.

Umakuikanai tokimo aru

painpafe hoobatte yukou

hontono jibun no chikara tameshite miyouyo.

Ano toki no KISS.

Be MYSELF hashiridashita no dreamy life like a merry go round.

Mou tomerarenai kono kimochi anatato wakeaitai.

Be MYSELF kore ga watashi no dreamy life hikari sasu basho he.

Dotokeruyo mabataki mosezu ni mitsumeteite my precious love.

"These lyrics have both Japanese and English in them," Gumi noted, "How come?"

"It's to show off your bilingual ability. You're the second one to be able to do this. First person is Luka," replied Mr. Crypton, "You are dismissed. Off you trot."

"You should do it in a raspy, smoker voice," suggested Meiko.

"No, make it like an opera singer, those always win over everyone!" Rin squealed.

"What about something soft and sweet?" Gakupo asked.

"Scream like a metal singer!" exclaimed Kaito.

The rest continued to bicker as Gumi glanced at each one of them. She wasn't sure on what to do either. Maybe she would do a mixture of all? But that would sound terrible.

Gumi buried her face into her hands. This was going to be hard.

Inksewn: Cliffy? Well, maybe. I might not be able to update tomorrow and the day after that because of the parties I have to attend, but maybe I'll be able to. Mayyybeee. Sorry for the short chapter. Had to rush.

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