Well, now that there are new character's introduced, we can switch up the Point of Views a bit! Enjoy!
Due to the Contract 3: Why You Should Always Pay Attention
Miku's P.O.V
Today was the day I record my first song which was entitled 'From the Heart.' The other Vocaloids came to hear me practice in the lounge room.
"So…how was it?"
"It was wonderful, Miku!" Rin said and ran to envelop me in a big hug.
"You sounded great, Miku!" Kaito commented.
"Really? You think so?" I asked.
"Yeah!" Len added. I couldn't help but smile. "What about you, Luka? How do you think Miku sang?"
"…I thought it had a weird pitch on some parts." She said.
"Whatever, Luka! She sounded awesome!" Rin yelled in protest.
"You asked for my opinion. I gave some constructive criticism. Is that wrong?"
"Well, no, but-"
"But you could've said it in a nicer way." Len finished. Luka sighed.
"You Kagamines give me a headache. I'll be in my room." With that she stood and left. Rin stuck her tongue out at her.
"Don't listen to her. She never really has a nice word to say about anyone. Anyway, don't let it get to you." Len said. Suddenly, I heard beeps. They sounded like they were coming from my headphones the producers gave me. It was a part of the signature Vocaloid look, but turns out they're actually a communication line between our managers and us.
"What's that?" I took them off and the hot pink lights were flashing. "What's that?" I asked again.
"Oh, they're calling you! I think it's to record!" Rin said, jumping excitedly.
"Already? But I just learned the song!" I stated in a panic.
"Being a Vocaloid is hard work." Len admitted.
"If you're nervous, I'll with walk you to the studio." Kaito offered. Of course I wasn't going to refuse.
"That would be nice." I said. He led me out the room and we headed down the hall to the elevator. He pushed the button to the studio level and my stomach churned at the feeling of descending.
"Ah, I'm so nervous!" I said as I watched the buttons blink as we passed each floor.
"I can tell." He said with a smile. I returned a small smile.
"Hey, Mr. Kaito-"
"You can call me Kaito." he interrupted.
"Oh…Okay! Well, Kaito, when you recorded for the first time, you were super nervous, right?" I asked.
"A little. But I didn't go at it alone so it wasn't too much pressure." Pressure. The word that makes me freak out. I felt like biting my nails. I wanted to pull my hair and I wanted to kick something! But I couldn't because the elevator door opened. Kaito had to nudge me because I froze and almost stayed in the elevator. What just seemed like hours now felt like seconds. I looked at the glass door in front with a matte finish. 'Studio A' was labeled on a panel beside it.
"Good luck, Miku!" Kaito said and gave me a thumbs up. I gave a weak smile and returned one before I opened the door.
"Excuse me! I was called here!" I said in a tone that suggested a question.
"Ah, Miku! It's good to see you again." Mr. Masuda said. "You've went over the lyrics, I presume? And listened to the instrumental, right?"
"Yeah! I was practicing a bit before I came here."
"Great! Well here is one of your producers I'd like for you to meet. He goes by Monaca."
"I'm excited to work with you, Miku! Ready to start?" He asked.
"Yeah." I said. I went inside the recording booth and up to the microphone. I thought I would be really nervous, but I wasn't. The booth was soundproof and being in there felt like I was in my own bubble. The music started and I closed my eyes to help get a better feel of the rhythm. I took an inaudible deep breath. This is it. What I worked so hard for. But I mustn't forget the whole reason why I'm here and why I'm doing this. My motivation is so my father shouldn't have to work so hard. This will change everything, all of our lives. I sung the first words:
"Nice to meet you!"
Several hours passed as we worked on the song, but time really flew by. My body felt tired, but I had a lot of energy still. We were now on the elevator leaving the studio.
"Miku! You did very well. Well done!" Monaca commented.
"Thank you!"
"All the recording's done in one session. That's good news! Now you can start working on your second song!" Mr. Masuda said.
"Already?" I asked.
"Yes!" he said and handed me the sheet music and lyrics. "It isn't too much, is it?"
"No…" "Good. Because this is only the beginning." I didn't miss the sudden deepening of his tone. "Well, have a good night!" He said before the two left.
I decided to call my mom when I got back to my room.
"Sooo how was it?" my mother asked through the phone.
"It was fun! I was nervous, but once I started singing, it all went away." I answered.
"I'm so proud of you, Miku!" she praised.
"Thanks, Mom!"
"I can't wait to hear your song! I just know it's going to be great!" My younger sister said. I must've been on speaker phone.
"Thanks Lil-Mi!"
"Don't fail me, sis, or I'll never forgive you." She said in a serious voice.
"I'll try my best." I responded with a chuckle.
"Well, I have to get Lil-Mi ready for bed, so I'll call tomorrow, okay?" my mother said.
"Yeah, sure. Wait, is dad there?" I asked.
"…He is but he's asleep."
"Oh…I see…well, bye." I hung up. I couldn't help but feel the guilt I have felt for a while. Then I heard two quick knocks on the door. It slowly opened before Rin appeared at my door.
"Hey~ So, I heard it went well!" she said.
"Did you?" I asked.
"Yeah, Kaito told me."
"Kaito did?" I asked and she nodded.
"Yeah, he stuck around and heard you record. He said you were amazing."
"He said that?"
"Yep! Oh what is that? You're blushing, Miku! Don't tell me you like Kaito!" she teased.
"N-No it's not that!" I said and waved my hands in a panic. I don't know why…
"Good. Because…" She smirked and headed for the door. "…Due to the contract…you're not allowed to date. But you knew that, right?" She closed the door behind her.
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What?
END!
Seems like Miku missed quite an important detail on that contract! She said that she could make a few sacrifices but will she be able to hide her feelings?
