Merry-Go-Round

"UNINSTALL~! UNINSTALL~! Doo doo doo dah deed ah doo, dah dee dah doo~! Doo dah doo dah dah~! Lalalalala la lalalala...~!"

... What? It's stuck in my head...! Ever since I taught myself to play it on piano... *mumble mumble*

HELLOOOOOOO~! Nice to see you all again~! Did you have a good Thanksgiving, my American friends? And to any Jewish reader out there, I wish you a happy early/late bar mitzvah! (Tee hee, I love saying that word~! XD Bar mitzvah~!)

It's nice to see you all on this fine, cold, miserable outdoors, winter day~! (Sometimes, I really hate being Canadian... cold, wet stuff. :P)

Speaking of cold stuff, you wanna know something funny that I realized the other day? Edward Cullen can't get boners. XD

See, to get a boner, a dude's blood gets rushed down there- according to my school nurse -which then 'gets it up', if you know what I mean. *wink wink* Therefore, because vampires don't have blood in their veins, the blood cannot rush down there, which means 'it' stays forever down~! XD Poor Bella...

ANYWAY, uh...

I'm grounded. AGAIN. Isn't that splendid? ^-^ At this rate, I'll never be able to post a chapter ever again... trust me, my mother has tried. BUT JUSTICE SHALL PREVAIL!

Rin: ... *whispers* How is this justice?

Len: *whispers back* I've got no idea... just smile and nod.

Rin & Len: *smile and nod*

I heard that. -3-

Rin & Len: owo" *smile and nod*

You two... you're lucky you're so damn cute. *mumble mumble*

Rin & Len: *smile and nod*

So... *ignores the twins* I've decided to change that scene at the end- you know... THAT scene. Rin won't offer to 'help' clean. It'll just be Miku. HOWEVER, I haven't gotten the chance to do that yet, and fix it up. So just... pretend it's already fixed. I'll do it when I get ungrounded, or something.

Hmm... I'm kinda stuck on what to start with!

Luka: When are you not?

Hm, a very good point indeed, Miss Megurine! Meh. I'll find something. :3 I always do! ;D

Let us start with... school. Cause we all just looooove school, don't we? *chuckles* No, we may not all like school, but we do all love Gumi! ... Right?

Miku: ... Meh, she's okay, I guess... I mean, I don't think she's ever murdered me, so... I'm fine with her.

Rin: ... Yeah, sure, Gumi's cool.

Luka: Happy Synthesizer's a pretty fun song...

Len: So are 'Ah, it's a Wonderful Cat's Life', and 'First Love Academy'.

Rin: Yeah, I love First Love Academy!

=.=" Proof that I don't feature Gumi in my A/Ns enough...

Gumi: ...

... Or maybe she's just too quiet.

Gumi: ... :)

Anywho... as usual, I'm grounded. As usual, I'm defying that fact. It isn't necessarily my fault for not doing school work... it's their fault for not making it interesting.

I cut my finger on a mirror today. And no, I do not mean emo-ly smashing a mirror and slicing my finger to watch the blood drip out into the sink, all my pain and misery mixed within it. No, I mean literally cutting my finger on the edge of a mirror.

My electronics bag, 'The green bag', as we call it, has a mirror on the top half lid thing. However, there's a tear in the leather, so one corner is always poking out. I ws trying to squish back in, today, when all of a sudden, my finger slipped, and it just... bit me. I squeaked (as embarassing as it sounds), and when I looked at my finger, it was super ewey and bloody. It was actually bleeding quite a bit... so much, that just by running up the stairs, it was already running a stream down my finger. My guess is because I don't cut myself very often... but still.

Now, I have a band-aid on my left index finger- the finger I use most often when typing. =.=' Of course... it's very annoying, and is causing me so many typos, I'm lightly considering taking it off and risking bloodstains on my retarded laptop.

Oh, yeah! I spent a good hour or two watching the new Project Diva F PVs. THEY. ARE. FANTASTIC.

A few months ago, I saw previews of World's End Dancehall, Cat Food, Melancholic, Himitsu Keisatsu (Secret Police), some Meiko song (but it wasn't Nostalogic), some Kaito song (but it wasn't Ashes to Ashes), and... I think I also saw a really bad quality Weekender's Girl.

Now that I've seen the full versions of all these different songs... It makes me wish I had a PS Vita. D:

The songs I've seen so far (for that game) are:

-World's End Dancehall
-Cat's Food
-Melancholic
-Hatchi Hatchi Flowery Battle of the Kagamines
-Odds and Ends
-God Song
-Continuation of the Dream
-Dye
-Nostalogic
-Ashes to Ashes
-World's End Umbrella
-Secret Police (Himitsu Keisatsu)
-Unhappy Refrain (Miku vers.)
-Remote Control :D
-FireFlower :D
-Acute
-Left Behind City
-Weekender's Girl
-Nyanyanyanyanya
-Online Game Addicts Sprechor
-Sadistic Music Factory
-Eh? Ah, Sou. (Eh? Oh, Yeah.)
-Black Rock Shooter
-Music of Heavens
-Stay with Me
-Negative Positive Continues
-Summer Idol
-Douiukotonano!? (What Do You Mean!?)
-Megane
-Freely Tomorrow
-Time Machine
And soon, -Tell your World and -Sweet Devil (YES!), and possibly also Senbon Sakura (Thousand Sakura) (DOUBLE YES!).

Acute is the best one BY FAR.. The choreography is AMAZING, and it's all so... beautiful. Just the dancing tells the whole story... you don't even need an actual translation or something to be able to figure out what's going on. It's just... amazing. It makes my heart hurt to watch it... QwQ

World's End Dancehall is a close second.

Weekender's Girl would be my 3rd place finalist, with Remote Control close behind.

I was really disappointed with Himitsu Keisatsu (Secret Police), Unhappy Refrain, and Left Behind City.

Left Behind City just has Miku drive a car the whole time. You can tell the producers got kind of lazy. They could have done so much more with it...

For Himitsu Keisatsu, all they had her do was skip around a stage and sing. Although the stage was really well designed, I wish they'd actually shown her kicking bag guy butt instead- after all, that's what Secret Police is all about.

Unhappy Refrain was the second most disappointing song there, only after Left Behind City. First, it turns out to e the Miku version. Q-Q The Miku version, I find, doesn't sound powerful enough. I prefer the Rin x Len version. Anyway, here I am, super psyched to see Unhappy Refrain, and I start watching...

It's just a singy video. Miku sings lead vocals, Kaito plays the guitar, and Len smashes at the drums. ... Okay... Where's all the anger? There's no angst! What happened to all the emotion in 'I'll sing until my voice gives out on me, watching as the time passes by me!' ... No? Nothing? Wow. Pfft. Whatever.

Very sad.

However, there were quite a few good ones to make up for the bad. Sadistic Music Factory was really well done- amazing - and I was glad to see Online Game Addicts Sprechor, even if the PV was only okay. It's an awesome song.

Hm? Ah, Sou features a purple Miku, which is really cool. Her pigtails are dark purple curls, and she's wearing a long purple gown. It's really neat to see what she looks like in a different color. I wonder if this will become a new trend... rainbow Miku. I wouldn't be surprised.

Fire Flower was just as adorable as we'd all hoped it would be. It turns out that Len is singing on that stage for Rin, his summer sweetheart. (Non-cest Rin x Len, much?) At the end, she's so touched she actually starts crying. It's one of those things that make you go, 'Awwwww~!'

All in all, I want the game, but I know I can't have it. (Why can't it be for DS...? D:) I'm still patiently waiting for Project Diva Live 2012, and hoping that the Vocaloid 3 concert wasn't it (cause it's just not the same). Perhaps we'll have to wait for 2013... Sigh.

Just, go watch Project Diva F Acute, please? I promise you, you won't be disappointed. It's fantastic.

Anyway, let us begin!


Chapter 4 - Continuation


"Well? How did it go?"

I glanced over, surprised Gumi said something. She'd stayed quiet since I'd arrived, and I figured that meant she didn't want anything to do with me anymore.

"How did what go?"

"Miku and Len's date." She paused. "Well, plus you. I guess we could say it was a three-way date."

"What do you mean by that?" I asked, overly panicked. She hadn't discovered my feelings yet, had she?!

Not once at the time did I wonder why I always thought 'yet'.

She glanced at me innocently. "You tagged along, right? So there were three people; a three-way date."

"Oh." I let my shoulders slump, relieved.

She smiled to herself, head lowered so I wouldn't be able to see. "Why the panic? Hiding something?"

I blinked, the sudden uneasiness returning. "U-Um, no, of course not."

Her smile grew, and I wondered what I'd said wrong. "Rin Kagamine... do you have a boyfriend?"

I jerked back, startled by her question. "I... No!"

"Oh?" She looked back up at me, cocking her head. "Are you telling the truth?"

I made a face. "I don't have a boyfriend." I repeated.

She studied my expression, then turned her attention back to the teacher- physically, that is. "Do you like Miku Hatsune?"

"Why are you asking me all these questions?" I hissed, becoming irratated.

She blinked, seeming confused by my reaction. "I was wondering what could have alarmed you so much from the word 'three-way date'." she stated.

"I wasn't alarmed..." I mumbled. "And I'd rather you not dig into my personal life."

"So you are hiding something!"

I huffed, turning my head away.

"It helps to tell a person." Gumi whispered, propping her head up on her hand.

"There's nothing to tell." I muttered. "Life sucks; everyone knows it. That's all there is to it."

"But not everyone has the same reason as to why they think that way."

I turned back to her. "Why do you even care?"

She shrugged. "I'm curious."

"Can't you be curious about someone else?"

"Obviously your social skills are just as bad as mine."

I felt like hitting her. "Shut up..."

"Is it so wrong to want to be friends?"

My gaze shot back to her, surprised by her small confession. "F-Friends?"

"Is it really that hard to believe?" She asked sarcastically, though her teal-colored orbs seemed sincere.

I hesitated, then shook my head. "No... I guess not."

"Good."

"..." Another pause. "... Okay then. Friends."

She shot a small smile my way. "And just remember, I'm not one to spread gossip. No one would believe me anyway."

I shook my head. "No thanks."

"Alright. Just... whatever you plan on doing about your brother, I wish you good luck."

I nodded. "You too. That is... for whatever you need luck on."

She laughed softly. "Trust me, for what I'm aiming for, I'll need quite a lot of it!"

I remember briefly wondering what a girl like Gumi could be aiming for, but I hadn't thought it important. I still wonder what she would have answered, had I asked.


Because of a small mix up, we students had to have science class in the morning, right before lunch.

As I wandered down the empty halls, I debated actually eating at the cafeteria, but rejected the idea. It was too crowded, and I probably woudn't find a free table anyway.

I started in the direction of my locker, lazily swinging my feet around like a child, then paused, as I passed the janitor's cart.

It was left unnattended, and a red metal toolbox sat innocently on the second rack. I could see a yellow screwdriver poking out of the box, and it was oh so tempting, I had to glance around to look for cameras.

There was one, but I doubted people checked them 24/7, and there were far bigger crimes than screwdriver thefts in this school. I could only hope that, if I did end up getting caught, it would be seen more as a friendly joke.

I tried to remember what Miku had said her schedule was. 'Geography? History? Art? No... Religion. Yes, religion.'

Excited, I ran up the stairs to the second floor, speeding down the hall to the 9th Grade religion classroom.

I seriously thought we'd outgrown the nametag stage. This classroom proved me wrong.

On every desk, there were 4 nametags, one for each period. I glanced at the third nametag on each desk, until I found the one that read 'Miku H'. Very convenient.

Smirking triumphantly, I glanced up again to see if there were any cameras. Nada. The hallways were empty as well, and I still had about 15 minutes 'til classes would resume.

Perfect.

I bent down, and began working on the desk's screws.

It was an old trick of mine that I used to pull on my enemies in grade school, until I got suspended for it in grade 6 or 7. Hopefully, Miku wouldn't remember that fact.

The key was to loosen the screws enough for the desk to collapse under weight, but to not take them out completely, so the desk wouldn't fall apart on its own. Hopefully, no one would sit in Miku's seat before her.

Stepping back, I admired my handywork.

Of course, it wasn't obvious from this point of view, but Miku would be able to truly appreciate it when she'd sit down today. Haha. Ha.

I glanced up up at the clock. 9 minutes left. I'd better hurry if I wanted to eat.

So with one last glance at my masterpiece, I fled the scene, aiming next to fill my stomach.


It was a rare day that Len and I would walk home together. I liked it, though.

He chattered about anything that came to mind the entire way home, while I laughed and nodded, sometimes arguing or teasing.

So when we finally got to the front door of our home, I was in a great mood, until...

"Oh, hey, someone's here."

I followed Len's gaze to a sleek black car, the kind a teenage boy could only dream of having, but was only in the budget of the rich. The type of car a thief would get a wet dream over. The kind of car you only see in commercials.

"Shit..."

So much for my good mood.

I twisted the door knob, and wasn't surprised to find it unlocked. "Shit, shit, shit..."

Th living room was empty, so I stormed into the kitchen.

And of course, leaning gracefully against our marble counters, stirring a hot whipped cream topped espresso, was Lily Kagamine.

"What are you doing here?" I hissed at her.

She glanced up with a raised brow, unnaffected by my welcome. "How rude. I really should enroll you into charm's school, Rin." She looked around. "Where's your brother?"

"My brother has a name." I snapped.

Lily only rolled her eyes. "I should know; I named him."

"What is it?"

"Pardon?"

"What's his name?"

Lily looked unamused. "Don't pull this with me, Rin. I would never forget my own son's name."

"Then what it is?"

Lily clenched her jaw. "His name is Len Kagamine, and you are both born December 27th." she said. "Happy?"

I sniffed, signifying that no matter what she did, I wouldn't be 'happy' around her.

Just then, Len appeared beside me. "Hi, mom." he said.

"Hello, Len." she nodded his way. "How was school?"

"Fine."

"And your grades?"

"Good."

"What about you, Rin?" the tall woman looked back my way. "How are your grades?"

I couldn't help but sneer. "Below average. I'm just above a failing grade. In fact, my teacher wants to have a meeting with you."

Lily waved her hand. "I don't have time for that."

"No worries, I figured you wouldn't." I shrugged. "I took the liberty of telling them already, too."

"Them?"

"Nearly all of them are concerned about me, dear mother."

She sighed, massaging her temple. "... I'll... I'll send my secretary to take notes. Tell them she'll be there at 3:00 pm on Friday, October 26th. (1)"

"Can't guarantee I will."

She shook her head with an annoyed scowl. "Fine, then. I'll text my assistant to send them all an email."

"Have fun. Do you remember what grade I'm in? Or have you forgotten that too?"

She ignored me, and Len elbowed my side.

"Cool it." he whispered into my ear, and despite myself, I shivered at the feel of his breath. "We still don't know why she's here."

My eyes widened. Ooh, maybe we were changing schools! That'd be perfect, considering all my recent stress was because of a specific girl who wouldn't follow us if we transferred.

That'd be heaven.

"Are we changing schools?" I blurted out.

It took a moment for Lily to finish typing... whatever, and to finally look up. "Mm? Oh, no, of course not."

Well, there goes that.

"The reason I'm here is because your father wants to see you." she explained.

"... Me?" I placed my hand on my chest. "Shit, what did I do?"

Lily's lips tightened. "Both of you." she corrected herself.

"Why?" Len asked, stepping closer to me. Ah, Len's protective instinct... quite cute, really. Whenever he felt a threat, he'd step forward to 'shield' the ones he loved.

It was one of the little things I loved about him.

"I believe he'd like to begin training his heirs." Lily said, rummaging through her purse, and pulling out a compact mirror.

"Heirs? So we're both his heirs?" I asked.

Lily finished applying a fresh coat of lipstick, then dropped her things back into her bag. "Of course not. He'll have someone train you both, and whoever shows the most potential shall one day become owner of the company."

"Oh." It was too much to hope he'd let us both work together.

"Well." She placed her half-empty cup of coffee back on the counter, and butted through us, heading towards the door.

Seeing as our business was now done, I walked over and plumped myself onto the living room couch, grabbing the remote to turn on the TV.

She seemed to hear the noise, and she turned, a confused expression on her face. "What are you doing?"

I gestured at the large screen. "Watching TV." I resisted the urge to add 'Duh'.

"Come on. Your father is waiting."

"Well, as you can see...", I shook the remote, pointing at it, "I'm busy!"

Lily sighed, and turned to my brother. "Len, do you have more sense than your sister, or are you just as stubborn as she is?"

Len stood in the middle, an equal distance between the couch and the door. We both watched him impatiently, anxious to see who he'd choose.

After one last look between, he slowly began to walk towards the couch, and sat down beside me. "Ha!" I cheered.

Lily began muttering something about 'damn disrespectful kids'.

"Tell him to book an appointment!" I yelled out.

"Ease off...!" Len warned in a hushed tone.

"... Fine." Lily answered. I'll be back on Wednesday. I'll call the school to tell them you're taking a day off."

"Or, we could, you know, wait for 'Bring your kid to work' day."

Our mother narrowed her eyes. "Watch your mouth, young lady." She began muttering again, now something along the lines of, 'When I was that age', and 'Neru was so much more polite...'

As the door shut behind her, I snuggled up to Len, and he draped his arm around my back. "Thank you for choosing me over her." I said, batting my eyes. "It meant a lot to me..."

"I don't get why you hate her so much."

Of course. Completely ignored the 'meant a lot' part, and the 'thank you' part, and had to start with 'I don't get you'. Nice.

"She's a terrible mother, Len." I said, simple as pie (2).

"She's trying."

"To be a terrible mother? Well, she's doing a great job at it."

Len sighed. "I don't mean it like that... She's right. You really are stubborn."

"Don't agree with her!" I exclaimed. "Please!"

"..." He stayed quiet.

"Len, she forgot her own kids' birthday last year!" I tried to reason with him. "She never comes home for Christmas, or Halloween, or Easter. To skip out on our birthday, though? That's an all new low. Not right.

"Yes, but she's a busy woman."

"So you're taking her side now?!"

"Calm down, Rin." he said, raising his hands. "I'm just saying-"

"Well don't!" I rose to my feet, feeling betrayed. "Just... shut up!" I yelled, as I ran up to my room.

I heard him call after me, and knew I was just being a drama queen, but I couldn't help being upset. I slammed the door to my room, locking it, and threw myself onto my bed.

I waited, listening for his pounding on the stairs, and sure enough, a few seconds later, he knocked at the door.

"Rin... come on, let me in..."

I grabbed my stuffed Kermit the Frog plush, and squished it to my chest, inhaling its scent, and suddenly, I was happy.

He came after me. Therefore, he still loved me, even if it was only in a sibling way.

He hadn't given up on me yet.

And I dreaded the day I would no longer hear his footsteps following mine.

'Please, Len, don't give up on me...'

As usual, my pleas went unheard.


Ooh, there's a daddy in the picture! Fun...!

Oh god…

I just listened to a super sad love song…

about Gumi and her fire extinguisher. Q-Q

I'm not even kidding. It's so tragic, it makes you want to bawl. D: It's called 'A Classy, Tactful Fire Extinguisher.' SO SAD. Q.Q

I've gone through quite a few new Vocaloid songs today! I found one especially good VY1 x VY2 song called Hurting for a very Hurtful Pain, which was by the same producer who made 'Cyber Thunder Cider'. I recommend it to all of you~!

Ah, my back hurts… =.= AND I HAVE TO POST THIS!

By the way, I did end up taking off that band-aid. XD

Anyway, I don't have a question of the chapter this time because I'm too LAZY to think one up. :D

I'm hoping for at least 4 reviews this chap, please~!

I LOVE YOU ALL!

Naty17


(1) That day, in the story, was Monday, October 22nd, 2011.

(2) Not that the math PIE is very simple... although I wouldn't know. I haven't learnt that yet.


Please review. Or the invisible Kaito shall eat you.