A/N: Hi guys! I would have uploaded this a few hours ago but my mom took me shopping. SHOPPINi! Who goes shopping nowadays? Well, here you go!
I do not own Vocaloid or the song 'One Day Too Late'.
Wow. Just wow. I expected them to do alright but I never thought they would be that good! Miku even seemed to shine while she was singing. I haven't seem a smile like that on her face since middle school. Then again, I haven't really hung out with her since high school started. I guess that's my fault. I was so afraid she would reject me I thought that if I acted like nothing happened, we could just stay friends.
It sorta back fired though. She thought I was ignoring her and started hanging out with Haku, Neru, and Gumi. I started hanging out with Dell, Nero, and Ted. Eventually we got Piko in our group along with Gumo. Miku and I ended up splitting apart and I never really decided to talk to her like before. I just ended teasing her when I got nervous around her and it was never the same for us.
But now? She looks so happy now. It was like she was having the time of her life singing with those girls.
When I got home that evening, I got a text from Dell to get on Skype. I got on and saw that all the guys were already on and texting each other. We talked to each other for a bit until tomorrow's evaluation came up.
Dell-What song r we going to do?
Me-Don't know, any suggests?
Ted-I don't know any songs
Gumo-course u don't Ted
Ted-Shut up
Nero-Fireflies by Owl City
Gumo-Too slow of a song to really dance to
Ted-maybe something faster
Piko-what kind of song do u guys want to play?
Len-I don't really like rap songs
Rei-meh, I'm ok with them. Just don't want to rap them
Me-I can rap somewhat good
Dell-do I want to trust u?
Piko-let's not do a rap song pls?
Gumo-we won't ok Pik?
Nero-if we're not doing a rap song what r we doing?
I started humming a song while we all waited. At first I didn't care by I realized that it was a song I used to sing when I was in middle school. Of course, Miku didn't know that I used to sing back in middle school, no one knew.
Me-What about One Day Too Late by Skillet?
Rei-it's very you to sing a song that can relate to your past with Miku
Whether I liked it or not, that comment kind of stung. But I knew Rei wasn't trying to be mean or anything, just a sorta reminder that I couldn't do what might have been best for me and now I regret it.
Dell-That's fine. I can just dance with Gumo and Ted if they want to do it
Gumo-I'm cool with it
Ted-Same
Nero-What instruments do we need?
Rei-I'll look it up real quick
Rei-I think its guitar, bass, drums, and piano
Gumo-that'd sound cool!
Piko-So we're going to do One Day Too Late?
Nero-Looks like it. Dell's gonna haveta dance though
Gumo-We can work on that tomorrow. Get some sleep guys
Ted-night
Dell-see ya 'morrow
Nero-...
Piko-Sleep well
Len-night bro
Rei-cant u just walk over here and tell me?
Me-lol night everyone
I closed my laptop and left to take a shower. Once I was dressed and ready to sleep, I did just that.
Wonder what tomorrow will bring.
(Kagene Rin POV)
I opened my eyes and was greeted by the piercing brightness of sunlight that seeped through my window. I took a look at the clock, 6:45 it said.
Strange. I don't usually wake up this early.
I got up and dressed, taking a bit longer than I usually do. What's the rush? I have 45 minutes until the train comes for school.
Once I finished, I walked downstairs to find Mom cooking breakfast and Rui already half way done eating.
"Good morning." I said as I sat down at the table. Mom was in shock. "My darling Rin, is something wrong? Did you get enough sleep last night? No one's bullying you or anything are they? Did you have a nightmare or something? RIN ANSWER ME! ARE YOU ALRIGHT?!"
Dad and Luka came in to see mom yelling and smothering me in a hug and hey sweat dropped. "Mom, what are you doing to Rin?" I heard Luka ask.
Next thing I know, I'm ripped apart from mom's embrace to find myself seated at the table.
Looking up, I saw dad smiling gently at me. "Good morning, Rin. Are you ok?" I returned the smile. "Good morning, dad. Thanks for saving me." I hurriedly started eating my breakfast. Thanks to what just happened took a big chunk of my time so I better hurry.
Once I finished, I ran back upstairs to finish getting ready then ran back downstairs to leave with Rui. "Goodbye mom! Goodbye dad!" We both yelled as we walked out the door.
We walked to the train and waited for it to come. When is did come we walked on and found Miki waiting for us. "Good morning you two!" She chirped while waving at us. I smiled and returned the chirpy ness. "Morning Miki!" Rui, being the polite person she is, bowed and said "Good morning Miki." Miki bowed back to her. We talked all the way to school, meeting Gumi and Neru on the way.
"What are you doing here?" We asked both of them when they got on. Usually, Gumi's and Neru's parents drive them to school because it was on their way to work. It's rare to see them riding on the train, but not impossible. "My dad's off today and didn't want to wake up." Neru told us while on her phone. "Ryuto has an appointment so mom had to drive him." Gumi told us. I remember Gumi's brother! He's a really cute kid but can be a bit annoying. I don't know how Gumi tolerates him. He has short, little bit spiky green hair, mischievous glint in his eyes, and an equally mischievous smile. He likes playing pranks but usually means well.
When we got to school we met up with the rest of the girls. After talking for a while we heard the bell ring, signaling that we had to get to class. We decided to meet back up at the main doors like yesterday.
Man, I can't tell you how much of a bore school was. I could hardly wait until it ended to go and see uncle Meito. And no, it wasn't because the Princes were playing if that's what you're thinking. Well, it's sorta because of that. I jut wan to know how good they are. If they suck, I can just laugh at them and no worry about anyone yelling at me. Rui might scold me later but that's about it. If they're good, then I guess we're gonna be in a band together. I must be a bad person if I'm hoping they're bad at this. Sorry! I can't help the fact that I hate them and not just because they made Miku cry.
Ding-Dong-Ding-Dong
There's the final bell. Talking and blabbering to you made the day go faster!
I rushed to the main doors and saw that Gumi and Teto just arrive. "Hey guys!" I waved at them. They waved back and in a few minutes, the rest of the girls arrived.
We all walked to uncle Meito's office together, talking about things that happened during school today. Neru informed us that (name) asked out (another name) during lunch and that (a name please) and (another name please) just broke up with each other.
I sometimes wonder if the school has an underground website where you can find all the latest gossip. If that's true, then they must have an app for Neru's phone since she's on it all the time.
When we got to uncle Meito's office, Rui knocked on it and we waited.
It took a while before the door opened, revealing the leader of the Princes, Dell. We walked inside silently and saw that uncle Meito wasn't there.
"Where's the principal?" Miki asked out loud, as if it was the Princes' fault uncle Meito wasn't here. "He left a few minutes ago. He didn't really specify why." We all stood in an awkward silence for a while before he spoke up again. "Neru, Miki, do you mind playing drums and guitar for us?" Neru put her phone away and silently nodded. Miki just smiled and followed Dell as he led them to the practice room. I listened closely as the door opened, hoping to hear how they were doing. Unfortunately, I didn't hear anything. Sighing, I pulled out my iPod, plugged in my earbuds, and listened to music as I played on one of my random apps to pass time.
About half an hour later, the door was thrown open to reveal uncle Meito, panting and out of breath. His clothes and hair were disheveled and he looked like he was running again. "Where'd you go uncle?" I asked him as I took out my earbuds. He motioned for me to wait before answering. "I needed to find Kamui. He had a document that I needed to see." I nodded, somewhat surprised. Kamui Gakupo was his assisstant but sometimes it felt like he was his mother. He had long purple hair tied into a simple high ponytail with some hair out. He had a polite but strict personality and made sure uncle Meito completed all his documents on time and was good quality. It makes it seem like uncle Meito is a kid that hates homework (who likes homework anyway?) and Kamui a scolding mother. I had to laugh. "What kind of document?" I asked. He looked at me for a minute and I thought I saw something flash across his eyes. It was gone as quick as it had come and I couldn't tell what it was. He smiled and ruffled my hair before answering that "Nothing for you to worry about." Probably something to do with Crypton Productions.
Crypton Productions was a large star agency that was responsible for most of the stars, singers, actors, and models. The head of the agency was the same guy who opened up Krypton Magic School of Arts. In order to clearly identify them, the school started with a 'K' while the agency started with a 'C'. To me, it just makes it even more confusing.
Anyway, Krypton was responsible for helping to scout out new stars. Lately, there's been a decrease of new stars and the media was getting restless. They wanted new stars, and fast. Uncle Meito, as principal, was a scouter and it was also his job to find new models, singers, actors, and stars. That's why some of the electives kids are taken out for interviews every once in a while with officials from Crypton. It doesn't always mean that they're elected to be stars though.
"Are the Princes in there practicing?" Uncle Meito asked. Rui nodded.
He walked over to his desk and pulled out a laptop. "You girls looked bored. You can borrow my laptop while you wait for them to finish." We all jumped up and thanked him. Haku got the laptop and we all took turns looking at random stuff that can be found on the Internet.
After about an hour and a half later, Rei came out and said that they were ready. We all went in and sat down in the chairs that were lined against the wall. I could feel the excitiment rolling off Miki and Neru still had her pokerface on. But I could see a sort of gleam in them. That can't be good for me.
"What song are you guys going to do?" Uncle Meito asked. "One Day Too Late by Skillet." Mikuo said. I heard this song before.
Uncle nodded and the Princes took it as a sign to start.
Piko started with a slow piano melody and Neru joined in with a soft beat on the drums. Ted, Dell, and Gumo waited in a kneeling position on the floor, as if waiting for a signal.
Rei-Tick tock, hear the clock count down,
Wish the minute hand could be rewound;
So much to do, and so much I need to say,
Mikuo/Len/Rei-Will tomorrow be too late?
Neru started playing louder and Nero and Miki joined in. Gumo, Ted, and Dell stood up and started dancing.
Len-Feel the moment slip into the past,
Mikuo-Like sand through an hourglass;
In the madness I guess I just forget,
Len-To do all the things I said...
Rei-Time passes by,
Mikuo-Never thought I'd wind up,
Len-One step behind;
Mikuo/Len/Rei-Now I've made my mind up...
Today I'm gonna try a littler harder;
Rei-Gonna make every minute last longer;
Len-Gonna learn to forgive and forget,
Mikuo-'Cause we don't have long,
Gotta make the most of it;
Rei/Len-Today I'm gonna love my enemies;
Len/Mikuo-Reach out to somebody who needs me;
Mikuo/Rei-Make a change, make the world a better place,
Mikuo/Len/Rei-'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late...
Mikuo-One day too late...
Len-One day too late...
Rei-Tick tock, hear my life pass by,
Len-Can't erase and I can't rewind,
Mikuo-Of all the things I regret the most I do...
Wish I'd spend more time with you;
Len-Here's my chance for a new beginning,
Rei-I saved the best for a better ending;
Mikuo-In the end I'll make it up to you, you'll see;
Mikuo/Len/Rei-You'll get the very best of me
Rei-Time passes by,
Mikuo-Never thought I'd wind up,
Len-One step behind;
Mikuo/Len/Rei-Now I've made my mind up...
Today I'm gonna try a littler harder;
Rei-Gonna make every minute last longer;
Len-Gonna learn to forgive and forget,
Mikuo-'Cause we don't have long,
Gotta make the most of it;
Rei/Len(Mikuo)-(Today!) Today I'm gonna love my enemies;
Len/Mikuo(Rei)-(Today!) Reach out to somebody who needs me;
Mikuo/Rei-Make a change, make the world a better place,
Mikuo/Len/Rei-'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late...
Len-You're time is running out,
You're never gonna get it back!
Rei-Stop wasting every moment,
Mikuo-Stop saving your best for last!
Mikuo/Len(Rei)-(Today!) Today I'm gonna try a little harder;
Mikuo/Rei(Len)-(Today!) Gonna make every minute last longer;
Len/Rei-Gonna learn to forgive and forget,
'Cause we don't have long, gonna make the most of it;
Len/Rei(Mikuo)-(Today!) Today I'm gonna love my enemies;
Mikuo/Len(Rei)-(Today!) Reach out to somebody who needs me;
Mikuo/Len/Rei-Make a change, make the world a better place,
'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late!
One day too late!
Len-One day too late...
Rei-One day too late...
Mikuo-One day too late...
As his voice died down, so did the music. First thought that comes go my head? Shit, they're good.
One thing struck me as odd though. That guy, Mikuo, it felt like the song was conveying his feelings. Something else that's weird? It felt like it was all directed towards... Miku.
When I looked at her she looked kind of shocked, but you'd have to know her pretty well to know that she was in a lot of shock.
Someone stood their feet and started clapping. Slowly, the rest of us followed and we were all applauded the Princes as they bowed to us.
"Well girls? What do you think?" I heard uncle Meito say as the applause died down. Miki was the first to answer. "I think they're good. I don't mind being in a band together with them." Neru smiled and nodded. "I agree with her." Everyone began agreeing with them, even Miku and Rui! Soon, I was the only one who hadn't given an answer. I could feel everyone's eyes on me as they waited for an answer. "They're fine, I guess." I mumbled under my breath, hoping no one heard me. My prayers went unheard as Teto jumped up and hugged me.
"She said yes! She said yes!" Ugh. I never said anything of the sort. But okay, sure.
Teto finally let go of me and went around to give all the girls a hug and a jumping contest.
Someone tapped my shoulder. I turned around to find Len holding out his hand. "Look, we got off to a sorta bad start. Wanna try again?" I looked from him to his hand. If we're going to be in a band together, then we should probably get along with each other. I slowly reached out my hand and shook his. He smiled and returned the shake. "I'm Kagamine Len. Nice to meet you." He sounded really happy to meet me though I highly doubt he actually was. "I'm Kagene Rin. Hope we get along." I mumbled. He looked happy that I responded anyway.
Uncle Meito clapped his hands together to get out attention. "Well, it looks like you guys are going to be a band, but just remember: You guys need to find a song for tomorrow so you all can play together." Great. Can't wait for tomorrow to come. As we all left the office, I couldn't help but wonder what song we'll be doing.
Rui and I waited near the gates leading into our school for dad to come. After a few minutes he arrived and we got in.
On the way home Rui and I told him what was happening. When we finished he asked, "What song are you all going to do?"
"We don't know yet, dad. We were going to decide that tomorrow after school. Sorry for staying out long so many days." Dad just shook his head. "No, I understand that you guys would like to do this. I repect that. I just hope that..." He paused and in the mirror I saw his eyes were filled with a sort of sadness. "You hope what?" I ask. His head jerked up and any sadness in his eyes were gone and replaced with a kind smile. "I hope you guys are enjoying this." Rui and I smiled and nodded but we both knew that he might be keeping something from us. Probably just adult stuff.
I'll worry about it later.
A/N: OMFG that was a lot of italicizing. You have no idea how much work that was just going back to italicize those single lines. Anyway, I may or may not update this weekend, sorry! This week is mid-terms: A FULL WEEK OF TESTING! Nothing. But. TESTING! OTL School, why do you do this to me? Well, I'm glad to at least get this up and if I get enough love and reviews, I'll try to update this weekend once everything's over. So remember,
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