Chapter 10: The Pain of Passion, the End of Shota
Rin didn't wake up until noon. But, she didn't feel right. She felt empty, as if something was missing. Last night, she and Len had shared a very, very passionate kiss that led to a French kiss, that led to really nowhere. Perhaps that's why she was upset? Rin sat up, looking at the mirror. Why did he do that…? Why did I let him? I know I love him…But…why do I feel this way? I should be happy after being kissed like that. Unless…was it meaningless? …Out of…sheer passion and nothing else? Rin looked at the ground, deciding she should probably get dressed. She decided she wouldn't leave her room.
Rin slipped on a hoodie and some jeans, wanting to dress comfortable and not in her usual attire. It was nothing…Just a fling…It's all a game to him…that kiss was just his way of being a jerk…He…He…I need to write.
Len woke up, to the many loud knocks on his door. He groggily got up and answered the door: Oliver.
"…What…?" Len asked, rubbing his tired eyes.
"Piko's missing!" Oliver told him, "He's not in his room, the bathroom, nowhere!" Len yawned.
"Let me take a shower…Wait on my bed." Len told him. Oliver sat on Len's bed as Len took a shower.
I feel off…It's last night I bet…I feel empty…But why? I love her, I think, considering my resolve's dead. …Fuck. What if she doesn't feel the same and did out of being horny…? Nah, Tokyo Teddy Bear's not that type. Len finished his shower and quickly put his clothes on, not caring about his wet hair or such. He looked at Oliver.
"What's wrong now?" Len asked again, "I'm awake now."
"Piko's missing! We checked everywhere!" Oliver repeated, "We're getting worried…" This was a serious issue.
If a Vocaloid went missing, typically it meant the Vocaloid was brainwashed, or in worst case scenario, deactivated. Piko was too young to be a victim, so this was even more worrisome. Len bit his lip, worried and thinking worst case scenario. He'd have to check two rooms to clarify this…
"Okay. Get Mikuo. He and I will check it out." Len ordered Oliver, "You stay in your room, unless Kaito or Kyo need you." Oliver nodded and left the room. Boy, life was getting complicated.
Rin went over to her piano in her room that she had recently received. She hadn't really used it for anything serious. She sat at the bench, looking at the sheet music she had recently done. She had enough piano lessons since the duet with Len to play the piano well. I want to pretend…for just a moment…It was worth something…
'Migikata ni...murasaki chouchou…kisu (kiss) wo shita…kono heya no sumi de~…Setsunai to iu…Kanjou o~ shiru~…hibiku piano…Fukyou waon~…ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh~….'
Len snuck up the middle staircase, leaning close to the railing. He had to check the brainwashing room first, and be sneaky about it.
'Warui yume ni unsa...reta watashi o hayaku oko shite...Donna koto demo hajama...ri ha sasai na koto de~shou...'
He pressed his body to the wall, inching his way to the vent. He took the covering off of it with his bare hands and climbed in. Mikuo met up with him there, and they went up and crawled through the maze until they reached their exit.
'Doko ga...iika nante...kika re temo komaru kirei na...? Yoru ni madowa sareta...mama yukue fumei da~kara...'
Mikuo undid the other vent, and both boys jumped to the floor, examining the whole room: No Piko. Len exchanged a worried look with Mikuo, fearing the worst. Had Piko posed a threat to them? Impossible, Piko wasn't a threat to no one.
'Nagai matsuge mikaduki airain (eyeline)...mabutani...nose te hikaru rippu (lip) ~...
Migakata ni...murasaki chouchou...kisu (kiss) wo shita...kono heya sumi de...'
The boys climbed back into the vent and went down to the basement. Their metal hearts were beating fast, worried to confirm their worst fears. Len got his key out and unlocked the voicebank door. ...The worst fear was confirmed.
'...Setsunai to iu~...kanjou wo~ shiru~...! Hibiku piano...FUKYOU WAON~...Oh yeah...lalalalalalalalalalalalala la~!' Rin took a deep breath after the last note. She didn't notice until she was done that tears were streaming down her face.
"...Was it passion...or more? I want to know..." Rin tried to wipe the tears away, but they wouldn't stop flowing. She got a Kleenex and blew her nose, tossing the tissue in the garbage can. She rested her head on the keys, still crying.
"...Hey. Rin. Open up." Len knocked on the door. Rin's blood ran cold. He couldn't see her like this! She was an emotional wreck who couldn't silence her own tears! Hell no he wouldn't see her!
"I'm busy!" Rin lied bluntly, "Go away! I'm on my period!"
"...The hell?" Was the response from him, "I doubt you are, Rin. Otherwise Lily or Sonika would murder me right now for making a fuss." Shit. He knew all their cycles had synced.
"...I'm busy!" Rin tried that again, "Tell me from the door!"
"...It's important." Len sighed. Rin knew he was too persistent and wouldn't give up. So, she quickly put on a hoodie and redid her simple make-up routine. Perfect.
"Fine. C-come in." She finally said after two minutes. Len came in and sat on the bed.
"...Piko's...no longer among us..." Len said it with a heavy voice, "...Deactivated." Rin gasped.
"Wha-what!" Rin was shocked, "W...why?" Len looked at the ground.
"...We don't know. Could've been anything..." Len shook his head, "...Could've said something mean, or...tried to escape." Rin was shocked. She didn't expect death to be his reasoning to enter her room.
"...I can't..." Rin shook her head, unable to understand it. Len peered into her face. By God, she was crying. He had no idea what to do...
"...Um...D-don't cry...It's...not the first time this has happened." Len put his arm around her awkwardly. Rin was panicking. OH MY GOD. He knows I'm crying...He thinks it's about Piko...Well...I am sad about that, so I'll just go along with it...
"...Thanks." Was all Rin could say. Len looked to the piano, seeing the sheet music, though he couldn't see what song it was.
"...Did you play on the piano?" He asked. While on the 'mission', he hadn't heard her sing.
"...Yeah." Rin admitted, "I did."
"What song?" "...An old song." "...Are you hiding something?" "Hiding what?" "...You're not crying about Piko." "Yes I am!" "No...It's something else." "No it's not!" "...I want to see what you were playing." "No!"
Len got off the bed and started to walk over to the piano. Rin tackled him to the ground, practically pinning the boy to the ground. She didn't notice what she was doing until she saw Len's face. Then, her face got red.
"...What'cha got on the piano?" Len still asked it. Rin looked irritated.
"I'm not-!" Len flipped her over, pinning her under his body. Rin's face got insanely red.
"C'mon Rin..." Len whispered. Rin shook her head. My heart's racing...Len-len-kun...must be causing all of this! ...This...must be love...It's not passion...it's real true love...
"Oh Rin! I-" Sonika opened the door with Gumi, going to give Rin some candies, when they saw...well...this. Sonika looked pissed and Gumi looked confused.
"Rin-chan, Len-kun." She was calm compared to Sonika. Rin and Len looked at Gumi.
"Yes?" Both blondes asked their friend.
"Do you two need privacy? I understand if Len-kun's horny and needs alone time with Rin-chan." Gumi asked ever so innocently with a hint of evil intention. Len and Rin both got very red and separated from each other instantly with her words.
"Me?! Have sex with her?" Len pointed at Rin as he spoke, "You're insane, Gumi! We're teenagers!"
"Len-kun. You've obviously never seen 16 and Pregnant or read the news." Gumi bluntly said. Sonika stared at Gumi, unable to be pissed at this point. Gumi was doing all the work for her, "Or any mushy gushy teen movies..."
"...What?" Len looked confused, as did Rin.
"You see." Gumi put her lens-less glasses on, trying to look professional and smart, "A boy and girl love each other very much, and one night while kissing and touching and making out, they get curious and decide to have sex. Then, the girl gets pregnant...And it goes downhill." Gumi looked up from her imaginary book she pretended to read, "...Would you like me to continue?"
"No." The blondes shook their heads rapidly.
"And why would I have sex with Rin?" Len repeated once more.
"Len-kun. I'm sure you're horny. I mean, you're a cocky ass." Gumi told him, "That's it! Bye Rin-chan! Make sure Len-kun uses protection!" And left the room. Sonika had to hold in a laugh.
"...Len. Don't try to have sex with her." Sonika could only say that before she left to laugh her ass off. Rin and Len looked at each other in embarrassment, and silence.
"...So..." "...yeah Len?" "...What were you playing?" "...Migikata no chou." "...About the passionless love for sex, money, or whateves?" "Yeah." "...Oh." "...Oh what?" "Nothing." "..." "...Hey Rin." "...yes?" "l...I...Don't overthink anything." Len left the room. Rin sat on the floor, shocked and her face was red.
...He loves me...And I love him...How could I not see it? I must be blind...Len...don't leave...please...
"...It's been done." Prima went over to her husband who sat at his computer desk.
"The little bastard tried to escape, and he paid the price." Frankenstein's eyes were glued to the computer desk as he finished his work.
"Agreed. And...I fear our dear Mayu has been taken from us..." Prima's voice cracked, sounding genuinely hurt and pained.
"...What's that new girl's name?" Frankenstein asked her. Prima was surprised by his question.
"...Rin. Why?" Prima asked him, backing it up with a reason, "She's only been here for a few months, if that."
"Keep an eye on her. Give it some time. I think...She'll make a great replacement."
Another short one, but it gets to the point. I'm working on two other stories too that are in beta stages. One is Soul Eater related, and another is Vocaloid related. I plan on eventually writing a Kingdom Hearts one based off a roleplay I do with a friend.
As for this story, the plot thickens. Will Len admit his feelings? Will the new girl show her face once more? Will Rin fall victim to a plot? And will I ever be patient for Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F? Find out all of it next time! ...And to the answer the last one: NO! ~Kingdom Mitsumi