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#1
"Genesis"
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"Our guest for today is one of the blooming idols in the whole country. The demand for her music is outstanding to the point that she's famous even outside of Japan."
"Ah..." The flat screen TV caught the attention of Luka Megurine who was previously reading a book while sitting on the white couch, waiting. It continued echoing in the small and white square room where the pink-haired girl was in. Clad in a white button-up shirt and a tight black skirt, the cross-legged pinkette's fixated her gaze from the not-so-interesting book to the harmless TV.
Luka was never a fan of talk shows. The TV has been on when she was asked to enter the room to wait for someone. While not paying attention at the TV itself, she scoured the rectangular, glass table in front of her for something to read to pass time until that certain segment came up.
"Let's all welcome Hatsune Miku-san!"
The crowd in the show cheered incredibly loud as the currently "top idol", introduced as a Vocaloid, in Japan walked out from the backstage clad in her signature outfit; a light-gray, sleeveless, collared top with blue triangular-patterned hems accentuated with a light blue necktie, a black skirt with a thick light blue hem, black sleeves that's attached to both of her arms, opening up to a cone by her hands, and thigh high black boots with light blue soles. Her long, teal hair was pigtailed and held by black straps patterned with red triangles.
As much as the otaku fan base would say: It's like she came out of an anime.
That light blue color looked more like turquoise.
The host offered Miku her seat on the white sofa identical to hers. Miku waved and beamed her signature smile at the camera and the audience until she finally decided to sit down and continue with the talk show. She looked really composed and professional while the show continued; always beaming up a smile on her face at every comment and question the host threw at her. Enthusiastic and always calm; Luka envied Miku's composure. The pink-haired girl would probably have freaked out in just five seconds if she were in Miku's shoes.
Luka sighed at the unsightly thought. Right before her anxiety started coming, no thanks to her unhelpful imagination, the host threw Miku a question that diverted her attention.
"Hatsune-san, there's been a rumor going on around the media and tabloids." Miku's composure never faltered at the comment, "Due to the success of your music and popularity, as well as the Kagamine Twins' success, we heard that your management will be introducing a new Vocaloid! How true is this rumor?"
Luka gulped at the question. She knew the answer to it more than anyone else did.
"Hmmm..." Putting her finger on her bottom lip while looking to her right, Miku softly hummed a song in her head as she thought of what to say, "You see~"
The moment when the Vocaloid was about to answer, three soft knocks came from the door which made the resident of the small room gasp in surprise.
"I'm coming in Megurine Luka-san."
"Alright" Luka sighed as stood up to welcome the incoming guest.
"It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Megurine-san." A man probably 6 or 7 inches taller than Luka entered the room. He stood tall in his faded blue trucker jacket and blue jeans. He had a blue scarf sitting on his shoulders with dark brown, leather shoes to complete his look. He seemed rather young, maybe in his late 20s or early 30s. He sported a short dark blue hair covered by a black cap.
"Did you wait long?"
His presence felt very casual, yet confident and professional. He was rather dashing and handsome in a way, but it still intimidated Luka a little bit.
"Not at all."
"I'm a producer so feel free to casually call me whatever suits your tastes." The man claimed as he sat down on the sofa that was right beside the one Luka was sitting on, "Please, have a seat!"
Tilting her head at the weird introduction, Luka accepted the producer's offer and sat down cautiously; eyes not averting away from the mysterious man.
As if noticing Luka's discomfort, the man cleared his throat, "My apologies for the awkward entrance. Starting today, I'll be working with you as your producer here in Crypton. I'm, also, currently Hatsune Miku's producer and a director of several PVs. I do have a name but I wish to keep that anonymity to keep our contacts private."
"Oh, I see." Hiding one's name didn't make sense to Luka but it was probably for the best so she just let it slide this time. "It would be an honor working with you."
She glanced at the television she was watching a few moments ago to catch a glimpse of where the show is at now that the producer mentioned Hatsune Miku's name. Apparently, the interview segment was over and they moved on to the next segment where Miku had to perform a song.
"Hm?" The so-called producer noticed this slight action and looked at the TV, "Ah, it's Miku-chan! She's doing great isn't she?"
"Yes, she's been amazing throughout the entire show."
"As expected," The blue haired man looked back at the uncomfy pinkette, "You'll be working with her starting tomorrow, you know?"
Luka gulped at the statement and reverted her attention back to the man that was on the other sofa, "Yes, I'm aware."
"Are you nervous?"
"A little bit." Oh no, she was hella nervous alright.
The producer chuckled at her comment, "That's quite unexpected, Megurine-san."
The comment made Luka raise her eyebrow.
"Well, when you were scouted," the man crossed his arms on his chest and sat back, "I was told that you were the cool type with a soft, melodic voice. You were described as strong and confident yet also elegant and mature."
The woman on the couch was left confused by the producer's statement. She was sure that she's almost none of those adjectives except for one or two.
"But I guess meeting you in person, you're more human than you were described," the man in the trucker jacket let out a sigh, "I'm actually relieved. I thought I'd be working with a robot."
"Oh, that's understandable." Even though the first impressions she was told did hurt a bit, Luka was glad the man in front of him was an understanding person.
"Don't get me wrong though, I think you're still amazing," The producer took off his cap. Luka can now see how silky his hair was under its shielding protection, "It's fine if I call you Luka-san, right?"
"Yes, it's perfectly fine, Producer-san."
"That's great!" He smiled at her, "Now, let's get down to business and talk about your future in Crypton."
My future, huh.
Luka never thought about entering the industry she's about to step in; she never thought about being an idol, more so being a Vocaloid, at all. It was just that one day, out of the blue, a short-haired woman approached her with a calling card, asking if she was interested in the idol industry. Of course, Luka had zero interests, except for one. Hatsune Miku, who happened to be working under the same company the woman was in. Wondering if trying out this so-called "idol industry" could change her life, she called the scout the night after she was given the card without much thought. After confirming and settling a few things over the phone in the previous week, she was called in for a meeting with the producer that will be assigned to her. Maybe it's a miracle, or probably fate, or maybe a bad omen, but she was told that she'll be working with the Cryptonloids - Miku's department that's in-charge of handling Crypton's Vocaloids.
"Okay Luka-san, you'll be part of the Cryptonloids starting tomorrow and we see you being on stage with both the Kagamine Twins and Hatsune Miku," The producer started, "Of course, you'll also be working on solo projects depending on the interests various producers, besides myself, will show after your debut. Meanwhile, I'll be helping you rise up to fame and be on par with the idols in the industry."
Even though it sounded simple enough, Luka couldn't grasp the idea of her being an idol at all.
"And, well, instead of an idol, we'll be introducing you as a Vocaloid instead."
A Vocaloid. That wasn't new to Luka's ears. It had a dark past, but was given light when Miku stepped on the stage and changed the definition of what a Vocaloid is and what they should be.
"I understand. Though, what's the need to 'overwrite' the idol status?"
"I see you're really the curious type, Luka-san" the producer glanced away for a bit, as if trying to find the right words to describe his thoughts, "The term 'idol' is slightly different compared to how we handle our talents. We mostly treat them as celebrities with powerful, independent and influential careers instead. An idol would be treated much differently and would have lots of restrictions, so we want our talents to have freedom, diversity, versatility and depiction. This way, the fans and producers alike can grow to mold our talents to the image we or they want to see them as. Get my drift?"
It's starting to sound better and better in Luka's ears. The term idol always sounded very immature for her, but now that the producer laid it out and explained how things work at Crypton, it started making more sense and giving Luka more interest. The last thing she heard about idol issues is when one famous label had an issue with one of their members. She was seen to have come out of her boyfriend's apartment after staying overnight. Idols, are in fact, not allowed to date by normal standards in order to not ruin the fans' image of the person. Due to such scandal, the idol in question shaved her head as an act of apology. It gave Luka shivers because she definitely doesn't want to shave her head just to apologize.
"The general public would probably still refer to you as idols though," He scratched his head with a weak smile, "But that's expected considering what you do in public is technically the same as that of an idol. You'll just have more freedom and character."
"Yeah, I think it's alright as long as we're able to do our job."
"Ah, actually-"
"That's one thing you got wrong Megurine-san!"
Out of nowhere, the producer was cut off by a muffled, high-pitched voice that sounded very familiar to both person's ears. It sounded as if it came from outside the room. Someone familiar was eavesdropping their conversation and as soon as the producer realized this, he a huge sigh, leaving the pinkette confused at their current situation.
The producer leaned back on the sofa and looked behind him where the door was.
"Miku-chan, you can come in!" He exclaimed loud enough for the other party outside to hear, "It's probably the right time too."
He gave Luka one final look as if he was saying "Sorry for the sudden disturbance, Luka-san" to which the pink-haired girl understood.
Is that really Hatsune Miku?
"Oh really?" The muffled voice was evidently excited, "I'm coming in!"
Without much further ado, the door creaked, slowly opening. The first thing that popped out from the door was long, teal hair followed by a peeking head. Luka could easily tell who it was. Those blue eyes that showed excitement and anticipation looked around the room for a bit and then focused themselves on the pinkette, making her feel uneasy.
With a smile, Hatsune Miku came in the room with that gleaming aura following her, and well, her personal assistant - short, black hair, maybe a bit taller than the tealette, clad in a black suit and holding what's probably a digital tablet big enough to look like a clip board - came in the room with her. The Vocaloid sensation was wearing the same clothes as she did in the talk show Luka was watching earlier.
I wonder if she has multiple stocks of the same clothes...
"Heyyo Producer!" She grinned while giving the producer a peace sign, "I'm here to disrupt your meeting again!"
"Ahaha..." The man in the trucker jacket bowed his head in defeat, "You did this with the Kagamine Twins, too."
"Of course!" The tealette stood proudly with her right fist on her chest and the other on her hips, "I must be present in every new member's introductory meeting!"
At this very moment, Luka could not believe she's in the same room as the currently number one idol in the whole country. Ten feet away stood the person she admired before she was even in this very room. She couldn't help but stare at the young diva in front of her in both amazement and admiration.
She looks really cute in personal. It wasn't just the media.
"Hmm?" As if Miku felt a stare coming from the pinkette's direction, she turned to Luka and smiled, "You must be Megurine-san, yes~?"
"Ah," The girl sitting on the couch snapped out of her trance and stood up immediately, "Yes. It's nice to meet you Hatsune-san, I'm Megurine Luka."
"It's a pleasure to meet you! My name is Hatsune Miku, but you already know that…" the sensational pop star bowed as she introduced herself to her future co-star, "From now on, I'll be in your care!"
"Oh no, same here." Luka bowed with panic, embarrassed at how her attention drifted away, "I'm thankful to be accepted."
The pinkette heard a slight giggle from Miku which made her glance the tealette's way.
"With the formalities down and done," Miku walked towards Luka with beaming eyes, holding her hands together in front of their chests.
"W-What...?" The pink-haired girl's face flushed red. The person she admired is currently holding her hands after all. Even though she admired this girl, she obviously didn't want to show that she's a big fan. That'll ruin the young diva's impression of her. She must show her professionalism too. She must.
"Can I call you Luka-chan?!"
…That's it?
"Sure?" Luka's face definitely felt hot though, regardless of how hard she was trying to act normal. She didn't expect anything else, but for some reason, she's too flustered around the tealette.
Miku tilted her head and raised an eyebrow at the peculiar actions the taller girl is showing.
I wonder if she's just really shy or really uneasy or... An evil grin slowly stalked its way into Miku's face while she gripped tighter on Luka's hands. This made the pinkette flinch in surprise.
"By any chance, Luka-chan..." Miku came closer and closer to Luka's ear. She could feel the older woman's heat radiating from her face. As soon as she was close enough, Miku whispered in the most sly tone and breath she could ever let out, "Do you have a crush on me?"
The pinkette was dumbfounded at the question. As if triggering an inner flag in Luka's brain, she pushed her back and gave Miku a really hard slap on the face out of instinct. The slap was loud and hard enough for Miku to be pushed back even more. It surprised the producer and the assistant. When Luka came back to her senses, she didn't realize what she did until she heard a panicking voice.
"Hatsune-san! Are you okay?!" running over, Miku's personal assistant gave Luka a sharp glance before tending to the pop star, "Did it leave any mark? Does it hurt badly?"
"Oh crap..." the producer who was still glued on his sit scratched his head, "Not like this is the first time either."
Luka stared wide-eyed at the tealette who was crouching in front of her while holding her cheek. She just slapped Hatsune Miku out of nowhere.
"I-" she's trying to apologize but no words came out of her astonished mouth. She stepped back and tripped, making her sit on the couch still not removing her gaze at the tealette she just violently hit.
I'm so sorry, I'm-
"Y-Yeah I'm okay!" Miku assured her assistant as she tried to brush off the slap, "This is nothing!"
"It's okay, Luka-san" the producer calmly smiled at the scared pinkette who looked back at him with wide eyes, "I think she deserved it."
"What do you mean deserved, producer?!" exclaiming back was Miku who was holding her cheek out of pain, "I guess but dang, that was the hardest slap I've ever gotten in a while."
"What...?" Of course, Luka still can't get over what just happened and is now more confused at what exactly is going on.
Miku looked at her once again which made her flinch. This time, the tealette was wearing a huge smile on her face as if she accomplished her goal.
"Luka-chan! You'll be an amazing Vocaloid with us!"
"Eh? What?"
"Uhh you see..." the producer sighed with a smile on his face, "Miku normally does this to newcomers to 'test' them. I still don't get why, maybe she's just a masochist, but it's her way of welcoming."
"Who are you calling a masochist?!" Miku pouted.
Is this really how Hatsune Miku is? She wasn't how I thought she would be, but I guess they're all different outside of the stage. This includes Hatsune Miku too.
"And since you passed this so-called test, I apologize on her behalf and would also like to congratulate you for making it this far."
The producer is still scratching his head at how astonished the pink haired girl was. Well, this is troublesome. Seems like Miku will grow really attached to this woman.
"Ah... Thank you?" Luka, still confused, cleared her throat and tried to snap herself out of her surprised state, "I guess. I'm sorry Hatsune-san."
"Please call me Miku!" the tealette recovered quickly at the juncture and smiled brightly at the her, "I wouldn't mind if you add -chan to it too~"
"I'll think about it." Despite their age difference, Miku is still superior to her current position so Luka feels it's not right yet. Especially now that she just slapped the very idol everyone else wants to meet and greet.
"That settles it!" Miku regained her composure despite her red cheek still throbbing in pain, "I'll be okay but I'm sorry Luka-chan~"
"I should be the one who's sorry, but please mind our personal space or I might act without knowing it." She knows this girl is the sensational Vocaloid, but she felt the need to say it.
I didn't expect that she would be sly enough to say those words. Not like I did have a crush on her anyways.
Luka blushed at the thought and the tealette noticed this which put a smirk on her face, "Okay Luka-chan~"
As if the tealette's assistant also noticed Miku's smirk, she went ahead and asked to excuse Miku for a bit, "Excuse me, Hatsune-san. May we speak outside for a bit?"
"Ehhh sure? I thought my schedule is free today..."
Miku followed the brunette to outside the room and with a bow, they both left and closed the door. Now it's just Luka and the producer left in the room once again. Silence filled the small room for a few seconds till one broke the ice.
"Ahhh, what a turn of events is this."
"Yeah..." Luka replied silently, staring at the hand which slapped Miku to hell.
"Have you calmed down, Luka-san?" The producer chuckled, "Again, I'm really sorry you had to find out that way."
"Find out? You mean Hatsune-san?"
"Yeah," the producer put his cap back on, "Outside the stage, she's more sly and daring than she is usually portrayed by her directors and producers. You can say she's very mischievous but also smart."
"Huh, I can see that." Luka sure didn't expect that the cute and adorable Miku Hatsune she used to see in concerts wasn't as cutesy she thought the popstar would be. For some reason, it made her feel relieved instead of disappointed as any other fans would be. After all, Luka didn't admire her for her music or her voice; she always felt that the tealette was different compared to present time's idols.
"Did we disappoint you Luka-san?"
"Not at all," Luka was taken aback by the question but she immediately retaliated it with her reasoning, "I kind of expected she'd be different. If anything, it's interesting to know how everyone really is when they're not on stage. Though, I'm still not fond of her being overly-clingy on day one of our meeting."
"Ahhhhhh," the producer sighed, "Thank god you understand. I see why Meiko would scout you."
"Meiko?"
"Oh, don't mind me." The producer stood up which made Luka stand in unison, "Anyways, it was great meeting you Luka-san. We can start tomorrow as discussed previously in the contract you signed."
The pinkette smiled at the gesture, "I understand. I'll be here in the morning."
"You can come by in your casual clothes. We'll do the fitting tomorrow for your stage dress."
"Okay."
The producer walked towards the door where Luka followed so both could exit the room.
"Thank you for today."
"Thank you as well."
As soon as the producer opened the door for Luka, they saw the tealette standing there waiting in anticipation with a scowling pout on her face.
"Ah Miku-chan."
"Produceeeeeerrrr, Rio-san was being mean agaaaaaain."
The producer just gave Miku a pat on the head like a child crying for candy, "It's for your own good Miku-chan. Don't cry now or Luka-san will see you."
"Luka?!" The popstar suddenly beamed at the sound of the pinkette's name, "Ahh!"
"What?" As soon as Luka came out of the room, Miku immediately plunges towards her. Although by instinct, Luka gave Miku a blow to the stomach; rendering the sensational diva lifeless as she drops to the floor. Luka didn't realize what she did again and once she did, she immediately panicked.
"Ah I'm sorry, Hatsune-san... But I've mentioned it before!"
She's cute and all and I do admire her, but she's way too clingy already. Give me some personal space please!
"T-This is a strong tsukkomi... Megurine-shan!" As if quickly recovering, Miku held Luka's hands up again, "I really like you already! Please, call me Miku!"
The pinkette blushed pink and looked away as if not wanting to even do so. Yet in the end, Luka gave in with a sigh, "Okay, Miku...?"
The tealette's eyes turned into hearts at the unexpectedly cute sight right in front of her, "THAT'S SO ADORABLE LUKA-CHAN!"
The comment only made Luka more flustered as she tried holding background from hitting Miku again (out of self-defense) very hard. After all, this is the top Vocaloid in the industry, they just met and she can't just keep hitting her.
Meanwhile, the producer and personal assistant sighed in the background, both smiling at each other and at the two in front of them.
"Rio-san, it seems like Miku found a wonderful partner."
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A/N:
Heyo, it's been 4 years but I'm semi-back!
Updates on this one may be a bit slow due to my busy schedule irl and I'm only thinking of how it goes as I write so your reviews my influence the outcome of the story! I tend to procrastinate and forget about something if I layout the whole story and what's gonna happen in one go so stuff like genre may change as the story progresses. Not all chapters will be this long tho, I just wanted a somewhat solid foundation of how things will start.
Yes, this will be negitoro and maybe a few more ships in the future. I had an older account here in fanfic which also featured an unfinished Negitoro story but by this time, I already forgot what I planned for that and forgot my own credentials ;; Oh well, starting new from here on.
Thank you for reading!
Disclaimer: English isn't my first language and it's been almost 4 years since I last wrote something.