Author's Comment: The continuation is here! I was going to make something different, not this one... I'm kind of out of inspiration now, so sorry for the awkward story…

Piko

I have to keep my feelings for Miki out of my head. It was nothing, really.

I tried to sleep again. Thanks God I got to sleep for a few hours! I'll get more naps later on…

A few weeks after my sixth monthversary, I wanted to talk to Kiyoteru about the Matryoshka duet so I walked to his room. When I reached his room, the door is closed and I heard some noises. I want to know what happen. When I knock on the door, I heard no reply. I waited for a few minutes and I heard no reply. I decided to take a peak on the door then. When I open the door, I saw Iroha standing with Kiyoteru in front of her, talking together, chatting. Then I stop peaking and went to another place.

A few days later, the same thing happened. With anger, I banged the door. Both of them looked at me in shock.

"Pi-Piko…" Iroha said; her sound trembled.

"What are you doing here, Piko? Have you-"

"Yes, I have knocked on the door. Twice."

Both Kiyoteru and Iroha looked more shocked.

"I can explain…" Iroha said.

"I see…" I replied. "If you are just friends, why in the world will you, Iroha, be in Kiyoteru's room, spending a lot of time together?"

"Look Piko, I'm telling the truth. I DON'T LIKE Iroha. When she came here, she asked for some inspirations for some Vocaloid songs."

I can see from Iroha's face she felt sad. I think she likes Kiyoteru.

I looked at Kiyoteru. "Oh, okay then. Sorry for bothering you Kiyoteru."

Iroha look a little relieved. "Hey Iroha, you're coming with me. NOW." I said.

We went out of Kiyoteru's room. On the edge of the corridor, I looked at Iroha with disappointment. "Iroha, WHAT were you doing?"

"I… wanted some inspiration for some Vocaloid songs…"

"Oh really? Hmmm… Why ask him? Why not Meiko or Kaito, the first Vocaloid who know the most?"

Tears started to form in Iroha's eyes.

"Kiyoteru… is like a… teacher for me… He knows a lot…"

"Didn't I say before that Meiko and Kaito know more?"

Iroha didn't say anything. I looked at her.

"Look, from what I saw before, I think that you… like Kiyoteru, isn't it?"

Tears that were forming in Iroha's eyes started to trickle down her cheeks.

Iroha stayed silent. Then she finally replied, "Yes…"

I became frustrated. "I see…" I said calmly. "WHY? At least if you like him, tell me and I'll help you to make it go away. Or break up with me. It's simple. Not like this."

Iroha wiped her tears. She didn't say anything.

"If you still have feelings for me, you wouldn't do this. Okay then, fine. I won't have any feelings for you now. Easy, right?"

"No… I still-"

"YOU now have a new crush, and just leave me alone now. It's over, Iroha."

"Piko… PIKO… NO…" Iroha said. I ignored her. I left her alone and went to my room.

Maybe Iroha and I should end. This way.

A few days after I broke up with Iroha, I went downstairs. I saw nobody but Miki, watching television. Then I went near her and she seemed to notice my presence.

"Hey Piko!"

"Hi Miki…"

I sat beside her and joined her watching the television. Miki looked at me and started to look curious.

"Piko, are you okay? Is there something wrong?"

"No, I'm fine…"

"If you're sick or something, I'll go get some medical-" Miki said as she stood up.

"No Miki, I'm fine." I replied, interrupting her.

"Oh okay then…" she said as she sit again and continued watching TV.

We both keep watching TV and there is that awkward silence.

Without me realizing, I told the news to her.

"I'm just in a bad mood… You see, I broke up, with Iroha."

Miki looked shock. "Wh-wh-why?"

I told her the whole story.

"You are frustrated, aren't you?" Miki asked.

"I guess I was…"

"You could've have talked nicer, you know… Iroha must be very sad…"

"B-b-but I was frustrated… I really like, no love, Iroha. I want her to be mine, always. Forever. I was very disappointed knowing that she liked Kiyoteru."

"If you love her, don't break up with her. Solve the problem, make her love you back, again."

"I see… Well, it's already over. There's no point dating with her again. It isn't true love if she likes another person."

Miki stayed silent. She didn't know what to say. She looked sad, worried for me. I don't want her to be sad for me like this.

I stood up. "Miki, I have to go. Thanks for the advices."

"You're welcome, Piko."

When I turned around, I saw Iroha hiding. I bet she listened the whole conversation. I pretend to not knowing her presence and went to my room.

In my room, I spent some time alone. I wondered.

Miki was right. If I really love her, I would make Iroha love me again. I wouldn't break up with her like this.

So maybe, I don't really love Iroha.

And then Miki came to my mind again like that day.

I think that small feelings for Miki was not nothing, it could be more.

Miki

After that talk with Piko, I keep watching TV. While watching TV, suddenly tears trickled down my cheeks. I was a little happy Piko broke up, but I felt sad because he still loves Iroha and he was really sad.

Without realizing, Iroha came and sat beside me. She looked at me and looked confused.

"Miki, are you crying?"

I wiped the tears flowing. "Yes, but I'm okay."

"What happened, Miki? Tell me…"

"No, it's just the movie… It's sad…" I tried to lie.

Iroha looked annoyed. "Don't try to lie, Miki… I know what you are watching…"

Then I realized that Iroha was watching me.

"Iroha… Were you watching me? Did you-"

"Yes, yes I did. I heard all of your conversation with Piko. And I'm glad someone like you can try talking to him."

"Hehehe… Thank you Iroha…"

Iroha smiled to me, I smiled back. She looked at me.

"Miki, you're such a nice girl. Although you like Piko, you can hide it well and still care about me, too…"

I suddenly become shock. "How did you…"

"I accidentally heard Miku and Gumi's conversation about you." Iroha replied.

"I see…" I replied. "Loving someone doesn't mean that I have to have him, and as long as he is happy, I am happy too."

Iroha smiled more. "You're so wise, Miki…"

"Thanks!" I smiled. "By the way, how are you feeling now?"

Iroha told me how she felt. I understand that feeling when you just broke up with someone who loves. I tried to cheer her up. And thanks God she felt better. Maybe I should've be a psychologist…

I still kind of wondered why tears trickled down my cheeks after the talk with Piko. I still like Piko, after more than 6 months. And during those 6 months, he is with another girl, someone much better than me. Although they have break up, I know that Piko still loves Iroha.

How strong I really am, being able to still like Piko…

Maybe this is more than a crush, maybe (or I hope so)… It's true love.