Addon 4: I will make you Miku.
Alex released new songs through Youtube and purchase on Itunes. He checked the comments of the videos, seeing all positives. They were in bad grammar but they all loved Miku. They enjoy the twins. They also adored Luka's tone. From behind, Miku latched onto Alex and looked over his shoulder.
"What new song will we all make now?" she asked, ready to hop out of her position. Alex shut the browser down and turned to the Vocaloids.
"Ok everyone. I want you all to prepare the table. Not only did we hit over fifty thousand views on the videos and accumulated more than five hundred dollars on Itunes, I think I should go and get us something to celebrate this moment. To all of us!" he rallied them, the group cheering on. Rin spoke up.
"I want Vanilla!" she was excited. Alex shook his head.
"No. We are getting a very special Cake. Hillary works at a bakery and I thought about getting something like this. It will be a surprise so enjoy the day here and relax." Alex took his leave, his Vocaloids waving bye. Luka took the chance and got on the computer.
"Luka? What are you doing?" Miku asked Luka, oblivious as to her plan. Luka turned to look at her "I wanted to hear some music to help Alex with ideas." before focusing on the computer. Luka remembered the Email address of a skilled Director. She wrote to him...
"Dear Cougar,
I wanted to let you know that I am interested in being your new singer for music. You might remember the songs I sung on the internet. I am Miku Hatsune and I would like to meet you in person at this address linked below. Try not to mention this deal as I want to hear your proposal. If I do not answer, my master is out for the minute and I need him at my side to help. See you soon,
Miku Hatsune."
and closed it as fast as she sent it.
"Miku. Let's see how long you stay after this man gives you a deal and offer you can not refuse. Even singers like you will fall to him."
So days later, A tall man with a business suit and white hair came up to the apartment door. He knocked on it, seeing Alex on the other side.
"Can I help you?" Alex asked the man. He adjust his tie and held out his hand.
"The name is Cougar. I came to see a 'Miku Hatsune'." Alex shook his hand and walked him inside. Miku saw the two walking over to the table, avoiding the mess of papers from the twins. He placed a briefcase on the table while Miku was called over.
"Alright. I checked out the music that you guys made, and I thought we could discuss business." Cougar took out a few papers, mostly graphs of their current income and what could be, some diagrams and other important things that Miku did not care about too much.
"To give you a short version. I want Miku to work for me." at that minute, Alex slammed his hand on the table.
"Absolutely not! Miku is not going to work for you! She-" Alex felt Miku's hand tug on his shirt sleeve.
"Master. This is a chance for me to help make your life easier. I know that if I keep making music, you will not be in debt. You can move out of this apartment. And you will be happy. If it's too much, can all the money I make go directly to Master?" Miku pointed at Alex, his face stunned by her words.
Cougar nodded. "We can redirect all your profits to your 'Master' when they are made. You will be provided with all you ever want. Fame, Fortune, and even tours around the world." Alex shook his head.
"No. This is not just Miku's choice alone. I will not have you leave us." Alex said. Luka thought her plan would fail, so she encouraged the group.
"But Alex, Miku wants to do this to help all of us. You know how much she like to help." Alex put his hand over his face. They have free will, but he was the owner.
"Cougar. Do you think we can have time to think about this?"
Cougar nodded and replied "I will be in town for the week. You can have the answer ready at the train station of next week at twelve thirty." he picked his briefcase up, walking out the door. Alex sighed.
"Miku. I do not want you to leave us. I know it will help me get out of this apartment and possibly clear any future debts, but I do not care that much about money. As long as I can make music with you, Luka, Rin and Len, then there is nothing else I can ask for."
Miku thought deeply, but replied with a very straight face. She was not joking around this time.
"Think Master. You barely have much to live on. You are in a cramped space. Luka, Rin and Len are here as well. I have to go with him." Miku got up, about to walk to the door. Alex grabbed her wrist.
"As your master, I forbid you to-" a loud slap emanated through the halls outside. Miku frowned and looked angered after giving him a swift smack on the face.
"Master. It's not like I can not see you guys again. I will just be moving somewhere else to help you." she opened the door, walked out and into the streets. Alex was crushed. Underneath Luka's frown, a grin was forming. Her plan is still going smoothly. Plus, Alex would be able to have some money which is another plus.
Rin and Len rushed over to Alex, inspecting the wound.
"Master!" The two called out. His eyes, unable to focus on the situation.
"Miku is leaving us..." he looked at the ground. A single tear fell, then three, and suddenly a couple more. A man crying is a pitiful sight to see, but it was more about missing Miku. Luka walked into the kitchen and called out "Len, Rin. Help Alex on the couch. I will just finish this meal that Miku was cooking." She looked into the pot of vegetable soup. There was more onion than any other in there. She took out many traces of the onion and let it cook even more. Len tried to get Alex angered by tapping his forehead. He was still unable to respond. Rin then took her chance, punching him in the gut. It snapped him out of the mood enough to speak.
"W-why did you hit me?" he cringed in pain, coughing. Rin put her hands to her hip to talk some sense into Alex.
"Master. Miku wants to make you happy. You should not cry over her choice to help us. She is really helpful." her words rang true. Alex shook his head.
"You have no idea. It's not the fact of Miku leaving... It is the pain of loosing the chance to see her again." Len sighed. He got Rin's attention. The plan was to Sing Gemini to him. So they started.
'Even if we are apart
We are one like Gemini in the sky
Even in the noisy daytime, even at the lonely night
We are Gemini, fated to meet beyond the sky'
At that moment, Alex commanded them...
"Quit signing... I need something to eat." Luka heard the call, bringing over the soup she fixed up.
With one sip, Alex looked at it in a daze.
"Something wrong?" Luka tilted her head, unsure if it tasted good.
"It tastes like it's missing some onions." Luka was confused.
"I did put in enough onion..." At that moment, Alex looked up.
"It's missing Leek Onions." Alex got up from his chair, put on his hat, and said "I will be back late. I need to clear my head."
Alex started his walk towards the docks. The sea was still wonderful to look at. He questioned his actions, looking at his human hands.
"Miku. I need to know..." he put on the headphones, giving Miku a call.
"Miku-Miku, this is Miku!" she answered with a joyful expression.
"Miku, it's me Al- Master. I am sorry for forcing you to not go. Please forgive me."
There was a brief moment of silence, before she replied. "Master. I have made up my mind. I will be working with Cougar when he leaves next week. I want you to know, that you are always my master."
"But what about making music with me? If you go with him, you-"
"I know..." She interrupted. Cougar's voice could be heard In the background, as well as the atmosphere. They were in a restaurant, one which was more high class. She hung up, leaving Alex on the other end. He knew that singing was the only way to make him happy, so he sung a song he could never forget. But he forgot that the headphones were on. The hidden feature is when the user sings into it, the other Vocaloids connected to him could hear his words and feelings.
"This season passes by, with the unrelenting noise of the crowd around me. Although it just goes on like this, everyday was becoming a little uneasy. I suddenly looked up at the sky, even which seems I'm going to lose sight of. If anyone could just hear, the melody that is only within myself.
I close my eyes, amidst the pains of loneliness. Only the time passes, I run across the world.
I remembered the time my speakers got tampered. It made the echo thick, and the melody strong. The wish that was always been here with me. Will reach afar, until it finally reaches you."
He sung the entire song, a tear rolling down his cheek but smiling. He knew what the song meant, and it made him happy. So he was not with Miku. Making music was what he loved the most. He would continue to make music till Miku hears it.
"Music is how they live. Music makes life less boring. Music makes the world turn. Music IS life." he uttered under his breath. With renewed passion, he walked back into town. Alex wanted to do anything to make her happy. He called his friends on the phone, to make a going away party for Miku.
Preparations were under way. Hillary made a leek onion themed cake. Max helped Alex set his apartment with decorations and a 'Good Luck' banner. Luka acted along and helped Len and Rin with the food. Alex took the chance to contact Miku.
"Miku. We have a gift waiting back at the apartment. It is not going to change your mind but I want you here for the celebration." Alex contacted Miku with the headphones, hearing Miku's voice.
"Master. I heard you sing last night. It does pain me too to leave you, but look at the positives."
"Yes Miku. Come over now." Alex smiled while he hung up. He turned to his friends "Okay! Miku will be here soon. I want everything to be perfect. This is a going away party for Miku. She will soon make a lot of money for us to live on." exciting them already.
Miku came through the door, with her new director behind her. The sound of noise makers going off made the room lively. "Good luck out there, Miku!" everyone cried. Miku tackled Alex, giggling.
"Thank you master!" Alex tried to get up from the ground.
"A-actually, we all wanted to do this. You are very important to us and we wanted to make it a big deal." Alex guided Miku on the couch, letting her sit. She then remembered "Oh yeah, I wanted you all to hear my new single that I made with the director." while pulling out a CD. She put in the computer and let it play.
'I tasted my salty tears when you gave me my first kiss
It was just like a drama that I had seen
The starting bell tore us apart / it must've been written in the script'
Upbeat but the message was a sad one. Everyone was enjoying it but Alex could not help but think it was mostly Miku's work. The lyrics made the pain of her leaving even more. He looked over to see Miku, grinning at how she made this song. When it was over, Miku took the CD out and explained "This is a Demo of an upcoming song called 'When the First Love Ends'. This is a demo and the real version should be released upon arriving at my new home."
Luka, Rin and Len started to give their input of the song. Hillary noticed Alex walking out of his apartment and up to the roof, following close behind.
"Alex? Are you okay?" Hillary noticed the air was colder than normal. Alex finished drinking a beer, sighing loudly.
"I am not okay. I am happy for Miku leaving and helping but... I can't let her go. I need her at my side." Alex looked out at the city he was living in. Hillary, as a friend, approached him. She asked "You love Miku? Don't you?"
Alex replied with a nod.
"Well no wonder you two are so close and love making music. Just go tell her your feeling and she should change her mind." Hillary then saw Miku leaving the apartment building to the vehicle down below. Alex rushed down to catch her but it was gone by the time he reached the second floor. He slammed his fist in the wall, knuckles bleeding. His night would not be a humble one. Alex wants Miku to stay badly...
Finally, it was the day that Miku would leave them. The train station was packed. Miku and Cougar bowed to Alex and the others.
"Thank you all. I promise to visit you when I can." Miku called out, a promise she may not be able to keep. Everyone waved goodbye to her, walking up the ramps and to the station platforms. As Alex walked back with Luka, her emotions started to get the better of her. She did not want to see him sad.
"Master. There is still time. Go after her and tell her your feelings. I overheard a conversation that she is not allowed to come back once she leaves. This is your chance. Tell her that you love her."
Alex never thought of that, seeing the time.
"CRAP! The train is already approaching!" With much haste, Alex started his sprint up the ramps, after Miku. The song 'When the First Love Ends' was being played through his head. It was his adrenaline.
"Sorry for putting you two through all this. Jealousy got the better of me..." Luka told herself, walking over to Rin and Len to guide them home. The sound of the train slowing down could make anyone startled for a first time. Alex had to act fast. He darted and shoved a few people down, stopping for a group of children passing by him. He cried out.
"MIKU! WAIT!" Alex looked as if he was swimming through the crowd. He spotted Miku's hair, already at one of the doors. He called out, hoping she would hear her now.
"MIKU! MIKU!" but she did not look as if she did not hear him. The doors opened. Alex pushed a few people down till he was out in the open. With one last cry and dash to the door, he yelled "MIKU!". He wanted to reach out at the door. It was all for nothing...
The doors shut. The train started to pull away, leaving a grieving Alex on the platform floor. He fell to his knees, clenching his chest. He was too-
"Why did you keep yelling my name, Master?" Uhh... It looks like Miku did not go on the train after all.
"Miku! Why did you not go with him?" Alex asked, as shocked as the Narrator is. She giggled.
"Master. It was a last second change. I heard you crying out to me, so I thought 'Why go and help you with money... when I should stay and help make music, for just a smile?'."
Alex was touched. He tossed his hands around Miku, sobbing on her shoulder.
"Thank you! Thank you god and thank you Miku!" Miku lightly patted Alex.
"So... what did you want me to wait for?" she asked, making Alex snap back to normal.
"Oh? It was nothing. I was just going to ask you if you were truly sure about going, but I guess not." he laughed, keeping his love for Miku hidden still. There would be a time for his true feelings to show, but not now. His smile back and the mood ever so happy.
Oh? You though it was over already? Please.
The week after, a man pulled up in a Limo. He was tall and looked powerful. He was bald, but proud of his job. On the left side of his suit, there was a pin of the company who made the Vocaloids. It was a green and gray swirl with a V2 in the center. Upon knocking on the door, he noticed a note that read...
"Went out to celebrate a new hit song. Be back by sundown." The man smiled, fixing his glasses and leaving a note under the door.
"Dear Mr. Junio,
Due to your work with the Vocaloid Androids and how well you made music, we at Yamaha want you to join a project. It is codenamed 'Vocaly'. We urge you to sign this paper and in exchange, we will provide you with a better living space out in Japan. We will pay for all expenses including travel and taxes, all to see if humans and Vocaloids can indeed be more than an instrument and user. Included with this document is a picture of the new house, the profiles of the other Vocaloids that we will also provide you with and of course a pen. This is not only an experiment, but a chance to boost your career and make the vocaloids popular. Music keeps them going. And you treat them with such care, that you are the Director we long to see appear.
Thank you, and keep making music."
The adventure is not over yet...
Who are the other Vocaloids?
What is codename Vocaly?
Why is the company doing this for real?
When will Alex say the famous words to Miku?
And what will happen if Miku ever sings Codename Ascension again?
(I apologize for the quick ending. I want to get started on the continuation and actually start with an improved typing. The beginning for this fic was bad to even look at. -_-)