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"Len, I really don't think-"

I nudged Miku a couple more inches closer to the double doors that led into the cafeteria. "Don't worry! Everything's going to be fine."

I tried to convince Miku to come meet everyone sooner, but she had refused for several days straight, worrying about my friends' reactions. So when we watched the videos that the editors had put together, she pretended as if nothing had changed and I pretended like I couldn't find Camille. The songs had even been released and circulated. It had taken over a week to finally persuade her to talk to them and even then, she was reluctant.

"B- but Len, what if-" she stuttered as her hand hesitantly pushed the door open.

"No! No ifs. Open the doors and-"

"Len!" Rin called excitedly – almost relieved. "We were all wonder where you went! Where did you go?" My sister's voice became progressively quieter as I edged Miku into the cafeteria and the smile on her face became strained. "Oh, um… Hi Miku."

"Hi." Miku raised her hand in a reclusive wave.

Realizing that I probably was expected to make a move, I attempted introductions. "So I'm sure you guys all know Miku…" Wow that was awkward. "She's going to be hanging out with us a bit more now and… uh…" I trailed off because as the words rolled off my tongue, even I didn't believe them. They didn't express all the feelings that I had just begun to understand. I opened my mouth to start again, but Miku beat me to it.

"I know I've been less than friendly, but I really hope you can give me a second chance. Please? I'm sorry," she added nervously, giving a little bow.

Kaito, Meiko, and Rin stared at her in shock. Wait… Rin was staring at me. What? Was there something on my face? My hand subconsciously reached up to brush imaginary crumbs from my face.

Miku shifted her weight to her other leg uncomfortably.

Finally Meiko broke the silence. "'less than friendly', huh? That's quite an understatement." Then she broke into laughter. "Well, as long as you keep your pretty pop star hands off my sake, you can hang with us!"

Miku joined Meiko's laughter with a hesitant giggle.

Kaito finally lifted the corners of his mouth into a withdrawn grin. "Well, everyone deserves a second chance. Take a seat." He gestured to the chair beside him. "I hope you don't mind overly loud drunks too much, otherwise you might have a problem with Meiko here."

"She certainly has a lot of energy," Miku agreed.

Satisfied, I took my seat across from them with Rin. Without a word, her hand slipped into mine and she turned to Miku. "So if you don't mind my asking, what brought on this change of heart?"

I was surprised to hear a tone of resentment in my sister's voice. I would've thought that she'd be happy that she didn't have to worry about Miku's snide comments any longer. In fact, with as much influence Miku held, Rin and I could've been one step closer to a permanent residence. So where was all this malice coming from?

Miku's face went red. "Well I-"

At that moment, the doors burst open. Ty, stood in the doorway holding up an envelope. Camille, Paula, and the managers of Kaito and Meiko stood close behind him along with Riley, Devon, and Ty. All of the faces that represented this new world we had stumbled into.

Ty raised the hand with the envelope in it and said, "The ratings just came in."

I hope you enjoyed that and I hope you enjoyed the cliffhanger! (Okay, I know you didn't. Sorry.)

Meiko is to sake as I am to my desire for reviews. Please review!