Another short chapter! I'm so sorry... I really hope that these chapters start getting longer...
"What do you mean, Miku? You have always lived up to my expectations," Master said. He was confused; Miku had always listened to what he had told her. She didn't have to be sorry or anything.
"No, Master… I haven't lately…" Miku looked away and thought of the last time she sang…
"Miku, you have obeyed me, and you still are. What is it that you think you have done wrong?" Master asked concerned.
"I…" Miku started. She knew the truth but she didn't want to admit it to herself. She shut her eyes tight, making more tears fall down her cheek. "I used to feel like singing was what I always had to do. But, I didn't feel like it was a chore, I felt like it was a hobby that I loved so much…"
"Okay? What are you trying to say, Miku?"
"It's just that lately…" Miku stopped. This is the truth… so admit it to yourself, Miku! she thought clenching her teeth. "Lately, I haven't been feeling the same thing. I haven't been feeling like I used to when I sing… I don't know why… I keep singing less and less. I only sing when I have to now, Master… What's happening to me?" Miku looked up at the shadow and sniffled.
"No… No, this can't be happening," Master said more to himself. "Not the biggest and most popular Vocaloid. The first Vocaloid born…" Miku heard the panic in his voice and Miku started to shake. What's happening to me? she said again in her head. Master sounds worried… I hope it's not that bad… But she knew. If a Vocaloid doesn't like to sing, then something's wrong with them.
"Miku, are you sure you don't feel any joy or happiness when you sing? Please say that you have? At least some bit of joy and happiness?" he begged.
"I… I wish I do…!" Miku said starting to sob. "I really do wish!" Miku's shoulders shook from her crying. "Why don't I feel any joy in singing anymore, Master?" Miku asked, desperate for an answer.
"Well…" Master paused. "The only thing possible is that something in your system is malfunctioning."
"Can it be fixed?" Miku asked quickly. Please say yes, please say yes…
"…I'm sorry, Miku," he replied. Miku shook her head, denying his answer.
"No… No, Master! It has to be repairable!"
"I'm sorry, Miku but it can't," he said. "You're going to have to wait until the bug spreads through the rest of your system."
"W-what happens after that?"
"Your system will fail and…" Master stopped, not believing what he was going to say to his Miku. "…and you'll shut down." Master exhaled. He knew that someday this would happen, but he never imagined so soon. He never wanted this to happen but, he had to face the truth of what was happening.
"I won't tell anyone. I'll leave that up to you to decide," Master said solemnly.
"Yes, Master," Miku replied. She got up, her face stained with tears. She used her Vocaloid sleeve to wipe the tears away. How will I tell them? How will the even react? Rin and Len will be the most heartbroken… They've known me forever...
Miku walked out the door looking down and headed for Rin and Len's place.
Thank you for continuing to read this. I really never thought anyone would get this far... Okay, so, REVIEW PLEASE!