A/N: First things first, thanks to the reviewers for the reviews! I'm really happy when I read them...

And here's a reply to TW's review: Ikr! I love friendship stories too~ :)

This chapter's longer than the first two because it has more stuff happening...

Hope you enjoy~!

"Mikuo dear, accept this duet with Aka-chan, please?" Miku begged. Aka-chan means Akaito.

"What did you say was the song we're supposed to sing again?" Mikuo frowned.

"Magnet, if I'm not mistaken." Miku smiled a bit too brilliantly.

"No." Sheesh. No way. Ever.

"But, Mikuo..." Miku thought for a while, then said, "Ah, I remember now! It's Last Night Good Night! Not Magnet..."

"Eh..." For Mikuo, Last Night Good Night is not much better than Magnet... but at least it's better.

"Kuo!" Akaito called from behind Mikuo. "Looking forward to singing with you!"

"I'll be leaving now, 'kay? I have practice later. See ya~" Miku waved as she left.

"Okay..." Mikuo turned to Akaito. "So when are we recording it?"

Akaito gave him a look. "It's tomorrow, silly."

Mikuo gaped at the redhead. "What? No way... How am I supposed to do it perfectly in less than one day?! I need to practice right now!" He started striding towards his room. "Call me when dinner's ready!"

"Sure!" Akaito watched the boy run, then decided it might be fun to hear Mikuo practice. He himself had practiced the song quite well so he had plenty of time. He grinned when he saw that the door to Mikuo's room wasn't fully closed.

Mikuo took out a file from a cabinet and flipped through the music scores and lyric sheets. He finally found the one labelled "LNGN".

Bright red eyes watched as the teal haired youth sat on the bed and cleared his throat. Mikuo held the paper to his eyes and started singing. "Last Niiiiiight, Good Niiiiiiight..."

Akaito raised an eyebrow. Why is he starting from the chorus?

Mikuo stopped and flopped onto the bed with a sigh.

'Ganbatte, Kuo!' Akaito cheered quietly in his heart. 'Fight on, Kuo!'

Mikuo sighed again, stood up, and started singing from the verse.

This time Akaito was stunned.

Mikuo's voice was gentle and loving. Low and soothing at the verse and ear-friendly at the chorus.

Akaito grinned and left Mikuo to his practice.

The red version of Kaito may be dumb, but he is compassionate, too.

The next day, Akaito greeted Mikuo with the usual "Ello, Kuo!" just before breakfast.

"Good morning, Akaito." Mikuo yawned. "You didn't call me for dinner last night."

Akaito stopped dead in his tracks. "I... I'm sorry! I forgot-"

"It's okay." Mikuo turned to Kaiko who was setting the table. "I'm hungry, Kaiko..."

"I know!" Kaiko shouted. She turned to her brother. "Help me out, Aka-chan."

Akaito groaned but he did as he was told. He felt guilty for letting Mikuo go hungry so he didn't want Mikuo to wait any longer than possible.

After breakfast, they went straight to the studio.

"Are you nervous, Kuo?" Akaito peered at his friend.

"Quite." Mikuo was shaking.

"It's okay, Kuo. You'll do fine." Akaito patted him on the back.

Mikuo simply nodded.

"Why're you so nervous? You're Miku's brother. That's something."

"That's the point." Mikuo chuckled at Akaito's puzzled expression. "See, I get pressured because I'm her brother. People expect me to do well, but in truth I'm not that good at all..."

"I think you're awesome." Akaito grinned.

Mikuo's eyes widened. "But-"

"It's our turn to sing now, come on."

"Ah... okay."

It was a good duet. The two were surprisingly in sync. Everyone was happy, especially the boy with teal hair.