V3 for the blues

[recklessice]

[One morning in dressing room, flyers have been given to everyone, even in the front paper of the newspaper. 'The first Crypton VOCALOID 3' and the news follows; Crypton has upgraded the male blue Vocaloid, KAITO, and he is known as KAITO V3. He received a very welcome from the public and surpass Hatsune Miku in sales. Comes with four voice banks, it's similar to Append; Straight, Soft, Whisper, and English for international use. KAITO V3 is successful result for VOCALOID 3 and Crypton decided to upgrade the others as well.]

It should be out months ago, but oh well. This year is a good start anyway.

[Says the append looking blue Vocaloid on top of the bus. He swinging his legs while reading the news.]

Comments

Okey doke~

[iwoulddie]

I'm completely serious! It's right here, clear as--

...Are you alright, there?

[portalholic]

Yeah. Bad morning.

Gonna guess you saw the news, then.

[iwoulddie]

Very difficult not to. Strange form of advertising, but admittedly effective.

[portalholic]

Well, other Vocaloids are all about the advertising, and it's not like we have any companies here to provide the budget.

I mean, I'm assuming the Kaito on these things is the one behind it. Makes sense.

[iwoulddie]

Not certain who he'd even be selling himself to over here, but...I suppose a congratulations is in order? Is that, you know, general protocol for updates and the like?

[portalholic]

Bragging, I'd guess. At least he didn't use a bullhorn.

[because she has heard of such a thing happening here before]

Pretty much is. It's usually a really big deal for most us singing robots. I just want to... check him out too. Make sure he's okay. I mean.......

[suddenly 'exhales' at that, remembering some of her earlier conversations about this matter]

...Yes, I know it's not really fair to this Kaito too.

[iwoulddie]

...Absolutely certain you're alright? Doesn't exactly sound like this is news you want to hurry up and celebrate.

[portalholic]

Of course I'm not. How would I be? You're totally right... this is like being kicked in the face after eating a shit sandwich.

[iwoulddie]

Hey, hey... [We are setting that flyer down to...awkwardly hold our arms open in your general vicinity in a hug offering.]

Would you like to talk about it? Talking is a specialty of mine, or at least so I've been told.

[portalholic]

[will hesitate for a long moment before taking Piko up on that hug, though a little stiffly. somehow... this reminds Meiko of when she comforted him after what happened in the Asylum, and that whole mess never really makes for pleasant memories.

especially given the content of those new flyers]

I...

Heh, yeah. It does seem to be your forte. I'd... like that, I think. Or at least I can try to talk about it, though I'm not exactly sure what I'm thinking right now.

[plus, well, she is rather aware that Piko is not a big fan of her brother. that could potentially turn this conversation pretty awkward]

[iwoulddie]

[He'll even push himself up on his tippy-toes to make the hug easier!]

Just say whatever comes to mind. That's what I do, and it usually works out fine.

[portalholic]

Is it alright if we go somewhere a little quieter? This isn't really a 'stand in the middle of the road and talk' conversation...

And thanks, Piko.