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

[mrlivingskull]

I'm only sayin' it's a chance. Sitch here might not be worst-case, that's all I mean.

Keep in mind that I don't really know yer brother all that well; not all personal-like, anyhow. If y'ain't talked to 'er about this yet, I'd say Meiko's the best person to see. She's got a good head on 'er shoulders and I figure she could give you better advice than me.

[doubtfulparagon]

Meiko-nee is indeed the best person to with.

[Hence, every problem should be solved that quick but it's not the right time to talk to her.]

...Saul-san, what do you think about this... upgrade news?

[mrlivingskull]

Me personally? [he shrugs.] Don't affect me much. Just represents the time an' flow a' the universe - just like a new PV comin' out or somethin' like that. Another world made themselves a V3; ain't nothin' to do with us here, right? Crypton Enrichment Center ain't behind it, I don't think; everythin' I ever seen from that place made no mystery a' the fact, and -- just a hunch, but I'm guessin' their name'd be plastered all over this if it were them. But it's not - 's just Crypton, which's been the name behind Vocaloids since the beginnin'. So I'm guessin' it's just a normal place that made 'im.

Really nothin' to be worried about, in my opinion. 'S another world's business, another world's affairs. We got our own, right here.

[doubtfulparagon]

Is that so?

[Miku calms down and smiles. Hoping she could be as calm as Saul.]

It should be nothing to do with us. Right? Since we're in different universe. This news... has one reason for only to test my feelings. I have to accept it.

[mrlivingskull]

[Seeing her relax brings a touch of peace and comfort to him as well. Mission accomplished.]

Right. Don't let it bother ya too much. Every world's got their own story; ain't no reason why it has to be yer problem. They all move at their own pace.

This news here don't mean nothin' by itself, an' even if it did...ya'll live here now. Yer lives're what you make of 'em.

[doubtfulparagon]

[Miku giggles and smiles at him.]

Saul-san really know how to cheer people up, don't you? Makes things reasonable.

And then I finally get back to the tag. 8D

[mrlivingskull]

[--oh. g-geez, that smile, Miku. Don't make him blush behind this mask, here.]

Eh, not really; m'girl's better at it. Just sayin' things like I see 'em, that's all... [with that, he's rubbing the back of his head subconsciously, a bit embarrassed.]

I mean, if yer cheered up, that's well an' a good thing. 'S as much as I coulda asked for - I'd much rather see ya happy than sad...

\o\

[doubtfulparagon]

Right... [Her smile is less widen, more to relaxing smile.]

I do feel sad most of the time, Saul-san. I do not know how to seek my friends with the smile I did back in my world. Because everyday I keep thinking about him, about Nii-chan. Does he feel happy today, or does he having a good time today.

[mrlivingskull]

Well, when there ain't morphs goin' on, there ain't much to bother a man here. An' it has been on the quiet side a' things, y'noticed.

But me, I dunno. 'S true that sometimes the days make us, but we also make the days. Our happiness is created by us, when we got the will an' strength to make it happen. Y'know?

An' anyhow, I'm sure he don't want you worryin' so much that it breaks yer spirit.

[doubtfulparagon]

He does. Deep in his heart he does. He doesn't want me to get worried, although what I supposed to do is to cheer up. And I don't have a single clue what should I do.

Ice cream didn't help much. He could smile but it's not the smile I wanted to see.

[mrlivingskull]

My advice? Take it easy. Stressin' 'bout happiness ain't gonna make it come faster - not for you or anyone else.

[This brings back memories of a similar conversation shared with a certain Len...]

Maybe he's got somethin' of his own he's workin' through. Not gonna be room for smiles if that's the case. Like I said, there ain't much I can say without knowin' the man personally...but my pair a' coins looks like this: best thing you can do for your brother is keep showin' 'im love. Keep bein' you. Best shot a' makin' good things happen, lies in that.

Fer now, I'd say be patient.

[doubtfulparagon]

Patient. That is what I need.

[She's been rushing for everything. Meiko is working on it too but slowly. Still, it does give some progress, slowly.]

I'll do that. [She nods.]

Perhaps what important now, I'll keep doing this and cheer myself up first!

[mrlivingskull]

[He nods as well.] That's the spirit. Give the good calm road a walk an' see where it takes ya.

You feelin' better now?

[doubtfulparagon]

Absolutely!

[She sounds cheerful again.]

Maybe I should have take a walk. Where is 'your' girl?

[mrlivingskull]

[Mission accomplished.]

Momo? Still at th' house, last I checked. Why?

[doubtfulparagon]

Can I see and talk to her?

[mrlivingskull]

Hey, y'don't need to ask my permission for that! If you wanna talk t'Momo, then go talk to 'er! I'm sure she won't mind.

...Uhh, I gave ya the house phone, didn't I?


[He'd ask Momo directly, but his telepathy seems to be fritzing at the moment.]

[doubtfulparagon]

You did!

Hold on, I make a call.

[Pressing Momo's phone number now :3]

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[mrlivingskull]

[A minute or two passes with no response. Whoever's on the other end isn't being very quick about answering.]

[pinkutau]

[Eventually, though, someone picks up.]

Hello?

[doubtfulparagon]

Momo-chan! Hello!

Would you like to hang out with me today?