Thank you very much for your support

And taking me in...

Ah... You're welcome...

Nice to meet you too

Well, come on in

Sorry it's such a small apartment

No... Not at all

I look forward to working with you from now on, Master

But I really am lucky, to find you by chance through that online auction...

What kind of person was your previous owner?

Uh... Um...

...My previous master

Wasn't very interested in the music itself...

Well, um...

Sorry for asking a weird question... You don't have to answer

Anyway, I'll be your master starting today...

Nice to meet you

Yes, nice to meet you too

You have so much equipment... You must really love music, Master

I'll also do my best to help you with my singing

Yeah... I'm counting on you

So... To get right into it, this is the latest song I...

Whoa, what's wrong

M...Master, don't tell me your computer is...

A... A Mac?

What... Wait... You're not compatible with Macs!?

I...I'm sorry, it's true

I can't sing on a Mac

Damn it... That's what I get for getting into that auction without doing enough research... You were just so cheap... Ah... ...Sorry

N-no worries, it's true...

But this Mac... Has Boot Camp on it... So I can switch between Mac and Windows

I'm sorry... I still can't work... with this

But I don't have a Windows computer... What should I do

I don't have a Windows compatibility layer for Intel Mac either, or the money to buy one now...

Ah... Th... Then

Are you going to sell me again...?

D-don't worry about that, I'm not going to sell you

I think my friend is going to buy a new Windows computer soon... So then they can give me their old one and I'll have a computer exclusively for Miku

Really?

Yep, I don't know how long it'll be before then though

I'm so happy, I'll wait as long as it takes

But... What am I going to do for this song

They told me the deadline is coming up

Deadline?

There are people who make art or videos and ask me to make music to go with it, in this case it's this person's video

They said they wanted a four-on-the-floor rhythm with female vocals, but that 'Miku would be fine too'

So then I...

Yeah, but considering your circumstances, I'm not going to make the deadline

I'm sorry Master... If I could've been compatible with Mac from the beginning... I could've started singing your song right away. That's ReWire for you

Don't worry Miku, you can't help your specifications

We'll figure something out!

Well for today, I can work more on the instrumental part

You can just sit on the sofa, Miku-chan

Ah... Yes, understood

Is this piano melody just now the vocal section?

That's right

This is such a wonderful song-

Wow, thank you. When I hear that, I'm more motivated

I'm going to get some serious work done tonight-

Please do your best~

It's great being able to do music at home, you can work at your own pace- and when you get tired, your bed is right there

Yes, we truly live in convenient times

Recently, equipment has become cheaper and more efficient, and there's all sorts of software available...

That's why I was created

Ah- I'm sorry

Master is working, and I'm rambling on like this

It's fine, don't worry

It's convenient to make music at home, but working alone all the time can be depressing too, you know?

And the work itself can get repetitive

Also, I'm the type who can keep working normally even when talking to someone

So please, feel free to chat your heart out without worrying

I prefer it that way

And until we get things worked out, you can have time off, Miku-chan

Master! Thank you so much

Master, what do you normally listen to?

All sorts... Mostly pop

Which team are you on, KORG?

No, I use Roland too, about fifty fifty

What do you think about KORG's next DS program?

Oh yeah, I want to get that!!

Oh... It's already gotten this late, I've gotten enough done so I'll stop here

I'm sorry, did I get carried away with the questions?

Not at all! It helped pass the time

Well, I'd better head to sleep

Then I'll get in the closet

Alright... Wait, what!?

The closet!? Don't tell me you plan to sleep in the closet!?

Huh...? That's what I've always done though...

Your last owner was cruel!

I've never slept in such a small space before! You can use my bed

I'm fine with sleeping on the sofa

Whaat, but, I don't deserve your bed

So... So, pardon me, I'll take the sofa

You're sure? I'm sorry, but alright...

I'll make it up for you

Master, you're such a kind person...

Your last owner was just way too cruel!

It seems she's had a hard life

When things are ready, I'll have her sing lots

But... For now, what am I going to do for this song

I definitely need to get female vocals...

And things probably won't be ready for Miku in time for the deadline...

Hm... Then

It's a last resort, but...

I'll have to ask her...

But... Will she really agree to it

Oh well, that's for tomorrow. For now, it's time to sleep

Ah, welcome back. So you worked until noon

Thanks~ Yep, for today-

Ah Miku-chan, I have a friend coming over

Oh okay, understood

Oh, she's here already

*ding dong*

P...Pardon the intrusion, senpai-

It's an honor to be allowed in your residence, senpai

You don't have to be so humble...

Here, come on in

Ah, alright...

Wow~ Your place is amazing, it looks so pro-

This is the Vocaloid Miku-chan

Wow, cool! Nice to meet you

Ah... Hello, nice to meet you too...

Just so there's no misunderstanding, let me explain- This girl is my junior from our part time job

She doesn't have any singing experience, but

Her voice is cute, so I'm asking her to help us just this once

Ah, so you can meet the deadline...

Yep, it's just so I can get this song done like I promised

Senpai, I really am tone deaf, I probably won't hit the right notes

It's fine, just relax and sing like you're doing it for fun

But with this mic... Hiii-

Okay, I'm recording-

Wah- hiii-

Ah... She really does have a cute voice

The kind anybody would like...

...But... Her pitch is a little unstable...

If it were me, it'd be much more...

And OK- Thanks for your help

Aah, I'm so sorry, that was crap wasn't it!?

No no, you have a great voice

R... Really...

Thank you for today, next time I'll treat you to a meal

!! For real!? I'm so happy- well, s-see you

Good work today, Master

It's tough recording during the day and then having to edit the song at night-

Playback...

Miku-chan, you can lower your volume without losing power in your voice, right

Her pitch is pretty unstable... That girl was so nervous to be singing

Eh, ah... Yes... But she does have a cute voice

In its current state, this just wouldn't cut it

Ah... I-if it were me

If it were me, I'd sing so much better, Master!

Thank god for Melodyne

Master... So you had pitch correction software... Melodyne... And Uno...!!

I got the audio bundle edition update

With this, I could even use my own vocals... It's really convenient

Aah... That girl's unstable pitch is getting corrected and starting to sound good...!

With that cute voice... It's actually reaching 'listenable' level...

Amazing! The vocals are transformed-

With this, it's totally passable right? It also has that subtle awkward flavor

It... It's great, Master's song itself is really wonderful

And your friend's cute voice has a good feel...

Um... Master

Next is the total adjustment... Hm? What is it?

Well... If you have that friend, then...

And you can also adjust the pitch so easily...

Then you...

From now on

You won't really need me-

That's not true

Miku-chan, you can sing perfectly from the start without all of this post-processing

And I loved your singing voice, that's why I brought you here...

After this, that girl is just my part-time coworker

Her voice is untrained anyway

Today, she was so embarrassed and kept saying she couldn't sing, I really had to force her into it

And in the first place, I can't bring myself to keep asking her to come to the place of a guy like me who isn't her boyfriend or anything

I need someone who can sing any time and anywhere, and that's you

I'm really sorry about this situation, if it weren't for the deadline...

I think I'll be asked to make another song, and when that time comes, I'll definitely ask you

Thank you so much! I'm sorry Master, I said something strange

Anyway, for now I need to get this song done one way or another before it's too late

You're almost there, you can do it Master

Just mixing and mastering

Mind talking to me so I don't lose spirit again?

No problem at all

You can do it Master!

Whoa~

It's not too compressed is it

It's fine!

Wish I had the L1 plugin

It's expensive

I feel like the levels are too high here

It's equalized-

Just one last balancing... And...

IT'S DONE

I knew you could do it Master, wonderful work!

Now just to email them the data!

Miku-chan, it's thanks to you cheering me on that I could make this happen...

Cold compress

No way... It's because of your hard work, Master

Anyway, great work, we can sleep well tonight

Master was truly incredible today

I haven't been able to sing yet... But these days have still been fun

When the day comes that I can sing one of Master's songs

It'll be even more amazing

Ehehe... I can't wait

That was a huge success, you did it Miku-chan

Hah, hah... I did it Master!

Wait, again... That song... This 4-on-the-floor rhythm, it's!

They want another encore for that song

The song that we made together, the first time we met each other! For you to sing!

Look... Everyone's waiting for you, go on

Miku-chaaan

Miku-chan?

Miku-chan wake up, this is amazing!!

Oh-! I'm sorry Master, I overslept

It...It's already noon, isn't it

It's fine, we stayed up late last night after all

More importantly, look at this, look, it's amazing-

The video person has already made a temporary video with the song we made yesterday

Haha... It seems the song was perfect

And then, they uploaded it and now...

It's getting a really amazing viewer response!

Ah... That's great! Your friend's video is amazing too. So it's an anime...

The song and the video fit together really well!

Fortunately, the vocals fit the image of the video!!

It's getting so many comments-

*ring*

Ah, speak of the devil... They're calling now

I'm going to talk to them, you can watch the comments Miku-chan

Ah, yes, no problem

Hello, thanks for that song-

Hey hey, I know you already put up the video, but you really liked it?

Yes, it was perfect!

Just what I was looking for!!

And hey, where did you find that vocalist

Oh, she's just an amateur, my coworker...

Seriously-!? Wow, she's got a really great voice

Yep, that's why I asked her

She's really not a bad singer

Well, I messed with the pitch

Ahh, I see

Ah, stop, back to the video-

This really is high quality

And Master's song is great too!! Ehehe

So this is the OP to an independently produced original anime

Wow, there are really a lot of comments- Let's see

That 4-on-the-floor beat is cliched, but it's nice and familiar to the ears

Cute voice

I can't wait until the full version is done

Her breathing is too frantic

It's like a pop song

That subtle unskilled voice really grows on you

Yeah, I like that part

These amateur vocals are the best!!

Her voice is too shrill

Wouldn't it have been better for Miku to sing this song?

No way, this amateur vocalist is good

Miku couldn't replicate this perfect awkward feeling

It's fine, I really like this girl's voice

Besides, this is an original anime OP, if Miku sang it, it'd be a Miku song

Certainly Miku isn't very original, so original vocals are best

What a great voice- I want this girl to do the ED too

So... I have a request

What!? Really?

Yes... If somehow...

Hmm

I get it, I'll try asking her

Thanks for having me, senpai

So... There's something you wanted to talk to me about?

...First, just be quiet and watch this

Eh!? This is-

Uwaa, it's the song with my voice in it-

Eh... But this anime is really cool!

Yep... Then, read these comments

Eh, what's all this

Everyone says they like your voice

Whaaat!?

And that's not all...

As a Vocaloid, I understood it well. The vocals are one of the instruments in a song

Just as there's a most suitable tone for a song, there's a most suitable voice

So it's only natural to make the correct choice.

It's okay, Master

Kind Master

Sorry, Miku-chan

Don't apologize

The person who made the video was pleased with the net's positive reaction to the song Master made for the anime OP, so right away they asked Master to complete the ED song too.

And of course, they specified that they wanted his friend's vocals

So we can keep going with this momentum, that temporary demo song you sent me for the ED before... I'm going to go with that, so... Do you think you could somehow complete it before the Xth?

I'm waiting to finish the last adjustments on the video portion until I can receive the next song, so

What!? That soon...? There's no time at all!

I'm sorry to ask! It's just that I'm also working really hard on the main part of this anime right now

My video itself is getting recognition too... But your song and vocalist are really becoming a hot topic right now

At this rate, if you can complete the anime ED too, I can start uploading the main part of the anime and we'll get even more of a response!

And then, I'm sure things will get really interesting...

I-I get it, I'll do my best to keep up with this pace...

I'm counting on you!! Just keep with the deadline!

...So that's our situation

Phew. This has really gotten big

It doesn't feel real yet to me either

Everyone really seems to love your voice

No way, it's senpai's song that they love

Well, either way... Can I ask you to help?

If... If I'm really okay...

So, I'll explain specifically what we'll do from here, but

From what they said, we have barely any time before the deadline

It's rare that we have 2 days like this where our time off overlaps, so we have no choice but to record the vocals and finish this song all in one go

Right

As soon as I finish the instrumental, we need to record the vocals

So, well

...Right

...What I mean is, you might have to stay here overnight...

Is that also... okay with you?

Y...yes!

It's fine... I'd love to

M...Master!? Um... If you're going to record the vocals in the middle of the night, then...? What are you going to do

Yeah, there's that, but it's a last resort

Utada Hikaru method

It might be a little hot, but we'll have to pile blankets over for soundproofing, and then sing

Lala~ Lalala~

I-I'm fine with that! It seems fun

Ah, really?

Th...then I guess that's good...

Now, let's get started right away

There's still a ways to go before I finish the instrumental, so... You can sit and wait

Okay

Hiii, oh no... It's night-

But I've made quite a lot of progress

Master, this song is a great one too-

It feels really mellow...

But I didn't expect our last song to get such a great response either, it got so many comments and views

No, senpai's music finally got the recognition it deserves

And I really like this 4 on the floor rhythm...

...Did you know, I've respected you for a long time now, senpai?

You can't be serious-

It's true, I still listen to the CD-R you gave me way back when

Gyaa, stop-

Ehehe~

You're kidding, right?

No no, I'm serious. And the fact that someone like me was able to help you with your songs, senpai

It makes me so happy

Eh-

Really?

Really-

You were so hesitant, I thought for sure you didn't want to do it- I'm relieved now

...I was embarrassed

Wow~ so you're shy

...Senpai, you're a pretty... I mean, a really... oblivious person

Eh? What do you mean?

...Like that right there

But you know, most of the response to that video was mostly about your voice

Well I'm not sure why... It's embarrassing... And it feels strange for so many people to accept my voice like that

Well- I've thought you had a great voice for a while now

It's a cute voice

F...For real?

S...So, senpai, what do you normally do outside of work?

Hm, to be honest I've been a shut-in lately

Making music?

Yep

So you haven't been going out with girls or anything like that

I haven't had any relationships recently

Wow~ Really

Ah... I'm sorry, I'm talking too much aren't I

No way! I make better progress this way

Oh really? Then, let me tell you that story about the manager-

Oh, that one! Right, so what happened there?

So get this-

Hmm

Okay... Then-

So it ended up taking til midnight... But the instrumental's completed to the point where we can add vocals

Great work, Master

With this instrumental, you can easily get a good grasp on the melody, so vocals should be easy to record

It's really coming together

Yeah, with this recording, we'll only need to adjust it and combine the parts, then master it...

Then if you please, let's get started recording

Ah... Yes, umm, so I just sing under the blanket right

Yeah, for soundproofing. Sorry about that

...Al-right...

Um, senpai

...Hm?

Well... It would be helpful if I could see the operating screen too

Ahh, that way you know what points you're singing at, that would be easier

Then I'll get under the blanket too

Excuse me-

Okay...

Whoa, this feels weird. It sure is dark under here

...What's wrong?

*rustle*

...Aha

Ahahahaha

...Sorry about that, senpai, um

I'm sorry... I couldn't take it... ...You didn't like it, did you

No, that's not it- It just... surprised me...

Right...

Oh, right! We have to do the recording! Let's do that! Right

Ah! Yes! I'm sorry

Recording proceeded with a lukewarm atmosphere while they tried to forget what happened

Because of the looming wall of the deadline they promised to meet

Somehow, the order of the room was maintained

On the contrary, this atmosphere helped the recording go smoothly

And as the recording reached its close

I was wrapped in

An indescribable anxiety

This time, the vocals were recorded well from the start, so it's easy to adjust

...You've gotten so much better at singing since before-

I can reference the mastering from the last song too, so that's easy. We're almost done

Yes, it's nearly complete. I think we'll make the deadline

Great work-

Thanks for your hard work-

Ahh, I'm beat

I can't believe we did it...

Yeah, it's thanks to you-

I hope this one gets a great response too

Regardless of the song, your voice was adorable

Aw come on

It's true

Senpai, it'd be great if you were asked to compose another song

At that time, maybe they'll ask for your vocals again

I'll sing as much as you need me to

If it's for you senpai, I can come over any time

Haha... It feels weird being with senpai so late at night

Yeah... Are you sleepy?

Not at all

Yeah

Um, hey senpai-

...About earlier-

GREAT WORK MASTER!!

THIS SONG IS SO GOOD IT STILL RINGS IN MY EARS~

REALLY INCREDIBLE

WHEN I LISTEN TO IT I FEEL MY SHOULDERS RELAX

AND THAT 4-ON-THE-FLOOR RHYTHM LIKE THE LAST SONG

IT'S UPTEMPO LIKE A POP SONG AND-

Miku-chan

Miku-chan, sorry

Sorry but...

Do you think you could be... Quiet for a little while?

Ah.......

Uh... Um, I'm sorry... I think I'm going to go into sleep mode

Ah... Sure, you're tired?

Yes... I'll be in the closet

What!?

The closet...? You want to sleep in the closet today?

It's fine, I'm used to it

I can sleep pretty soundly in the closet...

And...

I may not be able to read the data on a Mac...

But I can read the room...

...Senpai

Yeah

I'm serious, so... Um... About before, under the blanket

Yeah, thanks

Was that a bother?

No, no way- I'm really happy, I was just so shocked

...I'm glad

I hadn't realized at all, sorry I'm such a thickheaded guy

If it's okay with you senpai, no matter how you reply-

...Sure

Eh- you mean-

...You really mean

...That kind of thing

I can't sleep

Master

Master

Kind Master

You took me in

You were so kind to me, Master

If it's for Master

I would do anything

I can't sing yet, but

I'd wait as many years as it would take for me to be able to

If the day comes when I can sing

I'd do my best to sing nonstop, without ever freezing

I'd sing the greatest songs, whatever Master wanted

Um... I feel awkward

...Me too

If

The day when I can sing never comes

...Yes, even if that day never comes

So Master doesn't get lonely

So he doesn't get depressed by his repetitive work

I'd talk with him forever and ever

This is the first time I've seen you without your glasses

...Do you want me to leave them on?

N-no, I'm not that crazy

Ahh... I'm so nervous... Ahaha...

It's so quiet, I can't relax...

Really?

I see.. Then, how about we play that song

C-cut it out, that's embarrassing...

...I mean

There's not really anything to be embarrassed about now- Ehehe...

...Since we're like this

Master

Master

My Master

For Master

I would do anything

So please

That 4-on-the-floor rhythm

And that cute voice

Please stop.