Domestic Vocaloid Adventures

Meet The Shions! (And The Kids In Their Care!)

     Kaito opened the door with a content sigh and walked over to the living room, where his wife, Meiko, was reading a book. He set down his bags and gently kissed her on the cheek.

     "Welcome home, honey. How was work?" She closed her book and smiled as he sat next to her.

     "Ah, same old same old. What about you?"

     Meiko laughed. "Just more people requesting free voice acting and saying they'll pay in exposure. Work's been pretty slow, for the most part."

     Kaito grabbed her hand supportively. "Hey, you'll get another job soon, I'm sure of it."

     "God I hope. I don't want to be a freeloader while you go out and work."

     "Hey, no talking like that!" He elbowed her playfully. "The royalties are making us plenty! Plus, there's no way I'd be able to manage the kids without you!"

     She laughed. "Well, people do say I'm very motherly."

     Suddenly, as if on cue, the door burst open again and in dashed Miku and Rin, hand in hand, giggling.

     They were about to run off to Miku's room when Meiko flagged them down. "Hey, Rin, where's your brother?"

     "On a date!" Rin shouted, without missing a beat as they continued down the hallway.

     "Woah, woah, wait, what? Hang on, get over here!" Meiko called. They both let out an exasperated sigh and turned around, walking back over to their guardians slowly.

     "You're saying he's on a date? With who?" She questioned.

     "Uh, that choir kid, the white one. Also blond, real little, has some funny bandages." Rin scratched the back of her neck awkwardly. "I think his name is uh..." She looked over to her girlfriend for help.

     "Oliver. His name is Oliver." Miku confirmed. She looked back at Rin with an accusing yet playful look. "Wow, you don't even know your own brother's boyfriend," she teased.

     "W-Well, they're not boyfriends yet, it's just one date! And he's two years below us! It's not my fault!" She crossed her arms, trying to look tough. Miku just laughed. "I know, I know. I was just trying to rile you up. You look so cute when you're angry."

     "I do not!" Rin insisted. Miku just ruffled her hair.

     "Wait, Oliver King?" Kaito asked. He was certain he'd heard of this kid before.

     "Ah, yes, that's him! I remember now!" Rin confirmed.

     "Oh, he's a good kid. I've talked to his mother before," Meiko added. "Her name's Ann, she's a really sweet lady."

     "You know, isn't it funny that Miku and I can be all in love, and Len and Oliver can go on dates, but if Miku and Oliver ever tried to do anything Miku would probably be arrested?" Rin thought out loud.

     "Hey, like I'd ever do anything with him! He's so small! That would be pretty gross!" Miku countered.

     "Yeah, I know you wouldn't, he's way too young for you. But like...he's not too young for Len because there's only two years. But also, I'm not too young for you, also because there's two years. But instead of below, it's above. Isn't that funny?"

     "I guess? I mean, you and I are closer to one year, I'm only a year ahead of you in school, but I guess I can kinda see what you're saying. I don't know, I don't think as much as you do." Miku shrugged. "You're the one with the brain cells in this relationship."

     "Well, considering she couldn't remember who her brother's date was just a moment ago, that's debatable," Kaito chimed in. Rin let out a frustrated huff. "I already said it's not my fault!"

    "We know, honey, we know," Meiko placed a hand on her shoulder reassuringly. "And considering you're currently on honor roll when Miku is struggling to bring up her 2.0, I think she's right about you having the brain cells."

     "Hey, I'm trying to bring it up!" Miku countered, putting her hands on her hips.

     "No you're not," Rin said flatly.

     "Okay well. Maybe I'm not, but I don't need good grades! I already have a record label signed!" She smiled confidently. "I'll be rolling in dough before you know it!"

     "Yeah, because look how well that turned out for me," Meiko joked. She was glad she could joke about it now, but the abrupt end to her short lived music career was really rough for her. She didn't want Miku to have to go through the same thing.

     Miku sighed. "Alright fine, I really will work on my grades. I promise. Now, we have business to attend to!" She grabbed Rin's hand again and they both smiled mischievously, running off to Miku's room.

     "Hey, remember, keep the door open!" Meiko called after them. Miku's door slammed shut. Meiko was about to get up to go tell them off when her husband put a hand on her shoulder.

     "Just let them be. It's normal for teenagers to experiment, and it's not like either of them are getting pregnant."

     Meiko sighed. Yeah, I know. I guess I'm just cautious 'cause of..." her voice trailed off and her face fell.

     Kaito nodded. "I know. But this is different. They really love each other, you know."

     She sighed. "I know."

     Kaito smiled, wrapping his arms around her from behind. Meiko smiled as well, happy to be in his arms. "Now, I think we should get dinner started."