2 - Smiles

~Kokoro~

[September 10^th, 1998]

The tree we planted eight days ago has not sprouted yet. Professor said that it took a long time for a tree to sprout.

He was sitting down in front of the screen the whole time. I told him to take a break, since he might fall ill, when he shook his head.

“No need,” he went up to me and ruffled my head. “This is useful to you.”

In what way? He was risking his health, he said, albeit a little jokingly. At that time, I did not know what he was working on. Why was it useful to me? I watched him walk back to his seat and stared at his screen, typing.

“No need to worry,” he rubbed his head and stretched. “Amane.”

Worry? What is that? Another feeling.

He gasped in surprise as he looked at me. Turned out I was smiling. For the first time, I smiled. But what did I smile at?

He went up to me and gave me a hug. I did not know how to respond.

“Put your arms around me,” he instructed. “Like how I'm doing now.”

And so I did.

"Amane,” I heard him sniff. “I love you.”

Love? Another feeling? I asked him, and he said that it was hard to explain. He just held me. After a few moments, he let go of me and wiped his eyes. Why did he hug me? Why did he told me that he loved me?

I could not understand.

~Kiseki~

Day 8, 10^th September, 1998

I worked on Kokoro for her. From the time I woke up, up till now, nightfall. Take a break, she said. But unfortunately, I could not do so.

I told her that this was useful to her, and that I would risk my health to do so. I jokingly said the latter part, but I meant everything I said. I truly cared for her, and I wanted the best of her. I ruffled her hair out of happiness.

I told her not to worry, as I would be alright.

Then I saw it. She was smiling. For the first time, she smiled.

I felt myself shake. How much she looked like that time, before she left...

I hugged her, and she seemed surprised, not knowing how to respond. I told her to put her hands around me. She did, and I felt warmth. I never did this for a long time. Tears began to roll down my face, and I held her tightly. I never wanted to lose her again, just like that time.

I could not even say goodbye to her...

I let her go, and continued on Kokoro. I uploaded everything I had of her. I told her to go recharge herself.

And I cried alone, looking at her pictures.

I love you, Amane, my dearest--

OMG WTF GAH.

stress. streeeesssssss. Finally I finished this part. GAAAH I NEED TO KILL SOME BOOMERS AND TANKS NOW. (withdrawal symptoms from L4D.)

1 - Birth

~Kokoro~

[September 2^nd, 1998]

I followed Professor as he led me out of a room.

He was kind, though I did not know back then. What was kind? What are these feelings Professor talked about? I did not understand.

He kneeled down all of a sudden, and tied two ribbons on to my hair.

“Much better,” he smiled.

Why did he smile? I asked, and he said that he was happy. What is happy? Is it another feeling? Professor sighed, and led me outside, into a large field. It was empty. There was nothing except grass. He told me to wait, and came out a few minutes later, with a few gardening tools in hand.

“Let us beautify this place,” he said. “And teach you what is happiness.”

I frowned. What is happiness? What are feelings? I could not understand his terms back then.

~Kiseki~

Day 1, September 2^nd, 1998

I looked at her as she followed me out. She had just been created after so many months. Finally, there she was, trailing me from behind.

She was lacking in something. She did not have feelings, and not a single beat in her. Yes, she was lacking in that. Lacking a heart.

Kokoro.

I told her about feelings and she seemed to not understand anything. Perhaps sooner or later, when she gets her Kokoro, she would find out. As for now, I have to ‘manually’ teach her. Ah, I noticed something missing, and tied two ribbons on her hair, one on each side of her head.

She asked me why I smiled, and I said I was happy. Again, she could not understand. I led her outside, into the large, plain field. Nothing but green grass. I took a moment to breathe in some fresh air, and told her to wait. I grabbed a few gardening tools. I told her that we would beautify this field, and I would teach her what is happiness.

Patience, Ryou, patience. Time may be running out, but I need to slowly teach her what are feelings.

Please, do wait for me. I will make that Kokoro for you.

Hey! I thank you for reading my fanfic based on 'Kokoro.Kiseki' by the Kagamine Twins, mashed up with Bakura Ryou and Amane from Yuugiou.

It's kind of crappy, I know. But I tried my best!

Disclaimer: I do not own Vocaloid, their songs or Yuugiou.

I liek mudkipz.

GAH SO SHORT orz