The Boys rode through the pouring rain across the Bridge over to Koh Sahpa.
And the horses stopped by a stilt house.
Jack: "Are we going to stay here? Woah! When I showed Ji Ho the beach after he arrived we saw a stilt house and we talked about how awesome they are and we asked Arturo if we can buy a lot here to build one..."
Vlad: "Arturo told us. Kiyoshi, Jeb and I built it to make it up to you. It's not finished yet. You were only supposed to see it later. "
(So that was their secret project!)
So Kiyoshi built this house. For Jack.
(Even Lunatic is stunned ^w^)
So Jeb built this house. For Saiwa.
Sai had put all his hopes in that circuit board because he has no idea how he is supposed to look Jeb in the eyes again after they 'agreed' that Sai should give in to a fake relationship with Kiyoshi to bring him back from the tree. Because they thought Kiyoshi is Saiwa's fated mate. But he wasn't.
Saiwa stared into nowhere...
Before Sai could follow these thoughts further he got distracted by the noise of the singing birds. Why are they so loud? Bird...
(They really are so loud here ö.Ö')
He has no idea how to go on.
Vlad: "Look after them and try to finish the rest."
(Yeah I know. Who would trust crazy Jack with looking after anyone? Usually he is the one they need to look after and care for. But Vlad trusts him. Because he knows the Jack behind his disorders and antics (and the ones who know adult Jack from our other stories know it too :3) And he knows that he can rely on him when it comes to it.)
Jack: "You're leaving? What about the Bond?"
Vlad: "Jeb and Kiyoshi need me. They are broken too. I will feel it when it's due to charge the Bond."
Jack: "When you feel it Ji Ho already suffers. He has the deeper connection to the Bond. Don't let him beg for it. The intervals are always the same when you don't use it's magic. Just come here in time and do it."
Vlad: "Uhm. Ok."
Vlad and his foolish pride and reluctance. Luci had been bolder... And Ji Ho often said that he doesn't mind physical intimacy with Vlad.
Then it was time for Vlad to leave - to look after Jeb and Kiyoshi...
He is hesitating.
And Jack took Saiwa inside to give them time to get their stuff together. Oh my, after all they already did with each other they still behave like this...
Vlad: "The Bond. I will be back before..."
Ji Ho: "Ok."
They held on to each other a bit longer than usual. Maybe the Bond hates it to see them apart or maybe they will miss each other. Who knows?
Vlad left and Ji Ho went inside.
Ji Ho: "Oh. He's already sleeping. I hope he changes his mind about Tiny Can. I could really need some help from a therapist. Even if it's only an AI."
Jack: "An AI is even better! He knows everything and is always up to date with the latest research and discoveries! He must have scanned countless articles, diagnoses, therapy approaches, research papers... I'm so ready to try it and get stuff fixed in my furry brain."
They sighed and turned around to take in the view.
And just across the river there was the stilt house they had admired a few weeks ago.
Just the one Kiyoshi, Vlad and Jeb built is so much more beautiful. Because they built it with love 💞
'There's a message in the wild
And I'm sending you this signal tonight
You don't know how desperate I've become
And it looks like I'm losing this fight
In your world I have no meaning
Though I'm trying hard to understand
And it's my heart that's breaking
Down this long distance line tonight
But I ain't missing you at all
Since you've been gone away
I ain't missing you
No matter what I might say'
Missing You - John Waite
Link above leads to the MV on youtube
From the Beginning ~ Underwater Love ~ Latest
🕹️ 'Therapy Game' from the beginning ▶️ here
📚 Previous Chapters:
Chapters: 1-6 ~ 7-12 ~ 13-16 ~ 17-22 ~ 23-28
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We've had 16 years of our best girl! She's brought the world, and this community, together with the wonderful songs created using her. There's been a lot of amazing melodies brought to us with the help of Miku, so let's see what you guys' favorites were!
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2007
After fighting neck and neck all day, Melt by ryo (22.9%) won out against Miracle Paint by OSTER project!
(niconico link)
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2008
There were several in first place throughout the day, but in the end, the winner was Love is War by... well, also ryo (18.8%), who also took second place with World is Mine!
(niconico link)
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2009
wowaka's first entry and first win with Two-Faced Lovers (39.6%)!
(youtube link)
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2010
With a landslide second victory, Rolling Girl by wowaka (55.7%) takes the 2010 slot!
(youtube link)
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2011
The third victory in a row, wowaka takes 2011 with Unhappy Refrain (22.9%)!
(youtube link)
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2012
Pinocchio-P takes the win with his first entry, Common World Domination (35.1%)!
(youtube link)
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2013
The 2013 slot is taken by Aishite Aishite Aishite by kikuo (23.9%)!
(youtube link)
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2014
Patchwork Staccato by toa was close all day, but didn't manage to overtake Hibikase by Giga (24.6%)!
(youtube link)
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2015
Keeping the lead all day, Alien Alien by NayutalieN (31.4%) wins the 2015 poll!
(youtube link)
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2016
With a heavy lead, Ghost Rule by DECO*27 (30.4%) takes 2016!
(youtube link)
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2017
wowaka's brief comeback to the vocaloid community brings him another win with Unknown Mother Goose (33.1%)!
(youtube link)
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2018
Mikito-P snags a win with Ghost Girl (Shoujo Rei) (26.4%)!
(youtube link)
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2019
With more a third of the total votes, syudou takes 2019 with Bitter Choco Decoration (36.6%)!
(youtube link)
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2020
In an unprecedented twist... 2020 saw a 3-way tie! With 15.8% of the votes each, Digital Girl by Kira, Darling Dance by Kairiki bear, and Because You're Here by PinocchioP all take the win, with Jackpot Sad Girl by syudou just one vote behind!
(Digital Girl youtube link) (Darling Dance youtube link) (Because You're Here youtube link)
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2021
PinocchioP songs duked it out, with Non-Breath Oblige and God-ish neck and neck all day (as well as Undercover by DECO*27), but in the end Non-Breath Oblige (23.9%) was the winner!
(youtube link)
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2022
PinocchioP takes his third win in a row with a quarter of the votes on Reincarnation Apple (25%)!
(youtube link)
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2023
And in our last poll, for the current year, DECO*27 and PinocchioP both snag another win with (Not) a Devil (33%)! A fitting win, I'd say, being such a wonderful showcase of how different producers use Miku in different ways!
(youtube link)
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Some other information and stats:
(If I counted correctly) PinocchioP received the most total unique song submissions at 15, with DECO*27 right behind at 13!
wowaka's Rolling Girl received the most total submissions!
PinocchioP received the most wins at 5 - unsurprisingly when you consider that PinocchioP won the producer poll a few months ago!
DECO*27's Ghost Rule received the most total votes on any poll! (30.1% of 184 votes = 56 votes)
Propaganda by Crusher was the first non-Japanese song to get submitted. Digital Girl was the only non-Japanese song to receive a win
Annnd... if anyone's curious, my votes were:
Miracle Paint by OSTER project
Love is War by ryo
Romeo and Cinderella by doriko
Rolling Girl by wowaka
Senbonzakura by WhiteFlame
This is the Happiness and Peace of Mind Committee by Utata-P
Self-Inflicted Achromatic by nekobolo (it was so hard choosing between that and Fakery Tale)
Sea Lily Deep Sea Tale by n-buna (also very difficult choosing for that year)
My R by Kurage-P
Ghost Rule by DECO*27
Hibana by DECO*27 (also a difficult year to pick)
Garando by Picon
Psychogram by DECO*27 (I really like deco niina-san, okay)
Cynical Night Plan by Ayase (another difficult year)
God-ish by PinocchioP
Hollow (Utsuru o Aogu) by Choisauce (which I thought would receive more votes....)
(Not) a Devil by DECO*27 and PinocchioP
I hope you all enjoyed, and once again, Happy Birthday to our girl!
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It's still raining.
Saiwa is mostly sleeping or crying after his breakdown.
Lately more sleeping than crying. That's good, right?
But he still wears his grungy outfit. That's not so good.
(Saiwa loves fashion and to dress up. Last time he did this was when he and Jeb broke up...)
Ji Ho and Jack try to keep the spirits up.
They decorated the rest of the house and now they cook.
Jack: "See something you like? ;)"
Ji Ho: "Uhm..."
Jack: "You miss him, don't you? He'll be glad to hear that :3"
Ji Ho: "I don't know. Maybe it's just the Bond that wants us together?
We shouldn't give him false hopes...
Do you think the Therapy AI could also help me to learn how to love Vlad? Of course I would try to get help for my Sulani Trauma first, but if I finally would be able to love him..."
Jack: "I think your 'Sulani Trauma' has a lot to do with that. So you'd be hitting two frogs with one stone with the AI's help. You never received love... "
Ji Ho: "... until I met you guys :3"
Jack: "Aouwww!"
Ji Ho: "And Luci... I was able to love him."
Jack: "There you see it. It's only in your head. Luci was Vlad. And the Bond. So you already did love him.
Let's hope Sai changes his mind so I can change mine and get some circuits fixed too ^^'"
And while Ji Ho was pondering about Vlad, Jack removed the table added a few more counters ;)
Jack: "Sai, get up. Let's eat!"
But Saiwa didn't stir.
Ji Ho and Jack are heartbroken. They always could depend on Saiwa.
Seeing him like this is crushing them.
Jack: "It's breaking me not to know how to help him."
Ji Ho sighed from the depths of his soul.
Saiwa finally stood up. But he had nothing to say to them and wasn't hungry anyway. And he has no idea how to go on either.
He heard them. And he wants to help them and be strong for them. But he just can't. (You don't have to, Saiwa. Take your time and rest.)
And there's no way he is going to let an AI with uncertain origin mess with their brains. As promising as it sounds.
They still don't know nothing about Arturo. What if he was sent by the Council and the AI will brainwash them?
'Help me, someone, let me out of here
Then out of the dark was suddenly heard
Welcome to the home by the sea
Comin' out the woodwork through the open door
Pushing from above and below
Shadows but no substance in the shape of men
Round and down and sideways, they go
Adrift without direction, eyes that hold despair
Then as one they sign and they moan'
Home by the Sea - Genesis
Link above leads to youtube
From the Beginning ~ Underwater Love ~ Latest
🕹️ 'Therapy Game' from the beginning ▶️ here
📚 Previous Chapters:
Chapters: 1-6 ~ 7-12 ~ 13-16 ~ 17-22 ~ 23-28
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