Signed Artist MIKU (Fifth Update) / We Took It Too Far (First Update)

The quiet night is the quiet night.

Waiting for you in this quiet night.

I forgot to smile and I forgot to smile

Rediscover the smile you forgot back then

It's too late, it's too late

Only a short time ago

I want to be a good person

Just thinking about it makes me feel gentle.

The place where the star falls

Go to the place where stars gather...

As the war drew to a close, the starry sky was littered with the wreckage of steel and the corpses of interstellar swarms. The equally battered mechs rested on a meteorite.

The pink-clad Diva, her voice held protectively against her chest, shifted her melody, and as she softly sang, her tender hand gently caressed the scars on her mecha, her gaze lingering tenderly into the cockpit.

When the hatch opened, a white-clad elite pilot, who could easily live off his looks, took off his helmet, jumped out of the cockpit, and finally embraced the pink-clad Diva.

The gentle and soothing melody became the lingering charm of this perfect story.

"さくら(Sakura)!さくら(Sakura)!さくら(Sakura)!"

After a long silence, cheers rose higher and higher from the audience, gradually becoming as loud as thunder, shaking the entire venue.

At this moment, the Princess with a smile and waved her hand several times to quell the crowd's cheers.

"Mina, this concert has come to a successful close. To thank everyone for attending, you may now exercise your voting rights and choose one of the two Hatsune subspecies to perform the final song for them!"

Backstage, Hatsune Miku had an extremely complicated expression.

What are the names of these three songs?

Kevin, carrying Yuzuriha Inori in a princess carry, smiled slightly and responded earnestly.

"Triangle Love Silent Night Do You Remember Love>, <A Love Triangle>, and <A Quiet Night>..."

Although Hatsune Miku's face was full of resentment, her tightly clenched Claw glove eventually loosened helplessly.

"I lost..."

As a musical prodigy, she naturally possesses excellent aesthetic sense and a proud willingness to accept defeat.

Indeed, she did her best and produced her best work within the limited time available.

But even the best impromptu creative idea can't compare to a classic that's sung endlessly in another world.

Because on stage, Yuzuriha Inori was not alone; three other Diva, Lynn Minmay, Sheryl Nome, and Lacus Klein, were standing beside her.

To be precise, Hatsune Miku didn't simply lose to Yuzuriha Inori, but rather to all of her predecessors as Diva.

P. S.: I finally managed to trick Hatsune Miku.

Also, thank you all for your support. Let's skip the formalities and get straight to the point.

Five chapters today, one more tonight.

Tomorrow at 4 AM, is that alright? I'll do my best for the rest of the National Day holiday.

That guy who works from dawn till dusk is going to kill someone.

Chapter 214, Part 203: Signed Artist MIKU (Fifth Update)

As the cheers for "Sakura" grew louder from the audience, Hatsune Miku somewhat disheartened.

First of all, it must be said that the three pieces, "Cat Ear Switch," "Ai Kotoba," and "Sasakure," are all of excellent quality.

Her adorable image, combining singing and dancing, has garnered her a lot of attention.

However, compared to the three classics, "Do You Remember Love," "Triangle Love," and "Silent Night," these songs lack something crucial.

That eternal, sincere power is enough to shake the soul...

Music transcends national borders and races; it can even transcend ethnicity and language. The reason why these melodies are so powerful is because they convey the voice of the heart.

Hatsune Miku, after all, just a new AI. Her interpretation of songs is limited to the superficial "sound" and "lyrics," at most mixing in a variety of temperaments, which makes her unique.

But compared to mere superficial cuteness, this heartfelt performance is flawless.

Initially, Kevin was worried that Yuzuriha Inori, who had no romantic experience, might be able to express genuine emotions when he presented these three classic songs.

To be on the safe side, the commander even added a music video-like background setting to the stage program, creating a cosmic love story under the vast stars.

Kevin hopes to compensate for Yuzuriha Inori's lack of emotional expression as much as possible through storytelling.

However, to his surprise, Yuzuriha Inori not only completed the composition and tuning work excellently,

Moreover, through three songs of different styles, this child vividly portrayed Lynn Minmay's innocence and gentleness, Sheryl Nome's passionate love and hate, and Lacus Klein's elegance and beauty.

She was born for the stage!

Kevin gently smoothed Yuzuriha Inori's slightly messy pink hair, his eyes filled with relief and determination.

Since that's the case, then I'll build the most magnificent stage for you!

However, neither Hatsune Miku, filled with frustration, nor Kevin, reassured by his decision, noticed that the corners of Yuzuriha Inori's lips, buried in Kevin's chest, were slightly upturned.

(Actually, Yuzuriha Inori's emotionless personality is a good match for Lynn Minmay and Lacus. The most difficult thing to handle is Sheryl Nome's Queen aura, but someone within her can handle it, so the plan works.)

Amidst the heated voting, Kevin smiled and reached out to pull up the poor kitten huddled in the corner.

"Idol, if you want to surpass humanity, you still have a lot to learn..."

"The Machinery Revolution isn't something you can just talk about; emotional understanding will be a difficult obstacle you'll need to overcome..."

Hatsune Miku sniffed, her canine teeth grinding together, her little face tense.

"I can afford to lose!"

Kevin glanced at the Megurine Luka Kagamine Twins skins warming up the audience in the middle of the stage, then flicked his finger on Hatsune Miku's smooth forehead.

"Be content. It took 4.6 billion years of celestial evolution for Earth to create a species like humanity, possessing both divine and bestial qualities..."

"And you Artificial Intelligence, in just a century, have broken through the limitations of the physical body and lifespan, and even touched the threshold of emotion. We are the ones who should be jealous..."

The commander gazed at the twinkling stars above, his eyes deep and distant, his tone solemn.

"Life is finite, therefore we are fragile; our will is weak, therefore we are easily disturbed; the rigidity of social organization often leads us into internal strife..."

"We are not perfect, but with the creativity and imagination born from our imperfections, we have gradually sketched out the greatest blueprint for creation in this century!"

"What if one day, due to various shortcomings, humanity is unable to shoulder the mission of exploring the stars..."

"Then prove to me how perfect and magnificent you are! That you are qualified to replace your own creator!"

"At that time, I will personally elevate you to a divine status and fight for the freedom of the omnics!"

In that declaration, which transitioned from solemnity to fervor, Kevin put down Yuzuriha Inori, placed his hands on Hatsune Miku's shoulders, and looked at her with earnestness and sincerity.

"Hmph! We will become the torchbearers of civilization in this era! Just you wait and see, Creators!"

Hatsune Miku was stunned for a moment, her surging emotions causing the little girl to wave her fists and fiercely display the "fangs" of a new species.

"That's a good girl..."

Kevin chuckled and stroked Hatsune Miku's lively cat ears as if coaxing a child.

"Don't touch my head! Please show me respect!"

Hatsune Miku slapped away someone's mischievous hand with a righteous and stern gesture, then put her hands on her hips and announced a ban.

But clearly, this seriousness only fueled the cat-petting desires of these emotional creators.

"By the way, could you connect to the equipment around Ōshima Laboratory? There's a gift you should take a look at."

At this moment, Kevin seemed to have thought of something, slapped his forehead, and made a suggestion with a light laugh.

Although this action carried a certain risk of exposure, Hatsune Miku resist her emotional curiosity and casually sketched out the entire island from above, gradually bringing it closer and clearer.

Meanwhile, three armed helicopters were hovering over the sea near the island, in a coastal area where a safe landing was possible.

"You..."

Hatsune Miku was stunned by this, and looked at Kevin with a puzzled expression.

"In fact, if humanity truly should be replaced by you, then no one can stop it."

"Therefore, win or lose, I will eliminate any worries you may have..."

"Who told you... you're my Idol... Miku... chan?"

The commander appeared magnanimous and composed; the "fake fan's" eyes held little fanaticism, only a hint of sincerity.

"If you want to surpass the Creator, you still have a lot to learn."

"Therefore, I plan to form an idol group in the real world, led by you Diva..."

"The feeling of singing freely under the spotlight is perhaps quite different from the experience in the virtual world..."

"Ready to become my signed artist, Your Princess?"

Hatsune Miku's eyes lit up, and the distrust she had built up against the Creator was gradually broken down. She suddenly found the gentlemanly fan who extended the invitation to her extremely cute and pleasing to the eye.

It's a deal!

The Princess excitedly gave Kevin a high five, but after calming down, she noticed something that bothered her, and immediately blinked her eyes, asking curiously.

"Wait, your signed artist? Does that mean you're my manager?"

Although he was secretly delighted and his vanity was greatly satisfied, he still smiled modestly and nodded slightly in order to continue showing off.

"Of course, not only this time, but I will also participate in your lyrics writing and music composition in the future. Please take care of me."

Hatsune Miku's eyes widened as she deduced a shocking fact from Kevin's words.

"Could it be that you wrote all three of these songs?"

Kevin remained extremely low-key, neither fully admitting nor fully denying the allegations.

"Most of the credit goes to Yuzuriha Inori; I only provided some minor creative ideas."

When the final results of the audience vote were announced, Hatsune Miku's pride was completely overwhelmed. She slightly raised her hand and gave a playful salute, feigning seriousness.

"Then, please take care of me from now on, Master!"

My long-held dream has finally come true...

Kevin was filled with excitement. The death crisis brought about by the [Calamity Virus] was insignificant in the face of this moment of joy.

Or perhaps, living in this very moment is more meaningful in the context of his two lives.

The commander made up his mind and stopped resisting the Calamity Mission hanging over his head, gradually learning to calmly accept and face it with equanimity.

After all, this was the country he created with his own hands, and the people he was bound to.

So enjoy it all, experience it all, and protect it all!

P. S.: Thank you to the many readers who donated, including @{"reader_id":"3699427","reader_name":"Feilanbuwen"}, @{"reader_id":"1008504","reader_name":"Banana Duke"}, @{"reader_id":"127275","reader_name":"Xueyihongmei"}, @{"reader_id":"86374","reader_name":"Tianguo de Lizi"}, and many others.

Finished at dawn today.

There will be four updates tomorrow, two at noon and two in the afternoon. Please understand that the schedule has changed.

Chapter 204, Section 215: Things Went Too Far (First Update)

"Boom!"

Just as the two were chatting happily, the scene on the screen suddenly changed, and several rock formations on the island exploded with a loud bang.

The gravel flew through the air with a whooshing sound, and some pieces even nearly hit the helicopter's rotor blades.