Mafuyu
Hmm?
What's my computer doing?
What's my computer doing?
Mafuyu
Looks like a music file.
Who sent it to me?
Who sent it to me?
Mafuyu
Huh?! Why did the screen just flash?!
???
Mafuyu
Where...am I?
Miku
...
Mafuyu
Who are you?
Miku
I'm Miku.
Mafuyu
Miku, as in...Hatsune Miku?
Miku
So this was how Mafuyu and this SEKAI's version of me met for the first time...
Miku
(She doesn't know who the real her is, and desperately wants to find out...)
Miku
(But that's much easier said than done...)
Miku
(At this point in time, Mafuyu has no idea what her true feelings are.)
Miku
(Simultaneously, this SEKAI's me wasn't really sure how she was going to help her.)
Miku
(But still...)
The next day
Mafuyu
Miku.
Miku
Mafuyu, you're here...
Mafuyu
*Nod*
Mafuyu
I thought writing a song would help me discover my true feelings, but I'm still having trouble...
Miku
I see...
Mafuyu
This SEKAI really is empty.
Mafuyu
But I understand why...
Mafuyu
Because it's based on my feelings...
Mafuyu
...
Mafuyu
Do you think I'll ever know...?
Miku
Don't worry.
Miku
I'll help you find the real you.
Mafuyu
Okay...
Mafuyu
Um, Miku...?
Miku
Yes?
Mafuyu
Can I stay here for a little while longer...?
Miku
Of course.
Miku
This is your SEKAI after all, Mafuyu.
Mafuyu
Thank you...
Miku
(That's right...)
Miku
(This SEKAI ends up becoming a very important place for Mafuyu.)
Miku
(Naturally, for this version of me as well...)
[K]
<I listened to your mix of that song, Yuki. Thank you for doing that.>
Mafuyu
Oh...
Mafuyu
<Thank you, K.
What did you think...?>
What did you think...?>
[K]
<It was much deeper than I was expecting. I thought I was being tossed into this dark and quiet chasm of despair.>
[K]
<But I also felt like I was searching for the light. That was really well done...>
Mafuyu
<Hehe. That was present in the demo you made, K. All I did was add a few more sounds on top of that...>
[K]
<Still, I believe you've helped make it a lot better. So, Yuki, thank you.>
Mafuyu
<You're welcome...>
Mafuyu
(I felt something while listening to this song too, but I still haven't found what I'm looking for...)
Mafuyu
(But someday...)
Mafuyu
(Someday, I'll find...)
Teacher
I really appreciate you always helping me, Asahina, but I feel bad about making you do this during your lunch break.
Mafuyu
No, this is nothing.
You needed me to carry these papers over to the classroom, yes?
You needed me to carry these papers over to the classroom, yes?
Teacher
Yes, that would be incredibly helpful!
Teacher
Also, if you have time...
Mafuyu's Mother
I heard from your teacher that you've decided to become a class representative, Mafuyu. Is that true?
Mafuyu
Yes, it is...
Everyone said that I should take the job.
Everyone said that I should take the job.
Mafuyu's Mother
Oh, I'm so proud of you.
Be sure to do your very best, okay?
Be sure to do your very best, okay?
Mafuyu's Mother
But try not to be too helpful either, since those receiving your assistance won't be able to grow as individuals.
Mafuyu
Hehe. I'll be careful.
Thanks for the warning, Mom.
Thanks for the warning, Mom.
Miku
Are you feeling okay, Mafuyu...?
Mafuyu
Miku...
Mafuyu
I'm okay... I think...
Mafuyu
But I'm so tired...
Mafuyu
I've looked and looked, but still haven't found any answers...
Mafuyu
This void inside of me just keeps growing and growing.
Mafuyu
Now... I just want to disappear...
Miku
Mafuyu...
Miku
But your true feelings...
Mafuyu
My true feelings...?
Mafuyu
If I can't find them after searching this much...
Mafuyu
Then I can't help but wonder if they exist at all...
Miku
B-But...
Mafuyu
I'm done.
Mafuyu
More to the point, Miku...
Mafuyu
I just want to stay in this SEKAI forever.
Miku
Oh...
Miku
...
Miku
...
Miku
I want to help Mafuyu find her true feelings...
Miku
But that won't happen at this rate...
Miku
What do I do...?
Miku
Oh...
Miku
This song...
Miku
It's the one by that person Mafuyu's been working with...
Miku
This SEKAI is completely empty, with the exception of this song...
Miku
Then...
Miku
The person who made this song might be able to help find the real Mafuyu.
Miku
I think I'll go see her...
Miku
For Mafuyu's sake...
Miku
Thank you.
Miku
For trying so hard all by yourself in this empty SEKAI, just for her.
Miku
For doing your best to keep her feelings safe.
Miku
...?
Miku
I know you can...
Miku
I can't do anything to help...
Miku
But I'll always be watching over you.
Miku
Now and forever.
Miku
Oh...
Miku
What happened...?
Miku
Just now... I felt all this warmth...
Next Chapter: Feelings Grow