Title: Where the Feelings Congregate
Characters: Ichika, Minori, Kohane, Tsukasa, Kanade, Miku (Original)
Part 1
Scramble Crossing
Ichika
(Looks like I'll arrive a little earlier than we'd agreed on.)
(I'll practice by myself if the studio's empty.)
???
——♪ ——♪
Ichika
Ah, this song…
I knew it. It's Miku.
Huh, so that's the promo video announcing this year's Virtual Singer Fan Festa.
It's an event that's put together by Virtual Singer fans regardless if they are pros or amateurs, right?
Hmm… It'd be great if I could do something for it since we managed to start a band…
Ichika
(No matter how open it is to amateurs, it's probably still too intense for a band that's only just started performing live shows, though.)
…Miku, huh.
Ichika thinks about Classroom Sekai Miku
Ichika
……
*Ichika walks away*
Center Street
Minori
Thanks for accompanying me today for my shopping, Kohane!
Kohane
No problem! You'll be practising in the afternoon too, right Minori? Let's do our best!
???
——♪ ——♪
Minori
Ah, it's Miku! Is that a new promo video?
Kohane
Hmm… I can't see it very well from here, though… Maybe there's some kind of event?
Minori
Ah, that sounds likely!
Still, Miku's super radiant and cute singing and dancing on stage, isn't she~
Minori thinks about Stage Sekai Miku
Kohane
Hehe, I also like it when Miku sings slightly more intense songs in a cool and groovy manner.
Kohane thinks about Street Sekai Miku
Minori & Kohane
Ehehe! / Hehe!
*Footsteps*
Kanade
(It was only for a short while, but I managed to talk to Dad today…)
(Just like I'd thought, it doesn't seem like he's able to remember me, though.)
???
——♪ ——♪
Kanade
Miku…
Oh, yeah. That CD's probably gonna be released soon.
What was it again…? I remember it being an album containing covers by Virtual Singers, but…
(…Still, I never thought I'd end up listening to Miku's songs this much.)
Kanade thinks about Desolate Sekai Miku
Kanade
……
I think I'll find some time later to meet her.
Gap between Sekai
Miku
——♪ ————~~~♪
——~~~♪ …Ah!
*Feelings flow in*
Miku
What's this? Warm and gentle feelings are gathering here for some reason.
These feelings are…
Wonderland Sekai
*Tsukasa enters the Sekai*
Tsukasa
Now then. Where's Miku? She'd agreed to practise with me by playing the partner for my next show, but…
Still though-
Tsukasa thinks about Wonderland Sekai Miku
Tsukasa
Who would've thought that I'd be practising for my shows normally with the same Miku who made such a shocking first meeting?
Coming to the Sekai has become a norm for me, but I've truly been helped in all sorts of ways.
Alright! I'll have to express my gratitude next time once more…!
*Flash*
Tsukasa
Hm? Something sparkled at my feet just now.
This is a…bead? Looks like it's shining… But what…
Tsukasa
Whoa?! Wh-What's going on?! It's so bright!!
???
*Ichika enters the Sekai*
Ichika
Ngh… …Huh? Wh-Where am I?!
I could've sworn I was about to text Saki and the rest to let them know that I'll start practising first after I entered the studio… After that, my phone suddenly…
???
WHERE!! EXACTLY!! IS THIS?!
Ichika
Huh?! That voice…!
Minori
Kohane, did you hear that?
Kohane
Yeah, it seems like there's someone else here with us.
Kanade
A person's voice… It's probably better to meet up with them instead of wandering about.
I heard the voice from over… Probably from where that tree is.
*Footsteps*
*Footsteps*
Ichika
Ah…!
Minori & Kohane
Ah!!
Tsukasa
Hm?
Kanade
Ah…
Ichika
Tsukasa? And Minori and Kohane, too?! Why are you all here?!
Minori
Um, my smartphone suddenly flashed and…!
Kohane nods
Kanade
Ah, same here.
Tsukasa
Your phone? I arrived here after I tried to pick up a weird shiny bead…
Ichika
…A bead?
???
That must have been a fragment of feelings.
Ichika
Huh…?
Miku
Hehe, I see now. So this is the place that was born from the congregation of your feelings.
Ichika
M-Miku?!
Part 2
???
Kanade
M-Miku?! But…you look kinda…normal?
Miku
Hehe! It probably feels odd since I believe each of you knows a different me.
Ichika
Different Miku… That means…
Tsukasa
That aside, where exactly are we?
There doesn't seem to be anything else here apart from that tree…
Miku
This place was born from the congregation of your feelings.
These feelings aren't strong enough to turn into a Sekai, but they are warm feelings that are clearly directed towards someone-
Weren't you all thinking of something before you arrived here?
Ichika
Ah…
Ichika thinks about Classroom Sekai Miku
Ichika
I was thinking…of Miku.
Kohane
Ah! So was I…
Minori
Me too!
Miku
I knew it! Come on, take a look at the tree over there.
Kanade
Huh, that music score…
*Kanade walks off*
*Kanade picks up a page*
Kanade
This…is a score I wrote. Ah, there's more here too…
Tsukasa
Ohh! Isn't this the script for the first show we put on as Wonderlands x Showtime?!
Kohane
The script for Tsukasalion…! Would you be alright if I read- Huh? Ah!
This is the STAY GOLD flyer! And this is the one for RAD WEEKEND?!
(I've only ever seen these in the Sekai, though. Perhaps these are here…because this is also a Sekai?)
Minori
Kohane! Look, look!
The photo you took for us to commemorate the formation of MORE MORE JUMP! is here!!
Kohane
Wow, it really is! I remember being a little surprised when you said you'd use it as the group's promotional picture.
Minori
I mean, it was a really, really great shot!
Did you manage to find anything too, Ichika?
Ichika
Um… Ah!
*Ichika walks off*
Ichika
The ema plaque1 I wrote with Saki and the rest on New Year's Day is here! Ah, so are the scores I use at practice and my notebook for lyrics!
Kanade
Hey, Miku. Why are so many things hanging from the tree?
Miku
I believe it's because this is the Wish Tree that's cultivated by all of your feelings.
Kohane
Wish Tree… A tree of hope?2
Miku
It may even be a tree of dreams or prayers as well.
Kanade
Dreams or prayers…
*Wind blows*
Ichika
Hm… Huh? But that doesn't seem all that related to the topic of us thinking about Miku…
Miku
Nope, it's strongly related to that.
Because we, too, wish for all of you to be able to grow according to your respective feelings.
Tsukasa
"We"…?
Miku
Yes. I'm talking about the Miku that each of you is familiar with.
That's why, this tree… This Wish Tree is not just yours-
It's also the Wish Tree that contains the hopes, dreams, and prayers that we, who support each of you, hold.
Kanade
Huh…
*Series of Miku flashbacks*
Ichika
Miku…
Miku
All of you discovered your true feelings and also cherish us who belong in the Sekai dearly…
That's why this tree is in such good health and sparkling from your feelings.
Ichika.
Minori.
Kohane.
Miku
Tsukasa.
Kanade.
Thank you all.
For facing your feelings…
And for cherishing us so dearly. I cannot thank you enough.
Minori
…N-Not at all! I should be the one thanking you!
Because without Miku, there was no way we could ever put on the live performance for Haruka…!
Kohane
Me too! It's because Miku was there for me that I was able to resolve to never cry or run away again!
Kanade
Same here… I wouldn't have been able to find her3 on my own.
I was able to do so because Miku was there for me. And I could write songs that touch her heart.
Tsukasa
Same for me. I had no idea why I did things and barely listened to anyone at first…
But meeting Miku and the others is the reason I was able to remember what I truly wanted.
Ichika
…Miku.
Me too… Because I could meet Miku-
The Sekai starts to fall apart
Ichika
Huh… What's happening?
Miku
…It looks like it's time for us to part.
Kohane
What?!
Ichika
No way! But I want to spend more time talking to Miku!
Minori
Maybe we can come back here another time?!
Miku
This place seems to be a little too weak to become a Sekai still.
That's why… For now, we have to say our goodbyes here.
Ichika
No…!
Miku
Hehe! Don't worry.
It doesn't mean that this will completely dissipate. All it will do is revert back to its original fragments of feelings.
They will definitely continue to remain in all of your hearts.
Someday…
Miku
When this tree of feelings grows a lot bigger from all of your feelings… Perhaps, by then-
Ichika
Miku…!
Miku
Hehe! Continue to get along with the me's in your Sekai, okay?
See you next time, everyone!
Tsukasa
Hm? This is…
Kanade
…I'm…back?
Minori
But… Where did we go?
Kohane
I remember it somewhat. But…
Ichika
……
Err… I went somewhere, talked to someone… And wanted to talk to them more…
I was happy, I was lonely…
……
I wonder why I want to meet Miku so much now.
Gap between Sekai
Miku
Hehe. I sure wasn't expecting that I could meet those children.
Don't worry. We can meet again.
After all, we're connected at all times through our feelings.
Let's sing together the next time we are able to meet.
I'll be waiting together with a new song.
Notes
- This is what an ema is. You can buy one at a shrine to write your wish and hang at a specific area. (Return to text)
- The wish tree is called
ウィッシュツリーin katakana, while Kohane describes what it means in Japanese after repeating after Miku願いの、木. Which is basically wish tree but not in katakana.It felt like it would make zero sense for her to say “Wish Tree… A tree of wishes?” essentially wish tree x2 so I modified it a little. (Return to text)
- Kanade only says that she was able to “find (something/someone)” with Miku’s help here if we go ultra literal with what she’s talking about. Since everyone is talking about their Main Story shenanigans here, I assume that Kanade is specifically talking about Mafuyu here. It also wouldn’t work if I muddy the waters with “them” because of how she mentions she was able to make songs that touch/reach her heart in the next line. (Return to text)