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001 ♫ [video]

[And goggles have invaded your network.]

[Okay, Gumi backs off a bit, but nice introduction huh? It only gets stranger.]

Hooooooooy Asgard! Super space girl Gumi has arrived~! ★

[It’s hard to hear, but there’s almost something robotic about her voice. Maybe if she actually slowed down her speaking a bit and stopped bouncing around in excitement.]

Wow, okay this has to be the most polite alien abduction ever. These people are just so helpful. Even though the whole faceless thing was really weird. And the colors are kindof dreary. Never fear citizens! Gumi is here to assure you Gumi did not take any part in this abduction! Gumi is only a super cool observer on your planet! Abductions are mostly just weird and gross. Except this one. Gumi hasn’t seen anything gross yet!

Besides, Gumi always asks for permission!

[Um what was-]

Ah! Almost forgot the most important thing! Gumi is looking for the other Vocaloids and Big Brother. They’re very popular and easy to find, so any word would help Gumi a ton!

[Well, got that done with. Onto other important things.]

Right! Gumi has another goal too! Gumi wants to meet every single person here! Come say hi~! ★

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[They're both confused forever, what a fine pickle.]

... I have been Allen since I was born, I'm afraid.

[That much, at least, is the truth. He shakes his head, and the view eventually moves away from his face... leaving you with the ceiling and a bit of his hair.]

I don't understand this. You look just like Miss Gumilia, and you say I look like this 'Len' that you know. And yet, we don't share a home.

[Actually, does that make more or less sense than it would otherwise? Ow, his head.]

Allen then. Hmm. [There's 'Len' in Allen. But if he says he's not Len.]

Must be one of the mysteries of the cosmos at work!

[Chock it up to happy coincidence! There we go, all good.]

It's very nice to meet you Allen!

[Blink. Is it really okay to just leave it at that?]

It is definitely mysterious.

[Well, he wasn't exactly close to Gumilia, all things considered, but he has a feeling things will turn out all right, one way or the other.]

... It's a pleasure to meet you as well, Miss Gumi.

[Why not just leave it like that? It's the least confusing explanation!]

See, we're becoming friends already! So what kind of stuff do you like Allen?

[He'll probably have to revisit this mess in the future, but... for now, he'll follow her lead.]

I... like to cook, sometimes, and to read, a little. My work doesn't-- didn't leave me much time for leisure. [A little rueful, a little nostalgic.] And yourself?

Waah! Allen's cooking must be really amazing! [Because she says so apparently!] Gumi likes to cook too, though it's mostly baking. Gumi also likes watching movies, singing, and dancing.

But mostly singing. Yes, that's what Gumi loves most.

[Offscreen, he's flushing and trying not to sound too flustered.]

Ah, no, my skills are just adequate -- I'm sure Miss Gumi surpasses me.

[Besides, you probably had more practice! Though he spent a lot of time watching other people cook.

The singing makes him smile, a little. Also makes him wonder if Gumilia sang -- he knows spells sometimes involve song, but he doesn't know how much.

He doesn't pursue that train of thought.]

I do not know what 'movies' are, but I would certainly like to hear Miss Gumi's songs sometime, if you don't mind.

Gumi is certain you're much better than you give yourself credit for. [Accept it!]

[Never heard of movies? That's terrible! But, that next part instantly put just the biggest smile on her face.]

Really?! Gumi will sing for you any time you'd like!

That's kind of you.

[He won't accept it!! Well okay he'll accept it out of courtesy or something gosh...

He's never even heard of cameras. ):

And, here's a little impulsiveness--]

Anytime? I wonder if these bracelets can also transfer songs. [They should be able to.]

Can they? Gumi hasn't checked that yet. [She inspects the bracelet a bit. Where would you find that function?]

[Headtilt.]

Ah, I don't mean that. [Whatever... 'that' is, he's not sure.] I simply wanted to ask if you'd like to perform at the moment.

[You said transfer...]

Oh! Of course Gumi can do that! What kind of song would you like to hear?

[He doesn't know there's eleventy different ways to do that okay!!]

... I'm not sure about the songs of your home, but do you know any lullabies?

[He's a little flustered asking something like that -- it's a bit embarrassing -- but it's the first thing that comes to mind.]

[She giggles a little.]

Gumi knows lots of lullabies. [thinking. thinking.] Which one would Allen like...

Mm. That one.

[Closing her eyes, Gumi began singing. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=628TMhpzAhk&t=34s)]

[It was strange. There and then, Gumi's expression became much more gentle, her voice matching perfectly. She didn't have music to count her off, but she really didn't need it. She knew exactly were her pitch was.]

[Gumi only sang the first verse and chorus. Too much too soon might've been a little overwhelming.]

[There's... such warmth in the words she sings. It very nearly lulls Allen into a doze right there; it's a good thing she stops early.

His response is very delayed and a little startled, but you can hear the smile in it.]

... You sing very beautifully, Miss Gumi. I'm afraid I've nothing to give in return for the moment, but... thank you very much.

[She smiles.]

Allen liking Gumi's song is all Gumi needs. Thank you Allen, it means so much to Gumi. [If nothing else, Gumi was very earnest.]

[... He feels a little guilty thinking this, but he really does prefer Gumi over Gumillia. It was so awkward being around the sorceress' apprentice.]

I'm sure you'll find an audience wherever you perform, if that is something that interests you.

Waaah! You really think so? Gumi would love to perform for everyone one day.

If you were to perform, what kinds of songs would you sing?

Hm, Gumi's not sure. Gumi has many songs to sing, Gumi just needs to come up with a set that's all.

Well, if you need anyone to practice sets on, I'd be happy to listen.

[... Maybe he's overreacting a little, for a mere song, but having someone willing to provide that song -- it somehow means more than he expected.

Her voice, even if Gumillia never spoke much at all, has echoes of home.]

That would be such a big help! Thank you.

What about you Allen? Do you sing?

It would be my pleasure, there's no need to thank me.

[The question embarrasses him; he looks down at his lap and sort of feels out his reply.]

Ah... No, not really. It's not really something I--

[The truth is that he does enjoy singing -- even more so now, but he never usually sings in front of people. It's not really a trait much cultivated in boys in his day and age.]

--I wouldn't say so.

[Lame finish go!]

Oh really? Aww that's too bad.

[She was a little curious if you and Len sounded similar too. Oh well.]

[He's curious about a few other things, too, himself. But those probably aren't going to come up for a while.

Anyway, clearing his throat!]

... Do you know which House you will be living in, Miss Gumi?