A/N: Kerii-tan: So I haven't updated since like, February, lol, so um... 8DD;;
Anyways, this chapter's much longer than the first two so errrm yeah. I would have updated yesterday but unfortunately, FFN had to like, upgrade or something so I couldn't put up this chapter. /stupid ffn. :U

Anyhow, enjoy!
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Vocaloid.
Warning: none needed!

Chapter 3: Investigate the Problem

Len's POV

I slammed the bathroom door shut, storming down the hallway irritably. I took notice of the uncomfortable heat resonating from my face, and the sweat tingling in my palms. It's only the steam from the bathroom, probably, I told myself, and continued to my bedroom, one side completely average looking, with a typical twin-sized bed with normal comforters, a wooden desk with a swivel chair, a nightstand holding a lamp and a few books, and then a bookshelf on the opposite side, holding many more books and other knick knacks…

As oppose to Rin's side, which looked like a unicorn puked up pink glitter and butterflies on it.

…Sort of.

She had one of those canopy beds, all pink and white and it definitely looked expensive. She had basically everything I had, except it was all pink, and she also had a vanity and a humongous closet filled with God knows what.

I sat on my bed helplessly and stared at my hands, frowning.

The encounter with Rin just a few minutes ago kept replaying in my head, for some reason, and my face burned thinking about it. Which is totally weird, because we're siblings and all. We haven't actually like, well, y'know, taken a bath together since we were eight, which was a while ago, and when her whole princess complex really started to elevate. So technically, I shouldn't feel bad about it. I mean, c'mon, I'm fourteen, y'know?

…Even still, Rin was so…

My face flushed slightly once more, and I grabbed my bangs, startled, and cried out, "No! No, no, no! I gotta focus on my mission, dangit.…" I huffed and crossed my arms, sitting with my legs folded beneath me, striking my serious thinking position. "How can I make her understand…"

I need to make Rin see that her prince is not out there, let alone exist. She still has this mindset that she's a princess, but she isn't even royalty! If she was royalty, then I'd be too, but I know I'm not.

Meiko said that I should let Rin "dream" or whatever, but please, she is taking this whole princess thing to far. I need some way to know how she really feels. Maybe if I find a guy who matches her image of this prince, she'll get over this whole complex? But Rin would never tell me any of those things, which is ridiculous.

"I need some advice…" I mumbled to myself, lifting my head up. "…Yeah, yeah…I should ask for advice!

"Just ask her."

I frowned and gave Gumiya a weird look as we passed the local stores in town during the warm afternoon.

"Um, no. That won't work. Trust me." I said back, and he sighed next to me, shrugging.

"And why not?"

"Because it's Rin! She won't ever tell me unless I'm…royalty." I made a face at the ground, and Gumiya chuckled.

"Ahh, that's it, huh? How stupid."

"I know." I sighed heavily and waved my hands back and forth, looking up at him. "I mean, how could she be royalty and not me? Things don't work that way!"

"Well, maybe, but then again, your sis is practically living in just a silly dream of hers."

Once Gumiya said that, I flinched suddenly. Somehow, the fact that he called it a "silly dream" bothered me. I mean, it is, but…it's a dream, right?

"Yeah, true." I agreed, unsure, and nodded along. "But anyways, how can I get her to not focus on her prince? That's the other thing."

"Hmm."

Gumiya and I turned the corner onto a small street, lined with more tiny stores and restaurants, and one of our favorite cafes nearby. We entered the cafe and took a seat at one of the free tables, still discussing the topic.

"Well, you'll have to make her see that her 'prince' isn't the only guy out there for her, if he exists, anyhow." Gumiya suggested, and I placed my hand to my chin in thought.

"I…guess. Yeah, but how do I do that?" I asked, looking down at the menu in front of me. I picked it up and skimmed the appetizers.

"Hah, easy." He chuckled, and I glanced over to him.

"What?"

Gumiya smirked at me and waved his fork up and down. "All you have to do is…" he pressed his two fingers to his lips and winked. "…Kiss her. Simple."

My eyes widened in shock and I blushed furiously, my brain going into overdrive, because the idea of kissing Rin was obviously not computing correctly.

"K-k-k-k-k-kiss? !"

"Yep. Then she'll fall for you immediately." He looked at me, still with the grin on his face. "Girls like surprise kisses, right? 'Specially from attractive guys."

"Um, no! Not Rin! Besides, we're siblings; I couldn't KISS her!" I replied as if what Gumiya was saying was ridiculous, which it was.

"There's no rule saying you can't."

"…I bet there is…" I mumbled to myself, looking away in denial.

Then Gumiya nudged me in the arm and whispered to me, "And hey! Speak of the devil; there she is!"

"W-wha…?" I looked over at the entrance of the cafe and saw Rin walk in with her friend, Gumi, beside her. The two were talking happily, as if they didn't see me and Gumiya here-which is a good thing, because that'd be bad if they did…

"Shit. My sister is here…" Gumiya muttered under his breath, and I nodded, staring at the two girls walk in.

"Same here…"

I watched Rin and Gumi take a seat across from us; luckily Rin was facing the opposite direction. I sighed in relief and looked over at Gumiya, pointing to Rin.

"If she sees me, I have a feeling she'll say I was stalking her."

"You can always just go and kiss her." he shrugged like it was nothing, but I got embarrassed anyways.

"No I can't!" I spat back, blushing, and Gumiya snickered, giving me an 'oh-please' look.

"Oh, c'mon. All you have to do is give her a quick peck on the lips and say some effective pick-up line. That'll surely have her in your grasp."

"I don't want Rin in my grasp! I want her to not be so obsessed with her prince!" I whispered back harshly and he shrugged with a sigh.

"Fine… That's your choice. Good luck getting Rin outta' that obsession of hers."

And with that, he up and left the cafe, leaving me alone with the idea bouncing back and forth inside my head.

"…Dang it. What do I do? I don't want to like…kiss Rin in front of Gumi; no, never…" I told myself, and pondered some more.

Would Rin like that? No, of course she wouldn't. She would never be okay with that. She'd probably push me away and scream I stole her first kiss or something. That I'm not her prince, and therefore, I couldn't kiss her, dismissing the fact that we're siblings. And it's not like I want to kiss her anyways… Never. She's my sister, and I'm just trying to "convert" her.

"…Well. Better get to it…" I muttered to myself and got off my chair. I tried not to be noticed by standing behind one of the pillars. I avoided Gumi's line of sight, and stood by, shifting on my two feet.

"How do I do this… Dammit, Gumi, go away…" I gritted my teeth and bounced on my feet, moving side to side. "Gah, and Rin's there too… go away Gumiii…"

Ugh, and now I'm acting like I'm about to confess to her or something. Like some silly, lame, schoolgirl, God…

I mean, geez, I just have to go up to her and kiss her, right? And hope that somehow, it magically converts her into…into…into what? If I kiss her, and it works…wait, what works? What am I trying to do and why am I even CONSIDERING kissing her? !

"Gah! I don't even know what I'm thinking anymore!" I cried, gripping my bangs in frustration. What am I supposed to do? Agh, oh God…!

"Hey, Rin, isn't that your brother?" Gumi said, all of a sudden.

…Urk.

"Huh?" Rin turned around and faced me, while I hid behind the pillar, my heart practically beating out of my chest as I began to hyperventilate.

Rin shouldn't know I'm here! She'll think I'm like, creeping on her or something, which could only end bad!

"Len? What would he be doing here?" Rin questioned aloud, sounding confused and then I flipped around, facing her nervously, but trying to act as calm and cool as possible.

"Uh, hey, Rin! I…uh, I thought you'd want a…present! Yeah, a present that I…found! Yeah, I found it at the park! Haha!" I lied, fake-laughing, and Rin raised her eyebrows at me.

"Um, okay? You're acting weird, Len, but whatever, what's the present?" She asked, and then began bouncing in her seat in excitement. "Is it that dress that we saw the other day in the store?"

"Umm…yeah, something…like it…" I answered her, nervously laughing to myself as I scratched the back of my head.

Dang it, what have I gotten myself into?

-Chapter 3: END-

A/N: Kerii-tan: ...Len is desperate, as usual. xDD;; And Rin is clueless and as princess-y as ever. I could have added more in, but we'll just have to wait till next time... o 3o;;
Oh, and haha, I wanna draw this scene sometime. Maybe. If I ever do that. I was originally have Len dress up as a girl to have him figure out, but then
that'd be...quite similar to my web comic "The Rampage of Len". ^ ^;; (IT'S ON MY dA BTW. /nudgenudge.)
Anyways! Review please~ :D