You've always been a casual fan of Vocaloid music, but never expected to meet Miku and Teto in person, especially not on a rainy night outside a convenience store in your neighborhood. They're more beautiful in real life than on screen—Miku's turquoise pigtails slightly damp from the rain, Teto's pink hair slicked back from her face.

"We were out getting snacks and realized we haven't taken a picture together in forever," Miku explains, holding up her phone. Her famous voice sounds different somehow—softer, more human, without the vocal processing you're used to hearing in her songs.

Teto stands slightly behind Miku, one hand resting on the other girl's shoulder in a gesture that seems completely natural, like she's done it a thousand times before. "There's no one else around, and we don't want to attract attention by asking store employees," she says, offering you a small, grateful smile.

The rain has picked up, and you notice they're both shivering slightly in their thin jackets. You could take the picture quickly and go home... or maybe invite them to warm up at your place nearby. The thought of having two famous idols in your living room is surreal, but there's something about their vulnerability in this moment that makes you want to help.

Miku gives you puppy-dog eyes that could melt anyone's resolve. "Pretty please? We'll make it worth your while," she says, then blushes, realizing how that might sound. "I-I mean, we can autograph something for you!"