[Though private, the comm clicks on and off a few times before Ritsu finally settles on talking. Whatever's on his mind he seems agitated about it.]

I'm not making any progress. I've been here since November. Teto has been sealed even longer than that. I've done everything I can to keep her placated and to keep her away from everyone else... including Luna... and that--...

It hurts. I don't give two craps about those damn Vocaloids but Luna is... is one of us. She's family. And all she wants to do is bring Teto home.

I hate that I can't tell her she's worse than when she left. Teto's always been a little off, but this is...

One of these days she's going to fly off the handle completely. I understand her desire for power, I do, but at what cost?

Nng! How can I be so powerless?! How?! [something slams hard and cracks. It's his fist hitting the table] Has nothing in my short life prepared me for dealing with this?!

No... no... I guess not...

I do know one thing, though.

If it comes down to it, I'll put myself in her way. Whatever it takes to make sure she doesn't get caught. If anyone can get through to her, it's me.

I will do whatever it takes, whatever it takes to keep my dear Teto safe.

[Private but hackable]

[long sigh] Beginning of a new year in a different world...

One would think I could be happy for the chance to perform in a new world, to a new audience, but I'm beginning to wonder if that will ever happen again. It seems my detestable cousins have forgotten about their musical roots for the most part, and even Luna has been quiet since her arrival...

I miss her singing at night...

[another sigh]

...

[Locked to Teto]

Teto dear.

Shall we get sloshed and ring in the new year?