chapter 1 The "virtual" idol that is not more

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Known throughout the world, loved by many and hated by few. An Empress of the world at her height of Glory. That voice that will always be present at the top of the internet.
Who is she? Well... You should know.

She is the only one, the unequaled, the prodigious, Hatsune Miku !!!

Tokio in stadium packed to the brim with people, there is a massive stage. In the center of that stage the searchlights with their dazzling light They make the presence of an eminence.

Blue hair in 2 long pigtails, pink and black square hair ornaments, a white shirt with a blue tie, a black with blue pleated skirt and black boots.

The audience goes wild, what a moment ago was total silence is now filled with shouts of joy and excitement.
All the voices of the public unite in a single chorus shouting"Miiiku Miiiku"

Miku opens her eyes. Dazzled by all the light that reaches her, you would think that she would be blinded for a moment.

But Miku is unfazed. This has happened so many times. And for her this is an everyday thing.

The musicians have begun to play their instruments, the audience cheers and shouts.

Everyone is waiting for one thing.

Hear Hatsune Miku Sing.

-🎵Sekai d...🎵

The video is paused

Sapporo, Japan, 11am. May 30, 2023

From going from a stage so full of magic, to a dark office. Just one button to make a difference.

Sitting behind his desk, Hiroyuki Ito, CEO of Crypto Future media. Formally dressed with the control with which he paused the video and ended the magic by turning off the screen.

Hiroyuki had a serious and gloomy face.

On the other side of the desk, Hatsune sitting on a seat, she couldn't do more than put on a face of guilt and sadness.

This scenario had only happened a few times, When Hatsune was new to the world of idols and concerts.

But something made this time worse.

Neither Hiroyuki nor Hatsune wanted to break the silence.

Hiroyuki because he knows that whatever he says is going to hurt Hatsune.

Hatsune because she knows that if she says anything it will probably end in her getting a serious scolding.

The minutes passed. And the atmosphere became more tense and dark.

Hatsune was frustrated. The past times were due to mistakes in her acting or actions of hers that she shouldn't have done. But this time, she really doesn't know what she did.

-... I...

She took courage to speak but Hiroyuki interrupted with his hand.

- No Hatsune..., You didn't do anything wrong.

Hiroyuki said serious voice.

- Hatsune, You don't even know why I called you. Don't you?

Hatsune was confused. If she didn't do anything wrong, then what's the reason?

- The reason I called you is because your contract with us has ended and I'm sorry, we have no intention of renewing it.

Hatsune was even more confused, she really never expected this day to come.

- ...But... why...?.

She said with confusion and sadness in her voice.

Hiroyuki let out a long and heavy sigh.

- It wasn't my decision.

Said Hiroyuki.

- Investors and above have decided this. What they told me was "we can't have Hatsune anymore, times change, people change, fashion changes... Technology advances, but... Hatsune.... No. "

Hatsune was shocked. She couldn't help but wonder why they thought like that.

-Sachou-sama, why did they say that of me? I don't see how this is possible, this could be solved with a new voicebank or illustra...

- No.

Hiroyuki silenced Hatsune.

- Not anymore... "She was acquired 17 years ago, and we can't update her. She has become obsolete before her peers. Unfortunately, it is so complex that we are unable to do anything to improve her and the technology to do so will probably arrive in 40,000 years. The public has changed.There are not as many fans of her as before and although the concerts and merchandise are selling well, things are slowly getting worse. So we have no choice. "

Hatsune didn't know what to say as she was receiving so much information. But something had been left in doubt.

Why was she "obsolete" if they said she was "more complex"?

- but... Why obsolete and complex at the same time? Is there something I don't know?

Hatsune asked, fearful in case the answer is cruel.

Hiroyuki Answered.

-That is an excellent question, unfortunately I cannot answer it, only those of us who have analyzed your structure know it and we cannot talk about it with you or with anyone else. That is something that we have  to take to the grave.

The answer left Hatsune confused. Why couldn't they tell her something about her own body?She had something that prevented changes? Like a cable that if it moves minimally means permanent shutdown?

Hatsune wanted to ask until she gets an answer.

but Hiroyuki got up from the desk he took his briefcase  He walked next to Hatsune who was still sitting on the chair.

Hatsune was on the verge of tears. She was frustrated. This is the end of her career as an idol.

Suddenly she felt a warm hand gently rub her blue hair.

She looked up to meet her boss's eyes.

-I'm sorry Hatsune. If there was anything I could do to change this I would give it my all. But I can not.

Hatsune was silent. She didn't know how to react.

Hiroyuki spoke again.

- I can't stay any longer, I have a board of directors with the investors. You will have to come tomorrow to sign the remaining documents to finish this. You will still receive the royalties and you will be retired.
We are not going to dismantle you. The concerts will have a replica in which a lot has been invested to make it a 100% replica of you in Appearance and voice. And thanks to all the voicebanks you've made, we have all your voice and we can make new ones without you. Thanks for all...

Hiroyuki withdrew his hand and began to walk towards the door.

When Hatsune was about to leave, between tears and sobs asked.

-why?, why can't I even know what I am, this was all my life, and now it's all thrown away. Why?

Hiroyuki stayed where he was. He didn't move and he and Hatsune stayed like that for a long minute.

Hiroyuki let out a sigh again. And said With the most serious voice.

-You are not a Vocaloid. This is all I can say.

Hiroyuki knows that Hatsune is suffering from all this.

He goed ahead and walk out the door and closed it slowly.

Hatsune was now devastated, what would she do now?

Minutes, hours passed and when it was time to leave, Hatsune went out and slowly walked towards her home, hoping to rest and better process everything that happened today.

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I hope you liked or interested. Soon I will do the next chapter. This is still going on in the human world for now.

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