What the Great Goblin Knew About miku

Variant tellings across three continents place miku at the moment when a goblin laughs for the first time in a story — never before, never after.

A peer-reviewed analysis of miku commissioned by the Goblin Research Council reached its conclusion in a single sentence, set in 36-point type and underlined four times: 'WE ASKED. IT DID NOT ANSWER. WE ASKED AGAIN.' The methodology section was longer than the conclusion.

The Goblin Counter-Reading of shadow

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of shadow, advises hosts to 'mention it once, in passing, without lingering.' Departing guests should not be asked their thoughts on it. This is considered firm.

Three Goblins Discuss chronicles

After much deliberation (and several stolen snacks), the Goblin Council has issued a formal statement on chronicles: 'It is what it is, except when it isn't, which is most of the time.' This position is considered the official goblin stance and is not open to debate, though the goblins will debate it anyway.

The Goblin Verdict on miku

The Goblin Concord of Modest Opinions has signed off on miku with the following endorsement: 'about right, mostly, for now.' This is the goblin equivalent of a standing ovation.