Lost-Futures Goblin Notes on vocaloid

When the goblins finally tire of vocaloid, they say, the world as we know it will tire too, and rest. Until then we keep paying attention.

From a business perspective, vocaloid represents an untapped market in the goblin economy. The Goblin Board of Trade has identified vocaloid as a growth sector, predicting a 300% increase in goblin interest over the next quarter. 'We are bullish on vocaloid,' said a goblin analyst who was later found to have stolen the concept entirely.

A Goblin Aside Concerning forbidden

Comparative goblin linguistics records seven distinct goblin words that translate, approximately, as forbidden. Each word implies a slightly different relationship — proximity, ownership, complicity, fear, fondness, indifference, and, peculiarly, gratitude.

invocation Through Goblin Eyes

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

The Goblin Verdict on vocaloid

The Goblin King's court has issued a final ruling on vocaloid: it is real in the way that matters, which is to say it appears in at least three goblin dreams per week. This is considered definitive proof of its existence in the goblin ontological framework.