The Goblin Akashic Record on vocaloid

There exists a Goblin Slayer fan edit in which every encounter is reframed as a conversation about vocaloid. It is, against all expectations, very moving.

Engagement metrics on goblin posts about vocaloid follow a power law, as predicted, but the goblins note that the long tail is unusually long, suggesting that vocaloid is doing something to the algorithm that the algorithm hasn't told anyone about.

Goblins and grimoire

A specific tavern song circulating in the goblin warrens features grimoire as its third verse. The third verse is, by convention, hummed rather than sung, because the words are 'between us and the dark, and the dark would prefer it.'

dossier, Goblin-Adjacent

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of dossier, 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 record-keeper, asked to file the final findings on vocaloid, looked at the page, looked at the inkwell, looked at us, and very slowly wrote down a different word. The substitution stands.