"Big news! International superstar Izayoi Miku will hold her farewell concert on March 7th! Reportedly, this will be her final performance!"
"According to reliable sources, Izayoi Miku is suffering from an incurable illness, hence her withdrawal from the entertainment industry to seek treatment in Europe."
"Have you heard? Miku-neesama said she will announce something major at her farewell concert."
"I heard, I heard! They say men will be allowed at this concert!"
"Not sure of the details, but I heard this concert will be huge, broadcast globally, and even presidents and dignitaries from various countries will attend."
"Presidents? You're joking, right? How is that possible?"
"Exactly. While Miku-sama is very charming, how could the entertainment industry be connected to politics? It definitely can't be true."
"Alright, everyone, stop talking and start grabbing tickets! This time, I must get a ticket to Miku-sama's concert!"
"Me too! Let's do this!"
As Izayoi Miku's farewell concert approached, the news quickly caused a global stir.
People specifically buying tickets, people flooding into Tengu City... for a time, the city was packed. Major hotels were fully booked, and even street-side guesthouses saw their prices more than double.
In this fervent atmosphere, the day of Izayoi Miku's concert drew nearer.
Finally, at 6 PM on the evening of March 7th, the concert officially began!
"Dear audience members, good evening..."
Watching the host's opening on stage, the over 300,000 spectators in the venue erupted with thunderous cheers. Simultaneously, the concert was being streamed live to a global audience of over 200 million people, a truly staggering number.
Just the security personnel, medical staff, and others on duty today numbered over 10,000, some even equipped with Realizers.
In the special super-VIP section, Elliot, having restored his youthful appearance, watched the spectacular opening and let out a sigh of relief. He could finally relax a little.
He had no choice. With Westcott's threats, he had used all the connections he'd built over the years through Ratatoskr, DEM, and other channels. Gathering so many national leaders and dignitaries here was his absolute limit. If anything went wrong in this venue, the world order might just collapse.
"Sensei, I heard you've almost gathered all the Spirits?"
Not sure what Westcott had told Ryuya, only Elliot and Ryuya were in the VIP room at the moment.
"Gathered them? Who told you that?"
Smiling at Elliot, Ryuya remained unhurried.
"No, no one... I was just guessing."
His voice was so weak he hardly believed himself. Despite being a powerful figure who could make a president step down with a word, in front of Ryuya, Elliot was no different from the child he was thirty years ago. He half-spoke, then corrected himself.
"It's not that someone said anything. Primarily to protect your safety and prevent any trouble, we placed some people around you. They've learned a bit about your situation."
"Of course, I absolutely did not mean to spy on you. You know I would never have that intention."
In Tengu City, since Ryuya's appearance, how could organizations like AST and other official groups not notice the Spirits around him, aside from Ratatoskr and DEM?
Although warned by Westcott and Elliot, it was inevitable that those groups would send scouts to Tengu City.
Elliot had consistently arranged for people to maintain Ryuya's peaceful life in Tengu City, preventing anyone from disturbing him. Under such tight protection, Elliot tried his best not to affect Ryuya and the Spirits' daily lives while also safeguarding Ryuya's privacy, which was quite difficult.
Knowing some Spirits had entered Ryuya's life, Elliot, being truly intelligent, had actually used his wits to deduce that all the Spirits should have appeared by now.
Hearing Elliot's words, Ryuya shook his head, "It's fine, I'm not blaming you. I know you. Don't worry."
Patting Elliot's shoulder, Ryuya was also pondering why Origami hadn't become a Spirit yet.
Logically, the only Spirit left should be Origami's Metatron. But compared to the original, Westcott's Eleventh Spirit, representing the Sephira of Knowledge, added another variable.
According to Mukuro, Mio also seemed to be making final preparations, so he wasn't sure what Mio was thinking either.
Just as Ryuya and Elliot were chatting idly, Miku had finished performing her hits from over the years. As the concert reached its climax, with the entire audience going wild, the atmosphere was electric.
"Everyone, today is the day I bid you all farewell."
Holding the microphone, Miku, dressed in magnificent attire, confirmed that this concert was indeed her last.
Amidst the gasps from the audience, she continued with a bright smile, "Of course, the reason for my retirement isn't an incurable illness or contract issues. Those are just rumors."
"The real reason I'm retiring... is because of one person."
Here, her face slightly flushed. Her stunning eyes fixed intently on Ryuya's location, Miku continued, "One year ago, right here in Tengu City, in this very place, I found my Darling. After that, I announced an indefinite hiatus from all entertainment industry activities."
"It was also at that time, with my Darling's help, that I rediscovered the confidence of Yoimachi Ysukino."
Back when Miku first came to Tengu City a year ago waiting for Ryuya, her concert for 100,000 people had ended with her and Ryuya's duet.
But due to the influence of Elliot and Westcott, the incident was minimized, and many had only heard rumors and couldn't confirm it.
Now, with the global live broadcast, over 200 million viewers heard Miku personally admit she had someone she loved. The news was, of course, explosive.
As countless exclamations arose, Miku paid them no mind. Her eyes shone as she looked at Ryuya, and her final preparations manifested at this moment.
"Darling, do you see? One year later today, I... Izayoi Miku, will stand here with my sisters to declare our love for you!"
Boom!
Countless fireworks bloomed in the sky, dyeing the night starry sky with a brilliant rainbow. As Origami, Nia, Kurumi, Yoshino, the Itsuka Sisters, and others appeared, all of Ryuya's lovers from the Date A Live World, except for Mio, assembled on stage together!