Swan Song of the Dragon
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By Psiyrus
In Greek mythology, it was believed that a swan would sing a beautiful song just before it died. The phrase "swan song" is now a metaphor referring to a final act or performance before a person's death or retirement. "Kiseki Knot" is the swan song of Kiryu Coco, a virtual Youtuber from Hololive's 4th generation and featuring all five members (Coco, Kanata, Luna, Towa, and Watame). Written by Kanata for Coco's graduation (a metaphor for the retirement of the character), the song features word play using each member's names. Its bittersweet lyrics exemplify the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi (侘寂): The life of a vtuber is both beautiful and fleeting, and it is the transient nature of the virtual characters that make them so precious. さよなら、会長。
