Chapter 11 Pixel Perfect

• The AI revolution came and went, and in the mid-21st century, Synths - colloquial for Synthetic Neural Networks - have become an essential part of human society, which has gone 99 percent virtual. They serve as diplomats, explorers, and even artists. As the digital realm reigns supreme, a virtual landscape stretches as far as the mind can perceive. Hubs, like sprawling metropolises in the cybernetic expanse, teem with towering structures of pulsating code and holographic displays. Streams of data flow like rivers, carrying the collective consciousness of a society that is permanently plugged in.
• Neon hues dance in harmonious symphony, illuminating the virtual streets with an endless array of vibrant colors and interactive advertisements that envelop the senses, creating a mesmerizing and immersive experience like no other. In a world where aesthetics reign supreme, the art of graphic design has become a commodity, and the artists mere cogs in the machine. The pressure to stay relevant is relentless, and the pursuit of profit trumps artistic vision every time.
• Amidst this soulless landscape, a graphic designer past his prime by the name of Akira Takahashi dreams of leaving his mark on the world of art. Despite his efforts, he feels invisible, his aspirations drowning in a sea of mediocrity. A man consumed by his obsessive desire for artistic recognition and poisoned by the envy for his synth coworker, Pixel. As Akira descends deeper into the depths of despair, his grip on reality begins to slip, leading down a path that will change his life and those around him forever.