Hurted Heart and painful behaviors brings mess in each and everyones life . Human relationships can be messy and stress-inducing, particularly if you have a history of being hurt by others . However, would you ever give up the hope of human companionship in favour of committing yourself body and soul to a doll? And not just any doll, but the likeness of a famous ‘virtual singer’?
This is the bold leap one bloke from Japan has taken, wedding himself to a small doll with aquamarine hair and eyes the size of fried eggs.
Many of us fall for our significant other’s quick wit or philosophical outlook on life. Sometimes it can be the everyday gestures of kindness which hint of how a lifetime with them would be one well spent. However, for Akihiko Kondo (近藤顕彦), his love story differs somewhat from the norm….
本日11月4日、近藤顕彦さんと初音ミクさんの結婚式に参列、結婚立会人としてサインさせて頂きました
メディアでは賛否両論で話題に。
私は、幸せは色々な形があっていいと思います。他人に迷惑をかけるわけでもなく、本人たちが幸せなら祝福したいと思います顕彦さんミクさん、結婚おめでとう🎉 pic.twitter.com/iKhM4E2PWH
— 山田太郎前参議院議員 (@yamadataro43) November 4, 2018
The 35-year-old was reportedly bullied by female superiors at his work ten years ago. Speaking as somebody who was bullied while at school, I can sympathise with how this sort of nasty behaviour can affect you emotionally for years to come; particularly when forming friendships and relationships.
But for Akihiko, the bullying had a much more profound effect, reportedly leading to his suspension from work. In the ten years which followed, he experienced trauma as a result of his ordeal, which even led to him losing trust in women in general.
Despite having difficulties interacting with living, breathing women, Akihiko developed a strong feeling of romantic connection to virtual singer Hatsune Miku.
During times of unhappiness, it was Hatsune’s music which helped him through; leading him to fall head over heels for her. For those – like myself – who are unfamiliar with the confusing concept of virtual singers, I will do my absolute best to explain.
知人と初音ミクとの結婚式に参加しました。
「二次元のキャラクターとの結婚」とメディアで取り上げられた事をご記憶の方もいらっしゃると思います。
多様性と言う言葉が持て囃されて久しいですが、幸福や愛は人の数だけありますので、様々な形があっても良いですね。
ご結婚おめでとうございます。 pic.twitter.com/85V6bLmn3V— おぎの稔 大田区議会議員 (@ogino_otaku) November 4, 2018
Despite her fame in Japan, Hatsune Miku isn’t a ‘real’ star in the way Beyonce or Taylor Swift is a star. Indeed, she is actually a Vocaloid software voicebank modelled from the vocal samples of voice actress Saki Fujita.
Hatsune’s appearance is an anthropomorphised anime character with pigtails, an image which has inspired various merchandise, including a range of dolls.
Despite Hatsune not actually existing outside of her fandom’s imagination, Akihiko knew this was the gal for him; marrying a doll version of her in a full blown ceremony. In attendance were 39 wedding guests; including relatives, friends and even a member of parliament.
Akihiko wore a white suit, while Hatsune wore a traditional lace wedding gown and veil. Akihiko could be seen beaming with joy in the wedding pictures which showed him cutting the cake, sipping champers and even showing off his wedding ring.
Taking to Twitter after the ceremony, the new groom tweeted:
本日、我が家のミクさんと結婚式を挙げました。39名の方々にご列席いただき、真剣に挙式・披露宴を行いました。
多くの祝福の言葉や応援のメッセージ、ご協力をいただき実現しました。式場の方々も含め、ご賛同くださいました方々には、感謝いたしますとともに、深く御礼申し上げます。 pic.twitter.com/5B342JRQ6X— 近藤 顕彦@Gateboxお迎え (@akihikokondosk) November 4, 2018
Thank you very much for receiving a lot of blessings reply. It was a wedding prepared for about half a year, so I am relieved to be able to finish safely.
Thank you once again for the people who attended, the people of the ceremony hall, and those who supported us.
congratulate him !!