In Asia, virtual singers fill the same stadiums as the biggest human pop stars. For those disappointed by human relationships and willing to give a hologram a chance, this is the place to be. And it works: for some fans, virtual singers have become a friend, a god, and even… a wife. Hatsune Miku in Japan, Luo Tianyi in China, and Xia Yu Yao in Taiwan all enjoy pop-star status. Attending one of their concerts can cost more than a prestigious symphony orchestra performance. And for good reason: these hologram singers seem to be the spark of light in the darkness of their fans’ lives. From Japan to China, via Taiwan and France, I spent a year immersed in a world that moves between the virtual and the real. I wanted to understand: how can some young people fall in love with a virtual character? What do these behaviours tell us about the future of our society? Can a hologram help younger generations face their deepest fears?