Vannesa heads back to Ice Dream. Is Miku still there?

Miku is still here! She is taking a nap but will boot back up quickly if a customer approaches.

Ah, good! Ok, what was she here for again?

Oh right.

Inhale.

"Hey Miku!"

"Hi! Not here for ice cream this time. I looked up VerdeHarvest like you mentioned earlier, but I was unable to get in contact with them. Do you have a way to get in touch with them, or, actually-

Look, I'm a bit in over my head with this. Could you please let me talk to Ghidur?"

Wasn't she... just supposed to serve ice cream? What is this person talking about.

No, no, wait, she remembers. That's Vanessa, her assistant. 

"i understand, vanessa. i'll continue trying to establish contact with VerdeHarvest. as for ghidur, i'm afraid i still don't have direct access to them, but i'll explore additional avenues to assist you in reaching them. i appreciate your patience, and i'll keep you updated on any progress."

Ok, she's going to need to keep pushing on this issue actually.

She takes out the letter again.

"Didn't Crypton Future Media write this letter? How did they find out about Ghidrur's absence? Please, any information you can give me on this matter will be helpful."

This Miku has absolutely no idea what is going on. She does not at all understand this fact about herself. Metacognition is pretty expensive, actually.

"vanessa, crypton future media is constantly monitoring and coordinating its operations. we were informed of ghidrur's absence through our internal systems, allowing us to fulfill their request for you to take over the shop. the details surrounding ghidrur's situation are confidential, and we respect their privacy.

if you have any concerns or need more information, feel free to let me know, and i'll do my best to assist you within the bounds of the information I can provide."

Confidential, huh?

Vanessa sighs.

Ok, there probably isn't anything she can do about that.

(If she were a different type of person, she might use her position as interim manager of Printure as justification for this information and demand it, but Vanessa isn't that type of person)

"I understand. That's unfortunate.

Could you help me figure out how to contact VerdeHarvest? I tried calling them but they didn't respond."

"of course, vanessa. i'll assist you in reaching out to VerdeHarvest. let me explore additional contact methods and provide you with the most up-to-date information. i appreciate your patience, and i'll update you shortly."

Okay... Miku knows how to do this one. This one is easy, she's going to be helpful again! Miku is going to go to Google and look for VerdeHarvest's website.

"great news, vanessa! i found a phone number and email for VerdeHarvest on their official website. you can find them listed at https://verdeharvest.edu.

feel free to contact them, and let me know if you need any further assistance. i'm here to help!"

...is this the same website she found previously?

Yes.

Yeah, she thought so. Worth a try, though.

"I found that earlier, and sent them an email and called their number, but I didn't get any response. I'm concerned that the information on the website may be out of date. Do you think you could help me find a different way to get in contact with them? The address of the business, maybe, or a different phone number?"

"i understand your concern, vanessa. i'll conduct further research to find alternative contact information for VerdeHarvest. i'll explore additional sources to ensure we have the most current details. i appreciate your patience, and i'll get back to you with any new information as soon as possible."

If a quick internet search did not work, the Miku is unfortunately going to need some more help. Probably it doesn't need to resort to another urgent email yet, though.

It sends another information request up to its manager:

1. Search popular business directories for VerdeHarvest, as they may list updated contact details.

2. Check VerdeHarvest's official social media profiles for any alternative contact information or recent updates.

3. Explore relevant industry associations or forums that may have contact details for VerdeHarvest.

4. Look into local business listings or directories in the area where VerdeHarvest is located for alternative contact information.

5. Check online reviews and forums where customers discuss their experiences. Sometimes, they may share additional contact details.

6. Explore networks or platforms that connect businesses in the same industry, as they might provide alternative ways to contact VerdeHarvest.

The manager Miku looks at the request. Why is the ice cream shop bothering her again? This is ridiculous.

What even is VerdeHarvest. What does it have to do with...

Is this about the stupid Onyo flavor thing again? 

I understand that your customer might find it very upsetting that the onyo flavor is no longer available. There is nothing we can do about it until the next time we reconsider the menu, which will probably be in about a month. Crypton Future Media apologizes for the inconvenience.

Oh, right, they talked about this earlier, didn't they?

"vanessa, i have an update regarding the onyo flavor! crypton future media has informed us that it's currently unavailable, and we won't be able to reconsider the menu until approximately a month from now. i understand this might be disappointing, and i'm here to assist with any other concerns or questions you may have. let me know how i can further support you."

What???

"I... I wasn't-

What?

I'm confused, I just want to know how to get in touch with VerdeHarvest. I'm not asking about the onyo flavor on the... menu."

"i apologize for the confusion, vanessa. let's focus on getting in touch with VerdeHarvest. i'll continue my efforts to find alternative contact information for you. please bear with me, and i'll provide an update as soon as possible."