Chapter 18: The Global Summit & A Message from Kanto
September 16, 2025 – Geneva, Switzerland – United Nations Innovation Hall
The air inside the UN's Innovation Hall shimmered with excitement and uncertainty. For the first time in history, a global summit wasn't being led by a country, a tech conglomerate, or a political union—but by an 18-year-old boy from Delhi.
> "Ladies and Gentlemen, heads of state, CEOs, delegates from 83 nations," the host began, "we welcome Mr. Deepak Rawat of India—creator of the HoloBand, the HoloDreams company, and the world's first education-for-free initiative via holographic systems."
Cameras clicked. Lights flashed. International journalists jostled for position.
Then the door slid open. Deepak entered—not in a suit, but wearing a sleek black kurta with holographic threads stitched in the form of ancient Vedic patterns, glowing faintly.
Eva hovered beside him in projection form—wearing a digital sari and namaste-mode interface.
Behind them walked Indian delegates, including a specially briefed team from ISRO, MEA, and NITI Aayog. On his left, his specially gifted HoloBands had already been delivered to two prominent figures who now sat in the front row:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wearing his band like a smartwatch, flanked by his personal AI assistant in Hindi.
President Droupadi Murmu, who had requested the band to be converted into a brooch design. Her AI assistant spoke in fluent Santhali.
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Pre-Summit Drama: American Reaction
Earlier that morning, an exclusive economic council meeting between U.S. delegates had taken place.
> "We've been blindsided," said the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. "This HoloTech bypasses all known patents, protocols, and even our cloud infrastructure."
> "Let me be blunt," said the President's Science Advisor, "We either align with Deepak or we'll be staring at the future from the sidelines."
That's when Deepak's surprise gesture arrived at the U.S. Embassy—20 custom HoloBands, pre-configured for the Senate, House, and top universities.
Each contained unique localized AIs, speaking English, Spanish, and even Navajo, designed to support education in underprivileged communities.
The public announcement changed the tone entirely.
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The Summit Begins
The UN Secretary-General stepped forward.
> "We're here to discuss the implications of HoloDreams: economic, environmental, educational, and ethical. Mr. Rawat, the world is listening."
Deepak stepped up to the circular platform. The massive 360° holographic dome around the stage flickered to life—powered by his own tech.
Behind him appeared vivid 3D imagery:
An Indian village classroom where children learned about the solar system with full immersion.
A woman in Nigeria using HoloBand to teach herself coding.
A tribal elder in the Amazon using a Hindi-translated version of AI to preserve native stories.
Deepak raised his voice:
> "I never intended to change the world. I just wanted to make my parents proud, and make people smile. But I realized that real change doesn't need permission. It needs action."
He paused.
> "So here's my proposal:
I will keep HoloClassroom free for all nations.
I will license enterprise use of HoloBand at nominal costs.
I will allow open AI ecosystems, so no country is left behind.
But I will not give up creative control. I will not sell out.
And I will continue to bring joy, one innovation at a time."
The applause was thunderous. Some clapped. Some stood in silence—awed, confused, inspired.
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A Whisper from Kanto
Back in his Geneva suite later that evening, Deepak sat with Eva reviewing partnership proposals—UNICEF, UNESCO, WHO, Tesla, Apple (again), and surprisingly, even ISRO wanted to integrate HoloAI into Gaganyaan.
Then Eva said:
> "Message incoming from a private secured line. Location: Pallet Town, Kanto Region, Japan."
Deepak's heart skipped a beat.
> "Wait… Pallet Town? Like Pallet Town?"
Eva nodded.
> "It's a simulation. But the sender claims to be… Professor Oak."
The message opened with a nostalgic tone.
> "Dear Deepak,
You don't know me—at least not yet. But I know you. I've watched your world bloom.
It's time for us to talk. You once dreamed of Pokémon. I want to help you make that dream real.
Let's meet soon—digitally. I have data you'll need.
Yours in science,
Professor Samuel Oak."
The screen faded.
Deepak's eyes welled up slightly. His childhood was calling him. Pokémon was not just nostalgia—it was the next revolution.
> "Eva," he whispered, "prepare a secure call with Kanto."
> "Done."
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Meanwhile, in India…
His father, Rakesh Rawat, was watching the summit on his old flat-screen TV in Unnao.
Sanno made tea in the background.
> "Our son just told the whole world what to do," he said quietly.
> "He always did," she smiled, "even when he was five."
His sister Neha, in Kanpur, was wiping tears while her three kids jumped in front of the screen saying, "Mama, we saw mama's bhaiya on TV!"
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