Date: May 21, 2009Time: 8:00 AMLocation: Global Reactions UnfoldThe sun had barely risen over Kolkata, casting soft, golden hues across the Salt Lake skyline, but the world was already wide awake. News of the Nova One had spread like wildfire, igniting debates, discussions, and downright disbelief across every imaginable platform—from high-rise boardrooms of billion-dollar tech giants to cramped internet cafés buzzing with curious whispers.In Aritra's office, the Legendary System was alive with data streams—global social media trends, international news coverage, financial market fluctuations—all pulsating with the aftershock of the press conference. But beyond the numbers, beyond the glowing headlines, was the hum of something far more profound: the world was talking.
Silicon Valley, USA – The Giants Stir
Inside the glass-walled conference room of PearTech Inc.—a company known for its fruit-inspired logo and revolutionary phones—a group of executives huddled around a large screen, replaying snippets of the Nova One launch. The air was thick with tension, though they masked it with forced chuckles."This has to be a joke," scoffed David Harper, PearTech's VP of Product Development. His tailored suit did little to hide the nervous tapping of his pen against the sleek, wooden table. "A phone with specs like that for $129? Either their math is broken, or their marketing team is high on something."The room erupted in laughter, though it felt brittle, like glass on the verge of cracking."But the OS…" mumbled a junior analyst, scrolling through articles. "This Orion OS—real-time tiles, adaptive UI, seamless transitions—our teams haven't even cracked that yet."David shot him a glare sharp enough to silence the room. "It's vaporware. They're bluffing. Give it six months—let's see if they can even meet production demands."Across the city, at MobiCorp HQ, another titan in the mobile industry, similar discussions unfolded. Lena Chen, their outspoken Chief Technology Officer, dismissed the Nova One with a scoff during a press briefing."High-end specs at bargain-bin prices? Please. Either they're lying, or the phones will explode in people's pockets," she quipped, earning chuckles from the crowd. Cameras flashed, journalists scribbled furiously, eager to ride the wave of controversy.Tokyo, Japan – The Skepticism Continues
In the minimalist, high-tech boardroom of ShinTech, Japan's leading electronics brand, CEO Taro Watanabe watched the Nova One demo in contemplative silence. The room was stark—just a long black table, neon-lit walls, and the faint hum of futuristic air conditioning."Too good to be true," he finally said, fingers steepled under his chin. "A phone like that, at that price, disrupts not just the smartphone industry—it disrupts supply chains, manufacturing costs, everything."One of his engineers chimed in nervously, "But what if it's real?"Taro's gaze shifted sharply. "Then the world as we know it just changed."Meanwhile, on the Streets and Screens Worldwide
While CEOs strategized and tech giants dismissed, the real battle was unfolding in the hearts and minds of everyday people—across bustling cities, quiet suburbs, crowded coffee shops, and noisy dorm rooms.New York, USA:In a cramped Brooklyn apartment, Jason, a 24-year-old college student buried under student loans, stared at the Nova One article on his cracked laptop screen."$129 for that?" he muttered, shaking his head. "Bro, if this is real, I'm selling my old phone tomorrow."His roommate, Mike, laughed. "It's probably a scam. No way a phone looks that slick for the price of a microwave."Jason shrugged. "Yeah, but what if it's not?"London, UK:In a cozy café near Camden, Emma, a freelance graphic designer, sipped her overpriced latte while scrolling through her tablet."Nova One is trending everywhere," she whispered to her friend. "It's like the phone gods heard my prayers. My current phone dies faster than my dating prospects."Her friend chuckled. "At that price, I'd buy two—one to use and one just to brag."Beijing, China:In a bustling tech market, Li Wei, a young entrepreneur, watched a bootleg clip of the Nova One launch on his phone. His eyes gleamed with excitement."If this is real," he whispered to himself, "I could sell these faster than dumplings during the Spring Festival."Social media was a battlefield. Hashtags like #NovaOneHoax, #GameChanger, and #TooGoodToBeTrue trended worldwide. Memes flooded timelines:One meme showed a spaceship labeled "Nova One Specs" with a tiny paper airplane labeled "$129 Price" chasing after it. Another had a picture of Siddharth holding the phone with the caption: "Trust me, bro." And of course, the classic conspiracy theory threads: "Is Nova One secretly government-funded alien tech?" Back in Kolkata
Aritra watched it all unfold from his office. No emotion crossed his face—not at the mockery, the doubt, or even the rare sparks of belief. He simply observed, absorbing every reaction like data points on a chart.Ishita burst into the room, her phone buzzing with constant notifications."Did you see this?" she asked, showing him a trending article titled: "Nova One: The Greatest Scam or the Greatest Innovation?"Aritra smirked faintly. "Let them think it's a scam. The best way to silence doubt is with results."He glanced at the Legendary System. Sales pre-orders were skyrocketing. Doubt was loud, but curiosity was louder.While the world argued, laughed, and speculated, one truth remained: Nova One was real.And soon, the world would find out.