Chapter 143 Viewing Experience (Part 7) (Bonus Chapter for Long Review): When Those Past Events Are Bringed to the Screen
[Ayatsuji Yukito rarely praised the Ivan doll carried by his alternate personality Fyodor, and was very pleased that the other party was so sensible, which increased his goodwill towards him.]
They then headed to the shipyard to search for clues about the mastermind's identity, but the alternate personality Fyodor inadvertently fell into a trap set by the enemy.
Sensing something was wrong, the main personality, Fyodor, instantly took control of the body and forced the secondary personality into a deep sleep, thus temporarily avoiding the effects of the enemy's superpowers.
Next, we see the seamless teamwork between the protagonist Fyodor, Ayatsuji Yukito, Dazai Osamu, and Edogawa Ranpo, who successfully lured and captured the mastermind, Kyogoku Natsuhiko, and ultimately caused his death at the hands of Ayatsuji Yukito's supernatural abilities.
The entire studio remained completely silent during this segment.
Everyone was shocked.
Four exceptionally bright geniuses come together to kill the mastermind, all to save one person—a scene never seen before.
What's more, these are four people from different standpoints and with particularly difficult personalities!
Getting them all together to work is as difficult as getting an Italian to willingly put pineapple on a pizza.
But this alter ego of Fyodor succeeded!
"I... I can't believe Ayatsuji-sensei is working so hard..."
Tsujimura Mizuki was so envious she wanted to bite her handkerchief. "Damn it, damn it, how could she turn the difficult Ayatsuji-sensei into a well-behaved cat who diligently checks case files, finds murder weapons, and catches culprits..."
Who are you talking about?
Beneath his brown sunglasses, Ayatsuji Yukito's icy gaze swept over her, carrying a threatening undertone that seemed to say, "Try saying one more word."
"..." Tsujimura Mizuki quickly apologized, "I was wrong."
As expected, the Ayatsuji-sensei in the movie is fake; the real Ayatsuji-sensei is still that sadistic, ruthless devil!
Seeing that his foul-mouthed assistant dared not utter another word, Ayatsuji Yukito turned his gaze back to the screen.
That [sorcerer] Kyogoku Natsuhiko, I didn't expect he was still planning to use [Pseudo-Drop] even after his death... Is he planning to turn himself into one of the legendary yokai? How boring.
Perfect timing! In his world, Kyogoku Natsuhiko is still alive and kicking, causing trouble everywhere. This information can be used as a reference for dealing with that guy.
On another note, a specially customized high-end doll... tsk, it's making him a little tempted.
"Hmph, it was intentional. That last shot Fyodor took was definitely a deliberate attempt to lure the investigator into shooting him!"
Upon seeing that he would once again have a scene where he could show off, Edogawa Ranpo watched intently the entire time, occasionally slapping the armrest in frustration.
"Dazai is so stupid! How could he not have realized that Fyodor has a split personality? He's deliberately avoiding you! He's definitely up to no good!"
"I disagree with what you're saying,"
The three adult Dazai were not in the mood to argue with Ranpo, but the fifteen-year-old Dazai might be different. "The me in the film must have realized that Fyodor had a dual personality long ago, but just didn't expose it!"
"Talking isn't enough,"
Ranpo angrily engaged in a debate with Dazai, who was more than ten years younger than him.
"Did you see that secretary next to Deputy Director Sakashita? That's definitely Gogol planted by Fyodor!"
“Yes, yes, I think so too!” Gogol raised his hand and shouted in agreement from the back row. “It’s obviously me! My dear Fedia didn’t recognize me, how sad!”
"..." Pushkin, who was listening in, turned his gaze to his colleague, feeling utterly ashamed. "How could you be so genuinely invested in the role, even calling him by a nickname like you did in the film..."
“What are you talking about, Pushkin?” Gogol turned his head and stared at him intently. “That’s my dear friend. I will see him.”
—As he said this, Gogol's gaze quickly shifted to Fyodor, "Fyodor!"
Fyodor: "...I don't have a second personality."
"Don't say such discouraging things, Mr. Fyodor!"
Gogol smiled and moved closer to him—undeterred even with half his face pressed against that invisible wall.
"Why don't you try a little harder? Did you resist too much back then, and still not realize his existence? How about I try to knock you out? Too bad, I've already killed that psychologist with superpowers, otherwise I would have tied him up again..."
“…”
Fyodor's red eyes were dark and cold, and he had no intention of paying any more attention to this whimsical fellow.
Every memory of his past is clear and distinct, steadily progressing towards the point where the alternate personality no longer exists—not unexpected, but at this moment, it always makes him feel like something is missing.
What if he also has a second personality...?
Fyodor's left hand, which was resting on his thigh, moved slightly, pressing the edge of the tip of his index finger with the pad of his thumb.
Compared to his alter ego on screen, who is forbidden from biting his nails by his alternate personality, his fingernails have long-standing small, chipped marks, which he unconsciously bites out while thinking.
If he also had a second personality, the world would probably be more exciting than it is now.
Fyodor, the alternate personality who had astutely noticed Fukuchi Sakura's problem during the previous [Vampire] incident, did not choose to say it directly. Instead, he invited Ranpo to bring the president to the small building and conveyed it to him in a more subtle way.
Meanwhile, Fyodor, the vice-president who had wiped out large illegal organizations and sent a bunch of politicians to hell or jail, was also given the title of "[Grey Cardinal]".
But the deeper the cancer is cleaned up, the stronger the backlash will be—especially since the protagonist, Fyodor, had already subtly planted spies within the government several steps in advance.
The remaining illegal organizations were united, and Tatsuhiko Shibusawa, a Special Dangerous Ability User, was released, marking the start of an extermination campaign against the [Rats in the House of the Dead].
At this moment, the true nature of Fyodor, finally revealing his true intentions, engaged in a verbal confrontation with the alternate personality within the realm of consciousness, ultimately forcibly silencing it.
"Fyodor! That cunning Fyodor!!"
By now, almost everyone in the studio has developed a very high level of liking for Fyodor's alternate personality.
Then suddenly, he was stabbed in the back by his master, Fyodor, who confessed that everything he had done was for his plan to [eliminate all superhumans and cleanse sins]—how could this not make people furious!
Perhaps those highly intelligent geniuses had already foreseen this outcome, but their minds are only at the level of ordinary people!
This seemingly harmonious life of everyone was suddenly shattered by a conspiracy, resulting in a huge upheaval...!
Even though he had no scenes to film, Atsushi Nakajima, who has a strong ability to empathize, almost couldn't help but cover his head and scream.
"How could you hurt another version of yourself like that? Look, he's almost crying...!!"
"Ranpo, as expected of our great Ranpo-sama, he immediately thought of saving them—although it was a step too late!"
"You don't need to say the second half of that sentence, you idiot!"
Compared to the wailing of Nakajima Atsushi, Tsujimura Mizuki, Higuchi Ichiyo, and others, Dazai Osamu and Chuuya's reactions were remarkably uniform.
"Ha, I've got it."
"Fyodor, is it? We'll get you when we get back."
"Wait, we need to determine first whether he has a second personality..."
"No, we need to get out of the Port Mafia first..."
Fyodor, whose final plan was prematurely exposed by the film and who also attracted a lot of hatred: "…………"
Mori Ougai, realizing that his subordinates might all run away in any timeline: "…………"
Amidst the whispers of the crowd, the film has reached its final climax.
[The [Tatsuhiko's World] activated by Tatsuhiko Shibusawa would cause the ability user to separate from their ability, but due to multiple factors, it unexpectedly separated Fyodor's alternate personality into Fyodor's ability body.
The seemingly hopeless situation suddenly took a dramatic turn when Fyodor, the alternate personality who had awakened in the skeleton, persuaded Tatsuhiko Shibusawa to switch sides in just a few words. He even managed to convince him to pursue a career in detective work and introduced him to two mentors.
Then, on their way to the detective agency, they encountered the Koro and his team from the Detective Agency, who were also preparing for a final showdown at the Skeleton City.
"..."
"…………"
"………………"
"I'm warning you, anyone who dares to laugh out loud is dead."
The chief ministers tacitly dispatched a representative to issue a warning in a low voice.
"...This, this is really hard to bear...Dazai-kun."
"Yes...yes, Mr. Dazai, this scene is...really...cough, really..."
"I never expected... there's such a... um... such a... operation."
"Nullification...superpower...truly a lifesaver in crucial moments...tsk."
Dazai: "………………"
What are you laughing at? The details of Fyodor's plan revealed by that alternate personality are the key to the plot!
Why fixate on such trivial, insignificant, and insignificant details? I can't help but laugh!
The dazai were so angry they gritted their teeth, but they couldn't bear to stop reading.
Especially when Fyodor's alternate personality lightly tapped their shoulders with his fist and said, "I'll leave the rest to you, Dazai."
It doesn't feel bad to do the right thing, Oda Sakunosuke.
In the dim light, Dazai Armed Detective slowly raised the hands that had once held up his dying friend, his eyes filled with a rare tenderness and longing.
Even if he was rescued before he could step into the darkness, he would still like to walk in the light, surrounded by the trust and care of others—just like he would be years later.
But...
Dazai Osamu sighed silently, concealing the slight sense of loss and melancholy that welled up in his heart.
Even if he were walking in the light, he still hoped to be with Oda Sakunosuke.
Of all the people in the audience, only Ayatsuji Yukito seemed unconcerned about the famous scene with Dazai Osamu's version of Dandelion.
He simply leaned back on the sofa and watched himself on the screen as he discussed the next doll costume design with Tatsuhiko Shibusawa.
Such a useful Tatsuhiko Shibusawa... why can't we give him one?
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