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Chapter 102. The Joys and Sorrows Between People Are Not Shared
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KO NO DIO: "Cae----Sar!!!"
KO NO DIO: "I can't believe they actually killed Caesar! Oh no, Shinbo Akiyuki!!"
Not Wearing It Is Really Cool: "Is this the feeling of powerlessness, knowing the outcome yet being unable to change it? Uncle Zeppeli also faced such a hopeless situation…"
Uncle Zeppeli, who had foreseen his own death, isn't much different from them now, knowing Caesar's inevitable fate through the opening sequence of "Battle Tendency."
But there is a difference.
Compared to Uncle Zeppeli, who calmly accepted his destiny and entrusted his hopes to Jonathan without any regrets, they find it difficult to accept this outcome.
This might be the case of loving the dragon yet fearing it.
Even though they admired "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" for its golden spirit, when it came to facing this golden spirit themselves, they finally realized the immense perseverance and determination it requires.
But isn't it because someone can achieve what others find difficult that they are admired and revered?
Gohan and Kamehameha: "But isn't this a bit too extreme?"
Kirito: "Indeed. I mean, is there really no deep-seated grudge between the Zeppeli name and Green Dolphin Studio?"
Ever since he played a minor role in "Phantom Blood," and that minor role became a meme due to a famous scene, Kirigaya Kazuto has now become known not only as an accomplice to the villain DIO but also as a notorious antagonist.
He's even become, somehow, seen as a Green Dolphin Studio shill by the audience!?
But because he genuinely likes the story of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" and Pucci pays well—he really does pay well—Kazuto is actually quite happy being this "shill."
However!
He truly doesn't understand why Green Dolphin Studio had to shoot this particular scene!
Of course, this episode's plot is not bad. Just looking at the uproar on 2CH regarding "Battle Tendency" shows how passionate people are about it.
A simple plot remake wouldn't have caused such a reaction.
Originally, they thought that the second part would just be a retread of the first, repeating key plot points from "Phantom Blood." But the death of Caesar, which they had anticipated, turned out to be a hard slap in the face.
This wasn't just because of Caesar's death.
It also featured an earlier scene showing Caesar's memories of his father, making them watch the familiar Zeppeli death scene before witnessing Caesar's death.
And at the moment Caesar sensed his impending death, a flashback showed Uncle Zeppeli's death—a scene filled with nostalgia and sadness for those who watched "Phantom Blood."
But more than that…
"He made a bubble with his blood that didn't burst. It seems he really used up all his Hamon at the end."
"He must have saved his Hamon earlier when he punched me, just to leave this behind."
The lip ring containing the antidote to the death ring around Joseph's heart was firmly wrapped in a blood bubble.
Even though Wamuu could easily break it with the little Hamon Caesar had left, he didn't.
"I'll let you have it."
Stopping his hand from destroying the bubble, Wamuu turned and left, saying, "It's not that I've become sentimental like a human. To me, a strong warrior is the truth, and a brave man is my friend, someone I respect!"
"I will forever remember you. Caesar, a man as splendid and fleeting as a bubble."
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This was Wamuu's final farewell to Caesar, a warrior worthy of being remembered, after witnessing his sacrifice in "Battle Tendency."
It was also the true sentiment of the audience after watching this scene.
They didn't care whether the similar plot had been repeated.
Nor did they care that another Zeppeli had sacrificed himself.
They only knew that the man with golden, radiant hair, who was Italian, was named Caesar A. Zeppeli!
And that the spirit shining within him was the Zeppeli Soul passed down through generations, the soul of humanity!
Knowing this was enough for them.
And that's why they will never forgive Green Dolphin Studio, and will never forgive Shinbo Akiyuki for directing such an episode!
Yes, although emotionally, they were moved by the Zeppeli Soul's brilliance, they also emotionally wanted to take up arms against director Shinbo Akiyuki!
In response, Jolyne Cujoh, browsing these posts, coldly remarked:
"Heh, just another batch of boring posts."
Indeed, the joys and sorrows between people are not shared. Jolyne Cujoh only found them noisy.
At first, Jolyne might have been thrilled to see so many people venting their dissatisfaction with their work online, thinking it was a sign their work would flop!
But it's all a trap!
After learning from the colossal failure of "Phantom Blood," Jolyne had grown.
She could see through these "traps" aimed specifically at her!
And the fact that Japanese people are actually masochists!
Otherwise, why would they cry about how cruel it is while simultaneously discussing it a lot, continuing to watch "Battle Tendency," and even planning to buy the special edition CDs?!
Jolyne Cujoh, who cared only about making money and not about the golden spirit, now had only one thought—
"Indeed, Shinbo and the others are all rebels!"
"In the entire Green Dolphin Studio, only Pucci gives me any sense of warmth."
Jolyne Cujoh, who was signing off on a budget request from Pucci without even looking at the content, felt that her decision to separate Pucci, this genius, from the rebel group led by Shinbo Akiyuki was the smartest move of her life!
Just look, someone like Pucci, who has no idea where the budget goes, is exactly the kind of employee Green Dolphin Studio needs!
Cracking her knuckles and calculating how many more times she could spend the budget this way, Jolyne Cujoh, now in a great mood, said: "I'm really looking forward to Pucci's 'Stardust Crusaders' now!"
Without the hidden talents of Kamikaze Studio.
Without Shinbo Akiyuki, the director who pretends to be weak only to strike hard.
With only a cast of all new actors, a new crew made up of former actors, and a budget that no one knows where it goes…
This setup is bound to fail!