Chapter 225. Suffering Abbacchio's Burdens, I'll Bear the Infamy
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It felt as if he was looking at another self…
For Pucci, this robably a matter of course. But for Kakyoin Noriaki and the others—actors living out their lives in this world—it was a pletely different experience.
Especially after Pucci expihat to make it easier for the new actors to immerse themselves iardust Crusaders" script, they were to take on roles with names identical to their own.
Seeing what "they" experienced in the script…
Before even flipping to the page to see the uping plot, they instinctively thought about how they would react. And sure enough, upon turning the page, they saw "themselves" doily as they had imagined.
A peculiar feeling iably surfaced in their hearts.
It felt as if these events were truly happening to them!
If there were vampires, Hamon energy, and Stand powers in this world, then they would certainly act like their scripted "selves" in "Stardust Crusaders", taking the same as.
This unique se…
It even subtly influenced actors like Polnareff.
For this reason, Polnareff had previously sought Pucci to ask about DIO's Stand ability.
Isn't this the illusion that transds both the script ay?
Even though he khe events in the script were fial, Polnareff still didn't want to see Kakyoin sacrifice himself!
Simirly, while Kakyoin uood why his scripted "self" o act as he did, he wouldn't be deterred by fear of the unknown or by Polnareff's failure to get answers from Pucci.
So, when Pucci saw Kakyoin again…
What he saw was not an actor ing for a film shoot but someone ready to step onto a battlefield, as if he had already accepted the iability of death.
"I see. Judging by your appeara seems I don't o say anything, Mr. Kakyoin."
Kakyoin in this state, Pucci, who had felt someprehensive due to Polnareff's pestering, finally rexed, no longer w whether to give Kakyoin any hints.
He even had the presenind to offer Kakyoin a gentle reminder: "DIO's Stand 't be defeated simply by sheer resolve."
"Hey, Director Pucci…"
Polnareff seemed ready to ter Pucci's discing words, but before he could speak, Kakyoin, after gng at Polnareff, Joseph, and Jotaro, simply smiled and said to Pucci:
"I know. After all, Director Pucci, you've reminded us repeatedly that DIO and his Stand, [The World], possess formidable power beyond ventional methods."
"But even so, someone among us has to take oask of unc [The World]'s true ability, right?"
In truth, Pucci wasn't as cold-hearted as he appeared.
Out of gratitude for Cujoh Jolyne bringing him on board and giving him so much directorial freedom as a newer, Pucetimes went to extreme lengths to enhahe produ's quality.
This included choosing "chosen actors" and having Kakyoin and the others experience simir pressures to what their characters felt within the script's world, creating a sense of realism.
Yet this didn't mean Pucci was oblivious to the challenges of these ses.
Pucci's fidence y in the fact that the actors were handpicked.
And, knowing Kakyoin's temperament, he was sure Kakyoin would not be deterred by adversity. Instead, he would shine even brighter under pressure!
In simpler terms, this was the "Golden Spirit".
But just in case…
And to ensure his repayment to Jolyne didn't turn into revenge, Pucci had already hi the strength of DIO and [The World] in previous discussions with Kakyoin and his team.
If Kakyoin had e alone, Pucci might have discreetly shared more about [The World].
But now…
He suspected he'd been right about Kakyoin's iions, as the actor hadn't sought spoilers—an indication of fidence.
Having actors portray themselves was a true industry miracle!
"So, Director Pucci, when will you reend an actor like Kakyoin to me?"
Shinbo, feeling Kakyoin's resolve as he donned his full-dive helmet to ehe scripted world, spoke up. Even though he hadn't yet seen Kakyoin's uping ses, Shinbo's years of experieold him Kakyoin's "Stardust Crusaders" storyline was as good as plete!
"…No, shouldn't I be the one asking you that?" Pucci replied impatiently. "Don't you still have a colboration with Type-Moon?"
"This project is crucial to Green Dolphin Studio's revenue for the ing years, a here you are, sg off instead of supervising. Is this really how you repay President Cujoh's trust?"
"…?"
Akiyuki Shinbo stared wide-eyed at Pucci as if to say, "I've never seen someone so shameless!" He bluntly voiced his disbelief, "Hey, hey, hey! Director Pucci, you 't just kick me to the curb like this!"
"You were the one who asked me to e and help! How am I now the one sg off?"
Akiyuki Shinbo started to expin why he was here in the first pce, which, to put it simply, was exactly as he had said. Pucci was ed that his work might run into issues, so he pulled in Shinbo, an experienced veteran, as an insurance policy. This way, if something did g, they'd have Shinbo's real-life industry expertise to fall ba. He was someone who had weathered ups and downs, not just because of the "chosen actor" advahat Pucci had enjoyed, but from hard-earned experieo survive in the industry.
But now, seeing how things were progressing with Kakyoin, it was clear Pucci didn't need Shinbo anymore. Shinbo, his "toolman," no longer had a role here and was ready to be sent pag. However, Shinbo, who had developed a meticulous habit due to his background, wouldn't just leave empty-handed.
In fact, the reason he agreed to help Puc the first pce was because of Pucci's talent at spotting actors. Although Shinbo wasn't sure how Pucci did it, there was no doubt that, when it came to finding actors, Pucci was at the top.
Just when Shinbo and the others had finalized the dire of their uping project, "Fate/stay night", Shinbo realized that casting would require more than fourteen main roles!
Seven Masters, seven Servants, subtrag Assassin's Master (which was actually Caster), plus Archer from the previous Holy Grail War.
And that didn't include the other characters or a certain purple-haired character who might bee a main role for the potential future routes. Shinbo was stuck at this very first casting step. So now that he had the ce to get Pucci's help finding actors, how could he let that go?
"Director Pucci, didn't you fet something?"
"When you asked me to help, you said you'd find suitable actors for me no matter the oute… Although things didn't go as phat still ts as 'no matter the oute,' right?"
"…"
"Alright, I'll reend someone for you…" Pucci sighed, "Leone Abbacchio from Passione. Passione's boss made some agreements with President Cujoh, and so a few members from Passione will be appearing in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 5. I po keep them here to easily transition into that shoot. But if you need him, so be it."
"Make sure to shooting quickly and sort out the schedule!" Pucci added, still visibly relut.
Apart from being a perfect fit for the role, Abbacchio (who had gone from cop to mobster) erfect for Red Archer. And Shinbo's direg style could make it all e together.
The so-called "Shinbo style," typically identified with 45-degree tilts, freeze frames, bck ss, bold fonts, etc., was often associated with his works. While it wasirely accurate, it wasn't wroher. Shinbo's style was truly a colboration, stantly evolving based oeam members and the project itself.
With Kinoko Nasu's crew on board, "Fate/stay night" would be produced faithfully. But Pucci, familiar with the Kinoko's tendency to dey, wasn't sure if they'd meet deadlines. Now, he could only rely on Shinbo. Worst case? Abbaight have to shuttle between both produs.
After a sed of silence for Abbacchio, Pucci turned his attention back to "Stardust Crusaders".
Why did he go along with Shinbo's "absurd" request?
Why offer up Abbacchio?
Because, in this full-dive produ, Kakyoin's pn was ing together perfectly.
This trap was enough to force DIO to reveal his Stand, [The World] with full force.
"Take this, DIO!"
"My 20-meter Emerald Spsh!"
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