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Context:Maruki theorizes how the Phantom Thieves steal hearts.
Maruki
MSG_000_0_0
Well, let's get started. For today's topic,
let's see...
I'd like to hear your opinion on these
Phantom Thieves of Hearts.
let's see...
I'd like to hear your opinion on these
Phantom Thieves of Hearts.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57518 65535 0]Well, let's get started. For today's topic,[n]let's see...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]I'd like to hear your opinion on these[n]Phantom Thieves of Hearts.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_001_0_0
The ones who "steal the desires" of
criminals, and reportedly force them
to confess...
Maybe it's a little hard to believe, but
I guess I've taken an academic interest
in them.
criminals, and reportedly force them
to confess...
Maybe it's a little hard to believe, but
I guess I've taken an academic interest
in them.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]The ones who "steal the desires" of[n]criminals, and reportedly force them[n]to confess...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Maybe it's a little hard to believe, but[n]I guess I've taken an academic interest[n]in them.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
SEL_002_0_0
- You really are dedicated.
- Are they even relevant?
- Are you a fan?
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 8 2 1 2217]You really are dedicated.[f 0 1 27][e]
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 8 2 1 2217]Are they even relevant?[f 0 1 27][e]
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 8 2 1 2217]Are you a fan?[f 0 1 27][e]
Response to selection: You really are dedicated.
Maruki
MSG_003_0_0
Hahaha, I don't know about that. It's just
a gut feeling I have...
But I get the feeling the Phantom Thieves'
work and my own research are rooted
in the same principles.
a gut feeling I have...
But I get the feeling the Phantom Thieves'
work and my own research are rooted
in the same principles.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 5 13 35 10 1014]Hahaha, I don't know about that. It's just[n]a gut feeling I have...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]But I get the feeling the Phantom Thieves'[n]work and my own research are rooted[n]in the same principles.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Response to selection: Are they even relevant?
Maruki
MSG_004_0_0
They are. Well, I believe so, at least...
It's just a gut feeling I have.
I just get the feeling the Phantom Thieves'
work and my own research are rooted
in the same principles.
It's just a gut feeling I have.
I just get the feeling the Phantom Thieves'
work and my own research are rooted
in the same principles.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 5 13 35 10 1014]They are. Well, I believe so, at least...[n]It's just a gut feeling I have.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]I just get the feeling the Phantom Thieves'[n]work and my own research are rooted[n]in the same principles.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Response to selection: Are you a fan?
Maruki
MSG_005_0_0
Hmm... Yeah, I guess you could say that.
I'd love to sit down and talk with one
of them.
I just get the feeling the Phantom Thieves'
work and my own research are rooted
in the same principles.
I'd love to sit down and talk with one
of them.
I just get the feeling the Phantom Thieves'
work and my own research are rooted
in the same principles.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 5 13 35 10 1014]Hmm... Yeah, I guess you could say that.[n]I'd love to sit down and talk with one[n]of them.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]I just get the feeling the Phantom Thieves'[n]work and my own research are rooted[n]in the same principles.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_006_0_0
That's why I've decided to analyze them
from my own perspective.
...For example, there's the matter of
their methods...
from my own perspective.
...For example, there's the matter of
their methods...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]That's why I've decided to analyze them[n]from my own perspective.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]...For example, there's the matter of[n]their methods...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_007_0_0
According to those calling cards they
send out, their stated method is to
"steal your desires"...
How is such a feat even possible?
Any ideas, -kun?
send out, their stated method is to
"steal your desires"...
How is such a feat even possible?
Any ideas, -kun?
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]According to those calling cards they[n]send out, their stated method is to[n]"steal your desires"...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]How is such a feat even possible?[n]Any ideas, [f 4 1]-kun?[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
SEL_008_0_0
- No idea.
- As in, removing them?
- How about you, Maruki?
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]No idea.[e]
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 8 2 1 2217]As in, removing them?[f 0 1 27][e]
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 8 2 1 2217]How about you, Maruki?[f 0 1 27][e]
Response to selection: No idea.
Maruki
MSG_009_0_0
Well, I suppose that makes sense. Only
the Phantom Thieves themselves would
know the truth behind it.
Desires are a little too abstract to be
simply stolen.
I guess it'd be possible if there was a
physical representation of these desires.
A kind of proxy, or material stand-in...
the Phantom Thieves themselves would
know the truth behind it.
Desires are a little too abstract to be
simply stolen.
I guess it'd be possible if there was a
physical representation of these desires.
A kind of proxy, or material stand-in...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 5 13 35 10 1014]Well, I suppose that makes sense. Only[n]the Phantom Thieves themselves would[n]know the truth behind it.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Desires are a little too abstract to be[n]simply stolen.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]I guess it'd be possible if there was a[n]physical representation of these desires.[n]A kind of proxy, or material stand-in...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Response to selection: As in, removing them?
Maruki
MSG_010_0_0
Hmm, removing them... As if they're
something material rather than abstract?
So, they'd be stealing desires by taking
some tangible form of them... Well,
in that case...
I suppose it'd be possible if you could
find some physical proxy for human
desires...
something material rather than abstract?
So, they'd be stealing desires by taking
some tangible form of them... Well,
in that case...
I suppose it'd be possible if you could
find some physical proxy for human
desires...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 4 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 5 13 35 15 1014]Hmm, removing them... As if they're[n]something material rather than abstract?[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 4 24 0 4 0 59 5 100]So, they'd be stealing desires by taking[n]some tangible form of them... Well,[n]in that case...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]I suppose it'd be possible if you could[n]find some physical proxy for human[n]desires...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Response to selection: How about you, Maruki?
Maruki
MSG_011_0_0
A question for a question, huh? That's
unusual for you. But let's see...
I suppose it'd be possible if there was
some material proxy for those desires.
unusual for you. But let's see...
I suppose it'd be possible if there was
some material proxy for those desires.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 4 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 5 13 35 15 1014]A question for a question, huh? That's[n]unusual for you. But let's see...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 4 24 0 4 0 35 4 100]I suppose it'd be possible if there was[n]some material proxy for those desires.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_012_0_0
...-kun, do you remember
that story with the cookies?
In that experiment, the desire for the
cookies actually changed the way
people tasted them.
I think we can look at this in the
same way.
They're not something easily perceived,
but desires have a tremendous effect
on our cognition.
that story with the cookies?
In that experiment, the desire for the
cookies actually changed the way
people tasted them.
I think we can look at this in the
same way.
They're not something easily perceived,
but desires have a tremendous effect
on our cognition.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57418 65535 0]...[f 4 1]-kun, do you remember[n]that story with the cookies?[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]In that experiment, the desire for the[n]cookies actually changed the way[n]people tasted them.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]I think we can look at this in the[n]same way.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]They're not something easily perceived,[n]but desires have a tremendous effect[n]on our cognition.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_013_0_0
Put another way, if that desire is gone,
your cognitive perception of the cookies
skews back to normal.
So. Does that remind you of anything?
your cognitive perception of the cookies
skews back to normal.
So. Does that remind you of anything?
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Put another way, if that desire is gone,[n]your cognitive perception of the cookies[n]skews back to normal.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]So. Does that remind you of anything?[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
SEL_014_0_0
- The change of heart...?
- ......
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 8 2 1 2217]The change of heart...?[f 0 1 27][e]
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 8 2 1 2217]......[f 0 1 27][e]
Response to selection: The change of heart...?
Maruki
MSG_015_0_0
That's right. The Phantom Thieves' own
change of heart.
That's the basis of my theory: Their
"theft of desire" is not metaphorical,
but something more direct.
change of heart.
That's the basis of my theory: Their
"theft of desire" is not metaphorical,
but something more direct.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57420 65535 0][f 5 13 35 15 1014]That's right. The Phantom Thieves' own[n]change of heart.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]That's the basis of my theory: Their[n]"theft of desire" is not metaphorical,[n]but something more direct.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Response to selection: ......
Maruki
MSG_016_0_0
Was that a little too difficult? I was just
thinking it's similar to the Phantom
Thieves' "change of heart" tactic.
That's the basis of my theory: Their
"theft of desire" is not metaphorical,
but something more direct.
thinking it's similar to the Phantom
Thieves' "change of heart" tactic.
That's the basis of my theory: Their
"theft of desire" is not metaphorical,
but something more direct.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57453 65535 0][f 5 13 35 15 1014]Was that a little too difficult? I was just[n]thinking it's similar to the Phantom[n]Thieves' "change of heart" tactic.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]That's the basis of my theory: Their[n]"theft of desire" is not metaphorical,[n]but something more direct.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_017_0_0
We still don't know exactly how they
steal these desires, of course...
But if this idea of physical, tangible desires
can be actualized, I think it'd logically
follow that they can be taken away.
steal these desires, of course...
But if this idea of physical, tangible desires
can be actualized, I think it'd logically
follow that they can be taken away.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]We still don't know exactly how they[n]steal these desires, of course...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]But if this idea of physical, tangible desires[n]can be actualized, I think it'd logically[n]follow that they can be taken away.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_017_3_0
In a world of intangibles... Let's say,
a world composed of the contents of
people's hearts...
Well, they're thieves, so... if they could
perceive a world like that, they could
steal desires like any other treasure...
a world composed of the contents of
people's hearts...
Well, they're thieves, so... if they could
perceive a world like that, they could
steal desires like any other treasure...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]In a world of intangibles... Let's say,[n]a world composed of the contents of[n]people's hearts...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Well, they're thieves, so... if they could[n]perceive a world like that, they could[n]steal desires like any other treasure...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_017_7_0
Hey, -kun. You think I'm
getting anywhere here?
getting anywhere here?
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Hey, [f 4 1]-kun. You think I'm[n]getting anywhere here?[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
SEL_018_0_0
- I have no clue.
- Sounds pretty far-fetched.
- It's intriguing.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I have no clue.[e]
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Sounds pretty far-fetched.[e]
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 8 2 1 2217]It's intriguing.[f 0 1 27][e]
Response to selection: I have no clue.
Maruki
MSG_019_0_0
Ahaha, sorry, sorry. I know I'm kind of
going off the rails here.
Like I said, it's just me speculating.
We'll probably never know unless we
can ask the Phantom Thieves themselves.
going off the rails here.
Like I said, it's just me speculating.
We'll probably never know unless we
can ask the Phantom Thieves themselves.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 5 13 35 10 1014]Ahaha, sorry, sorry. I know I'm kind of[n]going off the rails here.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 4 24 0 4 0 36 4 100]Like I said, it's just me speculating.[n]We'll probably never know unless we[n]can ask the Phantom Thieves themselves.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Response to selection: Sounds pretty far-fetched.
Maruki
MSG_020_0_0
I'm with you there. But that'd make it
even more incredible if I'm anywhere
close to the truth.
Then again, we'll probably never know
for sure unless we could ask one of the
Phantom Thieves themselves.
even more incredible if I'm anywhere
close to the truth.
Then again, we'll probably never know
for sure unless we could ask one of the
Phantom Thieves themselves.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 5 13 35 10 1014]I'm with you there. But that'd make it[n]even more incredible if I'm anywhere[n]close to the truth.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Then again, we'll probably never know[n]for sure unless we could ask one of the[n]Phantom Thieves themselves.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Response to selection: It's intriguing.
Maruki
MSG_021_0_0
You think so too, -kun?
If it's actually anywhere close to the
truth, it'd be incredible.
Then again, we'll probably never know
for sure unless we could ask one of the
Phantom Thieves themselves.
If it's actually anywhere close to the
truth, it'd be incredible.
Then again, we'll probably never know
for sure unless we could ask one of the
Phantom Thieves themselves.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 5 13 35 15 1014]You think so too, [f 4 1]-kun?[n]If it's actually anywhere close to the[n]truth, it'd be incredible.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0][f 4 24 0 4 0 36 4 100]Then again, we'll probably never know[n]for sure unless we could ask one of the[n]Phantom Thieves themselves.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_022_0_0
Mm... I think I can construct a solid
hypothesis now. It feels like I'm just one
step away from finishing this paper.
hypothesis now. It feels like I'm just one
step away from finishing this paper.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Mm... I think I can construct a solid[n]hypothesis now. It feels like I'm just one[n]step away from finishing this paper.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_023_0_0
...Thank you, -kun.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57434 65535 0]...Thank you, [f 4 1]-kun.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
MND_024_0_0
I can sense Maruki's heartfelt
gratitude to me...
gratitude to me...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]I can sense Maruki's heartfelt[n]gratitude to me...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_025_0_0
Now, today's mental training technique.
How about... something like this?
How about... something like this?
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 216 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 0 65535 0]Now, today's mental training technique.[n]How about... something like this?[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Maruki
MSG_026_0_0
I hope we can chat again some time.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 2 0 57466 65535 0]I hope we can chat again some time.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]