Chapter 284: Mentor's Study Advice
As the plot of Parasyte progresses, it offers more and more food for thought.
The conflicting stances between Migi and Shinichi, as well as Migi's own words, seem to point to a common theme:
humans... seem to be demonic beings.
Debates on this topic have already begun on forums and official websites.
"I must say that humans are, without a doubt, like devils in their treatment of life. They run over other creatures without control, and it has always been that way."
"It is said that killing is better than abusing life, but there have always been people among humans who enjoy torturing and running over life, and enjoy the suffering of other small animals."
"Not to mention how humans treat other creatures, even among humans themselves, they have invented so many cruel punishments, the purpose of which is to torture those of their own kind."
"Although I do not agree with using punishments to torture one's own kind, I strongly agree with the principle of killing, but not abusing life. If it is only for food, then it should be eliminated quickly and efficiently."
"Thinking about it, although the parasitic beasts seem cruel when they kill people in the manga, they kill them with a quick blow, and they definitely don't hurt much."
"So, in this sense, humans are even worse than parasitic beasts."
"Come on, the strong prey on the weak, this is the immutable law of nature. Humans are the strongest, so they deserve the power to control everything, and the strong must trample on the weak."
"I hope you can think like that when you are trampled on."
"I'm human, why should they trample on me? I just don't understand what empathy with other creatures means."
"Humans, they are always like that, always believing themselves to be superior..."
"It's not about empathy with other creatures, but about maintaining a compassionate heart. If they trample on the meaning of life without consideration, they lose their right to be human."
"They can kill animals, but they don't have to torture them, do you understand? So the previous post proves that humans are the species closest to devils."
...
Due to the plot of Parasyte, anime fans have begun to debate the difference between killing and torturing, as well as the inherent depravity in human nature.
But they are also a little bewildered.
"It seems that the condition of Ren, the thief, has improved a lot. Is the beginning of Parasyte quite normal?"
"You call this a normal beginning? Do you call the plot of Parasyte, where a parasite takes over the human brain at the beginning and then turns into a monster and starts devouring people, normal?"
"It's much more normal. There are no inexplicable plots, and the protagonist seems like a normal person."
"It's only compared to Edgerunners, Fire Punch, and Chainsaw Man, and of course with Uzumaki. Compared to these manga, isn't Parasyte normal?"
"I can only say be careful, what if Ren, the thief, suddenly goes crazy and starts using swords?"
"That's right. Himeno and Power think it's nonsense!"
"It's very funny. Before, after Aki Hayakawa's death, everyone believed that even if Ren, the thief, was crazy, there would be a period of reflection for using swords. But in less than two or three episodes, Power was killed by Makima."
"Stop talking, it's boring. By the way, it doesn't seem like the female protagonist is going to be stabbed later, right?"
"How naive! What if the hero, Shinichi, ends up being stabbed?"
"It makes sense. That old rogue Ren has a past with Edgerunners. Lucy went to the moon alone! I cried my eyes out when he was stabbed."
"Scared... Now that you say it, I'm already scared."
"I'm already laughing."
...
It's fair to say that Ren's fans have experienced so many unexpected stabbings that they are quite veteran.
They haven't slacked off at all just because the first few episodes of Parasyte were normal.
Who knows, maybe there's a stabbing plan in the next episode?
It's fair to say that while Ren's stabbings have become more and more ruthless over the years, the fans, who have endured dozens of stabbings, have become more and more vigilant and resilient.
The popularity of Parasyte has also begun to rise, slowly climbing to sixth place.
However, it still seems to be a long way from second place among the The Gods.
But Ren didn't care at all, because...
"Hello, sensei."
Ayumi's voice came from the other end of the phone, saying, "Your tutor has decided to visit you. Are you free this afternoon?"
Ren was stunned for a moment and said, "Ah, is he coming this afternoon? Sure... I'll give Yuka, Hiroki, and Yuta the day off this afternoon. When will he come?".
"Around four," said Ayumi, "and it seems that by then there will be more... more people visiting."
"More people?" asked Ren with curiosity.
"It's that old man. He seems to be a very important person, so he has someone to protect him, and he also brought two students."
Ayumi said at that moment.
"It doesn't matter."
Ren said with disapproval, "Then I'll wait for the old man to come."
"Alright..." she finally hung up the phone.
Ren turned to Yuka, Hiroki, and Akutami Yuta, who were working on the drafts, and said, "I have some guests this afternoon, so I'll give you the day off...".
"Awesome!".
Yuka, Hiroki, and Akutami Yuta were, of course, very happy and encouraged.
One can only say that, whatever it is, as long as it becomes a job, a job, it won't be pleasant.
...
After giving Yuka, Hiroki, and Akutami Yuta the day off, Ren didn't sit around waiting for his former mentor to arrive.
Instead, he started playing the console in the hallway.
It was almost four in the afternoon when the doorbell rang.
Ren got up, went over, and said, "I'm coming!".
Then, he took the doorknob and opened the door.
The man outside was thin, middle-aged, about fifty or sixty years old, but you could tell he was high-ranking. In addition to his air of longevity, he held the same high-ranking position...
Behind him were two middle-aged men, between thirty and forty years old, both with their heads bowed and a respectful look, showing that he was not an ordinary man.
"Kaito, it's you," exclaimed the man in surprise upon seeing Ren.
"Ah... are you calling me?"
Ren paused, a little unaccustomed to the question.
"Ah... by the way, I forgot you changed your name. Now it's... Ren Amamiya?" said Dr. Hiroki Suzuki immediately.
"That's right. By the way, come in first," said Ren, scratching his head, and he immediately understood what was happening.
Dr. Hiroki Suzuki nodded and said, "Alright, excuse me."
Then, Dr. Hiroki Suzuki led the two middle-aged students into the living room, apparently observing the surroundings.
Ren asked indifferently, "What are the names of this... old gentleman and these two brothers?".
This question left Dr. Hiroki Suzuki stunned.
"It seems... Ren, you've really lost your memory."
Dr. Hiroki Suzuki sighed and said, "My name is Hiroki Suzuki."
"Mr. Suzuki..." Ren addressed him respectfully.
The two students behind Dr. Hiroki Suzuki also hastily introduced themselves.
"My name is Takeshi Saito... Hello, older brother...".
"Well... My name is Lu Yubo, younger brother, don't you really recognize me?".
Upon hearing Takeshi Saito call him older brother, Ren felt a little overwhelmed.
After all, Takeshi Saito looked almost forty years old and was calling a man under thirty "older brother."
It was really funny.
But it was impossible, the master's titles were based on the order of admission.
And he was still studying for a doctorate, while Ren had already obtained it.
Comparing people is irritating.
In response to Lu Yubo's question, Ren shook his head and said, "Ah... I'm sorry, I really don't have any memories of you."
"I'll get you something to drink," he continued. "I have orange juice, Coke, and Sprite. What would you like?"
Dr. Hiroki Suzuki's face looked a little strange. Shouldn't it be... tea? Kaito Sato didn't like drinks before, so why was he a completely different person after losing his memory?
"Just give me a glass of boiled water," said Dr. Hiroki Suzuki helplessly.
"..."
Ren was silent for a moment and then said, "I don't have any boiled water. If you want, I'll make you some."
As a young man, he certainly didn't have boiled water on hand.
He only boiled it for his medicines when he was sick.
If not, he would surely have something on hand.
"Well... forget it," said Dr. Hiroki Suzuki, but finally gave in.
"Alright."
Ren scratched his head, sat down, and fell silent again.
After a while, Dr. Hiroki Suzuki broke the silence and said, "Kaito... Ren, have you ever considered continuing your postdoctoral work here?".
"Postdoctoral work?".
Ren shook his head and said, "Forget it. I'm just a mangaka now. Are you letting me go back to studying? Save yourself some time."
Although with the system, his knowledge of computer science or physics should be sufficient for postdoctoral work.
But... why would he go back to research?
Wouldn't it be too exhausting and demanding?
Someone like him would be better off establishing himself as a freelance mangaka.
"Have you really never considered...?" said Dr. Hiroki Suzuki helplessly, "going back to continue with your previous brain-computer project."
"Brain-computer project?" asked Ren with curiosity. "So... 'I' used to research brain-computer projects?".
He didn't know that his original self was working on the so-called brain-computer interface projects.
In fact, the brain-computer interface was not an original idea of cyberpunk; it was a hypothesis that had been proposed as early as the 1990s.
Therefore, his original self's accidental decision to undertake this brain-computer project was pure coincidence.
Too much of a coincidence.
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