Dead Mount Death Play (2023): Season 1, Episode 7 - The Magician - full transcript

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METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Can you explain to me now?

Before we begin,
could you please ask the others to leave?

They were hiding their presence.

Can you see through things?

I will explain this as well.

Hey, did you guys hear it?

-But Master…
-Just leave.

How's this? I believe everyone's gone now.

Okay.



You may not believe it when I say this,

but I am not from this world.

Good job, Nezu.

Thank you.

What's wrong?

You mean Polka saved
Kazuki and the others before you did?

Can you tell me more?

I see. Your story does sound far-fetched.

But seeing something like this,
I can only believe it.

However,

this also means that…

the person who cut Polka's throat
was you, young girl.

Indeed.

How bold of you to admit it to my face.



Are you mentally prepared
to die at my hands?

Or do you think that
I'm not worth fearing?

Well, it's a bit of both.

You're a good person, so I'm not afraid.

So, if you want to kill me,
I'll just have to accept it.

Oh, what's this?

Wait a minute, Father. Don't kill Whitey.

Are you… Polka?

SHAKE, SHAKE

You just said that Polka's soul
is safe and sound.

Doesn't that mean his soul
is sleeping in his own body?

SHAKE, SHAKE
SHARK METRONOME

You mean he happened to possess
the doll of The Sharkborg from Hell?

This is just a temporary solution.

This kid is just too much!

And I can't believe
he's so happy about it.

I can't even get angry anymore.

But you see me as a good person?

Young girl, you don't have a good eye
for judging people.

Let's continue our talk.

You just said that
you're the Corpse God, right?

If I find a body for you to possess,

Polka can return to
his original body, right?

How about I let you use this?

It's an artificial human.

There are also similar studies
in my hometown,

but this one is quite something…

SLAP, SLAP, SLAP

You're saying that
you want to become a robot?

There's no point if you take that body.

You want a power drill and flying skills?

Why do you want to become a rock drill?

Well, I can't say he's completely okay,

but I'm glad he's not suffering.

Anyway, since someone wants to kill Polka,

it's better for you to
continue staying inside him.

-Then…
-Don't misunderstand me.

I haven't forgiven you, young girl.

But you also saved two of my grandkids.

So…

I deliberately didn't mention
intermediaries just now.

Since they're in Shinjuku,
it's probably Miss Kuraki's place, right?

They have a few troublesome characters,

so I really don't want to go against them.

I also don't want to think that someone
in the family wanted to kill Polka.

Well,

this is probably my retribution.

That's the story.

We'll go back after we take a quick look
at the real Polka's pet.

Hey, did you seriously spill the beans?

Yes, but only to Mr. Rozan.

As long as you think that's okay.

Anyway, I got permission
to stay in Shinjuku for now.

Well…

I know I have no right to
say sorry to you at this point.

But I still want to say… I'm sorry.

And thank you.

DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT

It's surprising to see

a soul that can be so open-hearted
towards the person who killed them.

The last one was that person.

W-Wait, Misaki.

W-Well…

Thank you… for saving us.

We…

We were scared earlier, so…

It's okay, it's okay.

A child unafraid of such scenes
would die too early.

Misaki, did you learn martial arts?

That's a secret.

Um… Uncle Polka.

Thank you very much.

Thank you.

You shouldn't thank me,

because it wasn't me
who saved you just now.

It was a diviner from Shinjuku
called the Corpse God

and your guardian spirit.

I can't see that guardian spirit,

but are you going to
make a contract with it?

Maybe one day.

But not now.

Now is not the right time.

The precinct contacted us just now.

The real Fire-breathing Bug has appeared.

VISITING ROOM

What a coincidence.

How about the damage?

A police car was burned with an arsonist
who was being transported inside.

It seems that the bug
just burned its own imitator.

More importantly,
I'm interested in the bones from earlier.

If it's possible,
could you show me the video again?

I'm afraid you'll have to share
some intelligence in return.

Is that so? Then that's a pity.

Well, I'll go explore it myself then.

Please use this.

You sure are prepared.

It's because of that club.

No way!

This guy really exceeded my expectations.

Phantom Solitaire!

So, let's start the comeback performance
of Tena Sorimura.

If there's no audience,
I can only cry alone under the moon.

Wow, so this is Whitey.

It's really big and adorable.

The real Polka truly is
an extraordinary person.

INVESTIGATION REPORT
TENA SORIMURA

Phantom Solitaire.

He escaped from the Tokyo Detention Center
around 5:30 p.m. today.

Excuse me, Mr. Iwanome and Mr. Arase,

didn't you go to interrogate
Phantom Solitaire?

Yes! He disappeared
when Arase and I were interrogating him!

I thought someone was playing a prank.

What? That's hilarious.

This isn't funny.

For us, this is not something
to be laughed about.

That guy's first crime
was three years ago.

He stole a painting from the art museum
and placed it in front of Shinjuku Alta.

He said his motive was to
provide content for YouTubers.

He then made the Tokyo Metropolitan
Government Building disappear.

He painted the sky and nearby buildings
onto the building's walls in one night,

creating an optical illusion that made it
appear as if the building had disappeared.

There are many other crimes
that he is suspected of committing,

some of which even involve murder.

But we don't have
enough evidence for that.

And the case that made him
known worldwide is…

The kidnapping of the Prime Minister.

That's right.

It was Prime Minister Yumenosuke.

One day, a black cloth
was suddenly draped over him.

The bodyguards quickly removed the cloth,

but the Prime Minister
miraculously disappeared.

Everyone, I am a happy offender.

I do not have a specific political stance.

And today, I will prove this point.

So, he also kidnapped all the leaders
of the opposing parties within one day.

The prime minister
was released that evening.

When he came to his senses,
he was in a comic cafe reading Murciélago.

He even commented,
"It was really interesting."

It's unclear if he meant
being kidnapped or the comic.

Whatever we did, Japan's police system
became a laughingstock worldwide.

That guy had turned himself in.

That guy was definitely
not a normal person.

What brings you here?

There's no reaction, which I can't accept.

What? The whole society is
talking about you now.

I'm not talking about that.

I mean, I wanted to use my own magic
to trick the "real one."

-The "real one"?
-My magic is all smoke and mirrors.

However, I believe that in this world,
there must exist real magic.

My crimes are a message

calling out to real wizards
or those with superpowers.

If a real one recognizes me
as one of their own and approaches me,

that proves that magic
without smoke and mirrors really exists.

What?

You caused all that trouble in Japan
for that kind of juvenile reason?

Everyone is a middle school student
with a dream at heart, right?

You know what?

I look at the middle school students
in people's hearts and it makes me think,

"Oh, how pure."

As a responsible adult,

I must work to make
their dreams come true.

Even if I must become a criminal
and cause chaos in the world.

I see.

Arrest him.

We can't tell

which of his final words were true
and which were made up.

SHINJUKU POLICE STATION

Although that guy has surpassed
ordinary people

in terms of techniques and actions,

that's not the scariest thing about him.

It's not that.

-What is this?
-This is a tool of civilization.

I spent 2,000 yen on it
at the second-hand store over there.

I bought this to gather intelligence.

With 20,000 yen, you could buy
a cheap tablet instead.

I CAN'T WEAR THIS DRESS ANYMORE

Next up, we will report
the following news.

-Whoa, there's sound.
-A police car went up in flames.

A suspect that was being escorted
in the vehicle has been confirmed dead.

The culprit was arrested
for suspected arson.

Gender is male, name unknown.

-Currently,
-What?

-police are working on identifying him.
-Really?

He's the bastard who burned down
the Shinoyama house.

Next, breaking news.

I wonder if everyone still remembers
the name Tena Sorimura.

Oh no! Something big has happened.

Tsubaki, come here!

Take a look at the TV.

Who is Tsubaki?

It's Mr. Iwanome's first name.

What happened?

Look!

The news of Phantom Solitaire's escape
is being broadcast on TV!

-Hasn't the news already been blocked?
-It should've been.

He kidnapped the Prime Minister
and various political party leaders,

but released them all within one day.

This sexy man caused the case of
the century and resolved it on his own.

Within the police force,
he has an exclusive nickname,

Phantom Solitaire.

THE NEWS IS TOO CASUAL.
IS IT A COMMERCIAL OR SOMETHING?

Did he say "Phantom Solitaire"?

You know him?

Although I have never met him
in person, he is a celebrity.

At least in Japan, he is well-known.

You don't know him?

It's no wonder since you've been
an earthbound spirit for five years.

Just like Lemmings,
he is also an urban legend in Shinjuku.

Although he's covered in media
too much to be just a legend.

Speaking of which,
why did the news anchor change?

Which TV station is this?

All the channels are the same?

For the world, this news can be seen…

as either bad or good.

To our viewers in Japan,

as your beloved enemy,

I, Tena Sorimura, am making a comeback!

No, my name now is Phantom Solitaire.

You will witness my return to the world!

Thank you to the police officers
who named me.

As a reward for using this name,
I have prepared a grace period for you.

My next performance will be in one week!

Before that,

please enjoy your dull yet beautiful lives
to the fullest.

Adios? Ciao? That doesn't sound right.

I'll think of a farewell greeting
for next time.

Good night!

Uh, we're very sorry

-for the confusion just now.
-He overrode their signals?

The lengths he'll go to.

No way. The Grocer must have
sold him the broadcasting rights.

Isn't the Grocer still in detention?

It doesn't matter.

For them, it doesn't matter
where they live.

Thank you for your patronage.

That's right. That's what makes
Phantom Solitaire so terrifying.

He and Lisa Kuraki are of the same kind.

They naturally attract calamities
that have nothing to do with each other.

Life is always unpredictable.
I used to think,

"There's no magic in this world," and fell
into despair, locking myself in a cell.

But then, new possibilities emerged.

Don't you think so…

Fire-breathing Bug?

BEWARE OF FIRE

But I really didn't expect
that you would respond to my call.

This phone ringtone is really relaxing.

Although I have lost face,
at least I am a magician.

I like this music.

However, although it is famous,

many people do not know its title.

UNKNOWN NUMBER CALLING

Sorry, could you wait for me a moment?

Perhaps it's a call from the Grocer
to confirm the delivery with me.

"Olive Necklace."

This is a well-known piece
performed by Paul Mauriat.

How did you find this phone number?

Let's put that aside for now.

Is it really necessary to use the phone
when we're so close?

Aren't you just wasting
broadband and call charges?

I really don't want to be lectured

by someone who wastes their life like you.

How did you find out about my existence?

That's because…

Oh my, are you planning to burn me too?

Just like how that short
and pitiful imposter of yours was burned?

Is Tena Sorimura really
that skilled of a criminal?

I've heard of his name too.

Polka, are there no people like this
in your home world?

A famous guy hated by the nation?

Even I've heard of some
from deep inside the coal mines

such as the "King-Killer"
who killed the kingdom of Nyanild,

the poison dragon, Pirawizzo.

It fought with a man called
the Calamity Crusher

before fleeing the kingdom.

After hearing that,

I began to think
the Calamity Crusher could kill me.

-A poison dragon?
-It's a kind of dragon.

It's just the size of a car,

but can easily kill
the giant Dragon Emperor insect.

I later took over
the Dragon Emperor insect.

We've heard a lot at this point,
but your world has dragons too, huh?

Doesn't this world have them?

I have seen many stories
that mention dragons,

and their shapes are similar too.

HMM, WORTH PONDERING.

WE SHOULD COMPARE
OUR WORLD'S IMAGINARY CREATURES

WITH THE ONES IN POLKA'S.

Yes, maybe there are
other commonalities to be discovered.

And it seems that there are
also spirits of wind and fire.

You're really amazing,
as if you're a fire spirit.

Jeez.

Can't you just listen to me for a moment?

What do you want to say?

What do I want to say?

Do I even need to answer?

I want to chitchat, of course.

Earlier, I questioned you about
why you would waste phone charges,

but I wouldn't deny you of that.

Because I am also someone who loves
the concept of "waste"!

The secret to enjoying life depends on
if we can enjoy wasting things.

Wasting time, effort, and money.

And if we do not waste things,

all that will be left in our lives
is breathing, eating, and sleeping.

We would be no different from machines.

If just being alive is enough,

wouldn't human emotions
also be considered a waste?

Your words reek of deceit.

I am unable to communicate with you.

People will experience happiness and pain

as long as they live in this world.

Emotion is not a bug.

It's a part of life.

You're right!
Anyway, let me praise you first.

I don't have the answer myself

and I've never thought
about the meaning of life!

Is it deceit? Not really!

I'm just playing a word game.

But you're correct about
being unable to communicate!

I just wanted to say some serious words

and then try to get away with it smoothly.

Nice job seeing through me!

Doesn't it feel strange
to not feel any weight?

But this is just a magic trick,

a deceptive illusion,

like your fire.

Your power is not magic or a superpower.
This makes me feel extremely regretful.

I am not interested in fairy tales.

But what if one day,
fairy tales became reality?

In this world that you consider abnormal,

what if there really was
an alien intrusion?

The "thing" that appeared in Shinjuku,

do you consider it a "bug"
that should be eliminated?

Don't you want to personally find out?

If my judgment is that they are
"pests that should be burned,"

what will you do?

Let's think about that
when the time comes.

You are too obsessed
with supernatural phenomena.

Didn't I tell you before?

I love wasteful things the most.

However, when it comes to dragons,

their name alone
makes them a national enemy.

But compared to these creatures,

our criminals here
don't seem that terrifying.

I wouldn't say that.

In this world, magic doesn't exist,
so the context is different.

Moreover, Lemmings would also be
a dangerous presence in my hometown.

It's not Lemmings, is it?

TIGHT FIT

Good evening.

How are you, Polka?

Huh?