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In the winter of 1888, [[Will Anthonio Zeppeli]] sent his master [[Tonpetty]] a letter where he felt that he underestimated [[Dio Brando]] and the [[Stone Mask]]'s power. Zeppeli had died in a battle against evil before Tonpetty could save him. Just like him, there were countless other victims who disappeared due to DIO. |
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[[Hol Horse]] thinks about [[Ryoko Kakyoin|Ryoko]], noticing that her hairstyle was like [[Noriaki Kakyoin]]'s. While wondering whether she is [[Josuke Higashikata|Josuke]]'s girlfriend, Hol Horse hears a noise similar to the toll of a bell, reminding him of the evening before DIO's defeat ten years prior. That day in Cairo, Hol Horse awoke in a hospital, injured after accidentally shooting himself with [[Emperor]]. [[Boingo]] was trembling under a blanket, staring at his comic, [[Tohth]]. The comic ominously predicted "the end," declaring that fate had rendered their efforts futile, and that Hol Horse would "rush outside but not make it in time." Unnerved by the cryptic prediction and the fact the [[Joestar Group]] had left them alive, Hol Horse worried that DIO would come there to finish him and Boingo off for failing their mission. They fled the hospital and witnessed Kakyoin's death as they ran through Cairo's streets. Kakyoin's final [[Emerald Splash]] didn't target DIO but instead shattered the hands of a clock tower, causing its bell to toll. Hol Horse was shocked that even in Kakyoin's dying moments, he fought against DIO with his last message revealing DIO's ability. Hol Horse reflected on his cowardice, believing that his defeat was not at the hands of the Joestars but due to his submission to DIO's terrifying power from the very beginning. Blood seeped from Hol Horse's reopened head wound and he lost consciousness. |
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Hol Horse then woke up in a hospital resembling a research facility, connected to IV drips. He was greeted by [[Jean Pierre Polnareff]], scarred and missing parts of his limbs. Polnareff informed him that DIO was defeated, though at the cost of [[Muhammad Avdol]] and [[Iggy]] also dying. Hol Horse learned that he had been unconscious for a week and that [[Oingo]] and Boingo surrendered to the [[Speedwagon Foundation]]. Polnareff asked Hol Horse if he still believes it's impossible for a [[Silver Chariot|sword]] to defeat a gun. Hol Horse admitted defeat, resigning to whatever Polnareff decides. Polnareff then joked about Hol Horse's pride and warned him to cease his criminal activities. Hol Horse mentioned he'd travel worldwide, enjoying time with his various girlfriends. After Hol Horse listed off several countries, Polnareff sharply questioned Hol Horse if he had any ties to Italy. Hol Horse denied any connection, visibly nervous at Polnareff's demeanor. Polnareff accepted his answer but left Hol Horse with the impression that he's still battling against some lingering darkness. As Polnareff departed, he encouraged Hol Horse to live peacefully and be kind to women, with that being the last time they ever saw each other. |
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Back in the present, Hol Horse reassures himself that he has followed Polnareff's advice and lives a peaceful life. While walking, he notices a trail of ants swarming over Boingo's favorite snack, Tabekko Donuts. Following the trail, he discovers it leads to a massive unfinished construction site. Spotting footprints resembling Boingo's, Hol Horse hesitates but ventures closer. As he peers inside, he hears the unmistakable roar of Josuke's Stand. |
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===Josuke and Boingo vs. Pet Shop=== |
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Josuke races to the fourth floor, finding a figure in a high school girl's uniform collapsed in the corner. Suspecting a Stand trap, he hesitates to approach, knowing the defenseless figure might be bait. Using his Stand, Josuke attaches a rope to the figure and drags them toward him. To his shock, it is Boingo wearing Ryoko's uniform, and the real Ryoko is nowhere to be seen. Suddenly, they hear the screech of [[Pet Shop]], DIO's falcon from ten years ago, and Josuke finds himself transported into an illusion of Egypt's backstreets. The illusion is vividly realistic, complete with scorching heat, dry air, and gritty sand underfoot. Also trapped in the illusion, Boingo panics as he recognizes the area near DIO's mansion. Josuke quickly realizes they are reliving a Stand attack from the past orchestrated by [[Pet Sounds]]. Pet Shop attacks them with deadly ice projectiles. Despite being illusions, the wounds feel agonizingly real, leaving Josuke and Boingo writhing in pain. The Stand was replaying the moment DIO tortured the [[Bird Trainer|bird trainer]] for trying to escape from him, having his own bird, Pet Shop, kill him. The attacks from [[Horus]] and [[The World]] trap them in a cycle of suffering, freezing them with ice and suddenly setting them on fire with gasoline-soaked flames. Josuke deduces that the attacks are designed to toy with them, pushing them to the brink of despair. |
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As Boingo succumbs to fear, blaming himself for the situation, Josuke berates him, declaring that it's pointless to assign blame when facing something this overwhelming. Despite his defiance, Josuke admits the attack is impossible to counter head-on. However, just before another wave of flames hits, Josuke uses his Stand to "fix" the ropes he used earlier, tightening them around his and Boingo's necks. The induced choking cuts off blood flow to their brains, disrupting the illusion and snapping them back to reality. Back in the building, Josuke untangles himself and Boingo. He explains that when a direct solution isn't possible, finding an unconventional or roundabout way is sometimes the only option. Boingo feels a sense of familiarity with Josuke. Despite Josuke being far stronger than him, Boingo thinks Josuke must have gone through the same difficulties Boingo did in childhood, but had someone in his life who saved him like how Boingo had Oingo. As they recover, Hol Horse runs toward them, wondering what's going on. |
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===The D'Arby Brothers=== |
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===The Ultimate Singer=== |
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Revision as of 22:32, 22 January 2025
"Well, because now we can finally move upward, NiNi. What you see as a wall is actually a staircase."
DIO (邪悪の化身, Jāku no Keshin, lit. Evil Incarnate) is the seventh and penultimate chapter of Crazy Heartbreakers, a light novel based on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series.
Summary
DIO's Victims
In the winter of 1888, Will Anthonio Zeppeli sent his master Tonpetty a letter where he felt that he underestimated Dio Brando and the Stone Mask's power. Zeppeli had died in a battle against evil before Tonpetty could save him. Just like him, there were countless other victims who disappeared due to DIO.
Hol Horse thinks about Ryoko, noticing that her hairstyle was like Noriaki Kakyoin's. While wondering whether she is Josuke's girlfriend, Hol Horse hears a noise similar to the toll of a bell, reminding him of the evening before DIO's defeat ten years prior. That day in Cairo, Hol Horse awoke in a hospital, injured after accidentally shooting himself with Emperor. Boingo was trembling under a blanket, staring at his comic, Tohth. The comic ominously predicted "the end," declaring that fate had rendered their efforts futile, and that Hol Horse would "rush outside but not make it in time." Unnerved by the cryptic prediction and the fact the Joestar Group had left them alive, Hol Horse worried that DIO would come there to finish him and Boingo off for failing their mission. They fled the hospital and witnessed Kakyoin's death as they ran through Cairo's streets. Kakyoin's final Emerald Splash didn't target DIO but instead shattered the hands of a clock tower, causing its bell to toll. Hol Horse was shocked that even in Kakyoin's dying moments, he fought against DIO with his last message revealing DIO's ability. Hol Horse reflected on his cowardice, believing that his defeat was not at the hands of the Joestars but due to his submission to DIO's terrifying power from the very beginning. Blood seeped from Hol Horse's reopened head wound and he lost consciousness.
Hol Horse then woke up in a hospital resembling a research facility, connected to IV drips. He was greeted by Jean Pierre Polnareff, scarred and missing parts of his limbs. Polnareff informed him that DIO was defeated, though at the cost of Muhammad Avdol and Iggy also dying. Hol Horse learned that he had been unconscious for a week and that Oingo and Boingo surrendered to the Speedwagon Foundation. Polnareff asked Hol Horse if he still believes it's impossible for a sword to defeat a gun. Hol Horse admitted defeat, resigning to whatever Polnareff decides. Polnareff then joked about Hol Horse's pride and warned him to cease his criminal activities. Hol Horse mentioned he'd travel worldwide, enjoying time with his various girlfriends. After Hol Horse listed off several countries, Polnareff sharply questioned Hol Horse if he had any ties to Italy. Hol Horse denied any connection, visibly nervous at Polnareff's demeanor. Polnareff accepted his answer but left Hol Horse with the impression that he's still battling against some lingering darkness. As Polnareff departed, he encouraged Hol Horse to live peacefully and be kind to women, with that being the last time they ever saw each other.
Back in the present, Hol Horse reassures himself that he has followed Polnareff's advice and lives a peaceful life. While walking, he notices a trail of ants swarming over Boingo's favorite snack, Tabekko Donuts. Following the trail, he discovers it leads to a massive unfinished construction site. Spotting footprints resembling Boingo's, Hol Horse hesitates but ventures closer. As he peers inside, he hears the unmistakable roar of Josuke's Stand.
Josuke and Boingo vs. Pet Shop
Josuke races to the fourth floor, finding a figure in a high school girl's uniform collapsed in the corner. Suspecting a Stand trap, he hesitates to approach, knowing the defenseless figure might be bait. Using his Stand, Josuke attaches a rope to the figure and drags them toward him. To his shock, it is Boingo wearing Ryoko's uniform, and the real Ryoko is nowhere to be seen. Suddenly, they hear the screech of Pet Shop, DIO's falcon from ten years ago, and Josuke finds himself transported into an illusion of Egypt's backstreets. The illusion is vividly realistic, complete with scorching heat, dry air, and gritty sand underfoot. Also trapped in the illusion, Boingo panics as he recognizes the area near DIO's mansion. Josuke quickly realizes they are reliving a Stand attack from the past orchestrated by Pet Sounds. Pet Shop attacks them with deadly ice projectiles. Despite being illusions, the wounds feel agonizingly real, leaving Josuke and Boingo writhing in pain. The Stand was replaying the moment DIO tortured the bird trainer for trying to escape from him, having his own bird, Pet Shop, kill him. The attacks from Horus and The World trap them in a cycle of suffering, freezing them with ice and suddenly setting them on fire with gasoline-soaked flames. Josuke deduces that the attacks are designed to toy with them, pushing them to the brink of despair.
As Boingo succumbs to fear, blaming himself for the situation, Josuke berates him, declaring that it's pointless to assign blame when facing something this overwhelming. Despite his defiance, Josuke admits the attack is impossible to counter head-on. However, just before another wave of flames hits, Josuke uses his Stand to "fix" the ropes he used earlier, tightening them around his and Boingo's necks. The induced choking cuts off blood flow to their brains, disrupting the illusion and snapping them back to reality. Back in the building, Josuke untangles himself and Boingo. He explains that when a direct solution isn't possible, finding an unconventional or roundabout way is sometimes the only option. Boingo feels a sense of familiarity with Josuke. Despite Josuke being far stronger than him, Boingo thinks Josuke must have gone through the same difficulties Boingo did in childhood, but had someone in his life who saved him like how Boingo had Oingo. As they recover, Hol Horse runs toward them, wondering what's going on.
The D'Arby Brothers
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The Ultimate Singer
This section requires expansion.
