Because we're going to be on the same side.
I plan on defeating your boss and taking over this city.
What?!
In order to rid this city of gangs who sell drugs to children, I need to become a gangster myself.
Are you telling me...
...you're going to join our organization?!
Are you serious?
Do you have any idea what you're getting into?!
What a nice view...
Yeah! If I'm going to take over this city...
...I'll have to join the organization who rules it and work my way up.
Buccellati...
I'm going to become a Gang-Star!
Pass! Pass!
Thanks!
Fine.
I'll report back that I couldn't locate Luca's assailant, then introduce you as a prospective member of our organization.
However, if at any point it becomes known that you're planning to overthrow our boss...
...I won't help you.
Known traitors are beyond help.
You alone will have to atone for your transgression.
That aside, I'm willing to bet on your golden dream...
...and the noble resolve you demonstrated by ripping off your own arm, Giorno Giovanna.
Episodio 03 Meet the Gangster Behind Bars
Our organization oversees every industry in Naples.
Passione... That's what we call ourselves.
The name Passione isn't derived from our boss's name, but rather the word "passion".
No one knows the boss's name, nor what he looks like.
We receive orders from a number of his capos.
Giorno, the capo who will decide whether you join the organization or not is a man named Polpo.
He's in this building.
But this is a...
It's a prison.
Correct. Polpo was convicted of an undisclosed crime and won't be released for fifteen years.
Though he still gives me orders from within these walls, exercising his power over the organization.
He could leave this place any time he wants, but he chooses to stay.
He feels no need to leave.
Why?
You'll see for yourself.
Giorno Giovanna, you'll have to pass an interview with him.
Think of it like any other job interview.
What the interview will entail entirely depends on his mood. But whatever you do, do not let him discover your true intentions.
Understood.
Oh, yeah. Your Stand ability...
That's what you called it, right?
I was meaning to ask how you ended up with your ability, but could you tell me instead if there are others like you?
That, too, is something you'll see for yourself.
If you pass, that is.
Before entering, please place your watch, valuables, and the contents of your pockets in the tray...
...then proceed to the next room for a pat down.
Stand here with your hands raised above your head.
Once you've passed the gate, please continue straight down the hall.
Polpo is in cell N-28.
The room is divided by a pane of tempered glass, but you may speak with him.
Touching the glass or exchanging items with him are both strictly forbidden, however.
You have fifteen minutes.
Once you pass through, the gate will close.
Yell for us if anything happens.
I'm going to meet him directly in his cell?
Not in a visiting room?
Do you not know who he is?
That left arm of yours...
Is it injured?
That's not a bed...
I see the fingers on your right hand are slightly reddened, as if you've been holding something.
A bag, judging from the lines.
That tells me you've only been using your right hand to hold the bag until now.
Why is that?
Well, uh... You're correct.
I was holding a bag in my right hand since, as you pointed out, I injured my left arm.
I envy your ability to be so reckless with your body.
Care for some wine?
I have some exquisite Chianti Classico.
It pairs perfectly with Scamorza cheese and caviar spread over crackers.
I was told we aren't allowed to exchange items.
They're just saying that.
The things people say and the things people do ...
...are always at odds.
It's simultaneously the best and worst thing about people.
The only downside to remaining in this cell is, well...
Polpo...
...the fact that I can no longer admire the great work of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.
It's not that he feels no need to leave the prison...
Nothing would change whether he left or not.
With a body like that, he may even be safer in a cell.
The bigger question is how he even got in here through the door.
Buccellati told me all about you.
So you'd like to join our organization, huh?
Hmm... Giorno Giovanna, was it?
Anyway, why don't we get this interview started?
What was that?
Were my eyes deceiving me?
For a second, it looked like Polpo took a bite out of his fingers with the cracker...
No... Perhaps Polpo is just a Stand user like Buccellati.
Either way, I have to make sure he doesn't find out I'm one, too.
What do you believe is the most important quality that a potential candidate could have, Giorno Giovanna?
Is it how capable they are?
Oh? So just how capable are you?
During my pat down, I borrowed these from that woman.
I thought they may be useful for your test.
I'll return them to her when I leave, of course.
What else can you do?
Besides that, the only other unique skill I have is being able to stuff my entire ear inside my ear canal.
What an amusing skill!
But, you see...
The most important quality one can have is something else entirely.
It's trustworthiness, Giorno Giovanna, my friend.
The most important quality a candidate can have is trustworthiness.
Being smart or talented are worth as much as the piece of cracker stuck between my teeth in comparison.
This test will evaluate your trustworthiness...
...through the flame on this lighter!
Take it with you and ensure its flame never goes out.
Careful!
Take extra precautions to ensure the flame isn't disturbed.
A 17th-century theologian by the name of Fuller once said...
"He's my friend that speaks well of me behind my back."
In order to join our organization, you'll have to demonstrate your trustworthiness even when you aren't being watched.
Your task is to keep this lighter for twenty-four hours without letting the flame go out.
Manage that, and you'll be accepted into our organization.
Simple, isn't it?
The lighter has plenty of fluid in it.
All you have to do is sit quietly in your room and watch the flame until 3:00 PM tomorrow.
If you're a careful man and act diligently, the flame shouldn't go out.
Ergo, we'll be able to trust you.
However, if you're a man who thinks lightly of me...
...and you fall asleep, sneeze, knock over the lighter, or let a gust of wind blow out the flame...
...that would mean you're untrustworthy, and that I cannot allow you to join our organization.
Now, take the lighter.
This is your entrance exam.
You have twenty-four hours.
I look forward to you visiting me again tomorrow at 3:00 PM.
Twenty-four hours...
All visitors are to be subjected to another pat down upon passing through the gate.
Once you've received permission to leave the facility, continue to the next room to reclaim your belongings.
Hold on! Polpo hasn't told you anything?
Huh?
Get in position for your pat down!
I'm warning you right now that accepting anything from him is strictly forbidden!
This is bad! I was under the impression that Polpo had bribed these people to allow me to leave with the lighter!
Visitor, raise your hands and proceed forward!
So Polpo's test has already begun...
That said...
...I don't have a choice!
I need to pass this test and become a member of Passione!
Move along, visitor!
Just like I hid her ID in my hand where no one could see it...
Raise your hands and proceed forward! Prepare for your pat down!
I'll hide this flame!
You're free to go.
Nothing seems to be amiss.
You may leave the facility.
However...
Please open your hands and show them to me.
I'll remind you again that accepting anything from him is strictly forbidden.
Open your hands, visitor! I need to check them.
A flower?
A real flower?
Fine. I see no reason not to allow this.
You may now leave the facility.
I turned the lighter into a flower and hid the flame within its petals.
That was too close...
But could this flame be Polpo's Stand ability?
This wind could ruin everything!
Hey, Giorno! Perfect timing!
Could you push the shutter button on the camera for us?
No.
Sorry to bother, but could you help me carry this?
No.
I finally made it back to my dorm...
Th-That was close...
Now not only will the lighter not fall over, these objects should protect the flame from any air moving around.
I just need to keep a close eye on it for the next twenty-three hours until I see Polpo tomorrow.
I know...
I'll make sure my window is locked, just in case...
I don't want any sudden gusts of wind blowing through here.
What?
Who could be opening my door without knocking first?
Th-That's...!
Looks like he's gone...
Now's my chance!
It's that Japanese guy again!
If I'm not mistaken, his name is... Koichi Hirose!
How did he know my address?
Guess my suitcase and belongings are long gone.
But maybe my passport is around here somewhere...
Selling someone's ID seems like it wouldn't be easy...
I feel like a thief sneaking into his room like this, but...
No! He's the thief here!
What's so wrong about taking back my stuff?
His passport? No!
It's in the file box on top of my desk!
I was planning on returning it to him!
Soon Koichi will notice the lighter's flame!
If he does, he'll probably put it out!
He won't want there to be a fire!
What should I do? What should I do?
I need to take the lighter as soon as possible!
Gold Experience!
I used Gold Experience to imbue the lamp's cord with the life of a snake.
It would want to eat the tasty bread, after all.
It went for it!
Now to pull it up with the cord...
What happened? It can't be!
Unbelievable...
He found the lighter!
This won't end well!
I need to make sure he won't put out the flame!
This mark! It's the mark of Japan!
I found it! My passport!
I-It's burning!
Thank goodness...
Huh?
That's strange... I swear I saw a lit lighter...
What a close call...
He nearly extinguished the flame.
I, Giorno Giovanna, have a dream!
In order to take my first step toward achieving that dream, I must protect this flame at all costs!
Whoops, almost got ya!
Real sorry about that! I was cleaning the stairs.
Oh, you were just splashed a bit. I'm happy you weren't soaked.
We must be having good luck for the kind deeds we've done.
Doing good deeds is very important.
If you had been acting unkind, I probably would have gotten you with the whole bucket of water.
No way... This can't be happening...
The flame...
If I ask, will Polpo let me try again?
No...
If he were that forgiving, he wouldn't have given me a test like this.
Flame?
Is your lighter not working anymore?
Is it ruined? Was that my fault?
No, it's not your fault...
I just need to figure out what I'm going to do about it...
As far as I can tell, it doesn't look damaged.
It's still letting out gas.
What did you just say?
Yeah, gas is still coming out!
Is this the lever?
Did you try pushing it?
That's impossible... It shouldn't be possible to relight it...
Just look at this fine craftsmanship!
This entire test was predicated on whether or not the flame was lit.
Such an impressive lighter!
If I were able to relight it, there would be no point to this test!
It was shockingly bright for a second there, but it seems to be working.
See?
By the way, you wouldn't happen to be using this lighter to light cigarettes, would you?
This isn't right...
It actually lit up again... Something is wrong here!
Is that a...?
Could that really be a Sta -
You relit the lighter, didn't you?
You have one more chance. Two paths lie before you.
Th-That's...!
Follow the first and you shall live the life of a chosen one.
Follow the second and you shall meet your demise.
A Stand!
That must be Polpo's Stand!
I'm sure of it!
You relit the lighter!
Accept your fate!
It can't be! You villain! What are you doing?!
This soul...
...is not one of the chosen.
Not one of the chosen?
H-Hey, are you...?
He's dead... Uninjured, but dead...
Is it because it attacked his soul?
Does his Stand drag out people's souls and kill them with an arrow?
Could that be it?
But does being "one of the chosen" mean someone who can join the gang?
You relit the lighter as well, did you not?
You have one more chance. Two paths lie before you.
yume o shibaritsukeru
omotai sadame no ishi ni
marude oshitsubusarete
doko ni mo nigerarenai
hitasura agaki nagara
dakedo akiramenai
gareki no soko ni umoreta kibou no kakera tachi
kitto kono te de mitsukedasu sa
sekai o kaeru tame ni
Fighting Gold
jibun no michi o shinjita mono dake ga
itsuka kagayakeru
inochi no kagiri
kami ni mo sakarai
tatakaitsuzukeru
fukutsu no tamashii tachi yo
Fighting Gold
A heavy stone of fate
which has chained up my dreams
is threatening to crush me
Struggle as I may,
there's nowhere left to run
But I'll never give in
Though fragments of hope lie buried beneath the rubble
I swear I'll dig them up with my own two hands
in order to make a difference in this world
Only those who believe in the path they take
will one day shine brightly
As long as they live,
they will stand against the gods
and battle on
with their indomitable souls
Every time I close my eyes
I wake up feeling so horny
I can't get you outta my mind
Cause sexin' you be all I see
I would give anything
Just to make you understand me
I don't give a damn about nothing else
Freek'n you is all I need
Tonight, I need your body (I need your body)
Tonight, you got my time (oh get it baby)
Tonight you won't be sorry (yeah)
Tonight, you got my mind
You got my mind, all I wanna do is freak you
What must I say (oh tell me)
What must I do (what must I do?)
To show how much
I think about freek'n you (feel it)
What must I say
What must I do (yeah, yeah)
To show how much
I think about freek'n you
Hirose Koichi
Echoes Act 3
Power: B Speed: B Range: C Durability: B Precision: C Growth Potential: A
Joining the Gang