Kapitel 445: The Beauty in Fantasy
In the video, Arthur proudly discusses taking care of his mother, as it's the only thing he can proudly talk about.
Many audience members outside the lightscreen videos can empathize, but they wouldn't admit to sympathizing with someone considered mad, saying, 'His background is indeed pitiful, but it doesn't justify his later actions.'
However, in the video, people applaud Arthur, and Murray claps, saying, 'You've sacrificed a lot; she must love you.'
Arthur agrees, saying, 'Yes, she always told me to keep smiling, to wear a happy face. She said I was born to spread laughter.'
He shows a hint of pride – the only thing he can take pride in.
Seeing this, the audience feels a mix of emotions. They recently witnessed what Arthur's mother did to him, and the relationship between them is not as simple and beautiful as Arthur thinks.
But Murray appreciates Arthur's words, inviting him onstage, saying, 'I like your perspective. Come up here, just for saying that!'
Arthur smiles, visibly happy. Murray's encouragement seems genuinely important to him.
During the applause, he goes onstage, getting close to the famous comedian host. However, it's precisely the time for a TV commercial.
During this break, Murray says to Arthur, 'You were fantastic, Arthur. Thank you. I enjoy hearing your stories; they make me happy.'
Arthur responds with a smile, 'Thank you, Murray.'
Looking at the audience, Murray adds, 'Did you see these audience, lights, and performances? If I could have a child like you, I would give up everything without hesitation!'
Arthur smiles even more, hugging Murray.
Seeing this heartwarming scene, people find it hard to connect this sunny, proud child caring for his mother with the chaotic, fearsome Joker who brought chaos to Gotham.
Peter Parker comments, ' Mr Arthur... no wonder you admire him. This Murray is indeed a good person. His encouragement is crucial for you to overcome these difficulties.'
To be honest, before knowing Arthur was the Joker, Spider-Man had a positive view of him, sympathizing with his mental illness and experiences. He hopes Arthur remains himself, not becoming the Joker.
Arthur, hearing this, smiles and remains silent. Commissioner Gordon frowns, 'It's strange; he said this the first time he met you? Seems unreasonable.'
Bruce Wayne adds, 'This is your fantasy, not a real event, right, Arthur?'
Arthur grins, 'Who knows? Who cares?'
In the video, the next day, Arthur goes to work again. In the dressing room, he's shirtless, revealing a gaunt body that looks abnormal from the back, almost as if the bones might pierce through the skin.
He's vigorously repairing his Joker shoes when a middle-aged colleague named Randall approaches, offering him a gun after learning about the previous attack by thugs. He advises Arthur to use it for self-defense.
Surprised, Arthur declines, explaining his mental illness prevents him from handling dangerous weapons. However, Randall assures him it will be kept secret.
Colleagues' concern uplifts Arthur slightly, but soon he faces a harsh blow from his boss.
Previously, Arthur promoted a music store dressed as the Joker, but he was attacked by thugs, and even the billboard was stolen. The boss, indifferent to the incident, insists on getting the billboard back, threatening to deduct Arthur's pay and emphasizing how much of an oddity he is.
Affected by this, Arthur, shown in the video, smiles broadly, seemingly enjoying the situation. His smiles, however, don't always represent happiness.
In the video, Arthur ends up alone in the alley where he was beaten. Furious, he kicks trash cans, eventually sitting in the garbage as if he, like the surrounding trash, is abandoned in the city.
It's a terrible day for him, but luckily, he encounters a girl who lifts his spirits.
She smiles at him, a bit strangely, but it does alleviate Arthur's bad mood.
At this point, some viewers start criticizing the plot, calling it a clichéd midnight drama—great love rescuing a mentally ill person?
Back at home, Arthur helps his mother bathe. In their conversation, he mentions his dream of becoming a famous comedian, surprising his mother: 'You want to be a comedian? But don't comedians need to make others laugh?'
His ideal and job don't gain approval from his mother, and it seems Arthur can only amuse himself.
Next, Arthur secretly follows the girl named Sophie. After a day of tracking, he goes to a furniture club to watch a comedy show.
However, Arthur's sense of humor differs from others. While the audience laughs, he remains silent, and vice versa.
Returning home, he starts jotting down notes, writing with his left hand: 'The worst part of having a mental illness is that people expect you to behave as if you don't have any mental illness.'
Suddenly, Sophie shows up at his door, asking straightforwardly if he followed her during the day.
She acts strangely, not feeling offended, but encouraging Arthur to be more proactive.
Gordon remarks thoughtfully, 'This is your fantasy, right?'
'No, no...' Arthur stares at the screen, shaking his head, muttering, 'This isn't a fantasy.'
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