All my reasons as to why Atsushi will and SHOULD be the PM transfer:
- DAZAI WOULD BE TOO OBVIOUS, IT WOULDN'T BE A TWIST, IT WOULD BE ANNOYING AND PREDICTABLE AND WOULDN'T REALLY ADD ANYTHING NEW TO THE PLOT OR HIS CHARACTER (Just had to say that rq)
- Since part 1 of BSD mainly focused on the ADA, it's only logical to assume that part 2 will focus on the PM (it's inner workings, ranking system, missions & trades, just in general lore), and Atsushi being the transfer would allow for us to fully explore that concept since he IS the main character
- maybe he'll have more screen time in his own show!!!!
- Atsushi is the main character, meaning that him going to the PM would be a HUGE DEAL.
- Aktugawa and Atsushi's relationship has been built up since the beginning of BSD and has definitely turned a new leaf in this latest arc, and Atsushi going to the PM would be the obvious step in deeping their bond and allowing their partnership to take centre stage
- If we are to assume that the (most likely) cliffhanger at the end of chapter 130 is infact the PM transfer, then I really don't see how it could be anyone else. I mean, Dazai is still stuck in FRANCE and most likely won't even be there physically 😭. So if we remove Dazai from the equation then it's obviously Atsushi because there's no set up for anyone else.
- To elaborate on what I mean by "set up" is; over these last chapters we've been focusing on Atsushi. We've seen him overcome his struggles and insecurities and has finally been able to accept himself and move on from the director. No one else in the agency has had any spotlight, so it would just be completely out of the blue for them to be choosen with LITERALLY NO BUILD UP WHAT SO EVER, the reveal wouldn't be satisfying and just leaves you scratching your head (And even though i'd also love for tanikazi to be the transfer, he too has has no build up). Honestly, the same goes for dazai. His appearance in Chapter 129 was his first appearance in A YEAR. Is he just going to arrive at the airport and just be told "oh btw ur the transfer" ?? Like NO that's just so random. So it makes the most narrative sense for it to be Atsushi (Sorry for the rant, but I just can't stress this point enough)
- Atsushi going to the PM would be the ultimate test on his morals, will he be able to uphold his values? Or will he inevitably have to take a life on a mission? The possibilities are endless
- just, SSKK. Sskk going on missions together, being partners in the same organisation, them truly becoming the new soukoku, and them just.. being SSKK. <3
- While in the mafia, he would have to relearn how to fight with his ability since he won't have fukuzawas ability to help control the tiger (i know he already sorta tamed her in Dead Apple but I still think he would need some practice or training to truly master it, especially if he's using it for more violent acts).
- PM!Atsushi is one step closer to canon cannibal-Atsushi and I will take it gladly.
- ON THAT NOTE BEAST PARALLELS!!!!!!!!!
- Think of all the relationships/dynamics Atsushi could have; him and Chuuya will FINALLY interact. Maybe Atsushi will train under Kouya? That'd be fun. I am a firm believer that Gin and Atsushi would be besties. Him having a dynamic with Higguchi would be the best thing ever. God I don't even want to THINK about mori.!!!
- but on the other side of the coin, think about all the people he will leave behind, think about how Kyouka would feel, losing her brother to the place he saved her from. Think about the agency members blaming fukuzawa for making the deal in the first place (and ranpo having to defend him despite his own grievances). Think about Yodano feeling guilty that she was the one who wasn't made an option. Lastly, think about Dazai, think about the pain, and no doubt blaming himself for Atsushi, his STUDENT, being chosen instead of him. He'd be a spiralling mess, trying to figure out what went wrong and why mori chose Atsushi instead of his beloved demon prodigy and the hate he must feel for Mori and his decision. THE ANGST GUYES THINK OF THE ANGST
- Speaking of mori, him choosing Atsushi would be such a power move, not only because Atsushi is strong and can be easily manipulated into becoming his next weapon, but because of the message it would send, specifically to Dazai. By doing this, he would show that he still has control over Dazais life, that even if he's in or out of the mafia, he'll always lose what he loves. It would be yet another cruel and twisted punishment, and Dazai would know it's because he left the PM and now he's paying the price for it.
- also like I said in my first point, Dazai being choosen wouldn't be interesting as we've already seen him in the mafia, even if he decides not to kill like Oda, it's still very limiting story wise . But, it would also make Mori look very simple-minded, like yeah, ofc he'd choose his ex-executive to return, no shit, even if its a stupid move for his safety. BUT if he chose Atsushi it'd be such an interesting and cool play, showing that he definitely has many plans up his sleeve and knows exactly what he's doing.
- Also Atsushi would slay dark clothes (as proven in BEAST) and I must see him animated in them.
- okay!! I've seen some arguments against Atsushi being the transfer because "that's concept was already explored in beast" ,and while that is a fair point, it doesn't have much leg since those two situations are VERY DIFFERENT. In Beast, Atsushi is RAISED in the mafia and has been accustomed to their ways and methods for years. Meanwhile, our Atsushi has only ever killed one person and is DEFINITELY not like a mafioso. That's what makes the idea of Atsushi being the PM transfer so interesting is getting to see him fight his own morals, him having to do things we've never seen/think he can or would do, and (my personal favourite part), seeing him grow accustomed to being mafioso and start to form a somewhat life there (basically becoming apart of the mafia family). So yeah, him joining wouldn't be boring because we haven't seen this specific concept before, we've only seen Beast, which is very different. :D
OK yeah that's all I got lol (tho I might be forgetting some points), please lmk if you have anything to add/or argue against!!! :D
