You, Dazai, and Odasaku had been assigned to capture André Gide, leader of the European criminal organization, Mimic. It was clear that he had come to Yokohama for a specific purpose, although his intentions were a mystery. But he seemed to have a personal vendetta against the Port Mafia, killing dozens of executives and lower-ranked members in his efforts to accomplish his goal. Whatever that might be.

Gide was a formidable opponent too. He was able to copy the abilities of any person he came into contact with, provided he touches them first. Thus, taking him down was proving to be quite difficult.

During your investigation, Akutagawa—a student of Dazai's—had confronted Gide with the intention of proving his worth to Dazai. They had a strained mentor/student relationship with Akutagawa being almost desperate for his approval whereas Dazai didn't seem to care about him. But you knew better; Dazai was simply too emotionally constipated to acknowledge the poor kid.

As you, Dazai and Odasaku arrived at the scene, Akutagawa struggled to his feet after sustaining a devastating blow to the abdomen, specks of blood flying from his lips. Gide—standing in the middle of the deserted hotel lobby—smiled at the younger boy with an expression of cold arrogance, clearly pleased that things were working in his favor.

You couldn't help but clench your teeth in frustration, concern for Akutagawa gripping your heart. So, this was the infamous André Gide, leader of the Mimic organization...