Ep. 79: Dr. Kanekura kills Dr. Ibal while a robot named Friday follows him
Aired on July 18, 1964

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Dr. Kanekura murders the renowned brain surgeon Dr. Ibal, staging the death to appear accidental. Following this event, a peculiar robot called Friday begins to accompany him constantly. The reality behind this strange occurrence is that the brain waves of the deceased Dr. Ibal are actively controlling the robot's actions. This revelation connects the murder to the mechanical companion, suggesting that the victim's consciousness persists through technology. The narrative focuses on the immediate aftermath of the crime and the unsettling presence of the machine, which serves as a vessel for the surgeon's neural patterns, creating a direct link between the killer and his victim's lingering influence.
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