I've noticed that the scene where Ranpo gets slapped by Fukuzawa for risking his life has sparked various interpretations, but I wanted to simplify it so the fandom could better understand his way of thinking.

As we know, Ranpo is often typed as an INTP 5w4. INTPs are naturally curious and driven by the pursuit of knowledge, which can sometimes make them feel isolated. They often believe that no one else perceives the world in the same complex and analytical way they do. Ranpo perfectly embodies this trait.

To explain this, you can check the images:

Imagine a red circle is representing how most people think and perceive the world.

Now, imagine Ranpo's perspective as a blue circle-his way of thinking is fundamentally DIFFERENT and much broader.

Since Ranpo sees a bigger picture in blue, he perceives those in the red circle through a purple circle (which helps him deduct) - a mix of his perspective (blue) and theirs (red). However, he can't truly grasp nor see the red perspective, just as others in the red circle can't comprehend his blue or purple worldview.

This disconnect is why Young Ranpo often felt outcasted-he was "different." He struggled with the fear that there was something in this world that everyone else understood except him, leading to the belief that he was inherently inferior(something that INTPs hate alot.)

However, meeting Fukuzawa changed his perspective. Instead of believing he was the one who couldn't understand others (red), he realized the opposite: everyone else simply lacked the ability to see the bigger picture (blue and purple) as he did. This revelation transformed his sense of self, shifting him from self-doubt to confidence in his intellect.

Why Ranpo said the world is filled with monsters he can't understand.