I finally got to one of the chapters I was eager to write.Remembering that according to the timeline of the game, after Kamoshida, the Phanton Thieves unlock Mementos.Yes, I will also put Mementos in Fic, but I will not go into too much detail.Now, I do not know if they noticed, but unlike the game, Morgana does not have access to Metaverse, how does our dear Phanton Thief explore Mementos?Hm?
In addition, we have the return of a certain man with silver hair and with it, more mysteries.
I don't have a beta, and English is not my first language, so, of course there will be some misspelled words or grammatical errors. Please, if you spot it, leave a review/comment and I will do my best to fix it. Thank you.
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"Thank you for your preference." I say, bowing to the next customer leaving Leblanc.
I begin to collect the dirty dishes, cleaning the tables and carrying the full tray to be washed. With only one table with clients and another at the counter, I decide to wait a little longer to wash all the dishes. Taking a glass of water, I watch clients and wonder about what happened in the teacher's palace library and the message given by those two female voices. Someone else is a prisoner and can navigate the Metaverse. Also, he is aware of my form as Eros.
The door opens and I see the silver-haired man from before entering.
"Welcome." I tell him, putting the glass on the counter to be washed afterwards.
He looks at me in surprise, certainly not expecting to hear my voice.
He blinks twice before walking back and sitting on the counter.
"What do you want to order?" I ask, looking him in the eye.
"A cup of coffee with a chicken and salad sandwich." He asks, holding up his wallet.
I pass total price to him by writing down the order in a notebook I brought to control the orders I receive. Immediately I warm the coffee that Celestino had prepared before needing to leave and serve the sandwich for him on a plate.
"I would never have imagined Celestino would hire anyone." He says, and I shrug. "You must have insisted a lot."
"In fact, he made the offer." I tell him, seeing his blue eyes widen with surprise. "And I really needed a job."
"Oh? It's always good to have some extra money at the end of the month. I bet your parents are be proud of you." He comments, making me freeze.
"Who knows?" I comment, filling his cup of coffee and serving with the sugar bowl and a spoon. "Anything else?"
I see him frown at me, before putting sugar in the drink. He opens his mouth to say something else, but is interrupted by the customers at the table.
"Yuuri, thank you for the coffee."
"I thank you for your preference." I say, bowing to them.
It does not take long and the other client sitting at the counter also finishes and leaves. I tidy the dishes together and clean the table and the part of the counter used, adding everything in a bowl with water and a little detergent.
"Your name is Yuuri?" I listen when I check the clock.
"Yes." I just reply, going to the door and turning the sign to signal that the cafeteria is closed.
"I know a Yuri." I hear it coming back behind the counter. "But he has a personality totally opposite to yours."
I shrug, not knowing how to answer something like that.
"Yuuri." He says and I look at him. "Your name is different, Japanese?"
"Yes." I answer again, leaving the broom near the front door.
"Hmm." Victor says, frowning, he is then surprised by something. "Oh."
I watch him tap his forehead, as if he's remembered something.
"I'm Victor. I can not believe I forgot to introduce myself." He says, opening a smile and reaching out for me. "Nice to meet you, Yuuri. "
"Likewise, Victor." I mean, greeting him.
He soon leaves and I lock the door of the cafeteria, to concentrate on cleaning. I pick up my cell phone and set to play songs from a local radio station, while I sweep the floor, clean the counter, and wash the dishes.
...
Outside, Victor watches the young man dance while cleaning the place, especially noting the movement of his hips. He swallows, unable to remove his eyes from the Japanese.
"Yuuri ..." he whispers, to no one. "Speaking of the way the name is, I wonder how 'that' teen is right now."
And he walks away from the Leblanc.
~ x ~
With each passing day the deadline approaches the end and my anxiety increases. With Dr. Baranoskaya, I tested a new medicine that she created using the funds I gave her. Unfortunately it did not do much success, as I ended up putting everything I ate out.
Arcana Bond Update: The Death ~ Level 02
She negotiates new medicines with me, and I buy not only everything available but also more money for her research. I go to the hospital where Chihoko is in a coma, and I deliver a bouquet of flowers to her mother, wishing she has much strength and faith in her daughter. In the hospital itself, I meet Yuuko.
"So you want to learn how to act?" She asks.
"Yes." I answer. "Acting can help me distract the Shadows."
And also with my skating, if I can return.
"Very well." She says, taking me by the hand. "Before you start the lesson, come to the acting club tomorrow."
"Right." I mean, smiling.
~ x ~
Visiting the club was a brilliant idea, although it was disguised. Thanks to Yuuko, I became unrecognizable to the others, who did not mind doing their activities in my presence and then agreed to teach me tricks. Yuuko, especially, taught me the famous 'crocodile tears'.
Arcana Bond Update: The Lovers ~ Level 02
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Back at the cafe, I watch Phichit sit at the counter and talk to Celestino. It seemed to be some kind of conversation, but suddenly, they both started screaming, scaring me.
"You should not get into this, Phichit! She's dead, so there's nothing else you can do!"
"But they lied to us, Celestino! Do you think I should leave it like this?"
"You must not meddle with things you don't know!"
"What are you afraid of?!"
Good thing the cafe is still closed, after all it would be difficult to explain the situation to customers. The fight ends when Phichit climbs into the bedroom and knocks on the door, causing Celestino to sigh.
"I'm sorry about that, Kunogi." He says, scratching his head. "I did not expect him to be so pushy."
"Hmm." I say, starting to organize the showcase with salads and sandwiches. "I know a little bit about it, from what he told me, and I understand his point of view in wanting to understand the truth, but I also understand his, that he cares about him, but I think both should talk without forcing their opinions in the other."
"It's easy to say that you understand our circumstances, I can tell you had a great education from your parents, but do not think for a minute that you have any idea how difficult it is to care for a spoiled teenager." Celestino says, and I take a deep breath.
"Unfortunately, Mr. Cialdini, if my education is great, it was not because of my parents. They did not hesitate to physically and mentally abuse me and drive me out of our home without any money. I had to sell precious things to buy clothes, food and my ticket to here because neither did give me any. " Celestino is frightened by what he hears and I can't help myself to stop talking. "So I understand the pain of being left behind by the one you loves. I am living with the Katsukis, who are very kind to me, but they are not my parents. And it hurts, you know? It hurts not to have anyone to hold you when you have nightmares or who looks after you when you are sick."
Not only do I realize that I'm crying, but Celestino is beside me, trying to calm me down. I get scared and, excuse me, I go to the bathroom when I see that Phichit is also crying. He had listened to me. I reach forward and take his hand, up the stairs to the bedroom and closing the door. He hugs me and we both stay that way until we calm down.
"Wow, I needed this." I let it out, wiping my face with the sleeves of the sweater.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to listen." Phichit says and I look at him with a smile on his face.
"It's okay, you'd find out anyway." I say, smiling at him. "Are you ok?"
"Yes." He just responds.
"Can you tell me what happened between you two?" I ask, seeing him nod.
"Celestino is a friend of my mother's, and they both worked for the government as researchers, including my mother who addicted it to coffee." He laughs, lowering his face. "When she died, I almost went to an orphanage, but Celestino insisted on taking care of me, and I told him that I was investigating my mother's death before we fought."
"I imagine you wanted to go hacking like a blast, didn't you?" I ask, and I see him nod. "That is the problem, Mr. Cialdini worries that you will get hurt, what could happen if you are not careful, and I promised I would help you, did not I?"
"But ..." Phichit begins, but I interrupt him by holding onto his shoulders.
"Trust me." I tell him seriously.
"Right." He says, hugging me.
Arcana Bond Update: The Hermit ~ Level 02
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And the day has come. The day of the school assembly, where my destiny, along with that of Takeshi Nishigori and Guang-Hong Ji will be decided by Professor Monteiro. He hasn't coming to the school since he had his treasure taken by us. With all the students queued and organized by class, the school principal begins the assembly, but is soon interrupted by the teacher, who invades the stage and takes the his microphone.
"My name is Leonardo Silva Monteiro. I am here to reveal the whole truth to you." He takes a deep breath, and I bite my lip off. "It's true that I physically rampage the members of the football team. It's true that I raped Chihoko Nakamura, even wanting it to be Yuuko Kirihara instead. It is true that I purposely broke Takeshi Nishigori's left leg twice. It is true that I forced Guang-Hong Ji to create and publish fake criminal records in the name of Yuuri Kunogi. And yes, all his criminal records are fake. "
This last information shocks me. What did he mean with this?
"What do you mean ..." I begin to ask, but the director begins to scream.
"Don't say anything else, Professor!" He orders. "All of you, go home now!"
The confusion only increases when Leonardo Monteiro falls to his knees and begins to apologize suddenly.
...
"Kunogi?" I listen to the president and look at the frowning brow.
"What happened to him?" I ask, swallowing dry.
"The director took him to the police." She answers, sliding her left hand into her red hair. "What's the problem? I thought you were happy with the result."
"I am. But something about what he said about the criminal records bothers me." I mean, crossing your arms.
"He said all of his posted criminal records are fake." She comments, apparently not understanding anything.
"Exactly. The point is that my original record was also posted on the forum." I say, watching her eyes widen.
"Are you saying ..." She begins to speak, her hands on her mouth with surprise on her face.
I just nod in my face, biting my lip.
"By the way, I'd like to thank you. I can finally make an end to this dorment head." She says, and I watch her. "Now I can focus on other requests for help that the students have sent me."
"Do you want me to help you? Should there be someone whose name is recognized by my Navigator?" I ask, making her smile.
"Deal!" She exclaims and I am surprised by what I see.
New Arcana Bond Adquired: The Priestess ~ Level 01
New Mask Adquired: Johanna
Another Persona? I wonder, surprised.
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Chapter final notes
Status
Compendium active
People: 04 - active
Arcana Bonds: 07
Masks: 09
Hearts Changed: 02
