Persona 5 Royal: tmdrago Special Edition
By Tayla Drago
Episode #129 - Family Cares to Family Matters
The morning was going crazy for the people were waiting for the campaign to start to soon vote for Shido, there wasn't much time if they don't change his heart by the day before the election thingy, not good at all. As Keiko tries to wake up for Morgana to check on her.
Morgana: It's almost time, Madame Keiko. Were you able to sleep last night?
Keiko: I slept fine to withstand the cold. But we got the heater with us, so it's fine now.
Morgana: Then let's keep this up for now, Madame Keiko, because both you and I are going to be needing it a lot this year. This might be the last job as Phantom Thieves might have to do to change Shido's heart after what he has done...And the others things too. Then after we finish with everything to have the pearl once we form all seven of the gems, I might lead me to my memories to come back. We should use the gems for that and the item of yours to rescue both Akechi and Jackie's human master.
For Keiko to still have it on her wrist given to her by Igor.
Keiko: Oh yes...May be I can use it for Akechi-Cun for one wish to come true once we find him first from within Fallen One's powers. And us being the best as the Phantom Thieves...? Morgana, we can still hang out as friends.
Morgana: I know, so let's make sure we all do. As friends and a team, all of us. We can't let all of our hard work go to waste.
Keiko: Of course, I won't allow that to happen. (Akechi-Cun...I hope you're hanging in there, I want to see you again.)
A lot to get through all of this, huh? As Morgana wonders about the feeling he was getting from Keiko, was it real...? As Kawa was teaching her students like Ann and Yuuki to hope that Keiko was doing well for the rumors to not be spread about her too much to be gone; as the others group text message the others to stay alert from their surrounds from any danger to be around the area for Keiko, Morgana, Ryuji, Ann, Yusuke, Makoto, Futaba, and Haru.
[Ryuji: Man Keiko, sure must be nice not having to go to school.]
[Keiko: Well, it's not that great just staying home sometimes and doing nothing.]
[Ryuji: Come on, I know you're enjoying a little break. But to still hide, this is serious.]
[Yusuke: Ryuji, a dead man...or rather woman cannot go to school, you know.]
[Haru: This would all be for nothing if they found out she's still alive.]
[Ann: Doesn't it suck to live like a fugitive, though? Always having to hide your face?]
[Keiko: It's a thrill a little, while playing our cards carefully.]
[Yusuke: I'm sure it is...No doubt it's hard as well, but please bear with it for now.]
[Makoto: Don't try too hard to hide yourself, Keiko-Chan, for our sakes and yours. You'll only stand out more.]
[Futaba: That's always that hardest. "Try hard, but not too hard..."]
[Makato: In any case, we're ready to put the plan into action. Now all we need is your signal.]
They have to pull this off way before the deadline – December the 18th. Then Yuuki text messages Keiko about another request to do in Mementos later on to change someone's heart – someone is targeting old people as the cops stop finding this person name Yoshihito Wakasa. On the request list!
Operation Quest - Swindling Old Folk is Pretty Low = Target (Yoshihito Wakasa)
Keiko: Morgana, let's go out since school's almost over. Let's see how Haru's doing.
Morgana: Don't forget your disguise.
Keiko: I won't.
Moving out soon will be happening, after helping out a few others first. Hours later once the bedroom was getting arrange a bit – Keiko goes to see Haru to help her out on her gardening on the school's rooftop to be coming out pretty well from flowers and the food ones. A bit tired from doing so much, but Keiko and Morgana are doing well taking care of the rest a little.
Haru: Thank you for helping me out on this, Keiko-Chan. And you too, Mona-Chan. I haven't forgotten about you either.
Morgana: This is nothing for me to handle.
Keiko: I don't mind either, Haru, I like to help out. Still, try not to over work so hard, okay?
Haru: I won't next time. I promise. Well, these food and plants are going to come out wonderfully once I'm not refreshing them to grow nice and healthy. So, I bought a mini-roaster and a coffee mill the other day...
A lot for Haru to do to make more coffee.
Keiko: You must be working hard to have your own cafe someday, Haru. I can't wait to check it out.
Haru: I'm sure for you, Keiko-Chan, and everyone else will love it too. I thought it would be fun making coffee myself. It's certainly not easy, but it's an immensely satisfying process...
Morgana: And who's the whole business of knowing more about Takakura not being bad or not?
A lot of research to be doing still, Haru and Sugimura helping her out did find a little something about the man so far.
Haru: About him...Takakura-san has really been pushing for us to start a new business venture soon...In particular, he's adamant about a chain of low-cost, intimate cafes. Some employees don't think it's a good idea though, so they want me to stop in and put a stop to it...But I'm just a high schooler...There's no way I could predict the success or failure of this idea...In the end, I'm just not sure what to do...
From some thing to make some changes and Takakura to make sure he'll not become like Okumura did, Haru wanted to do something more for everyone else's sakes.
Keiko: So much on your mind, huh? So what do you want to do?
Haru: H-Huh...? That's a good question...
Keiko: I don't think Takakura's bad, but he needs to hear things from you on how you feel.
So true, and to tell the man for Haru and Sugimura for they'll be dating for now and then getting married soon.
Haru: The idea does sound nice...And Takakura-san isn't bad, I know. The smell of a fresh cup of coffee always brings a smile to my face. And it certainly would be nice to be able to give that experience to as many people as possible...But...I don't think you can truly gain the same joy from the low-cost chain Takakura-san is suggesting.
Keiko: Then you should tell him that, Haru. Tell Takakura about you making sure from your company to go well and you're holding up the marriage for way later. It's not too late. You choose when to say it, only then will he'll come an understanding.
It's not too late to do anything to make the right choice in any way possible.
Haru: Huh...? Excuse me?
Morgana: Madame Keiko is only speaking her mind.
Any friend of Keiko's to help them come around somehow.
Haru: You really think he'd listen to a high schooler with no prior work experience...? Hm, I see...
Keiko: See what, Haru? You thought about something?
Haru: I've been so afraid of him this whole time...but all I need to do is show him how I fool...! I'll make him see what I'm really thinking with me and Sugimura-Chan's help...and what's truly important to me.
Now that's more like it!
Keiko: You can do it, Haru!
Haru: I understand...By refusing to trust Takakura-san, I was also shutting myself off from any hope of having him trust me...! But that's going to be different now...I'll do my best, Keiko-Chan! Mona-Chan!
Keiko: Don't mention it. (I know Haru can do this to have Takakura see a lot from Haru to be herself and choose the right path.)
A lot to work on and the other to still help out in any way possible. And so, Haru's confidant and bonding goes up to eight now.
Morgana: Speak your mind, Haru, we're rooting for you.
Haru: Thank you both...Oh, and I just thought of the perfect way to do it!
A little confused on what Haru meant by that to have Keiko lost there.
Keiko: Huh...?
Haru: A magic item that will help me convey my true feelings to Takakura-san...*giggle* It's going to take some time to prepare though, so it will have to be my secret for now. But I'll tell you next time, OK? Now then, shall we return home?
For the time being, Keiko hopes for Haru to make the best hand made coffee for Takakura as soon as possible.
Keiko: Well, I'm looking forward to see this surprise.
Haru: Yes. Now then, shall we return home?
Keiko: See you later then, Haru, and remember to rest up.
As they left the school rooftop after showers in the gym's someone being Takakura's co-worker Faye Sukiyaki wanted to deliver someone to be having bad headaches and not feeling well like she was sick. This causes Faye to get controlled by a Shadow out of nowhere.
Faye: Noooo! Help me!
Oh boy, another one to stop for these three were on the case.
Keiko and Haru: It's a Shadow!
Seeing form below to going into the Metaverse just in time to trapping it.
Morgana: It's Takakura's partner Faye Sukiyaki. Haru! Keiko! It's time to save her heart, so transform! Suit up! Code name – Mona!
Soon, the two girls join with Morgana/Mona to do their job as always. And yes, I made this character up to be another victim here.
Keiko: Right...Suit up! Code name – Joker!
Haru: I won't let my plans with Takakura-san go to waste, I'll save his overwork partner. Suit up! Code name – Noir!
And this Persona of the day was...
Tayla: Persona #129 - Sarasvati
Hindus believe that Sarasvati is the goddess of knowledge, music and the arts. Sarasvati, also known as Saraswati, has been identified with the Vedic Sarasvati River. She is considered as consort of Brahma, the Hindu god of creation. Thus, with the goddesses Lakshmi and Parvati or Durga, she forms the Tridevi, who are consorts of the male trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, respectively. Sarasvati's children are the Vedas, which are the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. She is known in East Asia as Benzaiten or Biancaitian, one of the Seven Lucky Gods.
This one played music to make the ground burst out powerful lava fire to burn, melt, or trap anyone 'or anything in her way. Calling her Sava for short.
Sava: Play my melodies. Let the music burn with passion...
So calm to play but mean to make people listen to her music with a fiery feeling in her heart way too much. She had trouble chilling out for Faye was target like this for a good reason why. But Keiko using a Persona with water attacks, cool off some of the Cognitive to be fine now.
Morgana: Time to cool off, lady.
Sava: The Phantom Thieves?
Introduction time!
Haru: How dare you not relax once in a while to work so hard to overwork yourself to death of the heat you make.
Keiko: (Makes sense when people work hard none stop...) Listen, just music itself to get angry at others won't do so well to be really hot, but can hurt you and the people you work with. And because of this mess, you need to chill out. Even if it's by force.
Trying to use more ice and water powers combined, it didn't work to fire back at the three with more music of burning passion...if you know what I mean there to be a weapon instead.
Sava: No...Not like this. Relax with me, please...Listen to my music...
Playing some more to fire off more pool of lava to move away from for swinging weapons around or gun firing won't do any good.
Haru: Nothing's working.
Almost getting burned on Keiko's foot, moving away to really burn a lot.
Keiko: Ouch! We can't even go near this Shadow without turning into ashes.
Sava: This feeling makes me want to play so more. So you three better take it or leave it...
Doing it again, lava balls of fire spits out to fall down fast to try moving away from it.
Morgana: Incoming!
Keiko/Joker, Haru/Noir, and Morgana were quick to avoid getting burned a lot, and other fake humans were in Faye's heart. Even the lovely made up garden too catch on fire. Something on which Haru didn't want to lose and tries to do something about it right away. Angry, she moves on one rocky floor to another without getting burned to fight back.
Haru: No...! Stop it! Stop destroying these plants!
Keiko and Morgana: Noir!
Leaving some burn marks on her clothes only, Haru's gun shooting at Sava and ax swinging skills made this Shadow stop playing her music. Trying to get it off the ground to start burning up into flames...
Sava: No! Stop! My music-!
The two fight it off while wrestling the instrument on the ground.
Haru: I won't let you have it!
Save: I said I need my music!
Now she was mad, this was their chance to cool things off now.
Morgana: Furious Fangs!
With the lava now drying up to not be so how anymore and Keiko saving the falling rocks from landing on them again with her weapons mix in with some dark powers...
Keiko: Double Daggers of Darkness! Noir, pin her down!
Haru: Oh, yes. Lily Whip!
With no more fire, Haru last attack sends Sava flying in the air, whipped a lot, her guitar crushed, and she falls down in defeat. Surround her with guns out for these three Phantom Thieves got the Shadow now.
Morgana: Nice one, Noir. You've come along way to be the best thief ever.
Haru: Wow, it did feel great. Now it's time to save Ms. Sukiyaki's life.
A lot of talking to be done next.
Sava: Please wait...I can still fix my guitar. But if the heats really bothering you thieves, then I'll stop. Sorry...I've been working hard to improve myself ever since Okumura-san was gone. I was the best student in the Okumura Food business; I try asking his daughter to give me a raise to make a better change than ever before even talking to me manager Takakura-san to make it happen, but for years for working so far in the heat...I've failed a lot. Only from music and playing it calms me so much. I didn't want to hurt this woman, but only to be heard which only caused pain instead. Forgive me. I just can't control my feelings sometimes.
From the time Okumura treated everyone at work like crap? Yeah, they see where this was going.
Morgana: So that's why...
Haru: Listen, for what I've heard...Don't push yourself to prove you're the best. Talk to someone about it for them to listen to you in words and not in pain. Let Ms. Sukiyaki do it. As for you, the power is very useful to use for battle. What do you say? We like it.
Saying so made Sava feel a bit better to come around for them.
Sava: Yeah, why not. I will let her. And for me...Let me aid you thieves. I'll put my fiery music to good used. Just say the word.
And from there, Keiko does the rest of the work..
Keiko: In any case, this is the music I would like to hear from you. Sarasvati - Strumming Veena Player, I've commit thee to join!
Changing this Shadow into a good Persona to be set free and as Keiko's new powers to use.
Sava: Ah...Music to my ears. I am thou, thou art I. I go by the name of Sarasvati who plays music with a powerful lava flowing through my songs with my guitar playing, I will play to stop your enemies and mine from hurting anyone else. I'll be around anytime you wish for me to relax your souls in some good heated fun.
Same old thing, Faye's heart was saved to go back to the real world now.
Keiko: Is she okay?
Waking up, Faye thought she had pass out for working so hard and dream to do something right for once.
Faye: Huh...? Umm...Oh, right! A dream! I need to take to Takakura-san to make a brand new change on my own. Haru will just have to wait. Please excuse me, ladies.
Well, she'll be fine now.
Haru: I'll go see if Ms. Sukiyaki get home safely for Takakura-san to get a good word. Mona-Chan and Keiko-Chan, you two can go home.
Morgana: Okay then. Still, you were amazing in battle.
Keiko: Yeah, nicely done!
She was really better to grow so much as a Phantom Thief.
Haru: Aw...It was nothing really, I've learned a lot to keep on going. Now hurry you two, go back to Leblanc. We'll talk later. Good bye.
This has Haru caring for Faye to rest up, drink some water, and head back home. With some good things to do for Okumura Foods for Takakura to hear about later on. Heading back to Leblanc carefully for the other two, Keiko gets a call from her friend Haru. Must be some good news.
Morgana: Phone call from Haru.
Answering the phone call...
Keiko: It's me, Haru. What's up?
[Haru: Hello, Keiko-Chan. Thank you giving me a hand today. I'm already testing the soil I brought home today. I can tell my coffee plants are happy.]
Keiko: It's in your nature to nurture, also I want some too.
[Haru: Sure. Hmm...Come to think of it, I remember seeing some plants in Leblanc too. Are you taking good care of them? Make sure you give them lots of love, okay?]
Keiko: I have been since I got here, but I'll do more. I take good care of my plant in my bedroom.
[Haru: ...All that's left is for me to muster up the courage and express my own opinion. I'll contact Takakura-san. And I'll make sure it works with your schedule. I hope...my magic item will work on Takakura-san. I'm going to do everything I can, so I hope you'll see it through with me, Keiko-Chan. And my Sugimura-Chan too. Okay, bye!]
Keiko: Bye, Haru. Keep me posted.
Helping out Sojiro at the cafe, another group text message happens for Keiko to respond to.
[Haru: Every news station has been running story after story about Shido and the elections...]
[Futaba: Junko too, who's really Queen Lilith in disguise. I can't believe they're calling her the brave journalist of the century! Akechi's sitting there taking this while in danger from Fallen One's doing.]
[Ryuji: Plus they're treating the Phantom Thieves like criminals.]
[Ann: That side of things has faded a little bit though, don't you think?]
[Yusuke: Yes, all the talk of elections must have made people forget about the suicide news.]
[Makoto: The main culprit is "dead," things are settled, and society can go on like normal. That's probably what people are thinking...]
[Ann: Hm. I have mixed feelings about all of this. I'm not saying they should talk about us more, but the sudden change in momentum is weird...]
[Ryuji: All we gotta do is hurry up and steal Shido's heart. That'll take care of everything, right?]
[Keiko: You're right. We got to do our best as a team.]
[Futaba: Everything up until the election is the real battle! Let's take him down!]
[Haru: Well then, we can discuss this more tomorrow or when the time's right to go to Shido's palace again. Let's do our best!]
The leader herself will know when the time was right to move out. Soon at night time, Keiko invites Morgana, Ryuji, Ann, Yusuke, Makoto, Futaba, and Haru to meet up quietly in Kichijoji – Sniper Penguin aka Darts and Billiards to play some pool games and throwing darts to have each of their skills updated. A little fun to do; same with Aika, Hitomi, Kiwa, Daisuke, and Tohru joining with them as well to give it a try. And getting to know the Phantom Thieves much better in person very carefully...without getting caught. But I doubt other people will care at all. So, let's have fun tonight!
Keiko: Okay, everyone Choose what to play and let's hang out for the Team Drago of the Phantom Thief of Hearts all need to get to know one another, right? So come on.
Well, you heard the leader herself. From playing some pool games for Tohru had trouble getting out more than Futaba is.
Tohru: Ah...How do you play this?
Daisuke: Like this. Move the stick back to aim, look at the ball, hit, and...so far to moving it.
Oh, he seems to aid Tohru to have her and Daisuke to be blushing at each other.
Tohru: Huh?
Daisuke: Sorry, I didn't mean-!
Tohru: No, it's fine...
A moment with each other from the looks of it.
Futaba: Look at you two. Listen Tohru, you'll get use to this game like I did. Watch and learn.
As for playing darts for Aika and Hitomi make a bet to see if Morgana can get it hit with his mouth and tail.
Hitomi: Go, Morgana.
Aika: Come on, we want to see it.
He takes on the bet to give it his all.
Morgana: Alright, stand back ladies...Watch and learn from a true dart playing pro!
A direct hit, Morgana was way too good there.
Aika and Hitomi: Nice one!
Morgana: Hehe, what luck.
Same with Yusuke and Makoto playing against Ryuji and Ann to play pool for fun to see who can do better at the game.
Yusuke: Perfect.
Makoto: Nice hit, Yusuke.
They were doing fine, leaving Ann and Ryuji long ways to go.
Ryuji: Dammit...! It's too hard to aim right.
Ann: We just have to keep on trying is all.
Practice makes perfect, right? Playing more dart throwing game with Kasumi to join in to give it a try. She had time on her way back home.
Kasumi: Hey! I got it a hit!
Haru: Good job, Yoshizawa-san. I knew you can do it.
Kasumi: One more round? I want to have fun with Keiko and her new friends along with my Kiwa.
Haru: Oh course. Round two...Begin.
As for Keiko and Kiwa to be taking a break to be eating and drinking to see the others were having a great time tonight to make it all count – they truly form the full Phantom Thieves to be these type of people – with Kasumi, Akechi, Jackie, and Jose included.
Kiwa: What a night.
Keiko: Huh? Oh yes, Kiwa. It's nice for all of us to get to know each other. And the way you've been through the most.
Fake cousin of his to finding his real one, but hasn't met up with Shibusawa just yet.
Kiwa: Oh yeah, that...As long as he's doing fine, I will see him soon. I text him today to be please to hear from me and asking me some question. Other than that, we'll be meet in person later. But Shido comes first.
Keiko: And stopping those two Shadows, two other False Gods, and one more gem to get. The Brightful Seven Gems.
Kiwa: Worried of Akechi's safety? He's staying strong you know.
Keiko: I know. We will save him from Fallen One and Queen Lilith will be stopped.
And any other enemy to working for them too besides Shido the most.
Kiwa: And we got your back, both from the real world and in the Metaverse the most. As for Kasumi, I hope she'll join with us fully once this whole thing is all over. We still want to do some good, we don't care what others say about the Phantom Thieves.
Keiko: A big lesson to learn that is. I'm sure she will later. For now...
A toast to at least work harder than ever.
Kiwa: Right, we got this. Thanks again, Keiko. You guys are awesome.
Keiko: Same with your team too, as the new chief in command of the team. Listen, I told my team this already to tell you and the others this next.
From before? What could it be...?
Kiwa: Sure, you can tell me anything.
And so she does...If you want to know what Keiko said like she did with the other team from early, then you'll know later on. What a fun night they had to keep in contact to head back home now. At night time, Keiko looks at more at the Blood of Oath story that the once Shadow Rangda told them and Hitomi was research on the most, with something hidden for Morgana to notice it with his special skills.
Morgana: Hmm...Madame Keiko, there's a hidden writing on the back side. Let me see it real quick: "Once upon of time – a woman who was an outcast all worlds to be the lowest female demon who was shunned by others of her kind to not be the next queen to the underworld to be different, but she wasn't alone to come across a male type of monster who was locked away from the powers that should never unleash its magic in any other worlds. From accidentally meeting with each other, the two became closes friends to soon be falling in love for the next century. With the monster trapped for a long time, the demon had trouble freeing her beloved to run away to change everything; until one day a False God who betrayed the other ones from the Heavens to meet with the demon to make a deal...The deal was - if you help me find someone to love and get others to get away with everything to make it become powerful to find a pearl with the seven gems we can give them or cognitions we can create, and in return I may free your lover to take over whatever you see fit. The trick was this – get the key who stands in the way, steal the powers to separate it into seven parts, get it back to make it whole, trap the ones who imprison the one you truly love, and take over everything to change all of the humans and other kinds of living beings in the world. But to the one I will fall in love with. It might take many years, but only time will tell when I will strike. Said the False God. And so, as the plan occurs to get away from it and still unknown where the demon, false god, or the monster are now for who knows when the real danger will happen for some say for those who commit a crime as part of their major sins are the ones who cause this type of power to be unleashed which never should cover any worlds of the humans and the other living beings from the other side." The End. Wow...This is deep, I mean really deep.
Something from Morgana's mind for him to be thinking about something important from his flashback to come around for a second that had something to do with the story.
Keiko: Morgana? What's wrong?
Morgana: ...Nothing, Madame Keiko, it's...I just think this story might have something to do with my memories since Aika and Hitomi were looking at this too. I only saw some images to be sad, scary, angry, and other things that might have something to do with me.
For Morgana only to remember those things so far and that was it. Still, he wasn't alone to keep on going to have friends and Keiko the most to not give up on him.
Keiko: Hey, you got some answers so far. We just needed to look in to this a bit deeper, but as a team and you're not running away from us again.
Seems like a very good deal for Morgana will hold Keiko to that promise.
Morgana: Thanks a bunch. I'll hold you off to it then, and this book is one proof we can use to show the others about this. Whatever this story is telling us, this could be a very important key to learn about myself. As well as...
Keiko: I know, the seven gems to form the pearl of power to hold on to, your memories, who this monster really is, what Queen Lilith and Fallen One goals are, and Shido. Oh, right...! And the Black Mask who's controlling Megami's mind to find the true killer.
A type of to-do list, to get it over and done with.
Morgana: One thing at a time. Let's do our best. (Madame Keiko, I don't know what I do without your guidance. You're a true friend.)
Another day to end with another lead to get a clue to hold on to the book until then, this is getting somewhere very big. From what Rangda just said about both the real world and the Metaverse/Mementos are all in danger from a type of monster, and does it connect to both Fallen One and Queen Lilith? But there's one more other thing for Keiko to notice as well.
Keiko: Hey, from the writing that Atsuko S. has written too...It also sounds like she's like this demon to fall for this male creature too. All of this...to save someone's life during World War 2, she's alive today to never age and Atsuko to live...? Huh? What is all of this.
Morgana: Sounds like another clue to me.
More to find out later on hopefully, same on Aika and Hitomi's ends.
Aika: Yo, Hitomi! Another big clue here.
Hitomi: Yes...So there's a lot more than happen to Atsuko, her hidden message, and one friend. She sold her soul and the other girl is still alive today, whoever she really is.
More the discover as soon as possible before returning to Shido's Palace. A whole lot more...One girl was wondering around to look young to today's day – still in the shadows on who knows who this person really is. Hmmm...
Year 20xx
Day # 231 - November 11/26th – Saturday
Getting through the school day without hearing people talk bad about the Phantom Thieves, a lot to go through. Then later...Keiko goes to hang out with Shinya 'very carefully' on how he was doing from his mother changing even more a more 'it was much better this time'; to be a very good thing for him to be more arcade games like the shooting one for the two are doing well as Keiko has gotten even better.
Shinya: Uh, not like that. It's OK though! Just aim for the arm your enemy's holding his gun with...That's it!
Keiko: You're right, Shinya, I got it! I'm getting good at this video game.
Not bad to get better and better for Keiko was pleased as Shinya was happy to be seeing her again.
Shinya: I got nothing left to teach you. You're an elite player now, Missy.
Keiko: And it's all thanks to my young teacher here.
Good words to say to Shinya to laugh about it a little 'in a good way'.
Shinya: It's because you worked so hard. I didn't really do that much...Actually, yeah I did! *chuckle* Have you noticed that my playing style has changed? I feel calmer when I'm under pressure now. I wonder if it's because I'm not so obsessed with winning anymore...
Keiko: As I said before...We can win at some games, but not all of them to still be the best we can play at something we're all good at.
Shinya: Good point. Hey, Missy...I invited some people here today. They should be arriving any minute now...
Keiko: You friends?
From there, Shinya ask for some of the kids from his school to come over who also play at the arcade place, must be a very good reason why he was doing it.
Shinya: Oh, here they are.
Three of the boys arrived to know Shinya a little to get to know who him a while lot better after being invited like this today, after a hard time they've gave him to have a new change around this time.
Boy # 1: So what did you want to talk to us about?
From there, Shinya finally says it to them from his little mistake he made.
Shinya: ...I'm sorry! I finally realized that I was being selfish...Please forgive me. I'll understand if you guys don't, but...I promise I'll pay back the money as soon as I save up enough.
Boy # 1: ...Well, what do you wanna do?
Asking the other two on how they felt after hearing Shinya apologizes to them.
Boy # 2: ….
Shinya: That's all I wanted to say...Thanks for coming. Let's go, Missy.
Before Keiko and Shinya leave the place, one of the young boys say something.
Boy # 2: Wait! I'm not very good a Gun About...Will you teach me how to get better?
Shinya: Huh? Then...
And remember this other game player name Takekuma? He comes around next to say something as well.
Takekuma: Sorry, kids. I don't mean to interrupt...
Boy # 2: Hey, it's the pro gamer...!
Takekuma: It's been a while, hasn't it, kid? You want to play a game? I haven't face any worthy opponents lately.
For the boys nodded at Shinya to get another chance to play against Takekuma to change a whole lot this time.
Shinya: ...I've gotten better since we last played, you know. Now I can stay calm during a battle. I'm gonna blast right through that pitch black armor of yours.
Takekuma: ...So then, you believe the rumor that's being told about me, eh? Well, a full display of my skills should put an end to that lie.
Another round to give it their all.
Keiko: Good luck, Shinya.
Seeing how good Shinya is getting to finally be able to outsmart Takekuma's skills to be beaten by a little kid for Keiko, Shinya's friends, and the other people to see this to be going on.
Takekuma: ...What the hell?! I-! can't even shoot!
Shinya: ...Take that! Don't aim for the body...And that!
Takekuma: ...Tch! This is BS!
This is too priceless.
Arcade Spectator: Whoa, the champ can't even get off a shot!
Loud Spectator: Takekuma's about to lose! The King's going to win!
The other people were liking on how Shinya was back in the game of his King to play with good reasons why now, to learn so much.
Morgana: Game over.
Yep, the king as Shinya Oda has won at long last against Takekuma to be defeated by someone to be a kid.
Takekuma: Wha- I lost?!
Shinya: Stop using that armor and start playing fair and square. It's unacceptable to break the rules just to win, whether you're an adult of a child. And if you don't stop, I'll tell everyone.
A lesson to learn for some people, just not all of them...
Takekuma: ...No, I won't admit defeat! I just can't! It'll be the end of everything.
Shinya: No it won't. Your life will go on, even after you lose. But if you don't change now, then it might be the end for you. And then no one will be able to help you. I don't want you to go through that.
Takekuma: ...Well said...for a kid...I'm not going to enter the tournament. See ya.
Finally admitting defeat to accept to try again next time to learn something important today, Takekuma will be just fine. As for Shinya has done well for the kids to like his gaming skills a whole lot more better than ever.
Boy # 1: ...That was totally insane, dude! You beat a professional gamer!
Boy # 2: The King's the new champ!
Shinya: No...I'm not. I haven't won the tournament yet. Besides, it's thanks to you guys...that I was able to get stronger.
For Keiko to nodded in a good way for her and Morgana to see how much that Shinya changed to keep on playing for fun and making a lot more friends during the time.
Keiko: That was really cool, Shinya, well played.
Shinya: Thanks, Miss...Everyone's gone home. We should get going too...I'm so happy right now.
Keiko: That's because you've made new friends on your own.
Shinya: Yeah...I've always thought that winning was the coolest thing. But being nice is pretty cool too...
Yep, this kid has learned so much on what it means to be a true gamer.
Keiko: We learn some when we play, I have from shooting much better now.
Shinya: Losing wasn't the end. It was just a new beginning. Through all the pain, and with your help...I was able to change.
A good sign of Shinya to do a lot more in the mid future.
Keiko: I'm glad to hear.
Morgana: Same.
A lot for Shinya to feel much better to be making more friends, playing for fun, spending some time with his mother, and so on.
Shinya: Now it's my turn to help others. My mom, my friends...even people I don't know. I wonder...Will that help me become a member of the Phantom Thieves?
Keiko: Who knows. You should ask them for yourself one day.
Shinya: That's why I'm asking you, Missy...Or rather, Keiko Amamiya.
Keiko: I figured you would find out from me. (For a young fan of the Phantom Thieves like Shinya is, he's already a supported member to our team.)
She let's this one be since Shinya was a huge fan and trustworthy in keeping secrets like this one.
Shinya: Don't worry, I won't tell anyone...
Keiko: I know, Shinya, I trust in you.
Shinya: Well, this is the last time we'll play together. There's nothing left for me to teach you, and the Phantom Thieves seems to be having a rough time...But be careful, OK? I could love you if I was older like you are, Missy.
A nice thing to say, but they'll always be friends to play other video games again later on as Keiko hugs Shinya to show her his thanks.
Keiko: It's fine, I'm sure you'll find true love someday like I did.
Shinya: Thank you...And for hanging out with a lonely kid like myself...I'll continue to do my best. OK, put out your hand. Good luck, Keiko-san!
The two fist pump each other to always be friends forever.
Keiko: Thanks, Shinya, same here. (I feel a stronger bond with Shinya. From his gaming skills, and living throughout his childhood.)
Another slot to be made for Shinya to complete with his Confidant to have the for him - the Aqua Badge of Bravery. His confidant and bonding is now up to max to ten.
I am thou, thou art I...
Thou has turned a vow into a blood oath,
Thy bond shall become the wings of rebellion and break the yoke of thy heart.
Thou has awakened to the ultimate secret of the Tower, granting thee infinite power...
Shinya: This is my ultimate move! ...You've gotten really good, Keiko-san! But you'll still never be able to beat me! You won't lose to anyone else though! *chuckle* I'll be supporting you, no matter what...!
Keiko: You got it.
Shinya: Later!
What a good thing to do for a child to learn and still be himself for someone like Shinya to have Keiko supporting him and Shinya supporting her and the other Phantom Thieves to come back to fight for good. On the way back to Leblanc, Keiko and Morgana to learn something a little what Makoto could tell them about the Blood Oath story on what's it's really about, to them only and then she will get back to the others later.
Morgana: It's Makoto.
Keiko: What you got for us?
Some to talk about for the first two to understanding it a bit better.
Makoto: Sorry...I had to tell you guys about it first. I don't know much of the story itself being true, but it's base off of a woman who was a children's book author who was killed during World War 2.
Keiko: How so? Just like Hitomi and Aika said about it.
Makoto: I couldn't find anything about the woman's name nor her other friend to be out there in the world, but it has something to do with Queen Lilith being an outcast demon who fell in love with the monster, and Fallen One to be once a Northern God who the angels kicked out of heaven to join forces...Two of them are bad news, and what you said about a Shadow warning you on what's happening right now and has something to do with Morgana's memories, I believe it has something to do with the female writer. She was the only half American and Japanese who was born in a poor family, for them to die from the war that was going on; the girl escaped to America to become a writer over the years for the war to end, and soon to go to the Vietnam wars because from there she was last scene alive to become a missing person's case to never be found ever since then. For Akechi-san to still be on the case, then he knows something's up.
From an old tale to be real, could it be from the author's distorted heart from long ago. See? The same as the book said so itself.
Morgana: So what you're saying, Makoto, is...that the missing woman could be Queen Lilith and who's still alive today to be doing all of this?
Keiko: The real murderer behind everything. And whoever the girl is, must be suffering the same enteral life like Lilith is.
Makoto: That's all I know of so far, but she could be someone else today that none of us don't know of yet. The best chances we have is this...wait until we see what happens next, and if we have to make a move then we will. Let's tell the others about this whole thing later. And whatever you both do...
One thing is fore sure – they cannot let their guard down from anyone or anything one bit. Who knows...it could be any of the people all over town, a man or a woman as Queen Lilith in disguise.
Keiko and Morgana: None of us won't let our guards down!
Good leads even for Aika and Hitomi to be wondering around town for more answers too.
