Persona 5 Royal: tmdrago Special Edition
By Tayla Drago
Episode #151 - Together as a Team
We got the good news and the 'sort of' bad news. Good news – Jose aided Kiwa to fight off some Shadows in Maruki's Palace to rescue Aika, Hitomi, Daisuke, and Tohru 'with her child' out of danger. Returning back somewhere to also saving Sumire's life and her heart to heal up both her and her Persona too; with the truth about Kiwa was really in love with Sumire Yoshizawa all along. Good! Where they were going to now but Kiwa was a good sign. As well as all of the Phantom Thieves were back in action to aid Keiko, Akechi, and Junko; people like Morgana, Ryuji, Ann, Yusuke, Makoto, Futaba, and Haru. And now for the bad news – Maruki to still has his Palace to get away from within it with the Eternal Pearl and the Shallow Shard to have the power growing to escape to wait to hear one more answer to changing reality or not on February the 3rd. Still being used by the two masterminds of Cait Sith and his master Cthulhu 'for Junko saw his human disguise face to figure out who it was from the king of demons to see only and not the others yet'. So, yeah...They had a long way to go, and hearing the other Metropolis 12 members were going that Kiwa knows about already. Now back in the real world, the ten along with Kiwa and Junko all got out to safety on what they needed to do next. Other than go back to take Maruki's treasure to steal his hear heart, on step at a time.
Kiwa: Sumire's still fine. I got you. Everyone else okay? (Good, the other four got out safely. Good to know.)
Seeing from his cell phone to feel out Aika, Hitomi, Daisuke, and Tohru to safety with Jose helping them out. With everyone else were doing well.
Akechi: Well, we all see we're alive and still standing. So that sure answers the question.
Loki: What he just said.
That's something to get use to now.
Keiko: Don't ask. (Maruki had to go this far to cause so much trouble?)
Yusuke: I'm still just as shocked as I was when we first came here...The Navigator's returned to our devices...A Palace is visible in our own reality...
Right, they see the weird images behind them of Maruki's Palace. It even says so on the Nav, all of them had the same thing.
Ann: Um, does this mean reality's broken right now, or something? Something to do with Dr. Maruki, anyway?
Junko: It's like being trapped in a mirror world with no end.
So this was confusing for the rest to figure on how Maruki did it in the first place.
Morgana: Hey, Madame Keiko-how much do you already know about this stuff?
Akechi: We might as well tell them, Keiko. Go ahead. I'll help out too.
Holding hands to do just that.
Keiko: Right, Akechi. (I should tell them what I know so far...)
Well, for Keiko to explains everything. Same with Akechi, Kiwa, and Junko in their own words to all be true on what's been happening so far.
Kiwa: Sadly, that's why I didn't know at first. Again, the other thing where the rest of my team is at right now will be next. This comes first.
He does keep his promises to trust in Kiwa's words. And from there, they were very shock about the whole thing.
Futaba: So Dr. Maruki...
Haru: He altered our reality...to make out dreams come true?
Keiko: And not in a good way to be fake to everyone else's eyes either.
And one on how Maruki had powers like these from light and darkness combined to make it a real thing.
Yusuke: This is all too much for me to handle at once.
Let's not forget about Junko saying about who Cthulhu's human disguise was to tell the others way later, not until she has more proof.
Junko: Hey, people? Apologies and such for the interruption-mind if I interject next?
And they almost forget about seeing this different version Junko, to look different from Atsuko's magic and sounding much different like her cognitive self as Jackie/Janet.
Ryuji: That's right! Junko-!
Both Keiko and Akechi back up Junko for this one wasn't a villain.
Akechi: Wait! This is the real Junko Sakurai, Atsuko's half sister to both be prisoners and their half brother too. She's was aiding us.
Keiko: She's not a threat to have the powers when Lilith made a spell disguise of her. We had a truce.
This one will take a bit to get use to.
Junko: I knew this was going to be their reaction...Look, there's no reason to be defensive with me. What Atsuko did was all on her.
Kiwa: Now for her...That I'll explain in a bit.
Junko: Thanks, Tsuba. Look, had I wished to kill you all, I would've simply done so already.
Again, the others now see this Junko was not like the other one was or clumsy type of know it all journalist.
Makoto: So you're not here to fight us?
Junko: We talked. I've already been reborn to live a good life and face my crimes my half sister did by acting like me. So it'll be all behind me and to go back to jail for good. Not only that...Since Keiko here and I both refuse to accept reality as Maruki sees fit to make it, we currently have the same goal. Along with Goro's thinking to know what's real or not and Tsuba's own powers to love Sumire on who she truly is...We don't wish to live a made up reality like this one.
Part of Junko to be using them, and the others was to make amends to serve time and face justice once it was all over.
Morgana: So what you're saying is, you're using her.
Akechi: I still have the right to arrest you when the time's right, just not yet.
Hey, he only gave Junko a fair warning.
Keiko: Please don't joke around too much.
Junko: Ah, no fun. So...What about the rest of you guys? Considering how you were all living your ideal lives in that other reality until you decided to come here...Since the other four Metropolis members of Persona-users and the others to be humans to make up their minds, and all of you? I hope they're good ones. Maruki seems to be telling the truth about taking your happiness into consideration.
Both her bonding and Arcana now goes up to three from there.
Akechi: His words are real, but his actions could be trouble. While his heart is distorted no doubt, he is quite different from the adults whose hearts you've changed so far. Now that you know his intentions and being used by our true enemies, I'm most interested in learning whether you, Keiko, still plan on fighting him or not. Because whether you choose, I'll be with you until the very end.
He knows of Keiko to make the right choice, same goes for everyone else.
Yusuke: What do you mean?
Kiwa: Hmmm...To decide the right choice or there will be no turning back from this?
I think somewhere along those lines maybe.
Junko: Goro's right once again. We're...Well, I'm more up against someone with the power to distort reality as we know it. I too have the powers like Atsuko once did. the more allies on my side, the better. You know? Any enemy of Maruki or Cthulhu is a a friend of mine...If they're okay.
Akechi: I fight for true justice for Keiko, my friends, master, and what I believe in.
Junko: I have no arguments there. So if we all share the same goal, shouldn't we join forces and improve our odds?
What will their answer be? Soon Kiwa hears and was still carrying Sumire to be waking up finally.
Sumire: Nnh...Kiwa?
Kiwa: Hi, Sumire. We're all here, the Phantom Thieves are back together.
She sees it to be surprised, while Junko takes off on her own to do more work.
Junko: I'll be going now. Be sure to consider my point. Keiko and Goro, try aiding more of the victims from the cognitive psience test subjects for me next, would yo? I'll try to as well, thanks. And Tsuba...
Kiwa: Yes, Sakurai?
Junko: Heh...You better keep your girlfriend happy this time. Love does make people stronger. Well, TTFN and whatever. (Brother, am I doing the right thing?)
Thinking about her twin brother why...? Well, she will get back to them later.
Ryuji: Hey...Hey! Geez...
Keiko: Don't worry about it, Ryuji. This new and real Junko might be trouble, but she does care deep down.
Now it was time to check on Sumire next, for they'll hear who she really is and such in a bit.
Morgana: Yoshizawa! Are you all right?
Sumire: I...
Keiko: Are you okay?
Kiwa: Can you stand?
She was really tired, but she was normal again to be herself now and not her dead sister.
Sumire: Oh, yes...
Kiwa: I got you.
Helping her down to say something to hugging Kiwa right away.
Sumire: Kiwa, I heard you tell me everything. So Kasumi loved her work but knew you fell in love with me more and stood to support my sister...I'm sorry for everything.
And he hugs her back.
Kiwa: It's fine. I'm glad you came through and the others to heal both your heart and Personas in the end. That's what that matters the most.
Sumire: You're sweet. And everyone, I'm sorry that I...caused you all so much trouble...
They aren't mad at her at all.
Ann: No no, you don't need to apologize!
Akechi: Welcome back, Yoshizawa-san. I'm happy you didn't completely turn into my Shadow self was. (Again, it my job as a thief and detective to never seen them go to the dark path ever again like I almost did.)
I guess Sumire was happy to see they still like her as a true friend.
Makoto: We should probably go our separate ways for now and discuss it at a better time.
Ryuji: Yeah. Tomorrow we can...Oh yeah, third semester's startin' up tomorrow, right?
It was time to go back to school from their winter vacation and still save the world still.
Ann: I guess we're going back to school, huh?
Keiko: I guess we still need to hide our identities as the Phantom Thieves. It's for the best.
Ann: Yeah...And we still have any idea what we want to do from here on out, though...
They got until a month at least until then.
Morgana: We've got time. Maruki said he and our true enemies will wait until February 3rd before...Let's realty think it over before making our decision.
They all agree to go back home until then. Good idea. With something watching on them and the Metaverse to remember Jose was there in the Palace.
Maruki: Jose, what a strange child...
This also gives Cthulhu a deadly idea in mind.
Cthulhu: A magical child, huh? Hehehehe...
With everyone going back to their homes, but sadly not for Kiwa Tsuba.
Kiwa: Oh...I have nowhere to go...
Sumire: Kiwa, you can live with us. But please tell me what you and the others have been.
Kiwa: Are you sure?!
Sumire: It's fine. We have a spare two house to make yourself at home, come on. I do owe you so much for saving me. I don't mind at all.
Holding hands for their love to still be real.
Kiwa: Thank you. Right, I'll tell you first and then the others are next.
Leaving a text for the other four, the planning of them talking in a group again will be made real soon. And it just for them to start dating to make a living since he was staying in the headquarters once. What did happen there? Hopefully nothing bad. More later...With Keiko, Akechi, Morgana, and Futaba going back to Leblanc to see Sojiro working. Meaning everything was looking normal again. Well, so far. A sad truth to have some of the people that Keiko helped out to be seeing the truth so far but other normal people.
Sojiro: Yo, welcome back. Huh, I didn't know you guys were out today...
Keiko: Sorry, we had some business to do.
He then sees Futaba looking a bit upset since Wakaba they were hanging out with was a fake.
Sojiro: If you say so, Keiko. Wait-what's wrong, Futaba?
Futaba: ...Hey, Sojiro...Is Mom...?
Sojiro: Mom...? You mean Wakaba? Well...What about her?
See? He thinks Wakaba was still dead after she was killed. So things were back to normal now.
Futaba: Uhh...nah! It's nothing! It's just, I happened to remember something about her, that's all!
It was best if he didn't know what happened on that part only.
Sojiro: I see...Okay then. Y'know, I caught myself thinking about her earlier to. Odd coincidence, huh?
Futaba: ...
Akechi: Almost feeling like a dream coming to life. (Good, we've fixed almost everyone and half of everything so far.)
Some to do so and others, while some to live on today for that someone who was once alive a while back.
Sojiro: Well, I'm gonna head home for the night. How about you, Futaba?
Futaba: Hmm...I'm gonna stick around a bit longer with Big Sis.
Sojiro: I see. Don't stay out too late, all right? Keiko, the place is all yours. You and Akechi have got school tomorrow too, so get to bed at a reasonable time.
Keiko: We know, Mr. Sakura. Good night.
Closing the store and leaving to walk back home...Keiko, Akechi, Morgana, and Futaba sit down to talk about something for these four before calling it a night.
Akechi: Futaba, I hope we didn't do anything to try saving you, Morgana, and everyone else.
Futaba: Nah, it's all good. Akechi, you're a newbie still and a true weird friend.
Akechi: Hehehe...Well, if you say so.
Futaba: Mom really is gone again...Sojiro sees it that way too now.
Keiko: Then it's for the best for you two to keep to yourselves on. We understand.
It was fine, and the next thing for Futaba had something to say to both Akechi and Keiko next.
Futaba: O-Oh yeah! I forgot to tell you what happened before we came to rescue you, Big Sis! We all ended up here at the same time after you left for Odaiba...
Akechi: Oh yes, Keiko heal your hearts. Now tell us what happened before you did arrive.
A flashback on when their reality 'the real one' came back to break the other one 'and Morgana being himself again in his true form', they were just shock to remember the real memories of theirs.
Ann: What was that?!
It was all coming back to them?
Ryuji: Wait, you're-
And seeing Morgana as a cat thing and not a human at all.
Morgana: What the-?! I'm-!
He realizes it now?! Oh, boy...
Futaba: Oh, yeah...That's right! Why were you human, Mona?!
Ann: Yeah! You're supposed to be a cat!
Morgana: I am NOT a-Oh wait, yeah. I guess I am a cat.
Yeah, there we go. Seems like Morgana admits he's a cat more often.
Yusuke: How did we never realize...
Haru: I'm confused right now.
Morgana: You know, we've got more important things to for than sit around her and figure out what happened to us.
They remember Akechi talking to them all and Keiko healing their hearts to see the truth, because they made her cry to remember feeling that part.
Ryuji: That's right...Keiko! Ah, man...I think we really hurt her feelings without realizing it.
It was an accident really.
Makoto: Keiko-Chan...Wait Morgana, you said she was headed to Odaiba, correct? For her and Akechi-san? And with Sakurai-san?
Morgana: Right! And Kiwa Tsuba went with them too!
And that's where they were going to.
Haru: We need to find them!
And that's what happened for Jose to open the hole for them to get in with their new Nav update app on their phones. End of flashback to getting back to the present time now.
Futaba: Once we got to Odaiba, we spotted the Palace-you know how the rest goes. Thank you, Jose.
It all makes sense there.
Keiko: You're right! It happened when I refuse Maruki's request to break the fourth wall, right?
Akechi: Another part of the fourth wall to break in a new reality to see the truth from the real human eye. Incredible...
This still had Futaba feeling upset.
Futaba: ...Big Sis, you were fighting this whole time, weren't you? Same with your husband to be as well. While I was just bumming around town without a care...I'm sorry...Deep down, I always suspected something strange was happening...something wrong. But, being with my mm was so much fun, I just...I stopped trying to figure it out.
Keiko: Hey, I get it. I would be the same thing if my family were still treating me badly.
Futaba: You're so understanding. Ah, but I've totally snapped out of it thanks to you, Big Sis! I'm all good now!
That's good to know.
Akechi: Are you sure?
Keiko: I think I sense things are normal again, Akechi. It's okay for sometimes if this is painful.
They wanted to make sure all was well.
Futaba: Yep, no worries! I'm fine...with...
Getting up from sitting down, Futaba was ready to walk back home.
Keiko: Futaba...
Futaba: School's tomorrow, right? You better not stay up late...You might end up oversleeping...
She leaves, for Keiko and Akechi feel Futaba's pain. Same with Morgana to go through the same thing as well. And to everyone else.
Morgana: We've all been through too much today. Let's try to get some sleep.
Akechi: Good idea. Princess, let's get some sleep so we can go back to school. I promise to come by and visit again after today to get through this, we all will.
It was time to get ready for bed for the three. With Akechi to join in bed with Keiko while she...just looks at Morgana to look like himself again.
Morgana: What? Madame Keiko, you better tell me what's on your mind.
Keiko: Then I might as well say it now...From man to animal.
Morgana: Yeah, yeah, laugh it up. Well, it was fun while it kind of lasted for me.
Was it fun to be a handsome human.
Akechi: Your human looks can win over Lavenza in no time the next time you see her.
Morgana: Our love life is different!
He means it, really...Next for Keiko and Akechi get a group text message with the others to text each other about today and what's about to come next.
[Ann: I've been trying to wrap my head around all this, and...It's just not happening. I can't think straight at all.]
[Haru: I can hardly blame you. I'm still so confused, myself...]
[Keiko: If Cthulhu wasn't acting like me to figure it all out, we would've been trapped forever.]
[Makoto: Either way, I think we've all earned a bit of rest. Maybe a good night's sleep will help us all calm down. The rest we'll learn about later.]
[Yusuke: You're right. Certainly, the combat has us tired out as well. We could all use some time to decompress.]
[Futaba: Got it.]
[Akechi: We'll get through this.]
[Ryuji: And on that note, g'night!]
Seems fair to see what they can do and talk about first.
Morgana: Well good night. It's back to sleeping in my cat bed. It's not so bad.
Back in his old bed then. With Morgana sleeping, the same with Keiko and Akechi cuddle in bed to finish making love to holding each other in the covers to talk before get some sleep themselves to be early enough.
Akechi: Amazing how we do this on lovely nights.
Keiko: It is...
Akechi: You like resting your head on my chest, don't you?
He laughs for Keiko to pace her hands to gently tracing Keiko's fingers around it to feel good on Akechi to liking it.
Keiko: You're just cute and handsome, I can't help it. I want for us to do this a lot even when we have to save the world again.
Akechi: And we will and get married with a life and a new home we dreamed of.
Keiko: I know. We will make it happen, I have you and my friends. We can fix all of this. Akechi-Cun, you're with me on this and I can't thank you enough.
Akechi: I wouldn't let you do anything without you by my side. My love, my princess. Like in a real fairy tale for a handsome prince to be with the woman he truly loves. I'm so happy to have you. And Jose...It's cute what he said about us being his mom and dad.
Keiko: Yeah...I wonder what Jose is? He travels a lot in Mementos to collect stamps and flowers. And the star, why did he gave us power?
He still remains a mystery.
Akechi: I wish I knew too. But we're lucky to still have him on our side. Now, let us get some sleep. We'll talk more tomorrow before going to school to soon live together. Good night, Keiko.
Time to go to bed.
Keiko: Good night, Akechi. We will be together more. Let us make it count and do what we always do best.
Now sleeping to be a well good one, with Keiko dreaming back to the Velvet Room in her prisoner uniform again. Oh, boy...That means a new threat has arrive. As Igor was working with some help...it looked like Aika, Hitomi, Daisuke, and Tohru to be living there somehow. Why was that? And were they wearing some clothing to be blue like Lava wears? Speaking of her...
Lava: It's been quite some time.
Keiko: (I could've sworn I just seen the other four members of Metropolis 12 after saving them to be in the Velvet Room, but why?) Lava. Igor. Hi.
Igor: Good to see you again, Ms. Trickster.
Going near the lock jail cell, it looked like bad news.
Keiko: Huh...? The pearl is really gone!
It was stolen alright.
Lava: I'm afraid so. We have finally succeeded in reaching you, Keiko.
Keiko: But these clothes again...I thought I was finally free? What's going on? The others-!
Igor: There's no need to worry, they're fine. It's a bit different compare to the lucky one.
What did he mean there...?
Lava: I'm sorry, Keiko. But this here...you have been imprisoned once more...This time,not by the God of Control of his mistress, but a different entity...One who's bound you through your future. However, you held fast to your free will and believed in your bonds, allowing your friends to regain their own realities. Along with your love for Akechi to be stronger too. You are on the verge of grasping a potential reality once more.
Keiko: So there's a lot to learn about next.
Lava: Yes. Our meeting again now, within this place, is proof enough.
Hearing the bell going off...
Keiko: Time's up I see.
Lava: It seems the time has come. We need you pearl back, the shard destroyed, the others are here for a good reason, the mast er mind using Maruki's powers, and your reality must be restored.
Keiko: Wait...I get it, but what do I do now before I can take care of everything?
Lava: We are merely beings who provide aid to humans as they carry out their will...You must be the one to determine the path and actions to take.
Keiko: So there is a way?
Igor: When there's a will there's a way.
And one more thing before Keiko wakes up.
Lava: If the will of rebellion still thrives within you, then we will surely meet again.
Igor: Farewell for now, Ms. Trickster.
Now going back to sleep for a new day to arrive.
Year 20xx
Day #276 - January 1/10th – Monday
Well, Akechi goes back to his apartment and to his school to see and talk to his fiance later on; as Keiko and Morgana go back to Shujin Academy. From last night to hear what Lava said to tell Morgana of his girlfriend's warnings.
Morgana: Lady Lavenza told you that, Madame Keiko?
Keiko: A dream did happen to see them, being in a jail cell again, and the other Metropolis 12 members also there.
Morgana: Really...? Hmmm...Kiwa knows something we don't. Must be personal. Still, we ought to tell everyone else that, too. Let's all meet up after school.
Keiko: Got it, Morgana.
There's a lot to be told next. Walking to the school building, they run into Sumire to look and be herself now to talk to Keiko and Morgana. Kiwa sees his girlfriend will be find to recover on her own end carefully and think things through.
Kiwa: (Take your time, Sumire. But please think things through. We're going to need all the help we can get.)
I guess he told her everything to be the first one so far...
Keiko: Hi, Sumire.
Sumire: Um, uh...Good morning...Um...I'm sorry. I can't believe that I tried to do to you two...And what Kiwa said saved me. Without him, I would be loss forever. I genuinely cannot apologize enough for what happened...
She felt bad on what she has done, but Maruki and Cthulhu mess with her heart.
Morgana: Aw c'mon, there's no need for that. More importantly, how have you been? Is Kiwa treating you well?
Sumire: Physically, I'm fine...But, mentally? To be entirely honest, I'm all mixed up.
Keiko: Are you sure you'll be okay, Sumire?
She was hanging in there to spend time with Kiwa to give him a new home and still work, to be even more closer in love.
Sumire: My memories are still pretty fuzzy and I haven't really processed everything yet...Besides spending more time with Kiwa and working little at a time, I'm going to need a little time to myself to think things through. I have to figure out what to do with myself from here on...
It was for the best for them to wait for Sumire's answer.
Keiko: Understood, Sumire. We're here when you're ready. See you later (Don't hurt yourself.)
Getting to class for others to be back to get through this year to finish and such or for the next one...Kawa welcomes everyone on a brand new year.
Kawa: Happy New Year to everyone to do well in school and had a great holiday vacation.
It seems Sojiro, Kawa, and the others that Keiko knows of are fine. From studying and paying attention in class for Keiko to do well as always, to then text messaging others during class time yet again.
[Yusuke: Is everyone rested up?]
[Akechi: I'm just fine to make it through the day.]
[Ann: Yeah, more or less...My mind was racing so much that I passed out before I even realized it.]
[Haru: Same here. I think I've sorted through my own thoughts, but I'd still like to hear everyone else's take.]
[Keiko: Great idea! Actually, I have to tell you all something. Let's meet at the hideout.]
[Akechi: Princess, I'll be there just for you. I got work and school to be done in a flash.]
[Ann: Sure thing, Keiko.]
[Makoto: We'll come to the hideout right after school, then.]
[Ryuji: Gotcha!]
[Futaba: Cool, I'll be waiting for all of ya.]
And now it was all set up for today later on.
Morgana: We're going to tell them everything you told me, Madame Keiko. Just finish with school first.
Hours later...Keiko, Morgana, Akechi, Ryuji, Ann, Yusuke, Futaba, and Haru arrived to sit down at the empty Leblanc to be them for now 'before the customers show up' to have their talk. As Keiko tells her teammates all about talking to Lava and what she said.
Keiko: And that's the whole story.
Akechi: This is rather troublesome if it is...
And what do the others think of all of this.
Yusuke: So we have to choose our own path, eh? Junko had mentioned that we needed to determine what we'll do from here on out-it seems she was right.
Akechi: It pains for me to not take Junko's words, but she's right. We can't live a lie to hurt as much from the rest of you almost and other people. It needs to be stopped.
All because of the light and darkness gems to make it all happened - the pearl to be saved and t he shard to get destroyed.
Haru: We can't accept this reality, but...That means we'll have to fight Dr. Maruki, right?
Morgana: That's right! We have to confront Maruki and steal his desire in order to to let him see the from Cthulhu's doing. All of it even getting the pearl back and away from the shard. In a way, it's business as usual for us.
In other words - Team Drago of the Phantom Thief of Hearts were back in action!
Ann: Dr. Maruki an adult with a warped desire, but...That desire's just a wish for us all to be happy, right?
Keiko: A bit too happy to live in a fake world.
Akechi: It might hurt a lot if we accept it. Imagine if my mother was alive to live in a false reality. I wouldn't want it at all.
Yep, I agree with them.
Morgana: I admit, it's nothing similar to the desires we've seen in the likes of Shido and Kamoshida.
Keiko: Even Tohru had it once to go deep if she didn't come through with a change of heart.
For Maruki to not be a big villain to be used for power to try to do good, this will be the Phantom Thieves' first victim like him to go after.
Haru: The Phantom Thieves only change the hearts of evildoers. Dr. Maruki is quite different from our past targets...
Ryuji: Well, I think we already know what we gotta do. Haru's right-Dr. Maruki ain't a shitty adult at all. There are probably plenty of folks out there livin' all happy in this reality...And like Akechi explained, it might hurt anyone because it's all fake. Who knows? Maybe Dr. Maruki's actually doin' the right thing.
Keiko: Do you really thing so, Ryuji? I'm still having trouble believing in all of this.
Part of Maruki was, but the other...Not so much.
Ryuji: But we all still feel like this reality's wrong, right? We decide what's right for ourselves. That was what we all agreed on when we went after Keiko in the Palace. It's changin' Doc's heat fixes our reality, then I'm gonna do it.
Akechi: I want to fix this mess.
Keiko: Same here.
Sounds like three have made up their minds, but what about the others...? Kind of quiet in the room suddenly.
Ryuji: Uh, so...Somebody, say something...
Just a lot to think about is all, even what Ryuji said to be right there to not be dumb at all.
Makoto: Ah! Sorry...I was just thinking about how right you are, Ryuji.
Ann: Not bad for my silly cute guy.
She hugs and kisses her boyfriend.
Ryuji: Really...? I mean, yeah. I had a gut feelin'.
Yusuke: So, we're going to change our target's heart not to reform society, but to acquire the reality we believe in. That doesn't sound bad at all.
The final decision of theirs had been made.
Ann: Then it's unanimous!
What a very good choice they've all made, to also make Makoto happy to hold Yusuke's hand to be in this all the way until the very end.
Morgana: Well, that means our next step is pretty clear.
Keiko: We'll check out the Palace.
Akechi: We're going back there to learn more and take Maruki's treasure.
That's the first plan to do before fighting against Maruki later on and the other two Shadows.
Morgana: Right. Maruki said that he'd be willing to fight if we are, too. It's safe to assume he's expecting us to infiltrate his Palace.
Keiko: We still need to be careful to stop both Sith and Cthulhu. (I felt something that Junko already knows of, at least I think so...)
Akechi: And to get the gems back. Since the light and darkness are creating two worlds of the Metaverse and the real world...This could be a trouble if we don't restore things back the way it was. The pearl to return to the Velvet Room and the shard to be destroyed by our hands.
Or at least one of them to do it and rescue the pearl.
Morgana: I guess we'll fight them off little at a time in order to get to Maruki next.
Ryuji: That reminds me-you know that, uh...really bending stuff? Why's Doc able to do that, anyway? Since those other asshole Shadows can't and they hate humans. Why use someone like him? Doc's being played for a fool.
Good question - since Maruki was like the others to have reasons besides taking the enemies' words really seriously? They don't care but making a new world is all even if it means killing innocent lives for it.
Akechi: I don't know...I was born with mine.
Keiko: Me too.
Futaba: I've been wondering the same thing. Even if he was the top cognitive psience expert, that wouldn't be enough for him to do all of this.
Looks like they have something else to solve during the infiltration of Maruki's Palace.
Morgana: If we're going to fight Maruki, we'd better dig up some more intel on him first.
Keiko: I think it's a good idea.
Soon, Keiko gets a phone call from...Lava? Still calling her like Caroline and Justine did it. Now it was her true self to take a stand to aid the Phantom Thieves.
[Lava: Good day, Keiko. this is Lavenza speaking.]
Keiko: Lava? Hey. What's going on?
The others hear Keiko talking to Lava as well.
Haru: Huh?
Akechi: Lavenza calling you?
They listen in carefully on what she was saying.
[Lava: Your will of rebellion has reached new heights. We would like to aid that will if you find it agreeable.]
Keiko: Yes, please. That'd be helpful.
Anything will be very helpful for all of them.
Ryuji: Wait, how is she even calling you, Keiko? I don't get it!
Futaba: And how'd she know how high our wills are? Did she tap your line or something? Do you know, Big Sis? Do you?
Akechi: Not exactly...Cognitive Psience would be opening to different dimensional worlds from people like Lavenza. From someone's inner demon and such. Yes...! I got it! So this is how from the World War 2 experience on human subjects happened. I think I'm about to solve this next part of the case real soon, Keiko. Tell Lavenza I said thank you.
Someone sure was helpful with words of luck, with Akechi's detective skills knows what is best.
Keiko: Ah...Akechi said thank you.
[Lava: Oh? I did something good? Well, whatever helps out everyone then I'm truly grateful.]
This girl was much more different than her two twins were.
Ryuji: Her timing was just too perfect...Maybe she actually did!
Akechi: No tapping the phones, that's the one thing they can't do...
Now back to the phone talk.
[Lava: Akechi is correct. I have performed no form of electronic surveillance whatsoever.]
She heard the others for Akechi to be right about it first.
Yusuke: ...Apparently she can hear you.
[Lava: There's something I wish to tell you regarding your current situation...However, I'm reaching the limit of my communication ability with this method. Let us meet in person tomorrow.]
Meet in person? Was it possible for Lava to do?
Keiko: Meet in person...? But where at?
[Lava: It would be best for me to select a location considered easy to reach by all parties. Therefore...Keiko, let us convene at your school.]
Of all places for Lava to choose from, she picks Shujin Academy.
Morgana: At Shujin?
Ann: Wait, she'll be a the school? Lavenza will?
Keiko: Sounds like it.
Must be the safety bet to do.
[Lava: In that case, I'll see you all tomorrow. The other members will also be joining with us too.]
So that's happening tomorrow during school hours at Shujin building itself for all of the Phantom Thieves to be there. Even Aika and Hitomi too? What about Sumire?
Morgana: She hung up...
Akechi: By others...She meant Aika and Hitomi too?
Keiko: Seems like it if them and the others are at the Velvet Room.
They were all aware since Keiko told them so far when she saw Lava and Igor there from last night.
Ryuji: Is she really gonna got to our school? Just, walk through the front gates like nothin'?
Haru: I'm not sure what to make of it...But since we've determined our goal, and Lavenza's to help us...I'd call that progress of some sort.
Whatever works out I guess and for them.
Morgana: All we have left is whatever we discuss tomorrow at school, plus whether or not we're going to team up with Junko. I have no trouble with Aika and Hitomi helping us out. If they along with Daisuke and Tohru are with them at the Velvet Room, Jose is helping out Lady Lavenza. So they'll be okay.
Akechi: Right...She might be a bit hard to trusting in Junko Sakurai, she still remains a mystery to all of us.
Right...Having Aika and Hitomi on their side was fine, Akechi was fine, and the other backup members were too; but Junko to still see the real one and brought back to life...now that was a different story.
Makoto: Considering what Keiko-Chan and Akechi told us, it really does seem like we share an end goal with this real Junko, but...
They might as well have to now.
Keiko: If anything, we'll stop her or I can always change her heart.
Futaba: ...Well, I think we oughta team up.
Akechi: Once it's all over, I can still bring her back to jail. Haha...
Both Akechi and Keiko held each other in their arms.
Keiko: At least you work with the cops from time to time and us.
Haru: Mmhm, me too.
They seem to be fine with trusting in this Junko this time, different or not.
Morgana: Are you sure?
Futaba: Dr. Maruki's strong enough to change reality itself. If we're gonna fight him, we're gonna need Junko's help. We can't stop the other Shadows alone since she know a lot more than she's letting on. From the World War 3 event from the first Cognitive Psience?
Keiko: She's right. I saw it in Junko's eyes...One of the prisoner's is alive to become one with Cthulhu, he or she gave their heart and soul to become the world of the underworld to change everything, but not doing this alone. This could both Junko and her twin brother in danger, even if he's old today to still be caught up in this mess again.
Yeah, that's another part to be solved around it so far.
Akechi: You've notice too, Keiko? Yes...Meaning Junko and her brother's lives could be in grave danger. Because the Navis who did it before, whoever the master mind in as human once in disguise killed them all from the psychotic breakdown event.
From all over the news of those people, it must've hid their names to the public to never get out a lot. It all makes sense there...Maybe part of it was Atsuko's doing for her revenge to aid Cthulhu during the time.
Haru: Plus, if she does betray us like Atsuko did to act and being her, we'll just take her out too. And then Akechi-san will make sure she gets arrested for sure. Or...Just in case.
Ryuji: I guess that settles that.
Makoto: Let's all meet at Shujin tomorrow. I'll take care of figuring out how to get Yusuke and Futaba in the school.
No problem with Akechi to getting in.
Akechi: I can get in easily for others to like me and my work still. Still, I better watch out for other fan girls. Keiko, please be my guide.
Keiko: Understood, I'll help you get through them.
For Akechi to do his best and Makoto to try getting Yusuke and Futaba in the school in any way. And for Aika and Hitomi, will Lava help them get there?
Yusuke: I appreciate the effort, thank you, Ms. Makoto.
Ann: All right, let's head home for now.
Leaving for the other six, same with Akechi for him and Keiko to embrace with each other until they hang out again tomorrow.
Akechi: I'll see you tomorrow, Princess. Good night.
Keiko: Good night, Akechi-Cun, safe trip back. See you guys later.
A few things from the event of World War 2 and today was getting closer to the truth...Now leaving, this has Keiko and Morgana get ready for bed to go to school and meet up with Lava too for tomorrow – along with Aika, Hitomi, and Junko joining int too 'somehow'. Another group text happens next.
[Ann: So, do you think Lavenza will make it to the school? Same thing with Aika and Hitomi. I hope Lavenza doesn't get lost or anything...]
[Ryuji: Yeah, don'tcha think it's a bad idea, her wonderin' around in that getup? What do the girls have to say about this?]
[Yusuke: They're smart since they did go to the my school.]
[Makoto: And that's true about Lavenza...Hopefully no one gives her a hard time.]
[Akechi: They'll thinks she's a little girl to everyone else. This might be bad.]
[Ann: If someone does, you better come up with a good excuse for her, Keiko!]
[Keiko: I'll handle it. And Morgana's on top of it the most, if something comes up.]
[Ryuji: What'll you even say? Your intentions're kinda limited as a transfer student.]
[Futaba: Just say she's your little sister or something'.]
[Keiko: But she's acting like a cousin to me.]
[Yusuke: At any rate, I'm certain she would reach out to us if something were to go awry.]
[Haru: That's true-we can put our faith in Lavenza.]
[Makoto: Agreed. Let us know if anything changes, Keiko-Chan. Good night, everyone.]
I'm sure all will work out somehow.
Morgana: If Aika and Hitomi will be joining us, I really hope my Lady Lavenza will be fine getting to the school.
Keiko: I think they're good getting her around. They must a good reason too.
With them being set to get through the day and such, the two headed to bed to get some sleep. As Aika and Hitomi know what they have to do to lead Lava to Shujin and to finally say what's on their mind for Kiwa to be ready since he told Sumire everything on his end.
Aika: We're ready to do this, Hitomi. No matter what comes to all of this...We'll always be the badass tag team sisters ever.
Hitomi: I agreed, Iwamura. Half blood, but still related. We owe the others everything to make this far. They'll get it on why this has happen to only us.
More on that next time...For the other four Metropolis 12 members is a good thing, and no. They won't die and yet Kiwa's different, how? And do any of you know who the real human be who is Cthulhu as well as old man Ginza's location? You tell me in the reviews 'if you want to'. Ha! Okay, the whole detail on what Lava will be telling the others along with Aika and Hitomi of their reasons 'same with Daisuke and Tohru' we be told at Shujin Academy building itself.
