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The Next Day. 10:56 am
Uzume Lessons Studio
The second day of Futaba's dance training was... tough as expected, Barry did warn her prior that he was going give her the Boot Camp treatment. Thankfully Futaba had taken a couple of notes of before next training... well almost - he had her do 100 sit-ups in ten minutes then after a short break Barry had instructed her how to perform a couple of '90's Dance Hit Throwbacks. Barry made sure Futaba followed the direction that he had written on his notebook while observing her performance.
Barry asked her to repeat the dance moves again, calming that she missed a couple of steps. Futaba huffed at him but opted not to argue with him since he is her teacher.
Morgana had chosen to remain quiet, he was not sure if the big blond guy could hear him like that totally hot CEO Lady but he didn't care and found himself yawning during the whole training session. Though Morgana had to admit Futaba had gained some pretty good dance moves from that song 'Dying Inside to Hold You' that was playing in the background.
"I'm sure Akira was having a good time without having me around to 'pester' him, hopefully, he hadn't done anything stupid," The blue-eyed black cat rested himself on an empty seat as he watches Futaba finished her dance routine & pull off a striking pose. It didn't really matter to him as long as he gets to see Kiria, Tharja, & Ninina again - also that mysterious green haired little princess who provided divine intervention for him & his crew when they needed it the most.
"Hmmm," Barry Goodman said thinking as he was stroking his bearded chin, "Not bad..."
{Play Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE OST - Dia Witch Iroha}
Futaba Sakura was painting, "Thanks I guess. If this I was for a martial arts..."
"Nobody said this dance training business is going to be that easy," Barry crossed his arms, "Besides you got to be at the—"
"Top of my game, yeah I get it," Futaba rolled her eyes.
Barry nodded, "Right. Also by Wednesday, you will be taking on you're first EVER—"
"Photo ops for the magazine. The media would want to see the new super cute tech idol behind the up and coming Utaloid Software, that's releasing this Friday."
"Good! Now that you understand it's time for—wait for it… your next phase in your training, which I got a plan in my notebook!"
The Orange haired five-teen year old huffed and fell backward on a gym mat, arms spread out. "First I need fluids, Barry-Sama could you get a soda?"
"Sure, bottle water or lukewarm water with lemon. What am I your servant?"
"Speaking of a servant - can I play video games at your place? I got a DLC code for this really cool game," She said tiredly.
"What? Don't you have video games at your place?"
Futaba had a bored expression as she reaches up with one arm and pointed a finger at the ceiling, "I already told you on the chat last night: My room has been cursed by demons, so my friends are cleaning up my house of any, if not all, evil spirits till then I'm hanging out with Maiko-San's Condo for a week."
"Really? Funny that you mention it… last night I have my own a demon problem in my own apartment; It was the dark Princess Yuka Melia from Season three of Dia Witch Iroha." he mused
"Yuka Melia?" She huffed, as she sat back up and crossed her legs while giving the older man the look, "Sheesh Barry-Sama, you could have just said no if you don't want anyone in your house." Futaba rolled her eyes, it seems that her 'ever so wise' instructor didn't believe her when she said to Barry that she's staying over Maiko's and now he's talking about anime characters?
His eyes widen, "W-what? But you're a wiz at-" Barry stammered, "Okay hold up- it's true I did see Yuka Melia last night."
"But she's an Anime character from Dia Witch" Futaba face deadpan at her dancing instructor, it's hard to believe that Barry used to be a rock and roller at California.
"Are you drink? I didn't think you're the kind that drinks."
"Come on, that's is the exact same thing that Kiria told me and I don't drink, anymore!"
"Then it could be your Persona or maybe…" Futaba snickered, "your Shadow."
"Okay, now you're just making fun of me. How about on Thursday I let you and Kiria over to my humble abode and see for yourself, huh?"
"Yea right, your house probably smells like body odor. Hey, I got a better idea; why don't you go call Rise? I'm sure she might be interested in your story, being that she's my senior and all that," The orange haired hacker suggested.
Barry was about to retort but then it got him thinking, not sure if he can find a perfect excuse, plus Kujikawa has experience and already a member of Fortuna, "Fine," He huffed, "But by tomorrow you'll see that I'm not crazy and my house does not smell like body odor!"
"Good!" Futaba suppressed her laughter, "Take good pitchers~"
Morgana couldn't help but snicker at the big crazy blond guy's antics.
Barry grumbled then he takes a look at his booklet, "Now then… We're doing a... 'ZUMBA Fitness Cardio Workout Video' - wait you're done... all well, let's get to it this will be your final one for the day!"
"Another dance video? Booo," Futaba pouted.
"Hey, I told you not to get sassy!" Barry gave her an accusing finger, "Your Boot Camp has been on easy mode but I might crank it up to hard mode!"
"Soorry Barry-Sama~," Futaba giggled, got back up and stretched her limps, "Let's get to it, Kiria-Sempai is training at that Studio Place I gotta fulfill my role for her after all."
"Right after you finish with your ZUMBA lesson!" Barry crosses his arms.
"Yes, Sir!"
Futaba spent the next 24 min on that ZUMBA video and after the ended she went to girl's bathroom to change back to her winter attire and boots. Futaba got out all packed and ready to head out with Morgana, she said her goodbyes to her instructor and head out to Shibuya. She looked at the map directions on her mobile phone.
"Hey wait!" Barry called out rushing out of his Lesson Studio. Futaba Sakura turned around surprised, "Oh, hey what's up?" she asked.
"What do you mean 'what's up' Maiko told me that I should escort you to that studio," his face deadpan.
"She did?" Futaba then blinked, "Oh, right - she did… buuuut I feel pretty safe with my Cat around though," she laughed.
"Humph! Maybe you should be settled with a highly trained dog," Barry narrowed his eyes at the Idol trainee and the cat that peeked out of her bag.
"Morgana is not like any other cat," Futaba scoffed, "The only reason why you want to tag along with us is that your Kiria-Sempai's guitarist and you probably forgot about the rehearsal."
"I put my obligations as Kiria's guitarist in the backburner so I can train you first," He crossed his arms, "So that way you be on your way to master the Performa arts and of course to be a true Idol."
"How long should it take for that?" she asked.
"You've mastered it already."
"Huh?" Futaba said surprised.
"Do I have to explain it? Tiki-chan and Maiko had told me, plus I was in the chat room with you and Kiria last night," after a moment he rubbed his chin, he remembered Futaba-Chan mentioning that she is staying over at Maiko's last night, "Truth be told I want to test your endurance to see if you are what you say you are."
"And uh, what's that?" Futaba asks.
"A witch in training!" Barry exclaimed pumping his fist in the air. Then Futaba was taken aback by his explanation, "I never said that I was a witch."
"Oh, so you're saying that a witch in training can't sense evil spirits from the other world?"
Futaba face deadpans, "Oh I get it; you're just comparing me to those magical girls from 'Dia Witch' right?"
"Jackpot!" He grinned.
"Not sure what you're getting at but fine whatever, thanks, I guess..." Futaba rolled her eyes.
"Don't get too grumble about it, the title is an honor for those who fight for justice, like Iroha-chan! And you really do have powers."
"Except I'm part of this thing that is basically straight out of a manga," Futaba remarked.
"Same thing, different story and those have magical girls."
"Well not all of them, cameos maybe," Futaba corrected then shifted her eyes before continuing, "Okay you can lead the way but could you not say 'witch in training' in public? That could hurt my street creds."
Barry Goodman nodded.
{Switch to Devil May Cry 1 OST - Ancient Castle Stage}
Mementos
Jail Cell
"..."
Kamui Sato was chained up to the brick wall, her face bruised, parts of her trench coat kinda dirty and her casual blue strapless dress had seen better days but not ruined. The Young female Detective had suspected to be a trap all along but she had no chose Kim Orichi a ratted out her father now he is being held by Shido's goons. She had hoped she could get the answer out of Orichi. Kamui remembered when she follows him into the warehouse but when the door slammed shut she was ambushed by five of those masked creeps, Kim shot a tranquilizer behind her back thus losing consciousness. She was in chains when she woke up and realized that she was put in a cell plus two masked creeps came in and threw fists at her cheeks left and right, as well as several punches to her stomach.
The young woman sighed at the memory as she opens her eyes and felted muscle strain in her neck when lifted her head when she heard someone coming, the person who walks up to her cell is a shadowy figure - she couldn't tell who it is, the red early glowing fog that gives off a red like moonlight through the steel bars.
"You're going to pay for this..." Sato hissed. Recognizing it was Kim.
Kim frowned, "While ago you declined to take Shido-san offer to joined the Conspiracy, things could have been a lot better for you but no you decided you're too cool for that and what's worse you been snooping around like a rat."
"Just like my dad?" Kam questioned.
Kim scoffed, "Your Dad is linked to the Isshki Research center."
"Talk about a load of crap," Kamui grunted, "Is Shido involved with the Mass Disappearance counts?"
"Maybe but you're not going to be around to find out when Goro gets here both of you are finished."
"I thought he works for you guys."
"Yeah but he's been stealing my thunder so now I want to deal with him too."
"I have no idea what goes on in that little mind of yours..." The sixteen-year-old girl spat. Orichi Kim bust out laughing, "I'm not the crazy one he the one dressing up like a Phantom Thief doing all sorts of things here."
"Yeah whatever you say," Kamui scoffed.
"Don't believe me? Fine, it's not going to matter you Phantoms are going to get it soon!" Orichi laughed manically as he vanishes.
"Ha ha ha ha," The young blond detective said mockingly, she notes that the color of his eyes is different this time; like golden yellow.
...
11 minutes later
Kamui...
Kamui's eyes snapped open and lifted her head once more and jerked around the cell, "Who's there?" to her surprise there was a red glow in her trench coat chest pocket - the bonds on her wrist unlocks and the chains started to loosen. She broke free without much effort she rubbed her wrist and smooth out her blue dress and coat.
"Okay..." The blond muttered as she was rubbing the back of her neck with one hand and whip off the blood from her lower lip with her sleeve, "That was weird I could have sworn I heard voices... All well, at least I'm out of those chains. I wonder if I could open those bars."
Kamui held the pendant in front of the bars, the ruby pendant started to glow, she became puzzled when the bars started to open more widely. "Yup," the Detective sighed in relief, "Now I need my gun then I'm all set - oh right he took it." She stretches her arms, "At least I know how to do hand to hand combat."
"No point in standing around here, I got to track down Orichi." She thought when she steps outside the cell and into the red shadow fog with a clenched fist.
...
So far this world has nothing but fog and sometimes it smells like blood. Sure she is hobbling on what it appeared to be a floating red carpet leading forward however this whole thing is very unsettling and the fact that she could hear whispers didn't help at all. Sato wasn't sure how long she been here but it didn't matter to her as long-
"Wha-" A Painting of a... what it appeared to be inside of a cathedral, it just appeared out of thin air, "Okay," she slowly walked up to the painting, she slightly hesitated before placing her fingertips on the painting-
"...!" Before she knows it she was sucked into the painting.
...
Kamui found herself laying on the floor, "What just..." she got back up on her feet and scanned her surroundings, "Did I just went inside the painting or something? This place is bigger than I thought." she stood in a middle of a circle floor design that span 100 yards, out of that rang rows of wooden seats, which are placed on each side of the circle design in a square position. The walls had red cracks that remember her of spider webs and outside the windows are still had that sun red.
Her eyes widen when she realized that the design itself had a symbol that resembles six eyes, "Fell Triad?" the teen took a couple of steps back.
Three Shadow Men had emerged from the shadows to Kamui Sato's displeasure, "If only if I had my gun right now," she said as she cracked her knuckles and pulled out a pouch knife from her coat pocket, "But at least I can still kick your butt," she began to sprint at them.
Mementos
Palace
Goro Akeichi went back to the Mementos, he was walking through the long dark palace hallway after his detective partner disappeared last night. Earlier when he was at Police HQ Sato Kamui, he asked around but no one in the force knew where she was so but was fortunate to find into Orichi Kim at the department so he asked him if he has seen Kamui Sato anywhere. Kim had calmed that he hadn't seen her as well.
Oh, course Goro wasn't sure if the Lieutenant was telling the truth and he wouldn't be surprised if he found Sato Kamui here. He didn't want to admit it but certain areas in this world are under the direct influence of something else and he is sure that this connected to this 'High Priestess'. He recalled a woman in a red cloak was cited in the Claymore Opera Theater and vanished about a week ago, he couldn't ID her since she was wearing a hood at the time but he strongly suspects her to be the same leader.
The mysterious lady might be influencing the Shadows here since he discovered those 'Grima' artifacts and found all of them, he may not know what they are used for but he does know that they do not belong in the Mementos. Now that he thinks about; Sato Kamui had one of them from her father, the researcher, he might be in trouble since Shido may be looking for it as well and that puts his Partner in danger.
He stops at the sounds of loud buzzing noes from his right - it's coming from that door - he approached and slowly open the door. Inside there are three Shadow guards looking on with their rifles to a poor soul who is tied up to a wooden log on a conveyor belt, with a buzz saw in the end-
Wait- isn't that Iffy tied up?
The Shadows turned around and notice him, Goro went on the offensive and struck.
Kamui let the pendant dropped on the floor as she collapsed on her knees, head down while painting after she had taken care of those three masked assailants. She had taken a few hits to the ribs, and the fresh bruise from her cheeks, it was a brawl but she was the victor though she felt pain all over. The young Detective knows they're not even human but despite their tall size she felt pretty confident that she can take them all on with her knife but only from the last minute when the pendant started to glow again that she could do some killing.
"Wait?" the sixteen-year-old picked up the pendant as she sat up, "Why am I even doing here, how did I get here?" she hissed, clenching the object, "Why my dad had to be this stupid? He got himself into a pickle because of this, I shouldn't even try to help him in the first place!" Wait what is she saying?
Child of Amber.
Her eyes are wide with blazing fury. That name!
She threw the neckless as far as she can throw, then she kept hearing voices again and clutched her head but it's like she's hearing them in her brain.
Child of Amber.
"Cut it out!" she squinted her eyes.
Child of Amber. It is time to awaken your true potential.
"NO!"
Accepted who you are... only then...
She opens her eyes only to notice that a gray half face masquerade mask, that is themed after a wolf, appeared out of thin air and hid the top half of the blonde's girl's face.
You can become stronger.
The blond haired girl grabbed on to the mask and attempted to remove it from her face but somehow it is like glue. While her attention is in removing that mask more Shadows emerge from the floor this time they sported armor with spears and they are slowly closing in on the unsuspecting sixteen-year-old girl.
"Why won't it come off?" Sato Kamui shrieked in her mind - small blue flames started to circle her - the voices! It's making her go crazy!
The Shadows then sprinted towards the human girl and closing in on her.
A shocked Sato Kamui's eyes flashed yellow when she had finally ripped out the mask from the top half of her face, with bright red liquid or rather blood spilled out. Blue flames erupted around her, covering her frame in a pillar of flames with sparks flying out.
The steel Shadow Knights were taken aback by the fantastical display. Kamui Sato's silhouette was viable with her now demonic yellow eyes glowed through the fire as she stood motionless, before raising her right hand up to the havens. Then the Shadows was forced back due to a powerful blast, smoked cleared and with it, revealed Sato in a new attire.
Paws that belong to a grey wolf donning steel armor descended down the inadvisable steeps, sparks of flames dance around the Wolf while it walks up to its young female master's side. The wolf also wears a half face masquerade mask.
Sato now wore a black leather sleeved unbutton jacket, over a red tube top that showed her well-toned stomach. A small black belt, with a gun holster, held her red skirt and a brown pantyhose for her legs. She has black gloves with steel forehand guards and high heel red boots. The Metaverse costume amplified Kamui's fair skin & complexion, clearing any bruises & cuts she had sustain previously. The young female detective's expression was blank as she draws out the newly acquired Saber and pointed forward.
The gray wolf vanishes in an instant, then reappear from behind the unsuspecting Shadow rolled down like a disk until the wolf landed with the Shadow splinted in half.
Other Shadows close in on Kam on all sides but she jumped higher than normal over the enemies and landed. The wolf turned into a white orb and shoot forward and crashed through Shadows like a cannonball.
Kamui turned around only to dodge the lance attack from a Knight, she dances around to avoid more spear attacks until she finally blocks with her saber however she stumbled her footing giving the Knight the opportunity to punch her in the right cheek. Kamui fell backward but then back-flip back up - her eyes widen when the Knight shot a fireball at her - she manages to dodge. The detective was ready to retaliate but the wolf bet her to it by casting a blizzard spell that froze the Knight, giving her the moment to charge in and slash the Knight's torso with her Saber.
{Switch to Devil May Cry 1 OST - Ancient Castle Stage}
The Knight fell in half on the floor and inveterate in darkness. After that Sato took the moment of her victory while she sheathed her saber, she turned around to meet the gaze of the wolf that helped her.
The wolf spoke in her head, "I was awakened thanks to the power of the Fell Pendant and like the others, I am here to serve, Master…"
Sato blinked in surprise as if she was out of some trance and her eyes are back to normal, "What others? Wait..." She looked at her new clothes, "When did I start wearing these all of the sudden?"
"..."
Kamui narrowed her eyes, "Aren't you going to say something?" The young Detective gasp when the armored wolf vanished into the blue flames.
"Hey, wait—awe come on, I didn't mean it that way! Huh?" an orange treasure box appeared out of thin air than a small object hit at the back of the blond girls head, "Ouch! Wha-" She looked down to see it drop, at the side of her foot, "You…" she crouches down to pick up the Pendant.
"This is got to be a dream, why that neckless always saving my skin?" As she said this the ruby in the pendant started to glow brightly. Kamui wince until it stops glowing—she blinked in surprise, she was back to her casual blue dress and trench coat just like that.
"And it's all clean.
Kamui muttered but if the cuts & bruises she sustained and healed was any indicator is not. She looked around a few minutes of dead silence in the cathedral before hesitantly approached the box and slowly lifted up the top. To her shock, there was a handgun and an ammo pack—the detective quickly garbs handgun and loaded it up.
"…" Iffy open her eyes, "Wha—what happens?" she found herself laying on the floor and sate up.
"Are you okay miss?" Goro asks.
The White-haired former Idol looked up to her left to see a white-clad figure with a red bird mask, "Wh-who is how did I get here?"
"I was going to ask you the same question," Goro said.
Iffy's eyes widen, "Hey I know that voice," she struggled a little to get up, Goro helped her.
"You're Goro!" Iffy exclaimed, she stepped back and pointed her finger at him, "I never forget a voice!"
Goro flinched, "You must have mistaken me for someone else!"
"Oh, my mistake then," The Ice queen smiled, "Then I guess must be my imagination."
Goro sighed, Iffy was a victim of a creature that took over her body only to be saved by a group calling themselves the 'Mirage Mecanearys'. Iffy is also a valued witness even more so, due to her almost getting 'thrashed by the Shadows but how did she end up here in the Mementos?
"No your right," Goro took off his mask, "But how did you really know it was me?"
Iffy expression hardens and looked down, "Some guy name Kim told me everything about you."
He was afraid of this but that means that Orichi Kim has gone rogue with the Conspiracy. Goro was not surprised, giving that Kim was an investigator before his father replaces him. Still, though it was disappointing that Orichi would resort to this… that means Kamui's life could very much be in danger… but why? All Kamui wanted was to save people's lives, it was her job. Shido may not care about her but that does not mean that he wanted her dead.
"The Head Doctor and that guy brought me here," She continued, "I initially thought I was going home but… I guess I really knew something that I really shouldn't."
"Don't worry about it," Goro put on his mask, "I'm surprised that Doctor Tomo is involved as well."
"Yea", Iffy then looked around, "But how do I get out of here anyway? You have probably been around here many times so maybe you know the way?"
"Yes there is a way but after that, you'll have to go straight to the police department and…" Goro felt awkward, "Could you keep this a secret, there's a lot more things I like to go over but you're not in trouble."
"Your secret is safe with me," The white pink haired girl twiddled her fingers, "Also thank you… I don't have anywhere else to go after the incident."
Goro nodded as Iffy took off to the exit.
Black and Red that's all there is in this ruined city of the 'dream' world, she been walking in the streets for hours. Kamui got out of the cathedral through the painting and now she ended up in a city, devoid of any life. The red sky looked like it was caught in a spider web but only with chains, it reminded her of one of Yusuke Kitagawa's paintings…
She thought back about Kurusu Akria, her date from last Saturday, aside of being in this mess he wondered if he could say hello to him—wait is she really starting to like him? She always thought he was interesting even though he was on probation. Chief Sae has mid-suspicion of him—but it might be because he hangs out with her sister. Kamui can't image someone like him to be up to something… bad?
The young detective huffed, "This is so dumb; think about saving your dad and yourself first then think about personal life later!"
Not like she had a life other than police work.
"Kamu!? How did you—"
She paused at the booming voice radios in the sidewalks.
"It doesn't matter I'm not going to let you get away!"
"Kim," The teen hissed and bolted forward.
Kamui fought through the streets and to the destination: The Radio Tower. She could fight the Shadow humanoids in hand to hand combat but on the other hand she rather not waste any time with them so she shot them like they were practice runs in the shooting gallery. Only one monster remains and it had a gun and was about to fire from behind her but Kamui turns on her heel and shot it right in the face. The Shadow collapsed and evaporated into black smoke.
She presided to the Radio Tower and found Orichi Kim standing at the entrance.
"You didn't think you get rid of me that easily?" Kamui said coldly reloaded her gun.
The man frowned, "I don't get it how did you escape in the first place?" yellow eyes stared intently at the girl in front of him.
"I had help," she stated and pointed her gun.
"Goro got in the way again didn't he?" Kim snarled.
The blond girl rolled her eyes, "I guess you could say that."
"Great. Because of you two I—"
"Don't care! Tell me where my Dad is?"
Kim scoffed, "You got to be kidding me he's already dead meat! Shido knows that your Pops, Daisuke, have been trying to help you—"
Kamui fired her first shot on the ground. Kim flinched when the bullet bounces next to his foot.
"You know," The young detective spoke in an unnatural casual tone, "I already got the impression that Shido would try to hurt me but I didn't think you guys would go after my Dad. What did he do to deserve this? Exorcism? Give me a break…"
Kim was stammering before laughing heartily and loosen his tie, "I wouldn't know really," he said honestly, "Daisuke used to work for us but he quit when he married your scatterbrain mother. He rejoined five years later and also work for some paranormal researcher broad."
"What?"
"Long story short Shido-san thinks your dad is weak, so as your mom. Plus he stole something very important- a neckless."
"A neckless?"
Goro peered on top of the building listing to the conversation he recalled learning about hearing about the neckless being a value from his father. It's unsurprising to see Orichi would go as far as to round up some Shadows and kidnapped his partner. Clearly, Orichi's jealousy made him corrupted and had suspected Goro's true attention. Goro was good in covering his tracks and he did not consider his father's former lackey to be a threat at the time. Goro should have dealt with him sooner before it got to that point.
"Really?" Kamui narrowed her eyes, "No trinket is worth that much but thanks for the info I'm sure it will be helpful in the future. Okay turned around, hands behind your head. I'm taking you in."
Orichi Kim did what he was told with a smirk. Sato Kamui walked up to the suspect, holding her gun.
"You forgot your handcuffs," Kim stated.
"I can improvise."
"Well see about that…" He turned around and slap the gun before if fired to the side.
Kamui narrowly avoided the punch that came her way and twisted his arm, flipped him over to the ground and kicked him in the rubs. He cried out in pain.
"Your masked goons are a lot tougher than you by the way," Kamui coldly. Suddenly Kim jerked and froze. A purple ring on the ground appeared around Kim's body and turned him into a pitch black figure with nothing but yellow lights for eyes.
Kamui backed away, mildly-shocked, "Okay… what just happen?" She thought.
-Encounter: Fell Shadow Puppet-
{Switch to Devil May Cry 1 OST - Psycho Siren [Middle Boss Battle]}
Shadow Kim lung at Kamui Sato but she evaded by dogged rolling to her right then sprinted forward, and cartwheeled close to her gun.
When Sato was about to aim Shadow Kim stomped his foot to the ground causing a quake. With the ground shaking Kamui fell on her bottom. Kamui grunted in pain as she rubbed her butt she then opens her eyes as she looked up only to see Shadow Kim leaping in midair. Kamui grabs her gun and fired at the Shadow but he managed to shrug it off somehow. The Detective quickly rolled to her left, before his foot could stomp her, and jumped back up.
Kamui took some distance from Shadow Kim then fired her gun she then reloaded after the ammo was gone. Shadow Kim's arms started to stretch out in the length of his own height, hands turn into bird-like talons and don a purple mask with probe lights for eyes. Sato Kamui gritted her teeth when he sprinted at her then suddenly vanished.
"You got to be kidding me!" She held her gun up as she frantically looked around her surroundings. Sato gasped when her six senses suddenly alerted her of something from behind and turned around only to see the shadow swing its bird talon claws at the girl. She managed to evade the Shadow's slash attacks – it was when the monster vanished again afterword.
The Shadow then reappeared and cast wind attack at her. Kamui Sato shields herself with her arms but she found herself flying backward and landed on the hard concrete on her back.
Kamui slowly turned over and struggled to push herself up.
The Shadow walked up and jeered at her from the side, "You know I just realize something."
"What!?" She spat.
"You're too pretty to kill."
"You're not my type!" She saw the Shadow disappeared then reappeared close to her.
"That too bad because—"The Crow quickly sneak up from behind Shadow Kim and grabbed him, getting him on a headlock, "G-Goro you-!"
"Nothing personal just that's it is rude to lay your hands on a lady," The white clade brown haired masked boy spoke coldly.
"$%#& you $#% ! You stole my spot from me—wait," Goro reached for the Shadow's masked, "Don't! I'll do everything you want!"
Goro made a smile that seems unnatural, "That's what they all say," he ripped out Kim's Shadow's masked off without much effort.
A shocked Kamui was on her feet as she and Goro scrambled away as the Shadow's head looked up as a stream of red & black ink jetted upwards from the hole that meant to be its face.
"That smell…" The blond girl shivered when she watches the black body fell forward and melted like black tar.
Part of her was really hoping to be just a nightmare.
{Stop Devil May Cry 1 OST - Psycho Siren [Middle Boss Battle]}
"Well that was fun," The Crow laughed as he walks forward to check up on his partner walking over to the puddle.
She looked down, her blond hair covering her eyes, fist clenching, "Goro…"
He paused as his blood ran cold—he saw that her frown is visible as she stood there. It was enough for him to know that he is the Crow. Although he shouldn't be surprised, given how he knew her since weapons and combat training, none the less it's still shocked him to his core.
Real World Tokyo
Frosty-Hoo-Lesions Studio
The 'Jack Frost' themed structure is twice as big then Barry's Lesson Studio; about 800 sq. ft of open space with wood floors, large waiting room, 2 bathrooms (men's bathroom with 2 stalls, and women's bathroom with 3 stalls), 2 changing rooms, kitchen, mirrors, air conditioners, sound system, 3 tables for food serving and Couch, and chairs that seat around 50 people.
Futaba Sakura waited in the waiting room with Barry Goodman while they chatted about Dia Witch Iroha Season three. The Hacker Girl was still not convinced about her Trainer's actual encounter with 'Yuka Melia' from that anime but she does like to give him is two cents about certain characters through her opinions reflect that she was not that invested in it.
Barry Goodman frowned and retorted that Season three was the high point of the series. Futaba simply shrugged off his proclaim.
"Meh, that battle in the season finale seems very weak to me," The orange haired headset girl said.
"Humph! I get the feeling that you're just not a fan of magical girls," Barry Goodman narrowed his eyes.
Futaba Sakura yawned, "I don't hate magical girls shows I just don't think Dia Witch Iroha is better than sailor moon."
"Wrong! It's a million times better than—"
"Oh, hey Barry~"
{Play Persona 4 Dancing All Night OST – "Your Affection" (Daisuke Asakura Remix)}
Barry and Futaba turned their attention to the newcomer; a teenage girl that Barry was the first recognized. She has long natural dark brown hair tied in pigtails, which are laid front with a red clip with cherry blossom design. She wears rectangular glasses and wears a white t-shirt with black kanji, dark green sweatpants with her jacket tied to her waist, and yellow crocs footwear.
"Kanami-chan! Great timing who do you think it's the best Magical anime Dia Witch Iroha or Sailor Moon?"
Futaba snorted at Barry's question to the new stranger.
Kanami blinked at her old trainer's sudden question then she started to think as she looked up as she places her finger on the lower lip, "Hmm that's a tricky question… I like both!" the dark Burnette beamed.
"Wha—yea but if you have to pick one of them to watch with a friend…"
"Well then I'll have to go with Sailor Moon, it's the show that I grew up with anyway!" The Senior Idol chirped.
"Really, are you kidding?" Barry facepalmed.
"Dia Witch Iroha is still a great show, probably the best of the current generation in my opinion," Kanami smiled apologetically, "It just that I'm more into the 90's retro stuff."
Well, this suddenly caught Futaba's interest, if it involves video games.
"Darn right Dia Witch is the best," Barry made a toothy grin, "Anyway long time no see Kanami-chan."
"Its been awhile Barry! I've heard that you acted as Rise's bodyguard for a day."
"Yea, a creep tried to attack her, I was able to spring into action and foiled his plan as luck will have it," Barry said proudly, "Turns out that guy turned out to be a goat demon or something."
"Which have been dealt with by the Phantom Thieves according to websites," Futaba added. She recalled one time that she was giving 'Unknown' tips to bloggers and journalist who she respects to cover news about her group. Also to set the record straight about accusations about the Phantom Thieves involvement in Mass Disappearance debacle. It had worked in their favor when the police had publicly debunked claims.
"Yea, like she said," Barry laughed.
"Hmm. So aren't you going to introduce me to your new friend?"
"Right, that's Futaba Sakura," Barry gestured to Futaba, "She Kiria Personal Assistant and Tech Idol in training."
"Yo," The Orange haired Headsets girl waved one hand.
"It's nice to meet you Futaba-chan! You probably know who I am even though I haven't worn my wig yet," Kanami smiled sheepishly.
"So you're Mitshita Kanami?" Futaba raised a brow. She was thankful that Kiria, Ann, & Maiko knew about the Idol industry better than a Wikipedia page. Actually, the thought never occurred to her that Kanami Mitshita was standing right in front of her, another famous pop-idol.
"Yup! I may not look like it but I am the one and only," Kanami put up her signature Idol pose.
"Oookay this is a little too weird… now I wonder if I have to put on a wig in the future. Can't see that happening though since Maiko-san likes the way I look… I think I'm cool enough," She thought.
While Barry and Futaba were talking to Kanami Mishita he added that Futaba needed more training in his boot camp. Futaba has gotten used to Barry's banter during dance lessons, and through social media, although she won't publicly admit it Futaba is starting to respect him a little more. To Futaba; Barry is like a big brother that likes fluffy stuff and don't take crap from anybody. It's funny that Barry uses to be an LA rock-star back then.
…
{Switch to Shenmue OST - Hip De Hop (Tom's Theme)}
"That's a wrap ladies!" A tall medium skin man with an orange afro and sunglasses clapped his hands. He wore wearing a blue disco ball shirt and an orange vest and dress pants that looked straight out of the 1970s and wearing yellow sandals.
Kiria Kurono stretches out her limbs. She wore a black tank-top over her off the shoulder shirt, sweat pants and brown boots.
"I got to say Kiria, you are on fire today! The last rehearsal was okay but man you nailed it the secant time," The afro man exclaimed.
"Thanks to you Rhyme," Kiria said simply as she put her hand on her hip. It was almost tiring but she manages to keep her cool.
{Stop Shenmue OST - Hip De Hop (Tom's Theme)}
"Yea, it was fun. Can't wait for your concert on Friday," Rise nudged at Kiria which Kiria smiled in return.
"Hey, Kiria!" Futaba ran up to Kiria and Rise
The turquoise-haired sixteen-year-old girl's expression brightens at the site of her companion, "Hey," she waved.
"Glad you made it."
"Yea," Futaba laughed, "Would have gotten here sooner if not for Barry-sama's boot camp."
"Really, how did it go?"
"It was a killer but at least I somehow passed my 'Performa Arts' exams."
"Congratulations," Kiria nodded in approval, "Speaking of exams—have you spoken to Tiki in person lately?"
"Oh, um," Futaba face fell, "I was in a rush to see you so we hadn't stop anywhere," she twiddles her fingers.
"Talk about a waste of time," Morgana thought while he was inside Futaba's bag.
"But to be fair though," Futaba knew the cat was listening, "I knew you were worried about me."
"Well.." Kiria crossed her arms, "I supposed it made sense."
"Yo, Kiria, who's the girl?" Rhyme asked.
"That's Futaba Sakura, Kiria's personal assistant," Rise chirped as she gestured to the orange haired girl, "And also an Idol in training!"
"Idol in training?" Rhyme rubbed his chin as he notices the new girl and her attires, "You don't say—judging by the new girl attires, she looks good enough to attract a couple of guys."
Futaba sweatdropped, "Um, thank you, sir," it's not like she wants to make a long lasting impression when going outside with or without her friends. But it made her feel even more confident about the photo ops. That and her friends and Maiko's support.
Rhyme introduce himself as the retired Hip-Hop artist from the States that since been moved to Japan to get a cheerer in training Dancers and singers like Kiria and Rise.
Futaba recalled hearing about him on the internet; just another foreign artist looking to make his way in the entertainment world that landed him in Japan.
Kiria and Rise added that Rhyme got himself back on the groove when he became a high profile instructor.
Barry watched as Kiria, Rise, and Futaba chatted while Rhyme took off and his goodbyes to the girls.
"I didn't expect we have company."
The blond man in question jumped then turned on his heel to turn around only to see—"Y-Your—"
{Play Tokyo Mirage Sessions OST – Uptown}
Ochimizu the stern manager of Yuko Osada stood before the former rock and roller with her arms crossed. Kyoka Ochimizu is an elegant woman with shoulder-length wavy black hair with one white streak on her right side and brown eyes. She wears a white dress with a black crisscross pattern and a light teal blue blazer over her shoulders with a golden, flower-like pin. She also wears black sunglasses over her head.
Barry stood in attention like a foot soldier at the site of the famed Kyoka Ochimizu, "Miss Ochimizu I-I didn't see you come in!"
The black haired woman smirked, "Kiria's Guitarist I presume? Well, it's a pleasure to meet you," she walked passed, Barry.
Rise, "Ochimizu-sempai your back already? How was the tour?"
"As expected," Kyoka stated, "Tokyo Dome has security all over the place, which I can understand for a couple of reasons. However, the idea that they can put their Chief of Police ahead of security for the concert is sort of new to me."
"They?" Kiria frowned.
"The Federal Government," Kyoka chucked, "Back at my day we didn't have to worry about terrorist attacks during live shows."
Kiria sighed, she felt strange about all this- okay well she can understand but she didn't think the Tokyo Dome could be that important for her concert.
"Either they don't want a repeat or something else," Kiria thought, "But what? I can't be that popular."
"No worries; It's going to be alright they wouldn't have this much attention if not for a group of masked hooligans making a scene recently," Kyoka laughed.
"Oh! Um, right of courses," Kiria looked away trying to hide her blush. She then coughed in one hand, "Futaba this is Kyoka Ochimizu, she is Maiko-san's spouncer."
"It's nice to meet you miss," Futaba bowed.
"Hm," Kyoka nodded, "Maiko have talked a lot about you."
"Really?" Futaba asked.
"Yea, she told me that you have a skeleton in your closet so now you're living with Maiko for the time being."
"It's only for a week miss," Futaba looked down while twiddling her fingers.
Futaba asked the manager how long did she know of her boss. Kyoka explained that she meet Maiko when she was seeking someone to invest in her company. Kyoka was willing to invest shortly after Fortuna was founded. What convinced Kyoka to helped Maiko was because that she meets Tiki at the Bloom Palace and that they are looking for a group of people with a set of skills to fight monsters, Kyoka was no stranger to supernatural occurrences expeculay in the Idol scene. Plus she wanted to investigate the Mass Disappearance herself so working with Maiko made logical sense.
Futaba was astonished but she maintained her cool.
"Good thing Mona hadn't made a peep since me coming here also I'm surprised that lady knows about the Shadows (and the Mirage). Now I wonder if she knows about the Metaverse… hmmm… Crap, I forgot about Tiki-chan, we got to see her!" Futaba thought alarmed about Tiki's well-being.
Kiria seemly having the same thought coughed, "Well Futaba and I do have to get going, we have to talk to Tiki about something."
Kyoka nodded, "Alright, tell Tiki that I said hi okay?"
"We will!" Futaba happily bowed genuinely excited to see Tiki again and Morgana to a lesser extent.
"See you later Kiria-chan, Futaba-chan!" Rise chirped.
"Sigh… got to say that Rise-chan looked hot & perky then those posters I've seen," Morgana muttered while peeking through the unclosed zipper of Futaba's bag. Not sure about this Kanami chick or that black haired lady, at least the girl with the glasses looks cute as for the lady she kind of scream Sae 2.0. It's remarkable that more Idols have experience dealing with Shadows for what he learned so far but dealing with the Mirage? That's a different story.
{Stop Tokyo Mirage Sessions OST – Uptown}
Meanwhile in Idolaspear
Iluonry Tokyo Tower
Privet Puffin is not having a good day right now, where could they be? The blue Casper wearing a soldier hat floated back and forth on top of the roof of a building. He took one look at the giant half-moon like sphere next to the Tower. At the bottom of the sphere giant vines sprouted to the ground, covering several buildings and structures near it.
"This is so unreal," The soldier Casper thought nervously.
"Wow, look at the size of that thing?" The Casper jumped at the sudden voice from behind him and turned around.
"M-Moza, you're here!"
"Sorry that we're late," Moza wave her tan hair as she approached the friendly Mirage followed by Mirai and Krogan.
Mirai observed the Half-moon from the distance, "So, that's the Triangulum," she said.
"Yea, that thing is so big it almost looked like a planet—well smaller, really smaller—not actual planet size—"
"Okay, we get it," Mirai snapped and turned to Moza, "Any ideas Moza?"
The tan haired vixen hummed to herself while she places her finger on her cheek, "Seems like the Opera of Chaos is mining for something near the tower." She pointed out.
"You're not too far off; those vines coming from that sphere have dug themselves into the ground, not to mention coving the whole area."
"And you want us to destroy that thing," Moza remarked.
"Well, yea," the Casper said, "Word is that they are trying to mine Meloc Gems."
"I see, well that could be a bad thing for my world if that's the case."
"No kidding," Mirai muttered, "Also we can't have that thing floating above near the tower or anything at all. We have to destroy it!"
"Right on the money—speaking of money; Puffin-kun you better make sure you pay us in full after we're done."
"Of course," The Casper laughed nervously, "I'll send a word to the council."
"Good!" Moza chirped, her form was suddenly covered in a pillar of light. The leader of the Mirage Master Mercenaries now dressed in a skin-tight black leotard with purple armored plating that covered the bustline and torso with neon-blue trimmings, a black choker, and purple gloves. Her black coat has gold buttons and ruffled sleeves. She wears thigh-length hose and stiletto-heels that resemble ballet shoes on the top.
Now that Moza is in her Carnage Form she raised her hand upward to summoned Camilla's Wyvern.
A mechanized machine that resembles a Wyvern flew down to its master. It had four wings; the two back wings are diagonal while the front wings a horizontal and two armored rocket jet engines in the back. It made a slow but steady decent next to the building to were Moza is.
With a smirk, Moza jumped and landed on to the mount motorcycle drivers' seat and grabbed on to the handles.
"Another thing; I would like to take command of your forces in the area," Moza said while she kicked the petal to the metal—the rocket boosters began to ignite. Mirai and Krogan took a couple of steps back
"W-What?" The Casper stammered, "But—"
The Cyber Wyvern and its Rider took off at the sound of the roaring rocket engines, the Casper was blown back but was caught by Krogan.
"You heard her," Mirai changed into her Chinese style Carnage Form and sprinted then jumped down, "Lyn, work your magic!"
While Mirai dived down a blue motorcycle themed after a horse materialized in front of her. She reached to grab the handles then she seated herself and twisted the handle.
*ROOM* *ROOM*
She, riding on Lyn's Bike landed on the street and road to their objective, leaving a trail of green flames.
Both Puffin and Krogan watch as Mirai leaves as well. The blue Chibi Ghost sighed, "I guess I better informed my commander."
"And I'll accompany you," Krogan said.
"Good Idea… Mew!"
Main Characters:
Kiria Kurono (age 16)
Futaba Sakura
Akria Kurusu (P5 Hero)
Ann Takamiki
Yusuke Kitagawa
Makoto Niijima
Haru Okumura
Ryuji Sakamoto
Morgana
Major Side Characters:
Tsubasa Oribe (age 12)
Sojiro Sakura
Barry Goodman
Maiko Shimazaki
Tae Takemi
Yashiro Tsurugi (age 14)
Caroline and Justine
Martha Yumizuru (age 17)
Eleonora Yumizuru (age 11)
Moza Yuzu
Sae Niijima
Kamui Soto (age 16)
Goro Akechi
Tiki
Cameo Characters:
Rise Kujikawa
Kanami Mashita
Support/Allies Mirage Characters based on Fire Emblem:
Tharja
F!Morgan
Draug
Tiki
Fae
Ninian
Navarre
Camilla
Friendly Mirage Characters:
Directer (Dark Shaman)
India Jewels (Casper)
DJ Willie (Casper)
Catherine (Zhu Sister)
Internet Troll (Troll)
Rachel (Zhu Sister)
Mr. Pickles! (Nicklewise)
King aka M-DEUS (Top-Hat Casper)
Villain Mirage Characters base on Fire Emblem
Pheros
Aversa
Gharnef
Michalis
Loki
Grima
Empress Veronica (Mention)
Notable Not-So Friendly Mirage Characters/enemy's:
Catherine (Zhu Sister)
The Blob Army
Defile Golems
Mirage Risen
Red and Blue Phantoms
Defile Knights
Defile Ironclad Myrmidon
Defile Stray Sheep
Spiral-Drill-Beak (Drafted)
This Story Main Antagonist:
Ayaha Oribe (Possessed by Aversa & Grima. Her Persona: Beelzebub, he's appears as a thrown.)
Grima