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Update Note: I've decided two splits it up into two parts. This is part one, where we learn more about Mirage Tharja while Sumire Yoshizawa's attempt to 'woo' Itsuki Aoi.


{Play Persona 5 - The Poem of Everyone's Souls [Velvet Room]}

Velvet Room

Aoi Itsuki ended up in a barbershop like office room with a girl name Lavenza sitting at her desk chair in the middle of the room, shuffling cards skillfully. The raven haired boy looked at the various graffiti, roses, heart shape balloons and neon lights in the blue room.

"Have a seat," Lavenza gesture. Aoi Itsuki nodded and cautiously took his seat. This place reminded him of the blue hall room when he first meet Caroline.

"Welcome to the Velvet room," Lavenza spoke politely, as she places a deck of tarot cards to the right side of the desk. Itsuki felt confused.

"Why do I keep getting these crazy dreams?" Itsuki said aloud. The little platinum blond haired girl frowned, "Became you are the savior, that's why."

"Savior... right. Well, that explains everything," Itsuki said nonchalantly, resisting the urge to roll his eyes, "So, are you Caroline or Justine?"

"I am Levenza, one of Tiki's faithful followers," Lavenza stated professionally, "I have overseen your journey for a while now."

"And yet, Tiki never mention you guys," Itsuki remarked. Lavenza spread the deck of cards, "You don't think her grace has connection to third party's don't you?"

"I suppose not," Itsuki admitted with a sigh, "So why am I'm here?"

"To congratulate you on your victory of defeating M-DEUS. I know it's been long overdue, but I thought I should give you credit where it's due." The Platinum Blond place one card in front of the four other cards, "You happen to save the world, and now you have to do it again."

Itsuki looked down at the tarot cards with slight confusion, but then remembered what Futaba and Kiria had told him. Levenza continued.

"You went through the time vortex to prevent the calamity on Tiki's birthday rot by the Fell Dragon, but its presence lingers." Lavenza gave him a stern look with Itsuki meeting hers, "So I wouldn't trust Ayaha just yet, her desire for knowledge is getting stronger."

"Chrom and I did not sense anything bad about her..."

"True, but like I said, its presence lingers. I'm not asking for a witch hunt, but the threat of the end of the world could happen in the future if you're not too careful. Ayaha was gained too much knowledge about the Mirages."

"Is there a thing as too much knowledge?"

"Yes," Levenza said bluntly as she gestured to pick the card that was laded before him. Itsuki hasently flip the card, and as plain as day, his appearance was imprinted on it.

"Your arcana is the fool," The blue clad Platinum girl said, "The Fool. That is who you represent, along with the Legendary Hero King.

"The Fool? Are you implying…?"

"Nothing of that sort. The Fool is only a title, a representation of what role you play in this strange journey. Since that brief moment when you shared souls with the Hero King, your fate had been established, and the link between you and him began to forge.

As you are already aware, the Hero King has strong spiritual ties with Lady Tiki, and due to your link with his spirit, this indirectly relates to you as well. You see, the Hero King was one who made a great deal of friendships during his time. He was Tiki's protector and fought evil. Of course, Grima exited long after his time, but his legacy existed in someplace else."

"And by that you mean…"

"Tsubasa," Levenza said simply, "Though it's rather speculative at this point, but she doses have the power of the wild card."

Itsuki blinked, "Wha- wild card?"

"Wild cards are rare," Lavenza pointed out, "I trust that Kiria and Futaba have clued you in about their significance." Itsuki was left speechless.


{Switch to Shin Megami Tensei - Devil Summoner - Soul Hackers OST - 2D Field}

Aoi House residences, Tokyo.

Itsuki's alarm clock rang.

The teen groaned, feeling groggy-

"MORNING HERO SEMPAI!"

"AAAAH!" Aoi Itsuki jumped out of his bed, shocked to see the pony tailed haired red head up and close to him. He realized that he was did not have any closth on except his underwear. So, he made sure to cover his legs and torso as he backed up.

Surmire shyly looked away as she blushed. "Forgive me Hero Sempei I didn't mean to disturb you, but your alarm clock was ringing for quite a while, so I thought I come and check up on you." She wore a slouchy off-the-shoulder red sweatshirt, and black shorts.

"I- um," Itsuki coughed with one hand, "I was expecting my mom to shout 'Breakfast is ready!"

"She did. But you didn't respond," Sumire giggled while she's still blushing at Itsuki's well tone build. It was clear that Itsuki has been working out at a Gym for a while now.

"Right…" Itsuki's face deadpan, "Since you're here, could you please get me a par of pants that's in my drawer?"

Sumire blinked, "Oh, you're not going to take a shower?"

"I already did so last night… thankfully."

"Aw, that's too bad became I wanted to join you," Sumire said as she open the drawer to get his pants.

"This is a joke, right…?"

"A bad practical joke," Sumire laughed hearty as she handed him his pants and turned the other way to the door while her hero, Knight in shining armor, put on his pants.

"I'll meet you downstairs," Sumire chirped as she turned to the door and took her leave.

"That girl is strange."

"How so?" Itsuki said as he put on his pants. Though in his mine, he probably has an idea what.

"She's been watching you sleep for about twenty minutes, if I recall correctly."

"Twenty Minutes?" Itsuki put on his shirt and socks, "You're certain that she didn't take a snapshot of me sleeping, so it may last longer?"

"I'll leave that to Sumire and Kronya."

Itsuki laugh hearty, it wasn't the kind of answer he was hoping for from his Mirage partner. As soon he was fully dress, he headed downstairs. Itsuki enjoyed the breakfast meal that his mom and Sumire for him. Apparently, the redhead help his mom quite a lot with the ingredients for the traditional breakfast.

Sumire was relived to hear from Itsuki how he enjoyed his plat. She loved the way Itsuki's had articulated the dish, he certainly has a sense of humor.

"I'll be heading out to work. You two take care now~" Itsuki nodded to his mother.

"We will."

"Also no wild parties," the older woman joked. Itsuki, "Um, sure, mom."

"By the way, Sumire, you are always welcome to stay here as long as you like."

"U-um, thank you, ma'am." Sumire bowed to the mistress of these residents. The mother waved them goodbye as she headed out the door.

Sumire joined Itsuki to the table, "Say Hero Sempai I've been thinking... do you think it would be okay for me to get a job at Fortuna?"

"Hm?" Itsuki having finished his rice balls, "Oh! You can ask Maiko-san about that."

"Yeah, that's what I though," Sumire laughed heartily, "The reason I asked is that I want to start a new life as an Idol."

Aoi Itsuki sweat-drop, "Are you certain? Being an Idol is a serious business?" Okay, this is not what he had in mind when he is talking to someone who has their identity erased.

"Not as much as putting my life on the line for you and everyone," Sumrie giggled.

"Good point," Itsuki remarked, "In any case you're stuck with us, so I'll send word to Maiko-san."

"Really? Thank you so much!" Sumire exclaimed as she places her hands on her chest, "This is why you are my hero, you are always there for me~!"

Itsuki felt more awkward when the former gymnastic looked at him with those eyes and with a flirty tone, that blatantly sujest that she's flirting with him. If so, then why?

*Knock *Knock *Knock

Aoi abruptly got up from his chair, "I'll get it," he quickly made his way to the door, put on his shoes before opening the door. A familiar face greeted the young gentlemen.

"Nah?"

The half-breed Brunette Manakete child gave Itsuki a stern look, "Nice to see you up and about. I trust you have everything sorted out." She wore a white sleeved turtleneck dress, red cape and red high heel shoes. Same attires as before.

Itsuki is even stunned that the little girl showed up at his home in broad daylight, "What are you doing here?"

"It is even obvious," Nah gave him a confused look, "I came here to talk to you about an emergence of a portal from Lady Tiki's sky palace."

"What happen to just calling first before coming to visit," Aoi Itsuki scratch the back of his head.

Nah, "Would you rather me expose me in public."

"What? N-No that's not what I meet! I wondered why you did not call on your phone?" Itsuki was rather baffled at Nah's suggestion.

The little brunette girl narrowed her eyes at Itsuki, "What's a- Oh, you mean my COMP? Sorry, but that sounds lazy in my opinion. You people should go out and bath in the sunlight some more."

"No surprise there. This kid seems out of touch," Itsuki muttered. "I heard that!" Nah, snap at him.

"Hey that sounds like Nah!" Sumire walked up to the door entrance with a brightened expression. Itsuki sighed as he stepped aside so that his house guest can envelop the little girl into her embrace.

"Nah-chan it's so good to see you," Sumire exclaimed. Nah rolled her eyes, "Yea, good to see you too." The red head let go of her embrace.

"Awe what's wrong? You don't seem too happy today," Sumire asked.

"Let's just say I just got up to the wrong side of the bed," Nah said, "Raidou and I spent the night on night watch at Miss Maiko's home."

"Night Watch?" Itsuki raised a brow as he cross his arms.

"Basically, we always keep an eye out for Demons," Nah explained. Sumire was stunned, "D-did you just say D-Demons?"

"Yes... Oh, right, you're new to this, unlike Lady Tiki's friend here who has experience." Itsuki isn't sure if he likes being branded as 'Tiki's friend'.

"Well... I fight shadows and Mirages, so... It's probably not a big deal," Sumire said cheerfully. Nah's face deadpan, "The rules of engagement are different in how you fight in your world."

The Manakete turned her attention to Itsuki, "Anyway, your prences in the Sky Garden Palace is needed. I suggest you get ready," Nah said. "Good timing, became I was going to the Hee-Hoo Mart to get some things..."

"Great," Nah turned on her heel and walk out. Itsuki took two steps outside, he then paused and turned around to see Sumire's apologetic smile.

"You go on ahead, Hero Sempai. I'll stay here and do some house cleaning," Sumire chirped. This kind of surprised Itsuki, "What about your training—Oh right, you and Kronya are on break..."

"Yup! Enough time to work on my studies!"

"Well in that case I better get going," Itsuki laughed heartily. "I'll make dinner when you get back," the red head exclaimed.

Itsuki simply nodded, "Okay I'll see you tonight then," he waved as he turned around and followed Nah to their destination. Sumire place her hands on her chest as she watched her Hero trailed behind the little girl as they head to Fortuna Office. Her blush deepen as she waved to the man who saved and inspired her.


{Switch to Phantasy Star Online Soundtrack - Day Dawns}

Sky Garden Palace

"Ha! Late again, I see…" Barry Goodman said with his arms crossed as he sat on the edge of the water fountain.

Itsuki and Nah walked up to the blond man. "Nice to see you too," he said. Nah, "How rude, we are on time."

"Yea, but you should have called him on that fancy gizmo of yours," Barry remarked. Nah sighed, "enough of this nonsense, my COMP is not the issue. Anyway Mr. Barry what are you even doing here when you should be dancing?"

Chrom appeared beside Itsuki, "Itsuki, I sense two new entities here at this Palace."

Itsuki blinked in surprised.

"Jack Pot!" Barry Goodman smirked as he got up and pumped his fist in the air, "That means you notice that Ninian and Fae are here!"

"You mean the other Utaloids?" Itsuki was astounded. He recalled seeing a Hologram projection of Tiki, Ninian and Fae at the Main Hall of the City Hall several times.

"Well, duh, of course! You can meet them at the throne alter. They'll be here at any minuted!" He signaled the two to follow him.

...

It had appeared that nether of his friends or the Phantom Thieves of Hearts are here as well. Itsuki noted that it might be because of them being early. Which runs counter to Barry Goodman's clam that he and Nah are late. Not like it mattered to him whether he's lat or not.

The Raven Haired teen and the young half Manakete arrived at the Throne alter to see Tiki. Only to see two new figures, one is a young light blue-haired woman and the other a little child with messy raspberry colored hair.

The green-eyed little girl has fair skin wore a little brown cloak covered a fawn overall sailor school dress and purplish undershirt, her hair a bright raspberry color. Her boots matched the dress, and she had a little green bag tied at a belt around her waist. Tapered ears poked out from her mass of hair. She also wears a yellow school hat.

The ruby-eyed young woman has very fair skin, long wasted length light blue hair. Her clothing is themed after ice, with see-through silk streamers with sparkles. She has golden bangles and an ice-blue and white dress. Her Dress has countless hexagonal patterns.

"Hey big Brother!" Tiki exclaimed, "Glade that you can make it."

"Hello Tiki," Itsuki waved. When Nah was introduced to Fae and Ninian she was taken aback at seeing two more of her fellow Manakete with Lady Tiki. Of course Fae and Ninian are now Mirages but like with Lady Tiki and her Mother they have retained their original human forms. But it's half of why Nah was surprises to see her Kin here at the Sky Palace-

"Hey Nah," Tiki exclaimed, "Glade that you can make it too!" The Burnetted Half-blood Manakete child blinked out of her thoughts and did her formal curtsy bow to her Grace.

"Sorry It was difficult to find him!"

"I can image," Tiki giggled, "Oh by the way Big Brother I like you to meet my sisters Ninian and Fae. Ninian and Fae this is Big Brother Itsuki and Big Sister Nah!"

The ruby-eyed young woman, Ninian smiled, "You must be master Itsuki. It is a nice to meet you," she waved at the newcomer. The Little girl, Fae waved as well with big grin, "Hi Mister Itsuki I heard story time about you."

Itsuki bowed, "It a pleasure to meet you both."

Ninian, "Lady Tiki had told us so much about you."

Tiki, Fae and Ninian had been the ones that will change the course of the pending Apocalypse. Their plan is a ritual similar to an Idol performance; however, the threat posed by Empress Veronica and her army is still significant. So, the task for Itsuki and the rest is to protect the three powerful Mirage Utaloids from harm.

What was required for the ritual is the question that TIki have not fully figured it out though she had support from Maiko Shimazaki and Futaba Sakura. Caroline and Justine aren't much help in that regard, in Aoi Itsuki's opinion.

Itsuki and Chrom notices a portal at the side of the throne alter.

"Um, what's that?" Itsuki asked as he pointed to the portal to his left. "It's a portal to another new palace, duh?"

Itsuki jumped, while Chrom simply turned around at the direction of the voice, which turned out to be Futaba.

"F-Futaba?"

"In the flesh!" Futaba said with a cheeky smile, "Wait, you didn't think I was behind you guys, huh?"

"I've already caught wind moments ago," Chrom pointed out. Itsuki sweat dropped, "I'm just having an off day that's all."

"Uh huh, sure. Anyway, I see you guys gotten to know Fae and Ninian?" Futaba grind as she clamps her hands together.

"Yea, Fae likes Mr. Itsuki and Mr. Chrom," Fae exclaimed while Ninian giggled while covering her mouth with one hand.

"He's quite an interesting young man, so is Lord Chrom," The Blue-haired Dragon Oracle said.

"Great! So, you're all acquainted then! Now let's get down to business, you're wondering about that portal."

"Yeah, where did that come from?"

"It's not the EX Labyrinth, that's for sure," Tiki said while thinking. Itsuki, Futaba, Nah, Barry, Ninian and Fae turned their attention back to Tiki as she continued, "I guess its what Big Sister Futaba say a portal to a Palace."

"What kind of Palace?" Chrom asked.

"Tharja's Palace most likely," Both Chrom and Itsuki blinked in surprised while everyone seems to get the pitcher.

Barry Goodman, "Another one of those huh?" he crossed his arms, "I knew something like this could happen."

"Really? How so?" Nah asked. Futaba rolled her eyes, "Don't pay attention to him, he has a check-list of conspiracy theories."

"Which most of my theories are correct by the way," Barry argued, "I am a smart guy after all."

"Palaces existed in the Metaverse, which are the collective unconscious, if I recall from Kiria," Itsuki said thinking.

Tiki nodded, "The Metaverse is connected to humanity, BUT I am not convinced that portal is part of it either." She cross her arms, "I think it's something else, In relation to Tharja." the Princess of the Divine Dragon Tribe twiddled her fingers with a apologetic smile, "That said I there are Mirages and Shadows lurking in there, which I can speculate that it could be a labyrinth based on Tharja's memories."

"How that even possible?" Itsuki inquired. "We don't know," Tiki said, "But Caroline and Justine clam it's in relation to Kiria and Tharja's strong friendship."

"That's quite fascinating," Chrom said.


{Stop Phantasy Star Online Soundtrack - Day Dawns}

Seoul, Korea

Mermaid swim in the indoor summing pool from a five-star VIP Hotel Resort, provided by the civilian government of the United Democratic Republic of Korea. The demon spends most of her time swimming underwater as she stretch her arms and fin before she continued to swim.

She then heard her whom Mermaid assumed to be the voice of her master but then realized there are multable voices from out the water.

"Look, I told you I don't know," Said the man with a hola shirt, blue cap, shorts, and flip-flops. He rises his hands up.

"Then why don't I believe you?" A dark-red haired woman in her twenties crossed her arms, "Perhaps I should gut you where you're to stand." she draws her rapier and pointed at the man.

"Wha- wait a minute! Y-you can't kill me here!? I'm not a space alien."

Mitsuru scoffed. She wore a fur coat over a black catsuit. She still fights with a rapier and carries an Evoker in a holster on her thigh. The head of the Special Shadow Operatives tightens her grip on the hilt as she stared coldly at Torque.

"Whoa! Wait a minute," Torque pleaded, "I-I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I got into that portal."

"You spend most of the time in that world, and you haven't known about the dangers of what might happen? I've warned you about stepping into the unknown, and now look where we are." Mitsuru said.

"I am so sorry, but hey, at least we're out," Torque stammered, "and away from those monsters."

Mitsuru sighed. It's been exactly 48 hours since chase Torque into this unknown world that looked similar to their own but carrying the appearance of an urban town or a city. Robed Masters chased them, which are clearly not Shadows. It had happened because of a phenomenon that appeared in a movie theater, which Torque tipped off. What's strange, no one outside her group had to notice the lavenders glowing circles on the floors, walls and the floating polygons. Torque was a contact of theirs, and even he doesn't know what's going on, or so he claimed.

Misturu was about to lower her weapon.

"If you're going to kill each other, try not to make a mess..." The Dark-red haired woman eyes widen and pointed her rapier to her left. Torque for his part flinched at Mitsuru's sudden reaction.

"Who are you?" Mitsuru demanded.

The lime haired girl smiled as she wrapped herself in a white robe, "Who am I? How rude, I just got out of the pool." Mitsuru was confused, before casting her glare at the man.

"Hey, don't look at me, I didn't know that she was there." Mitsuru then refocus her gaze at the interloper.

Mermaied rolled her eyes, "I don't care what you humans are talking about, but I was having a peaceful swim before you two showed up." she places her hand on her hip.

"Well sorry to disturb you," Mitsuru said. "Don't worry about it! I won't call the cops!" Mermaid said cheerful.

"Technically, I am a cop."

"Oh! We'll carry on then," The Demon chirped as she walked past them and walked out the exit. Mitsuru narrowed her gaze at the green-haired girl.

Something's not right! She can sense a strange aura, so rounding that odd woman.


Fortunately, Mitsuru Kirijo was able to flash her ID to the MPs, which they have assumed to be a member of Oribe Tsubasa's Secret Service. Good thing, Torque for his part had turned himself in to the MPs, or otherwise she will have to deal with a getaway. Mitsuru had followed the direction of the dark aura in the hallway of the upper level.

She spotted the same odd woman, talking two guys in black suits guarding the door. They nodded their heads and let the girl in.

...

This four seasons room is the most expensive for an average person, with unlimited room service with her favorite ice cream dessert. A flat screen TV mounted on the wall with a great sound system, a very conferrable bed and a bathroom with a top-down bath tub.

Oribe Tsubasa, wearing her silky white nightgown, sighed as she sat on her bed, holding on to her legs as she watches TV.

"I'm back~" Mermaid said as she walked up. Tsubasa didn't answer as she was focus on the TV. The Demon huffed and walked to the bed and waved her hand in front of the human girl's face.

The Raven haired Idol blinked, "Huh?" She looked at Mermaid with a supirese look, "Mermaid-san?" Oribe took off her earbuds.

"How was the pool?"

Mermaid, "It was great!" the demon place her hand on her hip, "its been eons since I've ever been so relaxed. Though, I wouldn't mine if I had someone else to join me."

"Yea sure," Tsubasa said flatly, as she stretch her limes, "Only two hours before I perform."

"You are going to do great, Tsubasa."

"Thanks Ceada!" Tsubasa grinned.

"Hey, Tsubasa-chan!" The Idol blinked at the Morgana's familiar voice. "Overhear! On the big screen!" Tsubasa gasped surprised to see Morgana, holding a heart shape box and flowers, inside the TV channel waving at them while the background thoroughly ignoring his existence. He was in a safari channel with animals in Africa.

"Mona-Sensei!?" Tsubasa got off from the bed while Mermaid, on the other hand, was uninterested in the kind of trick the Shadow just pulled. Morgana ran up to the screen and jumped through as if it were a portal with a backflip and proclaimed, "Ta-dah!" and bowed, "Thank you. Thank you."

Oribe cover her mouth in one hand, "Mona-Sensei! How did you get here?" Morgana, "Magic, duh. What, you don't think I'm going to watch you go on a world tour without me checking up on you?"

"Well..." Tsubasa twiddled her fingers, "It's an East Asia Vision tour," she shyly corrected. "Yea whatever. So. What's our favorite little Princess has been doing?"

"I was getting ready for my performance which is in two hours," Tsuabsa sweat drop. "Oh yea, which remind me. here you go," Morgana excalmed as he handed the heart shape box of chocolate and flowers to Tsubasa.

"There's a lovey gift shop in Tokyo that we scrap together from the funds."

"I-I don't know what to say," Tsubasa smiled, "Was it Itsuki-kun's idea?"

"Well, I guess you can say that," Morgana smirks as he hopped on the bed. Tsubasa laughed, "Thanks, Mona-Sensei." she patted his head with one hand.

"Yea, well, don't mention it."

"I should defiantly text him," Tsubasa exclaimed. Morgana, Mermaid and Tsubasa heard a knock on the door.

"I'll get it!" The Idol place the flowers and box of chocolate on the bed and hurry to the door. Usually, she would feel hesitant, giving that she's overseas right now, but that was before she learned self deface from Ceada plus she has support from her friends expecsuly from Itsuki and Ayaha.

She opened the door, just enough for a peak, and was greeted by her bodyguards that were asigh to her during this trip, "Um, what is it?"

"Some lady from the force what's to speak to you," said the guard, "I've checked her she's clean." he assured.

"Oh, must have been important," Tsubasa laughed heartly as she turns the other way, "Hey Mermaid-San I'm going to be right with you for a minute our two."

"Don't be out too long!" Mermaid said. Tsubasa Oribe grinned as she walks out with the guard and closed the door.

"Okay, toots, what's the story with you?" Morgana said with his arms cross, glaring at the Mermaid. The said green-haired Mermaid scoffed, "I have no idea what you are talking about? Oh, because I'm her new friend."

"Tsubasa-chan needs all the friends she can get, but since you allegedly uses to work for Grima. I'm declined to fully trust you."

Mermaid sighed, "Its natural that a shadow can't trust a demon, but I can assure you that I hold no I'll will towards her nor her friends."

"So you're saying that you don't serve Grima anymore?" Morgana inquired.

"Look, I'm part of her Pack now. I don't break my commitment to my Pack."

"We shall see," Morgana, "I can deal with the others but you on the other hand, tuts, are an enigma."

Mermaid rolled her eyes.

"Hey, Tsubasa-chan's well-being is essential to me-"

"Yes, yes, I get it," She shot a glare at the Shadow cat thief, "I am fully capable of protecting her. So, there's no need to be a badger about it." Morgana shot a glare back at the fish out of water lady.

"I'm back~!" Tsubasa exclaimed, but then she notices Mermaid and Mona-Sensei glaring daggers at each other. They quickly notice Tsubasa and greeted her with warmth smiles.

"Did something happen?" Tsubasa sweat drop.

"Oh nothing, just making sure that fish lady isn't a spy," Morgana. "Dream on, kitty cat. Dream on," Mermaid giggled.

"Hey! Don't call me a cat!"

"Um, guys," Tsubasa said, "I know you two got off on the wrong foot when you two first meet, but please don't fight over me. It doesn't bold well for anyone. espesuly when we are fighting to save the world."

Morgana and Mermaid sighed, the master jewel thief was the first to speak, "You're right, I'm sorry Tsubasa-chan. It is worth noting that you have a special connection with Mermaid when you recuted her. Like with that Mirage that you linked up."

"And like before, it wouldn't of happen without Itsuki-kun," Tsubasa smiled. "Ah, well, that sort of make since," Morgana scratch his cheek, "Sorry for the drama!"

"Its okay Mona-sensei! You just like to be my guardian angle," Tsubasa proudly raised her fist upward, "Plus I've learned my investigation skills from the best."

"Can't argue with that," Moragana laughed. Mermaid gigged at her human master's cute antics, "I souposed I owe you an apology as well also. Mr. Detective."

"Oh it's Mr. Detective now?" Morgana's face deadpan at the demon. Tsubasa hummed, "On a lighter note, someone from the Japanese police department is coming in so Mona-sensei if it's possible-"

"Don't bother, I've seen enough." Tsubasa jumped and whirled around to see the same Dark-red haired woman watching them with her arms cross while leading on the door.

Both Mermaid and Morgana became alarmed and are prepared to take out the interloper. Tsubasa signaled her friends to stand down, "How did you... H-How long have you been listening?"

"Long enough," Mitsuru walked up to the group, "I must say it is rather unnerving but not out of the ordinary on my end," the woman turn to Tsubasa, "Your secrets are safe with me."

"Secrets?" Tsubasa said confused.

"I'm not certain as to why, but that hot lady looks somewhat familiar..." Morgana thought. Mermaid sighed, "Of course that human from the pool area would follow me... I've should've eaten that woman and her male friend when I had the chance."


{Play Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE OST - Downtown}

Harajuku, Tokyo

Sumire Yoshizawa had gone outside to buy closes for herself and to pick up her dress from Anzu Tokyo Store.

"Thank you, have a wonderful day," Cath the salesclerk smiled.

"You two ma'am," Sumire exclaimed as she walked out, holding the two bags of clothing with one hand. She signed in relief, she got everything she needed for her list of things for the night.

"You seem happy," Kronya remarked.

Sumire held her phone to her ear as she walked back to Itsuki's house, "Yea and nervous, but it's no big deal."

"Nice of Nowi to give you some of her money for this occasion. Would have taken a long prosses like getting a job."

"Well, doesn't seem too bad, a lot of time have past since I was gone! Next time I should bring my Hero along with me."

Kronya laugh, "But first a lot of fun stuff tonight!"

Sumrie blush deepen as her new Mirage Partner said those words. She had never felt this way towards someone like Itsuki.

"I wouldn't go that fare, Kronya."

"Right, right... only time will tell for your secret admire."

She wore a red overcoat, black pantyhose and black high-heeled Mary Jane shoes as her casual clothes. Such attires she picked out from Nowi's wardrobe, which she is entirely grateful, that match out what she tipickly ware especially when hanging out with her friends.

Even though the effects of her erased identity cannot wear off, Sumire felt confident that she can get her life back in order. If anything, it's a chance to start her life in a clear slate. She stops when her phone start to rumble, she grabe her phone from her coat pocket with her free hand.

Sumire's face flushed when she saw the topic message from Itsuki Aoi, she was just thinking about him in a bathing suit. The redhead looked both ways, to find a place where she can sit down to chat with him. Thankfully, she knows a place she can hang out; Cafe Seiren. Its were all to cool guys go apart from a certen Tavern that she use to go.

[Topic Message]

Sumire: Hello Hero-Sempai! I didn't think you call me this soon.

Itsuki: Hey Sumire, how are you doing?"

Sumire: I'm doing great! I'm outside buying some things for dinner tonight~ (^_^)

Itsuki: That's good to know. I'm out on a mission, and it relates to Tharja and Kiria. I won't be back until around 5:28 PM.

Sumire: Really? Is there anything I can help?

Itsuki: No, I think we got this. I'm just letting you know what I've been doing until then.

Sumire: Awe, you're so sweet to think about me all this time, Hero-Sempei~ I got Kronya to keep me company until you get back. I can't wait to see you again after your mission, you're going to love what I made for you.


{Switch to Forbidden Sanctuary (Grima Map) - Fire Emblem Echos: Shadows of Valentia OST}

Tharja Palace

The architecture of the Labyrinth is similar to Tiki's but with a dark marble design that is Greek but with a hunted mansion motif. The Pillars are colored black with gold trimmings, paintings of the desert landscape, including a village and the stone wall is of brimstone.

Itsuki Aoi, Akria Kurusu, Mamori Minamoto, Ann Takamiki, Kiria Kurono, Yusuke Kitagawa, Eleonora Yumizuru, Haru Okumura, Yashiro Tsurugi, Futaba Sakura and Ryuji Sakamoto had just entered Tharja's Labyrinth. Nah and Raidou is present as well, along with Tiki.

It's worth noting that Touma and Makoto had not shown up. Mamori, her Demon Paravati and Haru had assisted to Touma and Makoto to spend more time with each other while they clear this dungeon. Touma being a Hero that he is definitely would like to help his buddy Itsuki and Makoto who's liken of to being a workaholic would spring into action as well. But ultimately, they were distracted with each other, so it made sense for Mamori and Haru to ask them to go out on a date and take it easy for a while.

Aoi Itsuki sighed as he just texts Sumire his goodbyes. "So how is she?" Ann asked Itsuki.

"More enthusiastic that I've called her, but other than that she is fine," He said as he places his phone into his pocket.

"When a man who texted a girl, who is enthusiastic that he called back, then you know she's smitten for that person," Ryuji said with a thinking pose. Akiria, Ann and Futaba darted their eyes at Ryuji.

"Smitten? I... don't know what you mean," Itsuki became confused. "You'll find out soon after we cleared this dungeon," The Joker said.

Ann huffed, "What my friend is saying that Sumire is charmed by you since you saved her."

"Wait, I thought Itsuki and Sumire-chan are together," Ryuji asked stunned, "I mean... you were with her when we meet you guys," scratch the back of his head.

Itsuki was not sure about how this conversation is heading, between him and Sumire, but one thing is for sure that it makes him somewhat uneasy. He and Sumire are just friends, it's not like she sees him more than a friend, right?

"Hey, it's Morgana," Futaba exclaimed, partly to change the subject. Morgana came through the portal with a confused looked.

"Uh yea it me alright," Morgana said, as he turned to Tiki, "Thanks for the fast travel by the way your Highness it helps a lot to meet with Tsubasa-chan."

Tiki nodded, "It's no problem! It sounds like Tsubasa-Oni-chan is doing well overseas."

"Yup," Morgana smiled brightly, "I'm so proud of her, my little angle princess! She's becoming her way of becoming a superstar."

"No offense to Tsubasa-chan, but If you asked me, I think Kiria still retains that title," Futaba said.

"Hey, It's nothing wrong in sharing the glory," Morgana rolled his eyes.

As Morgana and Futaba on who is the best, Itsuki and company turned their attention to Tiki, Nah and Raidou.

"So what our objective?" Itsuki asked.

"There's suppose to be a treasure box somewhere," Tiki got down to business, "But a powerful Shadow is guarding it though, but I know you can handle it big bro."

"Sounds pretty straight fowred, right, Kiria?" Itsuki. Kiria nodded in agreement, "Yea but don't get to carry away," She crossed her arms.

"Curios to know what kind of life Tharja-chan had before," Morgana wondered. Tharja, "Hex experimentation, torture, and possible motherhood." Tiki giggled at her awnser.

"You guess it! Anyway, good luck guys, good luck Big Bro!" Tiki waves as she disspaerd back to the Sky Garden Palace.

"Raidou and I should go as well, our main propose is to serve and Protect Lady Tiki," Nah said.

"Cool, we'll call Tiki when we need help," Joker said. Both Nah and Raidou nodded to the group and headed back to the Sky Garden Palace to meet with their Mistresses Tiki, Fae and Ninian.

"Wait, did I just hear it correctly about Tharja?" Itsuki ask Akira. "The Motherhood part? Yea, it is a long story."

"Which shall not be discus here," Kiria said, "Let's get this over with."