Persona 5 Strikers – From Light and Dark
By Tayla Drago
Episode #47 - In the Memory of Aoi Hasegawa
Finally, something have been taking care of 'so far' to get one thing done. From Akane Shadow was saved thanks to Keiko's powers to also freeing Akechi and Loki finishing the ghost Yotsuya Kaidan who was controlling her heart 'to almost looking like Aoi Hasegawa in her magic creation spells' in the Metaverse Jail by the Hooded Man and Mistress. Don't forget stopping the Fake Phantom Thieves too. And now going back to her real self in the real world. Same with Zen as Wolf with his Personas Valjean to be with the Phantom Thieves now and Raiho sticking around with Sophia and the others now; as Hans and Ellen Guyver are in too. Well, staying put with their own path to learn about their past too and make a change, but a little different since both them, Kaguya, and Picaro to try their best on. For those two mysterious other villains, along with Owada, his woman 'of those two murdered Aoi', and Konoe need to be stopped. Get one more medallion of all six to get Pandora's Box first and the wielder before the real villains do first. So the good side are – Keiko/Joker, Akechi/Black Crow, Morgana/Mona, Ryuji/Skull, Ann/Panther, Yusuke/Fox, Makoto/Queen, Futaba/Oracle, Haru/Noir, Sophia/Sophie, Zen/Wolf, Raiho, Loki, Picaro, Kaguya, Hans, and Ellen to all work together. From the Jail to still be there but all taken care of, everyone returns back in the real world to recover first; with Zen and Akechi go back to the house and see how Akane was doing. Out cold on the bed in her bedroom to be just fine thanks to the real Phantom Thieves.
Zenkichi Hasegawa's home
Zen: She's sleeping.
Akechi: But Akane seems to be unharmed. We did it, Master.
It was nice for them to make up now and Akechi calling Zen his "Dad" there, huh? Seeing Akane sleeping soundly.
Akane: Zzz...Zzz...
The father was happy to have his children back to normal and safe now, even for Akane the most.
Zen: Akane...Heh...You've become so much like your mother. You grew up maybe even a little too fast. I was so desperate to protect you that I became blind to just about everything else. I thought I would teach Goro more, but he taught me so soon over the years raising him. I failed you as a father...But I'm done running away. Konoe's going to pay for using you. and hurting Goro.
Akechi: I was being controlled by my own Shadow once to get use to getting trapped. It was nothing bad like the last one was.
Zen: Still, you had all of us worried. And Owada's going down with him and this Hooded Man who might be Dr. Guru of Shuzo's lab partner. Owada's going to answer for taking Aoi from us. I won't lose sight of justice ever again.
After those words to be told and heard, Akane finally wakes up to see his father and brother by her bed side.
Akane: ...Dad? Big Brother?
Zen: Akane?!
Akechi: Welcome back, Akane. (Good, she's back to normal now with a good change of heart without fighting her.)
Zen: Are you all right?! You''re not hurt anywhere or anything are you?! I, uh...
Akechi: She's fine, Master.
I think she knows of Keiko as Joker and the others are the real Phantom Thieves, but she keeps it all to herself.
Akane: ...I'm okay. (I guess it's best if I let whatever happened to stay with me. I'll tell them and Keiko when I'm older. Yeah.)
Zen: O-Oh, good...
I think Akechi feels out what Akane remembers to also keep to himself, and Zen will get use to of people with a change of heart is fine with the Shadow unharmed.
Akane: When did I fall asleep?
Zen: That's right. You wouldn't remember...
Akane: Remember what?
She doesn't remember anything else but those things to feel out only.
Akechi: Ahem...Master...
Zen: Er...How should I explain this...? ...All right, we'll take it nice and slow. There's a lot to talk about. Will you heard us out, Akane?
Akechi: We really want to tell you.
Akane: Okay, tell me.
Once Akechi and Zen explained it all, Akane gets it now to be fine of them as the Phantom Thieves and promises to do what's right even more now to be done. What a good way of Akane to support the Phantom Thieves even more. Wow, a young fan to grow up and keep a secret and I like her to have a daughter and father caring now. As well as brother and sister bonding. Now back at the hideout of Zen's...The other Phantom Thieves 'with Sophia and Raiho logo like Jackie was from Keiko's cell phone' gather back to relax and talk about their next move. As well as clearing their names this time.
Keiko: Akechi and Zenny are talking to Akane, she's okay. They'll meet with us later. Raiho, thanks again for joining our team even more now like Loki and the other twins.
Little Jack Frost logo of Raiho to give thumbs up there and Sophia likes her new friend already.
Sophia: [Raiho said he's happy to be part of the team to back us up the way your friend Jackie did.]
Keiko: From Atsuko Sakurai was the best of her cognitive self who'll never forget.
Makoto: ...I'm really glad Akane-Chan is okay.
Keiko: Us too.
Morgana: I'm with you two there. This time was a little too close.
Almost getting capture and such, yeah. And still weird on why Kaidan ghost was doing all of this under Hooded Man's orders. Can you guys guess why?
Haru: But why did Akane-Chan become a Monarch? Why did the ghost use her?
Keiko: For what Akechi-Cun told me...This ghost was trapped by Hooded Man's doing. Because something from long ago killed this ghost and her people. From Pandora's Box and herself when she was curse for centuries might've release a demon to be the Gegasites. From the stories when Pandora boxed it to created something she became forever. I think all of this is making sense. Kaidan became a victim and wanted someone who gets her like Akane; but she lied to put the blame on others for nothing. Since Loki slain the ghost, for the evil spirit from fear and anger was gone to be set free now. Its last saying to tell us to end the curse of Pandora's Box and the woman herself to rest on her...She tries to save Pandora, but with the cost of her life.
All on what Akechi told Keiko was all true, even Loki felt that out as well. Means something there. Was there another reason why Akane became a Monarch? Well, sort of. There was another reason that made it happen more too.
Ann: Maybe from there, Keiko. And another one was...It sounded like Akane-Chan kinda had her own agenda...Is that what makes you a Monarch, though?
Morgana: From those two things, probably. Well, one thing's for certain, Akane was made into a Monarch and the Kaidan ghost to capture us. Konoe or Owada aren't the only ones not doing all of this themselves.
Keiko: It's more with the Hooded Man and Mistress. They're our real enemies.
Morgana: If I had to guess, Konoe's the one who set this up on the Jail part. Although I'm not sure if he was acting on Owada's orders or just on his own...
One thing that Konoe has done so far was a few people turning into Monarchs the Phantom Thieves stopped so far.
Ann: Do you think Konoe made Alice and Natsume into Monarchs too?
Morgana: Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised...But it probably wasn't for the same reason he made Akane into one or trapped the ghost. That part remains a mystery.
Makoto: Playing with other people's hearts like that...He won't get away with this.
Another reason why they needed to clear their names.
Ryuji: Yeah. Just you wait, you goat-chinned mother-
Keiko: Ah, Ryuji...Why did you say to your fake self you had "ginormous balls" for?
The others laugh there on what Ryuji said was really funny.
Ryuji: ...Huh? Ah! I don't know! I just did. The fake me piss me off.
Soon to stop talking, the police sirens were outside of the hideout to be searching for them, but with no luck to keep on driving by.
Morgana: Is it gone...? Looks like they haven't found this place just yet.
Haru: We're stuck here unless we do something...
Soon Keiko was getting a phone call.
Keiko: Who's calling me?
Sophia: [Keiko, incoming phone call from a "Sae Niijima."]
Oh good, Sae wanted to check in on the others and Makoto the most by calling on Keiko's cell phone.
Makoto: What? From Sis?!
Answering the call...
Keiko: Hello?
Sae [Hello, Keiko?]
Keiko: Speaking.
Sae: [It's been some time. Do you remember me. It's Sae Niijima.]
Keiko: Akechi and I know you well! Thank you for saving us too. It sounds like you've been well, I take it?
It's good to hear her voice at least.
Sae: [*chuckle* Thanks. I'm glad Akechi-san's well to see his family again. I've seen Zenkichi and heard all about it. *sigh* Sounds like you've stuck your nose into something big again. Is everyone else with you? Could you put me on speaker?]
Keiko: Right. Say hi, everyone.
Already set on speaker.
Sae [It's good to hear you're all okay.]
Makoto: Sis...Thank you. I knew you'd come through for us.
Sae: [You owe me big for this one. My help doesn't come cheep, you know?]
Ryuji: For real, you really saved our asses. We woulda been totally boned if you hadn't got Gramps out.
Leave it to her lawyer skills to come in handy.
Futaba: Gorgeous and professional! That's a recipe for a femme fatale super lawyer if I've ever seen one.
Sae: [Flattery won't get you anywhere, just so you're aware. Plus, I can't take all the credit. Anyway, I have some good news. The arrest warrant for the Phantom Thieves has been voided. That should keep the police off your backs for the time being.]
Wow! Good to know and to have them not to be hunted down now.
Makoto: Wha...How'd that happen?
Yeah, how...? Well, some thing was some help for Loki to show off proof on a false set up under law to not happen or to be done right away. Nicely done.
Sae: [The arrest warrant didn't have a judge's seal. What's more, the evidence submitted was fake. It seems like someone wanted you all arrested, and they didn't care what for, so long as it was done. Not only that, but it turns out the Public Security Bureau had a hand in Inspector Hasegawa's unlawful investigation. The prefecture police are scrambling to cover this up right now. They can't afford to be out looking for you. I'll contact you if anything happens and have Akechi-san back me up on his end. In the meantime, just focus on getting out of your current predicament, okay?]
Keiko: Thank you, Sae. We'll thank you more properly in person later. And please don't overdo it, okay?
Sae: [Just make it back in one piece. No better way to say thanks]
Makoto: Sis...Thank you so much.
Sae: [...Stay safe, Makoto. All right, I have business to take care of. I'm looking forward to hearing from you again.]
Hanging up now, they're glad to have someone like Sae on their side until the very end.
Yusuke: How encouraging. To know there are others out there who support us...
Like Sae, Sojiro, Igor, Sadayo Kawakami Kawa aka Becky, Toranosuke Yoshida Yoshi, Shinya Oda, Munehisa Iwai, Yuuki Mishima, Tae Takemi, Ichiko Ohya, Chihaya Mifune, Hifumi Togo. And a few others, don't forget them too.
Futaba: Don't forget my Nishima.
Haru: Mmhm, and my Sugimura-Chan too. We'll need to do all we can to succeed, for their sakes too.
Also their lovers back home as well like Sugimura. Same with Futaba calling Yuuki by Nishima as his nickname she gave to him.
Ryuji: Now we just gotta come up with a plan...What should we do?
Yusuke: If Konoe is responsible for changing everyone's hearts, then it's likely this case will be resolved once we change his heart.
Futaba: Yeah, and we'll clear our names, too!
Stop them, Owada, his woman, Hooded Man, and Mistress.
Makoto: Right. We won't be suspects in the director's murder anymore either.
Haru: But...we still don't have the keyword for Konoe's Jail...
Yusuke: He seems to be more aware of our activities than we expected. I doubt we'll be able to carry out Zenkichi's plan at this point.
Getting Konoe's keyword with EMMA was going to be really hard to do.
Makoto: And that's not all. If he knows about us, then he probably knows to keep his keyword safe as well. It's safe to assume he won't just carelessly let it slip out, not while his heart's liable to be changed...
Ryuji: Up shit creek without a paddle...Now what?
Does anyone have any ideas in mind?
Sophia: [...We just need someone who can get Konoe's keyword without raising suspicion, is that right?]
Even Raiho agrees with them too.
Yusuke: Do you know of such a person?
Sophia: [What about Kuon Ichinose?]
She was their only help they can ask of her.
Makoto: Of course. Ichinose-San's the one who developed EMMA, and she's had contact with Konoe, thanks to the lecture at the university...
Haru: Ichinose-San might be able to get Konoe's keyword without seeming out of place.
Morgana: This just might work. Good job, Sophia!
She has done well for the others yet again.
Sophia: [A piece of cake, as they say.]
Futaba: See if you can call her up right now, Big Sis!
Keiko: Leave it to me.
Giving Kuon a call on Keiko's cell phone, it goes through.
Kuon: [Helloooo!]
Keiko: Hi, Kuon, it's us.
Kuon: [Ah, hello there. Keiko-Chan! You seem to be doing okay. That's great to hear. Truly brightens my day!]
Keiko: Why're you so excited? Anyways...We could use your help. We're in a bit of a pinch.]
Hopefully she'll come through for them this time.
Kuon: [Hm? Did something happen? Or, wait, lemme back up a bit. How did things go in Okinawa?]
Ann: Oh, right...We never told Ichinose-San about Okinawa.
Makoto: That's true. We should fill her in on what's been going on.
It would best to do so.
Kuon: [Ah, it sounds like you're all together. Okay, let's hear it!]
Keiko: Here's what happened...
And she told Kuon everything that happened.
Kuon: [I see, I see...It seems you're caught up in another crazy adventure, as usual! Ahahahaha!]
Ryuji: Hey, this ain't nothin' to laugh about.
Kuon: [Oops, I guess that wasn't right of me...I think I understand what's going on. So you're after Konoe-San's keyword, right?]
Makoto: Right, do you think you can get it out of him?
Since he did give EMMA to the likes of that man.
Kuon: [Well, asking him for it might be kind of weird...I mean, I already got it from him a while ago.]
That was too easy to hear that and wanted to hear it.
Ryuji: Say what?!
Keiko: Already?
Futaba: B-But how?!
Yeah, how did Kuon do it...?
Kuon: [Well, the day you guys came to that lecture, there was a little social gathering afterward for some of the bigger names involved...It was there I ran into Konoe-San and he gave me his business card. The keyword was right there on the front. Huh? Now, where'd I put it? I'm pretty sure I had it right here...]
Futaba: P-Please, you gotta find it! This is top-priority!
Kuon: [O-Oh? Right, okay...I think it was around here somewhere...Wah?!]
Keiko: Ouch.
Sounds like Kuon was finding a huge mess she was making on whatever she was doing.
Kuon: [I-Ill make sure I find it by tomorrow! Have a nice day!]
Hanging up now.
Keiko: Bye then...
Ann: Uhhh-eccentric as ever, isn't she...? And it's gonna take till tomorrow? How messy do you think her room is?
Keiko: Messier?
Sounds like it from the crazy sound she made.
Yusuke: A small price to pay, but if this gets us his keyword...
Haru: Mmhm, we'll be able to enter Konoe's Jail!
Ryuji: Can we really count on her, though?
Makoto: I'm not so sure, but we don't have any other options right now.
They just have to wait for tomorrow then.
Morgana: yeah. Let's just make sure we're prepared for when we finally infiltrate the Jail. Tomorrow, we'll link up with Zenkichi and Akechi and head to Osaka!
Raiho agrees to sound like a plan to do. Rest up now, to get ready for the next day to arrive. With the twins of Kaguya and Picaro, as well as Hans and Ellen were all set to go into portal of another Metaverse Jail, same with Loki on his end to keep an eye on Akechi and the others to be all good. With Sae did her part and more to it, both she and Sojiro hope for the others were well; that goes the same for Lava and the Frosts family too. So much to be going on. Same with Akane praying for Zen and Akechi pay their respects to Aoi's grave once more before heading out.
Akane: Careful, you two. Keep me posted.
Same with Sojiro to watch the news while working at Leblanc...
Sojiro: (Keiko, you and the others got this.)
Along with Sae doing law work on this case to aiding the Phantom Thieves.
Sae: (I can't let those kids down or Makoto. I want to help them like they did the same for me.)
And don't forget about Lava to aid the others as she always has so far.
Lava: They're close to the final medallion to gather to create six of them. The weapon and wielder must be found.
Almost close to the very end, very close to it.
8 - August/24th/Thursday (Osaka)
Once the sun rises on a new day, Akechi meets up for the Phantom Thieves – Keiko, Morgana, Ryuji, Ann, Yusuke, Makoto, Futaba, Haru, Sophia, Raiho, those two, and the others headed out and Zen too 'with Akane hopes for the best of luck' with them driving to where Konoe is in Osaka at long last. While in the Metaverse area to see another new Jail for the twins...
Picaro: We got a hit.
Kaguya: Then let's start searching around here.
From the girls to look around, same with Hans and Ellen too.
Hans: We're already in Osaka with one man responsible for this entire mess. Huh, maybe those two will be here too. Dear Sister, let's not hold anything back.
Ellen: Heh, you don't have to remind me twice, Brother. So yeah, I'm ready. Let's make sure we get our things done back in the real world in our human disguises for some shopping...And less girls to hit on...!
Hans: What? Very well then. Hopefully, the Phantom Thieves will aid us. Let us take care of it first.
Ellen: Good. Ladies, we'll meet back up here then.
Picaro and Kaguya: Roger that.
Off they go for a bit for the Persona twin girls will be ready for anything, same with the Guyver twins back in the real world for a few things to be done with first. As well as Loki to be close to finding his family again real soon to sense it out around this new Jail for some clues 'not seeing what it really looks like just yet'.
Loki: (They're not here, but I feel something familiar. I better hurry.)
On the clock again for him to await for the Phantom Thieves and get to it for Loki. But for someone to be watching the four siblings the most from within the shadows...With both Kaguya and Picaro waiting for Ellen and Hans return to do human things in Osaka real quick knowing of the Phantom Thieves; arrival 'and staying in touch to not hang out for a bit right now', the other 12 members have finally arrive in Osaka of the big city 'and where Konoe works at somewhere of Maddice company to also be nearby'.
Futaba: Waddup, Osaka!
Keiko: We finally made it.
For Raiho to see it all from Keiko's cell phone like Sophia was of the real world to look different.
Ann: So we're finally at Konoe's home base, huh?
Akechi: There's no doubt. Master saw the news from here and the location of the meeting, this is no doubt the place.
Ryuji: Man, too bad we had to come here for Phantom Thief biz...We coulda stuffed ourselves stupid.
No, it wouldn't be good to do and it would be gross to eat way too much.
Ann: Ryuji, no.
Ryuji: But we'll still be eating.
Yusuke: Well, Sophia? Is there a Jail nearby?
Was there? They all know Konoe has one, but just to be safe.
Sophia: [...There is. I can smell it.]
Even Raiho nodded a big yes there as well to have a samurai spirit from within him.
Morgana: I guess that settles it, then. Raiho also says for Loki, Picaro, Kaguya, Hans, and Ellen are already here from here and the Metaverse.
Good to know. Now they wait for Kuon to call them back with the keyword of Konoe's Jail on EMMA.
Makoto: Now if Ichinose-San could just find that business card...
Akechi: I'm sure she'll give us a call in no time.
Zen: ...This is it, you guys. Do or die. We're gonna take that asshole Konoe down and settle this once and for all.
Akechi: As well as Hooded Man who might be Dr. Guru. Owada too.
Keiko: With two women on each side of those awful men.
Making it those four and Konoe of five in total of the real villains in this game.
Futaba: Whoa, look who decided to step their game up. Go, Zenkichi.
Ryuji: Think maybe his new Persona ability's goin' to his head?
Akechi: Code name Wolf with his Persona Valjean. Correct?
Good memory there, Akechi, for he was correct.
Ann: If this were a movie, you'd probably be taken out within the next 30 minutes...
Zen: Gimmie a friggin' break! I'm just sayin' we should be ready, all right?
Akechi: And we will, Master, we all know. This is also for Akane too.
Nothing bad about it, they were only playing with him.
Keiko: Please don't let it get to you, Zenny. Still, we'll be okay looking around town like this.
Morgana: Luckily, we don't have to worry about getting caught by the police. Still, we'll want to be good and ready for what's ahead.
Yusuke: Well, Osaka is Japan's kitchen-I can't imagine a better place to provide us with a pre-battle meal.
Haru: And there's plenty else here for us, too.
Good to do the other things on their summer break in between still.
Makoto: By the way, is Akane-Chan okay?
Easy for Zen and Akechi to answer the question for them.
Zen: Yeah, she was up and at 'em this morning. She's with her grandparents right now.
Akechi: And she's wishing us two and the rest good luck.
Zen: I really owe you guys. Thanks.
What a nice thing to say.
Ryuji: ...I dunno why, but it's weird hearin' you thank us like that, Gramps. Hearing it from Akechi's fine.
Ann: Ahaha. Well, it's not like he made the best first impression.
Akechi: It just shows how great Master is.
Zen: Yeah, yeah, can't trust the police and all that but Goro...Getting back to business, though, do you guys have a plan to get Konoe's keyword?
Still waiting for Kuon's call back for them anytime now.
Futaba: Yup. Ichinose's looking into it.
Zen: Ichinose? Oh, right. The woman who designed EMMA.
Akechi: She still reminds me a lot like my Mom almost.
Zen: Goro? Now that you mention it, she kind of does.
Akechi: Connections with the five kids, Shuzo, her, twin girls, Dr. Guru, and the whole event that started it all, I know there's a connection to everything.
Hopefully it'll all come to Akechi soon enough. Now a call comes in from Keiko's phone, hopefully to be Kuon calling up with some good news.
Sophia: [Keiko, Ichinose is calling. I'll put it on speaker.]
Good thing Raiho was up to speed on what's been happening so far to know who Ichinose is.
Keiko: Thanks, Sophia, I got it.
Futaba: Hey, speak of the devil...
Yeah, what luck. Keiko answers the phone to be put on speaker for everyone else to hear it all from Kuon's answer.
Keiko: (This is it, we can get our answer.) Hello? Kuon? Are you there?
Kuon: [Goooood morning, Phantom Thieves! How's everyone been?]
Akechi: Good morning to you too...
Same way she's acting still, for others to go along with it.
Ryuji: Upbeat as usual, I see...
Makoto: Did you have any luck getting the keyword?
Sounds like she might've got it.
Kuon: [Hahaha, did you forget who you're talking to? Of course I found it! No problem whatsoever! And it's good to hear you again too, Akechi, how have you been?]
Akechi: Ah, good. Thank you...Wait! You have it?
Now that was good news to hear, she has done it.
Ryuji: Aw, hell yeah!
Kuon: [Now then, without further ado, Akira Konoe's keyword is..."Zephyrman."]
Wait, really...?
Keiko: Excuse me?
Zen: Zephry...what now?
Futaba: Zephyrman...Is that what I think it is?
If so, then it might be from a super hero's name in some old cartoon show.
Ann: You've heard of it, Futaba?
Futaba: It's an old live-action superhero series. Y'know, the kind where they transform and fight evil and stuff. It's got somewhat of a cult following, but for the most part, it's pretty small time. Konoe must be a big superhero buff.
Keiko: Like Astro Boy mix with Mighty Morphing Power Rangers? A man like Konoe to think such a thing.
Of his Jail to soon be shown will be something else.
Makoto: So it's a superhero TV show? Why would he have something like that as his keyword?
Haru: Well, whatever his reason, we can enter the Jail now. Thank you for your help, Ichinose-San.
Kuon: [Nonsense, it was easy. Besides, hearing you guys go about your business truly brightens my day.]
All in the days work for her again. Also had Akechi to see Kuon's face and her voice to remind him of his mother again. Hmmm...
Keiko: Thank you. We knew you'd come through.
Kuon: [I guess I am pretty amazing, but it's kind of embarrassing when someone else points it out. Anyhow, the real fight is only just beginning, right? Make sure you don't get yourselves killed out there. Alrighty, I can't wait to hear all the juicy details., when you get back. Adios, Phantom Thieve!]
Keiko: Bye now.
Akechi: Yes, thank you.
Now hanging up.
Keiko: Akechi?
Akechi: I'm good, Keiko, please don't worry.
Morgana: Okay. Next step-Konoe's Jail.
Ryuji: If things go accordin' to plan, this'll be the last one!
One last one to take care of here, oh boy.
Makoto: Right. Changing Konoe's heart should bring an end to the Change of Heart epidemic.
Ryuji: Man, this is turnin' out to be one hell of a summer vacation.
Keiko: But fun on some of the parts.
It was their job to get it done and save the world too, while having a little fun too.
Haru: I'll say. We ended up traveling nearly the whole country.
Makoto: We're not done just yet. Not until we knock Konoe off his perch and make it safely back to Tokyo.
Futaba: You know what they say! It ain't over till it's over!
A few more things to do and others to solve, but they'll get it all done.
Ann: Hey, are you sure it's okay for you to be hanging around us, Zenkichi? You're not gonna get fired or anything?
Akechi: Not this time, not my Master.
Thanks to Sae's help, that won't be a problem anymore.
Zen: Come on, you're not gonna make me sit out for the finale, are you? That bastard Konoe's gonna get what's coming to him. Plus, it's time you kids cleared your names and Goro's. And let's not forgot Owada...I'm bringing him in, too.
Keiko: Then we're all in this together.
Team Phantom 'or Drago' of the Phantom Thief of Hearts!
Yusuke: Indeed. We cannot return to our own lives until we expose his misdeeds.
Ryuji: All right, whaddya say we get goin'!
Akechi: Getting through this far to solve this for good, with friends...Master...Keiko...I'm glad I'm not alone anymore.
Keiko: Yeah, we just need to get to the Jail's entry next.
And they all leave that to Sophia and a bit from Raiho's help as well.
Makoto: Understood. Can you find us the best entry point, Sophia?
Sophia: [Okay! Leave it to me!]
With Sophia saying so and Raiho pointing the way, it was time to get ready to go there. Nice place in Osaka city it has and such, huh? With everyone splitting up to learn more about Konoe before heading out...Zen and Akechi were looking at a photo of Aoi Hasegawa with them and Akane to talk to their final words to someone they loss once more.
Keiko: Oh. Morgana, keep an eye on Sophia and Raiho for me. I need to do something for him.
The three get what she was saying.
Morgana: Ah, right. Understood, Madame Keiko. Go ahead.
Sophia: [We'll be waiting right here for your return.]
Waiting somewhere on the side of the RV, Keiko walks up to see Zen and Akechi paying their respects again to Aoi in honor of the promise to do in order to stop Owada and his woman for her, and for Akane like they said they would to finish this for sure.
Zen: Aoi, I love you so much...It'll be hard to move on since you pass on. Sae Niijima is something, but I know work comes first, along with Goro and Akane. Both your step-son and I promise to stop Owada and his girlfriend, the one who ran you over one night. I won't see Akane hurt again or Akechi get capture. Mark my words, it'll be done. I'll always love you for all the fun times we had being married. Give me the strength to continue on with the Phantom Thieves. Please...
Now it was Akechi's turn to remember the things he went through to then having a good home, with other things that happened to change him a lot.
Akechi: Mother...Thank you for everything to be a real loving mother after my real one was murder...I don't think Shido did this alone to have some help, that being Dr. Guru's doing after Shuzo who loved you more to be a real father if so. I will not give up either for you or Akane. After you and Master took me in to become an ace prince detective, something within knew I would choose the right path to follow. Without these powers I have, I would've gone to the deep in of my life; not having any friends or my true love by my side. With the Hasegawa as my real family and I good home for sixteen to seventeen years, I now know. The case too will be solved for her sake because we're close to the last four kids who are fully grown with powers to save, it'll be done real soon. Loki came through to change a lot, I'm guessing it's your doing, huh? Thank you for that. Akane is safe, Master is a Phantom Thief like me, and together we'll change everything. I'll promise to tell you all about it once the case is closed. Same with getting married soon to watch over us. Okay? So please guide all of us through this nightmare to finally end and solve this case for good. Thank you again, Mother.
Zen: Hey, Goro, she is proud of you there. Let's get going.
But before that, Keiko pays her respects from the photo of Aoi as well for Akechi and Zen as well.
Akechi: Keiko?
Keiko: I wanted to check in. I didn't know your step-mother like I did with Akane and Zenny, so this is the least I can do to pray again. Is that okay?
Akechi: No, it's fine. It's surprisingly sweet. Thank you.
The two hold hands to be moving around with their fingers tracing around theirs to be a sweet moment.
Keiko: It was nothing. We came this far so we can't back down from here at all. Akechi-Cun, let's do our best.
Akechi: Of course we will, Princess. I loved Aoi of a mother to know a lot to my real one. I will solve this case.
Keiko: And we will together. Let's get going when you're ready then.
Soon enough they will, with Owada had something on his mind to contact someone very close 'besides Konoe', for him and his helper to wait for...being Hooded Man himself and Mistress with a lot on his mind on something. Like what...?
Owada: Say, Sir. It's me again. Can we talk?
Hooded Man: You again, Jyun Owada? Fine, but make it fast. What do you want with me?
Well, talk about doing something behind someone's back, huh? Owada's so being fooled a lot that easily. Not only with them, but back with Kuon Ichinose in some room, to see a photo of Akechi's mother who worked with other girls from the research case...one of them was her with someone else she knew all too well.
Kuon: Sango...
Huh? Who was this Sango person? There's a lot to learn about next, huh? Well, more to that and getting to Zen's Jail with the keyword of his was next of the chapter/episode to come. A nice moment in this one to be ready for what's to come next and I do mean a whole lot more.