[Now playing: Paulownia Mall -In the Labyrinth-, Persona Q]

Haru and Makoto agreed to help Michael and Shinjiro almost immediately; since Niijima had beef with Owen and his friends already, and Haru was worried about her father possibly being in debt to the gang based on how he would act when they were on the news. This only meant that they needed to find out where Owen's gang was staying and how they would get there. The four of them discussed the possible locations while eating some Curry that Sojiro made for them, on the house.

"So, any ideas as to where they could be," Michael asked the girls. Haru looked at Makoto, then at Michael.

"I think they might be at Yusuke's old atelier," she said.

"Who the fuck is Yusuke," Michael asked, irritation coating his words.

"He's one of our friends," Makoto rolled her eyes, "and Haru, we already looked there when Jack tried to blackmail my sister. They're not at Yusuke's old atelier."

"Aw…" Haru pouted.

"If they're anywhere, they're gonna be somewhere shady," Shinjiro spoke up, "I met Owen in a dark alley in Toad Town."

"That's not too far from here," Michael said.

"Well- wait, why didn't you mention this right away," Makoto asked. Shinjiro just shrugged.

"That's probably where their base is, then," Haru suggested.

Sojiro looked at the group and asked Makoto, "do you want me to inform the others about this?" Makoto shook her head. The four all got up and then headed out, with only Haru thanking Sojiro for the free curry.

From there, it was time for them to head to Toad Town.

-

[Now playing: A Brewing Storm, Xenoblade Chronicles 2]

Elsewhere, Toad Town - Noon time.

The small green Toad paced the room anxiously as he had two people tied up in folding chairs. One was the very girl that Shinjiro was after, and the other was a blonde man with a relatively muscular build, dressed in a Marylin Monroe dress. Both were relatively quiet for the moment, but only because of a threat on their lives about an hour ago by the chonky shy guy.

Owen circled the two and gave them anxious glances every so often. Sayaka gave him a nasty glare, which caused the toad to start to cry. The shy gal saw this and grew furious. She took her pistol out of her pocket and approached Sayaka, pressing the gun to her forehead once close enough.

"How dare ya make our leader cry, you bitch!"

"Hey, leave her alone," the blonde guy yelled, "All she did was look at the guy! It's not her fault he's a-"

"A what," Jack asked, beating his nailed baseball bat in his hand menacingly.

"A… uh… u-um," the blonde was at a loss for words.

"A bitch," Sayaka finished the thought. This only angered the shy-guy couple more.

"Jack-cheesy-boo, I think it's time we teach her a lesson, don't you," the shy gal asked.

"Absolutely, Jenny," Jack responded as he left the man's presence and approached Sayaka. He readied his swinging arm to strike, but the voice of their leader stopped him.

"D-Don't kill her!"

All of the people looked over at the shy toad who barely spoke up.

"I-I-I… *sob* I do-don't wanna a-anger the scary man m-more… I-I Already killed his do-doggo…"

Jack facepalmed and threw the bat on the ground. Jenny gave a warning shot at the prisoners as she shot a bullet by the foot of the chair.

"That's your only warning, bitch," Jenny scoffed, before leaving with Jack. A business man then approached Owen. When he spoke up, he had a strange filter on his voice.

"Owen, as you know, I track my daughter's phone…. She's on her way to our location. I cannot imagine this is good."

Owen's eyes watered up at this news, and he then took the man's cell phone and smashed it on the ground in a whiny fit of rage and stormed off to his chambers to cry.

-

[Now Playing: Zanza, Xenoblade Chronicles]

The theme of Zanza from Xenoblade Chronicles was coming to an end as Shinjiro and his gang soon pulled up to the alleyway on two motorcycles. One driven by Niijima, who had Haru on the back with her, and the other was Mitsuru's, driven by Shinjiro. Michael was on the back, holding onto Shinji, but immediately let go once it was safe.

[Now Playing: Mementos, Persona 5]

"This is the place," Shinjiro said as he got off the motorcycle. He looked over to Makoto and saw her putting a mask on. Haru did not, though. Michael saw Makoto do this, and looked at Shinjiro.

"Should we put masks on too," he asked.

"Why would I put a pussy-ass mask on," Shinjiro asked, but it was more of a statement.

"Right. Okay, well, let's go," Michael said, "lead the way.

With that, the group of four began to walk into the shadows of the alleyway. They walked for what seemed like an eerie eternity for at least Haru, until they came upon an illuminated sign.

"Big Bang Burger," Michael read aloud.

"No shit," Shinjiro said, "we all can read, I would hope."

"B-Big Bang Burger," Haru repeated, "Th-That's my father's company! This can't be right."

Makoto sighed and said, "you often mentioned that your father didn't want you going near this gang, right, Haru?"

"Well, of course! That is what he would say to me, after all…"

"Maybe… it was because he wanted to protect you from something he was trapped in," Makoto pondered at the thought, but this seemed to anger Haru.

"My father would NEVER join a gang of thugs! How could you believe he would stoop so low?!"

"It was just food for thought, lady," Shinjiro spoke. He then took out the pill bottle again and popped some more painkillers, as well as the mysterious pills that he had with him, just in case… anything really bad were to happen.

"How the fuck can you just pop pills like that," Michael asked. His question was ignored as Shinjiro entered the Big Bang Burger. Makoto and Haru followed suit, leaving Michael in disbelief as he followed after them.

The building was dark inside, almost as if it was abandoned.

"Where the hell are the lights," Shinjiro commented. But it was almost as though perfect timing occured, as the lights came on, confirming that this place was abandoned. The entire building was practically gutted of any furniture that a fast food chain would have. Only the chairs and tables that were attached to the ground were still there, the counter had no stools or appliances, and the lights were not in great condition.

"Haru?"

Haru's attention perked up as she heard the familiar voice.

"Father?"

She hurried in front of her group, to see her father in front of them.

"Father, what are you doing here?"

"Haru, I told you not to come near these people."

"I know, but... "

Haru's expression became sad, as did her father's.

"Mr. Okumura, how would you know that these thugs are here," Makoto asked. Shinjiro rolled his eyes, as the answer was so obvious. Then, loud footsteps could be heard coming from some stairs nearby.

"I tried to keep you safe, Haru…"

[Now Playing: Steel Horse Rider, Dead or Alive 4]

Then, the semi-bald man from the news program was at the doorway behind Okumura, and Okumura stepped back and behind the new man.

"Trevor," Michael said in surprise.

"SURPRISE, MIKEY BOY," Trevor yelled as he laughed maniacally. He seemed to be on some sort of drugs, as he was acting even more insane than usual. He had a submachine gun and started firing bullets everywhere. Shinjiro leaped and pushed Haru to cover, the two of them hidden under a table, while Makoto and Michael rushed to cover behind a booth.

Michael took out some guns of his own, handing Makoto a revolver so they could try and take down Trevor from their cover. Shinjiro looked at a now panicking Haru, and put his hands on her shoulders.

"Keep it together, Haru," Shinjiro told her, "What do you usually use to fight? You've obviously done it before, if Michael has you as an associate."

"U-Um… I-I…" Haru's hands shook as she tried to come to a response, "I-I use an axe, u-usually. A-And a grenade launcher."

Shinjiro looked over at Michael and shouted, "Toss a grenade launcher over here!"

"What makes you think I've got one of THOSE," Michael yelled back.

"DO IT, MICHAEL!"

Michael groaned and threw a grenade launcher across the restaurant. Shinjiro picked it up and pushed it into Haru's arms. He then looked over and saw that Trevor had withstood a few shots already, like a true powerhouse.

Haru then shot a grenade near Trevor and it blew up, causing Trevor to blast into the wall and be presumably dead. It was very underwhelming for everyone involved, including Trevor.

[Now Playing: Mementos (New Layer), persona 5 Royal]

The gang looked around, and saw that Okumura was gone. They went to the hallway that Trevor had come to, seeing stairs below. And with that, they headed downward, deep into the catacombs of Big Bang Burger. What was below was going to be a surprise to them all.