Well. This was a quick turnover. Hey, UknownHero here and welcome to another chapter of Senran Persona. School is starting up soon and I won't have that much time to write anymore given that I have responsibilities now but I'll do my best to write my parts of the story.

Onto the reviews. To WX-Lazer: 1) Well, it'll be…Well I don't know what Homura's committee is going to do over the summer. We'll have to figure that out soon. 2) Wait, do you mean current or the number of original requests we have? Because we have 29. 3) Well…

Time to relieve some stress.

Load Game…Start!

Chapter 64: Refund and Relax

(6/26, Early Morning)

(Shin Megami Apartment Complex)

It was actually quite gloomy this morning as the two roommates woke up from their slumber.

"Hah...such a cloudy day today..." Asuka lamented as she looked out the window.

"It's gonna rain tomorrow too." Homura informed as she looked at the television. "Ugh..." She then suddenly groaned.

"Hm?" Asuka hummed out, wondering why there was a dark cloud over her roommate's head.

"It's gonna be Monday and Principal Sag Skin is gonna cash in his favor sooner or later." Homura remembered. "And I just can't say no because he'll just throw Akira in juvie. Maybe even me too. He's supposed to be a principal, not some...fucking piece of shit - HOW DID HE GET THE JOB IN THE FIRST PLACE!?" She then yelled out before she grabbed a pillow, bit into it and screamed.

Asuka meanwhile frowned, understanding her roommate's frustration as she went and hugged her. "Homu-nee, you're getting too worked up. We'll deal with it when it happens, don't worry about it so much." She responded in a soothing tone.

"But we can do something now if we could just figure out his stupid distortion!" Homura however reminded. "Ugh! For a pathetic lump of lard, he's one of the most frustrating targets we have." She then grumbled out in frustration.

"I know, but there's nothing we can do about it until then." Asuka replied. "Now come and eat breakfast. I think hunger is making you angrier." She then instructed and suggested.

"You're probably right, Sis." Homura sighed out as she sat herself down.

"In other news, police have issued a warrant for the arrest of the Phantom Thieves after the group's biggest act of vandalism to date. Meanwhile, the people of Tokyo are wondering who exactly is this Junya Kaneshiro and why the Phantom Thieves would target this man." The newscaster got out as they showed images of Asuka and Homura's latest work of art.

"Hehe, they're still talking about the calling card on the news." Asuka giggled out as they watched the television report.

"Well it was a good one this time." Homura reminded in a proud manner.

The screen then switched to a woman out on the Shibuya streets with a microphone in her hands. "We tried to contact the Tokyo Police Department but as of now they have not responded." The news lady on screen started while standing around as passerbys went about their day. "So we've decided to ask locals around Shibuya their opinions of this incident." She then informed.

"I think the Phantom Thieves are really trying to make a difference. I mean, they have a website that gives you direct contact with them. They don't just go for the big guys, they care about the individuals as well." A teenage male voice explained.

This meanwhile got the two roommates attention as they looked at the television and saw who was talking. "M-Mishima-kun!?" Asuka exclaimed, immediately recognizing who was talking.

"Yup, that's him alright." Homura replied with a sweatdrop. "They're barely covering his face and it sounds like he's shilling his own website." She then added. "...We are gonna get a lot more requests thanks to this..." She soon realized.

"We have to visit Mementos soon..." Asuka replied as they continued watching the news.

"I dunno. That thing looks cool though. But...if they're thieves, what's with the ninja [BEEP]?"

"Eh?" Asuka got out in confusion after hearing that.

"Why didn't they cut that out...?" Homura thought with a raised eyebrow.

"This guy they mentioned was a criminal right? So they can't be all that bad."

"However, politicians have begun to voice their support or concern and what it could mean in the coming months." The newscaster added as they showed footage of a politician.

"How do we know what their intentions are exactly? We don't even know how they are changing their hearts as they proclaim. And not to mention they somehow vandalized a building without anyone noticing. They messed and tampered with government funded property and are costing taxpayers billions for cleanup!" Some bald man with glasses argued.

"Ugh, shut it off." Homura groaned out as her roommate turned off the television. "Don't want to hear about politics...ever. Oh God, what if the government starts sending shinobi after us?" She soon asked.

"I'm...not sure honestly." Asuka hesitantly responded in an unsure manner. "But if we are found out, maybe explaining the situation might help." She then added.

"After we drag them into the Metaverse because it happened with Ann, Yumi-senpai, Yusuke and Makoto-senpai and they all became Phantom Thieves." Homura grumbled out. "One of these days we are gonna get someone killed like that. I know it." She then added.

BZZT! BZZT!

Upon hearing that, Homura got her phone, saw who was calling before answering it. "Good morning, Makoto-senpai. Sleep well?" She soon greeted and asked.

"Yeah...I did." Makoto responded. "Better than I had in a long time Homura-san." She then confessed.

"Glad to hear that. I'm just eating breakfast right now." Homura replied as she finished her plate. "...Hey, um...if you don't want to stay with your sister anymore..." She began as her roommate silently took her dirty plate to clean.

"Hm? What made you think that?" Makoto got out in confusion.

"Well...she called you useless and all and..." Homura awkwardly reminded.

"It's fine. She...She was just stressed out. She didn't really mean it." Makoto assured, although Homura could hear the sadness in her tone. It was unlikely her relationship with her sister would be the same afterwards. "Besides, I didn't call you this morning to have a pleasant chat." She then informed.

"Oh, okay then. What is it, senpai?" Homura responded with a raised eyebrow.

"Kaneshiro contacted me this morning." Makoto bluntly informed, causing the tan skinned girl to choke on air. "My debt has been called off. Even deleted those photos." She soon revealed.

"Those fake ones? Yes!" Homura got out in a giddy manner.

"Also...Kaneshiro just turned himself in." Makoto soon informed, sounding as if she couldn'tbelieve her own words. "Sis told me he actually walked right up to our apartment and literally begged her to arrest him." She then added.

"What!?" Homura exclaimed, resisting the urge to stick a finger in her ear to make sure she was hearing right. "You're serious!?" She soon asked for confirmation.

"Yeah. Sis needs me to come home so I can take care of the place while she's away. She and her team are taking care of him. They don't want Kaneshiro to...disappear, as they say." Makoto explained, the implications of that last sentence not lost on the tan skinned girl. "I expect the ensuing interrogation to go for quite some time. I didn't expect for his change of heart to happen so fast though." She then informed and confessed.

"Senpai, I didn't think it would take Kaneshiro overnight to turn himself in. Kamoshida took a while to uh...well, he tried to kill himself but then went to jail." Homura muttered out as she rubbed the back of her neck. "I guess the guilt of all the crimes he's committed crushed him without a struggle." She then added.

"At least now we can focus our efforts on something more pressing." Makoto breathed out.

"Yeah..." Homura muttered out with a frown. "Shit, we still don't know his distortion though..." She then added.

"I have a way to neutralise him without a change of heart. But for now, we just have to wait until Kaneshiro's interrogation has ended." Makoto assured, the tan skinned girl knowing that she was smiling on the other side. "The police are going to try and take credit afterwards but I think the public knows who really turned him in." She soon reminded.

"You know, life feels good right now." Homura replied.

"I don't think we'll be thinking that by the next Palace." Makoto however countered.

"So you're really sticking with us?" Homura soon asked. "You got your revenge and you risked your life enough." She then pointed out.

"Homura-san, I would be a dumbass if I didn't stay with this group." Makoto replied. "You're all the first friends I've had since...ever. No way I'd never abandon my comrades like that. Plus, the exercise and extra money is good and um...is it weird that I had way too much fun killing Shadows?" She added followed by the question out of concern.

"Not at all, senpai." Homura replied in amusement. "So, can I tell the others about Kaneshiro's arrest?" She then asked.

"I don't see why not. Don't worry about telling Akira-kun. I called him before I called you." Makoto assured. "Well, I better pack my things up. I'll see you later."

"Yeah, see you senpai." Homura replied as she hung up. "Hey, Sis?" She soon spoke up.

"Yeah...?" Asuka got out, turning her attention away from the dirty dishes.

"You're not gonna believe this," Homura started with a smirk on her face.

The day was just about to get better.

(Ann's Apartment, Bathroom)

"WHAT!?" Ann exclaimed as she dropped her lipstick.

"That's what I said, Ann-chan!" Asuka excitedly replied.

"That was...way too fast." Ann got out in disbelief as she sat down on her toilet to collect herself.

"I know. But it's not a mission accomplished just yet. Kaneshiro's arrest isn't public yet so people don't know if the Phantom Thieves succeeded yet." Asuka pointed out. "Plus, like Makoto-chan said yesterday, his mafia is still up-and-running, if in disarray right now."

"So we're not out of the woods yet." Ann sighed in disappointment. "God, this wait is going to be torture." She then admitted.

"Yeah. Me and Homu-nee are planning to act as hidden bodyguards for Makoto-chan just in case one of Kaneshiro's men decides to go for her." Asuka admitted.

"Damn...well, I hope it doesn't have to come to that..." Ann muttered out before letting herself smile. "But...we may as well celebrate today, right?"

"Yeah...I guess we should, huh? Can't let this good feeling fade." Asuka admitted.

"I agree. Just call all the other girls and say to meet up in Shibuya. The Underground Mall." Ann soon instructed.

"Uh, I was gonna call Yumi-chan anyways to tell her about Kane-" Asuka began before pausing as she remembered where Makoto was staying. "...I'm just gonna call Yumi-chan." She then got out.

"Go do that. I'll meet you at, say...ten o' clock?" Ann got out.

"Yep. We'll be there. Bye, Ann-chan." Asuka replied with a nod.

"See you, Asuka-chan." Ann replied as she hung up and took in a deep breath. "Once again, gotta thank Kokito-san for this." She told herself as she went to get ready.

(Hebijo Hideout)

"Junya Kaneshiro..." Mirai started as she continued browsing on the laptop to find any information, but came up with nothing. "Do we know someone with that name?" She then asked.

"No." Haruka responded as she shook her head. "Other than being described as a money-grubbing leech, I have no idea who he is. But they had to be important enough to leave as big of a calling card as that..." She then added.

"You think a shinobi did that?" Mirai then asked.

"Most likely. There's very little chance any normal person would have the ability to put up something so large overnight." Haruka pointed out. "Whoever they are, they most likely have a shinobi in their ranks. Maybe more. Or...they're all shinobi." She then stated.

"..." Mirai in turn became silent to that as a thought came to mind.

"I know what you're thinking and...No. This isn't her style. It shouldn't be part of her style." Haruka however replied, debunking the unspoken suggestion. "Say what you will about her fighting style, but at least she tries to be discreet." She then added.

Mirai raised an eyebrow to that before nodding in agreement.

"And now that I think about it, if the Phantom Thieves were shinobi, we wouldn't be talking about them. These pieces of shit all deserve a long and painful death and yet they let them live. Normal shinobi would have little qualms about taking their lives. This is quite the conundrum..." Haruka muttered out before shaking her head. "In any case, we should inform Suzune-sensei of this." She then decided as she took out her phone and dialed.

BZZT! BZZT!

...Only to be called herself.

"Code?" Haruka asked in a serious manner.

"Good accepts few. Evil accepts all."

"Suzune-sensei, hello." Haruka greeted with a kind tone. "Why are you calling so early in the morning?" She then asked.

"I watched the news. Why didn't you inform me of yesterday's Phantom Thieves incident?" Suzune responded and questioned.

"Well I'm informing you now." The busty blonde casually responded.

"..." Haruka and Mirai could just hear the glare the teacher was giving them.

"...I'm sorry, Suzune-sensei." Haruka soon apologized with a bow.

"Good. That's 50 hours off once you return." Suzune stated. "Now put Mirai on the phone or put it on speaker." She soon requested.

"How do you know she's with me? For all you know she's in Hebijo. And she is." Haruka questioned as Mirai tried to step away from the phone.

"Imu told me of her unexcused departure. Yomi also accidentally sliced your puppet of her in half during one of her beansprout tangents." Suzune informed. "One question, why did you fill it with candy?" She then asked.

"Daughter of a...! I hate that bitch Imu!" Mirai growled out in anger before realizing something. "Wait I left a note saying I was coming to Tokyo! It wasn't unexcused!" She then declared.

"...Do I need to read the rulebook to you? No, actually do I need to drill some common sense into you? A note is not sufficient enough to excuse leaving the school for an extended period. Staff have to be made away or else you are labelled a renegade and you will be killed on sight. We take the security of the Academy seriously. If a note really did suffice, the school would be burned to the ground since betrayal would be as easy as writing down an apology letter." Suzune lectured in a no-nonsense tone. "There is loyalty and bravery, and then there is plain idiocy. You're lucky I'm covering for you because the Yoke Technique would've been activated three times already." She then stated in disapproval...

Pop!

...before the two heard a glass bottle being opened.

"Sensei...are you drinking?" Haruka got out with widened eyes.

"Guh! Yes." Suzune breathed out after taking a big gulp before pausing. "I mean...It's just mineral water." She then corrected.

"Totally alcohol." The two girls however thought with a sweatdrop.

"Wait, you're covering for me?" Mirai questioned in surprise.

"I'll admit, I allowed Mirai to go to Tokyo Haruka." Suzune confessed before taking another large swig of her "mineral water". "I already have to deal with Hikage's constant arguing with Imu on top of other things I have to do both in and outside of school. Do not. Add to it." She then explained and demanded.

"Erm, I'm sorry sensei." Mirai apologized nervously.

"No. No apology. I want the best out of my students so I will gladly do this to ensure the next generation of shinobi become great Kagura." Suzune assured...before they both heard another large gulp.

"So Mirai's not in trouble, right?" Haruka stated while the first year smirked in a confident manner.

"Oh no, she is. She still broke several rules, skipped several classes and training sessions. She just won't be considered a renegade." Suzune bluntly and casually replied, causing the first year to wince. "However, we do vault comradery within our ranks so her punishment will be relatively light." She then informed.

"Oh thank God." Mirai whispered in relief.

"And so once she returns, not only will she need to ace her exam, but also clean every inch of the Academy every day, tend to Yomi's bean sprouts for the next two years and sharpen Hikage's knives, and endure a 24 hour lecture which I will repeat from the beginning if she closes her eye for more than a second." Suzune soon stated.

"...That's...excessive." Haruka hesitantly pointed out.

The teacher hummed as she thought about her little punishment. "Yes...Now that I think about it, it is quite taxing for a first year..." She soon admitted. "Fine. Maybe something lighter than that."

"I thought mercy wasn't part of your vocabulary." Haruka however pointed out.

"It isn't." Suzune responded in a blunt manner.

"Eh?" Mirai however got out in confusion as static was then heard.

["Ahem, okay...right. I think it's recording...How's it going, me? It's you, from ten years ago. How are you doing? Everything good? Are you having a happy life?"]

"...Eh?" Mirai then got out, her face going pure white to hearing her own voice talking.

["Just the other day, I went to a fortune teller in Shinjuku...and she said I'd change in ten years. Really change. I'd have these perfect proportions, and I'd be giving off all kinds of pheromones, and really just be this incredible woman..."]

To hear that, both girls' eyes widened in shock as they recognized the voice. "...Is that..." Haruka started.

"A secret recording of Mirai talking about her deepest, darkest desires playing over the PA system? Yes." Suzune finished and answered. "We have well over a dozen of these audio files. And we will play one every day until she comes back." She then explained.

This in turn caused Mirai to pale in shock at learning that. "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" She soon cried out in fear and embarrassment. "Dammit, why did I save it onto my cloud storage!? And how did she get my password!?" She then exclaimed and asked.

"That...is a secret." Suzune replied, the two girls unaware that she was petting Poochie. That dog was a lot smarter than even the greenette knew.

This on the other hand caused Haruka to look at the first year in amusement. "You record yourself, Mirai-chan~?" She soon asked.

"Y-You don't?" Mirai tried to play off the question before her eyes widened. "Oh no. My storyline! She'll spoil the ending of all my stories!" She then realized.

"I take it you're leaving then?" Haruka soon guessed.

WHOOSH!

Immediately the first year had vanished in a cloud of smoke.

"I'll take that as a yes." Haruka concluded as she went to get herself ready for work. She had a lot of patients today. "Ah, and my apartment should be ready soon." She then remembered with a smirk before frowning.

Haruka was running the clinic by herself now. Takemi only came in if they needed her (or lots of begging) and she knew Oyamada was going to come through that door and shut it all down any day now.

"Whatever you're doing Akira-kun, hurry up..." Haruka soon muttered as she headed out.

(6/26, Daytime)

(Underground Mall)

The two roommates had soon arrived in their casual clothes as they stood at a corner.

"Are we early?" Asuka asked while looking around.

"Maybe. I don't see Ann or anyone else." Homura answered as she scans the crowd. "What do you think she wants from us? I mean we just took down Kaneshiro yesterday." She then asked and reminded.

"I don't know, maybe something to help us relax?" Asuka replied while shrugging her shoulders.

"Maybe, but what exactly?" Homura questioned again.

"Maybe something involving sweets?" Asuka suggested.

"You and your sweets, Sis." Homura rolled her eyes while smirking.

Asuka simply giggled in response while rubbing the back of her head.

Homura meanwhile just chuckled and smiled at her in amusement.

At that moment...

"Ah, good day Asuka-san, Homura-san." A familiar voice called out, making the two roommates turn to see the Student Council Presidents approaching them, the Shujin Student Council President was wearing a white dress like blouse, black capri pants and black mary jane shoes with slight heels to them along with a black belt.

"Oh, Makoto-chan, Yumi-chan." Asuka got out. "Finally got here huh?" She then asked in a curious manner.

"Hai, we had gotten a message from Ann-san to meet her at the Underground Mall for some reason." Yumi replied.

"Same with us." Homura responded while crossing her arms over her chest.

"Yeah. She said that it was something important, but didn't really give any indication on what." Makoto answered with a nod. "And judging by your reactions, you have no idea either." She then deducted.

"Nope." Homura replied as she shook her head. "Guess we just got to wait until she gets here." She then added.

"I guess." Asuka responded.

"Does anybody have a nervous feeling about this?" Makoto then asked.

"It does feel somewhat suspicious that Ann-san would just call us and have us meet up like this." Yumi stated.

"Especially without the guys." Homura added, her guard suddenly up.

"Ann-chan must have something planned." Asuka then guessed.

At that moment...

"Hey, girlfriends! What is up?!" Ann greeted with excited.

"You seem happy." Homura pointed out as she looked around. "Huh, the guys aren't here?" She then asked.

"Yeah, I told them that this was going to be a girls day out." Ann told her "So the guys are off on their own devices and we're going to have some girl time." She then added.

"Oh, a girl's only get together?" Yumi asked. "This being because of us succeeding against Kaneshiro yesterday?" She then guessed.

"That's part of the reason." Ann answered. "I actually talked with mine and Asuka-chan's agency yesterday about a personal request and he was able to get it accepted." She soon revealed.

"So this was your request from your agency?" Makoto asked.

Ann soon grinned in a proud manner. "Ladies, for today, we are getting a full day spa treatment, free of charge thanks to mine and Asuka-chan's modeling agency." She soon revealed.

To say the least, the other girls were surprised to learn that.

"You want to take us to a spa!?" Asuka and Homura asked in unison.

"Yes, why not? We deserve it." Ann replied with a grin.

"And...you want us to come along too?" Makoto asked, blinking as she and the Student Council President of Kosei looked at the ash blonde.

"Think of it as the girls only celebration for taking down Kaneshiro." Ann replied with a smirk.

"If you're sure." Yumi responded, though a bit uneasy about this.

"But I'm not entirely convinced with your plan, Ann." Homura confessed

"Come on Homura, we need a break after yesterday and I worked hard to get this request." Ann replied.

"I suppose." Homura responded looking to her fellow thieves.

"C'mon Homu-nee, it'll be fun." Asuka meanwhile encouraged.

"Well it is something different." Makoto meanwhile admitted.

Homura meanwhile blinked when hearing that. "Even you senpai?" She then asked the Shujin Student Council President.

"Well she went through all of the trouble." Makoto reminded.

"True." Yumi admitted in agreement.

Homura soon looked at all the girls as they're all in favor of the ash blonde's spa idea while she's the only odd one out. Seeing as she was outvoted, she caved in and agreed. "Alright, I guess it could be fun." She soon decided and admitted.

"Alright!" Ann cheered while pumping a fist.

"I wonder what the guys are doing." Homura soon sighed out as they followed the ash blonde.

(Asakusa, Hanzō Academy)

Since it was a Sunday, the Hanzō Academy Elite were given the day off to relax so they would be reenergized tomorrow for renewed training, which had become more intense as of late due to the recent incidents that had been occurring thanks to the Phantom Thieves.

Currently, the temporary Leader was checking over her katana to make sure everything about it was in order after sharpening it before she then nodded in approval. "Yosh, Hien is well prepared for any task." Ikaruga told herself with a smile of satisfaction.

"And Hibari's butt is as clean as...something really clean." Hibari cheerfully got out as she exited the bathroom.

"Towel Hibari-san." Ikaruga casually instructed, without looking up from her blade.

The pink haired girl looked confused before looking down. "WAH!" She yelped out before running back into the bathroom.

Meanwhile with the blonde of the Elites...

"Hehehehehe..." Katsuragi giggled out while holding a magazine.

This got the ravenette's attention as she sighed and looked at the blonde. "Katsuragi-san, have you really stooped to dirty magazines since we have been putting up more of a resistance to your antics...?" Ikaruga questioned in a deadpan tone.

"Nah, it's just the latest fashion magazine." Katsuragi replied. "They've really stepped it up with the hot girls and guys in this issue." She then admitted with a wide grin on her face.

"Even when taking a break from your antics, you're just as shameless..." Ikaruga got out in annoyance while sheathing her blade. "Don't you have homework? We are graduating after this year..." She then questioned and reminded in a more serious tone.

"Meh, I'll do it tonight." Katsuragi replied without concern as she continued going through the magazine. "Huh, she looks way better than the other girls in here. But...huh..." She then started as she got a better look at one of the images.

"Hm? What is it?" Ikaruga soon asked, noticing a more serious expression on the blonde's face.

"I don't know but...I'm getting this feeling of...sexual harassment..." Katsuragi soon stated.

"...What?" Ikaruga got out in the most unamused manner she had ever produced in her life.

Soon the pinkette came back in dressed in her uniform, happily humming a tune as she looked over the blonde's shoulder to see the magazine. "Ah! It's Asuka-chan!" Hibari got out in amazement and awe.

"...Eh?" Ikaruga and Katsuragi got out in confusion as the four got a better look.

The blonde's eyes soon widened as she examined one of the girls. "Holy! You're right! It is Asuka!" Katsuragi soon declared in disbelief as she looked at their Leader modeling. "Daaaaamn, I didn't even recognize her, she's looking hotter then ever!" She then praised.

"When in the world did Asuka-san become a fashion model?" Ikaruga meanwhile wondered in a whisper, surprised to see the girl in a magazine. "Did Hanzō-sama approve of this?" She soon asked.

"..." That question in turn caused the three student to pause as they looked at one another.

"...On second thought, he probably did." Ikaruga sighed out as they looked back at the magazine.

"Asuka-chan looks so pretty though!" Hibari soon complimented with stars in her eyes.

"No kidding. Same with that blonde she's with." Katsuragi replied in agreement as some drool started to leak. "Ann Takamaki." She then read out. "Now there's a set of breasts that needs groping." She soon declared in excitement, already imagining doing so.

"Still, I wonder if this is related to her mission..." Ikaruga wondered out loud. "Could it be she got a cover job to make some more money and not have to worry about spending the Academy's funds for her living situation with Homura-san?" She then asked herself.

"That's...oddly specific..." Katsuragi remarked. "But I can see that, wanting to make money her own way and not mooch off others." She then admitted with a smirk and a nod.

"Hai, Asuka-san doing her own thing to be considerate of others." Ikaruga replied as she looked at the magazine. "It is still amazing though, it is as if she has been doing this all her life." She then stated in an impressed manner.

"...Do you think she'll leave us if she gets really famous...?" Hibari suddenly asked in a concerned manner.

"Of course not, Asuka-san has always been determined to become a great shinobi like the rest of us." Ikaruga replied and reminded the pinkette, easing the girl as a result before a new thought came to mind. "...Though I can only imagine her trying to do both if she becomes famous enough..." She then added as the other girls nodded in agreement.

"Well Asuka can be stubborn at times." Katsuragi quipped out with a giggle escaping her lips. "And know her, she'd go for it." She then added.

At that moment, the door slid open at the white haired girl made herself seen. "What are you guys doing?" Yagyū asked as she entered the room.

"Oh, you're back." Katsuragi got out as she set the magazine down. "How did your investigation and reconnaissance of the Phantom Thieves' latest artwork go?" She soon asked in a curious tone.

"Not well." Yagyū sighed as she shook her head. "I came to the same conclusion as the police. Whoever did that managed to do it overnight and clean up the evidence before daylight. There's no clue who did it." She then informed.

"Do you think Asuka-san came to that conclusion as well? She had to be looking into it too." Ikaruga questioned and reminded.

"Possibly." Yagyū responded with a nod before frowning. "Public opinion of the Thieves is starting to surge with more requests on their Phan-Site." She then informed.

"You know, maybe we should take a few right under their noses. I mean they are scumbags by the looks of it." Katsuragi suggested.

"You know we can't do that." Ikaruga sighed out. "Besides...I'm beginning to feel wary of them..." She soon confessed.

"Huh?" Hibari hummed in surprise.

Ikaruga soon gained a serious expression on her face. "If they can truly change hearts and make them confess...I don't know, it's just this gut feeling I have." She admitted before shaking her head. "We all know that Tokyo itself is a hotspot for Evil Shinobi activity..." She then reminded.

"They could be attracting the wrong people soon." Yagyū then stated. "...Or they are Evil Shinobi themselves..." She soon added.

"Ah, who cares? They're going after people we don't know about or don't have time to deal with. They're making everyone's lives easier in my book." Katsuragi replied in an easy going manner as she got her magazine again. "Now if you'll excuse me, I need my Asuka boobs fix as well seeing what other hot outfits I should buy." She then added.

Upon hearing that being said so casually, Ikaruga could only sigh and shake her head, secretly feeling envious of their Leader for not having to deal with the blonde they knew.

(Boudoir Day Spa)

"And here we are." Ann declared as the group of girls arrived at the building.

"That's an interesting name for the place" Makoto observed

"So what's on the agenda?" Homura soon asked. "Like, what is there to do at a spa?" She then added.

"I believe it has something to do with beauty treatments." Yumi replied, though unsure. "I have never been to one myself." She then confessed.

"You're kidding, right?" Ann raised an eyebrow.

"Shinobis, remember?" Homura whispered as the other shinobi girls nodded in agreement.

"Oh...right..." Ann sheepishly replied.

"So what is there to do Ann-chan?" Asuka once more asked.

Ann then took out her phone and brought up the spa's website. "Hm, massages with multiple choices, facials along with deep skin treatment, mud bathes, waxings, nail care, optional tanning beds, hair trimming and treatments, sauna, and much more." She listed off.

"Come on, it will be fun." Ann replied while smiling.

"Are we doing all of that though?" Asuka meanwhile asked while tilting her head.

"Well, not the waxing if you don't want to." Ann replied.

"Come again?" Homura asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Trust me, the less you know about that, the better." Ann advised.

"So we aren't doing that?" Homura then asked.

"If you don't want to, it's your choice." Ann answered. "I'm just giving you guys options on what you want to do at the spa." She then added.

"It makes sense," Makoto replied. "Though I think we should go by your recommendation since you have the most experience." She then suggested.

"I agree." Yumi responded with a nod.

"So you want my recommendations?" Ann asked, getting nods in response. "Well, since none of you have any experience in a spa, then I'll be more than happy to show you guys the ropes." She then proclaimed.

"We should head in then." Asuka soon pointed out with a giggle.

"Yeah, no need to keep standing outside." Homura added with a smirk.

"Alright then, girls! It's time to get our freak on!" Ann soon declared in excitement.

"Get our freak on?" The four other girls meanwhile thought with sweatdrops as they followed the ash blonde into the building.

"Just c'mon!" Ann got out as she pushed them in.

"Ok, ok yeesh." Homura responded.

Upon entering the building, it was a high maintenance facility. The reception desk was near the entrance with a flight of stairs that leads up to the main floor. There were several chairs in front mirrors where women are seen sitting getting their hairs done, nails filled, makeup done, and just generally relaxing. Some were even talking with other patrons or reading magazines while the employees were doing their jobs. There was a fountain in the center of the main entrance with some pottery and greenery that gives the building a soothing atmosphere. There were even other rooms in the back area where more private pampering can be done.

"Wow..." Asuka breathed out.

"It's beautiful..." Yumi admitted in amazement.

"Amazing..." Makoto got out, eyes widened in surprise.

"Fancy." Homura got out in an impressed manner before looking towards the ash blonde. "And this trip is free thanks to your agency?" She then asked to make sure.

"Yep. It wasn't exactly easy getting reservations here since this is one of the more expensive spas, but it was really nice of them to let us come here after all our modeling career." Ann soon explained.

"Well then, I guess we should enjoy it then." Homura replied. "Better let them know we have a reservation." She then reminded.

"Right, then." Ann responded with a nod of agreement as she walked over to the receptionist. "Excuse me?" She politely called out, getting the older woman's attention. "Hello there, I have a reservation for five. The Kokito party." She then informed.

The receptionist checks the computer and finds the reservation. "Ah, here you are." She replied with a smile. "Please head for the changing room with your group to get properly prepared." She then instructed.

"We will. Thank you." Ann replied as she bowed before heading back to her friends. "Ok girls, everything's all set. We just got to the changing room and get undressed there." She soon informed.

"That's a relief." Asuka replied.

"So where are the changing rooms at?" Homura soon asked.

"Just follow me." Ann instructed.

Nodding to that, the girls followed the ash blonde up the stairs and into the back room where they soon arrived at a well decorated room with bins and baskets along with a rack of white robes.

"Here's where we get changed and leave our clothes while we enjoy ourselves." Ann soon informed.

"Huh. They've really come prepared." Homura admitted as they went further into the room. "I guess we have to get naked for things involving a naked body?" She then guessed.

"That makes sense" Asuka got out as she went over and got a feel for one of the robes. "Oh, they're so fluffy." She then added in amazement.

Yumi picked up one of the robes. "You're right, Asuka-san. They're so soft." She admitted in agreement.

"Yup, high quality stuff for a place like this." Ann replied as she started undressing.

"I can definitely see that. They've really spared no expense." Makoto stated.

"Hai." Yumi responded as they all started undressing and began chatting with one another.

"Hm, tanning bed..." Homura meanwhile muttered to herself in a curious manner.

This meanwhile got the ash blonde's attention. "Something up?" Ann asked before noticing the tan skinned girl already in her robe.

"I'm going to go on ahead for something." Homura suddenly informed as she got some slippers on and exited the room to see an employee nearby. "Excuse me ma'am, where are the tanning beds?" She soon asked.

"Right this way, miss." The employee politely responded as she led the tan skinned girl off.

Meanwhile back with the other girls...

"Eh!? Homu-nee went on ahead?" Asuka asked in confusion.

"Yeah, she decided to try out the tanning bed." Ann replied as she adjusted her robe. "Though I don't know why since she's already pretty tan." She then added.

"Maybe it's to even out her tan-lines?" Makoto suggested.

"That is a possibility." Yumi replied.

Meanwhile with the tan skinned girl...

"Here you are, Miss." The employee motioned to the large capsule like machines.

Homura whistled at the sight of the tanning bed. "Well then, this is different." She admitted as she took her robe off and placed it on a nearby hook.

The employee then walked over and opened up the capsule. "Right this way, Miss. Oh, and you'll be needing these." She instructed before she then handed her some goggles.

"Don't I need some kind of lotion or oils before going in?" Homura however asked in a curious manner.

"Yes, that you do." The employee answered with a nod

Homura then noticed some of what she mentioned as she grabbed a bottle, squeezed out some of its contents before she began rubbing her body down.

"Hold out your arms, please." The employee instructed.

Homura simply nodded as she did as told.

The employee then applies the lotion to her arms. "My, you are incredibly fit for a woman your age." She then complimented.

"Uh, thanks..." Homura awkwardly responded.

"Your arms, back and stomach are so muscular. And your shoulders are so broad." The employee then continued.

"Uh..." Homura awkwardly got out the compliments. "And let me guess, my breasts are huge?" She then asked.

The employee in turn giggled to that. "Well, yes, and are definitely firm. I can imagine all the boys going after you." She answered in a joking manner.

"They are in a way..." Homura vaguely replied.

"Must be nice to be young again..." The employee then sighed out.

"Right..." Homura replied with a sweatdrop. "Well it's better than older women being jealous." She thought.

"You're thinking about me being jealous, aren't you?" The employee soon guessed.

Homura immediately winced to that guess.

"No need to be so alarmed, I know I'm past my prime." The employee giggled out. "It's been a long journey for me, but I can say that I've had my fun." She then informed.

"I see." Homura responded in a curious manner. "Well, I better get into the tanning bed now." She then suggested.

"Yes, of course." The employee replied with a nod. "Now just lay down and close your eyes. You don't want to go blind from the UV rays." She then instructed.

"Of course." Homura replied as she placed the goggles over her eyes and laid herself down on the bed.

The employee soon closed the lid and sealed it before turning the dial on the top. The UV rays turned on and shined down on the tan skinned girl.

"Mmm...warm..." Homura thought to herself as she closed her eyes and relaxed herself.

Back with the other girls...

"So what are going to do first, Ann-chan?" Asuka asked.

"Honestly, I was thinking that we should wait for Homura so we can all go enjoy ourselves together." Ann admitted.

"That's a good idea. It's best if all of us enjoy ourselves together." Makoto replied in agreement.

"I also agree with this idea." Yumi admitted.

"So how long does the tanning goes on?" Asuka asked.

"It most likely depends on how dark you want your tan to be." Ann replied.

"So it might not be that long since Homu-nee's pretty tan already?" Asuka then guessed.

"Actually...wouldn't Homura-san's tan lines just get darker?" Makoto however asked while pointing something out.

"Hm?" Ann hummed out.

"That's an interesting observation." Yumi admitted.

"Hmm...would it?" Asuka innocently asked.

"I'm not actually sure, since I've never used one myself." Makoto however admitted.

"As well I." Yumi replied in agreement. "We should go and see if she is alright though." She then added.

"Yeah, we probably should." Ann replied with a nod.

Nodding to that, the other girls adjusted their robes and got the slippers on as they exited the changing room.

"Excuse me? Do you know where the tanning beds are?" Ann asked one of the employees that was walking by.

"Ah yes, it is down the hall to the right and then take a left. It's marked with the sign saying tanning beds." The employee informed.

"Ok. Thank you." Ann bowed before continuing on with the other girls following.

"Well at least the employees here aren't like the ones at the buffet Ann-chan." Asuka pointed out as they walked the halls.

"Yeah, tell me about it." Ann replied in agreement as she remembered the buffet.

"Hm? Did something happen at a buffet?" Yumi questioned in a curious manner.

"When did you guys go to a buffet?" Makoto meanwhile asked.

Asuka in response giggled. "It was our celebration for taking down Kamoshida's Castle of Lust." She revealed.

"And...we kinda went a little overboard on the food there..." Ann replied while rubbing the back of her head.

"Yeah, me, Homu-nee and Ann-chan ate a lot there." Asuka sheepishly admitted.

Both Student Council Presidents were in shock at hearing that and their mouths were agape.

"Though I was more talking about the rude people we had to deal with." Asuka then corrected.

"Oh yeah, the ones that gave us stink eyes for just being there." Ann sighed out to remembering that.

"How so?" Makoto questioned as she raised an eyebrow.

"Cause we were just teenagers at a fancy hotel buffet." Asuka replied.

"I see, judgmental adults." Yumi realized.

"Yeah, just because we're a bunch of teenagers. I tell you, people like to think everything revolves around them." Ann replied as she crossed her arms.

"It just goes to show how some people can be rotten to the core." Makoto soon concluded in a serious tone.

"Some more so than others." Yumi then added.

Ann however giggled as she smirked. "Yeah, it was good that Homura went and swiped this one lady's wallet. We actually need the money for the buffet." She then added.

"Wait, she actually did that?" Makoto asked in wide eyes.

"Don't worry, she returned the wallet...by throwing it away." Asuka reassured.

"Besides, the woman was being a bitch." Ann then added.

"Well, pickpocketing is a necessary shinobi and thief skill to have..." Yumi admitted while thinking about it.

"I suppose that's true..." Makoto replied in agreement, though still a little uneasy.

"Right?" Ann replied with a nod before noticing where they were. "Ah, we're here." She then informed.

"Do you need something?" The employee who helped the tan skinned girl asked

"Yes hi," Ann greeted as they entered the room. "We just came here to see how our friend is doing." She then informed.

"Oh, she's still tanning at the moment." She informed. "She'll be done in a few more minutes." She soon revealed. "Feel free to have some fruit while waiting." She then offered.

"Ah okay." Ann replied.

"Hm, free fruit." Asuka got out as she went over and took an apple.

"Is that a melon?" Makoto meanwhile asked. "In a fruit bowl? She then added.

"I believe so." Yumi replied as she took a plum.

"Weird place to find a melon." Ann admitted as she took an orange.

"True." Makoto responded with a nod as she took some cherries, all of them eating their fruit as they waited for their friend to finish in the tanning bed.

After a while, the tanning bed opened as the tan skinned girl sat up. "Man that was seriously relaxing" Homura admitted while stretching her limbs in a satisfied manner. At that moment, she then noticed her friends. "Oh hey Sis, you finally got here." She replied as she took the goggles off her eyes.

"You okay Homura?" Ann asked before freezing a bit. "Also, I think you better put your robe on" She then suggested.

"Why, I mean we're all girls here." Homura however reminded as she smirked before she noticed that most of her friends had puzzled looks on their faces, causing her to suddenly become nervous. "Sis?" She soon asked.

"Yes Homu-nee?" Asuka asked, trying to look anywhere but at where her roommate was.

"What's wrong?" Homura then asked.

"Um, well you see..."Asuka started before trailing off.

"Just spit it out already..." Homura sighed out her request.

Ann in response scratched her cheek to that. "Well...your about the same Homura." She awkwardly revealed.

"What?" Homura flatly inquired, wanting to know what the ash blonde meant by that. Looking down the look of curiosity and confusion quickly soured into a scowl of anger as her face subtly gained a red tinge to it. "Y-You gotta be kidding me..." She muttered. "Seriously!? My wraps area is still not tanned out!?" She then grumbled out in frustration.

"There there Homura-san." Makoto reassured while patting her friend's bare shoulder.

"Did you just there there me?" Homura scowled.

"Yeah. Why?" Ann replied and asked as she raised an eyebrow. "We were just trying to comfort you." She then added.

This caused Homura to sigh as she calmed herself down. "Sorry, just a little frustrated by how bad my luck is..." She then muttered as she got her robe back on.

"Is your luck really that bad?" Yumi asked her.

"You could say that" Homura sighed out before looking at the ash blonde. "So Ann, what's next?" She then asked.

"We can get a mani-pedi if you want." Ann answered.

This however caused the two roommates to tilt their heads. "Mani-pedi?" They repeated in confusion.

"You know, a manicure and pedicure." Ann explained to them.

"Which are?" Asuka innocently asked.

"Getting your nails on your hands and feet done." Ann replied before blinking. "Don't tell me that you two haven't heard about it." She then guessed.

"Maybe" Homura responded. "Always one for focusing on training." She then added.

Asuka meanwhile nodded to that in agreement. "Same here." She replied.

"And you Yumi-san?" Makoto asked.

"I never was one for getting treatments such as these." Yumi confessed.

"Looks like you three are gonna need a new kind of training." Ann soon decided with confidence.

"...Eh?" The three shinobi girls got out.

"A training on how to act like girls!" Ann proclaimed. "And that includes you too Makoto." She then added.

"Me?" Makoto gasped.

"Yup!' Ann happily replied. "So follow me." She then instructed.

To that, the four girls all followed the ash blonde, unsure about what she's planning to do.

"Should we be worried?" Yumi asked in a whisper.

"I'm sure Ann isn't trying to do anything malicious with us." Makoto reassured her.

"Agreed." Homura replied with a nod.

"What is a manicure and pedicure though?" Asuka meanwhile asked as they soon arrived at their current location at the spa.

"Ok girls, you ready to have some fun?" Ann asked.

"What exactly does that entail Ann-san?" Yumi soon asked.

"I'm glad that you asked, Yumi-chan." Ann turned to her. "All of us just need to sit down." She then instructed.

Everyone sat down on some chairs by the entrance.

Eventually, five staff members came over.

"Welcome!" The staff members all greeted and bowed.

"We would like the mani-pedi special, we're part of the special reservation party." Ann replied.

One of the staff members checks the reservations and finds it.

"Ah, here you are. Ann Takamki, correct? One of the staff members responded.

"Yup." Ann replied. "My friend here was at the tanning bed before, so now we're here as a group." She then informed.

"Oh, I see. I apologize for the inconvenience with the tanning bed for your friend." One of the staff members bowed.

"It's not a problem." Homura sighed out. "For me and my roommate, it's our first time getting manicures and pedicures." She then informed.

"Oh, it's your first time?" One of the staff members asked "Then we'll be sure to make it something special for you and your roommate." She then reassured.

This in turn caused Asuka to smile. "Thank you." She replied.

"You five just need to relax and let us work." Another staff member soon instructed.

"Of course, we'll trust you on this then." Makoto responded as she nodded.

The staff members individually took out some cloth and tied them around the girls' necks.

"Now then," The head staff member started as more employees came in. "One person will be focusing on your manicures and pedicures while another will be stylizing your hairs." They then revealed. "And you please tell me what you plan to do next after this?" They soon requested.

"Oh, next we'll be heading for facials, deep skin treatments, mud baths, the sauna, hot springs, massages." Ann revealed.

"Really?" The four other girls meanwhile thought to hear and learn that.

"Of course, Takamaki-san. We'll have them ready for you as well." The male staff member nodded.

"Thank you." Ann replied with a smile.

"It is our pleasure." The staff member responded as he bowed.

"You have an entire schedule planned, huh Ann?" Homura asked.

"Impressive to say the least." Makoto admitted in amusement.

"Indeed." Yumi replied in agreement.

"You'd be surprised with what I can do. I'm not just a pretty face." Ann replied as she smirked.

"Our agency is pretty big." Asuka soon pointed out.

"And has a lot of connections to places like this spa." Ann added her two cents.

But before someone else could respond...

Some of the staff members started filing their nails on their hands and feet while others applied shampoo to their hands and started lathering their hair.

Once their hair was lathered up, the staffers pulled their heads back into the tub to wash their hair before pulling them back up and started brushing them. The staff members working on their nails meanwhile stopped filling and placed their feet in foot massagers.

"Wow, this feels great," Homura breathed out in a relaxed manner. "It's like they're scrubbing my troubles away." She then added.

"Indeed. Now I see why Shiki-san means." Yumi responded in a mutter. "This is definitely an experience." She then admitted.

"Maybe I should bring my sister to a spa after her job someday." Makoto suggested. "She could use a stress reliever..." She then added.

"Being a prosecutor isn't an easy job, is it?" Yumi deducted

"Nope." Makoto replied as the treatment continued. "There are times where she just gets too focused on winning that she doesn't take care of herself properly. She even comes home late from time to time." She continued.

"Senpai..." Homura got out in a sympathetic tone.

"Sorry, I don't want to bring down the mood." Makoto apologized.

"It's alright. You don't need to apologize." Ann replied as their hairs were being dried by hair dryers.

"My word miss, you have such wonderful hair." One of the staff members meanwhile compliment as she brushed the tan skinned girl's hair.

"Really? You think so?" Homura asked. "It isn't too long?" She then added to the question.

"Not at all. Your hair is so beautiful." The staff member answered.

This in turn caused Homura to smile to the compliment. "Thank you." She replied.

Makoto meanwhile relaxed herself more as her hair was being brushed. "Thank goodness they took my headband off." She muttered to herself.

"Maybe I should let Shiki-san know about this spa. I'm sure she'll really enjoy this." Yumi muttered to herself as her fingernails were now being clipped.

"My friends might enjoy this too if I tell them about it." Asuka admitted while her toenails were being filed.

Meanwhile, the ash blonde smiled at hearing all her friends compliments. "I'm glad that everyone is enjoying their first spa day. Maybe we can do this again after our next heist or it can be just me and Asuka-chan after our modeling." Ann thought to herself happily as her hair was being lathered with conditioner.

"Oh miss, I've noticed some split ends, you'll need another lathering and a slight trim at the ends." The staff member informed the tan skinned girl.

"Wait, really? I've got split ends?" Homura got out as she raised an eyebrow "I never really noticed that." She then admitted.

"Not to worry, it can be dealt with with proper hair treatment as well as a trim." The employee reassured as she leaned the tan skinned girl's chair back into a vad of water before starting to wash it.

"Oh! Cold." Homura got out with a slight shiver running down her spine.

"I'm sorry. Was that too cold?" The employee asked.

"No no, just surprised me for a moment." Homura responded.

"Oh, okay. Then let's continue." The employee replied with a nod as she scrubbed the tan skinned girl hair in the water.

Asuka meanwhile smiled as she looked at her roommate. "Homu-nee's enjoying herself." She thought in a pleased manner as her hair was now being dried with a hair dryer and her nails were being clipped.

"I thought I recognized you miss," The employee focusing on the Vice Leader started. "You're Shirokage right? The upcoming model. You've been doing well so far." She then added and complimented.

"Oh, thank you. I'm glad to hear that from you." Asuka smiled as she blushed slightly.

The treatment soon continued as the five girls' hair and nails were being done. Though eventually, all their hairs were wrapped in towels as they placed fluffy white slippers on their feet.

"Wow, that felt so good. You were right, Ann. That was relaxing." Homura admitted with a smirk. "Though why are our hairs bundled up like this?" She then asked.

"It's to help our hair dry off from the shampoo and conditioner being applied." Ann replied. "That and to make sure it doesn't get in the way." She then added.

"For what exactly?" Makoto asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Duh, with everything else we're doing. Facials, deep skin treatments, mud baths, the sauna, hot springs, massages." Ann replied and listed off.

"Oh, right. I'm still getting used to this." Makoto replied and admitted.

"No problem." Ann responded with a giggle.

"So what's a facial for Ann-san?" Yumi soon asked.

"It's where they apply a cream on your face like a mask and it soothes out your skin." Ann explained "It's mostly used where people want to get rid of any wrinkles, crows feet or just want to look young again." She then added.

"Sounds complex." Makoto admitted while the other Student Council President nodded in agreement.

"It kinda does, but it'll feel really refreshing to feel your soft skin again." Ann replied and admitted.

"Well then, lead the way Ann-san." Yumi soon requested.

"Right. Follow me." Ann instructed, leading the group to another area of the spa with another set of chairs, leading to them sitting down.

They all sat down on the chairs as they leaned back to where they're facing the ceiling.

"Now then, please keep your eyes closed as we apply your facials." The employee soon instructed. "This process is slightly longer than the last one, so you will be here for about an hour." He then informed.

At that moment, they brought out special cream and used brushes to apply onto their faces while making it to avoid their eyes and noses.

After the cream was applied, cucumber slices were then placed over their eyes.

"Oh, cold! What's this for?" Makoto soon got out and asked.

"Not to worry, it's just cucumber slices. They're going to rehydrate and soothe your eyes as part of the facial." The employee replied and informed.

"I see." Makoto responded in a fascinated tone.

"Now then, please remain silent so your masks can do their work." The employee soon instructed.

The girls all did as they're told to let both the mask and the cucumber slices do their jobs while music played in the background.

An hour later...

"Ok, we're about to peel off your mask. Try to keep still so you won't feel that much pain." The employee instructed.

"Of course." Yumi responded.

The employees all gripped a side of the facial masks and started to peel them off while making sure they didn't pull too hard.

"!" The five girls' eyes widened as they resisted reacting.

The employees made one last tug on the masks to remove them from their faces.

"!" The five girls in turn really had to resist squealing in pain.

"There, the masks are off. Any discomfort, ladies?" The employee asked.

"A-A little..." Asuka winced out as the cucumbers were removed from their eyes.

"We apologize for any discomfort. But we're positive that your faces now feel more rejuvenated." The employee soon stated. "It should pass rather quickly with a quick face wash." He then added.

"We'll keep that in mind..." Homura groaned while feeling her face.

"May we...have the face washes now?" Yumi soon requested.

"Of course." The employee responded with a nod. "This is also considered part of the deep skin treatment, so it is two in one." He then informed before going to get the face washes.

The employees grabbed some towels and wet them in some warm water before wiping the girls' faces.

"Ahh..." Makoto sighed out in satisfaction.

"That feels so good..." Homura sighed as well.

"It feels so smooth..." Yumi soon admitted.

"My face feels much better now..." Asuka declared as she smiled.

"Oh yeah." Ann got out in agreement. "And that's for the faces while the warm mud bath will be for the body." She then informed.

"That's amazing. I had no idea that was even possible." Yumi gasped in amazement.

"There's a whole world outside of the things you know about Yumi." Ann replied with a wink as they all got up from their seats. "Now then, ladies. Follow me to the mud baths." She instructed them.

Makoto meanwhile smiled in satisfaction at the request. "Of course." She replied.

They soon arrived into another room with baths covered by a glass lid with mud filling it up.

"Whew, I feel the heat coming out of these." Homura admitted in an impressed tone as they all stripped down and hung their robes on nearby hooks. "So what do mud baths exactly do Ann?" She then asked.

"Much like how the cream was used for our faces, the mud baths are for our bodies." Ann explained "It's mostly used to soothe out any aches or pains in your joints and it makes great moisturizer for your skin." She then added.

"Wow, that sounds amazing." Asuka admitted as she entered. "!" Her eyes widened as she sighed in satisfaction. "Ooooooh~ So warm~" She sighed out in delight, sinking into the mud.

"And so soothing..." Makoto sighed in relaxation as she also sank into it. "And to think this is from mud of all things." She then added.

"Surprising, isn't it?" Ann quipped.

"Hai~" Homura and Yumi replied in pleased unison.

"I know mud is the last thing you'd expected to be so relaxing, but it really is when not in the traditional sense." Ann soon admitted.

"Aaaaaaah~" They all sighed out with closed eyes as they stayed in the mud baths for about an hour.

"I think we've been in long enough." Ann soon decided as she stood up.

"Yeah." Homura agrees as she stood up as well.

"Of course." Yumi responded, standing up as well.

"I can agree to that." Makoto agrees, standing up as well.

"Are there showers nearby?" Asuka soon asked while standing.

"Yeah, just around the corner." Ann answered as they all made their way to them to wash off.

Each of them occupied a shower stall and turned on the water to wash off all the mud.

"Whew, baby soft." Asuka got out as she poked herself.

"I agree, it feels so good." Makoto admitted.

"It's official, I've been missing out." Homura declared.

"As have I. I never really understood what Shiki-san meant about a spa day, but now I can understand why she enjoys it so much." Yumi explained.

"And to let you girls know, about 3 hours have passed already and we're going to be heading to the last part." Ann revealed as they all got their robes on after drying off.

"Really?! I had no idea we'd been here for 3 hours." Makoto gasped.

"Time flies when having fun." Ann informed and winked with a grin.

"You can say that again." Homura quipped.

"Hai!" Asuka replied with a nod.

"So where to next, Ann-san?" Yumi asked.

"The best for last." Ann vaguely informed as she lead the girls out. "The last part of our spa day trip, massages." She soon revealed.

"Massages?" Her friends repeated as they all raised eyebrows.

"Yup, full back massages." Ann answered.

"That sounds interesting." Makoto admitted.

"I agree." Yumi responded with a nod.

"So how does a massage work?" Homura asked.

"It's a back rub that relaxes muscle tissue, which reduces painful contractions and spasms. Massages can also reduce nerve compression." Yumi revealed.

"It can also reduce your stress which happens in your fight or flight response." Ann added.

"It should be efficient for us in the future." Makoto soon admitted as they arrived at their location.

It was a more private room with 5 beds for them to lay on.

"Huh, convenient." Asuka admitted.

"These people sure came prepared." Homura added.

"I must agree." Yumi replied with a nod.

"As do I." Makoto responded.

Ann meanwhile simply did a stretch as she unrobed herself again and laid herself down, her breasts pressing against the table.

"Uh...Ann-chan? Why did you take off your robe?" Asuka asked while blushing slightly.

"It's a requirement." Ann responded in a casual manner.

"R-R-Requirement?!" Yumi gasped.

"Come on, we're all girls here." Ann replied without a care.

"I-I guess you're right." Makoto stuttered.

"Don't worry, the ones giving us massages are all females." Ann then reassured.

"You sure about that, Ann?" Homura asked, making sure she wasn't lying.

"Yup." Ann replied as at that moment, five female employees came in. "See?" She added with a wink.

The 4 girls all breathe a sigh of relief as they undressed and laid down.

The employees covered their backs with blankets, leaving only the upper back exposed.

"Now just relax." One of the female employees instructed.

As they applied moisturizer on their hands before applying it on their backs.

"Mmmmm... .this is niiiiiiice..." Makoto sighed out.

"Oh yeah baby, right there..." Homura moaned out.

"Bliss...pure bliss..." Asuka and Yumi breathed in heavenly tones.

"Sounds like you're enjoying it." Ann quipped out as she smirked. "Oh yeah~" She then got out in satisfaction.

"Same here." Asuka sighed in relaxation.

"Best idea ever Ann..." Homura declared.

"Glad to know that you all had a great time here." Ann replied as she smiled at her friends.

"This is definitely an experience..." Makoto sighed out before moaning in pleasure.

"I completely agree with that..." Yumi agreed while relaxing.

The five were soon in such a relaxed state that it felt like no time was going by.

Fifty minutes later...

"Ok, we're all done. You can stand up now." The employee informed.

"Ah..." Yumi got out in realization as she opened her eyes.

"That stiffness in my shoulder...it's now much better." Makoto admitted while feeling her shoulder.

"Right?" Ann soon asked with a grin.

"I totally feel better." Homura soon confessed as she smiled.

"As do I. I feel so much more refreshed." Yumi revealed in agreement.

"Same here, I feel more limber now." Asuka replied as they all sat up.

"See totally worth it right?" Ann asked.

Asuka simply nodded in agreement to that.

"Definitely worth it." Homura admitted.

"Indeed." Yumi replied.

"I am included to agree." Makoto added.

"Well you are the one who probably needed it the most out of us." Yumi pointed out.

The other girls in turn nodded in agreement to that.

"After everything that happened with Kaneshiro, I guess I really did need it." Makoto quietly admitted.

"In any case, we should get out clothes and get dressed before heading out." Ann suggested. "I'm starting to get hungry now." She then informed.

At that moment...

GRRRRRRR!

Five stomachs growled at once.

And all of them blushed in embarrassment from all their stomachs growling at the same time.

"Yeah, we need to get some lunch." Homura replied.

"Agreed." Yumi responded as she nodded.

However as they tried to leave to get dressed...

THUD!

Asuka-chan!? Homura!?" Ann exclaimed, seeing her friends on the ground.

"I think...I'm too relaxed..." Asuka got out. "I can't feel my legs..." She soon revealed.

"So...good..." Homura breathed out in amazement.

"Looks like they've enjoyed it a little too much." Makoto pointed out.

"I cannot blame them..." Yumi admitted.

"I'm guessing they needed a lot more than you, Makoto." Ann stated.

"Yeah." Makoto responded with a nod.

"Can someone help us?" Asuka and Homura meanwhile asked.

"Yeah, we'll help you 2 up." Ann replied with a nod. "Makoto, you get Homura and I'll get Asuka-chan. Yumi, you'll support both of them." She then instructed.

The two in mention nodded as they did as the ash blonde instructed before heading to the changing room to get their clothes.

Ann held Asuka by throwing her arm over her shoulder and Makoto did the same with Homura. Yumi meanwhile was right between them to support both Asuka and Homura.

"Hehe, sorry." Asuka awkwardly apologized.

"Yeah, sorry guys." Homura also apologized awkwardly.

"No worries, just don't let yourself relax too much again." Ann replied as she sweatdropped.

"We'll keep that in mind, Ann-chan." Asuka responded as she nodded.

"Yeah." Homura replied. "Ah, we still have the towels on our heads." She awkwardly remembered.

"Oh yeah, I forgot about them." Ann remembered "I think it's time we take them off." She then suggested.

"And I have to get my hairband back." Makoto replied.

"As well as my ribbon." Yumi added.

And with that, they all headed out as they went to get their stuff and get dressed while still carrying the relaxed dup out of the spa.

"So think you 2 can walk now?" Ann asked after a while.

"Yeah." Asuka replied as she did some squats.

"Same here." Homura replied while doing some stretches.

"That's a relief." Makoto got out with a smile.

"Just be lucky you guys collapsed in her and not in the Metaverse or a Palace, since that could be dangerous, even with us around to help you." Yumi gently chided them.

"Yes ma'am." Asuka and Homura replied in unison.

"So Ann, what's the next thing on the itinerary?" Makoto asked while looking towards her junior.

"Well, I was thinking we could go get some lunch now." Ann revealed.

"I'm down for some food." Homura admitted with a cheeky smirk on her face while her roommate cutely nodded.

"I am as well." Yumi replied in agreement and with a smile on her face,

"So Ann, where were you going to take us to eat?" Makoto inquired of the blonde

"Um...I hadn't thought that far ahead." Ann bashfully admitted shrugging her shoulder making the Shujin Student Council President sigh out loud while gently placing her hand to her forehead.

"That's got to be the gentlest face palm I've ever seen." Homura stated.

"And I'm guessing that you don't have any money too." Makoto assumed.

"Hai." Yumi replied in agreement.

"Sorry, guys. I guess I really didn't plan ahead when our agency booked the spa trip." Ann replied as she bowed in an apologetic manner.

"It's ok Ann-chan," Asuka responded while waving it off. "You planned this last night I guess and only thought about the spa trip." She then added.

"Yeah, I really wanted us to relax after finally taking down Kaneshiro and celebrating Makoto joining us." Ann replied and explained. "Though I didn't have time to think about what to do next after our spa day was done." She then added.

"Well, I believe this spa trip was something we needed." Makoto soon confessed in a satisfied manner.

"I agree. It was definitely worthwhile to come here." Yumi replied in agreement.

"Oh yeah." Homura declared while pumping a fist. "Never thought I'd be missing out on doing stuff like this." She then added.

"You guys really think so?" Ann asked hopefully.

"Yup!" Asuka happily replied with a nod. "I feel completely refreshed after yesterday." She then confessed.

"And I can finally relax knowing that the bastard is behind bars and no one would have to loan him any money anymore." Makoto responded in agreement. "Hopefully he'll get the punishment he deserves and won't bother anyone again." She then added.

GRRRRRRRR!

At that moment however, five stomachs growled at one.

"I think our stomachs are telling us that it's time to eat." Homura joked.

"I am inclined to agree with Homura-san." Yumi replied with a giggle.

"Yeah. Same here." Asuka replied as she nodded.

"So, what are you in for?" Ann then asked.

"Why don't we look around and see if we'll find a place where we all can enjoy." Makoto suggested.

That in turn caused the others to look at the Shujin Student Council President for her suggestion.

"How about that place?" Homura soon suggested as she pointed to a restaurant just across the street.

"Oh?" Yumi got out in a curious manner.

"It looks like a good place." Asuka admitted.

"As long as it's reasonably priced." Makoto added.

"Let's head over there and check it out." Homura replied. "Come on, I'll spot you the cash Ann so don't worry about being left out."

Nodding to that, the girls went over and headed in to get lunch as they continued enjoying themselves for the day.

(Kichijoji, Penguin Sniper)

Meanwhile, Akira had gathered the guys and essentially had their own day out, watching movies at Shibuya before heading to Kichijoji to spend some time hanging out at Penguin Sniper.

"Breathe, Akira." The Leader whispered to himself as he focused on the dartboard in front of him. Then, with his Skilled Proficiency at work as well as his training, he threw his final dart.

"Ton-80!"

"That's how it's done!" Akira smoothly stated with a smirk before going to retrieve the darts.

"How are you able to get three Triple 20s every time, dude?" Ryuji got out in disbelief.

"Well, I make sure I have the proper stance and aim low. I can't really explain it properly." Akira sheepishly admitted before his eyes drifted to the left. "Third Eye slows down time though but they don't need to know that..." He thought before high-fiving the little guy. "Mona, you're up!" He then got out.

"I still wonder how Morgana is able to throw darts..." Yusuke got out as he watched the not cat leap onto the stool.

"I'm just wonderin' why people aren't staring at us for letting a cat play." Ryuji pointed out with a sweatdrop as he saw that everyone else at the place was just doing their own thing.

"Hmm...We have a chance to finish it here." Morgana noticed in a slightly nervous tone before taking a deep breath. "Alright...here goes!" He then declared.

"I'm counting on you, Morgana." Akira encouraged.

Suddenly, Morgana's eyes flashed as he let out a smile. "Man, you sure got a way with words!" He praised the Leader before looking at the dartboard. "I think I've got this now." He soon declared.

"I know." Akira replied as he stepped away, allowing the not cat to have some space.

Morgana took in a deep breath before leaping up and...

"Checkout!"

"Perfect 0! Nice!" Akira cheered out as he high-fived the not cat.

"Yeah-hah! Nobody can beat us when we're teamed up!" Morgana declared with a smirk. "It was because I could feel your motivation. It made me able to try harder than usual."

"HOW DID I GET BEATEN BY A CAT!?" Ryuji exclaimed. "Goddammit, I hope the girls don't find out..." He then grumbled out.

"It was a good game, Leader." Yusuke however thanked the Leader. "Shall we play another game." He then suggested.

"Nah, let's switch to billiards." Akira suggested as he retrieved the darts. "I wanna try out a trickshot or two and then we can end off today at Jazz Jin." He replied.

"Trickshots?" Yusuke repeated with a raised eyebrow.

"Yep. Read about them and I'm ready to test them out." Akira replied with a smirk as he got out his personal pool cue.

"Dude, do you have to be good at everything?" Ryuji groaned out.

"I am not good at everything!" Akira responded in an offended tone. "For example, I can't get a date to save my life." He then admitted.

"That sounds to me that you tried before." Yusuke noted.

"My attempts were pretty stupid..." Akira chuckled out with an embarrassed blush. "I'd just...confess at really dumb moments. Did you know that people slap harder when they're grieving?" He then informed.

"Ooh..." The boys got out with a wince.

"Well...you learned from your mistakes, right?" Morgana guessed.

"Hopefully." Akira simply answered as all the women he recently met since coming to Tokyo appeared in his mind.

"Well...make sure you have the number to a hospital." Ryuji soon suggested in a joking manner. "Hehehe...now I can't help but imagine you confessin' to the shinobi. They would totally kill you..." He then remarked.

"Oh, like that would ever happen." Akira weakly chuckled out. "...He must never know about Haruka-chan's confession to me..." He thought to himself with sweat running down his head.

(6/26, Evening)

(Jazz Jin)

"Hahahah! You totally bonked yourself in the head!" Ryuji laughed out as the group entered the building once they left the Billiard and Darts Hall.

"Yes. I know." Akira grumbled out as he rubbed the back of his neck. He really shouldn't have tried to do a Masse Shot but he felt like showing off a little. And now he had a small welt because of it. "Now quiet down. This is a classy establishment." He then quietly advised as he let everyone enter the place first.

"What a soothing atmosphere." Yusuke confessed.

"Damn, she still isn't here?" Akira remarked. "I gotta catch that singer while I'm in Tokyo." He soon muttered to himself as he went up to the bar.

"Ah, you're back." The bartender greeted before noticing the boys behind him. "I'm assuming four drinks?" He then asked.

"Hm?" Akira hummed out in confusion before noticing that the not cat popped his head out from his bag. "Wait, you're even serving my cat?" He then asked.

"More sales. Now pay up, 6,000 yen." The bartender responded.

"1,500 yen per head..." Akira thought as he paid the money before leading the group to a table.

"Now take a seat. Your drinks will arrive soon." The bartender instructed.

"Thank you." Akira replied with a nod as they all sat down.

"Man, this place kinda feels like Leblanc." Ryuji remarked as he looked around.

"Where did you find this place, Joker?" Morgana had to ask.

"Ah, found it on my own but Akechi visits this place pretty often." Akira informed.

"Wait, the detective?" Yusuke got out with widened eyes. "You...You know each other?" He then asked in a hesitant manner.

"Yeah, after the TV station trip." Akira replied with a nod. "Nice guy, he just doesn't approve of the Thieves. He brings up some good points but...he doesn't really know." He then added while adjusting his glasses.

"Well, there is the saying that you must keep your friends close but your enemies closer." Yusuke remarked. "But be careful around him, Akira." He then advised.

"I am. Hopefully we can use his help if we're ever busted..." Akira assured.

"Alright...I trust you with gaining his trust." Morgana got out with a nod. "Plus...There's always that thing..." He then muttered, getting a nod in response from the Leader.

Akira knew that Akechi was a Persona-user. It was now about determining if he was Black Mask. "I mean, for all we know it could be multiple people. There is the possibility we aren't the first Persona-users..." He soon thought.

"What are you talking about?" Yusuke asked, feeling a little confused.

"Nothing you should worry about just yet." Ryuji responded.

"Ah, our drinks are here." Akira informed as the drinks were placed on the table. "Thank you, sir." He then got out.

"No problem. Now drink up and enjoy the atmosphere." The bartender responded before leaving.

The boys nodded before they all grabbed their drinks and clinked their glasses together.

"Man, this is really good." Ryuji admitted after taking a swig.

"I think it's today's house special. A custom non-alcoholic cocktail." Akira informed as he took a sip.

Suddenly, the boys' eyes widened before they set their drinks down in surprise, feeling a rush going through their bodies.

"Did...Did we all just learn Tetrakarn?" Akira breathed out in disbelief.

"...We gotta visit this place more often!" Ryuji cheered out before drinking more of his cocktail.

"If we can learn all new skills from this place, we have team meet-ups here." Morgana stated. "Although, I don't think it'll make a good hideout. It's too quiet. People will definitely hear us." He then admitted.

"Yep." Akira agreed before taking another sip. "Hm, I wonder what's in these drinks to make Persona-users learn new skills..." He soon thought.

"A wise decision choosing me to gain this skill." Arsene meanwhile praised within the Leader's mind.

"You're welcome." Akira mentally replied before finishing his drink.

(Shinjuku, Selene Udon)

"Ah..." Yozakura breathed out as she entered the restaurant. She had spent most of her day at the gym and well, she hadn't eaten since breakfast so it was high time for something filling. "Now then...where is-" She started while looking around when...

"Ah, Yozakura-san." Yumi greeted with a smile from her seat. "It has been a while." She then added.

"I thought I was going to spend my entire stay unable to see you." Yozakura admitted as she sat herself down. "You look good." She soon confessed.

"Thank you, I just got out of a spa." Yumi informed with a peaceful expression on her face. "A friend of mine I made here in Tokyo invited me." She then explained.

"Huh. Back in Gessen, you didn't have any other friends apart from us." Yozakura got out in a curious manner. "I'm glad you're making more friends though, I'd like to meet them soon." She then added with a smile.

"Well uh...that's not currently possible." Yumi informed while forcing down a wince. She did not want her friend of Gessen involved, especially with the possibility of Kaneshiro's men looking for Makoto. "Final exams are coming up so they need to study." She then added.

"...Final exams are in 17 days." Yozakura pointed out.

"One of my friends really...really needs help." Yumi informed, wondering if the dyed blond was spending the night actually doing homework or goofing off...again.

"Hm, well it couldn't be Akira Kurusu. He seems like someone on top of their studies." Yozakura stated.

This in turn surprised the light grey haired girl at the mention of her friend and the Phantom Thieves leader. "Ah, so you've met Akira-kun." Yumi sheepishly got out.

Yozakura in response nodded. "Hai. He seems pretty nice." She confessed. "...He isn't the one that asked if he could paint you nude right?" She then asked out of concern.

"Excuse me?" Yumi responded with a raised eyebrow before giggling. "Um...I think you're confusing Akira-kun with one of my other male friends, Yusuke Kitaguwa-san." She then corrected.

"Oh." Yozakura got out with an embarrassed blush before looking her friend straight in the eyes. "Did you-" She began to ask.

"...No." Yumi assured in a deadpan tone.

"Oh thank goodness." Yozakura breathed out in relief. "Um...sorry to talk about...business, but how is it going?" She then apologized and asked.

"Quite well." Yumi answered. "I'm currently chasing a lead but I don't have information on them. But I determine that I'll be home by early next year." She then informed.

"That's good. Minori was really beginning to miss you." Yozakura pointed out, deciding not to mention her little freakout before she came here.

"Well, with the Phantom Thieves running around, I think my job will be easier." Yumi replied with a smile.

"Oh, did you see the Phantom Thieves' latest calling card? They really pulled out all the stops on that one!" Yozakura soon asked and declared in an enthusiastic tone. "An entire building! It was amazing!" She then added to the declaration with stars of admiration in her eyes.

"Oh! You are supportive of the Phantom Thieves?" Yumi got out in a surprised manner, holding back the urge to smile.

Yozakura in turn enthusiastically nodded to that. "Hai! Hearing about their exploits taking down both that perverted teacher and the plagiarizing artist, it gave me hope that we could change the world into what Kurokage-sama envisioned." She replied with determination and stars in her eyes.

This in turn got Yumi's attention. "Ojii-sama also approves of the Phantom Thieves?" She soon asked.

"O-Oh, uh...he hasn't said anything about them." Yozakura awkwardly replied. "But I know that they are just. Hopefully their latest target has already had their heart changed." She then added.

"That was...Junya Kaneshiro, wasn't it?" Yumi slowly asked, feigning ignorance to their most recent target. "Yes...I think he was related to those scams around Shibuya..." She then stated.

"Scams?" Yozakura however repeated in confusion.

"Yes. Some students were tricked into trafficking drugs and forced into debt and silence." Yumi explained with a nod.

Yozakura's eyes in turn widened to that. "...Did it hit your school too?" She then asked in concern and worry.

Yumi nodded in shame. "When I found out, there were at least a few dozen affected. That man...he was like a parasite." She stated and declared in disgust.

"That isn't your fault Yumi." Yozakura assured as she held Yumi's hand. "It's like you said, they were being forced to stay silent."

"I just hope that whole mess is resolved soon." Yumi sighed out before humorlessly chuckling to herself. "Funny...I have to rely on Thieves to solve my problems." She then added.

"They aren't really thieves if they've never stolen anything real." Yozakura pointed out. "If they are simply stealing corrupt desires, I would say let them since they are purifying the wicked of their deeds." She then stated.

"We steal much more than desires..." Yumi however couldn't help but think as she remembered stuffing the duffle bag full of loot their Leader could sell later. "I...I didn't think of that standpoint Yozakura-san." She then admitted with a smile.

"It is all about perspective, Yumi." Yozakura stated. "They may be thieves to those who know they could be their next target but to us...the people...they're heroes." She then added.

"They could also be a threat to the Evil Shinobi faction." Yumi however whispered.

"Hm? What was that?" Yozakura got out in concern.

"I...I mean, if we were able to make contact, they could help us greatly." Yumi soon suggested.

"Maybe." Yozakura replied with a nod of her head. "But imagine meeting the Phantom Thieves. I wonder what they're like?" She then added and asked with stars in her eyes.

"Well, considering their first target was a high school gym teacher they could possibly be around our age." Yumi pointed out before turning away from her friend and silently cursed.

"Yes, that was my guess too. A lot of people in the media assume they are Shujin Academy students." Yozakura informed.

"That is logical reasoning." Yumi admitted, holding back the urge to gulp in a nervous manner.

"And you know...their goals are quite similar to ours. To change the world for the better." Yozakura pointed out. "I wouldn't be surprised if you founded the Phantom Thieves, Yumi."

"Well, that would be impossible." Yumi chuckled out. "I'm too busy with all my duties to steal hearts. I wouldn't even know how one would do so."

"Yeah. I guess you're right." Yozakura got out with a shrug. "But whatever they're doing...I hope they do it more. You may never know what their next big target may be."

"I don't think they even know what their next big target is. It is quite random." Yumi replied before shaking her head. "But I think I've had enough of talking about the Phantom Thieves. This is our chance to catch up." She replied and reminded.

"Ah, sorry." Yozakura apologized in realization.

"No, it's fine. They've been the talk of the town since they took down the artist." Yumi replied as she shook her head. "It's just that not many believe that they are doing this for the public." She then added and explained.

"Well, I do. And the others do too." Yozakura replied and informed with a smile.

"Is that true?" Yumi however asked.

"Yeah. And it would be a lot to change our minds." Yozakura responded with a nod. "Maybe I can find some targets for them if I look around for the rest of my time here in Tokyo." She then suggested.

"Well, I was just concerned that the Thieves go against grandfather's teachings. That one day we'd have to..." Yumi soon pointed out as she tried to hide her nervousness.

"O-Oh..." Yozakura replied in a worried manner of her own. "I'll be sure to let Kurokage-sama know about the current justice the Phantom Thieves bring about." She then added.

Yumi in response smiled at that. "I would like that Yozakura-san." She replied in a grateful manner. "I believe the Good Shinobi faction should know at least they are performing acts of justice rather than what Evil Shinobi do." She then added.

"Hai, the Good Faction needs to know so they don't make them a target." Yozakura responded in agreement.

"Well, as far as we know they haven't changed the heart of any shinobi." Yumi soon pointed out. "Unless you count ourselves..." She then mentally added.

Yozakura in turn nodded as she smiled. "I'm glad to have caught you before I left." She suddenly confessed. "Now I can report to the others that you're doing fine. Now then, let's order and enjoy some udon." She then added and suggested.

"Yes, we should." Yumi replied as they placed their orders, their food soon arriving and the two started eating.

SLURP! SLURP!

"Mm! This is great Yumi!" Yozakura praised.

"Hai, this has been my go to place to get something to eat ever since I came to Tokyo." Yumi replied in agreement. "And do not worry about paying, I will pay for the both of us." She then offered.

"Oh, don't worry about it. You need money more than me so I'll pay. No arguments." Yozakura however replied. "Not to mention I'm the one on the break and staying at a five star hotel while you're staying in a small apartment..." She then awkwardly added.

"Y-Yozakura-san..." Yumi got out in concern. "You found my apartment?" She then asked.

"Yes. I'm surprised Kurokage-sama approved of your living conditions." Yozakura responded and confessed.

"It wasn't supposed to be somewhere I spend a lot of time in." Yumi however reminded. "But it could be worse. It could be the size of my bathroom." She then admitted and pointed out.

"Well...I guess that's true." Yozakura admitted. "So how's it being a Student Council President Yumi?" She soon questioned in a curious manner to change the subject.

"Well, it keeps me just as busy as I was before coming to Tokyo." Yumi sighed out. "It was only until recently I had time for friends." She then confessed and reminded.

"Ah, right. You run that network." Yozakura remembered in realization. "How did you manage to do that, anyways?" She soon asked.

"It's...a long story..." Yumi hesitantly responded.

"I haven't seen you for seven months so I don't mind long stories, as long as it's with you." Yozakura however reminded with a smile.

"...I truly have missed your company, Yozakura-san." Yumi breathed out in a more relaxed manner and with a smile on her face. "So, it was during my first month and this boy came up to me..." She soon began explaining, letting herself ignore the world around her.

The Phantom Thieves, her obligations to Kosei...that all didn't matter right now.

What did matter was the time she spent with her dearest friend.

(6/27, Midnight)

(Shibuya, Rooftop)

The tan skinned girl was pacing back and forth in a concerned manner while crossing her arms over her chest. "Jeez Yumi-senpai, where are you? We both promised to do this tonight..." Homura muttered.

However, as if to answer her question, the light grey haired girl landed on the rooftop, looking a little sweaty and guilty.

"You are really late Yumi-senpai." Homura greeted.

"I apologize Homura-san, I was catching up with a friend and lost track of time." Yumi panted out as she bowed.

"Oh, someone from Gessen?" Homura curiously asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Yes. I can tell you later. But right now let's focus on our mission tonight." Yumi answered before looking over the lit up districts of the city. "We only have a few hours to deliver what the people are owed...huh, we're essentially playing Santa Claus." She then pointed out.

"Except with money and in the middle of June." Homura added before getting serious. "Alright, you have the names and addresses?" She soon asked.

"Yes." Yumi replied as she took out her phone and opened up the spreadsheet app. "This money isn't going to be enough to help all who were ruined by Kaneshiro." She soon pointed as she sorted the spreadsheet by date.

"I know, but it's the least we can do. It's hitting me right now that we can't keep any of it." Homura replied with a nod. "So, who is up first?" She then asked.

"Well, we have a...Shinji Mizuki. My informant has reasons to believe that his deadline is-" Yumi began before stopping with widened eyes. "Homura-san, we need to go." She suddenly ordered.

"Excuse me?" Homura got out in confusion, wondering why the light grey haired girl looked so worried.

"His deadline was today!" Yumi informed as she looked through the spreadsheet. "No no no...some are already past due and he's not the only one!" She then got out, feeling her hands shake.

"What!?" Homura exclaimed while also getting a look at the spreadsheet. "Shoot! If Kaneshiro's mafia is still running, they could be kicking down his door right now!" She then declared.

"...Or he'll take the easy way out." Yumi realised in dawning horror.

"...Shit. Yumi-senpai, Shinobi Tenshin!" Homura called out.

"Shinobi Tenshin!" Yumi declared as the two got into their similar shinobi outfits before leaping off the building and vanishing in an instance.

This could get dark really fast.

(Tokyo District Special Investigation Department, Sae's Office)

Sae let out a sigh as she looked through Junya Kaneshiro's extensive porn collection and nude photos contained in his phone. He was really proud of his penis apparently...

"Penis, money, penis, money, penis, women, penis, hookers, penis, gun..." Sae monotonously got out as she noted down the ninth count of illegal possession of firearms. "Penis, penis, penis, bird - huh, that's actually quite cute - penis, penis, money, penis with funny face, vagina...in the third changing room..." She continued in growing annoyance.

The idiot didn't even lock his phone. No password. Now PIN number. Not even those shape locks.

It actually made it easier to build a case against him and ensuring he would go into the deepest, darkest fucking hole in Japan-

Sae shook her head before she lost focus.

That blubbering, those empty apologies...the more she thought about it, the more she wanted to march into his cell and just spend the next 13 days making sure he wished he never lived even more than he did now.

"Hello, coffee, my old friend." Sae whispered to herself as she took a big swig of it before letting her mind wander back to morning, where she found him on her doorstep.

"I...I've done so many unforgivable things to you and your family."

"...Who are you?"

"I'm...I'm your father's murderer!"

And just went on and on, apologizing for every wrongdoing he ever did for an hour until her team came to apprehend him.

It just had to be the work of them.

The Phantom Thieves of Hearts.

They made good on their promise once again and managed to tag a fucking building without anyone noticing. How was that even humanly possible!?

They were making the police - and by extension, her - look like complete jokes. They've been going after Kaneshiro ever since her father died and there was either not enough evidence or he somehow physically evaded capture. Every. Damn. Time.

Until today.

They didn't even have a recent picture of his face - they used his high school photo as a placeholder for god's sake - and yet what could possibly be a bunch of kids managed to drag him out and make him apologize to her.

And that pissed her off so much.

This was supposed to be her case. Her win...and they took it from her. Stolen her justice and revenge.

"Damn...do they just exist to thwart me at every turn...?" Sae whispered out before noticing a tear fall onto Kaneshiro's phone.

Sae let out a breath before getting some more coffee.

This was not the time to cry. It was time to convict the bastard.

Until Sae spotted something in Kaneshiro's contacts list.

"What...The hell...?" Sae whispered to herself as she checked her own phone.

No. It was right.

Kaneshiro had her sister's phone number.

One thing Sae was certain now as she narrowed her eyes.

Makoto was going to have some explaining to do the next time she saw her.

(Asakusa, Hanzō Academy)

Name: Saki Konishi

DOB: 1993

DoD: April 15th 2011

Cause: A special poison that leaves no trace.

This poison's ingredients are unknown, and are only known to the killer, Tohru Adachi. It is possible he stumbled into the creation of this poison and thus could not replicate it. Likely ingested before her body was then hung from an antenna.

No further details.

Kiriya soon sighed as he closed the document. "It's been five years since that incident..." He muttered to himself.

There were still many mysteries surrounding the 2011 murders and kidnappings in Inaba. When the killer confessed, it was more like finally laying the case to rest rather than a true definitive answer. It was a crime of passion, if born from a sick perversion of a sociopath, but what bothered him was the how.

A poison that can't be traced or replicated? If that truly existed, shinobi wouldn't need techniques. No damage to the body, no signs of a struggle. It was like they just dropped dead.

No...there were so many holes in the case to leave it like that.

And that's not mentioning what happened to the shinobi who was sent to Inaba at the time.

Suddenly, a black cat appeared at the feet of the man. "Oh, back from your trip already Daidōji." Kiriya greeted before sliding some green tea onto the other side of the table.

"Hai, Kiriya-sensei." The strongest shinobi in the Academy replied as she appeared and sat down, gratefully accepting the tea she was offered. "I've come to formally request something." She then stated.

"Is this request another plane ticket?" Kiriya deadpanned. "Eventually the authorities will put you on the no-fly list once they put two and two together." He soon pointed out.

WOOSH!

Suddenly, a paper was sent to the Hanzō Academy teacher, who caught it with ease as he looked at the contents. "Shujin Academy...Gym teacher? An application form?" He soon got out before realising what his former student was planning. "Are you sure?" He then questioned.

"Look, I'm...worried. The situation in Tokyo has been escalating since the appearance of this Phantom Thieves group." Daidōji confessed while tilting her hat downward. "Not to mention Asuka is attending that school. I know she would never betray Hanzō, but we have no idea of her progress apart from what her team was told. And that was months ago." She then reminded.

"I knew I should've done more research..." Kiriya sighed out. "Tokyo has always been a hotspot for Evil Shinobi activity, however even they have recently gone quiet." He then reminded himself and stated.

"Could it be fear of having their heart changed?" Daidōji assumed.

"Possibly." Kiriya replied with a frown. "There's still so much we don't know about all these strange occurrences. For all we know, this could be the work of a special Yōma." He then stated.

"I guess I will have to look into it then." Daidōji determined as she stood up. "So...do you approve of me applying?" She soon questioned.

Kiriya in response nodded to that. "...Just don't kill the students. Remember, they aren't shinobi." He then advised in a cautious manner.

"I know. I've been through this song and dance before, Kiriya-sensei." Daidōji assured, although that did not inspire confidence in the teacher. "I'll go ahead and prepare for my mission then, so please excuse me." She then informed while standing up.

However, just as she was about to leave, she stopped, knowing that the teacher had one more thing to say. "You know, I have been looking into the summary of that one particular mission you were on all those years ago." Kiriya stated as he narrowed his eyes. "Did you happen to leave something out?" He soon asked.

"...No. All of it is the truth, and nothing but the truth." Daidōji replied before leaving without a trace.

Save Game…Quit!

Asuka/Yin's Social Stats:

Leadership- Outspoken (Level 2)

Knowledge- Informed (Level 2)

Proficiency- Decent (Level 2)

Diligence- Strong (Level 3)

Courage- Brave (Level 3)

Homura/Yang's Development Stats:

Maturity- Managed (Level 3)

Knowledge- Expert (Level 3)

Femininity- Effeminate (Level 2)

Elegance- Disciplined (Level 3)

Understanding- Generous (Level 3)

Whew! Done! We seriously need to reach Rank 10 with the shinobi soon…

UknownHero signing off, my friends!