Part 67
Part 67: 7/11: Strange Things Are Afoot At The Circle K
Music: Tokyo Daylight
It is sweltering… The air conditioning seems to have ceased functions entirely…
Anon: A new hero is born!
We’ll start with this one first… This intel is on an online stalker burning with jealousy because the man she loves has been taken away. It seems she’s a Shujin student… Her delusions are really getting out of hand. She’s even writing how she’s going to kill them.
If we don’t stop her, she might actually do it! We need to figure something out before that happens.
Fine by me.
That’s not all. Now on to the next target. Apparently the Phantom Thieves inspired a larceny group that steals from shops in Shibuya. On top of that, it seems their leader has been physically abusing his younger brother. We can’t let these people go around tarnishing the Phantom Thieves name.
I must agree, even more so if we are being asked for help. Let us put a stop to this madness.
I’m for doing this too! We need to trigger a change of heart in them.
That’s not all. Now on to the next target. This intel is on a cowardly kid who carries out atrocities using bullies under his control. He’s the one behind that guy Takanashi whose heart we changed before as well. Anyway, it seems like he’s been blackmailing people with videos they don’t want made public.
Sure thing. Let’s break that shitty bastard.
It seems tough, but I think we can accomplish this if you say we can!
That’s not all. Now on to the next target. This intel is on a heinous convenience store manager. Not only does he steal money from the register, but he gets away by blaming his part-timers for it. He probably just does whatever he wants because he owns the store.
Let’s take him down. Even though he owns the place, it’s damn clear what’s right and what’s wrong.
Mm-hm, that’s unforgivable! We’re going to do this, no matter what!
That’s not all. Now on to the next target. This intel is on a man who’s been abusing his girlfriend. This man named Uchimura has assaulted her countless times. That fortune teller even predicted she’d be badly hurt if left alone. Those fortunes often come true…
Fortunes aside… we can’t let this guy use violence against her! I don’t want her getting hurt. We should change his heart.
I agree. It’s only natural for us to change the heart of a person like that.
OK, it looks like we’re all ready to do this! We already told Mishima, so the forum post is up and running. No objections, right? Mm… we’re good to go if you’re OK with it. That’s a unanimous decision! OK, all that’s left now is to take down the target in Mementos!
Hey, if Mishima has to send a forum post, isn’t that technically a threat? Also, if it only works if they see the post, what if they don’t check the site that day? Or, what if we don’t complete all our requests on the same day? It only works once, after all. Or, maybe this is all a bullshit gameplay contrivance that doesn’t map one-to-one with the story all that well and I’m just overthinking it for comedic effect, and actually giving a shit about it is pointless.
Anon: SWEETDICULOUS! >: D
Anon: Phantom Thieves YAAAS!
Yo, how many targets we got? 5 of ‘em, yeah? Let’s do this.
Music: Mementos
Oh yeah, this happened before too. If I’m remembering right, the Metaverse Nav–
Yup, we got something.
Music: Suspicion
How much bigger is this place gonna get?
Yo, Mona, can’t you turn into some kinda high-powered radar or something? We’d know how deep it goes if you could.
That’s impossible…!
Hm, it would be dangerous to wander blindly. We simply do not have enough information.
Just driving around won’t likely do us any good either.
Yeah, but… The path keeps going forward! We’ll reach the depths eventually! …I think.
That again…?
Music: Mementos
In our first fight, we get a popup explaining a new mechanic.
We can use it to use Joker’s turn to instead switch two party members.
We find the first distortion in the fifth area of Aiyatsbus.
Look at ‘im… Thinks he’s some kinda hotshot.
He’s the guy who’s really behind all that bullying, right?
Yeah. If we wanna stop the bullying, we gotta take him down.
Let’s go.
Music: Desire
Idiot, it’s a dog eat dog world. Didn’t you hear? Might makes right.
No jerk’s got the right to go around, blackmailin’ people!
The weak who can’t survive in this world become prey for the strong. Nothing’s wrong with that!
You gotta be kidding! You’re not strong, you’re just a coward who won’t get his hands dirty!
Haha! And you’re a stupid dog that’s all bark and no bite! Changed my mind. Dogs are stronger than cats or mice. You’re just trash! Now, die!
Music: Keeper of Lust
He goes down in a single turn. The pattern with most of the bosses we’ll be taking down today is that they’re pretty easy, and so I won’t be posting videos for them.
Music: Sunset Bridge
No… Don’t… Don’t eat me…
Why don’t you just admit you lost? You’re acting kind of pathetic right now.
Yes… I know I am.
All right. Now it’s time for you to get eaten. The strong eat the weak or somethin’, right? When I’m done with you, there’s gonna be nothin’ left but bone. You ready?
Please, forgive me! I’m sorry!
…Kiddin’. You don’t gotta say sorry to us. Go apologize to who you really need to apologize to!
Let’s get the Treasure! Case closed!
The Evil Snow Crystal is a special item that lets us fuse Black Frost, the form Shadow Sakoda took.
Next, in the sixth area of Aiyatsbus:
He looks so… bad.
He’s part of a burglary ring targeting restaurants, and he’s used violence against his brother.
We have to do something about this.
Let’s talk to him.
Music: Desire
I convinced my friends to do some “part-time work” for me. But I’m not in the wrong!
Trying to make excuses now? You should be ashamed of yourself.
No! I just meant it as a way to have a little fun, but those idiots got cocky! And now I’m the one who’s in trouble! Dammit! Why do bad things always happen to me!?
Bad things? What are you talking about?
Yeah, ever since I was a kid! School, society… everyone treated me like I was dirt! My little brother was the smart one, Mom and Dad’s favorite. They couldn’t care less about me…
I know that feeling
How can you expect me to live a normal life? I’m rebelling against this shitty society!
You think violence and crime is rebellion? Don’t be stupid.
Ryuji sounding suspiciously like an after-school special here. “You know what’s cool, kids? Obeying the law. Stay in school!”
What did you say? You guys are thieves, too! Don’t think you’re better than me, idiots! Go away!
Music: Keeper of Lust
Despite the summons, this isn’t a particularly difficult fight. The Oni complicates things, but…
Taking Makigami down will end the fight regardless of how many of the enemies are left.
Music: Sunset Bridge
This is impossible… I get it now. You must have heard from my brother…
You just realized that now? Wait, you already know how your brother feels, then!
…… He did this… for me… That’s the key to the chest in my room. Give it to my brother… You’re supposed to be the good kind of thieves, right…?
What!? Why would we do something like that for y-- …Psh. Anything you want to tell him?
Well… Hehe, “Burn what’s inside or throw it away,” I guess. sob
What’re we gonna do about that Treasure?
Yeah. It’s no use to us, anyway.
What will we do? I can give it to him since he goes to my school.
No. I’ll just sneak it into his house. I think that’s the best way…
I hope everything resolves itself.
In any case, we pretty much succeeded with our mission!
Next, in the third area of Chemdah:
Doesn’t he look like he’s worried about something?
But he’s abusing his girlfriend, right?
Oh, man, didn’t her fortune say that she’s gonna get seriously hurt?
We can’t let that come true! Let’s hurry!
The party suddenly believes in fortune-telling, I guess. Which, whatever, far from the weirdest thing they’ve experienced.
Music: Desire
Dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit! Where is she? Get over here, so I can beat you!
This is not a subtle game.
Whaaaaaat!? Don’t you dare lecture me! She’s mine! I can do whatever I want with her! Beating her is a right that only I have! I’ll have you know that she loves it too! If you wanna get in my way, then you’re gonna diiiiiie!
Music: Keeper of Lust
This guy presents a little trouble because he keeps getting extra turns with Garula off Ryuji, but we still take him down.
Music: Sunset Bridge
I can do better… I’m a superior human being… All the people around me just don’t get it…
I honestly like that he’s so far gone that even post-defeat he’s still an unrepentant shitheel who doesn’t understand his own awfulness at the end of this. Turns out stealing your heart doesn’t magically make you a better person after all! At least he’ll stop fucking beating his girlfriend, though.
The Sleep Stick is a much, much better weapon for Ryuji (44 Attack to 144) that has a medium chance of inflicting Sleep.
Phew… The right to beat his girlfriend? He really was the worst of the worst to think that. We changed his heart, so let’s go tell the fortune teller when we get the chance.
While working our way further down, we see some new enemies. One of them is this Sudama, weak to Nuclear and Ice. We can also spy on its skills and item drops thanks to Makoto.
We also run into this normal enemy version of a previous miniboss, Shiki-Ouji. This version is still immune to Physical, Gun, and Curse, but is additionally weak to Nuclear. It uses Gun, Tarukaja, and tries to enrage with Taunt.
Later on, we spy a weak wall.
We can smash right through it, revealing an enemy and a chest. These pop up every so often and are a reward for sharp-eyed players.
On the eighth and final floor of Chemdah:
She’s smirking. That’s kinda creepy…
Her blog is full of all her crazy thoughts. She must be lost in some sort of sick romance fantasy.
Shouldn’t we do something about it before she can hurt anybody?
Of course. Let’s do it.
Music: Desire
I know why you’d go after Kamoshida, but why me!?
Hey. I don’t blame you for falling in love, but there’s a point where it goes too far.
You! You’re the bitch trying to steal Ikesugi-kun away from me!
Who are you calling a bitch!? And I’m not interested in Ikesugi!
Hmph! You’re just a sore loser, hanging out with some lame guys and a funny-looking animal!
What’d you just say!?
Oh god what the fuck
“Funny-looking animal”? Is she talking about me!? This makes me mad! Get her!
You can’t just have your characters announce how they feel! That makes me feel angry!
Music: Keeper of Lust
Mogami’s not a hard fight at all. She’ll start by using Stagnant Air to increase everyone’s susceptibility to ailments. While it also applies to herself, she’s sadly immune to Confuse, so no farming money off her (though we probably don’t really need to bother farming right now). She can inflict Brainwash with Brain Shake, a Physical strike, but if she has more than that, I killed her before she got to it, because she spent her other turns lowering the party’s defense and boosting her own. I would post a video… but some of the footage corrupted and led to audio desync when I try to edit it, and I’m not rerecording the entire Mementos trip for one easy boss, sorry.
Music: Sunset Bridge
What is real love and romance!?
Someday!? When will that be!? What should I do with all of these feelings inside me…?
Just tell him face to face, and don’t write weird stuff in your blog. It’ll take courage though.
I’m scared, but… I’ll do it! Please, wait for me, Ikesugi-kun!
Hey! Just don’t do anything weird!
Sticky Hairball lets us fuse Bugs, that… thing Mogami turned into.
Music: Mementos
Don’t you just feel like the whole world approves of you whenever these things open?
For a second, but then I think how there are more of these walls waiting ahead…
All right, let’s get in there!
Now, you may notice that the last exclamation point is in the previous area. In which case, congratulations, you’re smarter than me! It takes me a good few floors to realize I left it behind because it was on a floor I skipped over. In the meantime, we find some good stuff down here before we head back up.
Kaitul comes from a word meaning “ugliness,” though the source of that translation apparently thinks that’s kind of a guess because it’s really far off from the source word, Keeoor.
I never realized how creepy the subway system could be. Inside the train, you don’t even notice.
I agree. Perhaps it is like the darkness in all men’s hearts. Always there, never perceived…
Haha, you talkin’ about art stuff again?
It’s a new area from this point on. Let’s be careful heading in!
This monstrosity is Choronzon, a palette swap of Legion from other SMT games. It’s weak to Bless.
We use one of our Lockpicks here and find a Gigas Vest, a rather notable upgrade to Maaku’s current armor.
At some point we also pick up an Id Collar. It’s some new armor for Morgana, who sorely needed it, but that’s just from a normal chest, and just saves me from having to go buy him some armor later.
Ryuji levels up, and we replace his Zio with Zionga. I’ve seen suggestions to leave him with Zio because his Magic stat and SP pool are poopy and he’ll mainly be using it to hit weaknesses instead of deal damage, but he’s honestly not using those skills enough for it to make a dramatic difference in his longevity, especially once we slap an SP Adhesive 3 on him.
We’re only in the third area. I suppose this leisure ride will continue on for a while longer.
How is this supposed to be leisurely…?
Cut him some slack. Yusuke just wanted to say somethin’ cool.
Damn straight.
We replace Yusuke’s Bufu with Bufula, another straight upgrade.
We also replace Morgana’s Dia with Recarm, a skill that lets him revive an ally. Considering that we can already just buy Life Ointments from Takemi, which are items that fully restore a KO’d ally’s HP, revive skills are pretty useless in this game. Still, it’s better than holding onto fucking Dia.
Finally, we head back up to the first floor of Chemdah:
What an unpleasant smile.
It’s his customer service smile, right? Yet behind the scenes, he’s extorting his subordinates.
This guy might start doin’ it to his customers, too. Who knows?
That would be a disaster! Let’s go!
Music: Desire
Why’d you blackmail your own employees? That’s not normal!
My shop is a directly managed store of a large chain. Since I’m highly competent, I’m in charge. I don’t need strangers complaining about how I use the shop’s money. Part-time workers are the property of the shop. Thus, they are mine to use as I will.
Property!? Who do you think you are!?
I get it now. You pretend to be heroes, but you’re all just criminals. I’m gonna kill you!
Let’s go!
Music: Keeper of Lust
Spoiler: this doesn’t go the way he thinks it will. In fact, due to Ryuji afflicting him with Shock, he doesn’t even get to act.
Ann replaces Dia with Diarama, finally.
Music: Sunset Bridge
No… I remember now… Employees aren’t property… They’re human beings. And yet, I took advantage of them. I-I’ve done bad things…
Talk about a horrible workplace.
I don’t know how I can ever make up for this…
You’ve done quite a bit more, haven’t you? It’d be best if you just confess everything.
This is a… book? I guess?
Huh? Aren’t those Chinese desserts or somethin’?
I see. So he was lining his own pockets.
And we’re finally done with Mementos for today, thank god. These updates are about as much fun to write as they are to read.
Music: Beneath the Mask
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Nothing gets by me. I own this place, remember? I can tell what’s going on here just by looking at the tables.
Let’s see what else Sojiro has to say.
Sojiro, buddy, can you lay off for like five minutes?
If you don’t like watching me, you don’t have to! Just phone it in even more than you already are. I promise to behave.
…I love this dude.
That’s what I hear. The driver was acting funny or something. The vice president in our company might’ve been caught up in it. I’m sure it’s chaos in the office.
When are these weird accidents going to end? I don’t feel safe getting into my car anymore.
Thanks for the coffee. I’ll just leave what I owe you here, Boss.
At 8 o’clock this morning, a car went out of control in a highway accident that left four dead. The police intend to press charges for the deaths of the victims against the driver at fault. The man in question had no history of disease and was a driver for restaurant giant “Goodness Food.”
Traffic accidents are scary… You’d better drive safe.
Maaku canonically does not have a driver’s license, cat. We went over this like forty updates ago.
Did the Phantom Thieves really do that? Maybe people are just having fun, giving them credit for a coincidence… I mean, no one can actually steal someone’s heart—that’s just some urban legend noise.
Isn’t that what people said about that hacker group, too? It’s just a nice way of saying they’re blackmailing bad people into confessing their crimes! Who’re you to doubt the Phantom Thieves, anyhow?
Yeah, they’ve really taken off since the whole Kamoshida thing. The legend of the Phantom Thieves started at OUR school! We’re practically one of them!
And who can’t relate to what they’re doing? Punishing corrupt adults up to no good—the police should take notes.
Behind Kaneshiro’s arrest are the “Phantom Thieves,” the mysterious group that changes people’s hearts. If I recall, there were similar rumors back during that business with Kamoshida-kun. Help the weak and crush the strong… Truly a modern legend of the gentleman thief. In the long history of humans, the gentleman thief has been seen briefly during times of turmoil. Now then, please look at this picture. Hamiru-kun.
>I’ll give it a try.
Are you all right? You’re sweating a lot…
I-I-I… mumble
If you possess the mask, I will grant you the power of an unyielding heart…
If you toss one of your Personas in a cell, we’ll give it some special training to help it grow. While you’re off loafing around, your Persona’s getting stronger… We treat you too well, Inmate! Oh, but we only keep one Persona in Lockdown at a time. This is solitary confinement, after all. And naturally, you’re not gonna be able to use that Persona in battle or fusion. Don’t forget, Inmate!
Hahaha, don’t get so excited. You’ll fall off, you know.
L-Legends? Art…?
Oh, and there was a post saying the culprit’s gonna turn himself in.
I’m sure his little bro’ll be shocked to hear he got caught.
She even apologzied online and everything. You know who she is, right? Why don’t you go check on her?
Fine, let’s hear it. Please sit down.
Or perhaps you had someone you consulted who gave you precise advice. You’re not getting away this time with just luck!
Time is up. Hmph… Give up already.
You can only win if you buy a ticket! Tickets are on sale now until July 31st!
This is the head nurse at Aoyama Hospital, speaking on behalf of Kawakami-san.
But thanks for coming all this way to visit me. Ugh, how could I collapse at a time like this? I really need to make some money… How am I going to make today’s payment…?
Well, you weren’t answering your phone! And when I thought you finally answered, it was a nurse who told us you were here. It’s really an inconvenience for us when you miss a payment, you know.
Now, now, it’s not like she wanted to collapse… But our credit card payment is coming up soon, so we’ll need you to transfer the money.
Hey, hurry! The movie’s about to start!
Why do we even need the police anymore?
I’m planning on it.
Yukatas are a great part of the summer tradition… They truly heighten a woman’s beauty.
Hello there, Mifune-sensei. I can’t wait for today’s session. Your last prediction was practically perfect. By the way, um… who is this boy?
Those girls are way too late…
It must be taking time for them to put on the yukata. Why aren’t you two wearing one?
Us too! Wanna go together?
C’mon, let’s go together.
You know, Yusuke’s such a pretty boy, but he is really missing out because of what he says.
I guess, but he’s more likable since he stays true to his ideals. Definitely more than somebody I know.
Due to the sudden change in weather, a heavy rain and flood warning has been issued nearby. Since the festival cannot proceed in this weather, we truly apologize for cancelling today’s fireworks show.
Whether it’s a sense of rivalry or a simple attention grab given the recent trends, I cannot say… Regardless, it’s quite a nuisance.
They target corporations doing shady business and cause chaos. The subway company’s server thing? That was Medjed, trying to find out who caused the train accident.
How’d you do?
You want to ask me something about the internet, right?
We will be holding an emergency assembly on Monday the 25th. Please come to school that day.
Mwehehe… Clues on Medjed, huh…?
Hackers and Phantom Thieves sound like something out of a manga though. It’s funny if you think about it. I wonder who’d win in a fight. A lot of people online are getting excited over all this.
If there’s anything you’d like to know, ask away. Consider it the newspaper club’s special service.
He’s still saying the Phantom Thieves are dangerous, right? That loner must not have any friends.
Hey, now. Don’t say that. Everyone’s allowed to have their own opinion. But he does seem too smart to be in high school. You could be right about him being lonely.
Do you think the Phantom Thieves are a danger to society? Send us your opinions by email or fax.
Phantom Thieves…? They’re not real. There’s no way people like that are real.
And thanks to the internet, now everyone knows the police were just full of talk.
Now that the police have lost face, the mass media will swing over to the Phantom Thieves. Phantom Thieves, huh? Looks like things’ll get pretty busy for us soon.
We can’t do it when it rains though, since we’ll be outside… Come during the day for your fortune and at night for the test.
Did they just declare war? I wonder if the Phantom Thieves stand a chance against Medjed…
The Phantom Thieves got this! They got this shit, m’dude! Onward toward victory!
How did that happen!? Does this have to do with all that news lately?
When I’m on the internet, these peculiar screens keep popping up. And I get these weird bills…
Y-Yeah, um… A colleague of mine recommended you. He said you can help fix my problems… Is that right?
To think you would relax under such circumstances. Either you’re quite bold… or quite foolish.
One with an “unseen” form, hm? It seems you’ve been targeted by troublesome company.
I didn’t think Medjed would pounce on the Phantom Thieves. Interesting things keep happening this year. The influence of 
Which of them will come out on top? They’re both just criminals pretending to be heroes.
I am the one they call Alibaba. I want to ask you something. You’re a phantom thief, aren’t you? Can you really steal hearts?
……It’s the name of my very first love, my teacher back when I was in elementary school!
A vintage game console… Could I actually sell it if I threw in some games…? I’ m not sure anyone would buy a 
No. No, I don’t know who that could be.
By the way, do you eat a lot?
Hm, but wouldn’t this Futaba get angry if they find out you’re snooping on them though?
I come to Sakura-san’s often to make deliveries, but I’ve never seen who you’re talking about.
I-I don’t see any prices listed here…
By the way, Maaku-kun… Is Boss really the kind of person who would abuse someone?
Hmph. Everywhere we go, we hear about these Phantom Thieves.
What rubbish.
It’s nice to meet you. My name is Akechi. Glad to make your acquaintance, Yusuke Kitagawa.
Who the hell are you!? Don’t move!
Candidate found.
I guess they need to set some rules when the world’s eyes are on us because of the Phantom Thieves. Stuff like, “Don’t do anything that will hurt the school’s reputation; spend your summer break quietly.”
……
…That’s right… I killed Mom. I don’t deserve to be alive… This place is a tomb… I’ll die here…
Really? I guess young people these days have more backbone than I thought. Remember? When we were young, we’d speak out and take a stand against those in power, too.
The international hacktivist group Medjed released a statement earlier…
Yeah, and I couldn’t read it ‘cause it was in English. Well, it doesn’t really matter to me.
They’re people who use computers to do bad things, like steal people’s secrets.
Are they like the Phantom Thieves? Who do you think’d win in a fight, Kotaro?
whine
Why is the director harassing us? We’ve been getting a lot of viewers!
That’s why I wanted to stop going against them. At least this showdown is in the headlines…
Ahhh, I can feel it! The power of the Sun God flows through me…
However, the brighter the light, the larger the shadow. Darkness grows in the people’s hearts! The most extreme of this is Medjed! The incarnation of ill will, born from the surge of darkness!
But the Phantom Thieves will surely win, so I give you my ballad… “Manly Firework”! Emails, videos, secret diaries/Things I don’t want people to see/Close up those Etchu loincloths/The fight is close at hand/Some things men can’t give away/Push through and bloom/Protect the final fort/Don’t lose everything/ That was Japanese rock! What’d you think?
I heard that they can get through any kind of internet security. That’s actually pretty impresssive. Maybe I’ll join them and have them get me Akechi-kun’s number…
Oh, you…
Exactly. Higher-ups like my hubby are who need to step in if things go south.
To enter the depths of a woman’s heart, you need a password. It’s what we call honeyed words… However, true pick-up artists never resort to force. We touch women’s hearts with skill alone!
S-Senpai… You’re too cool…!
You’re a phantom thief, aren’t ya? They’re all the rage now! Find out more… after these messages!
…But you don’t seem too concerned about it. So, what are you here for today?
I will become your new mask and free your heart from the chains that keep its power in check…
Overflowing power has joined you along with that new mask…
I shall be your new face. Now come, let us rejoice in the melody that draws forth true might.
>Let’s go.
Welcome to the desert, fellow trader.
You’re too slow, moron. You’ll never catch me at this rate.
Order and discipline come before anything else. Take my mask, and let us defend our honor together.
HENCE, THERE SHALL BE NO PATH FORWARD FOR YOU. IT IS TIME YOU PERISH!
My power to encourage growth in all that worships me shall become a mask and protect your soul…
I’ll leave the realm of dreams for a while and become your mask…
I’ll turn into a mask and head on out with you! I’m gonna echo inside your heart, bro… Wahoo!
Your future shines bright like a diamond! I am your mask now!
THIS IS THE PHARAOH’S TOMB. NONE MAY DISTURB HER SLUMBER.
Jotaro!
Go ahead.
ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA
Ah, what about the beach? I could buy a new swimsuit!
There’s nothing to do at the beach, and it’s going to be hot. We should just go to the movies.
You killed me!
A curse put upon you by the heartless… You knew from the very beginning… And yet, you cowered in fear…
I’m OK!
Mom!?
Futaba. Thank you for choosing to remember the real me.
Medjed… ……. Tired. Gonna sleep for a bit.
Oh, Medjed? They’re a group of hackers known around the world. They’ve caused trouble before. They target security holes in servers and extract information by accessing sites illegally…
I don’t really get it, but they’re basically outlaws, right? “Judgment of Justice,” my ass.
Yeah, I need to prepare for these cases related to information leaks and unauthorized access. These corporate higher-ups are panicking. They’ve never even heard of Medjed till just now.
I suppose they have some pretty big secrets that they’d like to keep, hahaha!
So you’re interested in the anguish of the crucifixion? Hmmm. While it is true that Jesus’ crucifixion on the cross is a symbol of deep suffering… It also bears a much more positive message… One of resurrection, of forgiveness.
Haha, I’m sure the big companies are in a panic. I don’t think that’s an empty threat, either.
It’sh Obon, so I’ll do you a spheshial favorrrr. Jus’ lemme know… who ya wanna meet.
Mine say that too. They say he’s famous and everyone likes him because he studied so much.
I think the Phantom Thieves are way cooler than him. They’re gonna fight hackers next, right?
Hell no! No one knows who Medjed is… Oh… Is blaming foreigners for things common in Japan?
Eh, it’s got nothin’ to do with you. …If I play my cards right, I can get the Phantom Thieves blamed for my work… Aw, what the hell!? Get outta here, go somewhere else!
Geography doesn’t matter on the internet. Besides, the Phantom Thieves will take care of them.
The Phantom Thieves are just a myth! That’s why they haven’t responded! Wake up. This city is built on lies!
Ah, OK, so they’re terrorists. What are these hackers trying to do to us?
…Huh? Um, please wash it.
It seems that the world will be affected by all this… Don’t you think so too?
As you are a Second Mate, the difficulty of the mission will be increased. The challenge will cost 1500 yen.
Be sure to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. You don’t want to get heat stroke… I received a dinner invitation from Dietman Matsushita. He would like for you to come as well. Let me know if you would like to attend. I’d be delighted if you would consider this as helping my campaign and join me…
I see…
He plans for his grandson, who’s also in our party, to take his place…
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Hifumi…
