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Chapter 66: 6/24-6/25: Super Fly (New)
This update covers content from Part 60 of the original LP.
Anon: I secretly root for them 8)
Early Morning
Music: Beneath the Mask (Instrumental Version)
Oh right, we already know where the Treasure is, yeah? What’s the plan? Wanna send the calling card already?
We might have one or two things to take care of before we send the calling card so we won’t be heading straight there, but we’ll definitely do it today, okay?
Well, we still got time. Lemme know when you’re done preparing. But don’t decide too late, man.
Early Morning → After School
Music: Layer Cake
We stop in briefly at Untouchable.
Sell our assorted detritus…
…And buy a new piece of armor for Morgana. I’m not even sure why I do this, though. We’re not going to be using him in the boss fight.
Music: Tokyo Daylight
Then, we head to Kichijoji to check out that one vendor Morgana wouldn’t let us buy anything from.
This shop sells incenses for Lockdown! Wow!
Music: Tokyo Emergency
Well, that was pretty pointless, let’s just head over to the hideout to meet up.
Notice: the next scene has some of the best VO in the entire game courtesy of Max Mittelman. Seriously, Ryuji is fucking hilarious here. I’ll post a clip of it here.
Music: Wicked Plan
Ah— Hey, Makoto!
Hm? Is something wrong?
Nah, nah, it’s nothin’…
Well, it definitely doesn’t seem like it’s “nothin’” to you…
Uhh, so… I’ve been doin’ a little thinkin’, and…
What, are you breaking up with her? Get to the point, man!
How do I put it… I guess I was thinkin’ about comin’ up with a new move—like a special tag-team move, kinda thing.
Wait, a new Showtime! That’s just what I’ve been waiting for!
So, I got this idea while playin’ a video game, and… it’s a move that’s gonna need your help…
Oh god.
Know what? Never mind. I just saw something like it in the game and thought it looked cool… When I try to say it out loud, it seems too insane…
Insane, huh?
I wha…?
Why don’t you tell me your idea? By the way you described it, it must be a pretty good one.
Uh, alright… Just… don’t get mad at me, okay?
Heh, so stupid, right!? Yeah, I was just jokin’! Haha… Please forget what I said.
…That could work.
Yeah, that could work— Wait, what?
But, if we’re going to do this, we’ll have to push ourselves harder than ever before. Think you can keep up?
We should probably get going now, though. I wouldn’t want to make everyone else wait.
Yeah!
Music: Suspicion
I would agree, but it will not be an easy task this time.
Yeah, nobody actually knows him…
There’s so goddamn much I wanna write on the calling card too…
I mean… not in a bad way. It’s a bit difficult to explain with words alone.
Don’t worry, I’ll take care of explaining! Alright, so the plan is…
It doesn’t react at all other times, though… I don’t get how this thing works.
Instead of granting wishes, maybe it just offers a bit of support…?
Then let’s give it a try when there’s an opportujnity. Make sure to match my timing, okay?
Yes, ma’am!
So, we now have another Showtime unlocked. We’ll generally get new Showtimes when we unlock a new Palace or reach the Treasure of one. This one is Ryuji and Makoto’s, naturally. I’ll make a little chart of the ones we’ve unlocked:
And hopefully I’ll remember to keep that updated.
Music: Tokyo Emergency
Anon: They’re still thieves…
Anon: They’ve always been fishy…
Anon: They seem full of it, so NO
Anon: of course not. done
Anon: Justice? Sounds sketchy
Anon: A bit childish, but I like it!
Anon: HECK YES
Let’s just send it, then.
Music: Wicked Plan
Yeah, we don’t know where he lives…
Hm? Why not use the same method as before?
It sounds like Makoto has an idea in mind…
After School → Evening
Music: Beneath the Mask -Rain-
Makoto took Ryuji with her. She specifically mentioned that he would be fine and we have nothing to worry about.
In retrospect, it was very suspicious!
Hm? I wonder what she plans on doing with him… Has anyone heard anything from either of them?
>Eh, it’ll be fine.
(Newscaster) The mafia is suspected of being behind a rash of scams, and we’ve interviewed one of the victims. What we found was a young person suffering in the depths of despair.
One of the victims is on TV. I guess Kaneshiro got him, too.
Oh wow, we get to make even more because it’s raining. Well, let’s see how many it lets us—
Music: Everyday Days
Nine!? Christ!
Well, let’s get to it, then. Not like we have anything better to craft than Lockpicks.
Sweet, 10 total. Though we made so many it would be kind of bullshit if the double craft proc didn’t activate.
Maaku gains Proficiency +2, plus a bonus Proficiency +1 from the double craft proc.
Anon: Isn’t this a crime?
Anon: get off your high horse
Anon: NO! justice ain’t that simple
It says it’s from the Phantom Thieves…
Look, there’s a bunch over there, too!
Is this some kind of stealth marketing campaign?
Junya Kaneshiro? Who’s that?
Anon: They’ve always been fishy…
Anon: of course not. done
Morning
Music: My Homie
(Woman’s Voice) Uhhh, ahem… Mr. Ushimaru, please come to the faculty office at once.
What? I don’t know what business this is… You better study on your own until I return!
Wasn’t that Kawakami on the PA? There’s no way that announcement was real… It must have been the signal!
So, we’ve finally arrived at the first segment involving “Free Time,” the upgrade to Kawakami’s Slack Off, where she gives us time off in other teachers’ classes.
Kawakami’s been kind enough to give us this free time, so we’d better put it to good use. So, what’s the plan?
We’re obviously going to read, because we’re flush with Lockpicks at the moment.
Let’s finish The Gallant Rogue. We need the Guts to unlock Iwai as soon as we can, and we also want to get through all the school library’s selections before summer break.
Ishikawa Goemon was a thief without peer. So he was a hero of the common people, huh?
That splendid spirit that pays no mind to the bad guys… He’s a true example of a gentleman thief. After reading this, I’m sure you have a better understanding of a chivalrous thief’s courage.
Maaku gains Guts +3.
Phew, that was close. Kawakami helped us get a good chunk of free time though!
Morning → After School
Music: Desire
I mentioned it in the old LP, but I feel the need to remind you because it’s really weird and funny: this “Menacing Man” sounds incredibly nervous for this whole scene. And not in a “he’s just afraid of Kaneshiro” way, in a “he’s just generally an incredibly neurotic human being” way. It’s… a choice, and one I love, honestly.
Uh, I found this on the car. There’s something written on it…
Hm? Read it.
That katsudon place you like is doing a promotion! If you can finish their biggest bowl ever, you eat for free!
Heh. Today’s looking up. Was that all?
Oh… right… there was one other thing. The Phantom Thieves called you out, sir.
What!?
I’ve heard a little about this. Some of the other guys think this letter is a prank, but it’s all over Shibuya right now… I thought you should probably know…
What does it say, dammit!?
“You indulge in scamming others with horrendous methods that target minors exclusively. We have decided to make you confess all your crimes with your own mouth. We will take your distorted desires without fail. From, #Millennials…” I-Isn’t this bad?
What of it?
I-If something happened to you…! I mean, if the higher-ups find out about this…
Don’t waste your time worrying about this useless shit. Just keep quiet for now.
It’s just some annoying kids pulling some stupid prank…
…Prank? Could this have something to do with those kids who barged in here five days ago and knew your name?
Those brats… Hmm…
…Nah.
Anyway, the attention will be a nuisance, but I’m utterly untouchable. Just let this blow over and the higher-ups won’t need to know a thing.
B-But it’s… posted all around the city… People’re talking about it online too…
Grr… All of you, bring me your earnings! If you don’t surpass your quota… I’ll kill you.
Y-Yes, sir!
What? We just got here. There’s still food on the table, we haven’t even eaten yet.
They’ll pay for this…
Music: Life Will Change (Instrumental Version)
A good idea, no? Given the theatrical nature of this one, Kaneshiro must surely have been contacted about it.
You truly are the brains of this Phantom Thieves operation! Ryuji, you should follow her example!
Y’know I’m the one who went postin’ it everywhere, right!? I even had to get all dressed up so they wouldn’t notice me!
Ryuji, I’ve been meaning to ask… why’d you pick gluttony as Kaneshiro’s sin? Wouldn’t greed make more sense?
Well…
I think I get it. Kaneshiro’s mission isn’t pure deprivation at other’s expense. That’s a side effect, of course, but not the root goal. He’s not even trying to build himself up or fulfill ambition, not really. He’s just hoarding, conspicuously consuming to make himself feel big and powerful and less empty. He’s not really greedy, just… hungry.
Ah, well put, Maaku. I must admit I did not think Ryuji capable of such a fine distinction, but he has shown himself to be more intuitive than he seems.
What are you guys talking about? I picked gluttony because he’s fat.
……
Come now, we don’t have the time for idle chitchat. Let us get moving.
We’re going up against a truly horrible criminal this time…
That dick ain’t gonna stop us now that we got our awesome new member! Makoto! You remember how all this works?
Once we steal the Treasure, the Palace will crumble and the Palace ruler’s heart will change.
Wow, you got that quick! I think Ryuji’s still struggling to comprehend it all…
The old me is dead. Makoto the sycophant is gone… and the corrupt adults who controlled her are next!
Sounds like you’re fired up! All right, Joker! Give us the signal!
First things first: let’s set our party. I’ll be using Skull, Fox, and Queen for the boss fight, so I set them in my active party.
Next, we head over to the second golden door in the last sub-area of the big vault to see the stuff I missed. There’s really only one thing of note, though:
Right after that door, there’s a shortcut to the area with the final pig. We missed a kickable wall box in that room.
Breaking it turns off the electric barriers, including this one up above everything else that I didn’t notice.
We can climb up onto the wall from there and grapple up.
Our reward is a Snuff Soul. 50 SP isn’t bad, but unfortunately I immediately reload and lose it because I want to go into the boss fight fresh. Oh well!
Let’s just head down to the Treasure.
He was waitin’ for us!
Music: Blood of Villain
A safe!? This wasn’t here the last time we came!
Are banks really known for their ability to quickly remodel? …That’s a legitimate question, I don’t use banks. Don’t trust ‘em.
Aren’t you in charge of the team’s finances, though?
Yeah, but I just carry all that shit on me. Why, is that bad?
Dude…
Oh my god…
Seems fine to me.
Lucky? Don’t be ridiculous.
Well, maybe some of it was luck. Like… ten percent, maybe? Twenty percent skill, though. Fifteen perce—
Dammit, not this again…
*ahem* Fifteen percent concentrate—
What’s he…?
Just keep talking, don’t indulge him.
We’re gonna change your heart and make you confess everything you’ve done. That’ll save all those people who’re suffering ‘cause of your shitty actions.
CONCENTRATED POWER OF WILL
Even the police’re strugglin’ to deal with you, so this’ll make the public believe in us too!
Those in power work the ones below them to the bone for money. Such is the hierarchy of the world. Just accept your fate as a source of my wealth!
FIVE PERCENT PLEASURE
We’ll never agree to that!
And hierarchy? You have to be out of your mind.
All of that was forced on me too, you know! I went through shit until I crawled my way out of the dregs! Now it’s my turn to profit on everyone else!
FIFTY PERCENT PAIN
That’s quite a lot of pain…
Shh!
Still! Don’t you think you’re getting back at the wrong people?
What a pitiful man.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re clean or dirty! Only the clever come out on top! The strong and the smart devour the weak. That is the natural order of things. You damn brats who think you know the world through the shit you read online will make perfect prey.
Hmph. He is utterly hopeless.
It’s always the fools who get tricked! Fools who have to pay for their foolishness. And if those fools don’t learn, well they have to suck it up and stay as plain, stupid fools!
Will you just shut it already!?
Hmm. I suppose Joker was right when he speculated it was “some lame Freudian bullshit.” Thoughts, Joker?
AND A HUNDRED PERCENT REASON TO REMEMBER THE NAME
Right…
Blugh! What’s going on… Oh, this. Sorry, I blacked out for a second there.
Sometimes, our leader rather worries me…
Hey, you guys notice that all this dude’s henchman in here were big scary Shadows, but now he’s just got three regular-ass dudes with him? What’s up with that?
I guess there’s not much point saying anything to you fools! This is where my gracious lecture ends. Now then, I hope you’re ready to work as slaves here for the rest of your lives.
That’s outrageous!
*snicker* I’m gonna swarm all over you… and squeeze out every last penny!
Stupid Pointless Bullshit I Noticed In This Run #46853: These dudes aren’t far enough apart and one of them slightly clips through the other very briefly right here.
There’s probably some metaphor or something in these dudes running from Kaneshiro when they see the monstrosity of his true form. I don’t really care to unpack it, though.
This is still… quite the line.
Now, this is where I’d normally put the boss fight… but I’m running dangerously low on space here. I have like 15k characters left before this update gets too big and we’re not quite halfway through it, so I’ll split this one. See you in the next post!