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Chapter 85: 7/22-7/23: The Hunt For Hidden Daughter
This update contains content from Part 71 of the original LP
Anon: QUE ES FANTOM THIEF?
Early Morning
Music: Wicked Plan
Stop whining.
Anyway, about Futaba Sakura… You think the people around your neighborhood would know her if she’s related to Boss? Maybe you should ask around.
That’s actually a pretty good idea coming from you.
Yeah, well, I doubt it’ll be that easy. When has it ever been, right…?
Early Morning → Morning
Music: So Boring
We’re having an assembly on Monday, and we’ll be taking attendance! No cutting! I’m supposed to tell you not to do anything stupid over break due to all the weird shit that’s been going on, but I’m too excited due to all the new stand-up material I’ve come up with… Maybe I’ll test some of it at the assembly. Wouldn’t that be fun?
Oh god.
This is gonna suck.
Seems like we won’t be having fun on our summer break for a while…
Morning → After School
Music: Tokyo Daylight
Let’s head to Yongen and gather info around the neighborhood!
Well, time to talk to a bunch of NPCs in a row and learn very little!
…… Ah, yes! That was the name of the teacher I had a crush on back when I was in elementary school!
Didn’t need to hear that, but okay.
…Let’s ask some other people, too.
…Let’s ask some other people, too.
Futaba? Hmmm… We do get the occasional young’un coming and poking around… but I’m afraid I don’t know them by name.
No luck here either, huh… Let’s go ask some other people.
No. No, I don’t know who that could be.
…Let’s ask some other people, too.
…Wait a minute. I know you…
H-Heh, nope, no idea where you got that impression…
…Oh, mother*fucker*, you’re the dude that was creeping on Kasumi! And also trying to besmirch Yoshida’s good name! Or at least, his name!
Look over there! A distraction!
Huh? *looks* There’s nothing over there… Oh, he ran away.
By the way, do you eat a lot?
If it’s just you and him, then you’ve been eating enough for two, right? You must have quite the appetite. …What? You’re telling me you don’t actually eat that much? Maybe it’s Boss who eats a lot then…
…Let’s ask some other people, too.
Hm, but wouldn’t this Futaba get angry if they find out you’re snooping on them though?
…Let’s ask some other people, too.
I come to Sakura-san’s often to make deliveries, but I’ve never seen who you’re talking about.
So, up until now, our biggest lead seems to be… The chief buys a lot of food, far more than enough for one person living alone.
Hey, maybe he’s gotta feed his pet anaconda. I did not intend that as a euphemism, for the record. It’s important to me that you understand that.
Let’s check out all the shops where you can buy food!
…… Futaba? Over at Sakura-san’s? I haven’t heard anything… Sorry. Come again!
Hrm, we didn’t find anything on Futaba… I think our only option now is to go home and ask the chief directly…
Okay, cool, just let me go do something for the rest of the afternoon and I’ll talk to Sojiro when I get back ho—
After School → Evening
God dammit.
Music: Suspicion
So you’re the one who tipped him off about Futaba. You really shouldn’t have done that. I have no intention of talking to you about Wakaba.
I have no idea what the hell you’re talking about, so I’m just going to ignore that. You realize we’re going to revoke your custody, right? Are you okay with that?
What!?
Considering the state she’s in and your own situation, I can’t imagine you’ll have a leg to stand on in domestic court. But please, try anyway—I’m eager to watch a grown man cry and beg for mercy.
Now, hold on a—
Abuse, Sojiro? For shame…
I never—
Sure you didn’t. All these allegations just formed out of thin air.
That’s because you—Listen, I don’t know anything about it!
We’re extremely serious about this. As long as there’s a possibility that cognitive psience can be linked to psychotic breakdowns…
Something about the way she pronounced the word “science” makes me wince…
Tch… Fine, you win.
Thank you. I will contact you at a later date. *places business card on counter*
I doubt you’ll find anything you want to hear though.
That’s fine. It will be up to use to decide whether the information you give us is useful or not.
I’ll be in on Monday for the usual cup o’ joe! See you then!
’Sup girl. How you livin’?
That woman is real good at pissing people off…
So, uh… what’s the rumpus?
This doesn’t involve you.
Futaba, huh…? Seems rough. Maybe I should meet her.
That’s enough! Just behave yourself and keep going to school if you don’t want me to throw you out of here.
But tomorrow’s the last day…
You got that? Lock the store up. *leaves*
Moreso, our conjecture that Alibaba is connected to Leblanc seems to have a pretty solid foundation. Oh, and didn’t they mention “cognitive” something?
Yeah, pretty sure it was “science”, spelled totally normally.
...I wonder what the chief’s hiding. We can’t really press him on the subject though, especially after he mentioned throwing you out.
Music: Beneath the Mask
You find out anything about Futaba Sakura?
I’ve been wondering about that too!
>I’ll tell you tomorrow.
Whoa-ho!
So you did learn something. Fine work.
I knew we could count on you!
Maaku-kun, thank you. All right, then let’s all meet up tomorrow.
It occurs to me that I have perhaps oversold what I’ve learned tonight…
Our show managed to get a “calling card” left by—as it says here—“The Phantom Thieves of Hearts.” On it, they also claim that they will make their target “confess their sins.”
We’re getting more popular by the minute! Going after Kaneshiro was a great choice!
In the original game, tonight’s TV broadcast was a reference to Kanami from Persona 4: Dancing All Night.
We’re going to call Kawakami to make some curry.
Then, it’s cleanup time. We need the Kindness, after all.
Maaku gains Kindness +1.
Anon: medjed is dangerous……
After School
Music: Suspicion
Yeah, she was going on about domestic abuse and taking the case to court and stuff…
It certainly sounds like Sis…
What’s up?
It’s nothing. So to summarize what you told us, Futaba is Boss’ daughter, and he’s abusing her? I don’t know him very well… Is he really the kind of person who would do that?
No.
Can you really be so sure, though? Do you really know him all that well?
I don’t. But also, we’ve hung out a few times. He’s taught me how to make coffee, and then insulted the coffee he taught me how to make. He’s a hardass and a grouch, but he seems like a good guy.
Music: Disquiet
What’s the holdup, my dudes? I gave you all you required, and you still haven’t done anything. Do you want me to report you to the police? I’ll do it, you know!
Tell him we need her keywords to enter her Palace.
>What are her keywords?
I don’t know what that is.
Ask to meet with Alibaba. We need his identity…
>We need to meet up with you to confirm some things.
Meet? With me? That will be difficult. I have reasons for not being able to go out. That’s why I’m contacting you like this.
He can’t go out?
…Oh, I see. You steal hearts directly… That will make this difficult. Hmm… Welp, sorry, but I need to call this deal off. Stop asking about Futaba. Don’t worry, I won’t report you either. Sorry for wasting your time
>Uh, what?
GOODBYE FOREVER.
Uh… did he really just call the whole thing off?
He can’t go out, but we can’t meet Futaba either? This doesn’t make sense…
Not like we can do anything about this now that they’ve gone dark. Let’s just drop this.
What do we do about Medjed then?
I bet that was all just big talk. They probably were just trying to puff themselves up, but they’ve done nothing since. Maybe they’re even worried we’ll change their hearts.
Ryuji, that’s dumb. We should probably be a little more cautious here.
Music: Break it Down (Elp Version)
I suppose we can relax, lacking other options.
God, even you’re thinking this is a good idea? Have I gone even further deranged than usual?
Oh by the way? Remember that briefcase from Kaneshiro’s Treasure! I sold it for 150,000 yen!
Sweet!
Dibs.
There’s no dibs! We’re going to use this to make up for the disaster at the fireworks festival! Let’s go get some sushi tomorrow!
Yeah, okay, fine.
Is this okay? I usually fill myself up on ginger before going for sushi so as to not strain my wallet.
You don’t gotta do that this time, dude! We’re paying for everything!
Hmm… Very well, then. The flavors may well be creatively stimulating.
After School → Evening
Music: Beneath the Mask
>It wasn’t.
It’s rather odd that they haven’t done anything yet, given their provocations…
We should probably come up with a countermeasure regardless.
>Yes, we should!
Everybody cheer up! We should just enjoy the sushi tomorrow!
>Am I fucking shadowbanned? This is ridiculous! We have to do something! We’re all gonna die!
As of now, no one has stepped forward and identified themselves as part of the Phantom Thieves. With the identities of both sides shrouded in mystery, everyone is watching for what they’ll do next.
We were starting to get popular. I want us to live up to everyone’s expectations, but these hackers…
And let’s clean up again.
Maaku gains Kindness +1.