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Chapter 89: 7/27-7/28: Custom Order (New)
Anon: I can’t read English ;_;
Daytime
Music: Beneath the Mask -Rain (Instrumental Version)
Sounds like Yusuke’s here. Come on, let’s go downstairs.
(Reporter) Right now, we’re here at the planetarium in Ikebukuro! Looking up and seeing a sky full of stars is so romantic. And the atmosphere here is so soothing!
(Pundit) Such a magical place. If you want to get closer to someone, this is the date spot to visit.
(MC) We’ve got one more place to introduce in our summer special feature! You’ve been living under a rock if you’ve never heard of this one. It’s Destinyland in Maihama! As usual, it’s packed with people. It’s a captivating world of dreams and hope!
(Pundit) I’ve always dreamed of going there with a girlfriend. It really feels like a place of destiny.
(Middle-Aged Office Worker) Why us? They can’t expect to gain any notoriety by targeting a small business like ours.
Do you think they’re calling out the Phantom Thieves just to get publicity? It seems like everyone’s talking about it.
How should I know? Hey, let’s head out after you finish drinking that. We gotta get some work done.
Sorry, Yusuke! We’re busy today.
Music: Layer Cake
Maybe I’ll stock up on some rain ponchos for next time.
We’re stopping in at Iwai’s to go over the new gun customization options.
We don’t have any good weapons to futz with at the moment, so we’ll have to purchase some. I buy this Eliminator for Maaku…
…And then I’m treated with this additional confirmation to customize. Let’s “Do it”.
We have two options at present: Long Barrel, which improves accuracy, and Power Receiver, which increases damage. The customization options are the same for all guns (except certain unique guns we get from the Electric Chair won’t have certain options we’ll unlock later in Iwai’s Confidant). In vanilla P5, the gun customizations were all just variants with pre-determined stats. The way customization works now is a little different. Now, we select one of a list of modifiers that will change the stats or effect of a gun.
Anyway, we’ll go with POWER RECEIVER.
We also get Ryuji a new shotgun, but he’s got so few shots with it that I opt to go for the Long Barrel instead.
Finally, I buy Yusuke a new rifle and slap a Power Receiver on it. We don’t need to go into the specific stats, it’s just better. Unfortunately, our coffers are pretty drained by now, so Morgana, Ann, and Makoto will have to do without for now.
…Uh yeah, sure, whatever you say, man. What the fuck? I have to maintain these things? They’re not even real!
While we’re taking care of business, let’s get Makoto to Rank 4. We can’t do much else today anyway due to the rain.
*sigh* Now? I guess if that’s really what you want to do… Is this a part of your grand strategy?
Hm. I suppose it wouldn’t hurt to take things a little slower. …If you have time, there’s something I’d like to talk to you about.
I feel like I just don’t know anything anymore… Um, let’s talk more in the student council room. We can get in through the back entrance.
Priestess Rank 4: Part 65
Music: Alright (Elp Version)
So, my class had a practice entrance exam… and my score was significantly lower than last time. I’m concerned…
That’s unusual for you. You’re a huge nerd, after all.
…I suppose. I think it has to do with my doubts about my future. I’ve been questioning the point of it all, of meeting the expectations that have been set for me. I talked to Eiko about it and I still don’t have an answer…
Eiko? Shitshitshit, who is that? Is that one of the Phantom Thieves? Think, Maaku! There’s what, five members that aren’t you? And two of them are girls, yeahyeahyeah. The nerd is the one sitting in front of you, who’s the other one? …Fuck, you can’t remember!
……
She’s waiting for an answer, you’re out of time! Just play it cool, go with a vague pseudo-question!
…Hm?
Oh, did you not catch Eiko’s name before? She’s the girl we asked about her job at the salon in Shinjuku.
Okay, whew, it’s someone we neither know nor care about. False alarm.
Eiko and I have been keeping in contact since then. We’re actually kinda close. I shared my concerns about my future and she asked how going to a top university would benefit me. I didn’t have an answer. She doesn’t have the best grades herself, but she says her parents can just get her a job. It’s a pretty irresponsible approach to your future, but it’s a lot clearer than my own.
You need to consider your long-term goals. For instance, I want to one day join the high-stakes world of competitive eating, and I’m already making strides towards that goal over at Big Bang Burger.
Some of that was relevant to me if I really squint. I guess I have to reassess where I’m going. I was content to just follow my sister’s path, but maybe there are more important things than being an honor student.
Hell yeah! Let’s commit some *crimes!*
There’s Eiko texting me now. She must have known I was talking about her.
Creepy.
She asked me about some hand cream I used, apparently it’s the same stuff they use in the nurse’s office.
Hm, yes, riveting story.
My dad used to use the same kind… before he died.
…Not where I thought the conversation was headed. Jeez.
My father was a police officer, you know. He had an unmatched sense of justice, and detested corruption. When I was little, I told him I wanted to be a police officer just like him.
Uhhh… Is this going to be an issue for us, going forward?
Oh, don’t worry. After everything, I have no intention of working with the police… at the moment, at least. Besides, they’re trying to stop the Phantom Thieves. I can’t very well arrest myself. But thinking it over, I do need to reexamine my goals for the future. Thanks for your… help. Even if you weren’t very helpful.
It’s cool. People tend to just talk at me for several minutes before having life-changing epiphanies without me saying or doing much. I’m pretty awesome that way.
I can sense a quiet resolve from Makoto…
Eiko’s really been helping me broaden my horizons. Like, I didn’t know different names for clothes before, and now I do!
Makoto, I mean no disrespect—at least not in this specific sentence—but you’re an extremely boring person.
Anyway, thanks again for today. See you later.
Daytime → Evening
Anon: medjed is dangerous……
Anon: criminal catfight, eh
Anon: namedropping medjed, lol…
Anon: yeah yeah, it’s all a setup
I’m sure the Phantom Thieves will do something about it…
We don’t even know who Medjed is… What can they do about it?
August 21st is the deadline, right? I can’t wait!
Aw man, we have to wait a whole month?
Music: Beneath the Mask -Rain-
Crosswords are here!
Too easy.
Maaku gains Knowledge +1.
One thing I noticed while recording this is that the dots next to a character’s level in the stat screen will change into little stars to acknowledge which characters can Showtime with each other. It’s nifty.
Music: Time to Repent
We go to see Hifumi, but it seems like she’s busy…
What are you gonna do? Are you gonna talk to Hifumi?
Star Rank 3: Part 82
Music: Break it Down (Elp Version)
…Huh? Um, please wash it.
I can’t believe that you’re really here… in a church… I read on the internet that you pray to God for victory. Is that true?
No…
Can I take a selfie with you and post it online?
Sorry, I’ve been turning down all such requests…
By the way, is it true that you’re trying to become a professional shogi player?
Well, nothing’s been…
I want to taste your family. Well, bye!
…Thank you.
Men like that approach me all the time. At first, I thought you were one of them…
No sweat. I’m told I have a naturally sketchy demeanor.
…I really must apologize for being rude to you… It bothers me when people make such a big fuss over me… Considering that the priest is doing me a great favor by letting me play here.
The priest is my shogi friend, you see.
Oh… I thought I was your shogi friend…
He’s very kind, and he doesn’t laugh at my embarrassing playing habit. He once told me that he wanted to play professionally.
I don’t laugh either! Well, not much, anyway.
So… I did the photoshoot. I’m embarrassed just thinking about it… Did you see it…? It was called “The Venus of Shogi”...
I don’t really read magazines… Or anything, really…
Ever since I won the female shogi league, I’ve been getting a lot of attention.
I was hoping I could use that attention to contribute to the shogi world… and it’s also making my mother happy… Whenever I win, it’s like she won herself, but she’s been going a bit too far lately, with the photoshoot and interview. It’s like she wants to be my manager instead of my mother.
Is that difficult for you?
…A bit. …But it’s fine, because it’s for my mother.
Oh, I’m sorry! You didn’t come here to listen to me ramble. I should be teaching you about shogi.
What? Oh, right. Shogi. That’s… why I’m here. Yep.
Today, I’ll teach you a move to properly utilize the pawns you keep in reserve. But still, I apologize. You’re a very good listener. I haven’t told anyone besides the priest about my mother…
Less a good listener, and more an atrocious talker. They’re pretty much the same thing.
I feel Hifumi’s trust in me growing…
Now then, I will instruct you while we play. Are you ready…?
I feel like playing shogi with Hifumi has helped sharpen my Knowledge…
Maaku gains Knowledge +1.
Well then, I look forward to our next match.
Um… I ended up feeling much better after sharing my concerns with you.
If that is the case, I can only hope to repay you through my lessons.
Teaching you is also a great learning experience for me, as it leads to a deeper understanding of myself.
Huh…? Who could that be at this hour?
If I’m at the hideout, I can move out whenever. Oh. I’ll bring some manga, so you don’t need to worry about me. If you got stuff to do, you can just ignore me! Seeya!
Ryuji’s coming over tomorrow, huh? It’s going to be noisy all day… *yawn* I’m going to sleep…
Anon: I agree, it’s false justice
Daytime
Anon: this’ll blow up
Anon: shit + shit = shit sandwich
Anon: im staying out of this shit
Anon: Medjed must be bored
Anon: Go go Phantom Thieves~!
I don’t get it… Are they just going to ignore them?
I’m sure they’re working on it!
We’re gonna be in trouble if they don’t do anything…
I wish they’d take care of it already…
Music: Beneath the Mask (Instrumental Version)
It’s her again!
How much longer are you going to make me wait? Do you not care about me reporting you to the police?
Whoa, slow down! Just give us a little more time.
I can’t do that.
We’re trying our best here.
If you truly cannot wait any longer, go ahead and report us.
Hey!
Hmph. Maybe I can give you a little more time.
Maybe!?
Bluff called. Nice job, Yusuke. We’re not going to make Futaba wait too much longer, though. This should be the last day of prep we need.
Alibaba doesn’t know what’s happening, so I’m sure she’s getting anxious… We’ll just have to try and appease her for a while…
Music: Tokyo Emergency
Sounds like Ryuji’s here. Come on, let’s go downstairs.
According to experts, there are many corporations that could be potential targets. Companies managing public transport and other utilities are pressured to take countermeasures.
Medjed is so creepy. They’re really making a big mess out of all this.
Not sorry, Ryuji! Got some important business to take care of.
Music: Tokyo Daylight
It’s really sunny today, so be sure to stay hydrated!
We’re hanging with Kasumi today!
I don’t know if I’d be able to handle this on my own, you know?
Now, we’d better get going. The item in question is in Kichijoji. Shall we?
Music: What’s Going On?
I’ve been wanting to come here for a while, but I never had the chance to drop by.
You seem like a real glasses buff, so I wanted to get your advice.
“Glasses buff?” I’m not sure that’s a real thing. Also, just because I wear glasses doesn’t mean I know anything about styles. I own this pair and that’s it.
Could you try on a couple pairs for me? I’d like to get some visual reference.
What do you think?
This could be a good one… Hmm…
Hmm, right—maybe a little too hip for my dad. But your input’s been really helpful so far! Would you mind poking around with me for a bit longer?
Let’s pick up the pace!
A lot of them are good, but none of them have really clinched it for me yet…
You know, you’re right! I’m the one who has to make this call!
I don’t know how to describe it. It just seems perfect for my dad somehow.
Music: Break it Down (Elp Version)
I ended up with a great present. All thanks to you, Hamiru-senpai!
*giggle* Well, I’ve still got to make it up to you. Let’s go practice at Inokashira Park after this!
Know that feel.
All I could think of was what’d happen if I couldn’t choose, or if I chose wrong… I mean, I already failed in gymnastics. And my cooking turned out bad, too. After cracking under pressure so many times, I kind of figured I’d just ruin everything again. The more I thought about it, the more… empty I felt. Like I wasn’t even me anymore.
I think I’m starting to understand what my coach was telling me. It’s easy to say you’re in a slump, and write yourself off. But maybe “finding out who I really am” is also about finding new depths to myself. It does make me feel a little down, but at the same time, I feel like I’m closer to getting my confidence back. And having your support makes me even more determined to make that happen.
I want to give my best performance, but it’s like I’d be doing it for you as much as for myself… o-or something like that!
I can sense a strong trust from Kasumi…
Oh boy, Chaînés Hook. The purpose of this move is to make me fuck around with special characters every time I need to write it out give us a long-range ambush tool.
It says “slightly further away,” but the ambush range was pretty decent already, so Chaînés Hook is a nice boost.
And Chaînés Hook also inflicts status ailments on enemies when it’s used! What’s not to like?
This upgrade is the majority of the reason I decided to delay starting the next Palace, and now that we’ve gotten it, there’s nothing stopping us from heading in.
After stretching, I trained with Kasumi. Thanks to Kasumi’s training, I feel like my stamina increased.
Let’s stop there. Good effort today! I should get going. I’ll contact you again soon!
So I already gave my dad the glasses we picked out today.
And thanks to you, I even feel like my gymnastics are going to go better now. I’m sick of wasting my time worrying. Whatever I’m up against, I’m just gonna give it my best shot.
Okay, I’d better go. I hope we can talk again later!
Daytime → Evening
Music: Beneath the Mask
“Destructive damage to the Japanese economy”… But wasn’t it dead to begin with?
(Diligent Office Worker) Haha, I’m sure the big companies are in a panic. I don’t think that’s an empty threat, either.
What are the Phantom Thieves going to do? Well, it’d be funny if they ended up running away from this.
(Rebellious Grade Schooler) Mine say that too. They say he’s famous and that 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?
Being a hacker would be cool, too. We could steal the answers for all our tests. Anyway, I wonder who’s gonna win. This is gonna be even cooler than Featherman!
It’sh Obon, so I’ll do you a shpecial favorrrr. Jus’ lemme know… who ya wanna meet.
Oh, them? They’re faaamoush! Urp… Okay. H-Here I go… Heyyy, Imma phannom thief! I’m going to steal your hea… W-Wait, who was I supposhed ta impershonate again?
Oh, those h-hackersh are no good! They pop out and shurprise you… outta nowhereeee. Pineapple! Shee? Surprises’re bad. Hackersh hide like yucky candy, mished in wi’ the good stuff.
We have to pop into the Velvet Room real quick to grab a Persona.
Music: Aria of the Soul
While I’m there though, I realize I have this Izanagi Picaro I’m definitely never using because it’s incredibly OP. So… why not throw it into the Electric Chair?
We get a Growth 2 skill card out of it. Nice.
Music: Crossroads
I don’t really mind it, but keep yourself in check, okay?
Ohya’s only at Rank 1 still, so let’s hang with her for this free night.
Speaking of which, the public’s starting to warm up to the Phantom Thieves. Your favorites!
Sit down. I’ll treat ya.
For real? From the look of it, you must have good info, huh? Give me the details of the Kamoshida incident.
Devil Rank 2: Part 65
So the calling card they used for Kamoshida was different…
That’s some good intel. Got any photos of it?
Uh, maybe Mishim—
Oh, that kid? Great, I’ll call him right away.
*chuckle* But seriously, the “Phantom Thieves of Hearts”? They sound like kids on a playground, not valiant fighters for society… I mean, they act all high and mighty, but I’m not sure they’re really worth very much in the end.
That’s… fine… I’m not mad. Please don’t put it in the newspaper that I got mad.
What, did I touch a nerve? You think they’re real heroes, don’t you? That’s rich! Trust me, kid, there’s no clearer sign of deception than goodwill. Corporations use charitable donations for tax breaks, the Nobel Peace Prize gets given to the biggest warmongers… it’s all a sham. The Phantom Thieves are no different.
C’mon, Ohya, don’t be such a downer. You used to be so positive…
Shut it, Lala! Enough about the past!
…Gimme some sushi.
We’re all out. …Hey, why don’t you go back to covering politics?
I got “permanently reassigned” to the culture and entertainment department, remember?
It’s been over a year since the incident and you’re still on thin ice, huh? Your company really sucks.
Ooh, I’m sensing some history here…
Ixnay in front of the source, moron!
Urgh, dammit! I’m already sobering up. Gimme a refill, Lala-chan!
…Geez, you’re such a child sometimes.
Hey, kid, wanna drink?
…AHEM.
Whoa… That’s some scowl you’ve got.
Kid, why are you even coming to a bar if you can’t drink?
For the article, genius. I feel like I was pretty clear about that.
Oh, yeah! You’re a true believer! Well, you’ve been pretty useful, so keep the info coming! I may not believe in them, but there’s tons of gullible saps who do!
I feel like my bond with Ohya is growing deeper…
Lala! I demand more beer!
I was able to pique Ohya’s interest with stories of the Phantom Thieves… I feel like my Charm has increased…
Maaku gains Charm +2.
See ya later… Don’t forget to bring me more juicy info, ‘kay?
Well, there’s now nothing stopping us from heading into the Palace tomorrow!
Huh…? Who could that be at this hour?
A work acquaintance gave me some tickets rto an aquarium. It’d be a waste to let them go unused, no? Would you like to come along?
...Goddammit Akechi! HE KNEW! He knew we were going to the Palace tomorrow! This is all part of his master plan to thwart us!
We’ll decide what to do about this interloper tomorrow.