At last, it's time to meet the person in Yusuke's role... and her uncle. Also, we return to Makoto and a certain silver-haired prosecutor, about half a year in advance.
Is... is this a marriage proposal?! Show yourself, coward! (mostly lighthearted)
Have a piece for what is currently a future chapter. MAJOR SPOILERS! SORTA!
Joker cursed. "Shoot, I should hand out some accessories!"
"Accessories?" Rogue inquired. "I don't see why fashion would help..."
"Coming from someone who wears multiple wild outfits and dressed up like Ladybug for the first costume party after we met?"
"Ryūko!"
"Yeah!" Mona piped up. "Everyday items can help in different methods, depending on the item itself. The Metaverse amplifies their power, I think. I can tell Joker what powers and abilities accessories have even in your reality!"
"Hey, now, our reality is your reality too!" Beat reminded Mona.
Smith nodded in agreement. "Nuestra realidad es tu realidad."
Mona smiled, appreciative. "I used a Green Band for a while. It gives me Wind Boost, which makes Zorro's attacking magic magically-"
"- and I need to hand out a fair few to you guys," Joker butted in. "One of my Confidants sells this item that recovers reused SP. I'm saving up money to get enough of those for everyone - so far, I've got enough for everyone in chronological order up to Ace."
Ace opened his mouth.
"Navis can't use accessories..." Oracle grumbled.
Ace closed his mouth.
He began handing out accessories. Rise, Gem, and Smith each got their SP Adhesives 3, and then there was one left over. That just left the only ones without Dr. Takemi's invigorating patches to be Oracle, Ace, Rogue and... oh, yeah.
Joker turned to the newest member in question. "Hmmm... how about I give you the..."
Ryuji meets up with Goro's foster sister and works at Maruki's clinic, where he sees a familiar face. It becomes obvious that something greater is going on with Maruki...