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akiology · 7 months

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Phantom Thieves who has a favorite gacha character (it's you)

Summary: What if you were a character in a gacha game that the Phantom Thieves are currently raving about? Note: Got this idea since I am getting back into gacha games after a month-long hiatus from them. I was like... what if its THEM spending their time on thinking about a fictional character... Also this includes Sumire!

Futaba has been hearing about the talks of a new gacha game, and realized it had a fun multiplayer aspect to it. The game didn't demand much time in their daily quests, and can be played casually. She sent an invite to the Phantom Thieves, since there's a reward if a friend starts playing the game.

Akiren

He decided to check out the game after a busy day. He did not feel like doing anything productive, and thus proceeded to click download. He went through the introduction and through the list of characters available in-game. He landed on your page, and found you really adorable and interesting.

It was currently your banner, so he decided to try his luck on pulling for you. Unfortunately, he is very unlucky but he proceeded to grind through the game's content to get you. He got you at hard pity, and proceeded to spoil you with the best gears he could get his hands on. He really likes the story and finds the other characters interesting. However, he is at full focus when you are on the screen and only uses you during combat.

If you have a favorite food/signature dish, he would most likely try to recreate it. Futaba and Mona (if its safe for them) are his taste testers. He also has a figurine of you placed on the shelf with the rest of the souvenirs he got from his friends.

Ryuji

Sadly, he also wanted to send out invites for pulls but was bested by Futaba. He actually heard of the game before, and he already had a favorite character: you. Before the game was released, he was closely following updates, teasers, and trailers. He probably found you very cool either because of your role in the story or your move set/skills.

If your character is not a healer/shielder, he will almost always play you with one of those. Makes sure you are well-protected, and if you are near fainting, he will exit the area right away. Also, his plans to acquire new characters revolves around you now. When a new character comes out, he will be thinking if said character could benefit you somehow.

Most definitely has posters of you in his bedroom, and a keychain of you in his phone. If ever there's a plushie/gachapon of you near the arcade he hangs out at, best believe he will be there!

Ann

A bit of a gamer herself, she was actually familiar with the game and only got around to downloading it when Futaba sent the invite. As she goes around and explore the world, she met your character. Either you remind her of one of the heroines she admired, or she finds your strength inspiring, (maybe even both!) you quickly became one of her favorites. She really loves your story and always pays attention when you are in the spotlight!

Ann's luck is... alright. She's not blessed like Yusuke, but not so unlucky like Akira. Even so, she managed to get you and your weapon pretty quickly! Since the game is not that challenging, no matter what your role is, she will bring you with her in the journey. Even if the team had no synergy whatsoever.

She likes thinking up of clothes/accessories inspired by you. She incorporates some of this in her daily life. Like maybe you have a unique headpiece, then maybe she will find an equivalent and start wearing it daily.

Yusuke

He got dragged into it, and decided to give it a chance. He greatly appreciates the game design, and environmental feel. As he meets all sorts of characters, he gets inspirations for each and every one. When he meets you, however, he admired your design for a moment before continuing. He really likes your overall aesthetic, and he can either relate to your experiences/or find you fascinating.

When he pulls for you, it was pure luck because he got both you and your weapon in one 10 pull. Futaba was jealous, Ryuji was stunned, Ann wished it was her, and Haru congratulated him. "This is not normal?" He asked, and it got mixed reactions from the crowd.

He rarely picks up the game, but when he does he always makes sure to set you as the character to greet him. He sometimes find inspiration/ideas after playing, and you have been the subject in a few art pieces of his. He realizes that whenever he is stuck in an impasse, sketching you or playing the game helps him get back on track. He also liked seeing fanart of you that were made by other fans.

Makoto

Also got dragged into it, and decided to check it out for Futaba. Might ask for help for the terminologies used in game, and the group chat gladly supplies information. She liked the storytelling of the game, and then she met your character. You quickly became a favorite because you were admirable.

In terms of merch collection, she goes for the ones that are useful like her Buchimaru-kun pencil case. If you have merch like a coffee mug or binder, she will go for that instead of a huge plushie or poster. She cherishes it just like she does with Buchimaru-kun.

Even if she does not drop the game because of her responsibilities, she still rarely plays it. Despite that, she might login if you have an event or role in the current story. Keyword is might.

Futaba

Truthfully, she only sent the invites out to get more of the currency used for pulling. While she already had you, she wanted to get more copies to make you stronger, or wanted to pull for a weapon that will greatly benefit you. Although, before that she made multiple accounts just so she can get you on the first ten pulls. It was quite an arduous progress.

She is very active in the fandom, and is probably a well-known figure within various social media. Most definitely runs an account dedicated to you, and also posts various headcanon/character interpretations of yours. She also gives the best advice on how to gear you up, and could be good with advising on how to build others when asked.

She has a lot of your merchandise, and is one the reasons she sometimes goes out. If you have a favorite food/signature dish, she might ask Sojiro or Joker to have it made for her. She also tends to talk about you a lot, either with Sumire or Joker. They start liking you through osmosis as well.

Haru

She was already playing the game when Futaba sent the invite. You were her favorite character because of your view on justice and/or you feel like someone she would get along with! She is cheering for you when you fight, her heart aches when you're sad, and she smiles when you triumph!

Safe to say that you are already maxed leveled, and fully built with the best gears. She also has quite the collection when it comes to your merchandise. She is a lurker in the fandom, she likes leaving likes or a few short comments on certain fan arts of you. Sometimes when she feels sad or feels like she needs that extra push, she will login the game quickly just to hear your encouragements.

Even when she's no longer as interested on the game as she was before, she still logins every once in a while just to see you. It was as if she was checking in on a friend; you hold a very special place in her heart.

Goro

Futaba accidentally sent him an invite, but he decided to check the contents anyways. He was mindlessly exploring the game's mechanics and storyline when you caught his eyes. Your character probably had a compelling philosophy, or your outfit/moves reminded him of Featherman.

He doesn't have time to grind through the content, so he probably spent money to obtain your character and all the gears you need. You are severely overpowered compared to his other characters. He does not have the time every day to login, but usually when he does it's mainly to listen to you. He really likes hearing your voice.

Outside of the game, he collects your merchandise diligently and displays them next to his Featherman figures. He also has some of your more 'discreet' merchandise on him at all times. He has a coffee mug with your symbol on it, and/or a keychain of an iconic part of your outfit connected to his phone.

Sumire

Futaba finally convinced her to play, so she decided to check it out! She heard a lot about your character through Futaba, so you were the one she was most interested in. When she finally sees you in-game, she was smiling. You became a favorite because of your kind nature, and/or your talents are similar to hers.

She plays the game casually, so when she finally got you, she does not bother getting the limited gears. She just enjoys exploring the world with you, and sometimes with Futaba and Joker.

It is unclear whether she continues playing the game, but she likes hearing updates about your character development, and your overall progression through the story from Futaba. She is cheering you on, from a far!

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amiedeselfes · 2 months

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for me akeshu romance is

🥞: this piece of shit ☕️: this bastard 🎀: and you are going to get married? 🥞: this a personal experience, im testing how long i can bear to live with this moron ☕️: don't lie, you can't live without me 🥞: shall i remind you who is the one who's holding my glove like some sort of comforting plushie ☕️: that's called distant hand holding 🥞: this is absolutely not- ugh im done arguing with you. stop smiling you look dumber ☕️: you love me 🥞: i'll leave you alone at the altar ☕️: i'm going to pick someone in the audience then 🥞: i FUCKING dare you

they are hand holding the whole time

#akeshu #sillyposting #persona 5 #ren amamiya #goro akechi #sumire yoshizawa #ren x akechi #akechi x ren #shitpost

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icespur · 16 days

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Incorrect Quotes Akeshu #107

Ryuji: Truth or dare? Akiren: Dare. Ryuji: I dare you to kiss the hottest person in the room. Akiren: Hey Sumire? Sumire, blushing: Yeah? Akiren: Can you move? I'm trying to get to Akechi.

#persona 5 royal #incorrect quotes #akiren #ren amamiya #akira kusuru #goro akechi #ryuji sakamoto #sumire yoshizawa #akeshu #shuake #ren x akechi #persona 5 memes #shipping meme #humor #truth or dare #phantom thieves

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astrakamii · 1 year

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first post on here is dedicated to my legacy: p5r x deathnote AU !

#p5r #persona 5 #sumire yoshizawa #goro akechi #akira kurusu #death note #astra art #p5r x deathnote au

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akechisstinkyfoot · 2 years

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they've been on my mind

#akechi goro #persona 5 #akechi x akira #persona 5 royal #akeshu #akechi x ren #kasumi yoshizawa #sumire yoshizawa #violet persona 5 #akira kurusu #ren amimaya #kasumi persona

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eschercaine · 9 months

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Perhaps you’d prefer I hadn’t cut in?

#persona 5 #persona 5 royal #persona 5 tactica #akesumi #akechi x sumire #akechi x kasumi #akechi goro #goro akechi #yoshizawa kasumi #yoshizawa sumire #kasumi yoshizawa #sumire yoshizawa #ren amamiya #amamiya ren #joker #crow #violet #royal trio #YouTube

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smolstarthief · 2 months

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I'm still piecing together my own Strikers AU rewrite so here are the notes for Maruki, Sumi, and Akechi's roles:

Maruki

He quietly moved to Okinawa to work with Ubukata but then quit and became a recluse.

This was all due to his research getting found among Shido's stolen shit or something which led to him getting recruited as one of the scientists only to then bail when he saw what it all entailed and seeing it all firsthand. Basically the moment he entered the lab he immediately noped out, especially once he saw an experiment in action along with Ubukata's madness almost reflecting his own. He was also one of the scientists that tried to talk him out of it but was refused or even threatened. He ends up blocking out all memories of that lab due to trauma and hidden guilt for not freeing the desires there himself. Icarus, his new persona, would be calling out his cowardice and continuing the habit of running away from his problems along with his hubris. Also some (attempt at) slow burn HaseMaru. Joins after having a new awakening in the Okinawa Jail as both a fighter and an extra Navi.

Sumi

Sumi is visiting Tokyo for the summer at her Coach's suggestion albeit recovering but still dealing with things.

Still maintains her kind and empathetic attitude despite it and would be the first of the group to actively try to bond with Zenkichi, starting with helping him set up the calling cards in Sendai and then Sapporo. That bond later extends to Akane due to having traumas in common (this can also help her feel more closure for Kasumi's death since it would be a further indication that she's not alone). The initial concept was her struggling with Cendrillon before gaining Odile after a breaking point but I ultimately scrapped it. Potential AkeSumi too.

Akechi

Decided to let the others assume he's dead so that he can go take care of himself but then decides to investigate on his own initially.

I guess the best idea I could come up with regarding Akechi is that he's been slowly investigating the change of heart cases after seeing news reports and articles from rehab/shelter. He sets out after being deemed well enough to explore outside the facility as he tries to check out the locations. Not sure when he'd cross paths with the Thieves tho but I am thinking as early as Sendai or Sapporo. He would first appear watching Alice's calling card with a smirk before leaving, indicating slight nostalgia. He's also familiar with Zenkichi and his past due to previously working with Shido and would butt heads with him for his supposed cowardice ("Didn't think the big bad wolf would be tamed so easily"). I would probably attempt closure with him, Haru, and Futaba but how I'm not sure yet.

#persona 5 #p5 #persona 5 royal #p5r #persona 5 strikers #p5s #p5r spoilers #starchild rambles #p5s spoilers #au idea #p5r x p5s fic #canon divergent au #sumire yoshizawa #kasumi yoshizawa #goro akechi #takuto maruki

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poofmalyakaet · 11 months

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There’s still today and tomorrow to grab something beautiful from my shoп :)

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#persona 5 royal #persona 5 #goro akechi #akira kusuru #project sekai #wonderlands x showtime #hatsune miku #shop #merch #makoto niijima #yusuke kitagawa #ryuji sakamoto #haru okumura #ann takamaki #sumire yoshizawa

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rin-solo · 1 year

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I’ve posted one of my Akesumi doodles before, thought it was about time I posted the rest. Sorry if any of these look blurry, I accidentally made my canvas too small and now I can’t fix it anymore. 💀

I repeat: Yes I ship them. A lot. And there’s not nearly enough content for them out there so I’ll keep doing something about it :)

#persona 5 #persona 5 fanart #Persona 5 Royal Spoilers #persona 5 royal #persona 5 goro akechi #persona 5 akechi #persona 5 sumire #persona 5 kasumi #kasumi yoshizawa #sumire yoshizawa #goro akechi #akesumi #akechi x sumire #own art

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akirawrites24 · 10 months

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The Phantom thieves+Akechi meeting a young teen (11-13) Reader who is persona user and was hare longer then the phantom Thieves (before Ren came to Tokyo month or two) HC pls

Your wish is my command

Fandom: Persona 5

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To be honest, none of them really saw it coming. Except Akechi maybe, as he had access to the metaverse when he was 15. Someone younger wouldn't surprise him in the slightest truly.

The other thieves, though, were a little bit in shock. Ryuji kept asking questions, making you very uncomfortable as you were a lot younger than them. Perhaps a year younger than Futaba and Sumire?

They basically forced you to surrender your phone so they would believe you. And yep, the app was there. Ren thought that it might be because Yaldabaoth chose you first instead of Akechi, but you really just happened to enter the Metaverse because Akechi wasn't aware of his surroundings the first time he entered, dragging you with him.

Of course you didn't awaken to your persona until you realized you had been done dirty. Your awakening happened in the real world instead of the metaverse because you weren't in the Metaverse when you realized it.

Ann suggested to teach you about all the stuff as you never really went back in the Metaverse unless you were scared or annoyed by people.

Yusuke went straight to the point and asked you what you thought of the beauty of Mementos, what made Makoto shut him up and actually made the others back down for a bit.

Futaba however was a bit more energetic and confused as to why she didn't pick up your readings when they explored the Metaverse. Sumire had to calm her down and apologized to you.

Ren was just wondering why you couldn't join the Phantom Thieves (Makoto says you are to young)

Then you have Haru who was thinking the same as Futaba and kinda saw you as a threat because it's not the first time someone lied to them about the metaverse

#persona 5 #goro akechi #one shot #ren amamiya #akira kusuru #oc #female reader #male reader #ann takamaki x reader #ann takamaki #makoto niijima #ryuji sakamoto #yusuke kitawaga #futaba sakura #sumire yoshizawa #h

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mesmir-ized · 11 months

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*flipping through cue cards

ponysona…no……..my little persona……..no…………

(elaboratig on cutie marks below BC i thought about them a lot !!! ahhh so long)

(not spoiler free !!!!!!!!!!!!)(corn get outta here !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

i wanted to keep these as simple as possible , and not cram too much imagery in to them , so they wouldnt look out of place in the show &c ! fun little challenge i gave myself , just for context :D

akechi: a white pawn chess piece ! my friend actually came up with this ! and its kinda genius ! to paraphrase what she said: white chess pieces move first ; akechi is always the one to (attempt to be) one step ahead of the thieves , having everything lined up for himself to succeed .

her words: “akechi sets the first gambit, the tone, and gets to begin laying out the chess board how he sees fit, and joker is the reactionary. but heres the thing. strategists differ on how you should play as black, like if you should automatically be on defense from white's offensive move. but the most famous black player of all time is magnus carlsen, who is WILDLY an offensive player and absolutely goes for it every time, to the point where white has been INTIMIDATED by him and played poorer statistically against him because of it . like thats CRAZY!! hes one of the boldest chess players in existence and he prefers to go SECOND! it was pretty much unheard of before him.”

plus , (my words now) theres the idea of not only him manipulating others (the pawn) , but he himself becoming a pawn in a plan much grander than him . the p5 wildcards and their games of strategy a nd all !

joker: joker card(+mask !) i was actually trying to come up with something “better” , but the joker card really , really fits him . not only literally being a wildcard in the metaverse/persona sense , but also IRL , how he’s adaptable to every situation ! canon pretty much explains it , LOL ! but again bringing in the theme of classic games of strategy , joker with his joker card !

ryuji: EPIC awesome skull (literally his na,me...) , but i liked it with the idea of delinquency/pirates(YIPPY !) , as well as the lightning not only for power , but symbolizing speed~ hes just cool

ann: lipstick kiss mark ! this one actually came to me really quick , LOL ! it symbolizes her role as a model (makeup !) , but also has to do with how she reclaims her sexuality and looks for herself ! that , as well as her caring nature , especially to the little guys(like a mother’s kiss goodbye on your forehead..)

yusuke: ink brush + swirls !!! funny enough this one took me the longest to come up with . i wanted to avoid giving him a palette , since i wanted to focus on traditional japanese art forms above all else (since thats basically his whole tyhing !) and ended up going with an ink brush ! it’s not exclusively japanese by any means , but its recognizable , and we see him work with ink many times ! the little swirls are meant to be the golden ratio (beauty ?)LOL , but just kinda look like swirls.......maybe shapes found in his art ?

makoto: gavel and books ! also took me a weirdly lomg time to come up with , but i figured it out ! the gavel is obviously meant to represent justice/the justice system , but also wanted it to represent power as well (since makoto can often act like a secondary “boss” LOL , and her role as a leader at school !) . the books are for her intelligence (perhaps legal books) ? yippy !!!!

haru: a coffee cup with a plant growing out of it ! this is a bit on the nose , but i had fun figuring it out ! keeping her goal of opening a cafe (and coming up with new coffee blends throughout the game) in mind , as well as her love for plants and gardening ! the plant is meant to form a sort of heart (which can also look like steam coming fromt he cup).. , to also show her nurturing side !

futaba: computer and medjed eyes !!!!!! also a bit on the nose , LOL ! for this 1 , the computer is obviously tied to her skill as a hacker/her computer-focused life , but the eyes carry a bit more weight ! theyre literally the eyes of the deity medjed , who is known for those two eyes that look directly at you ! we dont see any medjed logo with graphics like this in game IIRC , but i added it for the double(triple?) meaning ! medjed in game carries the weight of being a part of the book of the dead , and connected to futaba’s palace themed around egyptian tombs , but i also felt the eyes could be tied to how she monitors everyone , and interacts with the world through her computer (almost as if shes looking out from it !) yippy !!!!!!!!! :D

sumire: magic wand/gymnastics ribbon ! as explained by my description , LOL , this mark is meant to look both like a magic wand (cinderella/fairy gdmother ...) as well as a gymnastics ribbon ! we see her with these in game , which made my job much easier ! the ribbon forms sort of an “s” for her name , and also looks kind of like a shooting star , to symbolize how she is always shooting for the top ! (and on a darker note , how shooting stars can often be meteors that fall apart)... kasumi’s mark is hers but reversed , and has an additional sparkle/star on it , for “3 stars”, 1st place ! the absence of this sparkle for sumire can represent how she lost her sister , and how she feels lesser (even if just as wonderful !)

okay yayyayy thats all bye bye !!!!!!!!!

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dragondemoness · 10 months

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Ultimate Cuteness Reader - Persona 5/Royal Edition Part 3 - The Jungle of Jealousy (Part One)

Description: The reader's longtime rival forms a Palace of her own, and it's time to take action.

This part is different, since it goes into depth about the Ultimate Bully's past, and the reader's relationship with her, so the first half is pretty dark, and the Phantom Thieves' reactions don't come until the end. Reminder that the Ultimate Bully uses she/her pronouns and goes by Mizuki Okazaki

Warnings: Mentions of depression, implied self-harm, mentions of past child abuse, self-hatred

It had been a week since the incident.

It was difficult, but thanks to your partner and your friends, you finally accepted your grandmother's death and began the process of moving on.

You soon returned to school and saw your childhood bully at the entrance. You flinched as Mizuki passed by you, expecting her to hit you or push you over, but she only gave you a silent, hateful glare, one that somehow felt more personal than usual.

After asking around, you learned that she had gotten expelled for beating one of the teachers and knocking him unconscious. She already had a reputation as an insatiable, bloodthirsty beast, and hitting a teacher was the last straw.

As someone who knew her since you were both children, this was a shock. You knew she was violent, but you had never seen her fighting with a teacher. As you recall, she used to be afraid of authority, hating the thought of getting in trouble with an adult.

But once the two of you entered junior high, that changed. She went from an innocent young girl to a violent troublemaker, and you just couldn't imagine why. You tried many times to reach out to her, but she continued to push you away.

You couldn't help but feel frustrated. You used to be friends, but one day, out of nowhere, she punched you in the gut and pushed you to the ground, declaring that she never wanted to see or talk with you again. Ever since then, she continued to make your life hell, without ever offering any kind of explanation. Even you were starting to lose your patience.

All your friends, even your significant other, always told you to give up on her, that there was no way to reach out to someone like her. You were one to believe in second chances, but at this point, maybe it was time to listen to them.

You soon headed off to class, and Mizuki watched you through the window. She only scoffed to herself before walking away. She walked along the streets of Shibuya by herself before stopping at an alley.

She sat down against the wall and took a box of cigarettes out of her jacket pocket before popping one in her mouth and lighting it. As someone who was almost always fueled by anger, she finally had a quiet moment of calm, silent numbness.

Mizuki knew she wouldn't hear the end of it if her parents found out. But then again, they hardly ever asked about school or her personal life, so perhaps they wouldn't figure it out in the first place. For Mizuki, it could go either way.

She took a drag from her cigarette as her mind wandered back to seeing you in Shujin, laughing and talking with your friends and significant other. You had been gone for a week, then suddenly came back like nothing happened. She was annoyed at first, wondering what could have possibly happened for you of all people to skip school, but she stopped bothering with it quickly after.

Everyone else thought Mizuki was some sadistic bitch who tormented you for no reason at all. But the truth was, she was jealous. You had everything she ever wanted. Friends, a lover, and if not both of your parents, at least a grandmother who loved you.

She knew that wasn't an excuse for the way she treated you, but she didn't understand why she couldn't have the same luck as you. The only good thing Mizuki ever had was her older brother, who raised her in their parents' place and protected her from them ever since they were children. But even that couldn't last, and she lost him to a car accident five years before.

The week after that day had been horrible. As if losing the only person who ever cared for her wasn't enough, her father took his anger out on her, and he beat her every chance he got while shouting hateful words, words that she would internalize later on. The abuse that she was once protected from was then part of her daily life.

When Mizuki saw you again, you were trying to talk to her and make sure she was alright, to which she responded with a punch to the gut and an angry demand to never speak to her again. Her home situation combined with her grief fueled an anger she had never felt before.

To her, it felt like you were mocking her, shoving how perfect your life was in her face every time you saw her. That moment ended up inducing yet another long cycle of pain, this time between the two of you. That day marked the destruction of her once sweet, innocent self as she hardened herself and shoved her emotions deep down.

Alongside this, Mizuki began picking fights with other students, and thanks to the muscle she built up, she won every single fight and came out almost completely unscathed. Despite knowing what kind of trouble that would earn her at home, she didn't care.

She loved the excitement, the rush she felt from the action. She loved being the one in control for once, like a predator cornering its prey. This newfound addiction would earn her an infamous reputation later on, up until her expulsion.

But it didn't matter. Mizuki didn't care what happened to her anymore. She grew too accustomed to the abuse to process fear, and no one cared enough about her for her to process loneliness or sadness. She forgot the feeling of joy entirely, so that wasn't an option either.

Mizuki was little more than a shell of her former self, the broken pieces of the childhood that was taken away from her. She pretended to hate other people, but she hated herself far more. She took one final drag from her cigarette before pressing the end of it onto the wall and dropping it only the ground and returning home.

Thankfully, neither of her parents were there. Her dog came to greet her as always, but she ignored him as she walked to the bathroom and closed the door behind her. She took a look in the mirror, and she felt a flame burning inside of her as she noticed the dark circles underneath her eyes, the scar over her eye, those ugly, glowing crimson eyes she inherited from her father.

The flame grew stronger, and she clenched her fists before drawing back her arm and hitting the mirror with all her might. The floor was then covered in glass shards, and her fingers began to bleed. But she didn't care as she took out the switchblade she kept in her boot and rolled up her left sleeve, ignoring the worried whimpering from her dog outside the door.

Soon, tears fell from her eyes as she fell to her knees and began to break down, finally releasing her buried emotions. The dog began furiously scratching at the door, but Mizuki heard nothing.

Fucking worthless, she thought to herself. Everyone hates me. Why the fuck was I even born? Those bastards didn't even want me. I should've been the one in that accident...

Mizuki sat on the floor for an hour, trapped in the hatefulness of her dark mind. She eventually grew tired and fell asleep, not even bothering to clean her arm. As that was happening, her Palace begin to form, something larger and more frightful than the Phantom Thieves have ever seen.

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A few hours later, you were leaving school with your significant other, and as you two parted for the day, you felt that something was wrong.

You looked down to see your rabbit plush twitch his nose. He had a way of detecting any kind of disturbance, even in the Metaverse. Subtle movements like that could easily go unnoticed by anyone else, but you knew the signals well.

You paused on your way home and stepped into a nearby alley before taking out your phone and checking the Meta-Nav. You began to wonder who could possibly have a Palace this time when you thought back to your old friend's strange behavior from earlier.

No... It can't be.

Your stomach twisted with anxiety as the realization made its way into your mind. Although you knew it wasn't unlikely, the last thing you wanted was to see your former friend's distorted desires.

You looked over to your rabbit plush, who gave you a knowing look and nodded. You took a deep breath in and prepared yourself as you put Mizuki's name into the app.

It hit.

You felt your heart sink. It was such a horrifying discovery, and yet, you couldn't be surprised. You always guessed that her hostility towards you came from a place of pain, and this only proved your theory to be correct.

The worst part was that despite knowing her for so long, you couldn't even begin to guess where the Palace was, or how she viewed it. She was so difficult to read, and she hardly ever spoke, so there weren't any hints you could think of. It was distressing to realize just how little you knew about her.

But at the very least, it provided you an opportunity. A chance to get to the bottom of Mizuki's pain and reach out to her. Figure out what you did to cause her to sever your friendship. Even though you were close to giving up on her, there was no way you could ignore this.

With that in mind, you raced to Leblanc to tell the others. You swore to save Mizuki no matter what, and you needed to find a way to reach out to her before she hurt herself or anyone else again.

Ren Amamiya/Joker

He understands, and he's ready to help

And as he discusses the situation with the others, he takes note of how uncomfortable you look

He takes your hand in his and reassures you that everything will be alright, and that he will protect you from anything the Palace has to offer

He knows that confronting your former friend's distorted desires wasn't easy, even if Mizuki hurt you

Clearly, this operation is personal to you, and he respects that

But even so, he won't allow anything or anyone to harm you, especially not Mizuki

Ryuji Sakamoto

He doesn't think it's worth it, honestly

"You actually wanna save that asshole? Why? She's done nothin' but pick on you your whole life."

He doesn't really get it, but despite everything, you still wanted to save your old friend

Plus, you also knew it probably wasn't a good idea to leave a Palace unattended

Ryuji still doesn't see the point, but he begrudgingly agrees to help

But only for your sake; he couldn't care less about Mizuki

He barely listens while the others discuss the operation, only focusing on you and trying to ease your anxiety

He acknowledges how kind and brave you are, and he swears to protect you with his life when you enter the Palace

Yusuke Kitagawa

He only gives a nod in understanding as he looks down thoughtfully

"I see... I suppose it was only a matter of time before the angry, bitter wolf would spawn her own Palace."

He's curious about what her Palace would look like, but he notices how serious you look and turns all of his attention to you

"Fear not, my dear. This is but a mere obstacle in our path to success. No matter what happens, we will destroy this vile place."

He swears to protect you, no matter how powerful Mizuki's shadow may be

Goro Akechi

He doesn't even bother to hide his contempt as he looks at you in disbelief

"You want to save that bitch? Why?!"

Mizuki has done nothing but bring you pain, but you're still thinking about her own?

Honestly, after all she's done, he has half a mind to sneak into that Palace and "take care" of her Shadow himself

But no matter how much he tried to convince you to leave her behind, you remained determined to save your friend and bring her back to her senses

Goro could see that there was no convincing you otherwise-- you could be stubborn when you wanted to be, after all

With that, he simply sighs and begrudgingly agrees to join the operation

As the others discuss the situation, he occasionally chimes in with a bitter comment about Mizuki while also subtly reminding you that it's not too late to change your mind

But you're sticking to your guns, and he's going to protect you from anything that Palace has to offer, including Mizuki herself

Ann Takamaki

She gives you a nod of understanding, but looks at you with concern, wondering if it's a good idea to bring you along

"Okay, we'll do whatever we can, but... Are you sure you wanna come along this time? I mean, Mizuki did hurt you a lot..."

You understand her concern, but in the end, it's going to be between you and Mizuki

You're the only one who knows her, and you needed to be the one to reach out to her

She's still worried about you getting hurt, but she respects it

She notices your fear and does her best to comfort you while the others go over the operation

Even though it would ultimately come down to you, Ann will be damned if Mizuki hurts you

Makoto Niijima

She stiffly nods in understanding, but she looks at you with worry

"I see, but... You don't have to do this if you don't want to. I understand how hard this is for you."

You shake your head, once again insisting that you needed to get to the bottom of Mizuki's pain

There was so much you didn't know, and it was time to break the cycle

Although reluctant, Makoto agrees to bring you with them

She comforts you when you look worried, and assures you that if Mizuki's shadow tries to harm you, she'll be subjected to her Fist of Justice

Futaba Sakura

It wasn't surprising to hear that Mizuki had a Palace, but it was surprising to hear how determined you were to save her

"Woah, hold on a sec! (Name), are you sure you don't wanna sit this one out? I mean, she did put you through a lot..."

You shake your head and insist once more that you need to save Mizuki, and Futaba remembers when you saved her from her own Palace

So she respects it, and swears to give you all the support she can offer

"Don't you worry, (Name)! I'm not letting anyone lay a finger on your adorable self, especially not that bully!"

She then reaches out and squishes your cheeks, which helps cheer you up

Haru Okumura

Very surprised to hear about the Palace, and also worries about bringing you along

"I understand that this is hard for you, but are you sure you want to join us? There's no telling what could be inside this Palace, especially for someone like Okazaki-san..."

She just doesn't want you to get hurt, knowing that Mizuki's contempt for you would undoubtedly be reflected in her Palace

But you refuse to sit back and watch as your old friend suffers, and the time has finally come to take action

Haru respects that, and she does her best to comfort you while assuring you that nothing will happen to you as long as she's there

Sumire Yoshizawa

She had only seen Mizuki a few times, and she didn't expect her to have a Palace, even though it did make sense

But considering how dangerous the Palace is likely going to be, she can't help but worry

"Are you sure you're ready for this, senpai? I mean... I can't imagine you'll see anything good."

You still refuse to back down, and Sumire can't help but admire your determination

But she asks to come along as well, to make sure you're safe

She does her best to ease your worries, and promises to protect you with all her might

Searching for the keywords wasn't easy at all. But suddenly, you remembered something you heard from Mizuki, way back when you were kids. It was back in junior high, when she was fighting her bully in the hallway and won. As Mizuki glared down at her with bruised hands and a bleeding nose, she uttered one impactful line.

"Listen. I know you're just another superficial jerk, so I'm not gonna waste my time. But soon, I'll be the one in control, and everyone in this overgrown jungle of hate will know my name."

A jungle. That had to be it. You inserted it into the Nav, and surely enough, "Jungle" was the cognition.

Now the last issue was figuring out where this jungle was.

You tried every location you could think of; Mizuki's house, Shujin Academy, even your junior high school. But nothing seemed to work. You even tried out different cities, but got nothing. After the fourth hour of this foolishness passed, Ryuji threw up his arms in frustration.

"Oh, gimme a break! We've tried Shibuya, Shujin, her house, and we can't figure out where the hell this bitch is keepin' her damn Palace! What's next, all of Tokyo?!"

As he said that, the cognition changed, and everyone looked at the Meta-Nav in shock.

"I... I've never seen anything like this before." Even Morgana was wide-eyed as he processed this.

"Huh. Looks like Ryuji and his big mouth were actually useful." Futaba remarked as she and the others turned to look at Ryuji, who was staring ahead with wide eyes and his jaw hanging open, looking more shocked than anyone in the room.

"FOR REAL?!"

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