Suffering from guilt and punishment for the rest of his life does sound worse than death, to be honest. I hope he learns his lesson since I am guessing we stole his heart?
[ Cause... He knows that Ann is a Persona user and that's what they do. Yukiko uses fire, so it's the first thought that comes in his mind. That world where they pulled that heist? Doesn't seem real, kind of like how Personas seem... otherworldly. ]
It's no problem. We're friends, so... [ Yeah. He hasn't really confided in a lot of people before Retrospec. Actually, people talking to him is just as weird. ] I should be thanking you for telling me—I just want to be able to support you.
Just know that you avenged Shiho if she's also a victim of Kamoshida. Good work, Ann.
I hope so, too. Though...I still don't know what it means to get your heart stolen. Do you?
[ it sounds like akira knows. at least, he's gotten more detailed memories about the phantom thieves than she has? ann's gotten memories but not too many specifics about the thieves themselves. it's strange. ]
That's...actually really nice of you to say. I know I poke fun at you a lot, but I really do appreciate you. So...thanks again. For putting up with me.
[ he can't see it, but she's smiling through the phone. ]
I know you were there, though? So it must've been a team effort. There was one other person, too...he had blonde hair, if that sounds familiar? Oh, and that talking cat, too!
No... From what I remember, it looks like we steal treasure. Nothing about hearts so far.
[ LITTLE DOES HE KNOW? The more memories he gets about the thieves, the fucking less he understands. ]
I never knew you poked fun at me. Now I need to plan out my retaliation. [ The more you know?! ] I want to say they're around somewhere in Recolle, but probably not part of Retrospec. We'll see in the future.
The cat, however, I have no idea. Would cats be able to get apps if they don't have a phone? He seems to be more experienced than us, so I thought he was the leader for a long time.
You're right... Maybe we just remember different parts. [ They're pieces that they don't share, but it all seems to align. ] Maybe you'll remember DestinyLand some day. It looked like we were having fun.
Something like that. If these monsters are coming into our world, maybe it would also be the same source of our memories and abilities. The universes or realities that would usually never intertwine are bleeding into each other?
[ "we". it's always nice to know that she wasn't alone in her other life, either. ]
I mean...that would explain why we're getting all these random memories back, too. Realities bleeding into each other and stuff. I don't think you're really overcomplicating it; you never really know with Retrospec.
Maybe we should go to an amusement park after all of this... Some actual fun.
[ Though he did enjoy himself in different ways, he's exhausted. ]
I wouldn't say our lives in Recolle are a total lie. It doesn't change how we feel and the relationships we've made here, I think. I guess you can even say it's more like a bonus?
Yeah...that sounds real nice right about now. I think we could all use some relaxation...
You're right. I think...even if this life isn't the "real" one, I don't think I could ever forget about everyone I've met. You, Kurt, Mary...and all the people on Retrospec, too.
What about I hit you up if there are discounts? We can plan out a day later.
That's right. Whether or not we actually lived this life, it doesn't change that what we made here is just as real, so... Don't go whipping your boyfriends or girlfriends thinking it suddenly doesn't matter.
[ He meant actual whipping?! But if she thinks that in a kinky way, he won't judge her much. ]
All... right. [ Yeah. ] Anyway, from what I got... We continue to help others by dealing with people like Kamoshida. I didn't know any names or faces before you brought him up.
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[ harsh words, ann takamaki. ]
Yeah. Kamoshida must've done something to her, but...I don't know what.
Thanks, Akira. For hearing me out.
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[ Cause... He knows that Ann is a Persona user and that's what they do. Yukiko uses fire, so it's the first thought that comes in his mind. That world where they pulled that heist? Doesn't seem real, kind of like how Personas seem... otherworldly. ]
It's no problem. We're friends, so... [ Yeah. He hasn't really confided in a lot of people before Retrospec. Actually, people talking to him is just as weird. ] I should be thanking you for telling me—I just want to be able to support you.
Just know that you avenged Shiho if she's also a victim of Kamoshida. Good work, Ann.
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[ it sounds like akira knows. at least, he's gotten more detailed memories about the phantom thieves than she has? ann's gotten memories but not too many specifics about the thieves themselves. it's strange. ]
That's...actually really nice of you to say. I know I poke fun at you a lot, but I really do appreciate you. So...thanks again. For putting up with me.
[ he can't see it, but she's smiling through the phone. ]
I know you were there, though? So it must've been a team effort. There was one other person, too...he had blonde hair, if that sounds familiar? Oh, and that talking cat, too!
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[ LITTLE DOES HE KNOW? The more memories he gets about the thieves, the fucking less he understands. ]
I never knew you poked fun at me. Now I need to plan out my retaliation. [ The more you know?! ] I want to say they're around somewhere in Recolle, but probably not part of Retrospec. We'll see in the future.
The cat, however, I have no idea. Would cats be able to get apps if they don't have a phone? He seems to be more experienced than us, so I thought he was the leader for a long time.
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[ STILL NOT MAKING ANY SENSE. ]
What retaliation?! I'm actually complimenting you! C'mon, don't be a bully. [ a little laugh, though, which gives away that she's joking. ]
Yeaaah, that cat... I don't recall there being an actual talking cat on Retrospec, so I'm not really expecting to ever meet him. Ever.
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[ Because that's what he saw, but he has no idea if it has anything to do with Kamoshida. Maybe they can piece things together? ]
You have to take what you dish out, Ann. Sorry. [ NOT SORRY. ] Yeah. I'm kind of disappointed since...
A talking cat sounds amazing.
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Akira...did our memories just align?
[ HOLD UP ON EVERYTHING ELSE THIS IS IMPORTANT... ]
Then there's no way that this is just a hallucination! These memories are for real!
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[ INTERNALLY YELLING ]
Yeah. That's my guess, too, but with the mention of temporal space and stuff, I thought it might have to do with alternate realities.
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[ AAAAAH ]
Alternate realities? Like, we're Phantom Thieves in a different universe?
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Something like that. If these monsters are coming into our world, maybe it would also be the same source of our memories and abilities. The universes or realities that would usually never intertwine are bleeding into each other?
[ ... ]
Maybe I'm just over-complicating it.
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[ "we". it's always nice to know that she wasn't alone in her other life, either. ]
I mean...that would explain why we're getting all these random memories back, too. Realities bleeding into each other and stuff. I don't think you're really overcomplicating it; you never really know with Retrospec.
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[ Doesn't it sound good, Ann? ]
That's true, you never really know... The more far-fetched version is that they brought us from other worlds and rewrote our memories. Trippy, right?
[ BUT HE WOULD LOVE TO BE CANON AKIRA ]
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What?! So, as in our lives here are a total lie?! No way!
[ SHE REFUSES TO BELIEVE IT ]
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[ Though he did enjoy himself in different ways, he's exhausted. ]
I wouldn't say our lives in Recolle are a total lie. It doesn't change how we feel and the relationships we've made here, I think. I guess you can even say it's more like a bonus?
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You're right. I think...even if this life isn't the "real" one, I don't think I could ever forget about everyone I've met. You, Kurt, Mary...and all the people on Retrospec, too.
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That's right. Whether or not we actually lived this life, it doesn't change that what we made here is just as real, so... Don't go whipping your boyfriends or girlfriends thinking it suddenly doesn't matter.
[ SORRY NOT SORRY ]
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What?! Why would I do that? That's more like something you'd do between the two of us.
[ no actually it's more you ann ]
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Give him a moment of silence. ]
I didn't know I seem like the type to do that.
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she's thinking about it again
AKIRA ]
Wait--oh my god! Akira, that's so embarrassing!
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What?
[ He's suddenly so lost?! ]
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[ wait. ann's mind went in the gutter. oOPS. ]
N-Never mind! Forget I said anything!
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All... right. [ Yeah. ] Anyway, from what I got... We continue to help others by dealing with people like Kamoshida. I didn't know any names or faces before you brought him up.
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her bad ]
Good. I hope that more people like him are brought to justice. They deserve to atone for their crimes.
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[ Their lives are about serving justice, it seems. ]
... So, are you actually going to use the whip?