[ Not that Akira is, but he'll let her drag him in without any struggle. Either way, rhetorical question.
There's only a small smile as he sees the obvious sign that Ann is a regular here. Since he doesn't come here often, he takes a while to gander over the menu—then orders after her. With the heat, he also wants a scoop of ice cream on his.
It's time for them to take a seat and wait for their crepes. Akira pulls up a chair for her before sitting in the one across from it. ]
I think I mentioned this before, but Mako does think you're cute. [ He probably sent the screencap in the middle of the night before passing out. ] When are you going to swoop in for the kill?
Are you kidding? I'm super pumped for the new semester! Didn't I tell you? I'm gonna study extra hard once I switch to Veterinary Sciences!
[ did she tell akira that
probably not. anyway. ann orders a strawberry and banana crepe with nutella and vanilla ice cream. looks like she and akira had the same idea since it's so hot. she takes the chair he pulls up for her, leaving her bag on the side of the table.
she definitely was not expecting akira to tell her that mako thinks she's cute though??? ]
I think it probably slipped your mind to tell me. A lot has been happening—but I'm glad you changed majors. You didn't seem happy about acting.
[ So he doesn't fault her, either way! Leaning back, he crosses both his legs and his arms as he drops down the very little support he has given her in terms of harassing Mako. ]
I just asked about cute girls on Retrospec and mentioned you. It seemed like he was getting awkward, so I asked if he didn't think you were cute? But then he replied "Ann is cute". I brought up another girl and he said he didn't want to go into this—what does this mean? It means you got this in the bag.
[ His hand forms into a makeshift gun as he points at her. It's her time to shine during her date later!! ]
Thanks, Akira. I still have to finish my paperwork, so technically I'm not in the major yet, but I'm hoping to get a switch by the end of the semester.
[ she's going to dread her theater 101 class.... ]
You...you really think he's into me? I mean, what if he just thinks I'm cute and he doesn't actually like me?
[ SO MUCH DOUBT ]
...Well, I guess he asked me on a date, so that's...a sign. Ugh... Dating's so complicated!
[ Uh... It's not hard? Just send him this card. It even has their names on it. Perfect. Wonderful.
He only cocks an eyebrow as she doubts herself some more, but their crepes are ready. Sorry, Ann, he'll come back with their crepes before he comforts her. ]
It's definitely a sign. If he doesn't like you now, he'll definitely like you after your date.
[ If she's still worried, she can unleash her frustration onto the her crepe that he places in front of her. Dig in, girl. ]
Okay...I hope so... I mean, what if the date goes horribly wrong? I've never actually been on a formal date before actually going out with someone before? How do I dress?
[ she is definitely going to dig in now, though. eat the stress away. ]
[ Yes... Ann. Finals are not for another four months. The thought actually fills him up with such dread right now. ]
Show him who's boss. [ That isn't how this works, but he means she should be as charismatic as she is. ] He won't know what hit him.
[ Though he kind of expects her to deflate again when the date approaches, especially right before the date. He makes note to keep himself free for her to text... Like a cheat sheet or something. ]
I didn't get to ask, but have you been doing all right...? August was really a trip.
[ And the aftermath is pretty bad. Akira seems to be exhausted still for that and another reason. ]
[ oops. sorry for the reminder but GANBATTE, AKIRA ]
Yeah! I've actually been doing a lot better, but I've been kinda busy.
[ a couple of bites from her crepe first before she continues: ]
I'm actually planning a spa trip for a bunch of us so we can get the massages we deserve. You should come, Akira! There's a men's side at the one I'm looking at, too!
[ Ann was having a wild month, but he imagines everyone did. It's okay. He's a good student unlike some people! ]
So if I went, we would be relaxing separately? [ He doesn't know about this, but— ] All right, I'll go. I could use some relaxation and I've never went to a spa before.
[ He's about almost done with his crepe, so he starts eating slower so Ann doesn't feel like she's eating by herself. He picked this discreet part of the crepe place so it's harder for people to listen in on, so: ]
I actually had some memories recently that I wanted to share with you... About the heart changing stuff.
shit I thought our other thread was the crepe one MB
Yeah, probably? But we can still see each other at the pool and stuff I think! [ at least that's what it sounded like. ] it's gonna be fun, promise. We're gonna have a great time! Glad you're coming with!
[ alright so that's one person going; she's prepared to talk about it more but then... ]
[ inb4 no you can't see each other at the pool, but Akira does not at all seem worried. This is also a perfect time to unwind? At least until the thought bubbles start happening and people will notice when you're checking people out.
Rip. ]
I think we just recruited Yusuke in this memory... But the cat started giving him the rundown of what we do.
[ IT'S TIME... Akira will try to separate this so it doesn't overwhelm her. ]
It has to do something about a Metaverse and a phone app called the Nav takes us there. The Metaverse is where "Palaces" exist, basically where we do our thing—apparently, they're worlds that take form from someone's cognition? They only form from people with strong "distorted desires". Kamoshida was mentioned as an example... So I'm guessing wherever we saw him in, what we were doing, that crown, it all had to be in a Palace.
[ Wait he lost track of his explanation. Coming back: ]
To use the app, we need a full name, location, and distortion to access someone's Palace. [ ... ] Yusuke is pretty smart and understood most of it pretty quickly.
[ LIKE THE DUDE JUST ACCEPTED IT ALL WITH NO TROUBLE? Good questions. ]
...Wait... Okay, slow down: So we're basically going into people's minds?! Is that what this is about?! And it's like we're looking into their deepest, darkest desires?
[ holy shit.
the phantom thieves are a lot cooler than ann thought they were. ]
I'm not surprised he caught onto that so quickly, though. Yusuke's...pretty smart, I think. I can tell!
[ Oh... Ann here is smarter than Ann in the other world. He'll keep that to himself? Keep that and nod about Yusuke being a smart fox. ]
Yeah. It seems like we go into a world that represents one's psyche and we steal their desires there. [ This is some weird shit, but as long as Ann thinks they're cool? ] The treasure... I think is their desires? Shows up on the same day we send a calling card saying we're going to steal it.
[ He finishes up his crepe now... Finally. So he leans back against his chair while scratching his cheek. ]
... From the memory I had at this TV station, they only mentioned that it also forces a "change of heart", so it makes sense why they started confessing to their wrongdoings.
[ He's guessing that's what must have happened with Kamoshida... There weren't any names that were mentioned in the interview, however. Just... a familiar face. ]
It does seem like that. We're really popular with the people, but not with the police.
So stealing their hearts gave them a change of heart? And they just...suddenly felt bad about everything they did? We did that to Kamoshida, didn't we?
[ so many questions. ]
Yeah, the police hates vigilantes. I mean, that's what we are, kinda? Aren't most heroes vigilantes?
Yeah... It kind of makes me think it's like when someone you know completely changes because of their ambitions being realized and kept unchecked. If we take the distorted part away, they're back to how they used to be.
[ ... That's how he kind of felt about his parents once they got better jobs, but he digresses. Either way, the more he thinks about it, the more complex it becomes. It's... extremely invasive, but it's for the good of the people.
It's for people that can't fight on their own. ]
Feeding the homeless is technically illegal... So I guess most heroes are vigilantes?
I don't think anyone is inherently bad... [ It's very complicated and that's his opinion, but!! ] What matters is that they learn their lesson and atone, you're right.
[ Why is this crepe place letting vigilantes loiter here talking about some really shady stuff... Akira makes sure to always check the shop to see if anyone will pass by, etc. ]
But that's all from me. [ At least he thinks he covered everything? ] Which means we're back to the Ann Takamaki episode. What finally made you change your major?
[ ann disagrees, at least for now, but that's besides the point. ]
Right. Thanks for telling me all of that.
[ as for his second question...ann hesitates. she opens her mouth, closes it, and seems to ponder on whether or not she should say anything--you know what, it's akira. ann trusts him a lot? so. here we go. ]
It's...well... I've wanted to take care of animals for a while now. But my parents--my mom, especially--they're the ones who wanted me to do Theater, so I signed up for it to please them. Now...I don't wanna follow that path anymore.
[ At least they're civil enough to agree to disagree. He knows that she's still raw from her memories, so he doesn't press that on forward about that debate.
After all they've been through, a major in higher education seems like a small deal, but he can tell it weighs heavy on her mind with her hesitation. ]
Living your life making your own decisions... I'm proud of you. [ Like he's her mom instead of her actual mom. ] Your mother needs to understand her dream isn't yours.
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[ Not that Akira is, but he'll let her drag him in without any struggle. Either way, rhetorical question.
There's only a small smile as he sees the obvious sign that Ann is a regular here. Since he doesn't come here often, he takes a while to gander over the menu—then orders after her. With the heat, he also wants a scoop of ice cream on his.
It's time for them to take a seat and wait for their crepes. Akira pulls up a chair for her before sitting in the one across from it. ]
I think I mentioned this before, but Mako does think you're cute. [ He probably sent the screencap in the middle of the night before passing out. ] When are you going to swoop in for the kill?
[ WELL THIS SOUNDS DANGEROUS ]
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[ did she tell akira that
probably not. anyway. ann orders a strawberry and banana crepe with nutella and vanilla ice cream. looks like she and akira had the same idea since it's so hot. she takes the chair he pulls up for her, leaving her bag on the side of the table.
she definitely was not expecting akira to tell her that mako thinks she's cute though??? ]
Huh? He--he does?!
[ OH SHIT ] What did you say to him?!
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[ So he doesn't fault her, either way! Leaning back, he crosses both his legs and his arms as he drops down the very little support he has given her in terms of harassing Mako. ]
I just asked about cute girls on Retrospec and mentioned you. It seemed like he was getting awkward, so I asked if he didn't think you were cute? But then he replied "Ann is cute". I brought up another girl and he said he didn't want to go into this—what does this mean? It means you got this in the bag.
[ His hand forms into a makeshift gun as he points at her. It's her time to shine during her date later!! ]
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[ she's going to dread her theater 101 class.... ]
You...you really think he's into me? I mean, what if he just thinks I'm cute and he doesn't actually like me?
[ SO MUCH DOUBT ]
...Well, I guess he asked me on a date, so that's...a sign. Ugh... Dating's so complicated!
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He only cocks an eyebrow as she doubts herself some more, but their crepes are ready. Sorry, Ann, he'll come back with their crepes before he comforts her. ]
It's definitely a sign. If he doesn't like you now, he'll definitely like you after your date.
[ If she's still worried, she can unleash her frustration onto the her crepe that he places in front of her. Dig in, girl. ]
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Okay...I hope so... I mean, what if the date goes horribly wrong? I've never actually been on a formal date before actually going out with someone before? How do I dress?
[ she is definitely going to dig in now, though. eat the stress away. ]
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Don't overthink it too much. A date should be fun.
[ To be honest, if Mako doesn't like Ann as she is, he doesn't deserve her!! ]
It's not fun when it feels like a final.
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[ NEWFOUND DETERMINATION ]
Man, talking to you makes me feel so much better! I'm gonna go there and totally sweep him off of his feet!
[ there we go. looks like one thing hasn't changed between recolle ann and p5!ann: the fire within. once it's ignited, there's no stopping her.
well. for now. ]
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Show him who's boss. [ That isn't how this works, but he means she should be as charismatic as she is. ] He won't know what hit him.
[ Though he kind of expects her to deflate again when the date approaches, especially right before the date. He makes note to keep himself free for her to text... Like a cheat sheet or something. ]
I didn't get to ask, but have you been doing all right...? August was really a trip.
[ And the aftermath is pretty bad. Akira seems to be exhausted still for that and another reason. ]
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Yeah! I've actually been doing a lot better, but I've been kinda busy.
[ a couple of bites from her crepe first before she continues: ]
I'm actually planning a spa trip for a bunch of us so we can get the massages we deserve. You should come, Akira! There's a men's side at the one I'm looking at, too!
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[ Ann was having a wild month, but he imagines everyone did. It's okay. He's a good student unlike some people! ]
So if I went, we would be relaxing separately? [ He doesn't know about this, but— ] All right, I'll go. I could use some relaxation and I've never went to a spa before.
[ He's about almost done with his crepe, so he starts eating slower so Ann doesn't feel like she's eating by herself. He picked this discreet part of the crepe place so it's harder for people to listen in on, so: ]
I actually had some memories recently that I wanted to share with you... About the heart changing stuff.
shit I thought our other thread was the crepe one MB
[ alright so that's one person going; she's prepared to talk about it more but then... ]
Yeah? What about it?
[ that's...way more important. ]
THEY FEEL SIMILAR.......... I GOT CONFUSED MYSELF
Rip. ]
I think we just recruited Yusuke in this memory... But the cat started giving him the rundown of what we do.
[ IT'S TIME... Akira will try to separate this so it doesn't overwhelm her. ]
It has to do something about a Metaverse and a phone app called the Nav takes us there. The Metaverse is where "Palaces" exist, basically where we do our thing—apparently, they're worlds that take form from someone's cognition? They only form from people with strong "distorted desires". Kamoshida was mentioned as an example... So I'm guessing wherever we saw him in, what we were doing, that crown, it all had to be in a Palace.
[ Wait he lost track of his explanation. Coming back: ]
To use the app, we need a full name, location, and distortion to access someone's Palace. [ ... ] Yusuke is pretty smart and understood most of it pretty quickly.
[ LIKE THE DUDE JUST ACCEPTED IT ALL WITH NO TROUBLE? Good questions. ]
UGH SERIOUSLY
...Wait... Okay, slow down: So we're basically going into people's minds?! Is that what this is about?! And it's like we're looking into their deepest, darkest desires?
[ holy shit.
the phantom thieves are a lot cooler than ann thought they were. ]
I'm not surprised he caught onto that so quickly, though. Yusuke's...pretty smart, I think. I can tell!
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Yeah. It seems like we go into a world that represents one's psyche and we steal their desires there. [ This is some weird shit, but as long as Ann thinks they're cool? ] The treasure... I think is their desires? Shows up on the same day we send a calling card saying we're going to steal it.
[ He finishes up his crepe now... Finally. So he leans back against his chair while scratching his cheek. ]
Would you call that's overrated or full of style?
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So...we steal their desires? Is that what "stealing their hearts" means? But...what does it even do?
[ she's still really confused but it sounds like she's at least getting the gist of what's going on. faster than her counterpart, at least? ]
I don't know, I think that's pretty awesome! As long as what we're doing is a good thing, it's like we're totally heroes!
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[ He's guessing that's what must have happened with Kamoshida... There weren't any names that were mentioned in the interview, however. Just... a familiar face. ]
It does seem like that. We're really popular with the people, but not with the police.
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[ so many questions. ]
Yeah, the police hates vigilantes. I mean, that's what we are, kinda? Aren't most heroes vigilantes?
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[ ... That's how he kind of felt about his parents once they got better jobs, but he digresses. Either way, the more he thinks about it, the more complex it becomes. It's... extremely invasive, but it's for the good of the people.
It's for people that can't fight on their own. ]
Feeding the homeless is technically illegal... So I guess most heroes are vigilantes?
[ Logic. ]
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[ ann feels the same way about her parents, too. no worries, akira. she feels you. ]
That's true! Well, except the police. Some of them are pretty corrupt, though. So...yeah. Vigilantes are the best, in my opinion!
...Don't tell Mako I said that.
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[ The Phantom Thieves, the alternative to a Snickers candy bar. You're not you when you have distorted desires, etc. ]
I won't, but I think that's practically painted on my face at this point.
[ Does he look like a goody two-shoes to you... Actually, he might pass off as some goth kid into the occult. ]
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[ ann likes that a lot better because fuck you kamoshita ]
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[ Why is this crepe place letting vigilantes loiter here talking about some really shady stuff... Akira makes sure to always check the shop to see if anyone will pass by, etc. ]
But that's all from me. [ At least he thinks he covered everything? ] Which means we're back to the Ann Takamaki episode. What finally made you change your major?
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Right. Thanks for telling me all of that.
[ as for his second question...ann hesitates. she opens her mouth, closes it, and seems to ponder on whether or not she should say anything--you know what, it's akira. ann trusts him a lot? so. here we go. ]
It's...well... I've wanted to take care of animals for a while now. But my parents--my mom, especially--they're the ones who wanted me to do Theater, so I signed up for it to please them. Now...I don't wanna follow that path anymore.
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After all they've been through, a major in higher education seems like a small deal, but he can tell it weighs heavy on her mind with her hesitation. ]
Living your life making your own decisions... I'm proud of you. [ Like he's her mom instead of her actual mom. ] Your mother needs to understand her dream isn't yours.
[ Stroking his chin. ]
This kind of makes you a real rebel now.
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