[ Is this what he signed up for when he gave his initials to the bro code. At first the name doesn't ring a bell at all and it worries him. ]
No—[ But almost instantly he remembers a face and a general feel for the man named Suguru Kamoshida, his feats and... his downfalls. ] Never mind, I just got something. He's the volleyball coach that abused the team, right?
[ He won't mention that the guy also ruined his chance of a new beginning when he moved to the city. ]
[ ann sounds surprised, and it's because she is--she hadn't known that much about him before, and now? now he sounds like even more of a jerk. ]
I didn't know about that part. I just knew he was the volleyball coach...and, well...he kinda gave me a hard time in school. That's putting it lightly.
[ suddenly, ann's tone's changed; she's a lot more resentful, a lot more furious in the way she speaks. akira's probably never heard this before from her, and maybe it's a little scary. ]
He kept trying to get in my pants! He'd follow me around, call me all the time, and I remember doing what I could to stay away from him. I just--I hope my other self didn't give him what he wanted!
[ He's... Concerned, but doesn't speak up as the silence continues. Ohhh shit? He's not sure what she means by that because it seems strange to think about her actually cornering a guy and beating the shit out of him.
That sounds really intense... And this aligns with what I understand about us.
[ That the Phantom Thieves are good people. It almost makes him smile to know that despite all of Ann's fury, she stands over Kamoshida as the better person. ]
I hope he learned his lesson—no, I'm sure he did. [ ... ] Is Shiho your friend?
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.
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Thanks. [ she appreciates his patience a lot. ] I...maybe I should ask: does the name Suguru Kamoshida sound familiar to you?
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No—[ But almost instantly he remembers a face and a general feel for the man named Suguru Kamoshida, his feats and... his downfalls. ] Never mind, I just got something. He's the volleyball coach that abused the team, right?
[ He won't mention that the guy also ruined his chance of a new beginning when he moved to the city. ]
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[ ann sounds surprised, and it's because she is--she hadn't known that much about him before, and now? now he sounds like even more of a jerk. ]
I didn't know about that part. I just knew he was the volleyball coach...and, well...he kinda gave me a hard time in school. That's putting it lightly.
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[ Damn his mood soured up when he realizes who this dirtbag is— ]
What did he do to you?
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[ suddenly, ann's tone's changed; she's a lot more resentful, a lot more furious in the way she speaks. akira's probably never heard this before from her, and maybe it's a little scary. ]
He kept trying to get in my pants! He'd follow me around, call me all the time, and I remember doing what I could to stay away from him. I just--I hope my other self didn't give him what he wanted!
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Someone sounds thirsty... I don't think your other self would, to be honest. At least I can't imagine it.
[ ... ]
Maybe you would give him a good punch to the face.
I GOT THE REGAIN
there's a long pause on ann's end, and then a quiet gasp before the speaks again: ]
Akira...I just...I remembered something. I totally--I totally corned that guy and showed him who's boss!
NICE
[ He's... Concerned, but doesn't speak up as the silence continues. Ohhh shit? He's not sure what she means by that because it seems strange to think about her actually cornering a guy and beating the shit out of him.
Then again. Phantom Thieves. ]
Good job, other Ann. What happened?
cornered NOT CORNED what the heck typos
[ it's all disjointed and she doesn't quite know what to make of it. ]
I didn't hurt him, though. I think I was just scaring him.
i didn't even notice..... i autocorrected it in my mind
[ That the Phantom Thieves are good people. It almost makes him smile to know that despite all of Ann's fury, she stands over Kamoshida as the better person. ]
I hope he learned his lesson—no, I'm sure he did. [ ... ] Is Shiho your friend?
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[ because they really were, from what ann can tell. sure, maybe cornering a guy and almost killing him is illegal but he kind of deserved it-- ]
Oh... I didn't tell you about her either, did I? Yeah, Shiho was my best friend. I'm...really sad that I didn't remember her up until recently.
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[ Akira is going to agree that Kamoshida deserves that kind of treatment, to be honest. Just once in a lifetime, really. ]
What matters is that you remember her now, right?
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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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