Part 189: 12/18-12/19: Triumph And Skullduggery
Part 179: 12/18-12/19: Triumph And Skullduggery
Anon: dat comeback looool
Anon: Its happening again
Anon: Shido, just take the win
Anon: TV hijacking is terrorism!
Music: Suspicion
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Unfortunately, public opinion hasnt changed at all. Shido will most likely win in a landslide victory.
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It seems his change of heart will be coming too late.
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Well just have to see what happens. Weve done all we can.
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That reminds me, the video of us declaring war against him never showed up on TV.
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Seriously!?
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I was wondering about that.
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The TV stations were probably pressured not to show it.
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Most likely. I dont think thats something Shidos influence alone could have accomplished. The true cause of this might exist elsewhere
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I dunno that really get it, but all we can do now is wait for the change of heart, yeah?
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Yep.
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Lets wait for the election results as well.
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The votes are overwhelmingly in favor of Shido! I knew it!
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Im certain that Masayoshi Shido will win
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How long are the polls open?
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Mr. Shido sights are already on the next party election
Anon: Show yourself, Akechi!
Anon: moar like phantom GRIEF
Anon: may just be election shit
Anon: must be tough for Shido-san
Anon: Is Shido gonna apologize?
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Here are the latest of the exit polls. As you can see
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Im curious to see the commentary on the election.
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Hes practically guaranteed to win! I knew it!
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Shinjuku has a high voter turnout, likely due to Shidos following.
Anon: dat comeback looool
Anon: wow, ppl are desperate
Anon: Its happening again
Anon: Shido, just take the win
Anon: TV hijacking is terrorism!
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According to exit polls, voter turnout was unusually high. Mr. Shido has garnered overwhelming support
and it is said that his position is guaranteed. Its almost time for Mr. Shidos policies to become a reality
Anon: this sites still up? :o
Anon: Stay strong, Shido-san!
Anon: My scandal senses tingling!
Anon: This isnt debunked yet?
Anon: this is a murder warning
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I knew it was gonna be Shido.
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There was no reason to hold an election.
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That is why
Music: Regret
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I also manipulated the information that the Phantom Thieves were behind the series of incidents. The one who controlled the hearts of others and gave rise to the countless victims
is myself. It was all for my own promotion
for my own selfish gain.
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Ive even used peoples lives as stepping stones in order to claim this country as my own ship. I am a true criminal that can be tried for any crime, and it still wouldnt be enough!
What about crimes against grammar?
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If I could atone for all Ive done with my life, I request that I be judged at once
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This cant be true! Shido-san!
Music: Alleycat
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Hell yeaaaaah!
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Allow me to say a few words
Now then
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Hes started taking charge.
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Come now, dont be that way.
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If youre gonna complain, say it to Shido. A legislators pins worth almost nothing. Well then, so, since the source of evil, Masayoshi Shido, has been--
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I got to avenge
my mom. Its all
thanks
to everyone.
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I was able to settle a debt in regard to my father as well.
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We all worked so hard for this
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*sniff* *sob*
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Shidos guilty, right, Sis?
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...Itll be difficult to prosecute him immediately. But Ill do this thoroughly until the causality between his other crimes can be proven. I believe Wakaba-sans research results will save Japan.
Great idea! How the fucks that gonna work, genius!?
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Thank you, but Ill be fine. I dont want to add any more unwanted suspicions on any of you. Its about time you let us adults prove that we can get our act together.
After the lessons taught by the entire rest of this game, Im not so sure about that one.
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I believe itll be fine for him to return to school.
SHIT
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Its true that your face will be recognized among those involved
But I doubt theyll take a firm action like suddenly coming to arrest him. At least, they wont do ti until the uproar with your suicide and Shidos confession have died down. Eventually though, the situation where you and I will be used as scapegoats cant be avoided
Yeah, were going to jail, so what. Fuck, Im not ready for more school.
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...You mean in regard to faking his death. That wouldnt have happened to begin with had the police done their job properly.
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Of course, I plan on doing everything I can. I will protect you all this time. Prosecuting Shido is that first step.
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Right. Lets get to it! Uhh, today is truly--
Sae checks her phone.
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I need to go. It seems Shidos been transferred to a hospital.
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Considering that hes finally back, all of you need to take your education seriously again.
Music: Beneath the Mask
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I saw the conference! But somethings not right. Its like nobodys reacting to it
There hasnt been any kind of movement on the forum either.
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Yeah. It doesnt make any sense, right? Support for the Phantom Thieves didnt even increase after they made their announcement
Anyway, maybe Ill try changing the poll question. Itd be odd asking people if they support the Phantom Thieves now that so much has changed. All right, Ill find out what people really think! Just wait!
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Well, lets leave the popularity stuff to Mishima for now.
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Well, overall, Shidos new party won by a landslide
However, there are some who support my arguments. The world isnt all bad. Without you, none of this would have been possible. Thank you. The true battle is about to begin. Lets both work hard.
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Masayoshi Shidos United Future has claimed a large majority of the seats. With this result, a new cabinet is expected to be in place by the end of the month.
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He won the election, but Niijima will do something about it.
Cant wait to check up on Newspaper Club Member.
Music: Break it Down (Elp Version)
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We changed the heart of someone huge like the next prime minister. Theres no better finale than that.
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Im sure youll be fine now. You can manage without me being with you.
Totally. Why dont you leave right now, in fact?
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Heh
Of course. Dont worry. I wont leave immediately.
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Im a bit envious of you. Here I am
Still havent found anything about myself
If only I could find out whats in the depths of Mementos
You okay, cat?
Yeah, youre fine.
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If a case is assembled against him
everything about us will be exposed too
What are we supposed to do
?
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Prosecutor Niijima is serious about taking Shido-san to court, right!?
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Yes, Im aware
But even if we prevent her from doing so, what about the public? Shido-sans conduct was shameful
Music: Desire
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A
rich country?
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You mean that plan of advancing foreign affairs by controlling peoples hearts
?
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...After all, the research on it should be proceeding along. Well push that plan forward and continue eliminating any who get in our way by using that world
Oh great! More Metaverse bullshit! No idea how they plan to accomplish this without Akechi, though.
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Well pledge to build a powerful country. We ourselves will meet the expectations we had of Shido-san.
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A powerful country, huh
? I see.
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But even if we do pick up where he left off, would his other associates keep quiet about it?
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...We should be fine in that regard. Anyone who Shido-san aided would feel that their life is at stake after watching that conference
Just as we are now
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At any rate, it seems we must first stop that case from being assembled, no matter the cost.
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How do we control public opinion?
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Thankfully, support for Shido-san still exists. Masayoshi Shido was a hero who fell before achieving his goals, and we will carry his torch
Thats what well announce to the mass media.
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...I see. Considering the publics panic after losing their leader, they may latch onto that immediately
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But if the general public becomes our enemy
were done for.
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That means
theres no turning back. Well then, leave Niijima to my group
Can we rely on yours in regards to Shido-san?
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Well make it so that he requires a psychiatric evaluation.
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Everyone
were in the same boat. You had best not forget that
Well, fuck.
Anon: why this. even now???
Anon: --- GAME OVER ---
Anon: The election was a farce.
Anon: who cares abt the election?
Weird question, Mishima.
Music: Beneath the Mask (Instrumental Version)
A full month just wasnt long enough for me.
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Come on, dont say that. This is better than living in hiding, right? Whoa, this is no time to be chatting. You cant be late on the first day back. Now, lets go to school.
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He said some strange stuff.
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The government would be in trouble if Shido-san collapsed now
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I thought we could count on him
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Whats going to happen?
Anon: soooo is shido alive?
Anon: cmon thieves, say something
Anon: this is fucked up
Anon: kill this stupid website
Anon: Whats with this question?
Music: Suspicion
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I cant believe he turned out to be a criminal
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But, didnt the leader of the Phantom Thieves commit suicide? That comeback video posted online right before the electionits real?
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I dunno whats going on anymore. Opinions are all over the place online. Whats this mean for the election? This countrys in troublewe have no prime minister.
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It happened so suddenly. Cant blame anyone for being confused.
Music: So Boring
Woohoo!
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The years already ending, huh? So much has happened that its like where did all the time go? Oh, but its not over for you yet. You still have finals for three days, from tomorrow to the 22nd.
Ah, shit.
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Im sure you already knew that though, right? Theres no way you havent started studying yet.
Hehehe, yeah, of course, what kind of idiot wouldnt be prepared? Oh god.
I should really get some kind of exemption for my, er, family issues.
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Theyre coming, whether you like it or not. Well, good luck.
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This is the first thing we get after coming to school for the first time in a while? Have you been studying?
Cat, youve been with me the entire time. You know that the answer to that question is fuck no.
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Why isnt it making any news?
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Is it because hes a politician?
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I have no doubt that political connections are involved. But that theoretically shouldnt have an impact on the news
Makoto, further demonstrating her incredible naivete.
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What about all the people who saw him on TV? They HAD to see that! Everyone shouldve heard him say all that heavy stuff, right?
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Right. What happened cant be kept secret. Itll be apparent soon.
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Makotos sister is working on a case too! Im sure well see the results of that if we just wait patiently.
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Lets assume so. More importantly, we have exams coming up
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I think they may have come at a good time. Weve really gone through a lot lately. Everyone must be tired.
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It certainly was a good deal of trouble
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Uh, exams are more tiring than any shit weve been doing
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Good luck, you guys!
Music: Break it Down (Elp Version)
Gee, thanks Sojiro.
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I was busy dealing with some of Shidos cronies.
You were busy for the entire four weeks I was out of school?
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Well, you ARE students, so its only fitting youre doing a study group.
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Youre gonna bring us some snacks now and then, right?
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You dont even have exams
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Oh, glad to see you all. Dont mind me. Make yourselves at home.
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Youre too kind. Well take you up on that offer.
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Why did you bring me here? My schools exams are already over.
Shut up, Yusuke. Dont complain about actually getting lines in a scene for once.
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Cmon, dont be so cold! You sayin its fine if I fail?
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Nothing wrong with that.
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Wont the results be the same whether you study or not?
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Now, now, you guys. Just think of it as helping me out!
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*sigh* I dont know about this
Music: My Homie
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Making a gamble, huh?
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If shes wrong, we die
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I dont wanna die
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Um, is it really that bad?
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This is every day for them.
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This affects you too, Maaku-kun. Well, with your grades Im not too worried.
Thats
right! Im
smart!
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But youve missed a lot of classes, so it couldnt hurt to study.
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Oh yeah, Maakus good at studying. I feel kind of betrayed
No idea if this scene changes if your Knowledge isnt maxed.
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Betrayed might be a bit much
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Dont worry, Lady Ann! Even if youre not great at studying, Ill help you.
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Now then, lets get to it. What do you want me to teach you?
I kinda figured this would be a joke answer, like You forgot how to speak Japanese!? Its not.
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Japanese, huh
Wait, what did we study again? Oh! Uh, crows! Howd it go again? Crows are black, so
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...Did we study that?
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Its Japanese class, so they were probably talking about kanji. The kanji for crow is the same as bird, but its missing the line that represents the eye. Thats because a crows eyes are the same color as its feathers, so you cant see them at a glance.
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Whoa
you were able to remember that much just from what Ann said?
Makoto, youre not even in the same grade as us. Why do you know that?
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How about taking a break?
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Sounds good to me! I cant do any more.
We just started, dude!
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Even if we study and learn what we can in school, doesnt it feel kinda pointless?
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Dont take him seriously.
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Those sorts of experiences are important too, but common sense is just as important. You should know better than anyone how nasty adults without common sense can be.
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Thats a great point.
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Someday, youll graduate high school and become adults. Then when you get married, youll need common sense more than ever.
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Marriage, huh
Do you wanna get married, Maaku?
Oh no! I offended Haru! Dont be mad at me!
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Well, that wont be for a while. In the meantime, Im more concerned with what Im going to be eating tomorrow.
The implication I got from this is that hes unsure there will actually be a meal tomorrow. Because hes poor, you see.
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Cut it out, man. Youre makin me hungry. Well, I guess we just gotta get back to studyin.
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We covered all the difficult parts, so you should probably be fine.
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Good work, everyone.
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See? You can do it if you try.
Maaku gains
Knowledge +3. This is the only mandatory scene in the entire game that involves you gaining social stats. Its also fucking pointless because you most certainly maxed that shit a long time ago.
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Were finally done
Only god, uh
only knows
...Hows that saying go again?
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Ryujis hopeless.
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Whatd you say!?
Havent gotten an old-fashioned brawl between these two in quite some time.
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Well, whatever happens, happens. Isnt it about time you wrapped it up? Be careful on your way home.
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Sucks that you have to do exams even after changing Shidos heart and saving the country. Its rough being a human.
Music: Beneath the Mask
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Your probation ends soon. I dunno if any of this
other stuff will affect that, so just keep quiet.
We couldnt have discussed this in the scene we just had together?
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I dont know
I havent been able to see my sister.
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Is she OK?
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Im sure she is, and Im sure shell get the job done.
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Thats right. I mean, shes a pretty talented prosecutor.
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All we can do now is keep an eye on what happens next.
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However, with Masayoshi Shido out on illness, the party leaders have been struggling without him. Theyve gone on high alert, shutting out the media entirely. More on this as it develops.
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Were counting on you, Niijima
Everyones worked really hard to make sure he wont get his way...
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Yeah, yeah. Its still night, OK? Youre in a better mood than usual, arent you?
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Why dont ya join me, offisher? Well toasht the peoplesh victree ovr the Phantom Th-- Wait. Did we
Did we win or wuzzit them? Guesh it dont matter! *glug glug glug*
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Naw man, I partied so hard it was tomorrow night when I finally woke up! Not like I wouldve made a difference anyway!
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True
Id be a liar if I didnt admit voting felt pretty worthless.
Lets go say hi to Tora.
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I wanted to thank you again for all your support. With the next generation, I will change this county into one that overflows with justice!
Good for him. We still cant talk to him though because it would interrupt his campaign, despite that campaign already being over.
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I never thought about that
Whats going on all of a sudden?
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I am not sure of anything any more. Not even what Ill be doing this time next year
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D-Director, please dont talk like that. Youre scaring me.
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I was going to vote Shido just in case, but then I suddenly came to my senses.
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Its a huge mess, after all. In the end, theyre all just playing politics.
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Im starting not to care about it anymore. Holding out till the New Year is more important for me.
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Someone tell me where I can hunt. Ill scout, Im willing to do anything. What? You dont need a crummy scam artist? Who do you think youre talking t-- HEY! ...Psh. Goddammit!
Once more, into the gym.
Music: Everyday Days
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This is a bench press. It will increase your strength, of course. Itll also make you mentally stronger since you need to keep a consistent rhythm and form.
Maaku gains 7 HP and 4 SP.