Part 41

Update 40


Ah, revisiting Ikebukuro.


"A human guy was here, too."
Human guy, eh? Hikawa, maybe?



"There's a rumor going around that Gozu-Tennoh is regaining strength"
This is not Persona 2. And that's false. Just wait...



Yeah, sure, whatever.


More are always appreciated. They are useful.


Let's see what's in this part. They said that a human was seen in the outside of the Mantra Headquarters, so...


He WAS there



Well, nothing else to do there. Time to go back to Asakusa.


"I heard you can't get inside the Mantra's headquarters right now. The Manikins are worried. Former members of the Mantra could be involved, but most likely, they wouldn't try anything without a leader. That reminds me, lately I've heard talk about Futomimi, maybe those Manikins are up to something themselves..."
Well, time to check what the hell the fuss about Futomimi is.



Back to Mifunashiro!


There they are.

Futomimi speaks. And the rest shake.



"There must be something important there."
Yes, fairies. And THE HARLOT 



"I need to restore the city! I need to rush back!"
And yet, the damn Manikin stays in the same spot, shaking.




"Use it if you are going to Ueno or the Asakusa Tunnel!"
Shall do so. It's the next area that must be visited, anyway




"Oh well, he'll give himself away, eventually. In the meantime, why don't you go find out about Futomimi?"
Already did



Time to check the now cleared area.



Oh. Great.


"But we worked together to build this city. We'll beat down that evil power!"
No, you won't.




Yes, damnit.

The PALE RIDER


Hooray, ANOTHER Candelabrum.


"It's him. Definitely him."
Sakahagi?



"There is a giant hole there. We call it the Asakusa Tunnel."
And that's the next place that needs to be visited.




Hey! Look! A junk shop!
Time to check what's there.



"Hahahahaahaha! I'm sorry, I've always wanted to say that. You remember me? I'm the Manikin that collects all sorts of junk. I finally opened my own shop! Take your time and look around. Since you helped me out before, I'll sell to you at wholesale."



Oh hey look 3 Magatamas.
And if that's at WHOLESALE, I don't want to know the regular prices. Argh.





Oh my poor finances. Also: Sold half the life stones and beads to be able to afford the last one.





Too much shaking.



Healing spells, eh? Nice AG boost.



Obvious focus on Strength. Luck also gets a nice boost.




This one looks a bit less useful.


"But, you can't get in, so there's nothing to see there"
WRONG, there is something. Not yet, though.





"He went down the hall."


Well, there are no signs of Sakahagi there.


Next: TUNNEL.