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Chie's cool, but that's because she likes kung fu movies and anyone you're friends with that you can talk about Ip Man with is neato in my book.
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RareAcumen posted:Chie's cool, but that's because she likes kung fu movies and anyone you're friends with that you can talk about Ip Man with is neato in my book. drat Straight
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Chie and Rise were the best. Chie was kind of rude to Yosuke, though, doing things like spending his money without asking.
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Hobgoblin2099 posted:Chie and Rise were the best. Chie was kind of rude to Yosuke, though, doing things like spending his money without asking. She also overreacted to him breaking her DVD.
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W.T. Fits posted:She also overreacted to him breaking her DVD. Yeah, Yosuke is introduced as the butt monkey that way in his first couple of appearances and never really moves past that even after he matures a lot, as befitting the goofy sidekick. And then of course this is turned up to 11 in his Arena incarnation. Chie is cool though, even though I mostly used Kanji as my physical heavy hitter instead. Still pulled her out from time to time though. Could never get over how old her voice sounded in P4, especially that one infamous All Out Attack line, but then I got used to it after hearing it so often and hearing the new voice actress post Golden just sounded weird to my ears.
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Robindaybird posted:I feel like the game did some two big missteps in that scene with both "You idiot, don't wave a gun here!" (Yosuke got him and MC grilled by the police for the same stunt with knives, Japan iirc is pretty loving strict about guns) and not letting you snark off at the bullies. Pretty much. Chie did some unacceptable things to Yosuke. Yosuke has problems too, but both Chie and Yukiko really pissed me off in some scenes. No, messing up cooking isn't funny. You can't make boiled eggs? Or any edible food? Do you not have common sense? Even Nanako is a better cook. Of course this led to the absolutely hilarious scene on Valentines day where Nanako's chocolate looks like the slime persona It was amazing. Best scene ever. Spending money without asking isn't funny either. Teddy is the one who I hate most of all, but nobody else likes him in game either. Still hate him. The festival scene was all kinds of stupid. I know people are like 'the devs crossed the line with Yusuke's intro chapter' and it was 'not funny at all' and I agree. Persona 4 had all kinds of unfunny scenes, way, way more than Persona 5 did. Multiple times.
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Part 85: 8/8-8/10: Sketchy Personified Music: Tokyo Emergency    No way. You don’t want to walk outside in this heat.  Yeah, it is hotter than usual. It feels like it’s boiling inside my head sometimes.  I brought a wonderful art DVD that we can watch together. I may be able to improve my Charm if I watch a movie with Yusuke... If you do not plan on gathering the others, why don’t we discover the truth held within?If it was anyone else I’d assume they were trying to hit on me with that line.  Excellent. I hope you’ll enjoy it.Music: Everyday Days  Vibrant colors are integral to its unique style. You would never see such radiance in a Japanese work. Although I must say, your television fails to accurately reproduce their brilliant allure. Might I suggest that you perhaps invest in a newer model?  *chuckle* That was quite the optimistic offer, Maaku. Either way, I am surprised you even managed to get your hands on such an old television... Yusuke and I enjoyed a program about art on my CRT television… I feel like I’m starting to see the world a little differently...Maaku gains Charm +3.  Hm… I believe I have begun to feel somewhat peckish. I am seeing visions… Yes, hallucinations… of curry… Forgive me, but I must request some of this establishment’s delicious cuisine… Should I spend some more time with Yusuke…? Get the hell out of my house. I see… In that case, I shall retire to my home for the evening… I must express my gratitude for your escorting me here. Now then, fare thee well.Music: Beneath the Mask -Rain-   ...Another box came for you. These cure Burn, which I’m not sure we’ve been afflicted with once.   I think for both Medjed and the Phantom Thieves, the attention is their motive behind their crimes. Hence, all the thrilling spectacles to amaze people. I advise viewers not to be so enamored if possible. He’s talking about us like we’re criminals, too? He doesn’t have a grudge against us, does he?Music: Time to Repent  >Go talk to her  My client’s a big shot in the Pro Shogi Players’ Association, so I worked really hard to set it up.Music: Suspicion  But… Hm? Is this young man a fan of yours, Hifumi? ...No, Mother. He’s my shogi friend… I told you about him, remember? Your shogi friend, hm? Let me just say this. I hope you’re not harboring any weird feelings for Hifumi. As I’m sure you’re already aware, you are not allowed to date, young lady. You’ve started to attract a number of new male fans with all of your photo spreads.Well, this is creepy! ...Yes, Mother. You can get 50 guys like him, once you’re famous. I need you to accomplish the things I was never able to. Now, I’m going to work. Don’t wait up for me. I understand.Music: Alright (Elp Version)    That was quite honest of you. Not altogether inaccurate, though. ...My father is ill and unable to work, so my mother supports us… My mother used to be a local TV announcer, but she had to quit to take care of my father… My father was a pro shogi player. He’s usually calm, but when he played you could really feel his spirit. He never hesitated when making a move, just like a kind. I really admired him, so I started playing shogi too. ...But after pouring everything he had into shogi, he suddenly collapsed one day. In my mother’s eyes, shogi stole both her dream and her husband… And yet, she tells me to keep playing… She wants me to achieve her dreams. I should be working to help support us. I want to become a professional so that I can make enough money to ease my parents’ burden. I do photoshoots and interviews, hoping they’ll add some money to our household income… But it’s honestly quite difficult for me.  But when I think about my mother, I… No one sees me as a shogi player anymore. They no longer recognize my skills. I’m not playing shogi in the hopes of becoming an idol… I simply love my family, and I want to support them through our troubles… ...Tsk, this isn’t good. I shouldn’t be focusing on such negative topics before a match… Well then, let’s play. Today, I’m going to be throwing a lot of offensive moves at you. This will teach you how to escape from disadvantageous situations. I feel Hifumi’s trust in me growing... This is a good one, because ambushes in this game can be brutal. However, most of the time you’ll get pounded into the dirt pretty quickly, so it takes some synergy with other skills to make the best of this.  That aura… My right eye is twitching. Now! It’s time to unleash my hidden evil eye!  I feel like playing shogi with Hifumi has helped sharpen my Knowledge...Maaku gains Knowledge +1. Phew… That wasn’t so bad. Let’s continue our lessons next time... Music: Tokyo Emergency Sojiro’s got some updates for us, so let’s hear ‘em:  “Don’t worry about Medjed.” ...What’s that all about? But thanks to that, her stress is also extraordinary. It’s tough...   Suuuuuure.  Next, let’s head over to the batting cages. They set up the intermediate set since April, and while the rewards are better, we’re really just here for the Proficiency boost. This (along with some of the videogames) is one of the only legitimately skill-based stat upgrade opportunities in the game, and we don’t need to make it harder to do.   Now, the key to hitting a home run is to aim your swing so that it hits the lower two-thirds of the ball.  Uhhhhhhh, that didn’t happen.  That’s more like it! Nailing the timing’s a bit of a hassle, but Yakuza’s baseball minigame is honestly a lot harder. No home runs, but that just gets us a Muscle Anklet (Strength +5), which we already have.  For getting the slugger prize (hitting all five balls), we’re rewarded with Proficiency +2 and a Revival Bead. Not much, but something. Missing even a single ball would knock that Proficiency reward down to +1, even if we hit a home run. It’s pretty punishing, even if the difference is only a single point. Music: Beneath the Mask    Ah, you’re still in high school, right? Are you enjoying your vacation? Ah, studying for college exams? Even so, that will also be a nice memory from your youth. And now, sadly, I must end this momentary respite. If I stay too long, I may get scolded for it.  The police are gathering intel about Medjed and promoting better awareness of security. However… Expectations for police are low, as people focus on the Phantom Thieves’ showdown against Medjed. It’s impossible for the police to do anything in this situation. We have to handle this on our own.All right, let’s finally head over to Untouchable and talk to Iwai about that paper bag. Music: Layer Cake   Are you gonna try and sell me somethin’ weird again? That modified model gun should be a powerful weapon to use during Palace battles. Let’s ask him about what was inside the bag! ...Don’t freak out, Maaku! Just ask him! I should be able to ask him at my current Guts level. So, what’re you here for? I see… So you took a look inside, huh?He shoots us in the head. Game over! That was a custom gun that I modified to make it look as real as possible. ...I had a customer who was interested in it.Is he still interested? It’s been three months. You helped me out by smugglin’ it outta here so that I didn’t get caught by those detectives. You can have that gun, if ya want. ...You’re an accomplice now, so don’t go snitchin’. I got everything on my security camera. Oh ho…Iwai glances around the store.  ...Wanna talk in the back?   You look like a beginner to me… …… Well, I guess you got the heart of an enthusiast. Heh, you’re a strange one, kid. *chuckle* Yeah, this could work. Hey, I can grant that wish of yours… But you better have the money. These things are worth hundreds of thousands of yen per unit. Sometimes they even reach the millions, dependin’ on how I feel. S’that right? Look, I ain’t a bad dude. I’ve been known to compromise, from time to time. For example... Smugglin’ goods, destroyin’ evidence… And as a reward, I’ll introduce you to the special menu, with good prices for a punk like you. ...Whaddya say? Not bad, huh? Guns in this game aren’t even that good, bro. Also, laughing at “I’d rather not break the law.” You don’t know what you’re talkin’ about. This is a great deal. Gotta fight evil with evil… I need a pawn of my own. Don’t talk to no one about this. Got it? Just follow my orders. We won’t be able to get much stronger if I don’t accept his offer... Now what’s it gonna be? You gonna take my deal or not? ...That’s fine. OK, I’ll work on that special menu for you. You should be grateful. I’ve made a deal with Iwai… I should be able to ask him to customize guns for me now, in exchange for helping him out...Music: Interrogation Room    I’m sure some people believed those guns were real. You’ll tell me how you procured them, won’t you? ...Spill it!Music: The Spirit   The Hanged Man represents suspension or restriction, letting go of old or bad habits, and sacrifice. When reversed, it portends indecision and martyrdom. It’s a card that indicates a need for delay and reflection in order to consider all options. And we’ve unlocked gun customization. Guns aren’t that useful in this game, but Iwai’s still got some neat tricks up his sleeve, so I’ll eventually get to messing around with it. Music: Layer Cake  Clean… run errands… There’s plenty for you to do around here. Must be pretty excitin’ for an enthusiast like you, huh? ...All right, that’s enough for today. Go on, get outta here. Music: Tokyo Emergency  The Tkachev II is, as its name indicates, a straight upgrade from its predecessor.   Haha. Anyway, about the agenda for today… ...You’re so busy, but you’re always on top of everything. Do you ever take a vacation? I don’t need vacations. For some reason, they make me feel more tired. Guess I’m not used to them. We’re working on it, okay!?  Maaku gains Knowledge +2 and Charm +1.   Did the Phantom Thieves just decide to ignore it? I heard info about another scandal got leaked… Stocks have been falling ever since. Who’s going to take responsibility for this?Music: Beneath the Mask -Rain-   We’re not gonna make it if we can’t come up with a solution. Speaking of that Medjed poo poo, people’re talking about those leaks everywhere I go.  Yes, this is not an occasion for panic. Let us try to remain calm. Our only saving grace is that Medjed seems quite intent on sticking to their planned date. We just gotta keep trying til that day comes, yeah? Yes, there’s no point in complaining about it now. Let’s continue our efforts. An estimate of the possible damage from a cyberterrorism attack has been announced. According to experts, such damage could reach trillions of yen. Trillions…? These guys are too dangerous… Music: Time to Repent  It’s raining too hard today… The noise is making it hard to focus. If it’s all right with you, let’s play a match. I don’t think my bond with Hifumi will deepen quite yet…  Now, time for the lesson.  I feel like my bond with Hifumi will grow stronger soon… Thank you for today. Music: Break it Down (Elp Version)  Furthermore, I found something interesting. It’s a DVD that talks about the life of a painter. I thought we could share in our appreciation of art. See you tomorrow then.We just hung out, Yusuke. Come on, dude. Arist fucked around with this message at 14:50 on Jan 8, 2018 |
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He's getting these library DVDs as a way to hopefully get you to comp him hot meals brah
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Oh hey, finally a suspicion that makes sense Its been a while, Sae
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Arist posted:
Who is the toymaker?!
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"Hey, I modify airsoft guns to make them look as realistic as possible for shady nondescript clients. You wanna help me destroy evidence?" "Sure." It's kind of insane how willingly Maaku skirts the edges of his probation sentence, especially in Japan where mere grounds of suspicion are enough to have the police hassle you until you confess.
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Deltasquid posted:"Hey, I modify airsoft guns to make them look as realistic as possible for shady nondescript clients. You wanna help me destroy evidence?" “Hey, wanna participate in shady rear end medical experiments in exchange for illegal as hell untested drugs? “Hey, wanna hire me as a prostitute in exchange for helping you cheat at school?” “Hey, wanna help me scam the living poo poo out of people?” Joker doesn’t give a gently caress.
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Can't wait for Sojiro's Rank 8 SL where he hands you a real gun and instructs you to murder Futaba's rear end in a top hat family.
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Funky Valentine posted:Can't wait for Sojiro's Rank 8 SL where he hands you a real gun and instructs you to murder Futaba's rear end in a top hat family. The game isn't even bothering to hide that Sojiro is actually Daisuke Jigen. 8th rank will be family bonding time by teaching markmanship to both of his kids, with the rear end in a top hat family as the target dummies. Jokes aside, I love the The game then proceeded to have Joker room with Daisuke Jigen (he even has the freaking car), the starter persona was great-grandpa, Yusuke summons Goemon's great^n grandpa and let's be honest, Ann is Fujiko's biggest fan. We're just missing either Akechi or Sae being named Zenigata basically. EDIT: yes obviously the only actual reference is Sojiro's design and the rest is because both this game and the Lupin manga draw from the same sources. It is still neat Omobono fucked around with this message at 23:40 on Jan 7, 2018 |
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GuyUpNorth posted:First might be actually legal if doc has licenses that cover testing of homebrew medicine. Tae does mention that she's licensed to make her own medicines.
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Stroth posted:“Hey, wanna hire me as a prostitute in exchange for helping you cheat at school?” Never got the impression Joker was taking advantage of that facet of the service. It's still weird and hosed up, but I can't see that selling in the states.
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Mzbundifund posted:It looks like all your music links are broken. Just checked and they seem to be working?
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Hanged man was the shadiest way to introduce a deal. 'Help me destroy evidence!' and 'I have blackmail on you, so shush.' And we're already criminals, as Akechi is branding us (he's like, our PR's number one enemy). What's a few shady deals?
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Arist posted:Just checked and they seem to be working? Sorry my bad, NoScript must have been blocking a relevant domain.
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If that was a Theodore Rex reference, I love you. And I hate myself for remembering that movie exists.
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You know what. At least this one sounds like a legitimate query for once. Considering the regulations in Japan around model guns, someone going about with near perfect replicas of real guns could actually be in trouble.
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VolticSurge posted:If that was a Theodore Rex reference, I love you. If it was I definitely wouldn't admit it.
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DanielCross posted:I'm throwing out a random guess that Futaba IS Medjed. My only evidence is that it seems just cliche enough. And would explain Futaba's supreme confidence in being able to stop it. It's not a bad guess, considering the theme of her Palace and the fact that Medjed is the name of an egyptian deity.
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Mzbundifund posted:It's not a bad guess, considering the theme of her Palace and the fact that Medjed is the name of an egyptian deity. I disagree with this because I don't feel it makes a lot of sense. If Futaba's goal was to have the Phantom Thieves steal her heart in the first place, why not simply blackmail them into doing it rather than threatening them and offering help under an alias? Seems less complicated that way.
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Funky Valentine posted:Tae does mention that she's licensed to make her own medicines. Should have worded it better I suppose. I remember Tae has license to make her own medicines, but do those extend to live subject testing?
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GuyUpNorth posted:Should have worded it better I suppose. I remember Tae has license to make her own medicines, but do those extend to live subject testing? If she calls it combat data, then yes.
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Part 86: 8/11-8/13: Three Days Of The Kuramoto Music: Beneath the Mask -Rain (Instrumental Version)    Maaku gains Kindness +3.    There have been some strange happenings in the back alley off Shibuya’s Central Street. I don’t doubt you! I’m not that horrible of a person! Anyway, there’s only so much info I’ve been able to get from the forum. If you’re worried about this, I think you’ll need to go investigate it yourself. Maybe some of the employees down on Central Street would know more details about it. That is absolutely inexcusable! I mean… not because I’m a cat or anything! It’s just a cruel thing to do! Hm, if you go work on Central Street, maybe you could learn more from your peers... Looks like we’re going to have to work somewhere on Central Street in order to get a lead on this request.  Yusuke’s DVD will increase our Charm once again.  Sorry Yusuke, but we’re still recovering from the crazy bender we went on last time we hung out.  Maaku gains Kindness +1 and Knowledge +3. Music: Beneath the Mask   Remember high school? The kids on the baseball team would train in heat like this, and love it. I used to be like that, all excited about taking on the world. Now, I’m just a company slave… Trains and planes are packed, and traffic continues to be jammed on the highways. Visiting home, huh? It must be nice to have a place to go home to. Some of our regulars have updated their conversations, so let’s do a round.   Maaan… Can’t #Millennials and Medjed just chill out and have some beers like they’re buuuds? Aight, aight, aight… lemme drop some knowledge on you, buuuddy… We ownin’ this summer break, man. We doin’ it right, buuudd--*hurk*How enlightening.  The company ordered me to return. I’m sure you’re aware of the actions Medjed is taking. The hacking incident, yes? Are we being targeted now? We must prepare for the worst. The initial response is crucial in these types of situations. I spent all this time, apologizing and explaining to people. Now my time off for Obon is all gone. This is those hackers’ fault. Even if they don’t target the little guy, we suffer anyway. Medjed’s been causing a lot of trouble for me. If the Phantom Thieves exist, I’ll cheer them on.  Shiki, wabi, sabi… Japan’s just so interesting. I couldn’t help but fall in love with this country.  *meow* That’s why I can’t forgive Medjed for what they’ve done. Let’s go, Phantom Thieves-- take ‘em down! *meow!*Foreign Barker is just the best.   That’s cheating! You’re only supposed to do your own homework. I told ‘ em they should just hack the school and steal all the answers. Well, if they buy me some candy, I guess I might do their homework for them.  Whoa, whoa, my head’sh startin’ to spin. Why’m I always so dizzy thish time of the yearrr? Wha? Nooo… No way! I’m not drrrunk! Not drunk… at all! Hey! Heeeey. You shouldn’ta be talkin’ to drrrunk guysh… I am…? Wow. I shee now. We the Shee… Cicadas, of th’ bug race, live short livesh… Chirp chirp chirp! Chirp chirp chirp chirp! Beep beep boop boop… Kssshhh… I’m shcared of the internets! Ya jus’ click mebbe one wrong thing… n’ you getta huge bill…This all seems like it was a lot of fun to write.  Now, let’s head over to Yoshida.   What kind of friends do you spend your time with? You can withstand difficult times if you have friends who support you through them. I’ll be giving a speech again today. I’d also like you to come with me somewhere after the speech. What’s your availability like today? Actually, Dietman Matsushita asked me to meet after this. You remember how he asked me to become his right-hand man? Well, he likely wants my answer… I’ll need you to come with me after the speech. Music: Suspicion  ...I heard you met with Kuramoto’s grandson. You have your ears to the ground, huh? And to think that he’s the candidate the party is backing to ruin my chances of winning… I’ll be completely straight with you, since I already asked you to be my right-hand man. We’re currently fighting the Kuramoto group. I have ambitions of my own, you know. I owe him for all he did for me, but I don’t want him to have influence over me forever. All the more, now that he’s secretly working with Diet members from other parties. I know he asked you to join his group, but I think you should decline his offer. They want to keep you on a leash, so you won’t reveal any damaging information. Wait, what!? I know I’m basically his best friend, but I just kind of assumed Tora actually did that, whoops!  Music: Confession/Secret I searched through the party’s off-the-record accounts from 20 years ago. There’s no doubt. Can you still forgive him? He led you into the political world and kicked you out in the worst way! Seems he bought his popularity, and as a result, he was having some serious financial trouble. It sounds as if you’re saying that this is my opportunity to clear my name… ...And so you need an answer from me on whether or not I’ll be your right-hand man, yes? His own grandson has already tried to persuade you. Therefore, I can’t wait any longer. If you join me, you can accuse Kuramoto of his crime. You can clear your name and put No-Good Tora behind you. This is your best and last chance! Join with Matsushita and take my revenge against Mr. Kuramoto, but drop out of the election… I see… So that’s how you truly feel about this… ...Matsushita. I appreciate the offer, but I must refuse. My goal is to become a member of the Diet, not a right-hand man. I will not cast aside my beliefs. On that I stand firm. This information would be the deciding factor in taking down Kuramoto… I’m sorry. Don’t worry about it. I was simply offering you a deal. I assumed you might decline it…Wait, you were shocked he refused, but you still foresaw it? What? ...Very well. Please forget it. I apologize for bringing it up so suddenly. I’ll talk to the party and provide support for your next speech about the Phantom Thieves. Why are you doing this? I don’t want a debate about the Phantom Thieves. I simply want to draw attention to them.That’s a weird thing to want, but OK! And you can assert your independence there, on a grand stage. To be frank, I’ll be happy as long as the Kuramoto group’s influence diminishes. Hamiru-kun… Don’t speak a word of this to anyone, for both our sakes. Very well, then. My friend is trying to take advantage of me, while my former mentor is trying to win me over. To achieve my dream, I have to set aside my beliefs. What should I do?  However, betraying oneself to reach a goal would be a hollow victory indeed. Awww… It’s as if my heart is being manipulated. Perhaps… If the Phantom Thieves truly do exist… then I’m sure they’re very much like you. Oh poo poo! Music: Alright (Elp Version) For some reason you stood by me, No-Good Tora, who didn’t have any supporters. I’ve been thinking about this for a while, actually. You must’ve experienced cruelty and injustice in this life. I can tell by the look in your eyes. That’s why I sense your desire to help the weak. And the strength to stand up to the hecklers, to Matsushita, and to Kuramoto’s grandson. You’re no ordinary high school student. Even I know that much.gently caress Would you care to… talk about it?    Haha, sorry. I crossed the line there. I’ve always lacked restraint in these situations… See what I did there? I relieved the tension by making fun of myself. Think of it as an advanced technique for winning people over. I feel like my bond with Yoshida is growing deeper... This is easily one of my favorite Confidant skills in the entire game because fuuuuuuuuck negotiation. However, this probably isn’t even Tora’s best skill, because he’s amazing. All right then… Well, I’ll at least make good use of Matsushita’s help setting up my next speech. I feel like I’ll be able to fully express my beliefs if you’re there with me. We can discuss it again at the speech. I was able to help move Yoshida’s heart… It feels like my Charm has increased...Maaku gains Charm +3. Good work today. Anon: bet ya 10k thieves win  What are the Phantom Thieves doing? Are they just going to let Medjed have their way? What is Medjed trying to do? Is this going to affect us? We have nothing to do with this…  Well, we need information on this request, so let’s go do our loving job, just three or four months late. Music: TRIPLE SEVEN (the English name is not in all-caps but the Japanese one is and I couldn’t resist)     We’ll be asking you to work the cash register. Please watch your coworkers to learn the ropes. All right, I expect you to do your best. Oh, right… You’ll get paid more for days you work especially hard. On the other hand, you’ll get paid less if you cause any trouble for our customers. Well, good luck.That just means we’ll occasionally get an option to do something risky with the possible reward of slightly more pay (or less if the RNG is feeling testy), or play it safe and collect our normal paycheck.  GAH, CAT IN THE WINDOW   Oh, I’m Nanami Shibuya. I guess I’m your senpai? So, did watching me give you an idea of what to do? Ooh, how promising! In that case, I’ll expect great things of you. Well, thanks for your hard work. You’re almost done, right? Let’s get your pay and go home.Maaku gains 2800 yen. No social stat points, though, because this job sucks! Hmm… It looks like we’ll have to work here again to get more information on the target.We’ll need to work here a few times to get the information we need. Music: Beneath the Mask   This clearly indicates how these international hacktivists have grown in influence and notoriety. Choosing the Phantom Thieves as their opponent is also thought to have increased their publicity… There are even people in other countries talking about us. I guess we should be happy?  You just have to bait them with a cheerful, excited attitude. That’s all you need to push ‘em. Ah, these days, if you bring up stuff about the Phantom Thieves, those idiots will just eat it up!  Those Phantom Thieves could never steal my heart… ...Because it’s already stolen! Akechi-kuuuun! Whoa! Don’t shout and spook me like that, you dummy! Just get ‘em to strip down. It’s all easy after that. Looks are important. Clients want a good-looking girl. Maybe we’ll get some cosmetic work done, too.So many hearts to change, so little time…  Remember baseball? This nifty book will let us Music: Crossroads   Although I’d be pretty happy to let those records stay unbroken. Still, this time of year is the best for a nice, refreshing cold one. Do you have a lot of info on the Phantom Thieves? I don’t think my bond with Ohya will deepen just yet... Oh, I look forward to it!  I feel like my bond with Ohya will grow stronger soon... OK, bye. Music: Break it Down (Elp Version)  I’m really in the mood to blow off some steam. How about we meet up and play some games together!? Mkay, seeya tomorrow! Music: Tokyo Emergency  There is a sadness to it, like tears shed from dreary clouds in the European sky. Haha, a little joke, eh? I’m far too perceptive. I would know if that were really the case. No. It couldn’t be… A-At any rate…Messing with this dude owns. One’s hidden hesitations and worries subtly, subconsciously, rise to the surface. The ability to perceive those sensations in art and life is very important. Do you understand? But they haven’t given up! They’re heading back into the minor league playoffs to give it their all!  You wanna play some video games today? We’re on break n’ all, so we can afford a day off, yeah? I may be able to improve my Guts if I play Star Forneus with Ryuji... If we’re not gonna meet up with the others, we should totally chill in here. It’s too drat hot outside. Sorry, Ryuji. I got work.  Music: Alright (Elp Version)  Can you handle this all on your own? Option 1 is the “risky” option, while Option 2 is “safe.” Um, confidence without much to back it up is dangerous, you know? The manager was watching too, so I’m sure you can look forward to some good pay today! Thanks for your hard work. Keep it up!As you can see, we got lucky and taking the risk paid off.  You’ve done great dealing with customers today. I’m sure you can look forward to your pay!Maaku gains 3800 yen, which is 1000 more than normal. Hmm… It looks like we’ll need to do more work if we want information on the target.Ugh, really? This job is a huge waste of time. Music: Beneath the Mask -Rain-   In response to Medjed announcing its plan to attack, he called for the people to “remain calm.” However, what measures the government is taking to prevent this attack remain unclear. It’s likely that criticisms of their weak stance against internet crime will only intensify. Nobody can touch them… Futaba’s our last hope, really. Well, time for the diner! Maaku gains Charm +1 and Knowledge +3. Arist fucked around with this message at 17:56 on Jan 10, 2018 |
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Arist posted:
As has been noted, Tora is the best, and one of the ways he's the best is that he has a functioning brain in his head. Much merriment has been had over Ryuji's inability to keep a secret, but let's face it- none of the guys are exactly spy material and it's amazing they've gotten this far without getting into any real trouble... so it is gratifying that you have characters within the story that tweak on to the thuddingly obvious. Such as, "why would this normal high school kid hang out with this failed politician trying to get his groove back, to the point of actually going to private dinner meetings with said politician?"... I would balk at calling this a smart game, exactly, but it's good to know that it isn't quite that dumb. Other characters who are the best: Foreign Barker and Drunken Souse, and it is my hope that after all this, the latter is able to get some help and get his life on track 
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Jan 10, 2018 17:10
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Tora trusts Maaku, too. And he kind of provides another role-model for another way to try to change the bullshit Maaku's had to deal with, besides just wizard robbery. He's a cool dude.
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Jan 10, 2018 17:32
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Arist posted:
Tora is so great. He even turns this into a little speech lesson for you.
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