Tokyo Psychic

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(“Kita Ikuyo” was banned from posting by “Ebizuka Tomo” for one hour.)

[Ebizuka Satoshi: Finally, some peace and quiet.]

[Ebizuka Tomo: Subaru, have fun on your trip.]

[Pleia: Reporting to the captain! As soon as I get back to Tokyo, I'll throw myself into band practice, I promise I'll be completely focused!]

[Ebizuka Satoshi: Single-minded... Wait until you stop bringing men home before saying things like that.]

An and Subaru put down their phones, took out their Switches from their bags, sat down next to Akira Kurusu, and handed him the controllers to start playing a two-player game.

Jingqin Rencai, who was sulking, couldn't hold back any longer and turned around, clamoring that she also wanted to play the game.

Akira Kurusu was so frustrated by Serina Izumi's persistent pestering that she had no choice but to hand her the handle.

So it turned into Akira Kurusu holding up the Switch console, while the two girls tapped the controllers on either side.

Kawara Momoka sat alone in the front row, watching the sunset sink into the depths of the steel forest. Hearing the chatter behind her, she felt as if time had suddenly turned back many years.

I remember my high school study tour was just as joyful and exciting...

But youth is something you only get once in a lifetime.

Those girls who accompanied her through her youth have unknowingly become strangers.

Momoka Kawahara looked down at her mud-caked sneakers, then turned to the smiling boys and girls, and couldn't help but think that if she hadn't given up her studies, hadn't persuaded her friends to drop out of school to start a full-time band, perhaps everything would have been different...

Thinking of this, she shook her head.

There are no "what ifs" in life. She believes she loves rock and roll, and even if she could go back in time, she is convinced she would still make the same choices.

No matter how many times we start over.

Momoka Kawahara turned to look at the group of young people, her gaze sweeping over the faces of each member of the band who had just finished their performance.

Well, we did skip over Akira Kurusu, who has already become a professional.

She wondered how far a band like this, driven by mere interest, could go.

When these young girls finally make a name for themselves and stand at the crossroads between "professional" and "amateur," will they make the same choice they made back then?

Momoka Kawaharaki understood better than anyone just how tempting "fame" and "fan support" were for a girl in her adolescence.

The feeling of accumulating fans and seeing all kinds of encouraging comments is truly like being pushed step by step by countless invisible hands up to a higher, more dazzling stage... Not to mention young girls who yearn for "popularity," even those office workers whose edges have long been worn down by society cannot resist this kind of captivating, dazzling beauty.

It is precisely because everyone has dreamed of becoming dazzling.

That's why they yearn for it from the bottom of their hearts when the spotlights on the stage come on one by one.

They yearn for the idols on stage, for the dream they once fantasized about but could never realize.

"Waaaaah!!" Suddenly, a pitiful scream was heard.

It turns out that it was Inoue Nina who recklessly picked up the wireless controller and challenged An and Subaru to a "King of Fighters" game.

Then this girl, whose only arcade experience was that she had played for a few hours in an arcade with her older sister when she was a top student in elementary school, was completely overwhelmed by An and Subaru.

For a full ten minutes, she couldn't even get a single light on.

Anhe Subaru, controlling Mai Shiranui, smoothly and effortlessly cornered Iori Yagami, controlled by Iori Ichigo, against the wall, unleashing one "Ten Cuts" combo after another.

Jingqinrencai's level of play, which is limited to randomly shaking and waving the handle, is simply no match for her.

Finally, in despair, she threw the controller to Akira Kurusu and continued to sulk by the window, staring at the scenery outside.

Akira Kurusu was amused by her appearance, so he coaxed her by saying he would teach her how to deal with An and Subaru, which made Izare Nina a little more cautious.

She didn't care that Akira Kurusu covered her own hands with her own to operate the controller.

They didn't even realize that the two of them had already crossed the line from "friends" to "friends".

An and Subaru, watching from the sidelines, felt a little jealous, so they hit him extra hard.

Because Akira Kurusu was being held by Serina Ii's hands, his movements were particularly clumsy, but his quick reflexes and excellent fundamentals still allowed him to hold his own against Subaru An.

Jing Qinrencai's childlike face quickly broke into a happy smile.

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(PS1: Some netizens have done research and figured out where Yawata Kairin's rented apartment in Tokyo is... The real location is "Sangenjaya", which is "Shigenjaya" in the book, near LeBron.)

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Coop [Devil] ② Toyokawa Shoko

The wolf pack

COOP: Demon

The eldest daughter of the Toyokawa Group has undergone a "transformation" due to her special experiences, and is now a mature and reliable Persona user.

As your affection level increases, you can now learn "Phantom Thief Melody" from her.

("Phantom Thief Melody": A specific melody played with mental power, which, through additional mental burden, can add special abilities to the Persona.)

As you continue to develop your relationship with her, be mindful of your words and actions to avoid overstimulating her and causing an irreversible mistake.

"Those whose souls are bewitched by demons, remember not to become bewitched by demons."

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[As of Chapter 144, the Personas currently held by Toyokawa Shoko]:

[Currently available information]:

Persona "Ninja"

"Build them a tower that reaches to the heavens, and a great city of freedom, for there God will confuse their language and scatter them over the whole face of the earth."

Arcana: Demons

Destructive power: F~A (the effect varies depending on the scenario in which the ability is activated);

Speed: C→B (The ability must be demonstrated through performance).

Range: D~A;

Durability: C→B;

Precision: A;

Growth potential: A;

Noah's descendant, King of Shinar, the legendary ruler of all under heaven, hailed as the foremost hero of the world. By God's will, he built the Tower of Babel, spreading chaos and the free will of rebellion throughout the world as the King of Kings.

By playing "chaotic" music, the concept of "reversal" can be forcibly imposed on the target.

By playing the "Rebellion" theme, companions can gain a significant boost in combat power.

By playing the music of "freedom," one can unleash the demons within.

*NEW: Playing tracks that you are "obsessed with" can greatly enhance the effect of "Phantom Thief Melody".

Coop [Tower] ①Ruoye Mu/Motisi/?

Ruoye Mutsu/Motisi/?......

COOP: Tower

(Upright Interpretation):

The friendship between the two sides broke down, the organization collapsed due to an irreparable situation, they suffered heavy losses in interpersonal relationships, and they encountered a devastating event.

Encountering chaotic and distorted influences, unexpected developments, and shocking and disturbing problems, facing situations of sadness, separation, and disappointment, they need the assistance of others, and their lives need to be rebuilt.

(Reversed) Meaning: Friendships and career completely destroyed. A constant loss of cherished things, accompanied by feelings of unease. An urgent need to rebuild one's career to restore inner security.

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Nimrod, representing the "demon," built a towering tower that reached the heavens.

It is true that the [demon] himself created the [tower] of suffering and calamity.

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[As of Chapter 0144, the Personas currently held by Ruoye Mutsu/Metis]:

[Currently available information]:

Persona 1: Morana

—"The pagan goddess of Slavic mythology, frost, death, rebirth and dreams."

Arcana: Tower

Destructive power: A (Conceptual-level freezing ability, capable of forcibly applying an instant death penalty to the frozen target);

Speed: B (Greatly improved by the talent "Thousand Faces");

Range: B (greatly improved by talent modifier);

Endurance: A (Greatly improved due to talent modifier);

Precision: A (Greatly improved due to talent modification);

Growth potential: Fully realized;

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"The name 'Morana' likely comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *mor-, meaning death."

That is, "mortis".

In many ancient rituals, the priests often described Him as a demon, or a “ghost,” “illusion,” or “hallucination.”

In other words, "Morana" is a persona that should not actually exist in this world; it is the most superficial manifestation of Wakaba Mutsumi's true persona.

Special note: In Latvian, "Morana" is the name of the god "Moro".

145. That was definitely rock and roll (pseudo-five-in-one)

（爆更：6/10、7/10、8/10、9/10、10/10。）

(Nearly a thousand words of detailed description were cut due to the censors' aggressive review process, so please don't ask why this chapter is a few coins cheaper to subscribe to.)

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As night falls, the amber-colored coastline begins to secrete a deep, inky glow.

The group from the "Mental Health Education Department" finally arrived at their destination.

The night sky, ripped apart by the titanium alloy eaves, oozes a blood-red glow. A waitress in a tight dress walks in the sharp shadows cast by the building, her high heels clicking crisply on the marble steps.

"Wow...how impressive!!" Izuru Rina tilted her head back, her eyes sparkling as she looked around.

Akira Kurusu raised his hand and pressed down on Serina Izana's head, applying a little more pressure, which made Serina Izana, who originally wanted to run around, obediently stay by his side.

I thought to myself, thankfully this is a well-trained "domestic cat." If it were a "wild cat," it would probably have vanished without a trace by now.

With her cheeks puffed out like an inflated pufferfish, Izanagi glared at Akira with wide eyes, "Let go, let go! It hurts!"

"Then don't wander off, or you'll get lost."

"I won't run around—I'm not a child!" That's what Akira Serina said, but when she actually realized that Akira Kurusu was about to let go, her legs still stretched out involuntarily, her eyes filled with all sorts of luxurious decorations in the hotel.

Fortunately, Akira Kurusu was prepared. She took out An and Subaru's hair tie from her pocket and tied her wrists together with Iori Jinna's.

Izuru Rina's reaction was intense, like a cat's paw pads suddenly being covered with double-sided tape, and she struggled desperately. Akira Kurusu simply grabbed her hand in return.

The girl immediately fell silent, but continued to glare at Lai Qixiao with her big blue eyes, looking sullen.

Behind the two, Wakaba Mutsu poked Toyokawa Shoko's arm with her finger and then pointed to Iori Rinna in front of them.

Toyokawa Shoko looked at Anwa Subaru, who was completely unresponsive, and gently shook her head at Wakaba Mutsu.

Wakaba Mutsu followed Toyokawa Shoko silently, without uttering a word.

"Ryo! This is so embarrassing!!" As she entered the lobby to check in, Ijichi Nijika cried out in dismay. Yamada Ryo had already put down her luggage and bass guitar, and was running to the waitress in her sandals, asking if she had any complimentary desserts or drinks.