Tokyo Psychic

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Inside the luxurious Okumura family mansion.

The boy, wearing a plaid shirt and non-prescription glasses, sat on the deck chair on the second-floor balcony, following the path he remembered.

"Xiao~! Long time no see!"

A pleasant sound came from behind me.

Akira Kurusu turned around and, sure enough, saw Haru Okumura.

"Long time no see, spring."

The young lady from my memory now revealed a sweet smile.

In the new timeline, the members of the Phantom Thieves, who had stumbled together after experiencing hardships and tragedies, are now finding their own happiness in reality.

Perhaps we should be grateful to Judas...

Rather, it's more accurate to say that Judas may have used the excuse of "preventing the Mind Thief from meeting his companions" precisely for this purpose.

Thanks to this, the phantom thieves, who used to find ways to "stick together for warmth" whenever they had a little free time, now have fulfilling and happy lives. Being able to squeeze out time to train their mental strength and personality masks is already a rare treat.

Therefore, this impromptu gathering was naturally a bit rushed in terms of time.

Even for Sakura Futaba, who has the most time, it's estimated that it will take her an hour to arrive... After all, this girl locks herself in her bedroom to play computer games every day, and she has to spend a lot of energy taking care of her appearance every time she goes out.

Akira Kurusu was the first to visit the Okumura family.

After all, he has a motorcycle to ride, so he can take Congyu Maru out for a ride with him.

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to be alone.

The young lady of the Okumura Group casually extended an invitation to Akira Kurusu.

"Xiao, would you like to have a look at my bedroom?"

At this point, a blush suddenly spread across her round, oval face, and her gaze became unfocused. Against the backdrop of her pure white dress, she appeared innocent and adorable. Her small hands fidgeted repeatedly behind her back, revealing her inner turmoil. Below the hem of her dress was a pair of thin white stockings that beautifully outlined her healthy thighs, followed by dark, round-toed leather shoes. Her small feet, easily encased in one hand, were carefully encased, shifting restlessly with her unease. The delicate skin of her feet, pampered and rarely walking for long periods, rubbed softly against the insoles through the cotton socks.

At such close range, the air was filled with a fluffy and sweet scent, like cotton candy.

Because he spends all his time in air-conditioned rooms and had just taken a shower recently, Okumura Haru hasn't been sweating in the conventional sense.

If you bent down, you could smell the distinct, rose-like fragrance emanating from the mixture of laundry detergent and shower gel in her boots, enhanced by her body heat. After all, she was a pampered young lady; her feet must have felt as soft and light as cotton candy, yet exquisitely crafted like jade. Her toenails, trimmed to a round, pearly perfection with a subtle pink sheen, and delicate veins painted a vivid picture against the white canvas, created a beautiful balance of pulse and tranquility, inspiring endless imagination.

Unlike Lavenda and Shiomi Kotone's inhuman absolute perfection, and unlike Genmaki Shin's impeccable proportions and flawless appearance after undergoing "persona potential-enhancing surgery," she is not perfect either.

This is a symbol of the finest quality of life, forged by money and power, flowing through golden corridors; it's like cotton candy samples displayed in top-tier restaurants; it's like flawless desserts slowly served on plates by servants in the Meiji Imperial Palace. Holding it in your hands and appreciating it, or bowing your head to lick it, is not about indulging in vulgar desires, but about savoring a sense of high-class ritual.

Lai Qixiao silently turned her head and looked at Xiao Congyu floating beside her. She stared at her cute little feet for a while before her thoughts finally flowed smoothly.

After returning to Tokyo, Congyu was able to rightfully stay by Kurusu Akira's side as family.

The girls in the Phantom Thieves all liked this adorable "senior." Although they didn't often have the chance to talk to her, they would always play with her whenever they met.

Although this is the first time Okumura Haru and Murasame have met in this timeline.

However, this does not prevent Okumura Haru from having a very high regard for this ghost who once fought alongside the Phantom Thieves.

Seeing Akira Kurusu frequently focusing on Murasame's feet, Haru Okumura couldn't help but feel helpless.

She could at least understand that there was indeed a certain distance between humans and true gods.

Fortunately, neither Cong Yu nor Lavenda seemed to have any intention of getting involved in their "competition".

Walking through the luxuriously decorated corridor.

Akira Kurusu pretended not to notice Haru Okumura's increasingly warm gaze beside her.

Now that things have come to this, I have no choice but to visit Dr. Takemi again...

In the vast city of Tokyo, in the scorching heat of summer, I felt a chill that seeped into my heart.

Only the "Stick-on Great Power" in his pocket could bring the Phantom Thief of the Mind a sliver of warmth.

"Chun, where are your servants?"

"I've told them to wait on the first floor." Haru Okumura covered her mouth with her small hand, hiding her shy yet expectant smile.

Of course she knew that Akira Kurishi was living with several girls.

But she didn't care.

Because everyone had already reached a tacit understanding to keep Lai Xixiao's schedule full and not give him any chance to catch his breath or flirt with other women outside.

It was only after Akira Kurusu entered Haru Okumura's room that she was startled to remember the "music party" that Subaru An had mentioned before.

He discreetly reached into his pocket and weighed the small medicine bottle in his hand...

Oh no, there are only two left...

Akira Kurusu's face suddenly turned pale.

Will he be able to leave the Okumura residence alive tonight?

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at the same time.

Kaori Yoshizawa led Sumire Yoshizawa towards the tram stop.

The two sisters remained silent.

Only the younger sister's face was exceptionally rosy.

Just as they were about to board the elevator, she suddenly pulled her hand back and timidly took two steps back. "Sister... I still don't dare..."

Yoshizawa Kasumi smiled shyly, "Indeed... it's still too early for Sumire to be thinking about such things."

Yoshizawa Sumire hugged her gently, "That guy is such a womanizer!"

"Being fickle isn't the same as being promiscuous, which is already amazing!" Yoshizawa Kasumi understood Kurusu Akira very well. Possessing that level of power, yet never harboring thoughts of manipulating girls' minds to do evil, was already a remarkable act of self-control.

Yoshizawa Sumire understood this principle, but as a young girl, she inevitably had some unrealistic fantasies.

"If...if only you could just live with us."

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285. Regarding "Victory Roar" (Two-in-One)

Dante once described the second circle of Hell in his Divine Comedy as follows:

Those who commit adultery, those who violate forbidden love and have no restraint in their lust, are swept into the air by a black gale and cannot land.

Lai Qixiao once thought that it was just the fantasy of poets during the Renaissance.

But when divine retribution descends upon one's surroundings.

"Oh, so there really wasn't a chance for my feet to touch the ground."

Such sentiments persisted until consciousness was plunged into darkness.

Akira Kurusu had forgotten how she managed to get through the long night.

When I regained consciousness, the sun was shining brightly outside the window.

There was no one beside me.

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that only An and Subaru are currently in a state of leisure and peace within the entire Phantom Thieves group.

Other girls are either busy with their studies and careers, or they need to find time to practice their ability to portray a different persona...

Even Okumura Haru, who organized this "gathering," needed to get up early.

In short, Akira Kurishi no longer has to face the embarrassment of exhausting her "sticking energy" every morning.

If only there were a Persona ability that allowed one to instantly regain full strength after defeating an enemy due to high morale...

Akira Kurusu lay on Haru Okumura's surprisingly spacious bed, lost in random thoughts.

But assuming such an ability truly exists, Akira Kurusu would at least have to find a way to get Kotone Shiomi to learn it as well...

You're right, but [Armageddon] is a Persona fusion move that deals all-around attribute damage to all enemies but reduces the user's HP and SP to "1". Shiomi Kotone can release it independently, which not only ignores rule-based abilities to a certain extent, but also... as long as she can maintain her stamina, even if all the evil gods are tied up, they will be tortured to the point of making "Oh ho ho ho ho ho ho..." sounds.

The phone that was on my pillow suddenly rang.

It was indeed a call from Toyokawa Shoko.

The mind thief, who had just been lost in thought, immediately sat up, clutching his aching lower back and abdomen.

With a flick of two fingers, the dial pad is swiped to the bottom, and then with a light tap, hands-free calling is activated.

"Xiangzi, good morning."

Akira Kurusu's voice sounded slightly guilty for no apparent reason.

Of course, he didn't have to be humble or subservient, but even over the phone, Toyokawa Shoko could sense his embarrassment and awkwardness.

She had initially felt a little resentful about her "fiancé"... of course, the "fiancé" whom the Toyokawa family had arbitrarily decided to be... staying out all night.

After just a few words, this minor frustration vanished.

She asked with a smile on her face on the other end of the phone.

Are you going home tonight?

"I'm going home right now!"

"Hmph... It just so happens that Xiao Mu is going to her ballet class, so you can escort her there~"

They received the task from Toyokawa Shoko.

Akira could only grit his teeth and endure the aching sensation that seemed to seep from every joint of his body as if he were overdrawn, before slowly getting up and starting to get dressed.

I need to hurry back to Shigenjaya...

During the time when Akira Kurusu was on her summer trip, the members of the Psychic Thieves, while handling various requests from the Phantom Thief Channel, also helped Tae Takemi free herself from her past guilt and the entanglement with the hospital.

Having already witnessed how Akira Kurusu rescued Takemi Myo, these young men and women were quite adept at replicating the same method.

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He waved goodbye to the maids who lined up at the door, bowing and greeting him.

Akira Kurusu is still pondering Haru Okumura's suggestion from last night...

Of course, this is unrelated to the suggestion of "unlocking CGs by reaching the highest level of affection with female characters in the affection system".

[Xiao, we should really set up a "secret base" too.]

This "secret base" is no joke.

Both the Tsurumaki and Toyokawa families are now on our side, and I've also gradually gained more power within the Okumura Group from my father...

Or, how about we just buy "Fujiki-ju"?

I remember Okumura Haru's bright, sparkling eyes when he clasped his hands together.

The phantom thief felt his heart skip a beat.

The "All-Night Song," which exceeds the limits of human endurance, is about to be performed constantly in the secret base of the Phantom Thieves in the future.

However, it makes perfect sense that a secret base that wouldn't be disturbed by too much worldly turmoil, and that would allow the Phantom Thieves members to adjust their state and discuss tactics at any time, is indeed urgently needed.

In that case, Ms. Takemi probably won't be able to continue running the community hospital...

But moving into the secret base should provide her with a dedicated drug testing laboratory and countless development funds, right? It seems that after resolving her guilt, Takemi Tae herself didn't particularly want to continue being a doctor.

Her dream is to develop highly effective drugs to benefit humanity.

However, there are two other things that truly trouble Akira Kurusu...

Firstly, with the Phantom Thieves members and their supporters all gathered at the secret base, it seemed that Ravenda's existence no longer needed to be kept a secret.

With the second semester's finale approaching, it would be very meaningful to let the Phantom Thieves know the secrets of the Velvet Room and open up the various functional facilities set up by the Velvet Room to enhance the Personas to them.

But then... the captain remembered the "tokens of love" he had given to Toyokawa Shoko, Anwa Subaru, and Wakaba Mutsumi when he confessed his feelings, the ones made by Ravenda, and the name "Ravenda" engraved on them...

Thinking about this, one can't help but feel a chill after the initial shock.

Far from Okumura's house, Akira Kurusu flagged down a taxi on the roadside.

Under the blazing sun, the shadows of the vehicles were completely evaporated.

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