Tokyo Psychic

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Ruo Yemu slowly opened her arms and hugged her boyfriend back. In a voice that sounded like she was about to cry, she apologized again, "I'm sorry... Xiao Mu will behave well after class, and she'll do whatever Xiao says..."

It clearly convinced her that she "didn't want to do it" rather than "couldn't do it," so why was she in so much pain?!

Something's not right. How can this child be this cute?

This has reached a point where human women are screaming due to an overabundance of maternal instincts!

Akira Kurusu could no longer look directly into Mutsu Wakaba's eyes.

As if he also felt that he had made a mistake, Ruoye Mu hugged Laixi Xiao softly and carefully rubbed his face against his shoulder and neck, trying to express his desire to please him in this way.

"Wakaba Mutsumi!"

Akira Kurusu finally reached her breaking point.

"Yes..." was the girl's very soft reply.

"Get up, go to class. I told you it wasn't your fault, so you're not allowed to act like you're apologizing like this." Akira Kurusu didn't want to explain any further; she just wanted to rush into Takuto Maruki's office immediately to find the so-called Persona skill that "immediately restores full status after defeating the enemy."

......

Although I was extremely anxious.

However, Akira Kurusu still fulfilled her duties as a boyfriend very well.

Not only did she safely deliver Wakaba Mutsu to the theater where the tutor chosen for her by Mori Minami was located, but she also played on her phone for six hours outside the theater's practice room.

After Wakaba Mutsumi finished her ballet and body shaping classes, she shyly clutched her collar, which was a little tight from sweating, and kept a subtle distance as if afraid that Kurusu Akira would smell something bad.

The phantom thief then embraced her without any hesitation.

"I'm sweating, I'm sweating..." Ruoye Mu was almost crying with embarrassment. One of the things girls fear most is leaving a bad impression on the boy they like.

“That kind of thing is insignificant, it’s not even a tenth of what Xiaomu did at night…” Before Laixi Xiao could finish his sentence, Ruoye Mu covered his mouth with her small hand, her eyes brimming with tears.

Two strikingly beautiful actresses standing at the entrance of the practice room noticed the young couple's affectionate interaction, exchanged a glance, and were probably filled with envy.

It's just unclear whether the object of this envy is Wakaba Mutsumi or Kurusu Akira...

In short, Ruo Yemu did not have any unusual odor.

Although she does sweat during practice, she takes a shower every day and changes her clothes frequently.

In addition, there were three air conditioners running at all times in the practice room, so all that could be smelled on Ruoye Mu was the fragrance of expensive shower gel and shampoo brought out by her body temperature.

This made Akira Kurusu, who had rested well, somewhat restless.

But he held back.

We must exercise restraint.

Because Wakaba Mutsu is not a simple target like An and Subaru, who can be easily defeated, made to scream or cry, or even made to faint while hugging a pillow.

Firstly, Wakaba Mutsumi frequently studies dance and physical training, resulting in remarkable flexibility, agility, and endurance.

In addition, she was naturally very good at enduring pain. Even when driven to the point of losing her mind and almost going crazy by such physical stimulation, she could grit her teeth and desperately restrain herself without Akira Kurusu's orders...

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in short.

If we compare An and Subaru to FPS game newbies who are "noobs but addicted".

Therefore, Ye Mu is undoubtedly a peerless genius who stands at the pinnacle of talent and was born for FPS games.

What she needs is an extraordinary game of strategy, psychological tactics that affect the whole situation, and the "ultimate battle" of constantly teetering on the edge of defeat in adversity, desperately enduring and bursting forth, restraining herself, adhering to orders, and always using her ultimate move for a resounding victory.

To avoid the embarrassing situation of the "ultimate battle" ending in a draw, after Wakaba Mutsumi loses her ability to fight, there is still Metis who can take over her body, which has almost reached its limit, and stand on the field again. With her fully rested soul, she can control her tired body and engage in a mental duel with Kurusu Akira once again.

Unless he is at full strength, Akira Kurusu would not dare to easily face off against Wakaba Muto.

Especially since Wakaba Mutsumi is now wearing a "ballet tutu"...

Can anyone imagine the destructive and possessive satisfaction that comes from defiling a ballerina who is as pure and elegant as a swan?

Akira Kurusu had imagined it.

So even though his rationality was on the verge of dissolving, he remained steadfast in his principles, watching as Ruoye Mu walked alone into the bathroom, clutching her nightgown, looking back every few steps, filled with doubt and disappointment.

Clearly, she really wanted to take a bath with Akira Kurusu.

Unfortunately, Akira Kurusu couldn't force herself any longer... She glanced at the timestamp on her phone and realized it was time for Shoko Toyokawa to go home...

If he were to get into a fierce battle with Wakaba Mutsu at this moment, and then Toyokawa Shoko were to intervene on the battlefield later, even with Akira Kousui's extraordinary physical abilities, he would likely fall into a state of exhaustion due to lumbar muscle strain, becoming a social outcast.

He could only stay at home helplessly, being taken care of by Toyokawa Shoko and Wakaba Mutsumi, who had taken special leave of absence.

Of course, one could snuggle in Wakaba Mutsumi's arms, watching TV while enjoying fruit and snacks personally fed by Toyokawa Shoko...

Or you could take a nap on Toyokawa Shoko's lap while enjoying a nervous, tentative massage from Wakaba Mutsumi's little hands...

Akira Kurusu cannot allow herself to degenerate into this kind of life.

In this way, one will inevitably become a useless person.

Most importantly, once this precedent is set...

The other girls probably won't show him any mercy anymore.

I'm afraid that in the future, no matter who I date or spend the night with, I will be subjected to unrestrained demands and the predicament of "not being able to go home".

With that thought in mind, the phantom thief got up.

It was dusk outside the window, with the sun setting in the west.

He was going to seek help from Mr. Maruki.

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Indeed, it was foreseeable that the evil gods would have a nightmare—

A mind thief who never tires and can always replenish his energy, even while clearing away shadows along the way.

Although it came a little late, it did come.

This is a Persona skill called "Victory Roar".

This is also Maruki Takuto's greatest gain after countless time loops, besides the Persona "Azathoth".

The appearance of the "Victory Roar" symbolizes Maruki Takuto's complete graduation from the research on "the impact of human emotions and thoughts on reality".

He used the triumphant feeling of victory and the strong emotions and will of his supporters to influence and focus the cognitive power of his target, allowing him to "refresh his state" an unlimited number of times.

If Akira Kurusu wanted to do this, it would be too easy.

Maruki Takuto said, "There are countless bonds entangled around you, especially those girls who have gone through life and death with you and have given you their complete trust and love. You only need a little guidance to master this skill."

Akira Kurusu sat upright in the laboratory. "Please teach me, sir!"

Maruki Takuto nodded, then opened the drawer and handed a heavy glass medicine bottle to Kurusu Akira.

"This is a drug that I specially commissioned Dr. Takemi to make, which can make women 'unsatisfied' to the maximum extent without causing any harm."

"All you need to do is gather all the girls in your Phantom Thieves group together and have them all eat this."

"They will act with a strong will that they will never let you 'fall'... Sounds simple, right? This is a miracle that mythical heroes can only achieve with a very small probability after overcoming countless life-or-death situations. You can achieve it just by flirting with the girls."

Upon hearing this, the phantom thief, who had been full of anticipation, turned deathly pale.

"Mr. Maruki... what if... I mean, what if we don't manage to learn [Victory Roar]?"

Maruki Takuto gave him a strange look. "To die because of matters between men and women, thus causing the witch to begin a new cycle of reincarnation? You might be looked down at by her with a disdainful and helpless expression, while she stomps on you with her leather shoes, right?"

"Why does this look so familiar?!"

"Oh, because this is a message she specifically asked me to give you when I was developing [Victory Roar]."

287. A true man stands tall atop the rattan house!

At dusk.

On the streets of Mitakihara City, middle school students gathered in twos and threes after school.

"Flame, your face has been so red since just now..."

Kaname Madoka looked at her best friend curiously, "Are you feeling unwell?"

Akemi Homura blushed, hesitated several times before finally refusing to speak about her experience of repeatedly rewinding time.

"Let's continue shopping."

She cupped her cheek in her hands and added in a voice barely audible, "I just suddenly thought of something happy."

Even her slightly awkward walking posture betrayed the girl's dishonesty.

Fortunately, Madoka Kaname doesn't have the ability to detect these lies... not only because of her trust in her friends, but more importantly... she has always been a girl who doesn't really fit into topics like being popular or having a good social life.

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Meanwhile, in Tokyo.

Toyokawa Group, Cognitive Science Technology Application Laboratory.

"Put yourself in a desperate situation, and you will survive." Have you ever heard this saying?

“I’ve heard it before, but I don’t want to die in such a humiliating way again.”

"Aren't you the Phantom Thief of the Mind? Aren't you the hero of Tokyo? Aren't you the savior of the Sea of ​​Hearts?...Where is your backbone?! Where is your defiance?! Where is your rebellious spirit?!"

Maruki Takuto threw off his glasses, clenched his fists, and stared intently at Kurusu Akira in front of him.

"For the greater good, for the world, for all humanity... you must learn the [Victory Roar]!"

"Kurusu-kun!"

"Mr. Maruki!!" The phantom thief gritted his teeth, his voice ringing out with a force no less imposing than that of Takuto Maruki.

"Kurusu-kun!!" Maruki Takuto seemed to sense the growing resolve in Kurusu Akira.

"Maruki-sensei!!!"

"..."

"Alright, stop wasting time, just tell me... what's your answer?" Maruki Takuto seemed to still have experiments to do; to be precise, he had been busy running around since the very beginning.

Putting aside the collaboration with Homura Akemi, and the series of arrangements aimed at guiding the Phantom Thieves to various different "endings".

"Azathoth" alone will keep him busy for quite some time.

This persona, which was once born from the Holy Grail of Yardabad, had only been recreated by him for a short time.

Now, Maruki Takuto not only needs to readjust to the various characteristics of "Azathoth," but also needs to further develop His conceptual abilities to delve into the rules of the universe.

He looked at Akira Kurusu standing opposite him, still remembering the heroic spirit that he had inspired in the phantom thief, and felt a sudden sadness in his heart.

“This is already the quickest way,” Maruki Takuto comforted Kurusu Akira.

Akira Kurusu knew this was true, but he really didn't want to see Homura Akemi's complex expression of shock, helplessness, curiosity, amusement, and subtle disgust again.

Hearing Maruki Takuto's words, he recalled those mechanical activities and the "battle" that almost made him lose consciousness.

The only saving grace was that last time he rewound time, he at least managed to make Homura Akemi show an unsightly expression, which barely satisfied his mental victory.

Even though it was just a normal standing up, a phantom soreness came from every part of my body: waist, abdomen, back, arms, shoulders, thighs, knees...

Like an antique car from the last century that has just been sent back to the factory for rust removal and refurbishment, although it looks brand new and shiny, it is actually at risk of falling apart on the spot with the slightest tremor or wobbling.

Maruki Takuto probably understood Akira Kurusu's hardships, and this time when he opened the drawer, he actually took out another small medicine bottle.

"Dr. Takemi's medicine isn't actually that useful," Akira Kurusu said, her heart filled with despair.

Maruki Takuto replied with a heavy heart, "This is not medicine, but a one-time inducer that I made based on your current understanding of the 'unwavering belief in victory' that is entangled in your body."

"While it's not enough to help you truly awaken the Persona skills, you can temporarily acquire skills like [Victory's Breath] and [Excitement]... Of course, you can't expect it to help you awaken [Victory Roar]."

Akira Kurusu raised her hands and gripped the glass medicine bottle in Takuto Maruki's hand tightly. "Does it have any side effects?"

"The side effects are quite strong. After all, it's a temporary skill that will eventually be used by overdrawing your body. It's like the special skills you see in games that deduct HP."

Maruki Takuto said earnestly, "If we successfully awaken [Victory Roar] this time, the side effects can be completely ignored."

"But if you still fail to awaken successfully... you wouldn't want to experience that feeling of weakness again." According to Takuto Maruki's "sandbox world experiment" using "Azathoth," these incomplete Persona skills are essentially about forcibly pushing the body with the mind.