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Maruki Arc#

Joker Leaving his Dream (e485_330)#

During the dream sequence in the New Year, as Joker is about to leave, a voice asks him why he's leaving. It was originally voiced, but it would have gave away that Maruki is the one behind it all.

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Maruki: Where are you going?

Player Dialogue: I'm going home. | I'm leaving this place.

Maruki: Home?

Maruki: But isn't this where you belong?

Maruki: Leave?

Maruki: But, this is where you belong.

Maruki: ...I see.

Maruki: So you still haven't accepted it...

Maruki: Well, I won't force you into anything.

Maruki: Let's meet again...

Desires#

During the arc, the protagonist awakens to a ideal world made by Maruki. After noticing on New Year's and his encounter with Maruki, he checks on his teammates, seeing their desires granted. These interactions aren't voice acted, but originally were and have entirely different dialogue.

Morgana's (e511_250)#

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Human Morgana: Welcome home. You sure were out late.

Akechi: It's me. I discovered something that I thought I should tell you right away.

Akechi: I called Yoshizawa-san's house to see what I'd learn—they believe she's been at "training camp" since yesterday.

Akechi: To think, Maruki really is changing our physical reality as he sees fit...

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Akechi: No kidding. This is the first time I've witnessed a power that even comes close to this magnitude.

Akechi: Even the great Phantom Thieves you're so proud of fell in line with his scheme.

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Akechi: In all honesty, I agree. Unfortunately, it's the truth of the matter.

Akechi: Even the great Phantom Thieves you're so proud of fell in line with his scheme.

Akechi: You're going to see if you can change their minds, aren't you?

Akechi: Well, fine. I suppose we can use the manpower...

Akechi: If you can actually bring them to their senses, that is.

Akechi: That's wholly dependent on whether or not they're capable of leaving the reality they supposedly wished for.

Akechi: I'll focus on investigating Maruki further. You do what you need to.

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Akechi: ...Remember what we agreed upon before? We made a deal here.

Akechi: Well, I'll reach out to you should anything come up. Goodnight.

Human Morgana: Was that Akechi? You two seem to be getting along well lately.

Human Morgana: Hey, I've been thinking. Why don't us Phantom Thieves all go out together some time?

Human Morgana: Then, Lady Ann and I can...Heeheehee...

Human Morgana: How's that sound? Perfect, right? We should ask the rest of the gang soon.

Maruki: Rather than explain it with words, I'd like you to actually see this new reality with your own eyes.

Maruki: I know that your friends are already enjoying it, [NAME]-kun.

Human Morgana: All right, we ought to hit the hay for today.

Human Morgana: Ahh... The bed may be a tad too cozy for the both of us.

Human Morgana: Oh well! I'll just start sleeping on the sofa instead.

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Human Morgana: Huh?

Human Morgana: Am I fine with this?

Human Morgana: Huh?

Human Morgana: What do you mean by "my reality?" Do you have a fever or something?

Human Morgana: Uh...

Human Morgana: Seriously, what are trying to say?

Human Morgana: You're...you're not making any sense!

Human Morgana: Nah, come on!

Human Morgana: There's no way that's true, haha! Why are you saying such weird stuff?

Human Morgana: No matter how you look at me, I'm a honest-to-god human!

Human Morgana: I'm...happy right now!

Human Morgana: How come you have a problem with that!?

Human Morgana: ...!

Human Morgana: That's...!

Morgana: Like granting that wish is justice either!

Morgana: How can you say people are free when they're chained up in prisons in this broken world!?

Human Morgana: ...! What-what just happened?

Human Morgana: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to yell at you.

Human Morgana: I'm gonna step out and clear my head. You should get to sleep.

Ryuji's (e511_260)#

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Nakaoka: Whoa, whoa, whoa—you mean you got scouted by that college!?

Ryuji: Pipe down, stupid!

Ryuji: It's not for sure or nothin' yet, anyway. I'm just sayin' the school's gotten word of something like that.

Takeishi: Still, that rules! You even made it onto the podium at nationals the other day!

Takeishi: I was worried about what would happen after you screwed up your knee, but I'm glad you were able to bounce back.

Ryuji: Aw, you're still jumping the gun with this. I'm just trying my best so I don't get laughed off the team by you guys.

Ryuji: [NAME]? What're you doin' here? It's still winter break.

Nakaoka: Oh, maybe he stopped by to congratulate you too?

Takeishi: Man, someone sure is popular.

Takeishi: Oh yeah! Sakamoto, is there anywhere you wanna go to eat after practice? It's our treat today!

Ryuji: Awwwww, so nice of you guys! How about an extra large beef bowl and some pork miso soup?

Ryuji: Hey, why don't you come with us?

Ryuji: Huh?

Ryuji: Wh-what's up? You pissed at me or somethin'?

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Ryuji: Huh?

Ryuji: Wha— Whaddaya mean? I didn't forget nothing.

Ryuji: *sigh*

Ryuji: Come on, don't just say weird stuff!

Ryuji: I CAN run! I've been runnin' since—

Ryuji: Realized?

Ryuji: Nah, I-I dunno what you're talkin' about, man.

Ryuji: I'm just happy. Isn't that enough?

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Ryuji: Yeah! O-Of course!

Ryuji: I'm doin' alright on the track team, life's getting easier for my mom. What's so wrong with that, huh?

Ryuji: Whaddaya mean "our Ryuji?"

Ryuji: How am I— how am I RUNNING from something right now!?

Ryuji (Flashback): Running away with our tails between our legs is exactly what they want...

Ryuji (Flashback): We'd be dumping everything we stand for just to save our own asses!

Ryuji: Ugh!

Ryuji: What...what is this?

Takeishi: Hey Sakamoto, you okay?

Nakaoka: Dude, what's your problem? Why're being such an asshole to Sakamoto?

Ryuji: No, it's fine.

Ryuji: You guys wanna head back to practice? I'll, uh, I'll catch up in a sec.

Ryuji: I uh...

Ryuji: Nah, it's nothing.

Ryuji: Sorry for giving you shit like that.

Ann's (e511_270)#

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Ann: No way! You did it, Shiho! Now there's my BFF!

Shiho: It's all thanks to you cheering me on, Ann! I'm really grateful!

Ann: Come on! Don't give me the credit here! You're the one with the talent! You deserve the recognition!

Ann: [NAME]!? I can't believe it! Over here!

Ann: Talk about a coincidence! It's been a while since the last time you saw Shiho, right?

Shiho: Long time no see, [LAST NAME]-kun. Do you remember me?

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Shiho: So you DO remember!

Shiho: We were schoolmates for such a short time too.

Ann: Well, that's my fault, haha! I've sorta been bragging about you all this time.

Ann: I dunno how many times I've told him my best friend's a volleyball prodigy!

Shiho: Oh, Ann...

Shiho: Sorry about all that.

Ann: Woah woah! How could you forget my best friend?

Ann: Haven't I told you all about her? She's a volleyball prodigy!

Shiho: Well, it's not exactly shocking, Ann. We were in different classes and all.

Shiho: Allow me to re-introduce myself: I'm Shiho Suzui. I hope we get along well!

Ann: Oooh, so guess what? Shiho was the MVP at the big meet the other day!

Ann: Not only was she in the starting lineup, but she scored a TON of points too!

Ann: No wonder she's the star of the team! I'm just so proud of you, Shiho!

Shiho: Aw, you're too much...

Ann: Oh yeah, I forgot to mention—Shiho's gonna be coming back to our school!

Shiho: I begged my parents to let me go back to my best friend Ann's school. And they finally gave in!

Ann: I was so sad when she transferred for her parents' jobs, but all's well that ends well!

Ann: Well, it's not an ending yet. If anything, this is JUST the beginning!

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Ann: Huh? Uhh...yeah, I think it's fine.

Ann: Forgotten? Uh, wait a sec, what do you mean by that?

Ann: Is something up? You're acting kinda weird.

Ann: Huh?

Ann: Wha-whaddya mean? Shiho...she's right here!

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Ann: ...!

Ann: I'm—I'm NOT running away!

Ann: I'm not running from anything!

Ann: Shiho's back, we're happier than ever.

Ann: Nothing's bad happening, so...what's so wrong with that?

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Ann: Of course I am!

Ann: Of course it's fine!

Ann: This is how I want things to be!

Ann (Flashback): Shiho's still alive even after all the things that made her want to die!

Ann (Flashback): You have no right to run from this!

Ann: Huh?

Ann: That was...!

Shiho: Ann, are you okay?

Ann: Y-yeah, I'm fine.

Shiho: Maybe we should rest somewhere.

Shiho: You've been awfully busy lately. Maybe the exhaustion's finally catching up to you.

Shiho: I'll go check if there are any cafes open around here.

Ann: Am I really running away?

Ann: But...but I'm just so happy right now.

Ann: What am I supposed to believe?

Ann: ...I'm sorry.

Ann: I should get going.

Yusuke's (e511_280)#

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Yusuke: Ah, you came too, [NAME]. I was just thinking about contacting you.

Yusuke: Take a look.

Yusuke: My mother's painting is finally receiving the public attention that it deserves.

Yusuke: It's only on display for this week, so I'm determined to burn it into my memory before it's too late.

Yusuke: While I AM pleased that my mother's finally receiving proper respects for her painting...

Yusuke: There's more to it than that: I feel like I'm brimming with happiness!

Yusuke: I always cherished this painting. For years, I wished to depict beauty in such a mezmerizing way.

Yusuke: One day, I hoped to create a work that is compared to my mother's. No...I wished to paint one that SURPASSES the Sayuri!

Yusuke: All of this is thanks to Madarame-sensei!

Yusuke: Even after my mother passed away, Sensei never stopped advocating this painting for my mother.

Yusuke: And now his efforts have finally born fruit.

Yusuke: He took me in when I was young; He was the only one to care for me.

Yusuke: I truly cannot thank him enough from what he's done.

Yusuke: Ah, I just had a wonderful idea! Why don't you come over and have dinner with us?

Yusuke: Since Sensei will be home, I'll be his treat! Don't worry about the cost!

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Yusuke: What an odd question...What's the matter?

Yusuke: Nothing seems off at all...What's gotten into you?

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Yusuke: ...!

Yusuke: What are you saying?

Yusuke: As I said before, I haven't a clue what you're going on about!

Yusuke: If something is bothering you, then just tell it to me straight out!

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Yusuke: I'm improving my skills under the respectful master, so I can catch up to my deceased mother's talent one day!

Yusuke: Is it truly so bad for me to desire such happiness in my life?

Yusuke: Of...Of course I am!

Yusuke: If this isn't "happiness," then what deserves to be called "happiness?"

Yusuke: Of...Of course it is!

Yusuke: I haven't sunk so low as to lose sight of what my heart truly desires!

Yusuke (Flashback): When you had mentioned plagiarism... deep down I knew you were right.

Yusuke (Flashback): That's why I so vehemently denied you... I was simply running from the truth. I'm sorry.

Yusuke: Ngh!

Yusuke: What is...

Yusuke: I...

Yusuke: Am I...really running from something? From what?

Yusuke: Ngh!

Yusuke: Forgive me, but I ask that we part ways for today.

Yusuke: I...I rather be alone right now.

Makoto's (e511_290)#

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Makoto: Oh, what a coincidence!

Makoto: Sorry, but I have some business at home to take care of.

Makoto: Oh! Why don't you come over then? There's...something I want you to hear too.

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Makoto: Excellent! Well then, shall we?

Sae: Welcome!

Makoto: We...just happened to run into each other a moment ago.

Makoto: I thought this would make a good opprotunity for him to hear the news.

Makoto: So...I only found this out today, but...

Makoto: My sister is getting a promotion to Chief Public Prosecutor!

Sae: Come now, that's not something we need to share with everyone, okay?

Makoto: Sorry about that!

Makoto: I can't help but be thrilled for you! It finally feels like you're getting the recognition you deserved for your efforts!

Makoto: Congratulations, sis!

Sae: Hah, dear me. You came home just to say that to me in person?

Sae: Thank you, Makoto.

Makoto: Mm-hmm!

Makoto: Oh, did you tell Dad yet? I wouldn't be surprised if he started CRYING at the news.

Sae: Now you're DEFINITELY exaggerating!

Makoto: You think so?

Makoto: He seemed pretty emotional when I passed the canididate selection exam the other day.

Sae: That's true...when you put it like that, maybe it really is possible.

Makoto: Oh, that reminds me! You came here because you had something you wanted to discuss?

Makoto: Sorry, I didn't mean to steamroll the conversation. What did you wanna talk about?

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Makoto: Huh? Okay with what?

Makoto: Odd? What are you talking about?

Makoto: ...!

Makoto: Don't! It's not like you to even joke about something like that!

Makoto: I...no!

Makoto: Stop it! Don't talk so strangely!

Sae: Look, what's gotten into you!? You stopped making any sense!

Makoto: What are you trying to say to me?

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Makoto: I'm...I'm happy! Right where I am! So are you telling me that's wrong?

Makoto: I am! Of course I am!

Makoto: This is my—

Makoto: Of course it is!

Makoto: There's nowhere else I'd be happier than here!

Makoto (Flashback): But... I'll be okay.

Makoto (Flashback): ...I finally found a place where I belong.

Makoto: ...?

Makoto: This—

Sae: Makoto, are you okay?

Makoto: I...yeah.

Makoto: Sorry.

Makoto: I don't think I can talk anymore today.

Sae: *sigh*

Sae: Look, I know you well enough to know you weren't trying to hurt her with your words.

Sae: But won't you let her be?

Futaba's (e511_300)#

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Sojiro: Whoa there, Futaba—I thought you just came here to buy a video game.

Futaba: Th-that was I meant to do at first!

Futaba: But once we went from store to store, it's like I've been caught in the Akiba trap!

Futaba: Sooo...Mom?

Wakaba: Nope. Motion for additional funding: Denied.

Futaba: Ughh, my case was dismissed!

Futaba: Huh?

Sojiro: Oh hey, look who stumbled into us!

Sojiro: C'mon, hurry up and make a decision—We still have lunch after this, yeah?

Wakaba: That's right, Futaba—Sojiro said he's gonna treat us to a wonderful feast!

Sojiro: Hey, don't go putting words into my—

Futaba: For real? Then I want Sojiro's curry!

Sojiro: That's what you always eat, though.

Futaba: Well, it is the best.

Wakaba: She's got you there!

Sojiro: Thanks for the glowing review.

Sojiro: Welp, I guess we'll head home then...unless you're not done shopping yet.

Futaba: Aw, just five—no, fifteen more minutes!

Wakaba: Ooh! Looks like we're not.

Sojiro: Sorry, can you keep an eye on Futaba?

Sojiro: Be sure to come back home together as soon as she's finally done shopping.

Futaba: Oooh, great idea, Sojiro! You can head on home with Mom!

Wakaba: Sure thing! Don't waste too much on your New Year's gift here, okay?

Futaba: Aye aye, captain!

Futaba: Hey, don't ya think those two look pretty great together?

Futaba: Maybe one day, I'll end up calling Sojiro Dad. Heh, just kidding.

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Futaba: Huh?

Futaba: Hah, obviously I'm fine with everything. You say some weird stuff sometimes.

Futaba: Huh?

Futaba: T-There's nothing odd at all! What's gotten into you all of a sudden?

Futaba: Come on! Let's hurry up and finish shopping!

Futaba: Mom and Sojiro are waiting for us!

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Futaba: I know? What do you even mean?

Futaba: Don't say such weird stuff, please!

Futaba: ...!

Futaba: Dude, that's not funny!

Futaba: Wha-why are you being so mean to me?

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Futaba: Mom and Sojiro are both with us!

Futaba: Is it wrong that we're all happy together as a family?

Futaba: What?

Futaba: I-I am happy! I'm sure Mom would say the same thing!

Futaba: My...promise?

Futaba: What are you saying?

Futaba (Flashback): I won't let those distorted lies deceive me anymore...

Futaba: ...!

Futaba: What was that?

Futaba: What IS all this!?

Futaba: I...I...!

Futaba: I'm sorry.

Futaba: I'm gonna go back to the house now. You don't have to stick with me.

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Okumura: The amount of pedestrian traffic is just what we're hoping for. This would make a fine location for the new store.

Haru: I agree!

Haru: I feel like this community would be most interested in quality ingredient sourcing and a modern store design.

Haru: Perhaps this location should focus more on organic produce and a simple but elegant interior.

Haru: Oh! [NAME]-kun? I didn't expect to run into you here.

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Haru: I'm helping out my father today.

Haru: We're here to inspect a potential site for a new company store.

Okumura: Is this a friend of yours?

Haru: Yes, he's been a wonderful friend to me. He's an underclassman at my school.

Okumura: Oho... To think you'd have a male friend, Haru!

Okumura: ...Or are you truly "just friends"?

Haru: Geez, Father! Don't jump to conclusions like that!

Okumura: Calm down, Haru. I was only joking.

Okumura: But still... Were such a man to appear in your life, make sure you tell me right away, understand?

Haru: Oh, Father—is that jealousy I'm detecting?

Okumura: It's been quite a while since I last saw Haru this flustered. I'm relieved to hear that she's made a true friend.

Okumura: Please, keep being as good to her as you have been. After all, my daughter's happiness is my own happiness.

Haru: Father...

Okumura: I'm going to move on and take a look at the other purposed site up ahead.

Okumura: You must be tired from walking around the city with me all morning, Haru—You should rest a bit before catching up.

Haru: Um, I'm sorry about that. My father can be a bit overprotective at times.

Player Dialogue could be here.

Haru: Huh? Uh, whatever do you mean?

Haru: Huh? What do you mean "it's wrong?"

Haru: What's going on? Did my father say something to offend you?

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Haru: ...!

Haru: Don't talk that way!

Haru: That's a horrible thing to say to me, even if it's a joke!

Haru: Wha-!

Haru: I have no idea what you're talking about! Why are you talking to me this way?

Haru: I'm happy right now! Are you saying that I shouldn't be feeling this way?

Haru: My father is with me, we enjoy our lives together—as a family! If that isn't happiness, then what is, exactly?

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Haru: Please, tell me! You're not making any sense!

Haru: What?

Haru: Please, I don't understand what you're saying!

Haru (Flashback): What happiness can be found through profit gained by crushing the hearts of others!?

Haru: That was...!

Haru: N-No!

Haru: ...! I...What did I just...?

Haru: I'm sorry. I'll be going now.