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Akechi’s cognitive fortress is a sprawling labyrinth of traps and contradictions, hostile and alluring by turns. It has three rulers: a prince, a monster, and an outlaw. None of them can seem to decide whether they want to shut Joker out or keep him forever. And Joker can’t decide if he wants to beat them at their games, or let himself be caught.
He thought he’d never see Akechi again after the collapse of Maruki’s reality. Now he sees him more deeply than he ever has before. And while that’s challenging, heartbreaking, and maddening all at once, it’s also a thrill he can’t get enough of. But as usual for him and Akechi, they’re on borrowed time. If he can’t solve the mysteries of Akechi’s heart, and quickly, he’ll lose his only chance to bring Akechi back to the real world, alive and whole.
And he would sooner let the entire Metaverse collapse on his head than leave without Akechi this time.
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Akira's determined not to let Akechi die this time. Akira's determined not to let Akechi die this time. Akira's determined not to let Akechi die this time. Akira— well, he'll get it next time for sure.
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01 Feb 2026
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Akechi Goro is a fascinating mystery and probably dangerous, Akira thinks. It would be stupid to pass up the opportunity to learn more about him.
Kurusu Akira is a fascinating mystery and probably dangerous, Goro thinks. It would be stupid to pass up the opportunity to learn more about him.
And after all, there’s no time like the present. Why make a vague promise to stay in touch when they could seize the moment right after their first meeting? Why not make the first move before their opponent even realises the match has started?
It’s not like spending the day together could somehow change the game completely...
(OR: Akira accidentally speedruns Akechi’s entire confidant track on the day they meet, and opens up some new options in the process.)
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01 Feb 2026
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In the aftermath of a year from hell, Akira is fine. Yes, he's been separated from his friends, is home with his distant parents, and hasn't heard from the boy who promised to come back to him, but he's fine. Sure, he's sleeping more, and his friends don't text back much, but he's fine. He always knows what to do.
Everything is fine.
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01 Feb 2026
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In which Akira absolutely does not learn to leave well enough alone.
(alternate title: A Fork in Want of a Light Socket)
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- Part 1 of Hungry Thirsty Roots
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01 Feb 2026
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the first step to find your way is to mark where you have been by futuresoon
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02 Aug 2020
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“Mementos is gone, yes, and both the God of Control and his successor have withdrawn, but there is…a remnant, sticking to the other side like a thorn into flesh. With the power of a Trickster, it can be safely removed.”
(Akechi’s got a Palace, sort of, and Akira’s the only one who can enter it. Now he just has to figure out what he’s supposed to do in a Palace with no Treasure and no Shadow--and if his tag-along even wants him to see what’s in there.)
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01 Feb 2026