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Fate is a tricky thing; it is a common belief that once we are brought upon this world, destiny is set. Whether we are born to be heroes who save lives, born with power to control and manipulate the masses, whether our choices will lead to decisions that could take the lives of many or even of one.

But for most, fate seems to lead us to nothing, obscurity, wandering around clueless to big picture right in front. Without conviction or ambition, one’s life never changes, nor do they want it to. After all, while fate is set it is still unpredictable and because no man has the power to truly decide what their fate will be, many would choose to continue their lives down the safe path provided than discover something new.

But what if someone knew, what if someone discovered neigh saw it with their own eyes, would they truly be able to change it would that be enough for them to change the arrows of fate altering its direction in favor of what they desired. Would a man (or woman) even change, could they have the determination to still defy fate if given the right tools, maybe even the right steps. Now that is truly a good question

LET’S TEST THAT SHALL WE.

July 11th

We open to our black-haired glasses wearing protagonist. Sitting in a classroom within Shujin Academy currently a certain brown hair doctor is giving a lesson on short to long term memory a few days before exams begin.

Ren amamiya our let’s say main protagonist is sitting idly looking bored. Just a few days ago him and his friends pulled off a heist that has now brought them to super stardom.

The Phantom Thieves are a band of vigilantes/thieves that fight crime by taking matters into their own hands. However, unlike two other dark themed figures they prefer to do so in a more unique way. Through changing their victims’ hearts and forcing them to admit to their crimes and turning themselves in. A much more indirect and safer if not questionably moral tactic it has brought them both intended and unintended attention but whether they are aware of this or not let’s see.

“Okay, so… Amamiya-Kun--”

‘Hmm?’ Ren is brought from his thoughts as his professor calls upon him

“What do you think about all this. Short-term memories only stick with you for seconds at a time. That said… How long do you think you can retain long-term memories?”

‘How long well let’s see’

“So, he wants to know how long you keep long-term memories, huh?” Ren looks down from his seat to see, surprise a cat from within his desk. “What a tricky one”

Interesting his talking companion Morgana a almost spectacular result of one’s imagination that can somehow speak while still in the body of a cat but yet despite him speaking no one seems perturbed by this, or maybe they haven’t the faintest clue ones right in their classroom.

As Ren ponders the question his professor asks him, his talking companion helps guide him toward the answer Amamiya finally looks up and answers the question. “Well it’s as you said Memories could be stored infinitely and if Long-term means we should hold on to them a long time then theoretically we should be able to retain them forever.”

“That’s right! I’m impressed!” the professor says in astonishment “Basically, stuff encoded into your long-term memory never really goes away. Rather Short-term memories become long-term through reiteration.” He finishes as some of the class whispers impressed with his answer.

As the whispers die down Ren’s furry companion starts to ponder before commenting.

“Yeah, memories never really go away… That means I’ll remember my past eventually right…?” His question piques the interest of Ren but before he can comment he’s beaten to it by the person in front. “Don’t worry Morgana I’m sure you’ll figure out what you’ve forgotten, in the mean time you can keep helping us with palaces.” Ren looks up at the speaker before him is a blonde beauty, her hair done up in pigtails and her eyes a light blue. She wears her school uniform over what looks like a jacket done in a style like that of sports wear you see someone from America wear and red leggings with brown laced boots on the bottom.

My o My what a beautiful young girl could this be our protagonist’s main love or is she a potential broken heart. No matter her connection seems all partially bound as though the chains of her bond seem tight they are little cracks that could easily break if something were to occur.

The cat although forced to stay under the desk responds but with a little to much volume “Of course my fair Lady Ann I would do anything for you” The two students tense when everyone started looking over at them

“What was that??”

“Was that a cat?”

“Umm Takamaki-san, Amamiya-kun is something wrong?” Their professor turns looking almost puzzled.

Ann looks a little nervous as she can’t seem to answer but is saved by her seat mate.

“My Apologies Dr. Maruki my ringer must’ve been on.” Ren speaks with no hesitation almost as if he had this answer practiced ahead of time. The now named Dr.Maruki Looks on with his narrowed a little confused but other wise takes the answer.

Ann sighs before turning back to give a wink to Ren.

He then takes a second and looks down at morgana to whisper. “Keep it down you want them to find out about you and get us both in trouble.”

The cat looks at him with a hint of shame “Sorry”

After a while class goes bye and the bell rings, indicating the end of the period.

As Ren starts to prepare to leave Ann turns around, putting her arms on his desk.

“Sooo any plans for today.”

“Nothing so far Yusuke said might have something for me by today, knowing him it’ll probably be something along the lines of trying to find more inspiration for his next piece.”

“If its anything like when we first met him it’s bound to be something ridiculous.”

Ren chuckles slightly before turning to ask “Well you seem to be a lot more spunky since last we met, that photoshoot got you all riled up.”

Ann gives an attempt at a serious look while “You bet I am that Miwa I’ll show her what happens when you mess with him.”

Ren chuckles giving her a thumbs up “Just know you’ll have my support the whole time” giving her a trademark joker smile.

A small dust of pink graces her cheeks as she gives a genuine smile “Thanks”

After the conversation Ren leaves to go get a snack from the school store.

 While Ren is walking out of class one of his classmates comes up to him eager to talk about the recent events.

“Hey wait up Amamiya-san!!” As Ren turns around he’s met with a Shorter Blue Haired boy excitement clear on his face “You should see how the phanshite is reacting, oh man everybody was going nuts when they saw the calling cards you put up. Now anyone who was either in denial or against you is silent it was perfect.”

Ren looks a little sheepish as he turns both now standing in the hallway outside the classroom as Ann walks by giving a sympathetic smile. “that’s great but couldn’t you have told me this over the phone.”

“Yeah but this is a big deal I couldn’t just celebrate this over the phone, it would’ve been to anti-climactic if I told you there plus this requires a special occasion.”

Mishima starts to ramble on as the start walk down the hall Ren trying to get a snack before next class he starts to think ‘Jeez I know he’s our biggest supporter but this feels a little too much, oh well as long as he’s just being a fan and not going to far he should be-‘ “Oh by the way I know someone who can be your next target.”

Ren pauses his thoughts, “Wait hold on maybe we should-“ before he could finish an arm wrapped around him and Mishima. Out of the corner of his eye he sees a wide smile on a spiky blonde hair (Dyed of course) and a uniform over a bright t-shirt and cardigan pants.

A yes the rambunctious and loud sidekick alongside a weak and naïve boy that’s two tropes for the best-friend. Both seem to have the same attachment to him though it seems as if these are just as breakable as the last especially the weak one.

“Ren-Ren how you doing listen I need huge favor?”

“Uhm” Mishima lets out a slight remark as Ryuji turns and smiles.

“Hey Mishima can you bounce gotta talk some PT business real quick” the blond hair quips.

“Hold on Sakamato-kun I was just about to-“ “It’s alright Mishima well talk later alright” Ren jumps in trying to put a hold on the conversation before he says something wrong. Mishima looks a little saddened by being thrust away as he turns around both Ren and Ryuji watches him walk off.

Ryuji then turns sagging down and in sadness “Man when can all this finals stuff be over Ms. Usami was going on and on about this Star thing telling me all about how it makes this triangle and shit and I was just ready to fall asleep.”

He then chides up towards Ren Whispering in his ear. “You think we can find a way to exchange answers you know maybe help a little so we can-“

Ren gives him a smirk before another voice kicks “I guess you don’t want to go to the festival then Sakamato” Ryuji turns around and gives a not-so-subtle squeak.

Before him stands a certain black haired and red eyed student council president her hair has a braid over the top, she wears a white summer uniform with black shoes. Standing there giving him a small glare “Cheating on a test is cause for suspension and possible expulsion, and as the president I’ll have to report it if you go along with this UNWISE decision.”

She approaches the two of them giving Ryuji a nasty glare “I’m not going to have to do that am I Ryuji?”

Ryuji realizing it’s best not ire the wrath of their queen shakes head fervently

The Prez sighs before making a remark “If you’re not going to take this seriously then we may as well cancel now then.”

“no no no everything’s fine heck I was just about to ask Ren for some help making this stupid…uh important exam easier.” The Blond not trusting his words scampers off quickly but not before whispering in Ren’s ear “I’ll text you later sorry bye.”

Ren sighs before turning giving a small smile “Don’t worry Niijima-san I’ll sit him down and help keep on track. Heck he’ll probably text to ask me right about-“

*BEEP*

“There we go”

Niijima, Makoto Niijima looks on and gives him a sympathetic stare “You sure seem to be doing too much as of late and with finals almost here, why don’t I help him? After all you did say you didn’t need to study.”

“I appreciate it, but Ryuji will probably be too scared if it’s just the two of you especially after that surprise.” Ren gives a reassuring look, but Makoto still gives a apprehensive stare unsure if he or she should just let him or try and stop him.

Before she could he continues “Plus what kind of leader would I be if I wasn’t looking after my teammates right don’t worry Ill handle him” he then walks off to the school store downstairs.

As he walks Makoto stares at him looking downcast “I know you are, but we should be working together on this like comrades.” She whispers to herself

‘Why do you have to be so stubborn about these things?’

Ah the headstrong female who posses’ incredible strength masked by a beautiful face though it seems her attempts at being a shoulder to lean on are for not. Hehe, even when she tries to be useful, she becomes a thorn in one’s side.

Lunchtime

The lunch bell rings and of course everyone scatters from their seats to go eat.

Ren begins to walk down the hall to go meet up with his friends when he gets a text message.

He looks down and sees it’s from a certain eccentric artist

Yusuke – Amamiya-san I think I found the perfect way to gain inspiration for my next piece, when you get a chance come meet me at the church in Kanda.

Ren looks at the message eyebrow raised ‘Kanda hmm now that I think about it, I haven’t spoken to Hifumi in a while not since before we went to the palace. I should probably check in see if-’

“Oomph!”” ah!!”

While lost in his thoughts and not looking where he was going, he bumps into someone knocking the potted plant out of her hands.

“*gasp* shit sorry I wasn’t looking where I was going let me help you” he kneels starting to pick up the pieces of the potted plant. Next to him is a young yet mature-looking girl with fluffy brown hair and brown eyes. She looks to be wearing a pink turtleneck cardigan and black mary jane shoes with white socks covered in small flower patterns. She looks to him and shows a comforting smile “Oh no it’s ok the fault is just as mine I was in rush to move this to the rooftop.” She pauses and thinks before looking up thinking of a suggestion “Here I’ll go grab something new to put them in.” she left for a few minutes while Ren was cleaning up the broken bits he could faintly hear a few whispers in the back.

“Did you see that he totally knocked that plant down”

“Yeah seriously first being a creep with the Yoshizawa chick now this.”

“I still can’t believe they let a criminal like him in school.”

Though these comments are not really old news at this point it still made flinch a little ‘can’t they just move on at this point seriously why can’t people just leave it alone’  “Here we go” He’s brought out of his thoughts when they same girl comes back with a new pot to place the sunflower in. “Thank you by the way hopefully this wasn’t too much trouble.” She smiles a sweet smile so infectious it makes Ren forget about the comments for a second.

“It’s no trouble would’ve done it regardless if it was an accident.” After the mess is picked up Ren stands back up and bows as a sign of apology before bidding farewell.

Hmm that’s a new one she doesn’t seem to be much importance now but I wonder what role she might bring later on.

Ren begins to walk down hall some more picking up where he left off to answer Yusuke and Messaging Hifumi.

“hellllooo……..”

But before he can do so he’s interrupted again this time by the cute voice of a certain kowhai.

“SENPAI!!!”

“Yoshizawa-san how are you today” he turns around to give her a slight grin not perturbed in the slightest by her supposed scare.

She giggles a little before putting on a fake disappointing face “aww not even a slight jump I was sure I get something out of you.”

“No offense Yoshizawa-san but even if we were the same height you’re not exactly what I would call threatening. Well aside from your bottomless stomach.” he responds with and gives a slight chuckle to her pouting while playful punching him

“Senpai it’s not that bad” she whines

But while the two of them start to converse they both flinch when yet again people around them start to talk behind their backs in not-so-subtle whispers.

 “Ugh seriously that redhead gets special treatment and a boyfriend”

“I wouldn’t call her lucky she still has to deal with him.”

“I’d still be cautious if I was her who knows what he might force her to do”

“Who cares about that she probably spread her legs just to get here.”

At that last line Ren turns around and gives them a nasty glare seeing this many of the students turn away or run off frightened. Ren, trying to calm himself down turns toward Yoshizawa looking downcast, almost looking she’ll cry.

Ren proceeds to gently grab her arm, indicating to move away. As they walk silently in sadness and slight fury Kasumi looks up and tries to break that silence.

“Senpai I’m……I’m really Sorr- ““Don’t even apologize.” Before she can finish, she looks at him shocked “You didn’t say anything they did you’ve done nothing wrong so don’t even try to feel guilty about this.” He finishes looking at her with complete sincerity.

“Besides I’m…. I’m not too concerned about what they say not as much as about you.”

After a few seconds Yoshizawa shock turns to relief, but she can sense a little bit of hesitation when he says that. Opting to not dig deeper than necessary, she wipes the shocked face and opts to smile instead.

“Alright, thank you senpai it’s good to know it doesn’t bother you.”

Realizing the issue is settle the little bits of anger start to dissipate.

“So any reason in particular you decided to say hi?”

She looks at him appalled “Is it too much just to say hi or were you expecting me to say something much more.” She looks at him with a side eye.

This manages to cause a small but rare smidge of pink to grace his cheeks as he looks away “No it’s…nice to get a hello from you” He tries to fix himself “but usually are talks consist of you bringing something to my attention or asking something of me so I figured-“

She gives him a small giggle before continuing “As a matter of fact I did, but you seemed like you were headed somewhere.” Ren looks puzzled at first before remembering Ryuji wanting him to come see him real quick. “That’s ok after school let’s go to a café and I’ll tell you about it” She turns around to leave but not before turning around giving a wave while flashing a bright smile.

Ah yes this one sounds like so much fun but that makes 3 I wonder just how strong these bonds could be if they realized just what he would do to their hearts.

Ren gives a small wave before pausing when he sees a butterfly passing by the window but not one of a blue kind but rather a strange black and white almost transparent kind. Curious he starts walking towards it before being interrupted by his phone It’s Ryuji asking him where he’s been.

Realizing how late he is even after reassuring Makoto he’ll help him he leaves as fast as possible to catch up with him.

Ah look at them all going about their lives so innocently Hehe lets start this show shall we.

Afternoon

It was the afternoon now school was almost over and there was one final class.

Ren was currently looking at his phone as his friend Ryuji was pointing out plans for the upcoming fire festival.

However, because he is in Mr. Ushimaru’s class and he doesn’t settle for disrespect (or not paying attention) he unknowingly (or maybe knowingly) set off his wrath.

“Amamiya!!”

‘oh boy here we go’ both Ann and Ren thought at the same time.

“When your in my class-“

‘let’s put those reflexes to the test shall we.’

“-you listen” he winds his arm ready to give the hardest pitchers throw he can “TO ME!!”

He lets it go and starts spinning like a bullet shot from a gun.

As Ren watches the chalk time begins to slow down for Ren as the chalk starts to approach.

With it the speed decreases and it starts to get slower and slower and slower and slower

…..

…..

…..

and then it just … stops.

‘Wow am I just that fast or is the chalk really…. that …..slow’ he starts to look around and notices Mr. Ushimaru’s eyes wide with shock, then he notices some students around class are still writing down notes clueless. He then here’s Ann gasp before looking back at the chalk, it’s still in the same position no movements, no signs of gravity, just…stationary.

Finally, someone else in class notices it and cries out “What the Hell” that triggers everyone to look up and soon everyone has the same reaction of shock mixed with confusion. The whole class starts to stand up some approach the chalk one of them even tries to touch it before being stopped.

While the commotion is going on both Ann and Ren over at each other trying to gather what just happened.

“Hey what’s going on out there why is it so loud?!”

“Shh…I don’t know Mona but I think we might have entered the metaverse?”

Morgana gives a look of surprise as Ann replies “Are you sure I don’t remember the Nav going off?”

“Let’s check” They both take out their phones seeing if the nav went off by accident.

Only to find that nav won’t open when they press on it.

‘What the…. Something isn’t right here Igor wouldn’t just take it away out of nowhere so what’s going on?’

“Well, if it isn’t the nav than how do we explain this” Ann ponders while pointing at the chalk.

Morganna tries to sneakily speak up from on Rens lap “I don’t know but if the Nav isn’t working that’s a bigger issue than this”

“Your right” Ann looks down worried.

After a little while Mr. Ushimaru breaks out of his stupor and tries to bring order back to the class

“Everyone back to your seats class is still-UGH!!”

Before he could finish the whole class shook as if an earthquake had just hit.

This resulted in everyone standing (and even some sitting) getting knocked over, some desk turned on their sides.

“OWW!!”
“WHAT THE HECK?!”
“WAS THAT AN EARTHQUAK!?”
“GET YOUR ASS OFF ME MAN!?””sorry”

As Ren gets up he offers his hand to Ann as she shakily says “What the hell was that”

“Lady Ann are you alright?!” Morgana pops out of the desk not caring if anyone sees.

“Yeah I’m-“ she looks over at Morgana only to find her eyes his widen at the sight outside.

Ren notices and turns only to find his breath hitch as he looks, he finds…

Nothing…. nothing but a white void where the buildings and street once were and soon the whole class brightens as people behind start to get up and notice, their expressions turn to horror as they look some even look like crying.

“what the f-“

“no whats going on”

“It’s the end of the world…IT’S THE END”

“Everyman for themselves”

Mishima tries to look at Ren for support but notices his expression and now even he is scared.

Suddenly the white void starts to inch closer and closer like a tidal wave coming straight for them.

This manages to scare everyone as people scream in horror

“EVERYBODY RUN”
“SAVE YOURSELVES”
“AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!”

Mr. Ushimaru just stands their in complete contemplation almost as if accepting death.

Meanwhile Morgana tries to get both Ren and Ann’s attention as they stare in what looks like hopelessness.

“Do not be afraid trickster for this unforeseen circumstance may help you in your journey.”

Finally, the unfamiliar voice snaps Ren out of it and makes him do the first thing he can think of as he grabs Ann’s hand and pulls her in trying to guard her from whatever might come.

As they both stand there waiting for the inevitable Ren’s eyes spot the Black Butterfly from earlier flying stationery watching them as the White void surrounds and consumes them both.

Let the fun Begin.

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The white void was endless, you could look through a telescope up to 20x zoom and still see the same thing miles away.

With this came a lifeless environment with nothing as far as the eye could see.

…

Well almost nothing as the only thing living were the two unresponsive bodies of Ann Takamaki and Ren Amamiya.

Their bodies lay side by side with Ren wrapping an arm on top from when he tried to protect her. His bag went off to the side and his glasses while intact were a few inches away.

A few more seconds go by, before the bag starts to stir and out comes Morgana. ”Ughhh what happened?” With a wobbly step and shake of his head he looks around only to find nothing. “what the- what on earth is this?” He tries to recall his memories, thinking it might bring him the answer. ‘last thing I remember… I was in the class with Joker and Lady Ann the whole class was freaking out and then..’ the memory of the white tidal wave comes to his mind.

‘What was that thing an explosion or a black.. er I guess white hole like thing. Whatever it was this is bad I don’t what any of this is for all I know I could be…’ He lingers on the thought before shaking his head trying to stop it.

“No I can’t be dead I still haven’t figured out what I am yet, and I still haven’t figured out were I came from.”

He starts looking around him trying to investigate his surroundings before looking behind him and spotting the two friends.

“AH Joker, Lady Ann”

He rushes over, putting his paws on Ren to rustle him awake. “Joker, Joker, God dammit!”

He raises his paw and starts slapping him on his head. After a minute of this Ren finally starts to stir and raises his hand. “ughh Morganna slap me one more time and your sleeping in the streets tonight.”

“Well, you weren’t waking up so I had to do something, plus I’d rather been in the streets than wherever we are now.”

“*sigh* what do you mean by- what the hell!” As Ren starts to wake up his confusion starts to become apparent. “Is this some kind of Hell?”

“I don’t know but we should keep our guard up regardless. I’m still in my cat form so where not in the metaverse which also means you and I are both defenseless if something or someone where to attack us.”

“Yeah, I noticed.” Ren deciding not to comment his admittance of being a cat the two stood idly pondering, till the third person in the room finally catches their attention.

“Ann!” Ren scooches over and tries to stir Ann awake and it works as she sits up grasping her head.

“Owww…where the hell did I sleep last night the park bench?”

“Do you usually do that?” Ren gives a raised eyebrow while asking.

Ann, slightly surprised looks up and sees both Ren and Morgana staring “ehh what are you guys doing in my- huh wait were the hell are we.” As the situation finally sets in she starts to shake. The memories catch up with her.

“Are we dead, is this what it looks like, oh god there really is nothing after death is there?” She starts to mutter to herself close to a mental breakdown. “Oh god everyone it looked like everything outside was like that did the whole world get swallowed. Makoto, Ryuji, Shiho there all-”

Ren puts his hands on her shoulders “Hey, hey calm down as far we know we aren’t dead alright.” It shakes her out of it just for a little bit, allowing him to give a comforting gaze into her eyes. “I know this is lot right now but trust me everything will be alright so long as we stick together.” She starts to calm down and to help dispel her worries he hits her with a trademark Joker smile.

“Plus, I’ll be right here the whole time I’ll make sure nothing happens no matter what.”

She looks up at all slight pink gracing her cheeks. Morgana seeing this and not wanting to be outdone jumps in “Yeah and all make sure anyone who tries to hurt you will face my wrath.”

 “*snort* Look at you two trying to be all knight and shining armor.”

This wipes off Jokers’ smile and exchanges confusion. Ann starts to get up and crosses her arms. “I’m not some damsel in distress you know I can handle myself.”

Morgana starts to spur trying to apologize but Ren jumps in “I know that but as the leader it is my job to make sure my comrades are of sound mine.”

The comment stung a little, making her what she says next come out as a mutter.

“Yeah, cause that’s the only reason huh.”

Ren slightly picked up on this and gave a look of confusion.

Ann noticed this and sighed before continuing. “Listen I’m fine, I just… needed sometime to recuperate.”

Ren not wanting to set her off after the comment responds considerately “You sure you kind of looked like you were about to lose it.”

“arghh just quit it alright!!” she flicks him in the face before giving a pout looking away. At this Ren grabs his head before chuckling.

“Glad to see you two are comfortable enough to joke around.”

Ann and Ren, startled by the sudden voice, looks over to see Makoto giving them a slightly annoyed look and next to her Ryuji who is grasping at his jaw.

“Makoto, Ryuji” she runs over and hugs Makoto “Thank God you guys are ok. You are right?”

Makoto’s look turned to a smile as she reciprocates the hug. “Don’t worry, we’ll be fine no injuries.” “Speak for yourself.”

The two turn after the snarky remark “What happened?” Ren asks.

“When we first got here, I woke up before her and tried to help. She responded kindly by uppercutting my jaw.”

Makoto lets go of Ann sighing “I said I was sorry what more do you want.”

“I don’t know not punch me like I was an alarm clock, seriously why was that your knee jerk reaction.”

“May I remind you; you were shaking me awake full sitting motion not just slightly.”

“Ryuji you dumb monkey she’s a lady you can’t go to hard on her you have to be a little gentle.” Morgana screams out from beside Ren.

“Ah shut up you damn cat no one we need your stupid remarks, call me monkey again and I’ll show you what I can do.”

“Yeah, right like you have the balls to do that, and furthermore stop calling me a cat!!”

The two looked at each other fiercely, Ryuji, bringing his hands into fist and morgana in a pounce position ready to jump at him.

Their typical argument brings Ann to face palm, and Makoto pinching her nose both sighing. Ren not wanting any fights to start gets in between them “that’s enough!! Were already lost in this place fighting each other over something petty will get us nowhere.” Being the reasonable one they both calm down and back off Ryuji crossing his arms and Morgana taking a seat letting his fur die down in the process.

Ren seeing them both concede continued “Ok so lets backup a second and try to remember what was going on before this.”

Ann started “Well we were in class Ryuji was texting us about the fireworks festival. Then Mr. Ushimaru caught Ren and threw the chalk.”

“He still does that huh?” Makoto asked

“Yeah only this time the chalk stopped half-way before it could even reach me.” Ren answered.

Makoto and Ryuji gave a look of shock “Wait like it just stopped like in midair, are you for real?”

Ren looks down making a thinking pose “Yeah It’s almost like time itself stopped or whatever laws of physics there had just stopped working.”

“I want to say that we entered the metaverse but considering are lack of attire” Makoto jumps in giving her two cents she turns to look at Morgana “and your still in your ca- physical form meaning this isn’t anything like that.”

“Yeah, plus I’ve never seen that white tidal wave to enter before. It had to have been something like an explosion, and we were caught in it only it didn’t destroy everything. But then does that mean that the entire world ended up in it or just our school?”

The thought made a few of them tense wondering if some innocent people were forced into their same situation possibly freaking out.

“Perhaps it was an entrance to another dimension and that’s were we are now?”

“Could be but then that doesn’t explain why it’s all just a white voi-“ Ren stops his comment as he realizes a new yet familiar voice showed up.

The team turns to their left to see their blue haired starving artist Yusuke Kitagawa wearing a purple collared school uniform and black pants. He looks at them in slight confusion wondering why they’re so shocked.

Ann becomes the first to say something showing a face of frustration. “W-w-what the hell, how long have been standing there!?”

“Ever since you started talking about why we’re here.”

“AND YOU DIDN’T THINK TO LET US KNOW!!?” Both Ann and Ryuji exclaim at the same time.

“You all seemed to be deep in thought, so I chose to let you be.”

Ann and Ryuji sigh at this while Makoto returns to pinching her nose.

Ren smiles and says, “It’s good to see your ok to Yusuke, though you didn’t happen to see anyone else, did you?”

“No I was working on my next piece in class when a student of mine screamed out in terror I looked behind only to see nothing but the white void coming towards us. I then woke up here with nothing near by me until I heard Morgana’s scream.”

‘I see so the void managed to make over to him too which means-’

“wait a minute” Makoto says suddenly “why are you here, you were at Kosei on the other side of Tokyo yet you somehow ended up here us?”

“I…huh I’m not entirely sure myself.”

“Hey yeah you’d think someone like Mishima would be with us, but I haven’t seen him anywhere.”

This gets many of them thinking and Ren to start hypothesizing. ‘If the whole team is here together it means this isn’t just some coincidence or a random occurrence someone or something deliberately wanted us to be here. I wonder if Igor might know what’s going on I should ask him if-‘

“OH, good your awake’”

The unexpected voice shocks everyone and causes them to stop what they’re doing and get into battle stances. Makoto and Ren try to look around trying to find where that voice came from. Ryuji and Ann do the same, however with a bit more apprehension. Morgana climbs up onto Ren trying to get a better view and Yusuke just stands there staring blankly.

“If that’s the case then perhaps it’s time we get things going now, don’t want the others waiting now do we.”

‘Others so we aren’t the only ones here but where are they?’

“HEY ASSHOLE!!” Came the shouting from Ryuji “Who the hell are you, and were are we?”

“Don’t worry your questions will be answered soon enough, but I would advise against such foul language and mood when speaking to me. Now than I would like to get this show started so it would please me for you to settle down and hold on to something.”

‘Show?’ was the almost universal thought of the thieves but before they could question it Ryuji spoke up.

“F that you don’t get to tell us what to do!!” “Ryuji” Morgana says in a warning like tone.

“Were the Phantom Thieves you hear we don’t bow to anyone especially not some high and mighty bastard like you.” “Ryuji” Yusuke says no with more stern.

“Who do you think you are, anyway, why don’t you take your little show and your stupid threats and shove it up your- “” RYUJI!!!” “WHAT!!!” He stops looking at Ann and Makoto in annoyance only to find that the once white void has now become a red crimson.

“I am aware of who you are and what you call yourselves, perhaps my warning never got through or perhaps you let this flimsy title of yours get to your heads. I guess this means I’ll have to show you your place.”

‘oh no’ Ren preparing for what’s to come slides over towards Ann and Makoto getting ready.

What they didn’t expect was what came next as suddenly the group felt their bodies forcefully dragged. As if an unseen force latched on to them and is now pulling them at ridiculous speeds. As they fly colors fill the void swirling in a circle almost as if going down a wormhole.

As the group get squished by the force, they finally feel the pressure dissipate but the force catches up with them and they all fall on top of each other to the floor.

‘ugh dammit what the hell was that.’  As Ren starts to come too, he hears distant chatter in front of him. Looking up he sees a few people in suits and some in casual clothes but what really catches his attention are the all-too-familiar red and black pants of his school.

He looks around and notices that many people here are shuijin students.

“SENPAI!!”

The voice of Kasumi catches his attention as she runs toward them.

Alongside her is Mishima and their homeroom teacher Ms. Kawakami rushing beside her. Kasumi and Ms. Kawakami gave looks of worry while Mishima asked what was going on “Holy crap are you guys alright you came flying in here like a rocket.”

Above Ren, Ann starts to groan while Makoto starts to whimper a little. At this Ren finally starts to get up ever so slightly “Yeah we’ll be fine nothing I can’t handle.” Kasumi shows some worry not sure if she wants to believe him, but Kawakami does “If you say so but don’t try to sugarcoat this you guys look like you took a bad fall regardless, here” she reaches out to him helping him get to his feet. “Jeez anytime trouble is around you always seem to be around for it.”

Ren chuckles “I’m sure will be fine if who or whatever this is has allowed us to live this long, we must be here for a reason.”

Kawakami takes his answer glancing over at Kasumi moving toward Makoto to give her a hand. Ren turns to prompting him to move toward her

“ugh… thanks um Yoshizawa-san right?”

“Yes unfortunate we must meet like this Nijima-senpai.”

“Likewise. woah!!…” Makoto walks slightly but a limp in her step causes her to nearly fall. However, she is saved by two sets of hands that grab her before falling far enough. She looks to see that both Ren and Kasumi are holding on to her an arm under each.

“You all right Makoto?” Asked Ren

“I-*tch*I’m fine just, I think my ankle twisted.”

Ren signals Yoshizawa to raise her arms over their shoulders.

“Don’t worry we got you just lean on us for now.”

Makoto gives a small smile “Thank you, both of you”

Kawakami, seeing that one of her students is ok goes to check in on Ann wile Mishima goes to lend a hand.

“Ow thanks Mishima... wait Mishima and Ms. Kawakami you guys are here” Once she gets up, they start to look around and notices all the “others” that the voice was referring to.

“And so is most of our school. Did all of you show up here?”

“No, me and Mishima woke in this white void with Ms.Cheuno and Arimasu-san before some voice started talking to us telling us that the ‘show’ needed to start and to hang on” says Ms. Kawakami.

“You too huh?” Ann started to think and looked over at Ren Holding up Makoto alongside Kasumi. Fighting off the little ache of jealousy in her heart she walks over to try and ‘take a load off his shoulders.

While this is going on Ryuji starts to get up with Yusuke lending Ryuji a hand “*tch* ahh my leg” Yusuke worries when he hears this and asks, “are you alright Ryuji?”

“Yeah, just aggravated my leg a bit. That’s all”

“If you need assistance, I will gladly carry you.”

“Yeah, no that won’t be necessary plus I don’t think you’ve got the strength to do so.”

“Nonsense if it is to save a damsel in distress, I would gather the strength of many to save them.” Yusuke proclaims this while striking a very interesting pose.

“DON’T COMPARE ME TO THAT DUMBASS!! And quit it with that pose you’re embarrassing yourself.”

Ren gave a sympathetic glance from the side before turning and looking at the people currently around them. As he sees a lot of familiar faces like his boss from the beef bowl restaurant, his co-workers from the flower shop and 777 convenience stores he sees just as many unfamiliar faces. He can see students with Kosei uniforms on and one student whose face he would recognize anywhere.

Hifumi Togo his shogi master and recent friend was holding hand on her chest putting on a brave face, but he could tell she was shaking just a little in fear. Ren tries to give a slight psst to get her attention which makes her turn and shock when meeting his eyes. This ends up helping her shaking stop and she looks relieved to see him. He gives her head nod trying to give an indication that everything will be alright. She nods back the shaking completely, stopping as she trusts his confidence.

“eh… What the hell.”

The moment is interrupted when he hears the gruff voice of his temporary guardian Sojiro Sakura. He gives a look of confusion and frustration at seeing him before sighing as if accepting his presence here.

“Sojiro?”

“Jesus, so they got you in this too huh?”

“Looks like it got everyone in Japan possibly.”

Sojiro ‘Hmms’ in agreement before looking at Ren with a raised eyebrow. “So this some kind of elaborate plan to get revenge for being shipped off here.” At this Ann showed up behind the two before hearing that.

Ren looks to Sojiro in feign shock but before he could respond so came to his defense first. “Please sir you don’t actually believe he’s responsible for this?” That came from Kasumi who had a slight look of frustration over hearing him be accused again.

Sojiro slightly shocked by the quick response gives a reassuring smile “Don’t worry, I only wish it were that easy at least then things would start making sense. Although It’s good to see he has friends willing to defend him.” Ren looks a little relieved at him before noticing another pair of eyes looking at him. For a split second he sees orange hair and glasses of what looks like a small girl before it disappears behind Sojiro. Sojiro noticed this and tries to continue the conversation. “Speaking of which mind introducing the new lovely ladies here, I recognize Ann but the other two?”

“ah well these two are-“

“WOAH- oomph”

His introduction is interrupted by the sound of multiple bodies landing nearby. “Holy crap it’s Mika-san!!” someone screamed out prompting many more to turn their heads to see the upcoming famous idol Mika (the same one that’s recently tried to rival Ann Takamaki) can be seen rubbing her elbows with a pain on her face. She notices people looking and cleans herself and stands up trying to look presentable.

Next to her is a man in a black business suit with shoulder length hair and a goatee he could be seen grabbing his rimmed glasses and standing up to put them on. He looks next to him offering his hand to the girl on the ground who looks an awful lot like.

“Shiho!”

“Ann?”

The girl looks up at Ann who starts running towards her and goes in for a massive hug nearly knocking her down again.

Ann releases her to check on her, she sees her frozen face worried she asks, “Oh my god you alright nothing broken yeah.”

This breaks her out of her stupor and responds with a solemn smile “I’m fine don’t worry I’m just… shocked to see you here.”

“I am too did you get caught up in that thing too?”

Shiho flinched remembering the moment it happened she was sitting in her bed when suddenly, a white light flashed through her window, when she slowly went to the window she saw nothing but the white void barreling toward her, with no way to escape and her legs giving out she accepted what was about to happen.

Shiho, realizing she dozed off responded “Y-yeah I do” she had a down look but noticed Ann looking more worried she tried to relax her thoughts “but don’t worry when I woke up it was in this white void place and this kind man helped me through it.”

She pointed to the man behind them who currently had his eyes narrowed at a couple of students in sailor uniforms before he realized they were looking at him.

“oh, uh names Zenkichi Hasegawa, yeah, your friend has trouble standing right? Yeah, I made sure she to help her when she needed it.” He gave them a corny smile with a thumbs up.

Ann a little weirded out just gave him a small smile, behind her Mika had a look of disgust before walking away trying to find the photographers she was with earlier. On the other hand, Mishima was staring at Shiho with a small frown.

“Although there were two others with us, I don’t know where they went though.”

Ann looked puzzled and wanted to ponder a little more before yet another loud thump appeared signaling the appearance of another person.

Ren and Kasumi turn Makoto around just in time to see who it was and realized.

“Sis” whispered Makoto

Makoto’s sister Sae Nijima looked up and her eyes widen “Makoto what are you doing here why are you-“She looks more noticing her state. “What happened did h- you get hurt.”

Her slip up caught Ren temporarily before Makoto tried to reassure her. Ren looks to Kasumi signalling move Makoto toward Sae to give her a hug. The two explain each other’s situations with, Sae recounting being in the SIU building and on her way to leave when a large flash hit her eyes, and she woke up the white void next to one of her colleagues.

 “Wait so it was a flash for you sis that’s strange?”

“Hmm what do you mean?”

“It was a wall for us something closing in while we were at school.” Ren interjects

Sae looks over at him with a look of familiarity, but she can’t quite recall where he is from.

“I see although now I wonder where he is?” she mutters

The three of them give looks questioning the statement. Seeing this Sae goes to explain “My colleague, alongside three others we were both together before in the void room before being teleported here, but I can’t seem to find him anywhere.”

Both Ren and Kasumi wonder who this colleague is while Makoto has a faint picture of the man in question.

“Maybe we could go and look for him if your worried?” suggested Kasumi

“It’s not that I’m worried rather I’m a bit confused why I’m here but he isn’t.”

The group turns to look at the crowd trying to see if they can pick out who there looking for, While Ren scans the crowd he notices a few more familiar faces. He could see a tall man with cap on and headphones around his neck Iwai Musashi and the slim/attractive goth doctor Tae Takemi. Finally, he sees long blonde hair and a purple outfit of a certain fortune teller he recognizes as Chihaya Mifune. He also sees the girl he met earlier today but appears to be looking down as she stands next to what he would assume is her father having a completely blank face on. Finally, he notices Dr. Maruki attempting to talk to what looks like another doctor to his left with long brown hair and an chain-like ear cuff who currently looks like she is talking a million miles a word. As he tries to scan the crowd, he notices the restlessness from everyone as some look ready to freak out, people grabbing on to friends, others looking around anxiously trying to find a possible exit. What shocks him the most are that some elementary school kids are here most of them look scared but one of them a kid with a red cap that says, “Get Smoked” (which almost makes him laugh when first seeing it.) looks bored out of his mind while the mother above looks irritated.  

After looking around everyone’s attention is brought to the center when someone’s loud boisterous voice cried out “EVERYONE Listen up.” As the crowd started to spread out and it became clear who was speaking Ren immediately recognized the man in question. It was the former diet member and the man that has helped Ren with his charisma Toranosuke Yoshida.

“I think we all now how tense this situation feels but we should all try to calm down and gather are heads really quick.” This manages to get many people to calm down while some were still on edge.

“Let us try to take a moment to reevaluate where we are and what we can do to help?”

One man steps out from the crowd and Ren recognizes him as one of the teachers from his school. “I agree we should but what exactly do you expect us to do? I mean everything about this just seems like a dream.”

“Well maybe it is one?” one of the shuijin students asks.

“Don’t be stupid!” but one his classmates retorts “we all can see and feel everything that’s going on.” Soon more and more people throw out ideas one person threw out idea of it being death again while another thought this was an alternate dimension.

“That’s ridiculous there’s no way that’s possible.”

“How is that ridiculous were literally standing on nothing.”

One by one people tried arguing over where they were creating more tension defeating the entire reason for the politician’s proposal.

“This is bad.” Came the voice of Morgana from below “We got to calm these people down before someone gets hurt.”

Ren nodded his head, silently in agreement while right next to him Kasumi was looking around in confusion.

‘Who said that’

“People, people please this is not going to get us anywhere. We must think rationally and-“

“Do you honestly think these sheep would actually be able to see reason?” The voice came from the blank stare of what looked like a business tycoon. “These people live in a world filled with distractions never willing to see the bigger picture.”

A boy in a leather jacket and orange hair steps to him “What’s supposed to mean asshole.”

“As I said your all so distracted by the idea of the where that you’re not willing to consider the why. If you can’t think of that at all than it is a shameful waste of intelligence.”

This cause him to be even more irritated and tries to lash out “Fuck you I’ll beat you to a pulp bastard” He’s stopped by some of the people beside him as he tries to break free.

“Hmm a violent one, touch me and I’ll make sure the name Okumura is the only name you’ll be muttering for the rest of your life.”

“Father” whispered the girl next to him.

“Oh, my aren’t you an arrogant one.” A familiar voice came from Ren’s attention.

The man known as Okumura turned to see a young man with brown hair and what looks like a detective uniform approach the group. He looked to had black gloves on and was sprouting a grin.

“Akechi-san” was unison voice of both Ren and Kasumi.

“Perhaps you aren’t aware, but most people wouldn’t know how to handle a situation like this. Which also means many of them on edge won’t take kindly to demeaning comments. I believe you should remember that otherwise it will be your undoing.”

Okumura gave an annoyed tch before looking away. Akechi saw this as backing down and motioned toward the orange haired individual. “Also, I would advise against such actions as an officer of the law I still have the power to apprehend you should you commit such violence, not to mention the language would not be necessary considering there are children here.” The individual looked at him with a glare before slumping down. The two holding him took that as a queue to let him go before he forcefully shrugged them off.

“Now then I believe you were trying to get to the bottom of our situation Yoshida-san, if I may inquire, I believe that if were all here and still kicking something or rather someone wants us for something.”

The mention of a “someone” get a few people’s thoughts jogging wondering who would even want to or even can gather all these people in such a way. And just when there theories were about to go on their answers came hitting them straight away.

“Ah yes it seems I should introduce myself then”

Out of nowhere the voice from earlier spoke gathering the attention of all in the room.

“Who said that.” “Who are you” “Where are we were did you take us” “Ahh Please don’t hurt us”

Many people started to freak while others looked on in apprehension trying to gauge the situation. While Ren was thinking about this he notices Kasumi shaking, out of worry and care he grabs her hand to try and relieve her tension, this shocks Kasumi slightly before realizing it’s Senpai and starts to calm down with a smidge of pink on her cheeks.

He looks around at his other teammates Makoto has noticeable glare and her hands clenched, Ryuji has some pain on his face as finally gets up but it’s replaced immediately with annoyance but after what happened earlier he knows not push further otherwise he might not just settle for punishing him, Yusuke looks on with a emotionless face not wanting to give any sign of fear, Finally Ann is right now tightly grasping onto Shiho while the man behind them steps in front. Sojiro, while frightened just his best too calm the now visible girl holding on to him, while the poofy haired girl (and by extension Hifumi) begins to shake as she looks to her father for a possible response.

“Perhaps I waited too long to do this so how about I get it out of the way. My name is not something you would usually give to those of a friend or acquaintance, so perhaps I should give you alias to call me.”

The voice stops for a second before returning.

“I got it, please refer to me as Kala; Now what I am will seem complicated for I am not a human nor a mortal, however, do not mistaken me for a god for I am not the creator of this known universe, rather think of me as an overseer.”

 “Overseer?” Someone from the crowd asked loud enough for him to hear.

“Yes, an overseer of Fate” Right as he says this the once dark room begins to illuminate as screens start to pop up everywhere. Within them show what looks like the everyday lives of many different people. Many of the people look up in awe including those of the Phantom of thieves, Ren looks at a few of the screens near by such as a woman with long red hair talking to what looks like her associate with long dark brown hair and glasses.

“It is my job to observe every person’s lives to ensure they follow the path bestowed upon at birth. Every time good or bad karma occurs it is my job to make sure it occurs at the right time to the right person, whether you’re supposed to win the lottery one day or lose it all another, whether your fated meet that special someone or be left with a broken heart, and if you were to die today or live to see the next I make sure that stipulation is met. In other words where you are is my workplace where I have full control over everything that happens here.”

His words left many puzzled faces at the statement, his explanation while clear still left room for elaboration. But while some are left confused many starts to pick up and form their own questions.

“Pardon my interruption, I understand what you’re saying when you tell us that you see everything that does and will happen but what exactly does that mean for us?” the question came from the brown-haired doctor.

“I’m glad you asked.”

At that point All the screens in the room turned off and a white light shined bright, from it a figure that looks to be a man started walking towards where everyone however due to the immense light it was impossible to pick any features on him.

“You see fate is a tricky thing, in theory it should be impossible for every single event to fall in place perfectly, Humanity has free will as it was one of the main gifts given by God so it would be normal for all of humanities outcomes to be completely unpredictable. Yet despite this I have seen over a million different individuals whose fates, whether bad or good, come one way or another. Some of them attempted to avoid it only for it to come sooner than expected. But then I asked myself is the reason why these people always meet their fate because it’s impossible predict or is it because they know it’s coming, and they try to do everything they can to fix it but always end up making thing.” At this time the individual started to move forward and eventually the whole crowd could put face to him.

His skin was and fare with blue eyes he was wearing an outfit y would commonly see on a conductor during a performance.

“So that’s why I want to truly find out what would happen if one were to find everything not just what the end is, I want them to see the scenes that happen before the end, the clues to a mystery, the context to an emotional breakthrough. I want you all to witness everything that happens so that when you return to your lives you do everything you can to avoid the outcomes that are set for you or meet those outcomes you do want earlier than anticipated.”     

As he was saying this the screens turn back on only now it shows many of the different people within this “room”. Now To the crowd it would seem like all the people on the screens where just random people hand-picked to be shown, but to Ren that wasn’t the case, it immediately struck a chord that many of the people on screen were some of the confidants he’s so far gathered, his teammates, Sojiro and the orange haired girl, Takemi, Iwai, Yoshida, Hifumi, and even Yoshizawa. However, some new faces such as the young kid with the red hat, the poofy haired girl, the brown-haired doctor from earlier right alongside Doctor Maruki, as well as Hasegawa the man standing next to Ann and Shiho. All this made Ren tense as he even saw himself projected on screen. His hair was starting to stand up on its own as it made him nervous about what they might witness.

“Hey, hold on a sec” suddenly someone screamed out it was a boy in a Kosei uniform “Your talking nonsense if you all of us will just go along with this.” Many of his friends look at him like he’s crazy. “I mean who cares about what will happen in the future it’s not like the whole will just explode if something goes wrong.”

Kala gave him a wide grin before continuing “I don’t recall ever saying you have to go along with this.” Many people perked up at this but would be disappointed just as quickly “Your welcome to leave and find the exit whenever you want, I believe the its down the hall a few turns to the left and your there.”

As he says this, he points in the direction behind everyone prompting some to look over only to find it’s nothing but a black void which helped them realize immediately there is no exit.

“And if I wanted to warn some lost souls about the end of the world, I would’ve been way too late for that.”

‘What??’ was the unanimous thought of many people within the hall.

“But I guess if you want a reason for needing to stay what if I told you all that a majority of the events here involve the Phantom Thieves?”

“PHANTOM THIEVES!!!” “Ahh! In the name of the lord”

The whole crowd erupted at this many of them having stars in their eyes completely changing their tune as a result.

“Holy shit we get to learn about.” “That’s so cool.” “Do you think their here?” “Oh my god maybe well get to see how they do it.”

While the crowd was going wild Ren went stiff a little, not only would their identities be exposed from what it sounds like it might also show their personal lives and things they do in private. Not to mention there are many officers and investigators like Akechi here who jump at the opportunity to arrest them whether here or outside of here when this is all over. But what worries him the most is that fact that all his teammates will drag down with him potentially scorn, broken relationships, maybe even potential career ruiners for them if the future becomes grim.

The same thoughts could be said for the rest of the team Ann begins to have a tighter grip on shiho, Makoto’s shoulders slump while taking little looks at Sae, Ryuji and Yusuke look at each other a bead of sweat down his brow, from behind Sojiro the orange haired girl taking looks at Ren a slight hint of worry on her face. While all this is going Akechi shows a face intrigue realizing he finally has his opportunity to find out who these vigilantes are and knows now is the opportunity to take them down here and now.

“Hey if this is about the phantom thieves does that mean everything like who they are, where they came from?” This question came from someone Ren would usually recognize from her smell but by looking at her she looks at attention and focused. Ichiko Ohya, the journalist who has helped give him and his team more notoriety due to her publications, stands ready to ask a million questions if it means getting to the bottom of the answer.

Kala cleans out his ear a hint of frustration from the outburst responds “*sigh* yes obviously but if you let me finish you would know that there is more to it.” He stands up straight not a hint of a smile or smirk “While yes you will be able to follow their journey it is not a light hearted one, many personal problems arrive ones that can result and potential broken bonds, but most importantly you will all discover how Karma can lead one’s journey down a dark one which can end in potential DEATH.”

Many people flinched at this, some worried about what he means by this, if one was careful, they might notice Dr. Maruki taking a slight glance behind him before turning back at Kala.

“So, if you all are willing to stomach the potential issues that might arise from this, I suggest we get a move on. Now are we all onboard.”

Many people start looking around at each other some where still on edge about this, many were concerned with the wording involving seeing a death potentially happen on screen, while still didn’t trust this mysterious being thinking he might trick them into some deal with strings attached.

However, all their questions halt when someone etched out and answered them. “Show us.” Kala and everyone looked over at Kasumi as she had a face that said she wanted to find out “I’ve had trouble deciding myself whether I trust these Phantom Thieves, while they all are very noble and I can see what they are doing this for, apart of still has issues with whether what they’re doing is beneficial. Perhaps if we learn a little bit more about them and their goals, we could really get an open book idea of what we want to know.” She finishes with a smile.

This gives Ren enough time to ponder on her and realize she’s right, maybe if they know about the real us first and then find out about us, they might be able to persuade them to join our side even maybe the cops. “I agree with her we should do it.”

“What!?” ” What?” came the cries of Ryuji and Ann both looked at him in shock makoto even gave him gave a look wondering if he knows what he’s doing here. He turns to give them all a smile trying to reassure them he’ll handle this. “Plus, the sooner we get this done the sooner we can leave correct?”

Akechi seeing the opportunity decided to give his two cents “As a detective of the law and someone very fascinated by these Phantom Thieves I would be a fool to turn down the opportunity.” Soon after him many more would show signs of agreement, many of them showing signs of excitement at getting to see just who these famous phantoms of thieves are.

Kala seeing the chorus of agreement in the hall smiled “Excellent” he says snapping his finger and before they know it the black hall turns into a movie theatre with what looks like comfy seats and a large screen. He snapped his fingers again and everyone was placed in seats across the movie theatre.

Ren was placed between Kasumi and Ryuji, the former of which is next to Akechi and the latter next to Ann who currently has Shiho next to her, behind him is Yusuke and Makoto with Makoto sitting directly behind him. Most of the rest of the group are separated by location as the two schools had their students sitting next to each other. Hifumi could be seen at the edge of the row next too a woman with a nice blue dress on.

The Shujin Academy teachers are seated next to each other with Kawakami between Ms. Churno and Mr. Inui. Meanwhile Dr. Mruki was between Takemi and The Brown-haired doctor. Many of the Elementary and Middle School students were mixed with many of the respected teachers there too. Sae Nijima was sitting amongst many different officers currently present but right to her left was Zenkichi Hasegawa. Many of the store owners from central street, Kichikoji, Akihabara took up a row with one disgruntled man (Iwai) being sandwiched between two girls in maid outfits and Ohya sitting next to Drag queen Lala Escargot. Yoshida was sitting next to on old friend from his days in the Diet and a quiet man in a bowl cut. The puffy-haired girl could be seen sitting next to her father and Sojiro who had the orange-haired girl hanging on to him as she sat in her seat at the edge. As everyone sat in their seats Kala clears his throat.

“Oh, one more thing viewing the future is not as simple as popping in a disk and enjoying it, in order to see one’s past, present and future I have to compile the souls of all those involved in order to see from certain perspectives, so for some of you this viewing might get painful at times.”

Many people become nervous at that wondering what he meant by it, however some of them realized that whatever questions they might have had it wouldn’t change that they have agreed and thus will have to settle in for the time being.

“It seems you all understand perfect.” He snaps his fingers and the screen starts to illuminate while the lights in the room fade creating the atmosphere of a movie theatre.

Let the fun begin