I may not seem like it, but I sometimes wish that Santa Claus actually existed. Although if he did, I'd have to arrest him for breaking and entering.

Please don't troll me online for this interruption, okay?

I see now that there's no need to be so roundabout with my responses. Talking with you helps me realize many things.

Oh, don't mind me—carry on with your fun little chit-chat.

That's quite an amusing joke. Well done.

Now, that's a distressing mental image...

How nostalgic... It makes me sick to remember that day. I can't believe I was so thoroughly tricked.

I am going to personally thrust Masayoshi Shido into a living hell.

You're still not turning back despite how bad it's gotten here?! You're either very brave or very stupid.

...And that matters how, exactly? Don't tell me you think dangling my life before us is going to have any impact on our decision.

Oh, so those glasses are just for the aesthetic, then? Or were you being metaphorical? You're a hard one to read sometimes.

And if— This is all hypothetical, mind you. If the Phantom Thieves are the ones I know of, I can't possibly imagine they would kill anyone.

Are you free right now? I think we should talk. It's time we establish something important.

Well, I had a feeling you'd say that. But if nobody else wants the justice they fight for, isn't that just blind self-righteousness?

I find this place quite calming. I feel as though I can cast off my detective mask and return to my true self when I'm here. It helps that Boss treats me as any other customer as well.

I enjoy spending time in Kichijoji. It's not very big, but there are plenty of trendy shops.

Then again... this probably isn't a conversation we should be having naked. Let's get dressed, shall we?

*chuckle* I see... I was wondering how he'd protect himself if I used my power to tear through his Palace. Turns out you're how. So he's making a puppet kill me... Sounds like something he'd do.

I-I-I'm... I'm fine! I just love... uh... spicy— spicy stuff... Haha... hah...

Tch. You simpleton...

Ah, it's you. My apologies. I was submerged in my thoughts and lost track of the time. I'm sorry for staying here so late. I will be leaving soon.

You're not satisfied with where we left it either, are you? Isn't this what you really wanted? You and I are going to strike and strike until one of us is dead! To hell with holding back!

Uh... Where am I?

Guys... don't you see? There's no hope... we're going to die here...

Haha... Whatever works for you. As long as I can spend some time with you, think of it as you please.

In any case, what you just said carries great weight. Remember what you decided, and don't run from it. All right?

A warehouse, eh...? I bet there are plenty of— Well, that doesn't matter in the least right now.

You really do things at your own pace, don't you? I suppose that's one of our differences. But perhaps that's simply the strength not to be bothered by others' perceptions. In which case... I'm a little envious.

You really are— No, never mind.

I'm not used to being the one interrogated... so please go easy on me.

I sense something in you that's quite different from other people. I guess you can call it my detective's intuition? Haha, kidding, of course.

You're up, Mona. I wish to place my bets on your being a good luck cat.

Actually, I've been pretty busy, and I can't take any time off during August. I know you came here to see me, but I apologize. Once I can take some time off, I'll let you know.

Your straightforwardness is quite aggressive... Actually, it's to the point of irritation. I genuinely cannot comprehend how you live your life like that.

...Do you even understand what the word "cooperate" means?

First, a dead woman returns, and now a Palace appears... How intriguing.

I've pursued a lot of different cases in this world, and witnessed the unsightly desires of some detestable adults... But information is the lifeblood that resolves a case, so I mustn't avert my eyes.

Change Shido's heart... in my stead... End his crimes... Please!

That's only a Shadow. Why are you so...

We're in agreement there. We also refuse to do as you say. Now, why don't you drop the "big voice behind the curtain" act and face us directly?

Nobody would notice the switch, I'm sure. We proved it today—most people can't see beyond the superficial.

A couple of things are needed to be a detective. A tough case which only he can solve, and the existence of a worthy rival to make such a case.

I've said it plenty of times already, but we're running out of time. If you're getting cold feet, speak up now. But if you do have the will to fight, then call an assembly at the hideout. We have to go to the Palace.

And he happens to be warping the very fabric of reality while ranting about making everyone's dreams come true. Talk about incomprehensible motives... I can't even wrap my head around such intentions.

His social studies class visited the set of a TV show I appeared on. He and I exchanged our opinions during the shoot and his way of thinking intrigued me.

Hahaha... You're one to talk. Sorry, I don't mean to worry you. You needn't feel obligated to talk to me.

I'm going to make its last moments on Earth its most painful...

I enjoy talking with Sae-san. Not only is she smart, but she's upfront. When I tell her that I want to eat at a traditional sushi restaurant, she says, "Only if it's the conveyer belt kind." Someday, I've got to treat Sae-san to some traditional sushi...

A normal person would never do such a thing. They would have no reason to callously murder your principal.

Remember what I told you? If you ever won against me using my right hand, I'd take you on with everything I've got.